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LIBRARY  OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY  OF  ILLINOIS 

AT  URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 


920.07731 


1905 
cop.  4 


111.  Hist.  Surv. 


THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 


A  BIOGRAPHICAL  DICTIONARY 
OF  LEADING  LIYING  MEN 
OF  THE  CITY  OF  CHICAGO 


EDITED     BY 

JOHN     W.    LEONARD 


EDITOR  OF 
WHO'S  WHO  IN  AMERICA 


PRICE,     $8.5O 


CHICAGO 

A.  N.  MARQUIS   &  COMPANY 

1905 


. 0773  I 

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Copyright,  1905,  by  A.  N.  Marquis  &.  Company. 


PREFACE. 

The  Book  of  Chicagoans,  after  a  long  and  patient  campaign  of 
research  and  inquiry,  is  now  presented  with  confidence  that  every 
promise  and  prediction  made  for  it  has  been  fulfilled.  The  volume  con- 
tains a  vastly  larger  collection  of  personal  sketches  of  Chicago  people 
than  has  ever  before  been  gathered  together,  and  not  only  in  numbers, 
but  also  in  the  quality  of  the  people  whose  life-statistics  are  presented, 
the  book  may  fairly  claim  precedence.  It  is  the  best  showing  ever  made 
of  biographical  data  concerning  those  living  men  who  best  represent 
the  reputable  efforts  and  creditable  activities  of  the  City  of  Chicago. 

The  Book  of  Chicagoans  is  modeled  on  the  plan  of  "Who's  Who  in 
America,"  a  now  world-famous  publication,  recognized  as  the  highest 
authority  on  personal  data  pertaining  to  nationally  notable  living 
Americans.  It  is  edited  and  published  by  the  same  persons  who  have 
placed  "Who's  Who  in  America"  in  the  foremost  position  among 
American  works  of  reference.  It  follows  the  same  lines  of  carefulness 
and  discrimination,  but  is  entirely  confined  to  pertinent  data  about  the 
living  men  of  Chicago  and  vicinity  who  are  entitled  to  be  included  in  a 
work  of  this  character. 

Names  which  should  have  been  included  will  be  missed,  but  in 

-}*  practically  all  such  cases  the  omission  is  not  in  the  least  due  to  the  lack 

«J  of  effort  on  the  part  of  those  having  the  preparation  of  the  book  in 

^  hand.  By  mailed  request  or  personal  solicitation  all  who  were  regarded 

f.  as  eligible  were  solicited,  in  a  respectful  way,  to  furnish  personal  data. 

1  The  great  majority  of  those  so  requested  furnished  the  data  freely  and 

-  in  a  courteous  manner,  and  to  them  thanks  are  hereby  extended.    A 
£  few  gave  information  with  evident  reluctance  and  others  showed  com- 
^  plete  indifference  and  let  the  requests  for  data  go  unnoticed. 

Some  names  which  frequently  appear  in  the  newspapers  are  con- 
£  spicuous  by  their  absence  for  the  reason  that  the  Book  of  Chicagoans 
has  endeavored  only  to  include  men  of  good  standing  and  reputable 
<-»  vocation. 

Notwithstanding  the  reasons  named,  which  have  prevented  the 

-  inclusion  of  persons  whose  life-sketches  it  had  been  intended  to  give, 
the  publication  may  make  just  claim  to  greater  completeness,  a  greater 

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degree  of  accuracy  and  a  more  dependable  and  authoritative  record  in 
regard  to  the  leaders  in  the  business,  professional,  industrial,  official  and 
intellectual  life  of  Chicago  than  has  ever  before  been  collected. 

To  make  such  a  publication  dependable  it  is  necessary  that  it 
should  be  impartial  and  unpurchasable.  The  Book  of  Chicagoans  has 
been  compiled  as  a  reference  book,  and  all  of  the  sketches  in  the  volume 
have  been  inserted  with  that  fact  in  view.  Not  one  has  been  paid  for, 
nor  inserted  for  any  financial  consideration.  A  perusal  of  these  pages 
will  reveal  at  once  the  absence  of  those  terms  of  fulsome  adulation  and 
adjectival  exuberance  which  are  the  earmarks  of  those  too-frequent 
volumes  of  paid  puffery  which  have  heretofore,  to  so  large  an  extent, 
masqueraded  under  the  honest  name  of  Biography. 

To  secure  accuracy  the  greatest  care  has  been  taken.  In  every  case 
where  possible  the  facts  were  procured,  at  first  hands,  and  the  sketches 
were  submitted  for  verification  and  correction,  thus  giving  to  the  book 
a  quality  practically  autobiographical.  In  this  painstaking  way  its 
authenticity  has  been  safeguarded  and  its  value  as  a  reference  book 
has  been  established. 

The  volume  has  been  confined  to  living  subjects,  because  the  pur- 
pose from  the  first  has  been  to  furnish  a  dictionary  of  contemporaries, 
and  to  mirror  the  current  progress  and  history  of  the  city  as  reflected 
in  the  life-statistics  of  its  citizens.  The  men  whose  life-histories  are 
here  briefly  given  are  in  large  measure  the  men  who  control  the  activi- 
ties and  welfare  of  Chicago  in  all  important  avenues  of  public,  private, 
business  and  intellectual  endeavor.  The  main  object  of  bringing  them 
together  in  this  compilation  is  to  place  within  easy  reach  such  legiti- 
mate information  in  regard  to  the  personal  history  of  Chicagoans  as  it 
is  natural  that  one  interested  in  them  should  desire  to  possess. 

In  the  daily  work  and  turmoil  of  life,  in  this  city  of  strenuous 
endeavor  and  achievement,  one  finds  but  little  opportunity  to  get 
acquainted  with  those  whose  personalities  are  (outside  of  his  own  most 
intimate  circles)  of  most  interest.  The  reader  can  doubtless  think  of 
many  a  leading  citizen  of  whom  he  would  like  to  know:  Where  did  he 
come  from,  where  and  how  was  he  educated,  what  is  his  home  life,  his 
religious,  social  and  political  environment,  and  what  have  been  the 
chief  steps  in  his  career?  If  the  reader  will  turn  to  such  names  he  will 
find  just  the  information  desired. 

No  other  book  has  attempted  to  furnish,  in  any  systematic  man- 


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ner,  the  salient  facts  in  regard  to  the  lives  of  those  Chicagoans  who  are 
most  prominent  in  all  the  useful  branches  of  effort. 

Many  and  varied  are  the  interests  controlled  or  represented  by 
those  whose  life-histories  are  here  outlined.  Business  and  professional 
interests  are  most  largely  represented,  because  Chicago  is,  beyond  every- 
thing else,  a  business  center.  The  city  has  made  unprecedented  strides 
toward  business  supremacy,  and  stands  first  in  many,  and  prominent 
in  all,  of  the  important  branches  of  trade,  production,  and  professional 
effort.  Therefore  this  volume,  partakes  largely  of  the  nature  of  a 
business  dictionary,  and  one  which  contains  more  personal  information 
about  the  living  business  men  of  Chicago  than  can  be  found  collectively 
in  all  other  books  ever  printed.  Business  men  can  find  here  much  more 
than  they  ever  knew  before  about  their  competitors  and  customers,  and 
a  vast  amount  of  personal  knowledge  in  regard  to  their  fellow  citizens 
which  is  of  value  from  a  business  as  well  as  from  a  social  standpoint. 
In  fact,  in  all  lines  of  useful  achievement,  the  book  furnishes  as  com- 
plete a  compendium  and  epitome  of  personal  data  in  regard  to  those 
Chicagoans  most  prominently  identified  with  the  best  movements  and 
interests  of  the  city  as  it  has  been  possible  to  procure  by  patient  care, 
experienced  methods  and  large  expenditure. 

To  the  press  of  Chicago  and  other  cities  this  volume  presents 
features  of  easily  recognized  value.  Here  the  newspaper  man  will  find 
facts  which  are  of  great  value,  and  by  the  use  of  the  book  in  the  city 
room  the  exasperating  errors  resulting  from  hasty  picking  up  of  details 
from  unreliable  sources  may  be  in  large  measures  avoided.  The  truth 
is  here  given  in  undiluted  form  and  every  item  is  presented  in  a  plain, 
unvarnished,  concise,  condensed  manner,  which  may  be  at  once  grasped 
and  understood. 

In  number  and  representative  selection  of  subjects,  accuracy  of 
detail,  and  authoritative  usefulness  as  a  work  of  reference,  it  is  confi- 
dently claimed  that  the  Book  of  Chicagoans  is  the  most  complete  com- 
pilation of  Chicago  biography  ever  printed.  Not  only  is  this  true,  but 
by  far  the  larger  part  of  the  information  it  contains  is  not  procurable, 
in  print,  from  any  other  source. 

The  volume  contains  concise,  but  comprehensive,  biographic 
sketches  of  500  per  cent  more  representative  Chicagoans  than  are  to  be 
found  in  any  other  publication.  While  it  is  not  claimed  that  the  book 
represents  infallibility  or  inerrancy,  it  is  confidently  put  forth  as  the 


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best  that  has  so  far  been  produced  among  books  of  local  and  contempo- 
rary biography  in  this  or  any  other  American  city. 

It  is  the  present  purpose  to  make  such  periodical  revision  of  The 
Book  of  Chicagoans  as  may  seem  to  be  called  for  by  the  demands  of 
those  who  find  it  useful.  With  this  purpose  in  view  the  publishers  will 
be  glad  to  receive  suggestions  of  improvement  and  expansion  for  use 
in  subsequent  editions. 


ABBREVIATIONS. 


A.A.A.S. — American  Association  for  the  Ad- 
vancement of  Science. 

A.B.    (also    B.A.) — Bachelor    of    Arts. 

ag"t. — agent. 

Ala. — Alabama. 

Am. — American. 

A.M.    (also   M.A.) — Master   of   Arts. 

apptd. — appointed. 

Archaeol. — Archaeological. 

Ariz. — Arizona. 

Ark. — Arkansas. 

arty,    (or   art.) — artillery. 

Assn. — Association. 

asst. — assistant. 

atty. — attorney. 

A.,T.&S.F.B.B. — Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe 
Railroad. 

An?. — August. 

Av, — Avenue. 

A.&P.By. — Atlanta  &  Pacific  Railway. 

b. — born. 

B.A.   (also  A.B.) — Bachelor  of  Arts. 

Bapt. — Baptist. 

B.L.   (also  lili.B.) — Bachelor  of  Laws. 

Bldg. — Building. 

Blk.— Block. 

Boul. — Boulevard. 

B.S.   (also  S.B.) — Bachelor  of  Science. 

B.&M.R.R.R. — Burlington  &  Missouri  River 
Railroad. 

B.&O.R.B. — Baltimore   &   Ohio   Railroad. 

Calif. — California. 

Can. — Canada. 

capt. — captain. 

cav. — caval  ry. 

C.,B.&N.R.R. — Chicago,  Burlington  &  Northern 
Railroad. 

C..B.&Q.R.R. — Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
Railroad. 

C.,C.,C.&I.Ry. — Cleveland,  Columbus,  Cincin- 
nati &  Indianapolis  Railway. 

C.,C.,C.&St.L.Ry. — Cleveland,  Cincinnati,  Chi- 
cago &  St.  Louis  Railway. 

C..E.&I.R.R. — Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois  Rail- 
road. 

C.G.W.R.R. — Chicago   Great   Western   Railroad. 

Chicago  Athletic — Chicago  Athletic  Associa- 
tion. 

C.,H.&D.Ry. — Cincinnati,  Hamilton  &  Dayton 
Railway. 

C.,I.&E.Ry. — Chicago,  Indiana  &  Evanston 
Railway. 

C..I.&Ii.Ry. — Chicago,  Indianapolis  &  Louis- 
ville Railway. 

C.J.B.B. — Chicago  Junction  Railroad. 

C..I..S.&E.R.R. — Chicago,  Lake  Shore  &  East- 
ern Railroad. 

C.,M.&St.P.Ry. — Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St. 
Paul  Railway. 

C..O.&G.B.B. — Choctaw,  Oklahoma  &  Gulf 
Railroad. 

C.E. — Civil  Engineer. 

Co. — Company;   county. 

col. — colonel. 

Colo. — Colorado. 

Conf. — Conference. 

Conn. — Connecticut. 

C.,R.I.&E.F.Ry. — Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  El 
Paso  Railway. 

C..B.I.&F.B.B. — Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific 
Railroad. 

C.S.A.  (or  C.S.Army) — Confederate  States 
Army. 

C.,St.P.,M.&.O.Ry. — Chicago,  St.  Paul,  Minne- 
apolis &  Omaha  Railway. 

C.,St.F.&K.C.B.B. — Chicago,  St.  Paul  &  Kansas 
City  Railroad. 

C.T.T.B.B. — Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  Rail- 
road. 

C.&A.Ry. — Chicago  &  Alton  Railway. 

C.&G.E.Ry. — Chicago  &  Great  Eastern  Rail- 
way. 

C.&G.T.Ry. — Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk  Railway. 


C.&N.W.Ry. — Chicago  &  Northwestern  Rail- 
way. 

C.&M.By. — Cincinnati    &   Muskingum    Railway. 

C.&N.P.R.R. — Chicago  &  Northern  Pacific  Rail- 
road. 

C.&O.Ry. — Chesapeake  &  Ohio  Railway. 

C.&S.S.R.T.R.R.Co. — Cincinnati  &  South  Side 
Rapid  Transit  Railroad  Co. 

C.&W.I.R.R. — Chicago  &  Western  Indiana  Rail- 
road. 

C.&W.M.Ry. — Chicago  &  Western  Michigan 
Railway. 

D.C. — District   of   Columbia. 

D.C.L. — Doctor  of  Civil  Law. 

D.D. — Doctor  of  Divinity. 

D.D.S. — Doctor  of  Dental   Surgery. 

Dec. — December. 

Del. — Delaware. 

Dept. — Department. 

dir. — director. 

D.,Ii.&W.B.B. — Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  West- 
ern Railroad. 

D.,G.H.&M.R.R. — Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Mil- 
waukee Railroad. 

D.,L.&N.R.R. — Detroit,  Lansing  &  Northern 
Railroad. 

D.   Litt.    (also    L.H.D.) — Doctor   of   Literature. 

D.V.S. — Doctor  of  Veterinary  Surgery. 

E.— East. 

ed. — educated. 

ed'n. — education. 

edn'l. — educational. 

E.E. — Electrical  Engineer. 

E..J.&E.R.R. — Elgin,  Joliet  &  Eastern  Railroad. 

Eng-. — England. 

Exmoor — Exmoor  Country  Club. 

Exp'n. — Exposition. 

E.&T.H.Ry. — Evansville  &  Terre  Haute  Rail- 
way. 

Feb. — February. 

Fla. — Florida. 

Ft. — Fort. 

Ga. — Georgia. 

G-.A.B. — Grand   Army   of   the    Republic. 

Ger. — Germany. 

G..C.&S.F.B.B. — Gulf,  Colorado  &  Santa  Fe 
Railroad. 

G.N.Ry. — Great    Northern    Railway. 

G.R.&I.Ry. — Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana  Railway. 

G.W.By.  of  Canada — Great  Western  Railway  of 
Canada. 

grad. — graduated. 

Gynecol. — Gy  necol  ogical . 

H.I. — Hawaiian   Islands. 

Homoe. — Homreopathic. 

Hosp. — Hospital. 

H.&St.J.B.B. — Hannibal  &  St.  Joseph  Railroad. 

I.C.B.B. — Illinois  Central  Railroad. 

I.&St.L.R.R. — Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis  Rail- 
road. 

la. — Iowa. 

Ida. — Idaho. 

HI. — Illinois. 

Illinois  Athletic— New  Illinois  Athletic  Club. 

Ind. — Indiana. 

Ind.  Ty. — Indian  Territory. 

Jan. — January. 

Kan. — Kansas. 

K.C.,C.&S.Ry. — Kansas  City,  Clinton  &  Spring- 
field Ry. 

K.C.,Ft.S.&G.R.B. — Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  & 
Gulf  Railroad. 

K.C.,Ft.S.&M.R.R. — Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  & 
Memphis  Railroad. 

K.C.,M.&B.R.R. — Kansas  City,  Memphis  &  Bir- 
mingham Railroad. 

K.C.,S.&M.R.R. — Kansas  City,  Springfield  & 
Memphis  Railroad. 

K.C.,St.J.&C.B.R.B. — Kansas  City,  St.  Joseph  & 
Council  Bluffs  Railroad. 

X.F. — Knights  of  Pythias. 

K.T. — Knights   Templar. 

Ky. — Kentucky. 


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La. — Louisiana. 

IiIi.B. — Bachelor  of  Laws   (also  B.L.). 

IiIi.D. — Doctor  of  Laws. 

L.S.&M.S.Ry. — Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  South- 
ern Railway. 

lieut. — lieutenant. 

lieut.-gfov. — lieutenant-governor. 

Iiuth. — -Lu  th  eran. 

L.&N.E.R. — Louisville  &  Nashville  Railroad. 

L.&P.R.R. — Lackawanna  &  Pittsburg  Railroad. 

m. — married. 

M.A. — Master  of  Arts  (also  A.M.). 

maj. — major. 

Mass. — Massachusetts. 

M.B. — -Bachelor  of  Medicine. 

M.C.R.R. — Michigan   Central   Railroad. 

M.D. — Doctor  of  Medicine. 

Md. — Maryland.    • 

Me. — Maine. 

M.E. — Master  of  Engineering,  Methodist  Epis- 

.    copal. 

M.E.  Ch.— Methodist  Episcopal  Church. 

Med. — Medical. 

mem. — member. 

mfg. — manufacturing. 

mfiv — manufacturer. 

Mich. — Michigan. 

Midlothian  Club — Midlothian  Country  Club. 

Mil. — Military. 

Minn. — Minnesota. 

Miss. — Mississippi. 

M.,K.&T.Ry. — Missouri,  Kansas  &  Texas  Rail- 
way. 

M.L. — Master  of  Laws. 

Mo. — Missouri. 

Mont. — Montana. 

M.S. — Master  of  Science. 

Mt. — Mount. 

M.V.R.R. — Missouri   Valley   Railroad. 

Mo.F.Ry. — Missouri  Pacific  Railway. 

Mus.B. — Bachelor  of  Music. 

M.&O.R.R. — Mobile   &   Ohio    Railroad. 

M.&St.L.R.R. — Minneapolis  &  St.  Louis  Rail- 
road. 

N. — North. 

Nat. — National. 

N.B. — New  Brunswick. 

N.C. — North  Carolina. 

N.Dak. — North   Dakota. 

K".E. — Northeast. 

Neb. — Nebraska. 

Nev. — Nevada. 

N.H. — New  Hampshire. 

N.J. — New  Jersey. 

N.Mex. — New  Mexico. 

Nov. — November. 

N.F.Ry. — Northern   Pacific   Railway. 

N.S. — Nova  Scotia. 

N.W. — Northwest. 

N.Y. — New  York   (state). 

N.Y.C.&H.R.R.R. — New  York  Central  &  Hud- 
son River  Railroad. 

N.Y.,C.&St.Ii.R.R. — New  York,  Chicago  &  St. 
Louis  Railroad. 

N.7.,P.&O.R.R. — New  York,  Pennsylvania  & 
Ohio  Railroad. 

N.Y.,W.S.&B.R.R. — New  York,  West  Shore  & 
Buffalo  Railroad. 

N.Y.&N.E.Ry. — New  York  &  New  England 
Railway. 

O. — Ohio. 

Oct. — October. 

Okla. — Oklahoma. 

Out. — Ontario. 

Ore. — Oregon. 

O.S.B. — Order  of  Saint  Benedict. 

Otol. — Otological. 

Pa. — Pennsylvania. 

Fd.B. — Bachelor  of  Pedagogy. 

P.,C.ftSt.Ii.R.R. — Pittsburg,  Cincinnati  &  St. 
Louis  Railroad. 

P.E. — Protestant  Episcopal. 

Pli.B. — Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Phila. — Philadelphia. 

Ph.M. — Master  of  Pharmacy. 


Phys.&Surg1.— Physicians  and  Surgeons. 

P.I. — Philippine  Islands. 

PI. — Place. 

P.Q. — Province  of  Quebec. 

pres. — president. 

prin. — principal. 

prof. — professor. 

pro  tern. — pro  tempore. 

F..T.&A.R.R. — Paducah,  Tennessee  &  Alabama 
Railroad. 

q.m. — quartermaster. 

Que. — Quebec  (province). 

R.C. — Roman  Catholic. 

R.E. — Reformed  Episcopal. 

Rep. — Republican. 

Rev. — Reverend. 

&.X. — Rhode  Island. 

R.F. — Reformed  Presbyterian. 

R.R. — Rail  road. 

Ry. — Railway. 

s. — son. 

8. — South. 

S.A.— South  America. 

S.A.R. — Sons  of  the  Am.  Revolution. 

S.B.   (also  B.S.) — Bachelor  of  Science. 

S.C. — South  Carolina. 

S.C.&F.R.R. — Sioux  City  &  Pacific  Railroad. 

Sc.D. — Doctor  of  Science. 

S.Dak. — South  Dakota. 

S.E. — South-East. 

Sec. — Secretary. 

Sept. — September. 

Soc. — Society. 

Sq. — Square. 

S.R. — Sons  of  the  Revolution. 

St. — Saint;  Street. 

St.I..,M.&S.R.R. — St.  Louis,  Memphis  &  South- 
western Railroad. 

St.Ii.,F.&N.Ry. — St.  Louis,  Peoria  &  Northern 
Railway. 

St.Ii.&G.R.R. — St.  Louis  &  Gulf  Railroad. 

St.L.&I.M.R.R. — St.  Louis  &  Iron  Mountain 
Railroad. 

St.L.&S.F.Ry. — St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco  Rail- 
way. 

S.P.Ry. — Southern  Pacific  Railway. 

S.F.R.R. — Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

S.F.&S.C.R.R.— St.  Paul  &  Sioux  City  Railroad. 

S.W. — South-West. 

T.,C.&St.I..R.R. — Toledo,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis 
Railroad. 

Tenn. — Tennessee. 

Tex. — Texas. 

T.P.R.R. — Texas   Pacific   Railroad. 

T.,W.&W.R.R.— Toledo,  Wabash  &  Western 
Railroad. 

treas. — treasurer. 

Twp. — Township. 

Ty.  (or  Ter.) — Territory. 

1T.B. — United  Brethren  in  Christ. 

Univ. — University. 

U.F. — United  Presbyterian. 

U.P.R.R. — Union   Pacific   Railroad. 

U.S. — United  States. 

U.S.A. — United  States  Army. 

U.S.N. — United   States  Navy. 

U.S.V. — United  States  Volunteers. 

Va. — Virginia. 

Vol. — Volunteer;  Volume. 

vice-pros. — vice-president. 

Vt. — Vermont. 

W. — West. 

Wash. — Washington    (state). 

Westward  Ho — Westward  Ho  Golf  Club. 

W.C.Ry. — Wisconsin  Central  Railway. 

W.I. — West  Indies. 

W.I.&N.Ry. — West  Indiana  &  Northern  Rail- 
way. 

W.,I.&N.Ry. — Wisconsin,  Iowa  &  Nebraska 
Railway. 

Wis. — Wisconsin. 

W.Va. — West  Virginia. 

Wyo. — Wyoming. 

W.&M.Ry. — Wisconsin   &   Michigan   Railway. 

T.M.C.A. — Young  Men's  Christian  Assn. 


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ABBEY,  Charles  Peters,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  ABBOTT,  Homer,  lawyer;  b.  Mineral,  Bureau 
May  23,  1865;  s.  Frederick  J.  and  Mary  Co.,  111.,  July  29,  1866;  s.  Silas  D.  and  Indi- 
(Peters)  Abbey;  ed.  Univ.  of  Chicago,  North-  ana  (Henry)  Abbott;  ed.  public  schools  of  Bu- 
western  Univ.,  A.B.,  1889;  Chicago  College  of  reau  Co.,  111.,  and  Shelby  Co.,  la.,  and  at  Ob- 
Law,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  21,  1894,  Julia  erlin  College,  O.,  graduating  A.B.,  1888;  stud- 
N.  Trimmer;  1  daughter:  Kathryn  Trimmer,  ied  law  at  Lincoln,  Neb.,  1888-9;  studied  in 
Admitted  to  bar,  1891;  was  a  mem.  of  law  firm  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1891.  Was  engaged  in 
of  Millard  &  Abbey,  with  Sylvester  M.  Mil-  abstract  business  in  Omaha,  Neb.,  1889-90; 
lard,  1896,  changing  in  1901  to  Millard,  Abbey  came  to  Chicago,  1890,  and  engaged  in  abstract 
&  Millard,  and  since  Apr.  1,  1905,  a  partner  business  until  1892;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
in  the  firm  of  Dolph,  Buell  &  Abbey.  Repub-  1893,  and  since  then  engaged  in  practice  of 
lican.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa  (Northwestern  law,  now  being  senior  of  firm  of  Abbott, 
Univ.),  Law  Club,  Legal  Club,  Chicago  Bar  Buchholz  &  McCombs.  Republican.  Was  city 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Club:  Univer-  attorney  for  Chicago  Heights,  111.,  1898;  elect- 
sity.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  279  ed  judge  of  city  court  for  Chicago  Heights, 
Winthrop  Av.  111.,  for  term  from  Sept.  1,  1903,  to  1907.  Of- 

ABBOTT,  Edwin  Fletcher,  lawyer;  b.  Janes-  flee:     125     LaSalle     St.      Residence:     Chicago 

ville,  Wis.,  May  4,  1851;  s.  Dr.  Nathan  W.  and  Heights,    111. 

Sarah     (Yates)    Abbott;     ed.    public   school   at  ABBOTT,  Sylvester  Graves,  lawyer;  b    Ossi- 

Centralia,   111.,   2  years  at  Illinois  State  Univ.,  pee,  Carroll  Co.,  N.  H.,  July  4,  1853;  s.  George 

1868-9,  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1871-3,  W.    and    Phoebe    (Graves)    Abbott;    ed.    public 

graduating     LL.B.,     1873;     m.    Chicago,     Sept.  schools  and   in   Phillips   Acad.,   Exeter,   N.   H.; 

30,    1885,    Nelley   Howe;    children:    Edwina   E.,  grad.  law  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ..  LL.B., 

Rose   A.   Engaged    in    general    practice   of   law  in    class    of    1884;    m.    Chicago,    Oct.    19,    1884, 

in  Chicago,  since  1875.  Was  major  in  Canadian  Margaret  Reese;  children:  Gertrude  Jane,  Bes- 

Am.  Regt. ;  enlisted  for  the  Spanish-Am.  War,  sie    Graves,    Sewell    W.,    Mildred    E.,    Florence 

but   saw   no   service.    Republican.   Mason — Gar-  M.  Admitted  to  bar,   1884,  and  practiced  alone 

field  Lodge  and  York  Chapter.  Office:   120  Ran-  until   1899;   since  then  mem.   of  firm  of  Pinck- 

dolph    St.    Residence:    Plaza   Hotel,    Oak    Park,  ney,     Tatge     &     Abbott.     Republican.     Office: 

ABBOTT,  Edwin  Hardy,  lawyer;  b.  Mineral,  Schiller  Bldg.  Residence:   6751   Peoria  St. 

111.,    Nov.    25,    1867;    s.    Silas    D.    and    Indiana  ABBOTT,    Wallace     C.,      physician,      editor; 

Abbott;    ed.    public    schools    of    Mineral,    111.,  b.    Bridgewater,    Windsor    Co.,    Vt.,    Oct.     12, 

and  Shelby,  la.,  at  Oberlin,  O.,  Acad.  and  Col-  1857;    s.    Luther   and    Wealtha    (Barrows)    Ab- 

lege,  1880-90;  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1893-4.  bott;  ed.  Randolph  (Vt.)  State  Normal  School; 

Admitted    to    bar,    Supreme   Court   of    Illinois,  St.      Johnsbury      (Vt.)      College     preparatory; 

1895.    Republican.    Club:    Hamilton.    Office:    125  Dartmouth  College,  and  grad.   Univ.   of  Michi- 

LaSalle   St.     Residence:    2044    Kenmore   Av.  gan  Med.  Dept,   M.D.,   1885;   m.   Royalton,  Vt., 

ABBOTT,  Frank  Danford,  musical  editor;  Aug.  10,  1886,  Clara  Ingraham;  one  daughter: 
b.  Bethel,  Vt.,  Jan.  29,  1853;  s.  Luther  Burnett  Eleanor.  Came  to  Chicago,  1886,  and  engaged 
and  Marian  Elizabeth  (Soper)  Abbott;  m.  Ce-  in  general  practice  of  .medicine;  in  connection 
dar  Rapids,  la.,  1878,  Eva,  daughter  of  John  with  practice  became  impressed  with  great 
Schugart;  ed.  common  schools,  Owatonna,  need  of  improvement  in  ways  and  means,  and 
Minn.;  grad.  music  and  literature,  Episcopal  established  and  built  to  success  and  is  pres. 
College,  Faribault,  Minn.  Began  business  as  The  Abbott  Alkaloidal  Co.  and  The  Clinic  Pub- 
traveler  for  George  Woods  &  Co.,  Cambridge-  lishing  Co.,  which  have  gained  wide  recogni- 
port,  Mass.;  founded  The  Presto  (musical  tion  as  leading  exponents  in  the  "new  thought" 
Journal),  1884.  Pres.  Presto  Publishing  Co.  in  medicine.  Editor  of  The  Alkaloidal  Clinic. 
Club:  Press.  Office:  324  Dearborn  St.  Resi-  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
dence:  3247  Groveland  Av.  .  Soc.,  American  Med.  Assn.,  American  Med. 

ABBOTT,  Frank  Frost,  prof.  Latin,  Univ.  of  Editors'    Assn.    Republican.    Methodist.    Office: 

Chicago,    since    1891;    b.    Redding,    Conn.,    Mar.  Ravenswood  Station,  Chicago.   Residence:  2666 

27,    1860;    s.    Thaddeus    Marvin    Abbott;    grad.  North    Hermitage    Av. 

Yale,  1882   (Ph.D.,  1891);  m.   1888,  Jane  Harri-  ABBOTT,  William  L.,  chief  operating  engi- 

son,    New    Haven,    Conn.;    Clark    and    Lamed  neer    Chicago    Edison    Co.;    b.    Whiteside,    111., 

scholarships,    Yale,    1882-4;    instructor    Latin,  Feb.  14,  1861;  s.  A.  M.  and  Sarah   (Sperry)  Ab- 

Yale,   1885-91;  prof.   Latin,  Am.   School   Classi-  bott;   ed.   public  schools  of  Whiteside  Co.,   111., 

cal    Studies.    Rome,    1901-2.    Editor:     Selected  and   grad.   TTnlv.   of   Illinois,   class  of   1884;   m. 

Letters  of  Cicero.  Author:  Repetition  in  Latin,  Chicago.     1888,    Carrie    Entwhistle;      children: 

1900;    A    History    and    Description    of    Roman  Arthur,    Helen,    Robert,    Josephine,     Dorothy. 


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Came  to  Chicago,  1884,  and  worked  as  ma- 
chinist and  as  draftsman  in  offices  for  3 
years;  then  for  7  years  pres.  National  Electric 
Construction  Co.;  in  1894  entered  service  of 
the  Chicago  Edison  Co.  as  chief  engineer  at 
power  house,  and  In  1899  was  promoted  to 
present  position  as  chief  operating  engineer 
for  same  company.  Mem.  American  Institute 
of  Electrical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  En- 
gineers, American  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engi- 
neers. Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Hamilton,  Ravenswood.  Trustee  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois. Office:  139  Adams  St.  Residence:  3213 
Beacon  St. 

ABEL,  Almon  Clarence,  clergyman;  b.  Sagl- 
naw,  Mich.,  Feb.  1,  1868;  s.  of  Curtis  and  Mary 
(Green)  Abel;  prepared  at  Northwestern 
Acad. ;  grad.  from  Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B., 
in  class  of  1895;  m.  Chicago,  1894,  Katharine 
Stowe.  Entered  ministry  of  M.  E.  Church  In 
1890,  as  mem.  of  Rock  .River  Conference;  pas- 
tor consecutively  of  churches  at  River  For- 
est, 111.,  1891-3;  Antioch,  111.,  1893-5;  Hamlin 
Av.  Church,  Chicago,  1895-8;  Rogers  Park 
Church,  Chicago,  1898-1901;  Trinity  Church, 
Chicago,  1901-4;  on  leave  of  absence  for  year 
1904-5,  to  be  spent  in  travel.  Republican. 

ABEL,  Edward  Jamea,  manufacturing  chem- 
ist; b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Nov.  26,  1857;  s.  Charles 
and  Wilhelmina  (Menching)  Abel;  ed.  In  pub- 
lic schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago in  1869;  unmarried.  Since  1877  has  been 
Identified  with  the  manufacture  of  chemicals, 
and  In  1887  established  on  his  own  account 
the  business  of  E.  J.  Abel  &  Co.,  of  which  he 
is  now  the  sole  owner.  Independent  in  politics. 
Mason  (32°),  Odd  Fellow,  Royal  Arcanum. 
Club:  Germania.  Office:  301  Grand  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 695  Fullerton  Av. 

ABEL,  John  Frank,  physician  and  surgeon; 
b.  Chicago,  May  11,  1857;  s.  John  and  Marie 
(Breit)  Abel;  ed.  in  public  schools  of  Fon  du 
Lac,  Wls.,  and  med.  dept.  of  Northwestern 
Univ.,  graduating  M.D.,  Mar.  4,  1879;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  25,  1881,  Mary  D.  Abel;  children: 
John,  Francis.  Engaged  in  general  practice  aa 
physician  and  surgeon  from  Mar.,  1879.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  American  Med.  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Mason  (Blue  Lodge),  K.  P.,  Royal 
Arcanum,  A.  O.  U.  W.,  B.  P.  O.  E.  Office:  3801 
State  St.  Residence:  5200  Indiana  Av. 

ABELE.  Iiudwig1  Hermann,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Konstanz,  Germany,  July  6,  1865; 
s.  Ludwig  A.  (Oberzollinspector)  and  Marie  A. 
(Schaller)  Abele;  grad.  from  Univ.  of  Frei- 
burg, Germany,  1891;  asst.  Royal  Univ.  Eye 
Clinic  at  Munich,  Germany,  one  year;  first 
asst.  Royal  Univ.  Eye  Clinic  at  Konigsberg, 
Germany,  1%  years;  "Oberarzt"  of  same  in- 
stitution, 1%  years;  m.  Berlin,  Germany,  Feb. 
4,  1901,  Antonio  G.  Nurnberg.  Served  in  Ger- 
man Army  as  stabsarzt  (capt.  surgeon).  Came 
to  Chicago,  1901;  since  then  engaged  as  spe- 
cialist in  diseases  of  the  eye.  Prof,  of  ophthal- 
mology in  Post-Graduate  Med.  School;  oculist 
to  St.  Joseph's  Hosp.  Sec.  German  Med.  Soc.; 
mem.  Chicago  Ophthalmological  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Catholic.  Office:  209 
State  St.  Residence:  85  Evanston  Av. 

ABEENETHT,  Albert  Jones,  sec.  Roger  A. 
Simonson  &  Co.;  b.  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  Nov. 
30,  1876;  s.  W.  J.  and  Mary  E.  (Jones)  Aber- 
nethy;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  In  Minne- 
apolis; m.  Chicago,  Apr.  19,  1900,  Marion  A. 
Willis;  1  daughter:  Alice  Louise.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  a  messenger  boy  In  a  bank  In 
Minneapolis;  in  1895,  entered  employ  of  C., 
L.  S.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  in  the  car  service  dept., 
as  clerk,  eventually  becoming  head  of  the 
office;  In  1898,  promoted  to  chief  clerk  of  the 
consolidation  of  the  E.,  J.  &  E.  and  the  C., 
L.  S.  &  E.  R.  R.  In  July,  1901,  aided  In  organi- 
zation, and  took  his  present  position  as  sec. 
the  corporation  of  Roger  A.  Simonson  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  business  systems,  etc.  Re- 


publican. Baptist.  Mem.  Illinois  Manufac- 
turers' Assn.,  Nat.  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Of- 
fice: 135  Adams  St.  Residence:  Berwyn,  111. 

ABKAHAMSON,  IiaurentlnB  G.,  clergyman; 
b.  Medaker,  Sweden,  Mar.  2,  1856;  s.  A.  G.  and 
Britta  Maria  Abrahamson;  grad.  Augustana 
College  and  Theological  Seminary,  1880  (D.D., 
Augustana  College;  A.M.,  Bethany  College, 
Lindsborg,  Kan.);  m.  Aug.  24,  1881,  Florinda 
Morris,  Chandler's  Valley,  Pa.  In  Lutheran 
ministry  since  1880;  associate  editor  Augus- 
tana, official  paper  of  Synod,  1885-96.  Pres. 
Illinois  Lutheran  Conference  6  years;  mem. 
board  of  directors  Augustana  College;  pres. 
board  of  directors  Augustana  Hospital,  Chi- 
cago; mem.  board  of  missions  of  Augustana 
Synod  and  of  Illinois  Conference;  represen- 
tative at  International  Lutheran  World's  Con- 
gress, Lund,  Sweden,  1901.  Knight  Royal 
Order  Polar  Star,  Sweden,  from  King  Oscar 
II.  Republican.  Author:  Jubel  Album,  1893. 
Address:  2823  Princeton  Av.,  Chicago. 

AST,  Xiaao  Arthur,  physician;  b.  Wilming- 
ton, 111.,  Dec.  18,  1868;  s.  Levl  and  Henrietta 
(Hart)  Abt;  ed.  in  Chicago  public  schools  and 
prepared  for  college  at  Univ.  of  Chicago;  en- 
tered Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  and  completed 
preliminary  medical  course  In  1889;  grad.  from 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1891;  Interne  Michael 
Reese  Hosp.,  1891-3;  took  post  graduate  work 
In  Vienna  and  Berlin,  1893-4;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  20,  1897,  Lena  Rosenberg;  children:  Ar- 
thur Frederick,  Lawrence  Edward.  Specialist 
In  diseases  of  children;  was  prof,  of  diseases 
of  children  at  Northwestern  Univ.  Woman's 
Med.  School  until  It  went  out  of  existence; 
at  one  time  Instructor  In  physiology,  histol- 
ogy and  diseases  of  children  at  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  College;  now  asst.  prof,  diseases 
of  children,  Rush  Med.  College  (Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago) ;  attending  physician,  diseases  of  chil- 
dren, Michael  Reese  and  Cook  Co.  hosps. ; 
consulting  physician  to  Provident  Hosp., 
Hosp.  for  Crippled  Children,  and  Jackson 
Park  Sanitarium.  Was  active  In  organization 
and  first  chairman  of  the  Milk  Commission 
of  the  Children's  Hosp.  Soc.  Mem.  American 
Pediatrlc  Soc.,  American  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pediatrlc  Soc.,  etc.  Has 
written  many  monographs  on  subjects  rela- 
ting to  diseases  of  children.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 4326  Vincennes  Av. 

ACKLEY,  liemuel  91.,  lawyer;  b.  Allegheny, 
Pa.,  Nov.  22,  1857;  s.  Mahlon  F.  and  Selena 
A.  (Hammond)  Ackley;  grad.  Western  Univ. 
of  Pennsylvania,  A.B.,  1879;  m.  Racine,  Wls., 
1891,  Agnes  V.  Brett;  children;  Lila  F.,  Laura 
E.  From  1879  to  1883  was  employed  as  report- 
er, correspondent,  etc.,  of  Pittsburgh  Com- 
mercial Gazette  and  other  Pittsburgh  news- 
papers. Studied  law  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad- 
uating LL.B.,  1885.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1885. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  since  then  en- 
gaeed  In  practice  In  this  city.  Editor  Third 
Edition  of  Brandt  on  Suretyship.  Republican. 
Mem.  of  Phi  Delta  Phi  Legal  Fraternity.  Of- 
fice: 125  S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  2245  N.  Ash- 
land Av. 

ADAM,  Alexander  Bruce,  merchant;  b.  Dun- 
fermllne,  Flfeshire,  Scotland,  July  2,  1839;  s. 
Alexander  and  Bruce  (Wilson)  Adam;  ed. 
schools  of  Dunfermllne,  Scotland;  m.  Boston, 
Mass.,  July  16,  1868,  Alice  Nash;  one  daugh- 
ter: Elizabeth  Bruce.  Began  business  life  as 
dry  goods  clerk,  serving  apprenticeship  of 
five  years  in  Dunfermllne,  followed  by  two 
years  In  retail  store  in  Glasgow:  came  to  Bos- 
ton In  1859  from  Scotland  and  entered  the 
dry  goods  firm  of  Hoerere,  Brown  &  Taylor; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1864  and  entered  the  em- 
ploy of  Keith.  Faxon  &  Co..  wholesale  milli- 
nery, which  dissolved  in  1867;  then  with  O. 
R.  Keith  &  Co.,  in  same  line,  until  1879.  be- 
ing a  partner  in  that  firm  from  1870  until.  In 
1884,  the  firm  of  Edson  Keith  &  Co.,  wholesale 
millinery,  was  founded,  in  which  he  was" 


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a   partner   until    1896;    and   since   the   present  ough,    Eng.,    until    10    years    old,    when    came 

corporation  of  Edson  Keith  &  Co  was  organ-  with  parents  to  Milwaukee,  Wis.,   where  con- 

ized,  Jan.  1,  1897,  has  been  its  pres.  Republl-  tlnued  studies;  came  to  Chicago,  1861;  became 

can.     Clubs:     Chicago,    Calumet,      Washington  bookkeeper   to   his  father   in   live   stock   busi- 

Park.  Office:   132-134  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  ness  until  1869;  then  became  student  in  Hahn- 

2249   Calumet   Av.  emann    Med.    College,    1872;    spent    a    year    in 

ADAMICK,  Gustave  Hattenfcauer,  druggist  hospital  as  house  surgeon,  then  studied  In 
and  chemist;  b.  Bloomington,  111.,  Sept.  22,  London,  returning  to  Chicago,  1873;  m.  1st, 
1863;  s.  Adolph  and  Augusta  (Hattenhauer)  1875,  Mary,  daughter  of  Thomas  S.  Curtis,  of 
Adamick;  ed.  public  school,  Peru,  111.;  grad.  Wellingborough,  Eng.  (died,  1888);  one  son: 
Northwestern  Univ.  (School  of  Pharmacy),  Cuthbert  C. ;  m.  second,  1889,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Ph.G.,  1887;  m.  Peru,  111.,  Sept.  22,  1890,  Rose  (Mitchell)  Qaylord,  widow  of  Henry  Gaylord 
Schley;  one  daughter,  Margaret  Hay.  Began  and  daughter  of  W.  H.  Mitchell,  vice-pres. 
business  career  as  a  clerk  for  A.  D.  Murray,  of  the  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings  Bank  En- 
dry  goods,  Peru,  111.;  a  year  later  became  gaged  in  general  practice  of  medicine  from 
clerk  in  the  drug  store  of  Dr.  R.  A.  Smith,  1878  to  1896  in  Chicago;  since  the  latter  date 
and  was  also  appointed  assistant  postmaster,  exclusively  in  surgery;  received  degree  of 
his  employer  being  postmaster  of  Peru,  111.;  M.D.,  ad  eundem  yradum,  from  Rush  Med. 
then  In  drug  store  of  R.  C.  Hattenhauer,  College,  1898.  Prof,  surgical  pathology,  Hahn- 
where  he  greatly  enlarged  his  knowledge  of  emann  Med.  College,  1873-5;  from  1875  to  1884 
pharmacy,  and  after  a  course  in  pharmacy  at  prof,  of  principles  and  practice  of  surgery, 
Northwestern  Univ.  went  into  business  for  Chicago  Homeopathic  College.  Consulting  sur- 
self  at  LaSalle,  111.,  in  1887,  for  six  years;  geon  to  the  Chicago  Nursery  and  Half-Or- 
after  that  was  traveling  salesman  for  John  phan  Asylum,  the  Evanston  and  St.  Joseph's 
Wyeth  &  Co.,  Philadelphia,  and  in  1900  was  Hosps.  Mem.  Assn.  of  Military  Surgeons  of 
elected  t<>  present  position  as  pres.  of  the  the  United  States,  Illinois  Med.  Soc.,  American 
A.  Arend  Drug  Co.,  druggists,  pharmacists  Med.  Assn.,  the  Chicago  Surgical  Soc.,  Chi- 
and  manufacturers  of  Kumyss.  Also  vice-  cago  Acad.  of  Sciences;  fellow  Royal  Micro- 
pres.  of  the  Chicago-Findlay  Oil  Co.  and  dl-  scopical  Soc.  of  London.  Was  surgeon-major 
rector  of  the  Chicago-Indiana  Oil  Co.  Mem.  for  nearly  15  years  of  First  Illinois  Infantry; 
American  Pharmaceutical  Assn.  Republican,  major  and  brigade  surgeon,  U.  S.  V.,  1898; 
Congregationalist.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  189  lieutenant  colonel  and  asst.  surgeon-general, 
E.  Madison  St.  Residence:  2918  Kenmore  Av.  I.  N.  G.;  now  surgeon  to  First  Infantry,  I.  N. 

ADAMS,   Abbott   Llvermore,    real   estate;    b.  G-  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Onwentsia,  Saddle 

Keene,    N.    H.,    Apr.    20,    1842;    B.    Benjamin  ^Sd^Cyc1^  Offlce:   10°  State  St.  Residence:   15 

Franklin  and  Louisa   (Redlngton)   Adams;  re-  W^1*°"S1-^ 

moved  to  Chicago,  1853;  ed.  Chicago  schools;  ,  ADAMS,  Cbarles  Richards,  architect;  b.  Eng- 
bachelor.  Enlisted  as  private.  Battery  A,  First  land.  May  25,  1841;  ed.  England.  Learned  and 
Illinois  Artillery,  April  19,  1861,  for  3  months'  practiced  architecture  in  England;  came  to  Chi- 
servlce,  and  in  July,  1862,  in  Chicago  Board  cago  in  1881;  since  then  In  practice  as  archi- 
of  Trade  Battery,  for  3  years;  mustered  out  tect  »n  Chicago.  Mem.  Illinois  Chapter,  and 
July  8,  1865.  Employed  In  U.  S.  Depository  at  American  Institute  of  Architects;  mem.,  one 
Chicago,  1865-8;  in  charge  saw-mills  of  Porter  °*  fou.nders,2''?d  sec-  Chicago  Architects'  Busi- 
&  Co..  Portage  Lake,  Mich.,  1868-71;  partner  n®s?LAss,n-  18?7:  mem  Royal  Arcanum.  Office: 
in  lumber  business  of  A.  T.  King  &  Co.,  1871-  8<>  J^rb.0™  st-  ,?esldence :  Rogers  Park,  111. 
4;  Adams  &  Lord,  1874-80;  Adams,  Lord  &  ,  ADAMS,  Cornelius  Bollln,  lawyer;  b.  Wash- 
Co.,  1880-2;  Adams,  Hasting  &  Co.,  1882-91;  ington,  D.  C  Sept.  16,  1856;  s.  Cornelius  B. 
has  given  his  attention  in  recent  years  to  real  Adams  (of  Falrneld.  Conn.)  and  Martha  B. 
estate.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion;  G.  H.  Thomas  (Loomls)  Adams,  daughter  of  Gen.  Lewis 
Post  5,  G.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union,  Athletic.  Office:  Loomls,  of  Colebrook,  N.  H.;  grad.  Dr.  Han- 
184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  350  Ontario  St.  g°n  8  Classical  Institute.  Waterville.  Me.,  1877, 

ADAMS,  Albert  H.,  patent  lawyer;  b.   Jack-  £°llo^gd0  bny  1  year  'n,  I06  Univ.  at  Lewiston, 

Bonville,    111..    Sept.    14,    1863;    s.    Charles    H.  Me.,  1878-9;  m    at  Colebrook    N    H     Sept.   17, 

and    Elvira    (Hamilton)    Adams;    ed.    Chicago  1888,  to  Miss  Myrtle  Heath.  On  leaving  school 

public    schools    and    Union    College    of    Law;  In  1879  came  to  Chicago;  spent  1  year  In  office 

m.  Elk  Grove,  111.,  Aug.  30,  1888,  Carrie  Allen;  °*  H.  S.  and  F.  S.  Osborn  and  then   removed 

one  son:  Howard  Allen.  Admitted  to  bar.  1886.  to  Oshkosh,  Wis..  where  was  admitted  to  Wis- 

and  has  ever  since  made  a  specialty  of  pat-  cons,ln    bar;    returned    to    Chicago,    1881;    was 

ent  law;   since  1890  of  firm   of  Bond,  Adams,  admitted  to   Illinois  bar,    1882,   and  has   since 

Pickard    &    Jackson    (successors    of    West    &  £een    engaged   in    general    practice   of    law    In 

Bond,    established    1863).    Mem.    Patent    Law  Chicago.  Republican.  Mason    K.  P.  Office:  Ma- 

Assn.    Clubs:    Law,    Oak    Park,    Chicago    Ath-  6OnIc   Temple.   Residence:   2949   Groveland  Av. 

letic.    Office:    Monadnock    Blk.    Residence:    22H  ADAMS,  Cyrus  Hall,  retired  Board  of  Trade 

Wesley  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111.  merchant;    b.    Kerr's    Creek,    Rockbrldge    Co., 

ADAMS,  Asa  Grant,  lawyer,  justice  of  Va.,  Feb.  21,  1849;  B.  Hugh  and  Amanda  (Mc- 
the  peace;  b.  Sunbeam,  Mercer  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  Cormlck)  Adams;  mother  was  daughter  of 
11,  1868;  B.  Samuel  and  Clarissa  (Kean)  Ad-  Robert  McCormlck;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
ams;  ed.  Buda  (111.)  high  school  and  Chicago  and  old  Univ.  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
College  of  Law,  graduating  LL.B.,  1897;  m.  26,  1878,  Emma  J.,  daughter  of  Lyman  Blair; 
Rockford,  111.,  June  14,  1894,  Lucy  Hartwell;  one  son:  Cyrus  H.,  Jr.  Entered  employ  of 
one  son:  Wlnfleld  Hollister.  Learned  jeweler's  Cyrus  H.  McCormick  &  Co.,  1867;  became 
trade  In  Buda,  111.,  and  afterward  followed  member  of  the  firm  of  McCormlck,  Adams  & 
that  business  with  Giles  Bros.,  Chicago,  for  Co.  In  1871,  and  head  of  the  firm  of  Cyrus  H. 
ten  years,  until  took  up  study  of  law;  admit-  Adams  &  Co.,  1883;  retired  from  business, 
ted  to  bar,  1897;  has  practiced  In  Chicago  ever  owing  to  111  health,  1889.  During  period,  1871- 
slnce.  Has  been  justice  of  the  peace  of  the  89,  was  mem.  of  the  Arbitration  Committee, 
Town  of  Lake  since  May,  1903,  present  term  mem.  of  the  Appeals  Committee  and  a  director 
expiring  in  1907.  Republican.  Mem.  Kllwln-  of  the  Board  of  Trade.  Was  director  of  the 
ning  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. ;  Normal  Park  National  Bank  of  America.  Independent  Demo- 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  and  Imperial  Council,  Tribe  crat.  Presbyterian.  Trustee  McCormick  Theo- 
of  Ben  Hur.  Club:  Englewood  Men's.  Office:  logical  Seminary;  mem.  Board  of  Governors, 
140  Dearborn  St.;  court,  3902  State  St.  Resl-  Presbyterian  Hosp;  governing  mem.  Art  In- 
dence,  6427  Harvard  Av.  atltute  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chl- 

ADAMS,    Charles,    M.D. ;     b.     Northampton-  cago    Athletic,    Onwentsia,    Saddle   and    Cycle, 

shire,    England,    May    29,    1847;    s.    John    and  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.   Residence:    155 

Elizabeth     (Clarke)     Adams;    ed.     Welllngbor-  Rush  St. 


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ADAMS,  Edward  Shields,  commission  mer-  and  doing  a  large  business  in  western  lands 
chant  and  broker;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  12,  1859;  and  mortgage  loans  on  the  security  of  west- 
B.  Hugh  and  Amanda  (McCormick)  Adams;  ern  farms.  Republican.  Mason,  K.  T.  and 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Allen  Acad.,  West  Shriner.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
Newton,  Mass.;  Cornell  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  change.  Residence:  24  S.  Homan  Av. 
Apr.  15,  1895,  Amie  Irwin.  Began  business  life  ADAMS,  John  Buasell,  broker;  b.  Boston, 
as  bookkeeper  for  the  firm  of  McCormick  &  Mass.,  Feb.  2,  1850;  s.  William  H.  and  Jean- 
Adams  (successor  of  Cyrus  H.  McCormick  nette  R.  (Bliss)  Adams;  ed.  public  and  pri- 
&  Co.),  and  later  became  a  partner  in  the  vate  schools  of  New  England;  m.  Chicago, 
firm  of  Cyrus  H.  Adams  &  Co.;  finally,  with  June  25,  1874,  Ella  D.  Hackett;  children:  John 
Edward  M.  Samuel,  succeeding  to  the  business  Hackett,  Alice  Montgomery,  Le  Baron,  Lau- 
in  1888  under  the  present  firm  name  of  Ad-  rence  Russell.  After  leaving  school  went  to 
ams  &  Samuel,  brokers  in  grain,  provisions,  California,  and  from  1865  to  1871  was  chiefly 
cotton,  stocks  and  coffee.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  engaged  with  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co's  Express; 
of  Trade  and  Chicago  Stock  Exchange;  a  di-  returned  to  New  York,  1871,  and  engaged  in 
rector  of  the  latter.  Democrat.  Presbyterian,  butter  and  cheese  business;  on  Jan.  1,  1873, 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  came  to  Chicago,  and  was  with  J.  W.  Doane 
and  Cycle.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Resi-  &  Co.,  coffees;  then  of  Cobb  &  Adams,  for- 
dence:  6  Tower  Court.  eign  dried  fruits,  and  later  in  same  business 

ADAMS,   Georgia  Everett,  lawyer;   b.   Keene,  alone  until  1896,  when  became  connected  with 

N.    H.,    June    18,    1840;    s.    Benjamin    Franklin  Porter   Brothers    Co.,    until   Sept.,    1903,    when 

and     Louise    Ruth     (Redington)     Adams;     at-  established  present  firm  of  John  R.  Adams  & 

tended    school    at    Keene,    N.    H. ;    family    re-  Co.,    dried    fruits,    nuts,    etc.    Clubs:    Chicago, 

moved  to  Chicago,   1853;  prepared  for  College  Glen   View.    Office:    3    Wabash   Av.    Residence: 

at   Phillips   Exeter  Acad.;    grad.    Harvard   Col-  506   N.    State   St. 

lege,    1860;   grad.   Dane   Law  School,   Harvard,  ADAMS,  Joseph,  live  stock  commlsssion;  b. 

1865,   LL.B. ;   during  war  served  a  short  time  Wellingborough,  Northamptonshire,  Eng.,  Oct. 

as    mem.    of   Battery   A,    Illinois   Artillery;    m.  28,     1851;     s.     John     and     Elizabeth     (Clarke) 

1871,  Adele   Foster;   children:    Isabel   F.,   Mar-  Adams;  ed.  Moseley  School,  Chicago,  until  en- 

garet.  Admitted  to  bar,   1865.   and  engaged  in  tered  Chicago  High  School,  Sept.,  1865;  attend- 

practice  in  Chicago,    1867;   mem.   Illinois   Sen-  ed  there  until  Jan.,   1866,  when  was  run  over 

ate,    1881;    resigned,    1883;    mem.    of   Congress  by   street    car   and    went   to    school    no    more; 

4  terms,  1883-91;  served  on  banking,  currency  afterward  studied  to  some  extent  with  private 

and    judiciary    committees.     Republican.     Ex-  tutors;    entered   Chicago   College   of   Law,   but 

mem.  Board  of  Overseers  of  Harvard  College;  did  not  finish  term;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  17,  1896, 

trustee    Newberry    Library    and    of    Field    Co-  Edith    Almy.     Entered    employ    of    Adams    & 

lumbian      Museum;      former      mem.      Chicago  Eldredge,  Union  Stock  Yards,  May  2,   1866,  as 

Board  of  Education;  pres.  Chicago  Orchestral  office  boy;  became  cashier  and  served  in  that 

Assn.    for    6    years.     Clubs:    Chicago,     Union  capacity  until  Apr.,  1887,  when  was  taken  into 

League,      University,      Marquette,      Onwentsia,  partnership     by     father;     worked     among     the 

Harvard,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Tolleston  of  Indi-  cattle  with  him   until  father's  death,  Oct.   30, 

ana.    Swan    Lake,    Coleman    Lake.    Office:    The  1889,    then    with    brother,    George    J.    Adams, 

Temple.    Residence:    530   Belden   Av.  continued    business    as    John    Adams    &   Sons; 

ADAMS,    Harry    Coburn,    coal    merchant;    b.  some   ygars  lat,fr  admitted   A.    W    Ketchin  to 

Indianapolis,   Ind,   Mar.   3     1858;   s.   Henry   E.  partnership  under  present  firm   style  of  John 

and  Sarah   (Coburn)  Adams;  ed.  public  school  Adams     Sons   &   Kitchm.    On   death   of   father 

of    Bucyrus,    O. ;    m     Chicago,    May    22,    1884,  also  assumed   management   of   large   farm   be- 

Sarah     J.     Robinson.     Was     for     3     years     en-  longing  to  estate  and  now  owns  and  manages 

gaged   In  railroad   work  In  Columbus,   O..    be-  same,     together     with    additional     land     since 

fore    moving    to    Chicago    In    1880;    then    was  acquired    Was    for   some    time,    in    early    '70s, 

mgr.    of    the    Chicago    branch    of    the    Turney  ?ec.    of    State    Microscopical    Soc     of    Illinois. 

&  James  Co.,  until  May,  1898.  when  he  Joined  Ind?P>ei^e"t   "J   politics.   Mem.   Citizens    Assn. 

In  the  organization  of  The  Jones  &  Adams  Co..  °£   CM cago     M unicip al    Vote rs     League,    Civil 

of  which  he  is  vlce-pres.;  also  director  In  sev-  Service  Reform  Assn.,  of  New  York    Am    His- 

P™I    nthpr    rmrmani£<5     Pinh«»-    TTnlnn    T.pno-ii^  torical   Assn.,    Am.    Forestry   Assn.,    Municipal 

ChlcaKO    \utomobUe    Office-    Old I   Colony   B?dl'  Art  League,  Civic  Federation,   Bureau  of  Jus- 

Residfnoe-    4806 1    Fofrestvilie   Av  tice-   Public  Art  League.   Life  mem.   Art   Instl- 

John  Benlamin    Irfin  merchant-  b  tute.   trustee  ChicagS  Orchestral   Assn.   Clubs: 

fSSSfTS^&n^Af^^  Chicago,   Chicago   Literary,   Saddle  and  Cycle, 

Tiftvl    Artnm<s-    P-rnrJ     rMojurn   wio-h  Washington   Park,   Chicago   Mendelssohn,    Chl- 

School      1870      Winf™    Colfeee     AB        1874"  caS°  Athletic  Assn.    (one  of  original  board  of 

m     Chicaec Sect 20     1883 i     offve   Evaneeline  governors    and    sec.    for    15    months).    Office: 

m.    isiucasVi    oepi.    ^u,    1090,    vjiive    jcjva.ngeime  TT_J_._    Qf~«i,.    voWJa     "Rooi/ianrxa'    T  at/->«-a    TT/-.+OI 

White;    1    daughter:    Olive    Lida.    After    grad-  Union   Stock  Yards.  Residence.   Lakota  Hotel, 

nation   from   college    served   on   local   staff  of  ADAMS,  Mllward,  mgr.  Chicago  Auditorium 

the  Chicago  Evening  Journal,  as  reporter  and  Theatre;    b.    Lexington,    Ky.,    Jan.    6,    1857;    s. 

asst.    city    editor,    1874-83;    since    1883    grain  late  Samuel  L.    (surgeon   U.   S.   Army   in  Civil 

merchant  on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  of  which  War).  Lived  at  Lebanon,  O.,  1861-5;  Danville, 

Is    now   a   director.    Republican.    Presbyterian.  Ind.,    1865-9;    employe    Wilson   Bros.,    Chicago, 

Club:    Union    League.    Office:    265    LaSalle    St.  1871;    mgr.    Central    Music   Hall,    Chicago,    for 

Residence:  5477  Cornell  Av.  George   B.    Carpenter,    1879-81;    mgr.    of    same 

ADAMS,  John  Qnincy,  operator  In  lands  and  for  himself,  1881-7;  since  then  mgr.  of  Chi- 
loans;  b.  Troy,  Vt.,  June  16,  1848;  s.  Benjamin  cago  Auditorium;  mgr.  Theodore  Thomas  Or- 
S.  and  Susan  Smith  (Pierce)  Adams;  ed.  at  chestra  for  10  years;  m«rr.  of  the  "May  Festi- 
Grand  River  Institute,  Austlnburg,  O.,  and  at  vals."  1882-4,  and  of  the  dedicatory  cere- 
Cedar  Valley  Seminary,  Osage,  la.,  graduating,  monies  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Oct., 
B.S.,  1868;  m.  Albion,  la.,  Dec.  23,  1874,  1892.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Fel- 
Frances  C.  Smith;  1  son:  Benjamin  S.  Be-  lowshlp.  Address:  Auditorium  Theatre,  Chl- 
gan  business  career  In  1869  as  deputy  county  cago. 

auditor,    Mitchell    Co.,    la.,    1    year;    traveling  ADAMS,    Nathaniel    Holder,     physician;     b. 

salesman    10    years;    formed   partnership   with  Lexington,   O.,   Jan.    14,   1871;   s.   Amos   S.   and 

M.   E.   Griffin   In   banking  business,   as   Griffin  Elizabeth   S.    (Holder)    Adams;   attended    com- 

&    Adams,    Spencer,    la,,    for    10    years;    since  mon  and  high   schools  of  Mansfield,  O.;   grad. 

1892  identified  with  large  transactions  In  lands  Chicago   College   of   Pharmacy,    1890    (Ph.M.); 

and   loans,  and  since  May,   1902,  pres.   of  the  grad.   Northwestern  Med.   College,   M.D.,   1896; 

Adams    &    Denmead    Co.,    incorporated    under  m.   Chicago,   June   2,   1900,   Clara   R.   Melchert. 

the  laws   of   Iowa  with  a  capital  of   $100,000  Engaged  In  general  practice  of  medicine  and 


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surgery  in  Chicago,  since  1896.  Attending  phy- 
sician to  the  Illinois  College  Hosp. ;  prof, 
chemistry  and  therapeutics,  Illinois  Med.  Col- 
lege. Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  The  Therapeutic  Club. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Ottice:  940  W. 
Madison  St.  Residence:  887  Jackson  Boul. 

ADAMS,  Robert  H.,  agent  for  rolling  mill 
corporation;  b.  Chatham,  Ont.,  July  29,  1871; 
a.  Robert  and  Marion  (Ronald)  Adams;  ed. 
public  and  high  school,  Chatham,  Ont.,  to  1887; 
in.  Chicago,  June  6,  1900,  Anna  Louise  Stew- 
art. After  leaving  school,  1887,  went  to  De- 
troit, Mich.,  and  entered  the  employ  of  the 
Detroit  Copper  and  Brass  Rolling  Mills  as 
clerk,  remaining  there  until  1890,  when  he 
came  to  Chicago  and  was  salesman  in  the 
Chicago  branch  of  the  same  company  until 
1892;  then  became  western  sales  agent  and 
manager  of  the  Chicago  branch,  which  office 
he  has  ever  since  retained.  The  company  has, 
at  Detroit,  one  of  the  largest  and  most  com- 
plete plants  of  the  kind  in  the  United  States. 
Mem.  Lakeside  Lodge  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Cluba: 
Chicago  tfacht,  Colonial.  Office:  239-241  E.  Lake 
St.  Residence:  6703  Monroe  Av. 

ADAMS,  Samuel,  lawyer;  b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y., 
Nov.  12,  1871;  s.  Charles  True  and  Emma  S. 
Adams;  preparatory  education  at  University 
School,  Cnicago;  grad.  A.B.,  Harvard  College, 
1892;  studied  at  Harvard  Law  School  and 
Northwestern  University  Law  School,  gradu- 
ating, LL.B.,  from  latter,  1893;  m.  Belleville, 
111.,  May  20,  1899,  Louise  Koerner;  1  son: 
Charles  True.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1893; 
engaged  in  general  practice;  was  of  law  firm 
of  Bancroft  &  Adams,  and  since  May  1,  1904, 
alone.  Prof,  of  law  in  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  of 
the  Legal  Club.  Democrat.  Clubs:  University, 
City,  Harvard.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 3236  Dover  St. 

ADAMS,  Spencer  L.,  lawyer;  b.  Skaneateles, 
New  York  State,  June  12,  1870;  son  of  Emer- 
Bon  and  Annette  (Austin)  Adams;  attended 
public  schools  12  years;  grad.  Cornell  Univ., 
A.B.,  1893;  Yale  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1895.  Admitted 
to  New  York  bar,  Feb.  7,  1896;  to  Illinois  bar 
same  year;  has  been  engaged  in  practice  of 
law  in  Chicago  since  1899.  Republican.  Office: 
100  Washington  St.  Residence:  48  Bellevue 
Place,  Chicago. 

ADAMS,  William  Grant,  lawyer;  b.  Rock- 
ford,  111.,  Feb.  1,  1867;  s.  Samuel  H.  and  Ade- 
laide (Grinnell)  Adams;  attended  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools,  1876-81,  Genesee  Wesleyan  Semi- 
nary, Lima,  N.  Y.,  1881-4,  graduating,  1884; 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  1884-9,  first  three  years 
In  literary  dept.  and  last  two  in  law  dept., 
graduating,  LL.B.,  1889;  m.  Oak  Park,  111., 
June  24,  1896,  Helen  A.  Lumbard;  children: 
Adelaide  M.,  Marjorie  H.  Since  1890  actively 
engaged  in  practice  of  law;  devoted  mainly 
to  railroad  law — has  been  attorney  for  the 
Northwestern  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  Union 
Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  and  Chicago  &  Oak  Park 
Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  since  1899.  Also  director 
Chicago  &  Oak  Park  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  Merchants  Loan  and  Trust  Bldg., 
135  Adams  St.  Residence:  715  N.  Euclid  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111. 

ADAMS,  William  Porter,  manufacturer;  b. 
Cambridgeport,  Mass.,  Dec.  26,  1863;  s.  Sam- 
uel Porter  and  Caroline  W.  (Davis)  Adams; 
(New  England  ancestry,  distantly  related  to 
President  Adams'  family) ;  ed.  Cambridge, 
Mass.,  public  schools  until  10  years  of  age, 
then  in  Adelphi  College,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
graduating,  1883;  m.  first,  June,  1889,  Mary 
Josephine  Cook  (died  Feb.  11,  1895);  1  child: 
Edna;  m.  second,  Oak  Park,  111.,  Mar.  16, 
1897,  Maud  Prescott;  1  child:  Dorothy.  Be- 
gan business  career  in  fall  of  1884,  with 
H.  W.  Johns  Manufacturing  Co.,  New  York; 
came  to  Chicago,  1886,  and  worked  for  father's 


firm  of  Adams  &  Adams,  changed,  1888,  to 
Adams  &  Adams  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  which 
he  was  vice-pres.  Established  Jan.,  1890,  Ad- 
ams Paint  and  Oil  Co.,  which  was  changed 
in  March,  1890,  to  Adams  &  Elting  Co.,  man- 
ufacturers of  paint  specialties,  and  of  which 
he  is  president.  Was  member  of  23rd  Regt. 
Cadet  Corps,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.;  1st  lieutenant 
13th  Regt.  Corps,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.;  colonel  Or- 
der of  the  Old  Guard,  Chicago.  Mem.  Sons  of 
Revolution,  S.  A.  R.,  Society  War  of  1812, 
Society  of  Colonial  Wars,  Massachusetts  So- 
ciety, Adelphi  College  Alumni.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Hamilton,  Minneapolis  Commercial.  Office:  155 
Washington  Boul.  Residence:  858  E.  72d  PI. 
ADCOCK,  Albert  William,  retail  jeweler;  b. 
Melton  Mowbray,  Leicestershire,  Eng.,  Aug. 
6,  1847;  s.  Edward  and  Anne  (Posnett)  Ad- 
cock;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents,  Mar., 
1850;  ed.  Dearborn,  Scammon  and  Skinner 
(public)  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1873, 
Carrie  E.  Young;  children:  Albert  Young,  Earl 
Edward.  Began  business  career  as  newspaper 
boy;  served  apprenticeship  of  four  years  with 
Crane  Bros.,  machinists;  later  was  with  C. 
L>.  Peacock,  retail  jeweler,  for  23  years;  since 
1895,  vice-pres.  of  Shourds,  Adcock  &  Teufel 
Co.,  retail  jewelers.  Republican.  Baptist.  Ma- 
son (William  B.  Warren  Lodge,  life  mem.), 
Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.;  Apollo 
Commandery  K.  T. ;  Oriental  Consistory  S. 
P.  R.  S. ;  trustee  of  Henrietta  Snell  estate. 
Club:  Illinois  (trustee  1899-1901).  Office:  66 
State  St.  Residence:  327  Warren  Av. 

ADCOCK,  Edmund  David,  lawyer;  b.  Gales- 
burg,  111.,  Apr.  29,  1877;  s.  William  and  Mary 
J.  (Henderson)  Adcock;  grad.  Knox  College, 
Galesburg,  111.,  A.B.,  in  class  of  1898,  and 
from  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B., 
in  class  of  1902;  unmarried.  Admitted  to  bar 
of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  in  June,  1902, 
and  was  associated  with  Otis  H.  Waldo  from 
1902  to  1904;  since  then  engaged  in  the  gen- 
eral practice  of  law  as  a  mem.  of  the  law 
firm  of  Wood  &  Fyffe.  Democrat.  Club:  Home- 
wood.  Office:  N.  Y.  Yife  Bldg.  Residence:  232 
E.  47th  St. 

ADDZXTOTOir,  Keene  Harwood,  lawyer;  b. 
Baltimore,  Md.,  Mar.  3,  1874;  s.  James  D. 
and  Emma  A.  (Martin)  Addington;  ed.  pri- 
vate schools,  Norfolk,  Va.,  Norfolk  Military 
Acad.  and  Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  26,  1901,  Florence  E.  La  Victoire; 
one  daughter:  Florence  Elizabeth.  Came  to 
Chicago  from  Norfolk,  Va.,  in  June,  1890; 
was  in  law  office  of  John  T.  Richards;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  Mar.  3,  1895;  mem.  of  firm  of 
Richards  &  Addington,  1  year;  then  of  Mitch- 
ell &  Addington,  f  years;  since  1900,  with  W. 
Clyde  Jones  in  law  firm  of  Jones  &  Adding- 
ton, and,  jointly  with  Mr.  Jones,  is  official  re- 
porter of  the  Appellate  Courts  of  Illinois,  and 
also,  jointly  with  him,  in  authorship  of  the 
Supplements  of  the  Annotated  Statutes  of  Illi- 
nois. Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican. 
Mason.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Kenwood.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  4644  Woodlawn  Av. 
ADE,  George,  author;  born  Kentland,  Ind., 
Feb.  9,  1866;  grad.  Purdue  Univ.,  1877;  in 
newspaper  work  in  Lafayette,  Ind.,  1887-90; 
on  Chicago  Record,  1890-1900.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Exmoor,  Forty  (pres.),  Press.  Author:  Artie; 
Pink  Marsh;  Doc  Home;  Fables  in  Slang; 
More  Fables,  etc.;  The  Girl  Proposition;  In 
Babel.  Plays:  The  Sultan  of  Sulu;  Peggy  from 
Paris;  The  Shogun;  The  County  Chairman; 
The  College  Widow.  Address:  Hazelden  Farm, 
Brook,  Ind. 

ADKHTSON;  see  also  Atkinson. 
ADKINSON",  Elmer  William*,  lawyer;  b. 
East  Enterprise,  Switzerland  Co.,  Ind.,  Nov. 
28,  1844;  s.  Samuel  and  Jane  (McHenry)  Ad- 
kinson;  ed.  public  schools  of  native  place  and 
at  Hillsdale  College,  Mich.,  graduating,  A.B., 


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1868;  studied  law  in  office  of  his  brother,  at 
Laurenceburg,  Ind.;  m.  Chicago,  1870,  Ella  R. 
Magee;  children:  Henry  M.,  Laura  R.  Admit- 
ted to  bar,  at  Laurenceburg,  Ind.,  Nov.,  1868; 
practiced  at  Aurora,  Ind.,  1869-73;  since  then 
In  Chicago.  Mem.  of  firm  of  Magee,  Oleson  & 
Adkinson,  1873-7;  Magee  &  Adkinson,  1877- 
83;  since  then  In  practice  alone.  Attorney  for 
Town  of  Lake  two  terms,  1883-4  and  1886-7. 
Republican.  Mason,  K.  T.,  mem.  Royal  Arca- 
num and  Royal  League.  Club:  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: 160  Washington  St.  Residence:  5540 
Wentworth  Av. 

ADLEB,  Sidney,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  June 
13,  1871;  a.  Joseph  S.  and  Emma  Adler;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  and  afterward  studied 
law  In  offices;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  24,  1895,  Sara 
Schoenbrun;  children:  Joseph,  Irving.  Admit- 
ted to  Illinois  bar,  1892;  formerly  associated 
with  U.  S.  Senator  Mason,  but  now  of  firm 
of  Adler  &  Lederer.  Director  of  Adler  Lum- 
ber Co.,  Standard  Forgings  Co.,  Lewiston- 
Waha  Land,  Water  and  Power  Co.;  vice-pres. 
Official  Photographic  Co.,  and  director  In  other 
corporations.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Lakeside,  Social.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  3840  Grand  Boul. 

ADOLFHTJS,  Philip,  physician;  b.  Berlin, 
Prussia,  1829;  s.  Aaron  and  Isabella  (Gold- 
schmidt)  Adolphus;  grad.  med.  dept.  Univ. 
of  Maryland,  M.D.,  1853;  also  honorary  M.D., 
Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1873;  m.  Leba- 
non Springs,  N.  Y.,  to  Miss  Xyrissa  M.  Bates; 
three  children:  Norman  P.,  Philip  Sidney, 
Edah.  Began  practice  of  medicine  In  1858; 
asst.  surgeon  U.  S.  A.,  serving  during  Civil 
War;  med.  Inspector  Board  of  Health  of  Chi- 
cago, 1866-73;  attending  physician,  superin- 
tendent and  director  of  Brainard  Free  Dispen- 
sary, Chicago,  1868-73;  attending  physician, 
financial  supt.,  med.  supt.,  med.  director  and 
one  of  the  directors  of  Central  Free  Dispen- 
sary, Chicago,  1873-1902;  lecturer  on  obstet- 
rics, spring  course,  Rush  Med.  College,  1873; 
lecturer  on  clinical  gynecology,  spring  course, 
Rush  Med.  College,  1875;  clinical  adjunct  to 
chair  of  gynecology,  1875-94,  and  clinical  prof, 
of  gynecology,  1894-1902,  Rush  Med.  College; 
one  of  attending  gynecologists,  Presbyterian 
Hosp.,  Chicago,  1886-9;  consulting  physician, 
Presbyterian  Hosp.,  since  1893.  Mem.  Ameri- 
can Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc. 
Mem.  Protestant  Episcopal  Church.  Office:  737 
W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  636%  Washington 
Boul. 

ADOliFHTTS,  Wolfe,  capitalist  and  manu- 
facturer; b.  New  York  City;  s.  Aaron  and 
Belle  Adolphus;  ed.  New  York  City;  m.  Pitts- 
burgh, 1880,  Emma  Hagan;  1  daughter:  Ruth. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1875;  established  the  firm 
of  Boles  &  Kehoe,  1877;  since  the  retirement 
of  Mr.  Boles,  the  firm  has  been  known  as 
Kehoe  &  Co.,  manufacturing  confectioners, 
of  which  he  Is  a  mem.;  also  is  vice-pres. 
A.  R.  Bremer  Co.,  manufacturers  of  the  Coke 
Dandruff  Cure:  sec.  and  treas.  the  Collins  Ice 
Cream  Co.;  dlr.  of  the  Thompson-Reid  Ice 
Cream  Co.;  dir.  Old  Channel  Mining  Co.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Calumet,'  Chicago  Athletic, 
Kenwood,  Wausaukee.  Office:  105  State  St. 
Residence:  2387  Sheridan  Rd. 

AD  SIT,  Charles  C.,  stock  and  bond  broker; 
b.  Chicago,  July  14,  1855;  s.  James  M.  and 
Arville  S.  Adslt  (father  was  Chicago's  first 
banker) ;  ed.  old  Chicago  Univ.,  and  at  Cor- 
nell Univ.;  m.  1890,  Mary  B.  Ashby,  of  Louis- 
ville, Ky.;  children:  Charles  C.,  Elizabeth. 
Began  business  career,  1877,  with  Merchants 
Loan  and  Trust  Co.,  later  becoming  receiving 
teller  Commercial  Nat.  Bank,  and  afterward 
paying  teller  Northwestern  Nat.  Bank  until 
1887;  since  then  dealer  in  stocks,  bonds  and 
Investment  securities.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange  (director  several  years,  pres.  1897- 
8),  N.  Y.  Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Union,  Chi- 


cago. Office:  224  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  45 
Bellevue  PI. 

AFFELD,  Charles  Ernest,  insurance;  b. 
Stettin,  Prussia,  Mar.  10,  1843;  s.  Carl  Gott- 
lieb and  Louise  Agnes  (Dinse)  Affeld;  came  to 
Chicago,  Oct.,  1847;  attended  Dearborn  school 
ana  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College;  clerked 
in  drug  store  1  year  and  in  law  office  of  Ar- 
rington  &  Dent;  enlisted  in  Battery  B,  1st 
Illinois  Light  Artillery,  May,  1861;.  served  3 
years  and  3  months;  took  active  part  in  bat- 
tles of  Belmont,  Fort  Donelson,  Shiloh,  siege 
of  Corinth,  Haynes'  Bluff,  Arkansas  Post, 
Champion  Hills,  siege  of  Vicksburg,  Resaca, 
Dallas,  Big  Shanty,  Kenesaw  Mountain  arid 
all  marches  and  engagements  of  15th  corps, 
until  July,  1864;  then  clerked  in  recruiting 
dept.  of  provost  marshal's  office  until  Apr., 
1865;  m.  Chicago,  July  5,  1868,  Helen  Waite; 
children:  Helen  Emelia,  Charles  Ernest,  Jr., 
William  C.,  Olive  L.  Canvasser  for  books  and 
later  kept  books  for  publishing  house;  insur- 
ance broker,  1868-71;  surveyor  for  New  York 
Underwriters'  Agency,  1872-3;  since  1873  mem. 
Insurance  firm  of  Witkowsky  &  Affeld.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G. 
A.  R.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Underwriters 
from  its  organization;  mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  since  1873;  trustee  Acad.  of  Sciences. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  City,  Germania  Maen- 
nerchor.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1824 
Dlversey  Boul. 

AG-AB,  James  Scanlon,  packer;  b.  Chicago, 
May  17,  1864;  s.  John  and  Ellen  (Scanlon) 
Agar;  ed.  Lincoln  (public)  School,  Chicago,  to 
1878;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1887,  Minnie  A. 
Dye;  children:  Eleanor,  Ruth,  John,  Louise, 
Kathryn.  After  leaving  school  was  for  five 
years  in  employ  of  the  National  Bank  of  Illi- 
nois. In  1885  formed  firm  of  Agar  Brothers 
(with  William  G.  Agar)  and  engaged  as 
wholesale  dealers  in  meats  until  1899,  when 
consolidated  with  the  Agar-Marshall  Packing 
Co.,  under  style  of  Agar  Packing  Co.,  of  which 
has  since  been  vice-pres.  and  treas.  Pres.  of 
Meat  Dealers'  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  70-2  N.  Green 
St.  Residence:  River  Forest,  111. 

AOAB,  John,  packer;  b.  Carlow  Co.,  Ireland, 
Oct.  3,  1838;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Hollings- 
worth)  Agar;  ed.  by  private  tutor;  m.  in  Ire- 
land, 1862,  Ellen  Scanlon;  children:  James  S., 
William  G.,  Woodbury  S.,  John  T.,  .Ellen.  Es- 
tablished in  1869  as  a  pork  packer  and  sau- 
sage manufacturer  and  has  so  continued,  now 
being  pres.  of  The  Agar  Packing  Co.,  with 
plants  at  Chicago,  Des  Moines,  la.,  and  Mem- 
phis, Tenn.  Republican.  Baptist.  Club:  North 
Shore.  Office:  70-2  N.  Green  St.  Residence: 
630  Cleveland  Av. 

AGEE,  Joseph  Alv*y,  coal  merchant;  b.  Riv- 
erton,  Sangamon  Co.,  111.,  May  12,  1866;  B. 
Joseph  H.  and  Mary  (Thrilkeld)  Agee;  ed.  in 
"little  red  school-house";  m.  Riverton,  111., 
Aug.,  1899,  Mollie  C.  Grubb;  children:  Robert 
E.,  Jesse  A.  Reared  on  farm  and  was  engaged 
In  farming  until  1890,  when  became  connected 
with  the  Riverton  Coal  Co.,  of  which  is  now 
vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. ;  since  Oct.,  1894. 
resident  of  Chicago.  Also  pres.  and  director 
Springfield  Coal  Mining  Co.,  and  director  Uni- 
versal Coal  Co.  Republican.  Mason  (32°). 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  84  Van  Buren  St. 
Residence:  5215  Madison  Av. 

AQIiEB,  Oliver  Oscar,  lumber;  b.  Plymouth, 
Ind.,  July  15,  1869;  s.  Morris  and  Mary  (Sny- 
der)  Agler;  ed.  public  schools  of  Indiana;  m. 
Plymouth,  Ind.,  1892,  Bessie  E.  Steele;  one 
daughter:  Katharine.  Began  business  career  at 
Marshfield,  Wis.,  in  office  of  the  Upham  Man- 
ufacturing Co.,  1887;  came  to  Chicago,  Dec. 
1,  1893,  and  with  Fred.  W.  Upham  engaged  in 
the  wholesale  hardwood  lumber  business  in 
firm  of  Upham  &  Agler,  in  which  continues. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Mid-Day;  also  Minneapolis  Club,  of 


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Minneapolis,    Minn.    Mason,    K.    T.    Office:    215  Caxton  Co.,  school  furniture  and  supplies    of 

Dearborn  St.  which   is  sec.,   treas.   and  managing  dir    Prea 

AHRENS,   John  Panl»en,   LL.B.,   lawyer;   b.  Northwestern  Univ.  Alumni  Assn    Mem'  M    E' 
Hamburg,  Germany,  Oct.  1,  1851;  s.  Edward  A.  Church.   Republican.   Clubs:   Evan'ston    Evans- 
and  Elizabeth  M.   Ahrens;   family  removed  to  ton   Golf.    Office:    378   Wabash   Av     Rp^iHonno- 
U.  S.,   1855,   settling  in  Davenport,   la.;   ed.   in  1608  Ashland  Av.,  Evanston.  Ill 
grammar  and  high  schools;  studied  law  in  of-  ALBAUGH,  Henry  Preston,  mail  order  mer 
flee  of  Gen.  J.  B.  Leake,   1868;  taught  school;  chant;   b.    Johnson    Co.,    Mo.     Oct     9     1869-    a 
came  to  Chicago,  1872;  m.  1877,  Fanny,  daugh-  Jacob   P.    and    Rebecca    (Petry)    Albauglv  're- 
ter  of  Edward  and  Mary  J.  Hamblin,  of  Port-  moved  with  parents  to  Darke  Co     O     when  6 
land,    Me.;    children:    Edith    Louise,    Leila   M.,  years  old;  ed.  in  public  schools  and  'National 
Edward  H.,   John  P.,   Jr.   Admitted  to   Illinois  Normal  Univ.,  Lebanon,  O  ;  m    Darke  Co     O 
bar,    June    7,    1873;    deputy    clerk    of    Superior  Aug.    27,    1891,    Carrie    E     Sullenbarger-    chil- 
Court  of  Cook  County,  1873-5;  engaged  in  law  dren:   Forrest  R.,  Hazen   L.,  Kathryn  R     An- 
practlce  since  1875;  admitted  to  bar  of  U.   S.  thai   E.,   Liston  L.,   Merton  V.    Taught   school 
Supreme  Court,  1882.  Republican.  Baptist.  Ma-  6    years;    moved    to    North    Manchester     Ind 
son.  Mem.  A.  O.  U.  W.,  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  1896;     salesman    for    Chicago     firm,      i896-8; 
j-ieague,  National  Union,  Independent  Order  of  elected    pres.    of    Manchester    College     North 
Mutual  Aid,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Manchester,      Ind.,      1899;      served    one    year- 
Institute.    Prof,    of   the   Law   of   Bailments   in  moved    to    Chicago,    1900,    and    organized    the 
Chicago   Law   School.    Office:    70   Dearborn   St.  corporation    of    Albaugh    Bros.,    Dover   &    Co 
Residence:    3218    Vernon    Av.  conducting   now   a  very  extensive   mail   order 

AIKEN,  William  James,  insurance;  b.   Fay-  business,  of  which  has  been  pres.  from  organ- 

etteville,  Tenn.,  June  2,  1848;  s.  Lorenzo  Dow  ization.  Republican;  has  taken  active  part  in  all 

and   Elizabeth    (Foster)    Aiken;    ed.    Dickinson  campaigns  since  a  voter;  was  vice-pres  precinct 

College,  Tenn.;  m.  Madison,  Jefferson  Co.,  Ind.,  organization   in    27th   ward   of   Chicago    Mem 

Sallie    E.    Boyd;    children:    Florence    B.    and  Brethren     Church;      sec.     board    of    trustees 

Howard    B.    (both    deceased).    Entered    Union  Brethren  Hosp. ;  also  National  Sunday  School 

army  at  16  as  private  Co.  G,   29th  Illinois  In-  sec.     Brethren     Church.     Office:     341     and     243 

fantry,  serving,  1864-5.  Studied  law  but  never  Franklin  St.  Residence:  1369  Monticello  Av. 

practiced;   returned   to  Illinois,   1867;  was  en-  ALDIS,  Arthur  Taylor,  real  estate  and  trus- 

gaged    in    mercantile    business    in    Kankakee,  tee;   b.    St.    Albans,   Vt.,   July   7,    1860;    s    Asa 

111.;  came  to  Chicago,  May,  1869,  and  engaged  Owen  and  Mary  (Taylor)  Aldis;  ed.  St    Paul's 

in  commission  business.   In  employ  American  School,    Concord,    N.    H.,    and    special    courses 

Express   Co.,    1869-87,    and    was   acting   super-  at  Harvard  College  and  Harvard  Law  School; 

intendent  of  the  company   in  Wisconsin   with  m.  Chicago,  June  8,  1893,  Mary  Reynolds;  one 

headquarters  at  Milwaukee;   returned   to  Chi-  son:    Arthur    Graham.   Mem.    firm    of   Aldis   & 

cago,  March,  1885,  as  chief  clerk  and  asst.  to  Co.,    formerly   Aldis,    Aldis,    Northcote   &    Co., 

§eneral     superintendent     of     same     company,  since  firm  was  organized  in  1888.  Republican' 

ince  August,  1889,  gen.  mgr.  Preferred  Acci-  Episcopalian.  Clubs:   Chicago,   University,  On- 

dent  Insurance  Co.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Colum-  wentsia,    Merchants.    Office:    Monadnock    Blk 

bia  Post,  G.  A.  R. ;  Mason,  Shriner.  Club:  1111-  Residence:    Lake   Forest,   111. 

nois.   Office:   The  Rookery.   Residence:    857   W.  ALDIS,    Owen  Franklin,   lawyer;   b    St    Al- 

Monroe  St.  bans,   Vt.,    June    6,    1853;    s.    Judge   A    O    and 

AINSLIE,  James  Stuart,  clergyman;  b.  Ot-  Mary  (Taylor)  Aldis;  grad.  Yale,  1874-  in  law 
eego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  6,  1856;  s.  William  and  Columbian  Law  School;  m.  Chicago,  1878,  Leila 
Jeannette  Ainslie;  ed.  public  schools,  Coopers-  Houghteling  (now  deceased).  Practiced  law 
town,  N.  Y.,  Academy  and  Cornell  Univ.;  grad-  1877-90,  when  he  retired  from  active  practice 
uating,  A.B. ;  student  at  Yale  Theological  and  became  trustee  of  various  estates;  has 
Seminary;  m.  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  1883,  Kate  Hop-  held  no  public  office.  Republican.  Dir.  World's 
kins;  children:  three  boys,  three  girls.  Settled  Columbian  Exposition,  1893:  trustee  Field  Co- 
in first  pastorate  at  Ogdensburg,  N.  Y.,  1882-  lumbian  Museum;  mem.  various  archa?olog- 
90;  pastor  Plymouth  Church,  Fort  Wayne,  leal  Assns.,  etc.  Pres.  and  dir.  Central  Safety 
Ind.,  1890-1900;  organized  North  Shore  Con-  Deposit  Co.  and  Marquette  Safety  Deposit  Co.; 
gregational  Church,  Chicago,  May  6,  1900,  and  dir.  Graceland  Cemetery  Co.,  S.  G.  Taylor  & 
has  been  its  pastor  ever  since.  Address:  1448  Son.  Clubs:  Century,  University  (New  York), 
Lawrence  Av.  Metropolitan  (Washington),  Chicago,  Chicago 

AINSWORTH,    Franklin    P.,    publisher;    b.  Literary,      Onwentsia,       Caxton,       University, 

Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  5,  1856;  s.  Joseph  F.  and  Union  (Chicago),  etc.  Office:  Monadnock  Bldg. 

Emeline    Frances     (Gllmore)     Ainsworth;    ed.  Residence:   77   Bellevue  PI. 

public  schools  of  Boston,  Boston  Latin  School,  ALDRICH,    Charles    Henry,    lawyer;    b.    La 

and  Brooklyn  Polytechnic  Institute:   m.   Syra-  Grange  Co.,    Ind.,   Aug.   28,    1850;   s.   Hamilton 

cuse,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20,  1881,  Carrie  Gilbert.  Be-  M.    and    Harriet    Sherwood    Aldrich;    attended 

gan    business    with    Potter,    Ainsworth    &   Co.,  school    at   Ann    Arbor,    Mich.;    grad.    Univ.    of 

publishers,  1873;  remained  with  firm  until  its  Michigan,     1875      (A.M.,     Univ.     of    Michigan, 

consolidation  with  firm  of  A.  S.  Barnes  &  Co.  1893);  m.  Oct.   13,  1875,  Helen  Roberts,  Steu- 

and    later    merged    with    Am.    Book    Co.    Now  ben  Co.,  Ind.  Admitted  to  the  bar,  1876;  prac- 

with    C.    G.    Ainsworth,    in    firm    of   Ainsworth  ticed    law,    Fort    Wayne,    Ind.,    1876-86;    since 

&    Co.,    publishers    of    school    books.    Eplsco-  then  in  Chicago;  solicitor-general,  U.  S.,  1892- 

palian.    Trustee    and    treas.    of    the    Western  3.     Republican.     Clubs:    Union    League,    Glen 

Theological     Seminary     and     of     the     Church  View.  Office:  Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence: 

Home  for  Aged  Persons;  treas.   of  the  Board  625  University  PI.,  Evanston,  111. 

of   Missions   of    the    Diocese   of   Chicago,   and  ALEXANDER,  John  T.,  live  stock:  b.  Mor- 

of    the    Soc.    for    Relief    of    Aged    and    Infirm  gan  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  19,  1850;  s.  late  John  T.  A.. 

Clergy;  treas.  Diocese  of  Chicago;  vestryman  who  at  one  time  was  the  largest  cattle  feeder 

of    Grace    Episcopal    Church.    Office:     378-388  and    shipper    In    America.    Entered    live    stock 

Wnhash  Av.  Residence:  2309  Calumet  Av.  commission  business,  Apr.,  1887,  at  the  Union 

ALABASTER,  John  Lewis,  school  furniture,  Stock  Yards,  Chicago,  and  is  now  senior  mem. 

etc.;   b.   Canandaigua,   N.   Y.,   Jan.   10,   1870;   e.  firm   of  Alexander,   Ward   &   Conover;    m.    Of- 

John,  D.D.    (late  pastor  Trinity  M.  E.  Church,  flee:     Exchange     Bldg.,     Union     Stock     Yards. 

Chicago),   and   Harriet   Ann    (Bemlsh)    Alabas-  Residence:   2607  Prairie  Av. 

ter;  ed.  Indianapolis  High  School,  Northwest-  ALEXANDER,    William    Arthur,    insurance; 

ern  Acad.,  Evanston,  111.;  Northwestern  Univ.,  b.  Corinth,  Miss.,  May  2,  1858;  s.  James  Madi- 

A.B.,  1892;  m.  Perris,  Calif.,  Nov.  7,  1901,  Mary  son  and  Elizabeth  King   (McCord)   Alexander; 

Elizabeth    Plimpton;    1    son:    Lewis    Plimpton,  ed.    public    schools    and    Normal    Acad.,    Paris, 

Since  graduation  has  been  connected  with  the  111.,  and  Tusculum  College,  Tenn.;  m.  Chicago, 


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Dec..  1896,  Maude  Julia  Greene.  Since  1885  en- 
gaged in  casualty  and  liability  insurance  as 
senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  W.  A.  Alexander 
&  Co.  Large  owner  of  real  estate  on  the  North 
Shore;  founded  Exmoor  Country  Club  at  High- 
land Park;  instrumental  in  the  construction 
and  laying  out  of  the  Sheridan  Road,  and  now 
vice-pres.  of  the  Sheridan  Road  Assn. ;  trustee 
George  A.  Fuller  estate;  chairman  of  the  lia- 
bility insurance  committee  of  the  World's 
Fair.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Southern 
Society.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  On- 
wentsia,  Exmoor,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  171  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Highland  Park. 

AliFOBD,  William  Eedley,  manufacturer; 
b.  Brighton,  Sussex,  Eng.,  Apr.  8,  1860;  s.  Will- 
iam and  Mary  (Page)  Alford;  ed.  in  England; 
came  to  U.  S.,  1884;  m.  Council  Bluffs,  la., 
Jan.  15,  1890,  Grace  Spooner.  Began  business 
career  in  the  West  Indies  in  sugar  business. 
Studied  architecture  in  England  and  entered 
the  employ  of  I.  Hodson,  Council  Bluffs,  la. 
Engaged  as  manufacturer  of  and  dealer  in 
bank  furniture  and  fitting's  since  1887;  vice- 
pres.  of  Ketcham  Manufacturing  Co.,  Toledo, 
O.,  1891-6;  eastern  mgr.  Ohmee's  Sons'  Co., 
1896-8;  gen.  mgr.  of  same,  1898-1902;  since 
1902  of  firm  of  Weary  &  Alford,  manufactur- 
ers of  bank  furniture  and  equipments,  marble, 
mosaics  and  tiles.  Republican.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  5727  Madison  Ay. 
ALLEE,  Thaddens  Stevens,  lawyer;  b.  Green- 
castle,  Ind.,  Oct.  2,  1869;  s.  William  H.  and 
Mary  Anne  Allee;  ed.  public  schools  of  Put- 
nam Co.,  Ind.;  grad.  DePauw  Preparatory 
School;  grad.  DePauw  Univ.,  1892;  grad. 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  Chi- 
cago, June,  1893;  m.  Richmond,  Ind.,  Sept.  7, 
1897,  Jessie  Katharine  Surface.  Admitted  to 
Illinois  bar,  June,  1893;  since  then  in  active 
general  practice.  Republican.  Mem.  Delta  Tau 
Delta,  college  fraternity;  Delta  Chi,  legal  fra- 
ternity. Club:  Hyde  Park  Men's.  Office:  First 
National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  5313  Madison 
Avenue. 

ALLEN,  Alonzo  Franklin,  manufacturer;  b. 
Cedar  Rapids,  la.,  May  25,  1872;  s.  Orrin  F. 
and  Mary  O.  (Hendry)  Allen;  grad.  Belle 
Plaine  (la.)  High  School,  1887;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  15,  1896,  Ida  May  Mershom;  children: 
Franklin  Hendry,  Lucile  May.  In  employ  of 
Chicago  &  North- Western  Ry.  Co.,  at  Belle 
Plaine,  la.,  Aug.,  1887,  to  June  1,  1890;  in  em- 
ploy of  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  Chicago,  June  1, 
1890,  to  Jan.  1,  1899;  entered  employ  of  Ameri- 
can Steel  and  Wire  Co.,  Jan.  1,  1899;  elected 
asst.  treas.,  Apr.,  1900;  asst.  sec.  and  asst. 
treas.,  Feb.,  1901;  sec.  and  asst.  treas.  since 
May  6,  1901.  Also  sec.-treas.  and  director  Co- 
lumbia Wire  Co.  Republican.  Congregational- 
1st.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 426  Clinton  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ALLEN,  Andrews,  contracting  engineer;  b. 
Madison,  Wis.,  Jan.  11,  1870;  s.  Prof.  William 
Francis  and  Margaret  Loring  (Andrews)  Al- 
len; grad.  Madison  High  School,  1887;  from 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  B.S.,  in  civil  engineering, 
1891;  C.E.,  1895;  m.  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  Oct.  9, 
1894,  Margaret  Isabel  Thomas.  Engaged  in  U. 
S.  Geological  Survey  in  Upper  Michigan,  June, 
1891;  with  Edge  Moor  Bridge  Works,  Wil- 
mington, Del.,  as  draftsman,  July,  1891,  to 
July,  1893;  as  asst.  engineer,  July,  1893,  to 
Jan.  1,  1899;  contracting  engineer,  Wisconsin 
Bridge  &  Iron  Co.  since  1899;  stockholder 
in  same  since  Feb.,  1903;  company  engaged 
In  manufacture  and  sale  of  steel  bridges  and 
structural  work.  Is  also  vice-pres.  and  direc- 
tor Allith  Manufacturing  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  door  hangers  and  hardware  specialties,  or- 
ganized April,  1901.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  En- 
gineers (treas.  since  Mar.,  1902).  Independent 
in  politics.  Unitarian.  Mem.  Beta  Theta  Pi 
Fraternity.  Clubs:  University  of  Wisconsin 
Club  of  Chicago,  Quadrangle,  Calumet,  Engi- 


neers, Chicago  Chess  and  Checkers.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  5535  Washington 
Avenue.  •  : 

ALLEN,  Benjamin;  came  to  Chicago,  1865, 
with  old  firm  of  M.  T.  Quimby  &  Co.,  and  suc- 
ceded  to  business,  1872,  under  name  of  Ben- 
jamin Allen  &  Co.  Director  Metropolitan  West 
Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.,  and  Silversmiths  Build- 
ing Co.;  largely  interested  in  other  corpora- 
tions. Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Calumet. 
Office:  131  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1816  Michi- 
gan Av. 

ALLEN,  Charles  Linnaeus,  lawyer;  b.  Kala- 
mazoo,  Mich.,  Oct.  22,  1849;  B.  Dr.  J.  Adams 
(for  many  years  pres.  of  Rush  Med.  College) 
and  Mary  (Marsh)  Allen;  removed  to  Chicago 
in  early  childhood;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
old  Chicago  Univ.  and  Denison  Univ.,  Gran- 
vllle,  O.,  graduating,  A.B.,  from  latter,  1870; 
m.  1873,  Lucy  E.,  daughter  of  Gen.  W.  H. 
Powell,  now  of  Belleville,  111.;  one  daughter: 
Dora  Alice.  After  graduation  studied  law  in 
office  of  Walker,  Dexter  &  Smith,  Chicago 
(original  firm  founded  in  1856);  admitted  to 
bar,  1878,  and  became  member  of  that  firm, 
which  was  changed  in  1879  to  Dexter,  Herrick 
&  Allen,  later  to  Herrick  &  Allen;  and  since 
1898,  firm  has  been  Herrick,  Allen,  Boyesen  & 
Martin.  Independent  in  politics.  Music  lover, 
and  has  notable  library  of  musical  literature. 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago,  Union,  Caxton, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Glenview.  Office: 
107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  536  N.  State  St. 

ALLEN,  Charles  Warren,  lawyer;  b.  Dun- 
kirk, N.  Y.,  Apr.  27,  1857;  s.  William  N.  and 
Almena  Swett  Allen;  ed.  public  schools  and  in 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  graduating 
1881,  B.A.;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Henrietta  How- 
ard; 1  daughter:  Miriam.  Began  as  law  stu- 
dent and  asst.  in  offices  of  Swett  &  Higgins 
and  later  in  firm  of  Quigg  &  Tuthill.  In  1882 
went  to  New  York  State  and  engaged  in  prac- 
tice at  Westfield,  N.  Y.,  until  1890,  when  re- 
turned to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  practice 
in  this  city.  In  1899  became  connected  with 
the  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.,  and 
so  continued  until  the  organization,  in  1902, 
of  the  International  Harvester  Co.,  of  which 
is  asst.  sec.  Republican.  Club:  Colonial.  Of- 
fice: 7  Monroe  St.  Residence:  568  46th  PI. 

ALLEN,  Harry  Wlndiate,  bakers'  and  con- 
fectioners supplies;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1874; 
B.  John  W.  and  Emma  (Windiate)  Allen;  ed. 
Chicago  public  and  high  schools  and  business 
college;  m.  Chicago,  June  10,  1897,  Winifred 
J.  Niswanger;  one  son:  Frank  Willis.  Began 
business  career  in  1890,  in  the  business  estab- 
lished by  his  father  in  1881  In  the  wholesale 
manufacture  and  jobbing  of  supplies  and  ma- 
chinery for  bakers,  confectioners,  etc.,  and 
after  becoming  of  age  was  admitted  to  part- 
nership in  the  firm  of  J.  W.  Allen  &  Co.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Office:  208  Washington 
Boul.  Residence:  464  Oakley  Boul. 

ALLEN,  J.  Henry,  physician  and  surgeon; 
b.  Canada,  1854;  s.  James  W.  and  Elizabeth 
(Wood)  Allen;  ed.  public  schools  and  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  graduating,  M.D.,  1884;  m.  Tall- 
madge,  O.,  June  23,  1886,  Sarah  Ray.  Engaged 
in  practice  as  homeopathic  physician  since 
1884.  Mem.  Internal.  Hahnemannian  Assn. 
(pres.  1901).  Prof,  diseases  of  the  skin  and 
miasmatics,  Hering  Med.  College;  city  physi- 
cian Baptist  Hosp.  and  Hering  Hosp.  Author 
of  books:  Diseases  of  the  Skin:  The  Chronic 
Miasms  (2  volumes) ;  also  contributor  of  prose 
and  poetry  to  literary  publications.  Republican. 
Seventh-Day  Adventist.  Office:  92  State  St. 
Residence:  4712  Greenwood  Av. 

ALLEN,  James  Lane,  lawyer,  author;  b. 
Lexington,  Ky.,  Mar.  3,  1848;  s.  Albert  and 
Ann  E.  (Offutt)  Allen;  grad.  Bethany  College, 
W.  Va.,  1867  (M.A.,  1880);  taught  high  school; 
admitted  to  bar;  practiced  at  Omaha,  Neb., 
1870-2;  in  Chicago  since  1872;  dir.  Chicago 
Public  Library;  m.  Josephine  E.  Fenkell,  Wau- 


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kegan,  111.,  1870;  children:  Arabella   (Mrs.  El-  Med.    Soc.,    and    Am.    Med.    Assn.    Republican. 

bridge  B.  Keith).  Has  written  numerous  maga-  Congregationalist.   Office  and   Residence:    1427 

zine  papers  and  sketches,  including:  Exodus  of  Roscoe  St. 

the  Children  of  Ham;  Aunt  Viney's  Story;  The        ALLEBTOIT,   Samuel   Waters,   capitalist;   b 

Horseshoe  Bend.  Author:  Allen's  Handbook  of  Amenia  Union,   Dutchess   Co.,   N.   Y.,   May   26, 

the  Nebraska  Code.  Republican.  Clubs:  Forty,  1828;  brought  up  on  farm;  ed.  public  schools; 

Midlothian.    Office:    Ashland    Bldg.    Residence:  m.  first,  Peoria,  Illinois,  Paduella  W    Thomp- 

Sheridan  Road,  Highland  Park,  111.  son    (died    1880);    m.    second,    1881,    Agnes    C. 

ALLEN,  John  William,  bakers'  and  confec-  Thompson,  sister  of  first  wife;  children:  Rob- 

tioners'    supplies,    etc.;    b.    Ann   Arbor,    Mich.,  ert  H.,  Katie  R.  At  18  began  stock  raising  on 

Sept.  4,  1848;  s.  Almond  B.  and  Phoebe  Allen;  nis   ow.n  account  and  at   21   had  accumulated 

ed.   public   schools   and   Olivet  College,   Michi-  about  J5.000,  with  which  purchased  stock  farm 

gan;    m.    East    Leroy,    Mich.,    Nov.    30,    1878,  ln  P»tt  Co.,  111.,  and  became  successful  breed- 

Emma    Windiate;    one    son:    Harry    Windiate.  er,  and   raiser   of   stock,    and   has   always    re- 

Was    engaged   in    business    in    Michigan    as  a  tained    farm    interests     (now    owning    40,000 

flour  miller  until   1872   when  he  came  to  Chi-  acres    of   farms    in    Illinois,   Ohio   and    Iowa), 

cago,  and  after  employment  with  other  firms,  though    resident    of    Chicago    since    1856;    in- 

established  on  his  own  account  under  the  style  vested    in    Chicago    real    estate;    was    one    of 

of  J.  W.  Allen  &  Co.,  to  which  he  afterward  earliest  and  most  active  promoters  of  modern 

admitted  his  son  as  a  partner;  firm  are  whole-  stock-yards   as  cattle   markets;   has  extensive 

sale  manufacturers,  handling  a  general  line  of  interests  in  the  stock-yards  in  Chicago,  Oma- 

supplies    and    machinery    for    bakers,    confec-  ha>   East  St.    Louis  and  Pittsburgh;   formerly 

tioners,   soda  dispensers,   Ice   cream   manufac-  pres.  Allerton  Packing  Co.,  now  pres.  Allerton- 

turers,    hotels,    etc.    Republican.    Presbyterian.  Clarke  Co.  and  The  Arcade  File  Works;  vice- 

OfHce:    208    Washington   Boul.    Residence:    464  pres.    Art    Marble   Co.;    director   Chicago    City 

Oakley  Boul  RV-  Co.,  First  National  Bank,  First  Trust  and 


public     schools     and     grad.     from     Davenport  the 

High  School  in  June,  1880    followed  by  several  WxapSos^tnionh«f                                                                . 

S£t     la      June    26  V>1888     K^rine™  A?2uSte  Soc    of  Mayflower  Descendants.   Clubs:    Calu^ 

port,     la.,     June     ^O,     ISoo,     iiatnenne     AUgUSia  jnpf     TTnlon   Lpae^llP     Wa<?hinetr>n 

Ballard;     children:     Leon     Ballard,     Priscilla,  g^i    Maraiiettf    Office-    Fifst 

Francis  Gerauld.   News  editor  Davenport   Ga-  gfj'-   Residence-'  1936  Prairie  A  v 

zette,  1880-1;  yard  clerk  and  asst.  cashier  lo-  ]                             e.  1936  Prairie  Av. 

cal  freight  office  of  the  Chicago,  Rock  Island  ,,AJ?IlIN<*'  Charles,  Jr.,  lawyer,  alderman;  b. 

&  Pacific  Ry.  at  Davenport,  July,  1881,  to  Sept.,  Madison,    Ind.,   Dec.    13,    1865;    s.   Charles   and 

1882,  and   has  ever   since  continued   with   the  Harriet     Ann      (Scoyel)      Ailing;     ed.     public 

same  company,  serving  as  asst.   ticket  agent,  schools,  Madison,  Ind.,  1871-9;  Hanover  (Ind.) 

1883-8,    ticket     agent,     1888-93,     and     general  College,    1879-85,    graduating,   A.B.    (A.M.   con- 

agent,  1893-8  for  the  company  at  Davenport,  *«fwkl  by  same,   1889);   grad.   law  dept.  Univ. 

la.;  asst.   general  passenger  agent,  Dec.,   1898  of    Michigan     LL.B.,    1888.    Admitted    to    bar, 

to    Oct.,    1901,    first    asst     general    passenger  1888;    engaged    in    practice   in    Chicago;    since 

agent,   Oct.,    1901,    to   Aug.,    1902,   at   Chicago;  1902    (with  Frederick  A.   Brown)    of  law  firm 

general  passenger  agent  for  Rock  Island  lines  of     Brown     &     Ailing.     Atty.     for     Protective 

east  of  the  Missouri  River,  Aug.,  1902,  to  May,  -^^en£y   for  Women  and   Children   since   1895. 

1903;    general    passenger   agent   to   all    of    the  Republican.    Judge    advocate,    1st    Brigade,    I. 

Chicago,  Rock   Island   and   Pacific   lines   since  N.  G,  since  May  6    1902;  alderman  of  old  3d 

May     20,     1903.     Republican.     Trustee     Union  Ward,    1897-1901;    of    new    2d    Ward,    1901-5; 

Church,  Kenilworth.  Club:  Union  League.  Of-  mem-  Judlc^aJ70  c°mnmltlee,  since  1897;  finance 

flee:    La   Salle   St.     Station.    Residence:    Kenil-  committee,   1899-1900;  chairman  committee  on 

worth    111  sas,    oil   and   electric   light,    1902-3;    chairman 

•  TT-T.KT    nru,,,         n  „   *   •»   T»  .  v,    T  ^/io,  r-«  on    committee    on    streets    and    alleys,    south, 

nn^  "j??1??10?™?  ara^m'  D'5  b*   ^or.lQr»t  1900-1,   in   city  council;   one   of  two  aldermen 

Ont.,  Oct.   14.   1863;   s    William  and  Margaret  on   New   Charter    Convention,    1902-3.    Presby- 

^t     inssi  <^:i/radH  SU?efl,?  f^fc  ffiffiS  terian;   deacon   1st   Presbyterian   Church;   was 

(^?  A      ^a?  '  ™™  'cla:ss  !V?n°rnIa"  Grand  Tribune   (executive  sec.)   of  Sigma  Chi 

chemistry,    M.A      1889);    M  D.     Northwestern  Fraternity,    1888-90;    editor    Sigma    Chi    Quar- 

SnLv'i  Shl^0>ri898:*m-/?u*ly  12>.,1890'  fettle  terly      i8J88.95.     Mem.     South     Side     Property 

Mabel  Fralick,  Toronto,  Ont.;  children:  Clara,  owners'    and    Business    Men's    Assn.    Mason; 

Ruth,  William,  Richard.  Demonstrator  and  in-  chevalier    Bayard    Commandery,    K.    T.    Club: 

structor  Queen's  Univ.,  1888-9;  science  master  Union  League.    Office:  Unity  Bldg.    Residence: 

in  Seaforth  and   Ingersoll,   Ont.,    1890-3;   prof.  47   E    22d  St 

chemistry,    Armour    Institute    of    Technology,  ALLISON,    Campbell,    lawyer;    b.    Bardolph, 

1894-8;  Univ   Extension  lecturer  on  chemistry,  McDonough  Co.,  111..  Dec.  27,  1859;  B.  Thomas 

Un*i\-«of   CN?ica5°'    ^895-8iT1,nstrii9ltft0,r,clinica.1  Milton  and  Eliza  Jane  Allison;   ed.   Wesleyan 

medicine,    Northwestern    Univ.,    1901-3;    prof.  Unlv.   ot  imnOis  and  at  Hanover    (Ind.)    Col- 

diseases     of     children,     Post-Graduate     Med.  lege:    taught    natural    science    in    a    school    at 

School    1903;  asst.  prof,  pediatrics.  College  of  Qreensburg,  Ind.,  1882-5,  of  which  he  later  be- 

Physicians  and  Surgeons,   1904.  Address:   5661  came    principal;    studied    law    under    Leonard 

W?SU^fiLon«Yi  Swett    (former  partner  of  Abraham  Lincoln); 

ALLEN,    William  D.,   pres.    and   dir.    W.    D.  came  to  Chicago  in  1886;  unmarried.  Admitted 

Allen  Mfg.  Co.,  brass  founders  and  manufac-  to  bar,  1888,  and  engaged  In  general  practice 

turers   leather   belting   and    general   mill    sup-  ot    jaw.    Republican.    Clubs:    Marquette,    Por- 

phes;    married.     Mem.    S.    A.    R.    Clubs:    Union  poise    Swimming.    Office:    84    Washington    St. 

League,  Glen  View.    Office:  151  Lake  St.    Resi-  Residence:  Marquette  Club. 

dence:   1231  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  AIiIiPOBT,  Frank,   M.D.,    eye   and   ear   sur- 

ALLEN,  William  aray,  physician;  b.  Chlca-  geon;   b.   Watertown,   N.   Y.,   Feb.   22,    1856;   8. 

go,   Jan.   26,   1874;   s.   John  and  Jessie    (Gray)  W.   W.  and  Sarah   M.    (Haddock)    Allport;    ed. 

Allen;   ed.   Chicago  public  schools  and  North-  Chicago  Univ.  and  Racine  College;  grad.  Chl- 

western  Univ.   Med.   School,   graduating,   M.D.,  cago   Med.  College,    1876;   studied  medicine  at 

1896;   m.  Bradford,   111.,   Sept.   7,   1904,   Amelia  Heidelberg,    Germany,    2    years;    m.    Oct.    26, 

Harrison  Arundale.   Engaged  In  general   prac-  1880,    Kate    A.    Ell  wood,    Sycamore,    111.    Prac- 

tice as  physician  nnd  surgeon  in  Chicago  since  ticed  medicine  Sycamore,  111.,  for  5  years;  eye 

1896.   Mem.   Chicago   Med.    Soc.,    Illinois   State  and    ear    surgery    in    Minneapolis,    Minn.,    10 


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years;  since  then  in  Chicago.  When  in  Minne-  1887,  as  the  Alsip  Brick  Company,  of  which  he 

apolis    was    prof,    clinical    ophthalmology    and  was  pres.   Residence:   445  Ashland  Boul 

otology,   Minnesota   State   Univ.,  and  eye   and  ALTMAN,    William    Martyn,    western    mgr 

ear  surgeon  to  many  hosps.,  institutions,  rail-  the  John  J.  Crooke  Co.,  manufacturers  of  tin 

ways,    etc.    Now    clinical    prof,    ophthalmology  foil;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Dec.  28,  1868;  s    James 

and   otology   to   Northwestern   Univ.;   eye  and  S.  and  Laura  C.    (Pond)   Altman;  grad    public 

ear  surgeon  to  St.  Luke's  and  Wesley  hosps.;  schools  of  Davenport,    la.;   m.    Sept    28     1904 

consulting    eye    and    ear    surgeon    to    Chicago  Miss  Ethel  Gardner.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1884 

Board  of  Education,  Chicago  &  North-Western  and    was    with    Hibbard,    Spencer,    Bartlett    & 

Ry.  and  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois  Ry.   Trus-  Co.,   wholesale  hardware,   for  6   years  prior  to 

tee  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary,  entering  the  employ  of  the  John  J    Crooke  Co 

Clubs:     University,     Washington     Park.     Resi-  of  New  York,  manufacturers  of  printed,  plain 

dence:  2108  Prairie  Av.  Office:  Chicago  Savings  colored  and  embossed  tin  foil  in  pure  tin  and 

Bank  Bldg.  compound  metal,  rollers  of  block  tin,  and  sheet 

AJ.LFOBT,    Walter    Heydock,    physician;    b.  lead,  and  since  January,   1899,  has  been  west- 
Chicago,    1863;    B.    W.    W.    and    Sarah    Maria  ern    mgr.    for    that    company.    Veteran   of    the 
(Haddock)  Allport;  ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan  and  1st  Regt.  I.  N.   G.   Has  always  taken  interest 
Northwestern    Univ.,    graduating,    M.D.,    1884;  in    all    athletics,    baseball,    bowling,    yachting 
m.  Chicago,  1889,  Harriet  Hamilton;  children:  etc.  Mason,  K.  T.,  Shriner   (Medinah  Temple) 
Henry   Hamilton,    Caroline,    Harriet    Hubbard,  Clubs:   Lincoln  Park,  Fox  Lake  Yacht    Office- 
Katherine.    Since    1884    has    been    engaged    in  149  Fulton  St.  Residence:  River  Forest,  111 
steady    practice;    asst.    chief    surgeon    Illinois  ALTON,    William,    Jr.,    lawyer;    b.    Genesee 
Central  R.  R.;   surgeon  St.   Luke's  Hosp.;  for-  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.   5,   1862;  s.  William  and  Caro- 
merly    prof,    anatomy    in   Northwestern    Univ.  line     (Bainbridge)     Alton;    ed.    Chicago    High 
and  former  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Mem.  Chi-  School  and  Princeton  Univ.,  graduating    A  B 
cago    Med.    Soc.    and    Chicago    Surgical    Soc.  1884;    studied   law   with   Hon.    Wm    C     Goudy 
Presbyterian.    Clubs:    Chicago    Athletic,    Ger-  and  John  P.  Wilson;  m.  Chicago,  Oct    15    1889 
mania,   Saddle  and  Cycle.   Office:   85   Rush   St.  Lina  E.  Wilson;  children:   Milton  Hugh    Wil- 
Residence:  35  Bellevue  PI.  liam    Carol,    Lina    Wilson.    Admitted    to    bar, 

AI.MES,     Herman     Earhart,     physician;     b.  1887;   since  then  engaged  in  general  practice, 

Long-Run,  Armstrong  Co.,   Pa.,   Dec.    28,   1867;  making  a    specialty    in    real    estate,    land,    etc. 

s.    Samuel    A.    and    Mary    (Hineman)    Almes;  Republican.     Methodist.     Mem.     Chicago     Bar 

ed.  public  schools  and  at  Elders  Ridge    (Pa.)  Assn.  and  Law  Club.  Clubs:  University,  Home- 

Acad.;    grad.    med.    dept.    Univ.    of    Wooster,  wood.    Office:    191    Clark    St.    Residence:    2522 

Cleveland,    O.,   M.D.,   July    24,    1889,   and   med.  Prairie  Av. 

dept.  Western  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  Mar.  27,  AIiVOBD,  John  Watson,  hydraulic  and  sani- 
1890;  m.  Cochran  Mills,  Pa.,  Dec.  30,  1891,  tary  engineer;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  25,  1861; 
Cora  Carnahan.  Practiced  medicine  at  Mur-  s.  Rev.  John  Watson  and  Myrtilla  Mead 
raysville,  Pa,,  Apr.  4,  1890,  to  Sept.,  1890;  at  (Peck)  Alvord;  ed.  Washington,  D.  C.;  m.  Chi- 
Cochran  Mills,  Pa.,  Sept.,  1890,  to  Sept.,  1896;  cago,  1889,  Helen  C.  Cornell.  Engaged  in  the 
since  then  in  Chicago,  with  general  med.  construction  of  the  Hyde  Park  Station  of  the 
practice.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Chicago  Water  Works  from  1880-4,  also  the 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Formerly  mem.  enlargement  of  the  Lake  View  pumping  sta- 
Armstrong  Co.  (Pa.)  Med.  Soc.  and  of  Missis-  tions,  1884-8;  city  engineer  of  Lake  View, 
sippi  Valley  Med.  Soc.  Examiner  for  Protected  now  Chicago,  1884-8;  designed  the  sewer  sys- 
Home  Circle,  for  Court  of  Honor,  for  Colum-  terns  of  Lake  View  and  Cicero  and  from  1890-3 
bian  Knights  and  I.  O.  O.  F.  Republican.  Resi-  had  an  important  position  in  charge  of  the 
dence:  4249  Indiana  Av.  Office:  4255  Indiana  engineering  dept.  at  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
Avenue,  sition  under  director  of  works;  since  1893  in 

AIiSCHTTLEB,  Samuel,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  practice  as  consulting  sanitary  and  hydraulic 
Nov.  20,  1859;  s.  Jacob  and  Caroline  Alschuler;  engineer  throughout  the  Central  West,  design- 
family  moved  to  Aurora,  111.,  1861;  ed.  Aurora  ing  and  constructing  sewer  systems  for  over 
High  School;  unmarried.  Was  clerk  in  general  50  municipalities,  water  works  for  23  cities, 
store,  2  years;  studied  law  in  office  in  Aurora;  water  power  plants  in  12  localities,  sewage 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1881;  Democratic  can-  disposal  plants,  dams,  reservoirs,  and  other 
didate  for  Congress,  1892,  defeated;  mem.  miscellaneous  work.  Author  of  a  number  of 
State  Commission  of  Claims,  1893-6;  mem.  leg-  engineering  papers  and  published  public  re- 
islature,  1896-1900;  Democratic  candidate  for  ports.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Civil  Engineers,  Western 
governor,  Illinois,  1900,  defeated.  Mem.  Chi-  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Water  Works  Assn., 
cago  law  firm  Kraus,  Alschuler  &  Holden  Am.  Public  Health  Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Po- 
since  Feb.,  1901.  Democrat.  Office:  Tribune  litical  and  Social  Science,  Illinois  Soc.  of  S.  A. 
Bldg.  Residence:  Aurora,  111.  R.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Clubs:  En- 

AIiSIF,   Frank,   retired   brick   manufacturer;  gineers,  City.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence: 

b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Nov.  17,  1827;  ed.  common  5447  Kimbark  Av. 

schools;  m.  Pittsburgh,  Jan.  30,  1855,  Mary  AMBEBG,  John  Henry,  merchant;  b.  Mineral 
Jane,  daughter  of  James  and  Jennie  (Smith)  Point,  Wis.,  Dec.  23,  1853;  s.  John  A.  and  Mar- 
Smiley;  children:  William  H.,  Frank  B.  Began  garet  (Hoeffler)  Amberg;  ed.  public  schools, 
work  in  a  brick  yard  in  Pittsburgh -at  12;  ap-  Mineral  Point,  Wis.,  to  1868;  m.  Chicago,  June 
prenticed,  1844,  to  McClelland  &  Ecker,  mason  7,  1881,  Mary  Emily  Plamondon;  children:  Al- 
contractors  of  Pittsburgh,  to  learn  the  brick-  fred  A.,  Florence  A.,  Ethel  M.,  Lucy  E.  In  1868 
layer's  trade;  was  journeyman  bricklayer  and  came  to  Chicago  and  began  business  career 
foreman  until  1849;  crossed  the  plains,  1849,  with  Culver,  Page  &  Hoyne,  stationers,  print- 
and  became  a  prospector  for  gold  in  Califor-  ers,  etc.;  in  1870  became  connected  with  the 
nia;  returned  1852  and  worked  as  bricklayer  house  of  Cameron,  Amberg  &  Co.,  stationers, 
for  a  year;  mem.  firm  of  McClelland  &  Alsip,  printers,  binders  and  blank  book  makers,  and 
contractors  and  builders,  Pittsburgh,  1853:  in  1878  was  admitted  to  partnership  in  the 
firm  established  their  own  brickyards,  1854;  firm.  Is  also  director  of  the  Amberg  File  and 
removed  to  Prairie-du-Chien,  Wis.,  1857,  estab-  Index  Co.,  and  of  the  Loretto  Iron  Co.  Inde- 
lishing  as  builder  and  contractor,  with  brick-  pendent  in  politics.  Club:  Washington  Park, 
yards  and  kilns  at  Prairie-du-Chien,  and  later  Office:  71-73  Lake  St.  Residence:  3433  Michi- 
also  at  McGregor,  la.  After  Chicago  fire  es-  gan  Av. 

tablished  in  the  brick  manufacturing  business  AMBERG,  John  Ward,  mgr.  of  Loretto  Iron 

here  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Hayt  &  Alsip,  Co.;  b.   Chicago,  Aug.   10,   1870;   s.   William  A. 

Incorporated,   1889,   as  the  Hayt  &  Alsip  Co.;  and    Sarah    Agnes     (Ward)    Amberg;    ed.    St. 

also  established,  with  a  son,  in  1885,  the  firm  Ignatius  College,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  7 

of  F.  &  W.  H.  Alsip,  which  was  incorporated,  1904,  Marie  L.  Inderrieden.  Dir.  and  gen.  mgr. 


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of  the  Loretto  Iron  Co.  since  1901.  Was  hon- 
orary commissioner  for  World's  Columbian 
Exposition  to  Republic  of  Colombia;  mem.  of 
the  advisory  board  of  the  county  agent  and 
out-door  relief,  1903.  Mem.  Lake  Superior  Min- 
ing Institute;  Visitation  and  Aid  Soc.  R.  C. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Glen  View.  Office:  438-452  Fulton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 461  N.  State  St. 

AMBERQ,  Theodore  Jacob,  sec.  Amberg 
File  and  Index  Co.;  b.  Mineral  Point,  Wis., 
Sept.  12,  1858;  s.  John  A.  and  Margaret  (Hoef- 
fler)  Amberg;  ed.  private  school.  Mineral 
Point,  Wls.,  to  June,  1871;  Scammon  School, 
Chicago,  to  June,  1872;  Central  High  School, 
Chicago,  to  Feb.,  1874;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  7, 
1881,  Bertha  A.  Atkins;  children:  Arthur  John, 
Theodore  William,  Harold  Vincent,  Robert  At- 
kins, Paul  Gregory,  Edward  Joseph,  William 
Cameron.  Began  as  printer  in  the  printing  of- 
fice of  Cameron,  Amberg  &  Co.,  Feb.,  1874; 
transferred  to  counting  room,  same  firm,  1877; 
mem.  of  firm  since  1885,  conducting  their  let- 
ter file  business,  and  when  that  portion  of  the 
business  was  separated  and  incorporated,  Jan. 
24,  1889,  also  became  sec.  and  mgr.  of  the 
Amberg  File  &  Index  Co.  Was  made  a  direc- 
tor, 1897.  of  the  Loretto  Iron  Co.,  operating  an 
iron  mine  in  Loretto,  Mich.,  and  retains  said 
position.  Is  pres.  of  the  Public  Publishing  Co., 
which  publishes  a  weekly  political  paper,  The 
Public.  Firm  believer  in  and  advocate  of  the 
political  principles  advanced  by  Henry  George. 
Mem.  Henry  George  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Roman 
Catholic.  Office:  438  Fulton  St.  Residence:  1820 
Melrose  St. 

AMBEBG,  William  A.,  manufacturer;  b.  Alb- 
stadt,  near  Hanau,  Bavaria,  July  6,  1847;  s. 
John  A.  and  Margaret  (Hoeffler)  Amberg;  re- 
moved with  parents  to  Mineral  Point,  Wis., 
1852;  ed.  common  schools  and  Sinsinawa 
Mound  College;  m.  Sept.  7,  1869,  Sarah  Agnes, 
daughter  of  late  James  Ward,  Chicago;  chil- 
dren (living):  John  Ward,  Mary  Agnes,  Gene- 
vieve.  Was  clerk  in  dry  goods  store,  Mineral 
Point,  Wis.,  1860-4;  came  to  Chicago,  Jan.  2, 
1865;  bookkeeper  Culver,  Page  &  Hoyne,  sta- 
tioners, 1865-70;  one  of  founders,  Cameron, 
Amberg  &  Co.,  stationers  and  printers,  1870, 
retired  1890.  In  1868  invented  system  of  flat 
letter  filing  now  in  universal  use,  and  numer- 
ous other  devices  in  that  line;  established 
branch  houses  for  this  business  in  New  York. 
1872,  and  in  London,  1875.  Founded  town  of 
Amberg,  Wis.,  1887,  by  establishing  granite 
works,  and  later  town  of  Athelstane,  Wis. 
Pres.  Amberg  File  and  Index  Co.;  pres.  Am- 
berg Granite  Co.;  treas.  Loretto  Iron  Co.,  and 
director  "in  other  corporations.  Office:  438-452 
Fulton  St.  Residence:  449  N.  State  St. 

AMBLER.  Eugene,  coal;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wls., 
May  23,  1875;  s.  Frank  W.  and  Julia  (Belden) 
Ambler;  grad.  West  Division  High  School, 
Chicago.  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1899,  Mittie 
C.  Strong;  one  daughter:  Frances.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  bookkeeper  in  Chicago  office  of 
Detroit  Stove  Works,  1893-6;  in  the  wholesale 
coal  business  with  the  Marmet  Co.  and  the 
Consolidated  Coal  Co.  until  1903,  when  he  en- 
gaged in  the  same  business  on  own  account 
under  firm  name  of  Eugene  Ambler  &  Co.: 
later  (1905)  becoming  a  member  of  firm  of 
Richards,  Ambler  &  Co.  32°  Mason;  Shriner; 
K.  T.  Republican.  Baptist.  Office:  303  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  722  Pine  Grove  Av. 

AMES,  John  C.,  U.  S.  marshal  for  Northern 
Dist.  of  Illinois;  b.  Freedom  Twp.,  LaSalle 
Co.,  111..  July  17,  1852;  s.  Isaac  and  Aurella 
Ames;  od.  public  schools  and  State  Normal 
Univ.,  Normal,  111.;  m.  Mar.  2,  1875,  Minerva, 
daughter  of  John  and  Elizabeth  Ross,  Lacon, 
111.;  one  son:  Isaac  Carlos  Ames.  Since  leaving 
school  has  made  home  in  Streator,  111.;  became 
connected  with  drug  trade,  but  later  opened  a 
large  hardware  store  and  subsequently  organ- 
ized the  J.  C.  Ames  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  he 


Is  still  head;  organized  City  National  Bank  of 
Streator,  1891,  and  was  Its  pres.  until  appoint- 
ed by  Pres.  McKinley,  Jan..  1898,  to  be  U.  S. 
marshal.  Active  and  prominent  In  Republican 
party  of  Illinois;  elected  Mayor  of  Streator, 
1885,  and  1887;  declined  third  term;  canal 
commissioner  for  4  years  .under  Gov.  Fifer.  Of- 
fice: Post  Office  Bldg. 

ANDERSON,  Alexander  Fierce,  botanist,  in- 
ventor; b.  Red  Wing,  Minn.,  Nov.  22,  1862;  s. 
John  and  Britta  M.  (Gustafson)  Anderson 
(natives  of  Sweden);  early  education,  Goodhue 
Co.,  Minn.,  schools:  grad.  Univ.  of  Minnesota, 
B.S.,  1894,  M.S.,  1895;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Munich, 
1897;  m.  Highlands,  N.  C.,  Aug.  11,  1898,  Lydla 
Johnson.  Taught  country  schools  and  at  same 
time  farmed,  previous  to  entering  Univ.  of 
Minnesota,  1890,  State  botanist  Clemson  Col- 
lege, S.  C.,  1896-9;  asst.  prof,  of  botany,  Univ. 
of  Minnesota,  1899-1900;  since  Aug.,  1901, 
curator  Herbarium,  Columbia  Univ.  Inventor 
of  new  processes  of  treating  cereal  grains  and 
starch  materials,  converting  them  directly  into 
foods,  etc.,  for  man,  by  the  use  of  dry  heat 
under  pressure;  has  taken  out  several  Ameri- 
can and  foreign  patents.  Address:  Railway 
Exchange  Bldg. 

ANDERSON,  Charles  Palmerston,  P.  E.  bish- 
op coadjutor  of  Chicago;  consecrated  Feb.  24, 
1900;  b.  Kemptville,  Can.;  s.  Henry  and  Maria 
R.  Anderson;  ed.  Trinity  College  School,  Port 
Hope,  Ont.,  and  Trinity  Univ.,  Toronto  (D.D. 
same);  m.  Belleville.  Ont.,  Sept.,  1889,  Janet 
Glass.  Ordained,  1888;  in  charge  Breachburg, 
Can.,  1888-91:  Grace  Church,  Oak  Park,  111., 
1891-1900.  Club:  University.  Author:  The 
Christian  Ministry,  1902.  Office:  Masonic  Tem- 
ple. Residence:  1612  Prairie  Av. 

ANDERSON,  John,  publisher;  b.  Voss,  Nor- 
way, 1836;  brought  by  parents  to  Chicago, 
1844;  s.  Andrew  and  Laura  (Sampson)  Ander- 
son; attended  public  school  1  year;  father 
died,  and  at  12  he  had  the  support  of  a 
mother  and  baby  sister  placed  upon  him;  be- 
came apple  peddler,  worked  in  butcher  shop, 
carried  newspapers;  learned  typesetting;  be- 
came printer  on  Chicago  Tribune;  established 
"Skandinaven,"  a  Norwegian  newspaper,  1866; 
lost  all  in  great  fire,  1871;  borrowed  money 
and  re-established  paper  (now  the  leading 
Norwegian  paper  of  the  U.  S.),  daily,  Sunday, 
and  semi-weekly;  pres.  John  Anderson  pub- 
lishing Co.;  also  conducts  large  job  printing 
office,  bindery  and  book  publishing  dept. ;  m. 
1st,  Racine,  Wis..  1859.  Maria  C.  Frank  (died, 
1874);  1  child:  Frank  Seward;  m.  2d,  Chicago, 
1875,  Julia  Sampson;  children:  Maria  (now 
Mrs.  Arthur  Eilert),  O.  Louis  M.,  John  A.  The 
completion  of  a  third  of  a  century  by  the 
Skandinaven  was  celebrated  May  2,  1899,  by 
a  banquet  at  Chicago,  attended  bv  represen- 
tative Norwegians  of  the  U.  S.  Office:  185  N. 
Peorla  St.  Summer  Residence:  Lake  Ripley: 
Residence:  646  Cleveland  Av. 

ANDERSON.  Norman  Kendall,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  24,  1876;  s.  Rev.  Galusha  Ander- 
son, S.T.D.,  LL.D.  (pres.  old  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
1878-85,  etc.),  and  Mary  E.  (Roberts)  Ander- 
son; ed.  Univ.  of  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  1894-5, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1897-8  (B.A.),  then  Law  Dept. 
Univ.  of  Mich.,  1898-1901  (LL.B.);  m.  Detroit, 
Mich.,  Sept.  3,  1902,  Louise  Holden.  Admitted 
to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  Dec.  15, 
1901;  since  then  engaged  in  general  practice 
of  law  in  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Literary,  Quadrangle.  Mem.  Alpha  Delta  Phi 
(college  fraternity),  Phi  Delta  Phi  (legal 
fraternity).  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 25'2  E.  Sixtv-second  St. 

ANDERSON,  William  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b. 
CarUnville,  111.,  Aug.  8,  1874;  s.  William  E.  P. 
and  Nellie,  (Hamilton)  Anderson;  grad.  Carlin- 
ville  High  School.  1888,  Blackburn  College, 
CarUnville,  B.S..  1892;  Univ.  of  Michigan  Law 
School.  LL.B.,  1896;  m.  CarUnville,  111.,  Oct.  23, 
1901,  Clarice  Otwell;  one  son:  Frederick  Ot- 


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well  Anderson.  Taught  school  In  Greene  and 
Macoupin  cos.,  111.,  1892-4;  admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  1896;  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
law  at  Carlinville,  111.,  1896-1900;  attorney 
Anti-Saloon  League  of  Illinois,  Springfield, 
111.,  Jan.  1  to  Nov.,  1900;  since  Nov.  13,  1900, 
supt.  of  the  Anti-Saloon  League  of  Illinois. 
Asso.  editor  American  Issue,  official  organ  of 
the  League;  since  Dec.,  1903,  mem.  Headquar- 
ters Committee  of  Am.  Anti-Saloon  League. 
Author  of  Local  Option  Bill  introduced  in  Illi- 
nois Legislature  and  now  an  issue  in  Illinois 
politics;  formerly  active  in  Epworth  League 
and  pres.  Springfield  Dist.  League,  1898-1902; 
mem.  Gen.  Conf.  M.  E.  Church  at  Los  Angeles, 
Calif.,  1904,  and  sec.  of  its  Temperance  com- 
mittee; elected  sec.  of  the  Board  of  Mgrs.  of 
Temperance  Soc.  of  M.  E.  Church,  Nov.,  1904; 
chairman  of  its  standing  committee  on  legis- 
lation. Club:  City.  Office:  First  National  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  2779  N.  Ashland  Av. 

ANDERSON,  William  Harkness,  broker;  b. 
Sandusky,  O.,  Aug.  7,  1831;  s.  Wesley  and 
Louisa  (Harkness)  Anderson;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Oct.  10,  1854, 
Hannah  T.  Pickands;  children:  Samuel  P., 
Ella  Louisa  (Mrs.  James  L.  Worthington), 
Adah  M.  Began  experience  in  grain  business  at 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  as  an  exporter,  in  which 
continued  until  1863;  came  to  Chicago  and  tee- 
came  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  S.  S.  Williamson  & 
Co.,  in  the  grain  commission  business  and  was 
also  interested  in  grain  business  in  Milwau- 
kee. Since  1867  in  business  alone  as  a  com- 
mission merchant  and  broker  in  grain  and  pro- 
visions. Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Office: 
Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  618  Wash- 
ington Boul. 

ANDREWS,  Albert  Henry,  physician;  b.  Os- 
kaloosa,  la,,  Dec.  21,  1861;  s.  Benjamin  C.  and 
Mary  (Bruft)  Andrews;  grad.  Med.  Dept., 
Univ.  of  Iowa,  1889;  m.  Alton,  Kan.,  1886, 
Hattie  Frazey;  children:  Jay  W.,  Loire.  Began 
practice  of  medicine,  1889,  first  at  Marion,  la., 
and  later  at  Springvllle,  la.,  in  general  prac- 
tice until  1895;  since  then  in  special  practice 
in  Chicago  as  oculist  and  aurlst.  Prof,  of  otol- 
ogy. Post-Graduate  Med.  School;  oculist  and 
aurist  and  director,  German  Am.  Hosp. ;  eye 
and  ear  surgeon,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pa- 
cific R.  R.  Mem.  Am.  Acad.  Ophthalmology 
and  Oto-Laryngology,  Chicago  Laryngologlcal 
and  Cllmatological  Assn.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Club: 
Physicians.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  100 
State  St.  Residence:  4714  Greenwood  Av. 

ANDREWS,  Alfred  Hinidale,  manufacturer 
and  merchant;  b.  New  Britain,  Conn.,  Dec.  25, 
1838;  s.  Alfred  and  Mary  L.  (Shipman)  An- 
drews: ed.  graded  school  and  high  school  of 
New  Britain.  Conn.,  and  Suffield  (Conn.)  In- 
stitute; m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Feb.  6.  1872,  Ella 
Matson;  children:  Bertha  Matson,  Herbert 
Cornelius.  Clerk  for  the  Holbrook  School  Ap- 
paratus Co.  of  Chicago,  1857-65.  In  1865  en- 
gaged in  business  on  his  own  account  under 
firm  name  of  A.  H.  Andrews  &  Co.,  becoming 
extensive  manufacturers  of  and  dealers  in 
school  furniture  and  supplies,  opera  chairs, 
church,  bank,  lodge  and  office  furniture,  etc. 
The  firm  was  incorporated  1896  as  the  A.  H. 
Andrews  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Colonial 
Wars.  Office:  174-176  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
Lombard.  Du  Page  Co..  111. 

ANDREWS.  Carlo*  Samuel,  lawyer;  b.  Anna- 
wan,  Henry  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  16.  1871;  B.  Samuel 
L.  and  Frances  (Talbot)  Andrews;  ed.  public 
nchools;  grad.  Doane  College.  Crete,  Neb.,  A.B., 
1890.  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1895;  unmarried.  After  graduation 
from  college  In  1890  entered  employ  of  the 
Burlington  &  Missouri  River  R.  R.,  in  Ne- 
braska, until  1893,  when  entered  on  law 
course;  admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois,  1895;  associated  with  law  firm  of 


Paden  &  Gridley  until  May  1,  1898;  since  then 
in  association  with  Eugene  G.  Fassett  In  law 
firm  of  Fassett  &  Andrews.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 
Ravenswood,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  204  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  2583  N.  Hermitage  Av. 

ANDREWS,  Clement  Walker,  librarian  John 
Crerar  Library  since  1895;  b.  Salem,  Mass., 
Jan.  13,  1858;  s.  Joseph  and  Judith  (Walker) 
Andrews;  grad.  Harvard,  1879  (A.M.,  1880); 
instructor  of  chemistry,  1883-95,  and  librarian, 
1889-9.5,  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technol- 
ogy. Unmarried.  Mem.  Am.  Library  Assn.,  etc.; 
hon.  mem.  Cobden  Club:  Clubs:  Onwentsia, 
Union,  University,  Chicago  Literary  (vice- 
pres.).  Office:  The  John  Crerar  Library.  Resi- 
dence: Union  Club. 

ANDREWS,  Edward  Wyllya,  surgeon;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  25,  1856;  B.  Dr.  Edmund  and 
Sarah  E.  (Taylor)  Andrews;  ed.  Babcock's  and 
Palmer's  private  Acads.,  Northwestern  Univ., 
A.B.,  1878,  A.M.,  1881,  Chicago  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1881,  Univ.  Vienna,  Austria,  1884-5;  m. 
Bloomington,  111.,  1890,  Alice  Scranton  Davis 
(daughter  G.  P.  Davis,  granddaughter  of  Hon. 
David  Davis,  Judge  and  vice-pres.  of  U.  S.,  and 
U.  S.  Senator);  children:  Edmund,  Eleanor. 
Engaged  In  practice  as  surgeon  in  Chicago, 
since  1881;  since  1883  prof,  surgery  in  North- 
western Univ.  Med.  School.  Surgeon  Mercy 
Hosp.  since  1881,  Michael  Reese  Hosp.,  1891, 
Wesley  Hosp.,  1900,  consulting  surgeon  Provi- 
dent Hosp.,  1904,  Captain-Surgeon  I.  N.  G. 
1884;  U.  S.  Surgeon,  Bureau  of  Pensions, 
since  1889.  Author  of  Surgery  of  the  Stomach; 
New  Methods  of  Herniotomy;  Rectal  and  Anal 
Surgery,  etc.  President  Chicago  Surgical  Soc.; 
mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Surgical  Assn.,  Il- 
linois State  Med.  Soc.,  Cook  Co.  Med.  Soc., 
Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Trl-State 
Med.  Soc.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Univer- 
sity. Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  2525  Prai- 
rie Av. 

ANDREWS,  Frank  Taylor,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  Apr.  10,  1858;  B.  Edmund  and  Sarah 
E.  (Taylor)  Andrews;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools,  Chicago  Acad.,  Northwestern  Univ., 
A.B.,  1881,  A.M.,  1885;  Chicago  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1884;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Miss  C.  M.  Gal- 
lup; children:  Frank  T.,  Jr.,  Howard  Gallup, 
Robert  Harvey,  Susannah  Elizabeth.  In  prac- 
tice of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1884;  special- 
ist in  gynecology.  Prof,  gynecology  In  med. 
school  of  Northwestern  Univ.;  gynecologist  to 
Mercy  and  Wesley  Hosps.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  Mississippi 
Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Sigma  Chi  and  Phi  Rho 
Sigma  fraternities.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Literary,  University.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4589  Oakenwald  Av. 

ANDREWS,  Jamea  Boy,  sec.  and  treas.  An- 
drews &  Johnson;  b.  Galesburg,  111.,  May  2, 
1871;  s.  James  W.  and  Sarah  (Gould)  An- 
drews; ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Lake  View 
High  School  and  Metropolitan  Business  Col- 
lege; unmarried.  After  leaving  college,  1892, 
entered  firm  of  Andrews  &  Johnson,  heating 
and  ventilating  contractors,  and  2  years  later 
was  made  sec.  of  the  company  until  early  in 
1904;  since  then  treas.  and  sec.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Mason;  past  master  of  Ra- 
venswood Lodge,  No.  777.  Clubs:  Ravenswood. 
Hinsdale  Golf,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  256 
Washington  Boul.  Residence:  2614  N.  Hermit- 
age Av. 

ANDREWS,  Joseph  Hyde,  real  estate  owner 
and  builder;  b.  Milan.  Erie  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  17, 
1835;  s.  Ebenezer  and  Rachel  (Hyde)  Andrews; 
ed.  Huron  Institute,  Milan.  O.,  and  later 
Green's  Farms  Acad.,  Falrfleld  Co.,  Conn.,  and 
East  Hampton,  Mass.;  grad.,  B.  A.,  Yale  Col- 
lege, 1859  (M.A..  1862);  grad.  Cincinnati  Law 
College,  LL.B.,  1860;  unmarried.  Admitted  to 
Ohio  bar,  1860,  New  York  bar,  1861,  later  to 
Illinois  bar;  In  law  office  of  Spelr  &  Nash, 


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New  York  City,  1861-2;  since  1862  in  Chicago; 
in  coal  trade  and  shipping  business  on  Lakes 
until  1867;  since  then  in  real  estate  and  build- 
ing; built  several  buildings  which  were  de- 
stroyed in  fires  of  1871  and  1874;  afterward 
rebuilt  at  same  locations,  on  Madison  St., 
Clark  St.  and  Wabash  Av.  Was  20  years  mem. 
Board  of  Trade  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Mem.  Delta  Kappa  Epsllon  (Phi 
Chapter  of  Yale),  and  Chicago  Delta  Kappa 
Epsilon  Assn.  Mem.  Art  Institute  of  Chicago. 
Clubs:  Yale  (director  and  a  vice-president), 
Calumet  (charter  mem.;  was  chairman  Finance 
Committee  at  time  of  rebuilding,  1894,  and  a 
director  several  years).  Office:  194  Clark  St. 
Residence:  Calumet  Club. 

ANDREWS,  Martin,  vice-proa,  the  King  & 
Andrews  Co.,  iron  founders;  b.  Steubenville, 
O.,  Aug.  11,  1861;  s.  Martin  and  Caroline  (Wol- 
cott)  Andrews;  studied  at  Yale  Univ.,  1884; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  29,  1885,  Edith  Erskine; 
children:  Martin,  Jr.,  Barbara  Wolcott,  Wol- 
cott.  Began  business  career  with  Illinois  Wire 
Nail  Co.  in  1887,  continuing  until  1890,  when 
became  associated  with  the  King  &  Andrews 
Co.,  at  Chicago  Heights,  as  vlce-pres.  and 
treas.,  which  position  still  fills;  also  pres.  of 
Phoenix  Fire  Extinguisher  Co.,  with  works  at 
Chicago  Heights.  Republican.  Office:  Chicago 
Heights,  111.;  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.,  Chicago. 
Residence:  742  Winthrop  Av. 

ANDREWS,  Sidney  Francis,  lawyer;  b. 
Allegheny  City,  Pa.,  Mar.  2,  1857;  s.  James 
and  Maria  (Carson)  Andrews;  grad.  Western 
Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  1878,  B.S.;  took  post- 
graduate course,  1878-9,  at  Cornell  Univ., 
and  1879-80,  at  Carlsruhe,  Ger.;  studied  law 
at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1880-2;  m.  Bolivar,  Tenn., 
1887,  Mary  W.  Fentress.  Admitted  to  bar  at 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1882,  and  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law;  in  1892  accepted  position  of 
local  atty.  for  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  after- 
ward became  district  atty.  and  asst.  general 
solicitor  for  the  company;  now  gen.  atty.  for 
the  same  company.  Mem.  Chicago  and  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assns.  Republican,  with  some  demo- 
cratic tendencies.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Homewood.  Office:  Central 
Station.  Residence:  120  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

ANDRT7S,  Sherwood  Dicker  son,  Insurance; 
b.  Watertown,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  5, 
1855;  s.  Merritt  M.  and  Angelica  F.  Andrus; 
ed.  public  schools,  Watertown,  N.  Y.,  and 
Hope  College,  Holland,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago, 
June  18,  1888,  Laura  J.  Stebbins.  Began  busi- 
ness career,  1871,  in  office  of  Northern  Ins.  Co. 
of  New  York,  at  Watertown,  N.  Y.;  came  to 
Chicago  and  was  asst.  cashier  Sprague,  War- 
ner &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  1878-84;  special 
agent  Sun  Fire  Office  of  England,  in  Illinois, 
1884-6;  with  Norwich  Union  Fire  Insurance 
Soc.  of  England,  for  Illinois  and  Indiana, 
1886-90;  daily  report  examiner  Western  Dept., 
National  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Hartford, 
Conn.,  1890-3;  special  agent  for  Providence 
Washington  Insurance  Co.,  of  Providence,  R. 
I.,  for  Illinois  and  Tennessee,  since  1893.  Was 
sergeant  Co.  C,  39th  Regt.  N.  G.  of  State  of 
New  York,  1876-8.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  Auburn  Park  Lodge  No.  736  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.,  mem.  Fidelity  Council  No.  74,  Royal 
League,  Normal  Park.  Clubs:  Round  Table, 
Friendship,  Adelphlan.  Office:  315  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  5344  Drexel  Av. 

ANGTTS,  John,  contractor:  b.  Scotland,  Feb. 
10,  1845;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth  (Ganson) 
Angus;  ed.  public  schools  of  Scotland;  m.  Nov. 
9,  1871,  Agnes  Jackson,  of  New  York  City; 
children:  John,  Esther,  William.  Learned  cut- 
stone  trade  in  Scotland,  under  his  father,  who 
was  a  cut-stone  contractor  and  superintendent 
of  a  stone  quarry;  went  to  England,  1866, 
where  worked  for  a  year;  came  to  IT.  S.,  1867, 
and  worked  at  his  trade  until  1872;  engaged  in 
business  with  his  brother,  William,  as  William 
and  J.  Angus,  cut-stone  contractors,  1872-5;  In 


business  alone,  1875-80;  in  firm  of  Allen,  Angus 
&  Gindele,  1880-1;  then  of  firm  of  Angus  & 
Gindele;  now  pres.  of  Angus  Bros.  &  Co.  Re- 
publican. Mason;  mem.  Lakeside  Lodge,  A.  F. 
&  A.  M.,  York  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  and  Cheva- 
lier Bayard  Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Builders.  Office:  188  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3139  Michigan  Av. 

ARSON,  Adrian  C.,  city  clerk  of  Chicago;  b. 
Marshalltown,  la.,  Apr.  17,  1852;  s.  Henry  and 
Jeannette  (Rice)  Anson;  ed.  public  school, 
Marshalltown,  la.,  1858-67;  State  University  of 
Iowa,  1867-9;  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame,  1869; 
Pearsons  Business  College,  Philadelphia,  1876; 
m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  1876,  Virginia  M.  Fiegel; 
children:  Grace  R.,  Adele,  Dorothy,  Virginia 
Became  identified  with  base-ball,  profession- 
ally, about  1871,  being  1  year  in  the  Rock- 
ford  (111.)  Club,  and  4  years  In  Philadelphia, 
before  coming  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  becom- 
ing, for  22  years,  captain  and  manager  of  the 
Chicago  National  League  Base  Ball  Club,  in 
which  still  holds  130  shares  of  stock.  Made  a 
trip  to  Europe  in  base-ball  interests,  1874,  and 
while  with  the  Chicago  Club  made  a  trip 
around  the  world  in  1888.  Now  pres.  and  treas. 
A.  C.  Anson  Co.,  bowling  alleys  and  billiard 
hall.  Democrat;  mem.  Cook  Co.  Marching  Club; 
elected  city  clerk  of  Chicago,  Apr.,  1905.  Of- 
fices: City  Hall  and  141  E.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 160  E.  30th  St. 

ANTHONY,  George  Port  Donelson,  lawyer; 
b.  Chicago,  Feb.  18,  1862;  s.  Judge  Elliott  and 
Mary  (Dwight)  Anthony;  ed.  Chicago  public 
school.  West  Division  High  School,  Amherst 
College,  graduating,  A.B.,  1885,  A.M.,  1888; 
grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1887;  m.  first,  Emma  E.  Niblock,  1895;  m  sec- 
ond, Miss  Levene  Thomas,  Feb.  20,  1904.  Since 
1887  has  been  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
law  In  firm  of  C.  E.  &  G.  D.  Anthony.  Ex-State 
Senator,  21st  Dist.,  1895-9.  Mason  (32°),  K.  P., 
Odd  Fellow  and  mem.  National  Union,  Exalted 
Ruler  of  Elks.  Mem.  Illinois  Bar  Assn.  Office: 
59  Clark  St.  Residence:  383  LaSalle  Av. 

ANTISDALE,  Edwin  Sawyer,  physician;  b. 
Manchester,  N.  Y.,  May  17,  1861;  s.  Luther  B. 
and  Lucy  M.  (Southworth)  Antisdale;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Centrevllle,  Mich.,  to  June,  1878; 
taught  graded  school  In  Nyack,  N.  Y.,  1879-82; 
entered  Michigan  Agricultural  College,  grad. 
B.S.,  1885;  grad.  regular  med.  dept.  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  1st,  June  21.  1888, 
Helen  L.  Gardner,  Centreville,  Mich.,  who  died 
June  19,  1891,  leaving  daughter,  Helen  Ger- 
trude (b.  June  16,  1891);  m.  2d,  Cleveland  O.. 
Sept.  18,  1895,  Stella  Minor.  Practiced  for  3 
years  In  Berrlen  Co.,  Mich.,  1890-3;  as  special- 
ist In  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  diseases  at 
Benton  Harbor,  Mich.,  1893-7;  since  then  in 
Chicago.  Prof,  of  clinical  ophthalmology,  Har- 
vey Med.  College,  since  1898.  Was  asst.  sur- 
geon Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirm- 
ary, 1901-3;  ophthalmologist  and  otologist  to 
Continental  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Was  granted  a  U. 
S.  patent  on  a  book  rest,  June  17,  1902.  Re- 
publican. Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  5403 
Woodlawn  Av. 

ANTlSDEIt,  Albert,  general  mgr.  Am.  Ex- 
press Co.;  b.  Lodi,  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  7, 
1840;  s.  Daniel  A.  and  Mary  (North)  Antisdel; 
ed.  high  school,  Clarksvllle,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Coop- 
erstown,  N.  Y.,  18fi2.  Sophia  M.  Bradford; 
children:  Ophelia  Martha  (Mrs.  Charles  Ed- 
ward Blakeway),  Mary  Fargo,  Lloyd  Sterling. 
At  age  of  20  entered  a  mercantile  house,  re- 
maining 3  years;  came  west,  entered  service 
Am.  Express  Co.  as  agent  at  Jackson,  Mich., 
In  Apr.,  1863;  promoted  to  route  agent,  Michi- 
gan division,  1864-5;  agent  Detroit,  1865-7: 
asst.  supt.  Illinois  division.  1867-9;  snpt.  Wis- 
consin division,  1869;  in  1881  the  Minnesota 
division,  comprising  the  States  of  Minnesota, 
Dakota,  and  the  Province  of  Manitoba,  were 
added  to  the  Wisconsin  division  under  his 
care;  promoted  general  supt.  Northwestern 


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division,  1884-6;  asst.  general  mgr.  with  head- 
quarters Chicago  In  1886,  general  mgr.  since 
Feb.  1,  1893;  now  also  vice-pres.  Democrat. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Mid-Day  (mem.  executive  committee). 
Office:  76  Monroe  St.  Residence:  66  Bellevue 
Place. 

ANTBABC,  Harry  Alfred,  box  and  label  man- 
ufacturer; b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Dec.  10,  1856;  s. 
James  B.  and  Sarah  E.  (Stevens)  Antram;  ed. 
public  and  high  schools,  Cincinnati,  O.,  to  1871; 
m.  Cincinnati,  June  17,  1885,  Bertha  G.  Basch; 
one  daughter:  Edith  S.  Was  engaged  in  vari- 
ous business  connections  at  Cincinnati,  O., 
1871-8;  then  became  traveling  salesman;  in 
1885  became  Identified  with  the  druggists'  box 
and  label  trade;  came  to  Chicago,  1888,  from 
Cincinnati,  O.;  in  1894  organized  the  Randolph 
Box  and  Label  Co.,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and 
general  mgr.  Republican.  Mason — Dearborn 
Lodge,  Chicago  Chapter,  Chevalier  Bayard 
Commandery.  Mem.  Chicago  Drug  Trade  Club 
and  Chicago  Athletic  Assn.  Office :  Lake  and 
Clark  Sts.  Residence:  4619  Woodlawn  Av. 

AF  MADOC,  William  Tudor,  lawyer;  b. 
Utica,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  20,  1873;  s.  William  and 
Elize  (Maurice)  Ap  Madoc;  ed.  public  schools, 
Utlca,  Utlca  Acad. ;  also  special  course  Ar- 
mour Institute,  Chicago,  during  its  first  year; 
later  attended  Univ.  of  Michigan,  studying  In 
both  literary  and  law  depts.,  grad.  LL.B., 
1896;  unmarried.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
June,  1896;  now  mem.  law  firm  Peckham, 
Smith,  Packard  &  Ap  Madoc,  attorneys  for 
the  First  National  Bank  of  Chicago  and  other 
prominent  corporations.  Republican.  Was 
pres.  Welsh  Republican  Club  of  Illinois,  1900; 
has  campaigned  in  all  campaigns  since  1896. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Landmark  Lodge  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.  (Master,  1900).  Sec.  Graduate  Council 
Central  Debating  League,  comprising  North- 
western and  Chicago  TJnivs.,  and  Unlvs.  of 
Michigan  and  Minnesota.  Chairman  of  New 
City  Charter  Committee  of  the  Hamilton  Club 
and  mem.  Campaign  Committee  of  Chicago 
New  Charter  Convention,  1904.  Clubs:  Colonial, 
Hamilton.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  4905  Washington  Park  PI. 

ABMBRUST,  Charles  William,  manufacturer 
of  railway  supplies;  b.  Schenectady,  N.  Y., 
Dec.  2,  1861;  s.  Abraham  and  Anna  Elizabeth 
(Colebrook)  Armbrust;  ed.  Union  School  and 
Union  Classical  Institute,  Schenectady,  grad- 
uating, 1883;  m.  Schenectady,  Dec.  25,  1884, 
Harriet  Webber;  children:  Charles  William. 
Jr.,  Dorothy.  Began  career  as  tutor,  afterward 
as  private  clerk  to  J.  W.  Hutt,  general  supt. 
National  Express  Co.,  Albany,  N.  Y. ;  private 
clerk  to  Edgar  Hill,  general  freight  agent 
Bee  Line  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  O. ;  private  clerk  to 
Oscar  G.  Murray,  vice-pres.,  C.,  C.,  C.  &  St.  L. 
R.  R.,  Cincinnati,  for  a  short  time;  chief 
clerk  to  E.  P.  Lord,  supt.  motive  power,  C.,  C., 
C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R..  Cincinnati;  asst.  to  pur- 
chaser C.,  C.,  C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.,  Cincinnati.  In 
1899  organized  the  Manufacturers'  Ry.  Supply 
Co.,  doing  a  general  commission  business  In 
railway  supplies;  was  pres.  from  the  inception 
of  the  company.  In  1900  and  since  Invented  and 
engaged  in  the  manufacture  and  selling  of 
Interlocking  Car  Brake  Shoes,  Interlocking 
Driver  Brake  Shoes  and  Interlocking  Driver 
Brake  Heads.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence: 
6023  Lexington  Av. 

ABMBBUSTEB,  Ferdinand  Philip,  mer- 
chant; b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Jan.  18,  1861;  s. 
Charles  William  and  Catherine  Elizabeth  Arm- 
bruster;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  3,  1892,  Norma  E.  Schlichting;  no 
children.  From  1876  to  1882  was  with  John  S. 
Stott  In  the  stationery  business;  In  1882  en- 
tered, in  a  humble  capacity,  the  old  pioneer 
house  of  Burley  &  Tyrrell  (established  1838) 
— the  leading  house  In  the  west  in  the  whole- 
sale trade  In  crockery,  china,  and  glassware; 
advanced  step  by  step  until  he  reached  his 


present  position  as  sec.  and  treas.  to  the  com- 
pany. Republican.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  238- 
240  Adams  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park. 

ARMOUR,  J(onathan)  Ogden,  capitalist, 
packer;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  11,  1863;  s. 
late  Phillip  Danforth  and  Malvina  Belle  (Og- 
den)  Armour;  entered  Yale,  but  did  not  com- 
plete course,  yielding  to  request  of  father  that 
he  should  return  to  Chicago  and  relieve  him  of 
some  of  his  business  cares;  m.  New  York, 
Lolita  Sheldon;  one  daughter:  Lolita,  Now 
pres.  and  director  of  corporation  of  Armour  & 
Co.,  packers,  Ft.  Worth  Stock  Yards  Co.;  di- 
rector of  Armour  Car  Lines,  Armour  Grain 
Co.,  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  Continental  Na- 
tional Bank,  Hammond  Packing  Co.,  Hutchln- 
son  Packing  Co.,  National  Packing  Co.,  North- 
western National  Insurance  Co.,  Omaha  Pack- 
ing Co. ;  Am.  trustee  Prussian  National  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  Stettin.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Commer- 
cial, Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Home 
Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  3724  Michigan  Av. 

ARMOUR  M(icliael)  Cochrane,  resident  part- 
ner of  Rogers,  Brown  &  Co.,  pig  iron  mer- 
chants; b.  Auburn,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  11,  1851;  s.  John 
and  Lllllas  Armour;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Hyde  Park,  Chicago,  June,  1888,  to  Minnie  T. 
Huggins;  four  children.  Began  business  career 
at  Marshall,  Mich.,  as  clerk  for  the  Hon. 
George  Ingersoll,  grain  and  merchant  milling; 
later  at  same  place  In  grain  and  grocery  busi- 
ness with  his  father  under  firm  name  of  J.  & 
M.  C.  Armour;  came  to  Chicago  In  1876,  and 
was  for  some  years  a  dept.  mgr.  for  Adams  & 
Westlake  Co.;  went  to  Cincinnati,  where  was 
vice-pres.  and  general  mgr.  of  the  Radford 
Pipe  and  Foundry  Co.,  also  partner  In  the 
firm  of  Rogers,  Brown  &  Co.;  returned  to  Chi- 
cago, 1895,  still  as  partner  In  the  firm  of 
Rogers,  Brown  &  Co.  Also  pres.  and  director 
Chicago  Short  Line  Ry. ;  pres.  and  director  of 
the  Iroquois  Iron  Co.;  vice-pres.  and  director 
Rogers  Iron  Mining  Co.;  director  Cleveland 
Furnace  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Country 
Club  of  Evanston,  Glen  View  Golf.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1608  Ridge  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

ARMS,  Harrison,  pres.  Arms  Palace  Horse 
Car  Co.;  b.  Adams,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  3,  1839;  B.  Lu- 
man  and  Elizabeth  (Pierce)  Arms;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  York  State;  m.  Henderson,  N. 
Y.,  1863,  Lucy  R.  Wooley.  Began  life  as 
farmer  iri  New  York  at  age  of  18;  then  became 
proprietor  of  livery  and  sales  stable  at  Toledo, 
O.,  from  1863  to  1883.  when  came  to  Chicago; 
organized  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.  In 
Toledo  In  1886,  of  which  has  been  at  head  as 
pres.  and  director  since  Its  organization;  di- 
rector Toledo  Carriage  Woodwork  Co.,  Toledo, 
O.  Republican.  Club.  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  2243  Michigan  Av. 

ARMS,  'William  Bufns,  mgr.  city  office, 
Darling  &  Co.;  b.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  11,  1852; 
s.  W.  R.  and  Harriet  M.  Arms;  ed.  Albany  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  29,  1879,  Jennie 
L.  Lockwood;  children:  Frank  R.,  Fred  L. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1873,  from  Albany; 
worked  for  the  Union  Stock  Yards  and  Transit 
Co.,  and  later  In  business  for  himself  on  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade,  until  1894;  since  then 
city  mgr.  for  Darling  &  Co.,  whose  principal 
office  and  factory  are  at  the  Union  Stock 
Yards  and  who  are  wholesale  dealers  in  hides, 
wool,  tallow  and  other  animal  products.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  National 
Union,  American  Fraternal  League.  Club: 
Charlevoix.  Office:  133  Klnzie  St.  Residence: 
1012  E.  Fifty-ninth  St. 

ABMSBY,  James  Kendall,  Jr.,  merchant;  b. 
Beloit,  Wis.,  Nov.  21,  1866;  s.  James  K.  and 
Mary  (Wyman)  Armsby;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1891,  Mary  Livingston, 
daughter  of  Richard  L.  Dakin;  children: 
Mary,  Jeffrey  Kendall  (now  deceased).  En- 
tered house  of  James  K.  Armsby  <fe  Co.  In  1882. 
at  a  salary  of  $5  per  week;  traveling  salesman 


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for  same,  1885-94,  and  pres.  since  1902.  Clubs:  geant.  1863,  and  to  2d  lieutenant,  1864.  Congre- 

Union   League,   Chicago  Athletic,   Skokle  Golf,  gatlonal     clergyman     In     regular     pastorates, 

Evanston   Country,   Evanston   Boat,   also  Ark-  1874-82;  since  its  organization,  Dec.   12,   1882; 

wright  of  New   York,   Cosmos,    San  Francisco,  supt.   of   the  Chicago  City   Missionary   Soc    of 

Pasadena  (Calif.)  Country.  Office:  42  River  St.  the   Congregational    Church.    Director   Chicago 

Residence:  Evanston.  111.  Theological  .Seminary,    1888-1902.    Republican. 

ARMSTRONG,    Charles   Mackle,    grain    com-  Formerly  mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A. 

mission;   b.    Baltimore,    Mo.,    Oct.    18,    1849;    s.  ?••  ,but  resigned  because  of  pressure  of  other 

George    Buchanan     (founder    of    the    Railway  5u0tle^   OfRce:   151   Washington  St.   Residence: 

Mail  Service)   and  Julia    (Mackie)    Armstrong;  74i ^Jl^L1!0"  ?*•„„ 

came  to  Chicago  from  Baltimore  with  parents  ,,A?^ST?OI^9';nWiUlam  c-«  clv11  engineer;  b. 

in   1854;   ed.   public  and   high   schools   of  Chi-  Marietta,  la,  1859;  s   J.  C.  and  Elizabeth  Arm- 

cago,    grad.    1867;    m.    Chicago,    Oct.    9,    1879,  strong;  grad in  civil  engineering  course  from 

Nettie    Southard.    After    leaving    school    was  ,Iowa  s*ate  College,  Ames,   la.,   1881.   Engaged 

first   in   employ   of   James   H.    Dole   Co.,    com-  ln  D^fiSS8  °.ftlcl^L1.  engineering  since  1881  and 

mission    merchants.    In    1902    established   busl-  slnceJ8Pv,wltli  Chl^a??  &  North-Western  Ry., 

ness    for   himself   as   a    commission   merchant  °*  whl?£  htas  bee.n  brl2g?,  engineer  since  1902. 

in    grain    exclusively.    Mem.    of    the    Chicago  5**™-  QWe.£tei;n    Soc-    °f, ,  Engineers.   Office:    156 

Board    of   Trade.    Republican.    Club:    Kenwood.  Lake  '  L  Residence:  Wilmette.  111. 

Office:  Royal  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:   4751  ARND,    Charles,   lawyer;    b.    Bernard's    Bay 

Lake  Av.  N.    Y.,    Jan.    26,    1855;    s.    Frederick    Arnd;    ed. 

ARMSTRONG,  Frank  H.,  sec.  Reid,  Mur-  public  schools,  prepared  for  college  in  Haver- 
doch  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers;  b.  Wayne  Co.,  ling  Free  Acad.,  Bath,  N.  Y. ;  grad.  Amherst 
O.,  July  27,  1853;  s.  William  B.  and  Phebe  College,  A.B.,  1875;  post  graduate  work  in 
(Hough)  Armstrong;  ed.  public  schools,  Mt.  Univs.  of  Berlin  and  Heidelberg,  Germany; 
Vernon,  la.,  and  at  Cornell  College  there  (hon.  studied  law  in  offices  at  Bath,  N.  Y.  Admitted 
A.M.,  same) ;  m.  Miss  Blanche  Swingley,  Chi-  to  bar  at  Bath,  N.  Y.,  Apr.,  1878,  and  to  bar  of 
cago;  one  son:  Horace  W.  Came  to  Chicago  Illinois  by  Appellate  Court  in  Chicago,  same 
from  Mt.  Vernon,  la.,  1873,  and  entered  em-  year;  began  practice  at  once;  appointed  jus- 
ploy  of  Reid,  Murdoch  &  Fischer,  in  salea  tice  of  the  peace  in  North  Chicago,  Dec.,  1880, 
dept.,  and  in  1881  was  given  profit-sharing  in-  and  reappointed  in  1883;  since  close  of  term 
terest.  In  1891,  when  its  successor,  Reid,  has  given  entire  attention  to  practice;  was 
Murdoch  &  Co.  (wholesale  grocers)  was  incor-  partner  with  Nathaniel  C.  Sears  in  firm  of 
porated,  he  became  sec.  and  still  continues.  Sears  &  Arnd;  later  mem.  of  Arnd,  Evans  & 
Is  a  governing  mem.  of  the  Art  Institute;  Arnd,  and  now  of  Arnd  &  Arnd.  Mem.  Chicago 
trustee  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la.  Clubs:  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston, 
Merchants  (ex-sec.,  vice-pres.,  1905-6),  Union  Evanston  Country,  Evanston  Boat,  Glen  View. 
League,  Mid-Day,  Evanston,  Onwentsia.  Of-  Office:  99  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Evanston, 
fice:  Lake  and  Market  Sts.  Residence:  1622  111. 
Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  ARNESON,  Nil*,  manufacturer;  b.  near 

ARMSTRONG,    George    Buchanan,    journal-  Drammen,  Norway,  Mar.  10,  1840;  s.  Arne  and 

1st;    b.    Baltimore,    Md.;    s.    George    Buchanan  Anna   (Skolpe)   Arneson;  ed.  common  schools; 

Armstrong    (founder    of    the    U.    S.    Ry.    Mail  m.    Chicago,    July,    1870,    Hilda    Solner;    one 

Service)  and  Julia  H.  W.   (McKee)  Armstrong:  daughter:      Anna      (Mrs.      Alfred     Normann). 

ed.  Chicago  High  School  and  Union  College  of  Learned    trade   of   cabinet   maker   In   Norway; 

Law;  m.  Jennie  M.   Stanard;  one  son:   George  came  to  U.   S.,   1861;   served  3   years  in  Civil 

B.,    Jr.     Became    connected    with    the   Chicago  War,    in    Co.    A,    15th    Wisconsin    Volunteers. 

Inter    Ocean    staff    in    May,    1872,    serving    as  Started  In   the  furniture  manufacturing  busi- 

mnsic  and  art  critic  until  May,  1882;  also  city  ness  in  Chicago  in  1868,  and  was  burned  out 

editor  Inter  Ocean,   1877-82;   resigned  In  May,  In  the  fire  of  1871,  on  Canal  St.  Resumed  busi- 

1882.   having  been  appointed  by   Pres.   Arthur  ness  after  lire  and  from  1879  to  1884,  firm  of 

to   the  office  of   Register   of  Public   Lands   In  Johnson  &  Arneson;  incorporated   in  1884  un- 

Dakota  Territory;  established  the  Daily  Times  der  style   of   The   Central   Manufacturing  Co., 

at  Huron,  S.  D.,  and  aided  in  the  organization  of  which  is  pres.  and  treas.  Director  of  Chl- 

of  the  Huron  National  Bank,  of  which  he  was  cago  Manufacturers'  Assn.;  mem.  Lyons  Post 

vice-pres.    Was    also    pres.    of    Huron    School  No.  9,  G.  A.  R.  Office:  37-41  Armour  St.  Resi- 

Board  for  2  years,  served  as  Register  of  Pub-  dence:  672  N.  Hoyne  Av. 

lie  Lands  for  4  years;  then  bought  the  Daven-  ARNEY,  John  Jacob,  lawyer;  b.  Wyandotte 

port    (la.)   Gazette  and   edited  it   for  2   years;  Co.,  O.,  Aug.  13,  1856;  s.  Jacob  and  Catharine 

sold  the   Gazette  and  became  editorial   writer  (Businger)   Arney;  attended  public  schools  of 

and  literary  editor  Detroit  Free  Press;   when  Clark   Co.,   111.;    grad.   Union   College   of   Law, 

the  Chicago  Evening  Post  was  established  ac-  Chicago,    1885;    unmarried.      Taught   in    public 

cepted  position  as  editorial  writer  and  music  schools  of  Clark  Co.,  111.,  1876-84;  admitted  to 

critic  on   the   Evening  Post   staff,   and   served  bar  in  1886  and  since  then  engaged  in  general 

as  such  until  1894,  when  he  became  interested  practice   of   law.    Mem.    of   the    Illinois   State, 

in  music  trade  journalism;  was  editor  of  the  and    Chicago    Bar    Assns.     Republican.    Club: 

Chicago    Indicator    and    part     owner,    for     10  Marquette.   Office:   92   LaSalle  St. 

yonrs;  now  editor  and  proprietor  the  Chicago  ARNOLD,      Adolph      (Frederick      William), 

Piano    Trade,    monthly    magazine.    Republican,  packer;   b.   Guben,   Brandenburg,   Ger.,   Sept.   9, 

Mem.    Chicago    Board    of    Education,    1878-81,  1849;  s.  Adolph  and  Augusta  Arnold;  came  to 

and  vice-pres.  of  the  school  board  for  1  year;  U.  S.  with  parents  in  1857;  ed.  Chicago  public 

mom.    Chicago    Public    Library    Board,    1881-2.  schools;     m.     1st,     1872,     Wilhemina    Kossack 

Office:    Steinway    Hall.    Residence:    1669    Ken-  (now    deceased);    children:    Hugo    F.,    Oscar, 

more  Av.  Emily;   m.    2d,   Oct.    10,    1900,   Minnie   Gloy,   of 

ARMSTRONG,  Julius,  supt.  Chicago  City  Chicago.  On  leaving  school  entered  house  of 
Missionary  Soc.;  b.  La  Salle  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  18,  Arnold  Bros.,  packers,  established  by  his 
1840;  s.  George  W.  and  Nancy  (Green)  Arm-  father,  himself  and  two  brothers,  the  three 
strong;  ed.  public  school,  Morris,  111.,  1857-60,  brothers  succeeding  to  the  entire  business  on 
taking  a  classical  course;  Chicago  Theological  death  of  the  father;  is  now  pres.  Also  pres. 
Seminary,  1871-4,  graduating  B.D.,  1874;  D.D.,  Arnold,  Schwinn  &  Co.,  bicycle  manufacturers, 
Wheaton  College,  1898:  m.  Grundy  Co.,  111.,  and  has  large  real  estate  holdings.  Mem.  Or- 
Aug.  10,  1865,  Hattie  V.  Goodrich;  children:  pheus  Mannerchor  Singing  Soc..  and  Schles- 
Rev.  A.  H.  Armstrong,  Mrs.  Anna  Armstrong  wig-Holstein  Verein.  Mason  (32°) — past  mas- 
Green,  J.  R.  Armstrong.  Enlisted  in  91st  Illi-  ter  Lessing  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  K.  T., 
nnls  Infy..  Aug.,  1862.  and  served  3  years,  be-  Shriner.  Office:  145  W.  Randolph  St.  Resl- 
ginnlnp  as  4th  sergeant;  promoted  to  1st  ser-  dence:  1644  Jackson  Boul. 


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ARNOLD,  Bion  Joseph,  electrical  engineer, 
Inventor;  b.  Casnovla,  near  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.,  Aug.  14,  1861;  s.  Joseph  and  Geraldlne 
(Reynolds)  Arnold;  ed.  Ashland  (Neb.)  public 
schools,  1872-9,  Univ.  of  Nebraska,  1879-80; 
grad.  Hlllsdale  College,  B.S.,  1884,  M.S.,  1887, 
hon.  M.Ph.,  1889;  post-graduate  course  Cor- 
nell, 1888-9;  B.E.,  Univ.  of  Nebraska,  1897;  m. 
Reading,  Mich.,  Jan.  14,  1886,  Carrie  Estelle 
Berry;  children:  Maude  Luciele,  Stanley  Berry, 
Robert  Melville.  Became  general  agent  for  en- 

flne  company,  1884-6;  later  draftsman  for 
dward  P.  Allis  Co.,  Milwaukee;  chief  design- 
er Iowa  Iron  Works,  Dubuque,  la.;  mechanical 
engineer  Chicago,  St.  Paul  &  Kansas  City  Ry., 
1888-9;  later  consulting  engineer  for  Chicago 
office,  General  Electric  Co.;  since  1893  inde- 

Eendent  consulting  engineer.  Designer  and 
uilder  Intramural  Ry.,  World's  Columbian 
Exposition;  consulting  electrical  engineer  Chi- 
cago &  Milwaukee  Electric  Ry.,  where  he  first 
demonstrated  the  practicability  of  the  rotary 
converter  substation  system  of  electric  rail- 
ways afterward  accepted  as  standard;  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade,  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R. ;  devised  plan 
for  electrically  operating  trains  of  New  York 
Central  R.  R.  In  and  out  of  New  York,  and 
now  mem.  of  commission  supervising  work; 
consulting  engineer  for  city  of  Chicago  to 
plan  a  subway  and  revise  street  and  elevated 
railway  systems  of  city,  1902.  Pres.  and  direc- 
tor of  Arnold  Electric  Power  Station  Co., 
Kenosha  Electric  Ry.  Co.  Inventor  of  com- 
bined direct-connected  machines,  a  magnetic 
clutch,  storage  battery  Improvements,  and 
new  systems  and  devices  for  electric  rail- 
ways. Pioneer  in  single  phase  alternating 
current  railway  work  and  the  first  to  demon- 
strate Its  practicability.  Pres.  Am.  Insti- 
tute Electrical  Engineers,  1903-4  (delegate 
International  Electrical  Congress,  Paris, 
1900);  trustee  Western  Soc.  Engineers;  mem. 
A.  A.  A.  S.,  Am.  Soc.  for  Promotion  of  Engi- 
neering Education;  1st  vlce-pres.  and  chair- 
man executive  committee  International  Elec- 
trical Congress,  St.  Louis,  1904.  Clubs:  Union 
League  (Chicago),  Engineers  and  Transporta- 
tion (New  York).  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Res- 
idence: 4713  Kimbark  Av. 

ARNOLD,  Daniel  Allen,  treas.  Rand,  Mc- 
Nally  &  Co.;  b.  Warren  Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  21,  1843; 
s.  George  John  and  Maria  Salome  (Relg)  Ar- 
nold; ed.  common  schools  of  Pennsylvania, 
4  terms  at  Northwestern  College,  Naperville, 
111.,  and  course  at  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College,  Chicago;  served  In  Civil  War  In  Co. 
F.,  134th  Regt.  of  Illinois  Volunteers;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  24,  1866,  Sabina  Ruth;  children: 
Nellie  Sabine  (Mrs.  Rose),  Aurie  Florence 
(Mrs.  Craig).  Was  connected  with  the  Bryant 
&  Stratton  Business  College  as  teacher  and 
head  of  departments,  until  1873,  when  entered 
employ  of  Rand,  McNally  &  Co.,  printers,  pub- 
lishers and  stationers,  as  general  bookkeeper, 
from  which  he  advanced  to  present  position 
as  treas.  and  director  of  the  company.  Also 
treas.  and  director  of  The  Prairie  Farmer 
Publishing  Co.  Democrat.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Mem. 
and  past  master  Masonic  lodge,  and  mem. 
chapter  and  consistory,  and  Shriner.  Office: 
166  Adams  St.  Residence:  Western  Springs, 
111. 

ARNOLD,  Georgre  Blssell,  2d  vice-pres.  of 
Bradner,  Smith  &  Co.,  paper  makers;  b.  Gene- 
seo,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  14,  1855;  a.  Henry  L.  and 
Helen  (Blssell)  Arnold;  ed.  public  schools; 
unmarried.  Upon  leaving  school  in  1872,  en- 
tered the  employ  of  Bradner,  Smith  &  Co.,  as 
collector;  has  continued  with  the  firm  ever 
since,  passing  successively  through  the  various 
stages  of  the  business  until,  In  1905,  he  was 
finally  promoted  to  his  present  position  as  the 
2d  vlce-pres.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 184-186  Monroe  St.  Residence:  3230  South 
Park  Av. 


ARNOLD,  Jameg  Mlddleton,  retired  machin- 
ery dealer;  b.  Liberty ville,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  Apr. 
26,  1841;  s.  Christopher  and  Clarissa  (Randall) 
Arnold;  ed.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  and  2  years' 
course  in  college  at  Beaver  Dam,  Wis.;  en- 
listed as  private  In  24th  Wis.  Volunteers,  1862; 
served  with  regt.,  taking  part  in  battles  of 
Resaca,  Chaplin  Hills,  Murfreesboro,  Adalr- 
vllle,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Peach  Tree  Creek, 
Atlanta,  Jonesboro,  Spring  Hill,  Franklin, 
Nashville,  and  several  others,  was  4  months 
in  Llbby  Prison;  and  after  Jan.,  1865,  was  or- 
dered to  Nashville,  where,  under  Gov.  Brown- 
low,  was  made  asst.  adjutant-general  of  the 
State  and  commissioned  major  of  3d  Tennes- 
see Cav. ;  mustered  out  of  service  near  close 
of  1865  and  returned  to  Milwaukee;  m.  first, 
1863,  Carrie  Wallace,  of  Salem,  Mass,  (died 
1875);  children:  Jay  Brentwood,  Blanche 
Beatrice  (now  Mrs.  Haynle  R.  Pearson) ;  m. 
second,  1876,  Mrs.  Laura  E.  (Kenny)  Porter, 
of  Salem,  Mass.  In  1865  established  In  Milwau- 
kee In  the  business  of  buying  and  selling 
machinery;  removed  the  business  to  Chicago 
in  1876,  and  has  since  conducted  it  here,  erect- 
ing his  present  building  In  1884.  Has  been 
receiver  for  several  prominent  business  houses 
here  and  elsewhere.  Was  Captain  of  the  cele- 
brated Milwaukee  Life  Guard,  afterward  colo- 
nel 1st  Wisconsin  State  Militia,  1872-6,  and  at 
same  time  mem.  Milwaukee  City  Council. 
Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Columbia  Post  706.  Office:  36 
W.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  5721  Midway  Park 
(Austin). 

ARNOLD,  Oswald  James,  sec.  Illinois  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  2, 
1873;  s.  James  and  Elizabeth  (McKenna)  Ar- 
nold; grad.  from  Univ.  of  Chicago,  B.S.,  In 
class  of  1897;  unmarried.  On  leaving  college 
In  1897  became  private  sec.  to  E.  D.  Stevens, 
pres.  of  the  Illinois  Life  Insurance  Co.  Later 
was  in  the  field  for  appointing  agents  and  also 
soliciting  life  insurance,  and  in  1900  was  ap- 
pointed asst.  sec.;  In  1901  was  elected  sec.  and 
director  and  actuary  of  the  company.  Also  di- 
rector Jackson  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  and 
Prairie  National  Bank.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mid- 
lothian Country,  Union  League.  Office:  134 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  Union  League  Club. 

ARNOLD,  Ralph  Qlenroy,  sec.  and  treas. 
Arnold  Electric  Power  Station  Co.;  b.  Ash- 
land, Neb.,  Feb.  25,  1876;  s.  Joseph  and  Ger- 
aldlne (Reynolds)  Arnold;  ed.  Nebraska  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  New  York,  Apr.  5,  1904,  Hazel 
Virginia  McLane.  Since  July,  1896,  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  Arnold  Electric  Power  Station 
and  of  the  Kenosha  Electric  Ry.  Co.  Re- 
publican. Office:  Marqtiette  Bldg.  Residence: 
5001  Vincennes  Av. 

ARNOLD,  Samuel  George,  manufacturer;  b. 
Elk  Rapids,  Mich.,  Aug.  19,  1873:  s.  Samuel 
W.  and  Sarephlne  (Bennett)  Arnold;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  m.  Edina, 
Mo.,  June  3,  1901,  Katherine  Moore.  Began 
business  life  In  1887  with  the  Manufacturers' 
Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  at  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.;  In  1889  engaged  in  the  electrical  busi- 
ness with  the  Grand  Rapids  Edison  Co.  and 
continued  with  them  until  coming  to  Chicago 
in  1890;  was  In  U.  S.  Customs  Service,  1893-4; 
then  with  Chicago  Telephone  Co.  until  1901: 
organized  Chicago  Electric  Mfg.  Co.,  1902,  and 
was  pres.  until  organization  of  Arnold  Electric 
Mfg.  Co.,  May,  1904,  of  which  he  is  now  pres. 
Democrat.  Episcopalian.  Office:  141  S.  Clinton 
St.  Residence:  6436  Stewart  Av. 

ARNOLD,  "Wayland  Hoyd,  contractor;  b. 
Hillsdale  Co.,  Mich.,  July  6,  1863;  s.  Joseph 
and  Geraldine  (Reynolds)  Arnold;  ed.  Ashland 
(Neb.)  public  school,  1872-80,  Univ.  of  Nebras- 
ka, 1880-1,  Hillsdale  College,  Michigan,  1881-2; 
m.  Mt.  Vernon,  111.,  Sept.  7,  1899,  Ida  Evans. 
Was  junior  mem.  of  firm  of  Joseph  Arnold  & 
Son,  Ashland,  Neb.,  retail  shoe  dealers,  1882-8; 
for  short  time  with  Am.  Loan  and  Trust  Co., 


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Ashland,  Neb.;  mgr.  of  Cinderella  Shoe 
House,  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  1887-8;  city  sales- 
man and  agent  Excelsior  Electric  Co.,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.  1,  1889,  to  Apr.  1,  1890;  mgr. 
of  St.  Louis  office,  Thomson-Houston  Electric 
Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1890-2,  of  St.  Louis  and 
Kansas  City  offices,  General  Electric  Co ,  of 
New  York,  1892-6;  and  May  1,  1896,  to  July  1, 
1897,  located  at  Chicago  office  with  General 
Electric  Co.  In  1896  the  Arnold  Electric  Power 
Station  Co.  was  Incorporated;  was  Its  mgr., 
1897-1901,  and  since  1901  has  been  general 
mgr.  and  vlce-pres.  Also  vlce-pres.  and  gen- 
eral mgr.  Kenosha  Electric  Ry.  Co.,  Kenosha, 
Wls.,  and  vlce-pres.  Horton  Water  and  Light 
Co.,  Horton,  Kan.  Republican.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  3800  Ellis  Av. 

ARNOLD,  William,  real  estate  officer;  b. 
Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1868;  s.  Frank  and  Emily 
(Glaenzer)  Arnold;  ed.  private  acad.  In  Chi- 
cago, 5  years  In  private  schools  In  Germany, 
1  year  In  Metropolitan  Business  College,  Chi- 
cago, and  2  years  In  Chicago  Business  Law 
School;  unmarried.  After  leaving  business  col- 
lege, 1884,  was  private  sec.  to  E.  J.  Lehmann 
(proprietor  of  The  Fair)  until  1890;  with 
national  bank  and  private  bank,  1890-6;  since 
1896,  real  estate  officer  Chicago  Title  &  Trust 
Co.  Independent  In  politics.  Mem.  Chicago 
Sharpshooters'  Assn.,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Independent 
Religious  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Office:  100  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  340  Hampton  Court. 

ARNSTEIN,  Eugene,  shoe  factory  cement 
and  enamel  manuf'r,  and  general  exporter;  b. 
Fuerth,  Bavaria,  June  7,  1855;  s.  Hyman  Ellas 
and  Henrietta  (Wasserman)  Arnsteln;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  college  in  Bavaria,  finishing 
with  2  years  In  Paris,  whence,  In  1875,  came 
direct  to  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1881,  Miss  Nan- 
nette  Frank,  a  niece  of  Mr.  Michael  Reese, 
the  founder  of  the  Michael  Reese  Hosp.;  chil- 
dren: Emanuel,  Etta  (Mrs.  Samuel  Frensdorf), 
Rose  (Mrs.  D.  F.  Falter).  Upon  arrival  In  Chi- 
cago In  1875,  established  In  Importing  trade 
In  which  he  has  continued,  handling  bronze 
powders,  to  which  has  been  added  the  manu- 
facture of  rubber  cements  and  enamels,  and 
of  the  Arnstein  Gold  Leaf  Substitute.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  Thirty-fifth  St.  and  Shields 
Av.  Residence:  4543  Greenwood  Av. 

ARO1TSON',  Maurice,  pianist,  writer,  critic. 
Address:  4916  Indiana  Av.  (See  Who's  Who  In 
America  for  sketch.) 

ARTHUR,  William  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Dub- 
lin, Ireland,  Dec.  27,  1868;  s.  Harry  and  Mar- 
tha (Hennan)  Arthur;  came  to  Chicago  In 
early  Infancy;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.,  1890,  Sophie  T. 
Boiler.  First  employment  after  leaving  school 
was  in  fire  Insurance  office  of  R.  A.  Waller, 
and  afterward  was  over  five  years  In  head  of- 
fice of  the  Queen  Insurance  Co.;  devoted  lei- 
sure to  study  of  law,  and  In  1891  was  appoint- 
ed librarian  of  the  Ashland  Blk.  Law  Library; 
entered  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  1890, 
and  was  grad.  LL.B..  In  1892;  was  asst.  cor- 
poration counsel,  1895-1902;  since  then  en- 
gaged In  general  practice  of  law  In  Chicago, 
making  a  specialty  of  corporation  and  munici- 
pal law,  and  has  prepared  a  revision  of  the 
Municipal  Code  of  Chicago,  known  as  the 
Code  of  1905.  Fond  of  all-round  athletics,  and 
was  of  championship  timber.  Mason.  Mem. 
Hoyal  Arcanum.  Club:  Menoken.  Office:  184 
LaRalle  St.  Residence:  1335  Fulton  St. 

ABTINQSTATili,  Samuel  George,  civil  en- 
gineer; b.  Manchester,  Eng.,  Nov.  25,  1845;  s. 
John  and  Ellen  (Hall)  Artingstall;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Manchester;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  1, 
1874,  Susan  Archer;  children:  Mrs.  John  Han- 
son, William,  Grace,  Sadie,  Samuel  G.  Jr., 
John,  May,  Gertrude,  Lilian.  Engaged  In  study 
and  practice  of  civil  engineering  In  Manches- 
ter 6  years  before  coming  to  Chicago  In  1869; 
was  city  engineer,  1886-8,  and  again,  1893-5; 
later  chief  engineer  of  the  Sanitary  Board. 


Mem.  American  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  West- 
ern Soc.  of  Engineers,  American  Water  Works 
Assn.;  associate  mem.  Institute  of  Civil  En- 
gineers of  Great  Britain.  Independent  In  poli- 
tics. Mason:  Cleveland  Lodge  and  Washing- 
ton Chapter.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg. 
Residence:  13  South  Hamilton  Av. 
1C^,SAY>»  William  Cooper,  lawyer;  b.  June  28, 
857;  s.  Edward  G.  and  Emma  O.  Asay;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago,  Lake  Forest  Acad- 
emv,,aPd  Yale  College,  graduating  A.B.,  1880; 
studied  law  In  office  of  his  father;  admitted 
to  bar  1881;  was  leading  counsel  In  the  cele- 
brated Storey  case,  and  has  been  Identified 
with  other  important  litigations;  has  been  an 
extensive  traveler;  was  for  several  years  a 
member  of  the  First  Regiment,  I.  N  G.;  was 

?ooo    ?Itv,,atto,r,ney   from   Dec-   1892'   t°   May, 

93;  in  May,  1903,  appointed  city  prosecuting 
attorney;  served  till  May,  1905.  Office:  79  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  2572  Wayne  Av. 

ASCHER,  Theodora,  wholesale  millinery;  b 
Hamburg,  Ger.,  Feb.  25,  1844;  s.  Martin  and 
Henrietta  Ascher;  ed.  In  Hamburg  public 
schools  and  In  Johanneum  Academy;  m  first 
Chicago,  Mar.,  1870,  Caroline  Pollock;  second, 
New  York,  Apr.  15,  1873,  Lena  Wetzer;  chil- 
dren: Martin,  Carrie,  Henrietta.  Came  from 
Germany  to  New  York,  1867;  came  to  Chicago 
and  was  traveling  salesman,  1868-72;  mem 
firm  of  Ascher,  Bernard  &  Co.,  wholesale  mil- 
linery, 1873-91;  purchased  Mr.  Bernard's  In- 
terest and  business  continued  as  Theo.  Ascher 
&  Co.,  1891-9;  Incorporated,  1899,  as  Theo. 
Ascher  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican. 
Office:  135-136  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  498 
LaSalle  Av. 

ASHBY,  James  H.,  gen.  supt.  Union  Stock 
Yards  and  Transit  Co.;  b.  Dutchess  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  Nov.  17,  1847;  s.  James  N.  and  Sarah  (Van 
Benschoten)  Ashby;  m.  1872,  Maria  S.  Rogers; 
lived  on  home  farm  until  1880,  when  he  came 
to  Chicago  and  entered  employ  of  the  Union 
Stock  Yards  as  yardmaster,  a  position  he 
held  about  6  years,  when  he  was  appointed 
asst.  supt..  and  has  been  gen.  supt.  since 
1887.  Pres.  and  dlr.  North  Av.  Mfg.  Co.,  Am- 
ity Bldg.  and  Loan  Assn.;  dir.  Nat.  Live 
Stock  Bank,  Stock  Yards  Savings  Bank,  Union 
Rendering  Co.  Club:  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Resi- 
dence: 361  Oakwood  Boul. 

ASHCRAFT,  Edwin  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Virginia, 
Aug.  27,  1848;  s.  James  M.  and  Clarissa 
(Swiger)  Ashcraft;  ed.  public  schools  of  Vir- 
ginia and  Illinois;  m.  Belleville,  111.,  Mar.  16, 
1875,  Florence  R.  Moore;  children:  Raymond 
M.,  Edwin  M.  Jr.,  Florence  V.,  Alan  E.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  Jan.  1,  1873;  now  senior  of  firm 
of  Ashcraft  &  Ashcraft.  Mem.  (ex-pres.)  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.;  mem.  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Union  League. 
Office:  Woman's  Temple.  Residence:  6046  Kim- 
bark  Av. 

ASHCRAFT,  Raymond  Moore,  lawyer;  b. 
Vandalia,  Fayette  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  9,  1876;  s. 
Edwin  M.  and  Florence  R.  (Moore)  Ashcraft; 
ed.  Vandalia  public  schools,  1884-6,  Chicago 
nubile  schools,  1887-92,  Chicago  Manual  Train- 
ing School,  1892-4,  grad.  1S94,  grad.  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1897,  Lake 
Forest  Univ.  Law  School,  1898;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  3,  1901.  Charleta  Peck.  Admitted  to  bar, 
June  16,  1897;  employed  by  law  firm  of  Ash- 
craft &  Gordon,  1894-1900;  engaged  in  practice 
with  father  and  brother,  Edwin  M.  Ashcraft, 
Jr.,  In  firm  of  Ashcraft  &  Ashcraft.  Republi- 
can. Presbyterian.  Mem.  Delta  Chi  fraternity, 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Club:  Woodlawn  Tennis. 
Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  258  E.  62d 
St. 

ASHTOIT,  Henry  Major,  lawyer;  b.  Arcadia, 
Wls..  Apr.  6,  1867;  s.  William  and  Elizabeth 
(Faulds)  Ashton;  attended  the  Univ.  of  Wis- 
consin, 1889-92;  unmarried.  Admitted  to  bar 


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1898  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  and  has 
since  been  continuously  engaged  in  general 
law  practice  in  Chicago.  Contributor  to  news- 
papers and  magazines  on  public  questions. 
Democrat.  Mason,  Knight  of  Pythias;  mem. 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Clubs:  Iro- 
quois,  Jefferson,  Carlyle.  Office:  99  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  3646  Ellis  Av. 

ATKINS,  Iilewellyn  Beynolds,  lawyer;  b. 
Lincoln  111.,  Nov.  8,  1869;  s.  Samuel  Thomas 
and  Lucy  (Bates)  Atkins;  ed.  in  common 
schools,  Lincoln,  111.,  Dixon  Business  College, 
Dixon,  111.,  law  department  of  Lake  Forest 
(111)  Univ,  LL.B.,  1896.  For  four  years  was 
in  charge  of  the  receiving:  business  of  Boyden 
&  Co  grain  shipping  and  commission  mer- 
chants on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  upon 
death  of  Mr.  George  D.  Boyden,  of  that  firm, 
engaged  with  the  American  Cereal  Co.  (Quaker 
Oats)  at  Chicago,  remaining  with  them  nearly 
6  years,  the  last  3  as  credit  man;  resigned 
in  1900  to  join  Messrs.  Thomas  Bates  and 
Lucien  E.  Harding  in  the  present  law  firm 
of  Bates,  Harding  &  Atkins,  practice  of  law. 
Republican.  Mem.  4th  Presbyterian  Church  of 
Chicago;  mem.  Sons  of  Revolution.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  319  E.  Superior  St. 

ATKINSON;  see  also  Adtlnson. 

ATKINSON,  Charles  Andrew,  lawyer;  b. 
Webster,  O.,  Feb.  9,  1852;  s.  Lewis  A.  and 
Amanda  L.  (Long)  Atkinson;  early  ed  n  in  pub- 
lic schools;  taught  school  for  3  years,  begin- 
ning teaching  at  age  17;  grad.  from  Ohio  Univ 
Athens,  O.,  1874;  m.  Jackson,  O.,  Dec.  25,  1876, 
Florence  B.  Gilliland.  Admitted  to  bar  1875; 
engaged  in  practice  in  Ohio  and  was  4  years 
prosecuting  attorney  for  Jackson  Co.,  O.;  re- 
moved to  Lincoln,  Neb.,  where  was  city  attor- 
ney, and  later  was  special  US.  attorney  < 
years;  located  in  practice  in  Chicago,  1899;  is 
2nd  vice-pres.  and  counsel  of  the  Federal  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  also  vice-pres.  of  the  Federal 
Agency  Co.  and  of  the  Union  Securities  Co. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 259  E.  54th  St. 

ATKINSON.  Charles  Thomson,  broker;  b.  El- 
mira  N  Y.,  Nov.  14,  1864;  s.  Frank  Holway 
and  Helen  (Dunn)  Atkinson;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1891,  Martha 
Wells  In  railway  service  with  various  roads, 
ending  with  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  as  general  agent 
at  Cincinnati,  O.,  1900-1;  with  Leonard,  Atkin- 
son &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  boots  and  shoes, 
Chicago,  1891-7;  with  M.  D.  Wells  &  Co.,  same 
line,  1893-9;  stock  broker  with  William  H. 
Colvin  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1900-2;  since  1902  with 
Finley  Barrell  &  Co.,  stocks,  bonds,  grain, 
etc  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Sons  of  Revolution,  Soc.  of 
Colonial  Wars.  Republican.  In  Illinois  Naval 
Reserve  as  ensign,  and  later,  lieutenant,  1896- 
1898.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Midlothian.  Office:  Mon- 
adnock  Bldg.  Residence:  2022  Indiana  Av. 

ATTLEY,  James  Miles,  lumber  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  June  30,  1857;  s.  John  and  Mary 
(McKendrick)  Attley;  lived  at  Polo,  111.,  1858- 
1893;  ed.  public  school  there;  m.  Dixon,  111., 
1881,  Kate  McGrath;  children:  Philip,  Alice, 
George  Emmett.  Was  engaged  in  the  lumber 
business  at  Polo,  111.,  and  is  still  Interested 
there  as  pres.  of  the  McGrath  &  Attley  Lum- 
ber Co.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1893  and  has  since 
been  identified  with  the  wholesale  lumber 
business  in  this  city,  and  is  now  senior  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  J.  M.  Attley  &  Co.;  also  treas. 
and  director  of  the  Sagola  Lumber  Co.  Mem. 
Order  of  Hoo-Hoos,  North  American  Union. 
Clubs:  The  Oaks  (Austin),  Westward  Ho. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
5902  Midway  Park  (Austin). 

ATTLEY,  John  Daniel,  lumber  merchant;  b. 
Polo,  111.,  Aug.  16,  1867;  s.  John  and  Mary 
(McKendrick)  Attley;  ed.  public  school  Polo, 
111.;  m.  Dixon,  111..  1889,  Myrtle  Dickinson; 
one  daughter:  Myrtle.  Began  connection  with 


the  lumber  business  twenty  years  ago  at  Polo, 
111.,  and  came  to  Chicago,  1896;  in  1901  with 
J.  M.  Attley  established  the  flrm  of  J.  M. 
Attley  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  junior  partner. 
Mem.  Commercial  Travelers  Protective  Assn., 
Royal  Arcanum,  Modern  Woodmen.  Club:  The 
Oaks  (Austin).  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  5924  W.  Ohio  St.  (Austin). 

ATWATEB,  Arthur  Jerome,  sales  agent  for 
coal  producers;  b.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  May  8, 
1858;  s.  John  Bowman  and  Laura  (Allen)  At- 
water;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Geneva, 
111.,  graduating  1876;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  9,  1889, 
May  Purdy;  children:  Harry  Arthur,  George 
Wilson,  Elaine  Laurette,  Cordelia  Althea, 
Maxine  Helen.  After  leaving  school  entered 
the  employ  of  Coxe  Bros.  &  Co.,  coal;  was 
later  with  the  Consolidated  Coal  Co.;  after- 
ward with  the  New  Pittsburgh  Co.;  thence,  in 
1900,  to  the  Sunday  Creek  Coal  Co.,  for  which 
he  is  western  sales  agent.  Republican.  Mason, 
Mem.  Oriental  Consistory,  Scottish  Rite,  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
Was  for  8  years  mem.  board  of  trustees;  was 
also  mem.  board  of  local  improvements  at 
Morgan  Park;  vestryman  of  the  Church  of 
the  Meditator  (Episcopalian).  Director  of 
Ridge  Country  Club.  Mem.  Royal  League, 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Office:  Old  Col- 
ony Bldg.  Residence:  Morgan  Park,  111. 

ATWOOD,  Fred  Holmes,  lawyer;  b.  LeRoy, 
Calhoun  Co.,  Mich.,  Feb.  4,  1863;  s.  Ephraim 
and  Samantha  J.  Atwood;  ed.  country  school, 
W.  LeRoy,  Mich.,  Battle  Creek  (Mich.)  Col- 
lege; law  department  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1883- 
1884;  m.  Vicksburg,  Mich.,  Nov.  4,  1885,  Minnie 
P.  Best;  children:  Ivan  Jay  Best  Atwood, 
Ephraim  Henry  Atwood.  Admitted  to  bar,  Feb 
20,  1884;  practiced  alone  until  1887;  mem.  of 
firm  of  Cruikshank  &  Atwood,  1887-97;  since 
1897  of  Atwood,  Pease,  Corbin  &  Loucks;  trial 
lawyer  of  the  firm.  Asst.  county  attorney. 
1890-1;  presidential  elector  on  Cleveland  and 
Stevenson  ticket,  1892.  Democrat  until  1896, 
since  then  Republican.  Mem.  Masonic  lodge, 
chapter  and  commandery.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg. 
Residence:  1857  Melrose  St. 

A17BAND,  Samuel  Herbert,  physician;  b. 
Loran,  Stephenson  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  26,  1854;  s. 
Joel  and  Susannah  (Getgen)  Aurand;  worked 
on  farm  and  attended  district  school  until 
1873;  attended  Iowa  Wesleyan  Univ.  and  Mt. 
Morris  College,  1881;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med. 
College  of  Chicago,  M.D.,  1884,  and  has  taken 
various  post-graduate  courses;  m.,  1st,  1887, 
Maggie  Tollmeier  (died  1893);  1  son:  Arthur; 
m.,  2d,  Freeport,  111.,  1895,  Flora  I.  Knoll. 
Began  teaching  public  school,  18.74;  began 
practice  of  medicine,  1884,  at  Loran,  111.  (6 
years);  then  spent  1  year  in  Chicago  hosps. 
and  colleges;  practiced  at  Pearl  City,  111.,  4 
years;  Freeport,  111.,  2  years;  in  Chicago  since 
1897.  Mem.  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  staff,  1893-4.  Vice- 
pres.  and  prof,  of  materia  medica  and  clinical 
medicine  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College;  vice- 
pres.  Illinois  Homce.  Med.  Assn.;  mem.  Chicago 
Homce.  Med.  Soc.  and  of  Am.  Institute  of 
Homce.  Dir.  Pearl  City  Bank  of  Pearl  City, 
111.  Republican.  Mem.  and  trustee  Park 
Av.  M.  E.  Church.  Mason;  Blue  Lodge,  Chap- 
ter and  Consistory.  Mem.  Modern  Woodmen 
of  America.  Office:  720  Washington  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 718  Washington  Boul. 

AUSTIN,  Bernard  Nelson,  railway  official; 
b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Sept.  9.  1856;  s.  Robert 
N.  and  Sarah  (Ford)  Austin;  ed.  Milwaukee 
public  schools,  Royal  Military  Acad..  Berlin. 
Ger.  (1867-71);  High  School  and  Milwaukee 
Acad.,  Milwaukee,  1871-4;  m.  Milwaukee,  Nov., 
1880,  Clara  A.  Whitcomh;  children:  Lester  W., 
Juliet.  Louise.  Began  railway  service  as  gen- 
eral office  clerk  of  the  C..  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry., 
1874-80:  general  office  clerk  in  auditing  dept. 
of  N.  P.  R.  R.,  1880-4;  passenger  and  ticket 
agent  at  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  1884-8;  asst.  gen- 
eral passenger  agent  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1888- 


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1897,    same    road;    since    June,    1897,    general  AVER,  Edward  Everett,   capitalist;   b.  Har- 

passenger  agent,  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Also  chairman  vard,  111.,  Nov.  16,  1841;  s.  Elbridge  Gerry  and 

of    the    Executive    Committee    of    the    Central  Mary  Titcomb  Ayer;  m.   Sept.    7,   1865,   Emma 

Passenger     Assn.      Republican.     Episcopalian.  Augusta  Burbank;   one  daughter:   Mrs.   Eliza- 

Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League.  Office:  beth  Burbank  (Johnson).  Was  pres    Field  Co- 

135  Adams  St.  Residence:  4833  Lake  Av.  lumbian  Museum,   1893-8;   life  mem.   Am.   His- 

AUSTIN,    Cnarlea   Orlando,   banker;   b.    Pal-  torical      Assn.;      director      Field      Columbian 

myra,  Mo.,  Aug.  27,  1870;  s.  Walker  Felps  and  Museum,    Newberry    Library,     Art    Institute, 

Agnes    (Dickson)    Austin;    ed.    public    schools  Chicago  Historical  Soc.  Has  one  of  the  finest 

and  at  Westminster  College,  Fulton,   Mo.;   m.  private   libraries   in    the   U.    S.,   and   an   espe- 

T  a   Granee    Mo      June,    1893,    Evadne   Hagood.  cially  noteworthy  collection  of  Americana;  has 

rfprk  in  Marion  Co    Savings  Bank,   Palmyra,  extensive  lumber  interests  in  the  S.  and  S.  W.; 

Mo     June  1    1890,  to  Jan.,  1894;  asst.  cashier  pres.    and    director    Texas    Tie    and    Lumber 

«ftm'ft     Tan      1894    to   July   1,    1895;   public  ad-  Preserving   Co.,    Tonty    Lumber    Co.;    director 

^inistrator    Marion   Co  ,   Mo.,   Jan    1,    1894,   to  Ayer  &  Lord  Tie  Co.  Clubs:   Chicago,  Caxton, 

July  1    1895;  blnk  examiner  of  'Missouri,  July  Commercial,  Saddle  &  Cycle,  Riverside.  Office: 

1     1895     to   April    1,    1897;   cashier   Mechanics1  Railway    Exchange    Bldg.    Summer    residence: 

National  Bank,  St.  Louis/Mo.,  Apr.  1,  1897,  to  The    Oaks,    Lake    Geneva,    Wis.    Residence:    1 

Sept     1,    1902;    was    vice-pres.    and    dir.    Nat.  J 

Bank   of   North   America,    Chicago;    dir.    Jack-  AVERS,  Frank  David,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm  in 

son    Trust    and    Savings    Bank.    Presbyterian.  McLean  Co.,   near  Bloomington,   111.,   June   15, 

Residence:  Hyde  Park  Hotel.  1866;  s.   Joseph  B.  and  Sarah  C.    (Hayberger) 

ATTSTIN  Frederick  Carleton,  pres.  Municipal  Ayers;    ed.   preparatory,   literary   and   law   de- 

Fn^ineerine    and    Contracting   Co.;    b.    Skanea-  partments     of    the    Illinois     Wesleyan     Univ.. 

fe?fs   NY     June  2    1853  ;s.  Dorr  and  Marietta  Bloomington,     111.      graduating    1890;    unmar- 

Austin;    ed     public    schools    of    New  rled.    First    occupation    was    that    of    country 

i^kanVateles   Academy    m    Chicago,  school  teacher  in  McLean  Co.,  111.,  during  col- 

Barter  ^-children     Wesley    Ogdln  lege   period.    After   graduation    in    June.    1890. 

wnniapn  /Mrs'  H   A    Richardsorl)    Began  began  practice  of  law  at  Ottawa,  111.;  came  to 

Sisinese  ?Ufe    in  ^Chicago"  as    residlnt   partner  Chicago     1893,    forming    present    law    firm    of 

oTthe  fflrm  of  Goulds  f&  Austin,  farming  tools,  Ayers.    Rinaker    &    Ayers     Republican.    First 

?B«V  7-    t>Tori    hennniP   nres     and    treas     of    the  asst.    city   attorney   since    1903.    Mem.    Chicago 

w  ?    r  '   'AusHn    Manufacturing    Co      until    1902,  Bar    Assn.    Clubs:    Hamilton,    Colonial.    Office: 

when'    soil'   in^fe^Cint^tc'om^ny    and  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.   Residence:   4620 
Joined   in    organization    of   the   Municipal    En- 

gineering   and    Contracting    Co.,    of    which    is  AYERS,    Seymour   Warren,    lawyer;    b.    Mc- 

pres     and    director.    Republican.    Presbyterian.  Lean  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  i2,  1861;  s.  J.  B.  and  Sarah 

Clubs-    Chicago,    Twentieth   Century,   Calumet,  C.    (Hayberger)    Ayers;    ed.    public    schools   of 

Washington    Park,    Chicago    Athletic,    Chicago  McLean    Co.,    111.,    Illinois    Wesleyan    Univ.    at 

Yacht       Glen     View,      Germania     Mannerchor.  Bloomington,     111.,    Knox    College,     Galesburg, 

Office:'  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  189  111  ;    law    course    at    Illinois    Wesleyan    Univ., 

Lincoln  Park  Boul  1889-92;   m.   Carlinville,   111.,   Nov.    4,   1903,   Zoe 

ATTSTIBT     Henry    Warren,    banker    and    real  Denby.    From    time    of   leaving   Knox    College 

AUSTIN,    Henry    warren,    Danger    «iiiu  i    ic  wag  engaged  ag  a  dealer  }n  flne  horses,  cattle 

estate;  b    217  'Lake  St.,  Oak  Park  ,  III  •<*$«£  and  hogs  In  McLean  Co..  111.,  until  entered  on 

he  still  resides).  Jan    22    1864,  /•  ^enry   war  study  of  law  in  1889;  came  to  Chicago  from 

ren*aAdir^arlhHi£hP«ohVwJ    ?88?®W   Division  Bloomington.   111.,  in   1892,  and  has  since  then 

grad.  Oak  Park  High  School,  1881  ,  W  -Division  been          a     d  ln  practlce  of  law;   now   senior 

S1?11  iSfiC«hfi°01'  SS«  agirf    1»<U    ™™  fpP  Harris'  mem-  of  law  firm  of  Ayers-  Rinaker  &  Ayers; 

BVA"  1888J,m;<™  ?fr-^  nnt'p^-k  mlh  School  also    ^rector    the    Meyercord    Co.    Republican. 

After  graduation  from  Oak  Park  High  School  Mason     Club.     colonial.    Offlce:     chamber    of 

worked   as   clerk    for    H.    W.    Austin    &   Co.    in  commerce  Ride-   Rp<3irif>nrf>'  483  44th  «Jt 

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.        . 

hardware  business,  1881-3;  bookkeeper  for  the 
C.    T.    Boal    Stove    Co.,    1888-90.    On    death    of 

father,    1890,    came    into    management    of    his  T> 
real  estate  interests.   One  of  organizers,  Feb., 

1892,    and    first    pres.    Oak    Park    State    Bank  BAACKES,  Prank,  general  sales  agent  Am. 

later  changed  to  Oak  Park  Trust  and  Savings  gteel  and  Wire  c        b    Germany,   Mar.,   1863; 

Bank,  of  which  he  is  still  pres    and  direct     ,  s    Godfrey  and  Franziska  Baackes;  ed.  schools 

vice-pres.,   treas.  and  director  Mackie-Lovejoy  ln  Germany  until  about  15  years  old;  m   Mamle 

Manufacturing    Co.;    sec.    and    director    Niles  E    Lutz;    children:    Godfrey    D.,    Frank,    Karl. 

Manufacturing  Co.   Republican.  Mem.   43d  and  Spent  a  year  in   works  of  w!re  nail  miHs  at 

44th    general    assemblies    from    23d   senatorial  oberbilk-Dusseldorf  before  coming,  in  1879.  to 

district   of    Illinois;    school    trustee   of    school  Cleveland,    O.,    where    he    joined    his    brother, 

district,  39-13,  Apr.,  1894,  to  Apr.,  1903;  treas.  Mlchael    Baackes,    at    the    H.    P.    Nail    Co.'s 

of  village  of  Oak  Park  since  its  organization  works;  worked  in  every  department  of  the  mill 

as  a  village.  Congregationalist.  Pres    Williams  2  years>   1879-81.  then  became   superintendent 

College  Alumni  Assn.   of  Chicago;   treas.   Chi-  of    tne    piant,    1881-4;    went    to    Beaver    Falls, 

cago  Soc.  of  Alpha  Delta  Phi    Club:  Oak  Park  Pa  §    1884>   to   erect  wire  nall   p]ant  for  Hart. 

(treas.  six  terms).  Office:  172  Washington  St.  man  steei  Co.;  while  there  became  impressed 

Residence:  217  Lake  St.,  Oak  Park,  111.  that  in  order  to  extend  consumption  of  wire 

AVERT,  Samuel  Jeffery,  physician  and  sur-  nails  they  must  be  made  of  such  pattern  and 

geon;  b.  Brandon,  Vt.,  May  15,  1828;  s.  Eben-  quality    as    to    supplant    the    cut    nails;    after 

ezer     Weeks    and     Triphena     Taylor     (Davis)  much    experiment,    succeeded,    in    1885,    in    in- 

Avery;     ed.     public    schools    and    by    private  troducing  what  is  now  known  as  the  Standard 

tutors;  grad.  Rush  Medical  College,  Jan.,  1864;  wire  nail,  which  grew  rapidly  in  favor;  organ- 

m.    first,    1850,    Wealthy    Ann    Hall;    children:  ized,    July.    1885.    and    became    general    mgr. 

Ralph  Brown,  Eliza  Weeks;  m.  second,  Chicago,  Salem  Wire  Nail  Co.,  of  Salem,  O.,  which  he 

Sept.  21,  1863,  Mrs.  Olive  Lawrence  Boardman.  developed    to    importance;    business    was    ab- 

Since    1864    engaged    in    general    practice    of  sorbed,  Apr.,   1898,  with  other  plants  at  New 

medicine  in  Chicago.  Republican.  Universalist.  Philadelphia  and  Findlay,  O.,  by  the  Am.  Steel 

Mem.    emeritus    Hesperian    Lodge,    A.    F.    and  &  Wire  Co.,  of  Illinois,  of  which  became  gen- 

A.   M.,   York  Chapter,   R.    A.   M.,   Apollo  Com-  eral  mgr.  When  this  was  absorbed,  Jan.,  1899, 

mandery  K.  T.  Office  and  residence:  780  Wai-  by  the  Am.  Steel  &  Wire  Co.   of  New  Jersey 

nut  St  was    elected    general    superintendent,    and    in 


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1900  was  elected  to  present  position  as  general 
sales  agent  and  director  of  the  company; 
and  in  1905  was  also  made  vice-president. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Calumet,  Germania.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  (summer:  Baackes  Lodge, 
Lake  Content,  Eagle  River,  Wis.). 

BABBITT,  Eenton  Holcouifo,  mgr.  Alfred 
Peats  Co.;  b.  on  farm.  Warren  Co.,  O.,  July  28, 
1852;  s.  James  Madison  and  Eleanor  R.  (Hall) 
Babbitt;  ed.  common  schools  of  Warren  Co.; 
m.  Danville,  111.,  Dec.  16,  1886,  Alice  Knight; 
children:  Alice,  Benton  Knight,  Eleanor, 
Gladys.  At  15  years  of  age  began  work  in  a 
grocery  store  in  Warren  Co.,  O.;  was  with 
Hale  &  West,  wall  paper,  Lebanon,  O.,  1872-8; 
with  J.  H.  Madden,  Danville,  111.,  stationery 
and  wall  paper,  1878-83;  came  to  Chicago  and 
was  traveling  representative  for  J.  J.  Mc- 
Grath,  1883-7;  traveling  salesman,  1887-91, 
and  office  mgr.,  1891-97,  Lartz  Wall  Paper  Co.; 
Chicago  mgr.  Alfred  Peats  Co.,  wall  paper, 
since  1897.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  144-146  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1141 
Lunt  Av. 

BABCOCK,  Adolpii  Borie,  stock  broker;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug.  10,  1876;  s.  Gen.  Or- 
ville  E.  (U.  S.  A.)  and  Annie  (Campbell)  Bab- 
cock;  ed.  Hotchkiss  School,  Lakeville,  Conn., 
Sheffield  Scientific  School  of  Yale  Univ.,  grad- 
uating Ph.B.  1898;  unmarried.  Since  1900  en- 
gaged as  a  stock  broker  in  Chicago,  and  now 
with  King,  Hodenpyl  &  Co.,  bankers  and 
brokers.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Onwent- 
sia,  Saddle  &  Cycle,  Chicago  Golf,  Saddle  & 
Sirloin.  Office:  217  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  150 
Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BABCOCK,  Alfred  Jerome,  Chicago  mgr.  for 
manufacturers;  b.  Brookfield,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  8, 
1860;  s.  Alfred  F.  and  Lucy  (Brownell)  Bab- 
cock;  ed.  public  schools  of  Brookfield,  Mass., 
law  department  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating 
LL.B  1880;  m.  Saginaw,  Mich.,  Dec.  15,  1880, 
Henrietta  R.  Ripley;  children:  Earle,  Fred, 
Lucy,  Dorothy,  Marion.  Engaged  in  various 
lines  of  business  in  Saginaw,  Mich.,  and  Chi- 
cago, coming  here  from  Saginaw  in  1882,  and 
since  1885  identified  with  the  Chicago  branch 
of  Manning,  Maxwell  &  Moore,  railway  and 
machinists'  tools;  became  mgr.  of  Chicago 
branch  in  1898.  Director  Manning,  Maxwell  & 
Moor  (Incorporated).  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  22- 
26  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  307  E.  56th  St. 

BABCOCK,  Frederick  R.,  lawyer;  b.  Milwau- 
kee Wis,  May  4,  1865;  s.  Simeon  and  Sarah 
L  (Reynolds)  Babcock;  ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  New  York,  Apr. 
30,  1900,  Abby  Kettelle.  Admitted  to  practice 
by  Supreme  Court  of  State  of  Illinois  in  Aug., 
1900,  and  has  since  then  been  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law.  Republican.  Mem.  Law 
Club,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Military  Order  of  the 
Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Golf,  Marquette. 
Office:  The  Temple.  Residence:  11  Bellevue  PI. 

BABCOCK,  Leland  Almanzo,  sec.  Sprague 
Canning  Machinery  Co.;  b.  Freeport,  111.,  Oct. 
6,  1868;  s.  Leland  A.  and  Margarette  Ella 
(Bechtol)  Babcock;  ed.  common  schools  of 
Freeport,  111.,  Northwestern  Preparatory 
School  at  Evanston,  2  years  at  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  leaving  to  enter  business;  later  grad. 
Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  19, 
1900,  Grace  Alexandra  Heap;  children:  Grace 
Elizabeth,  Basil  Philip.  Left  Lake  Forest  Univ. 
at  age  of  18  for  business  education;  was  in 
mail  order  house  of  Montgomery  Ward  &  Co. 
3  years,  next  with  Sprague,  Warner  &  Co., 
and  after  that  went  to  Board  of  Trade  in  the 
grain  and  feed  business  of  Hadfleld  &  Co.; 
upon  decease  of  father  in  1893  succeeded  to 
the  estate  and  devoted  time  during  next  two 
years  to  matters  pertaining  to  the  closing  of 
the  estate;  later  employed  by  National  Bank 


of  Illinois  2  years  and  by  the  Western  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  (as  cashier  and  attorney) 
until  1899,  when  entered  the  Sprague  Canning 
Machinery  Co.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  director; 
also  treas.  and  director  Trench's  Canners' 
Index  Co.;  vice-pres.  Stickney  Machine  Co., 
Portland,  Me.;  pres.  I.  W.  McCagg  Co.,  Chi- 
cago; director  Canners'  and  Dried  Fruit  Pack- 
ers' Pub.  Co.;  director  Rockford  (111.)  Pack- 
ing Co.  Republican.  Club:  Colonial  (Oak  Park). 
Office:  42  River  St.  Residence:  1302  Washing- 
ton Boul.,  Oak  Park. 

BABCOCK,  Orville  Ellai,  stock  broker;  b. 
Chicago,  Aug.  13,  1872;  s.  Gen.  Orville  E.  (U. 
S.  A.)  and  Annie  (Campbell)  Babcock;  grad. 
Sheffield  Scientific  School,  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.B., 
1894;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  20,  1901,  Ellen  Walsh. 
Since  1896  mem.  King,  Hodenpyl  &  Co.,  brok- 
ers in  stocks,  bonds,  grain  and  provisions,  Chi- 
cago, and  of  Hodenpyl,  Walbridge  &  Co.,  New 
York.  Republican.  Office:  Rookery  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 147  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BABCOCK,  Kobert  Hall,  physician;  b.  Water- 
town,  N.  Y.,  July  26,  1851;  s.  Robert  S.  Bab- 
cock,  Kalamazoo,  Mich.;  grad.  Chicago  Medical 
College,  M.D.,  1878,  New  York  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  1879,  after  which 
studied  3  years  in  Germany;  m.  Mont  Claire, 
N.  Y.,  June  12,  1879,  Lizzy  C.  Weston,  of  New 
York  City;  children:  Eleanor  Clinton,  Robert 
Weston.  In  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago 
since  Oct.,  1883;  since  1891  mem.  of  faculty 
of  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  in 
which  is  now  prof,  of  clinical  medicine  and 
diseases  of  the  chest;  was  one  of  founders 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School  of  Chicago,  and  a 
prof,  there  for  several  years;  has  been  on 
staff  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  for  most  of  time  dur- 
ing past  12  years  and  now  attending  physician. 
Mem.  Am.  Medical  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Medical 
Soc.,  Chicago  Medical  Soc.,  Am.  Climatological 
Assn.,  Congress  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons, 
National  Assn.  for  the  Study  and  Prevention 
of  Tuberculosis,  Mississippi  Valley  Medical 
Assn.;  honorary  mem.  Colorado  State  Medical 
Soc.;  corresponding  mem.  Medical  Chirurgical 
Soc.  of  Edinburgh,  Scot.  Author  of  "Diseases 
of  the  Heart  and  Arterial  System."  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Military 
Order  of  Foreign  Wars.  Club:  University. 
Office:  92  State  St.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

BABST,  Earl  X>.,  lawyer;  b.  Crestline,  O., 
June  6,  1870;  s.  Jacob  and  Mathilde  S.  Babst; 
ed.  public  schools,  Kenyon  Military  Academy, 
Kenyon  College,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  Ph.B., 
1893,  L.L.B.,  1894;  m.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  1903, 
Alice  Edwina,  daughter  of  Hon.  Edwin  F.  Uhl. 
Admitted  to  Michigan  bar,  1894;  in  practice 
at  Detroit,  1894-1902;  removed  to  Chicago,  fall 
of  1902,  as  member  of  firm  of  Green,  Peters  & 
Babst,  general  counsel  for  National  Biscuit 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  City; 
also  Detroit  (Detroit).  Office:  205  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  10  Astor  St. 

BACH,  Emanuel,  wool  and  fur  merchant;  b. 
Bavaria,  Germany,  Sept.  25,  1841;  s.  Isaac  and 
Fanny  (Levigard)  Bach;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Bavaria  (6  years);  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  22,  1879, 
Carrie  Kohn;  children:  Isaac  E.,  Adele  I., 
Corinne  E.  Came  to  U.  S.  in  1858,  and  in  1861 
went  to  Oskaloosa,  la.,  where  he  was  engaged 
in  mercantile  and  banking  business  for  27 
years;  came  to  Chicago  in  1888,  and  estab- 
lished, with  S.  M.  Becker  and  A.  E.  Becker, 
the  firm  of  Bach,  Becker  &  Co.,  wholesale  wool 
and  fur  merchants,  having  charge,  in  connec- 
tion with  S.  M.  Becker,  of  the  Chicago  busi- 
ness, while  Mr.  O.  G.  Becker,  who  is  also  a 
partner,  is  in  charge  of  the  New  York  office. 
Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Ravisloe.  Office:  121-129  Michigan  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3545  Ellis  Av. 

BACHAND,  Iievi  Noel,  pres.  and  treas.  of 
The  Sanitary  Steel  Folding  Bed  Co.;  b.  St. 
Mary's,  Can.,  Aug.  9,  1851;  s.  I.  and  Josephine 


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(Chartier)  Bachand;  moved  in  early  childhood 
to  Kankakee,  111.;  ed.  public  schools  of  Kanka- 
kee.  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  3,  1875,  Edwidge 
Latour;  children:  Edmund  A.,  Blanche  A., 
Maurice,  Edgar.  Resident  of  Chicago  from 
1869;  in  employ  of  Field,  Leiter  &  Co.,  dry 
goods,  1869-80;  manufacturer  and  importer 
of  upholstery  goods  and  draperies,  1880-8; 
traveling  salesman  for  furniture  specialties, 
1888-94;  since  1894  engaged  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  folding  beds.  Independent  in  politics. 
Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus,  Royal  League. 
Office:  12-14  S.  Jefferson  St.  Residence:  504  W. 
Congress  St. 

BACHEIiDOB,  Edward  Ayrault,  real  estate 
dealer;  b.  Waukegan,  111.;  a.  Edward  S.  L.  and 
Ann  Atherton  (Ayrault)  Bacheldor;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Waukegan,  Lake  Forest 
Academy.  In  grocery  business  in  Chicago  for 
6  years;  in  1873  engaged  in  the  hotel  business 
as  proprietor  of  the  Atherton  House,  the 
Southern  Hotel,  and  later  of  the  Lexington 
Hotel,  until  1900,  when  disposed  of  the  hotel 
business  and  engaged  in  the  real  estate  busi- 
ness. Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
110  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2129  Michigan  Av. 

BACKUS,  Wilson  Marvin,  Unitarian  clergy- 
man; b.  Prairie  du  Chien,  Wis.,  Feb.  11,  1865; 
8.  Edwin  E.  and  Janette  (Brainard)  Backus; 
ed.  public  schools,  Iowa  State  College,  Cornell 
College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la.;  Cambridge  Univ.; 
m.  Mt.  Carmel,  O.,  Sept.  2,  1890,  Mary  Day; 
Children,  Edwin  Burdette,  Hugh  Day.  After 
leaving  college  became  principal  of  schools 
at  Viola,  la.,  1885;  then  entered  upon  pas- 
torate at  Steamboat  Rock,  la.,  where  re- 
mained until  1888;  then  went  to  Blanchester, 
O.,  as  pastor  of  the  Universalist  Church  for 
two  years;  then  was  in  charge  of  the  First 
Congregational  Church  of  Alton,  111.,  for  6 
years;  afterward  at  Streator,  111.,  as  pastor  2 
years;  in  1899  came  to  Chicago  and  has  since 
been  minister  of  the  Third  Unitarian  Church 
of  this  city;  also  sec.  of  the  Western  Unitar- 
ian Conference.  Club:  Chicago  Literary.  Resi- 
dence: 1519  W.  Adams  St. 

BACON,  Charles  Snmner,  physician;  b. 
Spring  Prairie,  Wis.,  July  30,  1856;  B.  John, 
Jr.,  and  Chloe  Ann  (Thompson)  Bacon;  pre- 
paratory education  in  public  school  and  Wis- 
consin State  Normal  School;  grad.  Beloit  Col- 
lege, Ph.B.,  1878,  medical  department  North- 
western Univ.,  1884;  post-garduate  study  in 
Germany  and  Austria  in  1891  and  in  1894-5; 
m.  Vienna,  Austria,  Aug.  17,  1895,  Marie  von 
Rosthorn;  children,  Karl  Alfons,  Ernst  Lecher, 
Charles  Sumner,  Jr.  In  practice  of  medicine 
in  Chicago  since  1884;  formerly  interne  of 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  and  asst.  surgeon  Alexian 
Bros.  Hosp.;  prof,  of  obstetrics  Chicago  Poly- 
clinic  and  medical  department  of  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois; attending  obstetrician  to  German  Poly- 
clinic  and  West  Side  Hosps.  and  St.  Mary's  and 
Brainard  maternity  dispensaries;  contributor 
of  numerous  papers  on  obstetrics  to  various 
med.  socs.  and  journals;  mem.  Chicago  Medi- 
cal Soc.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago  Academy  of  Medi- 
cine, Chicago  Physicians  Club,  Illinois  State 
Medical  Soc.,  Am.  Medical  Assn.  Independent 
in  politics.  Mem.  Soc.'  for  Ethical  Culture. 
Clubs:  Edgewater  Golf,  Lake  Zurich.  Office 
and  residence:  426  Center  St. 

BACON,  De  Witt  Clinton,  dentist;  b.  Oneida, 
Knox  Co.,  111.,  July  13,  1864;  a.  De  Witt  Clin- 
ton and  Louise  (Knight)  Bacon;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Oneida,  111.,  Univ.  of  Michigan  and 
Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S., 
1887;  m.  Chicago,  1887,  Marie  Thompson. 
Since  1887  engaged  in  general  practice  of  den- 
tistry in  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc., 
Odontographic  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Republican. 
Mason.  Club:  Marquette.  Office:  103  State  St. 
Residence:  1886  Diversey  Boul. 

BACON,  Edward  Bichardson,  grain;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  22,  1867;  B.  Moses  S.  and  Georglanna 


(Richardson)  Bacon;  ed.  Ogden  School,  New- 
berry  School,  W.  Division  High  School,  Phil- 
lips Exeter  Acad.,  Harvard  Univ.,  graduating 
1878;  m.  first,  1879,  Clara  Cram  (now  de- 
ceased); m.  second,  1902,  Katherine  D.  Hor- 
ton;  children:  Raymond  C.,  Edward  R.,  Jr., 
John  W.,  Robert  C.  Since  1878  engaged  in 
present  business  as  a  buyer  and  shipper  of 

frain.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Office: 
34  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1908  Briar  PI. 

BADENOCH,  John  Joseph,  hay,  grain,  etc.; 
b.  Fyfeshire,  Scotland,  Apr.  19,  1851;  s.  Joseph 
and  Helen  (Tough)  Badenoch;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  York;  m.  Chicago,  1874,  Clem- 
ence  Ward;  children:  Joseph  W.,  John  J.,  Jr. 
(deceased),  Edward  C.,  Annie  L.,  David  A., 
Ernest  W.  Began  in  New  York  as  errand  boy; 
came  to  Chicago,  1867,  and  was  in  employ  of 
M.  Kronberg  &  Co.,  wholesale  jewelers,  for  7 
years;  in  1873  established  present  firm  of  J. 
J.  Badenoch  &  Co.,  commission  merchants  and 
shippers  of  hay,  grain,  feed,  etc.,  of  which  is 
still  at  head  as  pres.  Republican.  Was  alder- 
man of  old  llth  Ward;  pres.  of  the  Board  of 
Election  Commissioners  3  years,  and  Board  of 
Education  3  years;  gen.  supt.  of  police  of  the 
City  of  Chicago  2  years.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade.  Mason:  Past  Commander  St.  Ber- 
nard Commandery,  K.  T.  Pres.  and  one  of 
founders  of  Masonic  Orphans'  Home.  Pres.  St. 
Andrew's  Soc.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  44  S.  Des- 
plaines  St.  Residence:  282  Park  Av. 

BADENOCH,  Rowland  Nathaniel,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  28,  1871;  s.  Joseph  and  Elizabeth 
(Hill)  Badenoch;  ed.  Englewood  grammar  and 
high  schools,  graduating,  1891;  grad.  Chicago 
College  of  Law,  1897;  m.  Jacksonville,  111., 
Oct.  25,  1901,  Mary  R.  Russel;  one  son:  Row- 
land Russel.  Admitted  to  bar  Sept.  15,  18.98; 
since  then  engaged  in  practice  of  law.  Repub- 
lican. Baptist.  Club:  Englewood  Men's.  Office: 
First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  6548 
Ross  Av.,  Englewood,  111. 

BADEB,  John,  lumber  merchant;  b.  near 
Stettin,  Germany,  Aug.  20,  1848;  s.  John  and 
Frederika  (Speckin)  Bader;  ed.  Germany;  m. 
Chicago,  1874,  Caroline  Krueger;  children:  Louis 
J.,  William,  Emma,  Anna,  Elsie.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Germany  over  30  years  ago  and  has 
ever  since  been  engaged  in  the  lumber  busi- 
ness. Was  with  the  lumber  firm  of  Waldo, 
Schillo  &  Chandler  for  several  years  and  then 
established  retail  lumber  business  for  self, 
the  firm  being  Bader,  Ross  &  Co.,  of  which  he 
is  senior  mem.;  also  of  the  firm  of  Bader, 
Peterson  &  Co.,  established  on  North  Av.,  in 
May,  1903.  Republican.  Mem.  Fidelia  Singing 
Soc.  Office:  Foot  of  "A"  St.  (Webster  Av. 
Bridge).  Residence:  913  Addison  St. 

BADGES,  Alpheus  Shreve,  lumber  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Feb.  16,  1862;  s.  Alpheus  C. 
and  Elvira  C.  (Sheridan)  Badger;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Dec.,  1890,  Sarah  Frances 
Cowles,  San  Francisco,  Cal. ;  children:  Edwin 
H.,  Shreve  C.  Began  lumber  business  in  the 
office  of  T.  W.  Harvey,  1876-8;  was  afterward 
in  accounting  department  Pullman's  Palace 
Car  Co.  and  later  in  wholesale  department  of 
Field,  Leiter  &  Co.  In  1888  became  connected 
with  the  National  Lumber  Co.,  at  Creston,  la, 
and  later  treas.  and  mgr.  of  the  company  in 
Chicago;  was  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Cross. 
Badger  &  Co.,  1889-95;  has  been  pres.  Badger 
&  Jackson  Co.,  lumber  dealers,  since  Apr., 
1896.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Kenil- 
worth,  111. 

BAEB.  Almerln  Webster,  physician;  b. 
Wayne  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  3,  1862;  s.  Benjamin  F. 
and  Amanda  (Butterworth)  Baer;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Pennsylvania;  grad.  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Pharmacy,  Ph.G.,  1885;  Rush  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1889.  Engaged  in  practice  of 
medicine  in  Chicago  from  1889;  now  specialist 
In  electro-therapy  and  X-ray  practice.  Mem. 
Am.  Electro-Therapeutic  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 


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Republican.    Club:    Hamilton.    Office:    Security  Chicago;    was   dean   Hahnemann   Med.    College, 

Bldg.  Residence:  Hamilton  Club.  1900-3.  Mem.  American  Institute  Homeopathy; 

BAGGOT,    James    Edward,    pres.    E.    Baggot  also    State   socs.    of   Homeopathic    Medicine   in 

Co.,    plumbers,    gas    fitters,    etc.;    b.    Chicago,  Illinois,    Wisconsin,  Kentucky,   Nebraska,   etc.; 

Sept.    6,    1865;    s.    Edward    and    Bridget    Kelly  college    fraternity,    Ustion.    Club:    Midlothian. 

Baggot;    grad.    St.    Ignatius   College,    1881;    m.  Office:     31    Washington    St.     Residence:     6222 

Chicago,   1890,   Julia  A.  Heeney;  children,  Ed-  Woodlawn  Av. 

ward,    Genevieve,   Evyline,    James   E.    In    1881  BAILEY,    George   Coryell,   manufacturer;    b. 

entered  the  plumbing  business  established  by  Lambertville,  N.   J.,  Mar.   14,   1847;   s.   Samuel 

his  father,  Edward  Baggot,  in   1861,   learning  M.  and  Ann  H.  Bailey;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 

the  trade  thoroughly,  and  later  having-  charge  Trenton,  N.  J.,  1879,  to  Miss  Mary  H.  Howell; 

of  the  plumbing  work  in  many  of  the  largest  children:    May   H.,    Ferdinand   H.    In    1879    be- 

buildings    in    Chicago;    now    pres.    of    the    E.  came  connected  with  John  A.  Roebling's  Sons 

Baggot  Co.,  contractors  for  plumbing  and  gas  Co.,  manufacturers  of  iron  and  steel  wire  and 

fitting  and  manufacturers  of  gas,  electric  and  wire    rope,    bare    and    insulated    copper    wire, 

combination  lighting  fixtures;  also  treas.  Chi-  wire   cloth   and   nettings,   founded   in    1840    by 

cago    General    Fixture    Co.    Republican.    R.    C.  John  A.  Roebling,  who  designed  and  built  the 

Mem.  Chicago  Master  Plumbers'  Assn.,  Knights  great  New  York-Brooklyn  bridge.  Came  to  Chi- 

of    Columbus.    Club:    Sheridan.    Office:    169-71  cago  in  1886  to  take  charge  of  the  company's 

Adams  St.  Residence:  4103  Vincennes  Av.  branch  here  and  is  now  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 

BAILEY;  see  also  Baily.  company.    Mem.    Manufacturers'    Assn.    Club: 

BAILEY,   Clarence   M.,   brig.    gen.    U.    S.  A.,  Union    League.    Office:    171-3    Lake    St.    Resi- 

retired;  b.  N.   Y.,  Nov.   26,   1841.   Appointed  to  dence:    5224    Jefferson   Av. 

army  from  civil  life  with  rank  of  2nd  lieut.  BAILEY,   George   Troy,  physician;   b.   Jack- 

U.  S.  A.    Aug.  5    1861;  1st  lieut,  July  14.  1863;  sonville,  111..  Nov.   30,    1864;   s.   James   R.   and 

cap..   July  28     1866;  assigned   to   8th   infantry  Mary  T>  Williams;  ed.  public  schools  of  Mor- 

Dec.    15     1870;   promoted   maj ,   July    10,    1891;  gan    C(X)    I1L     Jacksonville    Business    College, 

lieut.-col.,    Apr.    25,    1895;    col.,    Nov.    1,    1898,  minois  College,   Jacksonville,   111.,  and  North- 

and  later  brig. -gen  ;   retired  May  5,   1899.   Ad-  western  Univ.  Med.   School,   graduating,   M.D., 

dress:  1095  N.  Clark  St.  in   ciass   Of   1894;    m.    Chicago,    Feb.    14,    1899, 

BAILEY,  Edward  Payson,  manufacturer;  b.  Clara  Koch;  children:  John  Hayes,  Helen  Hil- 

Almont,    Lapeer   Co.,    Mich.,    Dec.    28,    1841;    a.  degarde.    Began   practice   of   medicine   in   Chi- 

Frederick  Kinsman  and  Sarah   (Shaw)   Bailey;  cago    in    1894;    was    mem.    of    the    dispensary 

ed.   public  schools,   Almont,  Mich.,  and  Joliet,  staff  and  interne  at  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  until 

111.,   and  Bryant  &   Stratton   Commercial   Col-  1902;    since    June,    1904,    mem.    med.    board    of 

lege,  Chicago;  m.,  first,  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  Dec.  the  N.  Y.   Life  Insurance  Co.,  and  was  exam- 

26,    1866,    Katharine    Baxter;    children:    Delia  iner    for    that    company,    1894    to    June,    1904. 

Augusta    (Mrs.    Arthur   H.    Day,    New   Haven,  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Office:  171 

Conn.),  Annie  Baxter,  (died  in  infancy) ;  m.,  sec-  LaSalle  St.   Residence:    415   E.    45th   St. 

ond,  Chicago,  May  9,  1889,  Minerva  Spruance;  BAttY,  Jacob  1..,  lawyer;  b.  near  Vermont, 

children:  Edward  Payson,  Harmon  (daughter),  Fulton  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  29,  1851;  s.  Thomas  and 

Frederick    Spruance,    Vaughn     Was    clerk    for  Nancy  A.  (Bottenberg)  Baily;  ed.  public  school, 

Densmore  &  Rice,  Chicago,  1860-1,  for  Cooley,  Qberlin  College,  Ohio,  and  Northwestern  Univ.; 

Farwell   &   Co.,    1862,   Chicago;    bookkeeper   at  m.    Table   Grove,    111     Aug     20     1876     Lois    C 

Odell,    111.,    1863;    clerk    quartermaster's   dept.,  Foster;    children:     Mrs.     Jessie    P.    'Twymanj 

m'  S>  A:'0||6A-4'  9a^hjer°fc,bank  atDK,I?oxvAlle'  Frances.    Lived    in    Macomb,    McDonough    Co., 

5^5<tA(SftHl!  Tith  foe?"  *}%??£<  &  C°V,rN,?W  from  1875  until  190°:  admitted  to  bar  of  1111- 
York,  1875-82;  since  1882  with  Chicago  Malle-  nOis,  1876;  practiced  law  there  until  1900, 
able  Iron  Co.  and  National  Malleable  Castings  When  came  to  Chicago;  has  since  been  en- 
Co"  foiT  ??hi£h  hTe  Is  ™w,mana?eL?fut^e-,9™~  <?aged  in  general  practice  here,  at  head  of 
cago  Malleable  Iron  Works,  established  1873.  firm  of  Baily,  Hall  &  Spunner.  Is  the  trial  at- 
Director  of  the  C.  B.  Cattle  Co.  and  of  the  torney  for  the  Union  Elevated  R.  R  Co., 
Coonley  Manufacturing  Co.  Episcopalian.  Pres  Northwestern  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  Cicero  & 
Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Qak  Park  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  asst.  trial  attor- 
Soc.,  Illinois  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars,  Illinois  ney  Union  Traction  Co.  Mason,  Macomb 
Soc.  Sons  of  the  Revolution,  Religious  Educa-  Lodge,  and  Macomb  Commandery  K.  T.  Demo- 
tion Soc.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  crat.  Methodist.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
Chicago,  Chicago  Literary,  Church,  Midlo-  dence •  4420  Berkeley  Av 

thian.    Office:    26th    and    Rockwell    Sts.    Resi-  BAIRD,    Edward   FayBon,    manufacturer;    b. 

dence:  240     S.  Park  Av.  Philadelphia,   Pa.,    Jan.    26,   1860;    s.   James  H. 

BAILEY,  Edward  William,  grain  merchant;  and  Adeline  Whittemore  (Torrey)  Baird;  ed. 
b.  Elmore,  Vt.,  Aug.  31,  1843;  s.  George  W.  and  public  school  Montclair,  N.  J.,  and  Heights- 
Rebecca  (Warren)  Bailey;  ed.  common  and  town  (N.  J.)  Acad. ;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  30,  1895, 
grammar  schools,  Montpelier,  Vt. ;  m.  Mont-  Cora  Lee  Cox;  children:  Coreta  Cox,  Edward 
pelier,  Vt.,  May  26,  1870,  Jennie  Carter;  chil-  Payson.  Jr.  Entered  employ  of  William  A. 
dren:  George  C.  and  Mrs.  Mary  Blanchard  Torrey  &  Co.,  New  York,  1875;  Seth  Thomas 
(Bailey)  Meyer.  Worked  on  farm  until  1869;  Clock  Co.,  New  York,  1879;  Electro-Mechanical 
then  successively  in  groceries  and  grain  busi-  Clock  Co.,  Montreal,  Can.,  1887;  established 
nesa  until  1877,  and  later  exclusively  in  grain.  Baird  Clock  Co.,  of  Montreal  and  Plattsburg, 
Came  to  Chicago,  1875,  and  established  the  N.  Y.,  1888;  moved  to  Chicag9,  1893;  estab- 
commission,  grain  and  provisions  business  of  lished,  1900,  Baird  Manufacturing  Co.,  manu- 
E.  W.  Bailey  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sole  prin-  facturers  of  telephone  pay  station  machines, 
cipal;  also,  under  same  firm  name,  at  Mont-  telephone  measured  service  equipment,  time 
pelier,  Vt.,  with  special  co-partners  at  that  stamps,  employee's  time  recorders  and  adver- 
branch  of  the  business,  doing  a  wholesale  and  tising  clocks.  Also  mem.  Finance  Committee 
retail  trade  in  flour  and  grain  and  conducting  of  Acorn  Brass  Works.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
a  mill.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Repub-  rian.  Director  Olivet  House  Assn.,  treas.  OH- 
lican.  Liberal  in  religious  belief.  Clubs:  Union  vet  House  Guild,  mem.  advisory  board  Assn. 
League,  Colonial.  Office:  72  Board  of  Trade.  House.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston  Coun- 
Residence:  23  Oakwood  Boul.  try,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  24  Michigan  St. 

BAILEY,    Eli   Stlllman,   physician;    b.    Little  Residence:    1221    Judson    Av.,    Evanston. 
Geneseo,    N.   Y.,    Sept.    2,    1851;    s.    James   and  BAIBD,  Frederick  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Alden,  Mc- 
Tacy    (Hubbard)    Bailey;   grad.   Milton    (Wis.)  Henry  Co.,   111.,   Feb.   17,   1852;   ed.   public  and 
College,   1873;   Hahnemann   Med.   College,   Chi-  high   schools   McHenry   county;    came   to   Chi- 
cago, 1878;  unmarried.  Engaged  in  practice  In  cago,  1872,  and  studied  law  in  office  of  Run- 


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yan,  Avery.  Loomis  &  Comstock  and  In  Union 
College  of  Law,  graduating.  LL  B  1874;  m. 

?ov',;>;  i8',6'  £f,Ui?  E:  Ro§ers..  of  Warren.  111. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  Sept.  9,  1874;  mem. 
Baird  &  Lansing  for  several  years,  but  now  In 
practice  alone.  Republican.  Mem.  34th  General 
Assembly  of  Illinois,  and  was  one  of  the  "102" 
who  elected  Gen.  John  A.  Logan  to  the  U.  S. 
Senate  in  1885;  district  delegate  to  Republi- 
can  National  Convention,  Minneapolis,  1892; 
appointed  Republican  Election  Commissioner 
in  Apr.,  1895;  nominee  for  Superior  Court 
judge  in  1898.  Mem.  and  trustee  Central  Park 
Presbyterian  Church.  Clubs:  Menoken,  Gar- 
fleld,  Gun.  Office:  172  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence:  758  Walnut  St. 

BAIRD,  George  Ambrose,  vice-pres.  and 
general  sales  agent  Republic  Iron  and  Steel 
Co.;  b.  Rochester,  Beaver  Co.,  Pa.,  May  10, 
1865;  s.  Charles  A.  and  Mary  B.  (Ambrose) 
Baird;  ed.  public  schools  Sharon,  Mercer  Co., 
Pa.;  m.  Sharon.  Pa..  Mar.  24.  1897.  Ella  R. 
Stewart;  one  son:  George  Stewart.  Engaged  in 

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belle  and  Mary.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Essex  Co. 
Mass..  1881;  practiced  law  with  John  R.  Bald- 
win  (firm  Baldwin  &  Baker)  at  Lynn  until 
1886;  was  mem.  Lynn  City  Council  and  Lynn 
school  board.  Came  to  Chicago,  1886  and  for 
several  years  was  senior  member  of  the  law 
firm  of  Baker  &  Greeley,  until  he  retired  from 
active  practice  of  law  and  engaged  in  business 
as  banker  and  broker  and  member  of  the  Chi- 
cago  Stock  Exchange,  later  also  becoming 
mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and  the  New 
York  Stock  Exchange;  in  Jan.,  1899,  was  joined 
by  Solomon  Sturges  and  Hugh  McB.  Johnston 
partners  in  the  present  firm  of  Alfred  L  Ba- 
ker  &  Co.  Pres.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange  1898- 
1900.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Univer- 
sity.  Onwentsia  (pres.),  Merchants  (pres  ) 
Office:  209  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest, 
111. 

BAKEB    Charles  Whalen    «sor    Th«  rh\ 
LiVeSto?k  Kxch  fnce^h    l^Vknort    N    v 
5    18B«-  if  Timothy    Jr'    and   Elizkheth 
'  street  T^ifbltc 


C'n      TJp>w  PntjtlA     ~Pa       18Q4-8-    mtrr     <3Viarrm 

Pa)    Iron    (^>      limited  "and    the    Buhl    SteM 

Co  SharJn  Pa'  1898  9-  ca^e  to  Chicago  Mav 
CO.,  anaron,  .fa.,  io»o-»,  came  to  cniCiigo,  j\i<i,y 

1.  1899.  and  has  since  been  connected  as  gen- 
eral  sales  agent,  vice-pres.  and  director  with 
the  Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.  Republican. 
Mason,  Shriner.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Homewood, 

T>i«4*v      i  .»   ,^-i 

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cnlldren:  Raymond  Macy,  Grace  Elizabeth, 
**r°l*  HpHnan,  Martha  Burns.  After  leaving 
onllpp'f  187f>  entrao-Arl  in  Vmainaoa  r\n  «•!•,/»  r*ht 

caeo    Board   of    Trarte     ]J?vfte    it  ^      i«77tn 

clfaree   as  general  mer&  of 
L  „  on  ftock  Yard  and?  Transit 
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Exchange,    and    in    1889    organized    also    The 


New  Haven  Conn.,  Nov.  8,  1858.  Elizabeth  M 
Warner;  children:  Wyllys  Warner,  Lucius 
Olmsted,  Maximilian,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  (Baird) 
Rogers.  Removed  from  New  Haven,  Conn.,  to 
Chicago,  1857,  and  entered  the  real  estate, 
loan  and  brokerage  business,  in  which  he  has 
ever  since  continued;  in  1883  Messrs.  G.  L. 
Warner  and  Wyllys  W.  Baird  became  associ- 
ated  as  partners  in  the  business  now  under 
the  firm  name  of  Baird  &  Warner,  in  which  is 
senior  mem.  and  consulting  partner.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  and  was  its  pres. 
in  1885.  Republican.  Congregationalism  Office: 
90  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  307  N.  Clark  St. 
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change   Bldg..   Union   Stock   Yards.    Residence: 
71f;7  prinoPtnn    AV 

,  BAKEB,  Danford  Morse,  general  agent  for 
Illinois  of  Pacific  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co. 
of  California;  b.  Stafford,  Conn.,  Aug.  20,  1862; 
s.  George  and  Emeline  (Morse)  Baker;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Stafford,  Conn.;  m.  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  Jan.  8,  1890,  Clara  Louise  Gabel; 
children:  Bessie  E.,  Danford  M.,  Jr.  Has  been 
in  the  insurance  business  since  1880,  begin- 
ning  as  a  clerk  in  the  home  office  of  the  Trav- 
elers  Insurance  Co.,  Hartford,  Conn.;  re- 
n2alned,^ltJl  th1?t  company  until  1890;  since 
then  with  the  Pacific  Mutual  Life  Insurance 
g?.;  was  with  that  Company  at  its  Kansas 

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hofflce  o  Jol 
Wilson  froTn  1891-9  having  been  admitted  to 
bar  of  Illinois  in  1892;  since  1899  has  been 
engaged  as  counsel  for  the  Illinois  Trust  and 
Savings  Bank.  Mem.  The  Law  Club  of  Chi- 
cago  and  of  the  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Was  sec. 
of  the  Chicago  Orchestra  Auxiliary  Commit- 
tee.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  University,  Yale 
Club  of  Chicago,  Psi  Upsilon  college  frater- 
nity.  Office:  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings  Bank. 
Residence:  305  N  Clark  St. 

BAIRD,  Wyllys  Warner,  real  estate;  b.  New 
Haven,  Conn.;  s.  Lyman  and  Elizabeth  M. 
(Warner)  Baird;  ed.  Univ.  School,  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  1883,  Olivia,  daughter  of  Oliver  B. 
Green;  children:  Warner  Green,  Katharine 
Louisa.  Entered  employ  of  Baird  &  Bradley, 
1878;  later  became  mem.  of  that  firm  (estab- 
lished  1857)  until  1893;  since  then  of  its  sue- 
cessor,  the  firm  of  Baird  &  Warner.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  (pres.,  1903).  Re- 
publican.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  90  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  1915  Wellington  Av. 

BAKEB,  Alfred  Landon,  stock  and  bond 
broker;  b.  Lynn,  Mass.,  Apr.  30,  1859;  s.  Addi- 
son  and  Maria  (Mudge)  Baker;  grad.  Lynn 
(Mass.)  High  School,  1876;  studied  law  in  of- 
flee  of  George  W.  Smith,  Boston;  m.  Chicago, 
1894,  to  Miss  Mary  Cernith;  children:  Isa- 


-Rf>Qiri<»npA-    ?n 

BAKEB,  Elmer  Jerome,  publisher;  b.  Bu- 
chanan  Co.,  la.,  Nov.  3,  1861;  s.  D.  P.  and  Mary 
C.  (Smith)  Baker;  ed.  public  and  high  schools, 
Sycamore,  111.,  Wheaton  (111.)  College  and 
Univ.  of  Illinois.  Resident  of  Chicago  since 
1880,  and  after  leaving  college,  1882,  engaged 
as  publisher  in  Chicago.  Now  publisher  of 
Farm  Implement  News.  Clubs:  Chicago  Press, 
Washington  Park,  Illinois  Athletic,  Columbia 
^acht,  Windsor  Country.  Office:  Masonic  Tern- 
Pie.  Residence:  218  E.  60th  St. 

BAKEB,  Francis  E.,  jurist;  b.  Goshen,  Ind., 
Oct.  20,  1860;  s.  Judge  John  H.  and  Harriet 
(DeFrees)  Baker;  ed.  Goshen  until  1875;  In- 
diana  State  Univ.,  1876-8;  grad.  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan,  1882  (class  poet);  literary  editor  Uni- 
versity  Chronicle,  1879-82;  m.  Goshen,  Ind., 
Feb.  4,  1888,  May  Irwin.  Entered,  1882,  law 
office  of  his  father  and  his  uncle,  Joseph  A. 
S.  Mitchell;  latter  became  supreme  Judge 
(Indiana),  1885;  firm  Baker  &  Baker,  until 
senior  became  U.  S.  judge,  1892;  then  was 
Baker  &  Miller  until  1899;  firm  were  attys. 
for  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.,  and  other  prominent 
corporations;  judge  Supreme  Court,  Indiana, 


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1899-1902;  judge  U.  S.  Circuit  Court,  7th  Cir- 
cuit, since  Feb.  4,  1902.  Clubs:  Columbia, 
Marion  (Indianapolis);  honorary  mem.  Union 
League  (Chicago).  Home:  Goshen,  Ind. 

BAKER,  Frank,  jurist;  b.  Melmore,  O.,  May 
11,  1840;  s.  Richard  and  Fanny  (Wheeler) 
Baker;  ed.  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  1857-61, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1861;  grad.  from  Albany  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1863;  private  in  84th  Ohio  Vol. 
Inft.,  1862-5;  m.  London,  O.,  Nov.  10,  1870, 
Eliza  Warner;  children:  Ethel  (now  Mrs.  E. 
L.  Andrews),  Nora  (now  Mrs.  S.  M.  Kocher- 
sperger).  Engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chi- 
cago, 1865-87;  since  1887  judge  of  the  Circuit 
Court  of  Cook  County,  and  since  June,  1904, 
assigned  to  Appellate  Court  of  First  District 
of  Illinois.  Democrat.  Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post, 
G  A.  R.,  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars.  Of- 
fice: Appellate  Court,  Ashland  Blk.  Residence: 
3543  Lake  Av. 

BAKER,  Frank  Collins,  zoologist;  b.  War- 
ren, R.  I.,  Dec.  14,  1867;  ed.  public  schools, 
Providence,  R.  I.,  and  Brown  Univ.,  1888; 
Jessup  student,  Acad.  Natural  Sciences,  Phila- 
delphia, 1889-90;  m.  June  16,  1892,  Lillian  May 
Hall,  Rochester,  N.  Y.  On  Mexican  exploring 
expedition  sent  out  by  Philadelphia  Acad.  Sci- 
ences, 1890;  invertebrate  zoologist,  Ward's 
Natural  Science  Establishment,  and  sec.  Ro- 
chester Acad.  Sciences,  Rochester,  N.  Y., 
1891-2;  curator  zoology,  Field  Columbian  Mu- 
seum, Chicago,  1894;  life  mem.,  sec.  Oct.,  1894, 
to  Dec.  31,  1897,  curator  since  July,  1894,  Chi- 
cago Acad.  Sciences;  corr.  mem.  Rochester 
Acad.  Sciences;  vice-pres.  Illinois  Audubon 
Soc.;  member  Museums  Assn.,  Western  Soc. 
of  Naturalists.  Author:  A  Naturalist  in  Mex- 
ico, 1895;  Mollusca  of  the  Chicago  Area,  1898- 
1902;  Shells  of  Land  and  Water,  1903.  Con- 
tributor to  zoological  journals,  principally  on 
mollusca.  Office:  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences, 
Lincoln  Park".  Residence:  1738  York  PI. 

BAKER,  Frank  Henry.  Chicago  mgr.  Atlas 
Engine  Works;  b.  Madison,  Ind.,  Oct.  15,  1865; 
s.  Charles  C.  and  Mary  Engels;  ed.  public 
schools,  Indianapolis,  Ind.;  m.  Decatur,  111., 
Aug.  2,  1882,  Susie  Barbazette;  1  son:  Frank 
R.  After  leaving  school  engaged  as  clerk  in 
grocery  store  at  Indianapolis;  for  20  years 
past  with  Atlas  Engine  Works,  beginning  as 
apprentice  in  the  machine  shop,  and  from  that 
was  made  supt.  of  erection  of  machinery,  and 
then  represented  the  company  abroad;  since 
Nov.  1,  1903,  mgr.  Chicago  Branch.  Mason 
(32°).  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  2139  W. 
Van  Buren  St. 

BAKER,  Fredric  Philip,  clergyman,  Pres- 
byterian church;  b.  Franeker,  Netherlands, 
Feb.  25,  1848;  s.  Albert  and  Delia  W.  (Zipma) 
Baker;  ed.  Hope  College,  Holland,  Mich.,  and 
Western  Seminary  of  the  Reformed  Church 
in  America,  graduating,  B.D.,  1876;  D.D.,  1896; 
m.  Holland,  Mich.,  Sept.  14,  1876,  Laura  M. 
Heald;  1  daughter,  Grace  Lucinda.  Licensed 
to  preach  by  Classis  of  Reformed  Church, 
1876;  ordained  by  Presbytery  of  Winnebago, 
1877;  pastor  Presbyterian  churches  at  Rural, 
Wis.,  1876-83;  Marshfleld,  Wis.,  1883-7;  Wayne, 
Neb.,  1887-91;  Reformed  Church,  Constantino, 
Mich.,  1891-3;  Presbyterian  Churches  at  Hot 
Springs,  S.  D.,  1893-7;  Sheldon,  111.,  1897-9; 
Reformed  Church  of  Irving  Park,  Chicago, 
since  1899.  Republican.  Residence:  2490  N.  42d 
Av. 

BAKER,  Frederick  Sherman,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  8,  1858;  s.  Lev!  S.  (resident  of  Chi- 
cago from  1839)  and  Lucetta  (Smith)  Baker; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and  by  private 
tutor;  studied  law  in  office  of  J.  H.  Truman; 
m.  Chicago,  Sept.,  1888,  to  Miss  Josephine 
Turck;  children:  Beatrice,  Roschen,  Frederick, 
Jr.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  Jan.,  1883,  and 
began  practice  of  law  in  partnership  with 
William  J.  Donlin  as  firm  of  Baker  &  Donlln; 


since  1901  in   practice  alone.   Office:   Hartford 
Bldg.    Residence:    Evanston. 

BAKES,  George  Reuben,  druggist;  b.  Ra- 
cine, Wis.,  Sept.  27,  1852;  s.  Robert  and  Lydia 
(Conger)  Baker;  ed.  public  schools  of  Niles, 
Mich.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy, 
graduating,  Ph.G.,  1884;  m.,  first,  at  Vicksburg, 
Mich.,  Oct.  20,  1880,  Nettie  Best  (died  1896);  m., 
second,  Chicago,  1899,  Sibyl  Austin;  children: 
William  R.,  Roy  E.  Began  in  drug  business 
30  years  ago  in  Niles,  Mich.,  and  since  1879 
has  conducted  business  in  same  line  in  Chi- 
cago; now  proprietor  Masonic  Temple  Phar- 
macy, and  partner  in  George  R.  Baker  &  Co., 
at  corner  of  18th  street  and  Wabash  avenue. 
Mason,  K.  T.,  Shriner.  Life  mem.  B.  P.  O.  E. 
Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht,  Marquette.  Office:  53 
State  St.  Residence:  631  E.  43d  St. 

BAKER,  Henry,  coal  merchant;  b.  Cornwall, 
Eng.,  Jan.  21,  1843;  s.  Digory  and  Rebecca 
(Carthew)  Baker;  came  to  U.  S.  with  parents, 
1853,  locating  on  farm  at  Hinsdale,  111.,  which 
family  still  own;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago, 111.,  and  in  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Mrs.  Maria  (Evans) 
Bigelow;  has  two  stepsons:  Arnold  and  Hub- 
bard  Bigelow.  Lived  on  farm  until  1867,  when, 
with  brother,  Digory  W.  Baker,  established  the 
wholesale  and  retail  coal  firm  of  Baker  Bros., 
in  which  has  since  been  actively  engaged; 
now  directs  entire  business,  brother  being  an 
invalid;  firm  has  wholesale  coal  yards  at  9 
W.  12th  St.  Republican.  Mason  (33°),  treas. 
of  Washington  Chapter  No.  43,  R.  A.  M.,  of 
Chicago  Commandery  No.  19,  K.  T.,  of  Ori- 
ental Consistory,  of  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic 
Shrine.  Office:  Security  Bldg.  Residence:  La 
Grange,  111. 

BAKER,  John  Ezra,  lawyer;  b.  St.  Paris,  O., 
May  23,  1876;  s.  Benjamin  F.  and  Elizabeth 
(Furrow)  Baker;  ed.  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ., 
1891-5;  Ohio  State  Univ.,  A.B.,  1897,  LL.B., 
1898.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
State  of  Illinois,  1898,  and  has  since  then  been 
engaged  in  general  practice.  On  May  1,  1904, 
joined  with  Frederick  W.  Winkler  in  firm  of 
Winkler  &  Baker.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago 
Yacht.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 3357  Michigan  Av. 

BAKER,  Iiuther  Elijah,  insurance;  b.  Mel- 
rose,  Va.,  Jan.  1,  1865;  s.  William  Harrington 
and  Sarah  Rebecca  (Pulse)  Baker;  early  ed'n 
in  public  schools  in  Iowa;  grad.  Western  Col- 
lege, Toledo,  la.,  1887;  studied  law  with  firms 
of  Stivers  &  Louthan  and  Merritt  &  Sears;  m. 
Toledo,  la.,  Feb.  12,  1890,  Ida  M.  Springer.  En- 
gaged in  teaching  school  as  principal  at  Vin- 
ing,  la.;  took  up  study  of  law;  engaged  in  in- 
surance business,  1887;  sec.  Mutual  Benefit 
Assn.,  1890-6,  resigned;  edited  paper  at  Nora 
Springs,  la.;  engaged  with  Board  of  Control, 
Chicago,  1896-9;  resigned  to  form  firm  of 
Kingsley  &  Baker,  general  investors  and  in- 
surance agents,  Waterloo,  la.;  since  Oct.  1, 
1903,  vice-pres.  and  director  of  Macdonell- 
Baker-Callender  Co.,  general  insurance  agents. 
Also  director  of  Southern  Zinc  and  Copper 
Mining  Co.;  Sept.  14,  1904,  was  elected  sec. 
and  director  of  the  Aurora  Constructing  Co., 
and  Sept.  23,  same  year,  elected  vice-pres.  and 
director  of  the  Ross  Constructing  Co.,  both 
companies  having  offices  in  Chicago.  Republi- 
can; was  member  of  city  council,  Toledo,  la., 
1892-6;  pres.  5th  District  Republican  League; 
1st  asst.  sergeant-at-arms  of  National  Repub- 
lican Convention,  1896.  Major  4th  Regt.  Iowa 
N.  G.,  1886-98;  inspector  small  arms  practice, 
1898-1900.  Mason  (32°),  Shriner,  Elk.  Mem. 
K.  P.;  Grand  Chancellor,  Iowa,  1896-7;  chief 
of  staff,  1894-9.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Hamilton. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Metropolitan 
Hotel. 

BAKER,  Samuel,  tobacco  manufacturer;  b. 
Wheeling  W.  Va,,  Sept.  3,  1844;  a.  James  R. 
and  Elizabeth  (Forsyth)  Baker;  ed.  in  private 


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school  and  at  Princeton  Univ.;  m.  Charlottes- 
ville.  Va..  Jan.,  1868,  Louisa  Mclntire;  chil- 
dren: James  R.,  Kathrine,  Elizabeth,  George 
M.  Served  in  Chew's  Battery  in  the  Civil  War, 
and  afterwards  engaged  in  the  tobacco  busi- 
ness, becoming  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Spauld- 
ing  &  Merrick,  manufacturers  of  tobacco.  In- 
dependent in  politics.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Un- 
ion League.  Office:  N.  Y.  Life  Bldg.  Residence: 
3995  Ellis  Av. 

BAKES,  William  Bryan,  sec.  Federal  Stock 
and  Bond  Exchange;  b.  Racine,  Wis.,  Aug.  7, 
1859;  s.  William  H.  and  Mary  E.  Baker;  ed. 
McMyron's  Acad.,  Racine,  Wis.,  to  1878;  m. 
Racine,  Wis.,  1882,  Mae  E.  Carpenter;  1  son, 
W.  B.,  Jr.  From  1879  to  1886  was  with  the 
Upham  Manufacturing  Co.  of  Marshfleld,  Wis., 
manufacturers  of  lumber;  cashier  of  National 
Bank  of  Waupaca,  Wis.,  1886  to  1901;  since 
1901  resident  of  Chicago,  engaged  In  stock 
and  bond  business,  and  since  organization, 
Apr.  1,  1904,  sec.  of  the  Federal  Stock  and 
Bond  Exchange.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 3004  Prairie  Av. 

BAKES,  William  Henry,  coal  merchant;  b. 
on  farm  in  Township  of  Lyons,  Cook  Co.,  111., 
Sept.  18,  1865;  s.  Digory  W.  and  Agnes  (Biel- 
by)  Baker;  removed  with  parents  to  Chicago, 
1868;  ed.  at  Brown  School,  and  afterward  at 
Souder's  Business  College,  graduating  from 
latter;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  to  Miss  Belle  Clem- 
ent; children:  1  son  and  1  daughter.  On  leav- 
ing school  entered  employ  of  Baker  Bros., 
coal  merchants,  and  has  continued  with  the 
firm,  of  which  has  for  several  years  been  mgr. 
Republican;  elected,  Nov.,  1900,  for  a  term  of 
five  years  as  trustee  of  the  Sanitary  District 
of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Ashland,  Menoken, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  and  sev- 
eral gun  clubs.  Office:  188  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1656  W.  Adams. 

BAKES,  William  Vincent,  banker  and  bro- 
ker; b.  Raneegunge,  British  India,  Nov.  17, 
1850;  s.  Col.  William  Thurlow  Baker  (late  of 
H.  B.  M.  4th  Regt.  of  Foot),  and  Elizabeth 
(Vincent)  Baker;  father  was  25  years  in  Brit- 
ish East  Indian  service;  ed.  India,  England, 
France  and  Canada,  graduating  from  McGill 
Univ.,  Montreal,  P.  Q.,  as  M.A.,  in  class  of 
1870;  m.  Chicago,  June  24,  1877,  Frances  E. 
Markley;  1  daughter:  Ethel  Markley  Baker. 
Came  from  Canada  in  1870  and  went  into  the 
life  insurance  business  with  the  Chicago  Life 
Insurance  Co.  as  office  boy,  and  left  it  ten 
years  later  as  actuary  of  the  company;  from 
1880-5  in  business  as  broker  in  commercial 
paper  in  firm  of  Baker  &  Parmele;  from  1890-7 
mem.  of  firm  of  A.  O.  Slaughter  &  Co.,  stocks 
and  bonds;  from  1897-1901  connected  with 
firm  of  E.  L.  Brewster  &  Co.,  and  from  1901 
of  firm  of  Edwin  L.  Lobdell  &  Co.,  until  Nov. 
1,  1904,  when  became  associate  and  mgr.  with 
Chapman,  De  Golyer  &  Co.,  stocks,  bonds,  etc. 
Independent  in  politics.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Calumet,  Ellerslie.  Office:  186  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  2125  Calumet  Av. 

BALATKA,  Christian  Ferdinand,  musician; 
b.  Chicago,  July  21,  1861;  s.  Hans  and  Hedwig 
(Fessel)  Balatka;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
and  Dyrenfurth  College,  Chicago;  began  study- 
ing music  under  his  father  at  early  age  and 
afterward  studied  with  other  local  teachers: 
went  to  Europe;  completed  studies  under  best 
instructors  of  Royal  Acad.  of  Music,  Berlin, 
1889-91;  degree  of  Mus.  D.  from  Grand  Con- 
servatory of  Music  (New  York  State  Univ.), 
New  York,  Apr.,  1903;  m.  Crown  Point,  Ind., 
Oct.  2,  1901,  Anna  Nordin.  On  return  from 
Europe  assumed  directorship  of  the  piano 
dept.  of  the  Balatka  Musical  College,  estab- 
lished, 1879,  by  his  father,  who  was  the 
pioneer  music  teacher  of  the  West;  after  his 
father's  death,  Apr.,  1899,  became  dir.  of  the 
college.  Republican.  Mason;  Pleiades  Lodge, 
Wylie  Eden  Chapter,  Apollo  Commandery,  K. 
T.,  and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine. 


Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  and  Nat.  Union.  Office: 
40  E.  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Park  Mansion, 
cor.  LaSalle  Av.  and  Eugenie  St. 

BALDWIN,  AriBtidei  Edwin,  physician, 
dentist;  b.  Greenwood,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Feb. 
5,  1852;  B.  Sebrean  C.  and  Lovlna  (Stevens) 
Baldwin;  ed.  public  schools,  and  at  16  began 
teaching  district  school  and  studying  privately 
in  advanced  branches;  at  20  became  school 
principal,  studying  medicine  at  same  time; 
attended  Rush  Med.  College,  1876-8,  graduat- 
ing, M.D.,  1878;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Den- 
tal Surgery,  DD.S.,  1884;  Chicago  College  of 
Law,  LL.B.,  1894;  post-graduate  course,  same, 
1895;  m.  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  May  8,  1878, 
Lois  A.  Freeman;  children:  Alice  Estelle, 
Helen  Lovina,  Settled  as  physician,  1878,  at 
Toulon,  Stark  Co.,  111.,  practiced  there  3  years; 
moved  to  Woodstock,  111.;  spent  some  time  in 
California;  returned  and  took  dental  course; 
since  1884  in  practice  as  dentist  in  Chicago. 
Mem.  American  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club,  Med- 
ico-Legal Soc.,  fellow  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medi- 
cine; mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odonto- 
graphic  Soc.  of  Chicago  and  Odontological 
Soc.  of  New  York.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mem. 
and  moderator  Fourth  Baptist  Church.  Club: 
University.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  City  res- 
idence: 826  W.  Adams  St. 

BALDWIN,  Erastus  Bostwick,  grain  com- 
mission; b.  Hinesburg,  Vt.,  July  19,  1827;  s. 
F.  W.  and  Sarah  (Bostwick)  Baldwin;  ed. 
Hinesburg  Acad.,  Vt.;  widower;  children:  Mrs. 
Alice  B.  Peters,  Mrs.  Mattie  B.  Barnes.  Was 
reared  on  farm  in  Vermont  and  was  later  dry 
goods  merchant,  Hinesburg,  Vt. ;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1864,  and  entered  the  grain  commission 
business  on  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  as  a 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  Baldwin  &  Stone,  in  which 
remained  until  the  dissolution  of  the  firm,  May 
1,  1904;  since  then  in  business  alone.  Mem. 
Board  of  Trade  (dir.,  1872-3).  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  500  W.  Con- 
gress St. 

BALDWIN,  George  Frederick,  retired  bank- 
er and  broker;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Oct.  27,  1853; 
s.  George  Dexter  and  Sarah  Maria  (Childs) 
Baldwin;  ed.  Boston  public  schools,  graduating 
at  English  High  School,  Boston,  July,  1870; 
m.  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb.  25,  1879,  Mary  Scott; 
1  son:  George  Scott  Baldwin  (died  at  Harvard 
College,  Dec.  12,  1903).  After  graduation  went 
with  father's  firm,  Baldwin,  Botume  &  Co., 
in  which  became  partner  in  1874,  and  later 
alone  with  father  under  firm  name  of  George 
D.  Baldwin  &  Co.,  in  packing  business  at  Un- 
ion Stock  Yards,  Chicago,  coming  here  from 
Boston,  Mass.,  in  Oct.,  1876;  continued  that 
firm  until  father's  death,  then  formed  firm 
of  Baldwin,  Wrenn  &  Farnum,  in  the  banking 
business  and  commission  business  in  stocks 
and  grain,  the  firm  later  becoming  Baldwin, 
Farnum  &  Co.,  and  finally  Baldwin,  Gurney  & 
Co.  Latter  firm  was  prominent  In  putting  sev- 
eral of  the  large  combinations  (notably  Ameri- 
can Steel  and  Wire)  tosrether;  retired  from 
business  June,  1899.  Republican.  Congregation- 
alist.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic;  also 
Algonquin  (Boston),  and  New  York  (New 
York).  Residence:  2937  Michigan  Av. 

BALDWIN,  Henry  B.,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
near  Greenwood,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  May  24, 
1858;  s.  Sebrean  C.  T.  and  Lavina  (Stevens) 
Baldwin;  ed.  public  school  at  Greenwood,  111., 
and  at  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School,  Val- 
paraiso, Ind.;  m.  Mar.  6,  1883,  Nettie  C.  Bor- 
den,  of  Crystal  Lake,  111.;  1  son:  Ralph  W. 
Was  for  several  years  a  teacher  in  country 
schools,  and  later  in  Crystal  Lake  and  He- 
bron, McHenry  Co.,  and  served  a  term  as  co. 
supt.  of  public  schools  of  McHenry  Co. 
While  engaged  as  teacher,  studied  law;  was 
admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois;  came  to  Chicago, 
.•joined  Jesse  A.  Baldwin,  his  elder  brother,  in 
law  firm  of  Jesse  A.  and  Henry  R.  Baldwin. 


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Mem.  Law  Institute  of  Chicago,  Chicago  Bar  BALL,  David  Morris,  lawyer;  b.  Norwood 
Assn.  Mem.  Royal  League  and  Order  of  Co-  Park,  111.,  June  17,  1855;  s.  Charles  R.  and 
lumblan  Knights.  Republican.  Baptist.  Club:  Louise  M.  (Dunham)  Ball;  ed.  Jefferson  High 
Hamilton.  Office:  97  Clark  St.  Residence:  1124  School,  Cook  Co.;  studied  law  in  Chicago;  m. 
Washington  Boul.  1880,  Laura  B.  Charbonneau,  Chicago,  111.;  1 

BALDWIN,  Jesse  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Greenwood,  son:  Arthur  L.  Admitted  to  bar,  1880;  engaged 
111.,  Aug.  9,  1854;  s.  Sebrean  C.  T.  and  Lavina  in  general  practice  since  1887.  Mem.  Sons  of 
(Stevens)  Baldwin;  ed.  public  schools  of  the  Revolution,  Independent  Order  of  Mutual 
Greenwood,  111.,  and  Genoa  Junction,  Wis.,  un-  Aid  of  Illinois.  Mason;  K.  P.  Mem.  Chicago 
til  1870;  attended  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1872;  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Office:  160  Washington 
taught  school  5  years;  studied  law  under  di-  St.  Residence:  220  Lincoln  PI.,  Norwood  Park, 
rection  of  Hon.  T.  D.  Murphy,  Woodstock,  111.;  111. 

m.  Greenwood,  111.,  Jan.  29,  1879,  Fannie  M.  BALL,  Edward  Henry,  belting  manufac- 
Benton;  children:  Louise,  Jesse  R.  (deceased),  turer;  b.  East  Troy,  Wis.,  Nov.  12,  1857;  s. 
Fannie  M.  (deceased),  Theodore  W.,  Norman  E.  H.  and  Sarah  E.  C.  (Cobb)  Ball;  ed.  in 
\i.,  William  Storrs.  Admitted  to  bar,  1877;  was  schools  and  academies  of  Milwaukee  and  at 
asst.  U.  S.  Atty.,  1877-84;  resigned  and  began  Princeton  Univ.;  m.  Henderson,  Ky.,  Apr.  4, 
private  practice;  now  of  firm  of  Jesse  A.  and  1888,  Sarah  Seattle;  children:  Edward  Henry, 
Henry  R.  Baldwin.  Republican;  received,  un-  III;  Charles  Allis  Ball.  Began  his  business  ca- 
sought,  nomination  by  Republican  Co.  Con-  reer  with  tue  wholesale  grocery  firm  of  Ball 
vention  for  Circuit  Judge  of  Cook  Co.,  and  at  &  Goodrich,  Milwaukee,  continuing  with  that 
the  election  of  June  1,  1903,  came  within  298  nrm  until  1885;  in  1886  became  interested  in 
votes  of  election,  a  total  vote  of  nearly  260,-  ranch  in  Kansas;  sec.  Kansas  City  Radiator 
000  having  been  cast.  Has  been  town  atty.,  and  Iron  Foundry,  1887-8;  came  to  Chicago  in 
pres.  of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  trustee  1889  as  sec.  of  the  Chicago  Belting  Co.,  contin- 
Library  Institute,  Oak  Park.  Baptist.  Trustee  uing  in  that  position  to  the  present  time.  The 
Univ.  of  Chicago;  trustee  Rush  Med.  College,  firm  are  the  well-known  manufacturers  of  "Re- 
Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  liance"  Belting.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Patent  Law  Assn.  Athletic,  Glen  View,  Evanston,  Princeton  (Chi- 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  City,  Chicago,  Cago  and  New  York),  Engineers'  (New  York), 
Quadrangle.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  Evanston  Country.  Office:  67  S.  Canal  St.  Resi- 
341  Pleasant  St.,  Oak  Park,  111.  dence:  1215  Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

BALDWEBT,  Lauris  Blake,  physician;  b.  BALI,,  Tarlin  Q.,  judge;  b.  Ohio,  Mar.  28, 
Orange,  N.  J.,  June  1,  1870;  s.  Abraham  and  1838;  s.  James  M.  Ball  and  Keturah  (Ford) 
Annie  S.  (Winterbotham)  Baldwin;  grad.  Chi-  Ball;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1861;  studied 
cago  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1894;  m.  Chicago,  iaw;  served  in  Civil  War,  enlisting  as  private 
Oct.,  1896,  Katherine  Walsh;  children:  John  jn  3ist  Wis.  Vol.  Infy.,  Sept.,  1862,  and  serv- 
R.  Walsh  Baldwin  and  Lauris  Baldwin.  En-  ing  to  the  end  of  the  war,  attaining  the  rank 
paged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  of  maj.;  m.  June  23,  1868,  Elizabeth  Hall; 
1894;  was  surgeon  in  U.  S.  N.  in  Spanish- Am.  children:  Farlin  H.,  Sidney  H.  Admitted  to 
War,  serving  on  U.  S.  S.  Alexander;  and  re-  Wisconsin  bar,  1865;  served  2  terms  as  State's 
ceived  thanks  of  Congress.  Is  physician-in-  atty.  of  Dane  Co.,  Wisconsin,  at  Madison;  re- 
charge and  pres.  of  Samaritan  Hosp.;  pres.  moved  to  Chicago,  1869.  Was  especially  promi- 
Dearborn  Med.  College;  sec.  Cook  County  nent  in  the  suits  arising  out  of  the  Lake 
Hosp.;  professor  of  skin  and  venereal  diseases  Front  controversy  as  atty.  for  several  owners 
in  Post-Graduate  Med.  School;  professor  of  of  riparian  rights.  Defeated  in  1890,  when  he 
clinical  dermatology  in  College  of  Physicians  was  Republican  candidate  for  judge  of  the 
and  Surgeons;  attending  dermatologist  Cook  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  but  in  1895  was 
County  Hosp.  Fellow  American  Acad.  Medi-  again  the  Republican  nominee,  and  elected  to 
cine,  Chicago  Dermatological  Soc.,  Chicago  that  office  for  the  term  which  expires  in  1905, 
Med.  Soc.  Clubs:  Physicians,'  Calumet,  Wash-  and  was  assigned  to  the  Appellate  Court,  1st 
ington  Park,  University.  Office:  103  State  St.  district.  Republican.  Was  for  years  judge  ad- 
Residence:  4822  Lake  Av.  vocate  of  the  1st  brigade,  I.  N.  G.  Author  of 

BALDWIN,  Hitter  Hubbell,  pres.  Baldwin  The  Law  of  Nat.  Banks,  1881.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
Equipment  and  Supply  Co.;  b.  Charlotte,  Vt.,  ton,  Oak  Park.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence: 
July  27,  1869;  s.  Alonzo  M.  and  Louise  C.  207  Clinton  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 
(Hubbell)  Baldwin;  grad.  from  Burlington  BALL,  Godfrey  Eowltt,  fancy  groceries;  b. 
(Vt.)  High  School  in  class  of  1888,  followed  Melbourne,  Australia,  Feb.  15,  1853;  s.  George 
by  2  years  in  Univ.  of  Vermont,  at  Burling-  !f  aimer  and  Isabella  Ball;  ed.  public  schools 
ton;  m.  Chicago,  June  16,  1896,  Lillian  M.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago,  June  24,  1885, 
Saunders.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1891;  accepted  Mary  Clement  Herriott;  children:  James  Per- 
position  with  Pullman  Palace  Car  Co.,  till  cival,  Louise  Herriott.  Has  been  actively  iden- 
1893;  with  Continental  Bank,  1893-1901  (re-  tifled  with  the  fancy  grocery  importing  bus- 
ceiving  teller  2  years).  Became  interested  in  iness  since  1870;  mgr.  Chicago  house  of  James 
Industrial  Co.  and  the  Price  Machinery  Co.,  P.  Smith  &  Co.,  importers,  of  New  York  and 
until  June,  1903;  then  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Chicago.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian. 
Chicago  Car  and  Locomotive  Works  until  Aug.,  Mem.  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  57-9  S.  Water  St. 
1904,  when  organized  the  Baldwin  Equipment  Residence:  4028  Lake  Av. 

and  Supply  Co.,  dealers  in  railway  equipment,  BALL,  William  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Syracuse,  N. 
of  which  he  is  pres.  and  general  mgr.  Inde-  Y.,  Sept.  26,  1863;  s.  Silas  and  Elizabeth  I. 
pendent  in  politics.  Congregationalist.  Mason.  Ball;  ed.  schools  of  Syracuse,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chi- 
OfflceT  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2141  W.  cago,  Aug.  3,  1886,  Sara  V.  Leggett.  Came  to 
Van  Buren  St.  Chicago  from  Syracuse  in  1884;  studied  law 

BALDWIN,  Robert  Xtojfers,  lawyer;  b.  Clin-  and  was  admitted  to  bar  and  afterward  (July, 
ton.  la.,  Jan.  14,  1860;  s.  Isaac  and  Elizabeth  1889)  was  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law.  Was 
(Means)  Baldwin;  ed.  Clinton  public  schools;  asst.  atty.  in  the  law  dept.  of  the  Louisville, 
law  course  in  State  Univ.  of  Iowa,  graduating,  New  Albany  &  Chicago  Ry.  for  3  years;  atty. 
LL.B.,  1884;  widower.  Established  practice,  in  the  law  dept.  of  the  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Was 
1884;  in  Chicago  since  1892,  in  general  civil  one  of  incorporators  and  a  trustee  Chicago 
practice.  Mem.  American,  Illinois  and  Chi-  College  of  Law.  Mason.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St. 
cago  Bar  Assns.,  and  of  Chicago  Law  Insti-  BALL,  William  Dearborn,  consulting  engi- 
tute.  Mason,  K.  T.  Mem.  Soc.  of  the  Cincin-  neer;  b.  Adrianople,  Turkey,  Feb.  6,  1868;  s. 
nati,  S.  A.  R.,  vice-commander  of  Military  Or-  Jasper  Newton  and  Martha  A.  (Haines)  Ball; 
der  of  Foreign  Wars.  Republican.  Clubs:  City,  ed.  public  schools  of  Grand  Rapids  and  Ann 
Congregational,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  107  Arbor,  Mich.,  and  in  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad- 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  225  Dearborn  Av.  uating,  1890,  as  electrical  engineer;  m.  Niles, 


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Mich.,  1896,  Alice  May  Edwards  (died  1902); 
children:  Josephine,  Dorothy,  Donald,  Doug- 
lass. Came  to  Chicago  from  Ann  Arbor,  Mich., 
in  1890,  and  established  in  practice  as  con- 
sulting engineer,  in  which  he  has  continued 
except  for  one  year  spent  as  a  graduate  stu- 
dent at  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  Consulting  engi- 
neer South  Side  Suburban  Ry.  Co.,  Northern 
Illinois  Traction  Co.,  Aurora,  DeKalb  &  Rock- 
ford  Traction  Co.,  A.  B.  Spinks  Shoe  Manu- 
facturing Co.,  Chicago,  etc.  Was  engineer  of 
construction  for  U.  S.  Commissioners  at  Paris 
Exposition,  1900.  Mem.  American  Institute  of 
Electrical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  Engi- 
neers. Republican.  Office:  First  National  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  823  Reba  PI.,  Evanston,  111. 

BALLARD,  Addison,  retired  lumber  mer- 
chant; b.  Warren  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  30,  1823;  s. 
Thomas  and  Sarah  (Lewis)  Ballard;  brought 
up  on  farm  with  few  chances  for  education, 
and  only  attended  school  a  few  months;  m. 
Chicago,  Mar.  7,  1861,  Catherine  Miller;  chil- 
dren: Mary  (Mrs.  Wm.  Darby,  Jr.).  Worked  at 
farm  work  until  1841,  when  came  West,  work- 
ing way  as  driver  of  a  covered  wagon,  arriv- 
insr  at  La  Porte,  Ind.,  Aug.  21,  1841;  then  be- 
gan to  learn  carpenter's  trade  and  started 
business  as  a  contractor  while  yet  in  "teens; 
returned  to  Ohio  for  short  stay  in  fall  of 
1842;  started  back  for  Chicago  in  spring  of 
1843  just  after  a  winter  still  famous  in  the 
annals  of  old  settlers  as  "the  winter  of  the 
deep  snow";  reached  Peru,  111.,  by  way  of  the 
Ohio,  Mississippi  and  Illinois  rivers  by  steam- 
boat after  warm  April  thaw;  walked  and  wad- 
ed to  Chicago,  which  was  all  under  water;  no 
work  to  be  had;  walked  along  edge  of  Lake 
Michigan  to  Michigan  City,  the  only  white 
man's  house  on  the  route  being  the  light-house 
at  Calumet  River;  stayed  at  La  Porte,  Ind., 
until  fall  of  1849,  when  went  from  New  Buf- 
falo, the  then  terminus  of  the  Michigan  Cen- 
tral R.  R.,  to  California;  left  situation  at  $16 
per  day  in  California,  1853,  to  come  back  to 
Chicago;  went  to  work  in  lumber  yard  for  $1 
per  day  to  learn  the  lumber  business,  in  which 
continued  until  retirement  in  1888;  built  first 
flat  Chicago  ever  had,  at  85  Clark  street,  and 
lived  in  its  fourth  story;  next  home  was  at 
corner  of  Monroe  street  and  Wabash  avenue; 
has  lived  through  3  fires  and  weathered  3 
panics  and  still  has  faith  in  Chicago.  Mem. 
Soc.  of  Friends.  Elder  First  Presbyterian 
Church.  Address:  241  E.  Fifty-third  St. 

BALLARD.  Charles  Nelson,  physician;  b. 
Carroll  Co.,  Ind.,  Mar.  21,  1859;  s.  Anson  and 
Mary  Jane  (Hornbeck)  Ballard;  reared  on 
farm  and  attended  common  schools  until  14 
years  old,  then  3  years  at  college  at  Battle 
Ground,  Ind.;  taught  school  and  attended  col- 
lege at  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  until  graduating,  B.S., 
1879;  studied  pharmacy;  studied  medicine  1 
year  with  a  preceptor  and  afterward  at  Rush 
Med.  College,  graduating.  M.D.,  189Q;  m.  Lo- 
gansport,  Ind.,  1885,  Nellie  Grable;  children: 
Leon  J.,  Marie  (died  when  2  years  old),  Esther. 
Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago 
from  1890;  became  connected  with  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons  in  1894  as  attendant 
In  Dispensary  Dept.  of  Gynecology;  asst.  sur- 
geon to  Marion  Sims  Sanitarium,  1898-1903; 
appointed.  1901,  asst.  to  the  chair  of  gynecol- 
ogy  at  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons, 
and  in  1903  advanced  to  adjunct  prof,  of  gyne- 
cology and  clinical  gynecology  in  Med.  Dept. 
of  the  TTniv.  of  Illinois.  Mem.  American  Med. 
Assn.,  Chirneo  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Phypfrians'  Club  of  Chicago.  Office:  100 
State  St.  Rpslrlonop:  243  S.  Leavltt  St. 

BALLESTGTIR,  William  Lincoln,  physician; 
h.  Economy,  Ind.,  Apr.  26.  1861;  s.  William  and 
Lydia  Ann  (Starbuck)  Ballenger:  ed.  public 
schools  and  2  years  high  school,  Economy, 
Ind.;  attended  Earlham  College.  Richmond, 
Tnd.,  1881;  grad.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  rollers, 
M.D.,  1886;  m.  Richmond,  Ind.,  July  15,  1886, 


Ada  Porch.  Teacher  in  public  schools,  Indi- 
ana, 1881-3;  in  general  practice  of  medicine, 
Richmond,  Ind.,  1886-93;  at  Evanston,  111., 
1893-5;  since  1895  practice  limited  to  otology 
and  laryngology;  instructor,  1895;  lecturer, 
1898;  asst.  prof.,  1901;  associate  prof.,  1902; 
since  1903  prof,  otology  and  laryngology,  Col- 
lege Physicians  and  Surgeons.  Instructor  Chi- 
cago Polyclinic,  1897;  prof,  otology,  Chicago 
Eye  and  Ear  College,  1898-1902.  Sec.  1899-1902, 
pres.  1902-4,  and  since  then  councilor,  Ameri- 
can Acad.  of  Ophthalmology  and  Oto-Laryn- 
gology;  councilor  since  1903  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
Mem.  International  Otological  Congress  and 
many  American  socs.  Congregationalist.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Evanston,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Winnetka.  Author:  Eye,  Ear,  Nose  and  Throat 
(textbook),  1900.  Pres.  Chicago  Otological  and 
Laryngological  Soc.,  1905.  Contributor  scien- 
tific and  clinical  articles  to  med.  journals. 
Residence:  Lakeside,  111.  Office:  103  State  St. 

B  ALLOT! ,  Amos  Percy,  mining  operator;  b. 
Bradford,  O.,  Oct.  26,  1874;  s.  H.  M.  and  Anna 
(Sowers)  Ballou;  ed.  hieh  school  Covington, 
O. ;  West  Side  Commercial  College,  Chicago; 
Soper  School  of  Oratory;  Soper  School  of  Par- 
liamentary Law;  m.  Covington,  O.,  June  10, 
1896,  Clara  May  Ruhl;  1  daughter,  Thelma 
May.  Engaged  in  real  estate,  building  and 
loan  business  in  Chicago,  1894;  treas.  village 
of  Evergreen  Park;  agent  for  the  subdivision 
ot  Evergreen  Park  and  editor  Evergreen  Park 
Review,  1896;  general  agent  Royal  Union  Mu- 
tual Life  Insurance  Co.,  1899-1902;  since  1902 
exclusively  engaged  in  mining  operations  in 
Montana,  Colorado  and  Mexico,  and  in  financ- 
ing railway  in  Southern  Sonora,  Mexico.  Now 
director,  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Montana  Cop- 
per and  Gold  Mining  Co.,  International  Copper 
and  Gold  Co.,  Santa  Fe  Copper  and  Gold  Min- 
ing Co.;  director  and  pres.  San  Bernardo  Min- 
ing Co.;  director  Southern  Sonora  Development 
Co.,  Southern  Sonora  Ry.  Co.,  Illinois  Peat 
Fuel  Co.  Republican;  took  active  part  as 
speaker  in  McKinley  campaign  of  1896.  Mem. 
41st  Street  Presbyterian  Church.  Mason  and 
mem.  Medinah  Temple,  Shrine.  Club:  Colonial. 
Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  4642  Indiana 
Av. 

BALM,  Efliunnfl  Alexander,  pres.  Illinois 
Roofing  and  Supply  Co.;  b.  Toledo,  O.,  Apr.  24, 
1867;  s.  Alexander  and  Mary  (Dupont)  Balm; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Canton,  O.,  Sept.  28, 
1898,  Ida  Biechele.  Began  business  life  as  a 
traveling  salesman  for  the  Diebold  Safe  and 
Lock  Co.,  of  Canton,  O.,  for  nearly  5  years, 
then  was  bookkeeper  for  the  Berger  Manufac- 
turing Co.,  1893-4;  then  came  to  Chicago  and 
became  mgr.  of  the  Illinois  Roofing  and  Sup- 
ply Co.;  later  was  taken  into  the  company, 
and  in  1902  became  its  pres.  and  treas.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  R.  C.  Office:  23  Lake  St. 
Residence:  998  Douglas  Boul. 

BALMER,  Thomas,  advertising  mgr.  for  The 
Butterick  Publishing  Co.;  b.  Belfast,  Ireland, 
Mar.  29,  1848;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Hull) 
Balmer;  ed.  Kings  College  School,  London, 
Eng.;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Sept.  23,  1880.  Helen 
Clark  Pratt:  children:  Helen  Ruth,  Edwin, 
Julius  Pratt,  Catherine  Gordon.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  mgr.  of  Hull  &  Co.,  linen  factory, 
Drogheda,  Ireland:  landed  in  this  country  Aug. 
16,  1869,  and  entered  employment  in  linen 
dept.  of  Cochran.  McLean  &  Co.,  New  York. 
Since  Sept.  15,  1900,  in  present  position  as 
advertising  mgr.  for  The  Butterick  Publishing 
Co.,  of  New  York.  Independent  Republican. 
Clubs:  Noonday,  Agate;  also  New  York  clubs: 
Lotos,  Athletic,  Aldlne  Assn.,  Quoin,  Sphinx. 
Office:  200  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1327  Holly- 
wood Av. 

BANCROFT,  Edarar  Addlaon,  lawyer;  gen- 
pral  counsel  Chicago  &  Western  Indiana  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  Belt  Ry.  Co.  of  Chicago;  b.  Gales- 
burg.  111..  Nov.  20,  1857;  s.  Addison  and  Cath- 
erine (Blair)  Bancroft;  grad.  Knox  College, 


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1878;  Columbia  Law  School,  1880;  m.  Apr.  18, 
1896,  Margaret  Healy,  Brooklyn.  In  practice 
at  Galesburg,  1884-92;  now  of  the  firm  Scott, 
Bancroft,  Lord  &  Stephens.  Republican  pres- 
idential elector,  1888;  solicitor  for  Illinois  of 
Atchlson,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe  R.  R.  Co., 
1892-5.  Clubs:  Union  League  (ex-pres.).  Mer- 
chants (ex-pres.),  Hamilton,  Literary,  Caxton. 
Author:  The  Chicago  Strike  of  1894;  The  Mor- 
al Sentiment  of  the  People,  the  Foundation  of 
National  Greatness,  1896.  Office:  184  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  64  Cedar  St. 

BANFORD,  Henry  Harris,  real  estate;  b. 
Danville,  Ky.,  Nov.  4,  1869;  s.  William  H.  and 
Laura  (Latham)  Banford;  ed.  Central  Univ., 
Kentucky;  unmarried.  Journalist  and  news- 
paper correspondent  at  Lexington  and  Dan- 
ville, Ky.,  1888-90;  bookkeeper  for  wholesale 
grocery  house,  Danville,  Ky.,  1890-1;  came  to 
Chicago,  1891,  and  was  member  of  the  Regis- 
tration Committee  of  Am.  Trotting  Register 
Assn.,  1  year;  with  J.  L.  Cochran,  real  estate, 
1892-5;  since  1895  In  real  estate  and  loan  busi- 
ness for  self.  Mem.  Real  Estate  Board.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  108  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  713 
Fullerton  Boul. 

BANGS,  Frederick  Atig"ttstns,  lawyer;  b.  La- 
con,  Marshall  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  3,  1865;  s.  Hon. 
Mark  and  Harriet  Cornelia  (Pomeroy)  Bangs; 
ed.  common  schools  of  Lacon  until  1875,  when 
removed  to  Chicago,  and  subsequent  education 
was  In  public  schools  of  this  city;  grad.  from 
Union  College  of  Law,  LL.D.,  1886;  m.  Oct.  5, 
1893,  Ruth  Tileston  of  Evansville,  Ind. ;  1 
daughter:  Ruth.  Admitted  to  the  bar  In  1886; 
joined  father  in  firm  of  Bangs  &  Bangs;  firm 
later  changed  to  Bangs,  Wood  &  Bangs.  Pres. 
West  Chicago  Park  Commissioners  by  ap- 
pointment of  Gov.  Richard  Yates  from  1901; 
also  col.  on  staff  of  Gov.  Tates.  Republican. 
Mem.  Masonic  order,  Royal  League,  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton  (ex- 
pres.).  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  800 
W.  Monroe  St. 

BANKER,  Edward  Hamilton,  first  vlce-pres. 
and  western  mgr.  M.  S.  Benedict  Manufactur- 
ing Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1868;  s.  George 
Leslie  and  Adele  (Hamilton)  Banker;  lived 
at  Coxsackle-on-Hudson,  N.  Y.,  from  age  of  8 
to  20;  ed.  private  and  public  schools  at  Cox- 
sackie,  graduating  from  Coxsackle  Acad.  and 
receiving  Regent's  certificate  from  Board  of 
Regents  of  N.  Y.  state  In  1884;  grad.  from 
Eastman's  College.  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.,  with 
degree  of  M.A.,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  June  14, 
1893,  Dorothy  Turner;  children:  Dorothy  Ma- 
rie, Marian  Adele,  Edward  Hamilton,  Jr.,  Carl- 
ton  Lloyd.  Clerk  in  office  of  T.  E.  F.  Randolph 
&  Co.,  wholesale  flour  and  feed,  New  York 
city,  1886-8;  resigned  and  traveled  6  months 
in  California;  then  In  steamboat  and  trans- 
portation business  for  two  year  with  grand- 
father, David  Miller  Hamilton,  at  Coxsackle, 
N.  Y.,  until  Feb.  13,  1890;  then  traveling  sales- 
man for  Howard  Cutlery  Co.,  New  York  City, 
until  April  13,  1893,  when  came  to  Chicago  as 
representative  of  the  Union  Metal  Works  of 
Syracuse,  N.  Y. ;  on  May  4,  1895,  incorporated 
the  Hamilton  Manufacturing  Co.,  Chicago,  in 
silverware  business,  and  was  Its  pres.;  con- 
solidated that  companv.  Jan.  1,  1902,  with  M. 
R.  Benedict  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  East  Syra- 
cuse, N.  Y.,  of  which  Is  now  first  vice-ores., 
director  and  western  mgr.,  the  company  being 
manufacturers  of  silverware,  gold  clocks,  art 
goods,  etc.  Also  member  of  E.  H.  Banker  Man- 
ufacturing Co.,  161  S.  Canal  St.  Republican. 
Mem.  Dutch  Reformed  Church.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  185-187  5th  Av.  Residence:  810 
Forest  Ave.,  Evanston,  Til. 

BANKS.  Alexander  French,  railway  official; 
b.  Crawford  Co.,  Ind..  Jan  31,  1861;  s.  Henry 
Bartlett  and  Julia  C.  (French)  Banks;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Evansville.  Tnd.,  Nov.  13, 
1883,  Blanche  Nichelson;  children:  Duke  N., 
Elanche,  Charles  Ackert.  Entered  railway  ser- 


vice as  office  boy  for  the  St.  Louis  &  South- 
eastern Ry.  Co.,  1877,  since  which  he  was 
consecutively  contracting  agent  for  same, 
1878-80,  at  Evansville,  Ind.;  traveling  agent 
and  general  agent  Continental  Fast  Freight 
Line,  1880-8;  general  agent  Iowa  Central  Ry., 
Peoria,  111.,  Jan.  1  to  Sept.  1,  1888;  general 
freight  agent,  Sept.,  1888,  to  May,  1889;  gen- 
eral freight  and  passenger  agent,  May,  1889, 
to  1890;  traffic  mgr.  1890-3,  Iowa  Central  Ry. ; 
traffic  mgr.  Elgin,  Joliet  &  Eastern  Ry.,  1893- 
1900;  since  1900  pres.  Elgin,  Joliet  &  Eastern 
Ry.  and  Chicago,  Lake  Shore  &  Eastern  Ry. 
Director  South  Chicago  Savings  Bank.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View. 
Office:  Rookery  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

BANKS,  Charles  Eugene,  author;  b.  Clinton 
Co.,  la.,  Apr.  3,  1852;  s.  Seth  Lee  and  Sarah 
M.  (Hubbell)  Banks;  ed.  public  schools  Clin- 
ton Co.  and  afterward  Lyons,  la,,  and  pri- 
vate Instruction;  consecutively  farmer's  boy, 
merchant's  clerk,  newspaper  reporter;  editor 
and  proprietor  The  American  Commercial 
Traveler,  Chicago,  1885-7,  later  The  Weekly 
Outlook,  literary  paper,  Davenport,  la.;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  3,  1892,  Mrs.  Carrie  Wyatt 
Lounsberry.  Republican.  Author  of  several 
books,  poems,  etc.  (see  Who's  Who  In  Amer- 
ica). Address:  Press  Club. 

BANKS,  William  Henry,  district  mgr.  for 
the  Security  Warehousing  Co.  of  New  York;  b. 
near  Quincy,  Adams  Co.,  111.,  June  3,  1842; 
s.  Ell  and  Harriett  (Betts)  Banks;  ed.  public 
schools  and  In  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College;  Chicago;  widower;  one  child:  Harry 
Pickands.  Began  business  career  as  clerk  for 
Larrabee  &  North,  hardware,  Chicago.  In  1868 
became  partner  with  J.  Harley  Bradley  as 
Bradley  &  Banks;  about  1871  Bradley  &  Banks 
made  the  first  shipment  of  modern  agricul- 
tural implements  sent  to  Japan  under  orders 
from  the  Japanese  government,  and  In  1872 
bought  interest  of  partner,  continuing  business 
as  W.  H.  Banks  &  Co.  In  1889  became  mgr.  of 
a  warehousing  company,  and  continued  In  the 
business  until  that  and  other  similar  interests 
here  were  merged  in  the  Security  Warehousing 
Co.,  of  New  York,  for  which  he  has  since  been 
district  mgr.  This  company  Issues  storage  war- 
rants guaranteed  by  the  National  Surety  Co. 
of  New  York,  and  operates  a  warrant  system 
of  storage  applied  to  manufactured  stocks 
and  raw  materials  for  purposes  of  collateral 
security  or  transfer  of  ownership,  without  re- 
moval from  premises  of  original  owner.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Office:  The  Rookery. 

BANNARD,  Henry  Clay,  brewer;  b.  New 
York  City,  Dec.  21,  1844;  s.  John  W.  and  Eliza 
Landon  (Stone)  Bannard;  grad.  Yale  College, 
1869;  m.  first,  Lafayette,  Ind.,  1879,  Florence 
Spears  (died  1883);  1  daughter:  Florence 
Spears;  m.,  second,  1894,  Alice  Yeakel  of  La- 
fayette. Ind.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  at 
Springfield,  1869;  in  law  office  of  Norman  C. 
Perkins,  Chicago,  1869-70;  associated  with 
Franklin  MacVeagh  In  wholesale  grocery  busi- 
ness, Chicago,  1870-81;  of  Bannard,  Lyman  & 
Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  1882-4;  vlce-pres.  and 
general  mgr.  The  N.  K.  Fairbank  Co.,  1885-96; 
out  of  business,  1897-8;  since  1899  pres.,  treas. 
and  director  United  Breweries  Co.  Independent 
in  politics.  Episcopalian;  parishioner  St.  Chrys- 
ostom's  Church.  Mem.  Chicago  Yale  Assn., 
Chicago  Art  Institute,  Chicago  Historical  Soc. 
Clubs:  Chicago  (pres..  1896-7).  English  Lake 
(Ind.)  Shooting  and  Fishing,  University  (New 
York).  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
410  N.  State  St. 

BANNING,  Ephralm,  lawyer;  b.  McDonough 
Co.,  111.,  July  21,  1849;  s.  Ephralm  and  Louisa 
Caroline  (Walker)  Banning;  family  moved  to 
Kansas  In  1855  and  later  to  Missouri:  worked 
on  farm  and  attended  country  schools;  later 
attended  Brookfleld.  Mo.,  Acad.;  began  study 
of  law  in  office  of  Hon.  Samuel  P.  Huston,  of 
Brookfleld;  m.,  first,  Oct.  22,  1878,  Lucretla 


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T.  Lindsley  (died  Feb.  5,  1887),  of  whom  were 
born  3  sons:  Pierson  W.,  Walker,  Ephralm; 
m.,  second,  Sept.  5,  1889,  Emilie  B.  Jenne. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1871,  becoming  student  and 
clerk  in  office  of  Rosenthal  &  Pence;  admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  June,  1872;  in  general  practice 
nbout  10  years,  since  then  specialist  in  patent 
law.  Republican.  Presidential  elector,  1896;  del- 
egate to  Republican  National  Convention,  1900; 
was  mem.  State  Board  of  Charities,  1897-1901; 
was  chairman  committee  on  organization  of 
Congress  on  Patents  and  Trademarks,  Chi- 
cago, 1893;  was  also  chairman  of  the  commit- 
tee of  the  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago,  which  secured 
the  passage  of  the  Illinois  Juvenile  Court  Law 
in  1899;  mem.  American,  State  and  Chicago 
Bar  Assns.  Presbyterian  elder.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  685 
Washington  Boul. 

BANNING,  Samuel  Walker,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  16,  1878;  s.  Thomas  A.  and  Sarah 
J.  (Hubbard)  Banning;  ed.  Hyde  Park  High 
School,  South  Side  Acad.  and  Dartmouth  Col- 
lege, graduating  in  class  of  1900,  A.B. ;  grad. 
Chicago  Kent  College  of  Law,  1903;  m. 
Wheaton,  111.,  Aug.  12,  1903,  Grace  M.  Edson. 
Entered  law  office  of  Banning  &  Banning 
(Ephraim  and  Thomas  A.  Banning)  in  1900  as 
clerk  and  student  and  was  admitted  to  part- 
nership in  the  firm  July  1,  1903,  after  admis- 
sion to  the  bar  in  1903.  Specialties  of  firm  are 
patent,  trade  mark,  copyrierht  and  corporation 
law.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem.  Delta 
Kappa  Epsilon,  Phi  Delta  Phi,  Dartmouth 
Alumni  Assn.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1809  Melrose  St. 

BANNING,  Thomas  A.,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
in  McDonough  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  16,  1851;  s. 
Ephraim  and  Louisa  Caroline  (Walker)  Ban- 
ning; ed.  public  schools;  studied  law;  m.  Dec. 
21,  1875,  Sarah  J.  Hubbard;  children:  Samuel 
Walker,  Edith,  Thomas  A.,  Sarah  Louise,  Dor- 
othea Esther.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  Sept.  15, 
1875;  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.,  Jan.  8, 
1880;  general  practice,  but  principally  in  Fed- 
eral, Circuit  and  Supreme  courts;  since  1877 
associated  with  his  brother,  Ephraim  Ban- 
ning, in  firm  of  Banning  &  Banning.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Wheaton,  111. 

BANNISTER,  Henry  Martyn,  physician;  b. 
Cazenovia,  N.  T.,  July  25,  1844;  s.  Rev.  Henry 
(D.D.)  and  Lucy  (Kimball)  Bannister;  grad. 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1863,  A.M.,  1869;  National 
Med.  College  (med.  dept.  Columbia  Univ.), 
1871;  m.  June  14,  1887,  Delia  C.  Ladd,  Chi- 
cago. On  geological  survey  of  Illinois,  1867-8; 
U.  S.  geological  survey  of  territories,  1872; 
practiced  medicine  since  1874.  Founded  with 
Dr.  J.  S.  Jewel  and  jointly  edited  for  7  years 
Journal  of  Nervous  and  Mental  Diseases;  has 
been  connected  with  other  med.  journals,  now 
with  Journal  American  Med.  Assn.  Specialist 
in  nervous  diseases.  Mem.  American  Med. 
Assn.,  American  Medical  Psychological  Assn.; 
associate  mem.  American  Neurological  Assn. 
Author:  (with  Dr.  D.  R.  Brower)  A  Practical 
Manual  of  Insanity,  1902.  Contributed  chap- 
ters to  Hare's  System  of  Therapeutics,  1901, 
and  Reference  Handbook  of  Med.  Sciences, 
1902;  also  to  geological  reports.  Articles  in 
med.  journals  chiefly  neurological  and  psychi- 
atrical. Office:  103  Dearborn  Av.  Residence:  828 
Judson  Av..  Evanaton.  111. 

BARAGWANATH,  Henry  Dunstan,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Chicago.  Feb.  8,  1860;  s.  William 
and  Maria  (Loveland)  Baragwanath;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  schools  of  Chicago  to  1875;  m. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug..  1888,  Emily  T.  Williams: 
children:  Elsie,  Genevieve,  Ruth,  Cecil,  Mabel. 
After  leaving1  school  in  1875  entered  the  Pa- 
cific Boiler  Works,  established  by  his  father 
in  1850,  and  later  was  admitted  as  a  partner 
under  the  style  of  William  Baragwanath  & 
Son,  continuing  the  business  after  the  death 
of  his  father  in  1888,  and  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  in- 


corporating it  under  the  same  style,  and  now 
being  pres.  of  the  company,  sole  manufactur- 
ers of  the  Steam  Jacket  Feed-Water  Boiler 
and  Purifier.  Democrat.  Mason.  Mem.  Royal 
League.  Office:  50  W.  Division  St.  Residence: 
oo  Humboldt  Boul. 

BARBER,  Albert  Harry,  produce  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Chicago  Feb.  13,  1882;  s. 
Albert  H.  and  Mary  (Pennell)  Barber;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Cornell  Univ.  in  class  of 
1905;  unmarried.  Upon  death  of  father,  1903, 
succeeded  him  as  pres.  and  director  of  A.  H. 
Barber  &  Co.  Also  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of  the 
A.  H.  Barber  Creamery  Supply  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Chicago  Cornell  Alumni  Assn.  Office:  229 
S.  Water  St.  Residence:  22  Bryant  Av. 

BARBER,  Hiram,  lawyer;  b.  Queensbury, 
Warren  Co.,  N.  T.,  Mar.  24,  1835;  s.  Hiram  and 
Salome  (Seeley)  Barber;  moved  to  Wisconsin, 
1846;  ed.  district  schools  and  3  years  in  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin;  attended  Albany  Law  School; 
m..  1857,  Louisa,  daughter  of  Gen.  James  Mc- 
Ewan,  of  Chester,  Wis.;  children:  Helen  (now 
Mrs.  H.  L.  Kadish),  Florence  (now  Mrs.  D.  C. 
Everitt),  Sherman,  Cameron.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1856;  practiced  at  Juneau,  Wls.,  as  partner  of 
Hon.  Charles  Billinghurst;  later  at  Water- 
town,  Wis.,  partner  of  Col.  Charles  R.  Gill, 
former  attorney-general  of  Wisconsin;  re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1866;  partner  with  late  Ed- 
mund Jussen  as  Jussen  &  Barber  until  1869; 
then  with  Francis  Lackner  as  Barber  &  Lack- 
ner,  1869-78;  mem.  of  Congress,  1879-81;  re- 
ceiver of  Land  Office,  Mitchell,  Dak.,  1881-5; 
returned  to  Chicago  and  practiced  in  partner- 
ship with  Theodore  Brentano  until  latter  was 
elected  to  bench  of  Superior  Court;  since  then 
in  practice  alone;  master  in  chancery  Superior 
Court  of  Cook  County  since  1891.  Republican. 
Mason,  K.  T.  Office:  112  Clark  St.  Residence: 
4642  Indiana  Av. 

BARBER,  John  Child,  manufacturer;  b.  St. 
Lawrence  Co.,  N.  T.,  Dec.  12,  1844;  s.  Alonson 
and  Emeline  (Child)  Barber;  ed.  public  schools 
of  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  T.,  and  Rock  Co.,  Wis., 
1852-60;  served  as  a  soldier  in  a  Wisconsin 
regt.  in  the  Civil  War,  Sept.,  1861,  to  Aug., 
1865;  m.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Mar.  3,  1869, 
Fannie  M.  Craig;  children:  Annie  C.,  Franklin 
L.,  Levl  W.  From  Sept.,  1865,  to  Apr..  1871, 
was  employed  as  a  car  builder  by  the  Chicago 
&  Northwestern  Ry.  at  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis. ; 
car  foreman  Northern  Pacific  Ry.,  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  Apr.,  1871,  to  1873;  master  car  builder, 
Missouri,  Kansas  &  Texas  Ry.,  1873-83,  Se- 
dalla,  Mo.;  superintendent  Rio  Grande  division, 
Texas  Pacific  Ry.,  Ft.  Worth.  Tex.,  1883-5; 
master  car  builder.  Northern  Pacific  Ry.,  St. 
Paul,  Minn.,  1885-97.  Afterwards  prominent  as 
an  inventor  in  railroad  appliances,  and  origin- 
ator and  patentee  of  the  Barber  trucks.  Pres. 
Standard  Car  Truck  Co.  Republican.  Office:  Old 
Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  5628  Washington  Av. 

BARBER,  Lymnn  W.,  sec.  and  accountant; 
b.  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  T.,  Apr.  12,  1846;  s. 
Alonson  and  Emeline  (Child)  Barber;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  and 
Rock  Co.,  Wis.,  1852-60;  m.  Beaver  Dam,  Wis., 
Mar.  27,  1871,  Elizabeth  M.  Rowell  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  Bert  S.,  Belle  M.  Engaged 
In  railroading  1862-3;  engraver  on  marble. 
1864-73;  bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  J.  S. 
Rowell,  Sons  &  Co.,  Beaver  Dam.  Wis..  1873- 
1885;  head  bookkeeper  for  David  Bradley  & 
Co.,  Minneapolis.  Minn.,  1885-8;  sec.  and  mgr. 
the  J.  S.  Rowell  Manufacturing  Co.,  Beaver 
Dam,  Wis.,  1888-95;  since  then  director  same. 
Since  1896,  sec.  and  director  of  the  Standard 
Tar  Truck  Co.,  Chicago.  Republican.  Office: 
Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  4139  Indiana  Av. 

BARBOTTR,  Prank,  fire  insurance  agent;  b. 
Norwalk,  Conn.,  Feb.  18,  1863;  ed.  public 
schools;  unmarried.  Entered  insurance  busi- 
ness in  1880  and  later  became  a  member  of  the 
firm  of  Smith,  Miller,  Whitney  &  Barbour.  fire 
insurance  agents  (established  1874),  consoll- 


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dated  in  1901  with  R.  S.  Critchell  &  Co.  (estab-  bar,  1877;  practiced  law  until  1882;  appointed 

lished    1863),    under    firm    name    of    Critchell,  receiver    for   an    iron   concern   and   abandoned 

Miller,   Whitney  &  Barbour    (composed  of   R.  the  law  for  iron  and  steel  mfg. ;  now  pres.  of 

S.  Critchell,  B.  C.  Miller,  C.  P.  Whitney,  Frank  the  Kenwood  Bridge  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Storage  Co. 

Barbour,  Kossuth   Marks,   L.   M.   Drake),   local  Mem.   Western  Soc.   of  Engineers.   Republican. 

flre    insurance    agents,    being    sole    agents    for  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Kenwood,  Chicago  Ath- 

eleven  large  English  and  American  companies,  letic;    Dunedin    (Fla.)    Yacht.    Office:    1st    Nat. 

Republican.     Clubs:     Union     League,     Chicago  Bank  Bldg.   Residence:    4633   Greenwood  Av. 

Athletic,  Kenwood,   Midlothian.   Office:   LaSalle  BABKEB,  John.  Samuel,  life  underwriter;  b. 

St.,  S.   W.   corner  Madison   St.   Residence:  Chi-  Toledo,   O.,  Mar.   15,   1858;   s.  Calvin  and  Mary 

cago  Beach  Hotel.  (White)  Barker;  ed.  Racine  (Wis.)  College;  m. 

BABBOTTB.  James  Josepb,  lawyer;  b.  Hart-  Cleveland,  O.,  1886,  Helen  Sanford;  children: 
ford,  Conn.,  Dec.  28,  1869;  s.  Rev.  H.  H.  and  John  C.,  Helen  Elise.  Entered  business  life  in 
Frances  E.  Barbour;  ed.  common  and  high  Toledo,  O. ;  in  the  grain  commission  trade 
schools  of  Newark,  N.  J.,  up  to  1886,  Chicago  until  1878;  after  that  coal  merchant  at  the 
College  of  Law,  1889-92;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  same  place  until  1891;  removed  to  Wisconsin 
1891,  Lillian  Clayton;  children:  Justin  F.,  in  1891  to  become  state  mgr.  for  the  Massa- 
Heman  H.,  Elizabeth.  Upon  admission  to  the  chusetts  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Spring- 
bar  at  age  of  21,  in  1891,  became  attorney  for  field,  Mass.,  and  so  continued  until  1896, 
the  Commercial  National  Bank  of  Chicago,  and  when  came  to  Chicago  to  accept  present  posi- 
continued  as  such  until  the  death  of  Henry  F.  tion  as  manager  for  the  New  York  Life  Insur- 
Eames,  its  pres.,  in  1897.  In  1894  associated  ance  Co.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Evanston  Golf,  Ham- 
in  law  partnership  with  Joseph  A.  Sleeper,  and  ilton.  Office:  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1423 
so  continued  until  the  latter  retired  from  Judson  Av.,  Evanston. 

practice;  since  then  has  practiced  alone.  Asst.  BABKEB,    Nelson    Earle,    banker;    b.    New 

State's  Attorney,   1904.    Republican.   Mem.    and  Haven,  Conn.,   June  14,    1857;   s.   Oliver  E.  and 

sec.     Sons    of    Connecticut.     Club:     Marquette.  Martha   J.    (Potter)    Barker;    grad.    from    Rus- 

Offlce:    New    York    Life    Bldg.    Residence:    444  sell    School    (collegiate  and    commercial    insti- 

Greenleaf  Av.,   Rogers  Park.  tute  at   New  Haven,   Conn.)    in  class  of    1874; 

BARD,  George  Morris,  pres.  Norwall  Manu-  m.    Ansonia,    Conn.,    Oct.    14,    1885,    Adela   Lin- 

facturing   Co.;    b.    Alliance,    O.,    July    22,    1852;  coin  Terry;   children:   Terry  Earle,   Nelson   E., 

s.    Jesse   and    Sarah    (Ulary)    Bard;    ed.    public  Jr.,    William    Cowles.    Began    business    career 

schools  of  Ohio;  m.  Beverly,  Mass.,  1881,  Helen  with   the  Security  Insurance  Co.   at   its   home 

Norwood;    children:    Norwood,    Ralph    A.,    Roy  office  at  New  Haven,  Conn.,  and  remained  there 

Emerson.    Was    engaged    in    general    hardware  several     years;     pres.     Chattanooga     Savings 

business    at    Alliance,    O.,    and    at    Cleveland,  Bank,  Chattanooga,   Tenn.,   1889-93;   from   1893 

1869-83;    in   iron   and   steel   business   at   Cleve-  to    1902    pres.    of   the   First   National    Bank   of 

land,   1883-91;    treas.   and   mgr.   of  the  Indiana  Birmingham,   Ala.,   and  in  July,   1902,  came  to 

Iron  Co.,  Muncie,  Ind.,  1891-99;  general  super-  Chicago  and  was  appointed  to  his  present  posi- 

intendent  and  director  Republic  Iron  and  Steel  tion  as  vice-pres.   of  the  Continental  National 

Co.,  Chicago,   1899  to  Oct.   1,  1901;   since  1903  Bank.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Washing- 

pres.    Norwall    Manufacturing   Co.    Republican,  ton    Park.    Office:    218    LaSalle    St.    Residence: 

Mason,    K.    T.    Club:    Homewood.    Office:     138  4932  Lake  Av. 

Jackson   Boul.   Residence:    4841   Madison   Av.  BARLEB,  Augustus  Condon,  pres.  A.  C.  Bar- 

BABKEB.  Clarence  Freeman,  physician;  b.  ler  Manufacturing  Co.,  manufacturers  of  oil 
Montville,  Waldo  Co.,  Me.,  Jan.  19,  1852;  s.  heaters;  b.  Chester,  111.,  May  23,  1856;  s.  Orson 
Isaac  Truman  and  Abbie  (Dyer)  Barker;  ed.  L.  and  Emeline  A.  (Condon)  Barler;  ed.  pri- 
Kent's  Hill  College  and  Seminary,  Readfleld,  vate  schools  and  Shurtleff  College,  Upper 
Me.,  graduating  1876;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  Alton,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  June.  1878,  Cordelia  J. 
College  and  Hosp.,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1880;  m.  Higgins;  children:  Alice  L.,  Harold  A.  Came  to 
Chicago,  Feb.  24,  1881,  Arta  Louise  Culver.  Chicago  in  1875,  entering  employ  of  McClay  & 
While  obtaining  literary  education  was  a  Tucker,  produce  commission  merchants,  as 
teacher  in  public  schools;  after  graduation  clerk,  and  remaining  with  that  house  until 
from  med.  college,  settled  in  Holliston,  Mass.,  Nov.,  1877,  when  entered  employ  of  Sidney 
and  practiced  2  years;  removed  to  Manistee,  Shepherd  &  Co.  as  bookkeeper  and  asst.  cash- 
Mich.,  practicing  there  until  1894;  since  1895  ier,  later  representing  them  on  road  until 
in  practice  in  Chicago.  Prof,  of  surgery  Hahne-  1886;  went  to  Fremont,  Neb.,  1886,  and  joined 
mann  Med.  College,  Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Insti-  Theo.  Huette  &  Sons,  hardware,  as  partner, 
tute  of  Homeopathy,  Illinois  Med.  Assn.,  remaining  until  1892;  then  came  to  Chicago, 
Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  organizing  and  incorporating  the  Huette-Bar- 
Hosp.  Office  and  residence:  3914  Ellis  Av.  ler  Manufacturing  Co.;  in  1893  acauired  the 

BABKEB,  David  Kelson,  manufacturers'  interests  of  the  Messrs.  Huette,  and  changed 
mgr.  in  iron  and  steel;  b.  Homer,  Cortland  Co.,  the  name  to  A.  C.  Barler  Manufacturing  Co., 
N.  Y.,  Mar.  3,  1844;  s.  David  Earle  and  Naomi  manufacturers  of  oil  heaters  and  hardware 
(Hill)  Barker;  ed.  public  school  and  Cortland  specialties.  Republican.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
County  Acad.,  Homer,  N.  Y.,  and  in  Ames  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  104-6  Lake  St. 
Commercial  College,  Syracuse,  N.  Y.;  m.  Residence:  1918  Arlington  PI. 
Waukegan,  111.,  Sept.  7,  1870,  Mary,  daughter  BARLOW,  Henry  Clay,  mgr.  Chicago  Ship- 
of  Alson  S.  Sherman;  children:  Earle  Sherman  ners  Assn.;  b.  Niles,  Mich.,  Aug.  15,  1850;  s. 
Barker,  Mrs.  Marion  Barker  Wing.  Came  to  Lemuel  and  Hannah  (Orcutt)  Barlow;  at- 
Chicago,  1872;  since  Jan.,  1875,  with  Jones  &  tended  school  at  Niles  until  12  years  old:  re- 
Laughlln,  and  in  Aug.,  1894,  became  mgr.  of  moved  with  family  to  Amboy,  111.:  went  to 
the  Chicago  house  for  the  great  manufactur-  school  1  year  there;  m.  Jan.  12,  1883,  Mary 
ing  corporation  formerly  known  as  Jones  &  Cone,  of  Winona,  Minn.;  children:  Henry  Cone, 
Laughlins,  Limited,  but  now  as  Jones  &  Louise  F.,  Frances  F.  Began  railway  service 
Laughlin  Steel  Co.,  operating  large  plant  at  as  office  boy  and  clerk  Illinois  Central  R.  R. 
Pittsburg,  Pa.,  in  the  manufacture  of  all  kinds  at  Warren,  111.,  Feb.  17,  1866;  became  telegraph 
of  iron  and  steel  products.  Republican.  Club:  operator  Chicago  &  North-Western  Rv.  at  Bar- 
Union  League.  Office:  28  W.  Lake  St.  Resi-  rinerton.  111.,  June.  1866,  to  Feb.,  1867;  clerk 
dence:  1236  Judson  Av..  Evanston,  111.  and  operator  on  various  divisions  same  road, 

BABKEB,  Frank  'William,  manufacturer:  b.  1867-71:  agent  at  Norwalk,  Wis..  1871-9;  travel- 
Chicago,  Oct.  15.  1851:  s.  Joseph  N.  and  ing  freight  agent,  same  road,  1879-81;  division 
Frances  M.  (Long)  Barker;  ed.  public  schools  freight  agent  Winona  &  St.  Peter  and  Dakota 
and  old  Chicago  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  June  15,  Central  R.  R.  at  Winona.  Minn.,  1881-2;  asst. 
1882,  Julia  R.  Shumway;  children:  Joseph  S.,  general  freight  agent,  1882-3,  and  general 
Margery,  Ellen  Gould.  Admitted  to  Illinois  freight  agent,  1883-4,  Atchison,  Topeka  & 


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Santa  Fe  R.   R.  ;   traffic  mgr.   Mexican  Central  1891;   now  lecturer  on   evnecoloev             - 

£•   R"  S4^   trafflc   mgr'   Wisconsln  Central  uate'  Med.    School    and  *Hotp  .    Chicgo    Mem 

lines,     1887-93;     vice-pres.     and    general    mgr.,  Am.    Med.    Assn  ,    Chicaeo   Med     Soc  •      Pprm-Vn 

1893-5,  and  pres.,  1895-1901  .Evansville  &  Te'rre  Med.  Soc..  Illinois  Stat^Meo,  Soc    Inde?enTen" 

Haute   R.    R.;    now    mgr.    of   Chicago    Shippers  in    politics.    Formerly   asst     sureeon     I     NO 

Assn.  Mason.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  135  Office:   2600  Wallace  St    Residence-  '4031   Vin- 

Adams  St.  Residence:  611  Fair  Oaks  Av.,  Oak  cennes  Av. 

Park.  BARNARD,  James  Henry,  lawyer'  b    Albion 

BARLOW,  louis  Nathan,  physician;  b.  Tis-  N.  Y.,  Feb.  4,  1869;  s    Henry  B    andHuldah  I 

kilwa,    111.,    July    30,    1861;    s.    Nathan    W.    and  (Comstock)    Barnard;    ed.    Albion  High   School 

Asena     S.      (Greenman)     Barlow;     ed.     public  and  Cornell  Univ.,  1886-7;  m    Feb    3    1904    Mrs 

schools  of  Illinois  and  Nebraska  and  later  by  Louise    Black    Clarke,    daughter  '  of    ex-Mivor 

private    tutor;    ed.    Northwestern    Univ.    Med.  John  Black,  Milwaukee,  Wis    Admitted  to  bar 

School     (Chicago    Med.     College),     graduating,  1890;   since  then   engaged   in'  general   practice 

M.D.,  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  25,  1893,  Addle  E.  Pres.     Benedetto     Allegretti     Co      Republic-m' 

Wilcox;  children:  Roland  W.,  Eleanor  S.,  Ruth  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor    Office-  Ash- 

Christobel.  Was  engaged  in  drug  business  from  land  Block.  Residence:  71  Astor  St 

1875   to   1878,   Kearney,   Neb.;    1879-82,   Peoria,  BARNARTI     Tn«<n.    AII™ 

111.;  since  med.  graduation  in  1885  has  been  in  coTtUSS    N  "'Y     Ma"     2^    1  sV  s    wfn  a  m   o 

continuous    practice    of    medicine    in    Chicago,  and    Katif  •    C      CAnvni  f    RarnaV^  ^           K,?' 

Physician    (internal    medicine)    People's   Hosp.  fchoolCortlanrl    N  Vv  •   m^ffi   =»'  HpUTb!lC 

Republican.  Reformed  Episcopalian.  Mem.  Chi-  ?§g°    M?nnie   Fountain-'  children  '•    WilHamo" 

cago    Med.    Soc..    Am.    Med.    Assn.    Office:    3035  Lois'   E      Lewis    A      K-itle    T     r-nmZ    w^t    i 

Indiana  Av.  Residence:  4039  Indiana  Av.  Mason  CitvTa      l«   1JM$    tJi   »o.  f            ^   1° 

RARNAB.'n   -pmriArioV  inw  nrlntpr-  h   «5ninor  f«asO"  V^y,  la.,  in  1872,  and  was  engaged  in 

ajmaJLtHf,  freaencK,  ictw  primer,  o.  comer-  thp    coal     hii<s1npc«     thora    until     ifififi-     n 

ton,     Somersetshire,     Eng.,     Oct.     3,     1836;     A  Chicago  and  Pntae-^  in  thl  «L 

Thomas  and  Amelia  (Frimpton)   Barnard;  ed.  en^for     h  T^ 


.n  M  - 

Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1858,  Jennie  A.  McLean  pral    <jaip<5    ao-pnt    f/->r-   tv,<»    Tsr  « 

children:  Bertie,  Lucy  (now  Mrs.  W.  M.  Elton),  coal    Co      Ca^fervil?P   Minin      r«r        ase 

Alice  (Mrs.  F.  M.  Wagner),  Edward,  Frederick.  CoflierV  Co     Bessemer  Walhfd^onl^o    OfflrP 

Began  business  career  as  a  newsboy,  carrying  Railway  Ex'chane^ld^   Residence-  44fil 

the  Chicago  Journal  in  1847;  learned  printing  Av   way  J  - 


Hnf^n001^    iELSLSS  Je11  BARNES,    Albert    Crane,    lawyer,    jurist;    b. 

printer  in  Jan.,  1857,  In  firm  of  Beach  &  Bar-  Addison     Vt       Tunp    2S     18^V    4      AtTahPi    nmi 

nard;  changing  to  Beach    Barnard  &  Co..  1871  ffig^  (Crane^)   Barnes;  Ira'd.'un^of1  Ver 

and  in   1895  to  Barnard  &  Miller,  who  make  a  mont      AB       1876-     Alhanv    T  nw    <?ohnni      AI 

specialty    of    law    printing.    Is    oldest    "boss"  ™™y     NY      LLB      1877^    m     Chicago     Mav 

printer  and  oldest  "newsboy"  in  Chicago.  Mem.  25,    1895',    Jessie  '  Welles    Gris'wold.    Admitted 

Typothetae  (ex-pres.)    Chicago  Historical  Soc  to    bar    of   New    York    state     1877     and   after 

n  nrw^°a1g2'      '         ?T^  A«i     n^enn    ^1  further  study  in   Keeseville  and   Plattsburgh. 

Council,  Royal  Arcanum;  Lincoln  Council,  Nat  N.   Y.,  went  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  passed 

Union;  Old-Time  Printers'  Soc    Manufacturers  clvll    service    examination    and    was    appointed 

Arn"  >,°fo  vhoaSi?-  r^em>  AStr    SfflM?iai*^25I  to    P°sltion    in    U.    S.    general    land    office,    re- 

Church    Oak  Park    Office:   44  LaSalle  St.  Resi-  quiring    him     to    write    decisions    upon    con- 

dence:   424  South  Boul.,  Oak  Park,  111.  tested    land     claims     within     railroad     grants, 

BARNARD.  Gilbert  Wordsworth,  merchant;  which  position  held  from   1879   to  1883;   went 

b.  Palmyra,  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  1,  1834;  a.  to   North    Dakota   and    was    appointed    by    the 

George     Washington     and     Sabrina     (Deming)  governor    one    of    the    commissioners    to    or- 

Barnard;    father   died   during   his   infancy;    re-  ganize   Bottineau   Co.,    of   which,    in    1884,   was 

moved    with    mother    to    Michigan;    ed.    public  elected   district   atty.:    came   to   Chicago,    1885; 

schools  of  that  state;  m.  Chicago,  May,   1863,  practiced    in    connection    with    S.    M.    Millard 

Mary     Dooling;     4     children,     1     now     living,  until    1896,    when    was    appointed    by    Charles 

Came  to  Chicago  at  15:  was  employed  in  gen-  S.    Deneen    asst.    state's    atty.,    and    after    the 

eral  store  of  John  C.  Williams;  afterwards  en-  resignation   of  Judge  McEwen  was  first  asst. 

gaged    in   book    and    stationery    business,    and  until     elected     judge     of     Superior     Court     of 

later   conducted    general    commercial    business.  Cook  Co.    for   term   expiring   1910.    Republican. 

Was  member  of  the  volunteer  fire  department  Mem.    Sons   of   the   Revolution.    Clubs:    Hamil- 

of  Chicago,    1850-8.    Was   made   a  Mason    Oct.,  ton.    Calumet   Golf,    Union   League.    Residence: 

1864;   advanced   steadily   in  Masonry   until   he  180  F.   51st  St. 

received  the  33rd   degree,   Scottish  Rite,   Nov.  BARNES,    Albert    Rice,    printer;     b.     West 

13,    1873.    Is    Past    Master   Garden    City   Lodge  Brookfield,    Mass.,    Sept.    21,    1851;    s.    Harrison 

No.   141,  Past  High   Priest  Corinthian  Chapter  and  Rebecca  (Rice)  Barnes:  ed.  public  schools 

No.  69,  R.  A.  M.,  Past  Eminent  Commander  St.  Brookfleld  and  academy  at  West  Salem,  Mass.: 

Bernard  Commnndery  No.  35.  K.  T.,  Past  Com-  m.  Chicago,  Dec.,  1879,  Cora  Shedd.  Came  from 

mander-in-Chief     Oriental     Consistory,     Grand  Massachusetts    to    Chicago    in    1872,    and    has 

Sec.    Grand    Chapter;    Grand    Recorder    Grand  ever  since  been  engaged  in  the  printing  busi- 

Council    and    Grand    Commandery,    Grand    Sec.  ness.  In  1873  the  firm  became  Barnes  &  Gritz- 

of  the  Council  of  Deliberation.  S.  P.  R.  S.,  and  ner,   and   in    1875   changed   to   Bliss,   Barnes   & 

various  other  bodies   in   Illinois;   sec.   Masonic  Co..   so  continuing  until   1879,   when  it  became 

Orphans'  Home.  Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Resi-  A.  R.  Barnes  &  Co.   In  1902  the  business  was 

dence-  3359  Calumet  Av  incorporated   as   A.    R.   Barnes   &  Co.,   printers 

BARNARD.   Hayden    Suffleld,   physician   and  and    copying    book    manufacturers,    of    wh.lcn 

surgeon;    b.    Monroe,    Mich..    Aug.    19,    1866;    s.  is  pres.   and   director.   Independent   in   politics. 

Richard     Barnard     and     Marianna      (Barnett)  Clubs:     Union     League,     Evanston,     Hennepin 

Barnard;   ed.   public  and   high    schools  of  Chi-  Shooting.  Mem.  National  Manufacturers    Assn 

on  go.  the  Univ.  of  Chicago.  Rush  Med.  College  Office:  521  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1314  Forest 

(graduating,  M.D..  1889),  Univ.  of  Heidelberg,  Av.,  Evanston. 

Germany,    and    Univ.    of    Vienna,    Austria;    m.  BARNES,  Charles  Joseph,  managing  director 

Stuggart.  Germany,  May  2,  1894,  the  Baroness  of  the  Am.  Book  Company;  b.  Evansville,  Ind.; 

Sophie  von  Georgii-Geofgennu:  children:  Rosa-  ed.   public   schools.    In    1860   became  connected 

lie,  Hayden  F.  E..  Richard  Edwin.  Sophie  Eu-  with  the  house  of  A.  S   Barnes  &  Co.;  was  with 

genin.   'Harold     Suffield.     Engaged     in     general  the  house  at  New  York  until  1868,  when  came 

praotirp   of   medicine   and    surgery   in    Chicago  to   Chicago   as    manager   of   the   branch   house 

since  1889.   Resident   physician   the  Royal  Ba-  in    this   city,    so   continuing   until    1   90,    when, 

varian   Hosp.    for    Women,    Munich,    Germany,  with  other  large  school  book  publishers,  com- 


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bined  In  formation  of  the  Am.  Book  Co.,  of 
which  has  since  been  managing  director  at 
Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc. ;  gov- 
ernor of  the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Caxton,  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  521  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
297  Ontario  St. 

BARNES,  Charles  Montgomery,  school 
books;  b.  Canton,  111.,  1833;  s.  Rev.  Romulus 
and  Olivia  (Denham)  Barnes;  grad.  Knox  Col- 
lege, Galesburg,  111.,  1856;  student  Andover 
(Mass.)  Theological  Seminary,  2  years;  grad. 
Chicago  Theological  Seminary,  1859;  m.  Men- 
dota,  111.,  Oct.  31,  1863,  Ellen  Moore;  children: 
William  Robbins,  Olivia  Lee  (Mrs.  Dodds), 
Samuel  Denham,  Mary  Maud  (Mrs.  Steele), 
Ellen  Estelle  (Mrs.  Fox).  Entered  Congrega- 
tional ministry,  1859,  and  was  pastor  at  Kan- 
kakee,  111.,  and  Neponset,  111.;  while  pastor  at 
Neponset  was  elected  and  commissioned  chap- 
lain of  the  93d  111.  Vols. ;  served  until  close  of 
war;  laid  out  suburban  town  of  Hinsdale.  17 
miles  west  of  Chicago;  was  pastor  at  Ply- 
mouth. 111.,  but  left  ministry  on  account  of 
poor  health.  In  1869  originated  a  new  busi- 
ness of  jobbing  second-hand  school  books; 
later  also  adding  new  books  and  incorporating 
business  as  C.  M.  Barnes  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Also  vice-pres.  Pan-Am.  Planters'  Co. ; 
treas.  Travelers'  Mining  Co.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Office:  263  Wabash  Av. 

BARNES,  Charles  Held,  prof,  of  plant  physi- 
ology, Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  July,  1898;  b. 
Madison,  Ind.,  Sept.  7,  1858;  grad.  Hanover 
(Ind.)  College,  1877;  A.  M.,  1880;  Ph.D.,  1886; 
graduate  study  at  Harvard,  1877,  1878,  1885-6, 
1892;  m.  Dec.  25,  1882,  Mary  King  Ward,  La- 
fayette, Ind.  Prof,  natural  history,  Purdue 
Univ.,  Lafayette,  Ind.,  1880-6;  prof,  botany, 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1886-98;  co-editor  Botan- 
ical Gazette  since  1883.  Sec.  Botanical  Soc.  of 
America,  1893-8  (pres.,  1903);  general  sec.  A. 
A.  A.  S.,  1896  (vice-pres.,  1899).  Writer  on 
botanical  subjects  (see  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica). Address:  306  56th  St. 

BARNES,  Clifford  Webster,  educator;  b.  Cor- 
ry,  Pa.,  1864;  s.  Joseph  and  Anna  (Webster) 
Barnes;  grad.  Yale,  A.B.,  1889;  B.D.,  ibid.,  1892; 
fellow  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1892-3;  M.A.,  same, 
1893;  m.  Lake  Forest.  111.,  1898,  Alice  Reid. 
Resident  worker,  Hull  House  Social  Settle- 
ment, Chicago,  1893-4;  pastor  in  Chicago, 
1894-7;  student  at  Oxford,  Eng.,  1898;  director 
of  Student  Christian  Movement,  Paris,  France, 
1898-9;  acting  pres.  Am.  Art  Assn.,  Paris, 
France,  1898-9;  instructor  sociology  and  di- 
rector Univ.  Settlement  Work,  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, 1899-1900;  pres.  and  prof,  sociology,  Illi- 
nois College,  1900-5;  general  sec.  of  the  Re- 
ligious Education  Assn.  of  America  since  1905. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
University,  Onwentsia  (Lake  Forest,  111.), 
Country  (Jacksonville).  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

BARNES,  Francis  Asbnry,  real  estate;  b. 
St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  T.,  July  17,  1845;  s.  Aaron 
H.  and  Betsey  (Camp)  Barnes;  ed.  district 
schools  of  Will  Co.,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  May  17, 
1870,  Vilena  Holton  Cater;  children:  Bessie  E., 
Clara  E.,  Percy  C.,  Winifred,  Lewis  F.,  Helen 
V.  Began  business  life  at  age  of  13  as  a  boy  in 
the  employ  of  William  M.  Tilden  &  Co.  at  the 
Union  Stock  Yards,  and  later  was  stock  buyer 
for  Griffin  Bros,  in  the  state  of  Minnesota; 
next  was  in  drug  business,  1865-72;  employed 
in  real  estate  business  1872-75;  since  then  in 
business  for  self,  and  in  1878,  with  Samuel  M. 
Parish,  established  present  firm  of  Barnes  & 
Parish,  real  estate,  loan  and  renting  agents, 
which  continued  until  death  of  Mr.  Parish, 
Dec.  30,  1904;  present  style  of  firm  is  Francis 
A.  Barnes  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Office: 
145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  229  Oakley  Boul. 

BARNES,  Frank  John,  wholesale  chairs;  b. 
Swanzey,  N.  H.,  Sept.  10,  1845;  ed.  public 


schools  of  Athol,  Mass.;  removed  to  Wiscon- 
sin (when  4  years  of  age)  with  parents,  who 
located  on  a  farm  in  Newton,  Wis. ;  learned 
chair-making  trade  in  Boston,  1861-4;  came  to 
Chicago,  1864,  and  established  chair  jobbing 
business  under  name  of  E.  F.  Pierce  &  Co.; 
bought  out  Mr.  Pierce  in  1871,  and  established 
business  as  Stolle  &  Barnes,  and  1  year  later 
the  firm  of  Stolle  &  Barnes  was  dissolved.  He 
then  formed  a  partnership  with  J.  S.  Ford 
Johnson  &  Co.,  which  continued  until  1883; 
since  then  he  has  been  the  Chicago  mgr.  for 
the  Croker  Chair  Co.  and  the  Milwaukee  Chair 
Co.  Republican.  Office:  190-1  Michigan  Av. 
Residence:  4337  Grand  Boul. 

BARNES,  Julian,  architect;  b.  Haverstraw, 
Rockland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  20,  1856;  s.  Na- 
thanael  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Thlel)  Barnes; 
ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Joliet,  111.,  and 
at  Northwestern  Univ.,  1878-80;  m.  New  Len- 
ox, 111.,  Aug.  22,  1881,  Helen  Amanda  Lewis; 
children:  Julian  Lewis,  Erma  Lewis.  Lived 
with  parents  on  farm  near  Joliet,  111.,  until 
entered  college;  after  leaving  college,  taught 
1  year  in  public  schools  of  Joliet,  then  prac- 
ticed as  architect  there,  1883-94,  when  moved 
to  Chicago,  and  has  since  practiced  here, 
while  retaining  residence  at  Joliet.  Dlr.  and 
pres.  of  the  Cylinder  Oil  Co.;  dir.  the  J.  H. 
Wood  Claim  and  Adjustment  Co.  Fellow  Am. 
Institute  of  Architects.  Republican.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  410  Richards 
St.,  Joliet,  111. 

BARNES,  Nelson  I.  Tiling-ton,  broker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, May  30,  1873;  s.  Charles  J.  and  Mary 
(Ludington)  Barnes;  grad.  Phillips  Acad., 
Andover,  Mass.,  1892;  Yale  College,  B.A., 
1897;  unmarried.  Engaged  in  business  as  a 
broker  In  bonds  in  1900  with  Tracy  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, continuing  In  that  connection  until  Jan., 
1904,  when  took  present  position  as  bond  man 
with  the  firm  of  King,  Hodenpyl  &  Co.  Also 
sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Beaver  Oil  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Union.  Office:  217 
La.Salle  St.  Residence:  297  Ontario  St. 

BARNES,  Philip  Richard,  lawyer;  b.  on 
island  in  the  Hudson  River,  near  Albany,  N. 
Y.,  June  5,  1856;  s.  Samuel  and  Kate  (Veer) 
Barnes;  early  education  in  public  schools; 
grad.  State  Normal  School,  Oshkosh,  Wis., 
1881,  and  from  law  dept.  of  Union  College,  Al- 
bany, N.  Y.,  1884;  became  teacher,  first  as 
principal  of  public  school,  Oshkosh,  Wis., 
then  at  high  school,  Mauston,  Wis.;  lectured 
on  commercial  law  at  Daggett  Business  Col- 
lege, Oshkosh,  Wis.;  m.  Dec.  31,  1895,  Lola 
Norman  Strong;  1  child:  Norman  R.  Practiced 
law  at  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  1885-90:  since  1890  in 
Chicago;  specialist  in  med.  jurisprudence  cases 
and  lecturer  on  that  subject  in  med.  colleges. 
Has  been  identified  with  several  murder  cases, 
in  which  he  has  sustained  his  defense  of  in- 
sanity, and  with  other  important  cases  In- 
volving matters  of  med.  jurisprudence;  special 
counsel  for  John  Alex.  Dowle.  Liberal  in  re- 
ligion. Mem.  of  People's  Church,  Chicago.  Re- 
publican in  national  and  non-partisan  in  local 
politics;  one  of  the  founders  of  the  Emmellne 
Thomas  Day  Nursery;  director  National  Med. 
College.  Clubs:  Lincoln;  pres.  of  the  Dr. 
Thomas  Literary  and  Social;  pres.  27th  Ward 
Associated  Improvement;  Irving  Park.  Office: 
84  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1776  W.  Catalpa  Av., 
Forest  Glen. 

BARNETT,  Joseph  H.,  engraver:  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  23,  1859;  s.  Alexander  and  Fannie 
(Eccles)  Barnett;  ed.  public  schools  and  pre- 
paratory dept.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1874-5;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  24,  1879,  Henrietta  Sigler  Wood; 
children:  Fannie  Eccles,  Joseph  H.,  Jr.,  Hen- 
rietta Louise,  Irving  Wood.  Began  business 
career  as  clerk  for  Blomgren  Bros.  &  Co.,  of 
which  firm  he  later  became  sec.  and  mgr.  until 
1894;  sec.  A.  Zeese  &  Co.,  1894-9;  organized 
firm  of  Brinkerhoff  &  Barnett  Engraving  Co., 


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1900,  but  sold  out  In  1901  and  has  since  been 
in  business  alone  under  firm  name  of  Jos.  H. 
Barnett  &  Co.  Has  been  connected  with  I.  N. 
G.  about  26  years  and  with  the  First  Regt. 
about  20  years;  now  maj.  and  chief  quarter- 
master first  brigade,  I.  N.  G.  Trustee  First 
Presbyterian  Church,  Austin,  since  1894.  Re- 

Eublican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  334  Dearborn 
t.  Residence:  319  S.  Franklin  Av.,  Austin. 

BARNETT,  Otto  Raymond,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Sept.  21,  1868;  s.  Theodore 
J.  and  Eugenia  M.  (Hodge)  Barnett;  descended 
on  mother's  side  from  Robert  Livingston  of 
New  York;  ed.  public  school,  Glencoe,  111.; 
grad  LL.B.,  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1895,  Mabel  D.  Row- 
ley; 1  son:  Lawrence  Theodore.  Admitted  to 
bar  of  Illinois  Supreme  Court,  1889;  to  U.  S. 
Supreme  Court,  1897.  Entered  office  of  James 
H.  Raymond  In  1887,  and  In  1900  formed  part- 
nership with  him  as  Raymond  &  Barnett. 
Occupied  mainly  In  the  law  of  patents,  trade- 
marks, copyrights  and  corporations.  Prof,  of 
patent  law,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1902-4.  Vlce- 
pres.,  director  and  general  counsel  Chicago 
Car  Heating  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Patent  Law 
Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Skokle  Country.  Office: 
Monadnock  Block.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

BARNEY1,  Bruce  Burleiffh,  real  estate  and 
loans;  b.  Flndlay,  Hancock  Co.,  O.,  June  16, 
1855;  s.  Burleigh  B.  and  Elizabeth  (Westen- 
haver)  Barney;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  Phil- 
lips Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.;  m.  Waukegan,  111., 
Dec.,  1903,  Ida  M.  Macfarlane;  1  son:  Bruce 
B.,  Jr.  On  leaving  school  began  business  career 
in  dry  goods  store  of  Fred  E.  Eaton  &  Co., 
Toledo,  O. ;  4  years  later  engaged  on  Board  of 
Trade  at  Toledo  with  E.  R.  Williams  &  Bros., 
later  with  Welles  Bros.;  went  to  California, 
1880,  and  thence  to  China  and  Japan;  returned 
to  Toledo.  1883,  and  was  in  employ  of  Toledo 
Linseed  Oil  Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  Oct.,  1884, 
and  engaged  in  real  estate  business  with  E.  F. 
Getchell  as  E.  F.  Getchell  &  Co.,  changing  in 
1887  to  Getchell,  Barney  &  Co.,  and  since  ex- 
piration of  the  partnership,  Dec.,  1891,  has 
continued  in  real  estate  business  alone.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Mason,  mem. 
Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory 
(32°),  Park  Lodge  843.  Stanch  Republican. 
Office:  Borden  Blk.  Residence:  1723  Cornelia 
Av.  (Lake  View). 

BARNHART,  Arthur  Mlddleton,  pres.  Barn- 
hart  Bros.  &  Spindler,  type  founders:  b.  Hart- 
fleld,  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y..  Feb.  17,  1844;  s. 
Peter  and  Sarah  (Herrick)  Barnhart;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  1st,  Muscatlne.  la.,  1869,  An- 
gle B.  Stein  (died,  Chicago,  1895);  m.  2d,  Chi- 
cago, 1900,  Stella  I.  La  Zelle;  children:  Ar- 
thur M.,  Jr.,  Victor  Herrick  (deceased).  Barn- 
hart  Bros.,  of  which  he  was  a  mem.,  estab- 
lished several  papers  in  Iowa,  1865-73,  includ- 
ing the  Towa  State  Lender,  at  Des  Moines; 
came  to  Chicago,  1868.  and  established  In  the 
advertising  agency  business,  and  In  1869  es- 
tablished a  type  foundry,  which  is  still  con- 
ducted as  a  corporation  under  the  name  of 
Barnhart  Bros.  &  Snindler.  of  which  is  tires, 
and  dlr. ;  also  pres.  Great  Western  Type  Foun- 
dry Co.,  Kansas  City.  Mo.:  Great  Western 
Bldi?.  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.:  dir.  Barnhart 
Type  Foundry,  New  York;  Minnesota  Type 
Foundry  Co.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.:  Great  Western 
Type  Foundry  Co.,  Omaha,  Neb.;  St.  Louis 
Printers'  Stapply  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.:  Southern 
Printers'  Supply  Co.,  Washington,  D.  C. :  Pa- 
cific Printers'  Supply  Co.,  Seattle,  Wash.  Mem. 
Board  of  Governors  Chicago  Art  Institute; 
mem.  Municipal  Art  Leaerue  of  Chicago,  ad- 
visory board  of  the  Civic  Federation:  on  exec- 
utive committee  of  the  Legislative  Voters 
League;  mem.  Am.  Assn.  for  the  Advancement 
of  Science.  Clubs:  Union  Leaerue,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, City,  Troquols,  Glen  View,  Homewood. 


Sons  of  New  York.  Office:  183-187  Monroe  St. 
Residence;  4455  Drexel  Boul. 

BARNHART,  Kenneth,  dry  goods;  b.  Streets- 
ville,  Ont.,  Can.,  Apr.  14,  1858;  s.  Noah  and 
Catherine  (McMaster)  Barnhart;  ed.  McGill 
and  Maxon  private  schools,  Toronto,  Ont.,  and 
Hellmuth  College,  London,  Ont.,  graduating 
1876;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  18.  1888,  Fanny  Coryell 
Morse;  1  son:  Eugene  M.  Bookkeeper  for  A.  R. 
McMaster  &  Bro.,  Toronto,  Ont.,  1876-80;  since 
1880  with  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  Chicago,  in 
charge  of  their  foreign  business.  Independent 
in  politics.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Midlothian.  Office:  200  Adams  St.  Residence: 
5739  Washington  Av. 

BARNUM,  William  H.,  jurist;  b.  Onondaga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  15.  1840;  s.  Charles  and  Harriet 
(Rogers)  Barnum;  parents  moved  to  Belleville, 
111.,  when  he  was  very  young;  ed.  private 
schools  and  at  State  Normal  School,  Ypsilanti, 
Mich.;  student  at  Univ.  of  Michigan  to  Junior 
year,  and  later,  by  action  of  the  Faculty  and 
Board  of  Regents,  enrolled  among  the  grad- 
uates and  presented  with  an  honorary  degree 
from  the  Univ.;  m.  1860,  Clara  Hyde,  of  Belle- 
ville, 111.;  children:  Belle  (now  Mrs.  M.  D.  L. 
Simpson),  Gertrude,  Edna  (now  Mrs.  Toles), 
Harry  H.  Studied  law  in  office  of  Hon.  George 
Trumbull,  of  Belleville,  111.;  admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  1862;  practiced  at  Chester,  111..  1862- 
1867;  in  Chicago  since  1867;  partner  with  Law- 
rence J.  J.  Nlssen,  1867-76;  of  firm  of  Harding, 
Nissen  &  Barnum,  1876-8;  then  with  Cornelius 
Van  Schaack,  1878-9;  Judge  Circuit  Court  of 
Cook  Co.  from  1879  until  Dec.  1,  1884,  when 
be  resigned;  was  also  Democratic  nominee  for 
Circuit  Judge,  1903;  was  formerly  head  of  firm 
of  Barnum  &  Barnum;  now  practicing  alone. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Iroquols. 
Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
Riverside,  111. 

BARNTTM,  "William  ILewia,  insurance;  b. 
Newark,  N.  J.,  Aug.  24,  1829;  s.  Ammon  and 
Cathrine  King  (Erwin)  Barnum;  ed.  private 
schools  and  Knox  College;  took  course  in 
higher  mathematics  and  civil  engineering;  m. 
Springfield,  111.,  1854,  Mary  Davis  Clark.  After 
leaving  manual  training  school  began  as  clerk 
in  dry  goods  store;  then  went  to  St.  Louis 
with  wholesale  store  as  collector  and  sales- 
man for  the  company  and  acting  as  their  at- 
torney; made  trips  on  horseback  from  St. 
Louis  to  St.  Paul,  covering  territory  adjacent 
to  Mississippi  and  Missouri  Rivers  in  sum- 
mer, and  similar  trips  south,  through  Red 
River  and  Mississippi  valleys  to  New  Orleans 
in  winter,  for  seven  years;  then  bought  a  store 
at  Decatur,  111.  Was  appointed  agent  and  at- 
torney for  swamp  lands  by  Gov.  Bissell; 
studied  law;  admitted  to  bar,  1859,  while  liv- 
ing at  Decatur.  When  war  broke  out,  in  1861, 
was  called  to  staff  of  Gov.  Yates,  organizing 
and  drilling  recruits,  and  In  July,  1861,  at  Gov. 
Yates'  request,  took  command  of  company  of 
sharpshooters  at  Jacksonville,  111.,  and  took 
them  to  St.  Louis  Arsenal;  mustered  In  as 
capt.  Company  I,  First  Regt.,  U.  S.  Rifles; 
later  lieut.-col.  and  col.  Eleventh  Missouri 
Veteran  Volunteers.  After  war  came  to  Chi- 
cago In  winter  of  1865-6,  and  a  year  later 
bought  Insurance  business  of  Lambert  C.  Hall, 
and  has  since  been  engaged  in  fire  insurance 
business.  Republican.  Mason,  32°,  K.  T.  Mem. 
Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  205 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lakota  Hotel. 

BARR,  Robert  C.,  pres.  Cleveland  &  Barr 
Foundry  Co.;  public  school  education.  Since 
Mar.,  1892,  pres.,  treas.  and  director  of  the 
Cleveland  &  Barr  Foundry  Co.:  also  partner 
and  asst.  superintendent  of  the  Garden  City 
Foundry  Co.,  and  nres.  and  director  of  the 
Rome  Petroleum  &  Iron  Co.  Office:  36  Erie  St. 
Residence:  1163  Perry  St. 

BARR,  Sllaa  Miller,  Insurance;  b.  Aurora, 
Til..  Apr.  14,  1865;  s.  James  G.  and  Sarah  M. 
(Miller)  Barr;  ed.  public  schools  of  Aurora, 


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graduating  from  Aurora  High  School  1883;  m. 
Kankakee,  111.,  June  27,  1895,  Helen  E.  Dan- 
forth;  children:  Ruth  E.,  Marjorle  I*  Taught 
school  winter  of  1884;  clerk  in  First  National 
Bank,  Aurora,  111.,  1884-6;  started  in  life  in- 
surance business  with  the  Equitable  Life  As- 
surance Soc.  in  Los  Angeles,  Calif.,  in  1887;  re- 
turned to  Aurora,  111.,  1888,  and  has  been  in 
the  business  ever  since,  successively  connected 
with  the  New  York  Life  3  years,  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.  of  New  York  3  years,  Berkshire 
Life  2  years.  Aetna  Life  6  years;  from  Mar. 
15  1903,  to  May  1,  1905,  with  W.  W.  Denney, 
composing  firm  of  Denney  &  Barr,  mgrs.  of 
the  Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.  of  the  U.  S. ; 
since  then  supt.  of  agents  for  Aetna  Life  In- 
surance Co.  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Republican. 
Clubs-  Oak  Park,  River  Forest  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 125  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  318  N.  Forest 
Av.,  River  Forest,  111. 

BARR,  •William  Allen,  physician;  b.  Clark 
Co.,  111.,  Apr.  4,  1860;  s.  James  and  Margaret 
A  Barr;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  a  sectarian 
school  at  Westfield,  111. ;  at  the  Indiana  Normal 
School  at  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  and  at  Rush  Med. 
College,  graduating,  M.D.,  1892;  m.  Princeton, 
111  ,  Feb.  17,  1894,  Hanna  Ohman.  Began  prac- 
tice of  medicine  in  Chicago,  1892,  but  in  fall 
of  that  year  went  to  Michigan  and  started 
practice;  returned  to  Chicago  in  1893  and  has 
since  been  engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago; 
practice  now  restricted  to  diseases  of  eye,  ear, 
nose  and  throat.  Prof,  of  ophthalmology  Chi- 
cago Clinical  School;  asst.  surgeon  Illinois 
Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Lincoln.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  930  W.  Adams  St. 

BARE,  William  Butler,  general  freight 
agent,  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co.; 
b.  In  Washington  Co.,  Ind.,  July  16,  1854;  s. 
Rev.  S.  E.  and  Mary  Susan  (Butler)  Barr;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Washington  and  Johnson 
Cos.,  Ind.,  and  at  Hanover  College,  Ind.;  m. 
Pasadena,  Calif.,  Jan.  4,  1905,  Luella  Barnes 
Thatcher,  of  Chicago.  Was  for  some  years 
engaged  in  commercial  pursuits  in  Indiana  and 
Illinois;  has  been  in  the  railroad  business  for 
twenty  years,  successively  with  Rock  Island 
&  Peoria  Ry.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio  R.  R.,  St. 
Louis  &  Cairo  R.  R.,  "Big  Four"  R.  R.,  New 
York  Central  fast  freight  lines  over  Canada 
Southern,  then  asst.  general  mgr.  for  Street 
Stable  Car  Line,  and  since  1900  in  present 
position  as  general  freight  agent  of  the  Chi- 
cago Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co.  Mem.  Phi 
Delta  Theta  fraternity.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Hamil- 
ton, South  Side  Riding  and  Driving.  Office: 
Grand  Central  Station.  Residence:  546  Jackson 
Boul. 

BARBELL,  J.  Pinley,  stocks  and  grain;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1864;  s.  James  and  Susan 
(Finley)  Barrell;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
and  Allen's  Acad,.  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  9, 
1890,  Grace  M.  Witbeck;  1  son:  John  Witbeck. 
Started  in  business  as  clerk  for  Norton  & 
Worthington,  Board  of  Trade  commission  mer- 
chants. Chicago,  1883;  entered  business  for 
self,  1890,  in  firm  of  Russell  &  Barrell,  grain 
commission,  succeeded,  1892,  by  J.  F.  Barrell 
&  Co.,  in  which  he  was  only  partner;  admitted 
James  Barrell,  1894,  and  name  changed  to 
Finley  Barrell  &  Co.;  present  firm  organized 
Apr.  10,  1899,  when  Stewart  E.  Barrell  was 
admitted  and  the  business  was  extended  to 
stocks,  cotton  and  coffee;  David  A.  Noyes  was 
admitted  Jan.  1,  1903;  firm  are  members  New 
York  and  Chicago  Stock  Exchanges,  New  York 
Cotton  Exchange.  New  York  Coffee  Exchange, 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  St.  Louis  Merchants 
Exchange,  Milwaukee  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
,  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League.  Washington  Park.  Midlothian, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  Monadnock  Block.  Resi- 
dence: Lake  Forest,  111. 


BARRELL,  James,  broker;  b.  London,  Eng., 
1835;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth  (Evans)  Barrell; 
ed.  London;  came  to  the  U.  S.  and  has  lived 
in  Chicago  since  1847;  m.  Chicago,  1865,  Sue 
S.  Finley;  3  sons:  Finley,  Stewart  E.,  Albert 
M.  Was  in  grain  and  elevator  business  for  over 
30  years  with  Armour,  Dole  &  Co.  and  Dole  & 
Co.,  first  as  clerk  and  later  as  partner;  re- 
tired from  that  business,  and  with  sons  Fin- 
ley  and  Stewart  E.  Barrell  and  David  A.  Noyes, 
established  firm  of  Finley  Barrell  &  Co.,  stock 
brokers.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Monadnock  Block.  Residence:  4717  Kenwood 
Av. 

BAKRELL,  Stewart  Evans,  stocks  and 
grain;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  3,  1869;  s.  James  and 
Susan  Stewart  (Finley)  Barrell;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  30,  1895, 
Laura  J.  Shepard;  1  daughter:  Laura  Jane 
Began  business  career  as  clerk  with  Fleming 
&  Boyden,  Board  of  Trade,  for  2%  years;  then 
with  Dole  &  Co.,  C.  B.  &  Q.  Elevators;  then  as 
partner  with  James  Jay  Smith  in  real  estate 
business  for  about  10  years.  Since  its  organi- 
zation, Apr.  10.  1899,  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Fin- 
ley  Barrell  &  Co.,  stock  and  grain  commission 
brokers,  the  other  partners  being  James  and 
Finley  Barrell  and  David  A.  Noyes.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  Railway 
Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  143  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

BARRETT,  Channlng1  Whitney,  physician; 
b.  Blissfleld,  Mich.,  Dec.  14,  1866;  B.  David 
Fowler  and  Martha  C.  (Dewey)  Barrett;  ed. 
public  schools,  Fayette  Normal  Univ.,  Ohio, 
Hillsdale  College,  Michigan,  and  Detroit  Col- 
lege of  Medicine,  graduating  M.D.,  1895;  m. 
near  Hillsdale,  Mich.,  July  22,  1896,  Luella 
May,  daughter  of  late  Nathan  Alvord;  children: 
Russell  Alvord,  Florence  Louise,  Helen  Eliza- 
beth. Reared  on  farm,  teacher  in  public 
schools,  1886-92;  student  of  medicine  in  physi- 
cian's office  2  years  of  this  time,  as  well  as 
years  1892-5;  interne  at  St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  De- 
troit, 1893-5;  house  physician  to  Harper  Hosp., 
Detroit,  1895-6;  asst.  surgeon  to  Marion  Sims 
Hosp.,  Chicago,  since  1896.  Prof,  of  gynecology, 
Chicago  Clinical  School;  adjunct  prof,  of 
gynecology  and  clinical  gynecology,  Univ.  of 
Illinois  Med.  School.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Republican.  M.  E. 
Mem.  Chicago  Y.  M.  C.  A..  Mem.  Ft.  Dearborn 
Lodge,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Residence:  346  Dearborn  Av. 

BARRETT,  John  P.,  electrician;  b.  Auburn, 
N.  Y.,  1837;  came  to  Chicago,  1845,  with  par- 
ents; attended  public  schools;  was  sailor  11 
years;  returned  to  Chicago;  obtained  position 
in  fire  dept.;  1862-72,  asst.,  and,  1876-94,  supt. 
fire  alarm  telegraph  dept.,  Chicago;  invented 
fire  alarm  signals;  originated  the  police  patrol 
system;  was  first  to  conceive  the  idea  of  lay- 
ing electric  wires  underground;  chief  electric- 
ity dept.  World's  Columbian  Exposition.  Resi- 
dence: 4400  Michigan  Av. 

BARRETT.  Samuel  E.,  manufacturer;  chair- 
man Barrett  Manufacturing  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  roofing  materials.  Mem.  Advisory  Board 
Civic  Federation;  pres.  Taylor's  Battery  Vet- 
eran Assn.:  married.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  164  Dearborn 
St.  Summer  residence:  New  Castle,  N.  H.  Resi- 
dence: 109  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

BARRETT,  Thomas  Edward,  sheriff  of  Cook 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  30,  1863;  s.  Anthony  and 
Rose  (Collins)  Barrett;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1887,  Ellfn  Mc- 
Coy. First  went  to  work  as  a  boy,  1872-3,  in 
a  coal  mine,  Pennsylvania  No.  6,  at  Tnkerman, 
Pa.;  returned  to  Chicago;  cash  boy  for  Field, 
Leiter  &  Co.,  1873-5;  then  messenger  boy  for 
Am.  District  Telegraph  Co.  and  the  Atlantic 
and  Pacific  Telegraph  Co.;  went  to  work,  1876, 
for  Board  of  Trade  firm  of  Brown,  Flemming 


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&  Co.,  and  continued  in  Board  of  Trade  work, 
first  for  others  and  then  for  self  until  elected, 
1902,  sheriff  of  Cook  Co.,  in  which  office  was 
installed,  Dec.  1,  1902.  Democrat.  Mem. 
Sheriffs'  Assn.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus,  Catholic 
Benevolent  Legion,  Catholic  Order  of  Forest- 
ers, K.  P.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Ravenswood.  Resi- 
dence: 2653  N.  Paulina  St. 

BABBOLL,  Henry  Caruthers,  banker;  b. 
Farmington,  Mo.,  Nov.  14,  1868;  s.  Charles  E. 
and  Elizabeth  Caruthers  Barroll;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Wichita,  Kan.,  1897,  Luella  N. 
Bone;  1  daughter:  Elizabeth.  Was  for  several 
years  with  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co.,  bankers;  later 
mgr.  of  Thompson,  Tenney  &  Crawford, 
municipal  and  corporation  bonds;  then  for.  2 
years  mgr.  of  the  bond  dept.  of  the  Royal 
Trust  Co.,  prior  to  Jan.  1,  1905,  when,  with 
Clark  L.  Poole  and  Edward  C.  Cronwall,  estab- 
lished present  firm  of  Henry  C.  Barroll  &  Co., 
bankers.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Mid-day.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  6019  Kimbark  Av. 

BABBON,  Jolin  Thomas,  western  mgr.  of 
Am.  Powder  Mills;  b.  Cambridge,  N.  Y.,  Oct. 
26,  1865;  s.  Thomas  Barren  and  Mary  (Cavan- 
augh)  Barren;  removed  with  parents  to  Chi- 
cago, 1866;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  1889,  Grace  Fitzgerald;  children: 
Marie,  Grace,  Geraldine,  Thomas,  William, 
Mildred.  In  1882  entered  employ  of  the  Am. 
Powder  Mills,  Chicago  office,  and  has  continued 
In  service  of  the  company,  steadily  advancing 
until,  1889,  attained  his  present  position  as 
western  mgr.;  company  was  established,  1836, 
at  Boston,  Mass.  Independent.  Office:  Tribune 
Bldg.  Residence:  754  S.  Trumbull  Av. 

BABBY,  Charles  Hart,  insurance;  b.  Alton, 
111.,  Nov.  15,  1857;  s.  Amasa  S.  and  Catherine 
R.  Barry;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1877;  m. 
Alton,  111.,  1884,  Ida  M.  Bateman;  1  daughter: 
Lucile.  Began  insurance  experience  in  a  local 
agency  at  Alton,  111.;  came  to  Chicago,  1879, 
and  became  connected  with  Chicago  office  of 
the  Niagara  Fire  Insurance  Co.;  special  agent 
for  Phoenix  of  London  for  Illinois,  Indiana, 
Ohio  and  Michigan,  1881-4;  state  agent  and 
adjuster,  1884,  for  the  Insurance  Co.  of  North 
America  and  Pennsylvania  Fire,  for  south- 
ern Illinois,  and  later  for  Michigan;  in  1890 
mem.  of  firm  of  J.  F.  Downing  &  Co.,  western 
mgrs.  for  same  two  companies  until  1894, 
when  Pennsylvania  Fire  Insurance  Co.  estab- 
lished western  dept.  of  its  own,  with  head- 
quarters at  Chicago,  of  which  has  since  been 
mgr.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston  Country, 
Evanston,  Glen  View.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  1225  Forest  Av.,  Evanston. 

BABBT,  Edward  Patrick,  insurance;  b.  on  a 
farm  near  Brockville,  Ont.,  Mar.  17,  1846;  s. 
Patrick  and  Mary  Barry;  ed.  common  schools 
near  Brockville,  Ont.  Left  school  at  age  of  12 
years,  and  since  1864  has  continuously  been 
engaged  In  the  life  insurance  business  as  rep- 
resentative of  various  companies;  now  general 
mgr.  in  Chicago  of  the  Bankers'  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  New  York.  Republican;  active  in 
the  interest  of  Republican  politics  in  the  City 
of  Chicago.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
4330  Greenwood  Av. 

BABBT,  John,  transportation;  b.  Ireland, 
Jan.  1,  1850;  s.  John  and  Johanna  (Furlong) 
Barry;  ed.  public  schools  at  Kingston,  Can.; 
m.  Muskegon,  Mich.,  Oct.  16,  1873,  Rose  Blake; 
children:  Rupert  J.,  Russell  T.,  Charles  E., 
Rodney,  Emmett,  Lucy,  Violet.  First  engaged 
in  the  tug  business  in  Michigan  in  1872.  Sub- 
sequently established  the  Independent  Tug 
Line  of  Chicago,  of  which  he  was  pres.  and 
chief  engineer.  Sold  out  to  the  trust  in  1899, 
and  embarked  in  steamship  transportation 
business,  now  being  pres.  and  general  mgr. 
of  the  Barry  Brothers  Transportation  Co., 
operating  first  class  passenger  and  freight 
steamers  daily  between  Chicago,  Racine  and 


Milwaukee,  Wls. ;  also  pres.  and  general  mgr. 
Barry  Bros.  Dock  Co.  Democrat.  Catholic. 
Office:  East  end  of  Michigan  St.  Residence:  389 
Ontario  St. 

BABBT  Patrick  T.,  journalist,  publisher;  b. 
Ireland,  Mar.  17,  1847;  ed.  Ireland;  honorary 
degree  of  A.B.  from  Notre  Dame,  Ind. ;  editor 
Council  Bluffs  (la.)  Nonpareil,  1869-71;  Iowa 
State  Register,  Des  Moines,  la.,  1872-4;  re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1874;  since  1880  mgr.  of  the 
Chicago  Newspaper  Union;  also  pres.  Indiana 
Springs  Co.,  of  Kramer,  Ind.,  and  director  of 
the  First  National  Bank  of  Englewood  (Chi- 
cago). Republican;  elected  member  of  the  31st 
Illinois  General  Assembly;  school  treas.  of 
Hyde  Park  and  Lake,  1890-2,  until  they  were 
annexed  to  the  city.  R.  C.  Life  mem.  Illinois 
State  Historical  Soc.,  vice-pres.,  for  Illinois, 
Am.  Irish  Historical  Soc.  of  the  U.  S.  Clubs: 
Press  (life  member),  Union  League.  Office:  87- 
93  S.  Jefferson  St.,  Chicago,  and  10  Spruce  St., 
New  York.  Residence:  6600  Yale  Av. 

BABTH,  Lewis  L-,  lumberman;  b.  South 
Bend,  Ind.,  Dec.  31,  1850;  s.  Henry  and  Llzette 
Barth;  ed.  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame,  South  Bend, 
Ind.;  m.  Chicago,  1874,  Carrie  Halm;  children: 
Helena  L.,  Hattie.  Began  business  career  in 
1869,  as  bookkeeper  for  father  in  lumber  and 
grain.  Has  been  in  lumber  business  in  Chicago 
since  1879;  is  vice-pres.  and  director  of  the 
Edward  Hines  Lumber  Co.  since  1892;  also 
director  of  the  John  E.  Burns  Lumber  Co.  and 
of  the  North  Wisconsin  Lumber  and  Manu- 
facturing Co.,  of  Hayward,  Wis.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Illinois,  Union  League,  Lincoln.  Office: 
Lincoln  St.  and  Blue  Island  Av.  Residence:  317 
Ashland  Boul. 

BAHTHOLF,  Charles  Stephen,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Plainfleld,  Will  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  25, 
1857;  s.  Gilliam  and  Mary  (McCreery) 
Bartholf;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S., 
1880;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Grace  C.  Bullock; 
children:  Dorothy,  Herbert  Bullock,  Winifred, 
Marjorie,  Katharine,  Beatrice.  After  gradua- 
tion engaged  in  teaching  and  was  for  several 
years  principal  in  the  Chicago  public  schools 
prior  to  1890,  when  he  engaged  in  business  as 
a  manufacturer;  now  pres.  and  director  of  the 
Standard  Diamond  Drill  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  diamond  pointed  prospecting  core  drills; 
pres.  and  director  of  Am.  Mutual  Plantation 
Co.  Republican.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Unitarian. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

BABTIiETT,  Adolphus  Clay,  hardware  mer- 
chant; b.  Stratford,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1844;  s. 
Aaron  and  Delia  (Dibell)  Bartlett;  ed.  village 
schools  and  Dansville  Aoad.,  N.  Y. ;  m.  first, 
Aue.  27,  1867,  Mary  H.  Pitkin  (died  Dec.  19, 
1890);  children:  Maie  Bartlett  Heard,  Frederic 
Clay,  Florence  Dibell;  m.  second,  Toledo,  O., 
June  13,  1893,  Abbey  L.,  daughter  of  Bailey  H. 
Hitchcock;  1  child:  Eleanor  Collamore.  Came 
to  Chicago  at  19;  entered  the  employ  of  the 
hardware  house  of  Tuttle,  Hibbard  &  Co.; 
years  later  was  given  interest  in  profits  of  tho 
business;  3  years  later  became  a  general  part- 
ner; Jan.  1,  1882,  when  business  was  incor- 
porated as  Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co., 
made  sec.;  later  vice-pres.;  became  pres.  Jan. 
1,  1904,  after  death  of  Mr.  Hibbard,  which  oc- 
curred Oct.  10,  1903.  (House  is  one  of  the 
largest  in  the  hardware  trade  in  the  U.  S.) 
Has  been  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Edu- 
cation, ex-pres.  Commercial  Club  (charter 
mem.);  director  since  1873  Chicago  Relief  and 
Aid  Soc.;  trustee  Beloit  College;  is  trustee  of 
the  Univ.  of  Chicago;  pres.  Home  for  the 
Friendless;  has  been  director  Orphan  Asylum; 
vice-pres.  Old  People's  Home;  trustee  Art  In- 
stitute; has  been  director  Chicago  Athenaeum; 
director  First  National  Bank,  Northern  Trust 
Co  ;  dir.  Elgin  Watch  Co.,  Liverpool  &  London 
&  Globe  Insurance  Co.;  ex-director  Chicago 
&  Alton  R.  R.  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago, 


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Commercial,  Union  League,  City.  Office:  State 
and  S.  Water  Sts.  Residence:  2720  Prairie  Av. 

BARTLETT,  Charles  Carroll,  lawyer;  b. 
Manchester,  N.  H.,  Feb.  5,  1868;  a.  Charles  H. 
and  Mary  F.  (Locke)  Bartlett;  ed.  Dartmouth 
College,  and  3  years  in  Boston  Univ.  Law 
School,  graduating  LL.B.,  1892;  m.  Kendall, 
111.,  Oct.  16,  1901,  Ivah  A.  Simons;  1  daughter: 
Helen.  Admitted  to  bar  Jan.  1892;  since  1901 
mem.  of  law  firm  of  Bartlett  &  Irving.  Pres. 
and  treas.  Bannerman  Granite  Co.;  pres.  and 
treas.  U.  S.  Peat  Fuel  Co.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Mason,  Odd  Fellow.  Mem.  of  Chicago  and 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

BABTLETT,  Charles  Lefflng-well,  pres. 
Orangeine  Chemical  Co.  and  mgr.  Proctor  & 
Gamble  Distributing  Co.;  b.  Fishkill-on-Hud- 
son,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  13,  1863;  s.  David  Ely  and 
Fanny  Pomeroy  (Hinsdale)  Bartlett;  ed.  Hart- 
ford public  high  school,  1868-72;  Yale  College, 
1872-6;  m.  Utica,  N.  Y.,  June  7,  1881,  Clara 
Grouse;  one  son:  Valentine  C.  Began  business 
career  after  leaving  college  in  actuarial  dept. 
of  the  Connecticut  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.; 
in  brokerage  and  banking,  Utica,  N.  Y.,  1880-7; 
in  manufacturing,  Utica,  1887-90;  mgr.  Procter 
&  Gamble  Distributing  Co.,  at  Utica,  N.  Y., 
1890-5;  at  Chicago  since  1895,  distributing  the 
soaps  of  the  Procter  &  Gamble  Co.  In  Dec., 
1898,  formed  the  Orangeine  Chemical  Co.,  for 
the  manufacture  of  Orangeine  Powders,  and 
has  since  been  its  pres.  Director  Hamilton  Na- 
tional Bank.  Republican.  Congregationallst. 
Mem.  Scroll  and  Key  S_oc.  of  Yale  College. 
Clubs:  University,  Merchants,  Onwentsia,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  15  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 29  Bellevue  PI. 

BARTLETT,  Frederic  Clay,  artist  (mural 
decorations);  b.  Chicago,  June  1,  1873;  a. 
Adolphus  Clay  and  Mary  (Pitkin)  Bartlett; 
ed.  Harvard  School,  Chicago,  N.  H.;  Royal 
Acad.  of  Art,  Munich,  Ger.  (entered  1894); 
studied  art  in  Paris  under  Collin,  Aman-Jean, 
Whistler,  and  others;  m.  White  Plains,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  4,  1898,  Dora  Tripp.  Executed  mural  deco- 
rations in  Univ.  of  Chicago,  2d  Presbyterian 
Church,  and  now  working  on  five  lunettes  for 
the  McKinley  High  School.  Received  silver 
medal  at  the  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition, 
St.  Louis,  1904.  Mem.  Chicago  Soc.  of  Artists, 
Soc.  of  Western  Artists.  Dir.  of  Hibbard,  Spen- 
cer, Bartlett  &  Co.  Clubs:  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Onwentsia.  Address:  2901  Prairie  Av. 

BABTLETT,  Frederick  Henry,  real  estate; 
b.  Binghamton,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  6,  1875;  s.  Robert 
and  Leodicie  (Carle)  Bartlett;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Big  Springs  and  Midland,  Texas, 
until  14  years  old,  passing  eighth  grade;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1898,  Fannie  I.  Sweepe;  one 
daughter,  Portia.  Began  business  career  as 
stock  boy  with  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  1890, 
then  salesman  until  1896;  since  then  in  real 
estate  business,  and  from  Feb.,  1899,  to  Dec. 
19,  1904,  of  firm  of  Watson  &  Bartjett,  and 
since  then  head  of  the  firm  of  Fred'k  H.  Bart- 
lett &  Co.,  exclusive  sales  agents  and  buyers 
of  real  estate,  buying  for  cash  and  selling  on 
terms,  handling  Chicago  real  estate  exclusive- 
ly. Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Automobile. 
Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  4854 
Washington  Av.  (Kenwood). 

BARTLETT,  William  Alfred,  clergyman;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  17,  1858;  s.  Pres.  Samuel  Col- 
cord,  B.,  D.D.,  LL.D.,  and  Mary  Bacon  Learned 
Bartlett;  ed.  Brown  School,  Chicago;  Lake 
Forest  (111.)  Acad.;  grad.  Phillips  Acad.,  1876; 
Dartmouth  College,  1882;  Hartford  Theological 
Seminary,  1885  (M.A.,  1885;  D.D.,  1899,  Dart- 
mouth); m.  Chicago,  Feb.  23,  1892,  Esther  Ade- 
laide Pitkin;  children:  William  Pitkin,  Doris 
Jeannette,  Richard  Learned.  Organized,  1885, 
and  became  first  pastor  Evanston  Av.  Con- 
gregational Church,  Chicago;  became  first  pas- 
tor Second  Congregational  Church,  Oak  Park, 
1889;  pastor  Kirk  St.  Congregational  Church, 


Lowell,  Mass.,  1896;  pastor  First  Congrega- 
tional Church,  Chicago,  since  1901.  Lecturer 
in  Chicago  Theological  Seminary,  Ocean  Park 
Chautauqua,  Atlanta  Theological  Seminary. 
Mem.  Apollo  Club,  Gnosis  Soc.,  Chicago  Min- 
isters' Union,  Phillips  Alumni  Assn.,  Dart- 
mouth Alumni  Assn.  Residence:  564  Wash- 
ington Boul. 

BABTLETT,  William  H.,  broker;  senior 
member  firm  of  Bartlett,  Frazier  &  Carrington, 
grain,  stocks  and  bonds;  pres.  and  director 
Calumet  Elevator  Co.;  married.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Mid-Day,  University,  Glen  View,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Country.  Summer  residence:  Ver- 
mejo  Park,  N.  M.  Office:  138  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  1331  Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

BARTLEY,  Charles  Earl,  lawyer;  b.  near 
Coldwater,  Mich.,  July  1,  1869;  preparatory 
education  at  Denison  Univ.,  Granville,  O.,  1882- 
1885;  Harvard  Univ.,  1885-9;  given  degree 
LL.B.  at  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  1895;  m.  July  17, 
1892,  Virginia  Forsythe;  children:  Virginia, 
Gladys.  Was  engaged  in  real  estate  and  build- 
ing business  at  Toledo,  O.,  until  1891;  came  to 
Chicago  and  was  admitted  to  bar  of  state  of 
Illinois,  1894;  since  then  engaged  in  practice 
of  law,  making  a  specialty  of  real  estate  law. 
Pres.  Anglo-American  Copper  Mining  Co.; 
treas.  McDonough  &  Co.,  and  a  director  in 
other  corporations.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mason, 
K.  T.  Mem.  Delta  Chi  fraternity;  also  several 
fraternal  orders.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic;  Chi- 
cago Automobile  (director,  1903),  Harvard, 
Am.  Motor  League,  Colonial,  Kenwood  Coun- 
try, Illinois  Athletic,  Automobile  Club  of  Am.; 
also  Toledo,  Toledo  Yacht  (Toledo,  O.).  Office: 
Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  4634  Drexel  Boul. 

BARTLING,  Louis  Charles,  Chicago  mgr. 
National  Enameling  &  Stamping  Co.;  b.  Olden- 
dorf,  Prussia,  Germany,  Oct.  25,  1839;  s.  Louis 
and  Aldine  (Fisher)  Bartling;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  in  Germany,  1866, 
Minnie  Deppmeier;  children:  Mrs.  Minnie  Mai, 
Henry  W.,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Schick,  William  C. 
Learned  the  manufacture  of  tin  and  stamped 
ware  in  Germany  and,  coming  direct  from  Ger- 
many to  Chicago  in  1868,  at  once  went  to  work 
for  the  Chicago  Stamping  Co.,  and  continued 
with  them  until  1884,  when  became  associated 
as  vice-pres.  with  Kieckheffer  Bros.  Co.,  of 
Milwaukee,  until  that  business  was  consoli- 
dated, in  1899,  with  the  Nat.  Enameling  and 
Stamping  Co.,  of  New  York,  manufacturers 
of  pieced,  stamped,  japanned,  galvanized  and 
Royal  steel  and  granite  enameled  wares,  of 
which  has  since  been  a  director  and  mgr.  at 
Chicago.  Company  has  factories  in  New  York, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  Milwaukee,  Wis. ;  St.  Louis, 
Mo.;  Granite  City,  111.;  New  Orleans,  La.;  Bal- 
timore, Md.  Republican.  Mason.  Office:  Kinzie 
and  Kingsberry  Sts.  Residence:  227  Hampden 
Court. 

BARTON,  Enos  M.,  pres.  of  the  Western 
Electric  Co.;  b.  Lorraine,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  2,  1842; 
s.  Sidney  William  Barton  and  Fanny  Bliss 
Barton;  ed.  public  and  private  schools  and 
Univ.  of  Rochester;  m.  1st,  Rochester,  N.  Y., 
1869,  Katharine  S.  Richardson;  children:  Alvin 
L.,  Clara  M.,  Katharine;  m.  2d,  1899,  Mary  C. 
Rust,  of  Chicago;  children:  Malcolm  S.,  Evan 
M.  Began  business  life  as  telegraph  office 
messenger;  located  in  Chicago,  1869;  became 
sec.  of  the  Western  Electric  Co.,  1872;  later 
became  vice-pres.  and  since  1887  has  been 
pres.  of  the  company.  Also  dir.  of  the  Mer- 
chants' Loan  and  Trust  Co.  Trustee  of  the 
Univ.  of  Chicago.  Associate  mem.  of  the  Am. 
Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Commercial, 
Quadrangle,  Hinsdale.  Office:  259  S.  Clinton 
St.  Residence:  4920  Greenwood  Av. ;  summer, 
Hinsdale,  111. 

BARTON,  Jesse  Billing's,  lawyer;  b.  De- 
morestville,  Ont.,  Can.,  May  28,  1850;  s.  Samuel 
E.  and  Philana  A.  (Billings)  Barton;  grad. 


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Albert  College.  Belleville.  Ont.,  A.B.,  1873; 
studied  law  in  offices  in  Chicago;  in.,  first, 
Klla  K.  Wilcox,  Point  Peninsula,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  6, 
1879  (died  Dec.  27,  1879);  1  daughter:  Ella  W. 
(died  July  18,  1880);  m.,  second,  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Feb.  25,  1885,  Lucy  E.  Thomas,  widow  of 
Joseph  F.  Bonfield;  children:  Alice  M. 
(adopted),  Jesse  B.,  Jr.,  Walter  I.,  L<ucy  A. 
Taught  school  and  attended  college,  age  16  to 
23;  came  to  Chicago,  1873;  taught  school; 
clerked  in  law  offices  and  Superior  Court 
Clerk's  office;  admitted  to  bar  at  Springfield, 
111.,  Jan.,  1876.  Asst.  corporation  counsel  of 
Chicago,  Oct.,  1876,  to  July,  1879,  and  again, 
Aug.,  1894,  to  July,  1895;  asst.  attorney  South 
Park  Commission,  Feb.,  1881,  to  Nov.,  1885; 
attorney  Chicago  &  Great  Western  Ry.  Co., 
Nov.,  1885,  to  Jan.  1,  1888;  practiced  law,  Salt 
Lake  City  and  Ogden,  Utah,  Nov.,  1889,  to 
Nov.,  1892;  returned  to  Chicago;  since  Nov.  1, 
1899,  general  attorney  and  a  director  Chicago 
Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co.;  also  director 
Wisconsin  &  Michigan  Ry.  Co.;  pres.  Lake 
Michigan  Car  Ferry  Transportation  Co.  Demo- 
crat. Club:  Hinsdale.  Office:  Grand  Central 
Passenger  Station.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

BARTON,  William  Eleazer,  Congregational 
clergyman;  b.  Sublette,  111.,  June  28,  1861;  s. 
Dr.  Jacob  B.  and  Helen  M.  Barton;  grad.  Berea 
College,  Ky.,  1885;  grad.  Oberlin  Theological 
Seminary,  B.D.,  1890;  A.M.,  1890;  D.D.,  1895; 
m.  July  23,  1885,  Esther  Treat  Bushnell,  John- 
sonville,  O.  Ordained,  Bera,  Ky.,  June  ti,  1885; 
pastor  Robbins,  Tenn.,  1885-7;  Litchfield,  O., 
1887-90;  Wellington,  O.,  1890-3;  Shawmut  Con- 
gregational Church,  Boston,  1893-9;  since  Mar., 
1899,  First  Congregational  Church,  Oak  Park, 
111.  Associate  editor  Bibliotheca  Sacra;  writer 
of  theology,  history  and  fiction;  made  tour  of 
Orient,  1902.  Corporate  mem.  A.  B.  C.  F.  M.; 
vice-pres.  Congregational  S.  S.  and  Pub.  Soc. ; 
vice-pres.  Am.  Peace  Soc.;  director  Congrega- 
tional Education  Soc.;  director  Illinois  Home 
Missionary  Soc.;  formerly  director  of  Massa- 
chusetts Home  Missionary  Soc.;  director  Chi- 
cago Theological  Seminary;  trustee  Berea  Col- 
lege; lecturer  on  applied  practical  -theology, 
Chicago  Theological  Seminary,  and  on  the 
Bible  in  its  Historical  Relations,  Am.  Dea- 
coness' Assn.  Delegate  to  Triennial  Congrega- 
tional Council,  1895,  1898,  1904,  and  to  Interna- 
tional Decennial  Council,  1899.  Mem.  S.  A.  R., 
Chicago  Soc.  Biblical  Research.  Clubs:  Congre- 
gational (pres.,  1897),  Monday  (Boston);  Con- 
gregational, Westward  Ho  (Chicago).  Author 
of  numerous  books  (see  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica). Residence:  228  N.  Oak  Park  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

BASCH,  Joseph,  sec.  Siegel,  Cooper  &  Co.;b. 
Prussia,  Ger.,  Mar.  22,  1863;  s.  Adolph  and 
Dora  Basch;  ed.  Germany,  finishing  at  college 
and  technical  schools  at  Berlin  and  Dresden; 
m.  Chicago,  1888,  Ida  Reiss;  1  son,  Ralph  J. 
Received  commercial  training  in  textile  cen- 
ters of  Berlin  and  Saxony;  came  to  U.  S.  at 
age  of  18;  formed  firm  of  Friedlander  &  Basch, 
New  York,  in  1890;  became  dept.  head  of  Sie- 
gel, Cooper  &  Co.  in  1895,  and  sec.  of  the  com- 
pany In  1902;  also  a  director  of  the  company; 
in  entire  control  of  the  merchandise  and  ad- 
vertising depts.  of  the  entire  house.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  State,  Van  Buren  and  Con- 
gress Sts.  Residence:  3363  Calumet  Av. 

BASS,  George,  lawyer;  b.  Williamstown,  Vt., 
Dec.  10,  1846;  s.  Joel,  Jr.,  and  Catharine 
(Burnham)  Bass;  attended  public  schools; 
grad.  from  academic  dept.  Harvard  Univ., 
1871;  B.A.,  law  dept.  of  Harvard  Univ.,  1872; 
m.  Manitowoc,  Wis.,  Aug.  8,  1894,  Elizabeth 
Merrill.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1872  and  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar  of  Illinois;  was  in  office  of 
Judge  Beckwith,  1872-5;  since  then  in  prac- 
tice for  himself,  doing  a  general  commercial 
and  corporation  practice.  Elected  member  of 
the  State  Senate  in  1892;  master  in  chancery, 
1888-1900;  presidential  elector  on  the  Blaine 


and  Logan  ticket.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Harvard  (Chicago). 
Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Chicago. 
Summer  residence:  Manitowoc,  Wis. 

BASS,  John  Poster,  war  correspondent;  b. 
Chicago,  1866;  s.  Perkins  and  Clara  (Foster) 
Bass;  grad.  Phillips  Exeter  Acad.,  1886;  Har- 
vard, 1891;  Harvard  Law  School,  1893;  ad- 
mitted to  New  York  bar,  1894.  Campaigns: 
1895,  in  Egypt  with  English,  and  Cretan  insur- 
rection; 1896,  across  Armenia  at  the  time  of 
massacre;  1897,  Cretan  rebellion  and  Greek 
war;  1898,  Spanish-American  war;  1899, 
Philippine  insurrection;  1900,  Boxer  insurrec- 
tion in  China  and  march  of  allies  to  the  relief 
of  Pekin;  1903,  Bulgarian  uprising  in  Mace- 
donia; 1904,  Russo-Japanese  war,  6  months 
in  the  field  with  Kuroki's  army.  Fellow  of  the 
Royal  Geographical  Society  of  London.  Club: 
University.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
135  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BASS,  Robert  Perkins,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  1,  1873;  s.  Perkins  and  Clara  (Fos- 
ter) Bass;  ed.  schools  of  Boston,  Mass.,  and 
grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  in  class  of  1896; 
attended  Harvard  Law  School  2  years,  1896-98, 
then  returned  to  Chicago;  unmarried.  Since 
1898  has  been  engaged  in  looking  after  the 
estate  of  his  father,  Perkins  Bass  (who  died  In 
1899)  and  also  the  management  of  other 
estates  and  trust  funds  and  the  transaction 
of  a  general  real  estate  business.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  University,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  300  Schiller  St. 

BASSETT,  Orlaiid  P.;  b.  Towanda,  Pa.,  Mar. 
31,  1831;  s.  John  W.  and  Angeline  (Crooker) 
Bassett;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  printing  of- 
fice; m.  Apr.  5,  1858,  Betsey  M.  Shelton;  1 
daughter:  Kate  B.  (wife  of  Charles  L.  Wash- 
burn,  of  Hinsdale).  Began  printing  business 
for  self  at  Towanda,  Pa.,  1854;  came  West  in 
1857  and  located  at  Sycamore,  111.,  as  publisher 
of  the  Sycamore  True  Republican  for  9  years; 
sold  out  and  removed  to  Chicago,  conducting 
a  job  office  until  1874,  when  he  bought  out  rhe 
Pictorial  Printing  Co.,  of  which  is  still  at  head 
as  pres.,  treas.,  mgr.  and  dir. ;  also  treas.  and 
dir.  of  the  J.  F.  Lawrence  Printing  Co.  Since 
1887  has  resided  at  Hinsdale,  111.,  where  he 
has  some  of  the  largest  green  houses  in  the 
vicinity  of  Chicago,  and  is  head  of  the  firm 
of  Bassett  &  Washburn,  florists,  on  Wabash 
Av.,  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Hamilton,  Hinsdale.  Office:  76  Wabash 
Av.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

BASTIAN,  Charles  Leopold,  brass  founder; 
b.  Baden-Baden,  Germany,  Nov.  16,  1861;  s. 
Frederick  and  Pauline  Bastian;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Baden-Baden,  Germany,  and  Meyers 
Commercial  College,  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  18,  1888,  Meta  Schroeder;  children: 
Pauline,  Emily,  Emil,  Henrietta,  Elsa.  Came 
from  Germany  to  U.  S.,  1880,  settling  in  Mil- 
waukee, where  was  engaged  in  electrical  busi- 
ness until  1886,  when  came  to  Chicago,  becom- 
ing mem.  of  firm  of  T.  S.  Wild  &  Son,  brass 
founders  and  finishers,  to  whom  succeeded, 
1888,  the  C.  L.  Bastian  Manufacturing  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  supt.  and  mgr.,  the  works  occupy- 
ing 60,000  square  feet  of  floor  space  and  the 
company  making  leading  features  of  the  manu- 
facture of  fire  dept.  supplies,  bottling  ma- 
chinery, brewers'  supplies  and  carbonic  acid 
gas  specialties.  Mason:  Blue  lodge  and  chapter. 
Mem.  North  American  Union,  Harmonie  Sing- 
ing Soc.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  76-82  Illi- 
nois St.  Residence:  2624  N.  Paulina  St. 

BASTBUP,  Louis,  lawyer;  b.  Kolding,  Den- 
mark, July  8,  1856;  s.  N.  W.  and  Adelaide 
(Cohn)  Bastrup;  ed.  Real-Gymnasium,  Kold- 
ing Denmark,  1863-9;  entered  Johanneum  Col- 
lege, Hamburg,  Ger.,  1869;  afterward  grad. 
Univ.  of  Copenhagen,  Denmark,  1875  (degree 
of  LL.  M.,  honoris  causa,  conferred  by  Univ. 
of  Notre  Dame,  Ind.,  1894);  m.  Copenhagen, 


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Denmark,  Sept.  4,  1884,  Nancy  Gundorph;  1 
daughter:  Stephanie  Adelaide.  Was  admitted 
to  the  bar  In  1878;  afterward  went  Into  mer- 
cantile business;  came  to  Chicago;  was  credit 
mgr.  for  a  large  Chicago  house  for  6  years; 
went  into  general  law  practice,  1893,  as  law 
partner  of  John  Gibbons,  now  judge  of  the 
Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.;  in  1895,  with  Hugh 
O'Neill,  established  the  copartnership  of  Bas- 
trup  &  O'Neill,  lawyers,  of  which  he  is  still 
senior  mem.  Author  of  a  treatise  on  marine 
insurance,  and  several  works  on  history,  es- 
pecially: Life  of  Gustavus  Adolphus.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Germania  Mannerchor,  Notre  Dame 
Soc.,  and  divers  Danish  societies.  Club:  Ger- 
mania. Office :  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  597  La- 
Sal  le  Av. 

BATES,  Henry  Moore,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  30,  1869;  s.  George  Chapman  and  Alice 
E.  Bates;  ed.  Chicago  grammar  and  high 
schools  and  Park  Institute,  1875-86;  grad. 
Ph.B.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1890;  LL.B.,  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  1892;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  4,  1894,  Helen  Belfleld  Bates;  1  daughter: 
Helen  Belfleld  Bates.  Admitted  to  bar,  Illi- 
nois Supreme  Court,  June,  1892;  since  then  in 
continuous  practice  in  Chicago;  partner  of 
John  Maynard  Harlan,  1898-1903;  for  college 
year,  1903-4,  prof,  law  of  wills,  sales  and 
municipal  corporations,  Univ.  of  Michigan. 
Mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  In- 
stitute. Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago 
Literary,  Chicago  Law,  Homewood.  Office: 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  Ann  Arbor,  Mich. 

BATES,  Morley  Da  Costa,  physician;  b.  Mil- 
lersburg,  Iowa  Co.,  la.,  Sept.  17,  1872;  s.  Dr. 
Homer  O.  and  Dr.  Laura  (Cowgill)  Bates.; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  graduating  West 
Division  High  School,  1893;  grad.  Rush  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1896;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  29,  1900, 
Edith  Gray  Brown;  1  daughter:  Katherine 
Brown.  After  graduation  was  interne  Presby- 
terian Hosp.,  1897-8;  then  appointed  surgeon 
for  Homestake  Mining  Co.,  of  Lead  and  Dead- 
wood,  S.  Dak.,  serving  2  years;  since  then  in 
practice  in  Chicago.  Now  instructor  in  Rush 
Med.  College;  now  attending  physician  Grace 
Hosp.;  lecturer  Presbyterian  Hosp.  School  for 
Nurses;  now  district  physician  and  lecturer  for 
the  committee  on  the  Prevention  of  Tuber- 
culosis of  The  Visiting  Nurses'  Association, 
Chicago;  physician  Metropolitan  Elevated  Ry. 
Formerly  attending  physician  to  the  Nat,  Tem- 
perance Hosp.;  ex-med.  examiner  for  the  New 
York  Life,  The  Equitable  Life  and  the  Mutual 
Life  of  New  York,  insurance  companies,  at 
Lead,  S.  Dak.;  Mem.  Physicians'  Club,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Laryngological  and  Otolog- 
ical  Soc.,  Alumni  Soc.  of  Rush  Med.  College, 
Assn.  of  ex-Presbyterian  Hospital  Internes. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
Cor.  Jackson  Boul.  and  Halsted  St.  Residence: 
171  Warren  Av. 

BATES,  Onward,  bridge  engineer;  b.  St. 
Charles  Co.,  Mo.,  Feb.  24,  1850.  Engineer  and 
superintendent  of  building  of  the  Chicago, 

Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Ry.  Co.,  1888 ;  now 

pres.  Bates  &  Rogers  Construction  Co.,  con- 
tractors for  bridges,  etc.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of 
Civil  Engineers.  Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 320  Belden  Av. 

BATES,  Eobert  Feck,  head  master  Chicago 
Latin  School;  b.  Coventry,  R.  I.,  Jan.  28,  1872; 
s.  Mason  Arnold  and  Cornelia  (Peck)  Bates; 
prepared  for  college  at  Windham  High  School, 
Willimantic,  Conn.;  grad.  Trinity  College, 
Hartford,  Conn.,  1893;  unmarried.  Head  master 
Chicago  Latin  School  since  1894.  Member 
Episcopal  Church.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago 
Literary.  Office:  561-563  E.  Division  St.  Resi- 
dence: 7  Scott  St. 

BATES,  Tliomaa,  lawyer;  b.  Grlggsville, 
Pike  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  4,  1844;  s.  Thomas  and 
Elvira  (Cleveland)  Bates;  ed.  public  schools; 


was  in  government  service  as  a  wagon-master 
under  Gen.  Sully  in  his  expedition  against  the 
Indians,  1865-6;  assisted  father  in  his  lum- 
ber office  at  Lincoln,  111.;  was  principal  of 
Oilman  (111.)  public  school  4  years,  reading 
law  during  the  last  2;  came  to  Chicago,  April, 
1876,  and  finished  legal  studies  in  office  of 
Leonard  Swett;  m.  Dec.  24,  1870,  Sarah  H., 
daughter  of  Albion  Ricker,  of  Turner,  Me.; 
children:  Rose  Cleveland,  Alfred  Ricker.  Ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  Sept.,  1876,  and  was  for 
2  years  mem.  of  firm  of  Swett  &  Bates,  then 
for  1  year  of  Higgins,  Swett  &  Bates,  later  of 
Swett,  Bates  &  Haskell  and  now  of  Bates, 
Harding  &  Atkins.  Democrat.  Club:  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
2112  Orrington  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

BATTEN,  John  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  London, 
Eng.,  July  16,  1850;  s.  John  H.  and  Mary  Ann 
Batten;  ed.  Franklin  and  Newberry  Schools, 
Chicago,  1856-66;  Racine  College,  Racine,  Wis., 
1866-9;  studied  law  in  Chicago  in  the  office  of 
Dent  &  Black;  m.  Naperville,  111.,  Aug.  26, 
1874,  Ida  Haight;  children:  Marion  (Mrs. 
Albert  Hayes  Wetten),  Percy  Haight,  Ralph 
Ellsworth.  Admitted  to  bar,  1871;  state's  at- 
torney DuPage  Co.,  111.,  1888-96;  county  judge 
DuPage  Co.,  first  to  fill  unexpired  term  and 
later  for  full  term,  from  June,  1897,  to  Dec., 
1902,  and  sat  in  county  court  of  Cook  Co.,  at 
Chicago,  for  2  years  as  acting  county  judge, 
assisting  Judge  Carter;  was  acting  probate 
judge  of  Cook  Co.  from  Mar.  20,  1899,  to  Dec. 
1,  1900,  having  charge  of  the  probate  court 
from  the  resignation  of  Judge  Kohlsaat  and 
until  Judge  Cutting  was  elected  and  took  his 
seat.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  145 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5216  Madison  Av. 

BATTM,  William  Louis,  physician;  b.  Morris, 
111.,  May  11,  1867;  s.  Henry  and  Elizabeth 
(Zorrman)  Baum;  ed.  public  schools  of  Mor- 
ris, 111.,  Morris  Normal  School  and  Jefferson 
Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  graduating, 
M.D.,  1888;  located  a  short  time  at  Morris,  111., 
but  late  in  1888  went  to  Europe,  taking  special 
courses  in  univs.  and  hosps.  of  Vienna  and  Ber- 
lin. Unmarried.  Since  1891  engaged  in  practice 
in  Chicago  as  specialist  in  skin  and  venereal 
diseases.  Treas.  and  prof,  of  skin  and  venereal 
diseases  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Med.  School; 
dermatologist  to  Baptist,  German  and  Chicago 
hosps.;  attending  physician  for  contagious  dis- 
eases in  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Mem.  Physicians' 
Club;  sec.  Chicago  Medico-Legal  Soc.;  fellow 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine;  mem.  Chicago  Der- 
matological  Soc.,  Am.  Urological  Association 
(treasurer),  American  Medical  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Soc., 
Tri-State  Med.  Soc.  Republican;  was  coroner 
of  Grundy  Co.,  1888.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Marquette,  Chicago  Yacht  (fleet  sur- 
geon). Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  807 
Pullman  Bldg. 

BATTMANN,  Ferdinand  Otto,  manufacturer; 
b.  Watertown,  Wis.,  Jan.  29,  1853;  s.  Jacob  and 
Margareth  (Meyer)  Baumann;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Watertown,  Wis.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
5,  1883,  Carrie  Linsenbarth;  children:  Nettie 
A.,  Frances,  Lucille.  Began  active  business  ca- 
reer as  cabinet  maker  at  A.  H.  Andrews  & 
Co.'s,  In  1875,  and  rose  to  general  supt.,  leav- 
ing in  1895;  then  in  mantel  manufacturing 
business  in  the  Baumann-Simon  Co.  until  1898; 
since  Feb.  1,  1898,  supt.,  sec.  and  director  of 
the  William  H.  Warren  Manufacturing  Co., 
manufacturers  of  interior  finish,  bank  and  of- 
fice fixtures.  Gold  Democrat.  Protestant.  Mem. 
North  Chicago  Bowling  Assn.  Office:  Black- 
hawk  St.  and  Smith  Av.  Residence:  514  Dear- 
born Av. 

BAUER,  John  C.,  publisher;  b.  La  Porte, 
Ind.,  Oct.  25,  1858;  s.  Anton  and  Catherine 
Bauer;  went  to  Aurora,  111.,  in  early  childhood, 
living  there  until  17  years  old;  ed.  Aurora  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  May  25,  1881,  Lena  M. 


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Stevens;  children:  John  W.,  Harry  W.  Began 
work  when  9  years  old;  learned  printers'  trade 
in  Aurora,  111.,  and  in  1873  became  a  printer  on 
the  Chicago  Times;  established  Union  Printing 
Co.  in  1887  and  in  1889  organized  the  Horse 
Review  Co.,  publishers  of  the  Horse  Review, 
of  which  is  pres.  and  treas.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  Naperville, 
111. 

BAUMEB,  Norbert  Joseph,  mgr.  and  attor- 
ney the  Will  &  Baumer  Co.;  b.  Utica,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  13,  1878;  s.  George  J.  and  Elizabeth  (Mac- 
Donald)  Baumer;  ed.  Franklin  (public)  School 
and  High  School,  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Syracuse 
Univ.  and  Columbia  Univ.  in  the  class  of  1897; 
unmarried.  Previous  to  graduation  spent  much 
time  in  the  candle,  stearine  and  glycerine  fac- 
tories of  the  Will  &  Baumer  Co.,  Syracuse, 
N.  Y.;  entered  into  permanent  employ  of  that 
company  July  5,  1897,  and  worked  in  all  depts. ; 
became  asst.  supt.  of  the  company's  Alvord  St. 
Works  in  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  early  in  1899;  was 
sent  to  the  New  York  office  in  Sept.,  1901,  to 
learn  the  manufacture  of  candle  shades  until 
Jan.  8,  1902,  when  was  appointed  mgr.  and  at- 
torney at  Chicago  for  the  company.  Clubs: 
Highland  Athletic  (Syracuse,  N.  Y.),  Syracuse 
Yacht,  Crescent  Athletic  (Brooklyn,  N.  Y.). 
Office:  199  E.  Madison  St.  Residence:  5215 
Madison  Av. 

BAUMGARTL,  Isidor,  chairman  of  board  of 
directors  of  the  United  Breweries  Co.;  b. 
Pesth,  Hungary,  Mar.  29,  1860;  s.  Adolph  and 
Betty  (Stein)  Baumgartl;  ed.  high  school  and 
Dyrenforth  Univ.,  graduating  1878;  m.  Chicago, 
1881,  Bertha  Wilhartz;  children:  Clara,  Lillie, 
Leroy,  Olga,  Gertrude.  Began  business  life 
as  bookkeeper  in  the  wholesale  liquor  house  of 
Joseph  Stein  &  Co.  in  1878;  in  1880  was  admit- 
ted to  partnership  in  firm  known  as  Stein  & 
Baumgartl,  and  in  1882  firm  consolidated  busi- 
ness with  that  of  Adolph  Stein  and  became 
known  as  Stein  Bros.  &  Baumgartl.  Severed 
active  connection  with  that  firm  in  1887,  en- 
gaging in  the  real  estate  business,  and  in  1889 
built  the  Calumet  Distilling  Co.'s  distillery; 
sold  that  to  the  trust  and  organized  Monarch 
Brewing  Co. ;  consolidated  that  in  United  Brew- 
eries Co.,  of  which  is  now  head  as  chairman 
of  the  board.  Built  Art  Wall  Paper  Mills, 
1900,  and  is  now  pres.  and  director;  also  sec. 
Stein  Bros.,  vice-pres.  Associated  Jewish 
Charities,  of  Chicago.  Club:  Standard.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4837  Grand 
Boul. 

BAUB,  Jacob,  chemist,  pharmacist;  b.  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  Sept.  12,  1856;  s.  J.  J.  and  Marie 
(Stuber)  Baur;  ed.  public  schools  and  grad. 
from  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy,  1881; 
unmarried.  Was  in  drug  business,  Terre  Haute, 
Ind.,  1869-90;  also  in  flour  mill  business, 
1887-8,  at  Terre  Haute;  since  1888  pres.  and 
mgr.  of  the  Liquid  Carbonic  Co.,  operating 
plants  at  Chicago,  New  York,  Pittsburgh,  St. 
Louis,  Milwaukee,  Cincinnati,  Baltimore,  Min- 
neapolis, Kansas  City,  Dallas,  Tex.,  and  At- 
lanta, Ga. ;  also  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Laun- 
dry Blue  Co.,  and  pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
Charles  L.  Bastian  Manufacturing  Co.,  brass 
founders  and  finishers.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Chemical 
Industries  of  England  and  America.  Am.  Phar- 
maceutical Assn.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Marquette,  Union  League,  Germania, 
Chicago  Drug,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  67  Wells 
St.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

BAURMANN,  Oustav,  mgr.,  Phcenix  Car 
Spring  Co.;  b.  Louisville,  Ky.,  June  30,  1859; 
s.  Gustav  and  Lydia  (Picard)  Baurmann;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Louisville,  Ky. ;  m.  Rich- 
mond, Va.,  Sept.  21,  1881,  Elizabeth  Ryan;  one 
son:  Henry  R.  Sec.  Western  Steel  and  Spring 
Co.,  1882-92,  mgr.  collection  dept.,  Deering 
Harvester  Co.,  1893-4,  mgr.  Chicago  Sewing 
Machine  Co.,  1895-1903,  mgr.  Phoenix  Car 
Spriner  Co.  since  1903.  Republican.  Office:  Rook- 
ery Bldg.  Residence:  494  Belden  Av. 


BAtTSHEB,  Henry,  commission  merchant  in 
cotton  seed  oils,  rosin,  soap  stock,  etc.;  b.  New 
York  City,  Oct.  7,  1847;  s.  Henry  and  Elizabeth 
Genevieve  (Gray)  Bausher;  ed.  New  York; 
served  in  Civil  War  as  acting  quartermaster; 
was  afterward  collector  of  internal  revenue 
for  the  Second  Dist.  of  Louisiana;  m.  at  Coop- 
erstown,  N.  Y.,  1892,  Miss  May  Browning. 
Started  in  business  as  a  member  of  the  firm 
of  Fogg,  Bausher  &  Co.,  burned  out  in  the 
great  fire  of  1871;  business  was  resumed  after 
the  fire  and  developed  into  the  large  refining 
and  packing  business  of  Peck  &  Bausher. 
After  Mr.  Peck's  death  started  Board  of  Trade 
commission  business,  and  now  pres.  and  direc- 
tor of  H.  Bausher  Co.,  commission  merchants 
and  dealers  in  cottonseed  oils,  rosin,  Ceylon 
and  Cochin  oils,  silicate  of  soda,  purified  soap 
stock,  tallow,  grease,  turpentine,  etc.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  384 
LaSalle  Av. 

BAXTER,  Qeorg-e  Edwin,  physician;  b. 
Griggsville,  111.,  Oct.  27,  1874;  s.  Edwin  Walter 
and  Helen  Maria  Baxter;  grad.  Griggsville 
(111.)  High  School,  May,  1891;  Whipple  Acad., 
Jacksonville,  111.,  June,  1893;  Illinois  College, 
Jacksonville,  111.,  Ph.B.,  June,  1896;  North- 
wesetrn  Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1899;  m. 
June  7,  1905,  Cecile  Maude  Hitchcock.  Interne 
St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  Chicago,  1899-1901;  clinical 
instructor  in  medicine  since  1902;  instructor 
in  pathology,  1902-3;  instructor  in  haemotol- 
ogy,  1902-4,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School. 
Mem.  dispensary  staff,  St.  Luke's  Hosp.;  sec. 
North  Shore  Branch  Med.  Soc.  since  1902; 
mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Club:  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  1916  Evanston  Av.  Residence: 
2317  Kenmore  Av. 

BAY,  George  Philip,  banker;  b.  Wiborg,  Den- 
mark, July  9,  1830;  s.  Soren  and  Henriette 
Bay;  liberal  education  in  Denmark;  m.  1855, 
Clara  T.,  daughter  of  R.  Buck,  of  McHenry 
Co.,  111.;  eleven  children;  of  whom  those  living 
are  Mrs.  Clara  H.  Miller,  Mrs.  Alice  B.  Blish, 
Charles  P.,  Hiram  H.,  Effle  L.,  Henry  M.,  Irene 
Jeannette,  George  P.,  Jr.  Learned  trade  of 
wood  turner;  came  from  Denmark  direct  to 
Chicago  in  1852;  was  engaged  in  furniture 
business  until  1861;  in  retail  grocery  trade, 
1861-73;  established  in  1873  the  banking  house 
of  Peterson  &  Bay,  which,  in  1899,  was  incor- 
porated as  the  Western  State  Bank,  of  which 
was  pres.,  1899-1900.  Residence:  6400  Went- 
worth  Av. 

BAYLEY,  Edwin  Fisher,  lawyer;  b.  Manlius, 
N.  Y.,  June  11,  1845;  s.  Calvin  Chapin  and  Ann 
Sophia  (Fisher)  Bayley;  early  life  on  farm 
near  Waupun,  Wis.,  where  he  attended  school 
until  1858;  in  acad.  of  Brockway  College  (af- 
terward Ripon  College),  1858-64;  served  enlist- 
ment of  100  days  as  private,  Co.  B,  41st  Wis- 
consin Inf'y,  summer  of  1864;  in  Ripon  College, 
1864-6,  Amherst  College,  1866-8,  graduating, 
A.B. ;  grad.  from  St.  Louis  Law  School,  1870; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1876,  Anna  Katharine  Ober; 
children:  Helen  (Mrs.  Charles  T.  Mordock, 
Terre  Haute,  Ind.)  and  Katharine  (Mrs.  Ed- 
win H.  Clark,  Chicago).  Began  practice  of  law 
at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  in  office  of  Elmer  B.  Adams 
(now  U.  S.  Dist.  Judge)  in  1871;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  9,  1872;  mem.  of  firm  of  Scoville, 
Corwin  &  Bayley  until  1877;  practiced  alone, 
1877-85;  mem.  of  firm  of  Bayley  &  Waldo,  1885- 
95;  since  then  (with  Charles  R.  Webster)  of 
Bayley  &  Webster.  Republican,  with  "mug- 
wump" tendencies.  Mem.  Kenwood  Evangelical 
Church.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Union  League,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Homewood,  Chicago,  City.  Offce: 
153  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4634  Greenwood  AV 

BAYLIES,  Bipley  MT.,  lawyer;  b.  St.  Helena 
Parish,  La.,  Sept.  5,  1845;  s.  Nicholas  and  Har- 
riet (Cahoon)  Baylies;  ed.  public  schools  Polk 
Co.  and  in  the  collegiate  and  law  depts.  of 


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the  Univ.  of  Iowa;  was  resident  of  Iowa  from 
age  of  14  to  1892;  m.  Osage  Mission,  Kas.,  1873, 
Miss  Harriett  Sinnamon  (now  deceased) ;  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  Nettie  B.  Poor,  Fred  N.,  Harry  L., 
Harriet  H.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Iowa  in  1867, 
and  practiced  in  Kansas  several  years;  then 
at  Des  Moines,  la.,  until  1890,  when  was 
elected  judge  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Polk  Co., 
la.,  and  at  expiration  of  term  resumed  prac- 
tice; since  1892  has  been  engaged  in  practice 
of  law  in  Chicago.  Is  also  pres.  of  tne  Rock- 
ford  Construction  Co.,  and  pres.  of  the  Rock- 
ford  and  Interurban  Ry.  Co.  Republican.  Club: 
Kenwood.  Office:  1425  Unity  Bldg.  Residence: 
170  Fifty-first  St. 

BAYNES,  James,  editor;  b.  Valley  Forge, 
near  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Nov.  30,  1840;  s.  Bee- 
zon  and  Lowry  (Humphries)  Baynes;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Pennsylvania  and  Indiana;  m. 
Salem,  Ind.,  Nov.  21,  1871,  Ella  Lyon;  children: 
Harry  L.,  Clara.  Served  3  years  in  5th  Ind. 
Cav.,  Co.  E,  in  Army  of  the  Ohio,  1862-5;  par- 
ticipated in  Sherman's  movements  from  Chat- 
tanooga to  Jonesboro.  Moved  to  Indiana  when 
15  years  old  and  located  on  farm,  remaining 
there  until  1879;  then  went  to  Alexandria,  S. 
Dak.,  and  engaged  in  publishing  the  Alexan- 
dria Herald;  started  the  American  Swineherd 
in  1884  and  in  1890  removed  it  to  Chicago, 
where  has  since  resided,  as  its  editor  and 
senior  mem.  of  firm  of  James  Baynes  &  Son,1 
its  publishers.  Republican;  was  mem.  of  the 
Territorial  Legislature  of  Dakota,  1880-1. 
Mem.  George  G.  Meade  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Office: 
323  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  522  W.  61st  PI. 

BEACH,  Elli  Alonzo,  pres.  Beach- Wickham 
Grain  Co.;  b.  Stratford,  N.  H.,  July  9,  1842;  s. 
Lawrence  Clinton  and  Lucy  A.  (Brockett) 
Beach;  came  west  with  parents  in  1852;  ed. 
Beloit,  Wis.,  and  Darlington,  Wis.,  finishing 
at  the  Platteville  Acad. ;  then  taught  school  in 
winter  of  1863;  m.  first,  Oct.  13,  1868,  Abbie  D. 
Stillwell,  of  Providence,  R.  I.  (died,  Jan., 
1881);  children:  Annie  S.,  Henry  L.,  Clinton  S.; 
m.  second,  Harriett  A.  Peck,  Providence,  R.  I. 
In  Jan.,  1864,  came  to  Chicago;  served  an  ap- 
prenticeship of  3  years  in  office  of  David  H. 
Lincoln,  with  whom  became  partner  in  June, 
1867;  firm  dissolved,  1877,  each  partner  contin- 
uing alone;  in  1879  became  partner  in  Mead, 
Beach  &  Co.,  which  continued  until  1890;  from 
then  until  1902,  E.  A.  Beach  &  Co.;  since  1903, 
pres.  of  the  Beach-Wickham  Grain  Co.,  which 
was  incorporated  in  that  year;  director  Board 
of  Trade  from  1893-6.  Mem.,  deacon  and  trus- 
tee of  Memorial  Baptist  Church.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  57  Bryant  Av. 

BEACH,  Elmer  Ellsworth,  lawyer;  b.  Civil 
Bend,  Fremont  Co.,  la.,  Dec.  19,  1861;  s.  Henry 
W.  and  Eva  E.  (Canfield)  Beach;  ed.  public 
school  Antrim  City,  Mich.,  Grand  Rapids  gram- 
mar school,  Grand  Rapids  High  School,  1877- 
1881,  graduating,  1880  German  course,  1881 
in  classical  course;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1881-4, 
graduating,  B.A. ;  m.  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  July 
27,  1889,  Jessie  E.  Taylor;  children:  Elizabeth 
Clara  and  Mae  Vee.  Studied  law  and  was  ad- 
mitted to  bar  in  1888;  now  mem.  of  the  law 
firm  of  Beach  &  Beach.  Pres.  Northwestern 
Development  Co.  (mining).  Republican.  Mason, 
Park  Lodge,  Park  Chapter,  Evanston  Comman- 
dery,  and  Medinah  Temple  (Shrine).  Mem. 
Royal  League,  K.  P.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Marquette,  Hamilton,  Birchwood.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  1140  Lunt  Av.  (Rogers 
Park). 

BEACH,  Myron  Hawley,  lawyer;  b.  Seneca 
Falls,  N.  Y.,  May  22,  1828;  s.  Elam  and  Han- 
nah (Edwards)  Beach;  ed.  district  school;  at 
Seneca  Falls  Acad.,  winters  of  1845-6,  Ham- 
ilton College,  1850-3,  graduating  A.B.,  1853; 
m.  Seneca  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  23,  1857,  Helen 
Mary  Hoskins;  children:  Lansing  H.,  Harrison 
L.,  Woolsey  E.  Prof,  of  mathematics,  Brock- 
port  Collegiate  Institute,  1853;  principal  Sen- 


eca Falls  Acad.,  1853-6;  admitted  to  bar  1856; 
served  in  Union  Army  in  1864.  Engaged  in 
practice  at  Dubuque,  la.,  where  he  was  director 
of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  a  director  of 
the  German  Theological  Seminary;  in  practice 
in  Chicago  since  1885.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Loyal  Legion,  Alpha  Delta 
Phi  College  Fraternity,  Phi  Beta  Kappa  Col- 
lege Fraternity;  Am.  Historical  Assn.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Caxton.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn; 
also  Chicago  and  Illinois  Bar  Assns.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  3630  Lake  Av. 

BEACH,  Bayniond  Walter,  lawyer;  b.  Perci- 
val,  la.,  Nov.  29,  1863;  s.  Henry  Walter  and 
Eva  (Canfleld)  Beach;  spent  most  of  boyhood 
and  youth  in  Grand  Rapids  and  Charlevoix, 
Mich.;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools,  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich.,  and  in  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad- 
uating B.S.  and  C.E.,  1886,  and  from  law  dept., 
LL.B.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1892,  Jennie 
Healy;  one  daughter:  Ethel  Corinne.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  Illinois,  1889,  and  at  once  joined  his 
brother,  Elmer  E.  Beach,  present  firm  of  Beach 
&  Beach,  in  general  practice  of  law,  making  a 
specialty  of  corporation,  real  estate  and  insur- 
ance law.  Also  treas.  and  director  Northwest- 
ern Development  Co.  and  other  corporations. 
Lecturer  on  common  law  pleadings  in  Chicago 
Law  School  and  a  mem.  of  the  Faculty.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
Delta  Ypsilon  fraternity.  Republican.  Mason. 
Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Res- 
idence: 857  Pratt  Av. 

BE  ALE,  William  Gerrish,  lawyer;  b.  Win- 
throp,  Kennebec  Co.,  Me.,  Sept.  10,  1854;  s. 
William  and  Lucinda  (Bacon)  Beale;  ancestors 
early  settlers  of  Massachusetts  and  Maine;  ed. 
public  schools,  Winthrop,  Me.,  Winthrop  High 
School,  Waterville  (Me.)  Classical  Institute, 
Hallowell  (Me.)  Classical  and  Scientific  School 
and  Bowdoin  College,  graduating,  1877;  unmar- 
ried. Studied  law  in  office  of  Williams  & 
Thompson,  Chicago;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1881,  and  has  since  then  been  continuously  in 
practice  in  Chicago  in  connection  with  the  law 
firms  of  Isham  &  Lincoln,  and  Isham,  Lincoln 
&  Beale.  Served  one  term  as  mem.  of  the 
Board  of  Education  of  Chicago,  declining  re- 
appointment;  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago, 
1895-7.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Union  (Chicago) ;  also  Union,  Univer- 
sity and  Lawyers'  (New  York).  Office:  184  La 
Salle  St.  Residence:  10  Astor  St. 

BEARD,  Charles  Heady,  physician;  b.  Spen- 
cer Co.,  Ky.,  Jan.  27,  1855;  s.  James  P.  and 
Emerin  (Heady)  Beard;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Spencer  Co.,  Ky.,  and  Transylvania  Univ.,  Lex- 
ington, Ky.;  grad.  from  med.  dept.  Univ.  of 
Louisville,  Ky.,  M.D.,  1877;  m.  Cannelton,  Ind., 
Sept.,  1888,  Laura  Clark;  children:  Halard, 
Charlotte.  In  general  practice  at  Cannelton, 
Ind.,  1877-83;  went  to  New  York  City,  1883, 
and  studied  at  Post-Graduate  Med.  School, 
Polyclinic,  Knapp's  Institute,  and  then  became 
house  surgeon,  Manhattan  Eye  and  Ear  Hosp. 
Studied  in  London,  Paris,  Zurich  and  Vienna 
about  2  years.  In  Chicago  since  1887,  making 
specialty  of  eye  and  ear  practice.  Was  made 
asst.  surgeon  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear 
Infirmary,  1887,  and  surgeon  in  1890;  oculist 
to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1  year,  and  attending  phy- 
sician at  Central  Free  Dispensary  a  year;  ocu- 
list to  Passavant  Memorial  Hosp.;  ex-pres. 
Chicago  Ophthalmological  and  Otological  Soc. ; 
mem.  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  -Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Neurological  Soc.,  Physicians' 
Club.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence:  264 
E.  Sixty-first  St. 

BEAKD,  Thomas  Francis  (known  only  as 
"Frank  Beard"),  artist;  b.  Cincinnati,  Feb.  6, 
1842;  s.  James  H.  and  Mary  Caroline  Beard;  ed. 
Cincinnati  and  Painesville,  O.  Served  in  Civil 
War  in  7th  Ohio  Regt. ;  furnished  pictures  for 
all  leading  periodicals  from  age  of  12  to  the 
present  time;  17  years  lecturer  at  Chautauqua, 


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N.  Y. ;  has  lectured  for  lyceums  for  25  years; 
first  lecture  was  entitled  "Chalk  Talk,"  from 
which  the  word  originated;  prof  aesthetics, 
Syracuse  Univ.,  1881.  Author:  Black  Board  in 
the  Sunday  School;  and  numerous  short  sto- 
ries. Office:  110  LaSalle  Av.  Residence:  3525 
Calumet  Av. 

BEAKDSLEE,  Franklin  Siuilie,  manufactur- 
er; b.  on  farm  in  DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  28,  1861; 
s.  Smilie  Ransom  and  Ruth  (Hebron)  Beards- 
lee;  ed.  public  schools  of  Iroquois  Co.,  111.,  and 
at  Grand  Prairie  Seminary,  Onarga,  111.,  grad- 
uating 1884;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  8,  1891,  Char- 
lotte Isabel  Harland;  one  son:  Harland  Frank- 
lin. After  leaving  school,  1884,  traveled  for 
various  firms  in  the  gas  and  electric  fixture 
line,  out  of  Chicago,  until  1889;  in  1889  was 
one  of  the  corporators  of  the  W.  S.  Edwards 
Manufacturing  Co.,  with  which  he  remained 
until  August,  1901;  withdrew  and  organized 
the  Beardslee  Chandelier  Manufacturing  Co. 
(wholesale  manufacturers  of  gas,  electric  and 
combination  fixtures),  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Republican.  Club:  Edgewater  (Casino).  Office: 
253-255  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  1430  Montrose 
Boul. 

BEATON,  David,  congregational  clergyman; 
b.  Arbuthnot,  Scotland,  1848;  ed.  Aberdeen  and 
Univ.  of  Edinburgh  (M.A.);  ordained  to  min- 
istry, 1877;  pres.  Redfield  College,  S.  D.,  1889- 
91;  since  1891  pastor  Lincoln  Park  Congrega- 
tional Church,  Chicago.  Pres.  of  the  Polytech- 
nic Soc.  of  Chicago  since  1903.  Author:  Cyrus 
the  Magician,  1898,  P8;  Selfhood  and  Service, 
1898,  R3;  A  Scientific  System  of  Religious 
Education.  A&dress:  1920  Arlington  PI. 

BEATTIE,  Cliarleg  Stuart,  lawyer;  b.  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  Sept.  20,  1855;  s.  Charles  J.  and 
Eliza  B.  (Card)  Beattie;  removed  with  parents 
in  1857  to  Pontiac,  111.,  and  was  ed.  in  public 
and  high  schools  there;  removed  to  Chicago, 
1872,  studied  law  in  office  of  John  Lyle  King  1 
year  and  after  that  in  office  of  Charles  J.  Beat- 
tie,  his  father;  m.  New  Orleans,  La.,  Dec.  25, 
1884,  Miss  Florence  L.  Smith;  a  daughter: 
Gladys.  Admitted  to  bar  Jan.,  1876,  by  exami- 
nation before  Supreme  Court  in  Springfield. 
Democrat.  Odd  Fellow,  K.  P.,  A.  O.  U.  W.  Of- 
fice: 131  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1081  W.  Wash- 
ington Boul. 

BEATT7,  BOBS  James,  general  mgr.  Inland 
Steel  Co.;  b.  on  farm  in  Beaver  Co.,  Pa.,  Aug. 
12,  1854;  s.  Jonathan  and  Perthenia  Jane 
(Sheets)  Beatty;  ed.  public  schools,  acad.  at 
Damascus,  O.,  and  Iron  City  Business  College, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  graduating,  1873;  m.  Muncie, 
Ind.,  Sept.  12,  1894,  Mildred  Veronese,  daugh- 
ter of  Hon.  J.  W.  Ryan;  children:  John  Town- 
send,  Suzanne  Dodge.  Employed  in  mercantile 
business,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1873-80;  treas.  and 
bookkeeper,  Portsmouth  (O.)  Iron  and  Steel 
Co.,  1880-4;  general  sales  agent  Leechburg 
Iron  Works  and  Chartiers  Iron  and  Steel  Co., 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1884-8;  general  sales  agent  W. 
Dewees  Wood  Co.,  manufacturers  of  planished 
iron,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1888-92;  in  1891-2  organ- 
ized Midland  Steel  Co.  and  built  a  steel  plant 
and  rolling  mill  at  Muncie,  Ind.;  was  pres.  and 
general  mgr.  of  same  until  works  were  sold, 
Apr.  1,  1900,  to  Am.  Sheet  Steel  Co.,  of  which 
was  general  western  mgr.  until  Apr.  30,  1901; 
since  May  1,  1901,  general  mgr.  and  director 
Inland  Steel  Co.  of  Chicago.  Director  Federal 
Life  Insurance  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Res- 
idence: 127  E.  Fifty-first  St. 

BEATTY,  "William  Trimble,  manufacturer;  b. 
New  Brunswick,  N.  J.,  Oct.  2,  1864;  s.  William 
T.  (D.D.)  and  Sarah  C.  (Fulton)  Beatty;  ed. 
private  and  public  schools  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.; 
m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Apr.,  1901,  Valerie  Lee 
Jones.  Since  Junet  1885,  with  Austin  Manufac- 
turing Co.,  manufacturers  of  road  building  and 
railroad  machinery,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and 
general  mgr.;  also  sec.  and  general  mgr.  or 
the  Austin-Western  Co.,  Limited.  Clubs:  Union 


League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Homewood.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Flossmore,  111. 

BEAUMONT,  George,  architect;  b.  Farnley, 
near  Leeds,  Yorkshire,  England,  Feb.  13,  1854; 
s.  James  and  Elizabeth  (Gledhill)  Beaumont; 
common  school  education  obtained  in  Farnley 
Iron  Co.'s  schools,  near  Leeds,  England;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  13,  1882,  Harriet  Wood,  of  Leeds, 
England  (deceased);  children:  Marie,  Francis 
Harold,  George  Stanley,  Bessie.  Began  study 
of  architecture  Nov.  1,  1869;  obtained  medal  of 
Leeds  and  Yorkshire  Architectural  Assn., 
Leeds,  England,  1880;  mem.  Royal  Institute  of 
British  Architects  since  1881;  traveled  exten- 
sively in  Europe  for  architectural  study;  emi- 
grated to  U.  S.,  locating  in  Chicago,  Sept.  2, 
1881;  employed  as  architectural  draftsman 
and  general  supt.  on  buildings  to  Feb.  4,  1886; 
since  then  in  general  practice  on  own  account. 
Organized  Architectural  Club,  Chicago  (pres., 
1886-7);  fellow  Am.  Institute  of  Architects, 
mem.  (now  pres.)  Illinois  Chapter  of  same; 
mem.  Chicago  Architects'  Business  Assn. 
(pres.  1899-1900).  Independent  in  politics. 
Protestant  Episcopalian.  Office:  115  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  13  Surrey  Ct. 

BEAT/MONT,  John  P.,  physician;  b.  Free- 
port,  111.,  Mar.  29,  1855;  s.  John  H.  and  Alcista 
Bedee  Beaumont;  ed.  public  schools  of  Free- 
port,  111.,  acad.  at  Montrose,  N.  J.,  and  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  M.D.,  1877; 
m.  Chicago,  1896.  Carrie  R.  Wilder.  After  grad- 
uation located  in  practice  of  medicine  at  Min- 
neapolis, Minn.,  1877-94;  was  prof,  diseases  of 
eye  at  Univ.  of  Minnesota,  1890-4;  since  then 
in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago,  specializ- 
ing In  diseases  of  the  eye,  ear,  nose,  and 
throat.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.  Republican.  Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Calumet,  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago 
Press.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  High- 
land Park,  111. 

BEAUNISNE,  Albert  O.,  asst.  to  the  publish- 
er of  the  Chicago  Daily  News;  b.  Canada;  re- 
moved to  U.  S.  in  infancy.  Taught  school  and 
studied  law;  afterward  did  newspaper  work 
in  various  cities  of  the  United  States  and 
Canada;  has  been  connected  with  the  Chicago 
Daily  News  since  1879.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Quadrangle,  Caxton.  Office:  123  Fifth  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 6022  Kimbark  Av. 

BEBB,  Edwin,  lawyer;  b.  Salem,  111.,  Oct.  19, 
1858;  s.  Michael  S.  and  Catherine  (Hancock) 
Bebb;  ed.  country  dist.  schools,  Wheaton  (111.) 
College,  Univ.  of  Illinois,  and  grad.  LL.B., 
Chicago  College  of  Law  (Lake  Forest  Univ.): 
m.  in  Byron  Twp.,  Ogle  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  18,  1885, 
Minnie  A.  Jones;  children:  Herbert,  Kenneth, 
Edwin  Adams.  Was  appointe  state  grain  in- 
spector in  1878,  and  in  1883  was  appointed 
agent  of  the  grain  receiving  commission  mer- 
chants of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  to  take 
charge  of  their  business  at  Chicago,  Rock 
Island  &  Pacific  R.  R.  receiving  depot.  Admit- 
ted to  bar,  1893,  and  ever  since  engaged  in 
general  practice  of  law.  Republican.  Office: 
153  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1748  W.  102d  St. 

BECK,  Alexander  Richard,  retired  lumber- 
man; b.  Madgeburg,  Prussia,  May  3,  1839;  a. 
Alexander  and  Jane  (Kirk)  Beck;  father  was 
Scotch,  and  mother  was  English;  came  to  U.  S., 
settling  in  Milwaukee,  Oct.,  1846;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Milwaukee;  m.  1st,  1869,  Elizabeth 
Wall,  of  Milwaukee,  who  died  the  same  year, 
leaving  him  1  child:  Edward  W.  R.;  m.  2d, 
1871,  Annie  Walsh,  of  Chicago;  children:  Mar- 
garet J.,  Clara  B.,  Alexander  E.,  Mary  G.,  An- 
nie L.  Began  career  of  sailor  on  Great  Lakes 
in  1852,  filling  all  positions  from  cabin  boy  to 
capt  until  1866;  lumber  inspector  in  Chicago 
market  1866-73;  foreman  of  lumber  yard  for 
Sylvester  Wheelock,  1873-4;  mgr.  of  lumber 
yard  at  S.  Chicago  for  Mr.  Wheelock,  1874-8; 
in  business  for  himself,  1878-84;  incorporated, 
1884  as  A.  R.  Beck  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  he 


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was  pres. ;  was  treas.  of  the  Rudolph  Hegener 
Co.  Was  school  dir.  and  pres.  Board  of  Educa- 
tion S.  Chicago,  1875-9;  trustee  village  of 
Hyde  Park,  1878-84.  Democrat.  Prominent  Ma- 
son; has  served  as  high  priest  of  the  Royal 
Arch  Chapter  and  Eminent  Commander  of  K. 
T.  Residence:  6019  Kimbark  Av. 

BECK,  Carl,  surgeon;  b.  Milin,  Austria,  Mar. 
26,  1864;  a.  Ignatz  and  Elizabeth  (Pollak) 
Beck;  ed.  common  school  and  gymnasium  in 
Prague,  Bohemia,  and  med.  school  of  the  Royal 
and  Imperial  Univ.  of  Prague,  graduating  M.D., 
1889;  served  as  asst.  in  surgical  and  gynecolog- 
ical clinics  in  Prague,  assisting  first  Prof. 
Qussenbauer  and  later  Dr.  Schauta,  famous 
gynecologist  of  Vienna;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  10, 
1899,  Eda  Stein;  children:  Helen  Babette, 
Frances  Eda.  Visited  most  of  the  univs.  of 
Germany,  Austria  and  other  countries;  made 
several  trips  to  America  as  steamer  surgeon, 
1889-90,  and  in  1890  settled  in  Chicago  In  gen- 
eral practice  of  medicine.  Became  attending 
surgeon  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  St.  Joseph  Hosp. 
and  other  hosps.,  devoting  time  to  surgery. 
Founded  St.  Anthony  Hosp.  with  the  Sisters 
of  Juliet,  founded  German  Med.  Soc.  and  Bo- 
hemian Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Is  prof,  of  sur- 
gery in  Chicago  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons  (Univ.  of  Illinois),  Post-Graduate 
Med.  School  and  Chicago  College  of  Dentistry. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.  and  most  of  the  local 
med.  socs. ;  also  of  the  German  Soc.  of  Sur- 
geons of  Berlin,  and  Soc.  of  Physicians  of 
Prague.  Served  as  volunteer  in  llth  Infy.  regt., 
Austrian  Army,  and  later  first  lieutenant  of 
75th  Infy  regt.  Contributor  to  Am.  and  foreign 
med.  journals  on  surgical  subjects.  Mem.  Inde- 
pendent Religious  Soc.  Office:  98  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 42  Roslyn  PI. 

BECK,  Joseph  Carl,  physician;  b.  Bohemia, 
Austria,  Sept.  26,  1870;  s.  Ignatz  and  Louise 
(Pollack)  Beck;  resided  in  Clinton  and  Holden, 
Mo.,  1885-93;  since  1893  in  Chicago;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Prague,  Austria,  and  in  Catholic 
Convent  school  in  Holden,  Mo. ;  grad.  from  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  (med.  dept., 
Univ.  of  Illinois),  M.D.,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
26,  1899,  Carrie  A.  Stein;  children:  Elsa,  Philip. 
Since  1895  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  and 
surgery  in  Chicago,  limiting  practice  to  eye, 
ear,  nose  and  throat.  Prof,  of  otology  and 
laryngology  in  Chicago  Eye,  Ear,  Nose  and 
Throat  College;  adjunct  prof,  of  otology  and 
rhino-laryngology,  in  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons;  oculist  to  St.  Joseph  Hosp.; 
now  organizing  and  founding  new  private  hosp. 
in  conjunction  with  his  brothers,  called  Beck's 
Hosp.,  for  surgical  work,  to  be  on  Clark  St., 
near  Wrightwood  Av.  Fellow  Am.  Acad.  of 
Ophthalmology  and  Oto-Laryngology ;  mem. 
Am.  Laryngological,  Rhinological  and  Otologi- 
cal  Soc.,  German  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Laryngological  Soc.,  and  Nu  Sigma 
Nu,  med.  fraternity.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago 
Lodge  No.  437,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Office:  92  State 
Street.  Residence:  173  Lake  View  Av. 

BECK,  Rudolph,  dentist;  b.  Prague,  Austria, 
Sept.  18,  1868;  s.  I.  and  Elizabeth  Beck;  grad. 
Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery,  1898;  un- 
married. Has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1888; 
adjunct  prof,  of  surgical  pathology,  Chicago 
College  of  Dental  Surgery.  Mem.  Illinois  State 
Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Odontographic  Soc.  Club: 
New  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  98  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1260  Rokeby  St. 

BECKEN,  Albert  Charles,  wholesale  jeweler; 
b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  19,  1855;  s.  Ferdinand 
Charles  and  Ulricka  (Halz)  Becken;  ed.  dist. 
school;  father  died  when  was  10  years  old 
and  mother  married  again;  m.  Driftwood,  Pa., 
Apr.  19,  1883,  Grace,  daughter  of  Judge  Hunt- 
ley;  children:  Clara  Louise,  Albert  Charles. 
After  mother's  second  marriage,  stepfather 
took  him  from  school  to  assist  in  live  stock 
business,  which  proved  too  hard  for  him;  went 


into  barber  shop  and  learned  the  trade;  estab- 
lished for  self  in  barber  business  at  Drift- 
wood, Pa.,  1874,  and  by  1883  had  saved  $9,000; 
entered  the  jewelry  business,  traveling  among 
lumber  camps  selling  watches  to  the  men; 
went  to  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  in  1886  and  estab- 
lished in  watch-jobbing  business,  introducing 
the  Dueber-Hampden  watches  in  that  terri- 
tory; since  1892  in  wholesale  watch  and  Jew- 
elry business.  Mem.  Chicago  Jewelers'  Assn. 
and  Am.  Horological  Soc.  Republican.  Mem. 
First  Presbyterian  Church.  Mason,  K.  T.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Powers'  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Park  Ridge,  111. 

BECKER,  Abraham  O.,  dealer  in  commercial 
paper;  b.  Warsaw,  O.,  Sept.  21,  1857;  s.  Nathan 
and  Henrietta  (Schaffner)  Becker;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  8,  1887,  Kate  Fried- 
man; children:  Helen,  Louise,  James  H.,  Mar- 
garet. Began  business  career  Jan.  1,  1878,  in 
house  of  Hermann  Schaffner  &  Co.,  in  which 
he  became  a  partner,  and  after  the  death  of 
Mr.  Schaffner  organized  and  incorporated, 
July  1,  1894,  the  firm  of  A.  G.  Becker  &  Co., 
dealers  in  commercial  paper,  of  which  has  ever 
since  been  pres.  and  treas.  Also  director  Audit 
Co.,  of  Illinois,  Live  Stock  Investment  Co., 
Drexel  Cafe  Co.,  and  Woods  Motor  Vehicle  Co. 
Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Standard.  Office: 
178  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5132  East  End  Av. 

BECKER,  Anthony  William,  merchant  and 
manufacturer;  b.  Dubuque,  la.,  Apr.  27,  1858; 
s.  Gerhard  and  Fannie  (Kohaus)  Becker;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Dubuque,  la.,  ,to  1872,  then 
student  in  preparatory  school  at  Telgte,  Ger- 
many, for  3  years;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  27,  1881, 
Clara  Elma  Hoagland,  of  Dayton,  O. ;  one  son: 
Frederick  G.  Becker  (student  at  Yale).  Began 
in  1878  as  bookkeeper  with  his  father,  a  whole- 
sale clothing  dealer  at  Dubuque,  la,;  in  1879 
went  to  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  as  mgr.  of  branch 
house,  and  in  1880  both  plants  were  removed 
to  Chicago.  Was  financial  mgr.  and  credit  man 
of  the  firm  from  1880  to  1890,  and  upon  his 
father's  retirement  from  the  clothing  business, 
entered  firm  of  Lange  Bros.  &  Co.,  but  retired 
from  it  Jan.  1,  1893,  to  organize,  with  H.  L. 
and  Joseph  Mayer  and  H.  B.  Hellman,  the 
present  firm  of  Becker,  Mayer  &  Co.,  manufac- 
turer of  clothing  for  youths  and  juveniles,  in 
which  is  credit  man  and  financial  mgr.  Repub- 
lican. Roman  Catholic.  Mem.  Credit  Men's 
Assn.,  Chicago  Commercial  Assn.,  Illinois 
Manufacturers'  Assn.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
216-218  Van  Buren  St.  Residence:  4329  Oaken- 
wald  Av. 

BECKER,  Benjamin  Vogel,  lawyer;  b.  War- 
saw, Ind.,  June  20,  1871;  s.  Leopold  and  Caro- 
line (Vogel)  Becker;  ed.  public  schools  at 
Warsaw  and  Fort  Wayne,  Ind.,  to  1885;  m. 
Jackson,  Mich.,  June  20,  1901,  Elizabeth  Loeb; 
one  son:  John  Leonard.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Fort  Wayne,  Ind.,  in  1887,  and  began  to  read 
law  In  the  office  of  Jacob  Newman;  was  ad- 
mitted to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  State  of 
Illinois  in  1892,  and  continued  in  same  office; 
admitted  to  partnership  in  1898  in  present 
firm  of  Newman,  Northrup,  Levinson  &  Beck- 
er. Director  in  several  corporations.  Mem.  Am. 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  and  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Ravisloe  Country.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence,  4459  Berkeley  Av. 

BECKER,  John  William,  tax  specialist;  b. 
Cloppenberg,  Germany,  Apr.  9,  1864;  s.  Her- 
man J.  and  Elizabeth  (von  Ravensburg)  Beck- 
er; came  with  parents  to  Chicago  when  3 
years  old;  educated  in  public  and  high  schools, 
Chicago;  m.  Boston,  Mass.,  Nov.  19,  1900,  Es- 
ther M.  Walker.  Established  in  real  estate 
business  on  own  account  in  1884;  sold  out  and 
went  into  Co.  treas's  office  in  1885  as  clerk; 
was  advanced  to  asst.  chief  clerk,  and  then 
was  chief  clerk  for  nine  years;  in  Feb.,  1904, 
with  George  J.  Lawton,  established  firm  of 


THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS  53 

John  W.  Becker  &  Co.,  engaging  in  a  general     since    1902.    Mem.    Am.    Soc.    of    Civil    Engl- 
real   estate  business,    with  a   specialty  in   tax    neers  and  of  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers    and 
matters.     Republican.     Mason     (32°),     Shriner.     honorary   mem.    Montana    Soc     Engineers     Re- 
Offlce:    100    Washington    St..    Title    and    Trust     publican.  Residence:  1838  Ald'lne  Av 
Bldg.  Residence:  920  Wilson  Av.  BEERS,     Minard    I. a    Fevre,    architect'     b 

BECKER,  Louis  Alexander,  pres.  L.  A.  Beck-  Cleveland,  O.,  Mar.  18,  1847;  s.  Daniel  Beers- 
er  Co.;  b.  Winona,  Minn.,  Sept.  11,  1869;  a.  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  1871,  Harriet  Page;  children- 
John  S.  and  Marie  Kathryn  (Faehr)  Becker;  Herbert  P.,  Harley  M.,  Leslie  M.,  Katrlna. 
ed.  public  school  and  business  college  at  Studied  architecture  in  Cleveland;  came  to 
Winona,  Minn.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Phar-  Chicago  in  1871.  Fellow  Am.  Institute  of 
macy  of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois,  graduating  with  Architects.  Office:  Chicago  Orchestra  Bldg 
Ph.G.  degree,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  1892,  Elizabeth  168  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  5464  Jefferson  Av 
T.  Nash;  one  daughter:  Marie  Kathryn  Beck-  BEBTIiES,  Nicholas,  manufacturer;  b.  Chl- 
er.  Apprentice,  A.  M.  Pett  &  Sons'  drug  store,  cago,  Oct.  17,  1876;  s.  Peter  and  Barbara 
Winona,  Minn.,  1884-6,  then  to  pharmaceutical  (Kuhn)  Behles;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
college;  drug  clerk,  N.  Gray  Bartlett,  Chicago,  until  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  4,  1899.  Minnie 
1888-90;  in  drug  business,  Thirty-first  St.  and  Moody.  Began  business  life  in  1891  and  worked 
Indiana  Av..  as  owner,  1890-1;  employed  by  with  different  paper  box  factories  until  1902, 
Am.  Soda  Fountain  Co.,  as  salesman,  1891-7;  when  became  pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  Julius 
In  business  as  manufacturer  under  partner-  Marquardt  Co.,  manufacturers  of  paper  boxes 
ship  of  L.  A.  Becker  &  Co.,  incorporated,  1898,  of  all  kinds,  which  was  established,  1892,  by 
as  L.  A.  Becker  Co.,  of  which  has  been  pres.  Julius  Marquardt,  who  died  in  1902.  Mem.  of 
and  mgr.  from  the  inception  of  the  business,  the  Chicago  Paper  Box  Club  and  of  the  Royal 
Inventor  and  manufacturer  of  the  20th  Cen-  Arcanum.  Office:  14-24  Michigan  St  Residence: 
tury  Sanitary  Soda  Water  Fountain.  Organ-  583  W.  43d  St. 

Ized,  1902,  and  has  since  been  pres.  of  the  BEHBENDT,  Arthnr  J.,  nhysician  and  sur- 
Dispenser  Publishing  Co.,  publisher  of  The  geon;  b.  Germany,  Dec.  18,  1865;  s.  Joseph 
Soda  Fountain,  a  monthly  journal.  Reorgan-  and  Cecelia  (Spickholz)  Behrendt;  grad.  from 
Ized  the  Neff  Laboratory  Co.,  1902.  changing  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  Ph.G.,  1886; 
name  to  Kitro  Grape  Fruit  Co.,  of  which  is  grad.  from  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
pres.  McKinlev-Roosevelt  Democrat.  Mason  geons,  Chicago.  M.D.,  1891:  m.  Huntington, 
(32°),  K.  T.,  Mystic  Shriner.  Clubs:  Chicaeo  Ind.,  Feb.  27.  1894,  Anna  Plummer;  children: 
Athletic,  Germania,  Drug  Trade,  Cynber.  Of-  Mildred,  Florence.  Engaged  in  general  prac- 
flce:  900  S.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  3133  S.  Park  tlce  as  physician  and  surgeon,  1891.  and  has 
Avenue.  continued  ever  since.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 

BECKER,  8.  Max,  wool  and  fur  merchant;  German  Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
b.  Doernbach,  Germany,  Dec.  14,  1855;  s.  Isaac  Mississippi  Vallev  Med.  Sor  .  Illinois  Rtn»f> 
and  Henrietta  Becker;  ed.  public  school;  came  Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Mason  (32°);  K. 
to  U.  S.,  1872;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  30,  1891,  Lilly  T.,  St.  Bernard  Commandery;  med.  director  of 
Hirsh;  children:  Rober  G.,  Florence  E.  Medinah  Temple.  Mystic  Shrine.  Office  and  res- 
Lived  at  Pine  Bluff,  Ark.,  1872-81,  and  idence:  93  Fowler  St. 

In  Jan.,  1882,  came  to  Chicago  as  a  dealer  in  BEIDIiER,  Adam  Warner,  pres.  Illinois  Ter- 
wool  and  furs.  In  1886  established  the  firm  ra  Cotta  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Reading,  Pa.,  Apr.  27, 
of  Wolf,  Becker  &  Co.;  in  1888  became  a  mem.  1857;  s.  Franklin  C.  and  Hannah  M.  (Warner) 
of  the  firm  of  Bach,  Becker  &  Co.,  which  In  Beidler;  ed.  public  school;  m.  Detroit,  Mich., 
addition  to  its  Chicago  house  has  a  New  York  Oct.  5,  1893,  May  Donnelly;  one  daughter: 
office  in  charge  of  O.  G.  Becker,  who  is  also  a  Louise.  Began  business  experience  as  a  tele- 
partner.  Hebrew  religion.  Club:  Standard.  Of-  graph  operator  for  the  Western  Union  Tele- 
flee:  103-107  Michigan  St.  Residence:  4237  ffraph  Co.,  at  Reading,  Pa.,  and  at  Philadel- 
Michiean  Av.  nhia,  1873-5;  came  to  Chicago,  1875.  worked 

BECKETT,  James  Beach,  lawyer;  b.  Chica-  for  the  same  company  until  1881;  was 
go,  Aug.  12,  1871;  s.  James  D.  and  Georgians  on  the  Board  of  Trade,  with  C.  W.  Brega  & 
(Beach)  Beckett;  grad.  from  Yale  Univ.,  1893,  Co.,  1881-7;  took  position  with  the  Illinois 
Ph.D.;  attended  Univ.  of  Michigan  Law  Terra  Cotta  Lumber  Co.,  1887,  and  later 
School;  unmarried.  Was  admitted  to  the  bar  In  became  stockholder  in  the  company,  then  sec. 
1896.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  Theta  and  treas.,  later  vlce-pres.  and  finally  pres. 
Delta  Chi.  Club:  University.  Office:  100  Wash-  Also  pres.  McRoy  Clay  Works,  and  of  Brazil 
ington  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111.  Brick  and  Pipe  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  I1H- 

BECKIiER,  EVbridare  Harlow,  civil  engineer  nois.  Builders'.  Union  League,  Midlothian.  Of- 
and  railroad  contractor;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Oct.  flee:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  143  E.  Fifty- 
16.  1854;  s.  Amos  Otis  and  Betsey  Harlow  first  St. 

(Austin)  Beckler;  ed.  Maine  Wesleyan  Semi-  BEIDIiER,  Francis,  lumber  merchant;  b. 
nary,  1870-2,  Maine  State  College  (now  Univ.  Chicago,  1864;  s.  Jacob  and  Mary  Ann  (Funk) 
of  Maine),  1874-6;  graduating  with  C.E.  de-  Beidler;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  in 
gree  Aug.,  1876;  m.  Richmond,  Me.,  Feb.  18,  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College;  m.  Mar. 
1880,  Mera  Page  Rogers;  children:  Grace  H.,  8.  1893,  Elizabeth  M.  Loose,  of  Springfield,  111. 
Elizabeth  Beulah.  Land  surveyor  In  Minne-  Began  in  lumber  business  in  the  employ  of  J. 
sota,  1877-8,  asst.  engineer  St.  Paul,  Mlnneap-  Beidler  &  Bro.,  1870-3;  was  see.  of  the  South 
oils  &  Manitoba  Ry.,  1879;  asst.  locating  and  Branch  Lumber  Co.,  1873-93:  established,  1894, 
resident  engineer  of  Northern  Pacific  R.  R.  In  lumber  firm  of  Francis  Beidler  &  Co.,  of  Chi- 
Rocky  Mountains,  1880-3,  division  engineer,  cago,  of  which  is  now  pres.;  pres.  of  the  Beid- 
Klcking  Horse  River  division  Canadian  Pa-  ler  &  Robinson  Lumber  Co.,  of  Mayville,  N. 
ciflc  R.  R.,  1884;  resident  engineer  St.  Louis  D.,  operating  many  lumber  yards  in  North 
river  bridge,  Duluth,  Minn.,  1885:  was  with  Dakota;  and  of  the  Junction  Mining  Co.,  of 
what  is  now  the  Great  Northern  Ry.  System,  Springfield,  111.;  sec.  of  the  Eastern  Lumber 
1886-92,  building  Montana  Central,  Seattle  &  Co.,  of  Tonawanda,  N.  Y. ;  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
Montana,  and  the  Pacific  extension  (from  of  the  Santee  River  Cypress  Lumber  Co.,  Fer- 
Montana  to  Puget  Sound,  826  miles)  Great  guson,  S.  C.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Northern  Rv.,  in  charee  of  location  and  con-  Athletic.  Washington  Park,  Midlothian,  Ham- 
struction;  lived  at  Helena,  Mont.,  these  6  ilton,  Coleman  Lake.  Office:  Twenty-second 
years:  had  local  office  as  consulting  engineer  and  Loomis  Sts.  Residence:  4736  Drexel  Boul. 
in  Monadnook  Blk..  Chicago.  1893-4;  began  BEIDLER,  George,  real  estate;  b.  Chicago, 
contracting  railroad  work.  1895;  short  time  Oct.  28,  1864;  s.  Jacob  and  Mary  Ann  (Funk) 
with  Chicago  &  North-Western  Ry.,  1896;  civil  Beidler;  ed.  common  school  and  business  col- 
^nglnoer  for  Winston  Bros.,  railway  contrac-  lege;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  22,  1900,  Margaret  E. 
tors,  1896-1902:  director  in  Winston  Bros.  Co.  Young;  children:  John  Jacob,  Virginia.  Was 


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associated  with  the  Beldler-Roblnson  Lumber 
Co.,  Mayville,  N.  D.,  1884-8,  and  Beidler  Bros. 
Lumber  Co.,  Chicago,  1888-91;  mgr.  of  his 
father's  property  interests  until  1900;  now  in 
real  estate  business.  Republican.  Past  Grand, 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Ashland,  Illinois  Athletic; 
also  Macatawa  Yacht  (Macatawa,  Mich.).  Of- 
fice: 120  W.  Washington  St.  Residence:  1629 
W.  Adams  St. 

BEIFELD,  Alexander,  cloak  manufacturer; 
b.  Hungary,  July  7,  1864;  s.  Ignatz  and  Rose 
(Herzog)  Beifeld;  ed.  Hungary  and  Vienna, 
Austria;  m.  Chicago,  June  27,  1895,  Florence 
Florsheim;  children:  Margaret  Rose,  Robert 
Siegmund.  Came  to  the  U.  S.;  became  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Joseph  Beifeld  &  Co.,  1881,  and 
is  now  senior  mem.  of  its  successor,  Beifeld, 
Hirsch  &  Kline.  Republican.  Club:  Standard. 
Office:  230  Adams  St. 

BEITLER,  Henry  Clay,  lawyer;  b.  near  Ha- 
gerstown, Md.,  July  1,  1866;  s.  Samuel  J.  and 
Catharine  Beitler;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chews- 
ville,  Md.,  and  in  Washington  Co.  High  School 
at  Hagerstown;  law  education  in  Univ.  of 
Michigan;  grad.  with  degree,  LL.B.;  unmar- 
ried. Admitted  to  bar.  May,  1888,  and  practiced 
at  Hagerstown,  Md.,  18  months;  removed  to 
Chicago  In  spring  of  1890,  and  practiced  law 
here  ever  since.  Republican.  Elected  to  House 
of  Representatives,  1898,  and  has  served  con- 
tinuously ever  since.  Mem.  Illinois  Commis- 
sion to  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition,  1901, 
1902-3.  Office:  120  Randolph  St.  Residence:  16 
Lincoln  Av. 

BEIiASCO,  Daniel,  lawyer;  b.  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  Apr.  23,  1878;  s.  Isaac  D.  and  Annie  (Ja- 
cobs) Belasco;  ed.  public  schools  of  London, 
Eng.,  Boston,  Mass.,  Providence,  R.  I.,  and 
Chicago,  and  at  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1899;  resident  of  Chicago  since  1892;  unmar- 
ried. Worked  for  a  number  of  law  firms  until 
admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
Oct.  14,  1899;  since  then  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law  on  own  account.  Also  pres. 
Federal  Coal,  Coke  and  Mining  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  172  Washington 
St.  Residence:  4543  St.  Lawrence  Av. 

BEliDEN",  John  Secord,  Insurance;  b.  War- 
saw, N.  T.,  Sept.  8,  1839;  s.  Dr.  Charles  W.  and 
Frances  Cummlngs  Belden;  ed.  schools  of  Al- 
exander and  Warsaw,  N.  T. ;  m.  New  London, 
Conn.,  Dec.  18,  1868,  Amanda  W.  Pool;  chil- 
dren: Charles  P.,  John  S.,  Jr.,  Joseph  C.,  Eliza- 
beth. Has  been  actively  engaged  in  the  fire 
Insurance  business  In  Chicago  since  Mar.  1. 
1865,  as  representative  of  leading  Am.  and 
British  companies.  Is  also  director  and  treas. 
of  the  Rialto  Co.,  and  a  director  of  the  Belden 
Manufacturing  Co.,  manufacturers  of  insu- 
lated wire.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2514  Prairie 
Avenue. 

BEIiriEIiD,  Andrew  Miller,  patent  lawyer; 
b.  Chicago,  Sept.  6,  1873;  s.  Henry  Holmes  and 
Anne  W.  (Miller)  Belfleld;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  to  1887,  Chicago  Manual  Training 
School,  1887-90;  took  engineering  course,  Pur- 
due Univ.,  Lafayette,  Ind.,  and  law  course  in 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1894; 
unmarried.  Admitted  to  bar,  1894,  and  was 
with  Judge  Lysander  Hill,  1894-6;  mem.  firm 
Page  &  Belfleld,  1897-9;  of  Brown,  Cragg  & 
Belfleld,  1901-2;  in  Independent  practice  with 
specialty  in  patent  law  since  1902.  Is  sec.  and 
director,  respectively,  of  the  Rolfe  Electric 
Co.,  the  Autoplanlst  Co.,  the  O.  Adams  Co. 
Mem.  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian;  deacon  In  Hyde  Park 
Presbyterian  Church.  Clubs:  University,  Chi- 
cago Law,  Homewood.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
Residence:  5738  Washington  Av. 

BEI.FIEI.D.  Henry  Holmes,  educator;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Nov.  17,  1837;  s.  William 
and  Selener  (Marshall)  Belfleld;  grad.  Iowa 
College,  Grlnnell,  la.,  A.B.,  1858,  A.M.,  1868, 


Ph.D.,  1878.  Griswold  College,  A.M.,  1861;  Sar- 
gent gold  medals  for  scholarship  in  Iowa  Col- 
lege, 1857-8;  valedictorian  of  class;  m.  Chi- 
cago, July  27,  1869,  Anne  Wallace  Miller;  chil- 
dren: Andrew  Miller,  Henry  William,  Mrs. 
Clara  Belfleld  Bates,  Ada  Marshall,  Margaret 
Wallace.  Served  In  Civil  War  with  Army  of 
the  Cumberland,  etc.,  second  lieutenant  and 
first  lieutenant  and  adjutant,  8th  Iowa  Cav.; 
on  staff  of  Brlg.-Gen.  J.  T.  Croxton  and  of 
Maj.-Gen.  E.  M.  McCook;  prisoner  of  war  in 
1864;  mustered  out,  Aug.  27,  1865.  Tutor  In 
Greek,  Iowa  College,  1858;  principal  in,  and 
then  supt.  of,  public  schools,  Dubuque,  la., 
1859-60,  1861-3,  1865-6;  tutor  in  Latin,  Gris- 
wold College,  Iowa,  1860-1;  principal  of  gram- 
mar school,  Chicago,  1866-76;  principal  North 
Division  High  School,  Chicago,  1876-83;  direc- 
tor Chicago  Manual  Training  School,  1883- 
1903;  dean  Univ.  High  School  since  1903.  One 
of  the  earliest  advocates  (1872)  of  manual 
training.  Author  of  many  educational  essays; 
lecturer  on  education.  Special  commissioner 
from  Dept.  of  Labor  of  U.  S.  to  inspect  and 
report  on  technical  schools  In  Europe  and 
U.  -S.,  1891-2.  Mem.  Board  of  Education,  Du- 
buque, la.,  1865-6;  mem.  Board  of  Education, 
Hyde  Park  Dlst.  No.  1,  1891-3.  Republican. 
Presbyterian;  elder  Hyde  Park  Presbyterian 
Church,  trustee  Presbyterian  Home  for  the 
Aged.  Mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn.,  G.  A.  R., 
Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion,  Chicago 
Literary  Club.  Office:  Univ.  High  School,  Mon- 
roe Av.  and  Fifty-eighth  St.  Residence:  5738 
Washington  Av. 

BELPIELD,  William  Thomas,  physician;  b. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1856;  s.  William  and  Selener 
(Marshall)  Belfleld;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  Rush  Med.  College,  gradu- 
ating, M.D.,  1878;  post-graduate  work  In  Univ. 
of  Vienna;  unmarried.  Lecturer  of  Cartwright 
Fund,  New  York,  1883;  associate  prof,  of  sur- 
gery Rush  Med.  Coll.;  prof,  of  genito-urinary 
and  venereal  diseases  Chicago  Polyclinlc. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Assn.  of  Genito- 
urinary Surgeons,  pres.  Chicago  Urological 
Soc.,  and  vlce-pres.  Am.  Urological  Soc.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Literary.  Office:  Reliance  Bldg.  Residence: 
Hotel  Brevoort. 

BEXA,  Edgar  Solyman,  physician;  b.  Chi- 
cago, June  15,  1868;  s.  Robert  B.  and  Ellen 
(De  Wolf)  Bell;  grad.  from  Ottawa  (111.) 
High  School,  1888,  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1896;  unmarried.  Engaged  In  med.  practice 
since  1896;  practice  limited  to  eye,  ear,  nose 
and  throat,  In  which  has  specialized  ever  since 
graduation.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Illinois  Med.  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Phy- 
sicians, Marquette,  Colonial.  Office:  103  State 
St.  Residence:  4714  Klmbark  Av. 

BEIiI,,  James  Hamilton,  Importer  teas,  cof- 
fees, and  spices;  b.  New  Hudson,  Allegany  Co., 
N.  Y.,  Jan.  7,  1839;  s.  Nathaniel  Davidson  and 
Rebecca  (Anderson)  Bell;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Allegany  Co.  and  In  Rushford  (N.  Y.)  Acad. 
to  1859;  m.  Lexington,  Ky.,  Sept.,  1877,  Mary 
Elizabeth  Stone;  children:  Mrs.  Elsie  David- 
son, Daisy  Bell.  Worked  on  father's  farm, 
until  1861;  went  to  war  In  Oct.,  1861,  entering 
service  of  6th  N.  Y.  Cav.  as  second  lieutenant, 
Co.  I,  serving  until  close  of  war;  mustered  out 
In  Aug.,  1865,  as  captain;  was  in  all  campaigns 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  and  was  with 
Sheridan  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley  campaign. 
Began  business  career,  Nov.,  1865,  at  Sparta, 
Wls.,  as  wholesale  grocer;  came  to  Chicago  in 
Mar.,  1872,  and  engaged  in  a  specialty  line  of 
teas,  etc.,  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Bell,  Con- 
rad &  Co.;  purchased  Mr.  Conrad's  interest  in 
1897,  and  changed  the  firm  name  to  J.  H.  Bell 
&  Co.,  now  a  corporation,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Republican.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  George  H. 
Thomas  Post  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  62-4  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  4037 
Drexel  Boul. 


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i,  William  Edward,  dist.  supt.  Am.  Tel-  the  agency  force  of  the  company.  Became 
ephone  and  Telegraph  Co.;  b.  Montreal,  P.  Q.,  stockholder  and  was  elected  director  of  the 
Can.,  Mar.  6,  1856;  s.  William  and  Sarah  (Wil-  Baird  National  Bank  of  Kirksville,  Mo.,  In 
liamson)  Bell;  ed.  common  and  high  schools  Sept.,  1904.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem. 
at  London,  Ont. ;  married,  Evanston,  111.,  May  Central  Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Chi- 
ll, 1892,  Henrietta  Pettit;  one  daughter:  Helen  cago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Hamilton, 
Victoria.  Began  career  as  messenger  for  Mon-  Calumet.  Office:  118  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
treal  Telegraph  Co.,  at  London,  Ont.,  Aug.  9,  dence:  68  Madison  Park. 

1870;  promoted  to  joint  position  as  bookkeep-  BEIT,  William  Ostoorn,  lawyer;  b.  Wash- 
er, receiving  and  delivery  clerk  same  place  lngton.  D.  C.,  May  16,  1870;  s.  Robert  V.  and 
Mar.  1,  1871;  resigned  Dec.  31,  1872,  to  take  joanna  W.  (Kirkwood)  Belt;  ed.  public 
position  of  asst  bookkeeper  Western  Union  schools  and  Columbian  Univ.,  Washington, 
Telegraph  Co.,  at  Chicago  Jan.  1,  1873.  later  D.  C-f  graduating  in  the  class  of  1892;  m.  Mor- 
promoted  to  asst.  chief  bookkeeper,  and  on  risoll(  m.,  June  6,  1890,  Cora  L.  Wood;  one 
Oct.  1,  1882,  became  audit  clerk,  first  dist.,  son:  Robert  Kirkwood.  Admitted  to  bar  in 
central  division  of  same  company;  appointed  1892;  practiced  in  New  York  from  fall  of  1892 
S^YiS6-1*68-  ?nd  General  Supt.  Clowry,  Aug.  to  fall  of  1895  when  came  to  Chlcago  and 
9,  1886,  as  supt.  and  sec.  of  the  Western  Auto-  established  in  practice  here,  since  which  time 
matic  Weighing  Machine  Co.,  which  resigned  has  Devoted  himself  almost  exclusively  to 
Oct.  31,  1888,  to  become  chief  clerk  and  audi-  practice  in  the  U.  S.  Courts,  with  a  specialty 
tor  first  dist.  central  division.  Western  Union  ln  the  law  of  patents,  trade  marks,  and  copy- 
Telegraph  Co.,  which  held  until  Oct.  31,  1890,  rlghts.  Republican.  Protestant.  Mem.  of  Pat- 
when  resigned  to  become  supt.  Am  Dist.  Tele-  ent  Land  Assn.  Mem.  Home  Lodge  No.  508  A. 
graph  Co.,  on  staff  of  Charles  H  Wilson,  gen-  F  &  A  M  Mem.  Maryland  Soc.  Club:  Union 
eral  supt.  of  the  Chicago  Telephone  Co.;  re-  league.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
signed  Sept.  1,  1893,  to  become  business  mgr.  wilmette  111 

sfe^red^NewYo^offlce  2s  mg^Apr^T         BEMAN,  Solon  Spencer,  architect;  b.  Brook- 

-  resfened  De^   31    1899    Ind  j^n    1    1900  lvn-    Oct-    *•    1853:    studied    architecture    with 

'annofnted    general    supt     Illinois'  District  Richard    M.    Upjohn,    New    York;    m.    Apr.    30. 

TrfrSSn  Co  •   fesiened  Julv  1    1901    and  be-  1888>  Marv  H-  Miller,  W.  New  Brighton,  S.  I., 

camf  sec     and    treks     of    the    Jackson-Corbett  N-   Y-  Designed  all  buildings  in  town  of  Pull- 

fV>     and  epneral  sunt'  of  the  Illinois  Construe-  man    <now  a  Part  of  Chicago);   also  the  town 

Son   Co-    resigned T  Dec    j     1901     and   Dec    16  of   Ivorydale,   with   the  extensive  works,   near 

i<Poi    T.?cented^?osltion  of dist    sun Am    Tele-  Cincinnati,    for    the    Procter    &    Gamble    Co.; 

nhone  and   Teleeranh  Co     on   staff  of  Charles  Pullman    Bldg.,    Studebaker    Bldg.,    Fine    Arts 

H    Wilson     ^enfral suet"  of "the *comoan\ ^  for  BldS-    «rand   Central    Ry.    Station,   also   T.    B. 

H.    Wilson,   general   supt    ot ^he^  company   ror  Blackgtone   Memorial   Library,    First  and   Sec- 

'o of  Tlllnolq    Renubfican    Metho-  ond     Christian     Science     churches,    St.    Paul's 

In  1st  Cav     I    NO     1877'  serving  Episcopal  Church,  etc.,  Chicago;  Pioneer  Press 

lieutenant Troon A    and act  in*  ad*  Bld^'    St    Paul;    Bee    Bldg"    Omaha;    Mining 

t     Me™ ,     o?d    Time TeleCTaDhers'    Assn  Bld^-    and    Merchant    Tailors'    Bldg.,    World's 

'  Unf^n'  League    Marouetfe    Office"'  Plln'  Columbian    Exposition;    Mines    Bldg.,     Omaha 

^  ma*    RP^YrtPnoP     r& "•Dearborn   Av  Exposition,  1898;  Pabst  Bldg.  and  North  West- 

lenee.   375  Dearborn  Av.  ern   Mutual    L}fe   Bldg.t   Milwaukee;    Michigan 

BELL,    William    White,    banker;    b.    Sparta,  Trust  Co.   Bldg.,   Grand  Rapids;   T.   B.  Black- 

Tenn.,  Apr.  16,  1842;  s.  Brig.-Gen.  Joseph  War-  stone     Memorial     Library,     Branford,     Conn.; 

ren  Bell,  U.  S.  V.,  and  Rose  Ann  (Smith)  Bell;  union    Station,   Peoria,    111.;    Chicago   &   Alton 

ed.    private   schools,    also    grammar    and    high  station,  Springfield,  111.,  etc.  Office:  Merchants' 

school,  Chicago,   1855-60;   served  in  Civil  War  Loan    &    Trust    Bldg.    Residence:    317    Forty- 

as    captain    13th    Illinois    Cav.    and    breveted  ninth  St 

major   U.    S.    V.    for    gallant    and    meritorious  •R-rTurrwp    Ailmrto    mining  pntrln^r-  h    An- 

services   in   battle  of  Cache   River,   Ark.,   July  -,5™^?,*'  fsfi?-  SoV  of  r    F    a^d  Martha  A 

7.   1862;   m.   Chicago,   Apr.    16,    1863,  Nannie   C.  ^SS^ftmS^-  S°$     common    schools     En- 

I;T-/-.T,-TI  •     /»v,ii/^r.on  •     T  <iian     Tjaii     f  a n tVmT^  •     n n\a  \\jiiosoii )     uemenL,     ea.     common    fecnoois.     jiin- 

hsrown,    cnliaren.    a_<inan    aen    (autnor; ,    now  l__«,a    a<nr>f>   issc;    <n    pnp-inpprlne-    anrl    now   in 

Mrs.   Arthur  H.   Bogue;   Clara  Bell,   now  Mrs.  fa^<3   s™ce    If 8^  „" tice    af  min'inc    enei^eer 

Lessig,    James    Edward    Bell,    first    lieutenant  a^"v®  _f ®?e,rn   roXption  witn^tTroducfion  and 

1 7tVi    TT    <3     Tnfv    \Va «   r>rivit(»   hankpr    iS'iT-S  3-nd  expert  in  connection  witn  proauction  ana 

d\ \l     «f  iKvy'««^  fir™ ^  of    T •    M    T'voTiV  Xr  use  of  coal  in  boilers,  gas  producers,  etc.  Mem. 

rn    a5nnvorl ^  l  «fil™' n« vTn^    M^'    N^fonnl  Am.    Institute   of   Mining  Engineers,   Am.   Soc. 

Co.,     bankers,     1865;     paying     teller     National  ,    -««-__i.__j_0i    TTnixinoors     <?nr-     of    Phpmipni 

Bank  of  Commerce,  Chicago,  1870-1;  vice-pres.  ?^,^te^anA^1  rhem?oal    Soc      Am     Assn     for 

Nebraska  City  National   Bank,   1871-2;   cashier  ^S^AnaSS^^^&S^mSimS^at 

of  the  Bank  of  the  State  of  Georgia,  Atlanta,  'he   Advancement  o f  S. 3lence     western  Soc    of 

1873-7-;    in     dry     goods    commission    business,     f ?*!nt?flfce.   ffs  Dearborn  St    Residence     if 4 2 
Chicago,    1878-80;    mem.    Board    of    Trade    and     Jj^son  Boul 

ness!"3"  1885-91?  easier   and 'direcf^r    National  BENDER,    Pred,    manufacturer;    b     Hatzen- 

Bank    of    the    Republic,    which    he    organized  port _  on  Moselle,  Germany,  Feb.  7,  1!  66,  s -  Ben- 

with  $1.000,000  capital,  1891;  since  1892  bank-  jamln  and  Sara  (Adler)  Bender;  ed.  public  and 

er  and  dealer  in  commercial  paper.  Republican,  private  schools  of  Hatzenport,  Germany;  also 

Baptist;  was  first  treas.  of  Immanuel  Baptist  in    high    school    In    Kreuznach     Germany,    m. 

Church  and  mem.  finance  committee,  now  and  Hamburg,    Germany,    June    8     1899,    Lotta    Si! 

for  last   16   vears   a    trustee.    Office:    226-8    La  verberg;   one  daughter:    Beatrice  Maud    Since 

Salle  St.  Residence:  3930  Lake  Av.  1883  jobber  and  manufacturer  of  store i  and  c 

BEI.SHE,  Edwin  luther,  sec.  and  mgr.  of  flee  fixtures,  and  also  dealer  in  general  mer- 
agency  force  of  Chicago  Portrait  Co.;  b.  La  chandise;  from  1883  to  1889  located  In  New 
Plata,  Mo..  Mar.  10,  1872:  s.  Thomas  M.  and  York,  from  1889  to  1  1  in  Milwaukee  Wis 
Lina  (Elgin)  Belshe:  grad.  from  high  school  Jobber  and  manufacturer  of  store i  and  office 
of  La  Plata/Mo..  1892;  m.  Kirksville,  Mo..  Oct.  fixtures  since  1891  at  various  locations  on  Wa- 
12.  1899.  Alta  Baird;  children:  Edwin  Baird.  bash  Av  Chicago,  now  having  stores  at  552- 
Albert  Thomas.  Entered  employ  of  Chicago  556  Wabash  Av..  and  12«-53  Wabash  Av •  . 
Portrait  Co.  as  traveling  salesman.  Jan.  1.  also  partner  in  the  house  of  Bender  Bros  of- 
1895;  was  made  dist.  mgr.  Feb.  1.  1896.  and  flee  and  store  fixtures  300-302 1  W  ^nadl"°"' 
road  mgr..  Jan.  1,  1897;  on  Jan.  1,  1899,  be-  and  Am  Store  and  Office  Co ,  Monroe  a nd  Hal- 
came  a  stockholder  and  took  position  as  corre-  sted  Sts^  Major  1st  Regt  Chicago  Rough 
spondent  In  the  house;  elected  director,  Apr..  Riders.  Offices:  552  to  556  Wabash  Av.  Resi 
1902,  and  sec.,  1903,  and  has  management  of  dence:  < 


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BENEDICT,  Charles  Dumba,  lumber;  b.  Vi- 
enna, Austria,  Feb.  11,  1859;  s.  Ignatius  L. 
and  Amelia  (De  Figuerado)  Benedict;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Austria;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
Jan.  2,  1882,  Augusta  C.  Mann;  1  daughter: 
Adele  Francesca.  Began  business  career  in 
1875  as  an  employe  of  the  Brookhaven  Lum- 
ber and  Mfg.  Co.,  at  Brookhaven,  Miss.,  until 
1885,  and  was  promoted  to  position  of  sec. 
and  supt. ;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  asso- 
ciated with  lumber  firm  of  John  A.  Gauger 
&  Co.  until  1897;  then  was  mem.  of  the  lumber 
firm  of  May  &  Benedict  at  Peoria,  111.,  until 
1902,  when  joined  the  present  firm  of  Schultz 
Bros.  &  Benedict,  wholesale  lumber.  Mem.  of 
the  Lumbermen's  Assn.  Office:  Old  Colony 
Bldg.  Residence:  Del  Prado  Hotel. 

BENEDICT,  George  H.,  engraver;  b.  War- 
saw, Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  12,  1857;  s. 
Edward  R.  and  Levira  Benedict;  ed.  public 
schools  and  at  commercial  college;  m.  Mar.  24, 
1880,  Miss  Caroline  L.  Randolph;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1864;  worked  for  a  time  at  printing,  and 
then  was  an  apprentice  in  the  map  dept.  of 
Rand,  McNally  &  Co. ;  later  worked  as  foreman 
in  same  line  for  George  F.  Cram.  Studied 
photo-engraving,  in  leisure  hours,  with  J.  A. 
Drummond;  then  for  a  time  in  business  for 
himself,  later  becoming  mgr.  of  the  wax  en- 
graving dept.  of  Blomgren  Bros.  &  Co.,  and 
later  mgr.  of  the  advertising  dept.  of  A.  G. 
Spalding  &  Bros.;  again  established  general 
engraving  and  electrotyping  business  under 
the  style  of  George  H.  Benedict  &  Co.,  and  in 
1903  this  firm  was  consolidated  with  the  Globe 
Engraving  and  Electrotype  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
now  treas.  From  early  boyhood  has  been  an 
enthusiastic  athlete  and  became  an  authority 
on  general  athletic  and  gymnastic  sports; 
wrote  a  widely  circulated  book  on  the  subject 
which  was  published  by  A.  G.  Spalding  & 
Bro.  in  1880.  For  9  years  pres.  of  the  Electro- 
typers' Assn.  of  Chicago,  and  for  2  years  pres. 
of  the  National  Assn.  of  Electrotypers  and 
Photo  Engravers.  Was  the  inventor  of  the 
measuring  scale  used  by  all  photo-engravers 
and  electrotypers;  also  the  inventor  of  Bene- 
dict's Tables  of  Wages  for  calculating  pay 
rolls.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Mason,  K.  T., 
Shriner.  Office:  415  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
875  Warren  Av. 

BENEDICT,  Harry,  live  stock;  b.  Bureau 
Co.,  111.,  1856;  s.  Julius  and  Henrietta  Cleve- 
land Benedict;  ed.  public  and  high  schools;  m. 
Princeton,  111.,  1880,  Belle  Kyle;  2  children. 
Engaged  in  live  stock  commission  business  at 
Union  Stock  Yards,  1890,  in  firm  of  Lee  & 
Benedict;  since  1894  firm  has  been  Benedict, 
Murraj'  &  McDowell.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  3967  Drexel  Boul. 

BENHAM,  John;  b.  Western  Star,  O.,  May  3, 
1846;  s.  John  and  Melissa  (Brown)  Benham; 
academic  education;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  1869, 
Adaline  H.  Richardson.  Began  business  career, 
1867,  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Keith,  Benham 
&  Aiken;  mem.  of  firm  of  Benham  &  Brown, 
wholesale  cotton  goods,  1868-70;  C.  H.  Fargo 
&  Co..  wholesale  shoes,  1871-82;  Keith,  Ben- 
ham  &  Dezendorf,  wholesale  hardware,  1883-8; 
supt.  public  service,  Cook  Co.,  1888-90;  vice- 
pres.  and  treas.,  St.  Lawrence  Marble  Co., 
1891-6;  vice-pres.  and  general  mgr.  the  Con- 
sumers' Co.,  1896-1903;  since  Aug.,  1903,  vice- 
pres.  the  International  Register  Co.;  treas. 
the  Kennicott  Water  Softener  Co.  Republican. 
R.  E.  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood 
Country,  Automobile.  Office:  124  W.  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  2415  Michigan  Av. 

BENJAMIN,  Frederic,  attorney  In  patent 
law;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Mar.  16,  1860;  s.  Orson 
A.  and  Abia  A.  (Hartwell)  Benjamin;  moved 
to  Washington,  D.  C.,  in  childhood  and  there 
educated  in  public  and  private  schools;  grad. 
National  Univ.  (Washington,  D.  C.),  LL.B., 
1881;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  Nov.  17,  1886, 


Lena  M.  Bouton;  children:  Hartwell,  Charles 
Bouton,  John  Allen,  Martha  Marion,  Frederic 
H.  Has  been  engaged  in  practice  of  patent  law 
before  U.  S.  Patent  Office  and  U.  S.  Courts 
since  1881,  residing  and  doing  business  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  until  1889;  since  then  in 
Chicago.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem. 
Kensington  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

BENJAMIN,  Louis,  iron  merchant  and  man- 
ufacturer; b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Sept.  13,  1850;  s. 
Jacob  and  Jennette  (Lehman)  Benjamin;  ed. 
New  Orleans  public  school;  m.  New  Orleans, 
La.,  Oct.  18,  1882,  Julia  Kottwitz;  children: 
Sadie  L.,  Blanche  J.,  Jack  A.  Left  school  at 
15  (but  took  course  of  studies  nights  at  Dol- 
ber's  College) ;  worked  in  iron  business  in 
New  Orleans  from  age  of  15  until  1880,  when 
opened  an  office  there,  representing  Block  & 
Pollak,  of  Cincinnati,  in  iron  and  steel;  in  1884 
removed  to  Chicago  and  became  mem.  of  firm 
of  Block  &  Pollak,  of  Cincinnati  and  Chicago, 
and  became  sec.  of  the  Block-Pollak  Iron  Co., 
upon  its  incorporation,  1891,  which  position 
still  holds,  the  company  having  a  large  plant  at 
Carthage,  O.,  near  Cincinnati,  as  manufactur- 
ers of  car  axles  and  all  kinds  of  forgings;  also 
wholesale  dealers  in  iron  and  steel;  have 
yards  and  warehouse  on  Wallace  St.,  Chicago. 
Jewish  in  religion.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton, Standard.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 4111  Grand  Boul. 

BENN,  Alonzo  Newton,  general  mgr.  Omaha 
Packing  Co.;  b.  Washington,  la.,  Nov.  25, 
1866;  s.  John  Robert  and  Nancy  Ann  (Looney) 
Benn;  ed.  public  schools  of  Woodburn,  la.; 
unmarried.  Began  business  career  as  telegra- 
pher with  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River  R.  R., 
and  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  1882-6; 
telegrapher,  stenographer  and  general  office 
work  with  Nebraska  City  Packing  Co.,  1886- 
1890;  went  with  Omaha  Packing  Co.,  South 
Omaha,  Neb.,  as  telegrapher  and  stenographer, 
1890,  and  rapidly  advanced  to  chief  clerk,  pur- 
chasing agent  and  asst.  mgr.,  assuming  man- 
agement of  the  company's  plant  at  St.  Joseph, 
Mo.,  in  1893;  supt.  of  the  Chicago  plant,  1897, 
mgr.  of  the  South  Omaha  plant  in  1901,  and 
general  mgr.  of  their  several  plants  in  1902; 
also  director  of  the  company,  director  and 
general  mgr.  Hutchinson  Packing  Co.,  vice- 
pres.  and  director  German-Am.  Provision  Co. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  K.  T.,  Shriner. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Colonial  ( Chicago) ;  also  Oma- 
ha Club  (Omaha),  and  Benton  Club,  St.  Jo- 
sept,  Mo.  Office:  Hammond  Packing  Co.,  Union 
Stock  Yards.  Residence:  Calumet  Club. 

BENNETT,  Frank  Ira,  lawyer,  alderman;  b. 
Galva,  Henry  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  17,  1858;  s.  John 
I.  and  Maria  (Reynolds)  Bennett;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  attended  Union  College  of 
Law,  1879;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1884,  Anna  H. 
Cortright;  two  sons:  Lewis  C.,  Ira  F.  Admit- 
ted to  bar,  1880;  in  1884  became  mem.  of  law 
firm  of  Bennett  &  Higgins;  became  actively 
engaged  in  real  estate  business,  with  a  spe- 
cialty in  subdividing  and  building  operations. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  since  1887.  Republi- 
can. Elected  assessor  of  Town  of  Hyde  Park, 
1888;  now  alderman  from  Seventh  Ward;  re- 
elected,  1905,  for  fifth  term.  Presbyterian.  Of- 
fice: Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  5807 
Washington  Av. 

BENNETT,  Horace  Corbett,  lawyer;  b.  Che- 
shire Co.,  N.  H.,  Oct.  24,  1841;  s.  Lyman  and 
Lucinda  (Wellington)  Bennett;  ed.  public 
school  and  2  years  at  Appleton  Acad.,  New 
Ipswich,  N.  H.;  enlisted  Sept.,  1861,  in  First 
New  Hampshire  Battery,  serving  3  years  and 
taking  part  in  the  battles  of  Gettysburg,  sec- 
ond battle  of  Bull  Run,  Rappahannock  Sta- 
tion, Antietam,  South  Mountain,  Fredericks- 
burg,  Chancellorsville,  the  Wilderness  (where 
he  was  wounded)  and  all  the  battles  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  except  Gen.  McClellan's 


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Peninsular  campaign;  studied  law  In  office  of 
Hon.  Amasa  Norcross,  of  Fitchburg,  Mass., 
and  later  represented  Ivlson,  Blakeman,  Taylor 
&  Co.,  of  New  York,  publishers  of  school  and 
college  text  books,  in  the  New  England  States 
until  1870;  meanwhile  being  admitted  to  the 
Massachusetts  bar  in  1869;  m.  1870,  Charlotte 
E.,  daughter  of  Dr.  Freeland,  of  Fitchburg, 
Mass.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1870;  was  burned 
out  in  fire  of  1871;  has  been  since  then  engaged 
in  a  general  law  business,  making  a  specialty 
of  commercial  law.  Republican.  Office:  134 
Clark  St.  Residence:  339  Warren  Av. 

BENNETT,  James  Ewlngr,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  3,  1871;  s.  Thomas 
and  Jennie  (Ewing)  Bennett;  attended  public 
schools;  grad.  Chicago  Manual  Training 
School  in  class  of  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  8, 
1902,  Bertha  Bogue.  First  business  experience 
was  with  the  W.  Seattle  St.  Ry.,  of  Seattle, 
Wash.,  1891-3;  after  that  was  employed  in  the 
offices  of  Bennett  &  Johnson,  brass  foundry, 
and  in  1894  became  associated  with  Thomas 
Bennett  &  Co.,  grain  and  provisions,  of  which 
he  is  now  the  sole  proprietor.  Mem.  of  the 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  105  E.  47th  St. 

BENNETT,  James  O'Donnell,  dramatic 
critic;  b.  Jackson,  Mich.,  May  1.  1870;  s. 
Charles  Henry  and  Mary  (O'Donnell)  Bennett; 
ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  Erie,  Pa.,  June  5, 
1901,  Susan  North  Hayward.  Has  been  en- 
gaged as  a  newspaper  writer  since  1892,  chiefly 
on  the  press  of  Chicago;  served  as  correspond- 
ent for  the  Chicago  Journal  during  the  Span- 
ish-Am. War,  and  was  afterward  editorially 
connected  with  that  paper;  joined  the  staff 
of  the  Chicago  Record-Herald,  of  which  he  is 
now  the  dramatic  editor.  Protestant  Episco- 
palian. Republican.  Office:  Chicago  Record- 
Herald.  Residence:  308  N.  State  St. 

BENNETT,  Baweon,  journalist;  b.  Franklin, 
Ind.,  Dec.  5,  1863;  s.  James  Clinton  and  Flora 
(Rawson)  Bennett;  ed.  public  schools  of  Louis- 
iana and  Kansas;  grad.  from  Emporia  (Kan.) 
High  School;  studied  languages  under  Dr. 
Lewis  DeLew,  Wichita,  Kan.;  student  Univ. 
of  Kansas,  1881-4;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1885  (no 
degree) ;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June  29,  1903, 
Cora  Anita  Jones,  Riverside,  Calif.  Beginning 
as  reporter  Chicago  Daily  News,  in  May,  1886, 
served  on  various  papers  in  Chicago,  Kansas 
City  and  Milwaukee  until  Jan.,  1896,  when  be- 
came telegraph  copy-reader  and  foreign  news 
editor  Chicago  Inter  Ocean  to  Nov.,  1899;  since 
then  editorial  writer  Chicago  Inter  Ocean; 
also  director  and  sec.  The  Inter  Ocean  News- 
paper Co.  Republican.  Was  private  and  ser- 
geant Co.  G,  5th  Regt,  Michigan  N.  G.,  1890-5. 
Mason  (Myrtle  Lodge,  Irving  Park  Chapter, 
Siloam  Council,  Oriental  Consistory) ;  also 
mem.  Modern  Maccabees,  National  Union, 
Modern  Woodmen,  Royal  League.  Unitarian. 
Life  mem.  Shakespeare  Soc.  of  New  York.  Of- 
fice: The  Inter  Ocean.  Residence:  1389  W. 
Montrose  Av. 

BENNETT,  Bobert  John,  wholesale  grocer; 
b.  Pulaski,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  9,  1839;  a. 
Reuben  J.  and  Alta  (Haskins)  Bennett;  ed. 
Lake  Co.  schools,  finishing  at  Waukegan,  111., 
and  Racine,  Wis..  1856-7;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  9, 
1862,  Electa  M.  Hoyt;  children:  Arthur  Grant, 
Maud  B.  (now  Mrs.  Vail),  William  Hoyt. 
School  teacher  in  Lake  Co.,  111.,  1856-63;  mem. 
firm  since  1865  and  now  vlce-pres.  and  director 
of  the  W.  M.  Hoyt  Co..  wholesale  grocers.  Was 
director  of  the  Atlas  National  Bank,  and  later 
vice-pres.  and  director  of  the  Western  State 
Bank:  mem.  firm  of  Glenn  R.  Powers  &  Co., 
general  merchants,  Belgrade.  Mont.  Was  alder- 
man and  for  a  time  mayor  of  Lake  Forest, 
111.,  1872-4.  Republican.  Congregationalist; 
connected  with  City  Missionary  Soc.:  trustee 
AVTienton  College.  Club:  Congregational.  Office: 


1-11  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  2449  N.  Paulina 
Street 

BENNETT,  'Willis  Henry,  merchant;  b.  Erie, 
Pa.,  Aug.  24,  1851;  s.  Henry  D.  and  Sarah  Ann 
(Bryant)  Bennett;  ed.  Erie  ward  school  and 
Erie  High  School  up  to  1867;  m.  Davenport, 
la.,  Dec.  24,  1883,  Estella  P.  Johnston;  chil- 
dren: Willis  Henry  Johnston,  Allie  Johnston, 
June  Johnston,  Bryant  Johnston,  Dorothea 
Johnston.  Clerk  in  grocery  store,  Belvidere, 
111.,  1868-71;  early  in  1872  became  clerk  for 
H.  B.  Cragin  &  Co.,  Chicago,  and,  1873-5,  was 
commercial  traveler  for  same  firm;  with  Chi- 
cago Stamping  Co.,  1875-83;  then  with  L.  C. 
Dessanet  Sons,  hardware  jobbers,  Davenport, 
la.,  as  commercial  traveler;  in  1886  became 
salesman  and  subsequently  Western  mgr.  for 
the  Reading  Hardware  Co.  (a  position  he  still 
occupies) ;  the  company  have  at  Reading,  Pa., 
one  of  the  most  complete  plants  in  the  country 
for  manufacturing  fine  builders'  hardware. 
Also  sec.-treas.  Lawson  Manufacturing  Co., 
of  Racine,  Wis.,  pres.  Cotton  Belt  Lumber 
Co.,  of  Webb,  Miss.;  a  State  director  of  First 
State  Fawners'  Co.  Republican.  Mason;  Belvi- 
dere Lodge,  Kiswaukee  Chapter  (Belvidere, 
111.),  Siloam  Commandery,  K.  T.,  Oak  Park,  111., 
Kaaba  Temple  (Shrine),  Davenport,  la.  Dele- 
gate to  National  Republican  Convention,  1896; 
alternate,  1904.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  105 
Lake  St.  Residence:  309  S.  Fifty-third  Av. 
(Austin). 

BENSINGEB,  Benjamin  Edward,  president 
of  the  Brunswick-Balke-Collender  Company;  b. 
Louisville,  Ky.,  Jan.  4,  1868;  son  of  Moses  and 
Eleanor  (Brunswick)  Bensinger;  ed.  Moseley 
(public)  School,  South  Division  High  School, 
and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  20,  1896.  Rose  Frank;  one  son: 
Robert  Frank.  From  1885  to  1888  was  connect- 
ed with  the  Brunswick-Balke-Collender  Co.: 
from  1888  to  1890  sec.  of  the  Bensinger  Self 
Adding  Cash  Register  Co.,  which  concern  has 
retired  from  business;  since  1890  with  the 
Brunswick-Balke-Collender  Co.,  of  which,  in 
1903,  he  became  first  vice-pres.;  on  the  death 
of  his  father  succeeded  to  the  presidency; 
company  are  manufacturers  of  billiard  and 
pool  tables  and  supplies,  bank,  office  and  bar 
fixtures,  refrigerators,  bowling  alleys,  etc.  Re- 
publican. Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Standard  (dir.).  Office:  263-265  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  Lakota  Hotel. 

BENSON,  Christian  Iiudwig,  wholesale  fish 
merchant;  b.  Hadersley.  Denmark.  Apr.  22, 
1856;  s.  J.  and  Anna  M.  (Paulsen)  Benson;  ed. 
Denmark;  came  to  United  States,  1870;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.,  1879,  Chatrine  Lund;  children: 
Alfred  J.,  Anna.  Since  1876  importer  of  Nor- 
wegian, Swedish  and  Holland  products,  main- 
ly fish  and  cheese.  Republican.  Lutheran. 
Mason.  Park  Commissioner,  North  Shore  Park 
District,  1900-4.  Office:  274-6  S.  Water  St. 
Residence:  1023  Pratt  Av. 

BENT,  George  Payne,  piano  and  organ 
manufacturer;  b.  Dundee,  111.,  June  16,  1854: 
s.  Rev.  George  (Congregational  minister)  and 
Mary  P.  (Payne)  Bent:  early  education  in 
public  schools  of  Iowa,  finishing  at  Wheaton 
(111.)  College;  m.  Burr  Oak,  la.,  Apr.  26,  1876, 
Clara  A.  Wingate;  children:  Clara  Wingate, 
George  Henry,  Charity  Mary,  Muriel,  Dorothy 
Amelia,  Charles  Matchett.  Barbara.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1870;  worked  for  David  C.  Cook  (now 
publisher  of  Elgin,  111.,  but  then  a  jobber  of 
sewing  machines  and  sewing  machine  sup- 
plies); bought  out  Mr.  Cook's  business,  1878, 
conducted  it  until  1880,  when  he  began  the 
manufacture  of  the  "Crown"  pianos  and 
organs'  his  extensive  manufacturing  plant  IP 
located  at  245  Washington  Boul.  Independent 
in  politics.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  211-13 
Wahash  Av.  Residence:  5139  Washington  Av. 
BENTT.EY,  Charles  B.,  commission  mer- 
chant soldier:  b.  Schoharie,  N.  Y.;  s.  E.  E. 
and  N  M.  Bentley;  ed.  Charlotteville  (N.  Y.) 


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Conf.  Seminary;  m.  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  1864,  &  Co.  Mason.  Clubs:  Jewelers,  Standard.  Of- 
M.  E.  Duncan;  3  children.  Entered  and  served  flee:  State  and  Washington  Sts.  Residence:  La- 
in Second  Wisconsin  Cavalry  through  the  kota  Hotel. 

Civil  War  and  was  mustered  out  at  its  close.  BERLIN,  Robert  Carl,  architect;  b.  Gran- 
Holds  rank  of  brig.-gen.  After  war  settled  ville,  Putnam  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  11,  1853;  s.  Au- 
in  Iowa;  came  to  Chicago  in  1885;  in  1894  gustus  and  Helene  (Brennemann)  Berlin;  ed. 
established  in  the  grain  commission  business,  Granville  public  school;  grad.,  receiving 
senior  mem.  of  the  Bentley- Jones  Commission  diploma  as  architect,  from  Eidgencessisches 
Co.,  until  1904;  since  then  in  same  business  Polytechnikum,  Zurich,  Switzerland,  1877;  m. 
alone.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Chicago,  May  10,  1883,  Agnes  Augusta  Dodge; 
Was  chief  marshal  of  the  Memorial  Day  children:  Lillian  Agnes,  Marie  Valentine,  Har- 
parade  in  Chicago  in  1901,  1902  and  1904,  and  old  Robert.  In  practice  of  architecture  in  Chi- 
of  the  Dewey  parade  in  1900.  Mem.  of  the  cago  since  1877;  designer  and  has  superin- 
Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion  and  of  tended  erection  of  many  fine  residences,  apart- 
Hiram  McClintock  Post,  G.  A.  R.  (command-  ment  buildings,  factories,  business  buildings, 
er).  Presbyterian.  Trustee  Presbyterian  churches,  schools,  etc.,  in  Chicago,  and  also 
Church  of  La  Grange.  Office:  Board  of  Trade,  at  other  points  in  Illinois  and  other  states. 
Residence:  211  S.  Fifth  Av.,  La  Grange.  Fellow  of  Am.  Institute  of  Architects,  and  of 

BENTLEY,  Cyrus,  lawyer;  senior  mem.  law  Illinois   Chapter   of  same.    Republican.    Clubs: 

firm  of  Bentley  &  Burling;  dir.   International  Marquette,  Ravenswood.   Office:   Tacoma  Bldg. 

Harvester   Co.    Mem.    Chicago   Bar   Assn.,    etc.  Residence:  2589  N.  Ashland  Av.,  Ravenswood. 

Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Chicago  Golf,  On-  BIRMINGHAM,   Thomas    C.,    wholesale   pa- 

wentsia.    Office:    215    Dearborn    St.    Residence:  per  merchant;  b.  on  farm  in  Washington  Co., 

157  Rush  St.;  summer,  Elmhurst,  111.  Wisconsin,   May  21,   1850;   s.   Thomas  and  Ann 

EENTLEY,  Frank  Tag-g-art,  traffic  mgr.  Illi-  (Costello)  Bermingham;  ed.  common  schools, 
nois  Steel  Co.;  b.  Charlestown,  Ind.,  May  2,  Beloit,  Wis.,  1857-65;  m.  Des  Moines,  la.,  Oct. 
1864;  s.  Francis  W.  and  Catherine  (Taylor)  6,  1880,  Belle  Daugherty.  Began  business  life 
Bentley;  ed.  Charlestown  (Ind.)  public  schools,  in  1868  as  office  boy  with  Davis,  Lawrence  & 
Charlestown  Acad.  (private),  Davenport  (la.)  Davis,  paper  manufacturers,  Beloit,  Wis.; 
Business  College;  m.  Chautauqua  Lake,  N.  Y.,  traveling  salesman  for  same  firm,  1870-2;  for 
Aug.  11,  1889,  Catherine  L.  Brownell.  After  J.  W.  Butler  Paper  Co.,  1872-82;  in  range  cat- 
several  years  spent  in  roughing  it  in  the  west,  tie  business  in  Arapahoe  Co.,  Colo.,  1882-92; 
entered  accounting  dept.  of  Monon  Route,  Feb.,  lost  all  his  money  in  the  business  and  re- 
1885;  changed  to  operating  dept.,  Chicago  &  turned  to  Chicago,  1892,  and  worked  for  sev- 
Northwestern  Ry.,  July,  1886,  and  to  traffic  eral  firms  in  wholesale  paper  business,  1892-9; 
dept.  of  Chicago  Great  Western  Ry.,  Apr.,  secured  interest  in  wholesale  paper  business 
1889;  local  freight  agent  of  same,  Chicago,  of  F.  K.  Moody  &  Co.,  1899;  reorganized  as 
1892-3;  general  freight  agent  for  Consolidated  Moody  &  Bermingham  Co.,  1902,  becoming  its 
Steel  &  Wire  Co.,  June,  1894;  for  Am.  Steel  pres.,  Mr.  Moody  retiring  from  firm  same 
&  Wire  Co.  from  its  formation  until  Mar.,  year;  changed  name  of  company,  1904,  to  Ber- 
1899;  since  then  traffic  mgr.  of  the  Illinois  mingham  &  Seaman  Co.,  of  which  is  pres. 
Steel  Co.  Chairman  traffic  committee  of  the  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  1013  Demp- 
Illinois  Manufacturers  Assn.  since  1900.  Inde-  ster  St.,  Evanston. 

pendent  Republican.   Presbyterian.  Clubs:   Ex-  BERRY,   Franklin  James,   commission   mer- 

moor,    Ouilmette,    Chicago   Yacht.    Office:    The  chant  in  horses;   b.   Limington,  Me.,   Sept.   26, 

Rookery.  Residence:  Hotel  Lakota.  1837;  s.  William  and  Catherine  (Berry)  Berry; 

BENTLEY,  Wiltoer  Gorton,  retired  lawyer  ed.  public  schools  of  Limington,  Me.;  m.  Lim- 
and  underwriter;  b.  Watertown,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  ington,  Me.,  Oct.  25,  1858,  Sarah  W.  Weeman; 
13,  1835;  s.  Gorton  and  Alancy  (Clark)  Bent-  1  daughter:  Ella  May  (Mrs.  B.  P.  Riding,  of 
ley;  ed.  common  school  and  Wyoming  Acad.,  New  York).  Was  reared  on  farm  in  Maine, 
Wyoming,  N.  Y. ;  studied  law  with  Hon.  Har-  and  was  engaged  in  the  horse  business  at 
low  L.  Comstock,  Warsaw,  N.  Y.,  1858-61;  Portland,  Me.,  1856  to  1873;  since  then  in 
m.  Lena,  111.,  June  25,  1860,  Mary  A.  Bailey;  business  in  Chicago  as  sale  and  commission 
children,  Marshall  G.,  Mrs.  Alice  Bentley  Gar-  dealer  in  all  kinds  of  horses,  as  head  of  firm 
diner,  William  J.  (died,  aged  4),  Cora  M.  of  F.  J.  Berry  &  Co.  Republican;  active  in  poll- 
Served  as  capt.,  maj.  and  lieut.-col.  Ninth  N.  tics,  and  stumped  Illinois  for  McKinley  in 
Y.  Volunteer  Cavalry  from  Oct.  14,  1861,  par-  1896  and  1900,  and  for  Roosevelt  in  1904. 
ticipating  in  nearly  100  engagements;  severe-  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Waubansia.  Office:  3  Dexter 
ly  wounded  at  White  House  Landing,  Va.,  Park  Av.  Residence:  145  Oakwood  Boul. 
June  21,  1864,  resulting  in  loss  of  left  leg;  BERRY,  Joseph  John,  dealer  in  molasses, 
mustered  out  of  service  Oct.,  1864;  admitted  syrup,  sugar,  etc.;  b.  on  farm  near  St.  Louis, 
to  bar  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Dec.,  1864;  moved  to  Mo.,  May  23,  1862;  s.  Jacob  and  Frances 
Des  Moines,  la.,  and,  in  1865,  elected  probate  (Franel)  Berry;  ed.  common  schools  of  St. 
and  county  judge;  resigned  because  of  ill  Louis  and  later  in  Christian  Brothers  College, 
health,  1867;  moved  to  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  St.  Louis;  m.  Galena,  111.,  May  18,  1886,  Julia 
worked  life  and  fire  insurance  for  ten  years;  M.  Maybrun;  children:  Heribert  J.,  Loretta, 
attorney  and  superintendent  of  agencies  Con-  Eleanore.  Began  business  career  at  21  in  St. 
tinental  Fire  Ins.  Co.  of  New  York,  1877-85;  Louis,  June,  1883,  as  dealer  in  groceries  and 
general  northwestern  mgr.  for  same,  1885-91;  feed,  and  continued  at  that  business  until 
in  banking  business,  1891-3;  since  then  re-  1889,  when  sold  it  out,  came  to  Chicago,  and 
tired.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  Western  Soc.  Army  entered  the  business  now  conducted  by  the 
of  the  Potomac.  Former  mem.  Bankers,  Mar-  Berry-Maybrun  Co.,  dealers  in  molasses, 
quette  and  Union  League  Clubs.  Baptist,  syrup,  sugar,  etc.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Office: 
Office:  New  Federal  Bldg.  Residence:  474  Elm  59-65  Larrabee  St.  Residence:  521  Ridge  Av., 
St.  Evanston. 

BERG,  Morris  Henry,  jeweler;  b.  New  York  BERSBACH,  Alfred,  treas.  and  general  mgr. 

City,    Feb.    2,    1853;    s.    Henry    and    Henrietta  The  J.  Manz  Engraving  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov. 

(Hyman)  Berg;  removed  with  parents  to  Chi-  5,  1856;  s.  John  and  Magdaline  (Zanner)  Bers- 

cago    in    infancy;    ed.    public    schools    and    in  bach;   ed.    Chicago  public   schools;   m.   Dec.    25, 

Dyrenforth's    School    of    Trade.    Chicago;    m.  1878,  Helena  Malcolm;  children:  Lillian,  Clara, 

Chicago,    Mar.    4,    1877,    Rose    Weil;    children:  Amy  A.  F.,  Frank  John.  Began  as  boy,  in  1872. 

Mrs.    Agnes    Berg    Landauer,    Herbert    Morris,  his    connection    with    the    engraving    house    of 

In  1868  entered  the  jewelry  house  of  Wendell  J.  Manz  &  Co.  Was  admitted  to  partnership  in 

&   Hyman    as    an    errand    boy,    and    continued  1880,  and   upon  incorporation  of  the  business 

with  the  house  until  he  advanced  to  a  partner-  in  1890  he  became  sec.  and  treas.,  and  is  now 

ship  In  the  firm  now  known  as  Hyman,  Berg  treas.    and    general    mgr.    33°    Mason;    K.    T. ; 


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Shrlner.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  197  S. 
Canal  St.  Residence:  2568  N.  Hermitage  Av. 

BERSBACH,  EMU,  sec.  the  Tablet  &  Ticket 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  2,  1861;  s.  John  and 
Magdaline  Bersbach;  ed.  Chicago  public 
school;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  6,  1889,  Nora  Jean- 
ette  Abbott;  1  son,  Emil.  First  business  expe- 
rience was  as  errand  boy  for  Vergo,  Ruhling 
&  Co.,  1872;  then  with  Boston  Store  (firm  of 
C.  W.  &  E.  Pardridge);  with  Wade  Abbott, 
lawyer;  then  6  years  with  A.  T.  Stewart  & 
Co.,  2  years  with  John  V.  Farwell  &  Co.,  1% 
years  at  Evanston,  Wyo.,  with  Blythe  & 
Fargo;  since  1886  with  the  Tablet  &  Ticket 
Co.;  mgr.  of  the  company's  branch  at  New 
York,  1889-99;  since  1899  sec.  of  the  company 
and  located  at  Chicago.  Republican.  Office:  87-9 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  2495  N.  Ashland  Av. 

BESLEY,  Frederick  Atwood,  physician;  b. 
Waukegan,  111.,  Apr.  19,  1868;  s.  William  and 
Sylvia  (Jocelyn)  Besley;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Waukegan,  Chicago  Manual  Train- 
ing School  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  M.D.,  1894;  unmarried.  Since  1894  has 
been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  in 
Chicago,  and  since  1900  has  been  a  mem.  of 
the  Chicago  Board  of  Health.  Prof,  of  surgery 
in  the  Post-Graduate  Med.  School.  Attending 
surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  attending  surgeon 
Woman's  Hosp.  and  Chicago  Charity  Hosp. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Surgical  Soc., 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med. 
Soc.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Columbus 
Memorial  Bldg.  Residence:  6027  Prairie  Av. 

BEST,  William,  manufacturer;  b.  Canter- 
bury, Eng.,  1841;  s.  William  and  Mary  Ann 
(Whitehead)  Best;  family  came  to  U.  S.  1852; 
ed.  Canterbury  and  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Aug.,  1865,  Louise  C.,  daughter  of  Isaac  B. 
Sterling,  of  Chicago;  children:  William,  Flor- 
ence G.,  Grace  L.  (died,  aged  13).  First  em- 
ployment on  leaving  school  in  1857  was  as 
office  boy  in  wholesale  tobacco  house  of  John 
C.  Partridge  &  Co.,  in  which,  after  a  few 
years,  he  became  partner,  and  on  death  of  Mr. 
Partridge,  1876,  became  head  of  the  house 
and  organized  the  firm  of  Best,  Russell  &  Co., 
wholesale  tobacconists  and  cigar  manufac- 
turers; on  Incorporation  as  Best  &  Russell 
Co.,  1891,  became  pres.  South  Town  collector, 
1883;  South  Park  Commissioner  since  1886 
(pres.  of  Board,  1887-91;  auditor  of  Board, 
1905).  Mason  (32°),  K.  T.  Trustee  Sixth  Pres- 
byterian Church.  Clubs:  Mid-Day,  Washington 
Park,  Calumet,  Iroquois,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  42  Randolph  St.  Residence:  4331  Drexel 
Boul. 

BETHEA,  Solomon  Hicks,  lawyer;  b.  Lee 
Co.,  111.;  s.  William  T.  and  Emilv  (Green) 
Bethea;  ed.  public  schools,  Dixon,  111.;  high 
school,  Ann  Arhor,  Mich.;  literary  dept.,  Univ. 
of  Michigan;  studied  law  in  offices  of  Eustace, 
Barge  &  Dixon.  Dixon,  111.;  admitted  to  bar 
and  became  partner  of  Hon.  John  V.  Eustace. 
Mem.  of  Illinois  Legislature,  1882-3;  mayor  of 
Dixon  1  term:  U.  S.  district  atty.,  Northern 
district  of  Illinois,  1899-1905;  U.  S.  district 
judge,  Illinois,  since  Mar.,  1905.  Office:  Fed- 
eral Bide. 

BETSCHE,  Charles  William,  furniture  manu- 
facturer; b.  Bnden,  Germany,  Aug.  11,  1848; 
s.  Jacob  and  Christina  (Branch)  Betsche;  ed. 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  1872,  Kate 
Fischer;  children:  Emma,  Lydia,  Oscar,  Wil- 
liam, Arthur,  Clara.  Came  from  Germany  in 
1865  to  Chicago;  learned  the  trade  of  uphol- 
sterer here,  and  worked  at  trade  until  1879, 
when  established  business  for  self.  Later 
Joined  by  Henry  Ricke  and  organized  the 
Betsche  &  Ricke  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  which 
was  sec.  and  mgr.  In  1886  organized  present 
firm  of  Charles  W.  Betsche  &  Co.,  of  which  is 
still  at  head.  Office:  69  North  Av.  Residence: 
388  Dayton  St. 

BETTMAW,  Boerne,  physician,  oculist  and 
aurist;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Sept.  6,  1.856;  s.  Abra- 


ham and  Sarah  Bettman;  grad.  Cincinnati 
High  School,  1874;  Miami  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1877;  served  as  asst.  to  Dr.  Williams,  oculist, 
Cincinnati,  and  later  for  1%  years  with  Prof. 
Knapp,  oculist,  of  New  York,  and  also  asst.  to 
Dr.  Frank  Bosworth,  Bellevue  Med.  Hosp.; 
went  abroad,  1879;  studied  6  months  at  Univ. 
of  Vienna;  then,  after  a  period  of  travel  in 
Europe,  became  first  asst.  to  Prof.  Becker  in 
eye  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Heidelberg,  until  May, 
1881;  visited  hosps.  and  attended  clinics  in 
Paris  for  about  6  months,  attended  the  Inter- 
national Med.  Congress  in  London;  returned  to 
New  York,  Sept.,  1881,  and  in  Nov.,  1881,  came 
to  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Clara  Snydacker; 
children:  Ralph,  Louise.  Engaged  contin- 
uously in  practice  in  Chicago  as  specialist  in 
eye  and  ear  diseases;  was  prof,  of  the  eye  and 
ear  dept.  and  treas.  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons,  Chicago,;  one  of  surgeons  of  Illi- 
nois Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary,  and 
physician  in  charge  of  indoor  eye  and  ear 
dept.  of  Michael  Reese  Hosp.,  and  German  and 
Cook  Co.  Hosps.  Oculist  and  aurist,  and  treas. 
of  Post-Graduate  Med.  School.  Founder  of  Jew- 
ish Dispensary.  Mem.  and  ex-sec.  Chicago 
Soc.  of  Ophthalmology  and  Otology;  mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  Microscopical  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Pres. 
of  State  Board  of  Charities;  asst.  surgeon  of 
2d  Regt.  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  of  the  German  Escula- 
pia  Soc.;  also  editor  of  Eye  dept.  of  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  Journal.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Quadrangle,  German  Press.  Residence:  4753 
Lake  Av. 

BE  VAN,  Arthur  Dean,  physician;  b.  Chicago, 
1861;  s.  Thomas  and  Sarah  Ramsey  Bevan; 
ed.  Sheffield  Scientific  School,  Yale,  1878-9; 
M.D.,  Rush  Med.  College,  1883;  m.  Akron,  O., 
Feb.,  1896,  Anna  L.  Barber.  U.  S.  Marine 
Hosp.  Service,  1883-7;  prof,  anatomy,  Oregon 
State  Univ.,  1886-7;  Rush  Med.  College,  1887-9: 
prof,  surgical  anatomy  and  associate  prof, 
surgery  same  since  1899;  1902,  prof,  of  sur- 
gery in  same;  professorial  lecturer  on  sur- 
gery, Univ.  of  Chicago;  surgeon  of  Presby- 
terian Hosp.;  pres.  Presbyterian  Hosp.;  pres. 
Chicago  Medical  Society,  1899;  fellow  Ameri- 
can Surgical  Society,  1900.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  University,  Washington  Park,  Glen 
View,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2917  Michigan  Av. 

BICKFORD,  Luther  Henry,  editor;  b. 
Menlo,  la.,  Apr.  18,  1872;  s.  Frederick  B.  and 
Lucy  (Whipple)  Bickford;  ed.  St.  George's 
and  Leadville  (Colo.)  high  school  and  Univ. 
of  Denver;  unmarried.  Formerly  managing 
editor  Colorado  Sun  and  Denver  Times;  now 
associate  editor  Chicago  Inter  Ocean.  Mem. 
Military  Order  Loyal  Legion.  Office:  The  Inter 
Ocean.  Residence:  618  E.  50th  St. 

BICKFORD,  Bussel  Kittridg-e,  lumber;  b. 
Peacham,  Caledonia  Co.,  Vt.,  Dec.  28,  1826; 
spent  early  life  on  farm;  ed.  Peacham,  Vt. 
Associated  with  lumber  business  almost  from 
boyhood;  in  1857  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Bick- 
ford, Brewster  &  Tildesley,  which  dissolved 
at  the  end  of  3  years,  the  failure  of  William 
Brewster,  of  the  firm,  who  was  also  a  large 
manufacturer,  so  involving  the  firm  that  they 
sold  their  assets  and  yard.  Worked  principally 
as  inspector  during  the  dull  years  from  1858 
to  1861;  then  resumed  regular  commission 
business;  had  William  Ruger,  a  former  em- 
ploye, as  partner,  1870-3;  joined  by  Reuben 
Knox,  firm  becoming  Bickford,  Knox  &  Co.; 
incorporated  as  Bickford  <fe  Knox  Co..  of  which 
he  has  since  been  pres.  Was  mem.  of  the  com- 
mittee which,  in  1858,  formulated  the  rules 
for  lumber  inspection  which  have  ever  since 
governed  the  Chicago  market.  Office:  242  S. 
Wflter  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

BICKTTEI.I.,  Ernest  Fercy,  general  super- 
intendent of  the  Chicago  Bureau  of  Charities: 
b  near  Vincennes,  Ind.,  Feb.  23.  1862;  B.  Eli 
and  Charlotte  (Ford)  Bicknell;  grad.  Univ. 


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of  Indiana,  1887;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  1891, 
Grace  Vawter;  children:  Scott,  Constance,  Al- 
berta. After  leaving  college  entered  newspaper 
work  as  a  reporter  on  the  Indianapolis  News, 
and  afterward  was  a  traveling  correspondent 
of  the  same  paper,  later  filling  editorial  posi- 
tions; was  made  sec.  of  the  Board  of  State 
Charities  of  Indiana  in  1893  and  held  that 
position  until  Jan.  1,  1898,  when  came  to  Chi- 
cago to  accept  present  position.  Club:  City. 
Office:  79  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5  Woodland 
Park. 

BICKNELL,  Orlando  Lane,  sec.  and  mgr. 
Illinois  Screw  Co.;  b.  Underbill,  Vt.,  Aug.  31, 
1841;  s.  Alfred  and  Theresa  Bicknell;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  schools  of  Underbill,  Vt. ;  m.  Ju- 
neau,  Wis.,  Oct.  13,  1865,  Susan  M.  Bingham; 
children:  Josephine,  Jennie  B.,  Lucy  B.,  Or- 
lando M.,  Harold  L.  Served  in  Army  of  the 
Potomac  in  Twelfth  Vt.  Infantry;  in  general 
store,  Northfield,  Minn.,  1865-71;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1871;  identified  with  various  enterprises; 
treas.  Chicago  Screw  Co.,  1888-91;  mgr.  Illi- 
nois Screw  Co.  until  Apr.  1,  1904,  at  which 
time  the  Illinois  Screw  Co.  was  merged  with 
the  Chicago  Screw  Co.  and  he  became  sec.  and 
mgr.  Mem.  Sheridan  Post  G.  A.  R.,  Oak  Park. 
Office:  2  N.  Canal  St.  Residence:  320  Linden 
Av.,  Oak  Park. 

BIDDLE,  William  Baxter,  third  vice-pres. 
Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Be- 
loit,  Wis.,  Nov.  12,  1856;  s.  Charles  H.  and 
Alice  (Coffman)  Biddle;  ed.  Beloit  public 
schools;  m.  Nov.  23,  1880,  Ella  Frost,  of  Be- 
loit; children:  Robert  C.,  Wheldon  F.,  Walter 
C.  Began  railway  career  In  1887  as  brakeman 
for  Santa  Fe  Co.;  later  station  agent  and, 
1882-6,  chief  clerk  general  freight  office  At- 
lanta &  Pacific  R.  R.  (part  of  Santa  Fe  sys- 
tem); promoted  to  asst.  freight  agent,  1886, 
then  division  freight  and  passenger  agent, 
and,  In  1888,  asst.  general  freight  agent  Santa 
Fe  system;  asst.  traffic  mgr.,  1890-4,  and 
freight  traffic  mgr.  from  1894  to  Mar.  1,  1905; 
elected  third  vice-pres.  Chicago,  Rock  Island 
&  Pacific  Ry.  Co.,  Mar.  1,  1905.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office:  LaSalle 
St.  Station.  Residence:  4531  Greenwood  Av. 

BIDWIIiIi,  Joseph  E.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  21, 
1857;  s.  Richard  and  Mary  (English)  Bidwill; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
14,  1882,  Mary  A.  O'Sullivan;  children:  Joseph 
E.,  Genevleve,  Loretto,  Earl,  Charles,  Richard, 
Arthur.  In  grain  business  since  1878,  in  which 
year  was  appointed  mem.  of  the  State  Grain 
Inspection;  promoted  from  position  of  helper 
through  intervening  duties  until  became  first 
asst.;  was  railroad  and  warehouse  commis- 
sioner of  Illinois  under  appointment  of  Gov. 
John  R.  Tanner,  1897-1901;  from  1901  until 
June  9,  1904,  chief  grain  inspector  of  Illinois, 
under  appointment  by  Gov.  Richard  Tates, 
being  the  only  person  who  has  ever  served 
from  lowest  to  highest  positions  in  that  ser- 
vice. Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Central  Com- 
mittee for  12  years;  mem.  Cook  Co.  Republi- 
can Committee.  Delegate  to  National  Repub- 
lican Convention  of  1896.  R.  C.  Club:  Lincoln. 
Residence:  608  Ashland  Boul. 

BIEDENWEG,  William  C.,  stained  glass, 
etc.;  b.  near  Berlin,  Ger.,  1853:  s.  Charles  and 
Mary  Biedenweg;  came  to  Chicago  with  par- 
ents in  1857;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  1884,  Matilda  Kugler.  After  leav- 
ing school,  engaged  in  various  pursuits  until 
1874,  when  engaged  in  the  stained  glass  busi- 
ness, which  he  learned  thoroughly,  and  in  1885 
established  for  self,  with  J.  E.  Flanagan,  the 
business  being  incorporated  in  1893;  is  now 
treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Flanagan  &  Biedenweg 
Co.:  also  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Biedenweg  & 
Seifert.  Office:  57  Illinois  St.  Residence:  2840 
N.  Hermitage  Av. 

BIERBOWEB,  Austin,  nuthor:  b.  Shelley's 
Island.  Pa.;  s.  Casper  and  Lydia  Bierbower; 
grad.  Dickinson  College;  studied  Univ.  of  Ber- 


lin, 1872  (A.M.,  Dickinson;  LL.D.,  Iowa  Wes- 
leyan  Univ.,  1902);  unmarried.  For  several 
years  after  graduating  was  prof.  Latin  and 
Greek,  Iowa  Wesleyan  Univ.;  admitted  to  bar, 
1874;  has  practiced  for  over  20  years  in  Chi- 
cago. Has  been  European  correspondent  Chi- 
cago Tribune  and  Cincinnati  Times-Star;  edi- 
torial writer  Chicago  Daily  News.  Author: 
Principles  of  a  System  of  Philosophy;  The 
Morals  of  Christ;  The  Socialism  of  Christ, 
1890;  The  Virtues  and  their  Reasons,  1896; 
From  Monkey  to  Man,  1894;  How  to  Succeed, 
1900;  On  the  Training  of  Lovers,  1900;  Ethics 
for  Schools,  1903.  Clubs:  French,  Italian. 
Office:  87  Washington  St.  Residence:  1836 
Michigan  Av. 

BIEBINGEB,  William  Augustus,  physician; 
b.  Bielefeld,  Westphalia,  Germany,  May  7, 
1872;  s.  Willhelm  A.  and  Marie  (Hauphoff) 
Bieringer;  ed.  in  gymnasium,  Bielefeld,  Ger- 
many, to  1889;  student  Gross  Med.  College, 
Denver,  Colo,  1896-8;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chi- 
cago, 1898-1900,  graduating  M.D.,  1900;  m. 
Leadville,  Colo.,  Feb.  20,  1895,  Emily  Bowden. 
Was  druggist,  Rathsapotheke,  Hanover,  Ger- 
many, 1889-91;  came  to  U.  S.,  Apr.,  1891;  drug- 
gist in  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  Leadville,  Colo.,  Den- 
ver, Colo.,  until  fall  of  1896.  In  practice  of 
medicine  in  Chicago  since  June,  1900.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Soc.  Republican. 
Lutheran.  Office  and  residence:  346  E.  North 
Avenue. 

BIGEIiOW,  Edward  Alpheus,  insurance;  b. 
Zanesville,  O.,  Aug.  18,  1849;  s.  Loyal  H.  and 
Wealthy  M.  (Pier)  Bigelow;  ed.  Zanesville 
public  schools;  entered  army  at  age  of  14 
years  and  4  months,  private  Company  F,  six- 
ty-eighth Ohio  Veteran  Volunteer  Infantry  In 
Civil  War;  participated  in  Sherman's  cam- 
paigns from  Vicksburg  to  close  of  war;  m. 
first,  1871,  Margaret  R.,  daughter  of  W.  H. 
Bush,  of  Chicago  (died  1879);  m.  second,  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  23,  1887,  Susan  Springer;  1  son: 
Loyal  Arthur.  After  war  became  grain  and 
provision  commission  merchant;  for  many 
years  at  head  of  E.  A.  Bigelow  &  Co.;  retired 
from  grain  business,  1897;  organized,  May, 
1903,  and  is  now  pres.  Continental  Life  Ins. 
Co.;  also  sec.  and  director  Bush  Temple  Con- 
servatory. Served  in  Spanish-American  War 
as  maj.  and  paymaster;  mem.  Loyal  Legion, 
G.  A.  R.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Marquette.  Office:  Security  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 553  Dearborn  Av. 

BIGELOW,  James  Loyal,  treas.  Am.  Guar- 
antee Co.;  b.  Zanesville,  O.,  Nov.  24,  1846;  s. 
Loyal  H.  and  Wealthy  Maria  (Pier)  Bigelow; 
ed.  Zanesville  public  schools;  m.,  first,  1872, 
Lydia  M.  Gould  (died  July,  1889);  1  daughter 
(died,  aged  18  months);  m.  second,  Chicago, 
Apr.  12,  1893,  Anna  C.  Hardy.  Enlisted  as 
private  at  age  of  17,  in  Jan.,  1864,  in  Company 
F,  68th  Ohio  Veteran  Volunteer  Infantry, 
Second  Brigade,  Third  Division,  Seventeenth 
Army  Corps;  served  in  Army  of  the  Tennessee 
(under  Gen.  Frank  P.  Blair,  dept.  commander, 
Gen.  M.  D.  Leggett,  division  commander.  Gen. 
R.  C.  Scott,  brigade  commander,  and  Col.  W. 
B.  Wells,  commanding  regiment)  with  Sher- 
man until  close  of  war;  discharged  at  Cleve- 
land, O.,  July,  1865.  Employed  by  father. 
Loyal  H.  Bigelow,  in  wholesale  drug  busi- 
ness, 1865-75;  engaged  in  business  on  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  1876-99;  since  1899  treas.  Am. 
Guaranty  Co.  Republican.  Liberal  in  religion; 
attends  Stewart  Av.  Universalist  Church. 
Office:  171  LaSalle  St. 

BIQEIiOW,  Nelson  P.,  lumber;  b.  Racine, 
Wis.,  July  19,  1862;  s.  Anson  A.  and  Emma 
W.  (Ullmann)  Bisrelow:  brought  to  Chicago 
by  parents,  Sept.,  1862;  early  education  in 
Chicago  public  schools;  errad.  Tale,  1884;  m. 
Nov.  23,  1893.  Sophia  Dallas  Borda;  children: 
Matilda,  Anson  A.  After  leaving  college  en- 
tered the  business  of  Bigelow  Brothers.  In 
1887  he  became  a  partner  in  the  firm,  and 


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when  it  was  succeeded  in  1902  by  the  corpora- 
tion of  Bigelow  Brother  &  Walker  Co.,  he  be- 
came its  pres.  and  later  pres.  of  the  Fourche 
River  Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
University,  City,  Onwentsia,  Merchants.  Office: 
131  LaSalle  St.  Residence,  Lake  Forest,  111. 

BILLIG,  Qeorg-e  Washington,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Harper,  Forreston  Township,  Ogle 
Co.,  111.,  Jan.  18,  1877;  s.  Cyrus  and  Kathrine 
(Klock)  Billig;  grad.  Forreston  high  school, 
1894;  Bennett  College  of  Medicine  and  Sur- 
gery, M.D.,  1898;  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons  (med.  dept.  Univ.  of  Illinois),  1901; 
m.  Streator,  111.,  May  27,  1902,  Glencora, 
daughter  Rev.  Joseph  Bell;  1  daughter:  Kath- 
ryn  Louise.  Began  to  read  medicine  under 
direction  of  Dr.  E.  D.  Cowen,  1894;  taught 
rural  school,  Forreston,  111.,  winters  of  1894-5; 
after  graduation  from  Bennett  Med.  College 
served  as  interne  Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.,  Sept. 
1,  1898,  to  Sept.  1,  1899;  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp., 
Dec.  1,  1899,  to  June  1,  1901.  Took  charge  of 
Dr.  J.  P.  Webster's  practice  during  his  sojourn 
in  Europe  following  June  1,  1901;  in  practice 
for  self  since  Nov.,  1901.  Attending  surgeon 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  sec.  attending  staff  Chicago 
Union  Hosp.;  prof,  of  medicine  in  Am.  Med. 
College  (med.  dept.  Univ.  of  Valparaiso,  Ind.). 
Mem.  Chicago  Eclectic  Med.  Soc.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Office:  1665  Lincoln  Av.  Residence: 
2175  N.  Seeley  Av. 

BILLINGS,  Charles  Lewis,  lawyer;  b.  High- 
land, Wis.,  Oct.  27,  1858;  s.  Henry  M.  and  Ann 
(Bray)  Billings;  ed.  common  school,  Iowa 
Co.,  Wis.;  Normal  School,  Platteville,  Wis., 
1875-6;  taught  school,  1876-8;  special  student 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1878-82;  unmarried.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1883.  Chief  clerk  and  assistant 
in  office  of  attorney  general  of  Wisconsin, 
1882-3;  located  in  Chicago,  Sept.,  1883;  during 
1883-4  wrote  articles  and  notes  upon  legal 
subjects  for  the  Law  Register  and  the  Central 
Law  Journal,  and  assisted  in  the  preparation 
of  new  editions"  of  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court 
Reports  and  New  York  Chancery  Reports; 
asst.  librarian  Chicago  Law  Institute,  1885; 
attorney  in  credit  dept.  of  J.  V.  Farwell  & 
Co.,  1886;  in  general  practice  of  law  at  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo.,  1887-90;  since  1890  in  general 
practice  in  Chicago,  mainly  devoted  to  real 
estate  law  and  titles,  and  insurance  law;  was 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Paddock,  Wright  &  Bil- 
lings, 1894-1901,  who  established  the  law  in 
the  appellate  and  supreme  courts  of  Illinois 
upon  many  union  labor  questions.  Mem.  Am. 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute,  The  Law 
Club.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Midlothian, 
Hamilton.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 35  E.  22nd  St. 

BILLINGS.  Frank  M.  S.,  M.  D.,  dean  and 
prof,  medicine,  Rush  Med.  College;  b.  High- 
land, Iowa  Co.,  Wis.,  1854;  s.  Henry  M.  and 
Ann  Bray  Billings;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School,  1881  (M.S.,  Northwestern  Univ., 
1890);  consulting  physician  at  Cook  Co.,  Chil- 
dren's Memorial  and  Michael  Reese  Hosps. ; 
attending  physician  at  Presbyterian  and  St. 
Luke's  Hosps.;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  May  26, 
1887,  Dane  Ford  Brawley;  1  daughter:  Mar- 
garet, b.  Chicago,  Aug.  8,  1888.  Mem.  and  ex- 
pres.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.;  mem.  Chicago  Patho- 
logical Soc.,  Chicago  Neurological  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  (pres., 
1902-3).  Assn.  Am.  Physicians.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Athletic,  University,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Chicago  Literary,  Quadrangle.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  35  22nd  St. 

BILLOW.  Elmer  Ellsworth,  pres.  Nat.  Sup- 
ply Co.,  contracting  engineers;  b.  Shelby,  O.. 
May  11,  1862;  s.  David  and  Susan  (Tressler) 
Billow;  grad.  Wittenberg  College,  Springfield, 
O.,  1883;  m.  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  1891,  Jessie  Mc- 
Kee;  children:  Vera,  Susan,  Marjorie,  Elmer 
E.,  Jr.  After  leaving  college  engaged  in  the  oil 
business  at  Springfield,  O.,  for  6  years,  coming 


to  Chicago  in  1888,  and  becoming  pres.  of  the 
Nat.  Supply  Co.,  in  which  position  has  ever 
since  continued.  Is  also  pres.  of  the  Cosmopoli- 
tan Light  Co.,  manufacturers  of  incandescent 
gas  mantles,  sec.  of  the  Bi-Metallic  Mining 
Co.,  sec.  of  the  Ft.  Erie  Ferry  Ry.  and  Inter- 
national Ferry  Co.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  Mem.  Beta 
Theta  Pi.  Republican.  Clubs:  Technical,  Evans'- 
ton  Boat.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
823  Washington  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

BI1TES,  Robert,  grain;  b.  Bloomfleld,  O., 
July  15,  1842;  s.  Alexander  and  Elizabeth 
Bines;  ed.  Ohio  public  schools;  m.  Detroit, 
Mich.,  1886,  Mrs.  Aurie  L.  Farnham.  Came  to 
Chicago,  June  1,  1866,  and  has  since  been  ac- 
tively identified  with  the  business  life  of  the 
city,  and  has  been  operating  on  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  since  1899;  a  dir.  of  the  Board 
of  Trade  since  1900.  Is  also  vice-pres.  North- 
western Development  Co.  Office:  Postal  Tele- 
graph Bldg.  Residence:  4326  Greenwood  Av. 

BINOHAM,  Charles  Lyman,  dental  supplies; 
b.  Jericho  Centre,  Vt.,  June  13,  1852;  s.  Still- 
man  Rockwell  and  Mary  (Lyman)  Bingham; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  also  under  private 
tutor,  followed  by  business  education;  studied 
music  with  D.  N.  Hood;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  15, 
1874,  Jennie  Elizabeth  Leonard;  children:  Jes- 
sie May  (Mrs.  Mark  R.  Kimball),  Carrie  Anna, 
Mabel  (Mrs.  Harry  B.  Hess),  Eleanor  Eliza- 
beth. On  July  5,  1870,  entered  employ  of  the 
Chicago  branch  of  the  S.  S.  White  Dental 
Manufacturing  Co.  as  mailing  clerk,  and  after 
regular  promotion,  became,  1896,  Chicago  mgr. 
for  the  company.  Republican.  Presbyterian 
(elder  in  First  Church,  Chicago).  Was  sec. 
Apollo  Club  6  years.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  43  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Chi- 
cago_Beach  Hotel. 

BINKLEY,  John  Thomas,  Jr.;  b.  Cave-in- 
Rock,  Hardin  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  10,  1859;  s.  John 
T.  (M.D.)  and  Rachel  E.  (Ryan)  Binkley;  lived 
in  Shawneetown,  111.,  from  12  to  20  years  of 
age;  attended  public  school  until  18  years  old; 
taught  school  2  years;  read  medicine  1  year; 
attended  lectures  St.  Louis  Med.  College,  1880- 
1882;  grad.  Ohio  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1883;  m. 
June,  1891,  Alice  E.  Leffingwell  (died  1894);  1 
daughter:  Madeleine;  m.  second,  1897,  Flor- 
ence E.  Vail.  Began  practice  of  medicine,  1883, 
at  Cave-in-Rock.  111.;  at  Pawnee  Rock,  Bar- 
ton Co.,  Kan.,  1884-5;  then  at  Tacoma,  Wash., 
practicing  medicine  4  years;  during  2  years 
was  City  Health  Commissioner  of  Tacoma; 
during  last  year  there  chief  surgeon  of  Fannie 
Paddock  Hosp.;  took  post-graduate  courses  in 
surgery  and  special  work  in  New  York  med. 
schools;  came  to  Chicago,  1891;  assisted  Dr. 
H.  T.  Byford  2  years,  then  organized  a  com- 
pany and  built  the  Chicago  Hosp.,  which  man- 
aged several  years;  finally  became  sole  pro- 
prietor and  was  for  several  years  chief  sur- 
geon; sold  Chicago  Hosp.,  1899.  Was  for  3 
successive  years  sec.  Chicago  Gynecological 
Soc.  Director  Chicago  Hosp.  Office:  92  State 
St.  Residence:  5011  Madison  Av. 

BIRD,  Curtis  D.,  railway  official;  b.  Wa- 
pello,  Louisa  Co.,  la.,  Jan.  26,  1850;  s.  John 
and  Rebecca  (Mintun)  Bird;  ed.  Burlington 
(la.)  Univ.;  m.  Burlington,  la,,  Dec.  15,  1875, 
Minnie  Long;  children:  Claude  D.,  June,  Gil- 
bert M.  (now  deceased),  Rachel  M.,  Helen. 
Entered  service  of  Burlington  &  Missouri 
River  R.  R.  as  bookkeeper  in  auditor's  office 
in  1872;  appointed  traveling  auditor  of  Chi- 
cago, Burlington  &  Quincy  R.  R.,  Aug.  1,  1883; 
asst.  auditor  of  freight  accounts,  Mar.  1,  1886; 
auditor  of  freight  accounts  since  Dec.  1,  1887. 
Democrat.  Four  years  trustee  of  the  village 
of  Hinsdale.  Du  Page  Co.,  111.  Office:  209 
Adams  St.  Residence:  200  4th  St.,  Hinsdale, 

BIRD,  Harry  Lewi«,  lawyer;  b.  Marlnette, 
Wis.,  Oct.  8,  1870;  s.  Hon.  H.  P.  and  Sarah  J. 
(Fairchlld)  Bird;  ed.  Menominee  (Mich.)  high 
school,  Lake  Forest  (111.)  Acad.,  Lake  Forest 


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College,  B.A.,  1894;  Chicago-Kent  College  of 
Law,  LL.B.;  m.  Chicago,  1897,  Grace  Wilson; 
children:  Harlan  Wilson,  Harry  Lewis,  Jr., 
Elizabeth.  Came  to  Chicago,  1894;  was  on  edi- 
torial staff  Chicago  Chronicle  3  years,  Chicago 
Daily  News  3  years,  city  editor  Chicago  Daily 
News,  1899-1901;  city  paymaster,  City  of  Chi- 
cago, 1901-4.  Engaged  in  law  practice  with 
Graham  H.  Harris;,  Oct.  1,  1904,  John  Vennema 
was  admitted,  and  style  of  firm  now  Harris, 
Vennema  &  Bird.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Mason.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Press.  Office: 
First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  460 
Bowen  Av. 

BIRD  s  ALL,  Richard  Maurice,  secretary 
Western  Cold  Storage  Co.;  b.  Greene,  Che- 
nango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  11,  1843;  s.  Maurice  and 
Irene  Juliand  Birdsall;  ed.  Chenango  Co.  pub- 
lic schools  and  at  Oxford  Acad.,  Oxford,  N. 
Y.;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  Mar.  29,  1882,  Carrie  M. 
Andrews;  children:  Jennie  Irene,  Carrie  Lil- 
lian, Elsie  Louise.  Began  business  career  in 
retail  grocery  store  at  Greene,  N.  Y. ;  came  to 
Chicago,  1877,  and  was  a  pioneer  in  the  cold 
storage  business  in  this  city,  beginning,  1878, 
in  the  firm  of  Birdsall  &  Baker,  which  later 
became  the  Western  Refrigerator  Co.,  and 
changing,  1894,  to  the  Western  Cold  Storage 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and  director.  Served 
in  Civil  War  as  orderly  sergeant,  Co.  E, 
Regiment  N.  Y.  National  Guard.  Republican. 
Mason,  Eastern  Light  Lodge  No.  126,  Greene 
Chapter  No.  106,  R.  A.  M.;  Greene,  N.  Y.,  and 
St.  John's  Commandery  No.  24,  K.  T.,  Olean, 
N.  Y.  Office:  39  N.  State  St.  Residence:  390 
Warren  Av. 

BISK,  Edward  John,  sec.  and  treas.  of  Blrk 
Bros.  Brewing  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  2,  1867; 
s.  Jacob  and  Magdalena  (Wheelflin)  Birk;  ed. 
Scanlan  (public)  School  to  1882;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  5,  1892,  Amanda  Markus:  1  son:  William 
Jacob.  Began  business  life  in  1882  as  clerk 
for  a  commission  firm  on  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  until  1889;  went  to  the  Pacific  Coast; 
after  8  months  returned  to  Chicago;  learned 
the  brewer's  trade  with  the  Wacker  &  Birk 
Brewing  Co.,  and  in  Aug.,  1891,  with  elder 
brother,  William  A.  Birk,  organized  the  Birk 
Bros.  Brewing  Co.,  of  which  is  now  sec.  and 
treas.  Democrat.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor 
(director).  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  101 
Webster  Av.  Residence:  268  Seminary  Av. 

BIRK,  William  Andrew,  pres.  Birk  Bros. 
Brewing  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1861;  s. 
Jacob  and  Magdalena  Birk;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago;  m.  Russells,  O.,  Sept.,  1903,  Rosa- 
lind Britton.  Was  engaged  in  grain  commis- 
sion business  on  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
until  1882;  then  from  1882  to  Aug.,  1891,  con- 
nected with  the  Wacker  &  Birk  Brewing  Co., 
of  Chicago.  In  1891,  with  brother  Edward  J., 
organized  the  Birk  Bros.  Brewing  Co.,  brewers 
and  bottlers,  of  which  is  now  pres.  Democrat. 
Mem.  Lincoln  Park  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  also 
Germania  Mannerchor  (director).  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Iroquois.  Office:  101-109  Web- 
ster Av.  Residence:  688  Fullerton  Av. 

BIRKENSTEIN,  Albert,  merchant;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  8,  1879;  s.  Sigmund  and  Mary  (Fel- 
senthal)  Birkenstein;  ed.  Chicago  public 
school  and  Chicago  Business  College.  On  leav- 
ing school  entered  house  of  S.  Birkenstein  & 
Sons,  metals,  in  which  he  has  been  a  partner 
since  1898.  Mason,  mem.  Chicago  Lodge,  and  of 
Corinthian  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.  Mem.  Chicago 
Turngemeinde.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 
24  Ontario  St.  Residence:  12  Lane  Ct. 

BIRKENSTEIN,  Louis,  merchant;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  6,  1866;  s.  Sigmund  and  Mary  (Fel- 
senthal)  Birkenstein;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1897,  Bertha  G. 
Ulman;  1  son:  George  U.  Since  1881  engaged 
in  business  established  by  his  father  in  1865, 
and  now  partner  in  S.  Birkenstein  &  Sons, 
dealers  in  new  and  old  metals,  ingot  copper, 


pig  lead,  spelter,  block  tin,  etc.  Also  treas. 
of  Bryant  Manufacturing  Co.,  and  of  Globe 
Metal  Co.  Office:  24  Ontario  St.  Residence:  12 
Lane  Ct. 

BIRKHOIT,  George,  Jr.,  real  estate;  b.  Rot- 
terdam, Holland,  May  15,  1852;  s.  George  and 
Agatha  (Van  Butten)  Birkhoff;  ed.  in  Holland; 
m.  Chicago,  June  22,  1875,  Elizabeth  Van  Win- 
den;  children,  Genevieve  M.,  Agatha  L., 
George  III.  Came  to  U.  S.  and  on  July  21, 
1871,  became  connected  with  the  real  estate 
firm  of  W.  D.  Kerfoot  &  Co.  (established 
1862),  of  which  firm  he  is  now  a  mem.  Has 
been  consul  of  the  Netherlands  in  Chicago 
since  1886;  was  commissioner  general  of  the 
Netherlands  at  the  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
sition in  1893.  Officer  of  the  order  of  Orange 
Nassau,  conferred  by  the  Queen  of  Holland; 
Chevalier  of  the  Eiken  Kroon,  conferred  by 
the  Grand  Duke  of  Luxemburg.  Director  Chi- 
cago Title  &  Trust  Co.,  Chicago  Opera  House 
Co.,  Chicago  Relief  &  Aid  Soc.  Mem.  and  ex- 
pres.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood, 
Midlothian.  Office:  85  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4833  Woodlawn.  Av. 

BIHKLAND,  Norman  Sven,  coal;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  3,  1861;  s.  Jacob  S.  and  Serena  (Maurit- 
zon)  Birkland;  grad.  Lake  View  High  School; 
m.  Chicago,  1885,  Anna  McDonald;  children: 
Norman  Donald,  Evelyn  Isabel,  Walter  Bogle. 
Since  1883  has  been  associated  with  Walter  S. 
Bogle  in  the  coal  business  and  is  now  sec. 
and  treas.  of  the  Crescent  Coal  &  Mining  Co. 
Republican.  Lutheran.  Mason,  Apollo  Com- 
mandery No.  1,  and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic 
Shrine.  Club:  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  303  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  393  Oakley  Boul. 

BISHOP,  Charles  Nelson,  insurance;  b. 
Kenosha,  Wis.,  May  28,  1855;  s.  Rev.  Hiram 
Nelson  Bishop  (rector  St.  John's  P.  E.  Church, 
Chicago) ;  ed.  Chicago  public  and  high  school. 
In  1872  entered  fire  insurance  agency  of 
Thomas  and  W.  A.  Goodman,  as  clerk,  until 
1875;  then  in  service  of  The  Spectator,  insur- 
ance journal,  1875-80  (and  also  in  1883-5), 
part  of  time  as  traveling  agent  and  part  of 
time  as  mgr.  western  office  in  Chicago;  lived  in 
Colorado,  1880-3,  where  was  engaged  in  min- 
ing, and  as  editor  and  proprietor  Summit  Co. 
Leader;  partner  in  local  fire  insurance  agency 
of  H.  H.  Brown  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1885-9;  since 
1889  Chicago  city  mgr.  for  Northern  Assur- 
ance Co.  of  London.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

BISHOP,  Henry  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Lenox,  Mass.; 
s.  Henry  W.  and  Sarah  (Tainter)  Bishop; 
grad.  Amherst  College  and  Harvard  Law 
School;  m.  1863,  Mrs.  Anne  Mauger,  of  Port- 
land, Me.  (died  1884);  m.,  2d,  1886,  Jes- 
sica Ayrault,  daughter  of  Robert  Pomery,  of 
Pittsfleld,  Mass.;  came  to  Chicago  and  en- 
gaged in  general  practice;  appointed,  1865, 
Master  in  Chancery  for  the  Circuit  Court  of 
the  U.  S.,  northern  district  of  Illinois,  which 
position  he  has  ever  since  held.  Clubs:  Union, 
University,  Chicago,  Chicago  Literary.  Office: 
Post  Office  Bldg.  Residence:  Chicago  Club. 

BISHOP,  Louis  Brackett,  Chicago  mgr.  of 
the  Massachusetts  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.; 
b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb.  2,  1854;  s.  Paul  J. 
and  Frances  A.  (Bacon)  Bishop;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  at  Boston,  Mass.,  to  1869;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  2,  1890,  Minnie  Ridgway;  1  son: 
Ridgway  P.  Began  business  life  in  a  whole- 
sale dry  goods  house  in  Boston,  1869,  continu- 
ing in  business  in  that  city  until  1886,  when 
came  to  Chicago.  In  1888  became  a  solicitor 
for  the  Massachusetts  Mutual  Life  Insurance 
Co.,  of  Springfield,  Mass.,  at  its  Chicago 
branch,  and  in  1897  became  Chicago  mgr.  of 
the  company.  Mem.  and  ex-pres.  of  the  Life 
Underwriters'  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Board  of  Managers  of  the 
Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  of  the  Soc.  of 
Mayflower  Descendants.  Club:  Hamilton. 


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Office:    136    Adams    St.    Residence:    Hotel    Del  BLACK,  Elmer  Ellsworth,  banker;  b.  Daven- 

Prado.  port,  la.,  Sept.  24,  1863;  s.  William  and  Mary 

BISHOP,   Bufu»  W.,  physician;   grad.   Univ.  J.   (Henley  )   Black;  ed.  public  schools  of  Clin- 

of  Vermont,  A.B.,  1877;  Univ.  of  Berlin,  M.D.,  ton,   la.;  m.   Glenwood,  la.,  Apr.   26,   1893,   Ida 

1882.    Fellow    Am.    Acad.    of    Medicine;    mem.  M.  Powell;  1  daughter:  Dorothy  Powell    After 

Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Club:  Calu-  leaving  school,  in  1877,  became  identified  with 

met.  Med.  director  of  the  National  Life  Insur-  the  bank  at  Clinton,  la.,  and  from  there  came 

ance  Co.  of  the  U.  S.  of  A.  Office:  70  State  St.  to  Chicago  in  1886  and  entered  the  employ  of 

BISHOP,  Seth  Scott,  physician;  b.  Fond  du  N.   W.   Harris  &  Co.,   bankers,   of   which   firm 

Lac,  Wis.,  Feb.   7,   1852;  s.   Lyman  and  Maria  he    became    a    mem.    in    1896.    Clubs:     Union 

(Probart)  Bishop;  grad.  Pooler  Institute,  Fond  League,    Kenwood,    Washington    Park.    Office: 

du  Lac,  Wis.;  studied  at  Beloit  College,  Wis.,  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  368  E.  49th  St. 

Univ.    of   New    York,    and    grad.    Northwestern  BLACK      Frederick    •William      r>nal-     h      Tr, 

Univ.,  1876  (B.S..  M.D.,  LL.D.);  learned  print-  dianaDOlis'    Ind  l     AUK    17    18??-'  s    William  F 

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n.slendflhi«Pr  h 

dren:    Jessie    and    Mable.     Prof,    otology,    rhi-  and    hieh    schools-    m     \vir\ttPft     Pnrm       Tnn« 

nology  and  laryngology,  Chicago  Post-Gradu-  20,  IsKM^yAn'na^ooke1;  ffa'ughterV  Ell™ 

fh2  J£e»'  n££££5PJ&*Ri\  PF    TU^SeoSie,S  °f  beth  L-  Black-  Entered  employ  of  Greer,  Mills 

the  nose,  throat  and  ear,  Illinois  Med.  College  &   Co      TTnlon    stnnk    Ynrris     r-hinne-n     fan     i 

surgeon  to  Illinois  Hosp.  and  the  Post-Grad-  fsoV  O<aa  messenger    and  later  w£  ^nokk£rW 

uate     Hosp.;     consulting     surgeon     to     Mary  Untii  "D™  1     ?898  '  when    beesS    seUine    coal 

Thompson    Hosp..    Illinois    Masonic    Orphans'  organized'   Harman-Black    Co"al    Co  ,    Aly°  2! 

?«Tf.  °™<£      T&?'    an«    Si,lve£r  Cr°3^    HOSP"  1899=  dissolved  Aug.  1,  1903;  organized  pf  W 

Joliet;     mem.     International     Med.     Congress,  Black    Coal    Co      of    which    he    is    pres  •    also 

MS~A£b.J1<&  Sm?  s^SS'w1m>«Me1d'  Assn-«  State  treas.   and   mg£  Imnois   &  Eastern   Coal   Co. 

S&  !£^&Jv5^m*n*SH&~&j££££  Republican.    Mem.    Church    of    Christ.    Clubs: 

E^<^1j^J!^rv^^T^2r%r^£!f  Hamilton,    Colonial.    Office:    Old    Colony    Bldg. 

of  Honor,  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  Rpojripnr'p-  4Q1R  Vinr>»nnf»<j   AV 
Beta  Theta  Pi.   Author:   Diseases  of  the  Ear.        BLACK    Greene  V    dSftist-  b    Scott  Co     111 

Nose  and   Throat,   and   Their   Accessory   Cav-  A~  T^     i'sfl    erad     Missouri   bfnta     College' 

Ities;  The  Ear  and  its  Diseases;  also  numerous  st    Louis    1877   (DD  S  )•    (M  D     Chfcaeo  >  Med' 

monographs;  editor  of  the  Illinois  Med.   Bui-  College;   Sc  J",7  iffiSiS^Coll^?:'  LL^No^ 

letin.    one    of    the    editors    of    The    Laryngo-  western  Univ.);  dean  and  prof,  operative  den- 

scope;    has    written    extensively    for    Journals  tistry,  pathology  and  bacteriology,  Northwest- 

and  books.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  719  ern    Univ.    Dental    School,    Chicago.    Author: 

iiijSSSi8^     .  _«.        „  Formation    of     Poisons    by    Micro-Organisms; 

BISSELL,  Arthur  0.,  sec.   Clayton  F.   Sum-  Periosteum   and   Peridental   Membrane;    Anat- 

my  Co.,   music  publishers  and   piano   dealers;  omy  Of  the  Human   Teeth;   many  soc.   papers 

b.    Chicago,    Jan     1,    1870;    s.    George    Francis  and  journal  articles.  Office:  87  Lake  St.  Resi- 

and    Jerusha    (Woodbridge)    Bissell;    ed.    Chi-  dence:   4465  Oakenwald  Av 

cago  public  schools,  Chicago  Manual  Training        BLACK,    John   Charles,    lawyer,    soldier;     b. 

School,  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.;  Lexington,  Miss.,   Jan.   27,   1839;   s.   Rev.  John 

m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Dec.  1,  1897,  Emily  Greeley  Black,      D.D.,      and      Josephine      (Culbertson) 

Tredway;    children:    Emily    Greeley    Tredway,  Black;    ed.   Wabash    College;    served    in    U.    S. 

Arthur  Dwight.  Was  5  years  with  Weber  Pi-  Volunteer    Army,    Apr.    14,    1861,    to    Aug.    15, 

ano  Co.;  then  5  years  with  Lyon,  Potter  &  Co.,  i865>    enlisting     as     private     in     Montgomery 

former   agents    of    Steinway    &    Sons     pianos;  Guards,  for  3  months    (mustered  into  service 

since   Apr.,    1898,    sec.    of   Clayton   F.    Summy  aa  Co.  I,  llth  Ind.  Zouaves)  ;  at  expiration  of 

Co.,    publishers   and    importers    of   music    and  term  of  service  went  to  Danville  and  recruited 

dfaMlrf,in,muSc-ICo,and   Chicago   representative  company   for   37th   111.   Vols.,    became   maj.   of 

of  Chickering  &  Sons,  pianofortes.  Pres.  Chi-  regt.  and  with  it  took  part  in  13  battles  and 

cago    Bureau    Agency    of    Music.    Republican.  2    great    sieges;    promoted    lieut.-col.,    June    9, 

Club:  Onwentsia.  Office:  220  Wabash  Av.  Resi-  1862;    col.,   Feb.    1,    1863;    brevetted    brig  -gen., 

*^JS£;J£££eJE8J!?st'   I11'  ,  U.  S.  A.,  Apr.  9,  1865,  "for  gallantry  in  action 

BITHEB,  William  A.,  lawyer;  b.   Sherbourn  at    the  'storming    of    Blakely    batteries";    m. 

Co.,  Minn.,  June  16,   1867;  s.  Hiram  Hall  and  Sept>   28,   1867,  Adaline  L.   Griggs,  of  Urbana, 

.afrona(Felch)   Either;  grad.  Northern  Indi-  I1L    studied   law;    admitted   to   bar.    1867,   and 

T^B00]1^6'    B'SoV   188?,:,  Univ'  T°^    1?lfhill2>  engaged     in     practice     at     Danville,     gaining 

f^B"T18i2:  m>   StyyvlS?i   H-  J,^ly  A^'   }??*A  Prominence  at   Illinois   bar.    Democrat;    candi- 

Lydia  L    Penny;  1  daughter:  Luella.  Admitted  date  for  Congress,   1866,  1880,   1884;   for  lieut. 

to    bar    by    Supreme    Court    of    Illinois     1892  ROV      1872;     Democratic    nominee    for    U.     S. 

Pres.  and  dir.  Masonic  Temple  Safety  Deposit  senator  in  Legislature  of  1879;  U.  S.  Commis- 

Co.;   dir.   and   mem.    executive   board   Security  sioner  of  Pensions,   1885-9;   elected   Congress- 

Trust  and  Deposit  Co  ;  dir.  Savage  Construe-  man-at-Large    from     Illinois,     1892;     resigned 

tion   Co     International   Register   Co.,   Namood  seat  In  Congress,  Dec.  12,  1894.  to  become  U. 

Pft/BMV'^fi^^^MSt1^,?,?0*6;  New  York  S-    Atty.    for    Northern    District    of    Illinois, 

HT-Sr-f'   ASfi—  ^JJ£«J?  "il^Xt.  *    TO.V  5895-9;    since   Dec.,    1903,    U.    S.    Civil    Service 

BLACK,  Arthur  Davenport,  dentist,  b    Jack-  commissioner.  Declined  nomination  for  gover- 

sonville    111.    Nov.   15,   1870;   s    Dr.   G.  V.  and  nor  of  imnois  by  Nat.  Democracy,  1896.  Past 

xh    B,?ack;    erad.    Illinois    College,    B.S.,  commander  Military   Order  of  the  Loyal   Le- 

Northwestern      Univ.      Dental      School,  eion;    dept.    commander   G.    A.    R.    of    Illinois, 

,"  A9«0,0'  Northwestern  Univ.^  Med.  School,  ^902-8;    commander-in-chief   G.    A.    R..    1903-4. 

M.D.,    1901;    m.    Virden,    111.,    Oct.     19,    1897,  Pres.    u.    S.    Civil    Service    Commission    since 

Lenore    Bronaugh;    1    son:    Gilmer   Vardiman.  jan      1904.     Address:    1825    19th    St.,    N.    W., 

Came  to  Chicago  from  Jacksonville,  111.,  1895;  Washington,  D.  C. 

was  engaged  in  manufacturing  business  in  In-        BLACK,  John  Clarke,  banker,   capitalist;   b. 

dianapolis  and  Chicago;  since  1900  practicing  Middlebury,  Addison  Co.,  Vt.,  July  3,   1837;  s. 

dentistry  in  this  city.  Assistant  professor  of  Daniel  and  Jean  (Lawrence)  Black;  ed.  public 

operative    dentistry,    and    assistant    oral    sur-  schools  In  Vermont;  m.  New  York  City,  Sept. 

geon,  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School.  Mem.  25,    1875,    Elenor   Clarke.    Arrived    in    Chicago 

Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chi-  Mar.    6,    1856;    was    first    employed    as    book- 

cago    Med.    Soc.,    Nat.    Dental    Assn.,    Illinois  keeper  and   cashier   for  Ross   &   Ramber,   dry 

State    Dental    Soc.,    Northern    Illinois    Dental  goods,  at  41  Lake  St.,  and  later  with  Armour 

Soc.,   Chicago  Odontographic   Soc.    Republican.  &  Co.   until   1881.   Was  one  of   the  organizers 

Club:   Kenwood   Country.   Office:    31   Washing-  and  incorporators,  Mar.,  1883,  of  the  Continen- 

ton  St.  Residence:  4465  Oakenwald  Av.  tal  National  Bank,  of  which  has  been  for  many 


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years  pres.  Also  pres.  and  director  of  the 
Northwestern  Safe  and  Trust  Co.;  mem.  of 
Western  Board  of  Control  of  the  Audit  Co. 
of  New  York;  trustee  of  the  Prussian  Na- 
tional Insurance  Co.,  of  Stettin,  Germany; 
trustee  Art  Institute  of  Chicago;  trustee  Ar- 
mour Mission.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Bankers,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle,  Union.  Office:  218  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  9  Walton  PI. 

BLACK,  John  Donald,  lawyer;  b.  Champaign, 
111.,  Sept.  11,  1872;  a.  Gen.  John  C.  and  Adaline 
L.  (Griggs)  Black;  ed.  public  schools  of  Dan- 
ville, 111.,  and  Washington,  D.  C.,  Columbian 
Univ.  Law  School,  Washington,  D.  C. ;  Har- 
vard Law  School;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1902, 
Margaret  Horton  Potter.  Admitted  to  bar  by 
Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  1896;  now  being 
mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Winston,  Payne  & 
Strawn.  Club:  Mid-Day.  Office:  First  National 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  442  Chestnut  St. 

BLACK,  William  Perkins,  lawyer;  b.  Wood- 
ford  Co.,  Ky.,  Nov.  11,  1842;  s.  Rev.  John 
(D.D.)  and  Josephine  (Culbertson)  Black; 
father  died  when  he  was  5  years  old,  and 
with  mother  he  removed  to  Danville,  111.;  ed. 
schools  of  Danville,  111.,  and  in  1860  entered 
Wabash  College,  Crawfordsville,  Ind.;  re- 
mained there  until  April  15,  1861;  enlisted,  on 
Pres.  Lincoln's  90-day  call,  in  Company  I  of 
the  llth  Indiana  Zouaves;  was  mustered  out 
as  corporal  at  end  of  enlistment  and  assisted 
in  recruiting  a  company  in  Vermillion  Co.,  111., 
of  which  was  elected  Capt.  (at  age  of  19),  and 
it  was  mustered  in  for  3  years'  service  as 
Company  K,  37th  Illinois  Infantry,  at  the  head 
of  which  he  remained  until  the  expiration  of 
his  enlistment,  Sept.  30,  1864,  participating  in 
all  the  engagements  of  his  regiment;  m.  1869, 
Hortensia  M.  MacGreal,  of  Galveston,  Tex.; 
1  son:  William  P.  E.  After  returning  was 
1  year  in  office  of  the  provost  marshal  of  7th 
congressional  district  of  Illinois,  at  Danville; 
studied  law  in  office  of  Arrington  &  Dent,  Chi- 
cago; admitted  to  bar  1867;  practiced  at  Dan- 
ville 1  year;  returned  to  Chicago  and  became 
partner  of  his  former  preceptor,  Thomas  Dent, 
in  flrm  of  Dent  &  Black,  until  1886,  when  the 
partnership  was  dissolved,  following  his  de- 
fense of  the  famous  anarchist  case,  in  which 
he  was  leading  counsel,  conducting  the  de- 
fense and  the  subsequent  appeals  to  the  Su- 
preme Court  of  Illinois  and  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.  After  the  close  of  the  trial  re- 
sumed practice,  becoming  later  senior  partner 
of  Black  &  Fitzgerald  and  now  of  Black  & 
Black.  Was  Republican  until  1872,  when  es- 
poused the  cause  of  Horace  Greeley;  since 
then  has  been  identified  with  the  Democratic 
party.  Was  candidate  for  Congress  on  Demo- 
cratic ticket  in  1882;  identified  with  various 
reform  movements.  Pres.  Hot.  Blast  Smokeless 
Stoker  Co.  Chairman  executive  committee  Chi- 
cago Tropical  Planters  Co.  and  other  corpora- 
tions. Mem.  of  Geo.  H.  Thomas  Post  No.  6,  G. 
A.  R.  Office:  69  Clark  St.  Residence:  1377 
Franklin  Boul. 

BLACKBtrB2T,  Charles,  sec.  Cincinnati, 
Bluffton  &  Chicago  R.  R.  Co.;  b.  Leighton  Buz- 
zard, England,  July  13,  1874;  s.  Robert  and 
Sarah  (Crowley)  Blackburn;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1899,  Gertrude  S.  Bracey; 
children:  Ethel  Maude,  Charles  Bracey.  Sec., 
treas.  and  director  Indestructible  Post  Co.; 
director  Junction  Oil  &  Gas  Co.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
9351  Pleasant  Av. 

BLACKMAN,  Chester  Sidney,  grain  com- 
mission; b.  Jericho  Center,  Vt.,  Aug.  15,  1848; 
s.  Henry  C.  and  Minerva  (Lane)  Blackman; 
parents  came  to  Illinois,  settling  in  McHenry 
Co.;  ed.  public  schools  of  Harvard,  111.;  m. 
Harvard,  111.,  1871,  Jennie  Diggins.  Began  in 
the  grain  commission  business  with  his  broth- 
er, Willis  L.  Blackman,  1862,  and  a  few  years 
later  the  present  style  of  Blackman  Bros,  was 


adopted.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Illinois, 
Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
dence: Plaza  Hotel. 

BLACKMAN,  Franklin  Fierce,  lawyer;  b. 
Warsaw,  Coshocton  Co.,  O.,  Mar.  25,  1855;  s. 
Dr.  Holder  and  Elizabeth  (Spencer)  Blackman; 
early  education  in  public  schools;  taught  in 
schools  of  Ohio  and  afterward,  for  2  years, 
near  Henry  and  Sparta,  Marshall  Co.,  111.;  then 
after  some  time  at  Ann  Arbor  (Mich.)  High 
School,  entered  the  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1881, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1885,  and  LL.B.,  1887;  m. 
1877,  Harriet,  daughter  of  William  Lytle,  of 
Clermont  Co.,  O.  Located  in  practice  of  law  at 
Des  Moines,  la.,  1887-8;  then  came  to  Chicago, 
where  he  has  since  been  in  successful  prac- 
tice, and  recently  elected  sec.  and  gen.  counsel 
St.  Louis  &  Fenton  R.  R.  Co.  Democrat.  At- 
tended Central  Church,  founded  by  late  Prof. 
Swing.  Club:  Iroquois.  Offices:  Frisco  Bldg., 
St.  Louis,  Mo.;  145  LaSalle  St.,  Chicago,  111. 

BLACKMAN,  Willis  Lemuel,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Jericho  Center,  Vt.,  May  2,  1845;  s. 
Henry  C.  and  Minerva  (Lane)  Blackman;  re- 
moved with  parents  in  boyhood  to  Harvard, 
111.;  ed.  public  schools  of  Harvard,  111.;  m. 
Fenton,  Mich.,  1669,  Carrie  Linsley;  children: 
Winifred,  Willis  L.,  Bonnibel,  Marjorie.  Came 
to  Chicago  in  1862  and  established  in  the  grain 
commission  business  in  a  small  way,  later 
being  joined  by  brotner,  -Chester  S.  Blackman, 
in  forming  present  firm  of  Blackman  Bros. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican. 
Alderman  of  the  City  of  Hinsdale.  Congrega- 
tionalist. Clubs:  Hinsdale,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Of- 
fice: Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

BLACK  WELDEB,  X.  8.,  underwriter;  b. 
Montgomery  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  8,  1840;  s.  Peter 
and  Nelly  Blackwelder;  ed.  common  schools, 
Litchfleld,  111.,  and  academy  at  Hillsboro,  111.; 
m.  Lawrence,  Kan.,  Apr.  5,  1877,  Alice  Ger- 
trude Boughton;  children;  Paul,  Eliot.  County 
clerk  of  Montgomery  Co.,  111.,  1861-4;  in  drug 
business,  1864-6;  local  flre  insurance  agent  at 
Hillsboro,  111.,  1864;  in  field  as  representative 
of  various  prominent  flre  insurance  companies, 
1868-74  and  1877-81;  traveled  as  supervising 
agent  National  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters, 
1874-6;  since  Apr.,  1881,  western  mgr.  Niagara 
Flre  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York.  Pres.  West- 
ern Adjustment  and  Inspection  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Mason,  K.  T.  Club:  Union 
League.  Residence:  Morgan  Park,  111.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St. 

BLACK  WOOD,  Alexander  Leslie,  physician; 
b.  Huntingdon  Co.,  Quebec,  Can.,  July  28,  1862; 
s.  John  and  Ann  (Steell)  Blackwood;  ed.  Hunt- 
ingdon Acad.,  Huntingdon,  Quebec,  and  McGill 
Univ.,  Montreal,  Can.;  grad.  from  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1888;  New  York 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School,  1889;  Johns  Hop- 
kins Med.  School,  Baltimore,  Md.,  1902;  m. 
Hammond,  Ind.,  Aug.  16,  1891,  Helen  A.  Wins- 
low  (died,  Feb.  11,  1903);  children:  Leslie 
Winslow,  Howard  C.  Since  1888  engaged  in 
the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  Chi- 
cago. Senior  prof,  of  materia  medica,  and  prof, 
clinical  medicine  in  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege and  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Author:  Diseases  of 
Heart  and  Lungs;  also  Materia  Medica  Prepa- 
rations and  Pharmacology.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist. Office:  31  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 9128  Erie  Av. 

BLAIB,  Channcey  J.,  banker;  b.  Michigan 
City,  Ind.,  Apr.  6,  1845;  eldest  s.  Chauncey  B. 
and  Caroline  O.  (De  Graff)  Blair;  ed.  private 
schools  in  Chicago;  m.  Chicago.  Oct.  26.  1882, 
Mary  A.  I.  Mitchell;  children:  Italia  Mitchell, 
Chauncey  B.,  Mildred  M.,  William  M.  Was  for 
15  years  pres.  of  the  Merchants'  National 
Bank,  which  was  founded  by  his  father;  be- 
gan with  that  bank  in  1879,  and  served  in 
various  capacities  until  1888,  when  succeeded 
his  father  as  pres.;  bank  was  consolidated  in 
spring  of  1903  with  the  Corn  Exchange  Na- 


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tlonal  Bank,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  Also  pres. 
the  Kennicott  Water  Softener  Co.,  and  a  direc- 
tor of  the  South  Side  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Home  for  the  Friendless.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Bankers,  Casino  (Edge- 
water),  Caxton,  Homewood,  Onwentsia,  Quad- 
rangle, Saddle  and  Cycle.  Bank:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  4830  Drexel  Boul. 

BLAIR,  Frank  Preston,  lawyer;  b.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1860;  s.  Maj.-Gen.  Francis  Preston  Blair, 
U.  S.  A.  (who  was  also  U.  S.  Senator  from 
Missouri  and  Democratic  nominee  for  vice- 
pres.  in  1868)  and  Apolline  (Alexander)  Blair; 
ed.  State  Univ.  of  Missouri,  at  Columbia,  and 
U.  S.  Military  Acad.,  West  Point,  graduating 
from  latter  in  class  of  1886;  m.  Columbia,  Mo., 
Florence  Price;  1  daughter,  Emily.  Served  in 
U.  S.  Army  in  W.  and  S.,  becoming  cap- 
tain in  U.  S.  Cav.  Service;  resigned,  studied 
law  and  was  admitted  to  bar  at  St.  Louis, 
Mo.;  came  to  Chicago,  1891,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  practice  of  law.  Was  for  some 
time  an  asst.  state's  atty.  under  Charles 
S.  Deneen.  Is  also  graduate  of  College  of  Phy- 
sicians and  Surgeons,  and  is  now  a  lecturer 
on  med.  jurisprudence  in  that  institution. 
Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Club:  University.  Office: 
99  Randolph  St.  Residence:  36  Cedar  St. 

BLAIR,  Henry  Augustus,  financier;  b.  Mich- 
igan City,  Ind.,  July,  1852;  s.  Chauncey  Buck- 
ley and  Caroline  O.  (De  Graff)  Blair;  ed.  Wil- 
llston  Seminary,  East  Hampton,  Mass.;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  19,  1878,  Grace  E.  Pearce;  chil- 
dren: Natalie,  Anita.  After  leaving  school  in 
1871  entered  the  Merchants'  National  Bank  of 
Chicago,  of  which  his  father  was  founder  and 
with  which  he  continued,  becoming  vice-pres., 
until  1902  the  bank,  on  the  expiration  of  its 
second  20-year  charter,  consolidated  with  the 
Corn  Exchange  National  Bank.  Is  receiver 
and  director  of  the  North  Chicago  Street  Ry. 
Co.,  and  of  the  West  Chicago  Street  Ry.  Co., 
and  a  director  of  the  Calumet  and  Chicago 
Canal  and  Dock  Co.,  the  Elgin  National  Watch 
Co.,  the  West  Division  Ry.  Co.,  and  the  Chi- 
cago Edison  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League  (director),  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Caxton,  Chicago  Golf,  Mid- 
lothian, Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  2735  Prairie  Av.; 
summer,  Jefferson,  N.  H. 

BLAIR,  Sidney  O.,  merchant;  b.  on  a  farm, 
Blandford,  Hampden  Co.,  Mass.,  Sept.  11,  1846; 
s.  Samuel  O.  and  Eliza  (Osborn)  Blair;  m.  Anna 
Louise  Petty,  Detroit,  Mich.,  May  8,  1872. 
Went  to  Chicago  in  1868;  employed  as  clerk 
in  wholesale  grocery;  in  1871  engaged  in  coffee 
and  spice  business;  founded  present  company 
in  1878;  incorporated  in  1882.  Pres.  E.  B.  Mil- 
lar Coffee  and  Spice  Co.;  2  children:  Mary  L., 
Robert  Osborn.  Clubs:  Kenwood  Social,  Home- 
wood.  Republican.  Office:  Michigan  Av.  and 
S.  Water  St.  Residence:  4319  Drexel  Boul. 

BLAIR,  Watson  Franklin,  capitalist;  b. 
Michigan  City,  Ind.,  Jan.  29,  1854;  s.  Chauncey 
Buckley  and  Caroline  O.  (De  Graff)  Blair;  ed. 
Williston  Seminary,  East  Hampton,  Mass.;  m. 
Chicago,  1881,  Alice  Keep;  children:  Watson, 
Wilcott.  After  leaving  school  entered  the  pork 
and  beef  packing  firm  of  Culbertson,  Blair  & 
Co.,  and  remained  in  that  business  until  1877; 
then  engaged  in  the  grain  commission  busi- 
ness on  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  as  Blair 
&  Co.  until  1890,  when  retired  from  active 
commercial  business;  was  for  several  years  a 
director  in  the  Merchants*  National  Bank 
(founded  by  his  father)  prior  to  1902,  at 
which  time  that  bank,  after  an  honorable 
career  of  40  years,  consolidated  with  the  Corn 
Exchange  National  Bank,  and  it  donated  to 
its  employes  $100,000:  now  director  Corn 
Exchange  National  Bank.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Chicago  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  164  Rush  St. 


BLAKE,  Edward  Everett,  field  sec.  Cook  Co. 
Prohibition  Committee;  b.  Burr  Oak,  Kan., 
May  14,  1875;  s.  Edward  Everett  and.  Sarah 
Elizabeth  (Kenyon)  Blake;  grad.  from  Skin- 
ner (public)  School,  Chicago,  June,  1890;  un- 
married. Entered  employ  of  Price  Baking 
Powder  Co.  as  bill  clerk,  July,  1890;  trans- 
ferred, Feb.,  1891,  to  advertising  dept.  as  asst. 
to  the  mgr. ;  asst.  auditor  Price  Baking  Pow- 
der Co.,  Aug.,  1891,  to  July,  1894;  auditor 
same,  1894-9;  auditor  of  advertising  accounts. 
Royal  Baking  Powder  Co.,  July,  1899,  to  Nov. 
1,  1902,  when  became  business  mgr.  of  The 
New  Voice,  national  organ  of  the  Prohibition 
party,  located  in  Chicago;  Nov.  1,  1903,  was 
assigned  to  present  position  as  field  sec.  of 
the  Prohibition  party  of  Cook  Co.;  Jan.  1,  1905, 
became  managing  editor  of  The  People's  Com- 
panion, Chicago.  Was  pres.  Young  People's 
Prohibition  Leagues  of  New  York,  New  Jer- 
sey and  Pennsylvania  (an  Inter-State  organi- 
zation) 1901-3;  sec.  New  York  State  Prohibi- 
tion Committee,  1902.  Baptist.  Pres.  West  Side 
Baptist  Young  People's  Union,  1898-9.  Office: 
40  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  886  W.  Adams  St. 

BLAKE,  James  Vila,  clergyman;  b.  Brook- 
lyn, Jan.  21,  1842;  s.  Hamlin  and  Elizabeth 
(Dexter)  Blake;  preparatory  education  Brook- 
lyn Polytechnic  Institute;  grad.  Harvard, 
1862;  m.  Haverhill,  Mass.,  1869,  Abbie  Frances 
Hovey.  Ordained  to  Unitarian  ministry,  Haver- 
hill,  Mass.,  Jan.,  1867;  for  1  year  was  asst. 
sec.  to  Gov.  Andrew  of  Massachusetts. 
Churches:  1st  Parish,  Haverhill,  Mass.,  28th 
Congregational  Soc.,  Boston,  2d  Congregation- 
al Church,  Quincy,  111.;  3d  Unitarian  Church, 
Chicago;  the  Church  of  All  Souls,  Evanston, 
111.,  since  1892.  Author  of  several  books  (see 
Who's  Who  in  America).  Address:  21  Laflin  St. 

BLAKEIiY,  Addison,  lawyer;  b.  Washington, 
D.  C.,  Apr.  6,  1866;  s.  Hon.  Theron  Melville 
and  Ernestine  Louisa  Rose  (Simpson)  Blake- 
ly;  ed.  Omaha  (Neb.)  High  School,  1877-81; 
Healdsburg  College,  Healdsburg,  Calif.,  1883- 
1887;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1888-90  (LL.B.). 
Learned  printers'  trade;  moved  west  and  with 
father  and  brother  edited  and  published  The 
Portfolio,  of  Omaha;  studied  law  in  office  of 
Hon.  William  M.  Robertson;  m.  Chicago,  111., 
Feb.  12,  1902,  Miss  Mabelle  Rogers  Touhy; 
Went  to  California  where  was  successively 
prof.  English  Literature  in  Healdsburg  Col- 
lege; then  an  attache  of  the  executive  dept. 
of  the  State  at  Sacramento,  and  later  editor- 
in-chief  of  the  Fresno  Enquirer.  While  there 
published  an  essay  on  alphabetical  develop- 
ment which  elicited  the  approval  of  great 
philologists  in  America  and  Europe;  also  com- 
piled Blakely's  Parliamentary  Rules,  which 
have  met  with  extended  use;  prepared  a  vol- 
ume of  Am.  State  Papers  with  extensive  anno~ 
tations;  returned  east  and  was  lecturer  in 
political  science  and  history,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
1893-6;  asst.  corporation  counsel,  1901-2.  Dem- 
ocrat; took  active  part  in  the  Bryan  cam- 
paigns of  1896  and  1900.  Active  in  movements 
for  the  initiative  and  referendum  (being  the 
first  pres.  of  the  Direct  Legislation  Union  of 
Illinois)  and  also  in  movement  for  municipal 
ownership  of  public  utilities.  Now  gen.  sec. 
Municipal  Ownership  League.  Clubs:  North 
Shore  Union  (pres.  3  years),  Jefferson.  Office: 
Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  230  Belden  Av. 

BX.AKELY,  Charles  Franklin,  printer;  b. 
Danielsville,  Conn.,  July  8,  1845;  adopted  s. 
David  and  Addle  P.  (Low)  Blakely;  name 
changed  to  Blakely  by  act  of  the  legislature 
of  Minnesota;  ed.  public  schools;  unmarried. 
Began  in  printing  business  as  a  boy  in  the 
printing  office  of  the  Rochester  Post,  owned 
by  David  Blakely,  from  whom  received  a  half 
interest  on  becoming  of  age,  after  having  thor- 
oughly learned  the  business;  in  1865,  with 
father/  sold  interests  in  Rochester  and  bought 
the  old  Chicago  Post;  after  the  Chicago  fire 
founded,  in  1871,  house  of  C.  F.  Blakely, 


66  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

which  in  1874  became  Blakely  &  Brown,  ville,  1845  (LL.D.);  in.  Oct.  7,  1858,  Mary 
printers,  and  after,  by  addition  of  Hon.  C.  W.  Emily  Williams,  Chicago.  Engaged  in  business 
Marsh,  of  Sycamore,  111.,  became  Blakely,  at  St.  Louis,  1850;  came  to  Chicago,  1854; 
Brown  &  Marsh;  in  1885  business  was  incor-  mem.  and  treas.  Northwestern  branch  U.  S. 
poarted  as  the  Blakely  Printing  Co.,  of  which  sanitary  commission,  1861-5;  long  director 
is  vice-pres.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Chicago  Press,  and  over  30  years  pres.  board  of  trustees,  Chi- 
Offlce:  132  Market  St.  Residence:  2340  Prairie  cago  Theological  Seminary;  one  of  the  two 
Av.  original  executors  and  trustees  of  Walter  L. 

BLAKEY,  Alvin  Jay,  real  estate;  b.  Racine  Newberry's  estate,  charged  with  duty  of  creat- 
Co.,  near  Union  Grove,  Wis.,  Feb.  28,  1855;  s.  ing  the  Newberry  Library,  of  which  he  Is 
Thomas  and  Mary  (Stott)  Blakey;  ed.  com-  pres.;  a  trustee  of  the  John  Crerar  Library; 
mon  school,  Yorkville,  Racine  Co.,  Wis. ;  began  pres.  board  of  trustees,  Chicago  Manual 
teaching  at  age  of  19;  entered  State  Normal  Training  School,  from  its  foundation  till  its 
School  at  Whitewater,  Wis.,  graduating  1877;  absorption  by  the  Univ.  of  Chicago,  and  con- 
m.  March  4,  1885,  Carrie  A.  Turner,  native  of  nected  with  many  other  educational  and  re- 
New  York  City;  children:  Harold  A.  (died  ligious  organizations;  corporate  mem.  (vice- 
Apr.  21,  1894,  aged  14  months).  After  gradua-  pres.,  1885-98)  Am.  Board  of  Commissioners 
tion  from  Normal  School  resumed  teaching  for  Foreign  Missions  (Congregational) ;  pres. 
for  4  years,  then  was  a  commercial  traveler  E.  W.  Blatchford  &  Co.  Clubs:  University,  Lit- 
in  watches,  diamonds  and  jewelry  for  10  erary.  Office:  70  N.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  375 
years,  traveling  from  Chicago;  since  1889  has  LaSalle  Av. 

been  an  investor  in  Chicago,  and  was  a  mem.  BLATCHFOBD,  Nathaniel  Hopkins,  manu- 
for  some  years  of  firm  of  Bobb  &  Blakey,  facturer;  b.  Quincy,  111.,  Sept.  25,  1849;  s.  Rev. 
real  estate  brokers; ;  now  engaged  in  same  busi-  John  and  Frances  (Wickes)  Blatchford;  ed. 
ness  alone.  Republican.  Office:  132  LaSalle  St.  Chicago  High  School  and  at  Norwich,  Conn.; 
Wr  ««rr>TTAT»T>  TI/»«  f*,-*na  ~  TVT^V,O^^OI  m-  lst>  Ella  Marion  Philbrick,  Concord,  N.  H. 
T>^£  %  ^  <R  i?  Curtis,  mgr.  Mechanical  (died  1899).  m  2d,  Helen  D.  Wheeler,  Ripon, 
Rubber  Co.;  b.  Rochester,  Pa.,  Feb.  16  1864;  wis  1901.  children:  Francis  Wickes  Blatch- 
~i  Ira>,  B^nc^ard  and  Dorcas  Eloise  (Riley)  ford  M-D  Nathaniel  H.  Blatchford,  Jr.  En- 
Blain«C7hfiard:  ?dfoP££!lG  ^^V  ^°Cih8e8S/eQUrP,a"  tered  the  offlce  of  E-  W.  Blatchford  &  Co.. 
£?  1B™.',m-Al}e&enZ-  Ftf"  ^--R2'  l884AS7P"t  manufacturers  of  lead  pipe,  etc.,  as  clerk  in 
Mayer;  1  son:  Don  Curtis,  Jr.  Began  business  1869i  and  has  been  connected  with  that  firm 
career  as  messenger  m°,y  m  T^il^ay °mce  ^nd  and  company  ever  since,  now  being  vice-pres.; 
with  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co  Rochester,  was  ^ao  t/eas  of  Chi'cago  shot  Tower  Co. 
Pa,;  telegraph  operator  and  mgr.  of  telegraph  untn  lt  was  merged  in  the  Am.  Shot  and  Lead 
office  in  general  offices  of  the  Pennsylvania  Co  of  which  is%ice-pres. ;  also  mgr.  branch 
Lines  West  of  Pittsburgh  at  Pittsburgh  Pa.;  of  ^nlted  Lead  Co.  Republ  can.  Congregation- 
came  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  entered  employ  of  allst  club-  Union  Leaeue  Office-  70  N  Plln 
Chicago  Rubber  Works,  which  changed,  1892,  ton  St  Residence"  41  ^Bank<?  St 
to  the  Mechanical  Rubber  Co.,  of  New  York,  to"  j "'_ "ffl^"^'  1  ,  7, 

manufacturers  of  rubber  goods  for  mechanical  .  BtA^CH^i9B  '  PTaT?  '  ^'o  C6114™1  Supply 
purposes,  belting,  hose,  etc.;  was  offlce  clerk  £ssn- :  J3-  /cJ?A9agr°'  /Hi?^  l?Z9'*a-  E-  w-  and 
at  first,  becoming  supt.  in  1895  and  mgr.  Jan.  Ma.ry  E.  (Williams)  Blatchford;  ed.  Amherst 
1,  1904.  Still  mgr.  for  this  company,  of  old  College,  Mass.,  gi;aduating  £;B"  in  class  of 
Chicago  Rubber  Works  plant  at  Grand  Av.  1882;  m.  Bangor,  Me.,  1887,  Frances  V.  Lord; 
and  W.  Ohio  St.,  employing  300  hands.  Repub-  Children:  John,  Dorothy  L.,  Barbara,  Charles  L. 
llcan.  Offlce:  230  E.  Randolph  St.  Residence:  From  1882  until  1900  was  actively  engaged .at 
872  Washington  Boul.  Blatchford  &  Co.'s  lead  works,  West  Side, 

BLANCH ABD,  Wallace,  orthopedic  surgeon;  withdrawing  in  1900  to  become  sec.  and  direc- 
b.  Fredonia,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  15,  1849;  s.  Dr.  Joseph  tor  of  the  Central  Supply  Assn..  plumbing, 
and  Jane  Agnes  (Mills)  Blanchard;  resident  |,tea™  a"d  £ &s  supplies.  Also  sec.  and  director 
Chicago  from  1858;  grad.  Hathaway's  Acad.,  g.  W.  Blatchford  &  Co.,  pres.  and  director 
1865;  Med.  Dept.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1869;  un-  publIcT-,Say*Pes,  Loan  and  Bldg.  Assn.;  vice- 
married.  Engaged  in  practice  since  1869;  spe-  ?Je?-,  E?hi])lt  and  Trading,£°v;  sec-  Chicago 
cialist  in  orthopedic  surgery;  for  12  years  past  Metal  Trades  Assn.  since  1903;  sec.  Employ- 
has  been  orthopedic  surgeon  to  the  Home  for  ers  Assn.  of  Hotel  Men  of  Chicago.  Republi- 
Destitute  Crippled  Children.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  can-  Mem.  Soc  of  Mayflower  Descendants.  Ma- 
Assn.,  Congress  of  Am.  Physicians  and  Sur-  gO"- J**  Park  Lodge,  Cicero  Chapter,  R.  A. 
geons,  Am.  Orthopedic  Assn.,  Illinois  Med.  M.,  Siloam  Commandery,  K  T.,  Medinah  Tem- 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Methodist.  ple- JM^stl^Jhrinf-n  9,1,ubf:  £Hnl-Xer?lty>  We?^ 
Past  Commander  St.  Bernard  Commandery  No.  ward  Ho  9mcex  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  433 
35,  K.  T.,  Illinois;  Past  Thrice  Illustrious  Mas-  N-  Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

ter  of  Chicago  Council  No.  4,  Royal  and  Select  BLAYNEY,  Frederick  Hamilton,  physician 
Master  Masons.  Office:  34  E.  Washington  St.  and  surgeon;  b.  Summerton,  Morrow  Co.,  O., 
Residence:  241  Hampden  Court.  Jan.  3,  1869;  s.  Henry  Giles  and  Mary  Caro- 

BLANDEN,  Charles  Granger,  sec.  Rialto  Co.,  line  (Todd)  Blayney;  ed.  public  schools  until 
and  author;  b.  Marengo,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  1885,  in  preparatory  dept.,  1885-7,  and  in  col- 
Jan.  19,  1857;  s.  Granger  and  Anna  Louise  legiate  dept.,  1887-91,  Washington  and  Jeffer- 
(Tiffany)  Blanden;  ed.  public  schools,  Park  son  College,  Washington,  Pa.,  graduating  A.B. 
Av.  Institute,  Bridgeport,  Conn.;  m.  Ottumwa,  (honor  class),  June,  1891  (later  A.M.);  grad. 
la.,  Sept.  17,  1884,  Elizabeth  Mills.  For  15  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
years  was  with  the  First  National  Bank  of  M.D.,  1898;  m.  Corning,  la.,  June  29,  1904, 
Fort  Dodge,  la.,  as  teller,  asst.  cashier  and  Grace  Beymer.  Taught  Latin  and  Greek  in 
cashier;  came  to  Chicago,  1890;  since  1891  Corning  Academy,  Corning,  la.,  Sept.,  1891, 
with  the  Rialto  Co.  (incorporated,  1886),  own-  to  June,  1895;  after  graduation  in  medicine 
ing  the  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.;  is  sec.  and  was  interne  of  West  Side  Hosp.,  Chicago,  from 
director  of  company,  and  agent  of  the  bldg.  June,  1898,  to  June,  1900;  engaged  in  active 
Was  mayor  of  Fort  Dodge,  la.,  1887-8;  is  pres.  general  practice  of  medicine  since  June,  1900. 
of  school  trustees,  town  of  Cicero.  Republican.  Instructor  in  surgery,  College  of  Physicians 
Author  several  novels.  Club:  Press.  Offlce:  and  Surgeons;  asst.  in  gynecology,  Chicago 
Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside,  Clinical  School:  1st  It.  and  asst.  surgeon,  2d 
111.  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  mem.  Phi 

BLATCHPORD,  Eliphalet  Wickes,  retired  Gamma  Delta  (literary  fraternity),  Nu  Sigma 
manufacturer;  b.  Stillwater,  N.  Y.,  May  31,  Nu  (med.  fraternity).  Mem.  K.  P.  Republican. 
1826;  s.  Dr.  John  and  Frances  (Wickes)  Presbyterian.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  576  W. 
Blatchford;  grad.  Illinois  College,  Jackson-  Madison  St.  Residence:  1556  W.  Adams  St. 


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BLECH,    Oustavua    Maximilian,   surgeon;    b.  pointed  to  carry  out  plan  of  erecting  Masonic 

Riga,     Livonia,     Nov.     28,     1870;     s.     Johann  Temple    In    Chicago.    Republican.    Mem.    State 

(orthopedic    physician)    and    Jphanna    (Wohl-  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 

farth)  Blech;  collegiate  ed'n,  Riga  City  Lycee;  letic,  Hyde  Park,  Hamilton,  Washington  Park, 

studied    medicine    in    Germany,     Prance    and  Office:   59  Clark  St.  Residence:   5801  Washing- 

U.    S. ;    received   degree   of   M.D.    from   Barnes  ton  Av. 

Univ.,  1894;  honorary  degrees  from  other  pro-  BLISS,    Samuel    Eugene,    manufacturer;    b. 

fessional     schools;      unmarried.     Engaged     in  Jericho,   Vt.,   Jan.    31,   1846;   s.    Samuel   Butler 

practice    of    medicine    since    1892.    Mem.    Am.  and    Sally    Clarisa    (Cadwell)    Bliss;    ed.    Un- 

Med.    Assn.,    Mississippi    Valley    Med.    Assn.,  derhill    (Vt.)   Acad. ;   m.   Saginaw,  Mich.,   Sept. 

West  Chicago  Med.  Assn.    (founder).   Consult-  29,    1869,    Mary    Frances    Hlckok.    Worked    in 

ing  surgeon  People's  Hosp.  Late  prof,  of  sur-  shop  of  father,  blacksmith  and  carriage  build- 

gery,    Jenner    Med.    College.    Served    as    asst.  er    1862-4;   clerk   in   hardware   store,   Burllng- 

surgeon     of     volunteers     during    Spanish-Am,  ton,   Vt.,   1864-8;   arrived  in   Chicago   Mar.    23, 

War.   Liberal  in  politics.  Mem.  Soc.   for  Ethi-  1868;  clerk  and  traveling  salesman  until  1885; 

cal    Culture.    Author    of    several    med.    books  in   business   for   self  as   dealer,    1885-91;    sold 

and    contributions    to    med.    literature.    Office:  out  Feb.,    1891,   and   started   in  business  as   a 

New  Era  Bldg.  manufacturer  of  shafting;   organized   Bliss   & 

BIiEE,    JoEeph    McHard,    coal    mining    com-  Laughlln,  Harvey,  111.,  incorporated,  of  which 

pany  official;  b.  Jerseytown,  Pa.,  Dec.  5,  1869;  he  is  pres.,  treas.  and  director.  Also  director, 

ed.     public     schools,     Eastern     Pennsylvania,  and    mem.    Finance    Committee,    Metropolitan 

1876-87,    Greenwood    Seminary,    Millville,    Pa.,  Trust   and    Savings    Bank;    director   Parkhurst 

1887-8,    Wllliamsport    (Pa.)    Commercial    Col-  &  Wilkinson  Co.,  and  the  Illinois  Manufactur- 

lege,    1889-90,    graduating    June,    1890;    m.    St.  ers'   Assn.   Republican.    Mem.    Masonic   orders, 

Louis,    Mo.,    June    9,    1897,    Charlotte    Martha  and  of  S.   A.   R.   Club:   Chicago   Athletic    (life 

McKittrick;     children:     Jane,     Mary.     Teacher  mem.).  Office:  10  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  3636 

public    schools,     Montour    Co.,     Pa.,     part    of  Lake  Av. 

1889-90;  with  father  in  lumber  business  in  BLOCK,  Isaac,  vice-pres.  Block-Pollak  Iron 
western  Maryland,  1891;  with  engineering  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Dec.  23,  1840;  s.  Leo- 
corps  on  construction  of  the  La  Salle  &  Bu-  pold  and  Rebecca  (Weil)  Block;  ed.  public 
reau  Co.  R.  R.,  La  Salle,  111.,  Apr.  to  Oct.,  schools  of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  was  engaged  as 
1892;  pay  roll  clerk  Western  Clock  Manufac-  scout  in  an  independent  company  at  the  time 
turing  Co.,  La  Salle,  111.,  Nov.,  1892,  to  Oct.,  of  the  Morgan  raid  through  Ohio,  during  the 
1894;  since  Oct.  24,  1894,  with  Whitebreast  Civil  War;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Nov.  2G,  1879, 
Fuel  Co.,  Chicago,  sales  bookkeeper,  1894-7;  Rosa  Liebenstein;  children:  Alma,  Grace, 
general  bookkeeper,  1897-1900,  auditor  and  Went  to  Cincinnati  in  early  childhood,  and 
asst.  treas.,  1900-4,  auditor  and  treas.  since  resided  there  almost  continuously  until  1884; 
Mar.,  1904;  also  director  since  1900.  Also  since  then  in  Chicago.  Learned  the  tanner's 
treas.  and  asst.  sec.  Cardiff  Coal  Co.  Democrat,  trade  as  a  boy  but  never  followed  it,  but  en- 
Presbyterian.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  gaged  in  the  iron  and  steel  business;  since 
117  S.  Pine  Av.,  Austin.  1884,  of  the  Block-Pollak  Iron  Co.  (of  which 

BLEYEB,  Charles  Edwin,  pres.  of  the  Haw-  he   Is   vlce-pres.),   manufacturers   of   forgings, 

ley    Down    Draft   Furnace    Co.;    b.    Davenport,  having  factory  at  Cincinnati;  also  director  In 

la.,  Aug.  1,  1856;  s.  Maurice  H.  and  Antoinette  the  Parkhurst  &  Wilkinson  Co.,  iron,  Chicago, 

S.   Bleyer;  ed.  public   schools  of  Iowa  and  of  and  In  the  La  Porte  Carriage  Co.,  of  Indiana. 

St.     Louis,     Mo.;     widower;     1     son;     Clifford  Mem.    of   Cincinnati    Lodge   No.    133,    A.    F.    & 

Melville.  Began  business  life  In  St.  Louis,  but  A.    M.,    of    Cincinnati.    O.    Republican.    Clubs: 

since  1890  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago,  ex-  Hamilton,   Standard,   Ravisloe  Country.   Office: 

cept   for   3    years,    1901-4,    when   lived   in   New  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bide:.  Residence:   4521  Ellis  Av. 

York;    since   1889    has   been   interested   in    the  BLOCK,  Leopold  E.,  treas.  Inland  Coal  and 

Hawley  Down  Draft  Furnace  Co.;  is  now  pres.  Washing  Co.;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Jan.   13,  1869; 

and  treas.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Col.  on  s.   Joseph  and  Rose   (Kahn)    Block;   ed.  public 

staff   of   Gov.    Tanner,    1897-1901,    on    staff   of  schools    of    Cincinnati;    m.    Chicago,    June    20, 

Gov.  Yates,  1901-5.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi-  1900,    Cora   B.    Bloom;    1    son:    Joseph.    Entire 

cago    Athletic,    Washington    Park.     Office:     59  business    life    has    been    In    the    coal    and    iron 

Townsend    St.    Residence:    Auditorium    Annex  trade,    first    In    Cincinnati,    and    since    1897    in 

Hotel.  Chicago;  now  treas.  and  director  of  the  Inland 

BLINN,    Edmund   B.,    lumber   merchant;     b.  Coal  and  Washing  Co.;  also  vice-pres.  the  In- 

Keeseville,  N.  Y.,  July  30,  1861;  s.  Samuel  and  land  Steel  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 

Mary  L.  Blinn;  removed  with  parents  to  Chi-  flee:    First    National    Bank    Bldg.    Residence: 

casro,  1868;  ed.   Chicago  public  schools;   m.   De  4119  Grand  Boul. 

Soto,  la.,  1885,  Kate  M.  Hoch;  children:  Nina  BLOCK,  Philip  Dee,   steel  manufacturer;   b. 

K.,   Lelia   D.,    Mildred,    Warren   E.,    Robert    L.  Cincinnati,    O.,    Feb.    16,    1871;    s.    Joseph    and 

Since   1893   in   lumber  business  for   self  as   E.  Rose      (Kahn)      Block;      grad.      Hughes     High 

B.  Blinn  &  Co.;  also  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  School,    Cincinnati,    June,    1888;    m.    Chicago, 

Foley  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Chicago;  vice-pres.  Holland  June    1,    1899,    Celia   F.    Leopold;    1    daughter, 

Brick  Co.,  Holland.  Mich.;  vlce-pres.  the  Vogue  Madeline  Babette.  With  Block-Pollak  Iron  Co., 

Shirt  Co.;  and  trustee  of  the  Chicago  Life  In-  Chicago      and      Cincinnati,      1888-1903;      since 

surance    Co.     Clubs:    Chicago    Athletic,    West-  1903   with   Inland   Steel   Co.   as   vlce-pres.   and 

ward  Ho.  Office:  471  W.  22d  St.  Residence:  200  treas.    Also    vice-pres.    Chicago.    Illinois    and 

Home  Av.,  Oak  Park.  111.  Indiana  Ry.   Co.,   vice-pres.   Buffalo   Steel   Co.. 

BLISS,   Eliakim   Raymond,   lawyer;    b.    New  director   Indestructible   Post   Co.    Office:    First 

Brunswick,  N.  J.,  Sept.  3,  1846;  s.  Rev.  George  National    Bank  Bldg.    Residence:    3333    Michl- 

Ripley   (D.D.)   and  Mary  A.    (Raymond)   Bliss;  gan  Av. 

ed.  Univ.  of  Lewisburg,  Pa.,  and  old  Univ.  of  BLOCK,  Williard  T.,  capitalist:  b.  Columbia, 

Chicago;    grad.    law    dept.,    Columbian    Univ.,  Pa.,    Jan.    6,    1853;    s.    A.    B.    and    Barbara    A. 

1873;    m.    Chicago,    1882,    Margaret   Holmes;    1  (Brobst)    Block;    ed.    public   and   high    schools 

son:   E.   Raymond.   Has  lived  in  Chicago  since  of  Columbia,  Pa.;   m.   1880,   Anna  E.,  daughter 

1863;  admitted  to  bar,  1873,  but  did  not  begin  of  William  P.  Scott,  of  Iowa,  and  niece  of  Col. 

practice    until    1876;    county    atty.,    Cook    Co.,  Thomas  A.  Scott,  formerly  pres.  Pennsylvania 

111.,  1882-4  and  1880-9;  has  been  identified  with  Rv.   Began  business   career  at   14    (1867)    with 

much  important  litigation;  in  1889,  as  co.  atty.  Philadelphia    &     Reading    R.     R.,     serving    in 

established  validity  of  law  permitting  annexa-  various  capacities  and  advancing  steadily  un- 

tion  of  Hyde  Park,  Lake  View  and  other  sub-  til   1878  when  came  to  Hannibal  &  St.   Joseph 

urbs.    Mem.    law    firm    of   Bliss    &   McKittrick.  R.    R.    at   solicitation   of      John   B.    Carson,    to 

3    Mason;    was    one    of    the    3    Masons    ap-  reorganize    the    accounts    of    the    mechanical 


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THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 


dept  of  that  road,  1878-82;  In  1882  entered 
employ  of  R.  T.  Wilson  &  Co.,  of  New  York, 
In  charge  of  construction  of  the  Wisconsin, 
Iowa  &  Nebraska  R.  R.,  in  Iowa,  having  been 
consecutively  auditor,  treas.,  traffic  mgr.  and 
supt.,  1882-7;  rested  1  year;  bought  Fort  Mad- 
ison &  Northwestern  R.  R.,  under  foreclosure; 
organized  new  company,  of  which  was  pres. 
until  under  his  personal  supervision  75  miles 
of  the  road  had  been  built,  promoted  numer- 
ous enterprises,  including  the  organization  of 
the  Grant  Locomotive  Works,  Siemens  & 
Halske  Electric  Co.,  Grant  Land  Assn.,  being 
sec.  and  treas.  same;  the  United  Telephone, 
Telegraph  and  Electric  Co.,  of  which  was 
pres.  until  sold  out  to  eastern  syndicate  in 
1902.  Pres.  Chicago  &  Southwestern  Ry.,  part 
of  the  Chicago  Terminal  Co.,  negotiated  pur- 
chase of  several  large  acre  deals;  the  Sturges 
farm  of  380  acres  for  $570,000,  the  Hetty 
Green  tract,  651  acres,  for  $1,020,000,  and 
many  other  smaller  tracts.  Col.  on  staff  of 
Gov.  Larrabee  of  Iowa,  as  aide-de-camp,  1885- 
1889.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  of  Chi- 
cago Real  Estate  Board,  Illinois  Soc.  S.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  Park.  Of- 
fice: 100  Washington  St.  Residence:  3211  Mich- 
igan Av. 

BLOCKI,  Frederick  William,  city  treas.;  b. 
Chicago,  Nov.  2,  1868;  s.  John  and  Emma 
(Leadbeater)  Blocki;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  and  at  Lewis  Institute;  m. 
Chicago,  1899,  Louis  Woltersdorf ;  1  son:  Fred- 
erick A.  L.  Engaged  in  business  as  druggist 
and  manufacturer  of  perfumes;  treas.  firm  of 
John  Blocki  &  Son.  Has  been  active  in  politics 
in  Chicago.  Appointed  by  Mayor  Carter  H. 
Harrison,  Jr.,  as  supt.  of  Bureau  of  Maps, 
City  of  Chicago;  6  months  later  promoted  to 
deputy  commissioner  of  public  works,  and, 
after  18  months,  commissioner  of  public 
works;  reappointed  after  2  years,  and  held 
that  position  until  Apr.,  1905,  when  was  elect- 
ed treas.  of  the  City  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Illinois  Athletic,  Germania 
Maennerchor,  Iroquois,  Illinois,  Chicago  Rid- 
ing and  Driving.  Residence:  360  Ashland  Boul. 

BLOCKI,  Gale,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  22, 
1870;  s.  William  F.  and  Emily  L.  (Hallock) 
Blocki;  grad.  River  Forest  public  school, 
1886;  Oak  Park  High  School,  1890;  Chicago 
College  of  Law,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  28, 
1895;  1  son:  Gale  Blocki,  Jr.  Began  practice  of 
law,  1895;  went  to  California  to  take  charge  of 
western  litigation  for  Chicago  clients  in  1896, 
and  practiced  law  in  Los  Angeles  for  1  year; 
opened  an  office  in  Chicago,  1897,  and  has  been 
in  active  practice  here  since  that  time.  Pre- 
pared material  and  edited  manuscript  for 
Shinn's  Attachment  and  Garnishment,  Shinn's 
Pleading  and  Practice,  and  revised  edition  of 
Gould's  Pleadings.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Woodlawn,  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  6043  Kimbark 
Av. 

BLOCKI,  William  P.,  druggist;  b.  E.  Prus- 
sia, Germany,  Dec.  8,  1841;  s.  Frederick  Wil- 
liam and  Emma  (Doehling)  Blocki;  ed.  by  pri- 
vate tutor  in  Germany  and  in  grammar  and 
high  school  in  Sheboygan,  Wis. ;  served  in 
Civil  War  as  1st  sergeant,  Co.  B,  12th  Illinois 
Volunteers;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  11,  1868,  Emily 
L.  Hallock  (now  deceased);  1  son:  Gale  (now 
practicing  law  in  Chicago),  and  1  daughter: 
Mrs.  G.  E.  Grossbeck,  living  in  California,  In 
1858  entered  drug  and  stationery  business  of 
A.  F.  Wheeler,  Sheboygan,  Wis.;  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  took  position  with  Gale  Bros.,  whole- 
sale and  retail  drugs,  Dec.  5,  1859;  became 
mem.  of  firm,  1864,  when  name  of  firm  was 
changed  to  Gale  &  Blocki,  as  at  present,  and 
later  became  a  corporation  under  same  name, 
of  which  is  vice-pres.  and  director.  Also  direc- 
tor White  Rock  Mineral  Spring  Co.  Republi- 
can. Unitarian.  Mason  (Supreme  Council, 
33°);  also  K.  T.  and  Scottish  Rite.  Mem.  Am. 


Pharmaceutical  Assn.,  Chicago  Veteran  Drug- 
gists' Assn.  Club:  Woodlawn  Park.  Office:  44 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  6118  Woodlawn  Av. 

BLODGETT,  Edward  A.;  b.  DuPage  Co.,  111., 
Sept.  1,  1835;  s.  Israel  P.  and  Avis  (Dodge) 
Blodgett;  ed.  common  school;  enlisted  Sept., 
1861,  37th  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry  as  1st 
It.  and  adjutant;  mustered  out,  June,  1865;  m. 
July  20,  1865,  Julia  E.  Wygant;  children:  Avis 
H.,  Caroline,  Mary  E.,  Amy  T.  In  autumn  of 
1865  went  to  Warrensburg,  Johnson  Co.,  Mo.; 
sold  agricultural  implements,  4  years;  sold 
drugs,  5  years;  returned  to  Chicago,  1875;  pur- 
chasing agent  Chicago  W.  Division  R.  R.  and 
W.  Chicago  Street  R.  R.,  1875-99;  since  1899 
in  charge  real  estate  dept.  Union  Traction  Co. 
Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Washington  Chap- 
ter and  of  Chicago  Commandery  K.  T.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  444  N.  Clark  St.  Residence:  510 
W.  Monroe  St. 

BLOMTELDT,  Peter  Axel,  manufacturer;  b. 
Koping,  Sweden,  Apr.  10,  1858;  s.  Peter  Eric 
and  Anna  (Bernwell)  Blomfeldt;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Sweden;  came  to  Chicago  direct 
from  old  country  in  1880;  m.  Chicago,  Oct., 
1896,  Emily  Samuelson;  1  son:  Axel  Allen. 
Learned  the  machinist  trade  in  Sweden,  be- 
ginning in  1873;  after  coming  to  Chicago 
worked  at  the  trade  until  1896  when  he  estab- 
lished for  himself;  now  senior  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Blomfeldt  &  Rapp,  manufacturers  of 
special  machinery,  dies,  jigs,  models,  etc.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Swedish  Singing,  Mem.  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  Swithiod.  Office:  39-45  W. 
Randolph  St.  Residence:  3990  Perry  St. 

ELOMQSEN,  Oscar  Nathaniel,  engraving 
and  electrotyping;  b.  near  Gothenburg,  Swe- 
den, Sept.  11,  1848;  s.  Carl  and  Hanna  (Benett) 
Blomgren;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents  in 
1854;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  31,  1876,  Emma  Peterson;  children:  Edna 
Olivia,  Natalie  Amanda,  Ray  Augustus.  After 
learning  the  trade  engaged  on  his  own  ac- 
count, in  1875,  in  the  business  of  engraving 
and  electrotyping,  and  is  now  pres.  of  Blom- 
gren Bros.  &  Co.,  engravers  and  electrotypers. 
Was  mem.  School  Board,  Lake  View.  Mem. 
Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Office:  76  Sher- 
man St.  Residence:  987  Winthrop  Av.  (Edge- 
water). 

BLOOMINQSTON,  Herbert  W.,  insurance 
publisher;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  30,  1876;  s  Dr. 
John  S.  and  Bertha  (Whittier)  Bloomingston; 
grad.  Hyde  Park  High  School,  1894;  Penn- 
sylvania Military  College,  Chester,  Pa.,  1898, 
with  degree  of  B.S. ;  Illinois  College  of  Law, 
LL.B.,  1901.  Was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1901;  became  associated  with  The  Investi- 
gator, insurance  journal,  founded  and  owned 
by  his  father,  and  upon  the  latter's  death, 
Oct.  3,  1901,  became  publisher  of  the  paper; 
in  1903  became  sole  owner  and  publish- 
er of  the  Western  Firemen.  Has  been  sec.  of 
the  Western  Alumni  Assn.  of  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Military  College;  mem.  Lambda  Epsilon 
(legal  fraternity) ;  mem.  of  the  board  of  trus- 
tees of  the  Illinois  College  of  Law.  K.  T., 
Shriner,  Elk.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Press.  Of- 
fice: 134  Monroe  St.  Residence:  295  Huron  St. 

BLOSSOM,  George  W.,  insurance;  b.  Du- 
buque,  la.,  Oct.  1,  1854;  s.  Alonzo  and  Frances 
E.  (Williams)  Blossom;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Dubuque;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Miss  Carrie  R. 
Boardman;  children:  George  B.,  Francis  R., 
Katherine  May.  Began  business  life  in  a  local 
fire  insurance  agency  at  Dubuque,  la.,  and 
afterward  served  in  the  office  of  the  Western 
dept.  of  the  German-Am.  Insurance  Co.,  8 
years,  and  in  the  Western  dept.  of  the  Con- 
necticut Fire  Insurance  Co.,  3  years;  then  be- 
came a  partner  in  Fred  S.  James  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago; is  also  asst.  general  agent  of  the  Na- 
tional Fire  Insurance  Co.  Pres.  of  the  Western 
Factory  Insurance  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Kenwood,  Midlothian,  Kenwood  Country.  Of- 


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flee:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4858  Kenwood 
Av. 

BIiOTTKE,  Milton  Baker,  physician;  b. 
Stoyestown,  Somerset  Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  19,  1862; 
s.  Henry  and  Susan  (Kimmel)  Blouke;  attend- 
ed public  school  in  Somerset  Co.,  Pa.,  until  14 
years  old;  then  a  private  school  at  Stoyes- 
town, Pa.;  taught  country  school  in  Somerset 
Co.,  Pa.,  1876-81;  med.  ed'n  at  Chicago  Homoe. 
Med.  Colleere,  1883-85,  M.D.,  Apr.,  1885;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  19,  1891,  Ola  Louise  Matthews; 
children:  Louise,  Pierre,  Dorothy,  Elizabeth. 
Since  Apr.,  1885,  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Prof, 
gvnecology  .  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and 
Hosp.  and  a'ttending  surgeon  Chicago  Homre. 
Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy, 
Homce.  Med.  Assn.  of  Illinois,  Homoe.  Med. 
Soc.  of  Chicago.  Independent  in  politics.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Club:  Menoken.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 1222  Washington  Boul. 

BJiOUNT,  Fred  Meacham,  banker;  b.  White- 
hall, N.  T.,  Jan.  24,  1853;  s.  John  Darwin  and 
Sarah  (Meacham)  Blount;  came  to  Chicago  in 
childhood;  ed.  Skinner  School,  Chicago  High 
School  and  old  Chicago  Univ.;  m.  Chicago, 
Mar.  25,  1874,  Kittle  B.  Deane;  children:  Harry 
D.  and  Mrs.  Kittle  B.  Weinland.  Began  in 
banking  business  as  messenger  with  Mer- 
chants' Loan  &  Trust  Co.,  and  thence  to  asst. 
treas.  TT.  S.,  Chicago,  and  at  the  starting  of 
the  Chicago  National  Bank  went  with  them 
as  receiving  teller,  been  with  them  since,  ad- 
vancing step  by  step  until  he  became  cashier 
and  later  (and  now)  vice-pres.  and  director; 
also  director  Equitable  Trust  Co.,  and  of  the 
Peoria  Gas  and  Electric  Co.  Republican.  Prot- 
estant. Mem.  Wheaton  Lodge  No.  239,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.  Has  been  mem.  Board  of  W.  Chicago 
Park  Commissioners  and  of  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Education;  now  treas.  of  the  Sanitary  Dis- 
trict of  Chicago;  treas.  of  the  Board  of  W. 
Chicago  Park  Commissioners;  mem.  of  the  Illi- 
nois Commission  to  the  Louisiana  Purchase 
Exposition.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Menoken, 
Lincoln,  Hamilton.  Illinois.  Office:  152  Monroe 
St.  Residence:  194  S.  Robey  St.;  in  summer, 
Wheaton,  111. 

EIiTJM,  Simon  S.,  merchant,  furnishing 
goods;  b.  Burgpreppach,  Bavaria,  Sent.  6,  1856; 
ed.  Bavaria.  Began  business  in  Chicago  in 
1880.  as  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Blum  Bros., 
wholesalers  of  men's  furnishing  goods.  Mem. 
Germania  Mannerchor,  Chicago  Turn  gem  einde, 
German-Am.  Historical  Soc.  of  Illinois,  Illinois 
Commercial  Men's  Assn.  (director").  Mem.  Jew- 
ish Congregation.  Office:  155  Market  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4951  Washington  Park  PI. 

BLTTMENATJER.  Charles  Henry,  mgr.  Chi- 
cago branch  Macbeth-Evans  Glass  Co.;  b. 
Cumberland,  Md..  Jan.  6,  1867;  s.  Henry  and 
Annie  M.  (Smith)  Blumenauer;  ed.  public 
schools;  came  to  Chicago,  1888;  m.  Chicago, 
Mar.  4.  1889,  La  Rue  E.  Martin;  children:  Ger- 
trude La  Rue.  Bertha.  Edna  B^rnice.  Engaged 
in  lamn  and  glass  business  as  buyer  and  merr., 
1889-93.  Since  1893  Chicago  mgr.  for  Macbeth- 
Evans  Glass  Co..  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  mfrs.  of 
lamp  chimneys  and  glasses,  with  factories  at 
Pittsburgh  and  Charleroi.  Pa.,  Elwood  and 
Marion,  Tnd..  and  Toledo,  O.  Sec.  and  treas.  of 
May  wood  Fraternal  Assn.  (incorporated), 
fres.  Mnywood  Golf  Club;  mem.  Normal  Park 
Lodere  No.  797.  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  and  Normal 
Park  Chapter  No.  210.  R.  A.  M.  Methodist.  Of- 
fice: 163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  401  Seven- 
teenth Av.,  Maywood,  111. 

BLUNT,  John  Ellsworth,  consulting  engi- 
neer, Chicago  &  North-Western  Ry. :  b.  Brain- 
ard.  Tenn..  Dec.  25,  1833:  ed.  Phillips  Acad., 
Andover.  Mass.;  m.  1856,  Miss  Augusta  E. 
Wood.  Began  railway  service  in  the  Southern 
States  and  was  connected  with  several  rail- 
ways in  Georgia  and  Alabama  as  engineer, 
prior  to  1862.  Entered  the  service  of  the  Chi- 
cago &  Galena  Union  R.  R.  as  constructing 


engineer,  July  1,  1862,  and  when  that  railroad 
was  consolidated  with  the  Chicago  &  North- 
Western  Ry.  in  June,  1864,  entered  the  service 
of  the  latter;  became  division  engineer,  then 
chief  engineer  from  Nov.  1,  1888,  to  Dec.  3, 
1899;  since  then  consulting  engineer.  Office:  22 
Fifth  Av.  Residence:  1560  Asbury  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

BLUNT,  John  Ellsworth,  Jr.,  mgr.  bond 
dept.  Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust  Co.;  b. 
Wheaton,  111.,  Aug.  12,  1870;  s.  John  E.  and 
Augusta  (Wood)  Blunt;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Wheaton,  111.,  and  Winona.  Minn.,  and  grad. 
M^inona  High  School,  1886;  m.  St.  Paul. 
Minn.,  June  4,  1898.  Carlene  Curtis;  children: 
Curtis  E.,  John  E.  III.  Entered  employ  of  Chi- 
cago &  North-Western  Ry.  In  1886  as  messen- 
ger; remained  with  that  company  and  the  Chi- 
cago, Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Ry.  Co.  in  various 
capacities  of  telegraph  operator,  ticket  agent 
and  traveling  passenger  agent  of  the  Chicago 
&  North-Western  until  1893;  with  Second  Na- 
tional Bank  of  Winona,  Minn.,  Jan.  to  Mar., 
1893;  came  to  Chicago,  and  in  Dec.,  1893,  en- 
tered office  of  Farson,  Leach  &  Co.,  remaining 
until  Jan.,  1899,  when  entered  service  of  the 
Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust  Co.,  organizing 
its  bond  dept.,  of  which  has  since  been  mgr. 
Clubs:  Mid-Day,  Union  League,  Evanston, 
Bankers.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

BOAK,  Robert  Burns,  merchant;  b.  Halifax, 
N.  S.,  Dec.  29,  1849;  s.  Sir  Robert  and  Matilda 
S.  (Anderson)  Burns;  ed.  private  schools, 
Nova  Scotia:  m.  Bathurst,  N.  B.,  Dec.  19,  1871. 
Jennie  DeBlois;  children:  Robert,  Mary  M. 
(Mrs.  V.  M.  Harding),  Jean  (Mrs.  D.  F.  Bad- 
ger), Louise  DeBlois.  Entered  father's  office 
1864;  became  partner  in  firm  of  Robert  Boak 
&  Son,  1871;  came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  Is  now 
sec.  and  treas.  Boak  Fish  Co..  of  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  and  senior  mem.  firm  R.  B.  Boak  & 
Co.,  importers  of  salt  fish.  Clubs:  Kenwood, 
Homewood.  Office:  33  S.  Water  St.  Residence: 
4744  Kimbark  Av. 

BO  At.  Charles  Thomas,  real  estate  dealer; 
b.  Reading,  O.,  Apr.  16,  1832:  s.  Dr.  Robert 
and  Christiana  Walker  (Sinclair)  Boal;  re- 
moved with  parents  to  Lacon,  111.,  and  was  ed. 
in  public  schools  there:  m.  Chicago,  Hen- 
rietta Ayres;  children:  Horton  S.  (deceased), 
Edna  M.  (now  Mrs.  D.  S.  Flood).  Anna  C. 
(now  Mrs.  P.  L.  Wickes,  Jr.),  Ayres.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1854,  and  later  became  con- 
nected with  firm  of  Hall,  Kimbark  &  Co.,  in 
wholesale  iron  business,  in  which  afterward 
became  a  partner.  Recruited  a  company  of 
infantry,  1862.  and  became  an  officer  in  the 
88th  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  serving  with 
regt.  until  end  of  the  war.  After  war  engaged 
in  hardware  business  in  firm  of  Austin  &  Boal, 
afterward  chansring  to  Charles  T.  Boal  &  Co.: 
burned  out  in  Chicago  fire.  Oct.  9,  1871:  built 
the  Chicago  Stove  Works,  but  sold  out  and  en- 
gaered  in  wholesale  stove  and  hollow-ware 
business,  from  which  retired  in  1894;  since 
then  engaged  in  real  estate  business.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican.  Mem. 
Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Leerion.  Clubs: 
Chicaeo.  Calumet.  Washington  Park.  Onwent- 
sia.  Twentieth  Century.  Office:  97  Clark.  Resi- 
dence: 1732  Michisran  Av. 

BOARD,  Ellsworth  Maltby,  manufacturer:  b. 
Morristown,  N.  ,T.,  Apr.  24,  1855;  s.  David  .T. 
and  Susan  P.  (Lewis)  Board;  came  west  to 
Illinois  in  childhood;  ed.  country  school:  m. 
Evanston.  111.,  1883,  Madelaine  Randall  (now 
deceased):  children:  Harold  E.,  Edward  P.. 
Dorothy  R.  Lived  on  farm  40  miles  south  of 
Chicago:  came  to  city  when  19  years  old;  en- 
tered employ  of  Chicago  &  North-Western 
Ry.  as  check  clerk  loading  freight  cars;  ad- 
vanced to  other  positions  during  9%  years' 
service,  being  chief  clerk  of  freight  auditor's 
office  for  last  3%  years  with  railway,  leaving 


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In  1884  to  connect  himself  with  the  Cross  dren:  Doretta  Eisen,  Frances  Eisen.  Has  been 
Press  and  Sign  Co.  (established  1879),  of  engaged  In  general  practice  of  medicine  In 
which  Is  now  pres.  and  treas.  Also  pres.  and  Chicago  from  1872;  was  asst.  to  prof,  of  chem- 
treas  Rotary  Press  Sign  Co.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Istry  in  med.  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ., 
and  pres  of  the  Board-Crosby  Co.,  Chicago.  1872;  physician,  1872-8,  and  after  that  con- 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Club:  Evans-  suiting  physician  to  North  Side  Dispensary; 
ton  Office-  63-67  Dayton  St.  Residence:  1602  as  a  diversion  (while  continuing  med.  prac- 
Hln'man  Av ,  Evanston.  tice>  took  course  at  Union  College  of  Law, 

BOAND,  Jules  Augustus,  white  lead  manu-  1874-6,  graduating,  LL.B.,  and  third  in  his 
facturer;  b.  Merges,  Canton  of  Vaud,  Swltzer-  class,  1886;  also  studied  homoeopathy  in  North- 
land, Mar.  15,  1860;  s.  Frangois  Louis  and  western  Homoe.  College,  1878-80;  prof,  of 
Henrietta  (Chevaux)  Boand;  ed.  public  schools  forensic  medicine,  College  of  Physicians  and 
of  native  place  and  by  private  instruction  In  Surgeons,  1881-91.  Contributor  to  med.  and 
chemistry  at  Golden,  Colo.;  m.  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  literary  periodicals  Office:  1225  Milwaukee  Av. 
Sept.  3,  1890,  Lena  Josephine  Acker;  children:  Residence:  1512  W.  Wilson  Av. 
Jennie  Elizabeth,  Jules  Francis.  Came  to  U.  BODDIE,  John  Thomas,  real  estate,  loans 
S.,  Jan.,  1875;  settled  in  Idaho  Springs,  Colo.,  and  renting  agent;  b.  Jackson,  Miss.,  Feb.  28, 
and  as  soon  as  became  familiar  with  English  1864;  s.  Willie  Perry  and  Martha  (McNeill) 
language  took  instruction  in  chemistry  and  Boddle;  reared  in  Christian  Co.,  Ky.;  ed.  Van- 
assaying  and  followed  business  of  mining  and  derbilt  Univ.,  Nashville,  Tenn.;  m.  New  York 
smelting  until  1884;  became  identified,  1884,  City,  Dec  26,  1894,  Judith  Reynolds  Lott. 
with  Omaha  White  Lead  Co.,  and  in  Jan.,  Came  to  Chicago  from  Kentucky  In  1890,  and 
1886,  with  its  successor,  the  Carter  White  has  since  been  engaged  in  general  real  estate 
Lead  Co.;  was  first  shipping  clerk,  then  fore-  business,  of  which  he  Is  a  large  holder  in 
man,  In  one  of  the  depts.,  and  in  1886  became  Chicago.  He  Is  also  engaged  in  negotiating 
pupt.;  in  1893  became  stockholder  in  the  com-  first  mortgage  loans,  managing  estates,  rent- 
pany,  and  in  May,  1895,  when  company  opened  Ing,  and  collecting  rents  (business  established 
new  plant  at  W,  Pullman,  111.,  was  placed  in  1878,  by  late  Malcolm  M.  Boddle).  Mem.  Chi- 
charge  of  the  mfg.  operations  there.  Stock-  cago  Real  Estate  Board.  Democrat.  Clubs: 
holder  and  dir.,  since  1897,  of  State  Bank  of  University,  Iroquois,  Wausaukee.  Mem.  Phi 
W.  Pullman.  Gold  Democrat.  Protestant.  Club:  Delta  Theta  Fraternity.  Office:  140  Dearborn 
Windsor  Country.  Office:  121st  and  Peoria  Sts.  St.  Residence:  47  Delaware  PI. 
Residence:  11955  Egerleston  Av.  BODE,  Frederick,  pres.  Gage  Bros.  &  Co., 

BOABDMAH,  Horace  Frentisa,  civil  engi-  wholesale  millinery;  b.  Eckwarden,  Germany, 
neer;  b.  Menasha,  Wls.,  Jan.  21,  1869;  s.  Hor-  Aug.  20,  1856;  s.  Frederick  and  Sophia  (Kim- 
ace  E.  and  Susan  (Locke)  Boardman;  grad.  mann)  Bode;  ed.  Hanover  Realschule;  also 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1894;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  studied  music  in  Hanover;  m.  Chicago,  June 
Miss  Elsa  Leonard;  3  children.  Began  rail-  19,  1880,  Augusta  Ebeling:  daughter:  Ida 
way  service  in  1886  as  flagman  with  locat-  Francis.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Germany, 
Ing  party  of  the  Chicago,  Madison  &  Northern  1870;  In  1871  entered  employ  of  D.  B.  Flsk  & 
R.  R. ;  afterward  rodman  on  surveys  and  con-  Co.,  wholesale  millinery,  as  errand  boy;  be- 
struction  at  Fort  Sheridan,  111.,  1888-9;  rod-  came  city  buyer  and  left  that  firm,  1874;  with 
man  on  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Ry.;  Gage  Bros.  &  Co.  (established  1856),  1874-6; 
with  field  engineer  corps,  World's  Columbian  with  Edson  Keith  &  Co.,  as  buyer  and  mgr. 
Exposition,  Chicago;  instrument-man  of  Mem-  of  the  hat  dept.,  1876-92;  in  1892,  with  others, 
phis  Artesian  Water  Works,  on  tunnel  con-  purchased  the  business  of  Gage  Bros.  &  Co., 
struction,  and  on  topographic  surveys  at  Fort  incorporated  it,  and  has  been  pres.  ever  since. 
Logan  H.  Roots,  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  vacations,  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
1890-3;  from  June  26,  1894,  to  Dec.  22,  1896,  Athletic.  Office:  129-31  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
wlth  engineer  corps  Sanitary  District  of  Chi-  dence:  5827  Washington  Av. 
cago;  Dec.  22,  1896,  to  Aug.,  1897,  miscella-  BODINE,  William  Lester,  superintendent  of 
neous  engineering  work  In  Chicago;  Aug.  10,  compulsory  education,  Chicago  Board  of  Edu- 
1897,  to  July  31,  1901,  asst.  engineer  Chicago  cation;  b.  Marion  Co.,  Mo.,  Sept.  10,  1862;  s. 
&  Alton  Ry. :  Aug.,  1901,  to  Mar..  1904,  asst.  Joseph  and  Eliza  (Lewis)  Bodine;  ed.  public 
engineer,  bridge  and  bldg.  dept.,  C.,  M.  &  St.  schools;  m.  Clinton,  la.,  Feb.  10,  1890,  Mae 
P.  Ry.;  Mar.,  1904,  became  supt.  for  Savage  Richardson;  children:  Helen,  Robert.  Came  to 
Construction  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Residence:  6600  Chicago  In  1881  and  then  went  west;  was 
Ellis  Av.  newspaper  man  originally;  State  Labor  Com- 

BOBO,  John  Iionls,  tailors'  trimmings;  b.  missioner  of  Colorado,  1890-3;  elected  vice- 
Dayton,  O.,  Feb.  5,  1851;  s.  John  and  Margaret  pres.  National  Assn.  of  Statisticians  at  Den- 
( Waltz)  Bobo;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio;  m.  ver  convention,  1892;  appointed  special  master 
Lima,  O.,  Aug.  7,  1877,  Ella  F.  Mowen.  Retail  commissioner  of  U.  S.  Court  (8th  Judicial 
clothing  business  at  Lima,  O.,  1868-80;  in  1880  District)  with  headauarters  at  Omaha,  1893; 
came  to  Chicago  and  became  mem.  of  firm  of  came  to  Chicago,  1895,  with  Times-Herald  as 
J.  H.  Lesher  &  Co.,  tailors'  trimmings,  until  political  reporter  until  1899;  elected  superln- 
Dec.,  1902,  when  that  firm  was  succeeded  by  tendent  of  compulsory  education,  July  13, 
present  one  of  John  L.  Bobo  &  Co.,  of  which  1899,  by  Chicago  Board  of  Education  (holds 
Is  senior  mem.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  under  Civil  Service  Law).  Chairman  of  Chl- 
League,  Homewood.  Office:  319  Franklin  St.  cago  Child-Saving  League  legislative  commlt- 
Resldence:  4246  Drexel  Boul.  tee,  which  carried  the  child-labor  and  compul- 

BOCKIUS,  Franklin  B.  Eisen,  physician;  b.  sory  education  bills  through  the  Legislature 
Galena,  111.,  Mar.  9,  1850;  s.  Joseph  Rex  and  In  1902-3;  now  on  executive  committee  of 
Marie  (von  Eisen)  Bockius;  finished  course  in  Cook  Co.  child-saving  conference.  Democrat. 
Galena  High  School,  1864;  was  sent  to  Chi-  Mem.  Ancient  Order  United  Workmen.  Club: 
cago  to  enter  the  Univ.  of  Chicago,  but  in-  Ravenswood.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
stead  enlisted  as  private  in  Co.  C,  140th  111.  827  Wilson  Av. 

Vol.  Infy.,  his  parents  knowing  nothing  of  his  BODMA3T,  Luther  W.,  commission  merchant 
enlistment  until  he  wrote  to  them  from  the  and  stock  broker;  b.  Charlemont.  Mass.,  Feb. 
seat  of  war;  served  to  end  of  war,  then  entered  4,  1845;  s.  Luther  and  Philena  (Hawks)  Bod- 
Unlv.  of  Chicago,  graduating,  B.S.,  1868;  grad.  man;  ed.  Williston  Seminary,  Easthampton, 
med.  dept.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1872,  receiving  Mass.;  m.  Northampton,  Mass.,  1870,  Miss 
the  prize  offered  by  the  faculty  for  the  best  Grace  H.  Smith;  children:  Marjorie,  Edward, 
thesis  on  a  med.  subject:  was  appointed  med.  Luther.  Began  business  life  at  Bement.  111., 
dir.  of  the  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  in  1867,  as  grain  dealer  and  banker.  Came  to 
charge  of  the  Chicago  Fire  Sufferers,  1872-82;  Chicago,  1884,  as  resident  partner  in  Milmine, 
m.  Racine,  Wis.,  1891,  Doretta  Brenzel;  chil-  Bodman  &  Co.,  grain,  provisions,  etc.,  adding 


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stocks,  bonds,  etc.,  In  1900.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  and  Chicago  Stock  Exchange. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  589  N.  State  St. 

BOGEBT,  William  Benezet,  broker,  etc.;  b. 
Providence,  R.  1. ;  grad.  Brown  Univ.,  1882. 
Engaged  in  the  cotton  mfg.  business  at  Taft- 
ville,  Conn.,  1882-4;  came  to  Chicago  and  be- 
came a  mem.  Wright,  Bogert  &  Co.,  brokers  in 
grain,  provisions,  stocks  and  cotton,  of  which 
is  now  pres.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Glen  View.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg. 
Residence:  1818  Sheridan  Rd.,  Evanston,  111. 

BOOLE,  Walter  Scott,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Dover,  N.  H.,  Apr.  3,  1852;  s.  Daniel  and 
Mary  (Boyd)  Bogle;  removed  to  Chicago  with 

Barents  when  9  years  old;  grad.  Chicago  High 
chool,  1868;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1872,  Delia  E. 
Stearns;  children,  Walter  S.,  Jr.,  Mrs.  C.  W. 
Gilmore,  Mrs.  H.  Edward  Sauer.  After  gradu- 
ation entered  his  father's  coal  business;  was 
mgr.  for  years  of  the  Delaware  &  Hudson 
Canal  Co.;  pres.  Crescent  Coal  &  Mining  Co.; 
pres.  W.  S.  Bogle  Coal  &  Mining  Co.;  dir. 
Port  Dearborn  National  Bank.  Democrat;  was 
mem.  West  Park  Board  3  years.  Mason:  mem. 
Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Iroquois  (pres.  1  year,  vice-pres.  5 
years),  Illinois,  Chicago  Yacht;  also  Manhat- 
tan (New  York).  Office:  303  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1449  Sheridan  Road. 

BOQTJE,  Hamilton  B.,  Jr.,  lawyer  and  pro- 
moter; b.  Chicago,  Dec.  26,  1868;  s.  Hamilton 

B.  and   Emily   Augusta    (Hoyt)    Bogue;    grad. 
Phillips    Exeter    Acad.,    N.    H.,    1889;    Prince- 
ton Univ.,  A.B.,  1893;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
School,    LL.B.,    1895;    unmarried.    Admitted    to 
bar    by    Supreme    Court    of    Illinois    in    June, 
1895,  and  was  enga'ged  in  practice  of  law  for 
6  years  with  the  firm  of  Peck,  Miller  &  Starr; 
for    over    a    year    past    In    legal    and    general 
business  on  own  account,  attending  principally 
to   real   estate  and   corporate   matters.    Office: 
Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  200  E.  50th  St. 

BOHN,  Henry  John,  journalist,  publisher; 
b.  Cuyahoga  Co.,  Ohio,  Feb.  7,  1855;  s.  Henry 

C.  and  Henrietta  Bohn;  ed.  public  school  and 
Baldwin  Univ.;   m.   Chicago,   1891,  Bertha  Ro- 
selle  Bowlby;  children:  Harold  Jay,  Olive  Ra- 
mona,   Louise  Mildred,   Beryl   Bowlby.   Worked 
on  farm   until   18,   in   sawmill   at   19,   printing 
office   at   20,    telegraph    office   at    22;    came    to 
Chicago    in    Dec.,    1876;    became    foreman    in 
newspaper  office  at   23,   and   since   Apr.,    1879, 
has  been  a  publisher;  now  mem.  firm  of  H.  J. 
Bohn    &    Bro. ;    editor    and    publisher    of    The 
Hotel    World   from   Apr.,    1879;    was   chairman 
and  has   for   22   years   been   a   mem.    of  board 
of  directors  Hotel  Men's  Mutual  Benefit  Assn. 
of  the  U.   S.   and   Canada;    organizer  and   sec. 
and  treas.  Illinois  Hotelkeepers'  Assn.   Organ- 
ized the  Chicago  Trade  Press  Assn.,  and  long 
an  officer;   4   years  trustee  village  of  Morgan 
Park;  now  pres.  of  board  of  commissioners  of 
Calumet  Park  district;   organized  Hotel  Assn. 
of  Chicago,   1897,  and  still   sec.   and   treas.   of 
same.   Publisher  of  technical  books  and  class 
papers,    and    with    John    J.    Bohn    proprietor 
Bohn    Mfg.    Co.    Republican.    Agnostic.    Mem. 
Ohio    Soc.    of    Chicago    (6    years    sec.).    Clubs: 
Press    (life  mem.),   Hamilton    (charter  mem.), 
Ridge  Country.  Office:   324  Dearborn  St.   Resi- 
dence: Morgan  Park,   111. 

BOH1TEB,  George,  manufacturer;  b.  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  Nov.  20,  1846;  s.  Alois  and  Adeline 
(Brooker)  Bohner;  ed.  public  schools  of  Buf- 
falo. N.  Y. ;  widower;  1  son:  George  H.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1863;  was  employed  in  a  lamp 
store  and  in  1870  became  a  partner;  was 
burned  out  in  the  great  fire  of  Oct.  9,  1871, 
but  resumed  business  on  the  lake  front  and 
removed  to  permanent  quarters,  1872;  con- 
tinued in  that  business  until  1898;  now  pro- 
prietor of  the  Bohner  Manufacturing  Co.,  and 


also  of  the  Brilliant  Gas  Lamp  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  the  Brilliant,  Head  Light  and 
other  gasoline  lamps;  also  the  Chicago  Light- 
ing System.  Was  formerly  an  officer  of  Co 
H,  1st  Infantry,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  Garden  City 
Lodge,  A.  P.  &  A.  M.;  was  mem.  Chicago  Ath- 
io "Sv  Washington  Park,  Iroquois  Clubs.  Office: 
42  State  St.  Residence:  2944  Vernon  Av 

BOZ8OT,  Emile  Xelloggr,  banking;  b.  Du- 
buque, la.,  Feb.  26,  1859;  s.  Louis  and  Alber- 
tina  (Bush)  Boisot;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Dubuque;  m.  1891.  Employed  in 
German  Bank  of  Dubuque,  la.,  1875-8;  with 
First  National  Bank,  Chicago,  since  1878;  in 
bond  and  foreign  exchange  dept.,  of  which  he 
bo«?m*  mgr<>  1897-  uP°n  the  opening,  Jan., 
1904,  of  the  First  Trust  &  Savings  Bank  of  Chi- 
cago, was  appointed  its  vice-pres.  and  mgr 
Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Republican. 
Office:  First  National  Bank.  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

BOXSOT,  Ionia,  trust  officer,  First  Trust  & 
Savings  Bank;  b.  Dubuque,  la.,  May  23,  1856; 
B.  Louis  and  Albertina  Boisot;  grad.  Hamil- 
ton College,  1877;  Columbia  College,  LL  B., 
1879;  admitted  to  bar,  1880;  m.  Adrian,  Mich.. 
May  13,  1887,  Mary  Spencer;  1  child:  Pauline. 
Now  trust  officer  First  Trust  &  Savings  Bank 
£S££°fJi  By-Laws  of  Private  Corporations. 
1892,  1902;  Treatise  on  the  Law  of  Mechanics' 
Liens,  1897.  Contributor  to  legal  periodicals. 
Club:  LaG range  Country.  Office:  First  Na- 
tional Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

BOKUM,  Richard  Drummond,  state  agent  of 
the  Mutual  Benefit  Life  Insurance  Co.;  b.  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  Jan.  30,  1854;  s.  Rev.  Herman  and 
Ann  R.  S.  (Drummond)  Bokum;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Dec.  13,  1881, 
Anna  L.  Harkness;  children:  Norris  H., 
Richard  D.,  Jr.,  Marjory.  Began  business 
career  in  1872  as  clerk  for  the  S.  S.  White  D. 
Manufacturing  Co.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Entered 
life  insurance  business,  1887,  as  agent  of  New 
York  Life  (1  year);  then  manager  in  northern 
Ohio  10  years.  Since  Nov.,  1897,  state  agent  for 
Illinois  of  the  Mutual  Benefit  Life  Insurance 
Co.  of  Newark,  N.  J.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Residence,  Golf,  111. 

BOLDENWECK,  Carl  George,  manufacturer; 
b.  Chicago,  Apr.  2,  1866;  s.  Louis  H.  and 
Louise  H.  (Kober)  Boldenweck;  ed.  German 
Acad.  and  Imperial  Textile  Acad.,  Crefeld,  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  Dec.  11,  1893,  Irma  Lichten- 
berger;  children:  Louis  C.  W.,  Adelheid  A.  L. 
From  1885  to  1890  was  superintendent  of  silk 
mills  in  New  York;  returned  to  Chicago,  1890, 
and  established,  and  has  ever  since  been  pres. 
of  the  Phoenix  Trimming  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  drapery,  furniture  trimmings  and  rope  por- 
tieres, valences,  etc.  Republican.  Office:  572 
Clybourn  Av.  Residence:  1729  Waveland  Av. 

BOIiDENWECX,  William,  manufacturer;  b. 
Jettingen,  Germany,  Aug.,  1851;  s.  Karl  H.  and 
Charlotte  Boldenweck;  came  to  Chicago  with 
parents,  June,  1854;  ed.  Dearborn  School  and 
Dyrenfurth  College;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  25,  1873, 
Gusina  A.  Samme.  Learned  tinsmith  trade, 
then  became  bookkeeper  for  a  stove  and  hard- 
ware house,  cut  stone  contractor,  1875-79; 
mayor  of  Lake  View,  1887-9,  until  its  annexa- 
tion to  the  City  of  Chicago;  in  real  estate 
business  and  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Education,  1889-90;  mem.  Board  of  Trustees 
of  the  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago,  1890- 
1900;  out  of  business  1901  until  1903;  then 
became  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Brookman  Manu- 
facturing Co.  (established  1879).  Is  also  pres. 
of  the  Germania  Safe  Deposit  Co.;  dir.  Carter- 
ville  Coal  Co.  Republican.  Lutheran.  Mason 
(32°);  Shriner.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Mar- 
quette, Germania.  Office:  79-81  LaSalle  Av. 
Residence:  Lessing  Annex,  Surf  and  Evanston 
Avs. 

BOIiEN,  John  Lincoln,  lawyer;  b.  Knox  Co., 
Tenn.,  Sept.  1,  1863;  s.  Pleasant  and  Nancy 
(Trent)  Bolen;  grad.  high  school,  Irving- 


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ton,  Ind.,  1883,  business  college,  Oberlln,  O., 
1884;  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1894;  post- 
graduate course  of  same,  1895,  with  degree 
of  LL.B.  From  1881  to  1899  engaged  in  busi- 
ness of  making  abstracts  of  title  to  real 
estate,  the  last  9%  years  being  with  Security 
Title  &  Trust  Co.  of  Chicago;  since  1899  in 
active  law  practice  and  since  Apr.  1,  190£, 
with  Eugene  Stewart,  of  firm  of  Bolen  & 
Stewart.  Dir.  and  treas.  Northwestern  Mort- 
gage &  Trust  Co.;  dir.  Howard  Copper  Co.  and 
Hamilton  Mercantile  Agency.  Republican. 
Methodist  adherent,  but  not  mem.  Office:  140 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1684  Barry  Av. 

BOLLES,  Charles  Edwin,  merchant,  banker; 
b.  Cambridge,  Vt.,  Oct.  14,  1844;  s.  Lemuel 
and  Mary  Ann  (Weaver)  Bolles;  ed.  Pulton 
Military  School,  Fulton,  111.,  and  at  Wheaton 
College,  Wheaton.  111.;  m.  Turner,  111.,  Sept. 
19,  1867,  Mattie  Butterfleld;  1  daughter:  Mrs. 
Abram  Gale.  Served  in  Civil  War  as  private 
Co.  K,  13th  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry.  Began 
business  career  in  buying  and  selling  hides; 
was  with  H.  C.  Tillinghast  &  Co.  for  10  years 
as  traveling  agent;  since  Jan.  1,  1880,  senior 
partner  of  firm  of  Bolles  &  Rogers,  dealers  in 
hides,  wool,  pelts  and  tallow.  Pres.  of  the 
Av.  State  Bank,  Oak  Park.  111.;  interested  in 
the  Yaryan  Heating  &  Electric  Light  Plant  in 
Oak  Park.  Resided  in  Turner,  now  West  Chi- 
cago, from  1857  until  he  entered  the  war;  is 
largely  interested  in  real  estate  in  West  Chi- 
cago. Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Oak 
Park,  Phoenix  (Oak  Park).  Office:  142  Kinzie 
St.  Residence:  358  Lake  St.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

BOIiZA,  Oflkar,  mathematician,  educator. 
Residence:  5810  Woodlawn  Av.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  sketch.) 

BOMAN,  Charles  H.,  sec.  Scandia  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.;  b.  Calmar  Co.,  Sweden, 
July  9,  1848;  s.  Charles  M.  and  Caroline  (An- 
derson) Boman;  ed.  public  school  in  Sweden; 
m.  Rock  Island,  111.,  June  9,  1880,  Margaret, 
Cervin;  children:  Ella,  Rudolph,  Anton,  Anna, 
Berndt,  Herbert.  At  age  of  22  came  with  par- 
ents to  U.  S.,  locating  at  Galesburg,  111.,  where 
was  clerk  in  general  store  for  about  a  year; 
went  to  Rock  Island,  111.,  and  was  a  dealer 
in  stoves  and  hardware  until  Sept.,  1902,  when 
came  to  Chicago  as  sec.  of  the  Scandia  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  Republican.  Lutheran. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  952  Win- 
throp  Av. 

BONBBIGHT,  Daniel,  educator;  b.  Youngs- 
town,  Pa.,  1831;  s.  Daniel  Bonbright;  prepara- 
tory education  Blairsville  Acad..  Dickinson  Col- 
lege, 1846-8;  grad.  Yale,  A.B.,  1850  (A.M.,  same, 
1853;  LL.D.,  Lawrence  Univ.,  1873);  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  1890,  Alice  D.  Cummings.  Tutor  Yale 
College,  1854-6;  studied  Univs.  of  Berlin,  Bonn, 
Gottingen,  1856-8;  studied  and  traveled  in  Eu- 
rope, 1869-70;  prof,  of  Latin  language  and 
literature  Northwestern  Univ.  since  1858;  dean 
of  faculty  of  liberal  arts,  same,  1899-1902; 
acting  pres.  of  univ.,  1900-2.  Address:  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

BONGGREN,  Olof  Jakob,  journalist;  b.  Ber- 
gane,  parish  of  Habol,  Dalsland,  Sweden,  Oct. 
7,  1854;  s.  Olof  O.  and  Maria  B.  Bonggren; 
grad.  College  of  Venersborg,  1874  (L.H.D., 
Bethany  College,  Lindsborg,  Kan.,  1900);  m. 
Stora  Tuna,  Dalecarlia,  Sweden,  Sept.  24,  1877, 
Johanna  Sporre,  who  died  Oct.  8,  1903.  Came 
to  U.  S.  July  4,  1882;  has  been  connected 
with  the  leading  newspapers  in  Sweden;  since 
May  3,  1883,  editor-in-chief  Svenska  Ameri- 
kanaren,  Swedish  newspaper  in  Chicago. 
Author:  Bibeln  mot  Bibeln,  1879;  Lasarelif, 
1879;  Forstlingar  (poems),  1882;  Det  hem- 
lighetsfullas  verld  (theosophical),  1892; 
Sanger  och  Sagor  (poems),  1902.  Translator: 
Helvetet  och  Spoken  (from  Robert  Ingersoll), 
1878;  Caesar's  Kolonn  (from  Ignatius  Don- 
nelly). 1891.  Office:  35  Clark  St.  Residence:  192 
Johnston  Av. 


BONNELL,  Charles  Edwin,  varnish;  b.  on 
farm  in  Wood  Co.,  O.,  Dec.  25,  1852;  s.  Isaac 
R.  and  Mary  Eve  (Simon)  Bonnell;  ed.  coun- 
try school  and  academy  at  Findlay,  O. ;  m. 
Chicago,  July  20,  1882,  Rosalyn  E.  Hall;  1 
son:  Charles  Edwin,  Jr.  (died  in  infancy). 
Mem.  of  Hammell  &  Bonnell  to  1885;  Nubian 
Paint  &  Varnish  Co.  was  organized  Apr.  1, 
1885,  and  has  been  mgr.  and  vice-pres.  ever 
since.  Past  Supreme  Archon  (life  mem.),  and 
since  1894  mem.  of  supreme  body  of  Royal 
League;  helped  organize  the  North  American 
Union  (fraternal  order)  in  1895,  and  was  its 
first  vice-pres.;  past  pres.  and  life  mem.  Na- 
tional Fraternal  Congress.  Mason — Garden  City 
Lodge,  Oriental  Consistory,  Medinah  Temple, 
Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  North  American  Union, 
Independent  Order  of  Foresters,  Bankers' 
Fraternal  Union.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Office:  Cragin  Station.  Residence:  1295  Adams 
St. 

BONNET,  lawton  Corl,  investments;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  2,  1862;  s.  Charles  Carroll  and  Lydia 
A.  (Pratt)  Bonney;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Milwaukee,  Aug.  14,  1895,  Olive  Baker. 
Began  as  messenger  in  the  Merchants  Loan  & 
Trust  Co.  Bank  in  1881  and  was  promoted 
steadily  until  became  chief  clerk,  resigning 
in  1888  to  become  sec.  of  the  Douglass  Park 
Building  Assn.,  which  had  a  very  success- 
ful career,  and  from  1892  sec.-treas.  and  dir. 
of  the  Chicago  General  Ry.  Co.;  now  of  firm 
of  Bonney  Bros.,  investments.  Christian  scien- 
tist. Mem.  Co.  H,  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg. 
Residence:  836  W.  Adams  St. 

BOON,  Clement  tavern,  banker;  b.  Hamil- 
ton, Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.;  s.  William  H.  and 
Sarah  C.  (Staples)  Boon;  ed.  Hamilton  public 
schools.  After  graduation  was  2  years  prin- 
cipal of  Lowell's  Commercial  College,  at  Bing- 
hamton,  N.  Y. ;  devoted  spare  time  to  study  of 
law  under  Hon.  Neri  Pine  of  Binghamton; 
later  entered  law  office  of  Hon.  Alexander 
Cummings;  admitted  to  New  York  bar  May 
3,  1877;  engaged  in  practice;  later  private  sec. 
and  afterward  general  agent  for  Hon.  Sher- 
man D.  Phelps,  of  Binghamton,  becoming 
familiar  with  his  large  banking  and  other  in- 
terests; after  Mr.  Phelps  died,  went  west  and 
was  for  some  years  engaged  in  investing 
money  for  large  English  and  Scotch  com- 
panies, and  the  handling  of  securities;  since 
1893  engaged  in  the  municipal  bond  business 
in  Chicago;  has  also  capitalized  several  gas, 
electric  light  and  traction  companies.  Now  en- 
gaged exclusively  in  financing  traction  and 
steam  railroads  and  handling  securities. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2  E.  47th  PI. 

BOORE,  Harry,  pork  packer;  b.  Shrewsbury, 
Eng.,  Nov.  28,  1852;  s.  John  and  Sarah  Ann 
(Davies)  Boore;  ed.  public  schools  in  Eng- 
land; came  from  England  to  Chicago  in  1869; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  1,  1877,  Lydia  M.  Forrest; 
children:  Harriet  E.,  Sarah.  After  arrival  in 
Chicago  worked  for  various  firms  in  the  pork- 
packing  business  until  1888;  went  to  Nebraska 
City,  1888,  for  Chicago  Packing  &  Provision 
Co.,  remaining  1  year;  went  to  St.  Louis  as 
a  partner  in  the  East  St.  Louis  Packing  &  Pro- 
vision Co.,  2  years.  Returned  to  Chicago,  1891. 
becoming  connected  with  the  International 
Packing  Co.;  continued  in  that  company  until 
they  sold  out  in  1894;  assisted  in  organizing 
the  Continental  Packing  Co.;  on  Nov.  12,  1903, 
established  business  for  self  under  name  of  H. 
Boore  &  Co.,  pork  packers.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Episcopalian.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Calumet.  Office:  169  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  4804  Vincennes  Av. 

BOORN,  William  Charles,  fire  underwriter; 
b.  Kenosha,  Wis.,  Aug.  30,  1863;  s.  Charles  P. 
and  Huldah  Maria  (Stevison)  Boorn;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  schools,  Peoria,  111.;  m.  Peoria, 
Oct.  14,  1897,  May  C.  Giles;  1  son:  Philip 
Henry.  In  service  of  Orient  Insurance  Co., 


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of  Hartford,  Conn.,  and  Lancashire,  of  Liver- 
pool, 1888,  becoming  agency  superintendent  of 
the  western  department  of  that  company, 
1897;  since  Jan.  1,  1902,  with  Hartford  Fire 
Insurance  Co.;  asst.  general  agent  of  western 
dept.  of  same  since  Nov.  1,  1903.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Kenwood,  Mendelssohn.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4584  Oakenwald  Av. 

BOOTH,  Albert  Vernon,  grain  commission; 
b.  Dubuque,  la.,  May  25,  1865;  s.  Sidney  and 
Anna  (Porch)  Booth;  ed.  public  schools  of 
San  Francisco,  Calif.;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
Oct.  12,  1892,  Ada  Bercry;  1  son:  Alfred  Ber- 
cry.  Began  business  life  as  purser  on  Califor- 
nia Transportation  C9.'s  steamers,  1882;  came 
to  Chicago,  1883.  beginning  as  messenger  boy 
for  Brosseau,  Booth  &  Co.;  then  with  W.  S. 
Booth  &  Co.;  later  with  John  W.  Hepburn  & 
Co.,  H.  G.  Gaylord  &  Co.,  and  C.  A.  Wyland  & 
Co.:  mem.  of  Board  of  Trade  in  1889,  and  In 
1893  started  In  business  alone  as  a  broker,  and 
was  a  specialist  in  long  time  privilege  busi- 
ness; since  May,  1901,  of  firm  of  Al  V.  Booth 
&  Co.,  Chicago  and  Milwaukee,  principal  bro- 
ker in  Board  of  Trade  memberships.  Republi- 
can. Episcopalian.  Club:  Ashland.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach  Ho- 
tel. 

BOOTH,  Edwin  Lincoln,  coal  shipper;  b. 
Suspension  Bridge,  Can.,  June  1,  1860;  a. 
Joseph  and  Frances  (Button)  Booth;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Toronto  and  Hamilton,  Ont.,  to 
1875;  m.  Erie,  Pa.,  Feb.  4,  1886,  Sarah  Edith 
Vincent;  children:  Blanche,  Dorothy,  Edwin 
Lincoln,  Jr.,  Donald.  Was  clerk  for  his  father 
in  railroad  business  in  Hamilton,  Ont.,  1875-9; 
stenographer  for  general  freight  agent  Michi- 
gan Central  Ry.  Co.,  1879-81;  moved  to  St. 
Paul  and  became  stenographer  with  the  North- 
western Fuel  Co.;  advanced  In  company's  ser- 
vice and  became,  1890,  2d  vlce-pres. ;  removed 
to  Chicago  In  same  capacity  In  1899,  and  Is 
mgr.  the  Chicago  office.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Fisher 
Bldg.  Residence:  5717  Washington  Av. 

BOOTH,  John,  manufacturer  of  wire  and 
iron  goods;  b.  Radcliff,  Lancashire,  England. 
Dec.  30,  1833;  s.  James  and  Maria  (Walker) 
Booth;  ed.  common  schools,  Lancashire,  Eng- 
land, to  1847;  came  to  U.  S.,  Sept.,  1851;  to  Chi- 
cago, 1856;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1857,  Julia 
Heffernan  (died  Feb.,  1891);  2d,  Chicago,  Nov., 
1892,  Louise  Ford;  children:  James,  Isabella, 
John,  Julia,  Florence,  Stella,  Charlotte,  George. 
Learned  trade  as  wrought  Iron  and  wire 
worker  In  England,  1847-51;  worked  in  New 
York  for  Stevens  &  Co.,  and  in  New  Jersey, 
1851-56;  came  to  Chicago,  1856;  worked  con- 
secutively here  for  Snow  &  Co.,  Markley,  All- 
ing  &  Co.,  Jones  &  Price.  Began  business  for 
himself  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Booth  & 
Conway,  1866-8;  then  alone  until  the  big  fire 
of  1871;  established  again  In  Feb.,  1872,  In 
firm  of  Jones  &  Booth  until  1883;  since  then 
alone,  as  a  manufacturer  of  wrought  iron  and 
wire  goods  and  wire  cloth.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  14-16  N.  Canal  St.  Residence: 
545  Cleveland  Av. 

BOOTH,  William  Vernon,  pres.  A.  Booth  Co.; 
b.  Chicago,  Dec.  22,  1856;  s.  A.  Booth;  m.  1886, 
Helen,  daughter  of  John  T.  and  Mary  (Sher- 
gold)  Lester,  of  Chicago.  After  leaving  col- 
lege, entered  the  business  established  half  a 
century  ago  by  his  father,  now  largest  enter- 
prise of  its  kind  In  the  world,  with  great 
packing  houses  at  Baltimore,  salmon  can- 
neries at  Astoria,  Ore.,  steamship  lines,  great 
can  factories,  cold  storage  warehouses,  fishing 
fleets,  etc.,  employing  5,000  men.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Golf,  Chicago 
Taoht,  Ontwentsia,  Union,  Washington  Park, 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  143  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 31  Bellevue  PI. 

BOOZ,  John  Taylor,  lawyer:  b.  Staunton, 
Va.,  Aug.  21.  1868;  s.  John  Wesley  and  Emma 
(McGhee)  Booz;  ed.  public  schools  and  at 


Fishburne  Military  Acad.  Was  engaged  with 
Norfolk  &  Western  R.  R.,  in  Virginia,  as  re- 
lief agent  and  operator  for  5  years,  from  16  to 
21  years  of  age;  published  the  Waynesboro 
Times,  Waynesboro,  Va.,  1889-91;  sec.  Vir- 
ginia Press  Assn.,  1890-1,  studying  law  during 
this  period;  was  admitted  to  the  Virginia  bar; 
came  to  Chicago,  1892,  and  has  since  been  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  law  in  this  city. 
Democrat.  Mason,  lodge  and  chapter.  Clubs: 
Lincoln  Park  (pres.),  Lincoln  Cycling  (was 
pres.  1  year),  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Ashland 
Blk.  Residence:  25  Walton  PI. 

BOBDEN,  Hamilton,  merchant;  b.  on  farm 
in  Burlington  Co.,  N.  J.,  June  21,  1835;  s. 
John  Allen  and  Sarah  Armstron  (Davlson) 
Borden;  ed.  private  schools  in  Burlington  Co., 
N.  J.,  and  In  private  academy  at  Mt.  Holly, 
N.  J. ;  m.  Vlcksburg,  Miss.,  June  26,  1868, 
Charlotte  M.  Page;  children:  Sara  A.,  Francis 
C..  John  Hamilton.  Learned  trade  of  coach- 
maker  in  Philadelphia  and  worked  for  a  time 
at  same;  clerk  for  Adams  Express  Co.,  Phila- 
delphia, 1856-8;  went  to  Memphis,  Tenn.,  as 
agent  Adams  Express  Co.,  1858;  agent  Adams 
Express  Co.  and  Southern  Express  Co.,  1858- 
1862;  merchant  and  lumberman,  Vicksburg, 
Miss.,  1863-67;  connected  with  railroad  busi- 
ness in  Iowa  and  on  Pacific  Coast,  1867-72; 
manufacturer  of  machinery,  Philadelphia, 
1872-6;  In  Chicago  since  1876;  general  agent 
for  Howe  Standard  Scales,  and  Howe  Gas  & 
Gasoline  Engines;  in  1879  firm  of  Borden, 
Selleck  &  Co.  was  formed;  since  1890  pres. 
Borden  &  Selleck  Co.  Came  In  personal  rela- 
tions with  Gen.  Leonidas  Polk,  of  Confederate 
army,  in  Memphis,  1861-2;  with  Gen.  W.  T. 
Sherman,  in  Memphis,  1862-3;  frequently  met 
Gen.  U.  S.  Grant  at  his  headquarters  in  Vlcks- 
burg, Miss.,  1863;  also  Gens.  McPherson, 
Logan,  Strong,  N.  J.  T.  Dana  and  others.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  48-50 
Lake  St.  Residence:  12  Groveland  Park. 

BORDERS,  Michael  Washington,  lawyer;  b. 
Randolph  Co.,  111.,  May  9,  1867;  s.  James  John- 
son and  Mary  A.  (Ritchie)  Borders;  grad. 
Monmouth  (111.)  College  A.B.,  1888;  Columbia 
Law  School,  New  York,  1891;  m.  Kirkwood, 
111.,  Feb.  9,  1892,  Alice  E.  Abbey;  children: 
James,  Edward,  Melville,  Horatio.  Admitted 
to  bar,  1891;  practiced  at  Belleville,  111.,  for  11 
years,  and  was  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of 
Hamill  &  Borders,  and  was  Master  In  Chan- 
cery of  the  Circuit  Court  of  St.  Clair  Co.,  111., 
1900-2;  came  to  Chicago,  Apr.  1,  1903,  and  has 
since  practiced  here;  general  counsel  for  Nel- 
son Morris  &  Co.,  packers.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Democrat. 
Mem.  B.  P.  O.  E.  Clubs:  Iroquols,  Colonial, 
Mid-Day.  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  234  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4050  Grand 
Boul. 

BORLAND,  Leonard  Clifford,  physician;  b. 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  May  25.  1863;  s.  Dr.  Matthew 
W.  and  Emily  Ladd  (Robinson)  Borland;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago  and  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, M.D.,  1887;  m.  Chicago.  1897,  Louisa 
Marie  Ulscht;  1  daughter:  Viola  Louisa.  En- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  medicine  and  sur- 
gery in  Chicago  since  1887.  Demonstrator  of 
anatomy  in  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur- 
gery; proprietor  of  Home  Hosp..  1091  W.  12th 
St.  Dir.  Ochaleta  Oil  and  Mineral  Co.  Inde- 
pendent Republican.  Mem.  Turner  Soc.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Germania.  Office:  1091  W.  12th  St. 
Residence:  960  Doiifrlas  Boul. 

BORN,  Moses,  wholesale  tailor  to  the  trade; 
b.  Wollenberg,  Germany,  May  6,  1851;  s.  Aaron 
and  Rosa  (Reis)  Born;  ed.  common  school;  m. 
New  York,  Feb.  2,  1881,  Isabella  Rose:  chil- 
dren: Alfred,  Edgar.  Addle,  Florence.  Emigrat- 
ed to  America  in  1869.  at  age  of  18,  and  kept  a 
small  general  store  In  Port  Jefferson,  L.  I., 
1871-6,  under  the  firm  name  of  Werthelmer  & 
Born;  came  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  engaged  In 
retail  clothing  business  at  167  S.  Clark  St.; 


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originated  the  "tailoring  to  the  trade"  busi- 
ness In  1877  at  45  S.  Clark  St.,  and  M.  Born  & 
Co  do  today  the  largest  business  of  this  kind 
In  the  world;  Is  pres.  of  the  company.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Standard  (pres.,  1896-7).  Office. 
337  Franklin  St.  Residence:  4801  Drexel  Boul. 
BOROWSKX,  Felix,  dir.  dept.  of  composition 
and  lecturer  upon  musical  history,  Chicago 
Musical  College.  Address:  202  Michigan  Boul., 
Chicago.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 

BOSCH,  Henry,  merchant;  b.  Amsterdam, 
Holland,  Jan.  25,  1845;  s.  Peter  Vanden  and 
Fenna  Geziena  (Breeman)  Bosch;  ed.  Amster- 
dam, Holland;  m.  Chicago,  May  30,  1869  Reina 
Mulder  (died  Oct.  16,  1883);  m.  2d,  Mar.  3,  1884, 
Frederica  Mulder;  children:  Peter,  Frederica, 
Henry,  Jr.,  Charles,  Fanny  Geziena,  Rema 
Marie.  Arrived  in  Chicago  Apr.  1,  1867,  from 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  went  to  work  as  journey- 
man painter;  was  contracting  painter  June  1, 
1869,  to  Oct.,  1880;  bought  retail  wall  paper 
and  paint  business  at  120  Blue  Island  Av., 
Oct  1880,  and  conducted  it  until  Oct.,  1895; 
incorporated,  Jan.  1,  1892,  as  Henry  Bosch  Co., 
and  moved  to  Wabash  Av.;  acquired  Alfred 
Peats'  business,  New  York,  Chicago,  and  Bos- 
ton May  1,  1903;  president  Henry  Bosch 
Co.,  of  Chicago;  Henry  Bosch  Co.,  of  New 
York,  and  Alfred  Peats  Co.,  of  New  York, 
conducting  large  business  as  jobbers  and 
wholesalers  of  wall  paper,  paint,  oils,  etc. 
Republican.  Protestant.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Colonial.  Office:  338-44  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 5405  Ridgewood  Ct.,  Hyde  Park. 

EOSLEY,  Edward  Franklin,  manufacturer; 
b  Chicago,  May  29,  1869;  s.  Daniel  Webster 
and  Mary  E.  Wiser;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  to  1887;  m.  Chicag9,  Apr., 
1899,  Harriet  L.  Benham;  1  son:  Maurice  Ed- 
ward Upon  leaving  school  in  1887  entered  the 
business  established  by  his  father  in  1869  as  a 
manufacturer  of  weather  strips,  and  was  sec. 
of  the  D.  W.  Bosley  Co.  until,  upon  the  death 
of  Mr.  D.  W.  Bosley,  in  1899,  he  succeeded  him 
as  pres.  and  treas. ;  also  interested  in  other 
manufacturing  enterprises.  Republican.  Mem. 
by  inheritance  of  Military  Order  of  Loyal 
Legion,  first  class.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Illinois,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Glen  View.  Office:  299-311  Fulton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 191  Ashland  Boul. 

BOSTEDO,  Louis  Gardner,  stocks,  bonds, 
grain,  etc.;  b.  Weyauwega,  Wis.,  Aug.  7,  1861; 
s.  Alfred  Lee  and  Emma  (Gardner)  Bostedo; 
ed.  Weyauwega,  Wis.,  public  school  prior  to 
1877;  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1877-9;  Bryant  & 
Stratton  Business  College,  Chicago,  1879;  m. 
Weyauwega,  Wis.,  Sept.  19,  1882,  Elnora  For- 
dyce;  children:  Alfred  Gardner,  Helen  Kath- 
eflne,  Josephine.  First  employment  was  in  re- 
tail hardware  store  of  Andrew  Gardner, 
Weyauwega,  Wis.,  about  1  year,  1876;  next, 
in  latter  half  of  1879,  in  office  of  the  Wilson 
Packing  Co.,  of  Chicago;  surveyor  for  Denver 
&  Rio  Grande  Railway  Co.  in  Colorado,  1880-1; 
in  fall  of  1881  joined  A.  L.  Bostedo  (father)  in 
retail  dry  goods  and  carpets  at  Atlantic,  la., 
firm  being  A.  L.  Bostedo  &  Son;  retained  in- 
terest in  that  business  until  1893,  but  in  1884 
came  to  Chicago  and  started  the  Bostedo 
Package  &  Cash  Carrier  Co.,  afterward  the 
Bostedo  Pneumatic  Tube  Co.;  was  mgr.  of  that 
company  until  sold  interest  in  1898.  After 
that,  maintained  only  a  small  office  in  Chi- 
cago, not  settling  permanently  in  any  busi- 
ness until  joined  firm  of  L.  D.  Miller  &  Co., 
brokers;  bought  out  L.  D.  Miller,  Mar.  31, 
1904,  and  on  July  1,  1904,  changed  business  to 
own  name,  as  broker  in  stocks,  bonds  and 
grain.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and  Chi- 
cago Stock  Exchange.  Dir.  Street's  Western 
Stable  Car  Line.  Henry  George  Democrat. 
Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change Bldg.  Residence:  River  Forest,  111. 


BOSWORTH,  Harry  John,  mgr.  Ritter 
Dental  Supply  House;  b.  Cannon  Falls,  Minn., 
Sept.,  1873;  s.  Charles  H.  and  Amelia  C. 
(Richards)  Bosworth;  ed.  Elizabeth  Street 
School,  Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  25, 
1894,  Anna  Florence  Roddich.  Began  business 
career  in  1889  with  the  Illinois  Dental  Manu- 
facturing Co.,  remaining  with  them  until  Jan. 
1,  1891,  when  entered  the  employ  of  the  Keller 
Dental  Co.;  a  year  later  became  connected 
with  Gideon  Sibley,  in  the  same  line,  for 
whom  was  mgr.  9  years,  and  at  the  beginning 
of  1902  assumed  his  present  position  as  mgr. 
of  the  Ritter  Dental  Supply  House  (R.  C. 
Shumway,  proprietor)  making  a  specialty  of 
dental  office  furnishings,  including  the  Favor- 
ite Columbia  dental  chairs  and  the  Columbia 
electric  dental  engines.  Republican.  Mem.  B. 
P.  O.  Elks  and  K.  P.  Office:  S.  E.  corner  of 
Lake  and  Dearborn  Sts.  Residence:  4757  Lake 
Av. 

BOTSFORD,  Henry,  commission  merchant; 
dir.  Continental  Nat.  Bank,  Nat.  Warehouse 
and  Transfer  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Clubs:  Chicaero,  Union  League.  Office: 
218  LaSalle  St. 

BOTTLTON,  George  D'Arcy,  vice-pres.  First 
National  Bank;  b.  Cobourg,  Ont.,  June  13, 
1844;  s.  D'Arcy  Edward  and  Emily  (Heath) 
Boulton;  ed.  Canadian  public  schools  and 
Upper  Canada  College;  m.  1868,  Emily  A. 
Street,  of  Hamilton,  Ont.;  children:  Ethel 
D'Arcy,  Alice  Marjorie,  Kenneth  Percival, 
Elsie  Beatrice,  Helen  Wray,  Muriel  Heath.  At 
age  of  17  went  to  British  Guiana  as  overseer 
on  a  sugar  plantation,  but  2  years  later  re- 
turned to  Canada;  came  to  Chicago  soon  after 
and  connected  himself  with  the  First  National 
Bank,  with  which  he  has  ever  since  remained; 
long  mgr.  of  the  foreign  exchange  dept.;  be- 
came 2d  vice-pres.  in  1897,  and  vlce-pres.  1900. 
Formerly  Democrat,  but  in  1896  aligned  him- 
self with  Republican  party,  as  an  active  advo- 
cate of  the  gold  standard.  Episcopalian.  Office: 
First  National  Bank.  Residence:  Highland 
Park,  111. 

BOURNIQUE,  Augustus  Eugene,  prof,  of 
dancing;  b.  Cirey,  France,  Oct.  27,  1842;  s. 
Augustus  and  Pauline  Bournique;  came  to 
New  York  with  parents,  1845;  ed.  public 
schools,  at  Acad.  of  the  Holy  Infants,  Man- 
hattanville  and  Bourseaux  Acad.,  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  June  14,  1862,  Elizabeth 
Ann  Corning,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hiram 
V.  Corning  (nee  Chase),  adopted  daughter  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hugh  Branigan;  children:  Eugene 
A.,  Alvar  L.,  Hugh  L.  (now  deceased),  May  E., 
Lyman  G.  Removed  with  parents  to  Chicago, 
1857;  was  bookkeeper  in  father's  plate  glass 
business  until  1858;  then  in  dry  goods  house  of 
Ross  &  Foster,  as  salesman,  1858-61;  after  that 
salesman  in  clothing  house  of  George  T.  Beld- 
ing  &  Co.  Studied  and  practiced  dancing  from 
boyhood;  after  coming  to  Chicago  attended 
the  dancing  school  of  Prof.  J.  P.  Lasairre,  in 
which  Miss  Corning  was  a  teacher  until  he 
married  her.  In  1865,  with  wife,  established 
Bournique's  Dancing  Acad.,  at  State  and  Ran- 
dolph Sts.,  and  soon  after  a  branch  at  Adams 
and  Halsted  Sts.  Fire  destroyed  the  down- 
town premises  in  the  great  conflagration  of 
1871;  rebuilt  on  24th  St.,  between  Michigan 
and  Indiana  Avs.,  and  in  1883  built  the  present 
large  academy  on  23d  St.,  between  Prairie  and 
Calumet  Avs.;  also  conducting  branches  on 
North  and  West  Sides.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office  and  residence:  51  23d  St. 

BOTJRNIQTTE,  Eugene  Augustus,  real  estate; 
b.  Chicago,  June  13,  1864;  s.  Augustus  Eugene 
and  Elizabeth  Ann  (Branigan)  Bournique;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago.  1894,  Stella  Grace 
Curtis;  children:  Joy,  Ellen,  Ruth.  Was  for  IB 
years  associated  with  father,  Prof.  A.  E. 
Bournique,  teacher  of  dancing.  Since  1890, 
real  estate  business,  Eugene  A.  Bournique  & 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Repub- 


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lican.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Resi-  house   of   Rand,   McNally   &   Co.;    became   dir. 

dence:  Highland  Park,  111.  in  1877,  and,  after  the  death   of  Andrew  Mc- 

BOUTELli,    Henry    Sherman,    congressman,  Nally,    1904,    was    elected    vice-pres.    Started 

lawyer;    b.    Boston,    Mass.,    Mar.    14,    1856;    s.  map  dept.  of  the  house;  originated  the  index 

Louis    Henry    and    Anna     (Greene)      Boutell;  map  system,  and  has  had  charge  of  map  dept. 

grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1874;  Harvard,  1876  since  1876.  By  suggestion  to  the  Pennsylvania 

(A.M.,  1877);  LL.D.,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1904.  R.   R.   officials  received  credit  for  originating 

Admitted    to   Illinois   bar,    1879,   and   Supreme  the    Limited    Train    system,    which    was    first 

Court    of    U.    S.,    1885;    trustee    Northwestern  put  in  operation   on   the  Pennsylvania  R.   R.; 

Univ.;   dir.   Am.   Institute  Germanics;   m.   Dec.  (the  Pennsylvania  Co.  gave  him  full  credit  for 

29,  1880,  Euphemia  Lucia  Gates,  of  Providence,  originating  this  fast  passenger  service  on  its 

R.    I.;    3    children.    Mem.    Illinois    Legislature,  lines).    Republican.    Mem.    Waubansia    Lodge, 

1884;   elected   to   Congress,   Nov.,    1897,    to   fill  No.   160,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Clubs:  Union  League, 

unexpired   term   of  Edward   Deane  Cooke,   de-  Mid-Day,    Marquette.    Office:    168    Adams    St. 

ceased;   re-elected,   1898-1903,   6th  Illinois  dis-  Residence:   Virginia  Hotel. 

trict,  and  1903-7,  9th  district.  Republican.  Now  BOWEBS,      Lloyd      Wheaton       lawver-      b 

a  mem    of  Boutell,  Currier  &  Freeman    Office:  SpTinS™  Mats.,    Mar    9,    m9;    s ^SamuS! 

205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel.  Dwight  and  Martha  Wheaton  (Dowd)  Bowers; 

EOUTOK,  Nathaniel  Sherman,  retired;  b.  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1879;  Columbia  Law 
Concord,  N.  H.,  May  14,  1828;  s.  Rev.  Nathan-  School,  New  York,  LL.B.,  1882;  m.  Winona, 
iel  and  Harriet  (Sherman)  Bouton;  ed.  New  Minn.,  Sept.  7,  1887,  Louise  Bennett  Wilson 
Hampshire  schools;  farmed  and  taught  school  (died  Dec.  17,  1897);  children:  Thomas  Wil- 
until  1846;  came  west  as  traveling  representa-  son,  Martha  Wheaton.  Admitted  to  bar,  June, 
tive  of  the  Fairbank  Scale  Co.  until  1852;  be-  1882;  since  June  1,  1893,  general  counsel  of 
came  employe  of  a  foundry  firm  in  which  he  the  Chicago  &  North-Western  Ry.  Co.  Repub- 
soon  after  became  partner;  later  became  asso-  lican.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago 
ciated  with  Am.  Bridge  Co.,  which  sold  to  Illi-  Law  (pres.  1900-01),  Chicago,  University,  Ath- 
nois  Central  R.  R.  Co.  in  1857:  then  bought  letic,  Onwentsia,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  Frank- 
Union  Car  Works,  which  operated  until  1863;  Hn  St.  and  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  20  Ritchie 
served  as  asst.  q.  m.  in  88th  Illinois  Infantry  Place. 

(2d   Board   of    Trade    Regt.)    from    1862    until  BOWEBSOCX,    Clement    Cory,    lawyer;     b. 

after  battle  of  Chickamauga;  became  head  of  St.    Paris,    O. ;    s.    Samuel    and    Sarah    (Cory) 

Union  Foundry  Works  until  its  consolidation  Bowersock;    took    special    literary    course    in 

with  Pullman  Car  Works  in  1886;  then  organ-  Univ.    of  Michigan   and   law   course   in   Union 

ized  Bouton  Foundry  Co.;   now  pres.   and  dir.  College    of    Law,    Chicago,    graduating,    LL.B., 

of   the    S.    Wilks    Manufacturing    Co.;    dir.    of  1887.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1887,  and  has  since 

the    Kenwood    Bridge    Co.;    oldest    car    wheel  been   engaged   in   practice   of  law   in   Chicago, 

manufacturer  in  the  U.  S.  and  one  of  pioneers  Club:    Illinois.    Office:    108    LaSalle    St.    Resi- 

in  manufacture  of  structural  iron  work.   Fel-  dence:  118  Ashland  Boul. 

low   of  Am.    Soc.    of   Civil   Engineers.    Repub-  BOWLES,    Charles    Edward,    clergyman;    b. 

lican.    Mem.    Loyal    Legion.    Club:    Kenwood.  Chicago,    July    27,    1869;    s.    Thomas    Goodwin 

Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  191  47th  St.  and    Katherine    (Baker)     Bowles;    ed.    McGill 

BOWEN,    Ira    Fardee,    asst.    cashier    Conti-  Model    School,    Montreal,    Can.,    and    Western 

nental  National   Bank;   b.   Little  Falls,   N.   Y.,  Theological     Seminary,     Chicago,     graduating 

Aug.    30,    1845;    s.    James   H.    and   Caroline   A.  B.D.,    1892.    Ordained    deacon,    1892;    ordained 

(Smith)  Bowen;  ed.  public  schools  and  Racine  priest,   1893,   by   Bishop   McLaren;    was   priest 

College;   m.   Chicago,   1867,   Mary   Butler  Reed  in    charge    of    St.     Luke's     Church,     Chicago, 

(now    deceased);    children:    Jane    Terry     (de-  1893-8;   since  Jan.   16,   1898,   rector  All   Saints' 

ceased),     John     Reed     (deceased),     Ira     Reed.  Episcopal     Church.     Church:     Hermitage     and 

First   work  was  as   general   utility  man   with  Wilson  Avs. 

the  Third  National  Bank  of  Chicago,  of  which  BOWLES,  John  P.,  pres.  Bowles  Live  Stock 

his   father  was  pres.;    then   was   employed   in  Commission  Co.;  b.  Quincy,  111.,  May  26,  1859; 

the  office   of  the  asst.    treas.   of  the  U.   S.   at  s.   John  and   Mary    (Cass)    Bowles;    ed.   public 

Chicago;  after  that  cashier  of  Bowen  Bros,  in  schools   of   Quincy,    111.,   and    Gem    City   Busi- 

the    crockery    and    glassware    business    until  ness    College;    m.    Quincy,    111.,    Oct.    18,    1893, 

1871;  after  the  great  fire  was  employed  with  Ella    Bertha    Hense;    children:    Dolores    Joan, 

the  Merchants   Loan  &  Trust  Co.   Bank  until  John  Hense,   Helen  Edith.   Reared   on  a  farm 

1883,  when,  upon  its  organization,  he  entered  and    from    boyhood    identified   with    live   stock 

the   Continental    National    Bank,    of   which    is  business,  in  which  was  engaged  at  Edina,  Mo., 

now    asst.    cashier.    Republican.    Episcopalian,  before    coming    to    Chicago,    1881;    was    with 

Mem.    Bankers    Club.    Office:    218    LaSalle    St.  Keenan  &  Hancock  for  9  vears;  mem.  of  firm 

Residence:  369  Chicago  Av.  of   Tomlinson,    Bowles    &   Co.,    7    years;    after 

BOWEN,    Joseph    Tilton,    surety    bonds;    b.  that  for  3   years   of  Strahorn,   Hutton,   Evans 

Providence,  R.  I.,  April  1.  1854;  s.  William  H.  Commission    Co.,    until    present    company    of 

and   Ednah    B.    (Goodhue)    Bowen;    ed.    public  Bowles    Live    Stock    Commission    Co.    was    or- 

and  high   schools   of   Providence;   m.   Chicago,  ganized,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Democrat.  Clubs: 

June  1,  1886,  Louise  Hadduck  de  Koven;  chil-  Sheridan,  Saddle  and  Sirloin.  Office:  Exchange 

dren:    John    de    Koven,    Joseph    T.,    Jr.,    Helen  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  4340  Vin- 

Hadduck,  Louise  de  Koven.  Until  Jan.  1,  1890,  cennes  Av. 

was  with  Cheney  &  Bro.,  silk  manufacturers  BOWMAN,  William  Charles,  mgr.  Linen 
of  South  Manchester,  Conn.,  doing  business  Thread  Co.;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  9,  1861; 
in  New  York  City  and  Chicago;  since  Jan.  1,  s.  Theodore  H.  and  Angeline  (Major)  Bow- 
1890,  resident  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  City  man;  ed.  Brooklyn  Collegiate  and  Polytechnic 
Trust,  Safe  Deposit  &  Surety  Co.  of  Phila-  Institute,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  and  at  Noelle's 
delphia,  surety  bonds.  Republican.  Episco-  School  of  Language,  Hanover,  Ger. ;  m.  Chi- 
palian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  City,  Mer-  cago,  Apr.,  1891,  Carrie  M.  Warden  Began 
chants,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Church,  Onwentsia.  business  career  as  salesman;  since  1887  con- 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  136  Astor  St.  nected  with  the  Linen  Thread  Co.,  beginning 

BOWER,  Bobert  Allan,  vice-pres.  Rand,  Me-  in  a  subordinate  capacity  and  advancing  step 

Nally  &  Co.;  b.  Brown  Co.,  O.,  1841;  s.  William  by    step    until    1900,    when    became    mgr..    in 

Smith    and    Margaret    McArthur    (Sutherland)  which  position  has  since  continued.   Also  sec. 

Bower;   ed.   State  Normal  Univ.,   Bloomington,  of  the  Art  Marble  Co.  Republican.  Protestant. 

111.;    m.    Chicago,    1876,    Charlotte    E.    Cuyler.  Office:   120-122  Franklin  St.  Residence:   371  E. 

Bookkeeper     4     years     after     leaving     normal  Superior  St. 

school;  taught  school;  came  to  Chicago,  1869,  BOWMAN,   William  Henry,   real    estate;    b. 

and    identified    with    printing    and    publishing  Zanesville,  O.,  June  9,   1841;   s.   John  and  Su- 


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sannah  (Border)  Bowman;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Zanesville,  O.;  served  as  private  in  159th 
Ohio  Infy.  Regt.  (a  100-days  regt.)  during  its 
term  of  service;  m.  Springfield,  O.,  Nov.  9, 
1876,  Anna  S.  Moore.  Assisted  father,  who  was 
in  pork-packing  business  at  Zanesville,  O., 
until  1866;  in  Colorado,  in  range  cattle  busi- 
ness, 9  years;  came  to  Chicago,  1878;  entered 
employ  of  Chicago  Packing  and  Provision  Co., 
and  later,  with  Charles  Counselman  &  Co. 
Engaged  in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago 
since  1884,  making  a  specialty  of  building 
homes  for  working  people  in  the  Brighton 
Park  district;  has  built  500  cottages  there, 
and  is  still  in  the  business.  Mem.  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board,  Presbyterian  Church,  and  the 
Ohio  Soc.  Republican.  Office:  3560  Archer  Av. 
Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

BOYCE,  Simeon  Leonard,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  14,  1850;  a.  Le  Roy  Merrick  and 
Helen  Maria  (Williams)  Boyce;  grad.  Yale 
Univ.,  1873;  studied  law  in  offices  in  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  Jan.  7,  1876,  Helen  Isabel;  chil- 
dren: Helen,  James  Leonard,  Le  Roy  (de- 
ceased), Leonard  (deceased),  Elizabeth.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  Illinois  and  began  practice 
Jan.  1,  1876.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  University,  Homewood.  Office:  135 
Adams  St.  Residence:  3335  Grand  Boul. 

BOYCE,  William  D.,  publisher;  b.  Allegheny 
Co.,  Pa,,  June  16,  1858;  8.  David  and  Mar- 
garet J.  Boyce;  reared  on  farm;  ed.  common 
schools  and  Univ.  of  Wooster,  O. ;  m.  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.,  1883,  Mary  Jane  Beacon;  children: 
Ben,  Happy,  Sydney.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1881 
and  for  6  months  was  advertising  solicitor 
for  a  monthly  magazine;  went  to  St.  Paul  and 
worked  for  a  month  as  canvasser  for  an  In- 
dustrial history;  went  to  Dakota,  published  a 
newspaper  and  took  part  in  politics,  and  In 
1884,  having  organized  a  bureau  of  corre- 
spondence representing  1,200  newspapers,  went 
to  New  Orleans  Cotton  Exposition  of  1884; 
came  to  Chicago  and  established  a  "patent 
inside"  house,  securing  a  good  patronage  for 
his  Chicago  office,  and  also  for  another  which 
he  established  in  Winfleld,  Kan.;  at  solicita- 
tion of  two  eastern  newspaper  men  invested 
as  a  partner  in  establishing  the  Saturday 
Blade,  but  took  no  active  part  in  its  manage- 
ment until  a  few  months  afterward,  when  it 
was  losing  $400  per  week;  his  partners  offered 
their  interests  to  him  at  $100  each,  which  he 
paid;  then  went  to  work  to  make  the  paper 
pay  and  soon  succeeded;  sold  out  "ready- 
print"  business  and  devoted  entire  attention 
to  Saturday  Blade;  then  bought  the  Chicago 
Ledger,  which  had  been  running  19  years,  and 
built  up  for  it  a  great  circulation.  Later  also 
established  Boyce's  Monthly,  now  Woman's 
World,  and  other  papers  which  are  still  pub- 
lished by  W.  D.  Boyce  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  and  dir. ;  also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  W. 
D.  Boyce  Paper  Mills  Co.  and  of  the  Marseilles 
Land  &  Water  Power  Co.  (Marseilles,  111.). 
Owns  the  Boyce  office  bldg.,  112-114  Dearborn 
St.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  112  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Ottawa,  111.,  summer  time;  Chicago,  111.,  win- 
ter time. 

BOYDEN.  William  Cowper;  b.  Sheffield,  111., 
Apr.  6,  1864;  s.  Albert  W.  and  Ellen  R.  (Webb) 
Boyden;  ed.  public  schools.  Sheffield,  111,  Phil- 
lips Exeter  Acad.,  graduating.  1882;  Harvard 
College,  A.B.,  1886;  Harvard  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1889;  m.  Chicago.  Apr.  13,  1893,  Mabel 
G.  Burlingham:  children:  William  C.,  Preston 
B.,  Margaret.  Admitted  to  bar,  1889;  practiced 
law,  1890-7,  as  mem.  of  firm  of  Hamlin,  Hol- 
land &  Boyden;  since  1897  of  firm  of  Matz. 
Fisher  &  Boyden.  Republican.  Mem.  Illinois 
State  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.,  Chicago  Law 
Club.  Dir.  Western  Trust  and  Savings  Bank. 
Clubs:  University,  Skokie.  City.  Office:  107 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 


BOYESEN,  Xngfolf  Krontr,  lawyer;  b.  Kongs- 
berg,  Norway,  Jan.  5,  1855;  s.  S.  F.  and  Helen 
(Trocton)  Boyesen;  ed.  schools  of  Norway 
and  by  private  tutor;  grad.  Chicago  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  in  class  of  1875;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  14,  1878,  Janie  S.  Stewart  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  Ralph  S.,  Norman  F.  En- 
gaged in  practice  of  law,  alone,  in  Chicago, 
1875-90,  and  in  latter  year  became  mem.  of 
law  firm  of  Herrick,  Allen,  Boyesen  &  Martin. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Quadrangle,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Law.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  5125  Kimbark  Av. 

BOYLE,  John  Patrick,  wholesale  grocer;  b. 
Chicago,  July  6,  1870;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary 
(Maginnis)  Boyle;  ed.  public  schools,  Chica- 
go Manual  Training  School,  Chicago  College 
of  Law,  LL.B.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  28, 
1894,  Grace  O'Brien;  children:  Marion,  Thom- 
as. Engaged  in  practice  of  law,  and  during 
Mayor  Washburn's  administration  was  asst. 
prosecuting  atty.  of  the  City  of  Chicago;  en- 
gaged in  commercial  business  since  1892;  mgr. 
Lincoln  Ice  Co.,  1892-5;  asst.  gen.  mgr.  Knick- 
erbocker Ice  Co.,  1895-6;  in  1897  bought  inter- 
est in  wholesale  grocery  firm  of  Walsh,  Lange 
&  Co.,  which  changed  to  the  present  corpora- 
tion of  Walsh,  Boyle  &  Co..  of  which  is  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Democrat.  Club:  Illinois  Ath- 
letic. Office:  3-13  State  St.  Residence:  271  Bel- 
den  Av. 

BOYLE,  Loren  Laughlin,  western  mgr.  "The 
Keystone";  b.  New  Bethlehem,  Clarion  Co., 
Pa.,  Feb.  1,  1853;  s.  Rev.  John  T.  and  Sarah 
Ann  (Laughlin)  Boyle;  academic  education  at 
St.  Joseph,  Mo.;  m.  Warren,  O.,  June  30,  1885, 
Mary  Field;  1  daughter:  Allys.  Learned  print- 
ers' trade  at  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  and  later  took  to 
journalism.  Worked  on  various  papers;  be- 
fore was  25  years  old  was  half  owner  in  St. 
Joseph  Daily  Evening  Chronicle;  later  was 
traveling  salesman  for  a  wholesale  and  retail 
Jewelry  house  of  St.  Joseph;  came  to  Chicago, 
Jan.  1,  1903,  to  take  the  western  office  of  "The 
Keystone,"  organ  of  the  retail  jewelry  and 
optical  trades  (published  in  Philadelphia), 
which  position  has  since  held.  Vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Illinois  Optical  Soc.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Clubs:  Jewelers,  Homewood.  Office:  42 
Madison  St.  Residence:  5470  Washington  Av 

BOYLES,  Charles  Dickinson,  sec.  Albert 
Dickinson  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1865;  s. 
Charles  C.  and  Hannah  (Dickinson)  Boyles; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  until  he  was  16 
years  old;  on  leaving  school,  entered  employ- 
ment of  the  Albert  Dickinson  Co.  as  an  office 
boy  and  has  remained  continuously  in  the 
service  of  the  company  in  various  capacities; 
has  been  sec.  of  the  company  since  1889.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Ashland. 
Office:  Albert  Dickinson  Seed  Co.  Residence: 
Riverside.  111. 

BOYNTON,  Charles  Theodore,  iron  mer- 
chant; b.  West  Stockbridge,  Mass.,  Dec.  5, 
1858;  s.  Charles  Sumner  and  Elizabeth  Thomp- 
son Boynton;  parents  removed  to  farm  in  New 
York;  ed.  public  schools  of  Catskill,  N.  Y. 
Began  business  career  as  grocer's  clerk,  and 
later  in  other  ocupations,  until  he  entered 
service  of  Washburn  &  Moen  Manufacturing 
Co.,  of  Chicago,  for  which  he  became  western 
mgr.;  also  general  sales  agent  of  Am.  Steel  & 
Wire  Co.  and  pres.  of  the  Shelby  Steel  Tube 
Co.;  later  became  and  is  now  mem.  of  the  firm 
of  Pickands,  Brown  &  Co.,  one  of  the  largest 
in  the  U.  S.  iron  and  iron  ore  trade;  dir. 
Bankers'  National  Bank,  Central  Trust  Co., 
North  Shore  Gas  Co.  of  Waukegan,  Dearborn 
Co.  of  Chicago;  trustee  of  Northwestern  Univ. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Evans- 
ton,  Evanston  Country,  Glen  View.  Onwent- 
sia,  Mid-Day.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
Evanston. 

BOYNTON',  Melbourne  Parker,  clergyman; 
b.  Lynn,  Mass.,  Nov.  6,  1867;  s.  Benjamin 
Skinner  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Croscup)  Boyn- 


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ton;  ed.  common  schools  In  Massachusetts 
and  New  Jersey;  California  College,  Oakland, 
Calif.;  Divinity  School,  Univ.  of  Chicago  (not 
graduate  of  any  school;  special  course  in 
each);  m.  San  Jose,  Calif.,  Sept.  8.  1892,  Hattie 
Wells.  Ordained  to  ministry  of  Baptist  Church, 
Sept.  8,  1892,  at  San  Jose,  Calif.;  called  to 
First  Baptist  Church  of  San  Francisco,  Calif., 
June,  1894,  and  was  consecutively  asst.,  act- 
ing and  full  pastor  of  same  until  Aug.,  1897; 
since  Aug.,  1897,  pastor  of  Lexington  Av.  Bap- 
tist Church,  Chicago;  erected  new  edifice  and 
dedicated  it  Oct.  26,  1902.  Dir.  Baptist  Hosp.; 
State  sec.  Illinois  Anti-Saloon  League;  mem. 
Baptist  City  Mission  Board,  Illinois  Baptist 
General  Assn.'s  Board  of  Managers;  pres. 
Beulah  Homes  Assn.  Office:  6209  Lexington 
Av.  Residence:  6201  Greenwood  Av. 

BOYNTON,  Stuart  Dunlevy,  storage  ware- 
houseman; b.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1869;  s. 
Charles  W.  and  Mary  (Morris)  Boynton;  ed. 
public  and  manual  training  schools  in  Chicago 
until  1886;  in  real  estate  business,  managing 
father's  property,  1886-9;  then  to  Cornell 
Univ.,  from  which  graduated  in  class  of  1893 
as  mechanical  and  electrical  engineer.  In 
U.  S.  Revenue  Service  as  2nd  Asst.  En- 

5ineer,     1893-4;     resigned     1894     to     come     to 
hicago,  and  since  then  mgr.  and  principal  of 
the  storage  business  of  C.  W.  Boynton.  Office: 
106  Clybourn  PI.  Residence:  390  Ontario  St. 

BRACE,  William,  lawyer,  b.  Westernport, 
Md.,  Nov.  23,  1850;  s.  William  and  Susan 
(Stafford)  Brace;  ed.  by  private  tutorship;  m. 
Frostburg,  Md.,  June  17,  1879,  Margaret 
Thomas;  1  son:  William,  Jr.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1871,  and  has  ever  since  been  actively  engaged 
in  the  general  practice  of  law,  but  making  a 
specialty  of  corporation  and  real  estate  law; 
now  of  law  firm  of  Defrees,  Brace  &  Ritter. 
Mem.  Chicago  and  111.  State  Bar  Assn's,  Law 
Institute  (pres.,  1901).  Republican.  Clubs: 
Marquette,  Highland  Park,  Exmoor.  Office: 
Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  Highland 
Park,  111. 

BBACEY,  Smith  Herbert,  railroad  contrac- 
tor; b.  Clinton  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  14,  1859;  s.  A. 
S.  and  Arm  (Roberts)  Bracey;  came  west  with 
parents  when  6  years  old  and  located  in  Gales- 
burg,  111.;  ed.  public  schools  of  Galesburg;  m. 
Crown  Point,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  30,  1880,  Nellie  A. 
Speyer;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  Charles  Blackburn. 
Began  railroad  work  as  water  boy  and  suc- 
cessively became  section  hand,  roadmaster 
and  gen.  mgr. ;  worked  on  Chicago,  Milwaukee 
&  St.  Paul,  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
and  the  St.  Louis  &  Grand  Tower  railroads 
until  1879,  when  became  a  railroad  con- 
tractor; now  pres.  of  the  Bracey-Howard  Con- 
struction Co.,  which  has  built  many  steam  and 
electric  railroads  (constructed  over  3,000  miles 
of  railroad  in  U.  S.  and  400  miles  in  Canada). 
Also  pres.,  since  1902,  of  the  Cincinnati,  Bluff- 
ton  &  Chicago  R.  R.,  extending. from  Hunting- 
ton  to  Union  City,  Ind.,  75  miles.  Republican. 
Mason,  Odd  Fellow.  Mem.  Independent  Order 
of  Red  Men.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
177  E.  47th  St. 

BRADBURY,  George  Lewis,  retired  railway 
official;  b.  Yarmouth,  N.  S.,  Mar.  10,  1843;  a. 
Lewis  Robbins  and  Frances  (Hilton)  Brad- 
bury; ed.  private  school  until  14  years  of  age; 
enlisted  in  1st  Massachusetts  Cavalry  Oct., 
1861;  served  through  war  and  returned  with 
regiment  in  June,  1865;  promoted  through  sev- 
eral grades  of  corporal,  sergeant,  sergeant 
major,  2nd  and  1st  It.  and  capt. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.,  1896,  Nellie  Ismon;  1  son:  George  Lewis, 
Jr.  Clerk  in  Boston  Post  Office,  1865-7;  agent 
and  conductor  Housatonic  R.  R.,  1867-9;  gen. 
western  agent  Kansas  City,  St.  Joseph  & 
Council  Bluffs  R.  R.,  located  at  Council  Bluffs, 
la.,  1869-78;  gen.  freight  agent,  1878-80;  gen. 
mgr.,  1880-6,  Peoria,  Decatur  &  Evansville 
R.  R. :  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.,  1882-6;  receiv- 
er, 18SR-7,  Michigan  &  Ohio  R.  R. ;  vlce-pres. 


Toledo,  St.  Louis  &  Kansas  City  R.  R.,  1886-7; 
vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Lake  Erie  &  Western 
R.  R.  and  of  Fort  Wayne,  Cincinnati  &  Louis- 
ville R.  R.,  1887-1900;  pres.  Peoria  &  Pekin 
Union  R.  R.;  retired  May,  1900.  Dir.  Commer- 
cial National  Bank  of  Peoria.  Republican. 
Mem.  Chicago  Commandery  Loyal  Legion. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet,  Washington  Park 
(Chicago);  Columbia  (Indianapolis).  Resi- 
dence: 3214  Washington  Boul. 

BE  ADEN,  Joseph  Coll,  insurance  broker;  b. 
Joliet,  111.,  Jan.  29,  1858;  s.  Joseph  L.  and 
Jane  (Coll)  Braden  (father  was  14  years 
editor  and  publisher  Joliet  Republican,  and  a 
Lincoln  elector) ;  ed.  Joliet  public  schools  and 
Univ.  of  Notre  Dame,  Ind.;  later  read  law  in 
Joliet;  m.  Agnes  I.  Stringfield,  Dec.  16,  1884, 
Chicago,  111.  Since  1877  has  been  engaged  in 
the  insurance  business;  established  agency  of 
Park  &  Braden  in  Joliet,  1879;  sold  it  out, 
1881;  since  then  with  Moore,  Janes,  Lyman  & 
Herrick,  fire  insurance  agents;  also  since  1889 
agent  for  Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Has  resided  in 
Hyde  Park  since  1884  and  has  ever  since  been 
active  in  politics  there.  Republican.  County 
central  committeeman  from  32d  Ward,  1894; 
sec.  Cook  Co.  Campaign  Committee,  1894;  sec. 
Republican  City  Campaign  Committee,  1895, 
when  George  B.  Swift  was  elected  mayor. 
Elected,  1895,  and  ever  since  serving  as  mem. 
board  of  trustees  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago, 
and  has  acted  as  chairman  of  engineering 
committee  for  7  years.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  3931  Prairie  Av. 

BRADFORD,  William  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Aber- 
deen, O.,  Oct.  27,  1851;  s.  Rev.  David  G.  Brad- 
ford (Presbyterian  clergyman)  and  Margaret 
(Boone)  Bradford  (lineal  descendant  of  Daniel 
Boone,  the  Kentucky  pioneer) ;  ed.  academy 
and  college  at  Monmouth,  111.,  and  Chicago 
High  School;  studied  law  at  Knoxville,  111.,  in 
office  of  A.  M.  Craig  (later  justice  of  Supreme 
Court  of  Illinois);  m.  1st,  Apr.  5,  1877,  Carrie 
E.  (now  deceased),  daughter  of  Judge  Craig, 
of  Galesburg,  111.;  children:  Dorothy  Boone, 
Helen  Ewing;  m.  2d,  Mary  E.  Keightley,  Mar. 
11,  1886.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Jan.,  1874,  and  in 
Nov.,  1874,  removed  to  Chicago,  becoming  con- 
nected with  the  law  firm  of  Bennett,  Kretzin- 
ger  &  Veeder  until  Apr.,  1876,  when  formed  a 
law  partnership  with  George  W.  Plummer. 
which  continued  2  years;  since  then  engaged 
in  practice  alone,  covering  all  branches  of 
civil  practice.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
149  Madison  St.  Residence:  1243  Michigan  Av. 

BRADLEY,  Herbert  Edwin,  lawyer;  b. 
Brooklin,  Ont.,  Can.,  Dec.  20,  1874;  s.  Thomas 
and  Margaret  (Bradshaw)  Bradley;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Ontario,  high  school  work  at  Whit- 
by  (Ont.),  Collegiate  Institute  and  Port  Perry 
(Ont.)  High  School;  grad.  Chicago  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1899;  post  graduate  work  at  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  1900,  and  special  student  North- 
western Univ.,  1901.  Taught  in  Canadian 
schools,  1893-5;  afterward  associated  with  law 
office  of  F.  J.  Roach,  Toronto;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1896,  and  was  with  the  firm  of 
Morgan  &  Wright,  manufacturers  of  rubber 
tires,  until  1898;  afterward  associated  with 
Cratty,  Jarvis  &  Latimer,  lawyers,  until  July 
1,  1903,  when  with  Nathan  William  MacChes- 
ney  established  present  law  firm  of  MacChes- 
ney  &  Bradley;  sec.  and  dir.  A.  B.  MacChesney 
&  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Ashland,  Hamilton.  Office:  153  LaSalle  St. 
Summer  residence:  South  Shore,  111.  Resi- 
dence: 742  W.  Harrison  St. 

BRADLEY,  John  Dorr,  real  estate  agent;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Feb.  9,  1864;  s.  Richards  and 
Sarah  A.  W.  (Merry)  Bradley;  grad.  Harvard 
College,  A.B.,  1886;  Harvard  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Frances  E. 
Kales.  Practiced  law  in  Boston,  Mass.,  1890-3; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1894  and  was  associated 


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with  the  real  estate  office  of  Bryan  Lathrop 
until  1897,  when  became  connected  with  firm 
of  Aldis,  Aldis,  Northcote  &  Co.,  and  later 
mem  of  present  firm  of  Aldis  &  Co.  Club: 
University.  Office:  Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

BKADLEY,  Joseph  Harley,  pres.  David 
Bradley  Manufacturing  Co.;  b.  Racine,  Wis., 
Sept  30  1844;  s  David  and  Cynthia  (Abbott) 
Bradley;  removed  with  parents  to  Chicago, 
1845;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  1872, 
Martha  Peugeot,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  (died 
1896);  has  4  daughters.  Partner  in  firm  of 
Jones,  Ellinwood  &  Bradley,  implements  and 
seeds,  1865-8;  Bradley  &  Banks,  jobbers  of 
farm  implements,  1868-72;  sec.,  1872-82,  Furst 
&  Bradley  Manufacturing  Co.  (plows  and  agri- 
cultural  implements),  in  which  his  father  was 
partner;  vice-pres.  David  Bradley  Manufac- 
turing  Co.,  1882-99;  pres.  same  since  1899,  sue- 
ceeding  his  father;  company  has  large  works 
at  Bradley,  Kankakee  Co.,  111.;  also  pres.  of 
Bradley,  Clark  &  Co.,  Minneapolis;  pres.  David 
Bradley  &  Co.,  Council  Bluffs,  la,;  pres.  Brad- 
ley,  Alderson  &  Co.,  Kansas  City;  dir.  North- 
ern  Trust  Co.;  active  in  affairs  of  Chicago 
Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  (dir.  1883-4);  one  of  or- 
ganizers  Chicago  Freight  Bureau;  pres.  Citi- 
zen's  Assn.,  1891.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago, 
Commercial  (pres.,  j.904^  Union  League,  Illi- 
nois  (pres.,  1883-5).  Office:  63  N.  Desplaines 
St.  Residence:  24  Ritchie  Ct 

BRADLEY,  Kenneth  McFherson,  dir,  Bush 
Temple  Conservatory  of  Music;  b.  Lexington, 
Ky.,  Sept.  27  1873;  s.  Dr  J  and  Anna  (Me- 
Pherson)  Bradley;  edrorivate  tutors  until  13 
years  old,  then  in  Add  Ran  College,  Texas, 
Univ.  of  Wooster  and  Univ.  of  Kentucky,  to 
1892;  Cincinnati  College  of  Music  and  Cincin- 

rioti    fnncornrotnr^r    r\f    TV/Tiia1/»      1SQ9    f;      anrl     T>a  Ti  a 

nati  conservatory  or  MUSIC,  ioy^-o,  ana  .fans, 
France.  Dir.  of  Music  School,  Waxahachie, 
Tex.,  1896-8;  Ft.  Worth  (Tex.)  Acad.  of  Mu- 
«io  1SQR  1Q09-  <5inr*P  Am?  1902  rtir  nf  th*» 
Bush18TlmpL2'ConnsCeervttUo&ry  of^sic,  £hl£- 
go.  Republican.  B.  P.  O.  E,  722,  Ft.  Worth, 
Tex.  Clubs:  Marquette,  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
flee:  Bush  Temple  Conservatory.  Residence: 
415  LaSalle  Av 

BBADLEY,  i,uther  Daniels,  cartoonist;  b. 
New  Haven,  Conn.,  Sept  29,  1853;  s  Francis 
and  Sarah  Beaman  (Ruggles)  Bradley;  ed. 
Evanston  public  school,  1865-6;  Northwestern 
Preparatory  Acad.,  1867-70;  Northwestern 
Univ.,  1870-3;  Yale  College,  1873-5;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  Oct.  31,  1901,  Agnes  Floyd  Smith; 
children:  Francis,  John  Freeman.  Upon  leav- 
ing  Yale,  1875,  entered  business  in  employ  of 
Baird  &  Bradley,  real  estate,  Chicago;  went 
to  Australia,  1882;  cartoonist  for  Australian 
Tit  Bits,  1884;  later  cartoonist  and  editor  Mel- 
bourne  Life;  cartoonist  Melbourne  Punch, 
1888-93;  returned  to  Chicago,  1893;  cartoonist 
Chicago  Journal,  1894;  Inter  Ocean,  1894-8; 
Chicago  Daily  News  and  head  of  art  dept. 
since  1899.  Independent  Republican.  Episco- 
palian.  Office:  The  Daily  News.  Residence: 
1616  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston. 

BKADLEY,  Ralph  Kobinson,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago,  Mar.  17,  1870;  s.  John  and  Sophia  (Rob- 
inson)  Bradley;  ed.  public  schools  and  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  1892,  and  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School,  LL.B.,  class  of  1893;  m.  Ft.  Madi- 
son,  la.,  Jan.  10,  1900,  Maude  Louise  Morrison, 
Admitted  to  bar,  1893,  and  became  associated 
in  1894,  as  a  junior  partner  in  the  firm  of 
Collins,  Goodrich,  Darrow  &  Vincent;  in  1895 
the  present  law  firm  of  Goodrich,  Vincent  & 
Bradley.  Also  vice-pres.  Joyce  &  Avers;  resi- 
dent  vice-pres.  Nat.  Surety  Co.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
cago  Yacht,  Union  League,  Chicago  Automo- 
bile.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  5201 
Washington  Av. 

BRADLEY,  Thomas  E.  D.,  lawyer;  b.  on 
father's  farm  near  Waynesville,  DeWitt  Co., 
111.,  Dec.  13,  1861;  s.  John  Enoch  and  Sarah 


(Spry)  Bradley;  grad.  Illinois  State  Normal 
Univ.,  1883;  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago, 
LL.B.,  June,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  26,  1890, 
Lizzie  Russell;  children:  Eleanor,  Paul  Rus- 
sell.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  June  14,  1888, 
and  engaged  in  practice.  Was  prof,  of  law, 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  1891-2;  prof. 
law  of  contracts,  evidence  and  equity  juris- 
prudence  and  pleading,  Kent  College  of  Law, 
1892-9;  now  prof,  of  the  law  of  contracts  and 
evidence  in  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law. 
Republican.  Club:  Menoken.  Office:  Fort  Dear- 
born  Bldg.  Residence:  799  W.  Monroe  St. 

BRADSHAW,  John  Herman,  merchant;  b. 
Mechanicville,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  4, 
1336;  s.  William  and  Lucy  (Boynton)  Brad- 
Bhaw;  ed.  district  school  of  Mechanicville;  m. 
Charlotte,  Vt.,  June  16,  1875,  Frances  A.  Stone 
(died  1902);  children:  Antoinette  (died  in  in- 
fancy),  Grace,  Louise,  Eugenie  Fulton,  Agnes 
Boynton.  In  mercantile  life  from  boyhood; 
established  in  business  in  Chicago,  1865,  as  a 
manufacturer  of  and  wholesale  dealer  in  glu- 
cose  an(j  syrups;  firm  became  Bradshaw  & 
wait,  1872,  but  since  retirement  of  Mr.  Wait, 
1897  has  continued  the  business  alone.  Pres. 
of  The  Advance  Publishing  Co.  since  1902. 
Republican.  Senior  Warden  St.  Paul's  R.  E. 
church  for  past  18  years.  Office:  188-94  Cus- 
tom  House  PI.  Residence:  333  Ashland  Boul. 

BRADWEI.I.,  James  B.,  jurist;  b.  Lough- 
borough,  England,  Apr.  16,  1828;  s.  Thomas 

d    ^^eth    (Gutteridge)     Bradwell;    came 

ith    parents   tov  n.    s.(    ssettling   in    Utica,    N. 

y        £      16  months  old;  removed  to  Jackson- 

fa      m     1833     and  j  t       t     Wheeling,   Cook 

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£ous'  Bs^0#*J:"s0Or£fd  A£  fw'av  through  s"choo!s 

JtvnOX   COliegC,    WOrKed    niS   W«ty    llirUUgn    &CI1OU1S 

^  onii/ur/S,-  m  IRKO  Tvrvrn  Pnihv  nft*»rwnrri 
Jnd  colleges,  m.  1S5A  Myra  Colby,  arterwarrt 

famous  as  Myra  Bradwell,  editor  of  the  Chi- 
cago  Legal  News  (died  Feb.,  1894)  4  children: 
James  and  Myra  (deceased),  Thomas  (justice 
of  the  peace),  Bessie  (wife  of  Frank  A.  Hel- 
»«?)•  Admitted  to  bar,  .  1852i  ®Ject®d-  ,  18J°1' 
and  re-elected,  1865  judge  of  the  Cook  Co. 
Court;  elected  to  Illinois  Legislature,  1873-5. 
Has  been  pres.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.  Prominently  identified  with 
the  movement  for  equal  rights  to  women;  in- 
troduced  and  secured  passage  of  the  bill  mak- 
ing  women  eligible  to  all  school  offices.  Has 
been  close  student  of  photography.  Invented  a 
process  for  making  half-tones  and  produced 
the  first  half-tone  cut  ever  made  in  Chicago. 
Was  for  4  years  regarded  as  best  shot  in  Chi- 
cago  and  was  pres.  Chicago  Rifle  Club.  Pres. 
and  dir.  the  Soldiers'  Home  in  Chicago;  sec. 
and  dir.  The  Chicago  Legal  News  Co.  Was 
chairman  committee  World's  Congress  Auxil- 
iary  on  Congress  of  Photographers.  Republi- 
can.  Mason  (33°).  Clubs:  Union  League  (char- 
ter  mem.  and  chairman  first  board  of  direc- 
tors),  Press  (ex-pres.).  Office:  112  Clark  St. 
Residence:  1428  Michigan  Av. 

BEADWELL,  Thomas,  justice  of  the  peace; 
b.  Chicago,  Dec.  26,  1856;  s.  James  B.  and 
Myra  (Colby)  Bradwell;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  Union  College  of  La_w;  m.  Chi- 
cago,  1878,  Hattie  Barton;  1  son:  James  B., 
Jr.  Learned  machinist  trade  and  worked  at  it 
until  entered  law  school.  Admitted  to  bar  in 
1886  and  practiced  1  year;  elected  justice  of 
the  peace,  1887,  and  has  since  held  the  office 
by  successive  re-elections.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Democrat.  Mason.  Club:  Chicago  Yacht. 
Office:  128  Clark  St.  Residence:  3209  South 
Park  Av. 

BRADY,  John  Franklin,  pres.  John  F.  Brady 
Turbine  Co.;  b.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Apr.  15, 
1862;  s.  Patrick  and  Mary  A.  Brady;  ed.  pub- 
lie  schools  of  Cleveland,  O.;  m.  El  Dorado, 
Kan.,  Sept.,  1894,  Emma  Pierce;  children: 
John  F.,  Edison  P.  After  leaving  school  was 
engaged  In  lumbering  at  La  Pere,  Mich.,  with 


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his  father;  was  with  the  Brush  Electric  Light 
Co.,  in  Cleveland,  O. ;  afterwards  mining  in 
Leadville  and  in  Cripple  Creek,  Colo.,  and 
thence  to  Kansas  City,  where  he  engaged  in 
real  estate,  etc.,  for  several  years,  coming  to 
Chicago  in  1897.  Invented  the  Brady  steam 
turbine,  sixty-two  of  which  have  been  con- 
structed, all  experimental  in  order  to  work  out 
the  details  of  this  principle;  perfected  at  last 
a  steam  turbine  that  uses  50  per  cent,  less  fuel 
than  any  other  form  of  steam  turbine  in  use; 
the  engine  is  devoid  of  friction,  requires  no 
packing,  and  the  bearings  are  the  only  parts 
lubricated;  the  utility  and  excellence  of  the 
Brady  steam  turbine  is  shown  by  the  fact  that 
it  is  a  great  conservator  of  energy,  which  will 
result  in  the  displacement  of  the  old  time  en- 
gines that  have  been  so  desirable  in  the  past. 
He  is  also  inventor  of  many  other  inventions 
pertaining  to  electricity,  steam  and  liquid  air, 
and  in  1902  organized  and  established  the 
John  F.  Brady  Turbine  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
president.  Office:  43-7  Fulton  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

BBAINARD,  Edward  Chauncey,  treas.  and 
trustee  of  the  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of 
Illinois;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Jan.  12,  1856;  s. 
Chauncey  and  Malinda  (Parks)  Brainard;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Cleveland,  O. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.,  1881,  Eleanor  Millar;  1  son:  Millar. 
Since  its  organization,  1902,  treas.  and  trustee 
of  the  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Illinois. 
Republican.  Pres.  of  the  Republican  Club  of 
LaGrange,  111.  Delegate  to  Republican  State 
Convention  of  Illinois,  held  at  Springfield,  111., 
in  1904.  Office:  Merchants'  Loan  &  Trust  Bldg. 
Residence:  95  Seventh  Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 

BE  AND,  Charles  Herbert,  insurance;  b.  Mill- 
edgeville.  111.,  Nov.  16,  1864;  s.  Isaac  and 
Emma  Viola  (Seville)  Brand;  grad.  North- 
western Lniv.  in  class  of  1887;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  15,  1892,  Franc  Warner;  1  son:  Warner 
Holmes.  After  leaving  college  was  employed  in 
the  banking  house  of  Preston,  Kean  &  Co.,  and 
later  with  the  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank; 
in  1889  went  with  the  New  England  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  as  cashier  of  the  Illinois 
agency  until  1902,  when  became  associated 
with  A.  D.  Morrison,  under  firm  name  of  Mor- 
rison &  Brand,  as  general  agents  for  the  Cen- 
tral Accident  Insurance  Co.,  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
Also  mem.  of  firm  of  A.  N.  Warner  &  Co., 
Hyde  Park,  dealers  in  dry  goods.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Merchants 
Loan  &  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  320  Oakwood 
Boul. 

BRAND,  Horace  !•.,  pres.  Brand  Bros.  Co., 
distillers,  wine  growers  and  wholesalers;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  6,  1868;  s.  Michael  and  Philip- 
pine Brand;  ed.  public  schools  and  University 
School,  Chicago,  and  Massachusetts  Institute 
of  Technology,  graduating  with  the  class  of 
1891;  m.  Chicago,  July  27,  1897,  Louise  M. 
Keller;  children:  Erna,  Alma.  Was  sec.  to  his 
father  in  real  estate  and  loan  business,  1891- 
1895;  furniture  manufacturer  in  Chicago,  1895- 
1897;  in  fruit  farm  business  in  Missouri,  1897- 
1900;  since  1900  pres.,  treas.,  mgr.  and  dir.  of 
Brand  Bros.  Co.,  with  vineyards  and  winery 
at  Brandsvllle,  Mo.  Also  vice-pres.  and 
dlr.  of  Brand  Brewing  Co.;  pres.  and  dir. 
of  the  Brandsville  Fruit  Farm  Co.,  and  dir. 
of  the  Chicago  and  Litka  Mining  &  Milling 
Co.  Democrat.  German  Lutheran.  Mem.  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology  Alumni 
Assn.,  Germania  Mannerchor.  Clubs:  Exmoor, 
Tuscarora.  Office:  206  Illinois  St.  Residence: 
32  Cedar  St. 

BBAND,  Rudolph,  pres.  United  States  Brew- 
Ing  Co.;  b.  Odernheim,  near  Mainz-on-the- 
Rhine,  Germany.  Apr.  10,  1851;  ed.  schools  of 
Darmstadt,  Germany:  m.  Chicago,  1875.  Clara, 
daughter  of  Ernest  Uhlich;  children:  Hedwlg, 
Philip  Rudolph,  Alfred.  Learned  brewing  trade 
in  Darmstadt,  Germany,  whence  came  direct 
to  Chicago  in  1868;  became  connected  with 


the  brewery  of  his  uncle,  Michael  Brand,  until 
1874;  then  conducted  a  brewery  of  his  own  at 
Blue  Island,  111.,  1874-8;  sold  out  and  became 
partner  with  his  uncle,  organizing  corpora- 
tion of  Michael  Brand  &  Co.,  which,  in  1891, 
became  part  of  the  U.  S.  Brewing  Co.,  of 
which  is  now  pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  Also  pres., 
treas.  and  dir.  of  U.  S.  Security  Co.,  and  dir. 
of  the  Independent  Filter  Co.;  mem.  of  Board 
of  Education,  1884-7.  Democrat.  Was  city 
treas.  of  Chicago,  1881-3.  Mem.  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Mason.  Office:  First  National 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  53  Cedar  St. 

BRAND,  Virgil  Michael,  pres.  Brand  Brew- 
ing Co.;  b.  Blue  Island,  111.,  Jan.  16,  1862;  s. 
Michael  and  Philippine  Brand;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago.  From  1878  to  1889  was 
connected  with  Michael  Brand  Brewing  Co., 
which  then  became  a  part  of  the  U.  S.  Brew- 
ing Co.,  with  which  remained  until  1891.  Was 
out  of  business  from  1891  to  1899,  but  in  the 
latter  year  established  the  Brand  Brewing  Co., 
of  which  has  since  been  at  the  head  as  pres. 
and  mgr.  Is  also  pres.  of  the  Globe  Brewing 
Co.,  vice-pres.  Brand  Bros.  Co.,  and  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  of  the  Brandsville  Fruit  Farm  Co. 
Office  and  residence:  1251  Elston  Av. 

BRANDT,  George  Washington,  lawyer;  b. 
Hampshire  Co.,  Va.,  1848;  son  of  Daniel  Reese 
and  Eliza  (Wilson)  Brandt;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  and  attended  Iowa  State  Univ. 
3  years;  m.  Chicago,  1870,  Helen  Augusta 
Leavitt;  children:  Berkeley,  Gahfea.  Admitted 
to  bar  In  1868,  and  has  been  in  same  office 
since  building  was  erected  32  years  ago;  now 
senior  of  firm  of  Brandt  &  Hoffmann.  Author 
of  the  law  book:  Brandt  on  Suretyship  and 
Guaranty,  2  volumes.  Democrat.  Freethinker. 
Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  125  S.  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1316  Michigan  Av. 

BBANEN,  Frank,  physician;  b.  Fayette  Co., 
O.,  Aug.  5,  1865;  s.  William  and  Margaret 
(Briggs)  Branen;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Fayette  Co.,  O.,  followed  by  literary  course 
in  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.;  grad.  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  M.D.,  1891; 
m.  Charles  City,  la.,  Sept.  10,  1894,  Lillian 
Sanford.  Taught  school  in  Fayette  Co.,  O., 
1887-9;  after  graduation  in  medicine  came  to 
Chicago,  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  prac- 
tice. Gynecologist  to  Garfield  Sanitarium;  prof, 
of  gynecology  Hering  Med.  College.  Mem.  Illi- 
nois State  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  Cook  Co.  Homce. 
Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Mason;  K.  P.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  961  W.  Monroe  St. 

BRAUN,  David  Johann,  pres.  the  David  J. 
Braun  Manufacturing  Co.,  electric  fixtures;  b. 
Esslingen,  Kingdom  of  Wiirtemberg,  Germany, 
Dec.  30,  1842;  s.  Johann  N.  and  Rosine  (Hamm) 
Braun;  attended  public  school  from  6th  to 
14th  year,  and  attended  several  courses  of 
evening  schools  later  on;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  T., 
Apr.  2,  1868,  Laura  U.  Haussler;  children: 
Rosa  Clara  (now  Mrs.  C.  E.  Browne),  Freida 
Laura  (now  Mrs.  James  C.  Downs),  Sidney  D. 
R.  Served  4  years'  apprenticeship  as  metal- 
spinner  in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.  Feb.,  1867; 
worked  at  trade  in  Buffalo,  1867-70;  came  to 
Chicago,  Aug.,  1870;  worked  at  trade  for  Taft, 
Schwamb  &  Co.  until  Nov.,  1874;  mem.  firm 
Braun  &  Geiss,  1874-7;  changed  to  Braun  & 
Abbott,  1877-80;  bought  out  Mr.  Abbott,  1880, 
and  conducted  under  own  name  until  incor- 
porating the  David  J.  Braun  Manufacturing 
Co.,  1889.  Republican;  was  one  of  trustees  of 
Rogers  Park  when  it  was  a  village;  now  treas. 
of  North  Shore  Park  District.  Mem.  Herder 
Lodge  No.  609,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Office:  Washing- 
ton and  Union  Sts.  Residence:  4165  N.  Ash- 
land Av.  (Rogers  Park). 

BRAY,  Prank  Chapin,  editor.  Residence:  356 
E.  57th  St.  Office:  5711  Kimbark  Av.  See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.) 

BREAKSTONE,  Benjamin  Henry,  physician 
and  surgeon:  b.  Suwolk,  Poland,  Russia,  Mar. 
27,  1877;  s.  Judah  Reuben  and  Esther  (Semia- 


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tlsky)  Breakstone;  ed.  primary  school  and  in 
Grammar  School  No.  2,  New  York  City,  to 
1889;  grad.  Scranton  (Pa.)  High  School,  1893; 
Illinois  College  of  Psychology  and  Suggestive 
Therapeutics,  Aug.,  1897;  passed  examination, 
Illinois  State  Board  of  Health,  Apr.,  1898; 
Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1899;  attended  Cook 
Co.  Hosp.,  1897-9.  Asst.  in  gynecological  clinic 
Central  Free  Dispensary,  Chicago,  1897-9; 
asst.  attending  neurologist  same,  1899-1900; 
attending  surgeon  same,  1900-1;  house  physi- 
cian same,  1901-2;  adjunct  prof,  of  chemis- 
try, Jenner  Med.  College,  1899-1900;  physician 
to  (and  honorary  mem.)  Friends  of  Poor  since 
1898;  physician  to  (and  honorary  mem.)  Mu- 
tual Friends  2nd  Regt.  Illinois  Volunteers 
since  1898;  attending  surgeon,  1899-1901,  sur- 
geon-in-chief  since  1901  Red  Shield  Sanita- 
rium; surgeon-in-chief  dept.  of  skin,  venereal 
and  genito-urinary  diseases,  Meimonides  Poly- 
clinic  Hosp.;  adjunct  prof,  diseases  of  wo- 
men, Illinois  Med.  College,  1900-2;  attending 
dermatologist  and  genito-urinary  surgeon,  Illi- 
nois Med.  College  Dispensary,  1899-1901;  at- 
tending gynecologist,  1904,  and  since  1901  as- 
sociate attending  surgeon,  United  Hebrew 
Charities  Dispensary;  prof,  of  genito-urinary 
surgery  and  venereal  diseases,  Jenner  Med. 
College,  since  1903;  attending  surgeon,  Olivet 
Mission  Dispensary,  since  1903;  surgeon  to 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1904.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.;  1st 
vice-pres.  West  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  since  1902; 
honorary  alumnus  Illinois  Med.  College.  Mem. 
and  examiner  E.  R.  K.  P.,  I.  W.  S.  O.,  O.  B.  A., 
A.  O.  S.,  K.  &  L.  S.,  I.  O.  B.  C.  U.;  mem.  I.  O. 
O.  F.  Clubs:  Self  Educational,  McKinley 
League,  Eldorado.  Republican.  Office:  100  State 
St.  Residence:  472  Ashland  Boul. 

BREASTED,  James  Henry,  asso.  prof,  of 
Egyptology  and  Semitic  languages,  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  since  1902;  director  of  Haskell  Orien- 
tal Museum  since  1902;  associate  editor  Am. 
Journal  of  Semitic  Languages,  and  of  the 
Biblical  World.  Address:  5711  Kimbark  Av. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.) 

BRECKON,  Charles  Landon,  newspaper  pub- 
lisher; b.  Jacksonville,  111.,  Sept.  16,  1858;  s. 
William  Jordan  and  Frances  (Willis)  Breckon; 
ed.  Muscatine,  la.,  public  schools  and  in  news- 
paper offices;  m.  Muscatine,  la.,  May  5,  1880, 
Mary  E.  Cunningham;  children:  Anna  May, 
Mabel  Landon,  Jessie  Mary,  Genevieve  Mar- 
guerite. Learned  printing  trade  and  worked 
at  it,  and  is  mem.  International  Typographical 
Union;  owned  and  published  weekly  paper  in 
Muscatine,  la.,  1880-2,  sold  out;  printer  on 
Chicago  newspapers,  1884-8;  in  Methodist 
ministry,  1888-94;  owned  and  published  daily 
and  weekly  paper  at  Grand  Haven,  Mich.,  1894- 
1897;  traveling  salesman  Claybourn  Burner 
Co.,  1897-9;  managing  editor  Muscatine  (la.) 
Journal-Republican,  1899-1900;  special  writer 
on  Chicago  papers  from  1884;  editor  and  pub- 
lisher the  Chicago  Socialist,  1903.  Was  Re- 
publican until  1900,  since  then  Socialist; 
nominee  for  mayor  of  Muscatine,  la.,  by  Re- 
publicans, 1900,  but  withdrew;  candidate  for 
Congress,  2d  District  of  Iowa,  1900;  candi- 
date for  mayor  of  Chicago  on  Socialist  ticket, 
1903;  candidate  for  mem.  Board  of  Review 
of  Cook  Co.,  1904;  Cook  Co.  sec.  Socialist 
party,  1904.  M.  E.;  probationary  mem.  of  Rock 
River  Annual  Conference.  Office:  163  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  1246  Oakdale  Av. 

BREED,  Boswell  Allen,  pres.  Norwich  Belt 
Manufacturing  Co.;  b.  Norwich,  Conn.,  Feb. 
2,  1852;  s.  Edward  and  Harriet  L.  (Hebard) 
Breed;  ed.  public  school  and  Norwich  Free 
Acad.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1878;  was  on  Board 
of  Trade  10  years,  5  years  with  J.  T.  Lester 
&  Co.  and  5  years  in  business  for  self  until 
1888,  when  began  with  Norwich  Belt  Manufac- 
turing Co.  (established  1845)  as  western  mgr., 
and  in  1900,  when  the  company  was  incorpo- 
rated, became  its  pres.  and  a  dlr.  Republican. 


Protestant.  Was  mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
15  years.  Office:  33  N.  Canal  St.  Residence: 
Majestic  Hotel. 

BREGA,  Charles  W.,  capitalist;  b.  Hamil- 
ton, Ont. ;  came  to  Chicago,  1863.  Dir.  N.  Wau- 
kegan  Harbor  and  Dock  Co.;  vice-pres.  St. 
Luke's  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade; 
associate  mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet,  Caxton,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  2816  Michi- 
gan Av. 

BREMNER,  David  Francis,  dept.  mgr.  of 
the  National  Biscuit  Co.;  b.  Ottawa,  Can., 
June  30,  1839;  s.  Robert  and  Rachel  (Brooks) 
Bremner;  removed  to  Chicago,  with  parents, 
1848;  ed.  parochial  schools  and  Univ.  of  St. 
Mary's  of  the  Lake;  m.  1865,  Katherine, 
daughter  of  James  Michie,  of  Lyons,  111.  In 
1861  was  2d  It.  of  the  Highland  Guard,  a  com- 
pany of  the  State  National  Guard,  under 
the  first  call  for  90  days,  which,  at  the  expira- 
tion of  that  term,  enlisted  as  a  body  for  3 
years,  becoming  Co.  B,  19th  Illinois  Volun- 
teers, of  which  was  1st  It.  Regt.  was  one  of 
the  most  active  in  the  Western  Army;  won  a 
captaincy  at  battle  of  Murfreesboro;  at  Mis- 
sionary Ridge,  carried  the  regimental  flag 
over  the  last  entrenchment,  after  three  of  its 
bearers  had  been  shot  down  in  quick  succes- 
sion and  his  own  army  overcoat  had  been  rid- 
dled with  bullets.  After  war  engaged  as  crack- 
er manufacturer  at  Cairo,  111.,  in  1865;  sold 
out  and  established  in  same  business  in  Chi- 
cago; business  was  merged  in  Am.  Biscuit 
and  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  which  was  pres. 
Later  it  became  part  of  the  National  Biscuit 
Co.,  and  is  mgr.  of  the  manufacturing  dept. 
and  a  mem.  of  the  board  of  dirs.  Was  3  years 
mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Res- 
idence: 5001  Greenwood  Av. 

BREMNER,  George  Hampton,  civil  engi- 
neer; b.  Marshalltown,  la,,  Dec.  17,  1861;  s. 
William  and  Catherine  C.  (Hampton)  Brem- 
ner; grad.  civil  engineer  State  Univ.  of  Iowa, 
1883;  m.  Red  Oak,  la.,  Sept.  5,  1888,  Louie  A. 
Stephenson;  children:  Charles  W.,  Annabel  F., 
George  H.,  Jr.  Since  graduation  engaged  in 
engineering  work  in  railway  service,  beginning 
with  the  Chicago  Great  Western  Ry.,  1883, 
and  Chicago  &  North- Western  Ry.,  1884;  since 
1884,  with  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
Ry.  in  various  positions,  now  being  engineer 
of  maintenance  of  way  for  the  Illinois  district 
for  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  Ry.  Co. 
Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc. 
Engineers,  Am.  Ry.  Engineering  and  Mainte- 
nance of  Way  Assn.,  Engineers'  Club;  Western 
Ry.  Club.  Office:  209  Adams  St.  Residence:  334 
N.  Catherine  Av.,  La  Grange,  111. 

BREMNER,  Robert  Joseph,  manufacturer; 
b.  Chicago,  Sept.  20,  1864;  s.  Robert  John  and 
Annie  (Connelly)  Bremner;  ed.  public  school, 
Orland,  111.,  2  years  at  St.  Ignatius  College,  fol- 
lowed by  6  months  at  Bryant  &  Stratton  Busi- 
ness College  in  1881;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  20,  1886, 
Susan  Riordan;  children:  Robert  Joseph,  Jr., 
Frank  M.,  Susan  L.,  Joseph  Edward,  Paul  A., 
Walter  J.,  Aloysius.  Since  leaving  school  in 
1881  has  been  continuously  engaged  in  the 
baking  business,  beginning  with  the  D.  F. 
Bremner  Baking  Co.,  and  later  with  the  Am. 
Biscuit  Co.;  then  for  6  years  with  the  National 
Biscuit  Co.,  from  whom,  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  ac- 
quired the  plant  formerly  known  as  the  Wil- 
liam Schmidt  Bakery,  now  employing  70  hands 
in  the  manufacture  of  bread  and  cakes.  R.  C. 
Mem.  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters.  Office:  75-81 
Clybourn  Av.  Residence  2839  N.  Ashland  Av. 

BRENT ANO,  Theodore,  jurist;  b.  Kala ma- 
zoo,  Mich.,  Mar.  29,  1854;  s.  Lorenzo  and  Caro- 
line Brentano;  ed.  public  schools,  and  in  Ger- 
many and  Switzerland;  erad.  Law  School  of 
Nat.  Univ.  (LL.M.);  m.  Chicago.  May  17,  1887, 
Minnie  Claussenius;  children:  Johanna  von 
Tilly,  Carola,  Dorothy.  Home  has  been  in  Chi- 
cago since  1859;  admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme 


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Court,  D.  C.,  1882;  atty.  in  office  of  corporation 
counsel,  1887;  asst.  city  atty.,  Chicago,  1888; 
in  private  practice,  1889-90;  elected,  1890, 
judge  Superior  Court,  Cook  Co.,  to  fill  unex- 
pired  term;  re-elected,  1891  1897,  1903.  pres- 
ent  term  expires  1909.  Republican.  Mem.  Ger- 
mania  Maennerchor.  Club:  Marquette.  Ad- 


1878;  A.M.,  Lake  Forest  Univ  1889)-  s 
James  Madison  and  Nancy  Ann  (Baelev) 
Bridge;  m.  1874,  Mae  Manford  Teacher  in 
various  chairs  since  1873,  now  emeritus  prof 
medicine  Rush  Med.  College  (med  dept  Univ 
of  Chicago);  mem.,  1881-4  and  twice  ores' 
Chicago  Board  of  Education';  Republican  mem' 


,  manufacturer;  b. 
Franklin  Co,  Me.,  Nov.  26,  1852;  s  Cyrus  H. 
and  Mary  (Hunter)  Brett;  went  to  Minnesota 

inf*f}y  ,bo?rho^-:  ed'  Public  schools  of  Dover 
and  Mankato,  Minn  ;  m.  at  Dover,  Minn,  on 
Mar.  18,  1875,  Martha  A.  Carpenter;  children: 
George,  Lucy,  Nellie.  Was  engaged  in  agricul- 
tu«K?I?ck  ??flnf  ^nd  mercan,tile  business 
"""L1,89*4'  and  llved  15  year?  ln  South  Dakota, 
In  1894  became  connected  with  Douglas  &  Co., 
of  Minneapolis,  and  in  1901  with  the  Midland 
Linseed  Co  of  which  is  mgr.  Republican, 
Office:  56-60  W.  Division  St.  Residence:  2725 

N'^iliSrli,e-™  Av:, 

BSEWSTEB,    Edward   Beater,    banker    bro- 

ker;  b.  Brockport,  N.  Y.,  1842;  s.  Frederick  W. 
and  Jeannette  (Downs)  Brewster;  ed.  Brock- 
port  Collegiate  Institute;  m.  Mary,  daughter 
of  Hiram  Niles,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  children;  Wai- 
ter  S.  Brewster,  Mrs.  J.  Condit  Smith,  Pauline 
Brewster.  Left  school  at  15;  became  clerk  in 
dry  goods  store,  Brockport,  1  year;  then  in 
Insurance  office,  Buffalo,  attending  night 
course  of  commercial  college;  located  in  Chi- 
cago,  1860;  employe  banking  house,  1860-8; 
wholesale  grocer,  1868-72;  banker  and  broker. 
1872,  Wrenn  &  Brewster;  since  1876  head  of 
firm  of  Edward  L.  Brewster  &  Co.  Dir.  Chicago 
Edieon  Co.,  Commonwealth  Electric  Co.,  W. 


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BBEWSTEB,  Walter  Stanton,  banker  and 
broker;  b.  Evanston,  111.,  Sept.  4,  1872;  s.  Ed- 
ward  Lester  and  Mary  (Niles)  Brewster;  ed. 
St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H.,  until  June, 
1891,  Yale  Univ.  (A.B.),  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
24,  1903,  Kate  Lancaster.  In  1896  entered  the 
•ervlce  of  Edward  L.  Brewster  &  Co.,  bank- 
ere  and  brokers,  and  in  Jan.,  1899,  was  admit- 
ted  to  the  firm,  and  July  1,  1904,  Edward  L. 
Brewster  &  Co.  were  succeeded  by  the  firm 
of  Russell,  Brewster  &  Co.  Mem.  and  governor 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange  and  mem.  New  York 
Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Mid-Day;  also  University 
and  Yale  of  New  York.  Office:  137  Adams  St. 
Residence:  53  Twentieth  St. 

BRIDGE,  George  Smith,  commission  mer- 
chant,  grain  and  hay;  b.  on  farm,  Jefferson  Co., 
Wis.,  June  28,  1860;  s.  Robert  and  Isabella 
(Kelley)  Bridge;  ed.  public  schools  and  State 
Normal  School,  Whitewater,  Wis.  ;  m.  Chicago, 
Jan.  19,  1887,  Betsy  A.  Randall;  children:  Isa- 
bella,  George  Randall.  Engaged  in  milling  busi- 
ness  at  Whitewater,  Wis.,  1881-4;  special 
partner  in  firm  of  T.  D.  Randall  &  Co.,  com- 
mission  merchants,  Chicago,  1885-95;  gen. 
partner  same  firm,  owning  half  interest  in 
business,  1895-1902;  withdrew  from  T.  D.  Ran- 
dall  &  Co.,  1902,  establishing  in  own  name  as 
commission  merchant  in  grain  and  hay,  and  in 
1903  admitted  John  R.  Leonard  as  partner, 
firm  becoming  Bridge  &  Leonard.  Mem.  and 
dir.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Mason:  Home  Lodge  508,  A.  F. 
&  A.  M.,  Chicago  Chapter,  Chevalier  Bayard 
Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Colonial, 
Saddle  and  Sirloin.  Office:  Board  of  Trade, 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

BEIDGE.  Norman,  M.D.;  b.  Windsor,  Vt., 
Dec.  30,  1844;  ed.  public  schools  of  Illinois 
and  High  School,  Sycamore,  111.;  grad.  Chicago 
Med.  College  (now  med.  dept.  Northwestern 
Univ.),  1868;  (also  M.D.,  Rush  Med.  College, 


Acad.  of  Sciences,  A£.  Acad  of 
corresponding  mem.  Acad.  Sciences,  Arts  and 
Letters  of  Wis.  Dir.  Mexican  Petroleum  Co 
Page  Woven  Wire  Fence  Co.,  Union  Savings 
Bank  (Pasadena).  Author:  The  Penalties  of 
Taste,  and  Other  Essays,  1898-  The  Rewards 
of  Taste  and  Other  Essays.  1902;  Book  of  Lec- 
tures  on  Tuberculosis,  1903;  also  40  papers  on 
medicine  and  cognate  subjects  in  med  iour- 
nals  and  books.  Clubs:  Union  League  Hamil- 
ton  (Chicago);  California  Club  (Los  Angeles 
Calif.).  Office:  34  Washington  St  Chica- 
K°>  217  s-  Broadway,  Los  Angeles,  Calif.  Resi- 
dence:  Pasadena,  Calif.,  most  of  the  year. 

BBIGGS,  David  C.,  mgr.  and  2d  vice-pres 
United  Shirt  and  Collar  Co.;  b  Easton  N  Y' 
Nov.  20,  1849;  s.  David  C  and  Cordelia  (Beck'-' 
er)  Briggs;  ed.  public  schools  New  York  State- 
m.  Auburn,  N.  Y.,  1888,  Miss  Franc  Cottrell' 
Manufacturer  of  shirts,  collars  and  cuffs  since 
1881;  came  to  Chicago  as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 
branch  of  the  United  Shirt  and  Collar  Co  of 
Troy,  N.  Y.,  1893,  of  which  is  now  2d  vice- 
pres.  Independent  in  politics.  Master  Mason 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Onwentsia  Office-  °2(j- 
228  Adams  St.  Residence:  10  Astor  St 


furnace  offices,  Harvey  and  Ishpeming  Wis 
Sept.  17,  to  Dec.  19,  1873;  night  telegraph 
operator  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  Western  Junc- 
tion,  Wis.,  Dec.  19,  1873,  to  May  29,  1874,  and 
at  Racine,  Wis.,  for  same  road  to  Nov  2  1874- 
cashier  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Ishpeming,  Nov.  2, 
1874,  to  Mar.  21,  1879;  entire  service  since 
then  with  same  road;  agent  at  Peshtigo,  Wis., 
1879-80;  Ishpeming,  Mich.,  1880-82;  traveling 
freight  agent,  Fond  du  Lac.,  Wis.,  1882-5; 
chief  clerk  general  freight  dept.,  Chicago, 
1885-8;  division  freight  agent  Wisconsin,  Ga- 
lena  &  Madison  and  Madison  &  Peninsular  di- 
visions,  1888,  until  Jan.  1,  1893;  asst  general 
freight  agent,  1893-1900;  since  Feb.  1,  1900, 
general  freight  agent,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Mid-Day,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Hamilton,  Skokie  Country,  Church.  Office:  22 
5th  Av.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

BBIGHT,  Matthew  M.,  pres.  International 
Gas  and  Fuel  Co.;  b.  Fayetteville,  Tenn.  ;  s. 
John  M.  and  Zurilda  (Buckner)  Bright;  ed. 
private  schools  in  Tennessee,  Franklin  (pub- 
lie)  School,  Washington.  D.  C.,  Fayette  Mili- 
tary  Acad.,  Tennessee,  E.  Texas  Univ.,  grad- 
uatlng,  1880;  studied  civil  engineering  and 
law  under  private  tutors.  After  leaving  col- 
lege  practiced  civil  engineering,  principally 
mining  and  land  surveying;  was  chief  engi- 
neer  of  Rugby  (English)  Colony,  Rugby, 
Tenn.;  chief  engineer,  successively,  of  Helen- 
wood  Coal  Co.,  Tenn.,  Roan  Mountain  Steel 
and  Iron  Co.,  N.  C.,  and  Virginia,  Ten- 
nessee  &  Carolina  Steel  and  Iron  Co.;  then 
financial  agent  in  London,  Eng.,  of  Nashville 
&  Tellico  R.  R.  Co.  (Tenn.).  Tellico  Manufac- 
turing  Co.,  etc.;  dir.  and  asst.  gen.  mgr.  Ger- 
man-Am.  Oil  Co.,  of  Texas  (U.  S.  A.)  and  Ber- 
lin  (Germany);  gen.  mgr.  N.  Galveston  Land 
Co.,  Texas.  Located  permanently  in  Chicago, 
1902,  now  being  pres.  International  Gas  and 
Fuel  Co.,  making  a  specialty  of  equipping 
manufacturing  and  other  plants  with  fuel  oil 


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burners  complete.  Also  partner  in  firm  of 
Bright.  Williams,  Perron  &  Co.;  asst.  sec.  and 
dlr.  U.  S.  Engineering  and  Contracting  Co.; 
dlr.  Mexican  Salt  Corporation;  dir.  and  treas. 
Southern  Development  and  Realty  Co.  Was 
commissioner  for  State  of  Tennessee  to  Uni- 
versal Exposition  at  Paris,  1889.  Presbyterian. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
3535  Ellis  Av. 

BRILL,  Qeorge  Mackensie,  civil  and  mechan- 
ical engineer;  b.  Poughquag,  Dutchess  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  Mar.  24,  1866;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Kurd) 
Brill;  attended  public  schools;  preparatory  ed- 
ucation Wilbraham  (Mass.)  Acad.;  grad.  elec- 
trical and  mechanical  engineering,  Cornell 
Univ.,  1891;  m.  1892,  Achsah  A.  Quick,  of  New 
York;  children:  Elliot,  Meredith,  Roland.  After 
graduation,  became  technical  expert  for  Sol- 
vay  Process  Co.,  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  1891-5;  chief 
engineer  for  same  company,  Detroit,  Mich.;  en- 
gaged in  constructing  new  plant  for  same 
company,  1895-7;  supervising  engineer  and  late 
general  engineer  Swift  &  Co.,  packers,  Chica- 
go, 1897-1900;  constructing  for  them  during 
Spanish-Am.  War  and  subsequent  Am.  occu- 
pation, eight  refrigerator  plants  in  Cuba  and 
the  West  Indies;  also  two  electric  power  sta- 
tions, one  in  Chicago  and  one  at  St.  Joseph, 
Mo.;  since  1900  in  general  practice  as  consult- 
ing engineer  and  special  expert  in  chemical 
engineering,  electric  railways  and  mechanical 
plants.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engi- 
neers, Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E.,  Western  Soc.  of  En- 
gineers, Soc.  for  Promotion  of  Engineering 
Education  and  the  Franklin  Institute  of  Phila- 
delphia, Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
6613  Harvard  Av. 

BBXNCKEBHOFF,  Henry  Morton,  electrical 
engineer;  b.  Fishkill-on-Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Apr. 
20.  1868;  s.  Peter  Remsen  and  Helen  (Morton) 
Brinckerhoft* ;  grad.  Stevens  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, 1890;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  20,  1903,  Flor- 
ence L.  Fay.  Began  electrical  work  in  employ 
Thomson-Houston  Co.  on  construction  work 
W.  End  St.  Ry.  Co.,  Boston;  asst.  engineer  in 
power  house  Utica  Belt  Line  St.  Ry.,  1891-2; 
foreman  in  charge  car  equipment,  Gen.  Elec- 
tric Co.,  In  Boston  and  on  Coney  Island  and 
Brooklyn  Ry. ;  asst.  electrical  engineer  In- 
tramural Ry.,  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
Chicago,  1893,  first  3d-rail  elevated  road  of 
U.  S. ;  became,  Aug.  1,  1894,  electrical  engineer 
Metropolitan  W.  Side  Elevated  Ry.,  Chicago, 
for  which  he  equipped  first  elevated  road  for 
city  transportation  with  electricity;  later  asst. 
gen.  mgr.  and  now  gen.  mgr.  same  company. 
Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Electrical  Engineers,  Western 
Soc.  Engineers.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  169  E. 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  349  Ashland  Boul. 

BBINK,  Arthur  Perry,  express;  b.  Stock- 
bridge,  Vt.,  Nov.  11,  1855;  s.  Washington  Per- 
ry and  Fidelia  S.  (Holland)  Brink;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  of  Chicago,  graduating  1874, 
followed  by  course  in  Bryant  &  Stratton  Busi- 
ness College;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1876,  Nina 
M.  Meader;  children:  Percival  Arthur,  Cora 
Fidelia,  Olive.  In  1873  entered  the  express 
business  founded  by  his  father  in  1859,  and 
Incorporated  in  1879;  now  gen.  mgr.  and  treas. 
Brink's  Chicago  City  Express  Co.  Pres.  Ra- 
venswood  Historical  Soc.  Mason  (32°);  St. 
Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  Medinah  Temple, 
Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine;  mem.  Royal 
League  and  Royal  Arcanum.  Republican.  Club: 
Ravens  wood.  Office:  134  W.  Monroe  St  Resi- 
dence: 1582  Sheridan  Rd. 

BBINTNALL,  William  Henry,  banker;  b. 
Attica,  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  17,  1847;  s. 
Solva  and  Janet  (Hurd)  Brintnall;  ed.  New 
York  State  and  Chicago  public  and  high 
schools;  m.  Warsaw,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  8,  1876,  Ger- 
trude Shattuck;  children:  Charles  S.,  Henry 
S.,  Leslie  C.,  Gertrude.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Suspension  Bridge,  N.  Y.,  May,  1863;  in  1866 
became  clerk  in  his  father's  hardware  store 
firm  of  Brintnall,  Terry  &  Belden,  later  Brint- 


nall, Lamb  &  Co.,  until  latter  firm  went  out 
of  business,  1883;  with  father  started  the 
Drovers  Nat.  Bank,  of  which  was  cashier  until 
Jan.,  1900,  and  pres.,  1900-2.  In  Dec.,  1902,  the 
Drovers'  Deposit  Nat.  Bank  was  organized  and 
succeeded  to  the  business  of  the  Drovers' 
Nat.;  since  then  pres.  Drovers  Deposit  Nat. 
Bank;  also  pres.  Drovers  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank  since  its  organization,  Feb.,  1902,  and 
pres.  Drovers  Safe  Deposit  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Evangelical  Church.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton,  Bankers,  Kenwood.  Office. 
4201  S.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  4621  Ellis  Av. 

BHISTOL,  Edward  Samuel,  agricultural  im- 
plements; b.  London,  Eng.,  1842;  s.  Joseph  and 
Mary  A.  (Gunn)  Bristol;  came  to  U.  S.,  with 
parents,  1848,  locating  in  the  East,  but  in  1854 
removed  to  a  farm  in  Livingston  Co.,  111.; 
attended  district  school  winters  until  1861, 
when  enlisted  as  private  in  Co.  D,  52d  Illinois 
Infy.  Volunteers;  served  in  Army  of  the  West, 
under  Gens.  Grant  and  Sherman,  first  in  the 
16th  and  later  in  15th  Army  Corps;  re-enlisted 
when  first  term  expired  and  served  through 
the  war  until  mustered  out  in  July,  1865,  tak- 
ing part  in  battles  of  Fort  Donelson,  Shiloh, 
Corinth,  the  Atlanta  Campaign  and  the  March 
to  the  Sea;  m.  1865,  Elsie  S.,  daughter  of 
Thomas  Brooker,  of  Livingston  Co.,  111.  After 
war  resumed  farming  in  Livingston  Co.  until 
1868,  when  came  to  Chicago  and  entered  in 
and  was  employed  by  agricultural  implement 
dealers  until  1877,  when,  with  F.  M.  Gale, 
established  the  firm  of  E.  S.  Bristol  &  Co., 
agricultural  implements;  firm  changed  in  1882 
to  E.  S.  Bristol  &  Gale,  and  later  was  incor- 
porated under  present  style  of  Bristol  &  Gale 
Co.,  of  which  Is  pres.  Office:  112  W.  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1690  W.  Monroe  St. 

BBXTTAXH,  Joseph  Xing,  real  estate;  b. 
Greenville,  Mercer  Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  27,  1867;  s. 
Jeremiah  R.  and  Nancv  Davidson  (King)  Brit- 
tain;  ed.  Greenville  (Pa.)  High  School,  Thiel 
College,  Greenville,  Pa.;  m.  Chicago,  June  15, 
1896,  Harriet  D.  Borland;  one  son:  Ashleigh 
Woodruff.  Started  in  a  LaSalle  St.  real  estate 
office  in  1888  as  rent  collector  on  small  salary, 
and  after  a  few  months  was  put  in  sales  dept. ; 
in  1891  opened  office  under  name  of  J.  K.  Brit- 
tain  &  Co.;  in  1901  consolidated  with  Wm.  H. 
Brown  &  Co.,  as  Wm.  H.  Brown  &  Co.,  dealing 
largely  in  North  Dakota  lands,  and  in  Nov., 
1903,  the  firm  name  was  changed  to  Wm.  H. 
Brown  Co.  &  Brittain,  dealing  extensively  in 
Chicago  real  estate  and  first  mortgages  and 
carrying  on  a  large  business  in  North  Dakota 
lands.  Vice-pres.  North  Dakota  corporation, 
known  as  Wm.  H.  Brown  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago 
Real  Estate  Board.  Sec.  St.  Ry.  Committee. 
Republican.  Elder  in  Normal  Park  Presbyte- 
rian Church.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence: 
6749  Wentworth  Av. 

BBOBEBG,  Oustaf,  newspaper  publisher;  b. 
Nykoping,  Sweden,  Oct.  20,  1858;  s.  Anders 
Gustaf  and  Elizabeth  Mathilda  (Gylling)  Bro- 
berg;  ed.  public  school,  Nykoping,  Sweden, 
1864-70;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  1,  1884,  Bertha 
Helena  Gloor;  1  daughter:  Elizabeth.  After 
leaving  school  went  to  sea  as  cabin-boy  and 
sailor,  off  and  on,  until  1874;  came  to  U.  S., 
1877,  and  served  at  Life  Saving  Station  No. 
5,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  until  1880;  came  to  Chicago, 
and  was  employed  by  A.  Mortensen  &  Co., 
steamship  agents,  1880-3;  since  1883  has  been 
in  steamship  agency  business  for  himself,  and 
was  western  passenger  agent,  1894-9,  of  the 
Dominion  Line  Steamship  Co.  Now  also  pres. 
of  the  Gus.  Broberg  Publishing  Co.  (incor- 
porated, 1905),  publishers  of  the  Svenska 
Nyheter  newspaper.  Republican.  Lutheran. 
Mason:  King  Oscar  Lodge,  Lincoln  Park  Chap- 
ter, St.  Bernard  Commandery,  Mystic  Shrine. 
Mem.  Independent  Order  of  Svithiod.  Office:  69 
E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  1152  Sheridan  Rd. 

EBOCKLEBANK.  John  Charle*  Fremont, 
2d  vice-pres.  Manufacturers'  Paper  Co.  of  New 


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York;  b.  St.  Catherines,  Can.,  June  1,  1854;  s. 
John  W.  and  Catherine  (Waugh)  Brocklebank; 
ed.  St.  Stephen's  College,  Annandale,  N.  Y.,  and 
law  dept.  of  New  York  Univ. ;  m.  Chicago,  July 
8,  1890,  Anna  Woodward  Durell;  1  daughter: 
Caroline  Rae.  Admitted  to  New  York  bar,  1876; 
was  connected  with  the  Mutual  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  New  York,  in  New  York  City,  un- 
til 1885,  when  came  to  Chicago  as  representa- 
tive of  the  Manufacturers'  Paper  Co.  of  New 
York,  of  which  is  now  2d  vice-pres.  and  West- 
ern mgr.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Was  mem. 
of  71st  Regt.,  N.  Y.  N.  G.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Soc. 
of  Foreign  Wars,  Colonial  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Glen  View,  Edgewater  Golf  (pres.). 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  3009  Kenmore 
Avenue. 

BRODE,  Willard  Demetrius,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  on  farm  at  Prosper,  Fillmore  Co., 
Minn.,  Sept.  21,  1870;  s.  Peter  and  Lucy  (El- 
liot) Erode;  early  education  in  country 
schools;  attended  Decorah  Institute,  Decorah, 
la.,  1889-90,  Valparaiso  Normal  School,  Val- 
paraiso, Ind.,  1891-2,  pursuing  scientific  and 
preparatory  med.  courses;  attended  Rush  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  1893-6,  graduating  M.D., 
1896;  m.  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Aug.  30,  1900,  Clara 
Bell  Heogle;  one  daughter:  Geraldine  Burnetta 
(b.  Feb.  13,  1903).  Began  practice  of  medicine, 
1896,  at  Union  Mills,  Ind.;  removed  from 
there,  June  15,  1899,  to  Chicago,  where  has 
since  practiced  medicine  and  surgery.  Attend- 
ing physician  to  Queen  Victoria  Memorial 
Hosp.,  and  attending  physician  and  surgeon 
to  Western  Sanitarium;  prof,  of  physical  di- 
agnosis and  the  principles  and  practice  of 
medicine  at  Queen  Victoria  College  for 
Nurses.  Mem.  Advisory  Board  of  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.  Dir.  Tilden  and  Red  Cloud  Mining 
Co.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mem.  I.  O.  O.  F.,  K.  P. 
Office:  571  W.  Madison  St.  and  Chicago  Sav- 
ings Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  207  S.  Leavitt  St. 

BBODHEAD,  Lucas,  farmer,  pres.  Ashland 
Blk.  Assn.;  b.  Frankfort,  Ky.,  Apr.  12,  1844; 
s.  Lucas  and  Mary  Cordelia  (Price)  Brodhead; 
ed.  private  school  of  B.  B.  Sayre,  a  cele- 
brated educator  of  Frankfort,  Ky. ;  m.  Rich- 
mond, Ky.,  June  29,  1880,  Sallie  W.,  daughter 
of  Rev.  Robert  L.  Breck,  D.D.  On  Jan.  1,  1866, 
had  flour  and  feed  store  at  144  Franklin  St., 
Chicago;  from  Sept.  1,  1866,  to  Nov.  1,  1869, 
managing  partner  in  Montgomery  Mills  and 
later  in  the  Black  Hawk  Mills  at  Aurora,  111.; 
from  Nov.,  1869,  to  May,  1903,  agent  for  the 
Woodburn  Farm  at  Spring  Station,  Ky. ;  part- 
ner in  mill  and  milling  firm  of  Hord,  Brod- 
head &  Co.,  Aurora,  111.,  1872-97;  in  1884  built 
the  Lexington  (Ky.)  Roller  Mills,  and  organ- 
ized the  Lexington  Roller  Mills  Co.,  of  which 
is  vice-pres.;  in  1900  organized  the  J.  E.  M. 
Milling  Co.,  at  Frankfort,  Ky.,  of  which  is 
vice-pres.;  In  1892,  together  with  late  R.  A. 
Waller,  leased  the  ground  and  built  the  Ash- 
land Blk.  at  Chicago,  and,  on  death  of  Mr. 
Waller,  became  pres.  of  the  Ashland  Blk. 
Assn.  Is  executor  of  the  estate  of  A.  J.  Alex- 
ander, and  trustee  under  will  of  R.  S.  C.  A. 
Alexander.  Mem.  New  York  Genealogical  and 
Biographical  Soc.,  the  Virginia  Historical  Soc., 
Soc.  Sons  of  the  Revolution  of  Kentucky.  Gold 
Standard  Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  Versailles,  Ky. 

BRODIE,  Andrew  M.,  clergyman;  b.  Aurora, 
Can.,  1858;  s.  Alexander  and  Martha  (Heapy) 
Brodie;  grad.  Guelph  Collegiate  Institute, 
Canada,  1881,  Chicago  Theological  Seminary, 
1888;  S.T.D.,  Olivet  College,  1898;  D.D.,  Berea 
College,  1901;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Charlotte 
Moore  Colby;  children:  Bessie,  Grace,  Donald, 
Charlotte,  Clarence.  Pastor  Columbia  Congre- 
gational Church,  Cincinnati,  O.,  1888-91;  First 
Congregational  Church,  Manistee,  Mich.,  1891- 
1900;  Hinsdale  (111.)  Congregational  Church, 
1900-3;  supt.  Illinois  Home  Missionary  Soc. 
since  Oct.,  1903.  Dir.  Olivet  College,  Michigan, 


and  Chicago  Theological  Seminary.  Republi- 
can. Office:  153  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4318 
Lake  Av. 

BROEI,Ii,  Albert  Charles,  physician;  b  Du- 
buque, la.,  Mar.  4,  1864;  s.  John  and  Rosa 
(binniger)  Broell;  grad.  grammar  and  high 
schools,  Dubuque,  la.,  Chicago  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  1,  1896,  Agnes 
Happel;  children:  Frederick  Gaudenz,  Rose 
Helen,  Albert  Frank.  Engaged  in  practice  of 
medicine  in  Chicago  since  graduation  in  1886; 
asst.  attending  physician  St.  Joseph's  Hosp., 
1890;  attending  physician,  same,  1895;  several 
years  attending  physician  of  the  Home  for 
the  Aged;  attending  obstetrician  LaSalle  Av. 
Hosp.  Mem.  German  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
Catholic.  Office  and  residence:  131  Fremont  St. 

BROMBEBCJ,  Isidore,  merchant;  b.  Frank- 
fort-on-Main,  Germany,  Feb.  15,  1876;  s.  Mo- 
ritz  and  Rose  (Gordon)  Bromberg;  ed.  public 
schools,  Frankfort-on-Main,  until  1888.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1889,  and  entered  the  business 
established  by  his  father  as  a  fur-skin  dresser 
and  dyer,  in  which  business  he  later  became 
a  partner;  firm  has  built  up  a  very  large  busi- 
ness in  that  line.  Democrat.  Office:  566-8  N. 
Halsted  St.  Residence:  256  Racine  Av. 

BROMBERG,  Moritz,  merchant;  b.  Breslau, 
Silesia,  Germany,  Nov.  23,  1847;  s.  Jacob  and 
Eva  Salzberg  Bromberg;  ed.  public  school  in 
Germany;  m.  Breslau,  Germany,  1873,  Rose 
Gordon;  children:  Louis,  George,  Helen,  Han- 
nah, Isidore.  Came  to  U.  S.,  1886;  resided  in 
New  York  1  year  and  became  resident  of  Chi- 
cago, 1887,  establishing  the  business  which 
he  now  (with  his  son,  Isidore)  conducts  as 
M.  Bromberg  &  Son,  fur-skin  dressers  and 
dyers.  Has  been  in  the  business  from  boyhood, 
In  Germany  and  the  U.  S. ;  and  is  known  as  an 
expert  in  the  line.  Democrat.  Mem.  National 
Union.  Office:  566-8  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence: 
256  Racine  Av. 

BRONSON,  Edward  Pitkin;  born  at  Water- 
bury,  Conn.,  Apr.  27,  1847;  s.  Pitkin  and  Sarah 
Scovllle  (Merriam)  Bronson;  ed.  public 
schools  at  Waterbury,  New  Haven  Co.,  Conn.; 
m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Mar.  22,  1876,  Ida  E.  Robin- 
eon;  children:  John  Stanard,  Ethel  Robinson, 
Mildred  Merriam.  Was  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Waterbury  Button  Co.,  Waterbury,  Conn., 
1866-70;  with  Stanard,  Bronson  &  Co.,  flour 
merchants,  New  Orleans,  La.,  1870-3;  vice- 
pres.  E.  O.  Stanard  Milling  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1873-87;  of  firm  of  Ripley  &  Bronson,  St. 
Louis,  1887-93;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Cum- 
berland Mills,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  1893-1903; 
vice-pres.,  sec.  and  dir.  Star  and  Crescent 
Milling  Co.,  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1904,  to  May, 
1905;  since  then  with  H.  C.  Cole  Milling  Co., 
Chester,  111.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Address:  Chester,  111. 

BROOKE,  Preeborn  D.,  clergyman;  b.  Ore- 
gon, Ogle  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  27,  1858;  s.  William 
and  Paulina  Roena  (Healy)  Brooke;  ed.  public 
school  of  Eagle  Point,  111.;  m.  Ridott.  111., 
June  28,  1882,  Lizzie  B.  Bardell;  children: 
Clarke  Harding,  William  Sullivan,  Lena  Har- 
riet, Mae  Evangel.  United  with  the  Illinois 
Annual  Conference  of  the  Free  Methodist 
Church  and  traveled  in  the  itinerancy  for  10 
years;  elected  to  the  District  (Presiding)  El- 
dership, 1891,  and  served  the  church  in  that 
capacity  for  11  years;  elected  for  twelfth 
term,  1901,  but  resigned  and  was  appointed 
pastor  of  Englewood  Free  Methodist  Church, 
to  which  he  has  been  reappointed  each  suc- 
ceeding year.  Sec.  Old  People's  Rest  Home; 
treas.  Chicago  Industrial  Home  for  Children; 
sec.  board  of  dirs.  Evansville  Seminary;  pres. 
Free  Methodist  Ministers  Mutual  Aid  Soc. 
Prohibitionist.  Address:  5253  Dearborn  St. 

BROOKE,  Thomas  Preston,  conductor,  com- 
poser; b.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  June  7,  1856;  B. 
Thomas  Preston  and  Ann  (Ketner)  Brooke; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Dubuque,  la,;  musical 


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education,  Boston.  Has  composed  the  music  of 
two  comic  operas,  numerous  concert  pieces, 
and  over  100  two-steps  and  military  marches; 
m.  La  Orosse,  Wis.,  Oct.  1,  1880,  Miss  Minnie 
C.  Fox;  children:  Ada  Lou,  Thomas  Preston. 
Conductor  Chicago  Marine  Band  since  1893. 
Vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  Brooke's  Casino 
and  Exposition  Co.  Clubs:  B.  P.  O.  E.  No.  4, 
K.  P.,  Columbian  Knights,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  260  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  460  Sixtieth 
St. 

BROOKS,  Everett  "Wellington,  lumber  mer- 
chant; b.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Dec.,  1840.  Estab- 
lished lumber  firm  of  E.  W.  Brooks  &  Co., 
later  the  Brooks  &  Ross  Lumber  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.,  with  mills  at  Schofieid,  Wis.,  and 
main  office  In  Chicago;  also  became  yice-pres. 
of  the  Prairie  River  Lumber  Co.,  Parish,  Wis., 
and  the  Wisconsin  Valley  Lumber  Co.,  Harri- 
son, Wis.;  vice-pres.  Union  Wire  Mattress  Co. 
Office:  171  LaSalle  St. 

BROOKS,  James  Carter,  lumber;  b.  Salem, 
Mass.,  Aug.  25,  1837;  s.  William  H.  and  Sarah 
(Carter)  Brooks;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.,  and  private  schools  in  Boston; 
m.  1867,  Rose,  daughter  of  Samuel  T.  Hamble- 
ton,  of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  children:  Alice  H.,  Edith 
G.,  James  H.  Came  to  Chicago,  1856,  and 
worked  at  measuring  lumber  and  in  other 
capacities  for  Artemas  Carter,  1856-9;  em- 
ployed with  C.  Mears  &  Co.,  1859-60,  and  then, 
Mr.  C.  Mears  retiring,  became  a  partner  in 
Mears,  Bates  &  Co.,  until  1879,  when  he  retired 
and  spent  a  year  in  Europe.  He  became,  in 
1866,  a  stockholder  in  the  Oconto  Co.,  and  soon 
after  became  interested  in  the  Bay  Noquet 
Lumber  Co.;  later  he  became  a  dir.  in  these 
companies,  and  in  1880,  George  Farnsworth 
retiring,  he  succeeded  as  pres.  of  both  com- 
panies. Republican.  Unitarian;  mem.  Unity 
Church.  Club:  Union.  Office:  Masonic  Temple. 
Residence:  87  Cass  St. 

BROOKS,  Jonathan  Williams,  Jr.,  merchant; 
b.  Norwich,  Conn.,  Sept.  6,  1847;  s.  Jonathan 
Williams  and  Delia  A.  (Cary)  Brooks;  ed. 
Farmers'  College,  College  Hill,  O. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  12,  1876,  Mary  L.  Raymond;  children: 
Paul  R.,  Raymond,  Gary,  Ruth,  Caryce,  Hugh, 
Esther,  Cyril.  Began  business  life  May  8,  1864, 
in  the  china  and  glassware  business  and  on 
Feb.  1,  1872,  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of 
Pitkin  &  Brooks,  later  incorporated;  was  pres. 
of  company,  1891-1901;  now  vice-pres.  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian;  mem.  Kenwood  Evangeli- 
cal Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Athletic, 
Kenwood,  Tolleston,  Kenwood  Country,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  Corner  Lake  &  State  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 4912  Woodlawn  Av. 

BROOMELL,  Chester  Chapin,  real  estate 
and  loans;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  19,  1862;  s.  George 
D.  and  Ellen  (Chapin)  Broomell;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools,  graduating  from  Hayes  School, 
1875;  Central  High  School,  1879;  m.  Chicago, 
July  2,  1888,  Lena  F.  Johnson;  children:  Ellyn 
C.,  Francis  J.,  Mary.  Was  mem.  of  night  force 
of  Chicago  Public  Library,  1877-80;  with  A. 
W.  Wheeler,  wholesale  hardware,  1879-82; 
with  Lapp  &  Flershem,  wholesale  jewelers, 
1882-4.  In  1884  became  associated  with  Je- 
rome J.  Danforth  in  the  preparation  of  a  set 
of  abstract  indexes,  and  early  in  the  year 
1885,  with  him,  organized  and  incorporated 
the  Cook  Co.  Abstract  Co.,  of  which  was  treas. 
until  1890,  and  upon  its  enlargement  and  re- 
organization as  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co., 
became  mgr.  of  the  Guarantee  Dept.,  and  was 
a  prominent  factor  in  introducing  and  popu- 
larizing the  system  of  guaranteeing  titles  now 
In  general  use  in  Cook  Co.;  became  sec.  of  the 
company  about  the  year  1900,  and  so  remained 
until  consolidation  of  the  three  leading  ab- 
stract companies  of  Chicago;  then  became  one 
of  the  organizers  and  incorporators  of  First- 
Mortgage  Bond  and  Trust  Co.,  of  which  was 
sec.  and  dir.  until  it  was  absorbed  by  the 
Royal  Trust  Co.,  after  which  (Oct.  1,  1904) 


associated  with  brother,  Francis  E.  Broomell, 
in  real  estate  and  loan  business,  under  style 
of  Broomell  Bros.,  succeeding  to  the  business 
of  C.  J.  Hambleton  &  Co.  (established  1856,). 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Whist,  Hamilton. 
Office:  226  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  337  N.  Cen- 
tral Av.  (Austin). 

BROOMjBiiii,  George  Dare,  retired;  b.  Ches- 
ter Co.,  Pa.,  July  27,  1832;  s.  John  and  Letitia 
(Parry)  Broomell;  worked  on  farm  and  at- 
tended school  until  18  years  old;  then  taught 
and  attended  school  for  3  years;  attended  2 
terms  at  Whitesboro,  N.  Y. ;  was  principal  of 
a  Friends'  Select  School  in  Chester,  Co.,  Pa.,  2 
terms,  and  had  charge  of  a  boarding  school 
in  New  Jersey;  m.  Chicago,  1861,  Ellen  B. 
Chapin;  children:  Chester  C.,  George  D.,  Fran- 
cis E.  Was  engaged  in  business  in  Philadel- 
phia, 1854-6;  made  several  trips  to  Chicago 
and  came  to  the  city  permanently,  in  1856; 
principal  of  Dearborn  School,  1857-63;  in  busi- 
ness 1863-5;  resumed  position  as  principal  of 
Dearborn  School,  1865-6;  principal  of  Haven 
School,  1866-9;  first  incumbent  of  office  of 
Asst.  Supt.  of  Schools  of  Chicago,  1869-70;  du- 
ties proved  too  onerous  for  his  state  of  health, 
and  at  his  own  request  was  relieved  and  ap- 
pointed teacher  of  mathematics  in  Chicago 
High  School,  which  place  held  until  1882, 
when  resigned  to  become  mem.  of  firm  of 
Wanzer  &  Co.,  commission  merchants  on  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade,  which  continued  until 
1893;  since  then  retired.  Widely  known  as  ad- 
vocate of  phonetic  reform  in  English  spelling. 
Unitarian.  Office:  95  Clark  St.  Residence:  496 
W.  Monroe  St. 

BBOPHY,  Truman  William,  dentist;  b.  Cook 
Co.,  111.,  Apr.  12,  1848;  ed.  public  schools, 
Kane  Co.,  111.,  and  Elgin  (111.)  Acad. ;  grad. 
Pennsylvania  College  Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S. ; 
grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.  (honorary 
LL.D.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.);  m.  1873,  Emma 
Jean  (died,  1899).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illi- 
nois, Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View.  Office:  31 
Washington  St.  Residence:  176  Ashland  Boul. 
Summer  Home:  Fox  Lake,  111. 

BEOUSSEAU,  Zenophile  P.,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  LaPrairie,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  Oct.,  1840;  s. 
Louis  and  Marguerite  Brousseau;  ed.  schools 
of  his  native  place.  At  15  moved  to  Malone,  N. 
Y.,  and  was  employed  in  a  store;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1860,  and  the  following  year  became  a 
mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade;  after  the  fire  of 
1871  resumed  business  and  established  present 
Board  of  Trade  commission  firm  of  Brousseau 
&  Co.  Democrat.  Former  mem.  Public  Library 
Board;  pres.  Franco-Am.  Publishing  Co.,  pub- 
lishers of  Courrier  de  1'Ouest,  leading  western 
journal  in  the  French  language.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Columbus.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
dence: 1950  Barry  Av. 

BHOWER,  Daniel  Roberts,  M.D.;  b.  Phila- 
delphia, 1839;  grad.  Polytechnic  College,  Phil- 
adelphia (M.S.),  1860;  M.D.,  Univ.  of  George- 
town, 1864;  (A.M.,  Wabash  College;  LL.D., 
Georgetown,  Kenyon  College  and  St.  Ignatius 
College,  111.);  asst.  surgeon  U.  S.  V.,  1864;  now 
prof,  nervous  and  mental  diseases  Rush  Med. 
college;  also  prof,  nervous  diseases  Post- 
Graduate  School,  Chicago;  author  of  numerous 
monographs  and  a  text  book  on  insanity.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence: 
597  Jackson  Boul. 

BROWN,  Archibald  L.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  17,  1867;  s.  Edwin  Lee  and  Mary 
Lapham  (Babcock)  Brown;  ed.  private  tutors; 
m.,  1st.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  Mar.  30,  1891, 
Grace,  daughter  of  Chief  Justice  Melville  W. 
Fuller;  she  died  in  spring  of  1893,  and  the  son 
by  this  marriage,  Melville  Fuller  Brown,  died 
when  3  months  old;  m.,  2d.,  Buzzard's  Bay, 
Mass.,  July  14,  1894,  Hester  Vail  Wentworth; 
one  son:  Warren  Wentworth.  Now  pres.  West- 
ern Sand  Blast  Manufacturing  Co.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 


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Washington  Park,  Glen  View.  Office:  Twenty- 
first  St.  and  Marshall  Boul.  Residence:  46 
Pine  Grove  Av. 

BROWN,  Charles  Albert,  lawyer;  b.  Man- 
chester, N.  Y.,  Aug.  25,  1858;  s.  Thomas  A. 
and  Emily  A.  Brown;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Penfield  and  Falrport,  N.  Y.,  until  1875,  grad. 
Univ.  of  Rochester,  A.B.,  1879  (A.M.,  1889); 
grad.  law  dept.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B., 
1890  (Master  of  Law,  1891);  m.  Chicago,  July 
27,  1892,  Carolyn  Cotton;  children:  Kenneth, 
Malcolm,  Meredith,  Winifred,  Barbara.  On 
graduation  from  college,  1879,  entered  service 
of  Western  Electric  Manufacturing  Co.;  be- 
came mgr.  of  Its  successor,  the  Western  Elec- 
tric Co.  In  Chicago,  and  continued  in  that  posi- 
tion until  1891,  when  he  began  the  practice  of 
law;  makes  a  specialty  of  patent  business, 
both  In  the  securing  of  patents  and  attending 
to  patent  litigation.  Is  dir.  of  the  Stromberg- 
Carlson  Telephone  Manufacturing  Co.,  Am. 
Spiral  Pipe  "Works,  the  Milwaukee  Sanitarium 
Assn.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Law,  Union  League,  Hinsdale,  Hinsdale 
Golf.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Hins- 
dale. 

BROWN,  Charles  Edward,  sec.  Central  Elec- 
tric Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  July,  1866;  s.  George 
F.  and  Catherine  (Wagner)  Brown;  ed.  public 
schools.  Was  employed  for  5  years  In  the 
wholesale  dry  goods  house  of  Marshall  Field 
&  Co.,  prior  to  1890,  when  became  connected 
with  the  Central  Electric  Co.,  electrical  sup- 
plies, of  which  he  has  been  sec.  since  1892. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Calumet,  Mid-Day,  On- 
wentsia.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

BROWNE,  Charles  Francis,  artist;  b.  Na- 
tlck,  Mass.,  May  21,  1859;  s.  George  Warren 
and  Emellne  (Wetherbee)  Browne,  of  old  New 
England  stock;  studied  at  Boston  Art  Mu- 
seum, 1882-4;  Pennsylvania  Acad.  of  Fine 
Arts,  1885-7,  and  at  ficole  des  Beaux  Arts 
under  G£rome  and  other  masters,  1887-90.  In- 
structor and  lecturer  on  history  of  art,  Chi- 
cago Art  Institute.  Edited  Brush  and  Pencil, 
Feb.,  1897,  to  Sept..  1900.  Exhibited  at  Paris 
Exposition,  1889  and  1900;  World's  Columbian 
Exposition,  1893,  and  the  important  current 
exhibitions.  Mem.  Soc.  Western  Artists.  Chi- 
cago Soc.  of  Artists.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg. 

BBOWN,  Charles  LeRoy,  lawyer;  b.  Mey- 
ersdale,  Pa.,  Dec.  14,  1874;  s.  George  W.  Ira 
and  Magdalene  (Miller)  Brown;  parents 
moved,  1878.  to  Dixon,  111.,  where  still  re- 
side; ed.  Dixon  (111.)  public  schools,  1880-9: 
grad.  Dixon  College,  A.B.,  1892;  special 
courses  in  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1893-5;  grad. 
Northern  Illinois  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1897. 
After  leaving  college  worked  for  Chicago  In- 
ter Ocean  and  for  country  newspapers  as  re- 
porter and  correspondent.  Studied  law  with 
William  Barge,  of  Dixon.  and  after  admission 
to  bar  in  1897  was  associated  In  practice  with 
him  for  few  months;  in  fall  of  1897  entered 
practice  with  James  W.  Duncan  and  Marcus 
Kavanagh  (now  Judge  of  Superior  Court)  in 
Chicago;  in  law  dept.  of  N.  Chicago  St.  R.  R. 
Co.,  1898-9,  atty.  for  Chicago  Union  Traction 
Co.,  1899-1901;  since  1901  In  general  practice 
of  law  in  association  with  James  W.  Duncan. 
Mem.  Chicago  Law  Institute,  General  Alumni 
Assn.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago.  Washington  Park.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  Chicago  Club. 

BBOWN,  Charles  Turner,  patent  atty.;  b. 
Royalton,  Vt.,  May  3,  1849;  s.  Jonathan  Mar- 
ston  and  Susan  Stone  (Turner)  Brown;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Gaskell's  Business  College, 
Manchester,  N.  H.,  and  In  Philadelphia  (Pa.) 
Polytechnic  Institute;  widower;  children:  Mrs. 
Alice  Brown  Ross,  Maud  Brown.  Practiced  civil 
engineering,  1872-9;  read  law  and  was  admit- 
ted to  practice  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
Nov.,  1881.  Pres.  Automatic  Car  Seal  Co.  Dem- 
ocrat Pres.  Chicago  Soc.  of  Anthropology.  Of- 
fice: Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  307  Park  Av. 


BROWN,  Edward  Osgood,  jurist,  lawyer;  b. 
Salem,  Mass.,  Aug.  5,  1847;  s.  Edward  and 
Eliza  (Dalton)  Brown;  grad.  Brown  Univ., 
1867;  law  studies  In  office  of  Ives  &  Lincoln, 
Salem,  Mass.,  and  at  Dane  Law  School,  Har- 
vard; m.  Chicago,  June  25,  1884,  Helen  Ger- 
trude Brown.  Admitted  to  bar,  1870;  associate 
clerk  Supreme  Court,  Rhode  Island,  1870-1; 
began  practice  In  firm  of  Peckham  &  Brown, 
Chicago,  1872;  candidate  for  judge  Superior 
Court,  1893;  counsel  for  Lincoln  Park  Com- 
missioners, 1894-7.  Radical  Democrat;  nation- 
ally active  in  Single  Tax  movement;  elected,, 
June,  1903.  judge  Circuit  Court  for  term  1903- 
1909,  and  Is  also  one  of  the  judges  of  the  Ap- 
pellate Court.  Clubs:  Iroquois.  Chicago  Liter- 
ary (Chicago);  Reform  (New  York).  Has  writ- 
ten several  legal  papers  and  pamphlets  relat- 
ing to  littoral  rights  on  Lake  Michigan;  many 
papers  and  pamphlets  on  the  Single  Tax  and 
other  economic,  political  and  historical  sub- 
jects. Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  400  N. 
State  St. 

BBOWN,  Edwin  Franklin,  banker,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Auburn,  Me.,  Jan.  26,  1862;  s.  Edwin 
Lee  and  Mary  Lapham  (Babcock)  Brown;  ed. 
Evanston,  111.  High  School  and  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois; m.  Chicago,  Sept.  10,  1885,  Sarah  B. 
Vowell;  1  daughter:  Lucile  Vowell  Brown. 
Was  pres.  Brown  Bros.  Manufacturing  Co.  12 
years,  now  its  vice-pres. ;  pres.  the  Manufac- 
turers' Bank  since  Oct.  12,  1903;  pres.  Brown 
Specialty  Machinery  Co.;  sec.  Union  Gas  and 
Electric  Co.  Republican;  sub-treas.  National 
Republican  Committee  in  1896  and  1900. 
Clubs:  Evanston  Country  (charter  mem.),  Chl- 
caero  Automobile  (charter  mem.),  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Yacht.  Was  also  charter  mem. 
Chicago  Bicycle.  Office:  Cor.  Jackson  Boul. 
and  Clinton  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

BROWNE,  Francis  Fisher,  editor  The  Dial 
since  1880;  pres.  The  Dial  Co.;  b.  S.  Halifax, 
Vt..  Dec.  1,  1843.  Learned  the  printers'  trade 
and  attended  high  school  at  Chicopee,  Masjs., 
leaving  school  for  service  in  46th  Massachu- 
setts Volunteers.  1862-3;  studied  law  Roches- 
ter. N.  Y.,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1866-7;  m. 
1867,  Susan  Seaman  Brooks,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
Editor  Lakeside  Monthly,  Chicago,  1869-74; 
literary  editor  of  The  Alliance.  1878-9.  Author 
and  editor  of  numerous  books  and  papers. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Chairman  Com- 
mittee on  Congress  of  Authors  at  World's 
Congress  Auxiliary  of  Columbian  Exposition, 
1893.  One  of  founders  (1874),  and  now  honor- 
ary mem.  Chicago  Literary  Club:  honorary 
mem.  Caxton  Club.  Chicago;  Twilight  Club, 
Pasadena,  Calif.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 6116  Lexington  Av. 

BBOWN,  Frank  Arnold,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  14,  1872;  s.  D.  Paul  and  Ellen  M. 
(Francis)  Brown;  ed.  Ravenswood  public 
school.  Michigan  Milltarv  Acad.  and  Lake 
View  High  School;  m.  Chicago.  Ausr.  14,  1895. 
Ella  Grace  Bryan.  In  Mar.,  1894,  went  to  work 
for  Squire  Dlngee  Co.,  manufacturers  of  pick- 
les, vinegar,  etc.;  later  took  charge  of  sales 
and  Chicago  office;  became  vlce-pres.,  later 
treas.,  and  Is  now  pres.  of  the  company.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Mason.  Mem.  Royal 
League  and  Nat.  Union.  Club:  Ravenswood. 
Office:  171-177  Clybourn  PI.  Residence:  822 
Wilson  Av.,  Ravenswood,  111. 

BBOWN,  Frank  Edward,  banker;  b.  Peru, 
Ind.,  Feb.  13,  1850;  s.  Francis  Carter  and 
Eliza  (Hilton)  Brown;  removed  to  Chicago, 
1857;  ed.  Brown  School  and  W.  Division  High 
School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago.  July  12,  1882, 
Corinne  Stubbs;  children:  Edward  Fred,  Co- 
rinne,  Philip  Sydney.  When  18  years  old  en- 
tered employ  of  Smith  Bros.,  wholesale  gro- 
cers; later  became  chief  clerk  of  construction 
for  the  Rockford,  Rock  Island  &  St.  Louis  Ry., 
and  subsequently  was  in  charge  of  one  of  the 
grain  elevators  of  Chicago.  In  1875  entered 
service  of  Third  National  Bank  as  a  book- 


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keeper  and  upon  its  failure,  In  1877,  was  em- 
ployed by  First  National  Bank  as  bookkeeper, 
later  becoming  chief  clerk,  and  finally,  In  1900, 
asst.  cashier.  Office:  First  National  Bank.  Ad- 
dress: La  Grange,  111. 

BROWN,  Frederick  Anson,  lawyer;  b.  Deca- 
tur,  111.,  Aug.  9,  1867;  s.  Josiah  and  Sarah 
Elvira  Brown;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL/.B., 
1889;  m.  Tacoma,  Wash..  Jan,  7,  1891,  Mary 
Lois  Roby;  children:  Kilburn  Roby,  Mary 
Lois  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1889,  practiced 
at  Decatur,  111.,  1889-90;  at  Tacoma,  Wash., 
1890-8;  In  Chicago  since  1898,  becoming,  1902, 
senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Brown  &  Ailing 
(with  Charles  Ailing,  Jr.).  Dir  •  •-if,'  Ho- 
ard Assn.,  and  Kenilworth  Sanitarium.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Mason;  K.  T.,  Shriner. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Homewood.  Office:  Ta- 
coma Bldg.  Residence:  5115  Greenwood  Av. 

BROWN,  George  Francis,  gen.  mgr.  the 
Pullman  Co.  since  1885;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  1, 
1843;  a.  S.  B.  and  Minerva  Townsend  Brown; 
ed.  Bloomington,  111.,  public  and  private 
schools;  m.  Franklin,  Ky.,  1865,  Miss  Catherine 
Wager.  Chief  clerk  U.  S.  q:  m.  dept.,  Oct.,  1861, 
to  Feb.,  1866;  entered  railroad  service,  1867, 
as  sec.  and  treas.  for  receiver  Memphis,  Clarks- 
ville  &  Louisville  R.  R.;  agent  in  charge  of 
war  claims  and  agent  freight  dept.  Illinois 
Central  R.  R.,  1868-9;  sec.  Bloomington  Fire 
Insurance  Co.,  1869-71;  with  the  Pullman  Co. 
since  1871,  successively  as  clerk,  asst.  to  gen. 
supt.,  for  7  years  acting  gen.  supt.,  gen.  supt. 
1880-5,  and  gen.  mgr.  since  1885.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Onwentsia,  Pullman.  Office:  Pullman 
Bldg. 

BROWN,  Georjre  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Du  Page 
Co.,  111.,  May  17,  1859;  s.  James  and  Rosanna 
Brown;  ed.  public  schools  of  Wheaton,  111., 
and  at  Northwestern  College,  Naperville,  111.; 
began  study  of  law  in  office  of  Hoyne,  Horton 
&  Hoyne,  and  grad.  Union  College  of  Law, 
Chicago,  in  class  of  1883;  engaged  in  prac- 
tice at  Wheaton,  111.;  elected  co.  judge  of  Du 
Page  Co.,  1890,  and  again  in  1894,  resigning, 
1897,  on  being  nominated  as  Circuit  judge;  re- 
elected,  1903;  was  appointed  by  the  Supreme 
Court  as  justice  of  the  Appellate  Court  at 
Ottawa,  in  the  2d  district,  and  later  in  the 
Appellate  bench  of  the  3d  district  at  Spring- 
field; served  as  chief  justice  of  both  courts; 
was  chief  justice  of  the  latter  court  when  he 
resigned  to  resume  the  practice  of  law;  now 
a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Knight  &  Brown. 
Has  large  real  estate  interests  in  Du  Page 
Co.,  and  is  vice-pres.  of  the  Gary-Wheaton 
Bank,  of  Wheaton,  111.  Republican.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  Wheaton,  111. 

BROWN,  Harry  Adams,  sec.  and  treas. 
Squire  Dingee  Co.:  b.  Providence.  R.  I.,  Jan. 
17,  1876;  s.  David  Paul  and  Ellen  M.  (Francis) 
Brown;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  14,  1898,  Maud  Billings;  1  daugh- 
ter: Nellie  Francis.  Began  business  career  in 
real  estate  office,  and  afterward  with  Sweet, 
Dempster  &  Co.  In  1898  became  connected 
with  Squire  Dingee  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
pickles,  as  office  man;  in  1902  became  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Office:  173 
Clybourn  PI.  Residence:  2541  N.  Paulina  St. 

BROWN,  Barry  Forbes,  Western  mgr.  of 
Neptune  Meter  Co.;  b.  Red  Oak,  la.,  Dec.  10, 
1872;  s.  G.  B.  and  Mary  (Forbes)  Brown;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Red  Oak,  la,,  and  Iowa  State 
College,  Ames,  la.,  graduating  1892;  m.  Ames, 
la.,  June  18,  1895,  Blanche  Granger.  Was  en- 
gaged in  various  mercantile  and  banking  en- 
terprises at  Red  Oak,  la.,  from  1892  until 
1900;  came  to  Chicago  in  Mar.,  1900,  to  take 
present  position  as  Western  mgr.  for  the  Nep- 
tune Meter  Co.,  of  New  York  City,  in  which 
position  has  since  continued.  Republican.  K.  P., 
mem.  of  Laramie  Lodge,  No.  152,  of  Iowa.  Of- 
fice: 54-60  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  667  Pine 
Grove  Av. 


BROWN,  Hemau  Hampton,  physician,  ocu- 
list; b.  Jersey  Shore,  Pa.,  July  8,  1863;  s. 
George  R.  and  Elizabeth  G.  Brown;  ed.  both 
literary  and  med.  depts.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan 
(M.D.,  1886);  m.  Adrian,  Mich.,  1886,  Myrtle 
L.  Poucher;  children:  Myrtie,  Belle.  After 
graduation  established  in  practice  in  Ohio,  and 
for  4  years  was  U.  S.  Pension  examining 
surgeon  under  the  Harrison  administra- 
tion; came  to  Chicago,  1892,  and  has  since 
practiced  as  a  specialist  in  ophthalmology, 
otology,  rhinology  and  laryngology.  Was  for- 
merly associated  in  dept.  of  ophthalmology  In 
the  Chicago  Policlinic,  and  in  same  dept.  of 
the  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirm- 
ary; now  pres.  and  prof,  of  ophthalmology  in 
the  Illinois  Med.  College.  Mem.  of  Chicago 
Ophthalmological  Soc.,  Ohio  State  Med.  Soc., 
Western  Ophthalmological  Soc.;  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  and  Tri-State  Med. 
Socs.,  etc.  Mem.  the  advisory  and  consulting 
staff  of  Cook  Co.  and  Columbus  Hosps.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Mid-Day.  Office. 
103  State  St.  Residence:  838  N.  Park  Av. 

BROWN,  Henry  Temple,  mem.  of  firm  Chase 
&  Sanborn,  importers  of  teas  and  coffees;  b. 
Yarmouth,  N.  S.,  Jan.  21,  1866;  s.  George  S. 
(mem.  of  the  Provincial  Parliament)  and  Eliz- 
abeth (Bond)  Brown;  attended  Boston  public 
schools;  grad.  Boston  English  High  School, 
1885;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1893,  Anna  F.  Lenz; 
children:  Elizabeth  Anna,  Ronald  Norman.  On 
graduation  obtained  a  position  in  the  coffee 
importing  business  in  Boston,  and  a  year  later 
entered  the  employ  of  Chase  &  Sanborn.  For  2 
years  traveled  for  them  through  Nebraska  and 
Colorado,  and  in  1888  became  asst.  mgr.  of 
the  Chicago  dept.  of  the  firm,  devoting  partic- 
ular attention  to  the  development  of  the  tea 
business.  Became  a  partner  in  the  firm,  Jan.  1, 
1900.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Skokie  Country. 
Office:  10-18  Lake  St.  Residence:  1905  Barry 
Av. 

BBOWN,  James  Korean,  physician;  b.  Gal- 
veston,  Tex.,  Aug.  10,  1877;  s.  Moreau  R. 
(M.D.)  and  Alice  (Dougherty)  Brown;  ed. 
grammar  schools  of  Galveston,  Tex.,  Univ. 
School,  Chicago,  Med.  Dept.  of  the  Univ.  of 
Illinois,  graduating,  M.D.,  Apr.  17,  1899.  Now 
prof,  of  laryngology  and  speech  defects  at 
Dearborn  Med.  College;  asst.  prof,  of  laryngol- 
ogy Chicago  Policlinic;  laryngologist  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Clubs:  Calumet, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

BROWN,  John  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Tannersville, 
Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  21,  1876;  s.  James  and 
Catherine  (Goggin)  Brown;  ed.  private  tutors 
and,  later,  in  N.  Division  High  School  (Chi- 
cago), Kent  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1898;  Illi- 
nois College  of  Law,  post-graduate  course, 
LL.B.  and  LL.M.,  1899.  Started  in  study  of  law 
by  occupying  position  as  clerk  of  Circuit 
Court  of  Cook  Co.  under  Frank  J.  Gaulter,  be- 
coming familiar  with  all  clerk's  duties;  later 
clerk  in  law  office  of  Lackner  &  Butz.  When 
Jacob  J.  Kern  retired  from  State's  Atty's  of- 
fice, 1896,  and  formed  a  partnership  with 
Elisha  S.  Bottum,  started  in  with  them;  Mr. 
Bottum  died  in  1898  and  Charles  D.  Fullen  be- 
came partner,  as  Kern  &  Fullen;  became  silent 
partner  in  that  firm,  and  upon  retirement  of 
Mr.  Fullen,  1900,  firm  assumed  present  style 
of  Kern  &  Brown;  general  practice,  civil  and 
criminal,  and  formation  of  large  industrial 
corporations;  firm  has  been  opponent  In  all  of 
the  Board  of  Trade  litigation  over  quotations. 
Sec.,  treas.  and  dir.  Barry  Dock  Co.;  pres.  and 
dir.  Cleveland-Schaefer  Co.;  trustee  Illinois 
College  of  Law.  Democrat.  Catholic.  Mem.  Phi 
Alpha  Delta  (legal  fraternity),  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Central  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  regent  Illinois 
Council,  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Press,  Lincoln 


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Park.  Office:   79  Clark  St.   Residence:   403   On-  BROWN,    Paul,    lawyer-    b     McHenry     Mc- 

tarlo  St.  Henry  Co.,  111.,  Dec.   1.   1864;' s.  Dr.  Henry  T. 

BROWN,  John  Haven,  rubber  goods;  b.  and  Almlra  M.  Brown;  ed.  common  and  high 
Stoneham,  Mass.,  Aug.  21,  1842;  s.  John  K.  schools  of  McHenry  Co.;  studied  law  in  office 
and  Mary  D.  (Hartley)  Brown;  ed.  public  9.f  Hoyne,  Horton  &  Hoyne;  m.  1888.  Grace  A., 
schools  of  Stoneham,  Mass.;  served  in  Union  daughter  of  O.  W.  Owen,  of  McHenry  Co.; 
Army,  1861-4,  1st  private  in  1st  Co.  of  An-  children:  Paul  Donald,  Grace  Dorothy,  Clar- 
drews  Massachusetts  Sharpshooters,  for  14  ence  Raymond.  Admitted  to  bar,  1885,  and  a 
months,  and  after  that  22  months  in  the  bat-  J,ew  months  later  was  appointed  Master  In 
talion  of  U.  S.  Engineers,  1861-4,  receiving  Chancery  of  tne  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co. 
discharge  as  artificer  of  engineers;  m.  Chicago,  (resigned  1893).  In  1889  joined  Clarence  A. 
Apr.  12,  1876,  Martha  J.  Mooar;  1  daughter:  Knight  in  firm  of  Knight  &  Brown;  dissolved 
Mary  L.  After  the  war  settled  in  St.  Louis,  £al1  1903;  since  Dec.  1,  1903,  a  mem.  of  the 
Mo.,  where  he  was  engaged  in  the  rubber  ""n  of  Horton  &  Brown.  Republican.  Mason, 
goods  business;  later  went  east  in  same  line  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton.  Office:  First 
and  in  Jan.,  1884,  came  from  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 
to  Chicago,  as  mgr.  for  the  Gutta  Percha  and  BROWN,  Richard  Hunt,  physician;  b  New 
Rubber  Manufacturing  Co.  (established  in  York  City,  Dec.  2,  1862;  s.  Richard  and  Thalia 
New  York,  1855),  in  which  position  he  has  (Newton)  Brown;  grad.  high  school,  Canfleld, 
since  continued;  Francis  E.  Miller  has  been  O.,  1879;  3  years  at  Franklin  College  Frank- 
joint  mgr.  since  1897.  Republican.  Mem.  George  lin,  Ind. ;  grad.  College  of  Physicians  and 
G.  Meade  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1891,  as  M.D.,  with  second 
Office:  96-8  Lake  St.  Residence:  547  W.  Sixty-  honors;  m.  Fremont,  O.,  Apr.  6,  1893,  Elva  L 
second  St.  Powers;  children:  Ralph  Powers,  Eben  New- 

BROWN,  Lincoln,  investments;  b.  Gales-  ton-  .Since  1891  in  med.  practice  in  Chicago; 
burg,  111.,  Sept.  23,  1861;  s.  Luke  S.  and  El-  specialist  in  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose  and 
mina  (Wright)  Brown;  resident  of  Chicago  throat.  Since  1892  has  conducted  clinic  at 
since  1868;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  West  Side  Dispensary  in  this  specialty.  Asso- 
Chicago  to  1876.  In  1876  entered  law  offices  of  ciate  clinical  prof,  of  diseases  of  ear,  nose  and 
Walker,  Dexter  &  Smith,  in  which  read  law  throat  at  Med.  School  of  Univ.  of  Illinois, 
and  remained  until  1884;  sec.  of  the  Metcalf  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Stationery  Co.  until  1891;  retired  1891-5;  since  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Independent  in  politics. 
1895  in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago,  hand-  Congregationalist.  Office:  70  State  St.  Resi- 
ling property  for  Boston  parties.  Pres.  Elk  de"c®J.J?J.7  Jackson  Boul. 

Rapids   Iron   Co.   Mason    (32s).   Clubs:    Caxton,  BROWN,    Sanger,    physician;    b.    Bloomfleld, 

Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  City;  also  Ont-    Can.,    Feb.     16,     1852;     s.     Stewart    and 

Rowfant    (Cleveland).   Office:    160  Washington  Catherine   (Comer)   Brown;  ed.   Ontario  public 

St.   Residence:   1453  Maple  Av.,  Evanston.  schools;  Albert  College  Univ.,  Belleville,   Ont. 

BROWN,  lot,  railway  official;  b.  Rockford,  ^dl£so11i"  0arJ£  and,  In£ln1?erln8k  187J-3l; 
111.,  Dec.  25,  1855;  s.  William  A.  and  Abigail  fjad:  ?,el^v,"eQ  IJOBP-1Mtd-  iS?lle|,e>,,Ne^,  T°*rkl 
Brown;  ed.  Talbot  Hall,  Nebraska  City,  Neb.,  }88°'  m"  ££&* °'  K  »•  1885,  Bella  Christy; 
and  in  public  schools  of  Omaha,  Neb.;  m.  Ne-  L**"1  SJL'SSj- Trff5*  S?ys4-cia?8R?0i8p<r»for 
braska  City,  Neb.,  Sept.  24,  1889.  Annie  Wilcox  y"^  Ma^  State  ST>  for  Tn^ no  ^ 8^2- 
Payne;  children:  Robert  Allen,  Lucy  Ellen.  if™.  Mas,s-,'  sAtat(?  Hos,P-  fo£  I5B%%B  i881'?' 
Was  editor  and  part  owner  of  the  Nebraska  BJ°omln/dale  (As>:1cU8m'  New,  York>  1882-6;  act- 
City  Press,  1875-84.  Entered  service  of  Chi-  }"*  ,med-  *£&••  J8*6;.  pr™-  neurology,  Post- 
cago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  R.  R.  Co.,  Oct.  15,  Graduate  Med.  School,  Chicago  s  nee  1890; 
1884,  as  bill  clerk  at  Chicago.  Became  travel-  K°*-  medical  jurisprudence  and  hygiene,  Rush 
ing  freight  agent,  1885-6;  local  freight  agent  Med-  College,  1892- <;  now  associate  prof,  med - 
at  Chicago,  1886,  to  Mar.,  1901;  since  latter  c?ne  and  clinical  medicine,  College  of  Physi- 
date  commercial  agent  of  same  company.  Re-  ™an*  and  Surgeons,  Chicago.  Conducted  (with 
publican;  former  mem.  of  Town  Board  of  Cic-  Pro.f-  Ev  A-  Schafer)  series  of  vivisection  ex- 
ero;  was  mem.  of  Cook  Co.  Republican  Central  Perlm?"t?  °n  monkeys  at  Univ.  College,  Lon- 
Committee;  now  mem.  at  large  from  Cook  Co.,  don>  .  1°°6:7'  whlch  afforded  first  conclusive 
in  Republican  State  Central  Committee.  Elect-  Pfoof  that  in  these  animals  the  center  for 
ed  Nov.,  1904,  elector  at  large  from  State  of  vision  is  in  the  occipital  lobe.  Results  were 
Illinois  on  Republican  presidential  ticket,  published  as:  An  Investigation  into  the  Func- 
Clubs:  Twentieth  Century,  Morton  Park.  Of-  tions  of  the  Occipital  and  Temporal  Lobes  of 
fice:  211  Clark  St.  Residence:  Morton  Park,  the  Monkey's  Brain,  Philosophical  Transac- 
111  tions,  Royal  Soc.  of  London,  1888.  Wrote:  Hered- 

BROWN,  Moreau  Roberts,  physician;  b.  Gal-  itary  Ataxia,  with  Clinical  Report  of  25  cases, 

veston,   Tex.,   July   26,    1853;   s.   James   Moreau  Brain,   1892;  Responsibility  in  Crime  from  the 

and  Rebecca  Ashton   (Rhodes)   Brown;  ed.  pri-  Medical   Standpoint,   Popular  Science   Monthly, 

vate    schools,    Chester    (Pa.)    Acad.,    Jefferson  December,    1894.    Physician    in    charge    Kenil- 

Med.   College,   Philadelphia,   and    in   med.   dept.  worth  Sanitarium,  Kenilworth,  111.  Clubs:  Chi- 

of  Univ.   of  Louisville,  from  which  was  grad-  cago    Athletic,    University,    Glen    View.    Mem. 

uated  in   1876;   took  post-graduate  courses  in  Chicago   Med.    Soc.,    Am.    Med.    Assn.,    Chicago 

Germany  and  Austria;  twice  m.;  1  son:  James  Neurological    Soc.,    London    (England)    Neuro- 

Moreau  Brown,  by  first  wife;  m.,  2d.,  Jeaner-  logical  Soc.,  Fellow  New  York  Acad.  of  Medi- 

ette.    La.,   July   18.    1887,   Louise   Grevemberg;  cine.    Office:    100    State    St.    Residence:    Kenil- 

1     daughter:     Rebecca     Alice     Brown.     After  worth,   111. 

graduation  began  practice  in  Galveston,  Tex.,  BROWN,  Taylor  Everett,  lawyer;  b.  St 
where  was  house  physician  Galveston  City  Louis.  Mo.,  Jan.  22,  1860;  s.  Capt.  Henry 
Hosp.,  county  physician  of  Galveston  Co.,  Stuart  and  Emma  Jane  (Taylor)  Brown;  ed. 
quarantine  physician  of  Galveston  and  city  public  and  high  schools,  St.  Louis,  until  17 
physician  of  Galveston.  Came  to  Chicago  1886;  years  old;  learned  trade  of  pattern-maker  at 
specialist  in  diseases  of  throat,  ear  and  nose.  Vulcan  Iron  Works.  St.  Louis;  worked  at  trade 
Prof,  of  laryngology,  rhinology  and  otology  in  until  1882;  took  partial  law  course  at  Union 
Chicago  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons;  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1883;  was  patent 
prof,  of  laryngology  and  rhinology,  Chicago  office  draftsman,  1883-4;  m.,  1st,  Chicago,  Jan. 
Policlinic.  Fellow  of  the  Am.  Laryngological  30,  1888,  Fannie  Garrison  Dayton  (died  Dec. 
Soc.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  State  Med.  Soc.,  28,  1901);  children:  Melville  S.,  Taylor  G.  (de- 
Medico-Legal  Soc.  Med.  dir.  of  National  Union,  ceased),  Charles  Everett,  Jessie  Imogen,  Day- 
Club:  Physicians.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  ton  Reginald  E.,  Fannie  Susan;  m..  2d,  Nov.  3, 
Residence:  Winnetka,  111.  1904,  Jessie  May  Catlin,  Ripon,  Wis.  Admitted 


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to  bar,  Mar.,  1884;  since  1887  mem.  Poole  & 
Brown,  solicitors  of  U.  S.  and  foreign  letters 
patent  for  inventors,  securing  copyrights,  reg- 
istering trade-marks  and  labels,  and  attending 
to  litigation  in  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.,  U.  S. 
Circuit  Courts  of  Appeals,  and  other  Federal 
courts.  Served  in  Missouri  N.  G.,  1877-80; 
then  in  I.  N.  G.,  as  private,  corporal,  color- 
sergeant,  lieut.,  capt.  and  major,  until  retired 
as  maj.  (at  his  own  request),  Nov.,  1899; 
served  in  1st  111.  Vol.  Infy.  and  Provisional 
Battalion  of  Engineers  in  U.  S.,  Cuba,  and 
Porto  Rico  in  Spanish-Am.  War,  1898.  Mem. 
Military  Order  Foreign  Wars  of  U.  S.;  com- 
mander Illinois  Commandery  and  treas.-in- 
chief  Nat.  Commandery  Naval  and  Military 
Order  Spanish-Am.  War;  mem.  Veteran  Corps, 
1st  Infy.  I.  N.  G.  Was  first  officer  of  U.  S.  A. 
to  land  in  Porto  Rico  (Guanica)  and  was  rec- 
ommended for  brevet  maj.  U.  S.  V.,  "for  gal- 
lantry in  action"  by  Gen.  Miles,  and  name  was 
sent  to  Senate  by  Pres.  McKinley,  etc.  Episco- 
palian; St.  Paul's  Church,  Hyde  Park;  mem. 
Men's  Club  of  Christ  Church,  Brotherhood  of 
St.  Andrew,  sec.  and  treas.  Church  Home  for 
Aged  Persons,  incorporator  and  trustee  Chi- 
cago Home  for  Convalescent  Women  and  Chil- 
dren; pres.  Nat.  Conference  of  Church  Clubs. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Church;  also  mem. 
Missouri  Athletic  Assn.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  5136  Hibbard  Av. 

BBOWK,  Walter  Zolvah,  treas.  Illinois  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  b.  Coventry,  Conn.,  Oct.  26, 
1855;  s.  Walter  C.  and  Sarah  A.  (Clark) 
Brown;  ed.  public  schools  and  Natchaug 
(Conn.)  High  School  at  Willimantic,  Conn.; 
m.  South  Paris,  Me.,  1880,  Mabel  Phelps;  chil- 
dren: Walter  G.,  Edith,  Burton,  Edwin,  Mil- 
dred. Taught  school  in  Connecticut,  1872-3; 
cashier  and  bookkeeper  for  B.  F.  Spinney  & 
Co.,  shoe  manufacturers,  Lynn,  Mass.,  to  1880; 
then  went  to  New  York,  where  was  treas.  to 
the  receiver  of  the  Lackawanna  &  Pittsburgh 
Ry.  (subsequently  reorganized  as  the  Lacka- 
wanna  &  Southwestern  Ry.)  and  was  identi- 
fied with  other  railroad  projects;  next  was  in 
banking  and  brokerage  business  on  Wall  St.; 
came  to  Chicago,  1892,  and  was  with  the  Rock- 
wood  Bros.,  wholesale  grocers,  and  in  1894 
became  identified  with  the  Illinois  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  which  has  ever  since  been  an  offi- 
cial and  treas.  for  past  3  years.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  134  Mon- 
roe St.  Residence:  427  Orchard  St. 

BROWN,  William,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Jackson- 
ville, 111.,  Oct.  24,  1870;  s.  William  and  Clara 
(Robb)  Brown:  ed.  public  schools,  Jackson- 
ville, 111.,  1878-86,  Whipple  Acad.,  Jacksonville, 
111.,  1886-7,  Illinois  College,  Jacksonville,  111., 
1887-9,  U.  S.  Military  Acad.,  West  Point,  N. 
Y.,  1889-92;  law  dept.  Washington  Univ.,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  1894-6,  graduating  LL.B.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  30,  1903,  Marguerite,  daughter  of 
William  R.  Manierre.  Admitted  to  bar,  June, 
1896.  and  entered  law  dept.  of  Chicago  &  Alton 
R.  R.  Co.,  remaining  until  1900;  formed  part- 
nership with  T.  J.  Scofleld  as  Scofleld  & 
Brown,  representing  Chicago  &  Alton  Ry.  Co. 
as  district  attys.,  and  the  Missouri,  Kansas 
&  Texas  Ry.  Co.,  as  local  attys.  In  Apr.,  1903 
(with  Eugene  E.  Trussing  and  Hoyt  King), 
formed  firm  of  Prussing,  Brown  &  King, 
which  succeeds  to  the  railroad  connections  of 
Scofield  &  Brown,  and  also  engaged  in  a  gen- 
eral law  practice.  Democrat.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  Phi  Delta  Phi,  legal  fraternity  (on  exec- 
utive council,  1897-9,  and  its  vice-pres.,  1898- 
1899).  Clubs:  City,  Law,  Glen  View,  Kenwood 
Country.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  397 
Superior  St. 

BBOWK,  William  Henry,  real  estate  dealer; 
b.  Warren,  111.,  May  14,  1860;  s.  Thomas  and 
Mizabeth  (Campbell)  Brown;  ed  Lena  111 
public  schools,  Cedar  Falls,  la.,  Normal 
Schools  and  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Business  College- 
m.  South  Dakota,  1885,  Hattie  Aunger;  chil- 


dren: Paul  E.,  Ethel  F.,  Cecil  A.,  Raymond  P. 
Was  engaged  in  real  estate  business  for  many 
years  before  coming  to  Chicago,  in  1901.  Now 
senior  mem.  of  Wm.  H.  Brown  Co.  &  Brittaln, 
real  estate;  also  pres.  William  H.  Brown  Co., 
North  Dakota  lands.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board.  Republican;  was  mayor  of  Devil's 
Lake,  N.  Dak.,  1900-1.  Mason.  Office:  Tacoma 
Bldg.  Residence:  10101  S.  Wood  St. 

BROWN,  William  Listen,  merchant  in  pig 
iron  and  iron  ores;  b.  St.  Joseph,  Mich.,  Aug. 
23,  1842;  s.  Hiram  and  Jane  Reese  Tilton  (Lls- 
ton)  Brown;  came  to  Chicago,  1848;  ed.  public 
and  private  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Sept.  27, 
1871,  Mrs.  Catherine  Seymour  Bigelow,  daugh- 
ter of  Dr.  Stephen  Seymour,  a  pioneer  homce. 
physician  of  Chicago.  Began  business  career, 
1859,  as  clerk  for  a  Board  of  Trade  commis- 
sion house;  served  in  Chicago  Mercantile  Bat- 
tery of  Light  Artillery,  1862-5,  in"  Vicksburg 
campaign  and  Red  River  Expedition,  etc.;  re- 
turned to  Chicago;  became  interested  in  iron 
business;  one  of  organizers,  1883,  and  sirtce 
then  member  firm  of  Pickands,  Brown  &  Co., 
one  of  largest  in  U.  S.  in  iron  and  iron  ore 
trade.  One  of  organizers,  1890,  of  Chicago 
Shipbuilding  Co.;  since  1899,  pres.  Am.  Ship- 
building Co.  (Consolidated  Lake  Ship  Yards) ; 
pres.  S.  Chicago  Furnace  Co.;  dir.  First  Na- 
tional Bank.  Republican.  Trustee  Chicago  New 
Church  (Swedenborgian)  Soc. ;  trustee  Chicago 
Orchestral  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Commercial, 
Caxton,  Tolleston,  Glen  View,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Country,  Castalia,  Fishing,  Mid- 
Day.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  Evanston, 
111. 

BROWNING,  Oranville  Williams,  lawyer;  b. 
Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Mar.  14,  1856;  s.  George  T. 
and  Elizabeth  (McClung)  Browning;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S.,  1877;  m.  Lake  Geneva, 
Wis.,  Sept.  13,  1903,  Carrie  Woolfolk.  Admitted 
to  bar,  June,  1880;  partner  of  Samuel  M. 
Moore,  Chancellor  of  the  Superior  Court,  until 
1886;  of  firm  of  Woolfolk  &  Browning,  1890-5; 
of  firm  of  Browning  &  Shepard  since  1898. 
Master  of  Chancery  of  Superior  Court  since 
1897.  Democrat.  Att'y  of  West  Town  of  Chi- 
cago, 1886-7;  candidate  for  Circuit  Court 
Judge,  1893,  1897;  special  counsel  for  City  of 
Chicago  since  1897.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  On- 
wentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Law.  Office:  Hart- 
ford Bldg.  Residence:  604  E.  Division  St. 

BROWNING,  Thomas  Walter,  broker  in 
stocks,  grain  and  provisions:  b.  Philadelphia, 
Jan.  4,  1866;  s.  William  H.  and  Elizabeth 
(Bolton)  Browning;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  5,  1904,  Esther  St.  John.  Came 
to  Chicago  in  1879  and  worked  as  office  boy 
for  the  old  firm  of  William  Young  Co.;  mem. 
of  the  Board  of  Trade  since  1890;  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Pringle,  Fitch  &  Rankin,  formed 
Mar.  1,  1904.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Union  League,  Colonial.  Office:  Board  of 
Trade.  Residence:  81  E.  48th  St. 

BRTJMBACK,  Arthur  Henry,  physician;  b. 
Hancock  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  31,  1862;  s.  Thomas 
Benton  and  Abbie  D.  (Southwick)  Brumback; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Hancock  Co.,  111.,  Car- 
thage College,  Carthage,  111.;  grad.  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  M.D..  1884; 
m.,  1st.,  Augusta,  111.,  Dec.  12,  1884,  Rose  G. 
Steed;  m.,  2d.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  July  17,  1889, 
Sophia  J.  Wiborg;  children:  Benton  Lee,  Ma- 
rion. After  graduation,  1884,  located  in  prac- 
tice of  medicine  at  Mound  Station,  Brown  Co., 
111.,  two  years;  after  that  practiced  4%  years 
at  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  since  Oct.  1,  1890,  prac- 
ticing at  Chicago;  staff  physician  at  West 
Side  Hosp.  and  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Prof,  of  physi- 
cal diagnosis  at  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°).  Mem.  Royal  League,  Royal  Ar- 
canum, K.  P.,  North  American  Union.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Physicians.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 530  Jackson  Boul. 


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EHUNDAGE,  Edward  Jackson,  pres.  Board 
of  Co.  Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.;  b.  Camp- 
bell, N.  Y.(  May  13,  1869;  s.  Victor  and  Maria 
L.  (Armstrong)  Brundage;  removed  with  par- 
ents to  Detroit,  Mich.,  in  18SO;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Campbell,  N.  Y.,  and  Detroit,  Mich., 
until  1S83.  Employed  in  railroad  office  in  De- 
troit and  Chicago;  studied  law  in  leisure  hours; 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1892;  grad.  Chicago 
College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1893.  Republican;  mem. 
House  of  Representatives  in  41st  and  43d  Gen- 
eral Assemblies,  from  6th  Senatorial  District; 
elected,  Nov.,  1904,  pres.  of  the  Board  of  Co. 
Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.  Was  vice-pres.  for 
Illinois  of  Pan-Am.  Exposition  at  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.  Mason,  K.  T.,  K.  P.,  Royal  League, 
Columbian  Knights.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Marquette.  Office:  153  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
225  Osgood  St. 

BRTJNSOH,  Randolph,  physician;  b.  Pine 
Bluff,  Ark.,  Jan.  12,  1865;  s.  Dr.  Randolph  and 
Frances  (White)  Brunson;  early  education  in 
grammar  school  of  Univ.  of  The  South,  Sewa- 
nee,  Tenn. ;  collegiate  course  in  Univ.  of  The 
South;  med.  education  in  med.  college  of  the 
Univ.  of  the  City  of  New.  York  and  med.  dept. 
of  Tulane  Univ.,  graduating  M.D.,  1888;  m. 
Chicago,  May,  1897,  Helen  A.  Brewer;  1 
daughter:  Frances  Atherton.  Took  up  special 
study  of  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  in  New 
York  City,  London  and  Vienna,  and  located  in 
practice  as  specialist  in  Chicago.  Prof,  of  ear, 
nose  and  throat  disease  at  Chicago  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  School.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.. 
Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of 
Ophthalmology.,  Otology  and  Laryngology, 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.  and  other  med.  socs.  Dem- 
ocrat. Episcopalian.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1852  Surf  St. 

BRUSH,  EmerBoii  Howard,  real  estate  deal- 
er; b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  1852;  s.  Joseph  B.  and 
Sarah  (Atwater)  Brush;  ed.  private  schools 
and  at  the  Polytechnic  Institute,  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.;  m.  Geneva  Lake,  Wis.,  1881,  Rena  S. 
Sturges.  Came  to  Chicago  from  New  York  City 
In  1888,  and  was  connected  with  mercantile 
pursuits  until  1894;  since  then  handling  real 
estate  and  Investments.  Also  vlce-pres.  of  the 
Kellogg  Switchboard  and  Supply  Co.  Republi- 
can. Clubs:  Union  League.  Twentieth  Century. 
Office:  90  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Elmhurst,  111. 

BRTJSHINGHAM,  John  Patrick,  clergyman; 
b.  Hornellsvllle,  N.  Y. ;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary 
Brushingham;  preparatory  education,  Olean, 
N.  Y.;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1881;  theo- 
logical education,  Garrett  Biblical  Institute 
(A.M.,  D.D.,  Northwestern);  m.  Olean,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  5,  1882,  Lillie  Norton.  Ordained  to  minis- 
try, Oct.  1,  1880;  has  since  filled  pastorates  In 
Rock  River  Conference;  now  pastor  first  M.  E. 
Church,  Chicago.  Was  delegate  Ecumenical 
Methodist  Conference,  London,  1901;  pres.  Chi- 
cago Methodist  Social  Union;  pres.  Chicago 
Methodist  Preachers'  Meeting;  organizer  Mu- 
nicipal Voters'  League,  Chicago.  Club:  TJnion 
League.  Address:  108  E.  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 831  Millard  Av. 

BRYAN,  Alfred  Cochrane,  real  estate  and 
loan  agent;  b.  Chicago,  July  22,  1852;  s.  Fred- 
erick A.  and  Ann  (Hodgson)  Bryan;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1889,  Helen  A. 
Thompson;  children:  James  A.,  Beatrice  H., 
John  F.  After  leaving  school  learned  printing 
trade;  in  1874  engaged  In  the  real  estate  busi- 
ness and  was  a  partner  of  George  Newberry 
for  3  years;  In  1888  was  joined  by  brothers, 
F.  W.  and  J.  C.,  and  organized  firm  of  Bryan 
Bros.,  the  firm  doing  a  general  business  In 
local  real  estate  and  loans.  Independent  in 
politics.  Club:  Hlnsdale.  Office:  Lafayette 
Bldg.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

BRYAN,  Benjamin  Butters,  commission 
merchant;  mem.  firm  Logan  &  Bryan;  married. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington 


Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  5124  Cornell  Av. 

B3YAXST,  Edward  Arthur,  pres.  E.  A.  Bryan 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  steel  tanks  and  struc- 
tural iron  work;  b.  Peoria,  111.,  July  16,  1856; 
B.  William  F.  and  Jane  Evans  Bryan;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Peoria,  111.,  Nov.  4,  1886,  Miss 
Lucy  Gibson;  1  son:  William  F.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  clerk  in  grain  business,  Peoria. 
Since  1884  has  been  engaged  in  iron  business 
and  builder  of  all  kinds  of  steel  storage  tanks, 
etc.;  in  Feb.,  1902,  organized  the  E.  A.  Bryan 
Co.,  with  plant  at  Harvey,  111.,  engaged  In  the 
manufacture  of  steel  storage  tanks,  steel  grain 
elevators,  tank  cars,  and  all  kinds  of  struc- 
tural Iron  work,  of  which  company  is  pres.  and 
mgr.  Mason,  K.  T.,  Shriner.  Club:  Illinois 
Athletic.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  4642  Drexel  Boul. 

BRYAN,  Frederick  William,  real  estate;  b. 
(on  site  of  new  Federal  Bldg.)  Chicago,  May 
13,  1848;  s.  Frederick  A.  and  Ann  (Hodgson) 
Bryan;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  13,  1873,  Nellie  Wheeler;  one  daughter: 
Mrs.  H.  G.  Steinson.  After  leaving  school  was 
engaged  in  the  drug  business  and  was  for 
years  with  the  firm  of  Burnhams  &  Van 
Schaack,  and  in  1886  became  identified  with 
real  estate  business  with  brothers,  A.  C.  and 
J.  C.  Bryan,  organizing  firm  of  Bryan  Bros., 
which  has  since  been  engaged  in  an  extensive 
real  estate  and  loan  business.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Menoken.  Office:  Lafayette  Bldg. 
Residence:  1033  Touhy  Av. 

BRYAN,  John  Charles,  physician;  b.  Chica- 
go, Oct.  31,  1850;  s.  Frederick  A.  and  Ann 
(Hodgson)  Bryan;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1877;  m.  England,  1888,  Mary  E.  Lynch;  1 
daughter:  Marie  E.  Also  since  1866,  with 
brothers.  A.  C.  and  F.  W.  Bryan,  mem.  of 
Bryan  Bros.,  real  estate  and  loans.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Pathological  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Menoken  (ex-pres.).  Office:  Lafayette 
Elder.  Residence:  1079  Washington  Boul. 

BRYAN,  W.  3.  Flumer,  clergyman;  b.  Alle- 
gheny City,  Pa.,  Aug.  30,  1856;  s.  Samuel  S. 
and  Kate  (Plumer)  Bryan;  grad.  Davidson 
College,  North  Carolina,  A.B.,  1875,  A.M.,  1878, 
Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  B.D.,  1878 
(D.D.  Centre  College,  Kentucky,  1892);  m. 
Dec.  1,  1887,  Alice  C.  Reid,  Staunton,  Va.;  chil- 
dren: William  Plumer  (deceased),  Alison 
Reid,  Helen  Reid,  George  Plumer.  From  grad- 
uation from  theological  seminary,  1878,  took 
charge  of  churches  in  Randolph  Co.,  W.  Va., 
until  1887;  pastor  Presbyterian  Church,  Ashe- 
ville,  N.  C.,  1887-92;  pastor  Second  Presbyte- 
rian Church,  Cincinnati,  O.,  1892-5;  since  Feb. 
1,  1895,  pastor  of  Church  of  the  Covenant, 
Chicago.  Residence:  3  Chalmers  PI. 

BRYANT,  Arthur  W.,  pres.  White  Lake 
Lumber  Co.;  b.  Lexington,  Mass.,  Jan.  20,  1847; 
s.  Albert  W.  and  Nancy  (Wellington)  Bryant; 
ed.  grammar  and  high  schools,  Lexington, 
Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Ella  Swartley;  chil- 
dren: Marion  Elizabeth,  Elsie  Harriet.  Came  to 
Chicago  from  Lexington,  Mass.,  in  1865;  en- 
gaged in  various  business  lines,  first  in  whole- 
sale drug  house  and  later  clerk  in  bank  until 
1872,  when  with  Park  &  Soper  Lumber  Co. 
until  1879;  since  then  in  wholesale  lumber 
business  for  self  and  now  pres.  of  the  White 
Lake  Lumber  Co.;  also  dir.  Oak  Park  Trust 
and  Savings  Bank.  Independent  Republican. 
Mason;  mem.  lodge,  chapter  and  Siloam  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  163 
Randolph  St.  Residence:  234  Maple  Av.,  Oak 
Park 

BRYANT,  Henry  Willis,  pres.  Bryant  & 
Stratton  Business  College;  b.  Cleveland,  O., 
July  22,  1855;  s.  Henry  B.  and  Lucy  Stratton 
Bryant  (father  was  pioneer  in  field  of  business 
education  and  with  brother-in-law,  Henry  D. 
Stratton,  founded  the  Bryant  &  Stratton  Busi- 
ness College  in  Chicago  in  1856);  came  to  Chi- 


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cago  with  parents,  1860;  grad.  Harvard  Univ. 
in  class  of  1879;  m.  Chicago,  1887,  Miss  An- 
toinette Kellogg  Re  Qua;  children:  Catherine 
Re  Qua  and  Willis  Re  Qua.  In  1879  became 
associated  wflh  father  in  the  management  of 
the  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College,  and 
m  1892  succeeded  his  father  as  pres.  Also  has 
large  real  estate  interests  in  Chicago  and  Its 
vicinity.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 315  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  2973  Prairie 
Avenue. 

BRYANT,  John  J.,  grain  commission;  b. 
Elizabeth,  N.  J.;  ed.  public  schools,  Elizabeth, 
N  J.  Went  to  New  York,  1863,  and  was  in  em- 
ploy of  H.  B.  Claflin  &  Co.,  wholesale  dry 
goods,  until  1864;  enlisted,  1864,  in  9th  New 
Jersey  Volunteer  Infantry,  serving  to  end  of 
war;  came  to  Chicago,  May,  1871,  and  was  gen- 
eral agent  Elliptic  Sewing  Machine  Co.  2 
years;  in  employ  of  C.  P.  Comstock  &  Co., 
grain  commission  merchants,  1873-5;  since 
1875  in  business  for  self  as  senior  mem.  of 
Bryant  &  Co.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
from  Jan.,  1872  (dir.  1883).  Office:  145  Van 
Buren  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

BRYANT,  Stowell  Lyman,  clergyman;  b. 
Windham  (on  the  Western  Reserve),  O.,  Jan. 
17,  1870;  s.  Clark  L.  and  Clara  (Lyman)  Bry- 
ant; grad.  Windham  (O.)  High  School,  1887; 
Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Delaware,  O.,  A.B.,  1891; 
Boston  Univ.  School  of  Theology,  B.D.,  1893. 
Since  1893  minister  of  the  M.  E.  Church; 
served  churches  in  Baltimore  and  Lutherville, 
Md.,  and  for  6  years  before  coming  to  Chicago 
was  pastor  of  the  St.  Paul's  M.  E.  Church  of 
Washington,  D.  C.;  since  Jan.  1,  1902,  pastor 
of  Hyde  Park  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago.  Republi- 
can. Residence:  5510  Washington  Av. 

BRYSON,  William  John,  retired  civil  engi- 
neer; b.  New  Rochelle,  N.  Y.,  July  16,  1845; 
B.  William  and  Julia  Goodwin  Bryson;  ed.  pri- 
vate schools,  followed  by  special  courses  in 
civil  engineering;  m.  Emma  Edna  Horton.  Be- 
gan practice  of  civil  engineering  in  1865  in 
employ  of  the  U.  S.  Government  on  fortifica- 
tion work  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  in  1867 
was  employed  on  work  for  the  City  of  Chica- 
go; later  returned  to  Government  work  In  Chi- 
cago, Appleton,  Wis.,  and  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  until 
1874,  when  became  asst.  engineer  of  the  Chi- 
cago &  Alton  R.  R.  until  1900,  when  retired 
from  practice.  Dir.  James  B.  Clow  &  Sons,  and 
of  Joliet  &  Chicago  Ry.  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Hamilton,  Washington  Park, 
Mid-Day,  Edgewater  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle. 
Office:  203  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  169  Buena 
Avenue. 

BUCHANAN,  Milford  De  Witt,  pres.  of  Wil- 
mington Star  Mining  Co.,  etc.;  b.  Newport, 
Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  10,  1835;  s.  Thomas 
and  Mary  (Churchill)  Buchanan;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  10,  1861,  Mary  S. 
Wheeler;  children;  Gordon,  Mary  C.,  Mar- 
guerite, De  Witt  W.  Began  business  life  at 
Utica,  N.  Y.,  at  age  of  14,  in  office  of  his 
brother,  then  general  freight  agent  Syracuse 
&  Utica  Ry.  Co.:  2  years  later  became  ticket 
agent  at  Rome,  N.  Y.,  for  same  road,  and  later, 
upon  consolidation,  also  ticket  agent  for  Wa- 
tertown  &  Rome  Ry.  for  both  roads,  and  after- 
ward also  for  5  other  roads,  including  the 
New  York  Central;  then  became  teller  Oneida 
Central  Bank,  Rome,  N.  Y.,  until  1857;  teller 
Merchants'  Savings,  Loan  &  Trust  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, 1857-8;  pres.  Central  Bank,  Peoria,  111., 
1858-9;  then  in  1859  returned  to  Merchants' 
Savings,  Loan  and  Trust  Co.,  from  which 
went,  as  cashier,  to  bank  of  Chapin,  Wheeler 
&  Co.,  until  1863,  when  became  mem.  of  tan- 
ning firm  of  Buchanan,  Richards  &  Co.;  be- 
came paying  teller  of  Merchants'  National 
Bank,  1866.  and  later,  with  others,  purchased 
Commercial  National  Bnnk,  of  which  was  cash- 
ier 7  years;  later  organized  the  Prairie  Loan 
and  Trust  Company  and  was  its  vice-pres. 
until  1875,  when  purchased  the  Wilmington 


Star  Mining  Co.,  operating  coal  mines  at  Coal 
City,  Grundy  Co.,  of  which  has  ever  since 
been  pres.  Also  pres.  of  the  Coalfield  Co.,  of 
Coal  City.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 
Oconomowoc,  Wis. 

BUCK,  Carl  Darling1,  prof.  Sanskrit  and  com- 
parative philology,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since 
1892.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.) 
Address:  5733  Lexington  Av. 

BUCK,  James  P.,  physician;  b.  Cambria  Co., 
Pa.,  Feb.  19,  1856;  s.  John  and  Rachel  (Sherry) 
Buck;  ed.  district  schools  and  at  St.  Vincent 
College  of  Latrobe,  Pa.,  from  which  graduated 
A.M.,  1876;  taught  school  2  seasons,  but  in 
1877  entered  Jefferson  Med.  College,  Philadel- 
phia, from  which  was  graduated  M.D.,  1879; 
practiced  in  Western  Pennsylvania,  1879-84; 
post  graduate  work  in  med.  schools  of  Vienna 
and  Heidelberg,  and  in  universities  and  hos- 
pitals of  Berlin  and  Prague,  1884-5;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  30,  1877,  Catherine  M.  Grass;  chil- 
dren: Marie  G.,  Harold  F.  J.,  Cecil  C.  Served 
in  Servian  army,  then  at  war  with  Bulgarian 
Roumania,  as  surgeon,  with  rank  and  title  of 
capt.,  1885-6,  and  with  Dr.  Bridges  had  charge 
of  a  military  hospital;  when  resigned  com- 
mission became  asst.  to  Prof.  Hock,  lecturer 
on  diseases  of  the  eye  at  Vienna  Policlinic; 
returned  to  U.  S.,  1887,  locating  in  Chicago, 
where  has  since  been  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  medicine,  but  making  a  specialty 
of  surgery.  Inventor  of  various  instruments 
and  appliances  for  operative  surgery.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Office  and 
residence:  413  LaSalle  Av. 

BUCK,  Niels,  architect,  contractor;  b. 
Morso,  Denmark,  Mar.  24,  1866;  s.  Christ  and 
Cecil  Buck;  ed.  public  schools  in  Denmark;  m. 
Chicago,  Mar.  1,  1892,  Emma  Rubart;  chil- 
dren: Fred,  Downell,  Adelaide.  Learned  trade 
of  cabinet-maker  in  Denmark,  near  Copen- 
hagen; at  age  of  17  came  to  Chicago,  and 
started  in  with  A.  H.  Andrews  &  Co.  as  a 
cabinet-maker;  was  later  with  Jenson  &  Dryer 
as  superintendent  of  carpenters  and  builders; 
studied  architecture  and  became  mem.  of  firm 
and  general  superintendent  of  Wheatley,  Buck 
&  Co.  and  then  from  1893  was  In  business  for 
self  as  architect  and  in  1903  was  joined  by 
Fred  Schroeder,  forming  present  firm  of  Niels 
Buck  &  Co.,  contractors  and  builders.  Repub- 
lican. Lutheran.  Clubs:  Chicago  Automobile, 
Oconto,  Ravenswood.  Office:  125  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  2401  Kenmore  Av. 

BUCKINGHAM,  Ebenezer,  capitalist;  b. 
Zanesville,  O.,  Jan.  16,  1829;  s.  Ebenezer  and 
Eunice  (Hale)  Buckingham;  grad.  Yale,  1848; 
m.  Lucy  Sturges.  Removed  to  Chicago,  Nov., 
1859,  and  engaged  in  the  grain  and  storage 
business  from  Oct.,  1866,  to  Dec.,  1891;  pres. 
of  the  Traders  Insurance  Co.,  1883-1902,  and 
pres.  of  the  Northwestern  Nat.  Bank  from 
Aug.,  1890,  until  it  was  consolidated  with  the 
Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank  and  the  Am.  Nat. 
Bank,  Sept.  15,  1900.  Has  been  dir.  of  the 
South  Side  Elevated  R.  R.  and  other  large 
corporations.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  2036  Prairie  Av. 

BUCKLEN,  Herbert  E.;  b.  W.  Winfleld,  Her- 
kimer Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  9,  1848;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  New  York 
State  Acad.,  and  finished  at  a  business  college 
in  Chicago;  m.  1879,  Bertha  E..  daughter  of 
Hon.  George  Redfield.  Removed,  1860,  with 
parents,  to  Elkhart,  Ind. ;  was  druggist  there, 
1863-79;  came  to  Chicago,  1879,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  proprie- 
tary medicines;  now  pres.  and  treas.  of  H.  E. 
Bucklen  &  Co.;  also  publisher  of  The  Druggist. 
Office:  275  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  265  Michi- 
gan Av. 

BUCKLEY,  Charles  Wilbur,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Peoria,  111.,  Aug.  20,  1857;  s.  Robert  C. 
and  Elizabeth  M.  Buckley;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Peoria,  111.;  m.  Peoria,  1882.  Nannie  B. 
Johnston;  children:  Robert,  Saidee,  Warren, 


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Elizabeth.    Removed    to    St.    Louis,    Mo.,    1880,  affected    by    confinement,    severed    connection 

where  was  engaged  in  the  grain  business  until  with  bank  and  went  to  Chillicothe,  Mo.,  where 

1884,    when    came    to    Chicago,    and    has    since  engaged    in    buying    and    handling    live    stock; 

been     continuously     engaged     in     commission  became  mem.  of  live  stock  commission  firm  of 

business;     now    vice-pres.    Pratt    &    Buckley.  Hunter,  Evans  &  Co.,  at  St.   Louis,  Mo.,  May 

commission    merchants    in    grain,    provisions.  1,   1876;   moved  to  Chicago,   Apr.   15,   1885,  and 

etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade   (dir.,   1898-  began    business    under    same    firm    name;    in- 

1901).   Clubs:   Evanston   Country,   Exmoor.   Of-  corporated,  1887,  as  Evans-Snider-Buel  Co.,  of 

fice:     Board    of    Trade.     Residence:    Highland  which    was    vice-pres.    until    1894;    since    then 

Park.  pres.    Also    of   firm    of   Buel    &   Pryor,    owners 

BTTCKIiEY,  Bdmnnd,  writer  and  lecturer;  b.  of  cattle.  Pres.  Chicago  Live  Stock  Exchange. 

Birmingham,    England,    Mar.    31,    1855;    grad.  Republican.   Mem.   Evangelical   Church,   Green- 

Univ.   of  Michigan,   1884;   student  in  Germany,  wood    and    46th    St.    Club:    Saddle    and    Sirloin 

1884-5;  London,   1885-6;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Chica-  (ex-pres.).    Office:    Union    Stock    Yards     Resi- 

go,  1894;  m.  1885,  Sarah  S.  Craig,  M.D. ;  prof,  of  dence:    4444    Greenwood   Av. 
philosophy,    Doshisha    College,    Kyoto,    Japan,        BUELL,    Charles    Clinton,    lawyer;    b.    Ster- 

1886-92;  traveled  in  China,  India,  Egypt,  Pales-  ling,  111.,  Feb.  14,  1867;  s.  Clinton  C.  and  Mary 

tine,  Europe,  1892-3;  fellow  in  hierology,  1892-  A.    (Niles)    Buell;   grad.  Sterling  High  School, 

1893;  docent  in  hierology  since  1894,  Univ.  of  and  afterward  attended  Univ.  of  Illinois,  leav- 

Chicngo.    Contributor    to    magazines    numerous  ing   in   sophomore    year;    m.    Chicago,    Oct.    26, 

articles  on  religion  and  art.  Editor:  Universal  1892,   Maude  Hoyne;  children:   Temple  Hoyne, 

Religion,    1897;     University    Lessons    in    Art,  Charles  Clinton,  Jr.,  Frances  Vedder.  Came  to 

1901;  The  World  To-Day,  1902-4.  Address:  301  Chicago,  1886,  and  read  law  in  office  of  uncle, 

E.  Fifty-sixth  St.  Ira  W.   Buell;   admitted  to  bar  in  Mar.,   1888, 

BTJCKMEB,  John  Lee,  lumber;  b.  Sweet  afterward  forming  partnership  with  uncle 
Springs,  Mo.,  Dec.  19,  1863;  s.  W.  G.  and  Sarah  under  firm  name  of  Ira  W.  &  C.  C.  Buell, 
(Brown)  Buckner;  ed.  Westminster  College,  and  since  Apr.  1,  1905,  a  mem.  of  Dolph,  Buell 
Fulton,  Mo.;  m.  Slater,  Mo.,  Apr.  23,  1885,  &  Abbey.  Has  paid  special  attention  to  cor- 
Alice  P.  Smith;  children:  Madeline,  Frances,  poration,  real  estate,  chancery  and  probate 
J.  L.,  Jr.  Started  at  age  16  in  lumber  business  law.  Democrat.  Attends  Second  Presbyterian 
with  G.  W.  Smith  at  Sweet  Springs,  Mo.;  Church.  Past-master  Blaney  Lodge  No.  271. 
thence  to  Kansas  City,  1886;  mgr.  2  years  for  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  member  of  Oriental  Consist- 
C.  P.  Deatherage  Lumber  Co.;  then  in  retail  ory  and  Medinah  Temple  (Shrine).  Clubs: 
lumber  business  for  himself  up  to  1895;  In  Law,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  100  Washington 
wholesale  lumber  brokerage  to  1896;  lumber  St.  Residence:  1833  Indiana  Av. 
traffic  mgr.  Kansas  City,  Pittsburgh  &  Gulf  BTJEIiL,  Ira  Warner,  lawyer;  b.  Lebanon, 
Ry.  till  July,  1898;  came  to  Chicago  in  1898;  Madison  Co.,  N.  T.,  Dec.  9,  1830;  s.  Elijah  and 
founded  the  firm  of  Buckner,  Saunders  &  Co.  Elizabeth  Buell;  brought  up  on  farm;  attended 
(J.  L.  Buckner,  D.  G.  Saunders,  A.  P.  Buckner),  country  schools;  was  school  teacher  at  16;  at 
manufacturers  and  wholesale  dealers  in  yel-  19  entered  Madison  Univ.,  and  after  leaving 
low  pine  lumber,  with  specialties  in  long  leaf  there  studied  law;  m.  1st,  1858,  Lydia  A.  Gil- 
yellow  pine  and  railroad  timbers.  Club:  Mar-  lette;  2d,  1867,  Anna  M.  Averell;  1  daughter: 
quette.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  Lakota  Elizabeth  Averell  Buell  (Mrs.  Harry  C.  Pat- 
Hotel,  terson);  3d,  1890,  Olive  W.  Wright.  Admitted 

nuECKINQ,    Edward    Frederick,    physician;  to  bar,  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Sept.,  1855;  came  to 

b.    Washington,    Franklin    Co.,    Mo.,    Sept.    18,  Chicago  and  engaged  in  practice,   1856;   espe- 

1857;   s.   Dr.   John  Henry  and  Minnie    (Grieve)  cially    successful    in    chancery,    insurance    and 

Buecking;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  St.  Francis  commercial    cases.    Supervisor    of    North    Chi- 

Solanus   College,   Quincy;    grad.    Bennett   Med.  cago,  1860;  city  atty.  of  Chicago,  1861.  Repub- 

College,    Chicago,    M.D.,    1876,    and    Louisville  lican;    nominee    for    judge    of    Circuit    Court, 

Eclectic     Medical     College,     M.D.,     ad     eundem  1879,    but    defeated    with    rest    of    Republican 

fjradum,  1877;  m.  Apr.  13,  1879,  Alona  R.  Wat-  ticket   that  year.   Mem.   Law   Institute;   one  of 

kins;    children,    Henry    Watklns,    Vera    Clark,  founders  of  the  Union  League  Club  of  Chicago 

Engaged    in    practice    in    Chicago    since    1877,  and  dir.  for  first  3  years.  Mason;  K.  T.  Club: 

in    which    year    became    lecturer    on    anatomy  Union  League.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 

and  orthopaedic  surgery  In  Bennett  Med.  Col-  2832   Indiana   Av. 

lege.  of  which  has  since  been,  successively,  BUFFINOTON1,  Eugene  Jackson,  business 
prof,  of  principles  and  practice  of  surgery,  man,  capitalist;  b.  Guyandotte.  W.  Va..  Mar. 
and  of  clinical  surgery.  Served  as  surgeon  at  14,  1863;  s.  James  H.  and  Columbia  (Nicho- 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  surgeon-in-chief  at  Chicago  las)  Buffington;  ed.  Covington,  Ky.,  1870-9; 
Polyclinic  and  Post-Graduate  Polyclinic  Chickering  Institute,  Cincinnati,  1879-80;  Van- 
Schools.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Eclectic  Med.  derbilt  Univ.,  1881-3;  m.  Catlettsburg,  Ky., 
Soc.  (ex-pres.).  Chicago  Eclectic  Med.  Soc.  Nov.  27,  1888,  Drucilla  Nichols  Moore.  Treas. 
(ex-pres.),  National  Eclectic  Med.  Assn.,  Chi-  Am.  Wire  and  Nail  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind.,  1!  84-8; 
cago  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Office:  100  State  sec.  and  treas.  Am.  Steel  and  Wire  Co.,  1888-9; 
St.  Residence:  3627  Grand  Boul.  pres.  Illinois  Steel  Co.  since  Jan.  1,  1899. 

•RTTT-WT T--R    Toii«  w     r,rp«    anrtrHr    T  pit^nw  Clubs:     Chicago,     Union     League.     Merchants. 

BUEHIiEK,    jonn   W.,   pres.    ana    air.    JjeitZOW  /->«„«»•    rrv,0    -Rnnlrprv     'Rptsirlpnrp-    Tf\"in«stnn     Til 

&  Simon   Mfg.   Co.,   planing  mill;   s.   John   and  offlc  on>   11'" 

Christina    (Schwartz)    Buehler;    was    formerly         BTTPFTTM,     Joseph     Howard,     physician;     b. 

cashier    and    later    vice-pres.    and    dir.    Garden  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Aug.  24,  1849;  s.  Joseph  C   and 

City  Banking  and   Trust  Co.,   which   was   out-  Maria  Buffum;   entered  Cornell  Univ.,   1869,  in 

growth    of    private    banking    business    of    his  sophomore     class,     graduating     A  B;     student 

father,      established,       1873.        Clubs:        Union  Hahnemann     Med.      College.      Philadelphia,      1 

League,    Chicago    Athletic,    Bankers.    Address:  year,    then    in    New    York    Homoeopathic    Med. 

505  W    Kinzie  St.  College,  graduating  1873;  m.  1876,  Evelyn  Bar- 

BUEIi,  Monson   Parker,  live   stock  commis-  rett  Sprague,   of  Jamestown,  N.   Y. ;   children: 

sion;  b.  Croton,  Licking  Co.,  O.,  Oct.   14,  1845;  Howard  E.,  Natalie  S.  Practiced  in  Pittsburgh, 

s.  Joshua  H.  and  Lucy   (Gear)    Buel;   ed.  pub-  Pa.,    and    was    attending    physician    to    Pitts- 

lic   schools,   followed   ijy   short   term   at   Gran-  burgh    Homoeopathic    Hosp.,    1873-6;    practiced 

ville  college,  Granville,  O.;  m.  Chillicothe,  Mo.,  in  New  York  City,  1876-80.  with  special  study 

Mar.     13,     1873,     Evaline     Wlgley;     children:  and  practice  in  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear; 

Forest  Lee,  Daisy    (Mrs.   McNeill).   Reared   on  called    to   Chicago,    1880,    as   prof    diseases    of 

farm    in   Ohio   until    17   years   old;    4    years   in  the  eye  and  ear  in   the  Chicago  Homoeopathic 

general     merchandise     store     at     Croton,     O.;  Med.  College,  and  has  since  practiced  here  as 

moved  to  Austin,  Nev..  and  was  asst.   cashier  a    specialist    in    diseases    of    the    eye    and    ear. 

of  National  Bank  there  2%  years;  health  being  Was    pres.    of    Indianapolis    meeting    of    Am. 


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Soc.  of  Homoeopathic  Oculists,  1882.  Mem.  Am. 
Institute  of  Homoeopathy.  Author  of  a  work 
on  Ophthalmology.  Mason  (32°).  Cleveland 
Lodge,  Washington  Chapter,  Apollo  Com- 
mandery,  Oriental  Consistory  and  Medinah 
Temple,  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Office: 
34  Washington  St.  Residence:  17  Bellevue  PI. 

BUFOBD,  Coleman  Graves,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Lafayette  Co.,  Mo.,  Jan.  25,  1872; 
s.  L.  G.  and  Orra  (Chinn)  Buford;  ed.  Went- 
worth  Military  Acad.,  Lexington,  Mo.,  and 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  Chicago, 
graduating  M.D.,  1894;  m.  Iroquois  Co.,  Ill- 
Sept.  6,  1899,  Ada  M.  Abildgaard;  children: 
Morgan,  Shelby,  Mary.  After  graduating  was 
physician  at  Illinois  Eastern  Hosp.  for  the 
Insane,  at  Kankakee,  111.,  1894-6;  personal 
assistant  to  late  Dr.  Christian  Fenger,  1896- 
1900;  since  1900,  specialist  in  surgery.  Since 
1897  has  been  instructor  in  clinical  surgery  In 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  and,  1900-01, 
was  Instructor  in  dept.  of  operative  surgery 
In  same  school.  Now  junior  surgeon  at  Mercy 
Hosp.,  and  lecturer  on  surgery  at  Mercy  Hosp. 
Training  School  for  Nurses.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  North  Side  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem. 
Royal  League;  mem.  and  past  supreme  med. 
examiner,  Independent  Order  of  Red  Men. 
Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  429  B.  Huron 
Street. 

BULKLEY,  Almon  Wheeler,  lawyer;  b.  Gro- 
ton,  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  13,  1852;  s. 
Lorenzo  and  Juliette  Ann  (Coonley)  Bulkley; 
ed.  district  school,  West  Groton,  N.  Y.,  until 
age  15;  private  school  1  winter,  at  Skanea- 
teles,  N.  Y.,  1869;  Cornell  Univ.,  1871-5;  de- 
gree of  B.Arch.;  m.  Joliet.  111.,  June  17,  1882, 
Ella  Jay  Stafford  (died  Jan.  4,  1896);  chil- 
dren: Helen,  Josephine.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  1879;  deputy  clerk  Appellate  Court  of 
Illinois,  2d  District,  1879-80;  located  in  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  1,  1880;  since  May  1,  1895,  of  firm 
of  Bulkley,  Gray  &  More.  Mem.  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Mason,  mem. 
Garden  City  Lodge,  Falrview  Chapter;  Cheva- 
lier Bayard  Commandery,  K.  T.  Republican. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Home  Insurance  Bldg. 
Residence:  7154  Euclid  Av. 

BULL,  Pollett  Wilkison,  pres.  of  The  Photo- 
graph Co.  of  America;  b.  LaSalle,  111.,  June 
30,  1870;  s.  Pollett  and  Helen  (Perrin)  Bull; 
ed.  public  schools  and  in  the  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, 1888-89;  m.  Ottawa,  111.,  Oct.  26.  1893, 
Jennie  Perkins;  children:  Helen  P.,  E.  Follett, 
Lothrop  Perkins.  Was  admitted  to  the  bar  by 
the  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  and  engaged  In 
active  practice,  1893-1903;  was  sec.  the  Chi- 
cago Bar.  Assn.,  1903;  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Envelope  Co.  since  June,  1901;  also,  since 
Oct.  1,  1903,  pres.  of  The  Photograph  Co.  of 
America.  Republican.  Sec.  of  the  Civil  Service 
Reform  Assn.,  1897-1904.  Clubs:  City.  Ken- 
wood, Press,  Union  League.  Office:  61  Market 
St.  Residence:  225  Elmwood  Av..  Oak  Park,  111. 

BULLABD,  Charles  William,  hardware  mer- 
chant; b.  Alsted,  Cheshire  Co.,  N.  H.,  May, 
1844;  s.  Joel  and  Augusta  F.  (Richardson) 
Bullard;  ed.  public  school,  Brattleboro,  Vt., 
until  14  years  old;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1867, 
Emily  A.  Watts;  children:  Joel,  Albert, 
Charles  H.,  Kenneth.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Vermont  in  1865;  entered  employ  of  Larrabee 
&  North,  dealers  in  hardware  and  cutlery,  re- 
maining with  them  until  May,  1883,  when, 
with  James  H.  Gormley  and  C.  O.  Blackburn, 
founded  present  business,  under  style  of  Bul- 
lard, Gormley  &  Blackburn,  which  was  Incor- 
porated, 1887,  as  Bullard  &  Gormley  Co.,  of 
which  is  vice-pres.  Also  pres.  of  the  Prescott 
Hardware  Manufacturing  Co.  Republican. 
Office:  78  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Maywood, 
111.  i  *M 

BULLEN,  Fred  Fitzherbert,  maltster;  b. 
Delaware,  Ontario  Co.,  Can.,  Nov.  25,  1853;  s. 
W.  F.  and  Anna  (Mullen)  Bullen;  ed.  common 


schools  In  Canada;  m.  1883,  Cora  Belle,  daugh- 
ter of  Thomas  Landers,  of  New  York;  1 
daughter:  Mabel  La  Clare  Bullen.  When  14 
years  old  came  to  Illinois;  soon  after  went  to 
Kenosha,  Wis.,  and  was  employed  in  malt 
house  of  his  brother,  George  Bullen;  became 
stockholder  3  years  later,  in  Lill  &  Bullen 
Malting  Co.,  Chicago,  later  known  as  George 
Bullen  &  Co.;  in  1889  built  malt  house  of  his 
own  at  52d  and  Moffett  Sts.,  organizing  and 
becoming  pres.  and  treas.  of  Fred  F.  Bullen 
Malting  Co.;  sold  business  in  Sept.,  1897,  to 
Am.  Malting,  Co.,  of  which  he  has  since  been 
asst.  gen.  mgr.  Interested  in  Merchants'  Dis- 
tilling Co.,  of  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  and  owns  2 
large  plantations  of  5,000  acres  each  on  the 
isthmus  of  Tehuantepec,  Mexico.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Menoken,,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  169 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  1015  Warren  Av. 

BULLOCK,  George  Stunner,  retired  mer- 
chant; b.  Berlin,  Vt..  Jan.  4,  1836;  s.  Christo- 
pher C.  and  Orlena  (Nye)  Bullock;  ed.  schools 
of  Vermont;  widower.  First  came  to  Chicago 
in  July,  1855,  but  went  to  Cleveland,  O.,  and 
remained  2  years,  returning  to  Chicago  in 
1857.  First  employment  was  with  Potter  Pal- 
mer, dry  goods;  afterward  was  employed  in 
the  Chicago  postofflce  under  Isaac  Cook,  until 
1860,  when,  with  his  brother,  engaged  in  the 
retail  boot  and  shoe  business  until  1890;  sold 
out  and  retired,  except  the  management  of 
his  property  interests.  Office:  Reaper  Blk. 
Residence:  2933  Michigan  Av. 

BULLOCK,  Henry  Edwin,  manufacturer;  b. 
Otterville,  Ont.,  Mar.  29,  1852;  s.  Edward  Bul- 
lock, of  Essex,  England,  and  Matilda  Catherine, 
daughter  of  Maj.  Rivers,  91st  Regt,  British 
Army;  ed.  public  school,  Otterville,  Ont.;  com- 
mercial College,  London,  Ont.;  Chicago  Athe- 
naeum; m.  Chicago,  May  27,  1885,  Harriet, 
daughter  of  Elijah  Samuel  Mark,  of  Pekin, 
111.  Upon  leaving  school  entered  employ  of 
brother,  James  E.  Bullock;  later  entered  com- 
mercial school  and  after  graduation  returned 
to  brother's  employ.  Came  to  U.  S.  Sept.,  1870; 
first  position  in  Chicago  was  bookkeeper  for 
Huyck  &  Knox,  and  next  in  freight  office  of 
the  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Ry.  at  Milwaukee; 
returned  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1871,  in  employ  of 
Crane  Bros,  (then  known  as  Northwestern 
Manufacturing  Co.);  became  superintendent 
of  malleable  dept.  for  them  June,  1874,  and  a 
dir.  of  the  company,  1875,  until  Mar.,  1880, 
when  started  in  malleable  iron  business  for 
himself  at  Rochelle,  111.;  moved  it  to  Chicago, 
1884,  and  with  brother  incorporated  Illinois 
Malleable  Iron  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.;  also 
in  1892  bought  wholesale  supply  business  of 
Fieldhouse  &  Dutcher  Manufacturing  Co. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Glen  View. 
Office:  30-32  W.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1769 
Deming  PI. 

BULLOCK,  James  Edward,  manufacturer; 
b.  Middlesex  Co.,  Ont.,  Can.,  Jan.  31,  1844;  s. 
Edward  Bullock,  of  Essex,  Eng.,  and  Matilda 
Catherine,  daughter  of  Maj.  Rivers  of  the  91st 
Regt.,  British  Army;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Canada;  m.  1st,  Bay  City,  Mich.,  May  17,  1877, 
Mrs.  Mary  A.  Burger  (widow),  who  died  May 
26,  1888;  m.  2d,  Nov.  4,  1891,  Ida  Mary  Blood, 
of  Leaven  worth,  Kan.;  1  daughter:  Mary 
Kathrine.  Began  business  life  at  Otterville, 
Ont.,  Can.,  in  lumber  business  for  self,  1860- 
1872;  1872-7  in  the  contracting  line  on 
the  Port  Dover  &  Lake  Huron  R.  R.  in  the 
construction  of  that  road,  which  was  absorbed 
by  the  Grand  Trunk  R.  R.  Co.  in  1880.  In  1881 
removed  to  Rochelle,  111.,  and  in  conjunction 
with  his  brother,  H.  E.  Bullock,  established 
the  Illinois  Malleable  Iron  Co.;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago, and  since  July,  1884,  has  been  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  Illinois  Malleable  Iron  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  malleable  iron  and  cast  iron 
steam  and  gas  fittings  and  other  foundry 
work.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian. 


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Club:  Glen  View.  Office:  30-32  W.  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  1740  Diversey  Boul. 

BULLOCK,  Milo  Sanderson,  clothing;  b. 
Prince  William  Co.,  Va.,  Dec.  26,  1853;  a. 
Abraham  and  Fannie  W.  (Sanderson)  Bullock; 
ea.  public  schools;  m.  Sioux  City,  la.,  July  25, 
1895,  Caroline  Sprague;  1  daughter:  Blanche. 
Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  general  mer- 
chandise store  at  Dunlop,  la.;  later  started 
retail  store  for  self  at  Sioux  City,  la.,  re- 
maining there  6  years;  came  to  Chicago,  1866, 
and  took  position  as  traveling  salesman  for 
Strauss,  Ulman  &  Guthmann  until  1894,  when 
united  with  John  B.  Whitney  and  August 
Christenson  in  forming  present  firm  of  Whit- 
ney, Christenson  &  Bullock,  manufacturers  of 
men's  clothing.  Republican.  Office:  200  Market 
St.  Residence:  4947  Vincennes  Av. 

BUM  ANN,  Charles  Fredrick,  banker;  b.  on 
farm  in  Marathon  Co.,  Wis.,  Oct.  6,  1876;  s. 
Edward  and  Elizabeth  Bumann;  began  educa- 
tion in  a  Catholic  Sisters'  school  and  later 
attended  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin  and  Chicago 
Law  School;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  7,  1901,  Eliza- 
beth Casey;  1  son:  Charles  Lloyd.  Has  had 
wide  business  and  traveling  experience.  In 
early  life  became  interested  in  the  cotton 
business  in  Arkansas,  and  later  was  elected 
pres.  of  the  New  Orleans  Cereal  Co.;  came  to 
Chicago  and  in  1900  established  and  managed 
the  Garfleld  Bank,  of  which  he  is  still  owner, 
and  in  1901  was  elected  pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
Consumers'  Coal  Co.  Office:  1050  E.  Garfleld 
Boul.  Residence:  Fifty-sixth  St.  and  Indiana 
Av. 

BUNCH,  Francis  Marion,  grain  commission; 
b.  Peoria,  111.,  Oct.  25,  1871;  s.  James  Frank- 
lin and  Hannah  (McFall)  Bunch;  ed.  Peoria 
grammar  and  high  schools;  m.  Peoria,  111., 
Apr.  30,  1899,  Evangeline  Gould.  Beeran  busi- 
ness life  as  office  boy  with  the  Advance  Ele- 
vator Co.,  Peoria,  111.,  1885-6;  with  Smith- 
Hippen  Co.,  grain,  Peoria,  111.,  1886-94;  with 
Rumsey,  Lightner  &  Co.,  grain,  Chicago,  1894- 
1902,  and  since  1902  mem.  of  firm  of  Rumsey 
&  Co.  (established  1867)  commission  mer- 
chants in  grain,  seeds  and  provisions.  Also, 
since  1904,  vice-pres.  and  mem.  of  board  of 
trustees  of  Keystone  Mutual  Co.,  Chicago, 
controlling  large  tracts  of  Georgia  and  other 
Southern  lands.  Mem.  Peoria  Board  of  Trade 
since  1890,  and  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
since.  1894.  Republican.  Mem.  Am.  Reformed 
Church.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
Norwood  Park. 

BUNKER,  Charles  Henry,  insurance;  b.  on 
farm  at  East  Troy,  Wis.,  Sept.  22,  1850;  s. 
George  and  Fannie  (Hulbert)  Bunker;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Univ.  of  Wisconsin;  m. 
Oregon,  Wis.,  Oct.  15,  1873,  Helen  A.  Abbott; 
children:  Genevieve  Estelle,  Gerald  DeForest, 
Arthur  Stuart.  Engaged  in  railroad  building 
and  development  of  coal  lands  in  Kansas, 
1873-6;  organized,  1877,  and  managed  until 
1889  the  Abbott  Buggy  Co.  of  Chicago.  En- 
tered insurance  business,  1889,  as  sec.  and 
mgr.  of  Metropolitan  Accident  Assn.;  organ- 
ized, 1900,  and  was  pres.  of  the  Metropolitan 
Accident  Co.,  which  was  later,  with  the  North- 
western Benevolent  Soc.,  the  Continental  As- 
surance Co.  of  Detroit,  the  Railway  Officials 
and  Employes  Accident  Assn.  of  Indianapolis, 
and  others,  consolidated  as  the  Continental 
Casualty  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  One  of  or- 
ganizers, pres.  2  years  and  now  chairman  of 
executive  committee,  International  Assn.  of 
Accident  Insurance  Underwriters.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Colonial,  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton, 
Kenwood.  Office:  1208  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
484  E.  Forty-second  St. 

BUNNELL,  John  Alexander,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Brantford,  Ont.,  Apr.  21,  1864;  s.  Enos 
and  Cornelia  (Kennedy)  Bunnell;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Paris,  Ont.,  Apr.  11,  1896,  Kate 
Capron  Baird;  1  daughter:  Margaret.  Came 
to  Chicago  in  1882  and  held  various  positions 


until  1891,  when  became  a  mem.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade  and  a  mem.  of  the  firm 
of  Hately  Bros.,  commission  merchants  in 
gram  and  provisions.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Was  dir.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  1897-9.  Club:  Homewood.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  5140  Cornell  Av. 

BUNTE,  Ferdinand,  manufacturing  confec- 
tioner; b.  Germany,  July  16,  1846;  s.  Charles 
and  Florence  (Schamhard)  Bunte;  ed.  private 
school  in  Germany;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Aug. 
16.  1868,  Maria  Fauss;  children:  Theodore  W., 
Charles  F.,  Martha,  Laura,  Florence.  Lived 
In  Philadelphia,  1865-76;  served  in  U.  S. 
Marine  Corps,  1865-7;  in  the  candy  business 
in  Philadelphia,  1867-76;  came  to  Chicago, 
1876,  establishing,  with  associates,  the  firm 
of  Bunte  Bros.  &  Spoehr,  which  was 
incorporated  Mar.  1,  1903,  as  Bunte,  Spoehr  & 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican;  was  3 
years  mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Rogers 
Park  prior  to  annexation.  Mason;  mem.  Park 
Lodge  No.  843.  Office:  139-41  W.  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  803  Greenland  Av.,  Rogers  Park. 

BUNTE,  Qustav  Adolph,  manufacturing  con- 
fectioner; b.  Lemgo,  Germany,  Aug.  31,  1852; 
s.  Charles  and  Florence  (Schamhard)  Bunte; 
ed.  private  schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago, 
June  1,  1879,  Philippina  Week;  children:  Oscar 
C.  A.,  Elsa  Florentine,  Charlotta.  In  candy 
business  in  Philadelphia,  1866-69;  came  to 
Chicago,  1869,  continuing  in  same  line,  and  in 
1876  with  his  brother  Ferdinand  and  C.  A. 
Spoehr  established  firm  of  Bunte  Bros.  & 
Spoehr,  manufacturers  of  high  grade  choco- 
lates and  candies;  on  incorporation  of  the 
business,  Mar.  1,  1903,  as  Bunte,  Spoehr  & 
Co.,  became  vice-pres.  Independent  in  politics. 
Mem.  Schwaben  Verein,  Harmonie  Miinnerchor 
of  Lake  View.  Office:  139-41  W.  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  652  Fullerton  Av. 

BUBCH,  Julian  Alvaro,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
in  Winnebago  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  9,  1860;  a.  Levl 
B.  and  Irena  (Briggs)  Burch;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Winnebago,  111.,  Mt.  Morris  (111.) 
College,  and  Northwestern  Univ.;  m.  Genoa, 
111.,  Sept.  5,  1893,  Elizabeth  J.  Burzell;  chil- 
dren: Albert  Randolph,  Clarence  Everett, 
Irene  M.  Taught  school  at  Genoa,  111.,  1880-6; 
then  attended  to  lands  belonging  to  father  and 
friends  in  Nebraska  and  Kansas;  later  read 
law  in  Genoa,  111.,  and  Cambridge,  111.,  and  in 
1896  came  to  Chicago;  was  admitted  to  bar; 
since  1901  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Burch  &  Lee. 
Was  formerly  for  4  years  supreme  sec.  of  the 
Patrons  of  Industry  for  State  of  Illinois, 
while  residing  at  Genoa,  111.  Republican.  Mem. 
Genoa  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Knights  of  the 
Maccabees.  Office:  160  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1035  E.  Fifty-third  St. 

BUBCHABD,  Edg-ar  Warne,  public  apprais- 
er; b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.  7,  1862;  s.  Mortimer 
N.  and  Jennie  (Warne)  Burchard;  ed.  public 
schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.:  m.  Chicago,  July 
18,  1894,  Ella  Elliott;  1  daughter:  Marjorie. 
Was  first  engaged  in  business  for  himself  in 
firm  of  E.  W.  Burchard  &  Co.,  wholesale 
jewelry,  and  in  1891  became  chief  accountant 
for  the  Am.  Radiator  Co. ;  later  became  au- 
ditor and  financial  man  for  the  Ames  &  Frost 
Co.  until  1900,  when,  with  Mr.  Wm.  E.  Coats, 
established  the  Coats  &  Burchard  Co.,  public 
appraisers  and  accountants,  of  which  is  treas. 
Republican.  Veteran  of  the  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G. 
Episcopalian.  Mason.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3214  Molden  St. 

BUBCH  ARD,  John  Charles,  lawyer;  b.  Ft. 
Atkinson,  Wis.,  Sept.  26,  1867;  s.  George  W. 
and  Lucinda  E.  (Charles)  Burchard;  grad. 
Beloit  College,  B.S.,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  18, 
1899,  Daisy  F.  Plummer;  1  son:  Donald  Ed- 
ward. Learned  printers'  trade  at  Ft.  Atkin- 
son after  leaving  high  school;  after  gradua- 
tion from  college  came  to  Chicago  and  studied 
law;  since  1894  in  active  practice  of  law  in 
Chicago.  Sec.  Wyoming  Hotel  Co.  and  the 


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Clinton  Co.;  dlr.  Fox  Lake  Transportation  & 
Trading  Co.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Mem.  Beta  Theta  Pi,  college  fraternity.  Office: 
59  Clark  St.  Residence:  34  Elaine  PL 

BUBCHAKD,  Mortimer  Nelson,  with  R.  Wal- 
lace &  Sons'  Manufacturing  Co.;  b.  Moscow. 
Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  1,  1837;  s.  Morti- 
mer Nelson  and  Louisa  Jefferson  (Gregg) 
Burchard;  ed.  public  schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.; 
m.  June  1,  1859,  Jane  G.  Warne,  of  St.  Louis, 
Mo  (died,  1868);  2d,  Oct.  20,  1870,  Harriet  L. 
Greene,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  children  (living):  Ed- 
gar Warne,  Alice  Webb.  Began  business  career 
in  1851  with  Warne,  Cheever  &  Co.,  flrm  be- 
coming Cheever,  Burchard  &  Co.,  1859,  and 
so  continuing  until  1881,  when  sold  out  to  new 
corporation,  The  Semple,  Valle  &  Burchard 
Co.,  which  was  succeeded,  1883,  by  the  St. 
Louis  Hardware  Co.,  of  which  he  was  vice- 
pres. ;  resigned  same  year,  came  to  Chicago 
and  took  management  of  Chicago  office  of 
Simpson,  Hall,  Miller  &  Co.,  silversmiths,  and 
when  that  company  was  merged  into  Interna- 
tional Silver  Co.,  became  mgr.  Factory  L,  Chi- 
cago, until  1903,  when  formed  partnership 
with  Frank  H.  Challen,  under  flrm  name  of 
Burchard  &  Challen,  until  1904;  then  became 
connected  with  the  Chicago  office  of  R.  Wal- 
lace &  Sons'  Manufacturing  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  silver-plated  hollow  ware.  Mem. 
Chicago  Jewelers'  Assn.  (has  been  vice-pres. 
and  pres.).  Republican;  was  pres.  Kenil worth 
School  Board.  Episcopalian;  10  years  vestry- 
man and  trustee  of  Christ  Church,  St.  Louis; 
afterward  vestryman  and  trustee  of  Trinity 
Church,  Chicago,  and  now  of  Kenilworth  Mis- 
sion. Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Royal  Arcanum,  National 
Union,  Legion  of  Honor.  Charter  mem.  Tuscan 
Lodge  360,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  also  of  St.  Louis 
Royal  Arch  Chapter,  No.  8.  Was  a  mem.  Union 
League  Club,  1895-1905.  Was  one  of  the  found- 
ers of  St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  St.  Louis.  Office:  131 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Kenilworth,  111. 

BTJRDETT,  John  Burrus,  pres.  Burdett- 
Rowntree  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Jan. 
20,  1861,  s.  Dr.  William  M.  and  Sallie  E.  (Pot- 
ter) Burdett;  ed.  public  schools  of  Nashville, 
Tenn.;  m.  Independence,  Mo.,  1893,  Jessie 
Henley;  1  daughter:  Esther  Lucile.  Began  in 
business  at  age  of  20  in  the  commission 
business  as  representative  of  coffee  and  sugar 
plantations,  in  firm  of  Burdett  &  Hayes,  and 
in  1885  was  in  the  wool-carding  business  at 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  under  style  of  J.  B.  Burdett 
&  Co.  In  same  year  went  to  Kansas  City  and 
leased  the  plant  of  the  Electric  Clock  Co., 
operating  It  for  3  years.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1890,  becoming  mem.  of  firm  of  Burdett  & 
Rowntree,  incorporated  in  1893  as  the  Burdett- 
Rowntree  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  auto- 
matic door  opening  and  closing  devices  and 
other  elevator  supplies.  Democrat.  Was  mem. 
of  the  Porter  Rifles  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  Metho- 
dist. Clubs:  Chicago  Automobile,  Colonial. 
Office:  85  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  7746  S. 
Peoria  St. 

BTJRDICK,  Gordon  Granger,  physician;  b. 
Janesville,  Wis.,  Sept.  15,  1862;  s.  Edward  F. 
and  Mary  Electa  (Newell)  Burdick;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Janesville,  Wis.;  Mitchell  Univ., 
Mitchell,  S.  Dak.;  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  Chicago,  graduating  M.D.,  1890;  m. 
Chicago,  1889,  Alvina  L.  Seltz;  1  son:  Edward 
Franklin.  Was  engaged  in  ranching  in  South 
Dakota,  1880-4;  since  then  resident  of 
Chicago;  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in 
Chicago  in  1890;  was  surgeon  at  the  Columbia 
Dispensary  and  at  the  Charity  Hosp.;  is  asso- 
ciate prof,  of  surgery  of  Post-Graduate  Med. 
School;  chief  surgeon  People's  Hosp.;  prof, 
of  radio-therapy  and  photo-chemistry  in  Illi- 
nois School  of  Electro-Therapeutics.  Now 
conducts  X-ray  laboratory.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Rontgen  Rays  Soc. ;  pres.  Chicago 
Electro-Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Independ- 
ent In  politics.  Office:  126  State  St. 


BUBaETT,  John  M.  H.,  lawyer;  b.  Hart- 
land,  Vt.,  Apr.  28,  1850;  s.  Daniel  A.  and  Ade- 
line (Myron)  Burgett;  removed  with  parents 
to  Fulton  Co.,  111.,  1854;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, Ph.B.,  1872;  taught  school  1  year;  read 
law  in  office  of  R.  B.  Stevenson,  Lewistown, 
111.;  m.  Chicago,  1892,  Jane  Clarke.  Admitted  to 
bar  June,  1875,  and  in  September  following 
settled  in  general  practice  in  Chicago;  partner 
with  Abner  Smith  as  Smith  &  Burgett,  1877- 
1887;  now  alone.  Republican.  Office:  159  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park. 

BURHANS,  Frank  Dennis,  clergyman;  b. 
Burlington,  la.,  July  7,  1866;  s.  Denslow  and 
Clara  (Cornick)  Burhans;  grad.  Burlington 
(la.)  High  School,  1883;  took  freshman  and 
sophomore  years  at  Iowa  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Mt. 
Pleasant,  la.  (took  both  Latin  and  Greek 
prizes) ;  junior  and  senior  years  at  Univ.  of 
Denver,  graduating  A.B.,  1894;  grad.  Chicago 
Theological  Seminary,  1898,  with  degree  of 
B.D.,  and  took  first  prize  ($100  cash)  In  He- 
brew, and  first  prize  ($200  cash)  for  all-around 
scholarship;  m.  Burlington,  la.,  Aug.  21,  1894, 
Cornelia  F.  Kriechbaum;  children:  Ivan  Dens- 
low,  Lucile  Marie.  Was  for  3  years  in  retail 
grocery  business,  and  then  4  years,  1886-90, 
in  wholesale  grocery  business  with  John  Blane 
&  Sons,  Burlington,  la,;  pres.  Colorado  Ora- 
torical Assn.,  1893-4;  financial  agent  Univ.  of 
Denver,  1894;  pastor  of  Congregational  Church, 
Park  Ridge,  111.,  1895-8;  pastor  Plymouth  Con- 
pregational  Church  of  Salina,  Kan.,  1899; 
since  1900  pastor  Washington  Park  Congre- 
gational Church,  Chicago.  Address:  5413  Calu- 
met Av. 

BtTBHANS,  James  Andubon,  lawyer;  b.  La- 
Porte  Co.,  Ind.,  Oct.  28,  1852;  s.  Peter  and 
Martha  Hunt  (Andrews)  Burhans;  grad.  De- 
Pauw  Univ.,  A.B.,  1875;  A.M.,  1878;  LL.B., 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  Chicago,  1877; 
m.  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Oct.  7,  1879,  Jessie  Pier- 
pont  Smith.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1877. 
Also  mem.  of  firm  of  Cooper  &  Burhans,  real 
estate.  Author  of  "Law  of  Municipal  Bonds," 
and  of  "A  Digest  of  the  Statutory  Laws  Gov- 
erning the  Investment  of  Corporate  and  Trust 
Funds."  Mem.  M.  E.  Church,  and  active  in 
church  and  Sunday-school  organizations.  Pres. 
Cook  Co.  Sunday  School  Assn.,  1899-1901;  sec. 
World's  First  Sunday  School  Convention,  Lon- 
don, 1889;  delegate  to  World's  Fourth  Sunday 
School  Convention,  Jerusalem,  1904.  Pres.  M. 
E.  Old  People's  Home,  Chicago,  since  1898; 
pres.  Epworth  Children's  Home,  1893-1900; 
pres.  Methodist  Deaconess  Orphanage,  1900-3; 
Wesley  Hosp.  Training  School  for  Nurses, 
Agard  Deaconess  Sanitarium;  trustee  and 
officer  in  Chicago  Deaconess  Home,  Wesley 
Hosp.,  Chicago  Training  School  for  Missions, 
Jennings  Seminary,  etc.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  115  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1108  Church  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

BURKE,  Edmund  "Whitney,  lawyer;  b.  By- 
ron, 111.,  Sept.  22,  1850;  s.  Patrick  and  Nancy 
(Whitney)  Burke;  grad.  Rockford  (111.)  High 
School,  1863;  Mount  Morris  (111.)  Acad.,  1864; 
Northwestern  Univ.,  A.M.,  1869;  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  law  dept.,  LL.B.,  1871;  m.  Rockford, 
111.,  Dec.  5,  1878,  Myra  Webster;  children:  Har- 
old Webster,  Ralph  Haney.  Born  and  reared 
on  his  father's  farm,  and  spent  all  vacations 
from  school  and  college  in  the  harvest  field 
or  at  other  work  on  the  farm  until  final  grad- 
uation from  the  univ.  Began  practice  of  law 
in  Chicago  in  1876,  and  has  continued  in  prac- 
tice ever  since,  except  while  on  the  bench  for 
9  years  as  judge  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook 
Co.,  and  1  year  as  judge  of  the  Appellate 
Court  for  the  1st  District,  1893-1904.  Now  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  law  as  head  of 
flrm  of  Burke,  Jackson  &  Burke.  Lecturer  on 
Equity  Jurisprudence  and  Procedure  in  Chi- 
cago-Kent College  of  Law,  and  in  1904  suc- 
ceeded the  late  Judge  Moran  as  dean  of  that 
college.  Dir.  of  the  Nat.  Earth  Co.,  the  Samuel 


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Gans  Co.,  and   other  corporations.   Mem.   Chi-  ward  and  Lucy   (Burnham)   Burling;   ed.   pub- 

cago  Bar  Assn.,  and  of  the  Illinois  State  Bar  He  schools;  studied  law  In  offices;  m.  Chicago, 

Assn.    Republican.    Methodist;    has    been   pres.  Nov.  9,  1902.  Louisa  Peasley.  Was  admitted  to 

of    the    Methodist    Social    Union    of    Chicago,  bar  of  Illinois  by  examination  before  the  Su- 

Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois,  Lincoln.  Office:  preme   Court  In   1895;   since   1898   with   Cyrus 

Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  759  W.  Adams  St.  Bentley  in  firm  of  Bentley  &  Burling,  engaged 

BURKE,  Robert  Emmett,  politician;  b.  Chi-  In  general  practice  of  law.  Republican  Club- 
cago,  Sept.,  1858;  s.  Richard  M.  and  Catherine  University.  Office:  215  Dearborn  St.  Residence- 
Burke;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chi-  Lakeside,  111. 

cago,  1890,  Louise  J.  Spangenberg;  one  son.  BURLING,  William  Slocunib,  pres.  Martin 
Began  business  life  by  learning  the  print-  Grate  Co.;  b.  Canandaigua,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  24, 
ing  trade  and  working  at  it  fifteen  years,  1859;  s.  Joseph  and  Lydla  (Allen)  Burling; 
and  after  that  was  a  news  dealer;  gained  ed.  public  schools  of  Waukegan,  111.;  m.  Brook- 
prominence  In  politics  of  the  22d  Ward,  and  field,  Mo.,  June  6,  1887,  Dolle  G.  Niles;.  1  son: 
became  sec.  of  the  Democratic  County  Central  Harold  Dodge.  Entered  employ  of  old  whole- 
Committee  and  sec.  of  the  County  Democracy;  sale  hardware  firm  of  Pratt  &  Co.,  Buffalo, 
now  mem.  of  the  Democratic  State  Commit-  N.  Y.,  in  1882,  as  traveling  salesman,  continu- 
tee;  managed  the  campaign  of  Carter  H.  Har-  Ing  there  until  1885,  when  went  to  Middle- 
risen,  Sr.,  for  mayor  in  1893,  and  those  of  town,  N.  Y.,  In  charge  of  sales  for  Wheeler, 
Carter  H.  Harrison,  Jr.,  In  1897,  1899  and  1901;  Madden  &  Clemson,  manufacturers  of  saws: 
oil  inspector  of  City  of  Chicago,  1897-1901.  remained  until  1890,  when  entered  Into  manu- 
Head  of  firm  of  Robert  E.  Burke  &  Co.,  facture  of  gray  iron  castings  In  Chicago; 
granite  contractors.  Club:  County  Democracy,  sold  out  In  1901  and  engaged  in  present  busl- 
Offlce:  163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  558  La-  ness  of  manufacturing  grates  and  iron  spe- 
Salle  Av.  claltles  for  steam  boilers  as  pres.,  dir.  and 

BURKHARDT,  Henry  Styer,  manufacturer;  mgr.  of  the  Martin  Grate  Co.  Republican, 
b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July  10,  1842;  s.  Henry  Episcopalian.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Fisher 
and  Elizabeth  C.  (Styer)  Burkhardt;  ed.  pub-  Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 
He  school  of  Louisville,  Ky.,  and  private  BURLING AME,  George  Elston,  clergyman; 
"Quaker"  school  in  Philadelphia;  m.  Cincin-  b.  Shelbyville,  Mo.,  Dec.  1,  1870;  s.  Edward  P. 
nati,  O.,  Mar.  30,  1863,  Elizabeth  B.  Montgom-  and  Settle  (Elston)  Burlingame;  ed.  in  public 
ery;  children:  Alice  Cary  (Mrs.  David  C.  Walk-  schools  of  Atchison,  Kan.,  1877-81,  of  Belmont, 
er),  Ella  V.  (Mrs.  George  E.  Ambuhl),  Henry,  Mo.,  1882-89;  grad.  Clinton  College,  Ky.,  A.B., 
Robert  M.,  William,  Abby  T.  Was  in  grocery  1894;  student  Louisville  Baptist  Theological 
business,  firm  of  Dow  &  Burkhardt,  Louisville,  Seminary,  1895-7;  B.D.,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1899; 
Ky.,  1861-7;  manufacturer  of  agricultural  im-  fellow  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1900;  D.D.,  Clinton 
plements  in  firm  of  Hall,  Moore  &  Burkhardt,  College,  Ky.,  1903;  m.  Fulton,  Ky.,  Aug  19, 
Louisville,  Ky.,  1867-72;  manufacturer  of  mal-  1897,  Laura  Jim  Pewitt;  children:  Paul,  Ruth, 
leable  Iron  castings,  in  Chicago,  from  1873;  George.  Was  weighmaster  Belmont  Elevator, 
now  asst.  mgr.  National  Malleable  Castings  Belmont,  Mo.,  1888;  sec.  Galveston  Wharf 
Co.  Also  pres.  and  dlr.  Chicago  Railway  Equip-  Co.'s  elevator,  Galveston,  Tex.,  1892-3;  or- 
ment  Co.  Republican;  West  Park  Commission-  dained  to  Baptist  ministry  at  Galveston,  Tex., 
er.  1884-91.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Aug.  18,  1893;  pastor  Oakton,  Ky.,  1894-5;  pas- 
Illinois,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  tor  Clinton,  Ky.,  1897-8;  pastor  Windsor  Park 
Office:  Twenty-sixth  St.,  near  Western  Av.  Church,  Chicago,  1901-3;  since  Apr.  1,  1903, 
Residence:  677  W.  Adams  St.  pastor  Covenant  Baptist  Church  of  Englewood, 

BURKHOLDER,  Jacob  P.,  physician;  b.  Ont.,  Chicago.  Independent  Republican.  Sec.  Baptist 
Can.,  Sept.  10,  1861;  s.  Samuel  and  Mareda  City  Mission  Soc.  Residence:  555  W.  60th  PI. 
(Fockler)  Burkholder;  ed.  public  schools  of  BTTBNHAM,  Daniel  Hudson,  architect;  b. 
Stoufforth  and  Markham,  Can.,  and  in  western  Henderson,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  4,  1846.  Removed  to 
Univ.,  London,  Can.,  graduating  M.D.,  1892;  Chicago  in  1856;  ed.  there  and  in  Massachu- 
m.  Chicago.  Dec.,  1884,  Millie  Barkey;  chll-  setts  (A.M.,  Harvard,  Yale;  Sc.D.,  Northwest- 
dren:  Charles  Augustus,  Ferol  (daughter),  ern  Univ.).  Studied  architecture  in  Chicago, 
Otto  Frederick.  Began  practice  In  London,  and  became  head  of  firm  of  Burnham  &  Root, 
Can.,  and  since  1893  a  resident  and  practi-  now  D.  H.  Burnham  &  Co.;  architect  of  The 
tioner  in  Chicago.  Is  prof,  of  ophthalmology  Rookery,  The  Temple,  Masonic  Temple,  Illi- 
in  the  Chicago  Eye,  Ear,  Nose  and  Throat  nois  Trust  Bank,  Great  Northern  Hotel,  and 
College;  prof,  of  physiology  Dearborn  Med.  many  other  buildings  in  Chicago  and  else- 
College,  prof,  of  physiology  in  dental  dept.  of  where;  chief  architect  and  director  of  works 
the  Univ.  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1890-3;  chair- 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Anatomical  Soc.,  man  National  Commission  for  Beautifying 
Chicago  Laryngological,  Rhlnological  and  Washington  and  of  commission  for  beautify- 
Climatological  Soc.,  British  Med.  Soc.  Repub-  Ing  Cleveland,  O.  Dir.  Bankers'  National  Bank, 
lican.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  5344  Standard  Office  Co.  Office:  Railway  Exchange 
Madison  Av.  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

BURLEY,  Clarence  Augustus,  lawyer;  b.  BURNHAM,  Edward,  hair  goods;  b.  Hook- 
Chicago,  Oct.  10,  1849;  a.  Augustus  H.  (pioneer  set,  N.  H.,  Nov.  11,  1848;  s.  James  and  Lucy 
merchant)  and  Anna  Maria  (Force)  Burley;  A.  (Taylor)  Burnham;  parents  removed  to 
ed.  at  private  and  public  schools  in  Chicago,  Windham,  N.  H.,  when  was  quite  youne::  lived 
Miles  Military  School,  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  1865-8;  there  until  coming  to  Chicago,  Jan.,  1867;  ed. 
Amherst  College,  1868  (did  not  graduate),  district  school,  Windham,  N.  H.,  followed  by 
Union  College  of  Law,  1874-6,  graduating  course  In  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Commercial 
LL.B,.  1876;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  Nov.  11,  1880,  College,  Manchester,  N.  H.;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
Avis  H.  Blodgett  (now  deceased);  children:  23,  1879,  Mary  McGee:  children:  Edward,  Jr., 
Ruth  Monell,  Avis.  Admitted  to  bar,  1876,  and  Frederic,  Raymond,  Mary  Genevieve,  Clar- 
engaged  in  general  practice  ever  since:  in  1897  ence,  Norbert,  Gerald,  Harold,  Isabel,  Julian, 
with  William  H.  McSurely  established  firm  of  Donald.  Began  business  in  November,  1871. 
Burley  &  McSurely,  which  continues.  Dir.  Mer-  Just  after  the  Chicago  fire,  at  134  W.  Madison 
chants'  Loan  &  Trust  Co.,  dir.  Burley  &  Co.  St.  Republican.  Office:  70-72  State  St.  Resl- 
(china,  glassware,  etc.).  Republican.  Unitar-  dence:  389  E.  Fiftieth  St. 

ian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union  League,  BURNHAM,  Hugh  Lascelle,  lawyer;  b.  Chl- 

Union,  Chicago  Literary,  City;  also  of  Reform  cago,  Mar.  14,  1857;  s.  Edwin  R.  and  Mary  D. 

Club,  New  York.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Resl-  (Lascelle)    Burnham;   ed.   public   schools,  Chl- 

dence:  254  Dearborn  Av.  cago  Acad.   and  Union  College  of  Law,   grad- 

BURLING.    Edward    Burnham,    lawyer;    b.  uating,  LL.B.,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  29,  1885, 

Eldora,  Hardin   Co.,    la.,   Feb.    1,    1870;   a.   Ed-  Mary   L.   Burt;    children:   Dorothy,   Constance, 


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Lawrence  B     E    Crebert,  Katharine  P.,  Phyllis  Pauw   Univ.,  Greencastle,   Ind.,  and  was  grad.. 

E      Edwin     Ernest    J.    Began    business    expe-  LL.B.,     1885,     from     Wesleyan     Law     School, 

rience  as  clerk  in  wholesale  drug  house  of  E.  Bloomington,  111.  The  same  year  was  admitted 

Burnham   &   Son;   afterward   worked   in   offices  to   bar  of  Illinois.   Before  and  after  his   grad- 

of    Chicago    Terra    Gotta    Works;     afterward  uation  was  a  teacher  in  the  public  schools  of 

worked   on   farm    in    summer   and    taught   dis-  Illinois,    and    served     four    years    as    County 

trict    school    during    winter    months    in    Van-  Superintendent    of    Schools    of    Douglas    Co., 

Buren  Co,  Mich.;  returned  to  Chicago  to  take  111.  Located  in  Tacoma,  Wash.,  to  practice  law, 

law  course,  and  incidentally  worked  for  Had-  but  returned  to  native   state   in   1892,   coming 

dock    Coxe  &  Co.,  abstractors,  until  admission  to  Chicago,  where  he  has  since  been  engaged 

to   bar,    1882;    since   then   engaged    in    general  in    the    general    practice    of    law.    In    politics, 

practice  of  law  in  Chicago.  Pres.  of  village  of  Republican.    Is   a   K.    P.,    Odd   Fellow;    m.    Al- 

Glen  View   (3   terms).   Independent  in  politics,  meda  May  Wamsley,  at  Tuscola,   111.,   May  28, 

Swedenborgian.  Clubs:  University,  Glen  View,  1885;     1     son:     Joseph     Bland.     Clubs:     Press, 

Law.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Glen  Hamilton.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 

View,  111.  BURROUGHS,    George    Tyler,    pres.    of    the 

BURNS,  John  E.,  lumberman;  b.  Natick,  Am.  Battery  Co.:  b.  Warren,  Mass.,  Oct.  13, 
Mass.,  Mar.  20,  1867;  s.  Lawrence  and  Ellen  1833;  s.  Abner  Tyler  and  Mary  (Rice)  Bur- 
Agnes  (Dalton)  Burns;  grad.  public  schools  roughs;  ed.  public  schools  of  Massachusetts, 
of  Natick,  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  1894,  Agnes  Munson  Acad.  at  Munson,  Mass.,  and  Quaboag 
May  Hines;  children:  Dalton  Francis,  Dorothy  Acad.  at  Warren,  Mass.;  m.  Columbus  City, 
Loretto,  Ruth  Edna.  Started  in  lumber  bust-  ia.,  Feb.  23,  1863,  Mary  E.  Zieger;  children: 
ness  at  Lowell,  Ind.,  in  1893;  sold  out  to  Wil-  George  T.,  Jr.,  Henry  S.,  F.  Coleman,  Edgar 
bur  Lumber  Co..  and  began  business  in  same  R.  Served  through  Civil  War,  beginning  as 
line  in  Chicago  in  1898,  as  the  John  E.  Burns  private  in  the  43d  Regt.,  N.  Y.  Vol.;  promoted 
Lumber  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Democrat.  R.  C.  to  capt.,  asst.  commissary  of  subsistence, 
Mem.  Columbian  Knights,  Kniehts  of  Colurn-  then  on  staff  duty  as  capt.,  and  near  the  close 
bus.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Builders,  Edgewater  Golf.  Of  the  war  as  maj.  by  brevet.  Came  to  Chicago 
Office:  40  W.  Chicago  Av.  Residence:  1676  in  1868,  and  engaged  in  business  as  a  distiller 
Kenmore  Av.  .  of  alcohol  and  spirits,  distilling  and  rectify- 

BURNS,     William    Henry,     auditor    freight  ing  under  name  of  Phoenix  Distilling  Co.  and 

traffic  Chicago,   Rock  Island  &  Pacific   Ry.;   D.  Abel    Ames    &    Co.,    1871-95.    In    1893    became 

Chicago,    Apr.    23,    1865;    s.    Patrick   and    Mar-  identified    with    the    Storage    Battery    Co.,    and 

garet     (Casey)     Burns;     grad.     public     school,  is   now  pres.   of   the  Am.   Battery   Co.   Repub- 

1881;   attended  Bryant   &   Stratton's   Business  ncan.  Mason,  K.  T. ;   Loyal  Legion.  Club:   Illi- 

College  6  months  during  1882;  m.  Jan.  17,  1893,  nois.  Office:    172-174   S.   Clinton  St.   Residence: 

Mary    E.    Ryan,    of    Albany,    N.    Y.;    children:  493  Jackson  Boul. 

Warren    H.,    Esther,    Frances,    Howard.    Busl-  BURROUGHS,    Wallace    McMurray,    physi- 

ness  life   has   all   been   in   the   service   of   the  cian;   b    Norman   Twp.,   Grundy   Co.,   111.,   Jan. 

Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Ry.,  beginning  £8,  1871;  s.  Charles  W.  and  Mary  E.    (McMur- 

as  clerk  in  the  store  dept.,  July,  1881,  to  iSS^s;  ray)    Burroughs;    early    education    in    country 

roadmaster's     office,     1882-3;     chief     clerk     in  SChool   in   Grundy   Co.,    and   at   Morris,    111.;    3 

office  of  freight  auditor,  1883-98;  and  on  June  years  in  Univ.   of  Michigan,   1888-90;   Chicago 

1,  1898,   was  promoted  to  his  present  position  Med.    College,    1890-3,    graduating,    M.D.,    1893. 

as   auditor   of   freight   traffic.    Office:    144   Van-  Engaged    in    general    practice    of    medicine    in 

Buren  St.   Residence:   7317   Princeton  Av.  Chicago  since  1893.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi- 

BURR,  Albert  Henry,  physician;  b.  Hancock  cago  Med.  Soc.  Formerly  interne  at  Mercy 
Co  111,  Aug.  19,  1850;  s.  Andrew  and  Harriet  Hosp.  and  at  West  Side  Hosp.;  now  instructor 
E  (Dickinson)  Burr;  prepared  for  college  at  In  Chicago  Clinical  School  and  at  the  College 
Hedding  Seminary  to  1871;  grad.  Northwest-  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago.  Treas. 
ern  Univ  Ph  B  ,  1877;  Chicago  Med.  College,  and  dir.  Wicker  Park  Hosp.  Assn.  Dir.  Elmore 
1881;  m  1st,  1879,  Lizzie  L.  Westlake  (died,  County  Farm  Irrigation  Co.  of  Idaho.  Mem.  and 
Mar  18  1881);  2d,  Chicago,  Nov.  5,  1885,  med.  examiner  Empire  Lodge,  No.  336,  K.  P., 
Johanna  Hess;  children:  Marguerite  H.,  Wai-  Royal  League  and  Columbian  Knights.  Repub- 
ter  Andrew.  Engaged  in  general  practice  of  lican.  Protestant.  Clubs:  Ashland,  Neighborly, 
medicine  from  1881.  Adjunct  prof,  of  medicine,  Office  and  residence:  807  N.  Fairfield  Av. 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  1897-  BURROWS,  Daniel  Webster,  insurance;  b. 
1900;  attendant  physician  to  Provident  Hosp.  Plymouth,  N.  H.,  Apr.  20,  1855;  s.  Joseph  and 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.;  Elizabeth  (Dearborn)  Burrows;  ed.  St.  Johns- 
former  mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences.  Re-  bury,  Vt.,  and  Kimball  Union  Acad.,  Meriden, 
publican.  Methodist.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resl-  N.  H.;  fitted  for  Dartmouth  College,  but  did 
dence:  950  Pratt  Av.  not  enter.  Read  law  with  his  father,  but  in 

BURRELL,  Ernest  Lincoln,  leather  belting;  1874  entered  service  of  Insurance  Co.  of  North 

b.   Stone  Church,   Pa.,   Mar.    21,    1865;    s.    Rev.  America;  worked  through  all  depts.,  and  was 

John    Ilgen   and    Susan    Elizabeth    (Schwartz)  appointed   general   agent   of  the   company   for 

Burrell;  ed.  public  schools  until  12  years  old;  Chicago    and    Cook    Co.,     1891;    started    local 

m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  21,  1888,  Alice  Bridge  agency    in    connection    with    general    agency, 

Willetts;    1    daughter:    Florence    Willetts.    En-  1895,    and    has    since    added    other    companies, 

tered,    May    12,    1880,    service    of    Charles    A.  General    agent    The    Title.    Guaranty    &    Trust 

Schieren    &    Co.,    of    New    York,    tanners    and  Co.,   surety  bond  dept.;  also  liability  dept.   of 

manufacturers  of  oak  leather  belting  and  lace  The  JEtna.  Life   Insurance   Co.   and   the   Phila- 

leather,    and    served    in    various    capacities    in  delphia    Underwriters.    Mem.    D.    W.    Burrows 

New  York,  coming  to  the  Chicago  house  of  the  &   Co.;    also,    since   Jan.    1,    1905,    of   Burrows, 

same  firm  in   1889  and  now  being  mgr.   of  its  Marsh    &    McLennan.     Dir.    Federal    Trust    & 

western    dept.    Firm    has    large    tanneries    at  Savings  Bank.  Independent  in  politics.  Episco- 

Bristol,  Tenn.,  works  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  main  palian.    Clubs:     Chicago,     Union,    Washington 

office  in  New   York,   and  branches   in   Boston,  Park,    Onwentsia,    Chicago    Golf,    Saddle    and 

Philadelphia,    Pittsburgh,    Denver    and    Ham-  Cycle.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Union 

burg,  Ger.,  as  well  as  in  Chicago.   Also  pres.  Club. 

Charles  Munson  Belting  Co.  Office:   84  Frank-  BURRY,     James,     physician;     b.     Montreal, 

lin   St.   Residence:    1049   Winthrop  Av.    (Edge-  Can.,  Jan.  3,  1853;  s.  William  and  Mary  (Bry- 

water).  son)  Burry;  early  education  in  public  schools; 

BURRES,  Joseph  Reuben,  lawyer;   b.   Coles  grad.    Chicago    Med.    College,    M.D.,    1875;    m. 

Co.,  111.,  Oct.  5,  1858;  a.  George  W.  and  Amanda  Lisbon,  111.,  Sept    2,  1879,  Caroline  J.  Sherrill; 

(Woods)    Burres;   reared   on   farm.    ed.    public  children:   Caroline  J.,   James,   Mary   S.,   Emily 

schools   of   Coles    and    Douglas    Cos.,    111.;    De  S.    Began    practice    in    1875    at    Raub,    Benton 


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Co.,  111.;  came  to  Chicago  in  1883  and  has  editor  Toledo  Blade,  1871-3;  came  to  Chicago 
since  been  engaged  in  general  practice  of  and  was  western  editor  and  mgr.  of  the  Am. 
medicine  and  surgery.  Is  chief  surgeon  Illi-  Agriculturalist  and  Hearth  and  Home;  later 
nois  Steel  Co.,  and  surgeon  for  the  Elgin,  with  Chicago  Tribune;  and  since  1876  has  been 
Joliet  &  Eastern  R.  R.  Mem.  Chicago  Surgical  editorial  writer  on  the  Inter  Ocean;  managing 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  editor,  1883-98.  Office:  The  Inter  Ocean.  Resi- 
Soc.  Mem.  U.  S.  Examining  Board  for  Pen-  dence:  843  W.  Adams  St. 

sions.  Independent  in  politics.  Presbyterian.  BUSBY,  Leonard  Allen,  lawyer;  b  Jewett, 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washing-  Harrison  Co.,  O.,  May  22,  1869;  s.  Sheridan 
ton  Park.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  and  Margaret  (Quigley)  Busby;  ed.  public 
4862  Washington  Av.  school,  Jewett,  O.,  until  16,  then  taught  in 

BURRY,  William,  lawyer;  b.  Montreal,  Can.,  public  schools  of  Harrison  Co,  O,  4  years; 
Jan.  10,  1851;  s.  William  and  Mary  (Bryson)  student  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  1890-4,  grad- 
Burry;  grad.  academic  course  at  Harvard  uating  A.B.;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
Univ.,  1874;  m.  Chicago,  June  3,  1896,  Jane  R.  1894-5,  graduating  LL.B.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
King;  1  son:  William.  Studied  law  and  ad-  bar,  June,  1895;  clerk  with  law  firm  of  Lyman 
mitted  to  bar  1875;  since  1887  of  Runnells  &  &  Jackson;  admitted  to  the  firm,  Dec.,  1898 
Burry  (John  S.  Runnells,  William  Burry,  E1.  (David  B.  Lyman  leaving  the  firm  to  become 
B.  Johnstone),  and  engaged  in  general  prac-  pres.  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.,  and  his  son, 
tice.  Director  in  several  corporations.  Demo-  David  B.  Lyman,  Jr.,  becoming  junior  mem.), 
crat.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  under  the  style  of  Jackson,  Busby  &  Lyman; 
Union,  Onwentsia,  Law,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Of-  after  the  death  of  Col.  Jackson,  Jan.  3,  1901, 
flee:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111.  Mr.  David  B.  Lyman  resigned  the  presidency 
BURSON,  William  Worth,  inventor  and  of  the  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.  and  became 
manufacturer;  b.  Venango  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  22,  a  mem.  of  the  present  firm  of  Lyman,  Busby 
1832;  s.  Samuel  and  Mary  (Henry)  Burson;  &  Lyman.  Sole  executor  and  trustee  of  the 
came  to  Illinois  1842;  lived  on  farm  until  Huntington  W.  Jackson  estate;  trustee  John 
1858;  ed.  common  school  and  Lombard  College,  Crerar  Library,  succeeding  Huntington  W. 
graduating  from  latter  A.B.,  1856  (later  A.M.);  Jackson  in  the  Board;  mem.  Phi  Delta  Theta 
married;  children:  Wilson  Worth,  Florence  fraternity;  treas.  and  mem.  Board  of  Man- 
Adele,  Ernest  Emerson.  Since  1858  engaged  agers,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Democrat  (Cleve- 
in  mechanical  study  and  manufacturing;  has  land).  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Literary,  La- 
worked  mainly  on  grain  binders,  harvesters  Grange.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence: 
and  automatic  knitting  machines;  1st  patent  6042  Woodlawn  Av. 

was  dated  Nov.  2  1858;  about  50  have  fol-  BUSENBARK,  William  B.,  stock  broker;  b. 
lowed.  Made  the  1st  grain  binder  to  tie  the  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  Apr.  25,  1855;- s.  John  H. 
present  binder  knot,  1860;  the  1st  1,000  grain  and  Lucy  Amey  (Wooster)  Busenbark;  ed. 
binders,  1863;  several  important  features  of  public  schools  of  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.;  m.  Mason, 
grain  harvesters;  a  universal  automatic  knit-  Mich.,  Oct.  10,  1876,  Marie  E.,  daughter  of 
ting  machine  in  which  every  stitch  of  the  Judge  Amos  E.  Steele;  1  daughter:  Grace 
fabric  is  controlled  by  a  pattern,  removable,  Marie.  Entered  service  of  the  Michigan  Cen- 
1878;  also  numerous  other  improvements,  tral  R.  R.  Apr.,  1873,  in  telegraph  dept;  occu- 
Pres.  Burson  Manufacturing  Co.;  vice-pres.  pied  various  positions  in  traffic  dept.,  1876-81; 
Burson  Knitting  Co.  Mem.  Franklin  Institute,  appointed  general  western  passenger  agent, 
Philadelphia.  Republican.  Unitarian.  Club:  Chicago,  1881;  general  eastern  agent,  Buffalo, 
Hamilton.  Office:  Rockford,  111.  Residence:  1883;  asst.  general  passenger  agent,  Chicago, 
3424  Sheridan  Drive,  Rogers  Park.  1887;  general  passenger  agent  Chicago  Great 

BURTON,  Ernest  De  Witt,  head  prof.  New  Western  Ry.,  1889-91;  general  traffic  mgr. 
Testament  interpretation,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  same,  1891-4;  retired  from  railroad  business, 
since  1892.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  1894,  to  banking  and  brokerage  business,  and 
sketch.)  Residence:  5717  Monroe  Av.  since  1895  associated  with  Counselman  &  Co. 

BUBWASH,  Henry  John,  physician;  b.  St.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
Andrews,  province  of  Quebec,  Can.,  Nov.  17,  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
1854;  s.  Albert  and  Jane  (Jefferson)  Burwash;  Washington  Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  137 
ed.  public  school  of  St.  Andrews,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  Adams  St.  Residence:  3122  Michigan  Av. 
La  Chute  Acad.,  1874;  graduate  med.  dept.  Me-  BUSH,  David  !•.,  railway  supt. ;  b.  Sharon, 
Gill  Univ.,  Montreal,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  1879;  also  wis.,  July  31,  1855;  s.  Jacob  H.  and  Martha 
licentiate  of  Royal  College  of  Physicians,  Bush;  public  school  education;  m.  Racine, 
London,  Eng.,  1879;  post-graduate  St.  Thomas  wis.,  1879,  Nellie  M.  Smith;  children:  1  son 
Hosp.  Med.  School,  London,  1879;  m.  Minne-  and  2  daughters.  Began  railway  service  as 
apolis,  Minn.,  May  3,  1883,  Margarita  A.  night  operator  on  the  Western  Union  Rail- 
Meyer,  of  Hanover.  Germany;  children:  Elvira  way,  1872;  chief  operator  at  Racine,  Wis., 
T.  J.,  Florence  M.  H.  (died  at  age  of  5  years).  1875-7;  train  dispatcher,  Jan.  18,  1877,  to  Sept. 
Has  practiced  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1884;  26,  1880;  supt.  telegraph.  Western  Union  and 
for  several  years  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp. ;  mem.  Sabula,  Ackley  &  Dakota  Rys.,  May  1,  1877, 
and  ex-pres.  McGill  Alumni  Assn.,  Chicago,  to  Jan.  1,  1882;  supt.  Racine  &  Southwestern 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chi-  division  of  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul 
casro  Pathological  Soc.  Has  written  numerous  Ry.,  Sept.  26.  1880,  to  July  1,  1887;  supt. 
monographs  on  medical  subjects.  Republican.  James  River  division,  July  1,  1887,  to  Jan.  31, 
Mason,  D.  C.  Cregier  Lodge,  Washington  Chap-  1888;  southern  Minnesota  division,  Feb.  1, 
ter;  Chicago  Commandery,  K.  T.;  Royal  1888,  to  Feb.  1,  1890;  Aug.  15,  1894,  to  Apr.  1, 
League.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office  and  resl-  1898;  supt.  River  division  at  St.  Paul,  Aug. 
dence:  721  N.  Hoyne  Av.  15.  1894.  to  April  1,  1898;  asst.  gen.  supt.  at 

BUSBEY,  William  Harrison,  journalist;  b.  Milwaukee,  Apr.  1,  1898,  to  May  1.  1903;  since 
Vienna,  Clark  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  24,  1839;  s.  Thomas  last  date  gen.  supt.  of  the  entire  Chicago,  Mil- 
C.  and  Anna  Botkin  Busbey;  m.  Oak  Grove,  waukee  &  St.  Paul  Ry.  system.  Office:  Railway 
111.,  May  21,  1868,  Mary  M.  Harvey;  children:  Exchange.  Residence:  Evanston. 
Winifred  Grace,  Mabel  Harvey.  Left  school  BUSH,  Henry  W.,  fire  underwriter;  b.  Kala- 
Apr.,  1861,  to  enlist  in  Union  Army,  serving  mazoo,  Mich.,  Nov.  29,  1847;  s.  Harvey  and 
until  June  19,  1864,  Co.  C,  1st  Kentucky  Volun-  Laura  M.  (Burdick)  Bush;  ed.  public  schools 
teer  Infantry.  While  in  the  army  served  as  of  Jackson,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1869, 
newspaper  correspondent;  at  close  of  war  Hannah  P.  Frishie;  children:  Laura  M.,  Hattie 
was  city  editor  of  Ohio  State  Journal  until  F.,  Harvey  A.,  George  A.  Entered  insurance 
1867;  was  private  sec.  to  Governors  J.  D.  Cox  office  of  Bush  &  McGee,  Jackson,  Mich.,  1869, 
and  R.  B.  Hayes,  of  Ohio,  1867-8;  again  city  and  later  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Harvey, 
editor  Ohio  State  Journal,  1868-71;  associate  Bush  &  Son,  then  Bush,  Brown  &  Bush,  and 


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afterward  Bush  &  Ernst;  traveled,  1874-82,  as 
special  agent  of  the  Fire  Assn.  of  Philadelphia 
and  Am.  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  Philadelphia; 
asst.  mgr.  western  dept.  Fire  Assn.  of  Phila- 
delphia, 1892-1900;  appointed  mgr.  Nov.,  1900, 
and  since  Jan.  1,  1902,  associated  with  John 
S.  Belden  under  firm  name  of  Belden  &  Bush 
as  mgrs.  western  dept.  Fire  Assn.  of  Philadel- 
phia. Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  316  E.  Forty-first 
St. 

BUSH,  William  Henry,  merchant;  b.  Mar- 
tinsburg,  Lewis  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  22,  1849;  s. 
James  and  Caroline  L.  (Hills)  Bush;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Martinsburg  and  in  Lowville 
(N.  Y.)  Acad.;  m.  DeKalb,  111.,  Feb.  1.  1877, 
Elva  Glldden.  First  employment  was  in  1863 
as  clerk  for  Smith  &  Pitcher,  Martinsburg,  N. 
Y.,  for  1  year;  then  was  in  school  2  years, 
and  after  Sept.  10,  1866,  was  2  years  clerk 
for  Seth  Miller  &  Son,  Constableville,  N.  Y.; 
came  to  Chicago  Feb.  22,  1869;  established  in 
business  as  a  wholesale  dealer  in  hats,  caps 
and  gloves;  now  pres.  and  treas.  of  William 
H.  Bush  &  Co.;  also  pres.  of  Francis  T.  Sim- 
mons &  Co.  (women's  kid  gloves).  Presby- 
terian. Clubs:  Chicago,  City,  Merchants. 
Office:  188-90  Market  St.  Residence:  606  N. 
State  St. 

BUSH,  William  Lincoln,  pres.  Bush  &  Gerts 
Piano  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  3,  1861;  s.  W.  H. 
and  Mary  J.  (Brunt)  Bush;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  26,  1887,  Pearl  E. 
Barrow.  Began  business  career  in  1877  with 
George  Woods  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  pianos 
at  Cambridgeport,  Mass.,  first  In  the  factory 
and  later  as  traveling  salesman;  represented 
W.  W.  Kimball  Piano  Co.  as  traveling  sales- 
man, 1879-81;  1881-5  was  road  mgr.  for  a 
Board  of  Trade  firm;  in  1885,  with  his  father, 
W.  H.  Bush,  and  John  Gerts,  formed  firm  of 
W.  H.  Bush  &  Co.,  of  which  he  was  mgr., 
and  when  business  was  incorporated,  1889, 
as  the  Bush  &  Gerts  Piano  Co.,  became  sec. 
and  mgr.,  and  upon  death  of  his  father,  be- 
came pres.;  also  pres.  of  the  Bush  &  Gerts 
Piano  Co.  of  Texas,  and  the  Bush  &  Gerts 
Piano  Co.  of  Memphis,  Tenn.  Dir.  of  the  North 
Side  State  Savings  Bank.  Treas.  and  founder 
of  Bush  Temple  Conservatory  of  Music  and 
Dramatic  Art;  pres.  of  the  Bush  Temple  of 
Music  of  Dallas,  Tex.;  pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Harmonic  Assn.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Marquette  (pres.  1901-3),  Germania,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Mendelssohn.  Office:  Cor  Clark  St.  and 
Chicago  Av.  Residence:  Plaza  Hotel. 

BUSHNELL,  Charles  Henry,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  Apr.  30,  1860;  s.  Lewis  and  Harriet 
Augusta  (Hitchcock)  Bushnell;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  grad.  Bennett  Med.  Col- 
lege, Chicago,  M.D.,  1896,  and  post-graduate 
and  honorary  M.D.,  Am.  College  of  Medicine 
and  Surgery  of  Chicago;  was  assistant  to  a 
Chicago  physician  for  15  years  prior  to  grad- 
uation in  1896;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  24,  1881,  Ella 
Clark  Dole;  children:  Lewis  Edward,  Anson 
Charles,  Elmer  Dole.  In  general  practice  of 
medicine  since  1896.  Attending  gynecologist 
St.  Anthony's  Hosp.  and  Orphanage,  4  years; 
attending  gynecologist  Frances  E.  Willard  Na- 
tional Temperance  Hosp.,  6  years;  mem.  of 
faculty  Bennett  Med.  College,  6  years;  sec. 
Eclectic  Med.  and  Surgical  Soc.,  4  years;  now 
prof,  of  obstetrics  Am.  College  of  Medicine  and 
Surgery;  prof,  of  obstetrics,  Chicago  College 
for  Nurses;  attending  surgeon  Chicago  Union 
Hosp.;  med.  examiner  several  fraternal  insur- 
ance associations;  attending  obstetrician  Am. 
Hosp.  of  Chicago;  attending  obstetrician  Cook 
Co.  Hosp.;  prof,  gynecology,  Bennett  Med.  Col- 
lege. Mem.  National,  Illinois  State  and  Chicago 
Eclectic  Med.  and  Surgical  Soc.  Republican. 
Undenominational  in  religion.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 1680  N.  Clark  St. 

BUSHNELL,  Lemuel  Moffett,  hardware 
manufacturer;  b.  Ashtabula  Co.,  O.,  Jan.  8, 


1844;  s.  Sidney  S.  and  Laura  (Moffett)  Bush- 
nell; ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio;  m.  Chicago, 
Annie  Creswell;  1  son:  Charles  E.  Early  life 
spent  on  a  farm;  came  to  Chicago  in  1862  in 
the  employ  of  J.  W.  Bushnell  &  Bro.,  commis- 
sion merchants,  with  whom  did  accounting 
and  general  work  until  1867;  was  exchange 
clerk  in  Union  National  Bank,  1867-8;  then 
in  retail  hardware  business  with  E.  H.  Wells 
&  Co.,  as  a  partner;  later  engaged  in  hard- 
ware manufacturing,  Vaughan  &  Bushnell,  in- 
corporated in  1882  as  the  Vaughan  &  Bush- 
nell Manufacturing  Co.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  877  Carroll  Av. 

BUSSE,  Fred  A.,  state  treasurer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  3,  1866;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago. Was  engaged  in  hardware  business  with 
his  father  for  years,  then  went  into  the  coal 
business  and  was  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  North- 
western Coal  Co.,  later  pres.  of  the  Busse- 
Reynolds  Coal  Co.,  and  is  now  pres.  of  the 
Busse  Coal  Co.  Always  a  Republican  and 
active  in  politics;  was  town  clerk  of  North 
Chicago  1  term,  then  4  years  in  the  sheriff's 
office,  and  after  that  chief  clerk  in  the  North 
Town  Collector's  office.  Elected  to  House  of 
Representatives  in  the  39th  and  40th  General 
Assemblies  (1894  and  1896);  elected  State 
Senator  from  the  21st  Senatorial  District  in 
1898,  and  in  1902  elected  State  Treasurer  of 
Illinois  for  term  expiring  1906.  Mem.  of  the 
Republican  State  Committee  from  the  9th  Dis- 
trict; mem.  Cook  Co.  Central  Republican  Com- 
mittee. Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Mason 
(32°).  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Marquette,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  391  Sedgwick  St.  Residence: 
504  N.  Clark  St. 

BUSSE,  Gustavo  Adolph,  retired  merchant; 
b.  Prussia,  Ger.,  Sept.  24,  1837;  s.  John  H.  and 
Magdalena  Busse;  ed.  public  schools  at  Halle, 
Ger.,  and  at  Franke's  Stiftung;  came  from  Ger- 
many to  Chicago,  1855;  m.  1865,  Carrie  Gross; 
children:  Fred  A.  (now  State  Treas.  of  Illi- 
nois.), Carrie  M.,  George  A.  Engaged  in  mer- 
cantile business  in  Chicago  until  1861,  when 
he  joined  and  became  lieut.  in  the  24th  III. 
Vol.  Infy.,  later  becoming  capt.  in  the  57th 
111.  Veteran  Infy.;  served  in  the  16th  and  15th 
Army  Corps  (Gen.  Sherman's)  until  the  close 
of  the  war;  then  again  engaged  in  mercantile 
business,  but  is  now  retired.  Republican. 
Lutheran.  Mem.  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Mem.  G.  A.  R., 
and  Loyal  Legion;  iiat.  vice-pres.  of  the  Army 
of  the  Tennessee.  Residence:  504  N.  Clark  St. 
BUSSEY,  George  Newton,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Albion,  Wis.,  Dec.  18,  1864;  s. 
Benjamin  and  Jane  (North)  Bussey;  prepared 
for  college  at  Albion  (Wis.)  Acad.,  1883-8; 
at  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1888-90,  graduating 
Ph.B.,  1890;  Rush  Medical  College,  1890-3, 
graduating  M.D.,  1893;  house  physician  Au- 
gustana  Hosp.,  1893-9;  m.  Chicago,  May,  1899, 
Flora  M.  Squires:  Children:  Frederick  Newton, 
Kenneth  George.  Engaged  in  gen.  med.  prac- 
tice since  1893.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin  Club.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Office:  550  Wilson  Av.  Residence:  2640  N.  Her- 
mitage Av. 

BUSSEY,  William  Thompson,  pres.  Chicago 
Stove  Works;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5,  1854;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Rensselaer  Polytechnic  In- 
stitute, Troy,  N.  Y.;  m.  Millersburg,  O.,  Oct. 
12,  1877,  Ella  Lusk;  children:  Irene,  Cornelia. 
Entire  business  career  has  been  in  the  stove 
industry,  beginning  in  1873  in  the  repair  dept. 
of  the  Bussey,  McLeod  Stove  Works;  in  1876 
started  in  the  Chicago  office  of  the  same  com- 
pany, and  has  continued  in  that  business  ever 
since;  now  pres.  the  Chicago  Stove  Works. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Illinois.  Of- 
fice: Blue  Island  Av.  and  Twenty-second  St. 
Residence:  521  Jackson  Boul. 

BUSWELt,  Henry  Grant,  insurance;  b.  Jer- 
sey City,  N.  J.,  Mar.  4,  1865;  s.  Henry  L.  and 
Isabella  (Smith)  Buswell;  ed.  public  schools; 


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m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  8,  1890,  Josephine  del 
Risco;  children:  Josephine,  Walter,  Marian, 
Florence.  Began  business  career  in  the  office 
of  Provident  Savings  Life  Assurance  Soc.  in 
New  York  City;  clerk  in  the  home  office  of 
the  Home  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York,  1885, 
and  has  remained  in  the  service  of  that  com- 
pany continuously  ever  since,  coming  to  Chi- 
cago in  June,  1903,  as  local  mgr.  Served  10 
years  as  a  mem.  of  the  23d  (Brooklyn)  Regt. 
of  the  N.  Y.  State  N.  G.  Mem.  Chicago  Under- 
writers' Assn.  Congregationalist.  Office:  201 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1334  Hinman  Av., 
Evanston. 

BUTLER,  Edward  Burgess,  merchant;  b. 
Lewiston,  Me.,  Dec.  16,  1853;  s.  Manly  Orville 
and  Elizabeth  (Howe)  Butler;  ed.  Boston  pub- 
lic schools;  employed  In  wholesale  dry  goods 
house.  Boston,  1870-6.  With  brother,  George 
H.,  founded,  1877,  house  of.  Butler  Bros.,  at 
Boston;  -now  at  New  York,  Chicago  and  St. 
Louis  (general  merchandise) ;  m.  Norwalk, 
Conn.,  1880,  Jane,  daughter  of  William  Henry 
and  Esther  (Pratt)  Holly.  Was  chairman 
ways  and  means  committee  and  chairman 
dept.  of  admissions  and  collections,  World's 
Columbian  Exposition.  Pres.  for  years  Illinois 
Manual  Training  School  Farm,  Glenwood, 
111.;  trustee  Hull  House  Social  Settlement; 
Chicago  Orphan  Asylum,  Erring  Woman's 
Refuge,  1st  State  Fawners'  Soc.,  Rockford 
College,  Bureau  of  Associated  Charities;  dir. 
Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank.  Clubs:  Commer- 
cial, Merchants,  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Washington  Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  7  W. 
Randolph  St.  Residence:  3408  Michigan  Av. 

BUTLEK,  Eugene  Klncaid,  manufacturer;  b. 
on  farm  near  Rome,  N.  Y.,  June  8,  1843;  s. 
Ezekiel  and  Eunice  (Shaw)  Butler;  parents 
removed  to  Prophetstown,  Whiteside  Co.,  111.; 
ed.  country  schools  except  1  term  at  Kenosha 
(Wis.)  High  School;  m.  Geneseo,  111.,  Mar.  4, 
1867,  Sarah  R.  Olmsted;  children:  Hulbert  W., 
Frank  (died  in  infancy),  Robert  S.,  Edward 
Earl.  Worked  on  farm,  1859-61,  for  $12  per 
month;  continued  farming  until  1866;  entered 
employ  of  C.  H.  &  L.  J.  McCormick,  as  can- 
vassing salesman  to  farmers,  continuing  with 
that  firm  and  their  successors  until  1898,  in 
various  depts.  of  field  work  and  as  supt.  of 
factory  and  up  to  sec.  and  gen.  mgr.,  which 
position  he  held  for  years;  out  of  active  busi- 
ness, 1898-1902.  In  1902  bought  controlling  in- 
terest in  The  Keystone  Co.,  Sterling,  111., 
manufacturers  of  farm  implements  for  sale 
at  wholesale  to  dealers  only;  since  then  pres. 
of  that  company.  In  1901  assisted  in  organiz- 
ing and  is  now  dir.  in  the  Brownsville  (Texas) 
Land  and  Irrigation  Co.,  owning  27,000  acres 
of  rice  land  (7,000  under  cultivation),  40  miles 
of  canals  and  a  pumping  plant  with  capacity 
of  100,000  gallons  per  minute;  dir.  Iowa  Na- 
tional Bank,  Des  Moines.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Kenwood.  Office:  52  State  St. 
Residence:  4850  Greenwood  Av. 

BUTLEB,  Frank  Osgood,  vice-pres.  J.  W. 
Butler  Paper  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  22,  1861;  s. 
Julius  Wales  and  Julia  (Osgood)  Butler;  ed. 
Brown  School  and  Central  High  School;  m. 
Louisville,  Ky.,  June  10,  1886,  Fannie  M.  Bre- 
maker;  children:  Paul,  Julius  Wales,  Jr.  After 
leaving  school  entered  employ  of  J.  W.  Butler 
Paper  Co.  as  clerk,  salesman,  etc.,  and  since 
1890  has  been  vice-pres.  of  the  company.  He 
is  also  vice-pres.  of  the  Standard  Paper  Co. 
of  Milwaukee,  and  of  the  Butler-Jarboe  Paper 
Co.,  Oklahoma  City.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  212  to  220  Mon- 
roe St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

BUTLEB,  Hurbert  Wilson,  real  estate  deal- 
er; b.  Freeport,  111.,  Jan.  10,  1868;  s.  Eugene 
K.  and  Sarah  (Olmstead)  Butler;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  grad.  Yale  Univ.  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1888;  m.  1st,  Viola  Douglas;  1  son: 
Douglas;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Sept.  17,  1901.  Alice 
Carter.  Engaged  in  business  as  real  estate 


dealer  since  1890.  Alderman  from  27th  Ward, 
now  serving  5th  term  in  the  City  Council. 
Republican;  chairman  board  of  trustees  of 
the  First  Congregational  Church  of  Jefferson 
Park.  Mem.  Royal  League,  Odd  Fellows,  K.  P. 
Mason,  Providence  Lodge,  Irving  Park  Chap- 
ter, St.  Elmo  Commandery,  K.  T.  Office:  Butler 
Bldg.  Residence:  1991  Roberts  Av. 

BUTLER,  John  Sinnott,  lawyer;  b.  Quebec, 
Can.,  June  4,  1863;  s.  Michael  and  Mary  (Sin- 
nott) Butler;  grad.  law  dept.  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  1896;  attended  no  other  schools  or  col- 
leges except  a  short  term  of  night  school  in 
Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  July  26,  1893, 
Matilda  E.  Tschirch.  Lived  on  farm  near 
Chester,  S.  C.,  until  17  years  old;  from  17  to 
28  employed  in  manufacturing  business  with 
Adams  &  Westlake  Co.,  Chicago;  in  same 
business  on  own  account,  in  Chicago,  1891-6; 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1896;  since  then 
practicing  law  in  Chicago;  especially  devoted 
to  corporation  law  and  laws  of  mines  and 
mining  and  successful  in  organizing  gold 
dredging  properties.  Sec.  and  treas.  Oro  Dredg- 
ing Co.,  and  sec.  Pacific  Dredging  Co.  Demo- 
crat (independent) ;  was  nominated  in  1899, 
by  petition,  for  General  Assembly,  21st  dis- 
trict, on  "Anti-Allen  Bill"  ticket,  to  oppose  J. 
H.  Farrell,  democrat,  and  was  supported  by 
press  unanimously,  but  Farrell  was  elected. 
Mem.  Fullerton  Av.  Presbyterian  Church. 
Mason:  Ashlar  Lodge,  York  Chapter,  St.  Ber- 
nard Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  Medinah  Tem- 
ple (Shrine).  Mem.  Chicago  Chapter  Delta 
Chi  (law  fraternity),  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  Royal  League, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Ger- 
mania,  Chicago  Yacht,  Iroquois,  Edgewater 
Golf,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Stock  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  The  Lessing,  1810  Surf  St. 

BUTLEB,  Julius  Pred,  sec.  J.  W.  Butler 
Paper  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  111.,  July  20,  1866;  s. 
Julius  Wales  and  Julia  A.  (Osgood)  Butler; 
ed.  public  schools,  graduating  West  Division 
High  School,  class  of  1884;  m.  Lillie  J.  Tag- 
gart,  Louisville,  Ky. ;  1  daughter:  Florence 
Elizabeth.  After  leaving  school  entered  his 
father's  wholesale  paper  business,  beginning 
as  clerk  in  the  stationery  dept.  and  later  be- 
coming city  buyer,  then  city  salesman,  and  in 
1891  was  made  gen.  supt.  of  the  manufactur- 
ing depts.;  since  1892,  sec.  of  the  company; 
pres.  Butler-Jarboe  Paper  Co.;  dir.  Standard 
Paper  Co.  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  dir.  Royal 
Trust  Co.  Bank.  Mem.  Paper  Trade  Club  of 
Chicago.  1st  It.  Co.  G,  2d  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Westward  Ho.  Oak  Park.  Office:  218 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  3  Elizabeth  Ct,  Oak 
Park. 

BUTLEB,  Julius  Wales,  paper  merchant;  b. 
Essex,  Chittenden  Co.,  Vt.,  May  7,  1828;  a. 
Zebediah  (paper  manufacturer)  and  Ester 
(Morris)  Butler;  ed.  elementary  and  academic 
schools  of  Vermont;  m.  May,  1858,  Julia  A. 
Osgood,  of  Bellows  Falls,  Vt.;  children:  Frank 
Osgood,  Julius  Fred,  and  also  2  daughters, 
both  now  deceased.  At  age  of  13  was  appren- 
ticed to  a  harness  and  trunk  maker  at  Hines- 
burg,  Vt.,  to  remain  until  his  majority,  at  a 
remuneration  of  $30.00  per  year,  and  3  months' 
schooling  each  year.  At  18  he  had  become  ex- 
pert at  his  trade  and  made  a  set  of  carriage 
harness  and  a  trunk,  both  of  which  took  first 
prize  at  the  State  Fair.  At  20,  in  cpnsideration 
of  exceptional  services,  he  was  given  a  year 
off  his  time,  and  came  west  to  Illinois, 
in  1848,  the  journey  taking  4  weeks,  which 
was  then  considered  a  quick  trip  from  New 
England  to  Chicago.  Went  to  St.  Charles,  111., 
where  his  brother,  Oliver  M.  Butler,  had  a 
paper  mill  and  general  store;  clerked  in  his 
brother's  store  about  6  years;  then  became 
partner  in  a  paper  warehouse  in  Chicago 
(Butler  &  Hunt),  which  handled  the  products 
of  the  St.  Charles  mill;  firm  became  Laflin, 


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Butler  &  Co.,  1862,  and  J.  W.  Butler  &  Co., 
1869;  incorporated  as  J.  W.  Butler  Paper  Co., 
1872,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  also  pres.  of  the 
Standard  Paper  Co.,  Milwaukee,  Wis. ;  dir. 
Royal  Trust  Co.  Bank.  Mem.  and  officer  Union 
Park  Congregational  Church.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  218  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Hins- 
dale,  111. 

BUTLER,  Nathaniel  Butler,  prof.  Univ.  of 
Chicago  since  1901.  (See  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica for  sketch.)  Address:  5601  Madison  Av., 
Chicago. 

BUTLEB,  Rush  Clark,  lawyer;  b.  North- 
wood,  la.,  Aug.  27,  1871;  s.  Lindley  S.  and 
Julia  (Pickering)  Butler;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Northwood,  la.;  Cedar  Valley  Seminary, 
Osage,  la.;  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la.; 
Univ.  of  Iowa,  Iowa  City,  graduating  Ph.B., 
1893;  m.  Chicago,  June  6,  1901,  Isabelle  Crilly; 
1  son:  Rush  Clark,  Jr.  After  leaving  college 
studied  law;  admitted  to  bar,  1894;  since  July 
1,  1899,  with  Eldor  J.  Cassoday,  in  law  firm 
of  Cassoday  &  Butler.  Pres.  and  dir.  Illinois 
Collieries  Co.,  Sorento  Coal  Co.,  United  Securi- 
ties Co.;  dir.  Chicago  Virden  Coal  Co.,  Glrard 
Coal  Co.,  Chester  N.  Mathews  Co.,  Jones  & 
Adams  Co.  Republican;  nominee  for  legisla- 
ture, 1904.  Mem.  Plymouth  Congregational 
Church.  Pres.  3d  Ward  Improvement  Assn. 
Formerly  capt.  and  inspector  of  rifle  practice, 
1st  Infantry  I.  N.  G.  Trustee  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Washington 
Park,  Tuscumbia  Golf  (Green  Lake,  Wis.). 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  3826  Michi- 
gan Av. 

BUTLZB,  Wallace  Edward,  pres.  Tehuante- 
pec  Mutual  Planters'  Co.;  b.  Farmington,  Me., 
May  26,  1854;  s.  Edward  S.  Butler  and  Au- 
gusta (Baker)  Butler;  ed.  high  school  in  Bos- 
ton; m.  Dakota  City,  Neb.,  Feb.  4,  1873,  Ida 
Wilbur;  children:  Clarence  Edward,  Lloyd, 
Elizabeth  A.,  Louie,  Lottie.  Went  to  Nebraska 
as  the  representative  of  eastern  investors, 
loaning  money  on  Nebraska  land;  studied  law 
and  was  admitted  to  the  Nebraska  bar  in 
1874;  practiced  5  years  in  the  6th  Judicial 
District  of  Nebraska  and  was  deputy  clerk 
of  the  District  Court  and  ex-offlcio  clerk  of 
Dixon  Co.,  Neb.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1895  and 
began  the  organization  of  the  Tehuantepec 
Mutual  Planters'  Co:,  incorporated  in  1899, 
and  has  from  organization  been  pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  of  the  companv,  which  owns  exten- 
sive plantations  in  Eastern  Mexico.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  of  Moody's  Church.  Office:  134 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  Morgan  Park. 

BUTLEB,  Walter,  lawyer;  b.  Kinderhook, 
Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  7,  1841;  s.  Walter 
and  Maria  (Van  Alen)  Butler;  resident  of 
Chicago  since  Oct.  16,  1844;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago  and  of  Massachusetts,  and  at 
Princeton  Univ.,  graduating  A.B.  in  class  of 
1862;  M.A.,  1866;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  Feb.  10, 
1881,  Bertha  H.  Heinrichs.  Taught  school  in 
New  Jersey,  1862-3;  read  law  in  offices  of 
Woodbridge  &  Grant,  Chicago,  Aug.,  1863-5, 
wnen  was  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois;  since 
then  continuously  engaged  in  general  prac- 
tice of  law.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago 
Law  Institute.  Independent  in  politics.  Mas- 
ter in  Chancery  of  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co. 
for  17  years;  alderman  from  the  25th  Ward 
of  Chicago  from  April,  1899,  to  April,  1901. 
Dir.  Illinois  Humane  Soc.  since  1901,  and  since 
death  of  Mr.  Culver,  1902,  has  been  sec.  of  the 
soc.  Office:  131  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  624 
Fullerton  Av. 

BUTTEBFIELD,  William  Louis,  retired 
real  estate  dealer;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1849; 
a.  William  and  Sarah  (Brown)  Butterfleld; 
ed.  Racine  College,  Wis.,  and  Lake  Forest 
Univ.;  m.  New  York,  1878,  Agnes  Wheel- 
wright; children:  Carrie  Elliott,  Florence, 
Lawrence  (now  deceased).  Was  for  two  years 
an  official  stenographer  in  Congress,  at  Wash- 


ington; then  served  in  the  same  capacity 
in  the  Court  of  Alabama  Claims,  Washing- 
ton; correspondent  for  several  newspapers, 
including  The  Capital,  The  Republican,  etc., 
of  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  later  in  newspaper 
work  in  Chicago,  traveling  extensively  as 
correspondent;  since  1871  engaged  in  real  es- 
tate business  in  Chicago,  with  specialties  in 
railroad  timber  lands  and  acre  property.  Re- 
publican. 

BUTTOLPH,  Albert  Charles,  wholesale 
grocer;  b.  Charlotte,  Vt,  Sept.  8,  1852;  s. 
Albert  A.  and  Laura  A.  (Burnham)  Buttolph; 
ed.  public  schools  and  at  Morris  (111.)  Classic- 
al Institute;  m.  Keokuk,  la.,  Dec.  27,  1877, 
Louise  E.  Fuller;  children:  Grace  T.,  Roy  B., 
Ruth,  Esther,  Albert  C.,  Jr.  First  business  ex- 
perience was  in  a  retail  grocery  house  at  Mor- 
ris, 111.,  1873;  came  to  Chicago  and  entered 
the  employ  of  W.  M.  Hoyt  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers,  importers  and  manufacturers;  was 
admitted  to  partnership  Jan.  1,  1879;  now 
managing  dir.  of  the  company.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Kenwood  (pres.  1903-4),  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian.  Office:  1  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 4822  Ellis  Av. 

BUTTON,  William  Jesse,  president  Werner 
School  Book  Co.;  b.  Covington,  Ind.,  Dec.  6, 
1846;  s.  J.  P.  and  Sarah  R.  (Hock)  Button;  ed. 
Indianapolis  public  schools  and  in  Butler  Col- 
lege, Indianapolis,  Ind.;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind., 
1873,  Martha  C.  Commons;  children:  Elsie, 
Rosemary.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1873  as  Chi- 
cago mgr.  for  Harper  &  Brother,  publishers, 
until  1893;  in  1893  organized  the  Werner 
School  Book  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Republican. 
Office:  521  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  5648  Madi- 
son Av. 

BUTZ,  Otto  Charles,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  May 
2,  1857;  s.  Caspar  and  Julia  (Magnus)  Butz; 
ed.  Kinzie  School  and  Wiedingers  German 
School,  Chicago;  thence  to  Schau's  German 
School,  New  York,  thence  to  law  dept.  of  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  graduating  LL.B.,  1877;  m.  Le 
Roy,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  3,  1880,  Alice  Rogers;  chil- 
dren: Robert  Otto,  Theodore  Caspar,  Herbert. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  Apr.  1,  1877;  since 
then  practicing  in  Chicago,  1st  in  firm  of  Butz, 
Eschenburg  &  Prussing,  then  •  sucessively 
of  Butz  &  Eschenburg,  Otto  C.  Butz,  Lackner 
&  Butz,  and  now  in  firm  of  Lackner,  Butz  & 
Miller,  formed  Nov.  1,  1889.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 100  Washington  St.  Residence:  Winnetka. 
BUXBAUM,  Emanuel,  wholesale  clothing; 
b.  Eibechheim,  Baden,  Germany,  Feb.  2,  1855; 
s.  Moses  and  Malka  (Schlesinger)  Buxbaum; 
ed.  New  York;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Nov.  12,  1889, 
Julia  Kuh  (died  July  10,  1899);  2d,  Apr.  22, 
1903,  Carrie  L.  Hart;  children:  Myra  C.,  Louise 
R.  Came  to  U.  S.  In  1860;  engaged  in  clothing 
business,  and  in  1889  became  connected  with 
the  wholesale  house  of  Kuh,  Nathan  &  Fischer 
Co.,  of  which  he  has  been  pres.  since  1901. 
Hebrew  religion.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  276-8 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  4418  Michigan  Av. 

BUZZELL,  Edgar  Augustus,  lawyer;  b. 
Lowell,  Mass.,  Oct.  10,  1860;  s.  Rev.  Oliver 
Augustus  and  Mary  Adelaide  (Merrill)  Buz- 
zell;  ed.  district  school,  Gibbon  (Neb.)  Acad., 
1875-8;  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1882-6,  graduating 
A.  B.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  4,  1888,  Jennie  Isetta 
Gibson;  children:  Edgar  Gibson,  Althea  May, 
Harold  Winfleld,  Merrill  Elliott.  Student  in 
law  office  of  Holden  &  Farson,  1886-8;  admitted 
to  bar,  Oct.,  1888,  and  became  clerk  in  office 
of  same  firm  until  Dec.,  1889;  mem.  of  law 
firm  of  Holden  &  Buzzell  (William  H.  Holden, 
senior  partner)  since  Jan.  1,  1890.  Republican. 
Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  6136  Ellis 
Av. 

BY,ftM,  John  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Warsaw, 
Wyoming  Co.,  "N.  Y.,  Sept.  10,  1837;  s.  Israel 
and  Eudoxia  (Smith)  Byam;  ed.  Geneseo  Col- 
lege, Lima,  N.  Y. ;  studied  law  with  George 
Davis,  Geneseo,  N.  Y.,  and  at  Albany  Law 


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School,  graduating  1865;  m.  Nov.  26,  1862, 
Maria,  daughter  of  Hon.  Jedldfah  Horsford, 
of  Moscow,  N.  Y. ;  1  son:  Norton  H.  Admitted 
to  New  York  bar,  1865;  practiced  in  Livonia, 
N.  Y.,  1865-82;  since  1882  in  Chicago.  Made 
considerable  reputation  by  his  defense  of 
Frank  Mulkowski,  indicted,  1885,  for  murder 
of  Mrs.  Agnes  Kledzich,  and  in  1888  by  his 
prosecution  of  Sumner  C.  Welsh  for  jury 
bribing.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  59 
Clark  St.  Residence:  Evanston. 

BYEKS,  John  Wesley,  live  stock;  b.  York 
Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  12,  1844;  s.  Jacob  and  Sarah 
(Myers)  Byers;  ed.  public  schools  of  Penn- 
sylvania; m.  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  1868,  Frances 
M.  Mohler;  children:  Nellie  A.,  Pina  B.,  Daisy 
M.,  Ralph  M.  Born  and  reared  on  a  farm;  at 
the  age  of  19  came  to  Illinois  and  engaged 
with  his  brother  in  the  live  stock  commission 
business  for  several  years.  Returned  for  a 
brief  period  to  his  native  home  in  Pa.;  came 
to  Chicago  and  accented  a  position  as  sales- 
man at  the  Union  Stock  Yards  with  Denney 
&  Redman,  live  stock  commission  merchants; 
remained  with  them  till  1876  when,  on  ac- 
count of  death,  he  went  east  to  settle  a 
family  estate;  returned  to  Chicago  in  spring 
of  1882  and  became  associated  with  his 
brother  and  others  in  the  live  stock  commis- 
sion business,  first  under  firm  name  of  Pat- 
terson, Byers  &  Co.,  later  under  the  name  of 
Byers,  Moon  &  Byers,  and  since  1890  under 
the  style  of  Byers  Bros.  &  Co.,  with  branches 
at  South  Omaha,  Neb.,  So.  St.  Joseph,  Mo., 
and  Kansas  City,  Mo.  Mem.  Chicago  Live 
Stock  Exchange.  Renublican.  Office:  Exchange 
Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  377  Oak- 
wood  Boul. 

BYFORD,  Henry  Turman,  surgeon;  b. 
Evansville,  Ind.,  Nov.  12,  1853;  s.  Dr.  William 
H.  and  Mary  Anne  Holland  Byford;  grad. 
Berlin  (Germany)  High  School,  1868,  and  Wil- 
liston  Seminary,  1870;  Chicago  Med.  College 
(Northwestern  Univ.),  1873;  m.  1892,  Lucy 
Richard  Lamed;  children:  Genevieve,  Mary, 
Heath  Turman,  William  Holland.  Engaged  in 
practice  in  Chicago;  specialist  in  gynecology; 
prof,  gynecology,  and  dir.,  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  Chicago  (med.  dept.  Univ. 
of  Illinois) ;  surgeon  to  Woman's  Hosp.,  Chi- 
cago; was  pres.  of  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc. 
and  honorary  pres.  International  Congress 
Gynecology.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood 
Country.  Author:  Manual  of  Gynecology; 
Diseases  of  Women  (with  late  Dr.  Wil- 
liam H.  Byford).  Joint  Author:  Am. 
Text  Book  of  Gynecology;  Keating  and  Coe's 
Clinical  Gynecology;  also  over  a  hundred  pa- 
pers on  gynecological  subjects.  Dir.  Royal 
Automobile  Co.  Mem.  British  Gynecological 
Soc.;  Am.  Gynecological;  Chicago  Gynecologi- 
cal; Chicago  Med.;  Am.  Med.;  Illinois  State 
Med.;  Western  Surgical  and  Gynecological; 
Southern  Surgical  and  Gynecological;  Missis- 
sippi Valley  Med.;  Chicago  Medico-Legal  Soc., 
etc.  Office:  100  State.  Residence:  4636  Drexel 
Boul. 

BYLLESBY,  Henry  Manson,  electrical  engi- 
neer; b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Feb.  16,  1859;  s.  De 
Witt  Clinton  and  Sarah  (Mathews)  Byllesby; 
ed.  Lehigh  Univ.,  Bethlehem,  Pa.;  m.  Roselle, 
N.  J.,  1882,  Margaret  Stearns  Baldwin.  Was 
associated  with  Thomas  A.  Edison  in  the  early 
days  of  electric  lighting  in  New  Jersey,  and 
has  been  identified  with  many  movements  and 
advances  in  electrical  enterprises.  Now  pres. 
of  the  Mansfield  (O.)  Ry..  Light  and  Power 
Co.,  Mansfield  and  Shirley  R.  R.  Co.  and  Gran- 
ite City  Electric  Co.;  vice-pres.  of  Zanesville 
(O.)  Ry.,  Light  and  Power  Co.,  Fort  Smith 
(Ark.)  Traction  and  Light  Co.,  Oklahoma  Gas 
and  Electric  Co.  Pres.  H.  M.  Byllesby  &  Co., 
electrical  engineerincr.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil 
Engineers,  Am.  Institute  of  Mechanical  Engi- 
neers, Western  Soo.  of  Engineers.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Midlothian;  also  Law- 


yers   of    New    York.    Office:    New    York    Life 
Bldg.   Residence:   4642  Lake  Av. 

BYBHE,  John  Henry,  physician;  b.  Liver- 
pool, Eng.,  Feb.  4,  1841;  s.  Foster  and  Jane 
Maria  (McKenny)  Byrne;  grad.  Rush  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1874;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
22,  1870,  Catherine  Scott  Whlteford;  children: 
John  Gerald,  Edith,  Grace  Digby,  Crawford 
James.  Came  to  America,  1864;  was  employed 
In  wholesale  drug  houses  for  3  years;  went 
into  retail  drug  business  and  continued  until 
grad.  medicine,  1874.  Was  surgeon  for  the  In- 
surance Patrol,  1892-5;  was  on  staff  of  Baptist 
Hosp.  on  Rhodes  Av.  for  some  years.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Medico-Legal  Soc.,  Thera- 
peutic Club.  Prohibitionist.  Baptist.  Address: 
690  W.  Monroe  St. 


CABLE,  Benjamin  Stickney,  lawyer;  b.  Rock 
Island,  111.,  Sept.  24,  1872;  s.  R.  R.  and  Joseph- 
ine (Stickney)  Cable;  ed.  public  schools  Rock 
Island,  111.;  private  schools,  Chicago;  Phillips 
Exeter  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H. ;  Yale  Univ.,  grad- 
uating, A.B.,  1895;  Columbia  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1898.  Was  engaged  in  office  of  Lowden, 
Estabrook  &  Davis,  1898-9,  when  entered  the 
law  dept.  of  the  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pa- 
cific Ry.,  and  since  Jan.  1,  1904,  is  atty.  for 
Illinois  for  same  company.  Independent  in 
politics.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Chicago 
Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle;  also  University  Club 
(New  York).  Office:  144  VanBuren  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1495  Sheridan  Rd. 

CABLE,  Fayette  Shepherd,  piano  manufac- 
turer; b.  Cannonsville,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  18,  1855;  s. 
Silas  and  Mary  (Goodrich)  Cable;  ed.  public 
school  and  at  Delaware  Literary  Institute, 
Franklin,  N.  Y.;  m.  Ellenville,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  16. 
1879,  Kate  Elting;  children:  Anne  S.,  Rachel 
Eltlng,  Gladys,  Dorothy  Roselle.  Was  in  the 
school  book  business  with  A.  S.  Barnes  &  Co., 
New  York  City,  from  1876  to  1880;  then  came 
to  Chicago  and  represented  Porter  &  Coates  in 
the  same  line  of  business  until  1890,  when  he 
connected  himself  with  the  Cable  Co.,  and  was 
sec.  of  the  same  until  1903.  Then  established 
the  Fayette  S.  Cable  Piano  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  pianos,  and  in  July,  1904,  the  business  was 
reorganized  as  the  Cable-Nelson  Piano  Co., 
manufacturers  of  the  Cable-Nelson  pianos,  etc. 
of  which  company  is  pres.  and  treas.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Atlas.  Office:  200-2  Wabash  Av.,  Chicago;  fac- 
tory, South  Haven,  Mich.  Residence:  Hinsdale, 
111. 

CABLE,  Hobart  M.,  pres.  the  Hobart  M.  Ca- 
ble Co.,  manufacturers  of  pianos  and  organs; 
b.  Walton,  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  3,  1841; 
B.  Silas  and  Mary  (Goodrich)  Cable;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Franklin  Lit- 
erary Institute,  Franklin,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Walton, 
N.  Y.,  1869,  Estella  R.  Ells;  children:  Mrs. 
Martha  Augusta  Morenus,  Hobart  TV1.,  Jr.,  Mrs. 
Marie  Ells  Manning.  Began  teaching  district 
school  in  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y.,  when  16  years 
of  age;  elected  school  commissioner  of  Dela- 
ware Co.,  when  in  22d  year,  and  held  position 
until  was  25  years  old;  was  in  employ  of  A.  S. 
Barnes  &  Co.,  school  book  publishers,  of  New 
York,  for  15  years.  Lived  In  Hyde  Park,  Mass, 
(suburb  of  Boston),  for  20  years  and  was  iden- 
tified with  Its  public  affairs  for  12  years  as 
mem.  of  its  school  board,  mem.  of  its  public 
library  board,  and  mem.  of  its  town  board  as 
1  of  3  selectmen;  4  years  mem.  Massachusetts 
legislature,  and  was  chairman  of  Committee 
on  Bills  on  Third  Reading,  and  1  year  chair- 
man of  Committee  on  Railroads.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1889,  and  began  the  manufacture  of  pi- 
anos and  organs,  becoming  one  of  the  foun- 
ders of  the  Cable  Co.,  In  association  with  his 
brother,  Herman  D.  Cable,  who  died  In  1900. 


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Organized,  1900,  and  ever  since  pres.  of  the 
Hobart  M.  Cable  Co.,  manufacturing  15,000 
Hobart  M.  Cable  pianos  and  Burdett  reed  or- 
gans yearly,  at  La  Porte,  Ind.,  and  Freeport, 
111.,  employing  in  all  600  people.  Mason  (32°). 
Office:  Steinway  Hall.  Residence:  4947  Lake 

A^CABl,E,  Hotoart  M.,  Jr.,  vice-pres  Hobart 
M.  Cable  Co.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Dec  15,  18 
a  Hobart  M.  and  Estella  R.  fElls)  Cable; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Walton,  N.  Y.,  and  In 
the  law  dept.  of  Cornell  Univ.,  Ithaca,  N.  Y. 
After  leaving  college  entered  the  factory  of 
the  Hobart  M.  Cable  Co.,  remaining  3  years, 
where  he  acquired  practical  experience  in 
piano  building;  since  incorporation  of  the 
company  in  1900  has  been  its  vice-pres.  Com- 
pany has  factory  at  Freeport,  where  are 
manufactured  Burdett  organs,  and  a  factory 
at  LaPorte,  Ind.,  where  are  manufactured 
Hobart  M.  Cable  pianos.  Republican.  Office: 
Steinway  Hall.  Residence:  4947  Lake  Ay 

CABLE,  Bansom  B.,  chairman  of  board  Chi- 
cago. Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Ry.,  since  1898; 
b  Athens  Co.,  O.,  1834.  Moved  in  early  life  to 
Rock  Island,  111.,  where  for  many  years  he 
was  engaged  In  coal  mining;  became  interested 
in  railway  business,  becoming  pres.  Rockford, 
Rock  Island  &  St.  Louis  R.  R.,  1870;  elected 
dir.  C.,  R.  I.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  1877;  asst to 
pres.,  1879;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.,  J  su, 
pres.,  1883.  Was  also  for  several  years  pres. 
of  M  &  St.  L.;  now  also  chairman  of  board  of 
Burlington,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern  Ry.  Co., 
and  pres.  Rock  Island  &  Peoria  Ry.  Co.;  dir. 
Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Ry.  Co.,  Kan- 
kakee  &  Seneca  R.  R.  Co.,  Manitou  &  Pike  s 
Peak  Ry ,  Corn  Exchange  Bank  (New  York). 
Rock  Island  Co.  Office:  144  VanBuren  St.  Resi- 
dence: Rock  Island,  111. 

CADY,  Jeremiah.  Klersted,  architect;  b.  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.,  June  29,  1855;  s.  Charles  War- 
ner and  Abigail  Aikman  (Kiersted)  Cady; 
grad  Cornell  Univ.,  1876,  with  degree  B.  Arch.; 
m.  Madison,  Wis.,  Oct.  8,  1891,  Paget  Daniels; 
2  children:  Jessica,  Kiersted  Paget.  Came  to 
Chicago,  Apr.  1,  1883,  to  enter  employ  of  Burn- 
ham  &  Root  as  draftsman;  served  with  them 
until  Dec.,  1885;  went  to  Europe  and  on  return 
re-entered  the  employ  of  Burnham  &  Root,  as 
head  of  drafting  room,  May  1,  1886,  to  May  1, 
1887;  then  went  into  practice  with  Frank  W. 
Handy  (Handy  &  Cady);  in  general  practice 
ever  since.  Episcopalian.  Club:  University.  Of- 
fice: 172  Washington  St.  Residence:  17  Astor 
Street. 

CAEZIiIi,  Edward  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
s.  James  and  Mary  (McCormick)  Cahill,  both 
natives  of  Ireland;  when  infant,  father  was 
killed  in  railroad  accident;  ed.  public  schools, 
followed  by  self-study  in  Latin,  French  and 
other  branches.  Began  life  as  cash  boy  and 
later  clerk  in  retail  store;  studied  law;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  1880;  was  for  some  years  connected 
with  Wilson,  Montgomery  &  Waterman,  and 
later  with  Hawes  &  Lawrence;  now  practicing 
alone  with  general  civil  practice,  but  more 
especially  occupied  with  real  estate  law  and 
chancery  practice.  Occasional  contributor  to 
newspapers,  magazines,  etc.,  on  subjects  of 
current  interest.  Mem.  and  was  sec.  Chicago 
Philosophical  Soc.,  mem.  Western  Psychical 
Soc.,  Art  Institute  of  Chicago,  etc.  Republican, 
and  has  taken  active  part  as  speaker  in  several 
campaigns.  Office:  97  Clark  St.  Residence:  667 
Sedgwick  St. 

CAHN,  Benjamin  Robert,  stock  and  bond 
broker;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  26,  1862;  s.  Aaron 
and  Ida  (Lorie)  Cahn;  ed.  Allen  Acad.,  Chica- 
go, and  Cornell  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  8, 
1891,  Belle  Austrian;  1  son:  Alvin  Robert. 
Since  1887  actively  and  successfully  engaged 
in  present  business.  Mem.  New  York  Stock 
Exchange,  Chicnsro  Stock  Exchange  (dir.),  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Treas.  Chi- 
cago Lying-in  Hosp.  and  Dispensary.  Clubs: 


Standard   (ex-pres.),   Ravisloe  Country.   Office: 
104  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4125  Drexel  Boul. 

CAHN,  Edgar  Bernard,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  May  15,  1877;  s.  Bernard  and  Fannie 
(Laurie)  Cahn;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and 
Massachusetts  Inst.  of  Technology,  graduating 
B.S.  (in  architecture),  1899;  m.  Chicago,  June 
1,  1903,  Mata  Elson.  Was  employed  in  archi- 
tect's office  in  Chicago,  1899  to  1901;  joined 
1901,  in  organization  and  incorporation,  and 
has  since  been  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Strauss- 
Cahn  Knitting  Co.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  267 
E.  Division  St.  Residence:  3804  Grand  Boul. 

CAHN,  Morton  David,  broker;  b.  Chicago 
Sept.  28,  1880;  s.  Joseph  and  Miriam  (Schwab) 
Cahn;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Armour  In- 
stitute, South  Side  Acad.  and  Yale  Univ.,  grad- 
uating, A.B.,  in  class  of  1901.  After  leaving 
college  in  1901,  embarked  on  own  account  as 
broker  in  stocks,  bonds  and  investment  securi- 
ties. Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Republi- 
can. Office:  104  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4809 
Grand  Boul. 

CAIRNS,  Charles  Andrew,  general  passen- 
ger and  ticket  agent  Chicago  &  North-Western 
Ry.;  b.  Cleveland,  O.;  s.  Peter  and  Ann  M. 
Cairns;  ed.  Cleveland  public  schools  Began 
railway  service  as  messenger  in  the  offices  of 
pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Cleveland,  Cojumbus, 
Cincinnati  &  Indianapolis  Ry.  in  1878,  and  be- 
came stock  clerk  in  passenger  dept.  Mar  1 
1879,  promoted  through  various  positions  in 
general  passenger  dept.  of  combined  Cleveland 
Columbus,  Cincinnati  &  Indianapolis,  Indian- 
apolis &  St.  Louis  and  Dayton  and  Union  Rys 
to  chief  clerk,  which  position  resigned,  Apr. 
15,  1889,  to  become  chief  clerk  Chicago,  St. 
Paul  &  Kansas  City  Ry.;  was  asst.  general 
passenger  and  ticket  agent,  same  road,  1890-2; 
in  general  passenger  dept.  Chicago  &  North- 
Western  Ry.,  Aug.  15,  1892,  to  Jan.,  1895;  asst 
general  passenger  agent,  same  road,  Jan  1 
1895,  to  Mar.  1,  1903;  since  Mar.  1,  1903,  gen- 
eral passenger  and  ticket  agent  Chicago  & 
North-Western  System.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  22  Fifth  Av.  Residence:  5405  Madison 
Av. 

CALDWELL,  Henry  Wallace,  pres.  H.  W. 
Caldwell  &  Son  Co.,  manufacturers  of  power- 
transmitting  machinery;  b.  Sharpsburg,  Bath 
Co.,  Ky.,  July  20,  1843;  s.  Rev.  Robt.  F.  and 
Rachel  (Coming)  Caldwell;  ed.  Sharnsburg 
Acad.  and  Center  College,  Danville,  Ky.;  served 
in  Union  Army  as  1st  lieut.  Co.  B,  10th  Ky. 
Vol.  Cav.;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  July  20,  1865, 
Hannah  North  (now  deceased);  children: 
Frank  C.,  Oliver  N.,  Julia  C.,  Louise  S. 
Learned  machinist  trade.  Patented  the  Cald- 
well Screw  Conveyor,  1875,  from  which  has 
been  built  up  a  large  business;  incorporated 
as  the  H.  W.  Caldwell  &  Son  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
Western  Av.,  17th  to  18th  Sts.  Residence: 
5201  Kimbark  Av. 

CAIiHOUN,  George,  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of 
the  National  Oil  Refining  and  Manufacturing 
Co.;  b.  Pictou,  N.  S.,  Sept.  7,  1850;  s.  David 
and  Isabella  (McKay)  Calhoun;  ed.  public 
schools  Nova  Scotia;  m.  Con  way  Centre,  N.  H., 
July  4,  1870,  Nellie  Bachelder;  1  son:  George 
Weston.  First  employment  was  at  age  of  12, 
as  errand  boy  on  a  railway  in  course  of  con- 
struction through  Pictou,  and  continued  with 
the  company  until,  at  age  of  17,  he  had  charge 
of  construction  trains  in  the  New  England 
States;  apprenticed  himself  to  stone  cutter  at 
Dick's  Island,  Me.,  and  at  20  was  supt.  of  con- 
struction in  building  the  Boston  Water-works 
and  reservoirs;  after  completion  of  that  work, 
became  advertising  agent  for  Norman  L.  Mun- 
ro,  publisher.  New  York;  later  for  7  years 
with  Street  &  Smith,  publishers  of  the  New 
York  Weekly;  then  advertising  mgr.  for  Mun- 
sey's  Magazine  and  organizing  field  workers 
for  Frank  A.  Munsey's  publications;  supt.  for 


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Robert  Bonner,  publisher  New  York  Ledger,  3 
years;  subsequently  with  George  Munro's 
Sons,  publishers,  of  New  York,  and  since  Dec. 
27,  1895,  mgr.  Chicago  branch,  having  charge 
of  all  that  firm's  business  west  of  the  Alle- 
ghenies.  From  its  organization  has  been  pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  National  Oil  Refining 
and  Manufacturing  Co.  Office:  79  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  1873  Magnolia  Av. 

CALHOUN,  James  Iiawrence,  general  agent 
of  the  Adams  Express  Co.;  b.  Beaufort,  S.  C., 
Jan.  25,  1853;  s.  James  Lawrence  and  Jane 
(Verdier)  Calhoun;  ed.  public  schools  Newman, 
Ga.,  Tuskegee,  Ala.,  Montgomery,  Ala.;  m. 
Opelika,  Ala.,  June,  1876,  Effle  C.  Moore;  chil- 
dren: Lawrence  V.,  Sallie  E.,  William  H.,  Lucy 
M.,  James  R.  Clerk  in  country  store  at  New- 
man, Ga.,  at  14,  in  grocery  at  Tuskegee,  Ala., 
at  15,  in  clothing  store  at  Montgomery,  Ala., 
at  18;  entered  service  of  Southern  Express  Co. 
in  1876,  Adams  Express  Co.,  1881;  route  agent 
1881-4;  agent  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1884-92;  supt 
at  St.  Louis,  1892-4;  since  Nov.  14,  1894,  in 
present  position  as  general  agent  for  the  com- 
pany with  headquarters  at  Chicago.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  63-65  Washington  St.  Residence: 
5729  Monroe  Av. 

CALHOUN,  •William  James,  lawyer;  b.  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.,  Oct.  5,  1848;  s.  Robert  and  Sarah 
(Knox)  Calhoun;  academic  education,  Union 
Seminary,  Poland,  O.;  m.  Dec.  26,  1875,  Alice 
D.  Harmon,  Danville,  111.  (died  Aug.  17,  1898) ; 
children:  Marian  Calhoun,  Corinne  Calhoun 
Gray.  Admitted  to  bar,  Jan.,  1875;  practiced 
at  Danville  until  Mar.  8,  1898;  was  mem.  of 
Interstate  Commerce  Commission,  Mar.  8, 
1898,  to  Oct.  1,  1900;  removed  to  Chicago  and 
became  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Pam,  Cal- 
houn &  Glennon,  and  later,  Calhoun,  Lyford  & 
Sheehan;  dir.  and  general  counsel  of  the  Corn 
Products  Co.,  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co., 
Western  counsel  for  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.;  dir.  of 
the  Indiana,  Illinois  &  Iowa  R.  R.  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Mar- 
quette,  Exmoor.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 397  E.  Erie  St. 

CALKINS,  Lucius  Allen,  broker;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  14,  1860;  s.  Allen  C.  and  S.  J.  Calkins; 
ed.  public  grammar  and  high  schools  of  Chica- 
go to  1876;  m.  Chicago,  1898,  Henrietta  Har- 
land;  1  daughter:  Henrietta  Mary.  On  leaving 
school  in  1876  entered  employ  of  the  firm  of 
D.  W.  Irwin  &  Co.,  stocks  and  bonds;  after- 
ward was  with  various  firms  until  1899  when 
established  business  for  self;  now  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Wrenn,  Calkins  &  Egan,  stock  and 
grain  brokers.  Clubs:  Edge  water  Golf,  Casino 
(Edgewater).  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 1803  Sheridan  Rd. 

CALLAGHAN,  James  Edward,  law  pub- 
lisher: b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Oct.  26,  1857;  s. 
Bernard  and  Mary  (King)  Callaghan;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago  and  West  Division 
High  School;  grad.  Georgetown  Univ.  in  class 
Of  1880;  m.  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  1886,  Mary  Don- 
nelly; children:  Bernard,  Edward,  James 
(all  now  deceased),  Mary  S..  Emma  Mar- 
garet. On  graduation  from  college  1880,  en- 
tered the  law  publishing  house  of  Callaghan 
&  Co.,  of  which  his  father  was  the  founder, 
In  1864,  and  since  1881  has  been  a  partner  in 
the  firm.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Chicago  Athletic.  Caxton.  Lake  Geneva 
Country.  Office:  114  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
2962  Indiana  Av. ;  summer.  Williams  Bay,  Wis. 

CALLAHAN,  Charles  H.,  justice  of  the 
peace,  police  magistrate;  b.  Boston,  Mass., 
Sept.  20,  1862;  s.  Andrew  and  Anna  (King) 
Callahan;  ed.  public  schools  in  Chicago;  m. 
Ann  Arbor.  Mich.,  June  1,  1887,  Anna  T.  Don- 
nelly; children:  Andrew  J.,  May  De  Chantel, 
Anna,  Bernard  J.,  James  E.  Grad.  Kent  Col- 
lege of  Law,  LL.B.,  1897.  Was  engaged  at 
various  occupations  until  about  22  years  of 
age,  when  became  supt.  of  Prussing  Vinegar 
Co.'s  various  plants  till  1893;  deputy  clerk  of 


Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1893-7;  since  1897 
justice  of  the  peace  and  police  magistrate  at 
b.  Chicago;  was  senatorial  committeeman  2 
years;  pres.  Democratic  Club  of  7th  Ward. 
Mem.  S.  Chicago  Irish  Historical  Soc.,  Royal 
League  N.  Am.  Union,  Nat.  Union.  R.  C.  Was 
mem.  of  St.  Elizabeth  Church  quartette  for  16 
years.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  9206  Commercial 
Av.  Residence:  6448  Greenwood  Av 

CALLENDER,    Joseph    Eliot,    insurance;    b. 

FSorlaV  £L{,Nov-  19'  1866  =  s-  E11°t  and  Mary 
(£rye)  Callender;  ed.  public  schools  Peoria, 
111.;  m.  Peoria,  111.,  1888,  Florence  G.  Hewitt; 
1  son:  Hewitt.  Learned  the  business  of  manu- 
facturing chemist  at  Peoria,  111.,  and  was  en- 
gaged in  the  business  for  3  years;  then  asst. 
cashier  Dime  Savings  Bank,  Peoria,  until  1898- 
came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  insurance 
business.  Since  1901  of  the  Macdonell,  Baker, 
Callender  Co.,  insurance  agency,  and  now  sec. 
Republican.  Baptist.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  Na- 
val Order  of  the  U.  S.  Office:  122  Monroe  St 
Residence:  345  LaSalle  Av. 

CALM,  Charles  E.,  manufacturing  chemist; 
b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  July  16,  1858;  s.  Emil  C.  and 
Elizabeth  (Arnold)  Calm;  ed.  gymnasia  in 
Stuttgart,  Germany,  and  Univ.  of  Gottingen 
graduating  Ph.D.;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June  16 
1895,  Elize  Schaefer.  After  leaving  college  en- 
gaged in  chemical  practice;  came  to  Chicago 
from  California  in  1894  to  establish  here  a 
branch  house  of  the  firm  of  M.  Calm  &  Bro 
manufacturing  chemists,  importers  and  ex- 
porters, whose  head  office  is  at  41-43  Warren 
St.,  New  York,  with  laboratory  at  Brooklyn 
and  works  at  Passaic  River,  N.  J.,  and  New- 
ark, N.  J.  Also  pres.  of  the  Preservaline  Manu- 
facturing Co.,  food  preservatives;  managing 
dir.  of  the  Hygeian  Research  Laboratory,  and 
pres.  of  the  Columbus  Borax  Co.  Mem.  Am. 
Chemical  Soc.,  Soc.  of  Chemical  Industry  of 
London.  Clubs:  California  (Los  Angeles), 
Chemists  (New  York).  Office:  190  Michigan  St 
Residence:  The  Lessing  Annex,  summer;  Los 
Angeles,  winter. 

CAMERON,  Anson  Mayers,  physician;  b. 
Millersburg,  O.,  Mar.  19,  1874;  a.  Robert  Mat- 
thews and  Rachel  (Mayers)  Cameron;  grad. 
Millersburg  (O.)  High  School,  1892;  Bethany 
College,  West  Virginia,  A.M.,  1895;  Hahne- 
mann Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  M.D.,  1900. 
Resident  physician  Hahnemann  Hosp.,  Phila- 
delphia, 1900-1;  since  1901  in  practice  of  medi- 
cine in  Chicago.  Adjunct  prof,  materia  medica, 
and  clinical  asst.  in  pediatrics,  Hahnemann 
College  and  Hosp.,  Chicago;  attending  physi- 
cian Chicago  Nursery  and  Half-Orphan  Asy- 
lum. Medical  examiner  Royal  Neighbors  and 
Modern  Woodmen;  U.  S.  Health  and  Accident 
Co.,  the  General  Accident  Assurance  Corpora- 
tion. Sec.  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  Soc.  Mem. 
Christian  Church.  Club:  University.  Residence: 
N.  State,  cor.  Chestnut  St.  Office:  Reliance 
Bldg. 

CAMERON,  Daniel  Boss,  stationer,  printer, 
and  blank  book  manufacturer;  b.  Summers- 
town,  Ont.,  Aug.  19,  1836;  s.  Daniel  and  Isa- 
bella (Ross)  Cameron;  ed.  common  school, 
Summertown,  and  high  school,  Williamstown, 
Ont.  Went  to  Ft.  Covington,  N.  Y.;  clerked 
for  Manning  &  Tuthill,  general  merchants,  for 
5  years;  then  formed  partnership  with  Mr. 
Ware,  under  the  name  of  Ware  &  Cameron, 
general  merchants;  sold  out  and  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1863.  In  employ  of  Culver,  Page  & 
Hoyne,  stationers  and  printers,  1865-9;  in 
1870,  with  partners,  established  in  business  as 
Cameron,  Amberg  &  Co.  Was  for  6  years  mem. 
of  Cook  Co.  Board  of  Education,  and  for  16 
years  on  Chicago  Board  of  Education,  of  which 
has  been  twice  pres.,  and  he  is  now  chairman 
of  school  management.  Democrat.  Episcopa- 
lian. Office:  71-73  Lake  St. 

CAMERON,  D  wight  Foster,  pres.  South  Chi- 
cago City  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Stockbridge,  Madison 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  28,  1834;  s.  John  and  Isabella 


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(Minzie)  Cameron  (both  natives  of  Perth- 
shire Scot.);  removed  with  parents  to  Ottawa, 
111  ;  ed.  district  schools,  and  at  Peterborough 
Acad  New  York;  m.  June  28,  1856,  late  Fan- 
nie E.,  daughter  of  George  H.  Norris,  Ottawa, 
Til  ;  children:  Capt.  George  H.  Cameron  (4th 
Cavalry.  U.  S.  A.),  Mary  Gertrude  (wife  of 
Wilson  Fish),  Dwight  F.,  Jr.  Studied  law  at 
Ottawa,  111.,  with  the  law  firm  of  Glover  & 
Cook;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar  in  1856;  prac- 
ticed at  Ottawa,  111.,  from  1856  to  1870;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1870  and  was  engaged  in  various 
enterprises  until  1891,  when  assumed  present 
position  as  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  South  Chicago 
City  Ry.  Co.  and  of  the  Hammond.  Whiting 
and  East  Chicago  Electric  Ry.  Co.  Republican. 
Mem  St.  Andrews  Soc.  Club:  Washington 
Park.  Office:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 5014  Madison  Av. 

CAMERON,  Edgar  Spier,  artist  painter;  b. 
Ottawa,  111.,  May  26,  1862;  s.  John  Rush  and 
Emily  (Spier)  Cameron;  ed.  public  schools, 
Chicago  Acad.  Design,  Art  Students  League 
(New  York),  Acad.  Julien  and  ficole  des  Beaux 
Arts  (Paris);  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Marie  Gelon, 
Art  critic  Chicago  Tribune,  1891-1900;  exhibi- 
tor Paris  Salon;  hon.  mention  Yerkes  Prize 
Competition,  1892;  worked  on  decoration  for 
World's  Columbian  Exposition;  mem.  Interna- 
tional Jury,  Paris  Exposition,  1900;  silver 
medal,  Paris,  1900.  One  of  founders  Municipal 
Art  League,  Chicago;  mem.  Soc.  Amateur  Pho- 
tographers; hon.  mem.  Palette  and  Chisel 
Club,  Chicago;  associate  Chicago  Architectural 
Club;  mem.  Arts  Club.  Most  important  work 
is  Youth  of  Christ.  Works,  including  figure, 
landscape  and  decorative  paintings,  are  owned 
by  Chicago  Historical  Soc.,  Union  League, 
Arche  and  Woman's  Aid  clubs,  Chicago.  Ad- 
dress: Studio  Bid*. 

CAMERON,  John  Hillyard,  vice-pres.  Ham- 
ilton National  Bank;  b.  Kirkfield.  Ont..  Can., 
Feb.  8,  1857;  s.  Ewen  and  Harriet  (Taylor) 
Cameron;  ed.  public  schools,  Ontario;  m.  Dela- 
van,  Wis.,  1884,  May  Phoenix;  1  daughter, 
Mary  Eden.  Began  business  career  as  a  mes- 
senger in  the  Mechanics  Bank  at  Montreal, 
Can.,  1877-80;  then  at  London,  Ont.,  with  the 
Federal  Bank;  came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  was 
with  the  Merchants  National  Bank  10  years, 
becoming  paying  teller;  thence  went,  in  1891, 
to  National  Bank  of  the  Republic  as  asst.  cash- 
ier, and  was  made  cashier  in  1898,  remaining 
until  1903,  when  assumed  present  position  as 
vice-pres.  of  the  Hamilton  National  Bank. 
Clubs:  Bankers,  Chicago  Yacht.  Columbia 
Yacht.  Office:  80  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5135 
Hibbard  Av. 

CAMERON,  John  McKae.  lawyer;  b.  Ottawa, 
Can.,  Sept.  18,  1867;  s.  Neil  and  Mary  (McRae) 
Cameron;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools,  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1895,  Anna  M.  Iver- 
son;  children:  Alan  C.,  Juliette  A.  (deceased), 
Anita  C.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1889;  asso- 
ciated, 1889,  with  law  firm  of  Campbell  & 
Custer,  and,  1896,  with  Custer,  Goddard  & 
Griffin  until  formation  of  present  firm  of  Cus- 
ter, Griffin  &  Cameron  in  1903.  Mem.  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republi- 
can. Episcopalian.  Resident  of  Chicago  from 
1869  to  1896,  since  that  time  of  Riverside,  111.; 
trustee  of  the  village  of  Riverside  since  1901. 
Ofllce:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  Addison  Rd., 
Riverside. 

CAMERON,  Ossian,  lawyer;  b.  Montreal, 
Can.,  Mar.  22,  18f>8;  s.  Colin  and  Annie  (Mun- 
ro)  Cameron;  ed.  St.  Louis  public  schools, 
1876-84;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law  (Lake 
Forest  Univ.),  1893.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
June,  1893.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Au- 
thor: Illinois  Criminal  Law  and  Practice,  1898; 
City  and  Village  Laws,  1904;  Revised  and  en- 
larged Jones'  and  Binmore's  General  Legal 
Forms  and  Precedents,  1902;  also  author  on 
Work  of  Corporation  Law,  1905.  Mem.  Chicago 


Bar    Assn.     Office:     Oxford    Bldg.     Residence: 
5610   Indiana  Av. 

CAMERON,  Peter  Ferguson,  insurance;  b. 
Glasgow,  Scotland,  Feb.  7,  1859;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Ferguson)  Cameron;  ed.  public  schools, 
Chicago,  Hyde  Park  High  School;  m.  Cincin- 
nati, O.,  Apr.  11,  1889,  Mary  A.  Wynne;  chil- 
dren: Mary  A.,  Florence  W.  Business  life  be- 
gan in  Chicago  branch  office  of  the  Northwest- 
ern National  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  Milwaukee 
in  1876,  continuing  until  1888,  then  with  Fred 
S.  James  &  Co.  from  1888  to  1892,  when  estab- 
lished the  firm  of  P.  F.  Cameron  &  Co.,  agents 
for  the  Niagara  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  New 
York.  Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  St.  An- 
drews Soc.,  Royal  Arcanum,  National  Union. 
Club:  Homewood.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5748  Washington  Av. 

CAMERON,  William  Allan,  manufacturer;  b. 
Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug.  9,  1876;  s.  Alexander  and 
Sarah  Kathleen  (Saunders)  Cameron;  ed.  pub- 
lic school,  and  St.  Paul's  School,  Detroit.  On 
leaving  school,  in  1894,  became  connected  with 
the  Kellogg-Mackay-Cameron  Co.,  manufactur- 
ers of  boilers  and  radiators  and  jobbers  of 
heating  and  steam-fitters'  supplies,  of  which 
he  is  now  treas.  (company  has  branches  in 
New  York,  Minneapolis,  Kansas  City,  Seattle, 
Wash.).  Dir.  Kellogg-Mackay-Cameron  Co.; 
dir.  Federal  Boiler  and  Supply  Co.;  dir.  Union- 
town  Acme  Radiator  Co.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Exmoor. 
Washington  Park.  Fox  Lake  Yacht,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  Lake  and  Franklin  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 2928  Kenmore  Av. 

CAMP,  Walter  Mason,  chief  editor  of  Rail- 
way and  Engineering  Review;  b.  Camptown. 
Pa.,  Apr.  21,  1867;  s.  Treat  B.  (Capt.  Co.  F,  52d 
Pa.  Vols.,  War  of  Rebellion)  and  Hannah  A. 
(Brown)  Camp;  attended  common  schools  in 
Wyalusingr,  Pa.,  irregularly.  1874-81:  attended 
Pennsylvania  State  College.  1887-91,  gradu- 
ating as  C.E. ;  m.  Blue  Island,  111.,  May 
2,  1898,  Emeline  Sayles.  After  leaving 
college  was  -surveyor  and  draftsman  with 
Southern  Pacific  Co.  in  California:  chief  engi- 
neer and  supt.  Rainier  Av.  Electric  Ry.,  Seat- 
tle, Wash.;  work  train  foreman  and  section 
foreman,  Seattle,  Lake  Shore  &  Eastern  R.  R. ; 
post-graduate  student  in  electricity  and  steam. 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1895-6;  with  Englewood 
&  Chicago  Electric  (storage  battery)  Ry.,  as 
inspector  of  materials  in  1896  and  as  supt.  of 
construction,  1897;  since  1897  chief  editor 
of  Railway  and  Engineering  Review.  Author 
and  publisher  of  Notes  on  Track.  Mem.  Am. 
Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers;  Am.  Ry.  Engineering 
and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.;  Soc.  for  Pro- 
motion of  Engineering  Education;  Am.  Soc.  for 
Testing  Materials.  Was  cadet  at  Pennsylvania 
State  College  4  years,  and  brevetted  2d  It. 
Pennsylvania  State  Militia  in  1891.  Office: 
Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence:  Auburn  Park,  111. 
CAMPBELL,  Alexander  Fergus,  commission- 
er for  Chicago  Underwriters'  Assn.;  b.  West- 
moreland Co.,  Pa.,  May  20,  1852;  s.  Mungo  D. 
and  Mary  Ann  (Mabon)  Campbell;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Monmoiith,  111.;  m.  Oquawka,  111., 
Mar.  25,  1885,  Carrie  S.  Graham.  Learned  the 
moulders'  trade  in  a  foundry  at  Monmputh, 
111.,  beginning  at  the  age  of  13  and  remaining 
2  years;  then  was  for  5  years  clerk  in  the 
post-office  at  Monmouth,  111.,  and  after  that  in 
railway  mail  service  on  the  Chicago,  Burling- 
ton &  Quincy  R.  R.  for  13  years:  came  to 
Chicago  in  1888,  and  was  in  charge  of  the  cir- 
culating dept.  on  the  Chicago  Times  until 
1893,  when  entered  Police  Dept.  of  Chicago 
and  served  as  sec.  and  capt.  until  1899:  in- 
spector of  police  in  charsre  of  North  Side, 
1899-1904;  since  Feb.  1,  1904,  commissioner 
for  Chicago  Underwriters'  Assn.  Republican. 
Mem.  St.  Andrews'  Soc.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  81  Warren  Av. 

CAMPBELL.     Archibald    Matthew,     building 
contractor;    b.    Chicago,    Feb.    4,    1868;    s.    Mur- 


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doch  and  Jeanette  Barr  (Caldwell)  Campbell; 
ed  Clarke  and  Marquette  (public)  Schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  14,  1894,  Fannie  Mary  Holmes; 
children:  Frances  Adelaide,  Jeannette,  Holmes. 
Was  cash  boy  for  C.  W.  &  E.  Pardridge,  dry 
goods,  1878-80;  office  boy,  asst.  bookkeeper, 
bookkeeper  and  cashier,  A.  S.  Gage  &  Co., 
wholesale  millinery.  1880-5;  private  sec.  to  Al- 
bert S.  Gage,  1885-6.  Carpenter  apprentice, 
Nov.,  1886,  to  May,  1888,  with  Campbell  Bros. 
Mfg.  Co.  (father's  company);  from  May,  1888, 
to  May,  1898;  junior  partner  of  Murdoch 
Campbell  Co.,  which  built  30  buildings  on  Chi- 
cago World's  Fair  grounds  at  aggregate  cost 
of  $750,000;  also  built  at  New  Orleans,  La., 
the  Hennen  Building.  Liverpool  and  London 
and  Globe  Insurance  Building.  Tulane  College 
Building,  and  tv>e  New  Orleans  Telephone  and 
Telegraph  Co.  Building.  Tn  May,  1898,  alone 
In  business,  as  Arch.  M.  Campbell  Co.,  now  a 
corporation,  of  which  is  pres.,  and  has  built  a 
total  of  $3,000,000  in  buildings  for  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.,  Bradner  Smith  &  Co.,  Jacob  Birk, 
Jacob  L.  Kesner,  Otto  Young,  Washington 
Porter,  Hanley,  Casey  Co.,  Goss  Printing  Press 
Co.,  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.,  Pa.  R.  R.  Co.,  Lalance  & 
Grosjean,  etc.  Republican.  Mason  (Pleiades 
Lodge,  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter,  Chicago  Com- 
mandery,  Medinah  Temple) ;  mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic.  Illinois,  Co- 
lumbia Yacht,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  197 
E.  Madison  St.  Residence:  281  Ashland  Boul. 

CAMPBELL,  Daniel  Alexander,  lawyer;  b. 
Elgin,  111.,  June  23,  1863;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  in  Winnebago  Co.,  111.,  and  in  law  at 
Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago.  Admitted  to 
bar,  Mar.  6,  1886.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Republican.  Mem.  38th  General  Assembly  of 
Illinois.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence: 1209  Washington  Boul. 

CAMPBELL,  David  C..  Investment  banker; 
b.  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  1834;  ed.  public  schools 
of  West  Virginia;  m.  Iowa.  1862,  Mary  A. 
Shonts;  children:  John  A.,  Charles  P.,  David 
S.  Was  In  banking  In  Centerville,  la.,  1871-93, 
when  removed  to  Chicago;  now  mem.  Campbell 
Investment  Co.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 9204  S.  Robey  St. 

CAMPBELL,  Donald  A.,  broker:  b.  Mariposa 
Twp.,  Can.,  Apr.  27,  1855;  s.  John  and  Effie 
(Sinclair)  Campbell;  ed.  public  school;  m.  New 
Orleans,  July  22,  1886,  Mary  Hamilton  Strob- 
hart.  At  age  of  12  years  became  clerk  in  gen- 
eral store  at  Port  Parry,  3  years;  with  whole- 
sale dry  goods  firm  of  Hughes  Bros.,  Toronto, 
1  year,  and  with  a  Toronto  wholesale  grocery 
firm  3  years;  came  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  was 
for  15  years  with  Ingraham,  Corbin  &  May  as 
cashier  and  office  mgr.;  then  with  Locke, 
Huleath  &  Co.  as  mgr.  of  their  credit  dept. ; 
became  a  broker  in  stocks  and  bonds,  estab- 
lishing firm  of  Donald  A.  Campbell  &  Co.,  in 
1901.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  St.  Andrews  Soc.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Of- 
fice: 108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  616  W.  57th 
PI..  Englewood. 

CAMPBELL,  James  M.,  Congregational  cler- 
gyman. (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
sketch.)  Residence:  Lombard.  111. 

CAMPBELL,  James  Tweedie,  physician;  b. 
Whitby,  Ont.,  Can..  Nov.  9,  1865;  s.  James  and 
Rebecca  (Tweedie)  Campbell:  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  Whitby,  Can.;  Univ.  of  Toronto, 
Med.  Faculty,  graduating,  M.B.,  1889;  Belle- 
vue  Hosp.  Med.  College,  New  York,  M.D.,  1889; 
Royal  College  of  Surgeons  of  England  as 
M.R.C.S.,  1890.  Since  1890  continuously  en- 
gaged in  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in 
Chicago,  now  specializing  in  diseases  of  the 
ear,  nose  and  throat.  Formerly  instructor  of 
anatomy  at  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School: 
now  prof,  of  laryngology  and  rhinology  at 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School.  Mem.  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  Ontario,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Laryngological  Soc.;  mem. 


Wanderers  Athletic  Assn.   Office:   34   Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:   460  Bowen  Av 

CABEPBEI,!,,     John    Gladstone,'    lawyer;     b. 
\Vhitby    Ont,  Jan.   28,  1869;   s.  James  and  Re- 
a  (Tweedie)   Campbell;  grad.  Toronto  Univ., 


.  ., 

?:  i°8°okn  Sourse  in  law  at  Osgood  Hall.  To- 
S?fc2!  icoo1;  came,  to  Chicago,  1891.  Admitted 
4?  £a£  1892>  associated  with  the  firm  of  Aid- 
rich,  Payne  &  Defrees,  and  when  that  firm  was 
R^Sfi^i&I  ^e  Present  firm  of  Defrees. 
Brace  &  Ritter,  became  a  partner  in  the  latter 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Union  League.  Office 
Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  466  Bowen 

T  CAMPBEM,  Balpn  Bankin,  physician;  b. 
J°^n?£own'  Pa"  July  6-  186?:  s-  Gen.  Jacob  M 
and  Mary  R.  Campbell;  ed.  Johnstown  public 
schools,  Eldersridge  Acad.,  Pa.,  the  Hill  School, 
Pottstpwn,  Pa.,  Eastman's  Business  College 
Poughkeepsle,  N.  Y.,  Jefferson  Med.  College' 
graduating,  M  D..  Apr.  2,  1890;  post-graduate 
studies  in  Heidelberg,  Germany;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  10,  1892,  Ida  Belle  M.  Macarthur;  chil- 
dren: Robert  Macarthur,  Katharine  Rankin 
Was  mechanical  and  civil  engineer  previous  to 
taking  up  study  of  medicine  and  surgery;  en- 
gaged in  practice  since  1890.  Prof,  of  skin 
venereal  and  genito-urinary  diseases,  Chicago 
Policlinic;  associate  dermatologist  on  staff  of 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  dermatologist  to  Passavant 
Memorial  and  Policlinic  hosps.  Pres.  Chicago 
Urological  Soc.;  sec.  for  Section  of  Cutaneous 
Medicine  and  Surgery,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Has 
written  numerous  monographs  on  subjects  per- 
taining to  skin  and  genito-urinary  diseases 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc 
Chicago  Urological  Soc.,  Chicago  Dermatologi- 
cal  Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  414  Dear- 
born Av. 

CAMPBELL,  Robert  Willis,  lawyer;  b 
Frankfort,  Clinton  Co.,  Ind.,  July  30,  1874;  s. 
Joseph  C.  and  Lena  (Nicoll)  Campbell;  re- 
moved in  childhood  to  California,  where  father 
is  mem.  of  the  San  Francisco  bar;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Stockton  and  San  Francisco,  Calif, 
San  Francisco  Boy's  High  School  (now  Lowell 
High  School),  Leland  Stanford,  Jr.,  Univ.,  B.A.. 
1896,  Hastings  College  of  Law,  San  Francisco, 
1897-8;  m.  Wheaton,  111.,  Sept.  10,  1901,  Ber- 
tha, daughter  of  Hon.  Elbert  H.  and  Julia  E. 
(Graves)  Gary;  1  daughter:  Julia  Elizabeth. 
Read  law  and  was  clerk  in  the  office  of  Reddy, 
Campbell  &  Matson,  San  Francisco,  until  Apr., 

1899,  when  was  admitted  to  the  California  bar 
and  became  managing  clerk  for  that  firm  until 

1900,  when,  on  death   of  Mr.   Reddy,   was  ad- 
mitted  to  that   firm   under   style   of  Campbell, 
Matson   &   Campbell;    in    May,    1904,    came    to 
Chicago,   and,    resigning   from    the    San    Fran- 
cisco firm,  joined   Kemper  K.  Knapp  and  Wil- 
liam Duff  Haynie   in   forming  present  firm   of 
Knapp,    Haynie   &   Campbell,    in    general    prac- 
tice  of  law   and   who   are   general   counsel    for 
the  Illinois   Steel   Co.,  and   other  corporations. 
Republican.     Methodist.     K.     T.     Mason,    mem. 
Mystic    Shrine.    Clubs:    Wheaton    Golf,    Hamil- 
ton,    Illinois    Athletic.     Office:     The    Rookery. 
Residence:  416  Ellis  Av.,  Wheaton,  111. 

CAMPBELL,  William  Lorn,  vice-pres.  Eco- 
nomical Drug  Co.;  b.  Toronto,  Ont.,  Can.,  Dec. 
23,  1871;  s.  John  and  Caroline  Matilda  Camp- 
bell; ed.  public  schools,  Toronto,  and  attended 
Wellesley  High  School.  1885;  grad.  Ontario 
College  of  Pharmacy,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  1891. 
Laura  Augusta  George.  Began  experience  as 
druggist  in  Toronto.  1885,  and  continued  there 
until  after  graduation  in  pharmacy,  when  came 
to  Chicago  and  in  1892  joined  in  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  Economical  Drug  Co.,  operating  a 
retail  cut-price  drug  store,  of  which  he  is  now 
vice-pres.;  copartner  in  the  Ramages  Phar- 
macy, Fifty-fifth  St.  and  Lake  Av.,  and  the 
Portland  Pharmacy,  6001  Washington  Av.  In- 
dependent in  politics.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Co- 
lumbian Knights,  K.  P.,  Knights  of  Khoras- 


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ean  Mem.  A.  F.  and  A.  M.;  vice-pres.  Calumet 
Athletic  Assn.  Office:  84  State  St.  Residence: 

55CAMPBELIi,V'  William  Patterson,  business 
manT  b.  Bath,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  30,  1846;  s.  Charles 
W  and  Harriet  (Hoyt)  Campbell;  ed.  public 
school  Bath,  N.  Y.,  and  Acad.  of  Canandaigua, 
NY;  m  Chicago,  Feb.  13,  1871.  Alice  Ten 
Eyck.  Was  clerk  in  Pay  Dept.,  U.  S.  A.,  during 
last  2  years  of  Civil  War;  clerk  in  wholesale 
drug  house  of  Smith,  Cutler  &  Co.,  Chicago, 
1866-8;  entered  Government  service  as  railway 
postal  clerk,  Feb.,  1868,  promoted  through 
grades  and  became  asst.  gen.  supt.  in  Wash- 
ington, 1890;  resigned,  Feb.  28,  1893,  and  be- 
came connected  with  Am.  Surety  Co.,  in  Chi- 
cago; connected  with  that  and  other  surety 
companies  until  July,  1901;  since  Jan.  1,  1902, 
mgr  Chicago  Safe  Deposit  Co.  Republican  Of- 
fice: 152  Monroe  St.  Residence:  5704  Madison 

Ay 

CAMPION,  John,  fire  marshal;  b.  Co.  Kil- 
kenny, Ireland,  1849;  s.  Michael  and  Julia 
(Hughes)  Campion;  came  to  Chicago  in  early 
childhood;  ed.  St.  Mary's  of  the  Lake  School, 
1857;  St.  Patrick's  School,  1858-60;  Jones- 
School,  Clark  and  Harrison  Sts.,  1  year,  and 
Condon's  High  School  a  year  or  more;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  10,  1872,  Margaret  Mulroy;  chil- 
dren: Frank  J.,  Ida,  John  W.,  Corinne  M.  Was 
appointed  on  Chicago  Fire  Dept.  as  a  regular 
mem.,  Apr.  1,  1870,  as  pipeman  on  steam  en- 
gine Little  Giant;  promoted  asst.  foreman, 
1871,  capt.  Nov.  11,  1873;  appointed  asst.  mar- 
shal and  chief  of  battalion,  Apr.  8,  1882;  3d 
asst.  fire  marshal,  July  1,  1893;  2d  asst.  fire 
marshal,  Apr.  30,  1895;  1st  asst.  fire  marshal, 
July  1,  1901;  appointed  fire  marshal  and  chief 
of  brigade,  Oct.  17,  1904,  by  Carter  H.  Harri- 
son, mayor.  Catholic.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  600  Jackson  Boul. 

C  ANA  VAN,  Austin  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  Nov.  5,  1852;  s.  Anthony  and  Ann 
(Hughes)  Canavan;  removed  with  parents  to 
Illinois,  1857;  ed.  St.  Viator's  College,  Kanka- 
kee  Co.,  111.,  graduating,  June,  1874;  grad. 
Yale  Law  School,  1876,  LL.B.;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.,  1881,  Emma  Valliquette.  Admitted  to  bar 
of  Connecticut  upon  graduation  from  Yale, 
1876,  and  to  bar  of  Illinois  same  year.  Catho- 
lic. Office:  80  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4512 
Indiana  Av. 

CANBY,  Caleb  Harlan,  broker;  senior  mem. 
firm  C.  H.  Canby  &  Co.;  m.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Exchange. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Kenwood, 
Midlothian.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
4821  Ellis  Av. 

CANDLISH,  William  James,  lawyer;  b.  For- 
est City,  Neb.,  Aug.  4,  1870;  s.  James  and 
Mary  A.  (Clair)  Candlish;  ed.  Rawlins  (Wyo.) 
High  School,  1887;  Adrian  (Mich.)  College, 
1887-91;  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1892;  Kent 
College  of  Law,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  22, 
1894,  L.  May  Poucher,  of  Adrian,  Mich.;  1 
daughter:  Hazel  L.  Admitted  to  bar  Mar.,  1893; 
was  clerk  for  Osborne  Bros.  &  Burgett,  law- 
yers, 3  years;  engaged  in  practice  on  own  ac- 
count, Jan.  1,  1895;  associated  with  Hon. 
George  Edmund  Foss  in  law  practice,  1895-8; 
since  1902  partner  with  Harvey  T.  Fletcher 
and  Samuel  G.  Hamblen,  in  firm  of  Candlish, 
Fletcher  &  Hamblen.  Is  vice-pres.  Capron 
Creamery  Co.,  Farnam  Dental  Laboratory  Co., 
E.  B.  Fairfleld  &  Co.;  sec.  Pasture  Stock  Food 
Co.  Prof,  of  med.  jurisprudence,  Illinois  Med. 
College,  1897-1903.  Author  of  Candlish  on  Vol- 
untary Assignments,  a  treatise  on  the  Illinois 
law  of  failures.  Republican.  Office:  Royal  In- 
surance Bldg.  Residence:  529  Garfield  Av. 

CANNON,  John  Cornelius,  mgr.  Consoli- 
dated Fire  Alarm  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  11, 
1863;  s.  Cornelius  and  Ellen  (Dooner)  Cannon; 
ed.  Franklin  and  Jones'  schools,  Chicago, 
graduating  at  14;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  18,  1890, 
Anna  Redell;  children:  Irene,  Clara.  Upon 


leaving  school,  1877,  went  to  work  for  the 
Western  Electric  Co.  and  went  from  one  posi- 
tion to  another  until,  at  time  of  leaving  that 
company,  May  18,  1903,  was  in  city  trade;  in 
employ  Western  Electric  Co.,  altogether,  26 
years;  since  May,  1903,  mgr.  of  the  Consoli- 
dated Fire  Alarm  Co.,  manufacturers  of  auto- 
matic and  manual  electric  fire  alarm  systems. 
Republican;  represented  26th  Ward  in  Chicago 
City  Council  from  April,  1897,  to  April,  1899. 
Club:  Oconto  (social).  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  541  Larchmont  Av. 

CANNON,  Thomas  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Jan.  23,  1864;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Walsh) 
Cannon;  ed.  public  schools;  grad.  Chicago 
High  School,  1881;  Chicago  College  of  Law, 
1892.  Began  the  practice  of  law,  1892;  in  May, 
1897,  associated  with  James  H.  Poage  in  law 
practice,  forming  the  present  firm  of  Cannon  & 
Poage.  Republican.  R.  C.  Mem.  Catholic  Order 
of  Foresters;  was  elected  sec.  in  1892  and 
High  Chief  Ranger  in  1894,  which  office  still 
holds.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Marquette,  Sheridan 
Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  421 
Oak  St. 

CANTY,  Prancls  James,  gen.  atty.  London 
Guarantee  and  Accident  Co. ;  b.  Erie,  Pa ,  July 
3,  1862;  s.  Jeremiah  H.  and  Mary  (Hendricks) 
Canty;  ed.  Erie  (Pa.)  public  schools  up  to 
1877;  Stratford  (Ont.)  High  School,  1878; 
Lawrence  Univ.,  Appleton,  Wis.,  1879;  Milwau- 
kee (Wis.)  High  School,  1880-1;  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law,  1893-6;  m.  Washington,  D.  C., 
Nov.  23,  1897,  Mary  H.  Coulson;  children: 
Francis  Coulson,  Mary  Loyola.  Worked  for 
Wisconsin  Central  Ry.  and  Chicago,  Milwau- 
kee &  St.  Paul  Ry.,  in  general  freight  and 
claim  offices,  and  on  the  road  as  agent,  from 
1881  to  1892;  last  position,  1891-2,  in  charge 
of  freight  for  latter  railway  in  Chicago;  with 
Am.  Casualty  Co.,  as  adjuster,  1893;  had 
charge  of  claim  dept.,  London  Guarantee  and 
Accident  Co.,  1893-6;  since  then,  gen.  atty. 
for  same  company.  Democrat.  Catholic.  Club: 
Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4949  Washington  Park  PI. 

CAPPER,  John  Sheville,  merchant;  b.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  Nov.  19,  1867;  s.  Henry  and  Sa- 
rah Jane  (Sheville)  Capper;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  25,  1888,  Nellie  Ebersole; 
children:  Howard  Chislett,  Emma  Bessie,  Mar- 
ion Nell,  Marguerite  Gertrude,  John  Sheville, 
Jr.  Began  business  life  as  cash  boy  with  C. 
W.  and  E.  Partridge;  then  5  years  with  C.  R. 
Harshberger,  and  3  years  with  W.  B.  Black- 
man  &  Bro.;  since  June,  1893,  retailer  and 
manufacturer  men's  furnishing  goods,  being 
pres.  and  treas.  of  Capper  &  Capper.  Democrat. 
Universalist.  Mem.  Normal  Park  Lodge,  A.  F. 
and  A.  M.  Office:  45-47  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 7116  Yale  Av. 

CAPPS,  Joseph  Almarln,  physician;  b.  Jack- 
sonville, 111.,  Feb.  28,  1872;  s.  Stephen  R.  and 
Rhoda  S.  (Tomlin)  Capps;  grad.  Illinois  Col- 
lege, A.B.,  1891;  Harvard  Univ.  Med.  School, 
M.D.,  1895;  A.M.,  Harvard  Univ.,  1897;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 111.,  1904,  E.  Christy  Brooks.  Fellow  in 
pathology,  1895-6;  house  physician  1  year 
(1895),  McLean  Insane  Hosp.,  Waverley, 
Mass.;  house  physician,  1897,  in  Boston  Lying- 
in  Hosp.  Was  2  years  house  physician,  Massa- 
chusetts General  Hosp.,  Boston;  since  1897  in 
general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago;  since 
1898  instructor  in  medicine,  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege; asst.  visiting  physician  Presbyterian 
Hosp.  Independent  Republican.  Club:  Univer- 
sity. Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  2216  Prai- 
rie Av. 

CARET,  William  P.,  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
Carey-Lombard  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Bloomington, 
111.,  Aug.  25,  1861;  s.  John  B.  and  Sarah  (Ben- 
nett) Carey;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Vermilion, 
Erie  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  23,  1885,  Mary  E.  Young; 
children,  John  William,  Charles  Daniel,  Mary 
J.,  Clarence  J.,  Francis  E.,  Katharine  S.  Began 
business  life  as  asst.  in  lumber  yard  at  Wich- 


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ita,  Kan.;  has  been  engaged  in  the  lumber 
trade  since  1876,  and  since  1889  has  held  pres- 
ent position  as  vice-pres.,  dir.  and  mgr.  of  the 
Carey-Lombard  Lumber  Co.  Democrat.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3933  Grand  Boul. 

CARHAKT,  George  Tappen,  pres.  Montague 
&  Co.,  commission  merchants;  b.  Chicago,  Oct. 
17,  1871;  s.  Richard  L.  and  Lucinda  A. 
(Smith)  Carhart;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  19,  1894,  Susie  P.  Page;  1  daugh- 
ter: Dorothy  Murray.  After  leaving  school  in 
1888,  entered  employ  of  Montague  &  Co.,  com- 
mission flour,  grain,  millstuffs,  etc.,  as  office 
boy,  and  has  continued  in  the  same  house  ever 
since;  incorporated,  1896,  and  has  since  been 
pres.  Mem.  Board  of  Trade.  Republican. 
Mason.  Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence: 
Waukegan,  111. 

CARLETON,  Stanley,  manufacturer;  b. 
Thomaston,  Me.,  July  15,  1871;  s.  Edward  B. 
and  Sarah  (Pales)  Carleton;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Thomaston,  Me.;  m.  Windsor,  Vt.,  June, 
1895,  Mary  I.  Davis;  1  son:  Gilbert  Davis. 
Worked  on  farm  in  Maine  until  1888,  when  he 
came  to  Chicago,  and  became  connected  with 
the  George  E.  Watson  Co.  (established  that 
year),  manufacturers  of  the  "Monogram" 
brands  of  paints  and  varnishes,  and  dealers 
in  complete  lines  of  painters'  supplies;  sec. 
of  the  company  since  1891,  and  now  also  mgr. 
of  the  factory.  Mem.  Paint,  Oil  and  Drug  Club, 
Chicago  Drug  Trade  Club.  Republican.  Club: 
Oak  Park.  Office:  79  E.  Ohio  St.  Residence:  231 
N.  Kenilworth  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

CARHLE,  William  B.,  insurance;  in  the 
service  of  the  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of 
New  York  many  years;  was  appointed  inspec- 
tor of  agencies  for  the  U.  S.  and  Canada,  and 
later  was  sent  west  to  organize  the  Western 
Special  Dept.;  then  was  appointed  mgr.  of  the 
Chicago  General  Agency,  following  its  merger 
with  the  Western  Special  Dept.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Chicago  Golf.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
35  E.  Pearson  St. 

CARLSON,  Gustaf  Henry,  civil  engineer  and 
surveyor;  b.  Malmo,  Sweden,  Apr.  16,  1848;  s. 
Carl  Axel  Carlson;  ed.  public  schools  of  Mal- 
mo until  10  years  old;  then  at  a  school  at 
Christiansfeld,  Ger.,  where  studied  classics  and 
engineering,  graduating  in  1867;  returned  to 
Sweden,  and  was  variously  employed  until 
1870,  when  emigrated  to  the  U.  S.:  m.  Hyde 
Park  (Chicago),  1878,  Julia  Vodoz;  children: 
Gustaf  Henry,  Jr.,  Julie  Vodoz.  On  arrival  in 
this  country  first  essayed  stock  raising  in 
Kansas;  came  to  Chicago,  1872,  and  entered 
employ  of  S.  S.  Greeley,  engineer  and  sur- 
veyor, as  asst.  engineer,  so  serving  until  1874, 
when  became  asst.  engineer  of  Hyde  Park  and 
was  engaged  in  getting  out  an  atlas  of  that 
village;  returned  to  Mr.  Greeley  in  1877,  be- 
came his  partner,  1882,  under  firm  name  of 
Greeley  &  Co.,  changing,  2  years  later,  to 
Greeley,  Carlson  &  Co.;  in  1887  incorporated 
as  Greeley,  Carlson  Co.,  continued  under  that 
name  until  Feb.,  1898,  then  engaged  in  busi- 
ness alone.  Compiled  the  last  atlas  of  Chicago 
from  plats  and  abstracts  of  title,  showing  all 
land  within  city  limits;  in  1901-2  he  made  a 
complete  survey  and  atlas  of  the  Town  of  Pull- 
man for  the  Pullman  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  115 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4300  Ellis  Av. 

CARMACX,  Edgar  H.,  life  underwriter;  b. 
Monongahela,  Washington  Co.,  Pa.,  July  10, 
1852;  s.  Josiah  W.  and  Margaret  Carmack;  ed. 
Pittsburgh  (Pa.)  public  schools,  Western 
Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  1865;  m.  Chicago,  June 
29,  1887,  Clara  Vrooman.  Bookkeeper  in  life 
insurance  office,  Mar.,  1870;  sec.  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.  of  Chicago,  1873-6;  western  mgr. 
Continental  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Hartford, 
1876.  to  Jan.,  1888;  with  Mutual  Life  of  New 
York  to  1896;  with  State  Mutual  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  Worcester,  Mass.,  from  Feb.,  1896; 


general  agent  since  June  1,  1898.  Pres.  Ab- 
stract Vault  Co.;  dir.  Congress  Hotel  Co.,  Ophir 
Copper  Mining  Co.,  Pineforest  Lumber  Co.  Was 
Democrat  until  1896;  since  then  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Germania  Mannerchor,  Exmoor, 
Hamilton,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  85  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  The  Garrard,  383  Superior  St. 

CARMAN,  Charlea  Whitney,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Rochester,  N.  Y..  Dec.  16,  1858;  s. 
John  and  Electa  (Camburn)  Carman;  grad 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  1884;  m.  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.,  June  27,  1899,  Gertrude  Gay;  1  son- 
George  Gay.  Was  principal  Owasso  (Mich.) 
High  School,  1884-5,  and  Lansing  (Mich.) 
High  School,  1885-6;  prof,  of  science,  Grand 
Rapids  (Mich.)  High  School,  1886-91;  city  elec- 
trician, Grand  Rapids,  1891-5,  and  pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Grand  Rapids  Electric  Co.;  came  to 
Chicago,  1895,  and  was  asst.  prof,  of  physics, 
Lewis  Institute,  1895-9;  since  July  1,  1900, 
treas.  of  the  Carman  Projector  and  Specialty 
Co.  Also  with  M.  C.  Hartman,  composing  firm 
of  Charles  Whitney  Carman  &  Co.,  consulting 
engineers.  Republican.  Mem.  Architectural 
Club.  Mason,  mem.  Grand  Rapids  Lodge  No. 
34.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange.  Residence:  1664 
Graceland  Av. 

CARMAN,  George  Noble,  dir.  Lewis  Insti- 
tute since  1895;  b.  Walworth,  N.  Y.,  July  18, 
1856;  s.  John  and  Electa  (Camburn)  Carman; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1881;  m.  Toronto, 
Can.,  July  25,  1883,  Ada  J.  MacVicar.  Princi- 
pal Ypsilanti  (Mich.)  High  School,  1880-2; 
supt.  schools,  Union  City,  Mich.,  1882-5;  prin- 
cipal Brooklyn  Grammar  School  No.  15,  1885-9; 
St.  Paul  (Minn.)  High  School,  1889-93;  dean 
Morgan  Park  Acad.  of  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1893- 
1895;  sec.  of  Commission  on  Accredited 
Schools  of  the  North  Central  Assn.  of  Colleges 
and  Secondary  Schools.  Clubs:  Chicago  Liter- 
ary, Union  League,  Illinois.  Residence:  147 
Ashland  Boul. 

CARNAHAN,  Charles  Calvin,  lawyer;  b. 
Cochran's  Mills,  Armstrong  Co.,  Pa.,  Apr.  3, 
1868;  s.  William  H.  and  Maria  L.  (McKee) 
Carnahan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Armstrong 
Co.,  Pa.,  Hillsdale  College,  Michigan,  and  Chi- 
cago College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  June  15, 1894, 
Katherine  A.  Hawkes;  1  daughter:  Madeleine 
R.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1891;  admitted  to  bar 
of  Supreme  Court  of  the  State,  1892,  and  ever 
since  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law;  now 
senior  of  firm  of  Carnahan,  Slusser,  Hawkes 
&  Cox.  Treas.  and  dir.  Am.  Land  and  Live 
Stock  Co.;  dir.  Standard  Playing  Card  Co.,  G. 
P.  Paint  Manufacturing  Co.,  and  identified 
with  other  corporations.  Republican.  Was  can- 
didate for  Congress,  5th  Congressional  Dis- 
trict of  Illinois,  1900,  but  defeated.  Mason 
(32°);  mem.  Oriental  Consistory  S.  R.,  and  of 
Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine;  K.  P.;  Nation- 
al Union,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  Law  Insti- 
tute. Clubs:  Illinois,  Lincoln,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  388  Ashland 
Boul. 

CARNEY,  William  James,  lumber;  b.  in  Co. 
Mayo,  Ireland,  Sept.  20,  1855;  s.  John  and 
Bridget  (Fahey)  Carney;  family  came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Ireland,  1866;  ed.  old  Kinzie  School; 
m.  Chicago,  1883,  Teresa  E.  Cunningham;  chil- 
dren: Otis  (died  1899),  Roy  William.  Began 
business  life  in  employ  of  W.  J.  Frawley  &  Co., 
lumber,  as  a  tally  boy  at  $4  a  week;  remained, 
in  advancing  positions,  with  firm  until  1874; 
bookkeeper  for  Eggleston,  Hazelton  &  Co., 
lumber,  1874-7:  then  with  the  Mackinaw  Lum- 
ber Co.,  1877-85;  while  still  with  that  firm. 
Joined  his  brother,  B.  J.  Carney,  in  the  firm  of 
Carney  Bros.,  establishing  yards  at  Grinnell, 
Marshalltown,  Des  Moines,  and  other  points 
in  Iowa,  from  which  was  developed  the  pres- 
ent Carney  Bros.  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.;  became 
partner  in  firm  of  McElwee  &  Carney,  and 
McElwee  &  Co.,  Marinette,  Wis.,  1885.  Helped 
to  organize  the  Edward  Hines  Lumber  Co., 


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1892,  and  has  ever  since  been  a  dir.  in  that 
company;  organized,  at  Whatcom,  Wash.,  1902 
the  Whatcom  Timber  Co.,  of  which  is  pres., 
organized,  1903,  at  Sheridan,  Wyo.,  the  Carney 
Coal  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.;  also  pres.  of  the 
Savior  Coal  Co.,  Des  Moines,  la.  Democrat. 
Catholic.  Clubs:  Colonial,  Washington  Park. 
Sheridan.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence: 4218  Grand  Boul.  , 

CAROL  AN,  Joseph,  County  Comm  r;  b.  Os- 
wego,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  25,  1852;  s.  George  Henry 
and  Katherine  (Hoey)  Carolan;  ed.  public 
schools;  learned  printer's  trade;  worked  on 
Inter  Ocean,  1872-80;  m.,  1st,  Chicago,  Oct  9. 
l.v.M  Kaiinie  M.  Drake;  in.,  2<1.  Kenosha,  Wis., 
June  5,  1894,  Lida  J.  Robinson;  children:  Jo- 
sephine Lucille,  Ethel  Fannie,  Penn  Nixon, 
George  Francis.  Florence  Mary.  Was  deputy 
sheriff  of  Cook  Co.,  1880-6;  chief  deputy,  crim- 
inal dept.,  sheriff's  office,  1896-8;  Co.  commis- 
sioner of  Cook  Co.  since  1898,  having  been 
elected,  Nov.  8,  1904,  for  fourth  term.  Agent 
of  fire  and  marine  insurance  companies.  Ker 
publican.  Office:  County  Bldg.  Residence:  28o 
Forest  Av.,  River  Forest. 

CARPENTER,  Augustus  Alvord,  lumber 
merchant  and  capitalist;  b.  Franklin  Co.,  N. 
Y  June  8,  1825;  s.  Alanson  and  Gulia  Elma 
(Nichols)  Carpenter;  ed.  common  schools  of 
western  New  York,  but  left  school  at  early 
age  and  set  out  in  search  of  fortune;  went  to 
California  by  way  of  Isthmus  of  Panama  and 
engaged  in  mining  and  trading  with  his  broth- 
er- returned  in  1855  with  considerable  capital; 
engaged  in  dry  goods  and  lumber  business  in 
Monroe  Co.,  Wis.;  in  1860  with  Abner  Kirby, 
of  Milwaukee,  Wis..  S.  M.  Stephenson.  of  Me- 
nominee,  Mich.,  and  W.  O.  Carpenter,  of  Chi- 
cago, organized  the  lumber  firm  of  Kirby, 
Carpenter  &  Co.,  now  the  Kirby-Carpenter  Co., 
of  which  is  pres.  Resident  of  Chicago  since 
1864;  m.  1863,  Elizabeth  Kempton,  New  Bed- 
ford, Mass;  1  son:  Augustus  A.  Carpenter,  Jr., 
1  daughter:  Anne,  wife  of  John  E.  Newell.  Dir. 
First  National  Bank;  was  a  dir.  Metropolitan 
National  Bank.  Pres.  Lumberman's  National 
Bank  of  Menominee,  Mich.,  for  several  years; 
also  pres.  the  Lumberman's  Mining  Co.  of 
Iron  Mountain,  Mich.  Has  been  pres.  Citizens 
Assn  and  identified  with  various  municipal 
reforms.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Commercial,  Union 
(pres.).  Office:  Ry.  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
83  Cass  St. 

CARPENTER,  Augustus  Alvord,  Jr.,  vice- 
pres.  Texas  Tie  and  Lumber  Preserving  Co., 
etc.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1868;  s.  Augustus  Al- 
vord and  Elizabeth  (Kempton)  Carpenter;  ed. 
private  schools,  Chicago,  and  preparatory 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1897,  Alice 
Keith;  children:  Keith,  Alice  Elizabeth.  Began 
business  career,  1889,  with  the  Kirby-Carpen- 
ter Co.,  lumber,  of  which  is  now  gen.  mgr. ; 
with  Texas  Tie  and  Lumber  Preserving  Co., 
1896,  and  now  vice-pres. ;  also  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  of  the  Tonty  Lumber  Co.,  and,  since  1903, 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Ayer  &  Lord  Tie  Co., 
manufacturers  and  contractors  for  railroad 
ties.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Washington 
Park,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  Ry. 
Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  1708  Prairie  Av. ; 
summer,  Rye  Beach,  N.  H. 

CARPENTER,  Benjamin,  merchant;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  16.  18C5;  s.  George  B.  and  Eliza- 
beth Curtis  (Greene)  Carpenter;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools,  Univ.  School,  Chicago;  Harvard 
Univ.,  graduating,  S.B.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
18,  1893,  Helen  Graham  Fairbank;  children: 
Benjamin,  Jr.,  Cordelia  Fairbank,  Elizabeth 
Webster,  Fairbank.  Immediately  after  gradu- 
ation, 1888,  entered  house  of  George  B.  Car- 
penter &  Co.,  of  which  his  father  was  head 
(founded  originally  in  1840)  and  has  ever 
since  been  a  mem.  of  the  firm,  who  are  manu- 
facturers and  jobbers  of  railroad,  mill,  contrac- 
tors' and  vessel  supplies,  with  branch  houses 
at  Seattle,  Wash.,  and  at  South  Chicago.  Is  dir. 


in  Elk  Rapids  Iron  Co.,  pres.  Anniston  Cord- 
age Co.,  treas.  Chicago  Net  and  Twine  Co., 
treas.  South  Chicago  Ship  Chandlery  Co.;  dir. 
Sunde  &  Erland  Co.  (Seattle).  Independent  Re- 
publican. Unitarian.  Dir.  Chicago  Relief  and 
Aid  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Harvard, 
Skokie,  Chicago  Yacht,  Columbia  Yacht,  Mer- 
chants, Commercial;  also  Harvard  (New 
York).  Office:  206  S.  Water  St.  Residence: 
Wlnnetka,  111. 

CARPENTER,  Edward  Farrington,  whole- 
sale boots  and  shoes;  b.  Barre,  Vt.,  Sept.  23, 
1853;  s.  Dr.  Augustus  B.  and  Martha  (Farring- 
ton)  Carpenter;  ed.  Northwestern  Univ.;  m. 
Evanston,  111.,  1870,  Belle  Reed;  children:  Ruth, 
Farrington,  Kenneth,  Willis  V.  (deceased), 
Marion  Eunice.  Entire  business  life  in  shoe 
trade,  first  with  Wiswall  &  Thompson,  in 
minor  position,  in  1872;  then  with  Greenf elder, 
Rosenthal  &  Co.,  as  traveling  salesman  in 
Iowa;  since  1882  in  business  for  self;  now 
pres.  Guthmann,  Carpenter  &  Telling.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  226 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  1314  Hinman  Av., 
Evanston. 

CARPENTER,  Elliott  Rathbone,  dentist;  b. 
Chicago,  Apr.  24,  1865;  s.  Edgar  Rodney  Eu- 
gene and  Emma  Sanford  (Rathbone)  Carpen- 
ter; ed.  Holbrook's  Military  Acad.,  Ossinning, 
N.  Y.;  grad.  dental  dept.  Univ.  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, D.D.S.,  May  1,  1891;  m.  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.,  June  25,  1904,  Mae  Ethel  Sattley.  En- 
gaged in  practice  of  dentistry  in  Chicago  since 
May,  1891.  Vice-pres.  Odontographic  Soc.; 
treas.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.;  pres.  Odontological 
Soc.  of  Chicago.  Ex-mem.  Co.  E,  2d  Regt., 
I.  N.  G.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht, 
Hinsdale.  Office:  Cable  Bldg.  Residence:  Hins- 
dale,  111. 

CABPENTEB,  Frederic  Ives,  educator;  b. 
Monroe,  Wis.,  Nov.  29,  1861;  s.  W.  O.  and  Lu- 
cetta  (Spencer)  Carpenter;  ed.  Chicago  public 
and  high  schools;  grad.  Harvard,  1885,  Univ. 
of  Chicago,  Ph.D.,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  1888, 
Emma,  daughter  C.  W.  Cook.  Since  1895  has 
taught  in  Univ.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Modern 
Language  Assn.  of  America,  Am.  Historical 
Assn.,  Bibliographical  Soc.  of  America.  Clubs: 
University,  Quadrangle,  Literary,  Harvard, 
Homewood,  Lake  Zurich  Golf.  Author  and  edi- 
tor of  books,  poems,  etc.  (See  Who's  Who  in 
America  for  list.)  Residence:  5533  Woodlawn 
Av. 

CABPENTEB,  George  Albert,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  20,  1867;  s.  George  B.  and  Eliza- 
beth Curtis  (Greene)  Carpenter;  grad.  Har- 
vard Univ.,  A.B.,  1888;  Harvard  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  May  10,  1894,  Harriet 
Isham;  children:  Katherine  Snow,  George  Ben- 
jamin. Admitted  to  bar,  Oct.,  1890;  entered 
law  office  of  Abram  M.  Pence,  Chicago,  1891: 
admitted  to  partnership,  1892,  under  firm 
name  of  Pence  &  Carpenter,  which  continues. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
University,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Lake 
Geneva  Country,  Fellowship,  Law.  Office:  Port- 
land Blk.  Residence:  57  Bellevue  PI. 

CABPENTEB,  George  B.,  merchant  and  ship 
chandler;  b.  Conneaut,  O.,  Mar.  12,  1834;  s. 
Benjamin  and  Abagail  Hayes  Carpenter; 
came  to  Chicago  with  father's  family,  1850; 
grad.  St.  Mary's  College,  1852;  m.  1861,  Eliza- 
beth Curtis  Greene;  children:  Benjamin, 
George  Albert,  Hubbard  F.,  John  A.  Connected 
1852-7,  with  packing  house  of  Marsh  &  Car- 
penter, in  which  his  father  was  partner;  pur- 
chased, 1857,  one-third  interest  in  ship  chan- 
dlery house  of  Gilbert  Hubbard  &  Co.,  acquir- 
ing sole  proprietorship  on  death  of  Mr.  Gil- 
bert Hubbard,  and  since  continuing  as  George 
B.  Carpenter  &  Co.,  in  which  his  sons  are  now 
associated  with  him;  dir.  South  Chicago  Ship 
Chandlery  Co.,  the  Anniston  Cordage  Co.,  of 
Anniston.  Ala.,  the  Sunde  &  Erland  Co.,  of 
Seattle,  Wash.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago. 


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Office:  200-8  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  107  Lin- 
coln Park  Boul. 

CARPENTER,  George  Thomas,  physician; 
b.  Chicago,  Oct.  18,  184S;  s.  Job  and  Ellen 
(Bishop)  Carpenter;  ed.  public  school,  Chi- 
cago, Pennsylvania  College  of  Dental  Surgery, 
Philadelphia,  graduating  D.D.S.,  1870;  Rush 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  graduating  M.D.,  1880; 
m.  Girard,  Kan.,  .Dec.,  1887,  Flora  Colton. 
Practiced  dentistry,  1870-80;  since  then  prac- 
ticing medicine  as  specialist  in  diseases  of 
nose,  mouth  and  throat,  including  dentistry. 
Formerly  instructor  in  nose  and  throat  dept., 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
and  prof,  of  oral  surgery,  Univ.  of  Illinois. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Laryngo- 
logical  and  Otological  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Odontographic 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental  Assn.  Congregation- 
alist.  Office:  67  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  2341 
Lakewood  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

CARPENTER,  Henry  Clay,  vice-pres.  N.  Z. 
Graves  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  varnish, 
japans  and  colors,  Fulton  and  May  Sts. ;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Mar.  2,  1865;  s.  Henry  C.  and 
Frances  (Barlow)  Carpenter;  grad.  public 
school  of  Philadelphia;  engaged  in  business 
in  1882;  m.  Feb.  17,  1886,  Louise  Love  Gill; 
1  daughter:  Beatrice  Gill.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  1901.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Calumet,  Washington  Park. 
Office:  Fulton  and  May  Sts.  Residence:  4747 
Woodlawn  Av. 

CARPENTER,  Hubbard,  merchant;  b.  Park 
Ridge,  111.,  Sept.  29,  1874;  s.  George  B.  and 
Elizabeth  Curtis  (Greene)  Carpenter;  ed. 
Univ.  School,  Chicago,  Harvard  Univ.,  gradu- 
ating, 1897;  m.  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  June  9, 
1898,  Rosalie  Sturges;  children:  Mary  Dela- 
fleld,  George  Sturges.  Since  1898  mem.  of  flrm 
of  George  B.  Carpenter  &  Co.,  manufacturers 
and  jobbers  of  railroad,  mill,  and  contractors' 
supplies  (founded  1840).  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  University,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  208  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  105 
Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

CARPENTER,  John  Aldan,  merchant;  b. 
Park  Ridge,  111.,  Feb.  28,  1876;  s.  George  B. 
and  Elizabeth  Curtis  (Greene)  Carpenter;  ed. 
Park  Ridge  public  school,  1884-8;  Univ.  School, 
Chicago,  1888-93;  Harvard  Univ.,  1893-7,  grad- 
uating, A.B.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  20,  1900,  Rue 
Winterbotham;  1  daughter:  Genevieve.  After 
graduation  from  Harvard  entered,  Sept.,  1897, 
the  business  of  George  B.  Carpenter  &  Co. 
(founded  1840,  and  of  which  his  father  has 
for  years  been  head),  jobbers  of  mill,  railway, 
and  vessel  supplies,  and  after  serving  the 
house  in  various  depts.  was  admitted  to  part- 
nership in  the  firm  in  Jan.,  1901.  Also  treas. 
of  the  Sunde  &  Erland  Co.,  Seattle,  Wash.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  University, 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  200-8  S.  Water  St. 
Residence:  181  Rush  St. 

CARPENTER,  Myron  Jay,  railway  official; 
b.  Caledonia,  111.,  Apr.  12,  1850.  Entered  rail- 
way service,  1869,  as  operator  C.,  M.  &  St.  P. 
Ry. ;  has  been  agent, .  traveling  auditor,  store- 
keeper, cashier  on  various  railways;  division 
supt.,  Chicago,  St.  Paul  &  Kansas  City  Ry. ; 
gen.  mgr.,  and  later  pres.  Duluth  &  Iron  Range 
R.  R.  Was  pres.  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois 
Ry. ;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Pere  Marquette 
R.  R.  Co.  until  Sept.,  1904;  not  now  officially 
connected  with  any  railway.  Office:  Tribune 
Bldg.  Residence:  La  Grange,  111. 

CARPENTER,  Newton  Henry,  sec.  of  the 
Art  Institute  of  Chicago;  b.  Olmsted  Falls, 
O.,  May  17,  1853;  s.  William  S.  and  Lucina 
(Horr)  Carpenter;  ed.  public  schools,  followed 
by  studies  at  West  Point  Military  Acad.;  m. 
Sandwich,  111.,  Dec.  25,  1879,  Hattie  Lewis; 
children:  Lewis,  Gladys.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
Sept.,  1886,  and  entered  employ  of  the  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Design,  with  which  continued  until 


the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago  was  organ- 
ized in  1879;  after  that  was  connected  with 
latter  institution  and  in  Dec.,  1881,  was  elected 
sec.  of  the  Art  Institute,  in  which  position 
still  remains.  Republican.  Served  5  years  in 
1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  Chicago,  1877-82.  Congrega- 
tionalist. Club:  Congregational.  Office:  Art  In- 
stitute. Residence:  121  8th  Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 

GARB,  Clyde  Mitchell,  merchant;  b.  Chica- 
go, July  7,  1869;  s.  Richard  Baxter  and  Marga- 
ret (Mitchell)  Carr;  family  natives  of  Virginia 
for  many  generations;  prepared  for  Princeton 
at  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  entered  class  1889; 
later  was  student  for  2  years  at  Northwestern 
Univ.;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  1894,  Lilian  Van  Al- 
styne.  After  leaving  college  filled  a  position 
with  Peoples  Gas  Light  &  Coke  Co.;  sales- 
man for  W.  S.  Mallory  &  Co.,  of  Chicago,  iron 
jobbers,  1890-1;  since  1891  connected  with 
Joseph  T.  Ryerson  &  Son,  heavy  iron  and 
steel  trade,  of  which  he  is  now  a  dir.,  vice- 
pres.  and  sec.  Pres.  and  dir.  of  several  other 
companies  allied  with  the  iron  trade.  Dir.  of 
Evanston  Hosp.  Mem.  Princeton  Soc.;  mem. 
First  Presbyterian  Church,  of  Evanston. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  University, 
Mid-Day,  Onwentsia,  Glen  View,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Country,  Evanston  Golf;  also  Du- 
quesne  and  Union  Clubs  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Of- 
fice: 18  Milwaukee  Av.  Residence:  1309  Davis 
St.,  Evanston. 

CARR,  Henry  H.,  grain  commission;  b. 
Northville,  LaSalle  Co.,  111.,  June  20,  1844;  s. 
Joseph  Henry  and  Eve  Eliza  M.  M.  Carr;  ed. 
public  schools,  Sandwich,  111.,  and  at  business 
college  in  Chicago;  m.,  1st,  Mar.  1,  1867,  Mary 
Jane  Hobbs;  2d,  Feb.  5,  1892,  Miss  E.  L.  Subel. 
During  spare  time  while  at  school  and  after- 
ward was  engaged  in  his  father's  grain  and 
general  merchandise  business  at  Sandwich, 
111.,  until  1862,  when  he  enlisted  in  the  105th 
Illinois  Volunteers,  serving  in  the  Army  of 
the  Cumberland  and  with  Sherman's  March 
to  the  Sea,  and  took  part  in  the  Grand  Review 
at  Washington  at  close  of  war.  After  war 
went  to  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  then  with  whole- 
sale house  of  W.  H.  Johnson  &  Co.,  Quincy, 
111.;  afterward  wjth  Field,  Leiter  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago; then  for  6  years  mem.  Board  of  Trade 
firm  of  E.  F.  Pulsifer  &  Co.;  with  N.  B.  Ream 
&  Co.,  1879-84;  since  then  in  firm  of  H.  H. 
Carr  &  Co.  Originator  of  direct  shipping  plan 
by  which  farmer's  load  direct  with  grain  cars. 
Was  several  years  sec.  of  the  Grain  Receiver's 
Assn.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  3343 
Forest  Av. 

CARR,  Homer  J.,  newspaper  man;  b.  Mid- 
dlebury,  Ind.,  Nov.  15,  1858;  s.  Julius  and 
Celestia  (Skinner)  Carr;  grad.  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, 1879;  editor  Journal,  White  Pigeon, 
Mich.,  until  1883;  m.  1st,  Feb.  9,  1888,  Allie 
Whitlar;  1  son:  Frederick  W. ;  m.  2d,  June 
15,  1902.  Celestia  Skinner;  1  son:  Homer. 
Since  1884  engaged  in  newspaper  work  in  Chi- 
cago and  since  1893  has  been  mgr.  of  the 
Lake  Marine  News.  Republican.  Mem.  and 
pres.  of  the  Chicago  Press  Club.  Office:  138 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  6432  Minerva  Av. 

CARR,  Robert  Franklin,  manufacturing 
chemist;  b.  Argenta,  111.,  Nov.  21,  1871;  s. 
Robert  F.  and  Emily  A.  (Smick)  Carr;  ed. 
Argenta  public  school  and  Univ.  of  Illinois, 
graduating  as  chemist  with  degree  of  B.S., 
1893.  Came  to  Chicago  after  graduation  in 
1893,  and  worked  in  retail  drug  business  until 
Nov.,  1894,  when  he  entered  the  service  of  the 
Dearborn  Drug  and  Chemical  Works;  elected 
sec.,  1897,  and  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  in  Jan., 
1898,  in  which  position  he  continues.  Also 
vice-pres.  of  the  Winthrop  Drug  and  Chemical 
Works;  chairman  board  of  dirs.,  Illinois  Com- 
mercial Men's  Assn.  (accident  insurance). 
Mem.  Am.  Chemical  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Oak  Park,  River  Forest.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  416  Home  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 


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CARROLL,  John  Charles,  carpets;  b.  Colum-  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1896.  Admitted  to  practice 
biana,  O.,  Mar.  4,  18G2;  s.  William  and  Marian  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  1895,  and  has 
(Meagher)  Carroll;  removed  to  Chicago,  1859;  since  been  engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago,  now 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  25,  being  in  partnership  with  Senator  Francis  W. 
1882,  Marian  N.  Milligan;  children:  John  Parker,  in  law  firm  of  Parker  &  Carter,  mak- 
Charles,  Jr.,  James  Milligan,  Ethel  A.nna,  Les-  ing  a  specialty  of  patent  law.  Republican.  In- 
lie  Warrington.  Began  business  life  in  employ  terested  in  Assn.  House,  a  philanthropic  move- 
of  Potter  Palmer,  dry  goods,  1868-9;  with  Al-  ment  for  the  betterment  of  boys  and  girls. 
len  Mackey,  who  succeeded  Palmer,  1870-6;  Clubs:  Union  League,  Quadrangle,  Hamilton. 
firm  was  reorganized,  1876,  as  the  Chicago  Car-  Office:  1410  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  122 
pet  Co.,  of  which  became  pres.  until  1899,  50th  St. 

when  the  firm  of  Carroll  &  Lancaster,  Incor-  CARTER,  Edward  Carlos,  chief  engineer 
porated  (wholesale  and  retail),  succeeded  to  Chicago  &  North-  Western  Ry.  ;  b.  Waverly, 
the  business;  pres.  of  same  from  origin.  Of-  111.,  Jan.  11,  1854;  s.  George  and  Louisa  J. 
tice:  162-4  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  170  51st  St.  (Smith)  Carter;  grad.  Rensselaer  Polytechnic 
CARROLL,  John  Joseph,  R.  C.  priest;  b.  Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1876;  m.  Jacksonville, 
Eniscrone,  Co.  Sligo,  Ire.,  June  24,  1856;  s.  111.,  1880,  Fannie  G.  Fairbank;  children:  Ed- 
Francis  J.  and  Mary  (Howley)  Carroll;  came  ward  F.,  Paul  E.,  Gertrude.  Began  as  rodman 
to  U.  S.  in  infancy;  took  6  years'  course  in  St.  on  the  Jacksonville  &  Southeastern  Ry.,  1870- 
Michael's  College,  Toronto,  Ont.;  studied  at  1871,  and  on  Cairo  &  St.  Louis  Ry.,  1871. 
St.  Joseph's  Provincial  Theological  Seminary,  Draftsman  and  mechanical  engineer  Spring- 
Troy,  N.  Y.,  grad.  1879;  asst.  Cathedral  field  Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  1876-7;  asst.  engineer 
of  Holy  Name,  Chicago,  1880;  soon  after  rec-  on  Kansas  City  extension,  Chicago  &  Alton 
tor  St.  Thomas  Church,  Chicago;  distinguished  R.  R.,  1877-8;  in  employ  of  U.  S.  on  Mississip- 
as  a  Gaelic  writer  and  scholar.  Elected  at  pi  River  observations,  1878;  asst.  engineer  of 
convention  (1898)  chairman  Gaelic  History,  at  construction,  Indianapolis,  Decatur  &  Spring- 
convention  (1901)  National  Librarian  Gaelic  field  Ry.,  1879-80;  resident  engineer,  1880-4, 
League  of  America.  (For  list  of  books,  see  asst.  to  chief  engineer,  1884-5,  Wabash,  St. 
Who's  Who  in  America.)  Address;  5478  Kim-  Louis  &  Pacific  Ry.  ;  asst.  and  contracting  en- 
bark  Av.  gineer,  Detroit  Bridge  and  Iron  Works,  1885-7; 

CARRY,  Edward  Francis,  manufacturer;  b.  principal  asst.  engineer,  1887-99,  and,  since  Dec., 
Fort  Wayne,  Ind.,  May  16,  1867;  s.  Joseph  J.  1899,  chief  engineer,  Chicago  &  North-Western 
and  Margaret  (Stoops)  Carry;  high  school  ed-  Ry.  Dir.  North  Waukegan  Harbor  and  Dock 
ucation;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  28,  1893,  Mabel  D.  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Western 
Underwood;  children:  Mary  Ermina,  Margaret.  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Went  to  work  in  1886  for  O.  W.  Meysenburg  Evanston.  Office:  Franklin  St.  and  Jackson 
&  Co.,  St.  Louis,  as  stenographer;  and  Feb.  Boul.  Residence:  412  Greenwood  Boul. 
16,  1888,  went  with  Mr.  Meysenburg  to  Chi-  CARTER,  Henry  Wallace,  patent  atty.  and 
cago;  was  with  the  Wells  &  French  Co.  in  van-  expert;  b.  Chicago,  June  5,  1866;  s.  Consider  B. 
ous  capacities,  finally  becoming  sec,  and  and  Emma  (Marsh)  Carter;  ed.  Skinner  (pub- 
when  that  company  was  purchased  by  the  lic)  School,  West  Division  High  School,  Wor- 
Am  Car  and  Foundry  Co.,  Mar.  1  1899,  became  cester  (Mass.)  Polytechnic  Institute,  and  Na- 
district  mgr.  for  that  company;  later  became  tlonal  college  of  Law,  Washington,  D.  C.;  m. 
3d  vice-pres  and  dir.,  and  since  June,  1903,  2d  Washington,  D.  C.,  June  1,  1898,  Anna  Ma- 
yice-pres.,  dir.  and  mem.  executive  committee  cauiey;  children:  Macauley,  Henry  Wallace, 
Am.  Car  and  Foundry  Co.  Republican  in  Na-  Jn>  Warren  Gillette.  Was  asst.  examiner  of 

n0na\0n.°™p.artlsanV-n   munA1?^a,1-  P°4tlC^-   R'  Patents  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office  at  Washing- 

C.  Clubs:  Chicago    Chicago  Athletic    Washing-  ton     1889-92;    since    1892    engaged    in    practice 

ton   Park    Kenwood     Exmoor    Midlothian     Of-  as    expert    and    counselor    in    patent    causes. 

fice    Ry    Exchange  Bldg.   Residence:  Highland  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers  since 

«i'*T»TOc      -D  T>  1892«    Western    Soc.    of    Engineers    since    1898. 

~J  ?  *  '       7r°rn         '  ,consultlnS    mecham-  office:  Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  2573  Lake- 

cal    engineer;    b.    Lancaster,    Grant    Co.,    Wis.,  WOod  Av 

Will/am    R    and    Ellen    E.  CARTER,  Howard  Marshall,  lawyer;  b.  Chl- 

t   ed>  •$rl?Uil%   and    trades).  cago,  May  31,   1869;   s.  Consider  B.  and  Emma 

•          °^'   ?la"evil  e,   Wis.;    grad.  (Marsh)    Carter;    ed.    Chicago   public   schools., 

1  «f     am£al  Engineering,   Univ.  grad.    1890,    Northwestern    Univ.    Law    School; 

'  w«8&  M'  Bar#E°'  W1£"  AugW3'  m-   Newark.  N.   J.,   Oct.   10,   1893,  Louise  John- 

W    a  rld.ge;  children:   Fanny  W.,  SOn.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1890.  Dir.  of  the 

pt'   ^ason   Car  and   Foun-  Rockford,  Beloit  and  Janesville  R.  R.  Co.,  and 

Tenn"  ,1885;    ^hief   de'  of    the    Chicago    Rys.    Co.    Office:    Marquette 

B   11              man,'   also   acting  asst.  Bldg.    Residence:     726    Forest    Av.,    Evanston, 

Bullock   Manufacturing   Co.,    Chi-  m 

H?D«ii^2f   engineer   on   altera-  CARTER,  James  Benajah,  merchant;  b.  Jef- 

Ti^1   Bfio^ge'  Ch!caS.°.  Milwaukee  ferson    Co.,    N.    Y.,    Oct.    16,    1849;    s.    Benajah 

rirtW    ,,7,'ri  "^hanical    engineer  Carter,  Jr.,  and  Isabel   (Cole)  Carter;  ed.  pub- 

A,d£  'i«o«        U'    s-   Government,  lie    schools,    New    York    and    Illinois;    m.    Chl- 

g''  ^^-V111!,"1/  Board  of  Con-  ca&°.    Dec-    29.    1873,    Emma    Chambers;    chil- 

y   brldses     1900;    de-  drln:  Edith,  Anna,  Nettie.  Coming  to  Chicago 

Lo£e    guPerlor    Power  was  driver  of  an  ice  wagon  for  1  year,  for  W. 

'  ^   checked   up  T.  B.  Reed;  then  engaged  in  the  grocery  busi- 

V5EK,  clty   brid^e   built  ness  and  afterward,  in  1877,  in  the  grain  busi- 

*riA.s*  operating  ma-  ness   with   his   brother   Zina   and   with   E.    W. 

°     special,  and  automatic  Fisher,   to   which   the   present   business   under 

>^U5lt5il1111-  the  style  of  z-  R-  Carter  &  Bro-  are  the  suc- 

i   Club:  Hins-  cessors,    the   firm    being  large   wholesale   deal- 

k-    Residence:  ers   in   hay,   grain  and   mill   feed.   Baptist.    Of- 


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aidMarium      smlhc^               ^n  wM,     James     Swift,     pres.     Chapin     & 

public  tndTi  eh  ^School  ^  JrnS'  T^'    C£  "j18^1"6  Gore-  licluor  merchants;  b.  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y., 

lege,    course   of    mechanical  *  Pnl^Jtate  ^t  Oct'   17'   1834;   s-   Benjamin  and   Sarah    (Swift) 

special    course    ir?   eleVtHo  tv    ?  JSi  f  *  <    S'    Witl2  Carter:  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.   6. 

BPM.E.;    compfeted    course    hi    Chica^o^Cone^  1873    Francis  Buell;   1  daughter:  Kathryn.  Be- 

of   Law,   graduating   from   lawdPnf   «f   T    P  pan  business  "fe  as  clerk  in  country  store  at 

law   dept.    of   Lake  Woodstock,  McHenry  Co.,  111.;  was  chief  dep- 


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uty    clerk   of    the    Circuit    Court    and    recorder  Office:   County  Bldg.  Residence:   1331  W.  Mon- 

of   deeds,    1854-8;   came   to   Chicago,    1862,    and  roe  St. 

was  bookkeeper  for  Phillip  Wadsworth  &  Co.,        CARTER,  zina  B.,  nres.  Sanitary  District  of 

wholesale    clothing,    1862-70;    in    1872    became  Chicago;   b.   in  lot?  cabin.   Jefferson  Co,  N.   Y., 

connected  with   house  of  Chapin  &  Gore,   first  Oct.    23,    1846;    s.    Benajah    and    Isabel    (Cole) 

as  bookkeeper,   then  as  partner,   and  upon   in-  Carter:    worked   on   farm   and   attended   school 

corporation  was  made  sec.-treas.   of  the  com-  for   a   brief   period;    removed    to    DuPage   Co., 

pany;    on    death    of    Mr.    Chapin    became    pres.  111.,    when   18    years   old  and   worked   on   farm 

Independent    in    politics.    Episcopalian.    Club:  several  years;  came  to  Chicago  and  opened  a 

Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  12-18  Adams  St.  Resi-  store   on    the   west    side,    firm   now   being   Zina 

dence:   5112  Cornell  Av.  R.    Carter   &  Bro.   Has   been   alderman;    candi- 

CARTSR,    Leslie,    lawyer;     b.     Galena,     111.,  date  for  mayor  of  Chicago,   1899;   mem.  board 

Aug.    28,    1851;    s.    James   and   Helen    (Leslie)  of    trustees,     Sanitary    District    of    Chicago, 

Carter;  ed.   various  private  schools,  Yale  Col-  since  1895,  and  pres.  since  1903;  mem.  Chicago 

lege,    graduating,    1873,    Columbia   Law    School  Board  of  Trade  since  1872,  and  was  its  pres., 

and    Northwestern    Univ.    Law    School.    After  1898.  Republican.   Offices:   225  W.   16th  St.  and 

leaving  law  school,   studied  in  the  office  of  E.  Security  Bldg.   Residence:   1441  Ogden  Av. 
B.    McCagg;    then    formed   a   partnership    with         CARTON,  Laurence  A.,  treas.  and  dir.  Swift 

Edwin  Walker   which  lasted   until    1885;    since  &   Co.,    Swift   Fertilizer   Works,    Franklin   Salt 

then    practicing    alone.    Was    dir.,   1881,    vice-  Co.;    dir.    Libby,    McNeill    &    Libby,    National 

pres.,  1882,  pres.,  1883-7,  Chicago  Chamber  of  Packing  Co.,  Illinois  Cattle  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago, 

Commerce;    elected    dir.,    1884,    pres.,    1887-95,  Kenwood,  Twentieth  Century,  Homewood.  Of- 

Chicago  Dock  Co.;  elected  dir.  and  vice-pres.,  fice:     Union     Stock     Yards.     Residence:     4923 

1893,  pres.,   1895,  and  annually   since  of  Calu-  Greenwood  Av. ;  summer,  Lake  Geneva,  Wis. 
met  and  Chicago  Canal  and  Dock  Co.;  elected        CART  WRIGHT,   Charles   Merritt,   insurance 

sec.     of     bondholders'     protective     committee,  journalist;    b.    Waynesville,    O.,    Nov.    2,    1869; 

1895,  pres.,  1897,  and  annually  since,  of  South  s.    Seth    Levering   and    Emma    F.    Cartwright; 

Side    Elevated    R.    R.    Co.;    is    also    pres.    Ro-  began    education    in    country    schools;     grad. 

chelle  &  Southern  R.  R.  Co.  Mem.  of  Psi  Up-  Waynesville  High   School,   1886;   attended  Na- 

silon,  and  of  Wolf's  Head   (Yale  College  soc.).  tional  Normal  University  at  Lebanon,   O.,  and 

Pres.  St.  Luke's  Hosp.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi-  grad.   B.A.,   magna  cum  laurte,  Princeton   Univ.. 

cago,     Onwentsia,     Union,     Commercial,     Mer-  1894,     receiving    the    Boudinot     fellowship     in 

chants.    Office:    135    Adams    St.    Residence:    108  history;  m.   Oak  Park,  Aug.   28,   1902,   Kathryn 

Cass  St.  B.    Abbott;    1    son:    Stanley    Levering.    Began 

CARTER,  Oliver  Clinton,  general  freight  newspaper  work  as  reporter  on  staff  of  Chi- 
agent  Chicago,  Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry. ;  cago  Inter  Ocean,  1894,  becoming  insurance 
b.  Bloomington,  Ind.,  Mar.  27,  1864;  s.  John  editor  in  1895;  resigned,  1898,  to  become 
Clinton  and  Theresa  Lucretia  (Cron)  Carter;  editor  of  the  Western  Underwriter,  then  pub- 
ed.  public  schools,  Bloomington,  Ind.  Since  lished  in  Cincinnati.  A  Chicago  office  was 
Apr.  1,  1885,  in  service  of  Louisville,  New  Al-  opened  in  1899.  Since  1900  has  been  mgr.  of 
bany  &  Chicago  Ry.  and  its  successor,  the  the  Western  Underwriter  CQ.,  and  its  vice- 
Chicago,  Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry.  (Mo-  pres.  Also,  since  Jan.,  1904,  insurance  editor 
non  Route),  as  messenger,  clerk  and  baggage-  of  the  Chicago  Tribune.  Republican.  Episco- 
man  at  Bloomington,  Ind.,  1885-6;  asst.  agent,  palian.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  305 
same  place,  1886-7;  clerk  local  freight  office,  N.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 
Chicago,  1887-9;  asst.  traveling  auditor,  1889-  CARUS,  Paul,  editor  of  The  Open  Court  and 
1890;  asst.  traveling  auditor  and  local  agent  The  Monist  (Chicago);  b.  Ilsenburg,  Ger., 
Southern  Ry.  (L.,  N.  A.  &  C.  Ry.  Co.,  Lessee),  July  18,  1852;  ed.  in  Gymnasium  at  Stettin, 
Lawrenceburg,  Ky.,  1890-2;  traveling  auditor  Univ.  of  Strassburg,  and  grad.  Univ.  of  Tiibin- 
L.,  N.  A.  &  C.  Ry.  Co.,  and  its  successor,  C.,  gen  (Ph.D.),  1876;  m.  Mar.  29,  1888,  Mary 
I.  &  L.  Ry.  Co.,  1892-1900;  general  store  agent,  Hegeler.  Author.  (For  list  of  books,  etc.,  see 
Chicago,  Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry.  Co.,  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Home:  LaSalle, 
1900-2;  since  Aug.  15,  1902,  general  freight  111.  Business  address:  1322  Wabash  Av. 
agent,  same  road.  Republican.  Mason  (32°),  CABY,  Frank,  physician,  b.  Calumet,  Wis., 
Scottish  Rite,  Indianapolis;  mem.  Medinah  Oct.  21,  1857;  s.  Amzi  B.  Gary,  M.D.  (surgeon 
Temple,  Mystic  Shrine,  Chicago.  Office:  198  U.  S.  A.),  and  Ellen  E.  Gary;  student  at  Cor- 
Custom  House  PI.  Residence:  5217  Hibbard  nell  Univ.  in  class  of  1881,  also  doing  special 
Av.  work  there  u'nder  direction  of  Dr.  Bert  G. 

CARTER,   Orrln   N.,   lawyer,   jurist;    b.    Jef-  Wilder:     grad.    Rush    Med.    College,    Chicago, 

ferson    Co.,    N.    Y.,    Jan.    22,    1854;    s.    Benajah  M.D.,    1882;    m.    Aug.    13,    1885,    Harriet    Heyl 

and    Isabel    (Cole)    Carter;    when    he    was    10  (A.B.,   Cornell;    M.D.,   Blackwell   Med.   College, 

years    old    parents    removed    to    DuPage    Co.,  New    York);    children:    Eugene,    Louis,    Clara. 

111.;    early    education    district    schools    of    New  Soon  after  graduation  entered  Wisconsin  State 

York    and    Illinois;    worked    his    way    through  Asylum   as  asst.    to   Dr.   Walter   Kempster   for 

Wheaton     College,     graduating,     1877     (LL.D.,  6    months;    then    was    interne    at    St.    Luke's 

1899);    studied    law    in    Chicago    under    Judge  Hosp.,    Chicago,    for    18     months,    at    end    of 

M.    F.    Tuley    and    Gen.    I.    N.    Stiles.;    taught  which  time  went  to  New  York  to  take  special 

school;    county    supt.    of    schools    of    Grundy  studies    in    pathology    under    Dr.    Welch;    ap- 

Co.,     111.,     1880-2;     resigned    to    practice    law;  pointed  pathologist  to  St.  Luke's  Hosp.;  after- 

m.  Morris,  111.,  Aug.  1.   1881,  Nettie  J.  Steven;  ward     lecturer     and      subsequently     prof,      of 

children:    Allan    J.,    Ruth    G.    Admitted   to   bar,  pathology    and     still    later    prof,     of    internal 

1880;    practiced    at    Morris,    111.;    prosecuting  medicine  at  the  Woman's  Med.  College:  obstet- 

atty.     of    Grundy    Co.,    111.,     1882-8,    and     had  rician    to    St.    Luke's    Hosp.    since    1891;    also 

charge     of     some     important     criminal     trials,  obstetrician  at  Michael  Reese  Hosp..  Mem.  Chi- 

notably    the    prosecution    of    Henry    Schwartz  cago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn..  Medico-Legal 

and  Newton  Wott  for  the  murder  of  Kellogg  Soc.   Also  mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Chicago, 

Nichols,    an   express    messenger   on    the   C.,    R.  Chicago  Athletic,   Quadrangle.    Office  and   resi- 

I.  &  P.  R.   R.,  convicting  both  men  and  secur-  dence:   2935   Indiana  Av. 

ing  a  verdict  of  imprisonment  for  life;  came  CABY,  Bobert  John,  lawyer;  b.  Milwaukee, 
to  Chicago,  1888,  and  engaged  in  practice;  Wis.,  Feb.  6,  1868;  s.  Alfred  L.  and  Harriet 
atty.  for  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago  (Drain-  Maria  (Van  Slyke)  Cary;  grad.  Harvard  Univ., 
age  Board),  1892-4:  since  1894  county  judge  A.B.,  1890;  Harvard  Law  School,  A.M.,  1892. 
of  Cook  Co.,  having  been  re-elected  in  1898  Came  from  Milwaukee  in  1892  and  entered 
and  1902.  Republican.  Mem.  Warren  Av.  Con-  office  of  Johnson  &  Morrill;  in  1894  entered 
gregational  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  office  of  Charles  H.  Aldrich;  formed  partner- 
Mencken,  Congregational,  Hamilton,  Lincoln,  fhip  witli  Bertrand  Walker,  1895,  as  Cary  & 


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Walker,  and  on  Feb.  1,  1904,  firm  name  was 
changed  to  GJennon,  Oary  &  Walker.  Firm 
are  general  solicitors  of  Indiana,  Illinois  & 
Iowa  R.  R.  Co.,  and  local  attys.  for  Lake 
Shore  &  Michigan  Southern  Ry.  Co.,  New 
York,  Chicago  &  St.  Louis  Ry.  Co.,  and  Cleve- 
land, Cincinnati,  Chicago  &  St.  Louis  Ry.  Co.; 
general  counsel  for  the  Indiana  Harbor  R.  R. 
Co.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  University,  Saddle 
and  Cycle.  Office:  144  Van  Buren  St.  Resi- 
dence: 103  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

CASE,  Alfred  Ernest,  lawyer;  b.  Momence, 
111.,  Sept.  15,  1859;  s.  Spencer  S.  and  Hannah 
M.  Case;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  1894,  Ella  L. 
Cady;  children:  Homer  W.,  Leonard.  Began 
business  career  as  a  clerk  in  a  retail  dry 
goods  store,  with  S.  M.  Rothschild,  at  Twenty- 
eighth  and  State  Sts.,  in  1877;  then  became  in- 
terested in  merchandising  on  own  account, 
traveling  through  states  of  Illinois  and  In- 
diana. In  1880  engaged  in  real  estate  business 
with  Isaac  Drake,  and  began  the  study  of  law; 
admitted  to  the  bar,  on  examination,  Mar.  24, 
1883,  and  grad.  Union  College  of  Law  same 
year,  and  has  ever  since  been  engaged  in 
the  general  practice  of  law.  Also  pres.  Farm- 
ers' Loan  &  Trust  Co.  Republican.  Office:  218 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Chicago;  summer  resi- 
dence: Channel  Lake,  111. 

CASE,  Charles  Hosmer,  retired  underwriter; 
born  Coventry,  Vt.,  Sept.  8,  1829;  s.  Rev. 
Lyman  and  Phebe  (Hollister)  Case;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Vermont  and  Bakersfield  Acad., 
graduating  1851  (degree  of  LL.D.  conferred 
by  Wheaton  College,  1901);  m.  Mar.  25,  1852, 
Laura  P.,  daughter  of  Andrew  Farnsworth,  of 
Bakersfleld,  Vt.  Came  west  from  Vermont  in 
the  spring  of  1852;  taught  private  academy 
at  Warsaw,  111.,  several  years,  and  was  for  5 
years  supt.  of  public  schools  at  Warsaw; 
entered  on  work  of  insurance  adjuster  and 
special  agent  in  1862  (for  the  Home  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  New  York,  and  the  Insurance  Co. 
of  North  America,  Philadelphia) ;  removed  to 
Chicago,  1867,  and  became  head  of  a  local 
fire  insurance  agency  also;  in  1871  became 
mgr.  for  the  Royal  Insurance  Co.  of  England, 
for  the  Northwestern  States,  and  continued 
until  he  retired  from  business  with  a  com- 
petency; superintended  erection  of  the  Royal 
Insurance  Bldg.,  Chicago,  at  cost  of  over  one 
million  dollars,  1883-5.  Student  of  electricity, 
bacteriology,  psychology  and  archaeology.  Re- 
publican (alderman,  Chicago,  1875-6).  Congre- 
gationalist;  mem.  1st  Congregational  Church 
(deacon  and  trustee) ;  was  supt.  of  the  Sun- 
day School  13  years;  corporate  mem.  Am. 
Board  of  Commissioners  for  Foreign  Missions 
since  1875;  trustee  Wheaton  College  since 
1890.  Was  formerly  pres.  board  of  directors 
Washingtonian  Home  Assn.  25  years  and  sev- 
eral years  pres.  of  the  Newsboy's  Home,  and 
dir.  Chicago  Relief  Soc. ;  charter  mem.  Irving 
Literary  Soc.  for  30  years,  and  of  The 
Gnosis  (literary  soc.)  7  years.  Club:  Union 
League  (from  its  organization).  Residence: 
201  Ashland  Boul. 

CASE,  Edward  Beecher,  insurance;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Feb.  2,  1853;  s.  Lyman  G.  and 
Mary  (Gushing)  Case;  early  education  public 
schools  of  Cambridgeport,  Mass.;  grad.  Phil- 
lips' Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.,  1873;  entered 
Yale,  1873,  in  class  9f  1877,  but  left  in  1875, 
to  enter  business  life,  coming  to  Chicago; 
m.  Aurora,  111.,  Sept.  1,  1880,  Lilly  Prentiss; 
children:  Prentiss  Hovey,  Emma  Louise,  Lilly 
Winifred,  Edith.  Was  with  the  Royal  Insur- 
ance Co.,  1875-97;  now  senior  of  the  fire  in- 
surance firm  of  Case,  Nye,  Shepherd  &  Bow- 
den.  Mem.  New  England  Soc.  Republican. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  859  Park  Av. 

CASE,  Elisha  W.,  president  Case  &  Mar- 
tin Co.,  pie  bakers;  b.  Norwich,  Conn.,  Jan.  3, 
1833;  s.  John  and  Diana  (Congdon)  Case;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Norwich;  m.  June  1,  1851, 


Eliza  Jane,  daughter  of  William  Baldwin,  of 
Branford,  Conn.;  children:  John  Morton, 
Charles  E.,  Elmer  G.,  Edna  J.  In  1849  entered 
employ  of  his  brother,  Charles  A.  Case,  who 
had  been  a  manufacturer  of  pies  at  Norwich, 
Conn.,  and  moved  in  1849  to  New  York;  in 
1854  they  removed  to  Chicago  and  established 
the  Connecticut  Pie  Bakery  at  72  Milwaukee 
Av.,  then  on  the  outskirts;  conducted  it  until 
1858,  when  they  closed  it  out,  taking  charge 
of  the  pie  dept.  of  the  newly  established  Me- 
chanical Bakery;  in  1863  went  to  a  farm  in 
Clinton  Co.,  la.,  while  his  brother  joined 
the  army  and  died  in  1864;  returned  to  Chi- 
cago, 1866,  re-established  the  Connecticut  Pie 
Bakery,  with  S.  F.  W.  Martin,  on  Apr.  26, 
1869,  the  firm  being  Case  &  Martin  until  1891, 
when  it  was  incorporated  as  Case  &  Martin 
Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Baptist;  deacon  of  West- 
ern Av.  Baptist  Church  for  25  years;  for  5 
years  deacon  of  Tabernacle  Baptist  Church. 
Office:  105  Walnut  St.  Residence:  1497  Wash- 
ington Boul. 

CASE,  Munson  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Castleton, 
Rensselaer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  8,  1857;  s.  Timothy 
and  Angeline  (Cornell)  Case;  removed  at  8 
years  of  age,  with  parents,  to  Newton,  N.  J. ; 
grad.  from  high  school;  read  law  in  offices 
in  New  Jersey  and  New  York;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  3,  1893,  Pauline  Deutsch.  While  studying 
law  in  New  York,  health  failed;  discontinued 
studies  for  a  time;  came  west  with  father 
in  1877  and  assisted  in  various  depts.  of 
work  on  the  Green  Bay  &  Minnesota  R.  R.,  of 
which  afterward  became  general  passenger 
agent  and  auditor,  until  1884.  From  Green 
bay  came  to  Chicago  as  city  passenger  agent 
for  the  Union  Pacific;  shortly  afterwards  went 
to  St.  Louis  to  assume  the  general  agency  of 
the  Hannibal  Short  Line,  until  1886;  from 
1886  to  1890  occupied  various  positions  with 
the  freight  dept.  of  the  Union  Pacific  at  Den- 
ver, Colo.;  then  came  to  Chicago  and  resumed 
the  study  of  law,  and  was  admitted  to  bar, 
1891;  junior  mem.  of  firm  of  Case,  Hogan  & 
Case,  1891-5;  then  practiced  alone  until  1903, 
and  now  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Coburn  &  Case. 
Office:  92  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  533  E.  Sixty- 
second  St. 

CASE,  William  Warren,  lawyer;  b.  Worth'- 
ington,  O.,  Mar.  5,  1857;  s.  William  Phelps 
and  Fredonia  Whiting  (Burr)  Case;  ed.  Co- 
lumbus, O.,  public  schools  and  high  school; 
Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1879;  Harvard  Law 
School,  2  years,  1881-3;  m.  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
June  15,  1892,  Marian  Ward  Ingersoll;  chil- 
dren: Elizabeth,  Isabel,  Winthrop  Warren, 
Emily.  Admitted  to  bar  at  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
Oct.,  1883;  removed  to  Chicago,  Dec.  24,  1884, 
and  since  then  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
law;  mem.  of  firm  of  Willits,  Robbins  &  Case, 
Sept.,  1891;  Green,  Willits  &  Robbins,  May  1, 
1893;  Willits,  Case  &  Odell,  June  1,  1894,  to 
Tune  1,  1896.  Mem.  Law  Club  and  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  City, 
Chicago  Literary,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  172 
Washington  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

CASEY,  John  Dominick,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  4,  1864;  s.  Thomas  P.  and  Katherine 
(Bern)  Casey;  ed.  Holy  Family  Bros.'  School, 
and  at  Dore  public  school  and  West  Division 
High  School,  Chicago;  law  course  at  Union 
College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
5,  1898,  Margaret  E.  Canavan;  1  daughter: 
Mary  Katherine  E.  After  leaving  high  school 
was  employed  in  operating  dept.  of  the  C., 

B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  during  which  employment  took 
up    study    of    law;    engaged    in    law    practice 
since    1888;    master    in    chancery    of    Circuit 
Court    of    Cook    Co.,    1896-8;    since    1898    asst. 
to  probate  judge  of  Cook  Co.    Republican.   R. 

C.  Mem.    Illinois    State    Bar    Assn.,    Cook   Co. 
Bar     Assn.,     Chicago     Law     Institute.      Mem. 
Knights  of  Columbus.  Office:  Probate  Court  of 
Cook  Co.  Residence:  52  Lytle  St. 


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CAS3ELBEEKY,  William  Evang,  physician; 
b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Sept.  6,  1858;  s.  Jacob 
Rush  and  Ellen  Lane  (Evans)  Casselberry; 
ed.  Fremont  Seminary,  Norristown,  Pa.,  1870- 
1872;  Lincoln  public  school,  grad.  1875;  Univ. 
of  Pennsylvania,  Auxiliary  Dept.  of  Medicine, 
1875-6;  med.  dept.,  1876-9,  graduating,  M.D., 
1879;  interne  at  Germantown  Hosp.,  Phila- 
delphia, 1879-81;  post-graduate  courses  at 
Univ.  of  Vienna,  1881-2;  London  Throat  Hosp., 
1882;  m.  Chicago,  June  23,  1891,  Lilian  Hib- 
bard;  children:  Hibbard,  Catherine,  William 
Evans,  Jr.  Since  1883  engaged  in  practice  in 
Chicago;  specialist  in  diseases  of  the  throat. 
Prof,  therapeutics,  1883-94,  and  of  laryngology 
since  1894,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School; 
laryngologist  to  St.  Luke's  and  Wesley  Hosps. 
Mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of  Science;  ex-pres.  Am. 
Laryngological  Assn.;  ex-president  Chicago 
Laryngological  Assn.;  mem.  Am.  Climatologl- 
cal  Assn.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Mem. 
P.  E.  Church.  Clubs.  University,  Onwentsia, 
Physicians.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1830  Calumet  Av. 

CASTLE,  Charles  Suinuer,  banker;  b.  Har- 
rington, Cook  Co.,  111.,  May  13,  1859;  s.  Lester 
D.  and  Lucy  A.  (Taylor)  Castle;  high  school 
education;  m.  Austin,  111.,  Apr.  16,  1893,  Bessie 
Kay  wood;  children:  Ward  C.,  Sidney  L.  Taught 
district  school,  Palatine,  111.,  1877-8;  clerk 
treasurer's  office,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pa- 
cific Ry.  Co.,  1878-80;  clerk  freight  auditor's 
office,  Chicago  &  North-Western  Ry.  Co.,  1880- 
1881;  bookkeeper  John  V.  Farwell  Co.,  1881-9; 
postmaster,  Austin,  111.,  1889-94;  treas.  Town 
of  Cicero,  1894-97;  elected  president  Austin 
State  Bank,  Jan.  1,  1895  (still  serving);  vice- 
pres.  Federal  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  Chicago, 
since  June  2,  1902.  Dir.  Austin  Safe  Deposit 
Co.  and  Kee  &  Chappell  Dairy  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Royal  League,  National  Union.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Bankers,  The  Oaks  (Austin). 
Office:  N.  Y.  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  322  N. 
Central  Av.,  Austin. 

CASTLE,  Egbert  Hosford,  mgr.  Comstock- 
Castle  Stove  Co.;  b.  Quincy,  111.,  Apr.  8,  1876; 
s.  James  Seymour  and  Carrie  (Hosford)  Cas- 
tle; ed.  public  schools  of  Quincy,  111.;  m. 
Quincy,  111.,  Oct.  29,  1902,  Florence  Newcomb. 
After  leaving  school  was  in  the  stove  business 
with  the  Comstock-Castle  Stove  Co.,  conduct- 
ing stove  foundries  at  Quincy,  111.;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1897,  as  mgr.  of  the  company's 
branch  in  this  city.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  of  Ashlar  Lodge  No.  308,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
Chicago.  Office:  10  N.  Canal  St.  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

CASTLE,  Percy  V.,  lawyer;  b.  Barrington, 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  15,  1857;  s.  Lester  D.  and 
Lucy  A.  (Taylor)  Castle;  ed.  Palatine  (111.) 
High  School;  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School, 
Valparaiso,  Ind.,  and  Union  College  of  Law, 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  3,  1888,  Jessie  Dun- 
lap;  children:  Ina,  Dunlap.  Principal  of  school 
at  Arlington  Heights,  111.,  2  years;  became 
resident  of  Chicago,  1882;  taught  school  5 
years;  was  admitted  to  bar;  was  mem.  firm  of 
Manning  &  Castle,  1884-91;  after  that  of  Cut- 
ting &  Castle,  and  now  senior  mem.  of  Castle, 
Williams  &  Smith.  Dir.  Austin  State  Bank 
and  Arlington  Heights  Bank;  has  been  mem. 
Austin  Board  of  Education.  Clubs:  Oaks  (Aus- 
tin). Westward  Ho.  Office:  138  Washington  St. 
Residence:  121  S.  Waller  Av.,  Austin. 

CASTLE,  William,  vocal  dir.  Chicago  Musi- 
cal College  since  1891;  b.  England,  Dec.  22, 
1836;  ed.  Philadelphia;  m.  1863,  Hetty  M. 
Warren.  Studied  music  in  New  York,  London 
and  Milan,  Italy;  leading  tenor  of  English 
opera  for  30  years;  made  debut  as  singer  in 
New  York  in  concert,  1861;  in  opera,  New 
York,  1864;  sang  in  Europe,  1872-4;  retired 
from  stage,  1891;  original  in  America  of 
Paul,  in  Victor  Masse's  opera  of  "Paul  and 
Virginia";  Romeo  in  Gounod's  "Romeo  and 


Juliet";  and  many  other  well  known  works 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  202  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 61  Laflin  St. 

CAS  WELL,  Charles  Lee,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  10,  1874;  s.  Charles  Lee  and  Edith 
(Alison)  Caswell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago and  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
grad.  LL.B.  in  class  of  1896.  Admitted  to 
bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  State  of  Illinois  in 
1896,  and  since  then  engaged  in  general  prac- 
tice of  law;  now  of  law  firm  of  Smith  &  Cas- 
well. Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Served  for  4 
years  as  mem.  of  Co.  H,  1st  Infantry,  I.  N.  G., 
including  service  in  the  Pana  strike,  1893,  and 
the  Pullman  strike,  1894.  Mason;  mem.  Cheva- 
lier Bayard  Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Kenwood,  Colonial  of  Chicago, 
Kenwood  Country.  Office:  Chicago  Opera  House 
Blk.  Residence:  4  Aldine  Sq. 

CATHEBWOOD,  Robert,  patent  lawyer;  b 
Hoopeston,  111.,  Aug.  7,  1874;  s.  Allen  Thomp- 
son and  Cornelia  (Hartwell)  Catherwood;  ed. 
Hoopeston  public  and  high  schools;  Rossvllle, 
111.,  High  School,  1890-2;  Northwestern  Univ., 
1892-6,  and  Law  School  of  same,  1896-9;  m. 
Chicago,  June  4,  1902,  Lucy  Cotton  Morris. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1896;  mem.  of  law  firm  of 
Parkinson  &  Catherwood,  counsellors  in 
patent,  trade-mark  and  copyright  causes.  Mem. 
Patent  Law  Assn.,  Am.  Economic  Assn.,  Alli- 
ance Frangaise  (ex-director),  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Delta  Upsilon,  Delta  Chi.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  On  legislation  committee  Illi- 
nois Civil  Service  Assn.;  sec.  International 
Arbitration  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Hamilton,  Twentieth  Century. 
Office:  77  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  4442  Grand 
Boul. 

CATLIN,  George,  druggists'  sundries;  b. 
Chicago,  Jan.  11,  1843;  s.  Seth  and  Helen  Mar 
(Griswold)  Catlin;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  July  10,  1867,  Imogen  Blanch;  children; 
Elsie  Abigail,  Seth,  Blanch  Helen.  Began  busi- 
ness career  in  the  office  of  his  father,  a  mer- 
chant on  the  Board  of  Trade;  served  6  months 
in  the  Civil  War,  as  volunteer  in  134th  Illi- 
nois Infantry;  employed  after  war  as  clerk 
in  office  of  Goodrich  Transportation  Co.,  and 
later  with  Buckingham  Elevator  Co.;  after- 
ward in  fire  insurance  business  until  1883, 
when  he  established  in  his  present  business 
as  .a  manufacturer  of  druggists'  sundries. 
Mason,  mem.  Waubansia  Lodge  and  Apollo 
Commandry,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Hyde  Park,  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  118  Lake  St.  Residence: 
5111  Hibbard  Av. 

CATTELL,  Archibald,  lawyer;  b.  Davenport, 
la.,  July  14,  1870;  s.  Archibald  and  Elizabeth 
Stuart  (Mills)  Cattell;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Davenport,  la.;  Iowa  College,  Grinnell,  la., 
A.B.,  1891;  law  dept.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1893; 
m.  Fort  Dodge,  la.,  Nov.  15,  1893,  Rose  Has- 
kell;  children:  Jean  Haskell,  Judith  Haskell. 
Was  city  editor  Davenport  (la.)  Daily  Leader, 
1891-2;  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  at  Chicago, 
1893,  and  has  since  been  in  continuous  prac- 
tice without  a  partner.  Vice-pres.  and  sec. 
Quaker  Manufacturing  Co.,  treas.  Coahuila 
Mining  &  Smelting  Co.,  pres.  and  dir.  Chicago 
Cattle  Co.,  etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Law  Institute.  Republican.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  134  E.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  5635 
Washington  Av. 

CAVEBLY,  John  Richard,  lawyer  and  police 
magistrate;  b.  London,  Eng.,  Dec.  6,  1861;  s. 
James  and  Mary  (Boulter)  Caverly;  ed.  An- 
nunciation Parish  School;  grad.  St.  Patrick's 
Acad.  and  from  Chicago  College  of  Law  (law 
dept.  Lake  Forest  Univ.).  degree  LL.B.,  1897: 
m  Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1898,  Charlotte  J.  Coch- 
ran  Asst.  city  atty.  of  Chicago,  1897,  to  May, 
1903'  justice  of  the  peace  and  police  magis- 
trate from  May  18,  1903.  Democrat.  R.  C. 
Mem.  Chicago  Democratic  Club,  Cook  Co. 
Democratic  Club,  Knights  of  Columbus,  Chi- 


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CO.KO  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn. 
Clubs:  Iroquois,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  128 
S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  McCoy's  Hotel. 

CAYLOH,  Worth  Ernest,  lawyer;  b.  Farnum, 
Hamilton  Co.,  Ind.,  Aug.  25,  1867;  s.  Simeon  T. 
and  Susannah  Caylor;  grad.  DePauw  Univ., 
Greencastle,  Ind.,  A.B.,  1890;  LL.B.,  1891;  m. 
Katherine  Mary  Vaughan;  1  daughter:  Miriam. 
Was  chief  clerk  for  the  law  firm  of  Ham- 
line,  Scott  &  Lord,  1891-5;  asst  city  atty., 
1895-7;  practiced  alone,  1897-1904;  in  1904 
formed  partnership  with  John  J.  Healy,  in 
firm  of  Healy  &  Caylor.  Office:  Schiller  Bldg. 
Residence:  5728  Rosalie  Ct. 

CELLA,  John  Prank,  wholesale  fruits  and 
nuts;  b.  near  Genoa,  Italy,  Sept.  16,  1868;  s. 
John  G.  and  Mary  (Arado)  Cella;  came  to 
America  when  1  year  old;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College  Was  employed  by  Garibaldi  & 
Cuneo,  wholesale  fruit  merchants,  and  after- 
ward established  business  for  self  under  style 
of  J  P  Cella  &  Co.;  incorporated,  1903,  as 
J.  F.'  Cella  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Office:  91  S. 
Water  St.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

CHACE,  Charles  C.,  auditor;  b.  Pt.  Jervis, 
N.  Y.,  Aug.  30,  1858;  s.  Ephraim  D.  and  Sophia 
C.  (Hogeboone)  Chase;  common  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Indianapolis,  Jessie  M.  Tinney;  1 
daughter:  Margaret.  In  1876  became  cashier 
of  the  Lake  Erie  &  Western  R.  R.  at  Lafay- 
ette, Ind.,  and  in  1886  became  agent  of  the 
same  road  at  Findlay,  O.  In  1891  became 
traffic  mgr.  for  the  G.  H.  Hammond  Co.,  pack- 
ers, at  South  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  from  1892  to 
1896  was  auditor  of  the  Chicago,  Hammond  & 
Western  Ry.;  since  1896  has  been  auditor  of 
the  Chicago  Junction  Ry.,  and  since  1899  also 
auditor  of  the  Union  Stock  Yards  &  Transit 
Co.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  4214  Prairie  Av. 

CHAFFIN,  Howard  Albert,  miner  and  ship- 
per of  coal;  b.  Cheyenne,  Wyo.,  Apr.  10,  1876; 
s.  John  Thomas  and  Mary  Jennings  ( Jeff r ess) 
Chaffln;  ed.  public  schools;  served  in  q.  m. 
dept.,  U.  S.  A.,  1898-9;  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  Feb. 
4,  1903,  Florence  Gertrude  Tidd;  1  son:  Ed- 
ward Jeffress.  Since  July,  1899,  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  of  Hunter  W.  Finch  &  Co.,  miners  and 
shippers  of  coal,  Chicago.  Also  sec.  and  dir. 
Powhatan  Coal  Co.,  Toledo  and  Cincinnati,  O. 
Episcopalian.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 

CHAFIN,  Eugene  W.,  temperance  advocate. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Residence:  Edi- 
son Park,  111. 

CHALLEN,  Charles  Henry,  Chicago  mgr.  of 
The  Northwestern  Miller;  b.  Waverly,  Mor- 
gan Co.,  111.,  Feb.  2,  1869;  s.  Joseph  and  Cor- 
nelia (Peet)  Challen;  ed.  public  school;  m. 
Minneapolis,  Minn.,  Dec.  10,  1894,  Eva  Frances 
Parke.  Began  business  career  Sept.  2,  1886, 
as  an  assistant  in  the  publishing  office  of  The 
Northwestern  Miller,  at  Minneapolis,  Minn., 
and  has  continued  with  that  business,  ad- 
vancing steadily  to  more  responsible  posi- 
tions with  the  firm,  and  in  1894  was  made 
mgr.  of  the  Chicago  office  of  The  Northwest- 
ern Miller.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Club:  Chicago  Press.  Office:  Royal  Insurance 
Bldg.  Residence:  1178  Perry  St.,  Ravenswood. 

CHALMEBS,  William  James,  manufacturer; 
b.  Chicago,  July  10,  1852;  s.  Thomas  and  Janet 
(Telfer)  Chalmers;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago;  m.  Oct.,  1878,  Joan,  daughter  of 
late  Allan  Pinkerton;  children:  Joan,  Thomas 
Stuart.  After  leaving  school  was  apprenticed 
to  the  Eagle  Works  Manufacturing  Co.,  of 
which  his  father  was  then  gen.  supt. ;  in  1872, 
became  associated  with  his  father  in  the  new 
firm  of  Fraser  &  Chalmers,  which,  beginning 
with  50  men,  increased  its  working  force  to 
more  than  a  thousand,  becoming  the  largest 
manufacturers  of  mining  machinery  in  the 
world,  and  with  a  trade  wherever  mines  are 
opened;  a  branch  was  established  at  Erith, 
near  London,  Eng.,  in  1891.  Business  was  in- 


corporated in  1889,  when  he  became  vice-pres. 
and  treas.,  and  in  Jan.,  1891,  its  pres.  In  1900, 
united  with  the  great  Allis  Engine  Works  at 
Milwaukee,  and  other  plants,  as  the  Allis- 
Chalmers  Co.,  of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  Re- 
publican. Has  been  mem.  Board  of  Education, 
dir.  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Chicago 
Athenaeum,  'Commercial  National  Bank.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Illi- 
nois (ex-pres.),  Washington  Park;  also  En- 
gineers' Club  (New  York).  Office:  First  Na- 
tional Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  188  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

CHAMBERLAIN,  Charles  Joseph,  educator; 
b.  Sullivan,  O.,  Feb.  23,  1863;  s.  Edsell  W. 
and  Mary  (Spencer)  Chamberlain;  grad.  Ober- 
lin,  1888,  A.M.,  1894;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
1897;  m.  Oberlin,  O.,  1888,  Mary  E.  Life.  Teach- 
ing since  1888;  now  dept.  botany,  Univ.  of 
Chicago.  Mem.  Bot.  Soc.  of  America,  Assn. 
Internationale  des  Botanistes,  A.  A.  A.  S. 
(For  list  of  books  and  writings  see  Who's 
Who  in  America.)  Residence:  6149  Greenwood 
Av. 

CHAMBERLIN,  George  M.,  physician;  grad. 
Rush.  Med.  College,  1865.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  111.  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Address:  3031  Indiana  Av. 

CHAMBERLIN,  Henry  Barrett,  editor  The 
Voter,  a  magazine  of  politics;  sec.  State  Legis- 
lation Committee  City  Council  of  Chicago;  writ- 
er of  the  Stories  of  the  Streets  and  of  the  Town 
in  Chicago  Record -Herald;  b.  Washington,  Mar. 
10,  1867;  ed.  common  schools  of  Mansfield,  O., 
and  Chicago;  studied  at  Union  College  of 
Law,  Northwestern  Univ.;  was  not  grad.;  m. 
Aug.  17,  1903,  Irene  Celene  Byrne.  Editor  and 
publisher  The  Guardsman,  military  newspa- 
per, 1886-92;  reportorial  work  on  Herald,  Tri- 
bune, Inter  Ocean,  Times,  Record,  all  of  Chi- 
cago; night  mgr.  City  Press  Assn.,  1891;  with 
Laffan  Bureau  and  New  York  Sun,  1894;  in 
charge  various  depts.  Omaha  World-Herald, 
1895-6.  In  charge  dispatch-boat  Hercules  of 
the  Chicago  Record  during  Spanish-American 
War,  1898;  was  between  the  fire  of  the  fleets 
off  Santiago,  July  3,  1898,  only  newspaper 
boat  there  during  battle;  cruised  35,000  miles, 
covering  news  and  stories  throughout  Cuba, 
Puerto  Rico  and  West  Indies;  city  editor, 
Chicago  Record,  1898-1901;  asst.  sec.  Munici- 
pal Voters'  League,  1901-4.  Officer  1st  Infan- 
try, I.  N.  G. ;  resigned,  1904.  Clubs:  Press, 
Iroquois,  City.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5227  Calumet  Av. 

CHAMBERLIN,  Joseph  Henry,  insurance;  b. 
Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  24,  1850;  s.  George 
Anson  and  Mary  Caroline  (Brown)  Chamber- 
lin;  ed.  Lutheran  College  at  Mendota,  1868; 
Union  College,  Chicago,  1878;  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, 1881-2,  LL.B.,  1882;  m.  Round  Grove, 
111.,  1878,  Kate  Winnie  Simonson;  children: 
Mabel  May,  James  Percy,  Jessie  Lavinia, 
Joseph  Frederick.  Removed  with  parents  to 
Illinois  in  Apr.,  1856,  settling  on  a  farm  near 
Sterling,  on  which  was  reared;  taught  school 
before  taking  law  course;  entered  real  estate 
and  insurance  business  at  Sterling,  111.,  1882; 
removed  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  since  then  en- 
gaged in  insurance  business  here;  now  part- 
ner in  firm  of  Letterman  &  Chamberlin.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Mem.  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Ashland.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  214  N.  Central  Av. 

CHAMBERLIN,  Thomas  Chrowder,  geolo- 
gist; b.  Mattoon,  111.,  Sept.  25,  1843;  grad. 
Beloit  College,  1866  (A.M.,  1869);  grad., 
science,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1868-9  (Ph.D., 
Univs.  of  Michigan  and  Wisconsin,  1882;  LL.D., 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  Beloit  College  and  Colum- 
bian, 1887;  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1904);  m.  1867, 
Alma  Isabel  Wilson.  Prof,  natural  science, 
State  Normal  School,  Whitewater,  Wis.,  1869- 
1873;  prof,  geology,  Beloit,  1873-82;  pres. 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1887-92;  since  1892  head 


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dept.  of  geology  and  dir.  Walker  Mus.,  Univ.  Real    Estate    Board.    Clubs:    University,    Har- 

of  Chicago.  Asst.  state  geologist,  Wis.,  1873-6;  vard.   Office:    110   Dearborn  St.   Residence:    182 

chief  geologist,  Wis.,  1876-82;  studied  glaciers  Rush  St. 

of  Switzerland,  1878;  U.  S.  geologist  in  charge  CHANDLER,    Charles   T.,   fire   insurance;    b. 

of    glacial    div.    since    1882;    geologist    Peary  Galena,  111.;  at  age  of  8  came  to  Chicago  with 

Relief  Expedition,    1894.   Mem.   National   Acad.  parents;    ed.    Chicago   public   schools;    m    Min- 

Sciences,    1902.    Author:    Geology    of    Wiscon-  eral   Point,   Wis.,    1893.   Entered   fire  insurance 

sin.    Editor    of    The    Journal    of    Geology.    Ad-  business,  1877,  and  was  for  4  years  in  Chicago 

dress:   Univ.  of  Chicago,  Chicago.  office  of  North  British  and  Mercantile  Insur- 

CHAMBEBLIN,  Walter  Howard,  lawyer;  b.  ance   Co.,    and    2    years    in   general   agency   of 

Detroit,   Feb.   9,   1866;   s.   Lewis  H.  and  Char-  Phenix    of    Brooklyn;     1     year    with    general 

lotte    A.     (LeSeur)     Chamberlin;    ed.    Detroit;  agency  of  Niagara  Insurance  Co.;   then   went 

learned  mechanics  practically  in  machine  shop  to  Minneapolis  as  asst.  of  inspection  and  rat- 

of  Detroit   Stove  Works,   Detroit;   m.    Detroit,  ings,    1884-5;    inspector    Chicago    Fire    Under- 

June  4,  1889,  Ida  May  Church;  children:  Edith  writers'    Assn.,    1885,    and    later    supt.    of    the 

May,    Lewis    Church,    Frederic    Walter,    Helen  Cook   Co.    Compact;    returned   to   agency   field, 

Alice.  Began  study  of  law  in  offices  of  Wells  1889,   as  special  agent  for  Cook  Co.   for  Nat. 

W.    Leggett;    became    his    partner,    1889;    ad-  Fire    Insurance    Co.    of    Hartford;    since    then 

mitted  to  bar  at  Detroit,  Jan.,   1890;   removed  continuously    in    fire    insurance    agency    busi- 

to  Chicago,  Jan.,  1891;  asst.  Commissioner  of  ness,  and  since  May  1,  1905,  of  firm  of  Waller, 

Patents   of    U.   S.,   Mar.    22,    1900,    to   Mar.    31,  Chandler    &    Grey.    Clubs:    Illinois,    Ashland, 

1901;   now  a  mem.   law  firm  of  Chamberlin  &  Riverside    Golf.    Office:    159    LaSalle   St.    Resi- 

Wilkinson;    sec.    B-O.    K.    Tire    Co.,    Cadillac  dence:   877  W.  Adams  St. 

Automobile  Co.  of  Illinois.  Republican.  Mem.  CHANDLEB,  Prank  Bandolph,  retired;  b 
Loyal  Legion;  K.  T.  Mem.  Law  and  Chicago  Putney,  Windham  Co.,  Vt.,  Oct  2,  1840-  s' 
Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Cosmos  (Washington),  peyton  Randolph  and  Levinah  (Knight)  Chan- 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  dler;  ed  Saxon's  River  Acad.,  Vt.,  1853- 
Yacht,  Edgewater,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  ward  Seminary,  Westminster,  Vt.,  1855;  Ft 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  1127  Sherwin  Av.  Edward  (N.  Y.)  Institute,  1856;  Claverack 
CHAMPION,  Theron  John,  editor;  b.  Jack-  Institute  (N.  Y.),  1857;  Williston  Seminary, 
son  Co.,  Mich.,  June  30,  1866;  s.  Augustus  C.  East  Hampton,  Mass.,  1858;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
and  Helen  M.  (Perine)  Champion;  ed.  Mich-  4,  1868,  Anna  Sophia  Buckingham;  children: 
igan  State  Normal  School;  m.  Chicago.  Sept.  Buckingham,  Isabel  Buckingham.  Clerk  in 
5,  1896,  Pauline  Bartlett  (died  June  6,  1901);  Bank  of  Bellows  Falls,  Vt.,  1858;  clerk  in  in- 
children:  Helen  Lucile,  Donald  Bartlett.  surance  office  of  S.  H.  Price,  Chicago,  1860; 
Taught  school  5  years,  beginning  at  age  of  clerk  in  J.  Y.  Scammon's  Marine  Banking  Co., 
17;  engaged  in  editorial  work  on  Chicago  Chicago,  1861;  asst.  mgr.  E.  I.  Tinkham's 
Daily  News,  1890-1902;  since  then  editor  on  Clearing  House  for  Illinois  Bank  Currency, 
Drovers'  Journal.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago  1862;  paying  teller  Solomon  Sturges  &  Sons 
Press,  Ridge  Country  (dir.).  Office:  The  Bank,  1863;  treas.  Chicago  Dock  Co.,  1865; 
Drovers'  Journal.  Residence:  10164  Longwood  asst.  cashier  Third  National  Bank,  1866;  agent 
Av.  Red  River  Iron  Manufacturing  Co.,  1867;  mem. 
CHAMPLIN,  Daniel  H.,  type,  printing,  sup-  firm  of  Chandler,  Pomeroy  &  Noyes,  grain 
plies;  b.  Westerly,  R.  I.,  Aug.  7,  1861;  s.  commission  merchants,  1869,  changing  to 
Charles  and  Eliza  A.  (Cottreil)  Champlin;  Chandler,  Pomeroy  &  Co.,  on  retirement  of  E. 
ed  public  schools  of  Westerly  and  Hopkinton,  H.  Noyes,  1871;  mem.  firm  of  Chandler  &  Co. 
R  1.,  and  at  Alfred  Univ.,  1877-9;  m.  Wes-  (with  Peyton  R.  Chandler),  first  mortgages  on 
terly,  R.  I.,  Aug.  25,  1886,  Anna  Lewis  Stan-  real  estate  and  loan  agents  of  Hetty  H.  R. 
ton;  1  daughter:  Marjorie  Stanton  (now  de-  Green,  1873;  pres.  of  Chandler  Mortgage  Co., 
ceased).  Began  business  life  in  employ  of  C.  1897,  until  May  1,  1902,  when  sold  out  to 
B.  Cottreil  &  Sons  Co.,  printing  press  manu-  Knott,  Chandler  &  Co.,  and  retired  from  active 
facturers,  Westerly,  R.  I.,  as  shipping  clerk,  business.  Pres.  Cottage  Grove  Manufacturing 
1880-1;  time-keeper  and  asst.  bookkeeper,  Co.  Mem.,  at  various  times,  of  Chicago  Board 
1882-4;  cashier,  1885-8;  mgr.  Western  office,  of  Trade,  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  Chicago 
with  headquarters  in  Chicago,  1889-97;  vice-  stock  Exchange.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc., 
pres.  and  mgr.  D.  H.  Champlin  &  Co.,  manu-  Chicago  Art  Institute,  Field  Columbian  Mu- 
facturers  and  dealers  in  printing  and  book-  seum,  Citizens'  Assn.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
binding  machinery,  1898-9;  mem.  firm  of  lian.  Clubs:  Union,  Union  League.  Residence: 
Champlin  &  Smith,  in  same  business,  since  182  Rush  St. 

1900,  firm  being  Western  agents  of  the  Key-  CHANDLEB,  Hannibal  Harlow,  publisher; 
stone  Type  Foundry,  of  Philadelphia;  Gold-  b.  Freleighsburg,  Que.,  Can.,  July  22,  1844;  s. 
ing  &  Co.,  of  Boston;  Brown  Folding  Machine  Harlow  and  Olive  Porter  (Hibbard)  Chandler; 
Co ,  of  Erie,  Pa.,  also  owners  and  manufac-  ed.  public  schools  of  Quebec;  m.  Chicago, 
turers  of  McGreal  Patent  Combination  Chase,  July  1,  1869,  Mary  Jane  Jenning  Wilce;  chil- 
and  dealers  in  materials  and  supplies  of  all  dren:  Edwin  Wilce,  Mary  Olive,  Jessie  Jane, 
kinds  for  printers.  Republican.  Was  mem.  of  Hannibal  Harlow,  Jennie  Hibbard  (Mrs.  John- 
Co  E  Westerly  Rifles,  of  the  Rhode  Island  son).  Employed  on  Chicago  Times  under  Wil- 
State  Militia,  1880-9.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  bur  F.  Storey  as  bookkeeper,  1865,  and  later 
Exmoor.  Office:  121  Plymouth  Ct.  Residence:  as  asst.  mgr.  until  1870,  when  established  a 
Highland  Park,  111.  newspaper  advertising  agency  under  firm 
CHANDLEB,  Bucking-ham,  real  estate;  b.  name  of  H.  H.  Chandler  &  Co.  In  1878  estab- 
Florence,  Italy,  Feb.  22,  1878;  s.  Frank  R.  lished  The  Chicago  Grocer,  and  in  1879  The 
and  Anna  Sophia  (Buckingham)  Chandler;  ed.  Western  Druggist;  also  established  the  Chi- 
Ogden  public  school,  Chicago,  1889-90;  Univer-  cago  Medical  Review;  disposed  of  these  pa- 
sity  School,  Chicago,  1890-6;  Harvard  Univ.,  pers  in  1883,  and  bought  The  Farmers'  Re- 
1896-99,  completing  4-year  course  in  3  years  view,  of  which  has  ever  since  been  editor, 
and  taking  leave  of  absence  for  last  year,  pres.  and  treas.  of  H.  H.  Chandler  &  Co.,  its 
receiving  A  B  degree  with  class  of  1900.  On  publishers.  Mem.  Kenwood  Evangelical 
leaving  Harvard  in  1899  became  a  clerk  in  the  Church,  Agricultural  Press  League.  Clubs: 
real  estate  office  of  Chandler  &  Co.;  became  Kenwood,  Exmoor.  Office:  355  Dearborn  St. 
mgr.  of  sales  dept.,  Jan.  1,  1901,  and  bought  Residence:  4415  Lake  Ay. 

the  business  from  Frank  R.  Chandler,  Jan.  1,  CHANDLEB,    Homer   Weed,   lumber   dealer; 

1902,   conducting   it   as   Chandler   &  Co.,   until  b.    Oshkosh,   Wis.,   Jan.    1,    1865;    s.   Homer   S. 

May   1,    1902,   when   combined   with   Henry   A.  and  Caroline    (Weed)   Chandler;  came  to  Chi- 

Knott  &  Co.    in  new  firm  of  Knott,  Chandler  cago,  1872;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
&  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Chicago     5,    1893,    Mary    Stryker;    1    daughter:    Gloria. 


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After  leaving  school  began  business  career 
with  the  lumber  firm  of  Waldo,  Schillo  & 
Chandler,  and  later  became  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Home  Lumber  Co.;  since  1901  sec.  and 
treas  of  the  Chandler  Lumber  Co.,  which  was 
originally  the  Central  Lumber  Co.,  organized 
in  1891,  changing  to  its  present  name  in  1902. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen 
View.  Office:  100  Elston  Av.  Residence:  161 

CHANDLER^  Joseph  Harvey,  lawyer;  b. 
Niles,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  30  1842;  a. 
Samuel  and  Eliza  Chandler;  ed.  public  schools, 
Moravia,  N.  Y.;  removed  to  Ann  Arbor,  Mich., 
1857,  and  taught  school  until  1861;  private  6th 
Michigan  Cav.,  1862-4;  capt.  115th  U.  S.  C. 
Troops  Volunteer  Infantry,  1864-6,  serving 
through  Civil  War;  studied  in  law  dept., 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  in  law  office  at  Hough- 
ton,  Mich.;  m.  Oct.  9,  1870,  Edmonia  M.  Hol- 
land of  Indianapolis;  2  daughters:  Mary  M. 
(married),  Sarah  F.  Admitted  to  Michigan  bar, 
1869;  was  atty.  for  some  of  the  leading  cop- 
per companies;  for  4  years  atty.  for  Houghton 
Co ,  Mich.,  and  1  term  State  Senator;  removed 
to  Chicago,  1887,  as  general  solicitor  for  a 
mining  and  railroad  syndicate  which  had  pur- 
chased the  Minnesota  iron  mines  and  the 
Duluth  &  Iron  Range  R.  R.;  from  Dec.  1,  1901, 
to  Jan.  1,  1904,  special  counsel  for  all  cor- 
porations in  Minnesota  and  Michigan  in  which 
the  United  States  Steel  Corporation  is  inter- 
ested. Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Chi- 
cago. Office:  Railway  Exchange:  Residence: 
666  LaSalle  Av. 

CHANDLER,  St.  Lawrence,  asst.  mgr.  U.  S. 
Stove  Co.;  b.  Bic,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  Oct.  24,  1871; 
s  Libert  Chandler  (civil  engineer,  D.  L.  S.) 
and  Marion  (Holmes)  Chandler;  early  educa- 
tion by  private  tutor,  followed  by  academic 
course  at  Bishop's  College  School,  Lennoxville, 
P  Q ,  graduating  with  class  of  1889.  Began 
business  career,  1889,  with  the  Molson  Bank 
of  Montreal;  later  consecutively  with  Am.  Ex- 
change National  Bank,  Chicago;  America  Na- 
tional Bank,  Corn  Exchange  National  Bank, 
and  Hibernian  Banking  Assn.  until  Jan.  1, 
1901,  when  entered  the  stove  business  as  asst. 
mgr.  of  the  western  branch  of  the  Germer 
Stove  Co.  of  Erie,  Pa.,  and  mgr.  of  the  U.  S. 
Stove  Co.;  also  dir.  Zinn  Mining  Co.,  of  Baker 
City,  Ore.,  and  Chicago.  Democrat.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  235  Newberry  Av.  Residence: 
684  S.  Sawyer  Av. 

CHANDLER,  "Walter  Temple,  wholesale 
grocer;  b.  Rockbridge  Co.,  Va.,  Mar.  5,  1855; 
s.  Norborne  E.  and  Lucy  (Grigsby)  Chandler; 
ed.  private  schools  of  Rockbridge  Co.,  Va., 
and  Washington  and  Lee  Univ.,  Lexington,  Va. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Mar.,  1872;  was  first  em- 
ployed as  office  boy  with  E.  H.  Noyes  &  Co., 
grain  commission  merchants;  entered  house 
of  Franklin  MacVeagh  &  Co.,  July,  1872, 
with  which  he  has  since  been  connected,  first 
as  office  boy,  then  in  receiving  and  shipping 
dept.  as  clerk,  from  that  to  salesman  and 
dept.  mgr.,  and,  in  1882,  was  admitted  to  part- 
nership in  the  firm.  Democrat.  Club:  Exmoor. 
Office:  Wabash  Av.  and  Lake  St.  Residence: 
Highland  Park,  111. 

CHANNON,  Henry,  ship  and  railway  sup- 
plies; b.  Bridgewater,  Eng.,  Feb.  24,  1834;  s. 
H«nry  and  Elizabeth  (Dyer)  Channon;  ed. 
schools  in  England;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  24,  1860, 
Elizabeth  Smith;  children:  James  H.,  Harry, 
Henry,  Grace.  After  leaving  school  became  a 
sailor  and  sailed  all  over  the  world;  came  to 
Chicago,  1858,  and  sailed  the  Great  Lakes,  in 
command  of  vessels,  for  8  years;  then  came 
ashore  and  was  engaged  in  business  con- 
nected with  lake-carrying  traffic  until  1876, 
when  began  to  deal  in  ship  and  railroad  sup- 
plies, and  in  1881  incorporated  H.  Channon  & 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres. ;  also  established  re- 
lated mfg.  industries,  and  is  a  dir.,  respective- 
ly, in  the  Jackson  Shovel  Co.,  the  Union  Eleva- 


tor and  Machine  Co.,  and  the  Modern  Machin- 
ery Publishing  Co.  Republican.  Mason.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Market  and  Randolph 
St.  .Residence:  587  Dearborn  Av. 

CHANNON,  James  Harrison;  b.  Chicago, 
July  24,  1866;  s.  Henry  and  Elizabeth  (Smith) 
Channon;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  7,  1891,  Leigh  Ashton  Aery;  chil- 
dren: Katharine,  Elizabeth,  Dorothy,  Ruth.  In 
1882  entered  service  of  H.  Channon  Co.  (of 
which  his  father  is  founder  and  head),  tools 
and  machinery;  now  vice-pres.  of  the  com- 
pany. Also  pres.  Union  Elevator  &  Machine 
Co.,  Jackson  Shovel  &  Tool  Co.  and  Modern 
Machinery  Publication  Co.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen 
View,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  Co- 
lumbia Yacht,  Germania,  Forty,  Press,  Union 
League.  Office:  Market  and  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 579  Dearborn  Av. 

CHANUTE,  Octave,  consulting  engineer;  b. 
France,  1832;  ed.  common  schools,  New  York. 
Engaged  in  construction  of  railroads,  1848-88; 
pres.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  1901;  ex- 
pres.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers;  hon.  mem. 
Institution  Civil  Engineers,  Great  Britain;  fel- 
low sections  Mech.  Science  and  Eng'ring,  and 
Social  Science,  A.  A.  A.  S. ;  mem.  Century 
Assn.,  New  York.  Pres.  Chicago  Tie  Preserving 
Co.  Author:  Kansas  City  Bridges;  Progress  in 
Flying  Machines,  and  numerous  papers  and 
articles  of  engineering  subjects.  Address:  413 
E.  Huron  St. 

CHAPIN,  Edward  Fisher,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Brookline,  Mass.,  June  21,  1846;  s. 
Nathaniel  G.  and  Harriet  Louisa  (Fisher) 
Chapin;  ed.  Brookline  (Mass.)  High  School 
and  Harvard  College;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  25, 
1879,  Mary  C.  Whitney;  children:  Louise, 
Elizabeth,  Edward  F.,  Jr.,  Mary  W.  In  Boston 
was  of  firm  of  Fisher  &  Chapin;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1876,  and  established  the  firm  of  Chapin 
&  Edmonds,  Board  of  Trade  commission  mer- 
chants, in  which  has  ever  since  continued. 
Republican.  Until  recently  was  for  18  years 
mem.  of  Apollo  Musical  Club  as  pres.  and  in 
other  offices.  Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

CHAPIN,  Simeon  Brooks,  banker  and  brok* 
er;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May  31,  1865;  s. 
Emory  D.  and  Marietta  (Armour)  Chapin;  ed. 
Eighteen  St.  public  school,  Milwaukee,  and 
Harvard  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  5, 
1892,  Elizabeth  E.  Mattocks;  children:  Mar- 
ietta L.,  Elizabeth  M.,  Simeon  Brooks,  Jr. 
Started  with  Armour  Bros.  Banking  Co.,  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo.,  in  1881,  as  messenger;  went 
with  Armour  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1882,  and  re- 
mained with  that  firm  in  various  depts.  until 
1891;  since  1892  in  business  as  banker  and 
broker  in  stocks,  bonds  and  grain  under  style 
of  S.  B.  Chapin  &  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Plym- 
outh Congregational  Church.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic;  also 
of  Metropolitan  and  Mid-Day  Clubs  of  New 
York.  Offices:  The  Rookery,  Chicago,  and  10 
Wall  St.,  New  York. 

CHAPMAN,  Charles  Augustus,  vice-pres.  of 
the  Western  Bank  Note  &  Engraving  Co.;  b. 
Picton,  Ont.,  Can.,  Nov.  4,  1838;  s.  R.  J.  and 
Phebe  (Striker)  Chapman;  ed.  Picton  Grammar 
School;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  6,  1870,  Sylvia 
Cheney;  children:  Clarence  C.,  Walter  A., 
Bertha  S.,  Grace  L.  Entered  service  of  Bank 
of  Montreal  at  Picton,  Sept.  1,  1856;  resigned 
in  Mar.,  1866,  and  went  into  the  drug  busi- 
ness; sold  out  in  1873  and  came  to  Chicago 
in  October  of  that  year;  appointed  treas.  of 
the  Western  Bank  Note  &  Engraving  Co.  in 
May,  1874,  and  vice-pres.  in  May,  1890;  also 
a  dir.  of  the  company,  which  is  largely  en- 
gaged in  steel  plate  engraving  and  printing 
and  lithographic  work.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  84  Market  St.  Residence:  85 
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CHAPMAN,  Chauncey  Franklin,  physician; 
b.  LaFayette  Co.,  Wis.,  July  7,  1862;  s.  Jere- 
miah and  Elizabeth  (Gribble)  Chapman;  ed. 
district  school,  high  school,  Univ.  of  Nebraska, 
Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  Ph.G.,  1887;  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
M.D.,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Clotilde  Benson 
(now  deceased).  Was  engaged  in  drug  business 
until  began  med.  practice;  since  1892,  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  Chi- 
cago. Was  med.  inspector  of  the  Health  Dept. 
of  the  City  of  Chicago,  1893-4;  asst.  supt.  Dun- 
ning Insane  Hosp.,  1890.  Mem.  Illinois  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Pathological 
Soc.  Democrat.  Episcopalian;  mem.  St.  An- 
drew's Men's  Club.  Mason;  K.  T.  (Columbia 
No.  63),  and  Shriner.  Club:  Ashland.  Office: 
940  W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  433  Warren 
Av. 

CHAPMAN,  Clarence  Cheney,  stock  broker; 
b.  Picton,  Ont.,  Can.,  July  5,  1871;  s.  Charles 
A.  and  Sylvia  (Cheney)  Chapman;  ed.  private 
schools;  m.  Bar  Harbor,  Me.,  Sept.  12,  1903, 
Evelyn  Scott.  Began  business  life  as  an  office 
boy  in  the  Chicago  National  Bank,  in  which 
advanced  steadily  through  the  various  depts. 
and  in  1895  became  associated  in  the  stock 
brokerage  business  with  A.  O.  Slaughter  & 
Co.,  continuing  for  2  years,  and  later  with 
Edward  L.  Brewster  &  Co.  for  7  years,  and 
in  1904  joined  in  establishing  present  flrm 
of  Chapman,  De  Golyer  &  Co.,  brokers  in 
stocks,  bonds  and  investment  securities,  who 
are  members  of  New  York  and  Chicago  Stock 
Exchanges  and  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  186  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  289  Dear- 
born Av. 

CHAPMAN,  James  Rounseville,  banker;  b. 
Westfield,  Mass.,  July  31,  1855;  s.  James  L. 
and  Louise  J.  Rounseville  Chapman;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Hartford,  Conn.;  m.  Chicago.  1885, 
Helen  Farwell.  Began  business  life,  1875,  as 
messenger  in  National  Exchange  Bank,  Hart- 
ford, Conn.;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  asst.  teller 
First  National  Bank,  and  was  promoted,  1886, 
to  note  teller;  became  asst.  cashier  of  the 
Am.  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  1889;  then  newly 
organized;  cashier,  1891-1902;  since  1902  vice- 
pres.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 

»  Union  League,  Midlothian.  Bankers.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2705  Indiana  Av. 
CHAPMAN,  John  Henry,  manufacturer  and 
merchant;  b.  Deptford,  Eng.,  Jan.  11,  1853:  s. 
John  and  Emma  (Mills)  Chapman;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Lake  Zurich,  Waukegan  and  Lee 
'Center,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  23,  1881,  Nellie 
O'Connor;  children:  Harry  Russell,  George 
Mills,  Paul  Perren,  Edith  May.  Spent  early 
life  on  farm,  then. was  clerk  in  country  gen- 
eral store;  sold  notions  and  tinware  as  a  boy 
from  peddler's  wagons;  was  with  Price  Bak- 
ing Powder  Co.,  1871-8,  as  salesman;  later 
traveling  salesman  with  Royal  Baking  Pow- 
der Co.  Established,  1878,  flrm  of  Chapman  & 
Smith  upon  small  scale,  incorporated,  1887, 
as  Chapman  &  Smith  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.,  dir.  and  gen.  mgr.  Company  are  whole- 
sale dealers  in  supplies  for  bakers,  confec- 
tioners and  ice  cream  makers,  and  of  grocers' 
specialties,  etc.;  now  occupying  own  large  new 
building  at  Washington  Boul.  and  Carpenter 
St.,  with  $750,000  annual  sales.  Prohibition 
Republican.  Baptist:  for  13  years  past  and 
still  pres.  Baptist  Young  People's  Union  of 
America,  and  identified  with  several  lines  of 
service  for  the  betterment  of  men.  Office: 
Washington  Boul.  and  Carpenter  St.  Residence: 
1475  W.  Monroe  St. 

CHAPMAN,  Walter  A.,  broker;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  14,  1873;  s.  Charles  A.  and  Sylvia 
(Cheney)  Chapman;  ed.  private  schools  and 
by  private  tutors.  Began  business  life  in  the 
service  of  the  Western  Bank  Note  Co.,  and 
advanced  through  various  grades  until  becom- 
ing treas.  of  the  company,  which  resigned  in 


1903,  in  order  to  engage  as  a  broker  in  stocks, 
bonds  and  investment  securities,  and  early  in 

1904,  organized  and  is  now  partner  in  the  flrm 
of  Chapman,   De   Golyer   &   Co.,   mem.    of   the 
New  York  Stock  Exchange,  the  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange   and    the    Chicago   Board    of    Trade. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Onwentsia.   Office:    186   LaSalle   St.   Residence: 
85   Rush    St. 

CHARD,  Thomas  Septimus;  b.  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.,  Aug.  15,  1844;  s.  William  and  Mary  Chard; 
orphaned  at  10.  Engaged  in  commercial, 
banking  and  transportation  employment  at 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  until  1864;  came  to  Chicago  and 
entered  insurance  office  of  F.  A.  Howe,  Jr.,  in 
which  filled  clerical  positions  until  1867,  when 
entered  office  of  Lumbermen's  Insurance  Co. 
until  1870,  when  became  special  agent  for 
Western  States  of  Firemen's  Fund  Insurance 
Co.  and  Union  Insurance  Co;  in  1872  the  Fire- 
men's Fund  established  an  independent  West- 
ern dept.,  of  which  was  made  mgr.,  and  subse- 
quently was  also  mgr.  for  Union  Insurance 
Co.  Club:  Union  League.  Residence:  534  N. 
State  St. 

CHARLES,  John  Joseph,  3d  vice-pres.  Hib- 
bard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co.;  b.  Williams- 
port,  Md.,  Feb.  5,  1856;  s.  John  Joseph  and 
Martha  (Cowton)  Charles;  ed.  Racine  College, 
Racine,  Wis.;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Apr.  8,  1885, 
Ida  E.  Sherman;  children:  Sherman  A.,  Martha, 
Frances,  John  Joseph,  Jr.  Began  business 
career  with  J.  V.  Farwell's  retail  store,  and 
in  1873,  was  employed  for  a  time  with  Pull- 
man Palace  Car  Co.,  until  July  15,  1873,  when 
entered  the  service  of  Hibbard  &  Spencer,  as 
a  boy;  later  became  buyer  and  salesman,  and 
a  dir.  in  the  corporation  of  Hibbard,  Spencer, 
Bartlett  &  Co.;  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  was  elected  3d 
vice-pres.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston,  Evanston  Golf. 
Office:  State  St.  Bridge.  Residence:  1310  Hin- 
man  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

CHARLTON,  Francis  M.,  lawyer  and  jus- 
tice of  the  peace;  b.  Switzerland  Co.,  Ind., 
Nov.  25,  1852;  s.  Henry  and  Leah  Charlton; 
reared  on  farm;  ed.  at  Vevay  (Ind.)  High 
School,  Moore's  Hill  College  and  Indiana  State 
Univ.;  m.  Oct.  5,  1877,  Josie  Rushton;  1  son: 
Rush.  Admitted  to  Indiana  bar;  was  deputy 
prosecuting  atty.  under  Hon.  Charles  L. 
Jewett.  Madison,  Ind.,  later  elected  prosecut- 
ing atty.,  20th  Judicial  District  of  Indiana, 
1881-5;  since  1885  engaged  in  practice  in  Chi- 
cago until  appointed.  1903,  justice  of  the 
peace  in  town  of  Hyde  Park.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Office:  130  53d  St.  Residence: 
106  55th  St. 

CHARLTON,  George  James,  general  passen- 
ger and  ticket  agent  Chicago  &  Alton  Ry.: 
b.  Hamilton,  Ont.,  Sept.  9,  1860;  s.  James  and 
Mary  Charlton;  ed.  public  and  private  schools 
of  Hamilton,  Ont.;  m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  1883, 
Elizabeth  Hilton;  children:  Katherine,  Doro- 
thy, Elvira,  James,  Jr.  Since  1875  continuous- 
ly in  the  service  of  the  Chicago  &  Alton  R.  R. 
a'nd  its  successor,  the  Chicago  &  Alton  Ry., 
beginning  as  messenger  boy  in  the  general 
passenger  dept.  and  advanced  successively 
until  becoming  asst.  general  passenger  agent. 
Mar.  14,  1885,  to  Jan.  1,  1900,  and  since  Jan.  1, 
1900,  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic.  Washington  Park, 
Union  League,  Chicago  Yacht,  Colonial;  also 
Kansas  City  of  Kansas  City,  Missouri  Athletic 
of  St  Louis.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  229  N.  Scoville  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

CHARLTON,  James,  chairman  of  the  Trans- 
Continental  Passenger  Assn.;  b.  Botnal  Co., 
Northumberland,  Eng.,  May  15,  1832.  Entered 
railway  service  in  Apr.,  1847,  with  the  New- 
castle and  Carlisle  Ry.,  at  Newcastle-on-Tyne; 
came  to  America,  1857.  and  was  chief  clerk 
and  afterwards  auditor  and  general  agent  of 
the  Great  Western  Ry.  of  Canada,  Apr.  9,  1857- 
1870;  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent, 


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North  Missouri  R.  R.,  Mar.  22,  1870,  to  July 
13,  1871;  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent 
Chicago  &  Alton  R.  R.,  July  13,  1871,  to  Jan. 
1,  1900;  chairman  of  the  Trans-Continental 
Passenger  Assn.  at  Denver,  Colo.,  Oct.,  1900, 
to  Oct.,  1901;  since  1901  at  Chicago.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  1705  Dem- 
iner  PL 

CHARTER,  James  Adams,  mechanical  en- 
gineer of  Fairbanks,  Morse  &  Co.;  b.  Ster- 
ling. 111.,  July  24,  1865;  s.  John  and  Rachel 
(Adams)  Charter;  ed.  public  school  and  pri- 
vate tutor.  Took  up  engineering  with  Sterling 
Gas  Co.,  1885;  engaged  with  Charter  Gas  En- 
gine Co.,  1887;  became  connected  with  H.  W. 
Caldwell  &  Co.,  of  Chicago,  1892-4;  with  Fair- 
banks, Morse  &  Co.  since  1894,  as  mechanical 
engineer;  has  taken  out  many  patents  and  is 
the  designer  and  inventor  of  the  "Fairbanks- 
Morse"  gas  and  gasoline  engines.  Also  con- 
sulting engineer.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical 
Engineers.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Automobile.  Office:  167  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

CHASE,  Horace  (3  air;  b.  Hopkinton,  Merri- 
mack  Co.,  N.  H.,  July  9,  1827;  s.  Hon.  Horace 
("judge  of  probate)  and  Betsy  (Blanchard) 
Chase;  ed.  Hopkinton  Acad.  until  16  years  old; 
m.  Chicago,  June  14,  1860,  Ellen  Marian  Sher- 
win;  children:  Samuel  M.,  Bessie  L.  B.,  Lucy 
B.,  Horace  Stanley.  At  age  of  16  became  ap- 
prentice in  the  mathematical  and  nautical  In- 
strument store  of  Samuel  S.  Th.axter  &  Son, 
Boston,  remaining  there  until  his  health 
failed;  returned  home;  came  to  Chicago,  fol- 
lowing two  brothers,  in  1852.  Entered  office  of 
James  H.  Rees,  real  estate  dealer,  who,  with 
Edward  Rucker.  originated  the  present  ab- 
stract system.  His  brother,  Samuel  B.  Chase, 
had  charge  of  the  abstract  dept.  in  Mr.  Rees' 
office,  and  in  1855  Mr.  Rees,  with  Messrs.  S.  B. 
and  H.  G.  Chase,  established  firm  of  Rees, 
Chase  &  Co.;  bought  out  Mr.  Rees,  and  the 
firm  became  Chase  Bros.  &  Co.  After  the  flre 
it  was  found  that  this  firm  and  the  two  other 
abstract  firms  (Shortall  &  Hoard  and  Jones  & 
Sellers)  had  each  lost  part  of  their  abstract 
indices,  but  that  together  they  had  a  complete 
set,  with  some  duplicates:  while  the  county 
records  were  destroyed.  The  three  firms  there- 
fore consolidated  and  resumed  the  abstract 
business,  which  later  was  merered  in  the  Chi- 
cago Title  and  Trust  Co.  Mr.  Chase  continued 
in  the  real  estate  business,  but  has  now  re- 
tired from  active  work.  Republican.  Reformed 
Episcopalian.  Mason.  Residence:  Chicago; 
summer.  Hopkinton,  N.  H. 

CHATPIEItD,  Eli  S»erry,  manufacturer:  b. 
Prattsville,  Greene  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  14,  1846; 
s.  Ira  D.  and  Eliza  (Case)  Chatfield;  ed.  dis- 
trict school  and  acad.,  Prattsville.  N.  Y. ;  pub- 
lic schools  at  Boston.  Mass.,  and  Albany.  N. 
Y.:  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  13,  1873.  Ida  M.  Parker; 
children:  Anna  "W.,  Max  P.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1868,  and  was  first  employed  by  Gurdon  S. 
Hubbard  as  bookkeener.  and  later  as  supt. 
until  the  great  fire  of  1871;  after  fire  business 
mgr.  with  C.  &  A.  Price,  building  contractors, 
and  later  mgr.  of  branch  house  and  western 
business  for  C.  S.  Maltbv,  of  Baltimore.  Md.. 
until  1889;  since  then  sec.  of  the  J.  E.  Tilt 
Shoe  Co.,  manufacturers  of  men's  shoes  by  the 
Goodyear  process.  Renublican.  Mem.  Lake 
View  Board  of  Education.  1878:  trustee  arid 
assessor  Lake  View.  1879-85.  Presidential  elec- 
tor, for  Illinois,  McKinlev  and  Roosevelt  tick- 
et. 1900.  Mason;  Wrieht's  Grove  Lodge.  Lin- 
coln Park  Chapter.  Clubs:  Marcmette,  Casino 
(Edgewater).  Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  17  Hu- 
ron St.  Residence:  2242  Kenmore  Av. 

CHATFIEI.I>-TAYI,OR,  Hobart  Cliatfleld, 
author;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  24,  1865;  s.  Henry 
Hobart  and  Adelaide  (Chatfleld)  Taylor;  early 
education  at  Trinity  School,  Tivoli,  N  Y , 
and  in  Europe;  grad.  Cornell  Univ.,  1886;  m. 
June  19,  1890,  Rose,  daughter  of  ex-U.  S.  Sen- 


ator Charles  B.  Farwell.  Established  and  con- 
ducted, 1888-90,  America,  a  weekly  political 
review;  spent  2  years  abroad  and  was  special 
correspondent  of  the  Chicago  Daily  News.  Was 
Spanish  consul  in  Chicago  during  the  World's 
Fair  period  and  a  mem.  of  the  Spanish  Com- 
mission to  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
and  received  decoration  of  Isabella  the  Catho- 
lic for  services  to  Spain  in  connection  with 
the  Exposition.  Mem.  of  the  New  Hampshire 
Soc.  of  the  Cincinnati,  Illinois  Soc.  of  Colonial 
Wars.  (Author:  For  list  of  books  and  writ- 
ings see  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, University,  Union,  Onwentsia  (ex-pres.). 
Office:  100  Washingotn  St.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

CHATTElili,  Bertram  Mathews,  cashier  of 
the  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  b.  Treves, 
Prussia,  Nov.  12,  1856;  s.  John  and  Margaret 
(Oik)  Chattell;  ed.  public  schools  in  Chicago, 
aided  by  private  tuition  from  his  father  (who 
was  a  college  prof.),  and  at  the  old  Chicago 
Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Laura  Condee;  1  son: 
Clarence.  First  business  experience  was  with  a 
stationery  and  book  house;  then  was  employed 
with  Franklin  P.  Elliott  &  Co.,  paper  manu- 
facturers, as  credit  man  and  bookkeeper  until 
June  8,  1882,  when  entered  the  Illinois  Trust 
&  Savings  Bank  as  a  general  utility  man,  and 
after  a  short  service  was  made  asst.  cashier, 
so  serving  until  Feb.,  1902,  when  was  elected 
to  present  position  as  cashier  of  the  bank. 
Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian.  Office:  LaSalle  St.  and  Jack- 
son Boul.  Residence:  5127  Madison  Av. 

CHEEVER,  Dwip-ht  Bissell,  patent  atty.;  b. 
Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  Feb,  23,  1868;  s.  Henry  Syl- 
vester and  Laura  Edna  (Bissell)  Cheever; 
grad.  Ann  Arbor  High  School,  1887;  grad.  en- 
gineering dept.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S.  (M.E.), 
1891,  from  School  of  Law,  same,  LL.B.,  1896; 
m.  Pasadena,  Calif.,  Sept.  1,  1904,  Arline  H. 
Vallette.  Practiced  engineering  work,  exclu- 
sively, for  3  years,  then  in  general  practice  of 
law,  1896-7;  Jan.  1,  1897,  became  chief  clerk 
in  patent  law  office  of  Robert  H.  Parkinson, 
Chicago;  continued  as  his  first  asst.  until  May 
1,  1901 ;  then  engaged  in  patent  law  practice 
alone  until  Nov.  15,  1904,  when  was  joined  by 
Howard  M.  Cox,  forming  present  firm  Cheever 
&  Cox,  with  practice  in  patent  law,  trade 
marks  and  copyright  exclusively.  Lecturer  on 
patent  law  at  Chicago  Law  School.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Patent  Law  Assn. 
Congregationalist.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton, Kenwood,  Calumet  Country,  Homewood 
Country.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
Homewood  Country  Club,  Flossmoor,  111. 

CHENEY,  Charles  Edward,  R.  E.  bishop;  b. 
Canandaigua,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  12,  1836;  s.  Dr.  E. 
Warren  and  Altie  W.  Cheney;  grad.  Hobart, 
1857;  studied  theology;  ordained  P.  E.  min- 
ister; D.D.,  Grinnell  College,  la.,  1871;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  25,  1860,  Clara  Emma  Griswold. 
Was  P.  E.  rector  Christ  Church,  Chicago; 
leader  in  organizing  R.  E.  Church;  consecrated 
missionary  bishop  of  the  Northwest,  Dec.  14, 
1873,  still  being  rector  of  Christ  Church;  in 
1878  was  made  bishop  of  Synod  of  Chicago, 
Bishop  Fallows  becoming  missionary  bishop 
of  the  Northwest  in  his  place.  Mem.  S.  A.  R., 
Soc.  Mayflower  Descendants,  Art  Institute, 
Chicago,  Citizens'  League.  Chicago  Historical 
Society.  Am.  Historical  Assn.  Clubs:  Univer- 
sity, Chicago  Literary.  Author:  Twenty-Eight 
Sermons.  1880;  What  Do  Reformed  Episco- 
palians Believe?,  1888;  The  Enlistment  of  the 
Christian  Soldier,  1893;  A  King  of  France  Un- 
named in  History,  1902.  Address:  2409  Michi- 
gan Av.,  Chicago. 

CHENEY.  Edwin  Henry,  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
Illinois  Maintenance  Co.;  b.  Shelbyville,  111., 
June  13,  1869;  s.  James  Wilson  and  Armilla 
(Perkins)  Cheney:  ed.  Detroit  grammar  and 
high  schools,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad- 


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uating  B.S.  and  E.E.,  1892;  m.  June  15,  1899, 
Mamah  Bouton  Borthwick;  1  son:  Edwin 
Borthwick.  With  Chicago  EMison  Co.  as  elec- 
trical engineer,  1892-7;  mgr.  Mutual  Electric 
Co.,  electrical  construction,  1897-1900;  since 
then  with  Illinois  Maintenance  Co.  as  vice- 
pres.  and  mgr.  Also,  since  1900,  pres.  of  Sta- 
tion Equipment  Co.,  boilers,  engines  and 
dynamos,  and  partner  in  firm  of  Holt,  Mac- 
Chesney  &  Cheney,  real  estate  and  manage- 
ment of  properties.  Republican.  Congregation- 
alist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Westward  Ho  Golf.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  624  N.  East  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

CHENEY,  Henry  William,  physician;  b 
Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Sept.  17,  1869;  s.  Seymour 
H.  and  Adelaide  Grenell  Cheney;  grad.  Fond 
du  Lac  High  School,  1887;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  1892;  post-graduate  work 
at  Chicago  Univ.,  1903;  m.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis., 
1896,  Flora  Sylvester;  children:  Kathryn 
Winifred,  Harold  Sylvester.  Engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  medicine  at  Chicago  since 
1892;  surgeon  to  St.  Luke's  Hosp.  Dispensary; 
local  surgeon,  Illinois  Central  R.  R.  Co.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Physicians'  Club,  Nu  Sigma 
Nu  fraternity.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mason. 
Office:  369  E.  63d  St.  Residence:  6041  Monroe 
Av. 

CHENEY,  John  Vance,  librarian  Newberry 
Library  since  1894;  b.  Groveland,  N.  Y.,  Dec. 
29,  1848;  grad.  Temple  Hill  Acad.,  Geneseo, 
N.  Y.,  at  17;  asst.  principal  there  2  years 
later;  m.  1st,  1876,  Abbey  Perkins;  2d,  Mani- 
tou,  Colo.,  July  11,  1903,  Mrs.  Sara  Barker 
Chamberlin,  of  Chicago.  Studied  law,  1871-4, 
at  Woodstock,  Vt,  and  1874-5,  at  Haverhill, 
Mass.;  admitted  to  bar  in  Massachusetts; 
practiced  law  a  year  in  New  York;  went  to 
California,  1876;  librarian  Free  Public  Li- 
brary, San  Francisco,  1887-94.  Author:  The 
Old  Doctor,  1881;  Thistle-Drift,  poems,  1887; 
Wood  Blooms,  poems,  1888;  The  Golden  Guess, 
essays,  1892;  That  Dome  in  Air,  essays,  1895; 
Queen  Helen,  poem,  1895;  Out  of  the  Silence, 
poems,  1897;  Lyrics,  1901.  Editor:  Wood  Notes 
Wild,  by  Simon  Pease  Cheney,  1892;  Caxton 
Club's  edition  of  Derby's  Phoenixiana,  1897. 
Address:  Newberry  Library.  Residence:  425 
LaSalle  Av. 

CHENEY,  Maynard  Asa,  merchant;  b. 
Franklin  Co.,  Mass.,  Jan.  8,  1854;  s.  Damon  E. 
and  Elizabeth  (Maynard)  Cheney;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Massachusetts;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  8, 
1878,  Helen  Tyrrell;  children:  Clara  Maynard, 
John  Tyrrell,  Maynard  Asa,  Jr.,  James  Bur- 
leigh,  Zylpha  Maynard.  Began  business  life  as 
a  bookkeeper  in  a  bank,  1872-7;  then  in  lumber 
business  with  his  father  until  1880',  when  he 
engaged  in  lumber  business  on  his  own  ac- 
count in  West  Virginia,  which  he  continued 
till  1892;  in  1893  joined  the  leading  and 
pioneer  importing  and  jobbing  crockery  and 
glassware  house  of  Burley  &  Tyrrell,  of  which 
he  is  now  pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Union  League.  Office:  238-40  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: Union  League  Club. 

CHESBROUOtH,  Samuel  Kennedy  Jennings, 
publishing  agent:  b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Mar.  9, 
1826;  s.  Isaac  Marks  and  Phrania  (Jones) 
Chesbrough;  ed.  common  and  private  schools. 
Providence,  R.  I.;  m.  Forestville,  N.  Y.,  Feb. 
6,  1848,  Ann  Eliza  Morrison;  children:  John 
Morrison,  Isaac  Marks,  Mary.  Emma,  George 
Roberts,  Lewis  (deceased).  Since  Mar.,  1888, 
publishing  agent  and  treas.  Free  Methodist 
Publishing  House,  publishers  of  religious 
books  and  papers  for  the  Free  Methodist  de- 
nomination. Is  also  pres.  Chicago  Industrial 
Home  for  Children;  dir.  Old  People's  Rest 
Home;  treas.  General  Missionary  Board  of  the 
Free  Methodist  Church.  Prohibitionist.  Office: 
14  N.  May  St.  Residence:  111  Flournoy  St. 

CHE  SHOWN,  Mervin  Milton,  real  estate; 
b.  Ashland  Co.,  O.,  1866;  s.  Wesley  and  Lu- 


cetta  (Finlay)  Chesrown;  brought  up  on  farm 
in  Ashland  Co.,  Ohio,  and  attended  country 
school  there;  later  attended  school  at  Olney, 
111.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1892,  Maude  Powers 
Babbitt.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1889  from  Olney, 
111.;  in  1890-4  was  private  sec.  to  Ernest  R. 
Graham,  gen.  mgr.  of  the  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition  Co.;  later  in  partnership  with 
Thomas  Kelly,  as  Thomas  Kelly  &  Co.,  en- 
gaged in  the  sale  of  iron  pipe,  valves,  fittings, 
etc.,  and  in  the  building  of  water-works.  Was 
also  in  the  electrical  manufacturing  business. 
Since  1898  chiefly  devoted  to  real  estate  opera- 
tions. Is  interested  in  California  and  Cuba, 
and  has,  in  latter  country,  5,000  acres  in 
Northeast  Santa  Clara,  near  Cardenas;  vice- 
pres.  Kenwood  Heights  Co..  San  Bernardino, 
Calif;  pres.  Chesrown-Faifer  Co.,  Chicago, 
manufacturers  loose  leaf  devices,  flies  and 
blank  books.  Office:  Great  Northern  Bldg. 
Residence:  5802  S.  Park  Av. 

CHETLAIN,  Arthur  Henry,  jurist;  b. 
Galena,  111.,  Apr.  12,  1849;  s.  Gen.  Augustus 
L.  and  Emily  (Tenney)  Chetlain;  early  edu- 
cation in  public  schools  near  Galena;  grad. 
A.B.,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1870;  took  course 
in  natural  sciences  at  Universite  Libre,  Brus- 
sels, Belgium,  and  grad.  B.S.,  1871;  studied 
law  under  William  Lathrop,  Rockford,  111.;  m. 
1892,  Lottie  Lillieberg,  of  Chicago,  111. 
(formerly  Stockholm,  Sweden);  children: 
Edith  M.,  Arthur  L.,  Frederick  H.,  John 
Francis,  Kent  G.  Admitted  to  bar  at  Rock- 
ford,  111.,  1873,  but  continued  studies  in  Chi- 
cago in  law  office  of  Edward  A.  Small,  1873-4; 
partner  in  practice  with  Stephen  S.  Gregory. 
1874-9;  firm  was  consolidated  with  Tenney  £• 
Flower,  1879;  withdrew  on  account  of  ill- 
health,  1881,  and  traveled  a  year  and  a  half; 
resumed  practice,  1883-91;  first  asst.  corpora- 
tion counsel.  City  of  Chicago,  1891-3:  defeated 
for  judge  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1893: 
elected,  1894,  and  still  serving.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Marquette  (ex-pres.),  Hamilton,  Birc'^- 
wood  Country,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  County 
Bldg.  Residence:  1137  Birchwood  Av. 

CHETLAIN,  Augustus  Louis,  soldier,  bank- 
er, author;  b.  St.  Louis,  Dec.  26,  1824;  ed.  com- 
mon schools.  Became  merchant  at  Galena,  111.; 
entered  war,  1861,  as  capt. ;  served  with  dis- 
tinction in  Army  of  Tennessee,  becoming  brig.- 
gen.  and  brevet  maj.-gen. ;  mustered  out  Feb. 

5,  1866;  assessor  internal  revenue,  Utah,  1867- 
1869;   U.   S.   consul-general,   Brussels.    1869-72: 
mem.  Board  of  Education,  Chicago,  1876-7:  or- 
ganized  Home   National   Bank,    Chicago.    1872. 
and  was  its  pres.;   organized  Industrial   Bank 
of    Chicago,    1891.    and    elected    its    pres.    Now 
retired.  Author:  The  Red  River  (Selkirk)  Col- 
ony   in    1821    (pamphlet);    Recollections    of    70 
Years,    1898.    Address:     1137    Birchwood    Av., 
Chicago. 

CHILD,  Samuel  Fenny,  mgr.  The  Spool  Cot- 
ton Co.;  b.  Springfield,  Mass.,  Dec.  7,  1854;  s. 
Rev.  William  S.  and  Georgiana  C.  (Jones) 
Child;  ed.  St.  Paul  School,  Concord.  N.  H. ;  m. 
Raleigh,  N.  C.t  June  29,  1887,  Lena  Stith.  From 
1876  to  1884  was  civil  engineer  on  the  Morris 
&  Essex  R.  R. ;  government  engineer  on  river 
and  harbor  survey,  port  of  New  York,  1884-9: 
1889-95,  traveling  representative  for  the  Coats 
Thread  Co.;  since  1895  mgr.  Chicago  depot  of 
The  Spool  Cotton  Co.,  successors  of  the  Coats 
Thread  Co.,  having  thread  factories  at  Paw- 
tucket,  R.  I.;  Newark,  N.  J.,  and  Paisley,  Soot- 
land.  Republican.  Club:  Union.  Office:  186  Mar- 
ket St.  Residence:  10  Astor  St. 

CHILDS,  Albert  Henry,  vice-pres.  S.  D. 
Childs  &  Co.,  stationers,  engravers,  etc.;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  19,  1862;  s.  S.  D.  Childs,  Jr.,  and 
Mary  A.  (Wright)  Childs;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Evanston;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  May  29, 
1884,  Florence  H.  Johnson;  1  daughter:  Helen. 
Began  business  life  in  1878  with  S.  D.  Childs 

6.  Co.,  as  errand  boy.  In  1880  represented  the 
firm   as   traveling   salesman,   and   from    1882-6 


120  TIIK  HOOK  OF  GHICAGOAN8 

was  house  salesman.  From  the  death  of  his  Hosp.,  1893-1900;  to  Hahnemann  Hosp.,  from 
father  in  1886,  represented  the  interests  of  1893;  to  Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.,  1897-98;  to 
latter  in  the  business  until  1902,  when  the  Streeter's  Hosp.  from  1900.  Mem.  Am.  Insti- 
business  was  incorporated  as  S.  D.  Childs  &  tute  of  Homoeopathy,  Illinois  Homoeopathic 
Co  of  which  he  has  since  been  vice-pres.  Soc.,  Wisconsin  Homoeopathic  Soc.  (honorary), 
Business  was  established  by  his  grandfather  Central  Illinois  Homoeopathic  Soc.  (honorary), 
in  1837,  and  the  present  company  does  a  sta-  Chicago  Homoeopathic  Med.  Soc.  (pres.,  1901), 
tionery,  engraving  and  printing  business,  the  Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann  Hosp.  Republican, 
factory  employing  250  hands.  Republican.  Office  and  residence:  3130  Prairie  Av. 
Mem.  National  Union.  Office:  200  Clark  St.  CHRISTENSON,  August  Neilt,  wholesale 
Residence:  1563  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  clothing;  b.  Sweden,  Apr.  5,  1864;  s.  W.  and 

CHILDS,  Bobert  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Malone,  Elsa  (Anderson)  Christenson;  received  pre- 
Franklin  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  22,  1845;  s.  Rev.  paratory  college  education  in  Sweden;  m.  Chi- 
George  and  Calista  (Cochran)  Childs;  parents  cago,  Feb.  22,  1893,  Sara  M.  Olson;  1  son: 
removed  to  Boone  Co.,  111.,  in  1852;  mother  Klmer.  Was  a  book  agent,  1882-5;  in  subscrip- 
died  in  1854  and  father  in  1870;  enlisted  in  tion  book  business  in  Denver,  Colo.,  firm  of 
Co  B,  15th  Illinois  Infantry,  serving  in  Fre-  Winans  &  Christenson,  1885-7;  merchant  tailor 
mont's  Missouri  campaign,  at  Ft.  Henry,  Ft.  in  Chicago,  1887-9;  on  Nov.  1,  1889,  started  in 
Donelson,  Shiloh,  Corinth,  under  Grant  in  wholesale  business  with  J.  B.  Whitney  and 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  in  Meridian  raid  and  the  Charles  Brook  Jones  under  firm  name  of  Whit- 
march  to  the  sea  under  Sherman  and  at  grand  ney,  Christenson  &  Co.;  Mr.  Jones  withdrew, 
review  at  Washington;  mustered  out  at  Ft.  1892,  and  M.  S.  Bullock  joining  firm  in  1895, 
Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Sept.,  1865;  after  war  stu-  style  changing  to  Whitney,  Christenson  & 
dent  at  Belvidere,  111.,  High  School  and  1111-  Bullock.  Also  partner  In  firm  of  N.  J.  Olsen  & 
nols  State  Normal  School,  graduating  1870;  Co.  in  mail  order  clothing  business.  Office: 
m  Chicago,  1873,  Mary  E.  Coffeen;  6  sons:  196-200  Market  St.  Residence:  5931  Ontario  St. 
Lester  C.,  Robert  W.,  George  W.,  John  S.,  CHRISTOFH,  Eugene  Otto,  physician;  b. 
Kent.  Was  principal  of  schools  at  Amboy,  Lee  Worms-on-Rhine,  Germany,  Oct.  12,  1861;  s. 
Co.,  1870-3,  studying  law  while  in  that  posi-  Henry  and  Christine  (Kaege)  Christoph;  at- 
tlon.  Admitted  to  bar,  1873;  law  partner  with  tended  public  school,  Wiesbaden,  Germany, 
Gen.  George  W.  Smith,  1873-84;  after  that  1867-73;  college  of  Wiesbaden,  1873-6;  high 
practiced  alone  until  1893;  now  in  firm  of  school,  Berne,  Switzerland,  1876-9;  Univ.  of 
Childs  &  Hudson.  Republican;  presidential  Geneva,  Switzerland,  1879-84;  med.  school  of 
elector,  1884;  mem.  of  Congress  from  8th  Con-  Munich,  Germany,  1884-6;  Univ.  of  Freiburg, 
pressional  District,  1893-5.  Club:  Hlnsdale.  Germany,  1886-7,  graduating  M.D.,  1887;  m. 
Office:  99  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  Wiesbaden,  Germany,  Oct.  12,  1887,  Lilly 
DuPage  Co.,  111.  Schram;  children:  Carl  H.,  Lilly  C.  Came  to 

CHILDS,  Robert  William,  asst.  U.  S.  atty.  Chicago,  1887,  and  since  then  engaged  in  gen- 
for  Northern  District  of  Illinois;  b.  Hinsdale,  eral  practice  of  medicine  here.  Gynecologist  to 
DuPaee  Co.,  111.,  Sent.  27,  1876;  s.  Robert  A.  Provident  Hospital  and  Continental  Hospital, 
and  Mary  E.  (Coffeen)  Childs;  early  education  Member  Chicago  Medical  Society,  German 
in  public  schools  of  Hinsdale,  111.;  grad.  Be-  Med.  Soc.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem.  Germania 
loit  College,  A.B..  1899,  and  from  Harvard  Miinnerchor,  German  Colonial  Soc.  Office:  5100 
Law  School,  LL.B.,  1902.  Was  appointed  asst.  Ashland  Ay.  Residence:  3662  Michigan  Av. 
IT.  S.  atty.  for  Northern  District  of  Illinois  CHRISTY,  Robert  Curtis,  hats  and  furs;  b. 
immediately  after  graduation  from  Harvard  Brownsville,  Pa.,  Feb.  22,  1848;  s.  Robert  and 
Law  School,  and  continues  to  hold  position.  Hannah  (Buckions)  Christy;  removed  to  Des 
Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic.  Moines,  la.,  1857;  ed.  public  schools  of  Des 
Office:  Feredal  Bldg.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111.  Moines,  la.;  m.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1878,  Mar- 
CHIPMAN,  George  Ernest,  lawyer;  b.  Tup-  garet  Deming;  1  daughter:  Lillian.  Came  to 
perville,  N.  S.,  July  14,  1868;  s.  David  Scott  Chicago  from  Des  Moines,  la.,  in  1871;  in  1878" 
and  Helen  (Brooks)  Chipman;  ed.  public  became  an  employe  of  A.  Bishop  &  Co.,  fur- 
schools  of  Nova  Scotia  and  Acadia  College,  riers  and  hatters,  of  Boston  and  Chicago; 
graduating,  A.B..  in  class  of  1892;  Harvard  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Chicago  branch  since 
Univ.,  A.M.,  1895;  law  dept.  Washington  1889.  Office:  156  State  St.  Residence:  1393 
Univ.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1898,  and  prof,  of  Sheridan  Rd. 

political  science  in  Shurtleff  College,  1895-9.  CHURCH,  Archibald,  M.  D.;  b.  Fond  du  Lac, 
Began  practice  of  law  at  Joplin,  Mo.,  1899-  Wis.,  1861;  s.  George  W.  and  Susan  (Pearse) 
1900;  came  to  Chicago  in  1900  and  began  prac-  Church;  m.  Mar.  28,  1904,  Margaret  Finch, 
tice  here  in  the  offices  of  Holt,  Wheeler  &  Maysville,  Ky. ;  grad.  College  of  Physicians 
Sidley.  Sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Manufacturers  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1884;  prof,  nervous 
Junction  Ry.  Co.  Republican.  Baptist.  Office:  and  mental  diseases  and  med.  jurisprudence, 
Tacoma  Bide:.  Residence:  6026  Monroe  Av.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  neurologist 

CHISLETT.  Howard  Roy,  surgeon;  b.  Salt  to  St.  Luke's,  Wesley,  Mercy  and  Chicago 
Lake  City,  TTtaV>,  Apr.  6,  1862;  s.  John  and  hosps.  Editor  Chicago  Med.  Recorder.  Club: 
Mary  Ann  (Stockdale)  Chislett;  entered  com-  Homewood  Country.  Author:  Text-Book  on 
mon  schools  of  Salt  Lake  City,  1869;  com-  Nervous  and  Mental  Diseases;  also  numerous 
pleted  4  years'  course  in  St.  Mark's  Acad.,  contributions  to  med.  literature.  Office:  Pull- 
1878;  entered  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  man  Bldg.  Residence:  4858  Madison  Av. 
Hosp.,  of  Chicago,  1886.  graduating  1888;  post-  CHURCH,  Jared  Charles,  live  stock:  b.  Bar- 
graduate  work  in  London.  Berlin  and  Vienna,  rington,  111.,  Feb.  17,  1857;  s.  Samuel  B.  and 
1892.  1895,  and  at  Johns  Hopkins  Hosp.,  1895,  Caroline  J.  (Comstock)  Church;  ed.  district 
1902,  1904;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Maude  A.  Cod-  schools  of  Cook  Co.  and  at  Cook  Co.  Normal 
ington.  Employed  ns  clerk  by  Chislett  Bros.,  School;  m.  Clinton,  Wis.,  Oct.  20,  1880.  Lida 
Salt  Lake  City,  1878-9;  by  Godbe,  Pitts  &  Co.,  A.  Voorhees;  children:  E.  Verne,  Velma  A. 
in  drug  store,  1879-80;  moved  to  Minnesota  Located  in  Clinton,  Wis.,  1876,  and  engaged 
and  entered  firm  of  Chislett  &  Sons.  St.  Paul,  in  live  stock,  grain,  lumber,  coal,  etc.,  there 
1880-6;  began  study  of  medicine.  1884,  with  until  1890,  when  moved  to  Chicago  and  en- 
Dr.  C.  G.  Highee,  of  St.  Paul,  Minn.;  after  gaged  in  live  stock  commission  business;  or- 
praduation,  was  interne  in  Hahnemann  Hosp.,  ganized  the  Drovers'  Commission  Co.,  1895, 
1888-9:  lecturer  on  minor  surgery,  Hahnemann  and  has  been  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  since  organi- 
Med.  College,  1889-91;  adjunct  prof,  of  sur-  zation;  owns  dairy  farm  of  470  acres  in  Kane 
gery,  1892;  associate  prof,  of  surgery,  1895;  Co.,  111.;  also  handles  real  estate  in  Chicago, 
prof,  of  surgery  and  clinical  surgery  since  Dir.  Chicago  Live  Stock  Exchange  and  pres. 
1»»7  and  since  1903  also  dean  of  Hahnemann  of  National  Live  Stock  Exchange.  Republican. 
Med.  College.  Attending  surgeon  to  Cook  Co.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Club:  Englewood  Men's. 


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Office:    Exchange    Bldg.,    Union    Stock    Yards. 
Residence:  6636  Harvard  Av. 

CHURCH,  Myron  Henry,  architect;  b.  De- 
troit, Mich.,  Oct.  18,  1852;  s.  B.  M.  and  Mary 
A.  (Wilson)  Church;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Detroit,  Mich.;  m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Jan.,  1873, 
Julia  A.  Robinson;  children:  Frank  Wilson, 
Walter  S.  Began  business  life  in  the  ship- 
yards of  the  Wyandotte  Iron  &  Ship  Building 
Works;  from  there  went  into  the  offices  of 
architects  in  Detroit  and  Chicago,  coming  to 
this  city  in  1876,  and  establishing  in  practice 
as  architect,  1889.  Mem.  Chicago  Architec- 
tural Club  and  of  the  Chicago  Architects' 
Business  Association.  Republican.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  2679  Kenmore  Av. 

CHURCH,  Robert  Freeman,  steamboat  com- 
pany official;  b.  Elk  Rapids,  Mich.,  Dec.  27, 
1870;  s.  J.  P.  Curran  and  Laura  Barker 
Church;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
26,  1900,  Anna  L.  Ludwig.  Was  engaged  in 
various  occupations  until  1893,  when  engaged 
In  clothing  business  for  himself;  sold  out 
within  a  year  and  accepted  position  of  purser 
with  Northern  Michigan  Transportation  Co.; 
in  spring  of  1898  was  appointed  to  his  pres- 
ent position  of  general  freight  and  passenger 
agent  of  same,  owning  3  large  steamers,  with 
daily  sailings  June  to  September,  and  4  sail- 
ings weekly  during  remaining  months  of  navi- 
gation season,  and  carrying  passengers  and 
freight  between  Chicago  and  Lower  Peninsula 
points  in  Northern  Michigan.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Illinois  Athletic,  Casino  (Eclgewater).  Office: 
East  end  of  Michigan  St.  Residence:  2391 
Lakewood  Av. 

CHURCH,  Townsend  Vail,  civil  and  mining 
engineer;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  11,  1858;  s. 
Charles  R.  and  Mary  E.  (Vail)  Church;  early 
education  in  private  schools;  grad.  Renssalaer 
Polytechnic  Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  as  C.E., 
1881.  Began  practice  of  profession  as  engineer, 
1881,  with  North  Chicago  Rolling  Mill  Co.  for 
3  years,  then  with  R.  D.  Wood  &  Co.,  Phila- 
delphia, 5  years;  sec.  and  treas.,  Troy  (N.  Y.) 
Gas  Co.,  until  1890;  then  returned  to  Chicago 
and  was  with  the  Illinois  Steel  Co.  until  1897; 
became  partner  in  firm  of  Julian  L.  Yale  & 
Co.  until  Its  dissolution  in  1901;  since  then 
has  practiced  alone  as  engineering  expert.  Re- 
publican. Was  mem.  of  the  National  Guard  of 
New  York.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle;  also  Engineers'  of  New  York. 
Address:  Chicago  Club. 

CHURCH,  William  E.,  lawyer;  b.  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  7,  1841;  s.  John  R.  and  Anstiss 
(Howard)  Church;  ed.  New  Jersey  schools 
and  Williams  College,  graduating,  A.B.,  1861; 
studied  law  at  Morristown,  N.  J.,  1861-2.  and 
New  York  City,  1865-6;  enlisted  in  llth  N. 
Y.  Cav.,  Aug.,  1862;  served  in  Maryland,  Vir- 
ginia and  Louisiana;  appointed  asst.  adjutant 
general  of  volunteers,  with  rank  of  capt.. 
Mar.  29,  1865,  and  assigned  to  1st  brigade,  1st 
division,  13th  Army  Corps;  went  with  his  com- 
mand, in  May,  1865,  to  occupy  Shreveport,  La., 
and  to  receive  the  surrender  of  Kirby  Smith's 
army;  was  post  adjutant  of  Shreveport  until 
August  and  afterward  on  staff  of  Gen.  Sheri- 
dan until  mustered  out  Oct.  23,  1865;  m.  Long 
Island,  Nov.  2,  1870,  Mary  Jones;  children: 
Helen,  Anstiss,  Rollin,  Lloyd,  Edward.  After 
war  resumed  law  study;  admitted  to  New 
York  bar,  Dec.  7,  1866;  practiced  there  until 
1872;  at  Morristown,  N.  J.,  1872-83;  associate 
justice  Supreme  Court  of  Dakota  Territory, 
1883-7;  came  to  Chicago,  June,  1890,  and  has 
since  been  in  practice  here;  now  of  Church, 
McMurdy  &  Sherman.  Republican.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  1040  Judson  Av., 
Evanston. 

CHURCH,  William  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Wabash, 
Ind.,  Oct.  4,  1866;  s.  Freeman  S.  and  Adrienna 
(Thome)  Church;  early  education  in  public 
schools;  grad.  Grand  Prairie  Seminary,  Onarga, 


111.,  B.S.,  1888;  Chicago  College  of  Law,  B.L.. 
1890;  m.  Masillon,  O.,  Dec.  4,  1903,  Helen  O. 
Shoemaker.  Admitted  to  bar,  1890,  and  since 
1892  has  been  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of 
Barker,  Church  &  Shepard,  which  firm  name 
is  retained,  although  Joseph  N.  Barker,  the 
senior  mem.,  died  May  13,  1902.  Makes  spe- 
cialty of  real  estate  law,  and  partner,  Frank 
L.  Shepard,  who  Is  atty.  for  the  pres.  of  the 
County  Board,  Board  of  Assessors  and  Board 
of  Review,  makes  a  specialty  of  revenue  law. 
Republican.  Mem.  Camp  100,  Sons  of  Vet- 
erans; was  commander  of  Illinois  division, 
Sons  of  Veterans,  1898-9,  during  which  term 
two  regiments,  fully  oganized  and  equipped, 
were  tendered  by  this  division  to  the  govern- 
ment, one  of  which  was  mustered  into  state 
service;  vice-chairman  of  Board  of  Regents 
Memorial  Univ.  of  Mason  City,  la.  Mason. 
Clubs:  Marquette,  Hamilton.  Office:  79  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  7138  Harvard  Av. 

CHURCHILL,  Frank  Spooner,  physician;  b. 
Milton,  Mass.,  Aug.  28,  1864;  s.  Charles  Mar- 
shall Spring  and  Susan  Elizabeth  (Spooner) 
Churchill;  early  education  in  public  school, 
Milton,  Mass.;  grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B., 
1886;  Harvard  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1890;  grad- 
uate Massachusetts  Gen.  Hosp.,  Boston,  1891; 
m.  West  Bedford,  Mass.,  Dec.  31,  1894,  Lu- 
cretia  Mott  Hallowell;  children:  Lucretia 
Mott,  Winthrop.  Was  surgeon  of  the  Calumet 
&  Hecla  Co.,  1891-2;  came  to  Chicago,  1892, 
and  since  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine 
here;  specialist  in  diseases  of  children.  Med. 
Inspector  Board  of  Health,  Chicago;  instruct- 
or in  pediatrics  Rush  Med.  College;  visiting 
physician  (pediatrics),  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  asst. 
physician  (pediatrics),  Presbyterian  Hosp. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pediatric 
Soc.,  Am.  Pediatric  Soc.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Unitarian.  Clubs:  University,  Skokie  Golf, 
Harvard.  Office:  394  E.  Chicago  Av.  Residence: 
460  Dearborn  Av. 

CHVATAI.,  James  Ferdinand,  physician;  b. 
Voderad,  Co.  of  Tabor,  Bohemia,  Sept.  23, 
1865;  s.  John  and  Marie  (Krames)  Chvatal; 
ed.  parochial  schools  and  public  schools,  fol- 
lowed by  special  course  in  St.  Prokopius 
Benedictine  College;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  Mar.  28,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  25, 
1893,  Mary  Silhanek;  children:  Raymond  W., 
Elleonore  M.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Cook  Co.  Med.  Soc., 
Bohemian  Med.  Socs.  Has  been  physician-in- 
chief  St.  Agnes  Hosp.;  is  med.  examiner  for 
Bohemian  district  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters, 
Bohemian  Central  Catholic  Union,  Order  of 
Mutual  Protection,  Slavonic  Catholic  Union, 
and  is  a  mem.  of  those  orders.  Was  nres.  of 
the  Bohemian  Med.  Soc.;  now  vice-pres.  Lawn- 
dale  branch  of  Cook  Co.  Med.  Soc.  Democrat. 
Mem.  of  the  Board  of  Education  for  term  end- 
ing 1907;  mem.  Special  Park  Commission.  R. 
C.  Is  vice-pres.  of  the  Star  and  Crescent 
Lumber  Co.:  dir.  Los  Cochas  Mining  Co.  Club: 
Troquois.  Office  and  residence:  903  S.  Millard 
St. 

CHYTHAUS,  Axel,  jurist;  b.  Province  of 
Wermland,  Sweden,  Sept.  15,  1859;  s.  Gustaf 
E.  and  Maria  (Johnson)  Chytraus;  came  to 
Chicago,  1869;  ed.  schools  in  Sweden  and  in 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  June  22,  1892, 
Laura,  daughter  of  H.  A.  Haugan,  pres.  of  the 
State  Bank  of  Chicago.  Entered  law  office  of 
Howe  &  Russell  at  13  as  office  boy;  studied 
law  and  was  admitted  to  bar  Nov.  7,  1881; 
was  for  2  years  in  office  of  Francis  Lackner; 
pnrtner,  1885,  with  George  F.  Blanke,  as 
Blanke  &  Chytraus;  Charles  S.  Deneen,  for- 
merly state's  atty.,  now  gov.  of  the  state, 
later  became  a  partner,  firm  name  being 
Blanke,  Chytraus  &  Deneen,  and  on  election 
of  Mr.  Blanke  as  judge  of  the  Superior  Court, 
1893,  firm  became  Chytraus  &  Deneen;  since 
Dec.,  1898,  judge  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co. 
Republican.  Mason.  Odd  Fellow.  Clubs:  Union 


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League,  Marquette.   Office:   Court  House.   Resi- 
dence:  1932  Arlington  PI. 

CIGRAND,  Bernard  John,  dentist;  b.  Fre- 
donia,  Wis.,  Oct.  1,  1866;  s.  Nicholas  and  Su- 
san Cigrand;  grad.  Fredonia  High  School,  and 
Normal  and  Science  courses  in  Northern  Indi- 
ana Normal  School,  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  with  de- 
gree B.S.,  1886  (M.S.,  1898);  grad.  dental  dept. 
Lake  Forest  Univ.,  D.D.S.,  1888,  being  valedic- 
torian of  his  class;  grad.  Chicago  School  of 
Sciences,  1891;  Haskell  School  of  Prosthetics, 
1892;  took  non-resident  course  in  industrial, 
educational  and  political  economy,  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  1892-3;  m.  Chicago,  1889,  Allie  Need- 
ham  Crispe;  children:  Bernie,  Joice,  Elroy, 
Elaine,  Virginia,  Clyde.  Engaged  in  practice 
of  dentistry  in  Chicago  from  1888.  Prof,  pros- 
thetic dentistry,  1892-6,  and  several  years  pres. 
Am.  College  of  Dental  Surgery;  prof,  dental 
prosthesis,  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School, 
1896-9;  then  prof,  of  dental  prosthesis  and 
history,  Illinois  School  of  Dentistry;  since 
1901,  prof,  of  dental  prosthesis,  technics  and 
history,  and  since  1902  dean  dental  dept., 
Univ.  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Dental 
Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc., 
Hayden  Dental  Soc.,  Dental  Protective  Assn., 
Columbia  Dental  Club.  Delegate  to  Interna- 
tional Congress  of  Educators,  1900,  and  to 
Paris  International  Dental  Congress.  Dir.  Chi- 
cago Public  Library  since  1903.  Lecturer  in 
Chicago  Daily  News  Public  School  Lecture 
Course.  One  of  organizers  and  first  pres.  Alum- 
ni Assn.  of  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School. 
Mem.  Masons,  Odd  Fellows,  National  Union, 
Knights  of  the  Maccabees.  Has  contributed  to 
many  dental  and  literary  periodicals;  associ- 
ate editor  Am.  Dental  Journal.  Author:  Com- 
pendium of  Dentistry;  History  of  Dentistry; 
The  Lower  Third  of  the  Face;  The  Story  of 
the  Great  Seal  of  the  United  States;  Histori- 
cal Queries  and  Answers.  Joint  author,  with 
Prof.  Edward  S.  Ellis,  of  Life  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Contributor  to  Encyclopedia  Ameri- 
cana. Office:  Robey  St.  and  North  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 1493  Humboldt  Boul. 

CLANCY,  'William,  pres.  and  treas.  Lumber- 
man's Credit  Assn.;  b.  Sincoe,  Can.,  Apr.  5, 
1859;  s.  Cornelius  B.  and  Elizabeth  Clancy; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1885,  Amelia  C.  Schoeh- 
thaler;  children:  Minnie  E.,  William  C.,  Ber- 
nice  E.  In  1875  accepted  a  position  as  clerk 
with  M.  D.  Talcott,  sec.  and  treas.  of  Furni- 
ture Manufacturers'  Exchange,  which  pub- 
lished a  rating  book  for  furniture  business. 
At  the  suggestion  of  Mr.  Talcott  compiled  a 
rating  book  for  lumber  dealers,  which  was  a 
success  and  the  means  of  establishing  the 
Lumberman's  Mercantile  Assn.  In  1884, 
bought  Mr.  Talcott's  interest  in  that  company. 
The  association  was  incorporated  Mar.  24, 
1893,  under  name  of  Lumberman's  Credit 
Assn.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Also 
treas.  Bankers'  Encyclopaedia  Co.  Office: 
Great  Northern  Bldg.  Residence:  4530  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

CLAPP,  Clement  Longs  pres.  and  treas.  of 
Sewell-Clapp  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Monroeville,  O., 
May  12,  1852:  s.  Rev.  Prof.  Charles  Welles 
and  Jane  Pray  (Bassett)  Clapp;  grad.  Iowa 
College,  Grinnell,  la.,  1871;  graduate  student 
in  history  and  economics  1  year  at  Tale  Univ  • 
honorary  A.M.  of  Iowa  College,  and  also  of 
Illinois  College;  m.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Mar. 
21,  1876,  Emma  Elizabeth  Allan;  1  son:  Allan 
Charles.  Immediately  after  graduation  was 
principal  of  schools  and  college  tutor;  mem 
of  editorial  staff  of  daily  paper;  editor  and 
publisher  of  country  weekly,  1875-88;  sec., 
1888-94,  and  since  1894,  pres.,  and  in  control 
)f  the  Sewell-Clapp  Mfg.  Co..  makors  and 
printers  of  envelopes.  From  1883  to  1888  was 
owner  of  the  Carroll  ton  (111.)  Telephone  Ex- 
change, which  operated  lines  over  a  large 
part  of  Greene  Co.,  111.  Independent  Repub- 


lican.    Congregationalist.     Office:     521-31     Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:   3941  Ellis  Av. 

CLAPP,  Ozro  Wrig-ht,  grain  broker;  b.  Lee 
Co.,  111.,  Dec.  31,  1836;  s.  Lewis  and  Elizabeth 
H.  (Wright)  Clapp;  ed.  public  schools  of  Lee 
Centre,  111.;  m.  Lee  Centre,  111.,  Dec.  29,  1859, 
M.  Celestia  Cochran;  children:  Ella  E.,  Dwight 
O.,  Allace  (died  1872).  Has  been  a  mem.  of 
the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1858.  Head 
of  firm  of  O.  W.  Clapp  &  Co.,  which  started 
at  215  S.  Water  St.  in  1859.  Lincoln  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Union  League  (since  1882), 
Washington  Park  (one  of  organizers).  Calu- 
met. Office:  Board  of  Trade. 

CLARE,  John  Francis,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  19,  1865;  s.  James  and  Winifred  (Cough- 
lln)  Clare;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of 
Chicago,  St.  John's  College,  Fordham,  N.  Y., 
and  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  graduat- 
ing, LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  9,  1895, 
Nellie  G.,  daughter  of  James  and  Kate  Sten- 
son;  children:  Katherine.  James,  Joseph.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  state  of  Illinois  in  1891;  1st 
asst.  prosecuting  atty.  for  the  City  of  Chi- 
cago under  the  administration  of  Mayor  John 
P.  Hopkins,  1894-5;  since  then  engaged  in  gen- 
eral private  practice.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs: 
Sheridan,  Ellerslie  Golf.  Office:  112  Clark  St. 
Residence:  3123  Michigan  Av. 

CLARK,  Albert  Charles,  manufacturer;  b. 
Mattoon,  111.,  Feb.  7,  1868;  s.  E.  M.  and  Nancy 
Jane  Clark;  ed.  Mattoon  public  schools  and 
Loxa's  Teachers  Institute  to  1884;  m.  Chicago. 
1887,  Providence  May  Smith;  children:  Beth, 
Prudence,  Albert.  Came  to  Chicago,  1884;  first 
work  was  as  day  laborer,  sorting  scrap  iron 
in  the  North  Chicago  Rolling  Mills  at  $1.50 
per  day;  in  insurance,  1885-90;  salesman  for  a 
dental  supply  house,  1890-2;  started  in  a 
small  way  in  1892  and  is  still  sole  owner  of 
the  business  of  A.  C.  Clark  &  Co.,  manufac- 
turing and  dealing  in  office  furnishings  for 
dentists.  Republican;  elected,  1902,  Senator 
from  the  13th  Senatorial  district,  in  the  Illi- 
nois legislature,  for  term  expiring  1906;  chair- 
man Republican  caucus  43d  Assembly;  had 
charge  of  drainage  bill,  which  connected  the 
Calumet  district  with  the  Sanitary  District  of 
Chicago;  instrumental  in  passing  Park  bills 
for  the  Park  Board  and  had  charge  of  much 
other  important  legislation.  Club:  Hamilton 
(life  member).  Office:  Cor.  Randolph  St.  and 
Michigan  Av.  Residence:  Bryn  Mawr,  111. 

CLARK,  Alsou  Ellis,  manufacturer;  b. 
Barre,  Vt.,  Dec.  27,  1838;  s.  Charles  L.  and 
Emily  A.  Clark;  enlisted  1862,  in  45th  Mass. 
Vols.,  a  9-months"  regt. ;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  25, 
1869,  Sarah  M.  Skinner;  children:  Mary  Emily 
(deceased),  Mancel  Talcott,  Alson  Skinner, 
Edwin  Hill.  Came  to  Chicago,  1863,  and  was 
in  a  store  until  becoming  a  mem.  of  the  Board 
of  Trade:  was  of  the  commission  firm  of  Hoag- 
land  &  Clark,  operating  on  the  Board  of  Trade 
for  25  years;  since  1901,  pres.  of  the  Wads- 
worth-Howland  Co.,  manufacturers  of  paints 
and  coTors.  Dir.  Illinois  Humane  Soc.;  trustee 
Mary  Thompson  Hosp.  Republican.  Universal- 
ist.  Mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Illinois.  Mason,  Oriental 
Lodge,  Apollo  Commandery  K.  T.  Office: 
Indiana  Av.  and  13th  St.  Residence:  2229  Calu- 
met Av. 

CLARK,  Bruce,  broker  in  stocks,  bonds,  etc.; 
b.  Chicago,  Jan.  5,  1875;  s.  John  M.  and 
Louise  (Qua)  Clark:  ed.  St.  Mark's  School, 
Southboro,  Mass.;  Yale  Univ.,  graduating, 
A.B.,  in  class  of  1898:  m.  Providence,  R.  I., 
1899.  Nancy  De  Wolf  Pegram.  Was  in  employ 
of  Woods  Motor  Vehicle  Co.,  1898-1901,  when 
became  connected  as  employe  with  the  house 
of  King,  Hodenpyl  &  Co.,  brokers,  who  are 
mems.  of  the  New  York  and  Chicago  Stock 
Exchanges  and  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade, 
and  has  since  continued  in  ser\-ice  of  that 
house.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago 
Golf,  Mid-Day,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  First 


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Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  139  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

CLARK,  Edward  Qavion,  treas.  Hibbard, 
Spencer,  Bartlett  <fe  Co.;  b.  Monroe,  Mich.,  Aug. 
2,  1839;  s.  Thomas  and  Lavonia  H.  Clark;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Univ.  of  Michigan  to  1863; 
m.  Chicago,  July  7,  1870,  Mary  J.  Creswell;  1 
daughter:  Helen  Annie.  Left  college  in  1863 
and  enlisted  as  private  in  18th  Mich.  Infy., 
serving  3  years  in  the  Army  of  the  Cumber- 
land. Entered  the  house  of  Hibbard  &  Spencer, 
1865  (founded  by  Tuttle,  Hibbard  &  Co.,  1855, 
changed  to  Hibbard  &  Spencer,  Jan.  1,  1865, 
became  Hibbard,  Spencer  &  Co.,  Jan.  1,  1872, 
incorporated  as  Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  & 
Co.,  1882);  became  successively  bookkeeper 
and  cashier,  and  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  treas.  of  the 
company,  which  is  the  largest  wholesale  hard- 
ware enterprise  in  the  U.  S.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Westward  Ho.  Office: 
1  State  St.  Residence:  330  Ashland  Boul. 

CLARK,  Frederick  William,  pres.  of  the 
Clark  Construction  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  12, 
1857;  s.  Jonathan  and  Alice  (Sardeson)  Clark; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Massachusetts  In- 
stitute of  Technology,  graduating  as  mining 
engineer,  1880;  m.  Chicago,  1885,  Phebe  P. 
Dyer;  children:  Dorothy,  Kathryn,  Kenneth. 
Was  in  practice  as  mining  engineer  for  1 0 
years  and  for  6  years  was  asst.  prof,  of  min- 
ing engineering  and  metallurgy  at  the  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology.  Since  1889 
in  the  building  and  contracting  business,  be- 
ing associated  in  business  with  his  father 
until  his  death  in  1902;  since  1903  pres.  of  the 
Clark  Construction  Co.  Also  dir.  of  the  Sibley 
Warehouse  and  Storage  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Mas- 
ter Masons'  Assn.  and  of  the  Master  Carpen- 
ters' Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Midlothian.  Office:  2  Sherman  St.  Residence: 
5208  Jefferson  Av. 

CLARK,  George  Mark,  stove  manufacturer; 
b.  Westminster,  Vt.,  June  10,  1841;  a.  Mark 
and  Sarah  (Hall)  Clark;  ed.  public  schools, 
Westminster,  Vt. ;  m.  Oberlin,  O.,  June  18, 
1872,  Elizabeth  M.  Keep;  children:  Alice  Keep, 
Robert  Keep.  Began  business  life  in  a  general 
merchandise  store  in  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  1858-64; 
came  to  Chicago,  1864,  and  entered  employ  of 
Jessup,  Kennedy  &  Co.,  afterward  Crerar,  Ad- 
ams &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  railway  supplies, 
and  the  Adams-Westlake  Mfg.  Co.,  for  21 
years  as  supt.  of  factory,  etc.  In  1881  estab- 
lished business  of  George  M.  Clark  &  Co., 
mfg.  Jewel  gasolene  and  gas  stoves,  ranges 
and  appliances,  1897  removing  the  factory  to 
Harvey,  111.;  in  1902  the  business  was  merged 
with  others  in  the  Am.  Stove  Co.,  of  which  is 
vice-pres.,  and  mgr.  of  the  George  M.  Clark 
&  Co.  division,  in  which  400  hands  are  em- 
ployed. Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 72  E.  Lake.  Residence:  460  Dearborn  Av. 

CLARKE,  Henry  B.,  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Hfl- 
bernian  Banking  Assn.  Club:  Exmoor.  Offlc«: 
Clark  and  Monroe  Sts.  Residence:  Highland 
Park. 

CLARK,  James  Henry,  hardware  merchant; 
b.  Burlington,  Vt.,  Aug.  28,  1861;  s.  Michael 
and  Alice  (Gorman)  Clark;  ed.  public  schools, 
Burlington,  Vt.,  1878;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Addie 
L.  Good;  1  daughter:  Grace  M.  Since  he  was 
17  years  old  has  always  worked  in  a  hardware 
store;  was  in  stores  in  New  York  and  at  Chat- 
tanooga, Tenn.,  before  coming  to  Chicago, 
1886,  when  he  established  as  a  wholesale  and 
retail  dealer  in  builders'  hardware  and  shelf 
goods.  Independent  in  politics.  K.  P.  Office : 
155  Lake  St.  Residence:  1439  Jackson  Boul. 

CLARK,  James  Lawrence,  general  western 
freight  agent  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  R.  R.;  s.  Henry  and 
Maria  (Robblns)  Clark;  ed.  public  schools, 
Michigan;  m.  Chicago,  Ida  Tomblin;  1  child: 
Beulah.  Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  the 
local  office  at  Jonesville,  Mich.,  of  the  Li.  S.  & 
M.  S.  Ry.,  1874,  and  from  that  time  has  worked 
continuously  for  the  same  company,  and  wan 


appointed,  In  1899,  to  present  position  as  gen- 
eral western  freight  agent.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois.  Office: 
144  Van  Buren  St.  Residence:  491  Jackson 
Boul. 

CLARK,  John  Macdlll,  seedman;  b.  Kirk- 
cudbright, Scotland,  May  8,  1860;  s.  Hugh 
Fraser  and  Mary  Stuart  (Macdill)  Clark;  pri- 
mary education  at  Dumfries,  Scotland;  gram- 
mar school,  New  Brighton,  S.  I.,  N.  Y.;  m. 
Steuben,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  5,  1886,  Elenor  Thomas; 
children:  James  Ronald,  Leonard  Dudley,  Mar- 
garet. Has  been  in  seed  business  since  Sept., 
1879;  for  years  connected  with  business  now 
known  as  Leonard  Seed  Co.  (founded  by  Simeon 
F.  Leonard,  1884;  incorporated,  1901),  of  which 
he  is  sec.  Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Dir.  8th 
Congressional  District,  Illinois  Farmers  In- 
stitute. Office:  79-81  E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence: 
538  Eddy  St. 

CLARK,  John  Marshall,  merchant,  capital- 
ist; b.  White  Pigeon,  St.  Joseph  Co.,  Mich., 
Aug.  1,  1836;  s.  Robert,  Jr.,  and  Mary  E. 
(Fitch)  Clark;  grad.  C.E.,  Rensselaer  Poly- 
technic Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1856;  m.  1873, 
Mary  Louisa  Qua,  New  York  City.  Lived  in 
Chicago,  1847-52,  returned  upon  graduation, 
1856;  civil  engineer  on  I.  C.  R.  R.,  1856-9; 
practiced  as  civil  engineer,  1859-62,  at  Den- 
ver, where  he  was  part  proprietor  of  the  origi- 
nal townsite;  in  1862  went  to  Santa  Fe  in  em- 
ploy of  Government  to  survey  public  land  in 
New  Mexico,  and  while  so  engaged  secured 
records  and  documents  of  the  dept.,  saving 
them  from  the  raid  made  into  New  Mexico  by 
the  Confederate  general,  Sibley,  by  taking 
them,  under  escort,  to  Ft.  Union;  was  aide  on 
staff  of  Gen.  Donaldson  of  Union  Army  and 
also  served,  with  same  rank,  under  Brig.-Gen. 
Stough,  at  Battle  of  Apache  Canon.  Returned 
to  Chicago  and  bought  interest  in  leather  firm 
of  Gray,  Marshall  &  Co.,  which  later  became 
Gray,  Clark  &  Co.,  and  now  Gray,  Clark  & 
Engle;  dir.  and  ex-pres.  Chicago  Telephone 
Co.  Republican;  mem.  Common  Council,  1869- 
1871;  Republican  candidate  for  mayor  against 
Carter  H.  Harrison,  Sr.,  1881;  later  mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Education;  collector  port  of 
Chicago,  1890-4;  pres.  first  Board  of  Civil  Ser- 
vice Commissioners,  1895-7.  Clubs:  Chicago 
(pres.,  1904),  Union  League,  University,  Lit- 
erary, Calumet,  Commercial.  Office:  201  Lake 
St.  Residence:  2000  Prairie  Av. 

CLARKE,  John  Vanghan,  pres.  Hibernian 
Banking  Assn.;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1863;  s. 
John  V.  and  Elizabeth  (Bertrand)  Clarke 
(father  was  founder,  1867,  of  Merchants' 
Assn.,  which  became  Hibernian  Banking  Assn., 
1869);  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  St.  Ignatius 
College  and  Barnes'  Acad.;  m.  Columbus,  O., 
1889,  Miss  Bertha  English.  Entered  Hibernian 
Bank,  1880,  as  messenger;  promoted  step  by 
step,  and  on  death  of  his  father,  in  1892,  suc- 
ceeded him  as  pres.,  successfully  piloting  the 
bank  through  the  panic  period  which  came 
soon  after,  and  since  then  greatly  increasing 
the  bank's  business.  Office:  Corner  Monroe  and 
Clark  Sts.  Residence:  47  Astor  St. 

CLARKE,  LoniB  Bertrand,  banker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  18.  1869;  s.  John  V.  and  Elizabeth 
(Bertrand)  Clarke;  ed.  Fessedden's  private 
school;  m.  Chicago,  1899.  Pamilla  Allerton 
Sheldon;  1  daughter:  Pamilla  Allerton.  In  1886 
entered  employ  of  the  Hibernian  Banking 
Assn.,  Chicago,  as  messenger;  gradually  ad- 
vanced from  one  position  to  another,  until 
finally  attaining  present  position  of  vice-pres. 
Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Exmoor,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Germania,  Tolleston  Shooting.  Office: 
Clark  and  Monroe  Sts.  Residence:  32  Banks  St 

CLARK,  Michael  Johnson,  sec.  and  auditor 
C  &  W.  I.  R.  R.,  and  Belt  Ry.  Co.,  Chicago;  b. 
Hamilton,  Ont.,  Sept.  20,  1841;  s.  Hutchinson 
and  Elizabeth  Johnson  Clark;  ed.  public 
schools.  Hamilton,  Ont.;  m.  Detroit,  Mich., 
1867,  Miss  Margaret  Heaslip.  Was  in  service 


124  THE  BOOK  OF  OHICAGOANS 

of  G.  W.  Ry.  of  Canada,  1863-80,  1  year  as  vant  Mem.  Hosp.  Office  and  residence:  9  St 
clerk  in  general  freight  office  at  Hamilton,  James  PL 

Ont.;  6  years  as  billing  clerk  in  freight  office  CLARK,  Will  Halstead,  lawyer;  b.  Homer, 
at  Windsor,  Ont.,  1  year  billing  clerk  in  freight  Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  24,  1863;  s.  Chester 
office  at  Hamilton,  4  years  as  clerk  in  audit-  M.  and  Rachel  Katherine  (Haynes)  Clark;  ed. 
or's  office,  1  year  chief  clerk  same  office,  and  private  schools,  Chicago,  1870-1;  Mosley  pub- 
3^  years  stationer;  was  auditor  D.,  G.  H.  &  lie  school,  Chicago,  1872-6;  Homer  (N  Y  ) 
M.  R.  R.,  1880-5;  since  Mar.  17,  1885,  sec.  and  Acad.,  1876-8;  Prof.  Taylor's  private  school 
auditor  of  the  C.  &  W.  I.  R.  R.  and  of  the  Belt  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  1878-9;  Union  College  of  Law 
Ry.  Co.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Methodist.  Chicago  (LL.B.),  1883-5;  Chicago  and  North- 
Office:  9  Dearborn  Station.  Residence:  522  W.  western  Univs. ;  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  June  19 
67th  St.  1889,  Cora  Belle  Turney;  children:  Margaret 

CLARK,  Richard  H.  O.,  salt  fish;  b.  Alpha,  Louise  Asenath.  Entered  law  office  of 
Gloucester,  Mass.,  Aug.  8,  1857;  s.  John  J.  and  Hiscock,  Gifford  &  Doheny  (ex-Senator  His- 
Elizabeth  (Curtis)  Clark;  ed.  Gloucester  cock,  N.  Y.),  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  as  student,  fall 
(Mass.)  High  School;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  10,  of  1879;  returned  to  Chicago,  fall  of  1882, 
1884,  Evelyn  F.  Norwood.  Came  to  Chicago,  and  entered  office  of  Cooper,  Packard  &  Gur- 
May  1,  1872,  and  was  employe  in  the  fish  busi-  ley;  associated  with  W.  W.  Gurley  continuously 
ness  until  1884,  when  established  on  own  ac-  since,  except  2  years  (1889-90)  when  was  pres 
count  under  present  firm  name  of  R.  H.  Clark  of  C.  &  S.  S.  R.  T.  R.  R.  Co.  (Alley  L)  Has 
&  Co.,  importers  and  wholesale  salt  fish  deal-  served  as  dir.  on  the  board  of  the  Met 
ers.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Whist,  Mar-  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  the  Rockford,  Beloit  & 
quette,  Hamilton.  Office:  2  N.  Union  St.  Resi-  Janesville  R.  R.  Co.,  and  other  corporations- 
dence:  374  E.  Ontario  St.  now  dir.  Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.  Republi- 

CLABK,  Solomon  Henry,  prof,  public  speak-  can.  Served  in  I.  N.  G.  in  Cadet  Corps,  1st 
ing,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  reader  and  lecturer;  Infy.,  color  Serg.  1st  Cav.,  lieut.  and  judge 
ed.  College  City  of  New  York,  Queen's  Col-  advocate  Chicago  Hussars  during  World's 
lege,  Kingston,  Can.;  Univ.  of  Chicago;  m.  To-  Fair.  Clubs:  Union  League  (sec.,  1898),  Calu- 
ronto.  Can.,  Aug.  18,  1889,  Anna  Maude  Fra-  met,  Forty,  Chicago  Riding  and  Driving,  char- 
lick.  (For  list  of  books  and  writings  see  ter  mem.  Hamilton.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Who's  Who  in  America.)  Residence:  5761  Residence:  34  Groveland  Park. 
Washington  Av.  CIiABKE,  William  Eddy,  western  mgr.  Lam- 

CLARK,  Thomas  Collier,  lawyer;  b.  Flint,  son  Consolidated  Store  Service  Co.;  b.  near 
Mich.,  Oct.  27,  1860;  s.  George  T.  and  Mary  E.  Richmond,  Va.,  1852;  s.  William  Eddy  and 
(Duxbury)  Clark;  ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  class  Eliza  Green  Frisbe  Clarke;  attended  public 
of  1881;  m.  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  Jan.  29,  1896,  schools;  married.  At  ap-e  of  14  the  western 
Edith  M.  Smith;  children:  Hobart,  Thomas  Col-  fever  led  him  from  home;  spent  15  years  on  the 
Her,  Jr.,  Margaret  Smith,  Hovey  Charles.  Was  Plains  and  in  Texas;  organized  a  company  of 
connected  with  C.  &  W.  M.  Ry.  and  D.,  L.  &  N.  prospectors  and  hunters  at  age  of  19,  and  was 
R.  R.  Co.  in  various  capacities,  1879-91;  elected  its  capt.;  distinguished  in  battle  with 
practiced  law  at  Muskegon,  Mich.,  1891-3;  re-  a  band  of  renegade  Cheyenne  Indians  who 
moved  to  Chicago,  1893,  and  has  since  been  were  making  frontier  life  unbearable  in  south- 
engaged  in  practice  here;  since  1895  of  law  western  Nebraska;  was  connected  with  Texas 
firm  of  Smiley  &  Clark.  Democrat.  Episcopa-  Rangers  for  a  year  under  Capt.  Hall;  later 
lian.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Law,  Un-  asst.  paymaster  on  U.  P.  R.  R.  under  Gen. 
ion  League,  City.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi-  Hammond,  and  still  later  connected  with  Wa- 
dence:  1424  Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  bash  R.  R.,  which  he  represented  on  Mer- 

C1ABK,  Wallace  Grant,  real  estate  dealer  ^^B'^c^an/e/,fioor  V^L  Li?ulsU°,?  retlre" 
and  builder;  b.  Iroquois  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  2,  1863;  ffi^t?.<2L^2*2iW?J8?l;  r£llr?ad  busln,ess- 
s.  Daniel  G.  and  Mary  A.  (Potter)  Clark;  resi-  £?S8,™l2f  ^ociated,  1886,  with  Lamson  Con- 
dent  of  Chicago  since  3  years  old;  ed.  public  ^  dated  Store  Service  Co  of  Boston,  Mass., 
schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  21,  1893,  S°«*  "•  •SlJSKSSu  ln  various  capacities  ever 
Maude  H.  Loverin;  children:  Ruth,  Loverin.  ffi&Mt"L*Sfrf1?ol4gf  and  w?ster?,  m&-  7!*h 
Began  business  life  at  16  years  of  age  in  the  |^dSuf£?I2L£  ^Icasra  AXl°<  dir'  £??tedo 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  business,  in  BKS8'4jSJ5jS?  S«  £  U£™  Chicago  Ath'etlc- 
which  remained  for  3  years;  and  then  became  E'™  %£  ^1*  ?mce:  2°°  Monroe  st-  Res1' 
city  buyer  for  Cragin  Bros.  &  Co.,  hardware;  ^J^i^t1  wmf.£  iir.ii 

since  1882  in  real  estate  business  and  has  been  *a  £„£—*>,  ^JS^f  WallaJ°e'  paP^r  b°x0  "V^' 
extensively  engaged  in  subdividing  and  build-  *"*,£!?£,, hrMiddJet?w^',  CoS?"  ^OV^IS'  18J^: 
ing;  was  the  original  subdivider  of  Clarkdale,  LhJSS.  *fj?5«25S  ^y£ia  Clark: ,  *&•  pub"c 
Brookdale,  and  Jackson  Park  Subdivision!  ^°°1A1^lddl?Q7^n'1  C^';  r.m'i  lf£"  TE11,a  C' 
Mem.  firm  of  Clark  &  Trainer,  real  estate  £rr«  nV,^  T  '  A  ^  ^  ld:  o^er^r,ude  K  ^«w 
and  builders  of  high  grade  residences;  also  of  M,Fsi  w«L«r r^£d£?«J2£  'i So1^ g°'  I??*' 
A.  R.  Clark  &  Co.,  builders;  pres.  and  dir.  SSKjWftJSf^iS  Chl,ca^°-  1872-  *«»m  Mid- 
of  Loverin  &  Brown,  wholesale  grocers.  Re-  HS*"?*,.,  £,  T  T°4S£?fira  connected  with 
publican.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Colonial,  Chicago  K^V^'i^W^, J"  V2n  J,ailds'  ,untj1  18,81' 
Automobile.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi-  JKSSL/flES?  «5™?S  F  rS  fifter  in  formln* 
denre-  4520  Forp<*tv111p  Av  present  firm  of  Clark  &  Pfister,  manufactur- 

«•*»*«    ™     ,  «  *  *      ers  of  paper  boxes-  Republican.   Mason;  mem. 

f«S F^ f'»  n  ^revneV  phyoS1C-,la?o:  b"  ST^af"  Blue  Lodge,  Chapter,  Council,  St.  Bernard 
52.™;  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan  2  1859;  s  Rev.  Commandery,  K.  T.,  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic 
Ethan  Ray  and  Elizabeth  (Millerd)  Clarke;  Shrine  Office-  53  S  Mav  St  Rpsidpncp-  S<?fi 
removed  to  Clarence  N.  Y.,  1861,  and  to  Buf-  Wa"h?nKt™  Boul  * 

T.,  1868:  beRanmed.  study  under  CI.ABKSON,  Ralph,  portrait  painter;  b. 
fl  n  nJ °  JeirfiScenyoClty>  ^'  ?••'•  Stli?e1nt  Amesbury,  Mass.,  Aug.  3,  1861;  s.  Joseph  T. 
S,.  Re'  188?-2-  graduating  M.D.,  Clarkson;  ed.  Amesbury  (Mass.)  High  School; 
-m  Be?Ro«?  practlc,e  of  medicine  studied  art  Boston  Art  Museum  until  1884; 
S^TCetl1882;  ^fr7®d.  al  vlsltlnS  Julien  Acad.  under  Lefebvre  and  Boulanger, 
o^'^est  District  of  Chicago,  1884-7;  m.  Fanny  Rose  Calhoun,  Hartford 
nnr«PVn?n  ?yneC,olOi^, in  Central  Conn.,  Jan.  15.  1890.  Exhibited  in  Salon,  1887. 
-nPrt  hnth  ^n«iV,Pnnl  J^  1(  -1883',  ^en  Tf~  Returned  to  New  York,  where  he  painted  por- 
Oook  ro  wLn  ^tn  k  bec1°m,in^  lnterne  in  traits.  In  1892  again  went  abroad,  spending 
LnPrn^«tPff  /LAp,r-  ^  f1864T:Tafterv/ard  part  of  tlme  in  Italv:  returned  to  America 
Chifa£o  M*5  Sn2f  ^ilffi6^?11*  H^sp^  Mem'  1895'  and  settled  ln  Chicago,  1896.  Mem.  New 
\m  M^rl  A^n  Att  H"  S  S^^  -Me^  Soc"  York  Water  Color  Soc.  Pres.  Municipal  Art 
Am.  Med.  Assn.  Attending  physician  Passa-  Commission,  Chicago;  Chicago  Soc.  of  Artists; 


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Municipal  Art  League   (pres.);  mem.  Am.  Art  Falls,  N.  Y.;  and  of  Davenoort  &  Youri*    rc 

Jury,    Paris    Exposition,    1900;    Art    Jury    St.  field  Springs.  N.   Y  • -came P  west   in   1872 

Louis    Exposition,    and    of    International    Jury  entered  office  of  Currier  &  Bolton    Sioux'( 

of,£w,ii£L^li1,<il~:  2~£  Michigan  Av.  la.;  admitted  to  Iowa  state  bar,  1873   and  m-ac- 

CLAUSSENIUS,    Edward,    foreign    exchange  ticed  at  Sioux  City  until  1898    w««'  r>u-£ 

banker;   b.   New   York   City,   May    29,    1857;   s.  of  Sioux  City   4   terms "(8 1   vears)    and  * 

Henrv    anri     .Tohnnna      (vnn     Tillv^     Plnnoconliio-  nf     (H~,,~     ««Ii  "  s     \°~   years.)     ana 


Frank,  Frances  Marie,  Elsa  Valentine.  In  July,  surance  Co.,  and  the  Nat    Life   ,, 

1873.   entered   banking   and   steamship   agency  U.  S.  A.,  until  Feb    1    1901    when  becan 

business  founded  by   his  father  as   H.   Claus-  elated   with    the   Cable   Co     mlnuflct^rers   of 

senius  &  Co.,   1864;   became  partner  and  now.  pianos  and  organs,  of  which  Ts  now  v"ctures 

with  his  brother,  G.  W.  Claussenius,  conducts  While  in  Iowa  was  a  mem   of  the  staff  of  Onv 

the    business    under    the    original    name.    The  Larrabee,  later  Judge  Advocate  2d  Brie     Iowa 

specialties   of  the   firm   are   foreign    exchange  N.   G.,  and  during   the  Spanish-Am    War  was 

and  European  collections,  and  they  are  general  major   and    paymaster     U     S     V     RermhHran 

western  agents   for  the  North   German   Lloyd  Club:    Washington    Park    'office •'wabnVh T  A v 

Steamship    Co.    Republican.    Club:    Germania.  and  Jackson  Boul.  Residence-  2is  E    60th  Bt 

Office:  95  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  147  Cass  St.  CLELAND,  McXenzie,  lawyer     b  '  Delhi    N 

CLAUSSENIUS,     George     W.,     banker     and  Y..  Oct.  8.  1860;  s.  William  J   and  Judith  /WH 

steamship  agent;  b.   New  York  City.  Nov.   19.  son)    Cleland;    grad.   Monmouth   College,   Mon- 

186?,;    ?o-,?enry,    Claussenius    (German    consul  mouth,     111.,     A.M..     June,    1882;    Washington 

until    1877    and    consul    of    Austro-Hungarian  Univ.  Law  Dept,  St.  Louis    Mo     LL  R      TTinP 

Empire  from   1882   until   1894   in  Chicago)   and  1884;   m.   Lemont,   111.,  June'  16 11887    Marv  L* 

Johanna    (von    Tilly)    Claussenius;    ed.    public  Norton;     children:     Ruth.    Jessica     be    Witt 

schools,    New    York    and    Chicago,    and    three  Esther.  Admitted  to  bar  June   15*1884-   sin™ 

years  study  in  Germany.  After  leaving  school  Oct.,    1897,   of  firm   of  Phelps  &  Cleland    Also 

engaged    m    the    business    of    H.    Claussenius  dir.  Great  Western  Mfg.  Co.  and  of  Am    Air 

&    Co.    (founded    by    his    father),    In    banking,  Goods    Co.    Republican.    United    Presbvte'rian 

foreign    exchange    and   agents    for    the    North  Dir.   of  adult  Bible  classes  in  Cook  Co    S    8 

German   Lloyd  Steamship  Co.,   in  which  busi-  Assn.;   vice-pres.    United   Presbyterian   Mutual 

ness    has    ever    since    continued;    his    brother,  Benefit   Assn.;    mem     board   of   dirs     of   Rlhlp 

Edward,    and    himself    now    constituting    the  Teachers'  Training  School  of  New  York  Citv- 

firm.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Mem.  was  pres.  Englewood  Y.  M    C    A    for  6  vears' 

Germania  Miinnerchor.  Office:  95  Dearborn  St.  Club:   Hamilton.   Office:   108   LaSalle   St    Resi- 

Residence:  585  LaSalle  Av.  dence:  6439  Normal  Av 

CLAY,  John,  live  stock  commission  mer-  CLEMENT,  Allan  Montgomery  broker-  h 
chant;  b.  Winfield,  Berwick-on-Tweed,  Scotland,  Chicago,  Oct.  31,  1869;  s  Austin  and  Sarah 
Apr.  24,  1851;  s.  John  and  Patricia  (Thomp-  (Montgomery)  Clement;  'ed  Chicago  nubile 
son)  Clay;  ed.  Wellfield  Acad.,  Duns,  Scotland;  schools  and  Chicago  Manual'  Training-  School 
St.  Andrews,  Scotland,  and  Edinburgh  Univ.,  graduating  1886;  m.  Chicago  1894  Grace 
Edinburgh,  Scotland;  m.  Highland  Park,  111.,  Groves;  children:  Austin  Arthur  Franklin 
Jan.  5,  1881,  Euphemia  Forrest;  1  son:  John  Groves.  Began  business  life  in  1886  and  was 
Clay,  III.  Commenced  working  on  Scotch  farm,  in  the  house  of  Clement,  Bane  &  Co  for  15 
1867;  came  to  America,  1879;  settled  in  Canada.,  years;  partner  Raymond,  Pynchon  &  Co  stock 
becoming  mgr.  of  Canada  West  Farm  Stock  brokers,  3  years;  then  partner  in  Lester 
Assn.,  Bow  Park,  Brantford,  Ont.;  left  there.  Kneeland  &  Co.  1  year,  which  firm  after  the 
1882,  and  came  to  Chicago;  organized  the  firm  death  of  Mr.  Lester,  was  succeeded  by  pres- 
of  Clay  &  Forrest,  May  1,  1883,  which  was  ent  firm  of  Kneeland,  Clement  &  Curtis  mem 
succeeded  Jan.  1,  1900,  by  firm  of  John  Clay  New  York  and  Chicago  Stock  Exchanges  New 
&  Co.,  bankers,  Chicago.  In  Sept.,  1886,  organ-  York  Coffee  Exchange,  Chicago  Board  of 
ized  the  live  stock  commission  firm  of  Clay,  Trade,  St.  Louis  Merchants'  Exchange  Re- 
Robinson  &  Co.,  now  one  of  the  largest  in  the  publican.  Trustee  of  the  Illinois  Western 
country,  having  offices  in  Chicago,  Kansas  Hosp.  for  the  Insane.  Clubs:  Union  League 
City,  Mo.,  South  Omaha,  Neb.,  Sioux  City,  la.,  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor,  Glen  View,  Wash- 
South  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  Denver,  Colo.,  Salt  ington  Park.  Office:  219  LaSalle  St  (The 
Lake  City,  Utah.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Rookery).  Residence:  4009  Lake  Av. 
Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resl-  CLEMENT,  Arthur  Austin,  sec.-treas.  and 
dence:  4030  Lake  Av.  dir.  of  the  Am.  Wire  Fence  Co.;  b  Chicago 

CLAY,  'William  Wilson,  architect;  b.  New  Mar.  7,  1873;  s.  Austin  and  Sarah  (Montgom- 
York  City,  May  2,  1849;  s.  George  and  Mary  ery)  Clement;  grad.  Massachusetts  Institute 
Elenor  (Martine)  Clay;  ed.  Taylor's  Primary  of  Technology,  Boston,  1894,  with  degree  of 
School  and  13th  St.  Grammar  School,  New  B.S.,  from  the  course  in  chemical  en- 
York;  grad.  College  of  the  City  of  New  York,  gineering.  For  7  years  was  connected 
1869;  m.  New  York,  Dec.  17,  1876,  Alice  Gray;  with  the  Am.  Cotton  Oil  Co.  of  New  Jersey 
1  son:  William  Wharton.  Mem.  firm  of  Wheel-  as  chemist  and  chemical  engineer  at.  their 
ock  &  Clay,  1876-86;  Clay  &  Dutton,  1886-8;  different  plants,  leaving  that  connection  to 
Beers,  Clay  &  Dutton,  1888-94;  since  then  assume,  Jan.  1,  1902,  present  position.  Repub- 
alone.  Fellow  of  the  Am.  Institute  of  Archi-  lican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Ex- 
tects  and  mem.  Illinois  Chapter  of  same;  mem.  moor.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4009 
Chicago  Architects'  Business  Assn.  Independ-  Lake  Av. 

ent  in  politics,  with  Socialistic  tendencies.  Of-  CLENNY,    James    Edson,    manufacturer;    b. 

flee:    218   LaSalle   St.    Residence:    3145    Rhodes  Lynn,    Ind.,    June    18,    1854;    s.    John    W.    and 

Av.  Deborah    (Banks)    Clenny;    ed.    public    schools 

CLELAND,    Jonas    Marshall,    vice-pres.    the  and    Winchester    High    School,    Indiana,    and 

Cable  Co.,  piano  and  organ  manufacturers;  b.  Dayton   (O.)   Commercial  School;  m.  Winches- 

Jordanville,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  4,  1852;  ter,  Ind.,  July  13,   1881,  Emma  O.  Henderson; 

s.  George  M.  and  Amelia  (Treadway)  Cleland;  children:    Russell    H.,    Helen    M.    Was    with 

ed.    public    and    private    schools,    New    York  Crume  &  Sefton  Mfg.  Co.  as  bookkeeper,  May 

State;  Acads.,  Fairfield  and  Clinton,  N.  Y.;  m.  13,  1878,  to  Jan.  1,  1888;  elected  sec.  and  treas., 

Sioux  City,  la.,  Nov.  29,  1877,  Louise  D.  Pea-  resigned,   Oct.    1.    1888,   to  organize  the   J.   W. 

vey;    children:    George   Albert,    James    Fulton,  Sefton  Mfg.  Co.,  Anderson,   Ind.,   incorporated 

Mary.  Studied  law  in  offices  of  Judge  George  Nov.  8,  1888;  elected  vice-pres.  and  treas.  and 

A.  Hardin,  of  the  firm  of  Hardin  &  Burrows,  served    until    July,    1889,    then    elected    treas. 

of  the  Supreme  Court  of  New  York,  at  Little  and    gen.    mgr.,    in    which    position    has    since 


126                                                 THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

then  continued,  the  company  being  large  man-  Machine   Co..    1872-80,    handling   large    line    of 

ufacturers  of  paper  specialties,  folding  boxes,  country  collections;  since  Apr.,  18SO,  with  C.  & 

etc    Also  dir.  Manufacturers'  Bank  of  Chicago  N.-W.    Ry.   Co.;    right   of   way   agent   to   Apr., 

since   Nov.,    1903;    also    dir.    O.    L.    Schwencke  1882;    asst.    land    commissioner,    1882-97;    land 

Lithographic  Co.,  New   York,   since  Oct.,   1904.  commissioner  since  July   1,   1897.   Also  dir.   St. 

Republican.  Office:  241-51  S.  Jefferson  St.  Resi-  Paul  Eastern  Grand  Trunk  Ry.   Co.,  Chicago; 

deuce:  949  Jackson  Boul.  Iowa  &  Minnesota  Ry.  Co.,  Forest  Co.  Ry.  Co., 

CLEVELAND,    Charles    Benson,    insurance;  Western  Town  Lot  Co.,  Pioneer  Town  Lot  Co. 

b.   Masonville,  N.    Y.,   Feb.    4,   1845;   s.   Festus  Mem.  Board  of  Education,  Oak  Park,   1891-97. 

P.  and  Mary  (Lyon)  Cleveland;  removed  with  Free     Trade     Republican.      Congregationalist. 

parents  to  Illinois,  1855;  grad.  Rockford  High  Clubs:    Congregational,    Westward    Ho.    Office: 

School;  served  in  153d  111.  Vols.  in  the  Army  Jackson  Boul.  and  Franklin  St.  Residence:  709 

of  the  Cumberland  in  Civil  War;  m.  Rockford,  Superior  St.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

111.,     Oct.     15,     1867,     Theodosia     Garrison;     1  CLIFFORD,  James  Orra,  freight  auditor  C. 

daughter:    Edith    Grace.    After    leaving    army  &  N.-W.  Ry. ;  b.  Salem,  Kenosha  Co.,  Wis.,  Dec. 

was   cashier   in   a   wholesale   dry   goods   store  8,    1856;    s.    Emery   and    Mary    Jane    (Osgood) 

in  Rockford  until  1868,   when  became  cashier  Clifford;    ed.    country   schools   from   age   of   8, 

in  the  office  of  the  general  agent  at  Rockford  and  from   age  of   11   assisted  father   in   farm 

of   the   New    England   Mutual    Life   Insurance  work    summers    and    attended    school    winters 

Co.,  with  which  company  has  ever  since  been  until  1873;  m.  Clinton,  la.,  Nov.  7,  1883,  Mary 

connected;  came  to  Chicago,  1869,  and  served  Elizabeth     Dannatt;     children:     Grace     Edith, 

in  same  capacity  until   1885;   since  then  gen-  Lewis  Dannatt,  Olive,  Marshall  Emery,  Alice, 

eral  agent.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  John  John   Osgood    (deceased).   In   summer   of   1873 

A.  Logan  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Evanston,  111.  Mason; .  went  to  Delmar,  Clinton  Co.,  la.,  and  became 

mem.    Evanston    Commandery    K.     T.    Clubs:  messenger  boy  and  apprentice  under  his  uncle. 

Union     League,     Glen    View,     Evanston.      Of-  who   was   agent   for  the   C.   &   N.-W.    Ry.    Co. 

flee:    First    Nat.    Bank    Bldg.    Residence:    1508  there;  learned  telegraphy  and  the  duties  of  a 

Hinmann  Av.,  Evanston.  station  agent;   from   Oct.,    1874,   to  Aug.,    1880, 

CLEVELAND,    Chester    Emery,    lawyer;    b.  was     telegraph     operator    and    agent    at    va- 

Watsonville,   Calif.,    Oct.    30,    1865;    s.    Chester  rlous    stations    on    the    Iowa   Division    of    the 

E.  and  Harriet  M.    (Crenshaw)    Cleveland;   ed.  c.  &  N.-W.  Ry.;  was  traveling  auditor,  1880-7, 

district   schools   of   Warren  Co.,   111.;   Hedding  and  since  Nov.  7,  1887,  has  been  freight  audi- 

College,  Abingdon,   111.,  until   1883;   m.   Abing-  tor  of  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Mem.,  and  is  now 

don,  111.,  July  26,   1893,  Frances  E.  Merricks;  1st   vice-pres.,    Assn.    of   Am.    Ry.  'Accounting 

children:    Theo.    Frances,    Chester    Emery,    Jr.  Officers.    Served   2   terms  in  the  City  Council, 

Worked    on    farm    and    attended    school    until  Wheaton,    111;   also   2    terms   on   the   Board   of 

1883,    when    entered    law    office   at    Galesburg,  Education.      Republican.       Attends     Episcopal 

111.,    as    office    boy;    studied   law    in    office    of  Church.  Mem.  various  Masonic  bodies,   K.  P., 

Williams,    Lawrence    &    Bancroft,    Galesburg,  Modern  Woodmen,  Nat.  Union,  Royal  League, 

111.,   and  of  Grier   &  Dryden,   Monmouth,   111.;  Modern  Aztecs,  Yeoman  of  America.  Clubs:  II- 

admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  linois  Athletic,  Wheaton  Golf.  Office:  Jackson 

1886;    practiced    at    Abingdon,    111.,    until    1891,  Boul.  and  Franklin  St.  Residence:  Wheaton  111. 

when  came  to  Chicago;  became  mem.  of  firm  CLIFTON,    Theodore,    Western    sec.    of    the 

of  Cratty,  Jarvis  &  Cleveland,  and  later  prac-  Congregational  Education  Soc.;   b.   Platteville, 

ticed  alone  until  Mar.,  1904,  when  became  part-  Wis.;  s.  William    and  Frances  Ann  (Basye)  Clif- 

ner    in    the    law    firm    of    Newman,    Northrop,  ton;  ed.  State  Normal  School,  Platteville,  Wis.; 

Levinson  &  Becker.   Democrat.   Mem.   Ravens-  irOn  City  Commercial  College,  Pittsburgh,  Pa,; 

wood  Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Columbia  Chap-  Beloit  College,  Beloit,  Wis.;  Chicago  Theologi- 

ter,    R.    A.    M.,    Abingdon    Lodge,    I.    O.    O.    F.  Cal  Seminary;  D.D.  degree  conferred  by  Drury 

Clubs:  Iroquois,  Ravenswood.  Office:  Chamber  College,    1898;    m.    Peoria,    111.,    Oct.    6,    1874, 

of  Commerce.  Residence:  412  Wilson  Av.  Louva    Thompson;    children:    Fred    W.,    Edna, 

CLEVELAND,  George  Henry,  physician,  ed-  Philip  G.,  Mildred.  Ordained  to  Congregational 

itor,  publisher;  b.  Adrian,  Mich.,  Feb.  13,  1862;  ministry,  1870,  and  was  a  Congregational  pas- 

s.    Charles   Monroe   and   Susan   Amanda    (Jen-  tor  for  22  years — 9  years  in  St.  Louis,  4  years 

nings)    Cleveland;    ed.    public    schools;    grad.  at  Rockford,  111.,  7  years  in  Milwaukee,  2  years 

med.   dept.  Univ.   of   Michigan,   class   1882;   m.  in   Chicago;    since    1897,    Western    sec.    of   the 

Ann    Arbor,    Mich.,    May    18,    1880,    Jane    Ann  Congregational    Education    Soc.     Lecturer    on 

Jolly;  children:  Charles  William,  Carlton  Ed-  sociological  and  patriotic  subjects.  Club:  Chi- 

ward.    Practiced   medicine   at   Coleman,    Mich.,  cago    Congregational.    Office:    151    Washington 

until    about    1885,    then    at    Pentwater,    Mich.,  st.  Residence:  9612  Longwood  Av. 

until  Oct.,  1890,  when  came  to  Chicago.  Prac-  CMNCH,  Duncan  L.,  real  estate  dealer  and 

ticed  here  till  1892,  when  established  the  Clin-  agent;  b.   Augusta,  Ga.,  June  27,   1860;   s  Col. 

ical   Review,   of  which   he  is  editor  and  pub-  Henry  A.  and  Ella  (Ford)  Clinch;  ed.  entirely 

lisher;  under  the  present  name  of  the  Cleve-  by  private  tutors.  From   1874-7  was  traveling 

land  Press,  is  exclusively  engaged  in  the  pub-  salesman  for  George  M.   Taylor  &  Co.,  manu- 

lication  of  med.   books.   Mem.   Chicago  Patho-  facturers   of   tobacco,   Danville,   Va. ;    came   to 

logical     Soc.,     Therapeutic    Club    of    Chicago.  Chicago,  1877,  and  was  bookkeeper  for  Goulds 

Episcopalian;   mem.   Church   of   the  Epiphany.  &  Austin,  belting,   1877-90;   salesman  for  Cre- 

Democrat.    Office:    346    Ogden    Av.    Residence:  rar,    Clinch    &    Co.,    coal,    1890-3;    for    Hoyne 

951  W.  Harrison  St.  Bros.,  real  estate,  1893-5;  for  Frank  G.  Hoyne, 

CLEVELAND,  Josiah  Francis,  land  commis-  real  estate,  1895,  to  Jan.  1,  1904,  when  was  ad- 

sioner,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Masonville,  N.  mitted    to    partnership    in    firm    of    Frank    G. 

Y.,    June    19,    1847;    s.    Rev.    F.    P.    and    Mary  Hoyne  &  Co.,  real  estate.  Democrat.  Office:   88 

(Lyon)     Cleveland;     high     school     education;  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3958  Drexel  Boul. 

sergeant  Co.  H,  153d  111.  Infy.,  Jan.,  to  Sept.,  CLINCH,  Richard  Ployd,  coal  and  iron;  ed. 

1865;    m.,    1st,    Newark,    N.    J.,    Nov.    2,    1869,  private    schools    in    Georgia    and    Cheltenham 

Electa   G.    Price;    2d,   Chicago,    Sept.    25,    1873,  Acad.,    Pa.    Connected    with    the    Joliet    Steel 

Mary  E.  Frisbie;  3d,  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Aug.  Co.,    1883-9,    when,    with    John    Crerar,    estab- 

13,    1902,    Kate    Bradley;    children:    Augustus  lished     the     firm     of    Crerar,     Clinch     &    Co., 

Frisbie,  Eva  May,  Josiah  Judson.  Clerk  in  dry  coal   and   iron,    in   which   firm   has    ever   since 

goods  store,  Rockford,  111.,  1866-8;  bookkeeper  continued.   Is  dir.  De  Soto  Iron  Co.,  the  New 

for  planing  mill,  New  York  City,  1868  to  spring  Pittsburgh  Coal  and  Coke  Co.,  and  the  North 

of  1870;  then  with  Jones  &  Sellers,  abstractors,  Am.  Accident  Insurance  Co.  Democrat.  Episco- 

Chicago,   until   the   great  Chicago  fire,   Oct.   9,  palian.   Clubs:    Union   League,   Chicago   Yacht, 

1871;    then    with    Baird    &    Bradley,    convey-  Exmoor,   Calumet.   Office:   The   Rookery.    Resi- 

ancers,  to  Oct.,  1872;  chief  clerk  Howe  Sewing  dence:  2201  Calumet  Av. 


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CLINGMAW,  George  Franklin,  gen.  mgr.  the 
Touey  Furniture  Co.;  b.  Chicago.  Aug.  27, 
185  <;  s.  William  and  Harriet  E.  (Hoffman) 
Clingman;  ed.  public  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, July  3,  1880,  Stuarta  K.  Watson;  chil- 
dren: .Elizabeth,  Stuart,  Louise,  George,  Lucy, 
Kuth,  William.  Began  business  career  as  book- 
keeper for  William  M.  Murfin  &  Co.,  produce 
commission  tirm,  1876-7;  in  1878  was  employed 
by  John  A.  Coloy  as  a  designer  in  furniture, 
remaining  in  that  connection  until  1888;  be- 
came connected  with  Tobey  Furniture  Co.,  Jan. 
1,  1888,  as  designer  of  furniture,  remaining  in 
tnat  position  until  1894,  when  became  gen. 
mgr.  of  the  company,  in  which  position  still 
continues;  also  dir.  the  Tobey  &  Christian 
Cabinet  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Homewood, 
Bryn  Mawr  Social.  Office:  Wabash  Av.  and 
Washington  St.  Residence:  7210  Euclid  Av. 

CLITHEHO,  Delbert  Anthony,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  in  Grundy  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  11,  1870;  s.  Ed- 
ward S.  and  Eliza  M.  (Scott)  Clithero;  re- 
moved with  parents  to  Iroquois  Co.,  111.,  when 
2  years  old,  and  to  Chicago  in  1885;  ed.  public 
schools,  Iroquois  Co.,  and  Chicago;  grad.  Chi- 
cago Kent  Law  School  (Lake  Forest  Univ.), 
1894;  m.  Wheaton,  111.,  June  29,  1889,  Harriet 
A.  Johnson;  1  daughter:  Helen  Elizabeth.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
1894,  and  later  to  Federal  Courts;  now  mem. 
of  law  firm  of  Warvelle  &  Clithero.  Dir.  In- 
ternational Telephone  Mfg.  Co.,  Nat.  Portrait 
Co.;  counsel  for  Schaet'er-Martin  Cnemical 
Co.;  Laird  &  Lee  (publishers),  Wilmington 
Mining  &  Mfg.  Coal  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Republican.  Office:  115  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  2143  W.  Adams  St. 

CLOUGH,  Harry  Stunner,  real  estate;  b. 
Evanston,  111.,  July  12,  1856;  s.  William  War- 
ren and  Hannah  J.  (Boyce)  dough;  ed.  public 
schools  and  Northwestern  Business  College; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  18,  1896,  Amelia  B.  Blauer. 
With  Coon  &  Co.,  wholesale  dry  goods  (now 
known  as  Cluett,  Peabody  &  Co.),  1878-83; 
then  in  same  line  of  business  as  mgr.  for  Fel- 
lows &  Co.,  1883-9;  since  1889  in  real  estate 
business  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Rounds  & 
Clough.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  145 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2667  N.  Lincoln  Av. 

CLOU  OH,  Richard  William,  manufacturer; 
b.  Newark,  N.  J.,  Aug.  7,  1860;  s.  Richard  and 
Martha  (Collins)  Clough;  came  to  Chicago  in 
childhood;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  May 
10,  1880,  Carrie  Peters;  children:  Julia,  Rich- 
ard, William.  Began  business  career  with 
Grace  &  Co.,  varnish  manufacturers,  and  re- 
mained with  that  firm  until  1890,  as  supt.  of 
the  mfg.  dept. ;  held  similar  position  with  the 
Am.  Varnish  Co.  from  1890  until  July  1,  1904, 
when,  with  W.  H.  Noake  and  E.  S.  Wheeler, 
purchased  the  business  of  the  Watts  De  Gol- 
yer  Co.  and  reincorporated  it  as  the  Noake- 
Wheeler-Clough  Co.,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  Re- 
publican. Office:  377-91  Illinois  St.  Residence: 
3270  Maiden  St. 

CLOW,  Charles  Bhoades,  merchant,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Pitsburgh,  Pa.,  Mar.  22,  1864;  s. 
James  B.  and  Matilda  (Ross)  Clow;  ed.  public 
schools,  Pittsburgh  and  Chicago  until  1884; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  16,  1900,  Hattie  B.  Earth. 
After  leaving  school  in  1884  entered  the  busi- 
ness of  James  B.  Clow  &  Sons,  manufacturers 
of  water-works  and  plumbers'  supplies,  and 
after  serving  the  firm  in  subordinate  capacities 
until  he  became  familiar  with  the  business 
was  admitted  to  partnership,  and  upon  the 
incorporation  of  the  company  became  2d  vice- 
pres.,  which  position  still  holds.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  342  Franklin 
St.  Residence:  1092  Sheridan  Rd. 

CLOW,  Harry  Beach,  sec.  James  B.  Clow  & 
Sons,  plumbers'  supplies;  b.  Allegheny,  Pa., 
Feb.  11,  1868;  s.  James  B.  and  Matilda  (Ross) 
Clow;  ed.  public  schools;  grad.  North  Division 
High  School,  Chicago,  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
6,  1892,  Elizabeth  F.  McNally;  children:  Helen, 


Marion,  Harry  B.,  Jr.  On  leaving  school,  1885. 
took  a  minor  position  with  James  B.  Clow  & 
bons,  and  lias  since  been  continuously  with  that 
house;  since  1904  has  been  sec.  of  James  B 
Clow  &  Sons.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Glen  View.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum Office:  350  Franklin  St.  Residence:  834 
N.  Park  Av. 

CLOW,  James  Beach,  pres.  James  B.  Clow 
Jfe  toons,  plumbers'  supplies;  b.  North  Sewiok- 
ley,  Pa.,  Mar.  17,  1832;  s  Samuel  C  and 
Sophia  Hull  (Lusk)  Clow;  ed  public  schools 
of  Pennsylvania.  Served  in  Civil  War;  was 
commissioned  as  capt.,  and  served  in  the 
commissary  dept.  under  Gen.  McCaull-  m 
wniif  C£"  n£"  ,1859i  ^tilda  Ross;  childre™! 
iTSJ^S  E"  Charles  R.,  Harry  B.,  James  C.  In 
1865  began  in  manufacture  of  iron  pipe  at 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  in  1875,  removed  to  Chicago 
and  continued  in  the  same  business  as  rep- 
resentative of  the  National  Tube  Works  until 
18 1 8,  when  established  firm  of  James  B  Clow 
&  Son;  incorporated,  1894,  as  James  B.  Clow 
&  Sons,  manufacturers  of  cast  iron  water 
pipe,  heating  materials  and  plumbers'  sup- 
plies, of  which  is  pres.;  manufacturing  plant 
f  L  ^eWCPmer^ow>n'  .°-  Mason  (32°).  Office: 
3  i/«^?kiln  St  Residence:  1092  Sheridan  Rd. 
CLOW,  William  E.,  vice-pres.  James  B.  Clow 
&  Sons;  b.  Industry,  Pa.,  Sept.  23,  1860;  B 
James  B.  and  Matilda  (Ross)  Clow;  ed.  public 
schools,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  m.  Pittsburgh.  Pa 
Smtfi  *'  y82V  MaTr&aret  A.  Sarver;  children:' 
William  E.,  Jr.,  Kent  S.,  Martha  M.  Began 
jH^&fS8  llff  ,at  Pittsburgh  with  his  father 
in  1877,  and  in  1880,  when  the  business  of 
James  B.  Clow  &  Sons  was  established  in  Chi- 
cago, became  a  mem.  of  the  firm,  a  leader 
among  manufacturers  plumbing  and  sanitary 
supplies,  and  upon  the  subsequent  incorpora- 
tion of  the  company  was  elected  vice-pres. 
Clubs:  Merchants,  Union  Leasrne,  Onwentsia 
Edgewater.  Office:  342  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
50  Buena  Av. 

COATS,  William  Edwin,  public  appraiser- 
b.  Woodstock,  111.,  Aug.  24,  1851;  s.  Henry  C 
and  Susan  (St.  Clair)  Coats;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Northwestern  Univ.;  completed  course  in 
engineering;  m.  Grand  Rapids,  Wis.,  Apr  14 
1876,  Sophie  Fontaine;  children:  Susan,  Ger- 
trude, Marie.  On  leaving  school  in  1873  began 
practice  as  civil  engineer  on  the  River  division 
of  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  R.  R.,  was  largely  en- 
gaged in  railroad  construction  work;  resided 
in  Sparta,  Wis.,  and  was  elected  mayor  of  that 
city  in  1891;  since  1893  in  Chicago,  engaged 
in  business  as  public  appraiser  and  now  pres. 
of  Coats  &  Burchard  Co.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1519  Wilson  Av. 

COBB,  Albert  Wheelwright,  manufacturer; 
b.  Brookline,  Mass.,  May  31,  1852;  s.  Albert  A. 
and  Mary  (Candler)  Cobb;  ed.  public  schools, 
Brookline,  Mass.,  and  Harvard  College,  gradu- 
ating, A.B.,  1872:  m.  Vergennes,  Vt.,  1877,  Car- 
oline Pierpont;  Children:  Albert  A.,  Jr.,  John 
Pierpont,  Annie  Lawrence,  Evelyn  Pierpont. 
Charles  Lawrence,  Malcolm,  Elizabeth  Dai- 
lam.  After  graduation  from  college,  In  1872, 
established  in  East  India  importing  business 
at  Boston,  Mass.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1875, 
and  continued  in  same  line  until  1892,  when  he 
entered  the  Cobb  Chocolate  Co.,  which  was 
originally  established  in  Dedham,  Mass.,  In 
1875,  and  was  moved  to  Chicago  in  1891.  The 
company  was  incorporated  in  Illinois,  1893, 
pnrj  tip  i=s  now  Us  prps.  TndPDfmflp.nt  In  poli- 
tics. Club:  Union.  Office:  374-86  Illinois  St. 
Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

COBB,  Benjamin  Franklin,  editor  of  the 
Lumber  Review;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  24, 
1844;  s.  Calvin  Percival  and  Eliza  (Gilchrist) 
Cobb;  ed.  public  schools  of  Massachusetts;  m., 
1st,  Manchester,  N.  H.,  1865,  Miss  Fannie 
Hook;  children:  George  F.,  Gertrude  E.;  m., 
2d,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1895,  Miss  Gallic  Lyon. 


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Was  in  merchant  marine  service  as  seaman 
and  mate,  1856-61;  yeoman  in  U.  S.  N.  from 
1861  to  1864.  Engaged  in  lumber  business, 
after  leaving  navy,  operating  in  Mexico  and 
the  Southern  States,  then  was  in  the  news- 
paper and  publishing  business,  now  being 
pres.  of  the  Lumber  Review  Co.  and  editor 
of  the  Lumber  Review,  and  pres.  of  the  Sco- 
fleld  Publishing  Co.  Author:  Yankee  Mother 
Goose;  Tom  Clingstone's  Letters;  Richard 
Vaughn;  Realm  of  the  Retail  Lumberman.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Press.  Office:  356 
Dearborn  St. 

COBB,  Eminons  Bradley,  soap  manufactur- 
er; b.  Oct.  21,  1849;  s.  Lemi  Bradley  and  Mary 
Ann  (Emmons)  Cobb;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Mendota,  111.,  Elizabeth  Scott.  Since  1878  has 
been  associated  with  the  soap  mfg.  business 
of  Graham  Bros.  &  Co.;  in  1884  purchased  an 
interest  and  formed  partnership  with  Charles 
L.  Adams,  Mr.  Henry  J.  Heister  also  becom- 
ing a  partner,  1902.  On  death  of  Mr.  Adams 
became  senior  partner  (with  Mr.  Heister  as 
only  other  mem.)  in  firm  of  Graham  Bros.  & 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  toilet  soaps.  Republi- 
can. Formerly  mem.  1st  Regt.  I.  N.  G.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  421  W.  Lake  St. 
Residence:  147  Ashland  Boul. 

COBB,  George  WadBworth,  real  estate;  b. 
Brookline,  Mass.,  Apr.  2,  1865;  s.  Albert  Ad- 
ams and  Mary  Russell  (Candler)  Cobb;  pre- 
pared for  college  at  Noble's  Preparatory 
School,  Boston;  grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B., 
1886;  m.  Henderson,  Ky.,  Oct.  25,  1893,  Eliza- 
beth S.  Dallam;  children:  George  Wadsworth, 
Jr.,  Richard  Henderson.  After  graduation 
spent  2  years  in  his  father's  office  in  Boston, 
in  the  Calcutta  business;  came  to  Chicago, 
1888,  and  after  a  year  spent  in  study  in  the 
different  real  estate  and  mortgage  offices, 
opened  his  own  office  in  1889,  under  style  of 
George  W.  Cobb  &  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Har- 
vard, Onwentsia.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St. 

COBB,  Henry  Ives,  architect;  b.  Brookline, 
Mass.,  Aug.  19,  1859;  ed.  private  and  public 
schools  and  at  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology;  grad.  Harvard,  1880;  m.  1882, 
Emma  M.  Smith,  New  York.  He  entered  an 
architect's  office  in  Boston,  and  in  1881  came 
to  Chicago;  established  practice,  and  was 
architect  for  Chicago  Opera  House,  Newberry 
Library,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Church  of  the 
Atonement,  and  many  prominent  residence, 
business  and  public  buildings  in  Chicago  and 
other  cities;  one  of  the  Nat.  Board  of  Archi- 
tects of  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1893; 
now  retained  as  special  architect  for  U.  S. 
Government;  also  large  general  practice 
throughout  the  country — including  the  Penn- 
sylvania State  Capitol,  U.  S.  Government 
buildings  at  Chicago,  League  Island,  Annapo- 
lis, etc.,  and  the  Am.  Univ.  at  Washington, 
and  many  other  prominent  buildings.  Office: 
115  Broadway,  N.  Y.  Residence:  5  E.  9th  St., 
New  York. 

COBB,  Joseph  Pettee,  physician;  b.  Massa- 
chusetts, June  12,  1857;  grad.  Harvard,  1879; 
M.D.,  Hahnemann,  Chicago,  1883;  m.  Sept.  18, 
1882,  Edith  H.  Perseus,  Milwaukee.  Senior 
prof,  pediatrics,  Hahnemann  College;  clinical 
prof,  diseases  of  children,  Hahnemann  Hosp.; 
ex-pres.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy,  1903. 
Residence:  254  E.  47th  St.  Office:  Heyworth 
Bldg. 

COBB,  "Walter  Franklin,  merchant  and 
manufacturer,  retired;  b.  Montpelier,  Vt.,  Jan. 
18,  1844;  s.  George  W.  and  Mary  E.  (Day) 
Cobb;  family  came  west  in  1846,  and  located 
in  Chicago;  ed.  public  schools,  followed  by 
business  education;  m.  May  31,  1877,  Carrie 
J.,  daughter  of  Gardner  C.  Fisk,  of  Oaklawn, 
Cal.  Began  business  life  as  messenger  and 
clerk  in  banking  house  of  J.  M.  Adsit;  later 
4  years  bookkeeper  with  C.  S.  Hutchins  &  Co., 
commission  merchants;  later  became  partner, 
successively,  in  firms  of  C.  A.  Knight  &  Co., 


Knight,  Baker  &  Co.,  and  William  T.  Baker  & 
Co.  In  1887  he  retired  from  the  grain  busi- 
ness, but  served  as  a  dir.  of  the  South  Chi- 
cago Furnace  Co.,  and  the  Indiana  Coal  R  R 
Co.,  and  was  several  years  a  dir.  and  vice- 
pres.  of  the  Chicago  Shipbuilding  Co.;  resign- 
ing 1899.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  On- 
wentsia, Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  138  Rusli  St 

COBE,  Ira  Maurice,  investment  banker  and 
promoter;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Oct.  29,  1866-  s 
Mark  H.  and  Eva  (Morris)  Cobe;  ed.  public 
schools,  Lawrence,  Mass.;  Boston  Univ  •  m 
Belfast,  Me.,  Mar.  19,  1892,  Annie  E.  Watts' 
Admitted  to  Suffolk  Co.,  Mass.,  bar,  Boston 
1888,  and  practiced  law  in  Boston  4  years;  in 
1892  joined  in  organizing  the  firm  of  Cobe  & 
McKinnon,  investments,  in  which  continues 
Also,  since  1898,  1st  vice-pres.  of  the  Assets 
Realization  Co.;  and  is,  in  addition,  a  dir  of 
the  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co.,  and  treas 
and  dir.  of  the  Illinois  Straw  Products  Co.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Hamilton  (life  mem.),  Chica- 
go Athletic,  Chicago  Automobile  (dir.),  Mid- 
Day.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence: 
Kenwood  Hotel. 

COBE  UN,  Camden  M.,  M.  E.  clergyman;  b 
Uniontown,  Pa.,  Apr.  19,  1855;  s.  S.  P  and 
Mary  Ellen  Cobern;  grad.  Allegheny  College, 
1876,  A.M.,  1878;  grad.  Theological  School 
Boston  Univ.,  S.T.B.,  1883  (Ph.D.,  Grant 
Univ.,  D.D.,  Allegheny  College);  m.  Erie,  Pa 
Sept.  4,  1883,  Ernestine  Craft.  Studied  in  Eng- 
land and  Germany,  1889-90.  In  M.  E.  ministry 
since  1876.  Mem.  Biblical  Archaeological  Soc , 
Victoria  Inst.,  Am.  Oriental  Soc.,  hon.  sec. 
Egyptian  Exploration  Soc.  (For  book  and  writ- 
ings, see  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Now  pastor 
St.  James  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago.  Address: 
4611  Ellis  Av. 

COBURN,  Lewis  £.,  patent  lawyer;  b.  East 
Montpelier,  Vt.,  Nov.  2,  1834;  s.  Lamed  and 
Lovisa  (Allen)  Coburn;  ed.  district  school  and 
local  acad. ;  taught  district  school  at  16;  en- 
tered Univ.  of  Vermont,  graduating,  A  B 
1859;  grad.  Harvard  Law  School,  1861;  m. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  1881,  Miss  Anna  Swan.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  at  Boston,  1861;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, and  with  William  E.  Marrs  began  prac- 
tice, making  a  specialty  in  patent  law,  firm 
name  being  Coburn  &  Marrs.  While  in  Ver- 
mont on  a  visit  in  1863,  entered  army,  in  re- 
sponse to  call  of  the  President  for  more  troops, 
as  capt.  in  a  Vermont  regt.,  and  fought  at 
Gettysburg,  rejoining  his  partner  when  term 
expired  and  resumed  business  in  Chicago,  and 
after  Mr.  Marrs  died,  1868,  conducted  the  busi- 
ness alone  until  1875,  when  Hon.  John  M 
Thatcher  resigned  the  office  of  U.  S.  Commis- 
sioner of  Patents  to  join  him  in  business;  firm 
now  Coburn  &  McRoberts.  Was  one  of  found- 
ers of  the  Chicago  Athenaeum.  Governing 
mem.  Art  Institute;  mem.  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.  Clubs:  Union  League  (was  its  first  pres  ), 
Onwentsia,  Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1819  Michigan  Av. 

COCHBAN,  Aaron  •William,  real  estate;  b 
Springfield,  O.,  Jan.  9,  1855;  s.  Samuel  and 
Elizabeth  (Neer)  Cochran;  grad.  Wittenberg 
College,  Springfield,  1876;  m.  Park  Ridge,  111., 
Aug.  9,  1885,  Augusta  Becker;  children:  George 
S.,  Clarence  A.  Began  in  real  estate  business 
with  John  S.  Ranney,  Apr.  3,  1877;  next  with 
Ranney  &  Cole;  next  with  father;  then  with 
Eldridge  &  Tourtelotte,  and  Mar.  1,  1885,  went 
with  Griffin  &  Dwight,  as  mgr. ;  firm  built 
Haymarket  Theatre  and  moved  office  there  in 
1890;  on  death  of  Mr.  Griffin,  1899,  became 
partner  in  Walter  Dwight  &  Co.  Now  in  busi- 
ness alone.  Republican.  Trustee  of  Village 
Board  of  Park  Ridge,  4  years.  Mem.  K.  P.  Of- 
fice: 171  Washington  St.  Residence:  Park 
Ridge,  111. 

COCHRAN,  John  Lewis,  real  estate  dealer; 
b.  Sacramento,  Calif.,  Mar.  23,  1857;  s.  John 
Lewis  and  Martha  F.  (Austin)  Cochran;  ed. 


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Philadelphia  High  School  and  Louderback  Col-  in  the  old  Central  Music  Hall  Bldg  Business 
lege;  m.  Philadelphia,  Nov.  3,  1892,  Alice  became  a  corporation,  1899,  under  the  style  of 
Vanuxem;  children:  Elizabeth  Vanuxem  (died  Aimer  Coc,  Optician,  Inc.,  of  which  Is  pres. 
at  5^  years),  John  Lewis,  Jr.,  Louis  Vanuxem.  and  treas.,  manufacturers  and  retailers  of 
Engaged  in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago  optical  goods.  Republican.  Mason  Presbyte- 
since  1884;  designer  and  builder  of  Edge-  rian.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic,  Home- 
water,  an  attractive  residence  district  on  the  wood.  Office:  74  State  St.  Residence-  4830  Ken- 
shore  of  Lake  Michigan,  7  miles  north  from  wood  Av. 

Madison  St.,  and  is  still  engaged  in  handling  COE,  George  Albert,  John  Evans  prof  phi- 
Edgewater  property,  principally  under  firm  losophy,  Northwestern  Univ.,  since  1893  (See 
style  Cochran  &  McCluer,  since  Jan.  1,  1904.  Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.)  Address: 
Pres.  Edgewater  Coal  Co.;  dir.  Chicago  Title  620  University  PI.,  Evanston,  111 
and  Trust  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  COFFEEN,  Milo  Lester,  lawyer;  b  Antwerp 
Clubs:  Saddle  and  Cycle  (pres.),  University,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  20,  1850;  s  William 
Onwentsia,  Chicago,  Edgewater  Golf,  Mid-  L.  G.  and  Helen  E.  (Lester)  Coffeen;  ed  pub- 
Day  (sec.  and  treas.).  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  lie  school,  Libertyville,  111.;  Waukegan  (111.) 
Residence:  591  N.  State  St.  Acad.,  1867-8;  Illinois  Normal  School,  Normal, 

CODY,  Arthur  Buck,   lawyer;   b.   Naperville,  111.,   1868-9;   Union  College  of  Law   (law  dept 

Du    Page    Co.,    111.,    Sept.    26,    1860;    s.    Judge  old  Chicago  Univ.),  1869-71,  graduating,  LL.B., 

Hiram  Hitchcock  and  Philomela  E.  (Sedgwick)  June,  1871;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  13,  1877,  Martha 

Cody;  grad.  Northwestern  College,  Naperville,  Martin;    children:    Mae,    Henry    Martin    (grad. 

111.,  A.M.,  1879;  m.,  1st,  Grace  Goodrich;  chil-  Yale,  1902),  Lester.  Was  employed  in  law  of- 

dren:   Hiram  Sedgwick,  Helen   Harriet,  Caryl;  flee  of  Van  Arman  &  Vallette  while  pursuing 

m.,    2d,    Toronto,    Ont.,    June    1,     1898,    Clara  law  studies  in  college;  appointed  to  clerkship 

Cochrane;    1    son:    Arthur   Cochrane;    read   law  in  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.  by  Col.  Augustus 

In  father's  office,  1881-3;  admitted  to  bar,  1883;  Jacobson,  then  clerk  of  the  Court,  just  before 

in  1886  became  associated  with   his  father  in  the   great    fire   of    1871;    assisted    in   restoring 

law  firm  of  Hiram  H.  Cody  &  Son,  which  be-  the  Court  records  after  fire  and  acted  as  chief 

came,  on  admission  of  younger  brother,  Hope  deputy  clerk  until   1879;   partner  with   Emery 

Reed  Cody,  Hiram  H.  Cody  &  Sons.  Hiram  H.  A.   Storrs,   1879-80,   then  practiced  alone  until 

Cody   retired,    1893,    but   firm    name   continued  entering  firm   of   Tenney,   Bashford   &   Tenny, 

until   death   of   Hope   Reed   Cody,    1899,    when  in   1887;   soon  after  George  Driggs  came  into 

business  was  taken  over  by  Cody  &  Woodle,  the  firm  and  after  his  election  as  judge  of  the 

and    2    years    later    by    present    firm    of    Cody,  Superior  Court,  firm  changed  to  Tenney,  Church 

Eaton  &  McConahey.  Sec.  and  dlr.  Page  Woven  &  Coffeen.  In  1895  Judge  Samuel  P.  McConnell 

Wire  Fence  Co.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  resigned  from  Circuit  bench  and  firm  became 

Mason,   Mem.    Royal   Arcanum,    Royal   League,  Tenney,    McConnell,    Coffeen    &    Harding    until 

Nat.   Union,  North   Am.   Union.   Clubs:  Hamil-  Judce  McConnell  removed  to  New  York,  1898; 

ton,    Union    League,    Chicago    Athletic.    Office:  since  then  of  Tenney,  Coffeen,  Harding  &  Wil- 

135   Adams   St.   Residence:    6030   Jefferson   Av.  kerson.   Dir.   Kellogg  Switchboard  and  Supply 

CODY,  Hiram  Hitchcock,  retired  jurist;  b.  Co.,  and  other  corporations.  Republican.  Mem. 
Vernon  Center,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  11,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
1824;  s.  Hiram  and  Huldah  (Hitchcock)  Cody;  Chicago  Historical  Soc.,  Am.  Historical  Soc. 
was  prepared  for  Hamilton  College,  N.  Y.,  Clubs:  Chicago,  City,  Midlothian.  Office:  205 
but  business  reverses  of  father  prevented  the  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3133  Calumet  Av. 
completion  of  college  course;  removed  with  COFFIN,  Charles  Henry,  investment  securl- 
father's  family,  1843,  to  Illinois;  lived  1  year  ties;  b.  Richmond,  Ind.,  Sept.  1,  1851;  s. 
at  Lisbon,  Kendall  Co.,  and  in  1844  settled  at  Charles  F.  and  Rhoda  (Johnson)  Coffin;  ed. 
Bloomingdale,  DuPage  Co.;  m.  Bloomingdale,  private  schools  and  by  tutors;  m.  Richmond, 
Dec.  31,  1846,  Philomela  E.,  daughter  of  Park-  Ind.,  Dec.  10,  1873,  Flora  Howells  (now  de- 
er Sedgwick,  M.D. ;  children:  Charles  Caroll  ceased);  children:  Rhoda  Howells,  Ruth  (Mrs. 
(deceased),  Minnie  P.  (deceased),  Rosalie  Collins),  Charles  Howells,  Flora  Howells, 
May,  Hiram  Sedgwick  (deceased),  Sherman  Francis  J.  H.  Entered  State  Bank  of  Indiana 
Parker,  Herbert  George  (deceased).  Arthur  in  1863,  vice-pres.  of  same,  1873-84,  and  officer 
Buck,  Huldah  Caroline,  Frances  Adeline  (now  in  many  incorporated  companies.  Began  deal- 
Mrs.  Sattley),  Grace  Ethelwyn.  Hope  Reed  (de-  ing  in  municipal  securities  and  U.  S.  bonds  in 
ceased).  Resided  at  Bloomingdale  until  1847,  1867;  established  business  in  Chicago,  1884; 
when  was  elected  County  Commissioners'  was  vice-pres.  Municipal  Investment  Co.,  1886- 
clerk  of  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  when  he  removed  to  1899.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian. 
Naperville.  Elected  first  county  clerk  of  Du-  Has  winter  home,  Roseheart,  at  Pass  Chris- 
Page  Co.,  1849;  admitted  to  bar,  June,  1851,  tian,  Miss.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Church,  Ex- 
while  so  serving;  county  judare  of  DuPage  moor.  Office:  Mailers  Bldg.  Residence:  High- 
Co.,  1860:  elected,  1869.  mem.  Illinois  Consti-  land  Park,  111. 

tutional  Convention  of  1870,  in  which  was  COFFIN1,  Charles  Forter,  credit  man  Illinois 
chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Revision  and  Steel  Co.;  b.  Batavia,  111.,  Apr.  23,  1858;  a. 
Adjustment:  elected,  1874,  judge  4th  Judicial  William  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Lockwood)  Cof- 
Circuit,  afterward  merged  in  12th  Circuit;  fin;  ed.  public  school,  Batavia,  111.,  until  1873; 
upon  expiration  of  term,  1879.  formed  co-  preparatory  dept.  Ripon  (Wis.)  College,  1873- 
partnership  in  Chicago  with  Elbert  H.  and  1876;  Phillips  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  1876-7; 
Noah  E.  Gary,  as  law  firm  of  Gary,  Cody  &  Ripon  College,  1877-8;  Yale  College,  1878-81, 
Gary,  until  1886;  then  with  his  son, 'Arthur  B.  A.B.,  1881;  m.  Escanaba,  Mich.,  Jan.  26,  1886, 
Cody,  and  afterward  also  his  youngest  son.  Adeline  Chadwick  Selden;  children:  Sarah  Lay, 
Hope  Reed  Cody,  as' Hiram  H.  Cody  &  Sons;  William  King  (died  in  infancy).  After  leaving 
removed  residence  from  Naperville  to  Chi-  college  was  with  C.  McCulloch  Beecher  &  Co., 
cago,  1890;  retired  from  active  practice.  1893,  Rio  de  Janeiro,  Brazil,  1881-4;  since  1884  in 
and  removed  to  Pasadena,  Calif.,  but  returned  Chicago,  most  of  time  as  sec.  and  treas.  of 
to  Chicago,  1897.  Democrat;  but  voted  twice  the  Minnesota  Iron  Co.,  until  Sept.,  1902.  when 
for  McKinley  on  financial  Issue.  Congrega-  became  dir.  and  credit  man  of  the  Illinois 
tlonalist;  was  25  years  supt.  Naperville  Con-  Steel  Co.  Occasional  contributor  to  periodicals, 
gregational  Sunday  School.  Mason:  Euclid  Clubs:  University,  Chicago.  Office:  The  Rook- 
Lodge,  Naperville.  Residence:  213  E.  61st  St.  ery.  Residence:  1130  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston. 

COE,  Aimer,  optician;  b.  Marysville,  O. ;  8.  COFFIN,  Gorham  Bartlett,  paints;  b.  New- 
Moses  and  Martha  (Boal)  Coe;  ed.  public  buryport,  Mass.,  Dec.  18,  1846;  s.  Ca.pt.  George 
schools;  m.  Elizabeth  Scott;  1  daughter:  Helen,  and  Sophronia  (Richards)  Coffin;  ed.  common 
Came  to  Chicago,  1880;  began  in  optical  busl-  school  and  2  years  in  Newburyport  High 
ness,  1882;  established  business  for  self,  1886,  School;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  8,  1875,  Helen  Green; 


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children:  Percy  B.,  Graf  ton  W.,  Helen  R., 
Ralph  T.,  Ruth  A.  Beginning  as  a  boy,  14 
years  old,  was  trained  in  the  paint  business  in 
store  of  Banker  &  Carpenter,  Boston,  and  their 
successors,  Carpenter,  Morton  &  Co.,  for  7 
years;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  with  Heath 
&  Milligan,  1870-82;  resigned  to  become  vice- 
pres.  of  Coffin,  Devoe  &  Co.,  introducing  the 
Devoe  products  (P.  W.  Devoe  &  Co.,  New 
York)  in  the  West,  but  upon  the  consolida- 
tion of  Devoe  &  Raynolds  resigned  and  re- 
turned to  the  Heath  &  Milligan  Mfg.  Co.,  Jan., 
1893;  since  then  general  salesman  for  that 
company,  now  managing  Ry.  dept.  Republican. 
Universalist.  Served  as  lieut.  1st  Mass.  Regt., 
1863-9,  lieut.  1st  111.  Infy.,  1879-82.  Mason: 
Past  Master  Covenant  Lodge,  1877;  Past  High 
Priest  York  Chapter,  1880;  Past  Commander 
St.  Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T.  Chicago,  1887; 
Columbia  Commandery  K.  T.,  1902.  Clubs: 
Mencken,  The  Oaks,  The  Pullman,  The  Rail- 
way, Westward  Ho.  Office:  170-2  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  124  S.  Park  Av.,  Austin. 

COFBAN,  John  William  Gunnison,  lire  un- 
derwriter; b.  Goshen,  N.  H.,  June  13,  1855;  s. 
Stephen  B.  and  Alma  J.  (Gunnison)  Cpfran; 
ed.  district  school,  Goshen,  N.  H. ;  Kim  ball 
Union  Acad.,  Meriden,  N.  H. ;  m.  San  Fran- 
cisco, Calif.,  1889,  Mary  C.  Cpnroy.  Began  in 
insurance  business  as  clerk  with  the  Commer- 
cial Insurance  Co.  of  California,  at  San  Fran- 
cisco, 1874,  becoming  its  special  agent,  1879; 
special  agent  Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Co.  at 
Portland,  Ore.,  1881;  mgr.  Pacific  dept.  at  San 
Francisco,  1885;  asst.  general  agent,  1895-6, 
and  general  agent  since  1896,  Western  dept., 
Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  comprising  23 
States  and  Territories.  Republican.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Glen  View;  also  Pacific  Union  and 
Olympic  Clubs,  San  Francisco.  Office:  171  La 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Auditorium  Hotel. 

COHEN,  Seymour  Norton,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, June  27,  1878;  s.  Samuel  and  Minerva  Co- 
hen; ed.  Princeton- Yale  Preparatory  School, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  Chicago-Kent  College  of 
Law,  graduating  in  class  of  1898.  Admitted  to 
bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  in  1897,  and 
has  from  that  time  been  engaged  in  general 
practice  as  an  atty.  and  counselor  at  law,  but 
devoting  m;ich  time  to  the  promoting  of  com- 
mercial and  financial  enterprises.  Republican. 
Club:  Lakeside.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 

COHN,  Moses  Louis,  inspector  of  agencies, 
Northwestern  Branch  Royal  Union  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.;  b.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Aug. 
6,  1857;  s.  Louis  and  Babette  (Kahnlein)  Cohn; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  16,  1895, 
Minnie  Smith;  1  son:  Lyman  Gage  Cohn.  Be- 
gan business  career  at  the  age  of  18,  as  cigar 
manufacturer  and  salesman  with  his  father, 
under  the  style  of  Louis  Cohn  &  Son;  and  con- 
tinued in  that  connection  for  13  years;  after 
that  for  9  years  with  the  New  York  Life  In- 
surance Co.,  first  as  solicitor  and  later  as 
general  agent,  with  headquarters  at  New  Or- 
leans; moved  to  Chicago  in  1898,  and  took 
present  position  as  inspector  of  agencies,  cov- 
ering 6  states,  for  Royal  Union  Mutual  Lifa 
Ins.  Co.  Also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Union  De- 
velopment Co.,  and  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Fed- 
erated Mines  and  Milling  Co.  Independent  in 
politics.  Jewish  religion.  Office:  Continental 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  3532  Calumet  Av. 

COLBORNE,  Oliver,  manufacturer;  b.  near 
London,  Eng.,  Mar.  24,  1852;  s.  Charles  and 
Elizabeth  Colborne;  came  with  parents  to  Wis- 
consin and  ed.  public  schools  of  that  State; 
m.  Neenah,  Wis.,  1874,  Mary  K.  Deal;  chil- 
dren: Ida  E.,  Olive  E.  Began  work  as  machin- 
ist when  16  years  old,  in  Wisconsin;  came 
from  Decatur,  111.,  to  Chicago  in  1878,  and  in 
1879  established  the  Colborne  Mfg.  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  machinery,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Republican.  Office:  31-41  Indiana  St.  Residence: 
693  Evanston  Av. 


COLBUBN,  Joseph  Elliott,  oculist  and  aur- 
ist;  b.  Massena,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept. 
22,  1853;  s.  Alfred  Reaves  and  Maria  P.  (El- 
liott) Colburn;  ed.  public  school  of  New  York 
State  and  grad.  Albany  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1877;  m.,  1st,  Letltia  M.  Ellis  (now  deceased); 
m.,  2d,  Eleanor  R.  Gump;  children:  George  Al- 
fred, Avery  Reaves,  Joseph  Elliott,  Ruth.  En- 
gaged in  practice  of  medicine  since  1877;  spe- 
cialist in  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear.  Has  oc- 
cupied positions  of  ophthalmic  surgeon  in 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  and  asst.  ophthalmic  surgeon 
in  Illinois  State  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary;  prof, 
of  ophthalmology  in  Chicago  Policlinic,  and 
in  Chicago  Eye,  Ear,  Throat  and  Nose  Hosp. 
and  College;  asst.  to  dept.  of  ophthalmology, 
Central  Free  Dispensary.  Author  of  a  book 
of  Clinical  Lectures  on  Diseases  of  the  Eye, 
and  of  monographs  on  diseases  of  the  eye  and 
allied  subjects.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  and 
other  local  med.  socs.,  and  of  Am.  Acad.  of 
Ophthalmology.  Ex-pres.  of  Western  Soc.  of 
Ophthalmology;  ex-vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Soc.  of  Artists.  Office:  57  Washington  St.  Res- 
idence: Highland  Park,  111. 

COLBY,  Francis  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  27,  1860;  s.  Andrew  J.  and  Mary  (Whe- 
lan)  Colby;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  old 
Chicago  Univ.,  graduating  1880  with  class 
honors;  studied  law  concurrently  with  Univer- 
sity course,  under  Judge  James  Goggin;  m. 
Nov.  27,  1882,  Rose  L.  Sullivan;  children: 
Francis  Everett  (deceased),  Francesca  Bea- 
trice, Rosita  Marie  (deceased),  Evelyn  Flor- 
ence Cecelia,  Genevieve  Lucile,  Imogene  Hel- 
en. Admitted  to  bar,  1881.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Am.  Bar  Assn. 
Democrat;  was  nominated  in  1888  by  the 
Workingmen's  Party  for  State's  Atty.,  and  al- 
though he  declined  the  nomination  his  name 
was  retained  on  the  ticket  and  received  over 
12,000  votes.  Appointed  inspector  of  rifle  prac- 
tice Hibernian  Rifles,  with  rank  of  capt.,  1889, 
later  elected  colonel,  and  re-elected  1893;  com- 
manded the  7th  Regt,  I.  N.  G.,  in  the  riots  of 
1894.  Club:  City.  Office:  163  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  284  S.  Campbell  Av. 

COLBY,  John  Augustus,  furniture;  b.  Frye- 
burg,  Me.,  Apr.  1,  1833;  reared  on  farm;  ed. 
public  schools,  Fryeburg,  Me.;  m.  Boston, 
Mass.,  Abigail  F.  Cady;  1  son:  Henry  Cady. 
Established  in  Boston,  under  his  individual 
name,  as  dealer  in  books  and  stationery  until 
1857;  in  same  business  in  Chicago,  1857-64; 
in  furniture  business,  firm  of  Colby  &  Wirts, 
1864-79;  since  1879,  head  of  firm  of  John  A. 
Colby  &  Sons,  manufacturers  and  retailers  of 
furniture.  Office:  148-54  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: winter,  Los  Angeles,  Calif.;  summer, 
Delavan,  Wis. 

COLE,  Aaron  Hodgman,  biologist;  b.  Green- 
wich, N.  Y.,  Oct.  21,  1856;  s.  Morgan  C.  (M.D.) 
and  Lydia  Ann  (Hodgman)  Cole;  grad.  Col- 
gate Univ.,  1884;  A.M.,  1887;  studied  in  Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.,  1889;  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1893, 
1896  and  1898;  m.  Greenwich,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  29, 
1885,  Emma  Sarah  Mason.  (For  details  of 
career  see  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Address: 
5715  Monroe  Av. 

COLE,  Delavan  Burdette,  lawyer;  b.  Fond 
du  Lac,  Wis.,  Feb.  17,  1867;  s.  Walter  D.  and 
Alice  (Stoddard)  Cole;  «d.  Second  Normal 
School  of  Minnesota,  Mankato,  and  high 
school,  Crystal  Lake,  Minn.;  was  principal  of 
schools,  Slayton,  Minn.,  1888-9;  grad.  law  dept. 
Lake  Forest  Univ.,  1891;  m.  Slayton,  Minn., 
1889,  Olivia  A.  Reeve;  1  son:  John  R.  Admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  1892,  and  has  since  practiced 
in  Chicago;  atty.  for  West  Chicago  Park  Com- 
missioners, 1900-4.  Republican.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  328  Marsh- 
field  Av. 

COLE,  Ernest  Chapin,  manufacturer;  b. 
Mount  Pleasant,  la.,  Jan.  18,  1858;  s.  William 
Raemy  and  Cordelia  (Throop)  Cole;  ed.  public 
schools,  Mount  Pleasant;  spent  2  years  at 


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Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology,  grad. 
Iowa  Wesleyan  Univ.,  B.A.,  1881;  read  law 
and  was  admitted  to  Iowa  bar;  m.  Mount 
Pleasant,  la.,  Mar.  9,  1881,  Jennie  Brown  Corn- 
stock;  children:  Clifford  Comstock,  Genevieve, 
Margaret,  Ernest  Raemy.  Was  in  real  estate 
business,  1881-4;  retailer  of  hardware  at  Coun- 
cil Bluffs,  la.  With  2  brothers,  organized  in 
1893  the  Cole  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Republican.  Unitarian.  Club:  Colonial.  Office: 
3218  S.  Western  Av.  Residence:  4730  Green- 
wood Av. 

COLE,  Francis  Bicliard,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
June  19,  1871;  s.  Richard  and  Elizabeth 
(Byrne)  Cole;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago,  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  College  of 
Higher  Sciences,  and  Soper's  School  of  Ora- 
tory; has  degrees  of  LL.B.,  Ph.D.  and  LL.D. ; 
m.  Chicago,  July,  1895,  Sadie  Clucas;  children: 
Sylvia  Elizabeth,  Anna  Bernice.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1892;  nominated  for  judge  by  Labor  Re- 
form League,  and  also  candidate  for  judge 
of  Superior  Court  on  People's  ticket,  '1898; 
was  chairman  county  committee,  Populist 
party,  1897-9,  and  mem.  of  Populist  Nat.  Com- 
mittee; pres.  of  the  Citizens'  Sovereignty 
Assn.,  1896-1900;  pres.  Chicago  branch  of  Co- 
lumbian College  of  Citizenship;  vice-pres.  of 
the  national  organization  and  chairman  of 
faculty  in  economic  dept.  Writer  of  pam- 
phlets on  the  Initiative  and  Referendum,  Pro- 
portional Representation,  Civil  Service  Reform, 
Public  Ownership  of  National  Monopolies,  etc., 
and  of  widely  circulated  campaign  pamphlet 
"Civilization,  Bryan  and  the  Times."  Inde- 
pendent Democrat.  Office  and  residence:  3958 
S.  Western  Av. 

COLE,  George  £.,  stationer  and  printer;  b. 
Jackson,  Mich.,  Mar.  2,  1845;  s.  Ichabod  and 
Sarah  H.  Cole;  ed.  public  schools,  Jackson;  m. 
Chicago,  June  20,  1878,  Lois  T.  Milnes;  chil- 
dren: Theodore  B.,  Henry  Munroe.  Served  2 
years  as  private,  10th  Mich.  Vol.  Inf.  during 
Civil  War.  In  business  as  stationer  and  print- 
er, Chicago,  since  Mar.,  1878.  Independent  Re- 
publican. Organized,  1896,  pres.,  1896-9,  Mu- 
nicipal Voters'  League;  pres.  Citizens'  Assn., 
2  years;  now  pres.  Legislative  Voters'  League. 
Pres.  George  E.  Cole  Co.,  stationers  and  print- 
ers. Clubs:  Union  League,  City.  Office:  86 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3539  Grand  Boul. 

COLE,  Henry  A.,  wholesale  commission 
merchant  in  window  glass;  b.  Cheshire,  Berk- 
shire Co.,  Mass.,  Feb.  19,  1850;  s.  Dr.  Lansing 
J.  and  Caroline  A.  (Mason)  Cole;  attended 
public  and  private  schools  in  Cheshire  and 
Lanesboro,  Berkshire  Co.,  Mass.,  1  year  at 
Whitesboro,  N.  Y.,  Acad.,  and  1  year  at  Mon- 
roe Collegiate  Institute,  Elbridge,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Ottawa,  111.,  June  1,  1881,  Kate  S.  Eldredge; 
children:  Marie  Eldredge,  Emma  Caroline, 
Henry  Eldredge,  Gordon  Earle,  Robert  Mason. 
Was  connected  with  Ottawa  Glass  Co.,  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  manufacturers  of  window  glass,  as 
shipping  clerk,  bookkeeper,  traveling  sales- 
man, dir.  and  gen.  mgr.,  1871-87,  when  the 
Ottawa  Glass  Co.  was  absorbed  by  the  United 
Glass  Co.;  was  office  mgr.  for  the  United 
Glass  Co.,  Ottawa,  111.,  plant,  1887-92,  and  sec. 
of  the  United  Glass  Co.,  Chicago,  1892-6;  re- 
signed from  the  United  Glass  Co.,  1896,  and 
established  in  present  business.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  324 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  234  N.  Kenilworth 
Av..  Oak  Park,  111. 

COLE,  Howard  Grant,  pres.  Mississippi  Val- 
ley Realty  Co.;  b.  Parkersburg,  W.  Va.,  May 
1,  1868;  s.  J.  H.  and  Bettie  (Dudley)  Cole;  ed. 
public  schools,  Parkersburg,  W.  Va.,  to  1887; 
M.,  1st,  1892,  Ruth  Atwood;  m.,  2d,  Atlanta, 
Ga.,  Jan.  1,  1900,  Hattie  Dunwoodie;  children: 
Atwood  Dunwoodie,  Harriet,  James  Howard. 
After  leaving  school  became  cashier  of  the 
State  Savings  Bank  of  Roanoke,  Va.,  1887-9; 
in  1889  went  south  and  was  engaged  in  land 
business  in  Louisiana  and  Mississippi;  was 
resident  in  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  5  years  before 


coming  to  Chicago,  Apr.  1,  1904.  Pres.  Missis- 
sippi Realty  Co.,  incorporated  in  1899  and 
operating  in  timber  lands  in  the  states  of  Mis- 
sissippi and  Louisiana.  Republican.  Office:  Ry. 
Exchange.  Residence:  4932  Lake  Av. 

COLE,  Bossetter  Qleasou,  composer,  music 
teacher;  b.  Michigan,  Feb.  5,  1866;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  Ph.B.,  1888;  m.  1896,  Fannie 
Louise  Gwinner  (pianist,  teacher).  Studied 
music  In  Berlin,  1890-2;  won,  by  competitive 
examination,  scholarship  in  the  Royal  Meister- 
schule  for  composition,  with  free  tuition,  un- 
der Max  Bruch;  dir.  school  of  music  and  prof, 
music  Ripon  (Wis.)  College,  1892-4;  prof,  mu- 
sic, Iowa  College,  1894-1901.  Mem.  New  York 
Manuscript  Soc. ;  also  Manuscript  Soc.  of  Chi- 
cago; vice-pres.  for  Iowa,  1897-1900,  pres., 
1902-3,  Music  Teachers'  Nat.  Assn.  Editor  of 
Good  Music.  Composer  of  a  lyrical  cantata. 
The  Passing  of  Summer,  1902;  Hiawatha's 
Wooing,  1904,  and  45  other  published  composi- 
tions for  the  voice,  piano,  organ,  chorus  and 
orchestra.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg.  Residence: 
5808  Prairie  Av. 

COLEMAN,  Julius  Archer,  lawyer;  b.  Mo- 
bile, Ala.,  May  1,  1849;  s.  James  Archer  and 
Sarah  Ann  (Kennedy)  Coleman;  grad.  Wabash 
College,  Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  A.B.  and  M.A. 
(valedictorian),  1870;  m.  Apr.  29,  1873,  Nannie 
D.  McCormick;  children:  Martha  Sherman  (now 
Mrs.  S.  S.  Sherman),  Julia  (now  Mrs.  C.  M. 
Dunning),  Leila  (now  Mrs.  Arthur  Fox),  Ann. 
On  leaving  college  began  study  of  law  and 
was  admitted  to  bar  at  Henderson,  Ky.,  1871; 
practiced  law  there  until  1876;  came  to  Chi- 
cago in  1886;  was  engaged  in  real  estate  busi- 
ness for  some  years,  resuming  practice  of  law 
in  1894;  since  then  making  a  specialty  of  me- 
chanics' liens  and  building  contracts.  Author 
of  text  book  on  Law  of  Mechanics'  Liens  for 
the  State  of  Illinois.  Subsequently  drafted  the 
law  which  is  substantially  the  present  law  of 
Illinois.  His  work  and  his  part  In  the  legisla- 
tion of  the  state  have  given  him  the  name  of 
the  father  of  the  Illinois  Mechanics'  Lien  Law 
and  a  high  place  among  the  law  authors  of 
the  U.  S.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 

COLEMAN,  W.  Franklin,  M.D.;  b.  Brock- 
ville,  Can.,  1838;  ed.  public  schools,  3  years  at 
Brockville  Grammar  School,  3  years  Potsdam 
(N.  Y.)  Acad.;  3  years  in  med.  dept.  McGill 
College,  Montreal;  discontinued  course  because 
of  attack  of  typhoid  fever,  but  resumed  stud- 
ies 2  years  later  at  Queen's  College,  Kingston, 
Can.,  from  which  was  grad.  with  honors  in 
1863;  m.  St.  John,  N.  B.,  1882,  Mary  Winnicutt 
Hartt.  Practiced  medicine  at  Lyn,  Can.,  1863-9, 
then  went  to  London  and  took  special  courses 
in  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear  at  Moorflelds 
Eye  Hosp.  and  London  Hosp.,  at  end  of  which 
took  degree  of  M.  R.  C.  S.,  England;  returned 
to  Canada,  1870,  and  formed  partnership  with 
Dr.  Rosebrugh,  in  Toronto,  where  practiced  7 
years,  during  which  was  surgeon  of  Toronto 
Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary.  Went  abroad  in  1877 
and  studied  a  year  in  the  clinics  of  Vienna 
and  Heidelberg;  practiced  in  St.  John,  N.  B., 
1877-84,  during  which  time  was  oculist  and 
aurist  to  the  Provincial  Hosp.;  removed  to 
Chicago,  1885,  and  has  since  practiced  as  a 
specialist  in  this  city.  On  arriving  here,  find- 
ing there  had  not  been  a  school  for  grad- 
uates in  medicine,  organized  the  Chicago  Poly- 
clinic,  but  in  1889,  the  management  of  that 
institution  proving  unsatisfactory  to  several 
of  his  colleagues  and  himself,  was  active  in 
organizing  the  Post-Graduate  Med.  School  of 
Chicago,  of  which  is  pres.  and  prof,  of  oph- 
thalmology. Mem.  Chicago  Ophthalmological 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Medico-Legal  Soc.;  ex-examiner 
for  pension  claims  for  eye  and  ear  applica- 
tions. Extensive  contributor  to  med.  literature, 
especially  as  regards  diseases  of  the  eye.  Club: 
Physicians.  Office:  Venetian  Bldg.  Residence: 
5235  Cornell  Av. 


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COLEMAN,  William  Offden,  merchant;  b. 
Dixon,  111.,  Jan.  1,  1S64;  s.  John  and  Julia 
(Cammann)  Coleman;  ed.  public  school,  Dix- 
on, 111.;  m.  Versailles,  Ky.,  Nov.,  1892,  Annie 
Crenshaw;  1  son:  William  Ogden,  Jr.  At  18 
years  of  age  entered  employment  of  Burley  & 
Co.,  china  and  glassware,  being  traveling 
salesman  for  the  house  until  25  years  old; 
then  in  various  capacities  in  the  house  In  Chi- 
cago until  1898,  when  he  became  a  partner  in 
the  firm;  elected  vice-pres.  of  the  company  in 
1900.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  118-20  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
334  Park  Av.,  River  Forest. 

COLLINS,  James  Hartnett,  pres.  Collins 
Construction  Co.;  b.  Hiram,  Portage  Co.,  O., 
Dec.  17,  1859;  s.  James  and  Mary  (Hartnett) 
Collins;  ed.  public  schools,  Hiram,  O.,  and 
Hiram  College  (class  of  1878);  m.  Chicago, 
1889,  Nellie  F.  Collins;  1  daughter:  Olive  Ma- 
rie. Began  business  career  in  train  service  on 
the  Atlantic  &  Great  Western  (now  the  Erie) 
R.  R.,  as  brakeman  during  the  year  1879,  and 
becoming  conductor  in  1880;  was  injured  in 
an  accident  and  was  given  position  as  telegraph 
operator  on  same  road  in  1881;  in  1883  became 
asst.  train  despatcher;  resigned  from  the  ser- 
vice, came  to  Chicago  and  went  to  work  for 
the  Western  News  Co.  as  collector;  from  1884 
to  1889  was  in  lake  transportation  business  In 
the  accounting  dept. ;  in  1889  started  In  real 
estate  business  with  S.  E.  Gross,  and  In  1891 
went  in  the  same  business  for  self;  was  in  the 
bond  brokerage  business,  1894-1900,  then  start- 
ed in  the  business  of  contracting  for  railroad 
construction,  becoming  pres.  of  the  Collins 
Construction  Co.  Dir.  of  the  Cheboygan,  Elk- 
hart  &  Lake  Ry.  Co.  Republican.  Catholic.  Of- 
fice: 92  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  398  Webster  Av. 

COLLINS,  Lorin  Cone,  lawyer;  b.  Windsor, 
Conn.,  Aug.  1,  1848;  s.  Lorin  Cone  and  Mary 
(Bemis)  Collins;  ed.  public  schools,  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business  College; 
2  years  at  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  and  4  years 
at  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  B.A.  and 
M.A.;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Sept.  17,  1873,  Nellie 
Robb;  children:  Lorin  Cone  III,  Grace,  George 
Robb.  Admitted  to  bar,  1874,  and  since  then 
engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Republican. 
Served  for  3  sessions  in  General  Assembly  of 
Illinois,  and  was  Speaker  of  the  House  in 
1883;  Circuit  Judge  of  Cook  Co.,  1884-93;  re- 
signed in  order  to  resume  practice.  Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs:  Chicago,  Hamilton,  Washington 
Park,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  100  Washington  St. 
Residence:  Virginia  Hotel,  and  Wheaton,  111. 

COLLYER,  William  Davis,  U.  S.  inspector 
of  dairy  exports;  b.  Andersontown,  N.  J.,  June 
8,  1856;  s.  Joseph  M.  and  Elizabeth  Collyer; 
ed.  public  school;  m.  Earlville,  la.,  Sept.  23, 
1881,  Margaret  A.  Kennedy;  children:  Joseph- 
ine, Frank,  Agnes,  Alfred,  Herbert.  Since  leav- 
ing school  has  been  continuously  identified 
with  the  trade  in  butter  and  eggs,  first  with 
A.  H.  Blake,  Manchester,  la.;  then  of  Collyer 
&  Parrott,  Lincoln,  Neb.;  afterward  mgr.  for 
A.  H.  Barber  &  Co.,  Chicago,  then  mgr.  of 
produce  dept.  of  C.  F.  Love  &  Co.,  Chicago; 
since  1899  broker  in  butter  and  eggs  under 
firm  name  of  Collyer  &  Co.  Since  July  1,  1901, 
U.  S.  inspector  of  dairy  exports.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Mason,  Modern  Woodman.  Of- 
fice: 210  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  2446  N. 
Paulina  St. 

COLVIN,  John  Henry,  retired;  b.  Little 
Falls,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  25,  1839;  s. 
Harvey  D.  Colvin  (mayor  of  Chicago,  1873-6) 
and  Nancy  Colvin;  ed.  public  schools  and  acad. 
of  Little  Falls,  N.  Y.;  came  to  Chicago,  1854, 
and  was  in  employ  of  U.  S.  Express  Co.  until 
1862,  when  was  elected  1st  lieut.  of  Battery  M, 
1st  Regt.,  111.  Light  Artillery.;  promoted  to 
capt.,  Oct.,  1863,  of  Colvin's  Battery  (which 
was  afterward  assigned  as  Battery  K,  1st 
Regt.  111.  Light  Artillery),  and  served  to  end 
of  war;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  7,  1872,  Anna  Wick- 


liffe.  After  war  identified  with  numerous  busi- 
ness enterprises  and  property  interests;  pres 
of  the  Chicago  Opera  House  Restaurant  iron, 
its  inception,  and  treas.  of  the  Sunnyside 
Park  Co.  Democrat;  was  nominee  for  coroner 
of  Cook  Co.  against  Canute  R.  Matson,  1880; 
alderman  from  the  old  16th  Ward,  1882-8; 
mem.  and  vice-pres.  Cook  Co.  Democratic  Cen- 
tral Committee,  18S4-8.  Past  Commander  Han- 
cock Post,  G.  A.  R.  Mason;  K.  T. ;  Shriner. 
Mem.  Independent  Order  of  Foresters,  Royal 
Arcanum,  Knights  of  Honor.  Extensive  trav- 
eler in  Europe  and  British  Isles.  Address:  481 
Dearborn  Av. 

COLVIN,  William  Gordon,  wholesale  shoes- 
b.  York,  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  28,  1865; 
s.  John  and  Martha  (Trimble)  Colvin;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  Castile,  N.  Y.;  m.  Kimball,  S.  Dak., 
Oct.  3,  1888,  May  E.  Morris;  2  children:  Ber- 
tram Morris,  Marion.  Retail  shoe  clerk  at 
Castile,  N.  Y.,  1881-3;  bank  clerk  and  asst. 
cashier  at  Kimball,  S.  Dak.,  1884-8;  in  in- 
surance business,  1889-90;  in  wholesale  shoe 
trade  since  1891;  since  1897  treas.  the  Con- 
tinent Shoe  Co.  Also  treas.  of  the  Union  Bldg. 
Material  Co.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Office:  229-31  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6642  Yale  Av. 

COLVIN,  William  Henry,  broker;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  22,  1871;  s.  William  Henry  and  Susanna 
(Burt)  Colvin;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and 
at  Pennsylvania  Military  College;  m.  Chicago, 
June,  1894,  Bessie  Small;  children:  Jessica, 
William  Henry,  Jr.,  Donald,  Laura  J.  Began 
business  life  in  1889,  as  a  clerk  in  the  employ 
of  the  Merchants'  National  Bank;  has  been 
identified  almost  continuously  with  the  bank- 
ing business  ever  since.  In  1899  established 
for  self  the  present  firm  of  William  H.  Col- 
vin &  Co.,  stock  brokers,  of  which  is  now 
sole  principal.  Mem.  New  York  Stock  Ex- 
change, New  York  Coffee  Exchange,  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Tolleston.  Of- 
fice: 182  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  162S  Hinman 
Av.,  Evanston. 

COLWELL,  Nathan  Porter,  physician;  b. 
Osceola,  la.,  May  25,  1870;  s.  Fernando  N.  and 
Mary  Ellen  (Shields)  Colwell;  early  educa- 
tion public  schools,  Kearney,  Neb.,  until  1887; 
business  college,  Grand  Island,'  Neb.,  1888-9; 
Morgan  Park  (111.)  Acad.,  1893-6,  graduating 
1896;  Rush  Med.  College,  1896-1900,  M.D.,  1900; 
m.  Chicago,  May  5,  1903,  Agnes  Louise  Peter- 
son. Was  clerk  in  store  at  Kearney,  Neb.,  1878- 
88;  taught  in  business  college,  Grand  Island, 
Neb.,  1889-90;  bookkeeper  Farmers'  Union  In- 
surance Co.,  Grand  Island,  Neb.,  1891;  Con- 
tinental Insurance  Co.,  Chicago,  1892-3;  re- 
vised and  kept  records  at  Morgan  Park  Acad., 
1894-6;  revised  and  kept  records,  Rush  Med. 
College,  1897-1900,  and  has  been  in  general 
charge  of  students'  records,  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, since  1900;  while  at  Rush  was  special 
asst.  to  Prof.  Walter  S.  Haines  in  chemistry, 
1896-7;  assisted  Dr.  Christian  Fenger  in  his 
surgery  clinic,  1889-1900.  In  practice  in  Chi- 
cago since  1900;  specialist  in  diseases  of 
chest,  nose  and  throat;  associated  with  Dr. 
E.  Fletcher  Ingals  since  1901.  Fellow,  1900-01, 
and  asst.  from  1901,  in  diseases  of  chest, 
nose  and  throat,  Rush  Med.  College;  asst. 
to  the  deans  Rush  Med.  College  since  1901. 
Resident  physician  Chicago  Commons,  1901-03. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Physicians  Club,  Chicago 
Laryngological  and  Climatological  Soc.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Office:  34  Washington 
St.  Residence:  982  W.  Congress  St. 

CO  MAN,  Seymour,  banker;  b.  Newark,  O., 
May  21,  1852;  s.  Levi  Parsons  and  Martha 
(Seymour)  Coman;  was  2  years  at  Dartmouth 
College  and  took  law  course  at  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan. Came  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  entered  law 
office  of  William  C.  Goudy.  In  1878  went  to 
Colorado  as  financial  representative  for  Chi- 


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C.3.KQ   Interests,   and  later   was   in  business   in  Republican.    Methodist;    trustee   of   St.    James 

Texas   In  1891  returned  to  Chicago  and  started  M.  E.  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood. 

business  under  firm  name  of  Seymour,  Coman  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4552  Wood- 

&  Co     commercial  paper  and  collateral  loans,  lawn  Av.,  Kenwood. 

Companion  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion  CONDEE,     Ralph     Waterhnry,     lawyer;     b. 

fbv      inheritance).      Clubs:      Chicago,      Union  Cleveland,  O.,  Oct.  4,  1877;  s.  Leander  D.  and 

I  eatrue     Glen    View.    Office:    234    LaSalle    St.  Martha     (Johnson)     Condee;     early    education 

Residence-  Union  League  Club.  public  schools;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 

COMERFOBD,    Prank    Desalles,    lawyer;    b.  School,   LL.B.,   1900.    Admitted   to  bar   by   Su- 

rhicaeo     Sept     25,    1875;    s.    Isaac    and    Jane  preme    Court    of    Illinois    in    1900,    and    ever 

rr  inane)    Comerford;   ed.  West  Division  High  since  engaged  in  practice  of  law   in  partner- 

«?rhool     Northwestern    Univ.    Law    School   and  ship    with    father,   firm   of   Condee   &   Condee. 

Illinois  College  of  Law  (LL.D.).  Prominent  in  Republican.  Club:   Kenwood.  Office:   107   Dear- 

nractice  of  law;   miscellaneous  contributor  to  born  St.  Residence:  4552  Woodlawn  Av. 

newspapers    and    magazines,    and    well    known  CONDRON,  Theodore  Lincoln,  civil  engineer; 

as  lecturer    Independent  Democrat.  Nominated  b.    Washington,    D.    C.,   Apr.    16,    1866;    s.    Rev. 

for   Senator   from    2d   District   by   Democratic  George    M.    and    Abby    (Smith)    Condron;    ed. 

nartv    19001   defeated.   Nominated  and  elected,  private  and  public  schools  of  Washington,  D. 

as  Democrat,  for  Representative  from  2d  Dis-  C.,  to  1879;   grad.,   1890,   from   course  of  civil 

trict     1904-    expelled    by    Illinois    Legislature,  engineering  Rose  Polytechnic  Institute,  Terre 

Feb  '  8     1905     for    attacking    alleged    corrupt  Haute,    Ind.  ;    received    Master's    degree,    1894; 

method's  notorious  at  Springfleld;  special  elec-  m.  Terre  Haute,   Ind.,  June  9,   1896,   Grace  E. 

tion  was  called  bv  Gov.  Deneen;  re-elected  as  Layman;     children:     Tolman,     Helen,     Arnold. 

indeoendent     Apr.    4,    1905.    and    returned    to  Was   asst.    engineer   on   reconstruction   of   the 

ouse    Has  been  active  on  platform  as  advo-  Burlington  bridge  over  Mississippi  River  for 

cate  of  political  reform    measures   for  past   8  c.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1890-91;  instructor  engineer- 

vears    Mem.   Chicago  Democratic   Club,   Press  ing    dept.    Washington    Univ.,    St.    Louis,    Mo., 

rinh  'of   Chicago,   Referendum    League,   Muni-  and    with    Mr.    Robert 


n                           ,  .                    Moore,    consulting    en- 

cit>al  Ownership  League.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  gineer,    St.    Louis,    1892-4;    since    1894    in   Chi- 

Residence-  904  W.  12th  St.  Boul.  cago   as    resident   engineer   of   the   Pittsburgh 

COMFTON,  Alfred  McDonald,  supt.  of  John  Testing  Laboratory,  Ltd.,  in  charge  of  bridge 

V   Farwell  Co.;  b.  Decatur,  Ala.,  Dec.  15,  1847;  and  building  inspection.    In   1900   began   prae- 

s     Reuben    and   Mary    (Dollar)    Compton;    ed.  tice  as   a   designing  and   consulting   engineer, 

niiblic  schools  of  Florence,   Ala.;   m.   Chicago,  designing  bridges  and  steel  buildings  for  the 

Jan    1    1872,  Ella  C.  Miles   (now  deceased);   1  c.  &  E.   I.   R.   R.,  M.  &  O.  R.  R.,   M.  K.  &  T. 

son-    M     Alfred.    At    early    age    started    in    to  Ry->    etc.    Mem.    Am.    Soc.    of   Civil   Engineers, 

earn  a  living  for  himself,  and  was  for  2  or  3  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.   Railway  En- 

vears  a  newsboy  on  Mississippi  River  steamers  gineering  and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.,  Am. 

rdvine  between   New    Orleans   and    St.    Louis;  goc.    of    Testing   Materials,    Western    Railway 

soon  after  war  came  North,  locating  in  Iowa,  club  and  Engineers  Club  of  Chicago.    Repub- 

and  was  for  about  2  years  clerk  in  a  general  iican.   Office:  Monadnock  Bldg.   Residence:   233 

merchandise    store    in    Montezuma,    la.,    until  g.  Elmwood  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

1868-    in    latter    year    came    to    Chicago    and  CONODON,    Charles   Bowen,    grain    commis- 

pntered  the  employ  of  John  V.  Farwell  &  Co.,  sjon  merchant;  b.  Worcester  Co.,  Mass.,  Mar. 

hpcrlnninsr  in  the  packing  room,  and  advancing  nt  1853;  ed.  public  schools  of  Massachusetts. 

throueh  various  depts.  until  1872;  then  on  the  Came   to   Chicago   in   1873;   mem.    of  the   Chi- 

road   for   the   house    for    14    years,    and    after  cago   Board  of   Trade   since   1874;   now   senior 

that  a  eeneral  salesman;  given  supervision  or  mem.   of  the  grain  commission  firm   of  Cong- 

rnarimpn    in    1893     and    in    1896    took    present  <jon  &  Steever.  Trustee  of  Northwestern  Univ. 

^sHion  as   een    supt.   Chairman  of   the  Ways  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston  Countrv,  Glen 

and  M  pans  Committee  of  Chicago  Commercial  View.   Office:   Board  of  Trade.   Residence:   1427 

Assn-    active    mem     and    officer    of    the    Nat.  judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

A  ssn"  of  Merchants  and   Travelers,    which   he  CONGER.   Romaine  Marvin,   real    estate;   b. 

has    several    times    represented    before    Con-  Palmyra,   Wis.,    June    11,    1851;    s.    Marvin    E. 

l   committees.   Office:    148   Market   St.  and  Mary  (Barnes)  Conger;  ed.  public  schools; 

-  Downer's  Grove,  111.  m.    Chicago,    Addle   Fennimore.    Came   to   Chi- 

f>nic      Charles     Q.,     vice-pres.     Otis  cago,    1880,    and    was    a    commercial    salesman 

Co  •    pres     R.    S.    Bacon    Veneer    Co.  for  Cleveland,  Cummings  &  Shelly  until  1889; 

,i      •    Phlraeo    Union   League,   Chicago   Ath-  since  then  in  real  estate  business.   Mem.  Chi- 

iPtic    Quadrangle,  Midlothian.   Office:   Railway  cago   Real   Estate   Board.    Episcopalian.    Club: 

. 


C^OMSTbCK     William    Charles,    grain    mer-  Residence:  494  Monroe  St. 

ohnnt    and    capitalist;    b.    Oswego    Co..    N     Y..  CONKET,    Walter    BlakeBley,    pres.    W     B. 

^ot     9ft     1R47-S     Charles   and   Julia   J.    Com-  Conkey  Co.,   printers  and   publishers:   b.   Ster- 

s\ock-   ed    NoVthwesttrn   Univ.;   m.   1868;   wid-  ]ing,  Ont.  (Canada  West),  July  13,  1858;  s.  Wil- 

ower  since  1902    Has  been  resident  of  Evanston  iard  and  Emma  (Blakesley)  Conkey;  ed    public 

and  Chicago  since  1861.  and  always  identified  schools;    m.    Kate   Phillips;    children:    Walter, 

wtth  Board  of  Trade  operations.  Mem.  of  -the  Henry,    Jane   P.    Learned   trade   of   printer     n 

Chicago    Board    of    Trade.    Republican.    Clubs:  Chicago  and  as  a  very  young  man  started  in 

Ch  oa-o    Glen   View,   Chicago   Golf.   Washing-  business  on  his  own  account  on  a  small  scale; 

ion   Park    Office-   Board   of  Trade  Bldg.  pushed  the  business,  adding  new  depts^  until 

CONDEE     Zander    D.,    lawyer;    b.    Athens  he    had    built   up    the    W.    B.    Conkey    Co.,    of 

COHDti.,    jjeauu.            ,  He         M    anfl  Jane  whlch  he  has  been  pres.  from   the  start,   now 

rondpe.-    ed  'public    schools   and   St.  having  one  of  the  largest  publishing,  printing 

cad       Kankakee,     111.:     grad.     LL.B.,  ,,n(j    book    binding   plants    In    the    country    at 

Mlr'hijran    1868:   m.   Martha  Johnson.  Hammond,  Ind.,  and  general  offices  in  Chicago 

uttpn    to   the   bar    1868:   practiced   law   at  Has   printed    some   of   the   largest    books   and 

PT-    Bates  Co     Mo     1869-73;  since  then  in  most    extensive    editions    ever    turned    out    in 

rhTraL'o-    principal    features    of    practice    are  this  country.  Has  been  a  prominent  and  active 

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THE  BOOK  OF  CHIC  A  GO  AN  S 


New  York  chapter.  Office:  345  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  5518  Bast  End  Av. 

CONKLING,  Allen,  manufacturer,  inventor; 
b.  Fort  Plain,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  21,  1852;  s.  of  Daniel 
Rose  Howe  and  Ann  Maria  (Lovejoy)  Conk- 
ling;  ed.  public  school,  acad.  and  commercial 
college,  at  Port  Plain,  N.  Y.;  clerk,  1871-3; 
chief  accountant,  1873-82,  Merchants  Nat. 
Bank,  Albany,  N.  Y. ;  was  one  of  directors,  and 
was  elected  gen.  mgr.,  1882,  Troy  Laundry 
Machinery  Co.;  began  to  manufacture  laundry 
machinery  in  Chicago,  1885.  Sold  out  interest 
in  Troy  Laundry  Machinery  Co.,  1901,  and 
established  the  Conkling  Chemical  Co.  and  the 
Conkling  Machinery  Co.,  for  the  manufacture 
of  soaps,  chemicals  and  laundry  machinery, 
of  which  he  is  inventor  and  patentee.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  96th  St.  and  Erie  Av.  Residence: 
Auditorium  Hotel. 

CONKlilNG,  Benjamin  Hlxon,  insurance 
agent;  b.  Newburgh,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  1,  1855;  s. 
Hixon  and  Angelina  (Walsh)  Conkling;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Newburgh,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  Jan.  26,  1886,  L.  J.  Murphey.  Came 
to  Chicago  in  1884;  went  into  business  with 
George  F.  Kimball  at  45-7  Jackson  Street,  on 
Apr.  1,  1886;  remained  with  him  until  Jan.  1, 
1890,  when  went  with  James  W.  Nye,  repre- 
senting the  Am.  Casualty  Co.,  and  remained 
with  him  until  November,  1893.  On  Dec.  1, 
1893,  took  the  general  agency  (which  still 
holds)  of  the  London  Guarantee  and  Acci- 
dent Co.,  for  Illinois,  Indiana  and  Missouri, 
and  at  same  date  formed  the  firm  of  Conk- 
ling, Price  &  Webb,  general  Insurance  agents. 
Served  with  the  New  York  State  militia  for 
7  years.  Republican.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht. 
Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  168  E. 
45th  St. 

CONLEY,  John  W.,  broker;  mem.  firm  John 
H.  Wrenn  &  Co.;  dir.  Knickerbocker  Ice  Co.; 
married.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Colonial.  Office:  225  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
4527  Grand  Boul. 

CONNELIi,  Charles  John,  contractor  for 
public  works;  b.  Hatley,  Stanstead  Co.,  Que., 
Mar.  31,  1839;  s.  David  and  Margaret  Graham 
(Macfarlane)  Connell;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Hatley  and  academy  at  East  Hatley,  Can.; 
m.  Montrose,  Pa.,  Sept.  20,  1877,  Fanny  A. 
Mulford;  children:  Charles  Mulford,  Philip 
Graham.  Came  to  Chicago,  1861,  as  cashier 
for  W.  F.  Coolbaugh  &  Co.,  bankers;  cashier 
of  the  Union  Nat.  Bank,  1863-71;  since  1872 
engaged  in  business  as  contractor  for  public 
works,  and  now  nres.  of  The  Fitz  Simons  & 
Connell  Co.,  identified  with  many  of  the  largest 
works  in  connection  with  dredging,  docking, 
pile  driving,  canals,  railroads,  etc.  Sec.-treas. 
of  the  Great  Lakes  Tug  &  Dredge  Owners' 
Protective  Assn.,  and  of  the  Illinois  Dredging 
Co.  Renublican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Evanston, 
Glen  View.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

CO1TOEEY,  John  Tobin,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Bristol,  R.  I.,  Jan.  10,  1861;  s.  William  M. 
and  Mary  E.  (Tobin)  Connery;  ed.  Chicago 
public  and  private  schools  and  Chicago  Athe- 
naeum; m.  Chicago,  June  9,  1886.  Mary  E. 
Daly;  children:  Mae  E.,  Marguerite,  Lillian, 
Edwin  F.  Began  business  career  in  1878  as 
yard  clerk  for  E.  L.  Hedstrom  &  Co..  coal; 
cashier  and  bookkeeper  for  Silver  Creek  & 
Morris  Coal  Co..  1881-4:  sec.,  same  company. 
1884-94:  merr.  Youghiogheny  &  Lehigh  Coal 
Co.,  1894-1904;  since  June  1,  1904,  pres.  Miami 
Coal  Co.,  miners.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum.  Knights  of  Columbus,  Catholic 
Order  of  Foresters.  Clnh:  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  2159  Sheri- 
dan Road. 

CONNOR,  Prank  Hnsrhes,  live  stock  com- 
mission; b.  Warsaw,  111.,  May  27,  1865;  s.  B 


F.  and  Elizabeth  (Lamb)  Connor;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Warsaw,  111.;  m.  Warsaw,  111 
June  20,  1894,  Evalyn  Hill;  1  son:  Ronnoc 
Hill  Connor.  Was  engaged  in  wholesale  auction 
and  commission  business  as  employe  of  O  J 
Lewis  &  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1882-4;  from  1884 
to  1890  was  engaged  in  Kansas,  Colorado  and 
Wyoming  in  banking  and  ranching,  in  employ 
of  various  banks  and  live  stock  companies, 
including  the  live  stock  commission  firm  of 
Clay,  Robinson  &  Co.,  and  the  live  stock  loan 
firm  of  John  Clay  &  Co.,  both  of  Chicago; 
was  mgr.  of  banks  in  Nebraska,  1890-6;  came 
to  Chicago,  1897,  and  became  mem.  of  firms 
of  John  Clay  &  Co.,  and  of  Clay,  Robinson  & 
Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  449  E 
66th  St. 

CONOVER,  Charles  H.,  vice-pres.  Hibbard 
Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co.,  hardware  merchants; 
b.  Easton,  Pa.,  July  12,  1847;  removed,  with 
parents,  to  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  at  age  of  12;  ed. 
public  and  high  schools.  Began  business  career 
in  1865  in  employ  of  Pratt  &  Co.,  hardware 
merchants,  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  in  1871  came  to 
Chicago  and  entered  in  the  employ  of  Hib- 
bard &  Spencer  as  buyer;  upon  incorporation 
of  Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co.  in  1881 
became  dir.  and  sec.  of  the  company,  later 
adding  the  duties  of  gen.  mgr.,  until  1904, 
when  became  vice-pres.  of  the  company  Was 
a  dir.  of  the  1st  Nat.  Bank,  1900-02;  also  now 
a  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Merchants,  On- 
wentsia,  Glen  View,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Caxton, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  1  State  St.  Residence: 
500  N.  State  St. 

CONOVER,  aeorjre  Walker,  purchasing  agent 
of  electrical  construction  material;  b.  Warren 
Co.,  O.,  July  25,  1857;  s.  Joseph  and  Catharine 
(Barkalow)  Conover;  ed.  public  nchools  and 
at  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School,  Valpar- 
aiso, Ind. ;  m.  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Apr.  20,  1881, 
Kate  N.  Sayles;  children:  Harry  S.,  G.  Ray- 
mond. Taught  in  district  schools  of  Butler 
Co.,  O.,  1876-80;  engaged  in  retail  hardware 
business  at  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  1880-5;  sold  out 
and  came  to  Chicago  and  became  associated 
with  the  Chicago  Telephone  Co.  in  the  con- 
tract dept. ;  soon  resigned  and  took  position 
as  mgr.  of  the  Home  Telegraph  Co.  of  Kan- 
sas; returned  to  Chicago  and  became  purchas- 
ing agent  for  the  Electrical  Supply  Co.,  of 
Chicago,  and  afterward  engaged  in  independ- 
ent business  as  a  general  purchasing  and  for- 
warding agent  for  telephone,  electric  railway 
and  other  electrical  material.  Dir.  of  the  Gen- 
eral Engineering  Co.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Office:  Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust 
Bldg.  Residence:  921  Chase  Av.  (Rogers  Park). 

CONOVER,  Lawrence  Peterson,  lawyer;  b. 
Dayton,  O.,  Mar.  18,  1863;  s.  Harvey  and  Ellen 
M.  (Pease)  Conover;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wiscon- 
sin, A.B.,  1885,  LL.B.,  1887;  m.  Madison,  Wis., 
Sept.  13,  1886,  Isabel  C.  Storer;  children:  Mary 
S.,  Harvey,  George  S.  Admitted  to  bar  of 
state  of  Illinois  in  June,  1887;  since  then 
engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in  Chicago. 
Atty.  for  village  of  Hinsdale,  111.  Republican. 
Unitarian.  Club:  Hinsdale.  Office:  Tacoma 
Bldg-Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

CONRAD,  Charles  Henry,  tun  arid  coffee 
merchant;  b.  Janesviile,  Wis.,  May  28,  1874: 
s.  John  Henry  and  Eugenia  (Barker)  Conrad; 
ed.  Chicago  public  school,  Chicago  Manual 
Training  School,  and  grad.,  1895,  Univ.  of 
Michigan;  m.  Duluth,  Minn.,  Aug.  23,  1900, 
Betty  Brearley.  After  leaving  college  became 
a  salesman  and  asst.  credit  man  for  Bell, 
Conrad  &  Co.;  mem.  of  firm  of  J.  H.  Conrad 
&  Co.,  importers  and  jobbers  of  teas,  coffees 
and  spices,  and  sole  owner  of  that  business 
since  the  death  of  his  father  in  1898.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Kenwood,  Flosmoor  Country.  Office:  3 
Lake  St.  Residence:  3940  Lake  Av." 


THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGO ANS 


CONVERSE,  Clarence  Myron,  pres.  Chicago 
Heater  &  Supply  Co.;  b.  Rindge,  N.  H.,  Nov. 
19,  1856;  s.  Ebenezer  and  Sarah  (Darling) 
Converse;  ed.  public  schools  of  New  Hamp- 
shire and  in  Appleton  Acad.,  New  Ipswich, 
N.  H.  After  leaving  school  engaged  in  sale  of 
heaters,  radiators,  etc.,  at  Fitchburg,  Mass., 
until  1885,  when  came  to  Chicago;  was  west- 
ern mgr.  Magee  Furnace  Co.,  of  Boston,  from 
1885,  and  mgr.  of  heating  dept.  of  the  J.  L. 
Mott  Iron  Works  for  5  years;  then  manu- 
factured radiators  until  1900,  when  the  Chi- 
cago Heater  &  Supply  Co.  was  organized 
and  he  became  its  pres.;  also  dir.  in  two  other 
companies.  Republican.  Mem.  Plymouth  Con- 
gregational Church,  and  was  for  many  years 
one  of  supts.  of  Armour  Mission.  Mason  (32°). 
Clubs:  Congregational,  Hamilton.  Office:  56-8 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2954  Prairie  Av. 

CONWAY,  Edwin  Stapleton,  sec.  W.  W. 
Kimball  &  Co.;  b.  Province  of  Ontario,  Can., 
30  miles  from  Detroit,  Mich.,  1850;  moved  to 
Wisconsin  at  age  of  7,  and  from  there  to 
Lake  City,  Minn.,  where  he  remained  until 
1868;  ed.  common  schools,  and  in  the  Wes- 
leyan  Seminary  at  West  Eau  Claire,  Wis. 
Became  connected,  in  1871,  with  W.  W.  Kim- 
ball  &  Co.,  pianos.  Sold  pianos  and  organs 
on  commission,  through  Wisconsin  and  Minne- 
sota, 1871-3;  general  agent  in  full  charge  of 
Kimball  business  in  Wisconsin  and  Minne- 
sota, 1873-6;  in  charge  of  wholesale  business 
of  firm  in  Chicago,  1876-82,  and  since  1882, 
when  the  firm  was  incorporated  as  The  W.  W. 
Kimball  Co.,  has  been  sec.  and  gen.  supt.  Re- 
publican. Baptist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Oak  Park,  Marquette.  Office: 
243  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  226  Maple  Av., 
Oak  Park. 

CONWAY,  Richard  Francis,  contractor;  b. 
Kilkenny.  Ireland,  Nov.  1,  1839;  s.  Richard 
and  Mary  (Power)  Conway;  came  with  par- 
ents to  U.  S.,  locating  at  Fall  River,  Mass., 
1852,  and  in  Chicago,  1855;  common  school 
education;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  1862,  Sarah  E. 
Young:  children:  Richard  (deceased),  Kate. 
Marian  Isabella  (Mrs.  I.  J.  McCarthy),  Helen; 
m.  2d,  Chicago,  1886,  Mary  E.  Fisher;  children: 
Rose,  Alice,  Florence,  Agnes,  Blanche,  Mar- 
gareth,  Ruth,  Richard  F.  Began  business  life 
in  Chicago  in  the  grain  business  in  1859;  since 
1871,  engaged  as  contractor,  and  since  1894, 
pres.  and  dir.  of  R.  F.  Conway  &  Co.,  and  also 
of  the  International  Asphalt  Co.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum.  Club:  Mencken.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  1234  Washington 
Boul. 

COOK,  Arthur  B.,  wall-paper  merchant;  b. 
Salem,  Mich.,  Dec.  11,  1858;  s.  L.  D.  and  Lucy 
Cook;  ed.  public  schools  of  Flint,  Mich., 
graduating  Flint  High  School,  1877,  and  2 
years  in  Univ.  of  Michigan;  widower;  chil- 
dren: FrMerick  A.,  Madeline  A.,  Allan  L., 
Florence  H.,  James  A.  Began  business  career 
as  commercial  traveler,  1880-99;  in  business 
in  Louisville.  Ky.,  1899-1901;  since  July  1, 
1901,  mgr.  Chicago  dept.  of  M.  H.  Birge  & 
Sons  Co.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  wall  paper.  Office:  27 
R  Lake  St.  Residence:  234  S.  Prairie  Av.,  Aus- 
tin. 

COOKE,  Charles  P.,  brewer:  b.  Chicago,  Aug. 
27,  1865;  s.  John  S.  and  Charlotte  Harmon 
(Rowland)  Cooke;  ed.  St.  Patrick's  Acad., 
Skinner  (public)  School.  St.  Ignatius  College, 
Souder's  Business  College:  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
15,  1888,  Elizabeth  A.  Downey;  children:  John 
V.,  Charles  F..  Jr.,  Reginald,  James  T.,  Char- 
lotte, Esther  M.,  Elizabeth,  Mary.  Started  to 
work  for  firm  of  Monheimer  &  Cooke,  1880,  at 
age  of  14;  entered  the  Cooke  Brewing  Co.,  as 
sec.,  1884;  became  vice-pres.,  1899,  and  early 
in  1904  purchased  all  interests  in  the  com- 
pany outside  of  the  Cooke  holdings  and  be- 
came pres.  In  1899  succeeded  father,  John  S. 
Cooke,  as  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Ora  Glen 
Co.,  and  so  continues;  also  dir.  and  officer  in 


other  corporations.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Washington 
Park,  Friday  Fish.  Office:  27th  St.  and  Brew- 
ery Av.  Residence:  4035  Lake  Av. 

COOK,  Ezra  Asher,  stationer,  publisher,  etc.; 
b.  Windsor,  Conn.,  Nov.  5,  1841;  s.  Ezra 
Sprague  and  Parmilia  (Meilks)  Cook;  ed  pub- 
lic schools  and  Wheaton  College;  served  near- 
ly 3  years  in  Union  Army;  was  wounded  and 
discharged;  m.  Wheaton,  111.,  Maria  Elizabeth 
Blanchard;  children:  Mary  Amelia,  Julia 
Elizabeth,  Ezra  Albert,  Hannah  Williston, 
Grace  Eloise,  Jonathan  Blanchard,  David 
Maurice,  Lyman  Joseph,  Ethel  Marguerite, 
Helen  Geraldine.  Since  1867  has  been  engaged 
in  business  in  Chicago  as  manufacturing  sta- 
tioner, publisher  and  blank  book  manufacturer 
and  printer.  Prohibitionist.  Congregationalist. 
Mem.  Am.  Bible  Soc.,  Chicago  City  Mission 
Soc.  Trustee  of  Wheaton  College.  Office:  17-19 
River  St.  Residence:  316  Washington  Boul. 

COOK,  George  Washington,  dentist;  b.  Ful- 
ton, Ky.,  Jan.  19,  1866;  s.  Thomas  W.  and 
Elizabeth  Bush  Cook;  ed.  public  schools  and 
State  Normal  School;  spent  2  years  in  med. 
college  preparatory  to  study  of  dentistry,  tak- 
ing scientific  and  professional  study  in  State 
Univ.  of  Iowa  and  graduating,  D.D.S.,  1890; 
since  graduation  has  followed  special  study 
and  research  in  bacteriology  and  pathology 
under  various  teachers  in  Chicago.  In  practice 
of  dentistry  since  1890:  orof.  of  oral  surgery, 
Northwestern  College  of  Dental  Surgery,  1898; 
prof,  of  histology,  1899;  prof,  of  bacteriology 
and  pathology,  1900,  Illinois  Dental  College; 
now  bacteriologist,  pathologist  and  prof,  of 
therapeutics,  Dental  Dept.,  Univ.  of  Illinois, 
and  prof,  of  oral  surgery  in  Dearborn  Med. 
College.  Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.  (pres., 
1900),  Odontographic  Soc.  of  Chicago,  Odonto- 
logical  Soc.,  Chicago,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc., 
Nat.  Dental  Assn.  Was  mem.  2d,  3d  and  4th 
International  Dental  Congresses.  Regular 
contributor  to  dental  literature  several  vears; 
editor  Am.  Dental  Journal;  mem.  editorial 
committee  The  Plexus,  monthly  organ  of  the 
Med.  and  Dental  depts.,  Univ.  of  Illinois.  Of- 
fice: 47th  St.  and  Kenwood  Av.  Residence: 
5221  Jefferson  Av. 

COOK,  John  C.,  physician;  b.  Union  Co., 
Ky.,  Feb.  3,  1850;  s.  John  C.  and  Barnes  (Good- 
man) Cook;  ed.  public  schools  in  Union  Co., 
and  in  Chicago  Med.  College  (Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School).  M.D.,  1880;  m.  Chicago, 
1883,  Jean  Beman;  1  son:  Max  H.  In  practice 
of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1880;  surgeon 
I.  C.  and  M.  C.  Rys.,  1880-3;  attending  physi- 
cian to  South  Side  Dispensary  to  1895;  in- 
structor in  diseases  of  children,  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  1883-94;  prof,  of  diseases 
of  childhood,  Post-Graduate  Med.  College,  Chi- 
cago; supt.  Jackson  Park  Sanitarium  for  Sick 
Children.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  (ex-chairman 
section  of  diseases  of  children) ;  ex-pres.  Chi- 
cago Pediatric  Soc.;  mem.  Tri-State  Med.  Soc. 
Has  written  monographs  on  diphtheria,  child 
labor  and  its  results,  sarcoma  of  childhood, 
and  many  others.  Democrat.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 5708  Rosalie  Ct. 

COOKE,  Marcus  liber,  grain  commission;  b. 
Ulster  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  6,  1858;  s.  Chester  W. 
and  Mary  (Merwin)  Cooke:  came  to  Illinois 
from  Kingston.  N.  Y.,  in  1860;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Manteno,  111.;  m.  1st.  Sheldon, 
111.,  1878,  Winifred  Barry;  2d,  New  York,  Feb. 
22,  1890,  Edith  Flynn;  1  daughter:  Gold  Cooke. 
Resided  and  was  engaged  in  mercantile  busi- 
ness at  Sheldon.  111.,  1877-87;  came  to  Chicago, 
1887,  and  was  for  2  years  buyer  with  Charles 
Counselman  &  Co.,  being  the  first  grain  buyer 
that  went  out  on  the  road  for  that  firm;  es- 
tablished business  for  self,  1889.  Also  estab- 
lished, 1900,  an  automobile  business  at  394-6 
Wabash  Av.  Brought  the  first  gasoline  auto- 
mobile into  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 


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Trade,  Chicago  Automobile  Club,  K.  P.  Demo- 
crat. Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  5818 
Pr3.iriG  Av 

COOK,  Theodore  Philander,  gen.  supt.  of 
the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.;  b.  near 
Nashville,  Tenn.;  s.  Philander  and  Mary  A. 
Cook;  ed  public  schools  of  Iowa;  m.  Bowling 
Green,  Mo.,  Elizabeth  Sanderson.  Began  as  an 
operator  for  the  Western  Union  Telegraph 
Co  40  years  ago,  and  has  since  served  it  all 
over  the  western  country;  supt.  for  the  com- 
pany at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  until  1902,  when  came 
to  Chicago  to  take  present  position  as  gen. 
supt.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  138  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  452  Dearborn  Av. 

COOK,  William  Champion,  cashier  Western 
Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  b.  Jefferson  Mills,  N. 
Y  Aug  18,  1869;  s.  Charles  and  Louisa 
(Champion)  Cook;  ed.  Hiram  College,  Hiram, 
O,  and  Western  Reserve  Univ.,  Cleveland,  O.; 
m.  Tiffin,  O.,  June  28,  1894,  Matilda  Elizabeth 
Miller;  children:  Margaret  Ruth,  Lois  Clara 
Marie,  Florence  Matilda.  First  experience  in 
banking  was  in  1893,  during  panic  times,  at 
Tiffin,  O.,  in  the  accounting  dept.,  advancing 
through  various  positions  to  cashier;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1898,  and  was  made  cashier  of  the 
Produce  Exchange  Bank,  which  was  consoli- 
dated with  the  Western  State  Bank,  in  which 
became  asst.  cashier,  and  when  that  bank 
was  merged  in  the  Western  Trust  &  Savings 
Bank,  was  made  cashier  of  the  latter.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  of  the  Church  of  Christ.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  157  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
7232  Euclid  Av. 

COOLEY,  Edwin  Gilbert,  supt.  schools,  Chi- 
cago, since  1900;  b.  Strawberry  Point,  la., 
Mar.  12,  1857;  s.  Gilbert  and  Martha  Cooley; 
ed  Strawberry  Point  public  school,  State  Univ. 
of'  Iowa,  Chicago  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1895;  life 
diploma  as  teacher  in  Iowa,  1889;  m.  Jan.  1, 
1878,  Lydia  A.  Stanley;  children:  Bertha, 
Susie,  Dean,  Bessie,  Gilbert,  Edwin.  Began 
teaching  in  Iowa  in  1879;  supt.  schools,  Cresco, 
la.  1885-91;  principal  high  school,  Aurora,  111., 
1891-3;  principal  high  school,  LaGrange,  111., 
1893-1900;  elected  principal  Chicago  Normal 
School,  1899,  but  before  taking  position  was 
elected  supt.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  University,  Chicago  Literary,  Quad- 
rangle, Iroquois.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: LaGrange.  111. 

COOLEY,  Harlan  Ward,  lawyer;  b.  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  Jan.  29,  1866;  s.  D.  N.  and  Clara 
(Aldrich)  Cooley;  grad.  Phillips  Acad.,  An- 
dover,  Mass.,  1884;  Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1888; 
studied  in  Yale  Law  School  and  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law:  m.  Seymour,  Conn.,  Sept.  22, 
1892,  Nellie  Wooster;  children:  Julia,  Harlan 
Wooster.  Engaged  in  eeneral  practice  of  law 
in  Chicago  since  1890.  Vice-pres.  1st  Nat. 
Bank  of  Dell  Rapids,  S.  Dak.;  pres.  Dell 
Rapids  Elevator  Co.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Mem.  Phillips  Andover  Alumni  Assn.  Clubs: 
Yale  Club  of  Chicago,  Hamilton,  Twentieth 
Century.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence: 
5318  Greenwood  Av. 

COOLEY,  Lyman  Edgar,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Canandaigua,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5,  1850;  s.  Albert  B. 
and  Acksah  Griswold  Cooley:  grad.  Rensselaer 
Polytechnic  Institute.  C.E.,  1874;  m.  Dec.  31, 
1874,  Lucena  McMillan;  children:  William 
Lyman.  Charles  Albert.  Rebecca.  Taught  in 
Canandaigua  Acad.,  1871-2;  prof.  Northwest- 
ern Univ.,  1874-7;  associate  editor  Engineer- 
ing News,  1876-8;  asst.  engineer  railway 
bridge  over  Missouri  River,  Glasgow,  Mo., 
1878;  asst.  U.  S.  engineer  on  Missouri  and 
Mississippi  River  improvements,  1878-84; 
editor  Am.  Engineer,  1884;  pres.  Western  Soc. 
of  Engineers,  1890-1;  promoter  and  consecu- 
tively asst.  and  chief  engineer  and  trustee, 
consulting  engineer  Chicago  sanitary  district 
(drainage  canal).  1885-97;  consulting  engineer 
State  Board  of  Health,  1888-91;  mem.  Interna- 
tional Deep  Waterways  Commission,  1895-6; 


consulting  engineer  on  contractors'  and  en- 
gineers' trip  to  Nicaragua,  1897-8;  advisory 
engineer  investigation  of  $9,000,000  expendi- 
ture Erie  Canal,  state  of  New  York,  1898; 
made  economic  investigation  on  deep  water- 
ways, lakes  to  Atlantic,  1899;  consulting  en- 
gineer Union  Water  Co.,  Denver,  Colo. ;  en- 
gineer water  power  project  by  damming  Mis- 
sissippi River  at  Keokuk,  and  several  other 
projects.  Author:  The  Lakes  and  Gulf  Water- 
way; also  other  waterway  literature.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers,  Nat.  Geographical  Soc.,  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Sciences.  Lecturer  on  technical  sub- 
jects, Michigan  Univ.,  Illinois  Univ.,  Wiscon- 
sin Univ.  Office:  21  Quincy  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

COOLEY,  William  Henry,  manufacturer  of 
parquet  and  hardwood  floors;  b.  Chicago,  Sept. 
15,  1866;  s.  William  T.  and  Mary  (Smith1) 
Cooley;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m. 
Evanston,  May  14,  1891,  Annie  Butler;  chil- 
dren: Alice  N.,  Edward  H.,  Arthur  W.,  Maude 
E.  After  leaving  school  in  1882  entered  his 
father's  shop,  where  he  learned  the  business 
of  the  manufacture  of  parquet  and  hardwood 
floors,  and,  upon  the  death  of  his  father,  in 
1901,  succeeded  as  sole  proprietor,  with  branch 
office  in  New  York.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Office:  1160  Clybourn  Av.  Residence:  1030 
Maple  Av.,  Evanston. 

COOLIDQE,  Walter  Qilgga,  pres.  Chicago 
Copper  Refining  Co.;  b.  Brookline,  Mass.,  Feb. 
23,  1844;  s.  David  S.  and  Caroline  (Griggs) 
Coolidge;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  Lawrence 
Scientific  School  of  Harvard  Univ.  in  the 
class  of  1863;  m.  Spring  Valley,  N.  J.,  Nov.  26, 
1872,  Georgettee  Robinson;  children:  Win- 
throp,  Constance,  Helen,  Louisa,  Hazel.  After 
graduation,  became  asst.  engineer  on  the 
Hoosac  Tunnel,  1864-6;  asst.  engineer  for  the 
C.,  R.  I.  &  P  R.  R.,  with  headquarters  ih 
Chicago,  1869;  and  later  engineer  for  the  Am. 
Bridge  Co.  until  1879;  contractor  for  various 
bridge  structures  through  the  country;  then 
of  firm  of  Rust  &  Coolidge,  1879-84,  and  of 
W.  G.  Coolidge  &  Co.,  1884-88,  as  engineers 
and  bridge  builders;  since  1888,  pres.  and 
treas.  of  the  Chicago  Copper  Refining  Co. 
Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Mining  Engineers.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Western 
Union  Bldg.  Residence:  4752  Kimbark  Av. 

COON,  Albert  Edson,  manufacturer  of  col- 
lars and  cuffs;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  29,  1869;  s. 
John  H.  and  Abbie  (Edson)  Coon;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Apr.  12,  1893,  Luella  May  Mather;  chil- 
dren: Albert  Edson,  Jr.,  John  Mather.  Has 
from  boyhood  been  identified  with  the  collar 
business,  his  father  having  been  founder  of 
Coon  &  Co.,  originated  at  Troy,  N.  Y.,  in  1851: 
in  1895  bought  interest  in  the  collar  and  cuff 
manufacturing  business  of  Corliss  Bros,  (es- 
tablished at  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1838)  the  firm  be- 
coming, July  1.  1895,  Corliss,  Coon  &  Co.;  in 
1897  came  to  Chicago  and  has  ever  since  re- 
mained here  in  charge  of  the  western  busi- 
ness of  the  company.  Independent  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Homewood,  Chicago 
Automobile,  Cumberland  Lodge  Gun.  Office: 
319-27  Franklin  St.  Residence:  4830  Greenwood 
Av. 

COONES,  George  Duncan,  mgr.  for  Hart  & 
Grouse  Co.,  manufacturers  of  heating  anpa- 
ratus:  b.  Toronto,  Ont.,  Can.,  Sept.  18,  1852;  s. 
Nicholas  and  Margaret  (Macdonald)  Coones: 
ed.  public  schools  and  business  college;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  29,  1888,  Mary  D.  Carr;  chil- 
dren: Margaret,  Florence.  Began  in  the  heat- 
ing and  ventilating  business  as  a  boy  with 
Albert  Willey,  with  whom  remained  until 
1876;  then  was  mgr.  for  Murray  Bros,  in  same 
line  for  15  years,  1876-91;  since  1891  with  the 
Hart  &  Grouse  Co.,  manufacturers  of  heating 
apparatus,  Utica,  N.  Y.,  and  for  past  6  years 
has  been  mgr.  of  their  Chicago  branch.  Demo- 


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crat.  Mason,  Kenwood  Lodge  No.  800,  A.  P.  & 
A.  M.  Office:  79  Lake  St.  Residence:  4201  Lake 
Av. 

COOPER,  Charles  Brlgg-s,  general  agent 
Northern  Pacific  and  National  Express  Cos.; 
b.  Polo,  Ogle  Co.,  111..  June  13,  1856;  s.  George 
W.  and  Mary  M.  (Briggs)  Cooper;  ed.  public 
schools  at  Polo,  111.;  m.  Portland,  Ore.,  July 
8,  1885,  Mary  M.  Mall;  1  daughter:  Grace  L. 
While  attending  school  began  as  an  asst.  In 
the  local  office  of  the  Am.  Express  Co.  at 
Polo,  111.;  remained  in  employ  of  the  Am. 
Express  Co.  for  10  years  at  various  points, 
and  in  1883  became  identified  with  the  North- 
ern Pacific  Express;  opened  the  Portland 
(Ore.)  office  in  1883;  agent  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.. 
1888-90;  since  1890  in  Chicago  as  general 
agent  of  the  Northern  Pacific  Express  Co.  and 
of  the  National  Express  Co.  Dir.  Brooks  Spring 
Seat  Post  Co.,  and  of  Royal  Guarantee  &  In- 
vestment Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem. 
Englewood  Men's  Club.  Office:  138  Adams  St. 
Residence:  440  N.  Normal  Parkway. 

COOPEK,  Henry  Noble,  real  estate  dealer; 
•b.  Salem,  111.,  May  2,  1861;  s.  John  E.  and 
Helen  E.  (Noble)  Cooper;  ed.  common  and 
high  schools  and  later  taught  school  for 
some  years;  m.  Apr.  24,  1888,  Julia  L.  Pardee; 
children:  Theron  Pardee,  Kenneth  Lupton, 
Elizabeth,  Henry  N.,  Jr.  Was  for  a  time  em- 
ployed at  Elk  Rapids,  Mich.,  as  clerk  in  office 
of  Elk  Rapids  Iron  Co.;  came  to  Chicago  and 
studied  in  Union  College  of  Law,  1883-5,  grad- 
uating LL.B.,  1885;  practiced  law,  1885-7; 
since  then  has  been  engaged  in  real  estate 
business  and  has  been  identified  with  a  large 
number  of  important  deals,  operating  for  per^- 
sonal  account  and  for  others.  Democrat.  Epis- 
copalian. Clubs:  LaGrange  Golf,  Phi  Delta  Phi. 
Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

COOPER,  John  Sidney,  commission  mer- 
chant in  horses  and  mules;  b.  Chicago,  Mar., 
1842;  s.  John  Wellington  and  Mary  (Murphy) 
Cooper;  ed.  Wilder  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  19,  1868,  Mary  Walsh  (died  Feb.  3, 
1880);  children:  Robert  Walsh,  Mary  Grace 
(deceased).  Began  biisiness  career  as  railroad 
man,  working  as  brakeman  on  the  I.  C.  R.  R., 
and  afterward  passenger  conductor  on  the 
C.  &  A.  R.  R.  for  14  years.  After  that  was  en- 
gaged as  a  contractor  for  street  cleaning  for 
14  years  and  then  established  barns  at  450 
Indiana  St.  from  which  conducts  general 
teaming  business,  working  150  horses.  Since 
1885  has  been  engaged  in  a  strictly  commis- 
sion business  for  the  sale  of  horses  and  mules 
at  the  Chicago  Union  Stock  Yards,  and  has 
also  branch  sales  stables  at  Union  Stock 
Yards,  South  Omaha,  Neb.,  where  does  a  large 
business  in  the  sale  of  range  horses.  Demo- 
crat. Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Iroquois,  Sad- 
dle and  Sirloin.  Office:  1  Dexter  Park  Av., 
Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  376  Oak  St. 

COOPEB,  John  Snider,  lawyer;  b.  Mt.  Gilead, 
Morrow  Co.,  O.,  July  23,  1841;  s.  Isaac  and 
Elma  (Talmage)  Cooper;  ed.  private  school  at 
Mt.  Gilead  until  age  of  16,  then  in  Oberlin 
College  until  1861,  when  enlisted  in  the  7th 
O.  Vol.;  later  in  Co.  A,  U.  S.  Engineer  Corps; 
was  made  capt.  in  8th  U.  S.  Colored  Troops; 
was  wounded  in  front  of  Richmond,  1864; 
promoted  to  lieut.-col.,  commanding  107th  O. 
Vol.  until  regiment  was  mustered  out  In  1865; 
then  came  to  Chicago  to  study  law;  m.  De- 
troit, Mich.,  July  23,  1873,  Minnie  A.  Curtis. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1867;  was  instrumental  in 
organizing  Minnesota  Park  &  Forest  Assn.. 
which  has  resulted  in  the  establishment  of 
the  Minnesota  National  Park  by  act  of  Con- 
gress. Mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R., 
and  of  Military  Order  of  Loyal  Legion,  Com- 
mandery  of  Illinois.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg. 
Residence:  2926  Indiana  Av. 

COOPER,  William  Dayton,  real  estate;  b. 
Morristown,  N.  J.,  1846;  s.  David  T.  and  Sarah 


(Dayton)  Cooper;  ed.  public  schools.  Since  1S84 
engaged  in  a  general  real  estate  and  loan  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  in  which  line  is  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Cooper  &  Burnhaus.  Is  also  pres. 
of  the  Little  Rock  Cooperage  Co.,  of  Little 
Rock,  Ark.;  also  owns  extensive  family  in- 
terests. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  115  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

COOPER,  William  Penimore,  lawyer  and 
master  in  chancery;  b.  Petersburg,  Va.,  Aug. 
4,  1860;  s.  John  W.  and  Fanny  Agnes  (Bass) 
Cooper;  ed.  schools  at  Richmond,  Va.,  and 
Washington,  D.  C.;  St.  Matthews  Institute, 
Washington;  Sadler's  Southern  College,  Balti- 
more, and  Columbian  Univ.  Law  School,  Wash- 
ington, graduating  LL.B.,  1880,  and  LL  M 
1881;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  Feb.  25,  1895,  Kate  M 
Adams.  As  boy  was  page  in  the  U.  S.  House 
of  Representatives,  and  later  to  the  Supreme 
Court  of  the  U.  S.  under  Chief  Justice  Waite, 
and  1876-7  to  the  electoral  commission  ap- 
pointed to  decide  the  Hayes-Tilden  presiden- 
tial controversy.  Admitted  to  bar,  1881;  came 
to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  general  practice; 
since  1892  master  in  chancery  of  the  Circuit 
Court  of  Cook  Co.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 225  Dearborn  Av. 

COFELAND,  William  lowry,  physician;  b. 
St.  Catharines,  Ont.,  Jan.  7,  1851;  s.  William 
Lowry  and  Dency  Prudence  (Moore)  Cope- 
land;  ed.  public  schools  of  St.  Catharines; 
prepared  for  med.  college  in  offices  of  Drs 
Cross  and  Downey  at  St.  Catharines;  grad. 
McGill  College,  Montreal,  Can.,  M.D.,  1872, 
and  passed  examination  of  Ontario  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  in  same  year; 
spent  a  year  in  London  hosps.  and  obtained 
degree  of  Mem.  of  the  Royal  College  of  Sur- 
geons, London;  afterward  was  for  several 
months  house  surgeon  in  Reading  (Berkshire) 
Hosp.  and  visited  others  hosps.  in  Great  Brit- 
ain and  Ireland  before  returning  to  home  at 
St.  Catharines;  m.  St.  Catharines,  Ont.,  1875, 
Mary  St.  John;  children:  Maud,  Belle.  Began 
practice  of  medicine  at  St.  Catharines,  Ont.. 
1874,  and  was  for  5  years  physician  and  sur- 
geon to  the  St.  Catharines  General  &  Marine 
Hosp.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1879,  and  has  since 
then  been  engaged  in  practice  here;  when  the 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  was  es- 
tablished, was  a  mem.  of  the  dispensary  staff 
for  about  5  years;  appointed,  1892,  one  of  the 
attending  physicians  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  and  in 
1884,  prof,  of  anatomy  in  the  College  of 
Dental  Surgery.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Pathological  Society.  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Royal  League, 
North  Am.  Union.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 999  Warren  Av. 

CORBETT,  John  Joseph,  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Jackson  &  Corbett  Co.,  contractors;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  13,  1863;  s.  Michael  and  Mary 
(Downes)  Corbett;  ed.  in  Chicago  public 
schools.  After  leaving  school  was  engaged  In 
coal  business  for  self  10  years;  then  became 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Wilson,  Jackson  &  Co., 
general  contractors,  changing  later  to  the 
present  style  of  Jackson  &  Corbett  Co.,  of 
which  is  vice-pres.  and  treas.;  also  treas.  and 
dir.  of  the  Jackson  &  Corbett  Bridge  &  Steel 
Works,  and  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  inter- 
locking Steel  Sheeting  Co.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  656  S.  California  Av. 

CORBIN,  Calvin  Rich,  wholesale  grocer;  b. 
Dudley,  Worcester  Co..  Mass.,  Feb.  12,  1832: 
ed.  Massachusetts  public  schools;  came  west 
in  1855  and  to  Chicago,  1857:  m.  1861,  Caro- 
line Elizabeth  Fairfleld;  children:  Franklin 
N..  Calvin  Dana,  John,  Lawrence  Paul.  In 
1857  became  clerk  and  later  partner  of  J.  W. 
Doane,  teas  and  coffees,  until  1865:  mem.  of 
firm  of  Swormsted,  Corbin  &  Co.,  1865-8;  In- 
graham,  Corbin  &  May,  1868-83;  Corbin,  May 
&  Co.,  1883-98:  since  then  senior  mem.  of  Cor- 
bin, Sons  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers.  Has  been 
active  In  reform  politics  as  a  mem.  of  the 


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Citizens'  Assn.,  Civic  Federation,  Municipal 
League,  etc  Unitarian;  mem.  of  Unity  Church. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  87  Michigan  Av. 
Residence:  697  Dearborn  Av. 

COBLIES,  Edgrar  Luyster,  fire  underwriter; 
b  Chicago,  Feb.  25,  1867;  s.  John  W.  and  Jean- 
ette  (Luyster)  Corlies;  ed.  public  schools,  Chi- 
cago Began  business  life  in  the  fire  insurance 
office  of  S.  M.  Moore  &  Co.,  1883,  in  which  has 
since  continued.  In  1901  he  became  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Wiley,  Jennings,  Corlies  &  Magill. 
Republican.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  723  Washington  Boul. 

COBNEATT,  Addison,  banker;  b.  Toledo,  O., 
Feb.  3,  1877;  s.  William  B.  and  Susan  (Addi- 
son) Corneau;  ed.  public  schools  of  Spring- 
field, 111.  Entered  employ  of  the  Ridgeley 
Nat  Bank  of  Springfield,  111.,  July  6,  1892,  and 
remained  with  that  bank  until  May,  1902,  fill- 
ing nearly  all  clerical  positions;  since  May, 
1902,  cashier  and  dir.  North  Side  State  Sav- 
ings Bank.  Democrat.  Office:  245  N.  Clark  St. 
Residence:  1682  Sheridan  Road. 

CORNELL,  John  Evans,  mgr.  Hyde  Park 
Hotel;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1862;  s.  Paul  and 
Helen  (Gray)  Cornell;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools,  Univ.  of  Chicago  and  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan (B.A.,  1884);  grad.  Union  College  of  Law, 
Chicago,  LL.B.,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  June 
22,  1892,  Katharine  Spear;  children:  Katharine, 
John  Evans,  Jr.  Engaged  in  practice  of  law, 
1886-90;  then  became  associated  with  his 
father  in  the  management  of  his  large  prop- 
erty interests,  of  which  latter  the  Hyde  Park 
Hotel  is  a  part;  assumed  full  management  of 
the  estate  of  his  father  upon  the  death  of  the 
latter  in  1904;  has  also  been  mgr.  9f  the  Hyde 
Park  Hotel  since  1894.  Republican.  Club: 
Homewood  Golf.  Office:  Hyde  Park  Hotel. 
Residence:  210  51st  St. 

COBWIN,  Arthur  M.,  physician;  b.  Hono- 
lulu, H.  I.,  1864;  s.  Eli  (D.D.)  and  Henrietta 
S.  (Howell)  Corwin;  grad.  Princeton  Univ., 
1887,  A.M.;  Rush  Med.  College,  1890,  followed 
by  3  months'  post-graduate  study  in  Berlin; 
m.  Chicago,  1893,  Fannie  L.  Hastings;  chil- 
dren: Mary  W.  Hastings,  Sylvia.  Was  10 
years  demonstrator  physical  diagnosis  Rush 
Med.  College:  attending  physician  Central  Free 
Dispensary,  dept.  chest,  nose  and  throat;  since 
1902  prof,  diseases  throat  and  nose  Chicago 
Clinical  School,  and  prof,  diagnosis  College 
Physicians  and  Surgeons;  attending  physician 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Climatological  and  Laryn- 
gological  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc., 
Physicians'  Club.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  1670  W.  Monroe  St. 

CORWITH,  Charles  Rogers,  real  estate;  b. 
Galena,  111.,  Feb.  13,  1860;  s.  Henry  and  Isa- 
belle  (Soulard)  Corwith;  removed  to  Chicago, 
1873;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1883.  After  leav- 
ing college  engaged  in  the  real  estate  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  in  which  has  ever  since  con- 
tinued, his  operations  covering  the  various 
depts.  of  a  general  real  estate  and  loan  busi- 
ness. Associate  mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board;  mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Calumet,  University,  Chicago  Golf, 
Onwentsia,  Merchants,  City.  Office:  Railway 
Exchange.  Residence:  1945  Prairie  Av. 

COBWITH,  Nathan,  real  estate;  b.  Galena, 
111.,  Sept.  26,  1861;  s.  Nathan  and  Mary  E. 
Corwith;  grad.  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass., 
1880;  m.  Chicago.  Dec.  19,  1893,  Marcia  Hemp- 
stead;  1  son:  Nathan,  Jr.  Began  with  his 
father  in  lead  business,  under  firm  name  of 
N.  Corwith  &  Co.;  later  became  identified  with 
the  American  Smelting  &  Refining  Co.  as 
sales  agent,  and  in  1892,  became  associated 
with  Russell  D.  Hill  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm 
of  R.  D.  Hill  &  Co.,  real  estate  and  loans, 
successors  to  Henry  L.  Hill,  who  established 
the  business  in  1865.  Also  vice-pres.  of  the 
Chase  &  Baker  Co.,  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  and  a 
dir.  of  the  Haymarket  Theater  Co.,  Chicago. 


Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  185  Adams 
St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

COBY,  John  Darby,  insurance;  b.  St.  Paris, 
O.,  Mar.  30,  1863;  s.  Joel  Cory;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  15,  1898,  Elizabeth 
Cunningham.  Began  as  an  office  boy  in  the 
insurance  office  of  J.  M.  Rogers,  1881;  re- 
mained until  his  retirement  in  1894,  when 
was  mgr.  of  the  agency;  went  into  insurance 
business  for  self  with  Bertrand  F.  Rogers  as 
half  owner  in  the  firm  of  B.  F.  Rogers  &  Co., 
and  1902,  Nathan  Klee  was  admitted,  the  firm 
becoming  Klee,  Rogers  &  Cory.  Democrat. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

COSTA,  Peter,  fruits;  b.  Genoa,  Italy.  Au<r. 
23,  1866;  s.  John  B.  and  L.  (Lanato)  Costa; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Genoa,  Italy,  and  Barce- 
lona, Spain;  m.  Italy.  Nov.,  1895,  Miss  E. 
Costa.  Was  in  the  fruit  business  in  Italy, 
1879-89;  came  direct  to  Chicago;  in  1896,  with 
Louis  Ginnocchio  and  A.  M.  Meyer,  estab- 
lished firm  of  Ginnocchio,  Costa  &  Co.,  whole- 
sale dealers  in  foreign,  domestic  and  tropical 
fruits;  also  the  United  Fig  &  Date  Co.  Office: 
109  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  1419  W.  Congress 
St. 

COTTON,  Alfred  Cleveland,  physician;  b. 
Griggsville,  Pike  Co.,  111.,  May  18,  1847;  s. 
Porter  and  Elvira  (Cleveland)  Cotton;  ed. 
Griggsville  High  School  and  by  private  tutor, 
normal  high  school  and  graduate  of  Illinois 
State  Normal  Univ.,  Normal,  111.,  1869;  grad. 
Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1878  (A.M.,  Illi- 
nois College,  1887);  m.  Chicago,  May  2,  1893, 
Nettie  U.  McDonald;  children:  Mildred  Cleve- 
land, John  Rowell.  Was  drummer  in  private 
Co.  F,  137th  111.  Vol.  Infy.  in  Civil  War. 
Since  1878  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine 
in  Chicago;  practice  limited  to  diseases  of 
children  and  consultations.  Prof,  of  diseases 
of  children,  Rush  Med.  College;  attending 
physician  to  children,  Presbyterian  Hosp.; 
consultant  to  Central  Free  Dispensary  and 
Jackson  Park  Sanitarium;  formerly  city  physi- 
cian in  charge  of  isolation  hospitals  and 
bridewell;  formerly  physician  in  charge  of 
infectious  disease  wards  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp.; 
for  several  years  mem.  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  staff. 
Lecturer  for  Illinois  Training  School  and 
Presbyterian  Hosp.  Training  School  for 
Nurses.  Ex-pres.  Chicago  Pediatric  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Examiners'  Assn.,  board  of  dir.  Chicago 
Physicians'  Club;  honorary  mem.  Societe 
d'Hygiene  of  Paris,  France;  mem.  Am.  Pediat- 
ric Soc.;  fellow  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine; 
mem.  12th  International  Med.  Congress,  etc. 
Med.  referee  for  The  Prudential  Insurance 
Co.  of  America.  Author  of  text  books:  Dis- 
eases of  Children,  Anatomy,  Physiology  and 
Hygiene  of  the  Developing  Period,  Care  of  the 
Infant;  also  numerous  monographs  relating  to 
pediatrics  and  allied  subjects.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Surgeon  to  artillery  battalion, 
I.  N.  G.  Commander  American  Post  708,  Grand 
Army  of  the  Republic;  twice  elected  coroner 
of  DuPage  Co.,  111.  Mason:  Garfield  Lodge,  Chi- 
cago; Doric  Chapter,  West  Chicago:  K.  T., 
Bethel  Commandery,  No.  36,  Elgin,  111.  Clubs: 
Mencken,  Physicians.  Office  and  residence: 
1485  Jackson  Boul. 

COTTON,  Arthur  Baxter,  pres.,  treas.  and 
dir.  Brydon  Trimmed  Hat  Co.;  b.  Clinton, 
Mich.,  Jan.  23,  1845;  s.  Thomas  and  Eliza 
(Young)  Cotton;  ed.  public  schools  in  Clin- 
ton, Mich.;  m.  Clinton,  Mich.,  Aug.  7,  1867, 
Alice  A.  Snow;  children:  Clarence  A.,  Mrs. 
Charles  A.  Brown,  Florence  M.,  Martha  A. 
Began  business  career  ns  retail  merchant  in 
Clinton.  Tecumseh  and  West  Bay  Citv.  Mich.; 
was  alderman  in  West  Bay  City.  1887;  came 
to  Chicago  from  West  Bay  City,  Mar.  1,  1888; 
engaged  in  electric  lighting  business  with 
Thomson-Houston  and  General  Electric  com- 
panies; incorporator  of  Stromberg-Carlson 
Telephone  Mfg.  Co.;  organized  Brydon  Hat 


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Co.,  manufacturers  and  importers  of  trimmed 
hats  exclusively,  of  which  is  now  pres.,  treas. 
and  dlr.  Also  pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Home 
Telephone  Co.,  of  Bloomington,  111.  Independ- 
ent in  politics.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  138  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  958  W.  Monroe  St. 

COUCH,  Ira  Johnson,  capitalist;  b.  Chicago, 
June  21,  1871;  s.  George  B.  Johnson  and  Caro- 
line E.  Couch;  grandson  of  Ira  Couch;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  Beloit  College,  Wis., 
and  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1896;  m. 
Chicago,  1901,  Genevra  Laing;  1  son:  Ira 
Laing  Couch.  Was  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois 
in  1896,  and  was  in  the  offices  of  Arnd  &  Arnd 
until  1900,  when  gave  up  practice  and  went 
into  the  stock  investment  business  with  S.  B. 
Chapin  &  Co.  Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Washington 
Park,  Calumet  (director).  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  3801  Grand  Boul. 

COULTER,  John  Hamphill,  lawyer;  b.  Mar- 
issa,  111.,  Jan.  17,  1873;  s.  Dr.  A.  P.  and  Phoebe 
(Jackson)  Coulter;  grad.  Marissa  (111.)  Acad., 
June,  1889;  Shurtleff  College,  A.B.,  June,  1893 
(A.M.,  June,  1896);  grad.  Chicago  College  of 
Law,  LL.B.,  June,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  11, 
1902,  Marie  Caywood  Hoyt.  Admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  June,  1895;  since  then  engaged  in 
practice  in  Chicago,  making  a  specialty  of 
corporation  law.  Was  asst.  to  general  counsel 
of  C.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  1897-9;  is  pres..  of  Wis- 
consin Power  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar.  Assn.  Clubs:  Kenwood  Country,  Hamil- 
ton, Union  League.  Office:  Railway  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  177  E.  47th  St. 

COULTER,  John  Merle,  head  prof,  botany, 
Univ.  of  Chicago  since  1896;  b.  Ningpo,  China, 
Nov.  20,  1851;  grad.  Hanover  College,  Ind., 
1870  (Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Indiana).  Botanist  U. 
S.  Geol.  Survey  in  Rocky  Mountains,  1872-3; 
prof,  natural  sciences,  Hanover  College,  1874- 
1879;  prof,  biology,  Wabash  College,  1879-91; 
pres.  Univ.  of  Indiana,  1891-3;  pres.  Lake 
Forest  Univ.,  1893-6.  Author:  Manual  of 
Rocky  Mountain  Botany;  Manual  of  Texas 
Botany;  Plant  Relations;  Plant  Structures; 
Plant  Studies;  Morphology  of  Gymnosperms; 
Morphology  of  Angiosperms,  etc.  Address: 
5340  Ellis  Av. 

COUNSELMAN,  Charles,  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Grain  &  Elevator  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1881; 
s.  Charles  and  Jennie  Elizabeth  (Otis)  Coun- 
selman;  ed.  Harvard  School,  Chicago,  and  Hill 
School,  Pottstown,  Pa.  Began  business  career 
with  Counselman  &  Co.,  brokers,  in  1900,  and 
continued  with  that  business  until  Apr.  1,  1904, 
when  became  vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago  Grain 
S-  Elevator  Co.,  incorporated,  1902,  with  a 
capital  of  $200,000.  Republican.  Clubs:  Ken- 
wood, Kenwood  Country,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Midlothian.  Office:  Merchants  Loan  &  Trust 
Bldg.  Residence:  5035  Greenwood  Av. 

COUNSELMAN,  Willis,  broker;  b.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  Oct.  8,  1868;  s.  Col.  Jacob  H.  and  Mary  F. 
(Willis)  Counselman;  ed.  public  school,  Balti- 
more, Md.;  St.  George's  Hall,  Riesterstown, 
Md.;  Riverview  Military  Acad.,  Poiighkeepsie, 
N.  T.;  Vireun  Acad.,  Sing  Sing,  N.  Y.  First 
employment  was  in  wholesale  house  of  Mar- 
shall Field  &  Co.,  then  in  Merchants  Loan  & 
Trust  Co.  Bank,  Bankers'  Nat.  Bank,  Willis 
Counselman  &  Co..  Charles  Counselman  &  Co.; 
now  secretary  Chicago  Grain  &  Elevator  Co., 
and  mem.  of  firm  of  Counselman  &  Stream. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange,  New  York  Produce  Exchange.  Re- 
publican. Was  1st  lieut.  Co.  K,  1st  Infy., 
I.  N.  G.,  3  years;  1st  lieut.  Co.  D  about  4 
years;  lieut.  aide-de-camp  to  Gen.  H.  A. 
Wheeler;  capt.  and  ordnance  officer  1st  Cav., 
capt.  and  regimental  adjutant  1st  Cav.  since 
July  29,  1899.  Mem.  Loyal  Lesion  of  the  U.  S. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Hamilton.  Office: 
226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  335  Rush  St. 

COUNTZSS,  Fred  Downer,  stock  broker;  b. 
Chicago,  June  26,  1872;  s.  Robert  and  Louise 
(Eakin)  Countiss;  ed.  public  schools,  Chicago. 


Began  business  career  as  messenger  in  the 
Merchants  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago,  and  in  1892 
became  bookkeeper  with  the  Nat.  Bank  of  the 
the  Republic,  and  later  became  teller.  In 
May,  1896,  entered  employ  of  S.  B.  Chapin 
&  Co.,  bankers  and  brokers  in  stocks,  grain, 
provisions,  cotton  and  coffee,  and  in  July,  1898, 
was  admitted  to  partnership  in  the  firm.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Calumet, 
Bankers.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  3647 
Grand  Boul. 

COVEY,  James  Francis,  coal;  b.  Penfleld, 
Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  8,  1851;  s.  Isaac  Bird 
and  Catherine  Ann  (McCrea)  Covey;  attended 
public  schools  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  until  1864, 
then  Penfield  Acad.  2  years,  and  later  public 
schools  at  Sterling,  111.,  2  years;  m.  Sterling, 
111.,  Oct.  18,  1881,  Florence  Amanda  Dinsmoor. 
From  1868  to  1871,  employed  in  grain  and 
lumber  business  at  Sterling,  Morrison  and 
Malta,  111.,  and  at  Wheatland,  la.;  in  employ 
of  Sterling  Mercantile  Co.,  of  Sterling,  111., 
1872-83,  as  collector,  credit  man,  etc.;  book- 
keeper in  office  of  S.  H.  McCrea  &  Co.,  grain 
commission,  Chicago,  1883-6;  supt.  of  coal 
mines  in  Gardner  and  Clark's  City,  111.,  1886- 
1903;  resigned  and  organized,  Feb.  1,  1903, 
the  Covey-Durham  Coal  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Mem.  Rock  River  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
of  Sterling,  111.,  Wilmington  Royal  Arch  Chap- 
ter, of  Wilmington,  111.,  Blaney  Commandery, 
of  Morris,  111.,  Sycamore  Camp,  Modern  Wood- 
men of  America,  of  Gardner,  111.  Office:  303 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4213  Ellis  Av. 

COWAN,  William  Kennett,  furniture;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1869;  s.  Charles  H.  and  Mary 
S.  (Kennett)  Cowan;  ed.  Ogden  (public)  School 
and  Chicago  Manual  Training  School,  grad- 
uating 1889;  m.  Chicago,  June  27,  1895,  Carrie 
Jaeger;  1  daughter:  Ruth  Louise.  Studied 
architecture  in  office  of  Henry  Ives  Cobb;  left 
there  to  become  supt.  of  construction  of  sani- 
tary work  at  World's  Columbian  Exposition; 
designed  and  installed  all  plumbing  and  ap- 
purtenances on  World's  Fair  Grounds;  in  1894 
engaged  in  special  furniture  business  under 
firm  name  of  W.  K.  Cowan  &  Co.;  incorporated, 
1901,  and  he  became  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of 
the  company;  the  factory,  employing  100 
hands,  is  at  corner  Peoria  and  Kinzie  Sts. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Art  Institute 
of  Chicago.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
203-7  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  430  Elm  St. 

COWAN,  William  P.,  vice-pres.  of  the  Stand- 
ard Oil  Co.  of  Indiana;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  July 
8,  1846;  s.  William  C.  and  Caroline  (Stillwell) 
Cowan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cleveland,  O. ; 
m.  June  3,  1880,  Anna  Clark  Mackenzie.  Be- 
gan business  life  in  the  employ  of  the  freight 
dept.  of  the  old  C.  C.  C.  &  I.  R.  R.  until  1875, 
when  became  connected  with  the  Standard 
Oil  Co.  at  Cleveland,  coming  thence  to  Chicago 
in  1889,  and  becoming  vice-pres.  of  the  Stand- 
ard Oil  Co.  of  Indiana.  -Club:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  5  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 3218  Michigan  Av. 

COWEN,  Willis  Michael,  mgr.  auxiliary 
branch  of  International  Harvester  Co.;  b.  Mil- 
ford.  O.,  Feb.  17,  1854;  s.  Michael  and  Mary 
Roudebush  Cowen;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Hamilton  and  Clermont  Cos.,  Ohio;  m. 
Batavia,  O.,  Jan.  5,  1877,  Kate  Kerr;  1  son: 
Henry  K.  After  leaving  school  worked  in 
newspaper  and  job  printing  in  Cincinnati; 
then  was  joint  owner,  with  brother,  of  coun- 
try newspaper.  The  Clermont  Sun,  Batavia, 
O.,  1873-85;  sold  paper  and  went  to  Toledo,  O., 
where  operated  City  &  Suburban  Express  Co. 
until  the  fore  part  of  1886,  after  which  went 
to  Wellington,  Kan.,  where  operated  in  real 
estate  and  loans  until  1889.  From  1889  to  the 
fall  of  1893  was  traveling  supt.  for  the  Sun 
Vapor  Street  Light  Co.  of  Canton,  O. ;  returned 
to  Wellington,  Kan.,  and  resumed  the  real 


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estate  business,  and  on  Jan.  1,  1896,  made  a 
contract  with  the  Deering  Harvester  Co.,  as 
chief  clerk  of  collections,  until  Mar.  1,  1904; 
since  then  mgr.  of  auxiliary  branch  of  the 
International  Harvester  Co.  Office:  95  W. 
Adams  St.  Residence:  353  Fullerton  Av. 

COWLES,  Alfred,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Jan. 
5,  1865;  s.  Alfred  and  Sarah  Frances  (Hut- 
chinson)  Cowles;  prepared  for  Yale  at  Har- 
vard School,  Chicago;  grad.  Yale,  A.B.,  1886; 
took  post-graduate  course  Yale,  1886-7;  studied 
law,  Yale  Law  School,  1887-8;  Northwestern 
College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1888-9;  m.  South 
Manchester,  Conn.,  Nov.  28,  1890,  Elizabeth 
Cheney  (now  deceased);  children:  Alfred  III, 
Knight  Cheney,  John  Cheney,  Thomas  Hooker. 
Admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois 
in  1889  and  has  since  practiced  law,  except 
during  the  period  from  the  fall  of  1898  to 
Jan.,  1901,  during  which  was  actively  engaged 
in  the  management  of  The  Chicago  Tribune, 
most  of  the  time  being  sec.  and  treas.  Dir. 
Tribune  Co.;  pres.  Rialto  Co.;  dir.  Electric 
Smelting  &  Aluminum  Co.  and  other  corpora- 
tions. Republican.  Unitarian.  Clubs:  Univer- 
sity, Chicago,  Calumet,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1805  Michigan  Av. 

COWLES,  "Walter  Iilnsley,  engineer;  b.  Wal- 
lingford,  Conn.,  Jan.  7,  1859;  s.  Robert  H.  and 
Hattie  M.  (Beadle)  Cowles;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Wallingford,  Conn.,  and  in  Yale  Univ., 
graduating  Ph.B.  in  class  of  1878;  m.  Beaver 
Falls,  Pa.,  Feb.  11,  1891,  Hattie  J.  Alford;  1 
daughter:  Marjorie  B.  Since  leaving  college 
has  been  engaged  in  engineering  work  all  over 
the  U.  S.,  making  a  specialty  of  bridge  and 
building  construction;  at  Cleveland,  O.,  1899- 
1901;  since  1901  in  Chicago,  practicing  with 
James  N.  Hatch  in  firm  of  W.  L.  Cowles  & 
Co.  Also  partner  in  Acme  Sheet  Piling  Co., 
and  sec.  of  the  D.  F.  Holman  Railway  Track- 
layer Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers, 
Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  S.  A.  R.,  and  of 
the  Engineers  Club,  Cleveland,  O.  Office:  Rail- 
way Exchange.  Residence:  485  N.  Grove  Av., 
Oak  Park. 

COWFERTHWAITE,  Allen  Corson,  physi- 
cian; b.  Cape  May,  N.  J.,  May  3,  1848;  s. 
Joseph  C.  and  Deborah  Cowperthwaite;  ed. 
Toulon,  111.,  Seminary;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med. 
College,  Philadelphia,  1869;  Ph.D.,  Central 
Univ.  of  Iowa,  1876;  LL.D.,  Shurtleff  College, 
1888;  m.  Oskaloosa,  la.,  June  2,  1870,  Ida  E. 
Erving;  children:  Joseph  E.,  Elfleda  Florence 
(Mrs.  F.  S.  Thomas).  Practiced  Galva,  111., 
1869-73;  Nebraska  City,  Neb.,  1873-7;  dean 
and  prof,  materia  medica,  Homoe.  Med.  Dept., 
State  Univ.  of  Iowa,  1877-92;  also  1884-5,  dean 
Homoe.  Med.  College,  Univ.  of  Michigan; 
since  1892  practicing  in  Chicago;  prof,  materia 
medica  and  therapeutics,  1892-1901,  pres.  since 
1901,  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College;  consulting 
physician  to  Cook  Co.,  Chicago  Union,  Chicago 
Homoeopathic  and  Hahnemann  Hosps. ;  ex- 
pres.  State  Homoe.  Med.  Socs.  of  Iowa,  Illi- 
nois and  Nebraska;  ex-pres.  Am.  Institute 
Homoeopathy;  fellow  Society  Science,  Letters 
and  Arts,  London,  Eng.  Republican.  Baptist. 
Author:  Insanity  and  its  Medico-Legal  Rela- 
tions, 1876;  Materia  Medica  and  Therapeutics, 
1881;  Text-book  of  Gynecology,  1888;  Text- 
book of  the  Practice  of  Medicine,  1901.  Office: 
31  Washington  St.  Residence:  698  Washington 
Boul. 

COX,  Alfred  John,  bookbinder;  b.  Isleworth- 
on-the-Thames,  Middlesex,  Eng.,  Jan.  22, 
1835;  s.  of  Alfred  and  Ann  (Lee)  Cox;  father 
died  when*  he  was  4  years  old,  and  at  13 
came  with  his  mother  to  the  U.  S. ;  attended 
school  in  England  and  U.  S. ;  learned  book- 
binder's trade  in  Ohio  State  Journal  office, 
Columbus,  O. ;  m.  Milwaukee,  Oct.  20,  1856, 
Jane  E.  French  (died  Jan.  2,  1901);  children: 
Alexis  J.,  Wilkie  A.,  Charlotte  E.  (Mrs.  W.  H. 
Diffenbacher),  Alfred  W.,  Aimer  C.  After 


nhLnlnft  Kade  kept  books  for  a  time  for 
unio  btatesman  newspaper,  of  Columbus- 
came  to  Chicago,  1855,  and  worked  as  jour^ 
neyman  bookbinder  in  Chicago  and  Milwau- 
kee until  1861;  in  business  for  himself;  burned 
out,  1871;  resumed  as  A.  J.  Cox  &  Co.,  and  s< 

16?4tmDUievSer?effiCeB:oulW-  M°nr°e  St*  &B«3 
M  C°X>  xT^**"11?  Oeorg-e,  manufacturer;  b 
££&•£*  Y"  July,  10'  1849:  s-  William  G.  and 
Sarah  C.  Cox;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Nunda,  N.  Y.;  m.  Nashville  Tenn  isqfi 
Angle  W.  Williams;  children Mrl  Blanche 
Atwater,  Olive  P.  Cox.  After  leaving  school 
engaged  in  teaching  until  1868;  waf  in  tug 
and  wrecking  business  at  Cleveland,  O  ,  1868- 

i?r!4'  ain£/e,c-  Of  ,the  Cleveland  Tow  ng  Assn  • 
since  1874  in  paint  manufacturing  business1 

Pa7ntSeCo  aend'  t3^  gen"  ^sr-  of  ^he  Rubblr 
£amt  Co.,  and  treas.  and  gen.  mgr 

Eureka  Paint  Co.  Is  also  extensively 'ens 
JS  t£e  gnewlng-sum  industry,  being  gen. 
of  the  Zeno  Mfg.  Co.,  one  of  the  largest  chew- 
ing gum  concerns.  Mem.  Paint  Grinders  ASM 
(ex-pres.);   mem.   Paint,  Oil  &  Varnish 
ex-pres.   Annexation  Club.    Republican 
Chicago     Athletic,     Hamilton,     Auburn 

KHTrft^vH4-*  W'  VanBuren  St 
5206  S.  Park  Av. 

COX,   Arthur  Malcolm,   lawyer;   b 
June   1«.   1873;    s.   Jesse  and   Annie    U 
»nrt:wl*n1?id-Birow5r.and   Marquette   scnoois 

S&raSlS^.n^'S'SUF^'Sa 

nassed  examination  in  Apellate  Court  in  1894 
Began  practice  of  law  in  father's  office  1894' 
and  continued  with  him  up  to  the  time  of  his 
death  in  Sept,  1902;  practiced  alone  with  of- 
fice in  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  until  May  1  1903 
when  became  a  mem.  of  the  present  law  firm 
of  Carnahan  Slusser,  Hawkes  &  Cox.  Repub- 
lican. Baptist  Master  Mason.  Mem.  S.  A  R 
Cubs:  Illinois,  Chicago  Yacht  Office:  Unity 
Bldg.  Residence:  4524  Lake  Av 

C!OXI;V  CharleB  Albert,  merchant;  b.  Wor- 
cester, Mass.,  Oct.  15,  1847;  s.  Albert  W  and 

Sf,rfP°;,1ne1MWVSykeS:T5ed-       PUW1C       School's      O? 

Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Lillie  E 
Nichols;  children:  Albert  W.,  Calvin  S.,  Mary 
A.,  Grace  Louise,  Florence  Adele,  Claudia 
Luella.  Began  business  career  as  an  asst 
bookkeeper  in  a  grocery  store  in  Buffalo,  N 
J™  K  •  years=  then  learned  the  sash  and 
door  business,  starting  as  an  apprentice  in 
the  shop  of  Eaton  &  Co.,  of  Buffalo  under 
his  father,  who  was  supt  for  that  company 
came  to  Chicago  after  the  great  fire  and  was 
the  head  man  for  the  John  A.  Gauger  Co 
for  9  years;  in  1892  became  mgr.  in  Chicago 
for  the  Schroth  &  Ahrens  Co*  operating  a 
large  plant  at  Winona,  Minn.,  in  the  manu- 
facture of  sash,  doors,  blinds  and  mill-work 
Republican;  trustee  to  Chicago  State  Fawners1 
Soc.  under  appointment  from  Gov.  Yates  Con- 
gregationalist;  pres.  Men's  Club  of  Millard 
Av.  Congregational  Church.  Mason  (32°) 
Shrmer  Vice-pres.  34th  Ward  Republican 
Club;  dir.  of  Millard  Av.  Church  choir;  ex- 

K\^SSS^3Sff^&Sf^fn  s-  Halsted 

COX,  Henry  Joseph,  meteorologist;  b  New- 
ton, Mass.,  Apr.  5,  1863;  s.  Thomas  and  Han- 
? Ah™MVr  <pefk,ins>  Cox;  grad.  Harvard,  1884 
(A.M.,  Norwich  Univ.);  m.  Sept  8,  1888,  Mary, 
daughter  of  C.  C.  Cavanagh,  Somerville,  Mass 
Prof.  Norwich  Univ.,  1886-8;  in  weather  ser- 
vice since  Aug.  1,  1884;  promoted  steadily 
until  became.  Mar.  1,  1899,  prof,  meteorology 
m  charge  North  Central  Forecast  District. 
Mem.  Nat.  Geological  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad 
Sciences.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Union  League,  Press,  Chicago  Yacht,  Colum- 
bia Yacht.  Address:  Auditorium  Tower,  Chi- 
cago. Residence:  506  53d  St.,  Chicago 

COX,  Hyatt,  broker  in  commercial  paper; 
b.  Chicago,  Sept.  12.  1876;  s.  William  T.  and 


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Mary  (Hyatt)  Cox;  ed.  Douglas  (public) 
School,  Chicago.  1884-91;  Chicago  Manual 
Training  School,  1891-3;  Armour  Institute, 
1893-4.  After  2  years  with  father  In  live 
stock  commission  business  at  Union  Stock 
Yards,  1894-6,  started  in  Northwestern  Nat. 
Bank  as  messenger,  1896;  after  Its  consolida- 
tion with  Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank,  worked 
with  latter  until  1901,  when  became  associated 
with  the  stock  and  bond  house  of  Otis  Wilson 
&  Co.,  remaining  with  that  firm  until  It  be- 
came a  part  of  the  Western  Trust  &  Savings 
bank  in  1903;  after  a  year  as  asst.  to  Edward 
Tilden,  pres.  of  Libby,  McNelll  &  Llbby, 
started  in  the  commercial  paper  business  with 
Fred  G.  Merrill  under  the  title  of  Merrill,  Cox 
&  Co.,  a  corporation,  organized  Apr.  1,  1904, 
of  which  is  pres.,  doing:  a  commercial  paper 
and  collateral  loans  brokerage  business.  Mem. 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  3141  Forest  Av. 

COX,  James  Brady,  railway  engineer;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Oct.  30,  1857;  s.  John  and 
Louisa  (Fahnestock)  Cox;  ed.  public  schools, 
and  in  Pennsylvania  College,  1875-8;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1889,  Tillie  Smith.  Began  professional 
life  as  rodman  on  the  Pennsylvania  R.  R., 
1880-2;  was  asst.  supervisor  and  supervisor 
of  same  road,  1882-9;  engaged  In  private  prac- 
tice as  civil  engineer,  1889-95;  asst.  engineer 
C.,  H  &  W.  R.  R.,  1895-8;  since  June  1,  1898, 
chief  engineer  of  the  Chicago  Junction  Ry. 
Co.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Ry_. 
Engineering  and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn. 
Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  659  48th  St. 

COX,  Kensselaer  William,  cooperage;  b.  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  Alay  14,  1855;  s.William  and  Electra 
Robinson  (Stanford)  Cox;  ed.  Chicago  public 
abd  high  schools;  m.  Columbus,  O.,  Feb.  11, 
1904,  Miss  Deshler.  Was  2  years,  1875-7,  In 
financial  dept.  of  Pullman  Co.;  then  in  grain 
business.  In  1882  went  into  the  manufacture  of 
cooperage  in  firm  of  Seaman,  Cox  &  Brown, 
which  was  later  merged  into  the  Seaman,  Cox 
&  Brown  Cooperage  Co.,  which,  after  the  death 
of  Mr.  Brown,  and  retirement  of  Mr.  Seaman, 
was  consolidated  with  original  S_t.  Louis  plant 
of  that  name  and  became  the  Pioneer  Cooper- 
age Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  The  company 
operates  in  all  12  plants  in  Chicago  and  St. 
Louis,  and  different  timber  sections  of  Mis- 
souri, Arkansas,  Tennessee,  and  Louisiana. 
Republican.  Mem.  Central  Church.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Union  League,  Onwentsia,  Merchants, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  137  N.  Hoyne  Av.  Residence: 
131  Astor  St. 

COX,  Stephen  William,  physician;  b.  Balti- 
more, Md.,  Jan.  11,  1859;  s.  John  and  Mary 
(iSldridge)  Cox;  ed.  public  schools  of  Menard 
Co.,  111.;  Wabash  College,  Crawfordsville,  Ind. ; 
Valparaiso  (Ind.)  Normal  School;  Rush  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1889;  Illinois  College 
of  Electro-Therapeutics;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  24, 
1890,  Nellie  J.  Sullivan;  1  son:  Donald  Stephen 
Linne.  Was  a  school  teacher  in  Menard 
and  Mason  Cos.,  111.,  1873-80;  also  taught 
music  while  a  school  teacher;  student,  literary 
and  medical,  1880-9;  trained  nurse  for  2  years, 
1886-7,  in  Cook  Co.  Hosp. ;  was  mem.  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  med.  staff  for  the  years  1900-01.  Attend- 
ing surgeon  Kedzie  Hosp.  and  physician  and 
examiner  for  Montgomery  Ward  &  Co.  since 
1904.  Was  supt.  Kirkland  Free  Dispensary, 
1889-95;  is  med.  examiner  Sons  and  Daughters 
of  St.  George  and  mem.  Grand  Med.  Board  of 
Sons  of  St.  George  for  Illinois,  Wisconsin, 
Michigan  and  Missouri;  surgeon  in  chief  St. 
Stephen's  Sanitarium.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc..  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Assn.  for  the  Prevention  of 
Tuberculosis.  Republican.  Mem.  3d  Presbyte- 
rian Church,  but  mem.  of  choir  of  Monroe  St. 
Church  of  Christ.  Mason:  Siloam  Lodge,  No. 


780.   Ottice:    100  State  St.  and  247   W.   Madison 
St.   Residence:   1315  Jackson   Boul. 

COYNE,  Frederick  E.,  business  man,  post- 
master; b.  E.  Orange,  N.  J.,  1860;  ed.  public 
schools,  E.  Orange;  has  lived  in  Chicago  since 
1883;  m.  1886,  Pauline  Nlehaus,  of  Chicago. 
Was  a  clerk  for  a  short  time  in  Chicago,  then 
started  bakery,  and  later  bought  restaurants 
and  added  wholesale  bakery  dept.,  which  he 
still  conducts.  Active  In  politics  as  a  Re- 
publican; collector  internal  revenue,  Chicago, 
1897-1901;  postmaster  of  Chicago  since  1901. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Forty, 
Hamilton,  Lincoln,  Marquette,  Mencken,  Press 
Residence:  795  Warren  Av. 

CRAFT,  John  Corson,  banker;  b.  Morris- 
town,  N.  J.,  Oct.  2,  1863;  s.  Joseph  V.  and 
Martha  Parker  (Garretson)  Craft;  ed.  public 
schools,  Rochelle,  111.;  m.  Sycamore,  111.,  Oct. 
3,  1888,  Zada  B.  Dustin;  children:  Daniel  Dus- 
tln,  Catharine  Garretson.  Cashier  and  dir 
Rochelle  Nat.  Bank,  Rochelle,  111.,  1884-90; 
acting  asst.  treas.  of  U.  S.  at  Chicago,  1890-2; 
since  1892  in  Bankers'  Nat.  Bank  as  asst. 
cashier,  1892-3;  cashier,  1893-1903;  vice-pres. 
since  1903.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Bankers. 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  5206  Hib- 
bard  Av. 

CBAFTS,  Clayton  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Au- 
burn, O.,  July  8,  1848;  s.  Edward  and  Helen 
B.  (Johnson)  Crafts;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Eclectic  Institute  of  Hiram,  O.  (later  known 
as  Hiram  College) ;  graduated  with  honors 
from  Union  College  of  Law,  Cleveland,  O., 
1868;  m.  Sept.  15,  1869,  Cordelia  E.,  daughter 
of  Oscar  M.  and  Charity  Kent,  of  Aurora,  111.; 
children:  William  C.  (deceased),  Fred  A.  (now 
deceased),  Helen  (Mrs.  F.  W.  Job),  Harry  K. 
Admitted  to  Ohio  bar,  1868;  entered  into 
practice  at  Watkins,  N.  Y.,  with  Judge  John 
J.  Van  Allen,  but  in  1869  came  to  Chicago 
and  practiced  with  Henry  Lincoln  (Lincoln  & 
Crafts)  until  1873;  alone  1873-85;  since  1885 
with  George  M.  Stevens  in  firm  of  Crafts  & 
Stevens.  Democrat.  Was  chairman  of  the 
Democratic  Committee  of  Cook  Co.,  1888; 
mem.  House  of  Representatives  of  Illinois, 
1882-96  and  1901;  speaker  of  House,  1891-3. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal 
League.  Mason.  Clubs:  Oaks  (Austin),  Iro- 
quois.  Pres.  Board  of  Trustees  of  1st  Presby- 
terian Church  (Austin,  111.)  since  1873.  Office: 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  5433 
Washington  Boul.,  Austin,  111. 

CRAFTS,  Miles  Benjamin,  grain;  b.  Auburn, 
Geauga  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  14,  1842;  s.  Benjamin  and 
Elsie  (Whitcomb)  Crafts;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Ohio;  m.  Newberry,  O.,  Feb.  25,  1864,  Julia 
F.  Gilbert;  children:  Arthur  A.,  Zina  B.  At  age 
of  17  in  partnershin  with  brother  in  operating 
a  farm;  came  to  Chicago,  1868;  engaged  in 
real  estate  business  until  1871;  moved  his 
family  west  and  established  in  the  grain  com- 
mission business,  and  also  in  retail  merchan- 
dise business  at  Austin.  Was  a  charter  mem. 
of  the  Open  Board  of  Trade  of  Chicago,  and 
at  one  time  its  pres.  Pres.  and  dir.  Flexible 
Pipe  Joint  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  West  Chi- 
cago Driving,  Marquette,  Oaks  (Austin),  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  255  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5615  W.  Madison  St. 

CBAQIN,  Henry  Benjamin,  broker;  b.  East 
Douglas,  Mass.,  Sept.  6,  1838;  s.  Benjamin,  Jr., 
and  Frances  Maria  (Pratt)  Cragin;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Providence,  R.  I.,  to  1854;  m.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  10,  1862,  Laura  Fales  Strong; 
children:  George  Albert,  Laura  Ella,  Mrs. 
Helen  Loveland  Brodhead,  Dr.  H.  B.  Was  with 
Merchants'  Bank,  Providence,  R.  I.,  1854-6; 
removed  to  Muscatine,  la.,  1856,  and  was  with 
a  banking  house,  1856-8;  removed  to  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  where  was  head  paying  teller  State  Sav- 
ings Institution;  came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and 
was  paying  teller  Solomon  Sturges*  Sons  2 
years;  then  became  confidential  clerk  with 
Vandervoort,  Dickerson  &  Co.  (afterward 


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changed  to  Dickerson,  Sturges  &  Co.),  2  years. 
After  that  senior  mem.  of  Cragin  Bros., 
metals,  until  1869,  then  of  H.  B.  Cragin  &  Co. 
to  1872;  established  branch  house  for  Wash- 
burn  &  Moen  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Worcester,  Mass., 
in  1877,  remaining  their  western  agent  for 
nearly  18  years.  Since  Jan.  1,  1897,  broker  in 
commercial  paper.  Vice-pres.  Bureau  of  Jus- 
tice. Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1414  Hinman  Av., 
Evanston. 

CRAIO-,  Dickey  Willard;  b.  Arcadia,  Morgan 
Co.,  111.,  Aug.  21,  1869;  s.  John  W.  and  Sarah 
A.  (Titus)  Craig;  ed.  country  school  at  Ar- 
cadia, 111.,  1874-87;  Whipple  Acad.,  Jackson- 
ville, 111.,  1887-8;  Illinois  College,  1888-92, 
graduating  B.S.,  1892;  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School,  1892-6,  graduating  M.D.,  1896; 
m.  Chicago,  Feb.  14,  1900,  Antonia  Roessler; 
children:  Frederick  Willard,  Allan.  In  prac- 
tice in  Chicago  since  June,  1896;  interne  at 
German  JHosp.  of  Chicago,  1896-7;  mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  111.  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.;  1898-1902,  asst.  in  oral  surgery  and 
lecturer  on  anesthesia  at  Northwestern  Univ. 
Dental  School;  associate  surgeon  at  Chicago 
Policlinic  Hosp.  Republican.  Mem.  Belden  Av. 
Baptist  Church.  Office:  506  Wells  St.  Resi- 
dence: 93  Sigel  St. 

CRAIG,  Edward  Marshall,  sec.  and  gen.  mgr. 
Master  Steam  Fitters'  Assn.;  b.  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  Feb.  1,  1860;  ed.  public  schools  of  Phila- 
delphia; m.  Dec.  9,  1878,  Tillie  M.  Stengel,  of 
Philadelphia;  children:  William  H.,  B.  Clar- 
ence. Began  business  career  as  office  boy  for 
Philadelphia  atty. ;  when  19  years  old  began 
to  learn  the  trade  of  a  steam  fitter;  came  to 
Chicago,  Mar.,  1890,  as  agent  for  Pierce,  But- 
ler &  Pierce  Mfg.  Co.,  and  when  that  firm 
was  consolidated  with  Am.  Boiler  Co.,  became 
mgr.  of  latter  until  1897;  resigned  to  estab- 
lish a  business  of  his  own.  Elected,  1897, 
gen.  mgr.  of  the  Master  Steam  Fitters'  Assn. 
and  also  became  sec.  of  the  Western  League 
of  Steam  Fitters.  Sec.  and  mgr.  of  the  Build- 
ing Construction  of  Chicago  and  Nat.  Build- 
ing Trades  Employers'  Assn.  Was  mem.  of 
the  "Madden  Committee"  during  the  building 
strike  of  1900.  Republican;  was  pres.  of  West 
End  Republican  Club  of  18th  Ward  of  Phila- 
delphia, 1886;  elected,  1888,  mem.  of  Penn- 
sylvania Legislature  from  16th  district  of 
Philadelphia.  One  of  organizers  of  Cook  Co. 
Republican  Marching  Club  and  served  6  terms 
as  its  pres.  Mason  and  K.  P.,  Royal  Arcanum, 
Yeomen  of  America,  Knights  of  Golden  Eagle, 
Knights  of  Friendship.  Office:  138  Washington 
St.  Residence:  922  S.  Spaulding  Av. 

CRAIG,  Robert,  manufacturer;  b.  Port  Glas- 
gow, Scot.,  May  9,  1840;  s.  James  and  Chris- 
tina (Houston)  Craig;  ed.  Scottish  schools; 
m.  Peotone,  111.,  1872,  Jane  Duffy.  Left  Green- 
ock,  Scot.,  1854;  settled  in  Proyidence,  R.  I., 
until  1869;  served  apprenticeship  4  years  at 
trade  of  plumbing,  steam  and  gas  fitting,  with 
J.  W.  Bishop,  New  Haven,  Conn.;  worked  at 
the  trade  for  a  year  in  Albany  and  Troy,  N. 
Y. ;  came  to  Chicago,  June,  1865,  and  continued 
in  the  trade  until  1867,  when  joined  Robert 
Weir  in  firm  of  Weir  &  Craig,  plumbers;  in- 
corporated, 1889,  Weir  &  Craig  Mfg.  Co.,  manu- 
facturers plumbers'  and  steam  fitters'  sup- 
plies, of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  Presbyterian. 
Mason.  Office:  2421-39  Wallace  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6615  Wentworth  Av. 

GRAIN,  Charles  Hicks,  physician;  b.  Lafay- 
ette, Tippecanoe  Co.,  Ind.,  Dec.  7,  1854;  s.  Wil- 
liam S.  and  Marietta  (Taylor)  Grain;  attended 
private  schools  and  Collegiate  Institute,  La- 
fayette, Ind.,  1863-70;  Wabash  College,  1871-4; 
Miami  Med.  College,  1874-6;  New  York  Poly- 
clinic,  1887-8;  Illinois  Med.  College,  1889-91; 
m.  Lafayette,  Ind.,  Oct.  1,  1879,  Jennie  W. 
Vernon,  of  Lykenstown,  Pa.  Practiced  medi- 
cine at  Lafayette,  Ind.,  1876-87;  Salt  Lake 
City,  Utah,  1888-91;  removed  to  Chicago  and 


continued  in  general  practice  of  medicine, 
1S91-4;  since  1894  has  limited  practice  to 
ophthalmology.  Asst.  in  opthalmology,  Chicago 
Eye,  Ear,  Nose  and  Throat  College.  Also  mem. 
of  firm  of  Grain  Bros.,  wholesale  and  retail 
drugs,  chemicals,  paints  and  oils.  Pres.  East- 
ern Oil  Co.,  Salt  Lake  City;  sec.  Southwestern 
Coal  &  Iron  Co.,  of  Salt  Lake  City.  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6143  Monroe  Av. 

CRAMER,  Ambrose,  mining  machinery  and 
investments;  b.  Martinsburg,  Va.,  Mar.  5,  1857; 
s.  Augustus  F.  and  Page  (Morrison)  Cramer; 
ed.  private  schools  and  at  U.  S.  Naval  Acad., 
graduating  in  class  of  1880,  and  serving  as 
midshipman  in  U.  S.  Navy  in  the  Asiatic 
Squadron  for  3  years;  m.  1st,  1886,  Susan 
Skinner,  of  Chicago;  2d,  1901,  Isabel  Corwith, 
of  Chicago,  111.;  children:  Elizabeth,  Ambrose, 
Corwith.  Business  supt.  of  the  pipe  mill  of 
the  Crane  Co.,  1883-92;  then  joined  Charles 
S.  Burt  in  firm  of  Cramer  &  Burt,  manufac- 
turers' agents  in  copper  and  mining  machin- 
ery and  supplies,  etc.  Republican.  Alderman, 
City  of  Lake  Forest.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, University,  Onwentsia.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

CRAMFTON,  Richard  Leicester,  asst. 
cashier  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic;  b.  Rock 
Island,  111.,  May  12,  1870;  s.  Richard  and 
Martha  (Beatty)  Crampton;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  in  Rock  Island,  111.,  and  the 
Chicago  Law  School;  m.  Toronto,  Ont.,  June 
21,  1898,  Gertrude  H.  Thomas;  children: 
Richard  Sydney,  Philip  Thomas.  Began  in 
banking  business  June  1,  1891,  as  a  messen- 
ger in  the  Northern  Trust  Co.,  and  worked 
in  all  the  depts.,  including  the  commercial, 
savings  and  estates  dents. ;  during  same  period 
had  exclusive  charge  of  the  advertising  of 
the  institution.  In  Mar.,  1902,  accepted  present 
position  of  asst.  cashier  of  the  Nat.  Bank 
of  the  Republic.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Riverside  Golf,  Bankers.  Office:  Nat. 
Bank  of  the  Republic.  Residence:  Riverside, 
111. 

GRAND  ALL,  Noble,  banker  and  broker;  b. 
Moncton,  N.  B.,  Mar.  28,  1880;  s.  Noble  and 
Laura  (Rand)  Crandall;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Windsor,  N.  S.  Came  from  Nova  Scotia  to 
Boston,  Mass.,  Apr.,  1900,  and  was  with  Paine 
Furniture  Co.,  Boston,  until  Dec.,  1901;  then 
employed  as  clerk  by  Steere  &  Burr,  bankers 
and  brokers,  in  their  Boston  office;  came  to 
Chicago  office  of  same  firm,  as  asst.  mgr., 
Feb.  1,  1903;  appointed  mgr.,  Mar.,  1904,  and 
now  serving  as  such;  m.  Miss  C.  C.  Eldridge, 
Somerville,  Mass.,  June  22,  1904.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  445  56th  St. 

CRANDALL,  Roland  Asel,  investment  bro- 
ker; b.  Caledonia,  111.,  May  5,  1864;  s.  James  B. 
and  Victorene  (Rigby)  Crandall;  ed.  public 
schools  and  St.  Vincent  College,  Cape  Girar- 
deau,  Mo.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.,  1884,  Minnie  B. 
Ballard;  children:  Mary,  Catherine.  Was  en- 
gaged in  contracting  business  in  Chicago  from 
1884  until  1896,  when  established  his  present 
brokerage  business  in  investments,  operating 
in  electric  lighting  and  traction  propositions, 
etc.  Republican;  was  2d  lieut.  Chicago  Hus- 
sars, in  active  service  in  the  strike  riots  of 
1894.  Club:  Chicago  Fortnightly.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  6516  Minerva  Av. 

CRANDON,  Franklin  P.,  railway  official;  s. 
Consider  Howland  and  Ann  (Corbin)  Crandon; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Davenport,  la.,  Oct.  3, 
1857,  Sarah  Elizabeth  Washburn;  children:  An- 
na L.,  Leila  M-,  Ruth  W.  Learned  and  worked 
at  trade  of  house  carpenter  and  then  taught 
schools  until  the  Civil  War,  when  he  entered 
in  the  U.  S.  Vols.  as  1st  lieut.  of  cav.;  was 
promoted  to  capt.  and  asst.  quartermaster 
and  afterward  to  brevet  major;  after  war  was 
connected  with  a  paper  manufactory  and  was 
clerk  of  the  county  court  of  Kane  Co..  111. 
Entered  railway  service  in  1873  as  a  clerk  in 


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the  land  dept.  of  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  and  was 
placed  in  charge  of  assessment  and  tax  mat- 
ters, and  since  1878,  when  the  tax  dept.  was 
made  a  separate  dept.  of  the  company's  busi- 
ness, has  been  in  charge  as  tax  commissioner; 
was  also  made  tax  commissioner  of  the  Fre- 
mont, Elkhorn  &  Missouri  Valley  and  the 
Sioux  City  and  Pacific  railroads,  when  these 
roads  came  under  the  control  of  the  C.  &  N.-W. 
Republican.  Mem.  M.  E.  Church.  Mem.  Soc.  of 
Mayflower  Descendants,  S.  A.  R.,  Loyal  Le- 
gion. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  C.  &  N.-W. 
Ry.  Co.  Residence:  1414  1st  Av.,  Evanston. 

CRANE;  see  also  Crain. 

CBANE,  Charles  Richard,  1st  vice-pres. 
Crane  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  7,  1858;  s.  R.  T., 
Sr.,  and  Mary  (Prentiss)  Crane;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Paterson,  N.  J.,  1881, 
Cornelia  W.  Smith.  After  school  life  entered 
the  Crane  Co.,  manufacturers  of  iron  pipe,  fit- 
tings, etc.,  and  after  serving  in  various  capaci- 
ties became  1st  vice-pres.,  1894.  Also  dir.  Nat. 
Bank  of  the  Republic.  Independent  in  politics. 
Pres.  Municipal  Voters'  League;  mem.  of  the 
Am.  Economic  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary, 
Chicago,  Calumet,  University,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Iroquois,  Washington  Park.  Office:  10  N. 
Jefferson  St.  Residence:  2559  Michigan  Av.' 

CBANE,  Edward  Coinpson,  real  estate  and 
investments;  b.  Seneca  Falls,  Seneca  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  Nov.  1,  1843;  s.  Charles  and  Caroline 
Amelia  (Compson)  Crane;  ed.  public  schools. 
Entered  Union  Army,  Dec.  8,  1862,  as  private, 
honorably  discharged  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  Oct. 
28,  1864;  was  engaged  in  foundry  business  at 
Newark,  N.  J.,  1866-75;  came  to  Chicago,  1876, 
engaging  in  real  estate  business,  in  which  has 
continued  ever  since  as  E.  C.  Crane  &  Co. 
Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Columbia  Post, 
706,  G.  A.  R.  "Formerly  a  mem.  Washington 
Park  Club  and  Union  Club.  Office:  59  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  942  W.  VanBuren  St. 

CBANE,  Harold  Osband,  treas.  Sprague  Can- 
ning Machinery  Co.;  b.  Litchfield,  Mich.,  May 
26,  1863;  s.  Benjamin  P.  and  Sara  (Walter) 
Crane;  ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  class  1884;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  6,  1893,  Elizabeth  Clarkson;  1 
son:  Clarkson.  Began  business  career,  1884,  as 
division  engineer  of  Chicago  &  West  Michigan 
R.  R.  at  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  treas.  and  gen. 
mgr.  Irondale  Steel  and  Iron  Co.,  of  Anderson, 
Ind.,  1891-6;  managing  partner  of  B.  P.  Crane 
&  Co.,  metal  and  tin  merchants,  1895-1900; 
since  1900  treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Sprague  Can- 
ning Machinery  Co.;  factory  at  Hoopeston,  111. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Saddle 
and  Cycle.  Office:  42  River  St.  Residence:  200 
Goethe  St. 

CRANE,  Louis  Burton,  clergyman,  theolo- 
gian; b.  Mt.  Sterling,  111.,  1869;  s.  Frederic  D. 
and  Adelaide  (Wells)  Crane;  grad.  Princeton, 
1891,  A.M.  1894;  Princeton  Theological  Semi- 
nary, 1894;  1  year  post-graduate,  Princeton 
Theological  Seminary;  student  Univs.  of  Ber- 
lin, Erlangen,  Giessen;  m.  Baltimore;  1899, 
Josephine  Hopkinson  Smith.  In  Presbyterian 
ministry,  1896-1902  (1st  Church,  Princeton,  N. 
J.,  and  Calvary  Presbyterian  Church,  Buffalo) ; 
since  1902  Congregational  clergyman  and  prof. 
New  Testament  literature  and  interpretation, 
Chicago  Theological  Seminary.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
Biblical  Research,  Chicago  Soc.  Biblical  Re- 
search. Contributor  to  theological  reviews. 
Residence:  81  Ashland  Boul. 

CRANE,  Richard  Teller,  manufacturer;  b. 
Paterson,  N.  J.,  1832;  spent  early  life  chiefly 
in  labor,  having  little  time  for  study;  learned 
and  worked  at  machinist's  trade  in  Paterson, 
N.  J.,  Brooklyn  and  New  York  until  1855, 
when  he  removed  to  Chicago;  Martin  Ryerspn 
helped  him  to  start  in  business  by  giving  him 
a  small  piece  of  land  on  which  to  build  a  brass 
foundry;  later  joined  by  brother,  Charles  S. 
Crane,  in  firm  of  R.  T.  Crane  &  Bro. ;  began 
making  steam  heaters,  1858;  added  iron  foun- 
dry, 1860;  built  large  factory,  1865;  later  in- 


corporated business  as  Northwestern  Mfg.  Co., 
subsequently  organized  as  Crane  Bros.  Mfg. 
Co.,  and  again  later  as  the  Crane  Co.,  manu- 
facturers pipe  and  fittings.  In  1874  started 
manufacture  of  elevators  (freight  and  passen- 
ger) which,  as  the  Crane  Elevator  Co.,  has 
grown  to  very  large  proportions.  Has  con- 
tributed largely  to  philanthropic,  benevolent 
and  humanitarian  work.  Club:  Illinois  (ex- 
pres.).  Office:  10  N.  Jefferson  St.  Residence: 
2541  Michigan  Av. 

CRANE,  Richard  Teller,  Jr.,  2d  vice-pres.  of 
the  Crane  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  7,  1873;  s. 
Richard  Teller  and  Mary  (Prentice)  Crane;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  Chicago  Manual  Train- 
ing School,  Sheffield  Scientific  School,  Yale 
Univ.,  graduating,  Ph.B.,  1895;  m.  June  4, 
1904,  Florence,  daughter  of  Harlow  N.  Higin- 
botham.  In  1896,  entered  works  of  Crane  Co. 
(established  1855,  incorporated  1865)  in  the 
foundries,  entering  the  office  in  the  city  sales 
dept.  in  1897,  and  in  1898  becoming  2d  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  company.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Chicago  Golf,  Chicago  Athletic,  University, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  10  N.  Jefferson  St.  Resi- 
dence: 114  Walton  PI. 

CRANE,  Simeon  Henry,  sec.  and  treas. 
Moffett  Bearing  Co.;  b.  Madison,  Ind.,  Feb.  11, 
1840;  s.  Simeon  Harrison  and  Jane  (Robinson) 
Crane;  ed.  public  schools  of  Indiana;  m.  Madi- 
son, Ind.,  1866,  Mary  Potter;  1  daughter,  Ma- 
rie. Served  in  Civil  War  as  capt.  of  Co.  C,  67th 
Ind.  Vols. ;  came  to  Chicago,  1865,  and  engaged 
in  wholesale  hardware  business  until  1897, 
when  assisted  in  organizing  the  Moffett  Bear- 
ing Co.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  treas.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois. 
Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  3963  Ellis  Av. 

CRANE,  William  Bantin,  lumberman;  b. 
Eaton,  Preble  Co.,  9.,  June  18,  1846;  s.  William 
and  Maria  (Harbinson)  Crane;  ed.  country 
school  3  miles  from  Eaton,  O. ;  m.,  1st,  Emily 
D.  Fisher;  2d,  Emma  Mack;  children:  Omer  F., 
William  B.,  Jr.,  Violet  Louise  (an  adopted 
daughter).  Began  career  in  1861  in  the  timber 
business  at  Peru,  Ind.;  was  there  for  18  years; 
went  into  lumber  business  in  Chicago,  1881, 
since  then  conducting  business  as  W.  B.  Crane 
&  Co.;  has  plant  and  saw  mills  at  Falcon, 
Miss.,  surrounded  by  8,000  acres  of  hardwood 
lands.  Democrat.  Office:  226  W.  22d  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3636  Grand  Boul. 

CRAR7,  Roscoe,  western  mgr.  leather  dept., 
IT.  S.  Leather  Co.;  b.  Parksville,  Sullivan  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1867;  s.  Thomas  and  Frances  M.  (Brad- 
ley) Crary;  ed.  Delaware  Acad.,  Delhi,  N.  Y., 
and  Liberty  Normal  Institute,  Liberty,  N.  Y. 
Began  in  the  leather  business  in  1884  with 
father,  tanner  and  lumberman,  Delaware  Co., 
N.  Y. ;  since  its  formation  in  1893  has  been 
with  the  U.  S.  Leather  Co.,  and  since  1894  has 
resided  in  Chicago,  being  western  mgr.  of 
the  leather  dept.  of  the  company.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park; 
also  Minnesota  (St.  Paul,  Minn.),  Mercantile 
(St.  Louis,  Mo.).  Office:  Canal  and  Fulton  Sts. 
Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

CRATTY,  Josiah,  lawyer;  b.  Delaware  Co., 
O.,  Aug.  16,  1846;  s.  William  and  Candis  (Ben- 
nett) Cratty;  ed.  public  and  high  schools; 
farmed  in  Illinois  until  1864;  then  enlisted 
as  private  in  Co.  L,  5th  N.  Y.  Cav.,  Custer's 
Corps;  discharged  at  Winchester,  Va.,  July, 
1865;  was  in  battles  of  Fisher's  Hill,  Cedar 
Creek,  and  the  battles  through  the  Shenandoah 
Valley  in  1864-5;  had  2  horses  shot  under  him; 
m.  1875,  Miss  Libbie  M.  Earing;  children: 
Paul  Jones,  Theo  Candis.  After  war  taught 
school  until  beginning  study  of  law  with 
brother,  Thomas  Cratty,  at  Peoria,  111.,  Mar., 
1869;  admitted  to  bar  bv  examination  by  Su- 
preme Court  at  Springfield,  Jan.  6,  1872;  prac- 
ticed in  Peoria,  111.,  with  brother  until  Mar., 
1884.  when  moved  to  Chicago;  since  then  has 
devoted  himself  to  corporation  law,  having 
organized  and  been  the  atty.  for  many  larjge 


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companies  and  so-called  trusts;  mem.  law  firm 
of  Cratty  Bros.,  Jarvis  &  Latimer  (Thomas 
Cratty.  Josiah  Cratty,  Wm.  B.  Jarvis,  W.  D. 
Latimer).  Vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Illinois- 
Kansas  Oil  Co.,  and  of  the  Akers  Steering 
Gear  Co.;  dir.  and  sec.  Illinois  River  Ry., 
Light,  Heat  and  Power  Co.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Press,  Oak 
Park.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  Bar 
Assn.,  Phil  Sheridan  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Royal  Ar- 
canum, Commercial  Law  League  of  America. 
Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Residence:  201  Maple 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

CBAVATH,  James  Baley,  technical  editor; 
b.  Grinnell,  la.,  July  11,  1872;  s.  Samuel  Aus- 
tin and  Mary  (Raley)  Cravath;  ed.  public 
schools,  graduating  from  Grinnell  High 
School,  1887,  and  in  Iowa  College,  graduating, 
B.S.,  1892;  m.  Grinnell,  la.,  Apr.  19,  1899,  Ruth 
Myra  Rew;  children:  Austin  Melville,  Ruth. 
Began  technical  career  as  general  helper  in 
small  electric  light  plant  during  summer  vaca- 
tion of  1891;  after  graduation,  1892,  spent  a 
short  time  in  electrical  contracting  business 
at  Grinnell,  la.;  later  in  1892  came  to  Chicago 
to  become  electrical  editor  of  Street  Ry.  Re- 
view (father  having  been  owner  of  the  Grin- 
nell Herald  many  years,  had  to  some  extent 
grown  up  in  newspaper  business) ;  resigned 
Jan.  1,  1896,  to  engage  in  engineering  and  ex- 
pert work  for  self;  served  short  term  on  edi- 
torial staff  of  Western  Electrician,  Chicago, 
1900,  and  Aug.  27,  1900,  became  Western  ecji- 
tor  for  the  3  papers  then  owned  by  the  Mc- 
Graw  Publishing  Co.  of  New  York,  viz.:  The 
Street  Ry.  Journal,  the  Electrical  World  and 
Engineer,  and  the  Am.  Electrician,  In  which 
position  continues.  Was  sec.  Chicago  Electrical 
Assn.  (now  Electrical  Section  of  the  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers),  1895-8.  Associate  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Electrical  Engineers.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers.  Independent  In  politics, 
with  Republican  .tendency.  Mem.  Union 
Church.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
9340  S.  Winchester  Av.  (Beverley  Hills). 

CRAWFORD.  Benjamin  P.,  capitalist.  Pres. 
and  dir.  Nat.  Biscuit  Co.;  married.  Office:  205 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1218  Sheridan  Rd., 
Evanston. 

CRAWFORD,  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  New  Al- 
bany, Ind.  Studied  law  in  his  father's  office. 
Admitted  to  bar  In  New  Albany,  Ind.,  went 
Into  partnership  with  his  father  and  became 
especially  prominent  as  a  corporation  lawyer; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1869,  and  until  1880  was 
identified  with  much  important  railroad  litiga- 
tion in  the  Federal  Courts;  retired  in  1880  to 
engage  in  railroad  business  In  connection  with 
various  properties  in  which  he  was  interested, 
but  finally  returned  to  practice  in  Chicago.  Of- 
fice: 135  Adams  St.  Residence:  2000  Calumet 
Av. 

CRAYCHOFT,  Ben,  manufacturer;  b.  Mont- 
gomery Co.,  Md.,  Dec.  11,  1847;  s.  Aaron  and 
Harriet  G.  (Harris)  Craycroft;  ed.  Univ.  of 
Missouri,  but  was  not  grad.;  m.  Chillicothe, 
Mo.,  May  29,  1877,  Mary  Browning.  Began 
business  life  as  a  traveling  salesman  for  C. 
H.  &  L.  J.  McCormlck  (which  later  became  the 
McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.),  and  af- 
terward became  general  agent  for  them,  re- 
maining in  that  service  15  years  and  3  months; 
after  that  was  engaged  in  lumber  business  at 
Oklahoma  City,  Okla.,  for  4  years,  and  in  1893 
came  to  Chicago  and  with  Silas  Wright  en- 
gaged, under  firm  name  of  Wright  &  Cray- 
croft,  as  manufacturers  of  hard  and  soft  wood 
mouldings,  plain  and  polished,  in  which  busi- 
ness has  ever  since  continued.  K.  T.  Democrat. 
Religion  liberal.  Office:  576  W.  21st  St.  Resi- 
dence: 173  Ashland  Boul. 

CREELMAN,  Frank  Macbeth,  lumber;  b.  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.,  Dec.  7,  1878;  s.  Frank  E.  and 
Mary  J.  (Macbeth)  Creelman;  ed.  common 
school  of  Cairo,  111.,  and  at  Wabash  College, 
Crawfordsville,  Ind.;  m.  Jackson,  Tenn.,  1901, 


Sarah  Pearle  Goode.  In  1896  began  as  Inspec- 
tor and  in  1898  became  buyer  for  the  F.  E. 
Creelman  Lumber  Co.,  and  In  1899  gen.  mgr., 
same  company;  in  1900  organized  the  McMul- 
len  Lumber  Co.;  sold  out  to  McMuIlen,  1901, 
and  took  sales  management  of  the  F.  E.  Creel- 
man Lumber  Co.  and  the  Florida  Lumber  Co.; 
purchased  stock  in  both  companies,  1902,  and 
in  1903  bought,  under  contract,  the  entire  out- 
put of  both  concerns  and  started  jobbing 
southern  hardwoods.  Dir.  of  the  F.  E.  Creel- 
man Lumber  Co.  and  the  Florida  Lumber  Co., 
of  Cairo,  111.,  and  Montgomery,  Ala.,  the  W. 
R.  Tucker  Lumber  Co,,  Chicago,  and  the 
George  E.  Ohara  Cypress  Co.,  of  Stamboul, 
La.;  also  sec.  of  the  Riverside  Lumber  Co. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Yacht,  Colonial.  Office:  1529  Ry.  Exchange. 
Residence:  4557  Oakenwald  Av. 

CREIGHTON,  Thomas  Stockstill,  real  estate 
and  investments;  b.  Monticello,  Minn.,  May  1, 
1857;  s.  Samuel  F.  and  Catherine  (Stockstill) 
Creighton;  removed  to  Chicago,  1858,  to  Evans- 
ton,  1868;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and 
Evanston,  111.,  and  at  Northwestern  Univ.;  m. 
Evanston,  111.,  Oct.  7,  1891,  Virginia  M.  Ham- 
line;  1  daughter:  Catherine.  In  1875  was  em- 
ployed on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  remaining 
3  years;  was  with  D.  K.  Pearsons,  1878-90; 
since  1890  mem.  of  firm  of  Rice  &  Creighton, 
real  estate  and  Investments.  Also  dir.  High- 
land Park  (111.)  State  Bank.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Evanston  Country,  Glen  View. 
Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1722  Judson 
Av.,  Evanston. 

CBENSHAW,  William  Percy,  life  under- 
writer; b.  Amelia  Springs,  Va.,  Mar.  25,  1866; 
s.  Thomas  Allen  and  Gillie  (Bramham)  Cren- 
shaw;  ed.  by  tutor  and  at  Rose  Hill  Acad., 
Versailles,  Ky.;  m.  Versailles,  Ky.,  Dec.  12, 
1893,  Ada  Nuckols;  children:  Virginia,  William 
Percy,  Jr.  Deputy  county  clerk,  Woodford  Co., 
Ky.,  1882-3;  accountant  for  McCormick  Har- 
vesting Machinery  Co.,  Fargo,  N.  Dak.,  1883-4; 
traveling  salesman  and  district  mgr.  for 
Standard  Oil  Co.  in  North  Dakota,  1884-9; 
traveling  salesman  for  S.  Brainard  Sons  Co., 
music  publishers,  Chicago,  1889-91;  for  Lyon 
&  Healy,  musical  instruments,  1891-4;  life  in- 
surance agent,  company  organizer,  dir.  and 
executive  officer,  1894-1904;  appointed  Apr. 
11,  1904,  general  agent  Connecticut  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  Served  5  years  in  Dakota 
N.  G.,  1  year  as  2d  lieut.  Independent  in  -poli- 
tics and  religion.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  245  N.  Forest 
Av.,  River  Forest. 

CRERAR,  John,  coal  and  coke;  b.  Pictou.  N 
S.,  Jan.  7,  1857;  s.  John  Crerar  and  Jane  Hat- 
ton  Crerar;  ed.  public  schools  of  England  and 
Scotland;  m.  Chicago,  1900,  Marie  G.  Owens; 
1  daughter:  Marie  Owens.  As  a  boy  was  en- 
gaged In  a  ship  owner's  office  in  Glasgow  un- 
til 1879;  came  to  U.  S.,  and  direct  to  Chicago, 
taking  a  position  with  the  Joliet  Steel  Co., 
in  which  continued  until  1884;  then  started  in 
business  for  self,  and  in  1888  formed  partner- 
ship with  R.  Floyd  Clinch,  as  Crerar,  Clinch 
&  Co.,  miners  and  shippers  of  coal,  In  which 
continues.  Also  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Denl- 
son  &  Sherman  Ry.  Co.,  of  Denison,  Tex.;  dir. 
Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  of  New  Jersey, 
and  of  the  Equitable  Coal  and  Coke  Co.  Was 
a  mem.  of  First  Lanark  Rifle  Volunteers,  of 
Scotland;  now  2d  vice-pres.  of  St.  Luke's  Hosp. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Calumet, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  1827  Michigan  Av. 

CRESSLER,  Joseph  Alexander,  sec.  Burks 
Medicine  Co.;  b.  Shippensburg,  Pa.,  Jung  6, 
1864;  s.  G.  A.  and  Kate  Cressler;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Shippensburg,  Pa.,  and  Hagerstown, 
Md.,  to  1886;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  25,  1896,  Sara 
Shirley;  children:  David,  Joseph,  Shirley. 
Worked  on  farm  near  Hagerstown,  Md.,  until 
22  years  old;  came  to  Chicago  in  winter  of 


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1886,  and  up  to  1889  was  engaged  in  groceries, 
etc.  In  Oct.,  1889,  became  connected  with 
Burks  Medicine  Co.,  manufacturers,  manufac- 
turers' agents,  and  wholesalers  of  patent  med- 
icines, drugs,  etc.;  now  sec.  of  the  company. 
Office:  135-37  Lake  St.  Residence:  5132  Indiana 
Av. 

CREW,  Henry,  prof,  physics,  Northwestern 
Univ.,  since  1892.  (For  details  of  career,  see 
Who's  Who  in  America.)  Address:  Evanston, 
111. 

CRIBBEN,  Henry,  pres.  Cribben  &  Sexton 
Co.  since  1898;  b.  Isle  of  Man,  Sept.  19,  1833; 
s.  Thomas  and  Jane  (Carran)  Cribben,  who 
came  to  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  when  he  was  4  years 
old,  and  both  died  when  he  was  a  small  boy; 
m.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  19,  1854,  Miss  Maria 
Robinson;  children:  William  H.,  Mrs.  R. 
J.  Caldwell,  E.  W.  Death  of  parents  left 
him  at  12  years  of  age  with  the  necessity  of 
supporting  himself;  was  first  employed  on 
farm  in  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  later  in  brush  fac- 
tory at  Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  then  in  woodwork- 
ing dept.  of  Joseph  Hall  Threshing  Machine 
Works  until  1851,  when  he  began  to  learn  the 
trade  of  iron-molder,  at  which  he  worked  until 
1862;  enlisted  as  sergeant  Co.  F,  140th  N.  Y. 
Vols.,  Aug.,  1862;  promoted  2d  lieut.,  1st  lieut. 
and  capt.,  serving  in  all  battles  of  Army  of 
Potomac  until  captured  at  battle  of  Cold  Har- 
bor, June  3,  1864;  spent  8  months  in  7  prisons 
and  3  jails  of  the  Confederacy,  escaping  Feb. 
11,  1865,  from  prison  near  Charlotte,  N.  C., 
and  after  35  days  and  nights  of  exposure  and 
travel  reached  Union  lines  at  Knoxville,  Mar. 
17,  1865;  rejoined  regt.  after  short  visit  to 
Rochester  and  served  to  close  of  war.  After 
war  worked  as  iron  molder  in  stove  foundry 
of  E.  E.  Sill,  1865-7;  organized  Rochester  Co- 
operative Foundry  Co.,  1867,  and  was  its  pres., 
1867-73;  with  James  A.  Sexton  organized  firm 
of  Cribben  &  Sexton,  dealers  in  stoves,  1873; 
began  mfsr.  stoves  and  hollowware,  1878;  firm 
became  Cribben,  Sexton  &  Co.,  1879,  and  was 
Incorporated  1898.  Republican;  mem.  N.  Y. 
Legislature,  1867;  pres.  Stove  Manufacturers' 
Defense  Assn.,  1886-97;  pres.  Nat.  Assn.  of 
Stove  Manufacturers,  1903.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion, 
Oriental  Lodge  No.  33,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  Phil 
Sheridan  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Office:  54  Eire  St.  Resi- 
dence. Oak  Park,  111. 

CRIBBEN,  William  Henry,  sec.  Cribben  & 
Sexton  Co.,  manufacturers  of  stoves  and 
ranges;  b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  June  7,  1855;  B. 
Henry  and  Maria  (Robinson)  Cribben;  ed. 
public  school,  Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago, 
July  22,  1885,  Annie  Finley;  children:  Mabel, 
Florence.  Started  in  1870  with  the  Coopera- 
tive Foundry  Co.,  of  Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  came 
to  Chicago,  1872,  and  started  to  work  with 
Cribben  &  Sexton;  in  1880  was  admitted  to 
partnership  and  firm  changed  to  Cribben,  Sex- 
ton &  Co.;  in  Jan.,  1898,  with  partner,  bought 
out  Mr.  Sexton's  interest  and  incorporated  un- 
ner  name  of  Cribben  &  Sexton  Co.,  of  which 
is  sec.  and  treas. ;  company  engaged  in  manu- 
facture of  complete  line  of  cooking  and  heat- 
ing stoves  and  ranges.  Clubs:  Oak  Park,  Lin- 
coln. Office:  52-96  Erie  St.  Residence:  330  S. 
Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

CRIGHTON,  James,  grain  commission;  b. 
Longforgan.  Perthshire,  Scot.,  Mar.,  1851;  s. 
William  and  Elizabeth  (Duncan)  Crighton;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Scotland;  m.  Chicago,  Aug., 
1882,  Mary  Wade  Hanna;  children:  Charles 
Hanna,  James  Millar.  Came  from  Scotland  to 
Chicago,  1867,  and  was  an  employe  in  the 
grain  commission  house  of  Low  Bros.  &  Co. 
(established  1856);  in  1880  firm  became  Crigh- 
ton &  Scribner,  with  which  continued,  as  an 
employe,  until  death  of  his  uncle,  John  Crigh- 
ton, in  1887,  when  took  a  junior  partner's 
interest  with  S.  A.  Scribner,  the  firm  becoming 
Scribner,  Crighton  &  Co.  Mr.  Scribner  died, 
1901,  but  the  firm  name  was  retained  until 
Dec.,  1903,  when  the  firm  of  Crighton  &  Co. 


was  organized,  with  Fred  1).  Austin,  who  had 
been  with  the  firm  for  some  years,  as  junior 
partner;  commission  and  consignment  busi- 
ness m  grain,  seeds  and  provisions.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade,  Milwaukee  Chamber  of 
<  ommerce.  Office:  Royal  Insurance  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 309  Clinton  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

•  ClB13;ilT»  Danlel  Francis,  real  estate  dealer; 
b.  Mercersburg,  Pa.,  Oct.  14,  1838;  s.  John  D 
a'ld  Rebecca  (Shafer)  Crilly;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Mercersburg;  m.  1865,  Elizabeth,  daughter 
of  Jacob  Snyder,  of  Fort  London,  Pa.;  chil- 
dren: Erminie,  George,  Franklin  Edgar,  Isa- 
bel, Oliver  Daniel.  At  age  of  17  entered  employ 
Of  John  Wilson,  contractor,  of  Mercersburg 
with  whom  removed  in  1856  to  Iowa  City  la 
where  remained  until  1858;  engaged  in  con- 
tracting business  on  own  account  at  St  Louis 
Mo.,  1859-61;  came  to  Chicago,  1861,  and  for  a 
time  engaged  in  business  as  a  packer,  but 
later  returned  to  contracting  work,  built  the 
Methodist  Church  Blk.  and  numerous  business 
blks.  after  the  fire  and  continued  in  the  con- 
tracting business  until  1880;  his  last  contract 
being  the  Windsor  Hotel,  Denver,  Colo.;  since 
then  has  been  engaged  in  real  estate  business, 
handling  many  important  transactions.  Dir. 
Metropolitan  Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League 
(one  of  the  old  guard),  Hamilton,  Sheridan. 
Mason:  Home  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  (charter 
mem.),  Chicago  Chapter  Apollo  Commandery 
(of  which  he  was  treas.  for  many  years) ; 
Oriental  Consistory.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board;  South  Park  Commissioner  Office: 
167  Dearborn.  Residence:  3820  Michigan  Av. 

CBITCHELL,  Robert  8.,  fire  insurance;  b. 
England,  1844;  came  to  U.  S.  in  boyhood;  ed 
public  schools  at  Rochester,  N.  Y.  While  a  boy 
entered  Cincinnati  office  of  Home  Insurance 
Co.,  of  New  York,  and  when  that  company's 
western  office  was  removed  to  St.  Louis,  1860, 
followed  it  there;  entered  service  of  Cincin- 
nati office  of  the  ./Etna  Insurance  Co.,  1862; 
served  In  U.  S.  Navy  as  junior  officer  in  clos- 
ing years  of  the  Civil  War;  after  war  special 
agent  of  Home  Insurance  Co.  for  Southern 
States;  special  western  agent  of  Phenix  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Brooklyn,  1868-74;  resigning, 
when  the  Phenix  opened  a  western  dept.,  to 
devote  himself  to  the  local  agency  of  R.  S. 
Critchell  &  Co.,  which  he  had  established  in 
1870;  In  1901  the  agency  assumed  present 
firm  name  of  Critchell,  Miller,  Whitney  &  Bar- 
bour.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  LaSalle,  s.  w. 
cor.  Madison  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

CROCKER,  Hubert  Davis,  lawyer,  justice 
of  the  peace;  b.  Burlington,  la.,  Nov.  30,  1859; 
s.  Davis  J.  and  Frances  (Rorer)  Crocker;  fam- 
ily removed  to  Chicago,  1863,  and  lived  first 
in  Evanston  and  later  in  Hinsdale;  ed.  Hins- 
dale  public  schools;  prepared  for  college  at 
Chicago  Athenaeum;  went  to  Trinity  College. 
Hartford,  Conn.,  1880,  but  did  not  finish 
course;  returned  to  Chicago,  and  took  position 
with  Pullman's  Palace  Car  Co.;  then  read  law 
in  his  father's  office  and  Union  College  of  Law, 
graduating,  LL.B.,  1885;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
June  16,  1897,  Mamie  Wheaton:  1  child: 
Frances  R.  Admitted  to  bar,  1885;  practiced 
with  father  as  D.  J.  &  H.  D.  Crocker  until 
father's  death  in  1892,  then  with  Henry  R. 
Pebbles,  as  Crocker  &  Pebbles,  which  later 
dissolved;  then  with  his  brother,  Ralph  R., 
as  Crocker  &  Crocker,  until  1895;  after  that 
alone.  Appointed  justice  of  the  peace,  1903. 
Republican.  Served  in  I.  N.  G.  4  years,  with 
commissions  as  1st  and  2d  lieut.  and  capt.  of 
the  line,  and  capt,  and  inspector  of  rifle  prac- 
tice of  his  regt.  Lieut.  Naval  Militia,  Illinois. 
Organized  2  companies  for  the  Spanish-Am. 
War  (Hartipan's  Regt.).  Mem.  Loyal  Legion 
by  inheritance.  Mem.  Odd  Fellows,  K.  P., 
Alpha  Delta  Phi.  Office:  Ft.  Dearborn  Bldg. 
Residence:  1036  W.  Irving  Park  Boul. 


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CROSBY,  Qeorge  Hainan,  railway  official;  b. 
Lawrence,  Mass.,  Mar.  27,  1849;  s.  Heman  and 
Eveline  Crosby;  ed.  public  schools,  Ft.  Ed- 
ward (N.  Y.)  Institute  and  Cornell  Univ.;  m. 
Trumansburgh.  N.  Y.,  Jan.  24,  1871,  Jennie  M. 
Ball;  children:  Herbert  B.,  Fred  K.,  Hermione, 
Edith  E.  Entered  railway  service  Aug.,  1870, 
as  rodman  and  asst.  engineer,  Pennsylvania 
&  Sodus  Bay  R.  R.,  to  Jan.,  1871;  asst.  engi- 
neer Chicago  &  Southwestern  R.  R.,  1871-2; 
from  Jan.,  1872,  to  Sept.,  1880,  clerk,  traveling 
agent  and  traveling  auditor;  1880-98,  freight 
auditor;  since  June,  1898,  sec.  and  since  Apr., 
1903,  sec.  and  treas.  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  144  VanBuren  St. 
Residence:  7220  Yale  Av. 

CBOSS,  Albert  Eugene,  grain  commission, 
etc.;  b.  Aurora,  111.,  Mar.  6,  1870;  s.  Jesse  G. 
and  Harriet  E.  (Perry)  Cross;  ed.  public 
schools  and  at  Leipzig  and  Berlin;  m.  Aurora, 
111.,  Oct.  7,  1896,  Fannie  Ferre.  Began  business 
career  as  proprietor  (with  his  brother,  George 
R.)  of  a  business  college;  later  in  employ  of 
Underwood  &  Co.  and  the  International  Pack- 
ing Co.;  then  joined  firm  of  Henry  Ellsworth 
&  Co.,  which  was  later  incorporated  as  the 
Ellsworth  &  Cross  Co.,  provisions  and  grain, 
of  which  is  vice-pres.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Mem.  Republican  Club  of  Lyons  Twp.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  La  Grange  Country.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  300  5th  Av.,  La- 
Grange,  111. 

CBOSS,  Clarence  Louine,  lumberman;  b. 
Binghamton,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  5,  1854;  s.  Alfred  J. 
and  Francelia  R.  (Harvey)  Cross;  came  to 
Chicago,  1857;  ed.  public  schools  and  old  Chi- 
cago Univ.;  m.  Apr.  21,  1880,  Grace,  daughter 
of  Ezra  L.  Sherman,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Bessie,  Alfred,  Phylis.  Began  business  career 
at  17  as  office  boy  for  T.  W.  Harvey,  lumber- 
man; promoted  asst.  bookkeeper  and  traveling 
salesman,  and,  1880-2,  mgr.  of  buying,  selling 
and  correspondence;  sec.  T.  W.  Harvey  Lum- 
ber Co.,  1882-9;  then  of  firm  of  Cross,  Badger 
&  Co.,  1889-95;  since  then  has  been  handling 
cypress  lumber  exclusively.  Was  also  identi- 
fied with  an  extensive  yard  business  in  Ne- 
braska. Was  trustee  of  village  of  Riverside 
several  years,  also  pres.  of  village.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Union  League,  Riverside  Golf. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Riverside, 
111. 

CROSSETTE,  Charles  Henry,  manufacturer 
and  jobber  of  men's  furnishing  goods;  b.  Al-' 
sted,  N.  H.,  Nov.  6,  1848;  s.  Rev.  Robert  and 
Dorothea  (Fisher)  Crossette;  ed.  public 
schools  and  in  Suffleld  Univ.,  Suffleld,  Conn., 
graduating  from  latter  in  class  of  1866;  m. 
Beemerville,  N.  J.,  Sept.  13,  1873,  Mary  A, 
Dunning;  children:  Charles  D.,  Robert  G.,  Mur- 
ray F.,  Aurelia  M.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1866, 
and  entered  employ  of  Kimball,  Stevens  &  Co., 
wholesale  woolens;  remained  with  them  for  2 
years,  and  afterward  with  the  old  firm  of 
Damon,  Temple  &  Co.,  neckwear  manufactur- 
ers, for  6  vears;  on  Jan.  1,  1874,  with  Henry 
W.  K.  Cutter,  established  firm  of  Cutter  & 
Crossette,  manufacturers  of  shirts  and  neck- 
wear and  jobbers  of  men's  furnishing  goods. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hinsdale,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  176 
Market  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

CROSSLEY,  Frederic  Beer«,  lawyer  and  sec. 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School;  b.  Glen  Eyre, 
Pa.,  Dec.  2,  1872;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Mc- 
Roy)  Crossley;  ed.  Honesdale  (Pa.)  High 
School,  Harvard  Univ.,  1897;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School,  graduating  LL.B.,  1899;  m. 
Honesdale,  Pa.,  1903,  Susan  E.  Jenkins;  1  son: 
Frederic  McRoy.  Admitted  to  bar  of  State  of 
Illinois  in  1899,  and  since  then  engaged  in 
practice,  principally  in  consultation  work 
rather  than  in  trial  work;  has  been  sec.  of  the 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School  since  1901. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mason.  Club: 


University.  Office:  87  E.  Lake  St.  Residence: 
2332  N.  Paulina  St.  (Ravenswood). 

CROSSM-&.N,  Augustus  Brown,  pres.  and 
mgr.  Chicago  Biscuit  Co.;  b.  Ellenville,  Ulster 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  25,  1855;  s.  Thomas  Jefferson 
and  Henrietta  (Brown)  Grossman;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Ellenville,  N.  Y.,  and  Newburgh, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Fowler,  Ind.,  Nov.  25,  1878,  Emma  S. 
Ladd;  children:  T.  Leroy,  Laura  Irene.  Fol- 
lowed farming  until  was  29  years  old;  in  Jan., 
1886,  became  associated  with  the  D.  F.  Brem- 
ner  Baking  Co.,  which  in  1890  merged  in  the 
Am.  Biscuit  and  Mfg.  Co.,  which  in  turn  was 
merged  in  1898  into  the  Nat.  Biscuit  Co.;  re- 
mained with  latter  company  until  July,  1902, 
when  organized  the  Chicago  Biscuit  Co.,  and 
assumed  present  position  as  pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  Democrat.  Baptist.  Mason;  K.  T.,  Engle- 
wood  Commandery.  Office:  64-72  N.  Desplaines 
St.  Residence:  7100  Yale  Av. 

GROUSE,  Daniel  Howard,  mgr.  Dental  Pro- 
tective Supply  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  13,  1873; 
s.  John  Nathan  and  Ruma  Arvilla  (Hull) 
Crouse;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  1881-4; 
Harvard  School,  Chicago,  1884-6;  was  tutored 
2  years,  1886-8;  in  Northwestern  Acad. 
(Evanston),  1888-90;  Lawrenceville  (N.  J.) 
School,  1890-3,  graduating,  1893,  followed  by  1 
year  at  the  Univ.  of  Chicago,  ending  1894;  m. 
Barrington,  111.,  June  24,  1899,  Clara  Dorothea 
Sodt.  Took  charge  of  Dental  Digest,  as  editor, 
when  it  was  started  in  January,  1895,  and 
has  conducted  it  ever  since;  took  charge  of 
the  Dental  Protective  Supply  Co.,  Oct.  1,  1897, 
and  has  since  been  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
of  the  company,  which  is  engaged  in  the  man- 
ufacture and  wholesale  and  retail  trade  in 
dental  supplies.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago 
Trade  Press  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Press,  Chi- 
cago Automobile.  Office:  Hey  worth  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 841  E.  51st  St. 

CROUSE,  John  Nathan,  dentist;  b.  near 
Downington,  Chester  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  15,  1842; 
s.  Daniel  and  Mary  (Mowrer)  Crouse;  early 
education  in  village  schools  of  Pennsylvania 
and  Illinois;  then  in  Mt.  Carroll  (111.)  Semi- 
nary, 1859-62;  grad.  D.D.S.,  Pennsylvania  Den- 
tal College,  Philadelphia,  1867;  m.  Clinton,  N. 
Y.,  1870,  Ruma  Arvilla  Hull;  children:  Daniel 
Howard,  Dean.  Began  practice  of  dentistry  at 
Mount  Carroll,  111.,  1864,  and  since  1868  has 
practiced  in  Chicago.  Founder  and  pres.  Den- 
tal Protective  Assn.;  pres.,  treas.  and  dir. 
Dental  Protective  Supply  Co.;  publisher  Den- 
tal Digest.  Mem.  Nat.  Dental  Assn.;  ex-pres. 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.  (charter  mem.), 
Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc.,  Am. 
Dental  Assn.  Baptist.  Republican.  Clubs:  Tol- 
leston  Shooting,  Calumet.  Address:  2231  Prai- 
rie Av. 

GROW,  Louis  W.,  lumberman;  b.  Crystal 
Lake,  111.,  Sept.  24,  1864;  s.  James  and  Sarah 
A.  Crow;  grad.  Beloit  College,  Ph.B.,  1886;  m. 
Crystal  Lake,  111.,  Dec.  22,  1896,  Nettie  C. 
Cannon;  children:  Walter  Dana,  Rollin  Salis- 
bury, Frances  Louise.  With  W.  L.  Scott  Coal 
Co.  in  various  capacities,  1886-92;  commenced 
as  bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  Charles  H. 
Mears  &  Co.,  1892-6,  manager  of  one  of  their 
yards,  1896-9;  admitted  to  partnership,  1899. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Builders,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  1113  Belmont  Av.  Residence:  91  Hazel 
Av. 

CROWELIi,  Henry  Parsons,  manufacturer; 
b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Jan.  27,  1855;  s.  Henry  L.  and 
Anna  (Parsons)  Crowell;  ed.  public  school, 
Cleveland,  and  Greylock  Institute,  South  Wil- 
liamstown,  Mass.;  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  July  10, 
1888,  Susan  Coleman;  children:  Henry  Cole- 
man,  Annie  Bayard.  Became  pres.  of  the  Qua- 
ker Mill  Co.  at  Ravenna,  O.,  1881;  in  June, 
1891,  when  this  company  was  sold  to  the  Am. 
Cereal  Co.,  of  Akron,  O.,  became  vice-pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  of  latter  until  Feb.,  1898,  when 
was  made  pres.  Also  pres.  the  Quaker  Oats 
Co.,  and  vice-pres.  the  Cleveland  Foundry  Co. 


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Republican.  Presbyterian.  Trustee  McCormick 
Theological  Seminary;  trustee  Illinois  College; 
pres.  of  Board  of  Trustees  of  Moody  Bible 
Institute.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Skokie. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
Winnetka.  111. 

CBOZIEB,  Frank,  lawyer;  b.  Madison,  Ind., 
May  18,  1872;  s.  James  H.  and  Anna  Crozier; 
ed.  public  schools,  Madison,  Ind.;  Hanover  Col- 
lege, Indiana,  in  classical  course,  graduating, 
A.M.,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan  in  law  course, 
graduating,  B.L.,  in  class  of  1894;  m.  Roches- 
ter, N.  Y.,  Jan.  31,  1899,  Clara  A.  Pope;  3 
daughters:  Marion,  Frances,  Mildred.  Since 
1894  has  resided  in  Chicago  and  has  been  en- 
gaged in  law  practice.  Mem.  A.  P.  and  A.  M. 
Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  5456  Green- 
wood Av. 

CRUICE,  Daniel  £.,  lawyer;  b.  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.,  June  30,  1868;  s.  Martin  and  Maria  (Can- 
non) Cruice;  ed.  parochial  and  public  schools, 
grad.  high  school,  1888,  Chicago  College  of 
Law  (law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.),  LL.B., 
1894.  While  attending  schools  sailed  on  the 
Great  Lakes  in  various  capacities  during  vaca- 
tions; entered  postoffice  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1888, 
was  transferred  to  the  Ry.  Mail  Service  and 
continued  in  that  service  until  1900;  admitted 
to  bar,  Nov.  1,  1894;  since  1900  engaged  in 
general  practice  of  law.  Democrat.  In  politics 
was  associated  with  late  Gov.  John  P.  Altgeld, 
candidate  for  alderman  on  his  ticket,  1899; 
nominated  by  labor  men  for  mayor,  1903;  has 
been  affiliated  with  the  progressive  move- 
ments of  the  city;  organized  the  Referendum 
League  in  1901,  and  participated  in  the  various 
campaigns  for  the  public  policy  questions  sub- 
mitted by  virtue  of  the  public  policy  law. 
Pres.  Referendum  League;  mem.  Municipal 
Ownership  League.  R.  C.  Office:  Unity  Bldg. 
Residence:  Eastwood  Av.  and  Robey  St. 

CRUIKSHANK,  Charles  £11,  lawyer;  b. 
Utica,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  6,  1857;  s.  Levi  and  Ann 
(Crosby)  Cruikshank;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  at  Utica,  prepared  for  college  at 
Whitestown  Seminary,  and  grad.  A.B.,  with 
honors,  from  Hamilton  College,  1879;  studied 
law  in  office  of  Congressman  J.  Thomas 
Spriggs,  of  Utica,  and  was  admitted  to  New 
York  bar;  m.  Utica,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  17,  1887, 
Delia  Beckwith.  Practiced  at  Utica  until  1882; 
removed  to  Chicago,  where  has  ever  since 
been  actively  engaged  in  general  law  practice. 
Club:  Menoken.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1394  Jackson  Boul. 

CRUISE,  Robert  Joseph  Stanislaus,  dentist; 
b.  Dublin,  Ireland,  June  2,  1868;  s.  Sir  Francis 
Richard,  M.D.,  D.  L.,  and  Mary  Frances  (Power) 
Cruise;  ed.  Beaumont  College,  Berkshire, 
Eng.,  1879-81;  Tullabeg  College,  Tullamore, 
King's  Co.,  Ireland,  1881-6;  Royal  Univ.,  Ire- 
land, 1886-90;  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur- 
gery, 1895-8,  D.D.S.,  1898.  Engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  dentistry  in  Chicago  from  1895.  Mem. 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc., 
Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Delta  Sigma  Delta  Soc. 
R  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus.  Club:  Ash- 
land. Office  and  residence:  1550  Jackson  Boul. 

CRUMP,  lawrence  Mortimer,  leaf  tobacco; 
b.  Richmond,  Va.,  Sept.  17,  1866;  s.  Lawrence 
M.  and  Lucy  A.  H.  (Hawkins)  Crump;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Baltimore,  Md. ;  m.  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  1890,  Nora  Welsh.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
1884  from  Baltimore,  and  established  leaf  to- 
bacco business,  admitting  his  brother,  W.  R. 
H.,  in  1894,  present  firm  of  Crump  Bros. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Belmont  Golf.  Office:  207  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4613  Woodlawn  Av. 

CRTJNELIiE,  Leonard,  sculptor;  b.  Lens, 
Pas-de-Calais,  France,  July  8,  1872;  s.  Alberic 
and  Marie  (Strady)  Crunelle;  pupil  of  Lorado 
Taft  and  the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago;  m. 
Washington  Heights,  Chicago,  Sept.,  1893,  Au- 
gusta Waughop.  Professionally  engaged  as 
sculptor  in  Chicago  since  1891.  Received  medal 


and  diploma  from  Atlanta  Cotton  States  Ex- 
position; special  prize  from  fall  exhibit  at 
Art  Institute,  1904;  bronze  medal  and  diploma 
from  St.  Louis  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposi- 
tion, 1904.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Western  Artists, 
Chicago  Soc.  of  Artists.  Republican.  Studio: 
Fine  Arts  Bldg.  Residence:  Edison  Park,  Cook 
Co.,  111. 

CRUTTENDEN,  Thomas  Spencer,  dry  goods 
commission;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  24,  1847; 
B.  Thomas  and  Hannah  (Patten)  Cruttenden; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Free  Acad.,  New  York 
City;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  25,  1871,  Susie 
Rebecca  Smith;  children:  Mrs.  John  Stuart 
Frasher,  Edmund  Spencer,  Walter  Wemple, 
Susie,  Arthur  Thomas.  In  Sept.,  1866,  entered 
employ  of  Garner  &  Co.,  large  manufacturers 
of  cotton  piece  goods;  on  Apr.  15,  1874,  started 
business  in  Chicago,  in  firm  of  Thorn  &  Crut- 
tenden, as  agents  for  Garner  &  Co.;  since 
death  of  Mr.  Thorn,  July,  1876,  sole  agent, 
under  style  of  Thos.  S.  Cruttenden,  selling 
Garner  &  Co.'s  goods  exclusively  in  the  terri- 
tory commencing  with  Cleveland  on  the  east 
and  ending  with  Denver  on  the  west,  and  from 
Duluth  in  the  north  to  Louisville  in  the  south; 
was  first  person  to  establish  an  agency  in 
Chicago  for  a  large  mfg.  concern  in  the  dry 
goods  line.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem. 
Chicago  branch  Sons  of  New  York.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Kenwood,  Midlothian  (Blue  Isl- 
and), Missouri  Athletic  (St.  Louis),  Manhat- 
tan (New  York).  Office:  242  Franklin  St.  Resi- 
dence: 605_9  Washington  Av. 

CUDAHY,  John,  packer;  b.  Callan,  Co.  Kil- 
kenny, Ireland,  Nov.  2,  1843;  s.  Patrick  and 
Elizabeth  (Shaw)  Cudahy;  came  to  U.  S.,  1849, 
parents  settling  in  Milwaukee;  attended  public 
schools  until  14  years  old;  m.,  1st,  1873,  Mary 
Nolan,  of  Bridgeport,  Conn.;  2d,  Margaret  F. 
O'Neil,  Chicago.  At  14  to  17  worked  in  packing 
house  of  Ed.  Roddis,  Milwaukee,  later  4  years 
with  John  Plankinton  and  Plankinton  &  Ar- 
mour; then  in  fruit  and  ornamental  tree  busi- 
ness until  1870;  afterward  in  employ  of  Mil- 
waukee packing  firms;  became  partner  Chapin 
&  Co.,  Chicago,  1875,  firm  becoming  Chapin  & 
Cudahy,  1877,  and  later  Cudahy  Packing  Co.; 
is  also  partner  with  his  brother  Michael  In 
Cudahy  Bros.  Co.,  packers,  of  Milwaukee. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago. Office:  145  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  3254 
Michigan  Av. 

CUDAHY,  Michael,  packer;  b.  Callan,  Co. 
Kilkenny,  Ireland,  Dec.  7,  1841;  s.  Patrick  and 
Elizabeth  (Shaw)  Cudahy:  came  to  U.  S.,  1849, 
with  parents,  who  settled  in  Milwaukee;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Milwaukee.  Learned  butch- 
er's trade  with  his  father  in  Milwaukee,  and 
at  14  entered  employment  of  John  Plankin- 
ton, whose  Milwaukee  packing  house  was  es- 
tablished in  1844;  in  1866,  became  connected 
with  packing  house  of  Edward  Roddis,  Mil- 
waukee, and  later  accepted  position  of  mgr. 
in  Plankinton  &  Armour's  packing  house,  Mil- 
waukee; admitted,  1875,  as  partner  of  P.  D. 
Armour  in  firm  of  Armour  &  Co.,  Chicago, 
removing  to  this  city,  and  in  1881,  with  his 
brothers,  John  and  Patrick,  established  firm 
of  Cudahy  Bros.,  of  which  is  head;  pres.  of 
the  Cudahy  Packing  Co.,  conducting  large 
packing  and  provision  enterprises  in  Milwau- 
kee and  Omaha;  dir.  Bankers'  Nat.  Bank;  pres. 
North  Am.  Transportation  and  Trading  Co. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
cago Yacht,  Exmoor,  Glen  View,  Sheridan.  Of- 
fice: The  Rookery,  Residence:  3138  Michigan 
Av 

CULLEN,  Oeorg-e  Appleton,  railway  official; 
b  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  18,  1867;  B.  Mathew 
Robinson  and  Winona  (Barbour)  Cullen;  ed. 
St  Louis  public  schools.  Entered  the  service 
of  Pullman's  Palace  Car  Co.,  1884,  at  St. 
Louis;  Mo.  P.  Ry.,  1887;  chief  clerk  Southern 
Passenger  Assn.,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  1895;  chief 
clerk  Plant  System  of  Rys.,  Savannah,  Ga., 


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1895;  chief  clerk  Western  Passenger  Assn.. 
Chicago,  1896;  general  agent  Western  Passen- 
ger Assn.  at  New  York  City,  1898;  since  1899, 
general  western  passenger  agent  of  the  D.t  L. 
&  W.  R.  R.,  Chicago.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Oak  Park,  City. 
Office:  103  Adams  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 

CULVEB,  Alvin  Howard,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Mar.  9,  1873;  s.  Morton  and  Eugenia  M. 
(Taylor)  Culver;  grad.  collegiate  course  North- 
western Univ.,  A.B.,  1893;  Northwestern  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1895.  Taught  night  school, 
1894-5;  in  law  office  of  Paden  &  Gridley,  1895- 
1902;  since  1902  mem.  law  firm  of  Gridley, 
Culver  &  King.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Win- 
netka,  Ashland.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence: 
Glencoe,  111. 

CULVEB,  Morton  Taylor,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Dec.  2,  1870;  s.  Morton  and  Eugenia  M. 
(Taylor)  Culver;  ed.  public  school,  Glencoe, 
111.,  and  in  preparatory  dept.,  Northwestern 
Univ.;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  B.L.,  1890; 
m  Geneva,  111.,  June  17,  1899,  Florence  M. 
Hawkes.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Jan.,  1892;  en- 
gaged in  practice  and  also  entered  real  estate 
business  with  father,  Morton  Culver,  and 
brother,  Harry  N.  Culver;  in  1894  entered  into 
law  practice  exclusively  with  Harry  N.  Culver 
and  so  continued  until  1898;  since  then  has 
practiced  alone.  Republican;  mem.  Glencoe  Re- 
publican Club.  Mem.  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  1887- 
1896;  served  at  Pana  and  Pullman  strikes, 
1894;  discharged  as  sergeant;  qualified  as  Dis- 
tinguished Sharpshooter  and  as  "Candidate."' 
Pres.  Village  of  Glencoe,  Apr.,  1900,  to  Apr., 
1902;  atty.  for  village.  Pres.  Law  Publishing 
Co.  Mem.  A.  O.  Fay  Lodge,  No.  676,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.;  Unity  Council,  Nat.  Union  (Evanston), 
Progressive  Council  (Chicago)  Royal  Arca- 
num. Office:  78  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Glen- 
coe, 111. 

CUMMINGS;  see  also  Cummins. 

CUMMINGS,  David  Mark,  capitalist;  b.  1'e- 
kin,  111.,  Feb.  18,  1866;  s.  late  Columbus  R. 
and  Sarah  M.  Cummings;  ed.  Racine  (Wis.) 
College,  and  Phillips  Andover  (Mass.)  Acad. ; 
grad.  Yale,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Miss  Ruth 
Dexter;  children:  Edith,  Dexter.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  a  banker  and  broker  in  Watriss, 
Breese  &  Cummings,  1887,  which  subsequently 
became  Breese  &  Cummings;  on  the  death  of 
his  father,  1897,  he  succeeded  him  in  the  man- 
agement of  many  of  his  large  financial  enter- 
prises. Dir.  Union  Nat.  Bank,  1897,  until  it 
consolidated  with  the  First  Nat.  Bank,  of 
which  he  has  since  been  a  dir.  Pres.  and  dir. 
New  Pittsburg  Coal  &  Coke  Co.;  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  Hammond,  Whiting  &  East  Chicago  Elec- 
tric Ry.  Co.,  South  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co., 
South  Chicago  Furnace  Co.;  dir.  First  Trust 
and  Savings  Bank,  Morden  Frog  and  Crossing 
Works.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Calumet, 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  185  Lincoln 
Park  Boul. 

CUMMINGS,  Edmund  A.,  real  estate;  b. 
Lowell,  Mass.,  Nov.  29,  1842;  s.  Edmund  and 
Clarissa  Cummings;  ed.  public  schools;  mar- 
ried. Came  to  Chicago,  1864;  established  real 
estate  business,  1867,  and  has  ever  since  been 
at  the  head  of  the  firm  of  E.  A.  Cummings  & 
Co.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  Oak  Park  Construction 
Co.,  and  dir.  Avenue  State  Bank,  Oak  Park, 
Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co.,  Harlem  State 
Savings  Bank.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board  (pres.,  1886).  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 108  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  241  N.  Lom- 
bard Av.,  Oak  Park. 

CUMMINGS,  Edmund  Stephen,  lawyer:  b. 
Aurora,  111.,  July  1,  1863;  s.  William  and  Cath- 
erine (Kavanagh)  Cummings;  ed.  public 
schools,  and  grad.  Niagara  Univ.,  A.B.,  1883; 
m.  Negaunee,  Mich.,  1894,  Delia  Winter;  chil- 
dren: Gertrude,  Joseph.  Admitted  to  Illinois 


bar,  1885,  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago;  was  master  in  chan- 
cery of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1893- 
1896.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Democrat. 
Clubs:  Mencken  (pres.),  Chicago  Athletic,  Iro- 
quois. Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  767 
Warren  Av. 

CUMMINGS,  Edward  M.,  city  gas  inspector; 
b.  Montreal,  Quebec,  Can.,  Mar.  17,  1856;  B. 
Thomas  A.  and  Emily  J.  (Milward)  Cum- 
mings; ed.  at  Montreal  in  French  Normal 
School,  1865-70,  and  Jesuit  College,  1870-3;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  31,  1884,  Emma  Maud  Lewis; 
children:  Aleen,  Adeline,  Bernice,  Thomas, 
Edna,  Clarisse,  Valerie,  Bonita.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1879,  and  held  various  positions  under 
the  city  government;  was  mem.  of  Illinois 
House  of  Representatives  in  42d  and  43d  Gen- 
eral Assemblies  and  active  in  support  of  the 
Mueller  bill  for  municipal  ownership;  city 
oil  inspector,  1903-5;  since  May  25,  1905,  city 
gas  inspector.  Democrat  and  active  in  politics 
of  30th  ward,  in  which  has  resided  since  1879. 
R.  C.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union  Club' 
Watita.  Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  4439 
Lowe  Av. 

CUMMINGS,  John  James,  manufacturer;  b. 
Christian  Co.,  111.,  July  25,  1875;  s.  Walter  J. 
and  Mary  (Doyle)  Cummings;  ed.  Auburn 
(111.)  grammar  schools  and  in  the  engineering 
dept.  of  Armour  Institute.  After  leaving  school 
became  connected  with  the  McGuire  Cum- 
mings Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  street  and 
interurban  cars,  trucks,  etc.;  became  pres.  of 
the  company,  Jan.  1.  1904;  also  pres.  of  the 
Globe  Iron  &  Wire  Works.  R.  C.  Office:  122 
N.  Sangamon  St.  Residence:  416  Belden  Av. 

CUMMINGS,  Robert  Powler,  grain  mer- 
chant; b.  North  Oxford,  near  Worcester,  Mass., 
June  17,  1848;  s.  A.  B.  and  Emily  (Fowler) 
Cummings;  came  to  Illinois  with  parents, 
from  Massachusetts,  in  1853;  ed.  public 
schools,  Wenona,  111.,  1856-64;  Lake  Forest 
Acad.,  Lake  Forest,  111.,  1865-7;  m.  Onarga, 
111.,  July  6,  1874,  Minnie  A.  Marston;  children: 
Lenore,  Marion  (Mrs.  Ralph  C.  Stevens,  of 
Chicago),  Florence,  Irene  (perished  in  Iroquois 
Theatre  fire),  Benjamin  (died  in  infancy), 
Marston.  Until  1868  was  asst.  in  his  father's 
grain,  lumber  and  general  merchandise  busi- 
ness at  Clifton,  111.;  clerk  for  B.  Fowler  &  Co., 
grain  (Chicago  Board  of  Trade),  1868-9;  ac- 
quired a  one-third  interest,  1870,  in  E.  S.  Fow- 
ler &  Co.,  dry  goods  merchants  at  Wenona, 
111.,  which  sold  out  in  1877;  removed  to  Clif- 
ton, Iroquois  Co.,  Aug.,  1877,  and  engaged  in 
the  grain  and  coal  business  upon  a  small 
scale;  has  gradually  enlarged  the  business  in 
Clifton  and  several  adjoining  towns,  and  now 
owns  and  operates  15  grain  elevators,  and 
does  a  retail  coal  business  at  each  grain  of- 
fice; also  handles  farm  implements  in  connec- 
tion; business  conducted  since  Aug.  1,  1903, 
as  R.  F.  Cummings  Grain  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Also  dir.  Grain  Dealers'  Nat.  Mutual 
Fire  Insurance  Co.  Also  does  grain  business  on 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  of  which  is  a  mem., 
and  does  a  private  banking  business  at  Clif- 
ton, 111.  Owns  2,500  acres  of  corn  land  in 
Illinois  and  400  acres  in  Iowa.  Also  owns  and 
operates  a  large  cotton  plantation  in  Missis- 
sippi. Republican;  was  mayor  of  Clifton,  111., 
10  years.  Attends  Hyde  Park  Presbyterian 
Church.  Mem.  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.  Clubs: 
Hamilton  (life  mem.),  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  and  Clifton,  111. 
Residence:  5135  Madison  Av. 

CUMMINS,  Benjamin  Franklin,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Greene  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  4,  1856;  s.  Thomas 
Layton  and  Sarah  (Baird)  Cummins;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Greene  Co.,  Pa.,  to  1874;  studied 
law  in  offices  of  McClellan  &  Cummins;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  17,  1882,  Helen  McClellan;  chil- 
dren: Julie,  Edward  McClellan.  Studied  and 
practiced  law  in  Chicago,  1878-93;  pres.  the 
B.  F.  Cummins  Co.  (incorporated  in  1887),  en- 


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gaged    in    manufacture    of    hand    perforating        CUNEO.     Lawrence      whni<«5iip    fnHt«     inrt 

machines.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic!  nut^b    Genoa    Ita^v    Mar    4    1854-  s    John  B 

J±^iaLear^n'  ^'W"1  PaT>  SXm£°r,;,0n;  and  KatherPne  '(Logom^rCrino)  Cuneo3;'  S   ClS 

PO^   win^Ir   rll.  ^?i  ta?PfflGolfo  ^glilai?d  cago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1877, 

Park,  Winter,  Lake  Forest.  Office:  42  W.  Jack-  Carrie  Cuneo-  children-  Tohn  p     T  imp    ivrnmio 

son  Boul.   Residence:   Highland  Park.  111.  Kathlrine ?    Carrie     AmeHa,     Lawrence,     R^st 

CUMMINS,   James   Sheldon,   lawyer;    b.   Up-  Frances,    Vera.    After    leaving    school    learned 

per  Province  Twp.,  Delaware  Co.,  Pa.,  Mar.  22,  trade    of    candymaker,    and    was    employed    In 

1857;    s.    James   R.    and    Sarah    (Bishop)    Cum-  father's   grocery   store.    In   1883,   with   brother, 

mins;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pennsylvania  and  Andrew,    and    Louis    Boitano,    formed    firm    of 

in  Swarthmore  College,  graduating  from  class  Cuneo  &  Boitano;  1893,  assumed  present  style 

of  1874;  m.  Media,  Pa.,  Feb.,  1889,  Alice  Bylles-  of     Cuneo     Bros.     Mem.     Catholic     Order     of 

by;   children:  Henry  Clinton,   Albert,   Gwendo-  Foresters.    Office:    113-115    S.    Water   St.    Resi- 

lyn.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Pennsylvania  In  1882;  dence :  61 4  LaSalle  Av. 

practiced  at  Media,  Pa.,  until  1891,  when  came  CUNNINGHAM,  Theodore  Ellis,  grain  mer- 

to  Chicago;  was  atty.  for  the  Thomson-Hous-  chant;  b.  Lima,  O.,  Aug.  7,  1868;  s.   Theodore 

ton  Electric  Co.  until  that  company  was  con-  E.    and    Elizabeth     (Hyatt)    Cunningham;    ed. 

solidated    with    the    General    Electric    Co.    in  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1894,  Har- 

1893;  then  became  counsel  for  the  latter  com-  riet  Whiteman.  Began  business  career  at  Lln- 

pany;    still   represents   that   company   and   the  coin,  Neb.,  with  J.  F.  Harris  &  Co.,  as  an  em- 

H.  M.  Byllesby  Co.   (electrical  engineers),  and  ploye  for  2  years;  came  to  Chicago  for  same 

is    counsel    in    Chicago    for    the    Ft.     Wayne  firm  in   1891,  continuing  until   1898,   when  be- 

Electrlc  Co.  Republican.  Was  capt.  Co.  H,  6th  came  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 

Pa.  N.  G.,  serving  in  quelling  riots  of  1877  at  and    assisted    in    forming    the    corporation    of 

Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Episcopalian.  Office:  New  York  Harris,  Scotten  Co.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  treas. 

Life  Bldg.   Residence:    5473   Cornell   Av.  Independent    in    politics.    Presbyterian.    Clubs: 

CUMMINS,     Joseph,     lawyer;     b.     Superior  Chicago  Athletic,   Glen  View.   Office:  Board  of 

Twp.,   Williams  Co.,  O.,   Sept.    13,   1862;   s.   Jo-  Trade.  Residence:   5016  Washington  Av. 

seph  and  Mary  Jane  (Van  Fossen)   Cummins;  CURLETT,     Allen     Slmms,     1st     vlce-pres 

attended   country   school    near   Montpelier,    O.,  United    Cigar    Stores    Co.;    b.    Baltimore,    Md.! 

until   :  2  years  old;  private  school  at  Pioneer,  Sept.  17,  1860;  s.  Lewis  G.  and  Mary  A    (Ann) 

O.,   1   term;   public  school   Of  Montpelier  until  Curlett;    ed.    public    school    No.    4,    Baltimore, 

17;  grad.  Hillsdale  (Mich.)  College,  1885,  B.A.;  Md.;    left    In    1873;    m.    Baltimore,    Md.,    Aug., 

1  year  in  Law  School  and  School  of  Political  1892,    Georgia  M.    Wadlow.    Was   employed   by 

Economy,   Columbia  Univ.,   1889-90;   m.   Chica-  Henry    H.    Taylor,    Baltimore,    about    2    years, 

go,    June   9,    1896,    Hattle   Carr-Fleming.    After  G.    A.    Schleus  &  Co.,   Baltimore,   6   years,   and 

graduation  from  Hillsdale  College,  1885,  trav-  G.   W.   Gall   &  Ax,   tobacco   manufacturers,   12 

eled  for  educational  dept.  of  Harper  &  Bros.,  years;    mem.    of    Ruhstrat    &   Curlett,    cigars, 

New    York,    and   for   Ginn    &   Co.,    Boston,    and  Chicago,  about  10  years,  until  organization  of 

then  farmed  for  2  years  in  Ohio  before  enter-  the    United    Cigar    Stores    Co.    In    July,    1902, 

ing  law  school;   entered  law  office  of  McClel-  when  became  identified  with  that  company  aa 

Ian  &  Cummins  as  student  In  fall  of  1890;  ad-  pres.;  since  July,  1904,  has  been  1st  vlce-pres. 

mitted    to    Illinois    bar,    1891,    and    since    then  Republican.    Mem.    Art    Institute    of    Chicago, 

continuously    engaged    in    practice    of    law    in  club:     Maryland.     Office:     55-7     S.     Water    St. 

Chicago;    was    special    counsel    for   Committee  Residence:  '897   Monroe  St. 

of  Ways  and  Means  of  the  World's  Colum-  CURRIER.  Albert  Dean,  lawyer;  b.  Osceola, 
blan  Exposition,  1892-3,  and  atty.  for  the  Ex-  Stark  Co.,  111.,  July  29,  1861;  s.  Jonathan  T. 
position  Corporation,  1893;  now  sec.,  treas.  and  Martha  J.  (Hoblit)  Currier;  ed.  public 
and  counsel  for  the  Rio  Colorado  Land  and  and  high  schools,  Neponset,  Bureau  Co.,  111.; 
Irrigation  Co.;  treas.  and  counsel  for  Acayucan  preparatory  and  collegiate  depts.  Northwest- 
Planters'  Co.,  Mexican  Mutual  Planters'  Co.,  ern  Univ.,  graduating  B.S.,  with  special  hon- 
and  Algooton  Land  Co.,  etc.  Democrat.  Trustee  ors  In  mathematics,  1884;  special  work  In 
of  Hillsdale  College.  Clubs:  City,  Delta  Tau  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology  2 
Delta  (college  fraternity).  Office:  160  Wash-  years,  and  at  same  time  attending  Boston 
ington  St.  Residence:  930  Lunt  Av.  Univ.  Law  School;  studied  law  in  offices  of 
CUNEO,  Andrew,  wholesale  fruits  and  nuts;  John  H.  Hamline  and  Elbridge  Hanecy,  and 
b.  Genoa,  Italy,  Apr.  6,  1856;  s.  John  B.  and  finished  law  studies  with  law  firm  of  Gard- 
Katherine  (Logomarcino)  Cuneo;  ed.  Chicago  ner,  McFadon  &  Gardner,  Chicago.  Wrote  for 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  8,  1878,  Mary  Chicago  Times  and  Chicago  Evening  Journal, 
Arado;  children:  Carrie,  Minnie,  Jennie,  Lora,  1884-5  and  1886-7.  Associated  with  firm  of 
Jessie,  Marie.  After  leaving  school  entered  Gardner,  McFadon  &  Gardner,  1888-90;  admit- 
father's  grocery  store,  remaining  3  years;  ted  to  bar,  Mar.,  1889;  practiced  alone,  1891-6; 
then  was  in  restaurant  business  1  year;  after  was  with  Runnels  &  Burry,  lawyers,  1897; 
that  shipping  clerk  with  Armour  &  Co.,  4  since  then  associated  with  Hon.  Henry  S. 
years;  in  1879  became  connected  with  Gari-  Boutell  (M.C.),  and  in  1903,  Henry  Warren 
baldl  &  Arata,  becoming  partner,  1882,  and  in  Freeman  also  became  a  partner,  firm  now  be- 
1883,  with  brother  Lawrence  and  Louis  Ing  Boutell,  Currier  &  Freeman.  Organized 
Boitano,  formed  firm  of  Cuneo  &  Boitano,  and  Is  dir.  and  atty.  for  Keeley  Institute  of 
which  on  withdrawal  of  Mr.  Boitano,  1893,  as-  Great  Britain,  Incorporated,  doing  business  In 
sumed  present  style  of  Cuneo  Bros.  Repub-  England;  was  receiver  of  John  Alexander 
lican.  Mem.  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters  and  Dowle  under  appointment  by  U.  S.  District 
Societa  Cristoforo  Colombo.  Office:  113-115  S.  Court,  Northern  District  of  Illinois,  Dec.,  1903. 
Water  St.  Residence:  20  Astor  St.  Independent  In  politics:  was  on  executive  com- 
CUNEO,  Prank,  merchant;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  mittee  of  Illinois  Tariff  Reform  League,  1889- 
6,  1862;  s.  John  B.  and  Catherine  Cuneo;  ed.  1890.  Mem.  Sigma  Chi  Fraternity,  Chicago 
public  schools  of  Chicago;  widower;  children:  Alumni  Chapter;  Northwestern  Assn.  of  Mas- 
John  F.,  Lawrence  F.,  Columbus  F.,  Americo  sachusetts  Institute  of  Technology.  Clubs: 
F.  Since  1880  has  been  engaged  as  a  mem.  of  Evanston  Country,  Evanston,  Chicago.  Office: 
the  firm  of  Garibaldi  &  Cuneo,  Importers  and  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  936  Sheridan  Rd., 
wholesale  dealers  In  fruits  and  nuts,  with  spe-  Evanston.  111. 

cialties   in   bananas   and  all   tropical   and   Call-  CURTIS,  Augustus  Darwin;  b.  Hawley,  Pa., 

fornia  fruits,    in   which    the   operations   of   the  Oct.  14,  1865;  s.  George  Boardman   (M.D.)  and 

firm   are   very    large.    Pres.    the    Lion    Fig   and  Augusta     (Cook)     Curtis:    ed.    public    schools. 

Date  Co.  Dir.  Hamilton  Nat.  Bank.  Republican.  Hawley,   Pa..   Academic  dept.   Honesdale   (Pa.) 

Office:  81  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  397  N.  State  College;   removed   to  Chicago.   1882:    m.    Chica- 

St.  go,    Dec.    22,    1890,    Mnrette    Hotchkin    Curtis; 


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children:  Kenneth,  Darwin.  Engaged  in  lumber 
and  box  business  until  1890;  removed  to  Marl- 
nette,  Wis.,  1890,  and  established  the  M.  &  M. 
Box  Co.,  acting  as  sec.  and  mgr.  until  1900; 
established  Curtis  Cattle  Co.  of  South  Dakota, 
1896;  removed  to  Chicago,  1900,  and  estab- 
lished the  Curtis-Leger  Fixture  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres. ;  also  vice-pres.  of  Popular  Mechanics 
Co.  Republican.  Was  mem.  1st  Regt.  I.  N.  G., 
Chicago,  6  years.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Colonial. 
Office:  126  Franklin  St.  Residence:  876  E.  50th 
St. 

CURTIS,  De  Witt  H.,  maltster;  b.  Oxford, 
Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  25,  1839;  s.  Charles 
H.  and  Frances  (Holmes)  Curtis:  came  with 
parents  to  Chicago,  Oct.  6,  1842;  ed.  public 
school?  and  academies  in  Chicago;  m.  Oris- 
kany  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  11,  1860,  Almira 
Holmes;  children:  Frances  H.,  Charles  H., 
George  P.,  Leonard  D.  After  leaving  school 
became  identified  with  distilling  and  malting 
interests  in  Chicago;  was  for  years  sec.  of 
the  Bemis  &  Curtis  Malting  Co.,  and  engaged 
in  numerous  commercial  and  manufacturing 
enterprises;  now  dir.  Northwestern  Malt  & 
Grain  Co.  Was  mem.  and  foreman  of  Engine 
Co.  No.  9  in  the  old  volunteer  fire  dept.  of 
Chicago  from  1857  until  its  disbandment  in 
1865.  Republican.  Unitarian.  Trustee  Volun- 
teer Firemen's  Benevolent  Assn.  Office:  182 
State  St.  Residence:  409  Washington  Boul. 

CURTIS,  Edward  Harvey,  clergyman;  b. 
Madison,  Ind.,  May  4,  1843;  s.  Rev.  Harvey 
(D.D.)  and  Julia  Ann  (Roberts)  Curtis;  ed. 
Chicago  High  School.  Knox  College,  A.B.,  1863; 
A.M.,  1866;  D.D.,  1887;  grad.  Union  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  New  York,  1867;  m.  Waukegan, 
111.,  Sept.  18,  1877;  children:  Richard  Harvey, 
Elizabeth.  Was  pastor  first  at  Waukegan,  111., 
then  at  Lincoln,  Neb.i  and  since  June,  1895, 
pastor  of  Washington  Park  Presbyterian 
Church.  Republican.  Church:  64th  St.  and  Kim- 
bark  Av.  Residence:  6229  Kimbark  Av. 

CURTIS,  Fred  Amasa,  manufacturer  and 
dealer  in  vehicle  wood  material;  b.  Warren, 
111.,  Mar.  21,  1870;  s.  Amasa  and  Mary  Ann 
(Jones)  Curtis;  ed.  common  schools  at  Lena 
and  Freeport,  111.,  and  at  Chicago  Athenaeum; 
m.  Chicago,  July  20,  1892;  children:  Mildred 
Irene,  Linsley  Warren.  Began  business  career 
1886,  as  office  boy  with  Henney  Buggy  Co., 
Freeport,  111.;  was  with  Kelley,  Maus  &  Co., 
1887-1900,  order  clerk,  1889;  in  general  office 
work,  1890-3;  asst.  mgr.  wood  dept.,  1894-6; 
mgr.  wood  dept.,  1897-1900;  also  dir.  of  the 
company,  1899-1900.  Since  Jan.  1,  1901,  partner 
in  firm  of  Houston  &  Curtis,  manufacturers 
and  jobbers  in  vehicle  wood  material;  sec. 
and  treas.  the  Vehicle  Woodstock  Co.,  Chicago; 
vice-pres.  Union  Bow  Co.,  Cleveland,  O. ;  part- 
ner Memphis  Rim  and  Bow  Co.,  of  Memphis, 
Tenn.;  dir.  Am.  Vehicle  Woodstock  Assn.,  of 
Louisville,  Ky.  Promoted  and  organized,  1903, 
the  Vehicle  Woodstock  Co.,  which  has  26 
plants.  Republican.  Mem.  Christian  Church 
(Disciples  of  Christ).  Club:  Oaks  (Austin). 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  5817  Frink 
St.  (Austin). 

CURTIS,  John  Fitch  Lincoln,  stock  and 
grain  broker;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  20,  1865;  s.  John 
F.  and  Harriet  S:  (Wilson)  Curtis;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1897,  Frances  E. 
Witbeck;  children:  John  Wltbeck  Guernsey, 
Dorothy  Frances.  Began  business  career  as  of- 
fice boy  for  Franklin  MacVeagh  &  Co.;  worked 
up  to  cashier;  left  to  accept  position  as  dried 
fruit  salesman  and  later  took  charge  of  dried 
fruit  dept.  in  firm  of  N.  S.  Knight  &  Co.;  left 
them  to  accept  position  as  mgr.  of  branch  of- 
fice on  Wabash  Av.,  in  grocery  district*  for 
Raymond,  Pynchon  &  Co.,  stock  brokers,  who 
are  now  in  New  York;  they  gave  up  their  Chi- 
cago business  to  firm  of  Kneeland,  Clement 
and  Curtis,  of  which  he  became  mem.,  1901. 
Firm  are  mem.  of  New  York  and  Chicago 
Stock  Exchanges,  New  York  Coffee  Exchange, 


Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  St.  Louis  Merchants' 
Exchange.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Glen  View, 
Exmoor.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  High- 
land Park,  111. 

CURTISS,  Charles  Chatmcey,  vice-pres., 
treas.  and  managing  dir.  the  Corporation  of  the 
Fine  Arts  Bldg.;  b.  Chicago,  July  31,  1847;  s. 
Hon.  James  (twice  mayor  of  Chicago)  and 
Mary  (Kimball)  Curtiss;  ed.  privately  and  In 
public  schools  of  Champaign  Co.,  111.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, May  24,  1877,  Addie  Louise  Miller;  chil- 
dren: Marjorie  Kimball,  James,  Marion.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  messenger  in  telegraph 
office  at  Champaign,  111.,  1862-3;  clerk  in  dry 
goods  store,  Champaign,  1863-4;  served  in 
Civil  War  as  mem.  of  Co.  B.  135th  Vol.  Infy., 
May  to  Oct.,  1864;  clerk  ordnance  depot, 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  Nov.,  1864,  to  Apr.,  1866; 
salesman  Field,  Palmer  &  Leiter,  Chicago, 
1866-7;  employed  as  clerk  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
1867-8;  in  Recorder's  office,  Chicago,  1868; 
bookkeeper,  Lyon  &  Healy,  Chicago,  1869-72; 
partner  In  music  publishing  house  of  F.  S. 
Chandler  &  Co.  and  Chandler  &  Curtiss,  1872- 
1875;  mgr.,  treas.  and  dir.  of  Root  &  Sons 
Music  Co.,  1875-81;  of  Curtiss  &  Mayer, 
agents  for  Weber  pianos,  1881-9;  pres.  Manu- 
facturers' Piano  Co.,  1890-5;  projector  of  Fine 
Arts  Bldg.,  completed  May  1,  1898,  and  since 
then  vice-pres.,  treas.  and  mgr.  of  that  office 
and  studio  bldg.  Independent  In  politics;  one 
of  organizers  of  Illinois  Civil  Service  Reform 
League;  mem.  Citizens'  Assn.,  Municipal  Vo- 
ters' League,  Legislative  Voters'  League,  Civ- 
ic Federation  and  other  public  organizations. 
Mem.  Archffiological  Institute  of  America,  Am. 
Historical  Assn.,  Chicago  Historical  Soc., 
Loyal  Legion,  etc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary, 
Caxton,  Chicago,  City,  Glen  View,  Edge- 
water  Golf;  also  The  Players,  New  York.  Of- 
fice: 203-7  Michigan  Boul.  Residence:  110  As- 
tor  St. 

CUSACK,  Thomas,  manufacturer  of  signs; 
b.  Ireland,  Oct.  5,  1858;  s.  John  and  Dehlia 
(McMahon)  Cusack;  came  to  New  York  with 
parents  when  3  years  old;  lost  parents  2  years 
later;  came  to  Chicago;  attended  public  and 
private  schools  here  and  St.  Xavler's  College, 
New  York;  m.  Yonkers.  N.  Y.,  July  10,  1895, 
Mary  E.  Greene;  children:  Anna,  Thomas, 
Charles,  Francis.  Learned  sign  painting  trade 
and  in  Dec.,  1875,  started  in  the  advertising 
sign  business  as  Thomas  Cusack  &  Co.  Was 
mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago,  1891-8, 
and  vice-pres.  of  board  in  years  1896,  1897 
and  1898;  served  on  staff  of  Gov.  Altgeld, 
with  rank  of  col.,  1893-7;  elected  in  Nov.,  1898, 
as  representative  in  Congress  from  4th  Con- 
gressional District  of  Illinois,  and  served  in 
56th  Congress.  Has  served  as  mem.  of  the 
State  Central  Democratic  Committee  and 
mem.  and  vice-chairman  of  the  Cook  Co. 
Democratic  Committee.  Office:  Cor.  Throop  St. 
and  15th  PI.  Residence:  393  Ashland  Boul. 

CUSTER,  Jacob  R.,  lawyer;  b.  Valley  Forge, 
Chester  Co..  Pa.,  May  27,  1845;  s.  David  Y. 
and  Esther  F.  (Rambo)  Custer;  prepared  for 
college  at  Washington  Hall,  Trappe,  Pa.;  grad. 
A.B.,  Pennsylvania  College.  Gettysburg,  1867; 
read  law  In  Philadelphia,  1867-8;  grad.  Albany 
(N.  Y.)  Law  School,  1869;  m.  Dec.  1,  1879, 
Ella,  daughter  of  C.  B.  White,  of  Chicago;  1 
daughter:  Esther  R.,  who  died  Oct.  6,  1900. 
Came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  practice 
alone,  1869-79;  partner  with  William  J.  Camp- 
bell from  1879  until  latter' s  death,  1896;  now 
mem.  firm  of  Custer,  Griffin  &  Cameron.  Mas- 
ter in  chancery,  1880-92,  Superior  Court  of 
Cook  Co.;  was  counsel  to  sheriff  of  Cook  Co., 
8  years.  Republican.  Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Psi  (col- 
lege fraternity).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Calu- 
met (pres.).  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
S928  Grand  Boul. 

CUTHBERTSON,  •William,  physician;  b. 
Winterbourn,  Ont.,  Can.,  Mar.  15,  1860;  s. 


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George  and   Mary   A.    (De   Cou)    Cuthbertson;  Copenhagen  to  extend  education.  During  sum- 

ed.    St.    Thomas     (Ont.)     High    School;    grad.  mer  of  1889  was  interne  at  the  German  Hosp., 

M.B.,    Univ.    of    Toronto,    M.D.C.M.,    Univ.    of  Chicago;  began  general  practice,  1890;  attend- 

Victorla  College,  and  mem.  College  of  Physi-  ing  physician  Tabitha  Hosp.,  1891-5;  attending 

clans  and   Surgeons   of  Ontario;   m.   Dubuque,  surgeon       Norwegian       Lutheran       Deaconess 

la.,  Mar.  7,  1897,  Marie  L.  Davis.  Asst.  physi-  Home  and  Hosp.  since  1897    Instructor  In  sur- 

cian  in  Toronto  Asylum  for  the  Insane,  1883-4;  gery,  1899-1901,  and  since  1901  associate  prof. 

In   private   practice   in   Whitby   and   Brooklyn,  of  surgery   (extramural)   at  College  of  Physi- 

Ont.,    1884-7;    asst.    physician    Northern    Hosp.  clans  and   Surgeons.   Member  Am.   Med    Assn , 

for  the  Insane,  Elgin,  111.,   1887-9;   since   1889  Chicago    Med.    Soc.,    and    others.    Republican, 

practicing  in   Chicago.    Prof,    of   surgery   Chi-  Lutheran.  Office  and  residence:   622  N.   Hoyne 

cago  Clinical   School,    1896-9;   attending   gyne-  Av. 

cologlst,  St.  Luke's  Hosp.  from  1900;  pres.  DAL,  John  Wesley,  physician;  b.  Poughkeep- 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine,  1896-9;  pres.  sle,  N.  T.,  Sept.  17,  1854;  s.  Jacob  and  Chris- 
Southern  District  Med.  Soc.,  1903;  pres.  1st  tine  Elizabeth  (Lauer)  Dal,  both  natives  of 
Civil  Service  Med.  Board  of  Chicago,  1896;  Grand  Duchy  of  Baden,  Germany;  education 
capt.  and  surgeon  1st  111.  Cav.,  N.  G.,  1896-8,  very  desultory,  as  during  youth  father  was  an 
and  major  and  surgeon  1st.  111.  Vol.  Cav.  In  itinerant  Methodist  clergyman;  attended  va- 
Spanlsh-Am.  War.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi-  rious  public  schools,  German  Normal  School, 
cago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine  and  Galena,  111.,  spring  of  1868;  fall  of  same  year 
Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.  Chief  examiner  went  to  Wallace  College  of  Baldwin  Univ., 
of  Massachusetts  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  Berea,  O.,  then  was  obliged  to  earn  own  liv- 
and  of  the  Provident  Life  and  Trust  Co.  Re-  Ing;  took  short  special  course  at  old  Chicago 
publican.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Union  League.  Univ.,  1875,  and  took  up  med.  studies,  gradu- 
Offlce:  103  State  St.  ating  from  Chicago  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1878; 

CUTTEB,   George,   pres.   George  Cutter   Co.,  m-    CAicag°f.  Jun^    1'^1189',  Ida  *M;    ptout*'>    1 

electric    light    specialties;    b.    Medford,    Mass..  daughter:    Dorothy    Catherine     After    gradua- 

Oct.  13,  1853;  s.  George  T.  and  Abbie  E.  Cut-  Won,  being  in  poor  health    took  up  practice  of 

ter;  ed.  Boston  public  and  other  schools,  spe-  Si6^0*??,?*"!  Ss7uarf ^y  a •„ Le,  8sfiufte r.<  Minn.,  near- 

&"».  &4^v«^A?grav,s  ^|^48cfe!rN|lhVL^>£ 

school  began  work  for  James  W.  Queen  &  Co.,  «ulti£*  B«J'r£.la5  iS6™"1?   Hos&"   189A2-6;   "ow 

Philadelphia,    making   scientific   apparatus   for  dir.  Wicker  Park  Hosa  Assn.  Mem    Am.  Med. 

*>nllf>p-<»     1H3P-     Int^r    rrmnAotprl     -with     siirv*»vine  Assn.,    Illinois    State    Med.    SOC.,    Chicago    Med. 

deptgof  Toston?  "then  engaged "in Vacticfaf  Soc     Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago  Med- 

an  electrical  engineer,  and  his  operations  ex-  Ico-Legal  Soc    Mem    Field  Columbian  Museum 

tended  to  Europe  as  well  as  this  country;  was  Ass"- Republican.    Club.    Ashland     Mason,    D. 

mem.     of    the    Electrical    Committee    of    the  £.    Cregier    Lodge    and    Wa shington    Chapter. 

World's    Columbian    Auxiliary;    since    1889    as  Office  and  residence.  499  N.  Robey  St 

head  of  the  George  Cutter  Co.,  manufacturers  ?-^Il35'  Hervey  Smith,  Insurance;  b.  Stevens 

of   electrical    specialties.    Mem.    Am.    Institute  g°*nt?   Wte.,   July  4,   1857;    s.    Hervey    S.    and 

of  Electrical  Engineers.  Address:  South  Bend,  Emelme  (Hollabert)   Dale;   removed  with  par- 

yn<j  ents    to    Chicago,    1864;    grad.    Chicago    High 

___     _            —,—...   t «-^.  School.   After   graduation   was  associated  with 

CUTTEB,   Henry   W.   K.,    senior   mem.    firm  father    a    government    contractor,    until    1878, 

of   Cutter   &    Crossette,    manufacturers    men  s  -h       wag  *ffered  by  Gen    Sheridan,  a  position 

furnishings;    married     Office:    178    Market    St.  ln   the         m>s  dept    of  the  army  at  Cnlcago. 

Residence.  6516  Harvard  Av.  ln   whlch   continued   for   11   years  as  chief  of 

CUTTING,  Charles  S.,  jurist;  b.  Hlghgate  that  office;  since  1890  mgr.  at  Chicago  for 
Springs,  Vt.,  Mar.,  1854;  s.  Charles  A.  and  Union  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  of  Portland,  Me. 
Laura  E.  Cutting;  ed.  high  school  and  Willa-  Treas.  Life  Underwriters'  Assn.  of  Chicago, 
mette  Univ.,  Salem,  Ore.;  m.  Chicago,  1876,  1902.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Co- 
Annie  E.  Lytle;  1  son:  Robert  M.  After  leav-  lonial.  Office:  84  Adams  St.  Residence:  4813 
Ing  college  was  asst.  editor  Cedar  Rapids  st.  Lawrence  Av. 

(Iowa)  Times;  principal  high  school,  Pala-  DA1E,  John  Thomas,  lawyer,  capitalist;  b. 
tine,  Cook  Co.,  1874-80;  admitted  to  bar  by  Su-  Sandbach,  Eng.,  Apr.  25,  1841;  s.  Thomas  and 
preme  Court  of  Illinois,  1880;  master  in  chan-  jane  (Burgess)  Dale;  came  to  U.  S.  with  par- 
eery  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1887-90;  judge  ents  when  8  years  old,  locating,  1849,  on  a 
of  Probate  Court  of  Cook  Co.  since  1899.  Was  farm  at  Salem,  Kenosha  Co.,  Wis. ;  ed.  public 
for  5  years  mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Cook  schools  and  at  an  acad.  in  Liberty,  Wis.;  took 
Co.,  and  has  been  pres.  of  the  Board  of  Edu-  course  In  real  estate  law  at  Union  College  of 
cation  of  Palatine,  where  he  formerly  resided.  Law,  Chicago,  1866;  m.  Steele  City.  Neb.,  Sept. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Mason.  30,  1880,  Leila  W.  Graves  (died,  Sept.  14, 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  The  Oaks  1901);  children:  Ruth  Geraldlne,  Jane  Con- 
(Austin),  Twentieth  Century,  Westward  Ho.  stance,  Arthur  Graves,  John  Theodore.  Taught 
Office:  138  Washington  St.  Residence:  132  S.  schools  2  terms  in  Wisconsin;  came  to  Chi- 
Waller  Av.,  Austin.  cago,  1863;  law  student  in  office  of  D.  C.  and 

I.  J.  Nichols,   1863-5;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar. 

Tl  1865;  partner  with  Edmund  S.  Holbrook,  1867- 
1871,   with   Sidney   Thomas,   1872-3;   since   1873 

DAHL,  Svenning,  physician  and  surgeon;  b.  has  practiced  alone,  devoting  time  to  real  ea- 
st. Aistrup,  Denmark,  Mar.  11,  1857;  s.  Soren  tate  law  and  chancery  practice  and  the  care 
and  Kristine  (Jonathansen)  Dahl;  ed.  public  of  private  Interests  and  investments.  In  1891 
schools  until  14  years  of  age;  then  at  Latin  organized  a  syndicate  and  founded  Chicago 
High  School  in  Copenhagen,  from  1875,  grad-  Ridge,  a  mfg.  suburb  near  city  Hmits;  has 
uating  1886  from  Univ.  of  Copenhagen  as  A.B.,  done  much  bldg.  in  the  city;  was  the  Pioneer 
and  in  1887  as  Ph.B.;  student  of  medicine  at  in  building  up  S.  Dearborn  St.  Republican. 
Univ.  of  Copenhagen,  1886-8;  emigrated  to  Pres.  and  trustee  of  the  Village  of  Winnetka 
U.  S.,  1888,  grad.  College  of  Physicians  and  about  10  years;  2d  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Illinois 
Surgeons,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1890;  post-graduate  Humane  Soc.,  vice-pres.  Am  Humane  Assn. 
studies  at  Post-Graduate  Med.  School,  Chicago.  Congregationalist;  trustee  of  Wheaton  Col- 
1892;  in  Berlin,  1897;  in  Freiburg,  Germany,  lege.  Treas.  and  dir.  Chicago  Cemetery  Assn.; 
1898;  m.  Hutchinson,  Minn.,  May  2,  1894,  Anna  owner  of  Oak  Hill  Cemetery,  near  city.  Au- 
Jensen,  of  Copenhagen,  Denmark.  At  age  of  14,  thor:  What  Ben  Beverly  Saw  at  the  Great  Ex- 
leaving  public  school,  entered  upon  a  mercan-  position  (Centennial  at  Philadelphia);  The 
tile  career,  but  felt  dissatisfied  and  went  to  Way  to  Win  (book  designed  for  young  people). 


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Club:    Union    League.    Office:    100   Washington 
St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

DALE,  Samuel  Emmet,  lawyer;  b.  Dublin, 
Ireland,  Sept.  16,  1841;  s.  Samuel  and  Jane 
Dale;  grandfather  was  a  cousin  of  the  patriot 
Robert  Emmet;  removed  with  parents  from  Ire- 
land to  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  when  he  was  6  years 
old;  ed.  public  schools  of  Milwaukee;  m.  Sep_t. 
13,  1871,  H.  Harriett  Beckwith,  of  Exeter, 
Eng.;  children:  Gertrude  (now  Mrs.  Wm.  Jen- 
kins), Walter  B.,  Frederick  S.,  Harriett.  At 
age  of  17  entered  law  offices  of  Finches, 
Lynde  &  Miller,  of  Milwaukee,  with  whom  re- 
mained 6  years;  admitted  to  Wisconsin  bar, 
1862,  and  in  1863  located  in  Chicago  and  be- 
gan practice;  was  mem.  of  firm  of  Carter, 
Becker  &  Dale,  1869-74,  of  Becker  &  Dale, 
1874-80,  then  practiced  alone  for  some  years; 
since  1889,  mem.  of  firm  of  Dale  &  Francis. 
Mem.  of  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Office:  108  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  1832  Belmont  Av. 

D  ALTON,  John  Edmund,  lawyer;  b.  Detroit, 
Mich.,  1847;  s.  Michael  and  Margaret  (Good- 
body)  Dalton;  worked  on  farm  and  attended 
school  at  Lake  Forest,  111.;  later  returned  to 
Detroit;  attended  Detroit  College  and  Chris- 
tian Brothers'  Acad. ;  studied  law  in  office  of 
Runyan,  Avery,  Loomis  &  Comstock,  Chicago, 
and  grad.  Law  Univ.  of  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1871. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  June,  1871;  began 
practice  immediately  after  the  great  fire. 
Democrat.  Served  as  alderman  from  the  old 
13th  Ward,  1882-6.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  97 
Clark  St.  Residence:  435  Washington  Boul. 

DALZELL,  Samuel  M.,  coal  operator;  b. 
Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  3,  1850;  s.  William 
and  E.  C.  Dalzell;  ed.  public  schools  of  East- 
ern Ohio.  Began  business  life  at  18,  taking 
charge  of  a  country  store,  1869-71;  in  the  iron 
business  about  4  years,  the  last  time  as  gen. 
supt.  Mt.  Hickory  Iron  Co.,  Erie  and  Sharps- 
ville,  Pa.;  since  then  engaged  in  coal  mining; 
since  1889  gen.  mgr.  Spring  Valley  Coal  Co., 
operating  extensive  coal  mines  in  Bureau  Co., 
111.;  also,  since  1901,  pres.  Illinois  Third  Vein 
Coal  Co.,  operating  mines  at  Ladd,  111.  Was  3 
years  pres.  Illinois  Coal  Operators'  Assn.,  de- 
clining further  re-election.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Yacht,  Colonial.  Office:  Old 
Colony  Bids.  Residence:  4030  Grand  Boul. 

DALZELL,  Walter,  manufacturer;  b.  Colum- 
bus, O.,  Mar.  15,  1863;  s.  James  and  Eliza 
(Drury)  Dalzell;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
married.  Has  been  resident  of  Chicago  since 
1871;  after  leaving  school  in  1880  entered  ser- 
vice of  Mr.  George  D.  Whitcomb,  manufactur- 
er of  mining  machinery,  continuing  in  that 
business  ever  since,  and  becoming  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  George  D.  Whitcomb  Co.  on  Its 
incorporation  in  1896;  company  are  agents  for 
Norwalk  air  compressors  and  manufacturers 
of  Harrison  mining  machines  and  other  ma- 
chines. Also  sec.  and  treas.  of  Western  Water 
and  Power  Co.  Office:  86  E.  Ohio  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5624  Monroe  Av. 

DAMSEL,  William  Hudson,  vice-pres.  Ad- 
ams Express  Co.;  b.  West  Chester,  Chester  Co., 
Pa.;  s.  Uriah  and  Catherine  (Phipps)  Damsel; 
ed.  common  schools  of  West  Chester,  Pa.,  and 
Barnesville,  O.;  enlisted  in  3d  Ohio  Regt., 
Apr.  1,  1861,  for  3  months,  and  was  discharged 
at  Columbus,  O.,  Aug.  17,  1861;  m.  Columbus, 
O.,  Sept.  15,  1870,  Mrs.  Susan  R.  Vance;  chil- 
dren: William  Wynkoop,  Edna  Murray,  Jessa- 
mine Phipps,  Ethel  Birch,  Percy.  Entered  ser- 
vice of  Adams  Express  Co.  as  messenger  May 
1,  1864;  promoted  to  route  agent  Mar.  1,  1869, 
to  agent  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May  1,  1881,  to 
supt.  Aug.  1,  1884;  elected  mem.  Board  of 
Managers  May  14,  1890,  2d  vice-pres.  May  8, 
1901;  vice-pres.  since  Nov.  10,  1903.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago.  Office:  84  VanBuren 
St.  Residence:  1632  Sheridan  Rd.,  Evanston, 
111. 

DANFORTH,  Isaac  Newton,  M.  D. ;  b.  Bar- 
nard, Vt.,  Nov.  5,  1835;  s.  A.  H.  and  Elvira 


Bosworth  Danforth;  grad.  Dartmouth,  Med. 
Dept.,  1862  (A.M.,  Dartmouth);  m.,  1st,  1869, 
Elizabeth  Skelton;  2d,  1898,  Mary  McPherson 
Barnes;  children:  Dr.  Wm.  C.,  Sarah  E.  Has 
practiced  many  years  in  Chicago;  dean  and 
prof,  theory  and  practice  of  medicine,  North- 
western Univ.,  Woman's  Med.  School,  until 
1899.  Honorary  physician  to  St.  Luke's  Hosp. ; 
consulting  physician  to  Mary  Thompson 
Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Assn.  of  Am. 
Physicians,  111.  State  Med.  Assn.,  S.  A.  R. 
Office:  70  State  St.  Residence:  905  W.  Mon- 
roe St. 

DANFORTH,  Jerome  Joseph,  pres.  Abstract 
Construction  Co.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Nov.  1, 
1849;  s.  Martin  G.  and  Louisa  M.  (Roberts) 
Danforth;  ed.  public  schools  of  Boston  and  in 
Chicago  Law  School,  graduating  1896;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  6,  1881,  Frances  W.  McKinney; 
children:  Winifred  L.,  Alice  L.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Boston  in  Mar.,  1866,  and  was  with 
S.  C.  Griggs  &  Co.,  booksellers,  until  1868; 
then  was  deputy  clerk  of  the  Superior  Court 
of  Cook  Co.  from  1868  to  1873;  then  pres.  of 
the  Cook  Co.  Abstract  Co.  until  the  business 
was  absorbed  by  the  Chicago  Title  and  Trust 
Co.,  of  which  was  for  several  years  3d  vice- 
pres.  In  Feb.,  1904,  organized  the  Abstract 
Construction  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  and  dir. 
Republican.  Mason;  Oriental  Lodge.  Club: 
Hinsdale.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
122  Chicago  Av.,  Hinsdale. 

DANIELS,  Ward  Seymour,  asst.  sec.  Nat. 
Bond  and  Stock  Security  Co.;  b.  Detroit,  Mich., 
Dec.  3,  1876;  s.  Taylor  E.  and  Agnes  (Barry) 
Daniels;  resident  of  Chicago  from  1877;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  in  business  college; 
m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1901,  Regina  Howitt;  1 
daughter:  Eva  Leah.  Began  business  career 
with  J.  V.  Farwell  &  Co.,  in  the  cashier's 
dept.  for  4  years;  then  in  business  for  self  as 
a  manufacturer  of  iron  beds  for  1%  years,  un- 
til Jan.,  1902,  when  assumed  his  present  posi- 
tion with  the  Nat.  Bond  and  Stock  Security 
Co.,  engravers  of  steel  plate  and  lithographed 
work  in  bonds  and  stock  securities  and  other 
high  grade  work.  Also  asst.  sec.  of  Standard 
Oil  Drilling  Machine  Co.;  dir.  of  Consumers' 
Penny  Pouch  Express  Co.  Republican.  Mem. 
Chicago  Zouaves,  and  was  appointed  by  Gov. 
Tanner  2d  lieut.  Ford's  Rifles  during  Spanish- 
Am.  War.  Mem.  K.  P.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office: 
First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 

DANSER,  Alfred  Cookman,  vice-pres.  R.  L. 
Polk  &  Co.,  publishers;  b.  Trenton,  N.  J.,  Nov. 
25,  1848;  s.  Wesley  and  Sarah  (Hooper)  Dan- 
ser;  ed.  Pennington  Seminary,  Pennington, 
N.  J.  Began  business  career  in  1882,  at  De- 
troit, Mich.;  soon  became  connected  with  the 
firm  of  R.  L.  Polk  &  Co.,  directory  publishers; 
has  continued  with  the  firm  ever  since,  and 
upon  its  incorporation  was  elected  vice-pres. 
Republican.  Office:  122  LaSalle  St. 

DANZ,  Charles  A.,  wholesale  dealer  In 
meats;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  29,  1860;  s.  Jacob 
and  Margaret  (Busser)  Danz;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools,  Dyrenfurth  College  and  Bry- 
ant &  Stratton  Business  College;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.,  1896,  Ida  M.  Gunderson.  Began  business 
career  in  1883  with  his  father,  a  commis- 
sion merchant  and  wholesale  dealer  in  beef, 
etc.  Dir.  of  the  Fulton  St.  Wholesale  Market 
Co.  Club:  Ashland.  Office:  6  Fulton  Market. 
Residence:  1286  Washington  Boul. 

DARBY,  Samuel  Edprar,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Falcon,  Ark.,  Feb.  4,  1867;  s.  James  T.  and 
Ellen  Dora  (Dunman)  Darby;  in  Sept.,  1882, 
entered  U.  S.  Naval  Acad.  as  a  naval  cadet; 
resigned,  July,  1886,  and  in  1888  entered 
Georgetown  (D.  C.)  Law  School,  graduating, 
1891,  LL.B.  and  LL.M.;  m.  Washington,  D.  C., 
Dec.  21,  1887,  Estelle  Lee  Rawlings;  children: 
Walter  Ayers,  Samuel  Edgar,  Jr.  In  Jan.,  1894. 
joined  Frank  T.  Brown  in  present  firm  of 
Brown  &  Darby,  patent  lawyers.  Has  been 
admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  in  the  Dis- 


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tric-t  of  Columbia,  the  U.  S.  District  and  Cir- 
cuit Court  of  Appeals,  and  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.  Democrat.  Appointed  to  command 
of  First  Ship's  Crew,  Illinois  Naval  Militia, 
at  Chicago,  July,  1901,  and  elected,  July,  1903, 
to  fill  present  position  in  command  of  Illinois 
Naval  Reserve.  K.  P.,  B.  P.  O.  E.  Club:  Press. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  536  Dear- 
born Av. 

DARLING,  William  Lafayette,  chief  engi- 
neer Rock  Island  System;  b.  Oxford,  Mass., 
Mar.  24,  1856;  s.  William  E.  and  Cynthia  (Ma- 
rani)  Darling;  ed.  Amesbury  (Mass.)  High 
School,  Nicholas  Acad.,  Dudley,  Mass.,  grad. 
Worcester  Polytechnic  Institute,  1877;  m.  St. 
Paul,  Minn.,  1879,  Alice  E.  Bevans;  1  son:  Fayr 
ette  Bevans.  Was  asst.  engineer  N.  P.  R.  R., 
Mar.,  1879,  to  Mar.,  1884;  asst.  engineer  C.,  B. 
&  Q.  R.  R.,  Mar.,  1884,  to  Oct.,  1884;  asst.  en- 
gineer in  Florida,  Oct.,  1884.  to  July,  1885; 
asst.  engineer  C.,  B.  &  N.  R.  R.,  July,  1885,  to 
July,  1887:  asst.  engineer  G.  N.  Ry.,  July,  1887, 
to  Dec.,  1888;  from  Dec.,  1888,  to  Aug.,  1903, 
with  the  N.  P.  Ry.  in  various  capacities  of  asst. 
engineer,  and  principal  asst.  engineer,  asst. 
chief  engineer  and  chief  engineer  respectively; 
since  Aug.  15,  1903,  chief  engineer  Rock  Island 
System.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E. ;  hon.  mem. 
Pacific  Northwest  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Mem. 
St.  Paul  Soc.  of  Engineers,  associate  mem. 
Montana  Soc.  of  Engineers,  mem.  Am.  Ry. 
Engineering  and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn. 
Office:  LaSalle  St.  Station.  Residence:  1731 
Wesley  Av.,  Evanston. 

DARLINGTON,  Henry  Powell,  Board  of 
Trade  commission  merchant;  b.  Philadelphia, 
1849;  s.  Samuel  P.  and  Caroline  (Weston) 
Darlington;  ed.  private  and  public  schools  of 
Philadelphia;  served  in  Military  Telegraph 
Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac,  during  Civil 
War;  came  to  Chicago  first  in  1866;  perman- 
ently in  1873;  m.  Chicago,  Josephine  C.,  daugh- 
ter of  William  H.  Cunningham.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Dir.  Armour  &  Co.,  Ham- 
mond Glue  Co.  Mem.  U.  S.  Military  Telegraph 
Corps;  Oriental  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Chicago  Golf, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2335  Michigan  Av. 

DARLINGTON.  Herbert,  insurance;  b.  West 
Chester,  Pa.,  Feb.  25,  1851;  s.  Howard  and 
Anna  Maria  (Haines)  Darlington;  of  Quaker 
ancestry  (settled  in  Chester  Co.,  Pa.,  in  1711); 
ed.  private  schools  and  at  Griswold  College, 
Davenport,  la.,  but  left  during  junior  year  to 
go  to  work;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  15,  1876,  Cather- 
ine Augusta  Flynn;  children:  Genevieve,  Her- 
bert S.,  Grace  Howard,  Harley  Chester,  Flor- 
ence. Began  business  life  Nov.  6,  1866,  as  office 
boy  for  I.  F.  Dobson  &  Co.,  insurance,  Cham- 
ber of  Commerce,  Chicago;  after  great  fire  of 
Oct.  9,  1871,  went  to  Doylestown,  Pa.,  and  for 
6  months  was  bookkeeper  for  the  Bucks  Co. 
Intelligencer;  June  1,  1872,  returned  to  Chi- 
cago and  resumed  work  with  Geo.  C.  Clarke  & 
Co.  (successors  to  I.  F.  Dobson  &  Co.),  insur- 
ance. On  death  of  George  C.  Clarke,  Apr.  5, 
1887,  succeeded  to  business,  with  S.  A.  Har- 
vey, name  changed  later  to  Darlington.  Har- 
vey &  Co.;  bought  out  Mr.  Harvey,  1896,  and 
became  sole  proprietor,  conducting  agency  as 
H.  Darlington  &  Co.,  until  Mar.,  1897,  when 
he  consolidated  the  business  with  Fred  S. 
James  &  Co.  (now  incorporated),  of  which  Is 
director  and  asst.  sec.  Independent  in  politics, 
with  Democratic  leanings;  mem.  Board  of 
Trustees.  LaGrange,  4  years;  Board  of  Educa- 
tion, LaGrange,  3  years.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Calumet  Golf,  Suburban,  La- 
Grange.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  329 
S.  Stone  Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 

D ARROW,  Clarence  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Kinsman. 
O.,  Apr.  18,  1857;  ed.  Ohio  public  schools;  a. 
Amlrus  and  Emily  (Eddy)  Darrow.  Studied 
law;  admitted  to  bar,  1875.  Formerly  atty.  for 
Northwestern  Ry.  Has  been  identified  with 


many  prominent  cases;  of  recent  years  notably 
in  cases  against  monopolies,  including  litiga- 
tion against  gas  trust  in  Chicago;  chief  coun- 
sel for  anthracite  miners  in  the  anthracite 
coal  strike  arbitration  at  Scranton  and  Phila- 
delphia, 1902-3,  commission  appointed  by 
Pres.  Roosevelt.  Elected  to  the  Illinois 
Legislature,  1902.  Active  in  political  cam- 
paigns as  Independent  Democrat.  Author: 
Persian  Pearl  (essays);  Resist  not  Evil;  Tol- 
stoi (essays);  Farmington  (novel);  various 
pamphlets  on  social  and  economic  questions. 
Clubs:  Iroquois,  Athletic,  Press.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  1397  Sheridan  Road. 

DARROW,  Edward  Norman,  lawyer;  b. 
Clarendon  Tp.,  Calhoun  Co.,  Mich.,  Aug.  21, 
1860;  s.  Charles  Edwin  and  Ellen  (Barker) 
Darrow;  ed.  public  schools  of  Calhoun  Co , 
Mich.,  and  Ann  Arbor  (Mich.)  High  School; 
m.  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  1884,  Jane  Grace  Corn- 
well;  children:  Leo  Harvey,  Wirt  Edward 
Raymond  Cornwell,  Esther  Ellen.  Alice  Marie 
Marguerite.  Admitted  to  Iowa  bar,  1883;  prac- 
ticed for  a  year  in  Jamestown,  N.  Dak.,  and 
at  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  from  1884  to  1893, 
when  came  to  Chicago,  and  has  since  been 
engaged  in  practice  here.  Also,  since  1900, 
pres.  of  the  Baker  &  Smith  Co.,  manufactur- 
ers of  heating  and  ventilating  apparatus.  Re- 
publican. Mason;  K.  P.  Office:  171  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  Park  Ridge.  111. 

DART,  Carlton  Bollln,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Lansing,  Mich.,  Feb.  1.  1862;  s.  Rollin  Charles 
and  Sarah  Elizabeth  (Darling)  Dart;  ed.  Lans- 
ing public  schools  to  1878;  grad.  Michigan 
Agricultural  College,  B.S.,  1881;  took  partial 
post-graduate  course  in  engineering,  1882-3. 
Assistant  to  City  Engineer,  Lansing,  Mich., 
1881-2;  darftsman  Marquette  &  Western  R. 
R.,  Marquette,  Mich.,  1883-4;  G.  R.  &  I.  Ry., 
Grand  Rapids,  1885-6;  asst.  engineer,  IT.  P. 
System,  on  construction  of  terminals,  1886-91; 
in  general  engineering  work.  1891-7;  since 
1897  in  bridge  engineering.  Since  Feb.,  1901, 
bridge  engineer  of  the  Sanitary  District  of 
Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers, 
Western  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers.  Office:  188 
Madison  St.  Residence:  555  Monroe  St. 

DARVHilE,  Frederick,  law  publisher;  b. 
Woodford,  Co.  of  Essex,  Eng.,  July  18,  1861; 
s.  of  Thomas  and  Emma  (Taylor)  Darville; 
ed.  public  schools  in  England.  Began  business 
life  in  1880  In  employ  of  Robert  Clarke  &  Co., 
publishers,  of  Cincinnati,  O.,  remaining  with 
that  firm  until  1883,  when  came  to  Chicago 
and  entered  the  law  publishing  house  of  Cal- 
laghan  &  Co.,  as  employee,  afterward  becom- 
ing a  partner.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Caxton,  Congregational.  Office: 
114  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

DAT/,  J.  J.,  merchant;  b.  Denmark,  Dec.  31, 
1845;  ed.  Denmark;  came  to  Chicago  in  1868 
and  entered  the  grocery  house  of  .James 
Forsyth  &  Co.  as  office  clerk:  m.  Oct.  21,  1874, 
Harriet  Hughes,  Oshkosh,  Wis.  Severed  his 
connection  with  James  Forsyth  &  Co.  in  1875 
and  became  traveling  salesman  for  Reid,  Mur- 
doch &  Fischer;  the  firm  was  changed  to 
Reid,  Murdoch  &  Co.  in  1891,  becoming  a  cor- 
poration, with  Mr.  Dau  as  vice-ores.,  a  posi- 
tion he  still  holds.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicaero, 
Washington  Park,  Merchants.  Kenwood.  Of- 
fice: Reid.  Murdoch  &  Co.  Residence:  4807 
Greenwood  Av. 

DATJCHY,  George  Kelloar?,  pres.  Dauchy 
Iron  Works;  b.  Fulton  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  3,  1829; 
s.  Samuel  and  Clarissa  (Kellogg)  Dauchy; 
ed.  Union  College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Jor- 
dan, N.  Y.,  Dec.  8,  1864.  Levinia  Otis;  chil- 
dren: Samuel,  Otis  B.,  George  V.,  Elinor  B. 
Was  In  California,  1849-53,  in  San  Francisco, 
at  mines  and  on  ranch;  returned  to  New  York 
in  1853,  and  was  in  wholesale  grocery  busi- 
ness with  father;  came  to  Chicago  before  the 
war;  served  in  Civil  War  as  1st  lieut.  and 
capt.  in  12th  N.  Y.  battery,  serving  in  and 


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participating  in  all  battles  of  the  2d  and  3d 
Army  Corps  in  Army  of  the  Potomac,  1863-4, 
after  Gettysburg;  after  the  war,  was  in  grocery 
business,  1867-73;  established  the  Dauchy  Iron 
Works,  1873,  and  is  now  at  its  head  as  pres. 
Mem.  of  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.; 
Loyal  Legion.  Office:  84  Illinois  St.  Residence: 
359  LaSalle  Av. 

DAtrCBTT,  Walter  Edward,  civil  engineer; 
b.  Troy,  N.  T.,  Mar.  5,  1855;  s.  Edward  Nathan 
and  Marion  (Pardee)  Dauchy;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Troy,  N.  Y. ;  at  Troy  Acad.,  and, 
1871-5,  at  Rensselaer  Polytechnic  Institute, 
Troy,  graduating  C.E.,  1875;  m.  Troy,  Apr.  8, 
1878,  Florence  Elder;  children:  Grace  Elder, 
Edward  Harold,  Frederick  Burr.  In  service  of 
Panama  R.  R.  at  Aspinwall,  1875-8;  employed 
for  U.  S.  Government  on  improvement  of  west- 
ern rivers,  1878-9;  on  location  and  construc- 
tion of  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  R.,  1879-81;  with  Mexi- 
can Nat.  R.  R.,  1881;  in  charge  of  construc- 
tion of  40  miles  of  Genesee  Valley  Canal  R. 
R.,  In  New  York  state,  1881-3;  with  L.  &  P. 
R.  R.,  in  charge  of  construction,  1883-4;  road- 
master  and  trainmaster,  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  R.  in 
Nebraska,  1884-90;  superintendent  of  construc- 
tion and  gen.  supt.  P.,  T.  &  A,  R.  R.,  1890-92; 
asst.  supt.  of  maintenance  and  construction 
of  lines  west  of  the  Missouri  River,  Rock 
Island  Ry.,  1892-4;  supt.  same,  1894-9;  chief 
engineer  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.,  1899-1903;  since 
1904  division  engineer  Culebra  division  Pan- 
ama Canal.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers, 
Rensselaer  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Ry.  En- 
gineering and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Residence:  7304  Yale  Av. 

DAVEWFOKT,  Herbert  Joseph,  educator;  b. 
Wilmington,  Vt.,  Aug.  10,  1861;  a.  Charles  N. 
and  Louise  (Haynes)  Davenport.;  ed.  public 
schools,  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  1870-6;  Vermont 
Acad.,  Saxton's  River,  1877-80;  grad.  Univ.  of 
South  Dakota;  studied  Harvard  Law  School, 
1881-4  (Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1897).  For- 
merly principal  Lincoln  (Neb.)  High  School; 
now  asst.  prof,  economics,  Univ.  of  Chicago. 
Gold  Democrat.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America 
for  books  and  writings.)  Address:  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  Chicago. 

DAVID,  Joseph  Bradley,  lawyer;  b.  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  Oct.  27,  1863;  s.  Theobald  and  Ade- 
laide David;  ed.  public  schools  of  native 
state;  m.  Aug.  14,  1888,  Emma,  daughter  of 
Salmon  Siesel,  of  Chicago;  children:  Sigmund 
Walker,  Louisa  Siesel,  Adelaide  Caroline, 
Cecil  Theobald.  Came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and 
has  since  resided  here;  was  first  a  clerk  in 
the  banking  house  of  Felsenthal  &  Kozminski 
until  1883;  then  began  legal  studies  in  office 
of  Judge  Stein,  and  later  was  connected  with 
the  offices  of  Forrester  &  Felsenthal  and  of 
B.  M.  Shaffner;  admitted  to  bar,  1885,  and 
since  then  continuously  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law;  now  head  of  the  law  firm  of 
David,  Smulski  &  McGaffey.  Democrat.  Jewish 
religion.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League, 
Nat.  Union.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Office:  163  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
4463  Ellis  Av. 

DAVIDSON,  Georgre  Mathiot,  chemist  and 
engineer;  b.  Newark,  O.,  Dec.  8,  1858;  s. 
George  M.  and  Cornelia  Curtis  Davidson;  grad. 
scientific  dept.  of  Dartmouth  College,  1880; 
m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  1888.  Began  professional 
life  as  asst.  chemist  Cambria  Steel  Co.,  Johns- 
town, Pa.;  in  1886  became  chemist  of  the  C. 
&  N.-W.  Ry.,  and  in  1888  other  duties  were 
added  and  he  assumed  present  position  as 
chemist  and  engineer  of  tests,  for  same  com- 
pany. Mem.  Am.  Chemical  Soc.,  Soc.  of  Chem- 
ical Industry  of  England,  Franklin  Institute, 
Philadelphia,  Am,  Institute  of  Mining  Engi- 
neers, Am.  Soc.  for  Testing  Materials,  Western 
Railway  Club,  Am.  Railway  Engineering  and 
Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.  Office:  Chicago 


shops  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 

DAVIDSON,  James  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b. 
Burlington,  Lawrence  Co.,  O.,  Jan.  25,  1839; 
s.  James  and  Mary  Frances  (Combs)  David- 
son; grad.  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  A.B.,  1861 
(later  A.M.);  m.  Delaware,  O.,  July  1,  1861, 
Abigail  Ashley  Lamb;  children:  Earnest  H. 
(of  St.  Paul,  Minn.),  Margareta  W.  (now  Mrs. 
Fred  W.  Chickering).  Enlisted  private  Co.  B, 
14th  Regt.  Ky.  Vol.  Infy.,  Oct.  10,  1861;  pro- 
moted 1st  lieut.  and  capt.  of  same;  maj.  49th 
Ky.  Vol.  Infy.,  Dec.,  1863;  col.  122d  U.  S.  Col- 
ored Troops,  Dec.,  1864;  honorably  discharged, 
Jan.  15,  186~6.  In  fall  of  1864  was  pres.  of  mili- 
tary board  to  examine  applicants  for  commis- 
sions in  U.  S.  Colored  Troops,  and  was  asst. 
supt.  of  the  organization  of  colored  troops  in 
Kentucky,  with  headquarters  at  Lexington, 
Ky.  Removed  to  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1866;  became 
city  editor  of  the  St.  Paul  Daily  Press  (now 
Pioneer  Press)  until  1870;  admitted  to  bar, 
1870;  since  1895  in  general  practice  of  law  in 
Chicago.  Specially  known  as  advocate  and 
trial  lawyer.  Republican.  Mason.  Methodist. 
Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post,  G.  A.  R.;  companion 
Military  Order  Loyal  Legion,  Illinois.  Office: 
Oxford  Bldg.  Residence:  The  Graystone,  5338 
Washington  Av. 

DAVIES,  Charles  Francis,  lawyer;  b.  Ur- 
bana,  111.,  Feb.  20,  1865;  s.  Benjamin  M.  and 
Elizabeth  (Cook)  Davies;  early  education  in 
public  schools;  grad.  Washburn  College,  1884; 
Yale  Law  School,  1886;  m.  1886,  Lena  Tipton, 
of  Jacksonville,  111.;  children:  Nallah  Frances, 
Lubeth  Margurite.  Admitted  to  bar,  1886; 
settled  in  practice  in  Chicago  same  year,  and 
by  degrees  built  up  a  very  large  practice,  in- 
cluding among  his  clients  many  leading  cor- 
porations and  citizens  of  Chicago:  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  3757 
Prairie  Av. 

DAVIES,  Edgar  Thomas,  chief  of  the  dept. 
of  factory  and  workshop  inspectors  of  the 
State  of  Illinois;  b.  New  York  City,  Sept.  12, 
1873;  s.  Rev.  P.  L.  and  Sarah  (Thomas)  Da- 
vies;  ed.  public  schools  of  Philadelphia.  First 
employed  in  the  Chas.  M.  Davies  Printing  and 
Publishing  establishment,  Philadelphia;  was 
employe  of  the  Wm.  Ayers  Advertising  Agency 
of  Philadelphia;  came  to  Chicago,  1893,  and 
was  local  salesman  for  Marshall  Field  &  Co. 
for  8  years;  in  1901  was  made  asst.  chief  fac- 
tory inspector  of  the  State  of  Illinois,  and 
Aug.  1,  1902,  promoted  to  chief  factory  inspec- 
tor by  Gov.  Richard  Yates.  Republican.  Bap- 
tist. Formerly  mem.  of  Co.  K,  1st  Regt.,  I.  N. 
G.  Pres.  of  International  Assn.  of  State  Fac- 
tory Inspectors.  Chairman  of  Child  Labor 
Committee  Cook  Co.  Child  Saving  Conference: 
chairman  Committee  of  Factory  Legislation  of 
the  Illinois  State  Conference  of  Charities; 
mem.  of  Children's  Committee  Nat.  Conference 
of  Charities  and  Corrections;  honorary  vice- 
pres.  of  the  Illinois  State  Assn.  for  the  pre- 
vention of  tuberculosis.  Chairman  of  the  Con- 
ference Committee  which  drafted  the  Illinois 
Child  Labor  Law.  Mem.  of  Educational  Coun- 
sel Committee,  Central  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Sheridan,  Chicago  Riding  and  Driv- 
ing. Office:  Security  Bldg.  Residence:  465 
Bowen  Av. 

DAVIES,  Thomas,  broker  in  stocks  and 
bonds;  b.  Prospect,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  18,  1852;  s. 
Thomas  and  Anne  (Jones)  Davies;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  York  to  1866;  m.  Utica,  N. 
Y.,  1878,  Mary  Williams;  1  son:  Thomas,  Jr. 
Began  business  life  as  bookkeeper  in  dry 
goods  store  in  Utica,  N.  Y.,  1866;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1869,  and  engaged  as  bookkeeper  with 
Field,  Leiter  &  Co.  until  1875;  then  of  firm 
of  Clapp  &  Davies,  jewelers,  until  1887,  when 
became  a  mem.  of  L.  C.  Wachsmuth  &  Co., 
wholesale  clothing,  until  1898;  since  then  in 
business  as  Thomas  Davies  &  Co.,  brokers  in 
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pres.  of  the  Davies-Chlttenden  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Lakeside  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. 

DAVIS,  Albert  Job,  pres.  Industrial  Con- 
struction Co.;  b.  Barneveld,  Wis.,  Mar.  7,  1866; 
s.  Benjamin  Job  and  Sarah  (Thomas)  Davis; 
ed.  in  public  schools  and  at  Northern  Indiana 
Normal  School,  Valparaiso,  Ind. ;  m.  Chicago, 
111.,  1891,  Dora  Gogen;  children:  Sarah,  Flor- 
ence, Lyman,  Albert.  Began  business  career  in 
hardware  stores  at  Montfort  and  Barneveld, 
Wis.,  1884;  since  then  continuously  engaged  In 
the  building  and  contracting  business  In  Chi- 
cago, first  as  W.  J.  Davis  &  Co.,  later  as  the 
Elgin  Factory  Building  Co.;  after  that  as 
president  of  the  Hastings  Industrial  Co.,  and 
later  as  the  Industrial  Construction  Company, 
of  which  is  president,  the  company  being 
specially  prominent  as  builders  of  sanitary 
milk  plants,  electric  light  plants,  Ice  plants, 
cold  storage  plants,  canning  factories,  etc. 
Republican.  Office:  54  N.  Clinton.  Residence: 
457  Evanston  Av. 

DAVIS,  Erode  Bedford,  lawyer;  b.  Lewis, 
la.,  Jan.  15,  1868;  s.  Mahlon  J.  and  Priscilla 
K.  (Shuman)  Davis;  ed.  at  Univ.  of  Iowa,  and 
in  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Mich.,  grad.,  LL.B.,  in 
class  of  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  6,  1901,  Bertha 
Peacock.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Michigan  and 
Illinois  in  1890;  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Walker 
&  Davis  from  1892  to  1900;  since  then  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law  alone,  and  Is  office  asso- 
ciate of  Col.  Frank  O.  Lowden  and  Frederick 
R.  Babcock.  Dir.  Mahin  Advertising  Co.  Pres. 
of  Beta  Theta  Pi.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League.  Calumet,  Hamilton,  Clfy,  Chi- 
cago Law.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
2008  Indiana  Av. 

DAVIS,  Charles  Edwin,  pres.  Rothschild  & 
Co.,  department  store;  b.  Cambridge,  Mass., 
Jan.  27,  1861;  s.  Charles  and  Sarah  (Moulton) 
Davis;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1883;  m. 
Chicago,  Mar.,  1888,  Sarah  Gordon;  1  son: 
Gordon.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1883,  and  was 
with  John  A.  Tolman  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers,  until  1887;  In  1887  went  with  Nelson 
Morris  &  Co.  as  private  sec.;  gen.  mgr.  Roth- 
schild &  Co..  1895-1901;  since  then  pres.  Re- 
publican. Mason;  mem.  Chevalier  Bayard 
Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  Medinah  Temple, 
Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Midlothian.  Office:  279 
State  St.  Residence:  321  49th  St. 

DAVIS,  Elsy  Amos,  life  insurance  agent;  b. 
Macomb,  111.,  Jan.  10,  1866;  s.  S.  B.  and  Arti- 
misa  (Stambaugh)  Davis:  ed.  Macomb  Normal 
School,  Macomb,  111.,  to  1885;  business  college, 
Galesburg,  111.,  to  1889;  m.  Galesburg,  111., 
Aug.  22,  1889,  Mabel  Johnson;  1  daughter: 
Ethel  Bernadine.  Began  teaching  school  In 
1896  at  Scloto,  111.:  taught  5  terms;  was 
traveling  salesman  for  7  years;  entered  life 
Insurance  business  as  an  agent  and  in  2  years 
was  made  general  agent  at  Galesburg,  111.;  2 
years  later  western  mgr.  at  Kansas  City,  Mo., 
and  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  state  mgr.  for  Illinois  for 
the  Washington  Life  Insurance  Co.,  which 
position  still  holds.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  5485  Ellis 
Av. 

DAVIS,  James  Henry,  heating  and  ventilat- 
ing engineer:  b.  Oswego,  N.  T..  Oct.  12,  1853; 
s.  Richard  A.  and  Susan  A.  (Sinclair)  Davis; 
ed.  public  grammar  and  high  school,  Oswego, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Chicaeo,  Oct.  18,  1882,  Emily  E. 
Simmons;  children:  Richard  J.,  Edith  O.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1873,  and  shortly  after  engaged  in 
the  heating  and  ventilating  business  with 
Barker  &  Smith  Co.,  of  which  was  sec.;  after- 
ward with  F.  W.  Lamb  &  Co.,  Standard  Radia- 
tor Co.  and  Warren  Webster  Co.,  who  were 
succeeded  in  business,  Mar.,  1901,  by  the  Am. 
Engineering  Specialty  Co.,  of  which  is  now 
vice-pres.  and  mgr.;  company  do  a  general 
contracting  business  in  steam  heating,  feed 


water  heaters  and  steam  specialties.  Repub- 
lican. Christian  Scientist.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of 
Heating  and  Ventilating  Engineers.  Mason; 
life  mem.  lodge,  chapter  and  commandery. 
Office:  Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  4916  Wash- 
ington Av. 

DAVIS,  Lewis  H.,  lawyer  and  underwriter; 
b.  near  Amsterdam.  N.  Y.,  Aug.,  1833;  s.  Clark 
and  Effle  (Fancher)  Davis;  ed.  Madison  Univ. 
(now  Colgate) ;  studied  law  with  Senator 
Kernan  and  later  with  Senator  Roscoe  Conk- 
ling,  Utica,  N.  Y.,  and  was  admitted  to  bar, 
1855,  while  student  in  office  of  latter;  m.  Chi- 
cago, July,  1860,  Harriet  Whitney  Farlin. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1856,  and  began  practice  In 
office  of  Buell  &  Davis,  later  of  Peck,  Buell 
&  Davis,  Davis  &  Adams  (now  Judge  Adams), 
and  Davis  &  Schuyler,  until  1866.  In  1866  pur- 
chased a  one-half  interest  in  a  fire  insurance 
agency,  which  was  conducted  until  1899  under 
the  style  of  Davis  &  ReQua:  firm  of  Davis  & 
Shepherd,  1899-1901;  in  1901  organized  firm 
of  Case,  Shepherd  &  Co.,  and  turned  his  inter- 
ests over  to  them.  Republican;  was  magis- 
trate and  judge  of  police  court,  1858-62;  U.  S. 
Pension  Agent,  1864-6;  police  commissioner, 
1874-5.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1458  Michigan  Av. 

DAVIS,  Lyndall  Llewellyn,  dentist;  b. 
Yeovil,  Eng.,  Sept.  7,  1858:  s.  Albert  and  Anna 
(Foan)  Davis;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
D.D.S.,  1884;  m.  1st.  Macon,  Ga.,  1894,  Annie 
Laurie  Harris:  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Dec.  4,  1904, 
Miss  A.  Johnson.  Since  1884  engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  dentistry  in  Chicago.  Demonstrator  of 
histology,  Chicago  Dental  College,  1S84-8;  prof, 
histology  and  embryolosry  Am.  Dental  Col- 
lege, 1892-3;  sec.  State  Bonrd  of  Dental  Ex- 
aminers, 1893-7;  Dean  Northwestern  College 
of  Dental  Surgery,  1807-9;  mem.  Chicago 
Dental  Soc.  (ex-sec.).  Chicago  Odontographic 
Soc.,  Chicago  Odontological  Soc.  (ex-pres.), 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Nat.  Dental  Assn. 
Associate  editor  Dental  Review.  1885-91. 
Editor  Delta  Sigma  Delta  Desmos,  1892-4.  Mem. 
Chicago  Hussars,  1892-4.  and  City  Troop, 
afterward  mustered  into  Nat.  Guard  as  Troop 
C,  1st  111.  Cav.  Clubs:  Jewelers',  Calumet 
Heights,  Rogers  Park  Yacht  and  Boat.  Office: 
103  State  St.  Residence:  1143  Pratt  Av. 

DAVIS,  Nathan  Smith,  Jr.,  M.D.,  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  5,  1858;  s.  Dr.  Nathan  Smith  and  Anna 
Maria  (Parker)  Davis:  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.,  1880  (A.M.,  1883);  grad.  Chicaeo  Med. 
College,  1883;  has  since  practiced  in  Chicago: 
post-graduate  course  in  Heidelberg.  Ger.,  and 
Vienna,  Austria,  1885;  m.  1884,  Jessie  B.  Hop- 
kins, Madison.  Wis.;  children:  Nathan  Smith 
III,  Ruth,  William  Deering.  Associate  prof, 
pathology,  1S84-6;  since  then  nrof.  principles 
and  practice  of  medicine  and  of  clinical  medi- 
cine, and  dean  of  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School;  physician  to  Mercy  Hosp.  since  1884; 
Wesley  Hosp.  since  1899;  formerly  sec.,  sec- 
tion of  practice,  Am.  Med.  Assn.;  mem.  9th 
International  Med.  Congress.  Pan-Am.  Med. 
Congress,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  etc..  Am.  Cllmatological  Soc..  Am. 
Therapeutic  Assn.,  Am.  Congress  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  Am.  Assn.  for  Advance- 
ment of  Sciences,  etc.  Clubs:  University,  On- 
wentsia.  Author:  Consumption.  How  to  Pre- 
vent it  and  How  to  Live  with  It.;  Diseases  of 
the  Lungs.  Heart  and  Kidneys:  Dietetics,  or 
Alimento-Therapy,  and  numerous  contribu- 
tions to  med.  periodical  literature.  Office:  S. 
W.  cor.  State  and  Madison  St.  Residence:  291 

DAVIS,  Reginald  John,  pres.  The  Reginald 
J.  Davis  Co.,  manufacturers  cabinet  work,  and 
building  contractors;  b.  near  Cardiff,  South 
Wales,  Aug.  19,  1848;  s.  W.  B.  and  Emma  A. 
Davis;  ed.  public  schools  in  Wales;  m.  South 
Wales,  1878,  Amy  Carlett.  Learned  trade  In 
Wales  and  in  1879  came  to  the  United  States, 


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settling  in  St.  Paul  until  1882,  when  came  to 
Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
fine  cabinet  work,  afterward  adding  building 
contracting  business;  organized,  1900,  and  is 
pres.  and  dir.  of  The  Reginald  J.  Davis  Co., 
who  operate  3  factories  for  high  class  cab- 
inet work  and  are  building  contractors,  having 
built  the  Railway  Exchange,  new  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.,  Marshall  Field  Annex  to  retail 
store,  Heyworth  Bldg.  and  other  structures. 
Independent  in  politics.  Royal  Arch  Mason. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  945 
S.  Sawyer  Av. 

DAVIS,  Robert  Latham,  renting  mgr.  of 
office  bldgs. ;  b.  on  farm  in  Mercer  Co.,  Ky., 
Oct.  9,  1862;  s.  Henry  H.  and  Anna  (Latham) 
Davis;  ed.  private  schools  at  Harrodsburg, 
Ky.,  up  to  age  of  14,  then  2  years  in  Danville, 
Ky.,  Military  Acad.,  and  sophomore  and  junior 
years  in  Lake  View  High  School,  Chicago; 
also  term  at  Metropolitan  Business  College, 
Chicago;  m.  "Lynnwood,"  near  Danville,  Ky., 
Apr.  29,  1891,  Belle  RoBards;  children:  Au- 
gusta Burton  (deceased),  Dorothy  Belle, 
Robert  Latham,  Jr.  (deceased),  Louisiana 
Marguerite,  Virginia  RoBards.  Moved  with 
parents  to  Chicago,  1879;  went  to  school  2 
years;  then  in  real  estate  office  of  Baird  & 
Bradley  11  years,  resigning,  Dec.  14,  1891,  to 
take  position  with  Dibblee  &  Manierre,  with 
whom  is  still  connected,  as  renting  mgr.  of 
office  buildings  and  central  business  property. 
Democrat.  Episcopalian;  vestryman  and  war- 
den during  past  12  years  at  Church  of  Our 
Savior.  Clubs:  Mid-Day,  Church,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  1040 
Winthrop  Av. 

DAVIS,  Thomas  Archibald,  physician;  b. 
Ingersoll,  Ont.,  Dec.  22,  1858;  s.  Thomas  and 
Catherine  (Kennedy)  Davis;  moved  in  early 
life  to  Wisconsin:  ed.  public  schools,  followed 
bv  partial  collegiate  training;  taught  school; 
employed  by  a  milling  and  elevator  company 
of  New  Richland,  Minn.:  grad.  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  M.D..  1885;  m.  1893, 


O.,  M.D.,  1865;  honorary  M.D.  from  Rush  Med. 
College,  1895;  m.  Dec.  6,  1882,  Hattie  L.  George, 
of  Waukegan,  111.  After  graduation  served  2 
years  in  med.,  surgical  and  gynecological 
wards  of  City  Hosp.,  Cincinnati;  since  1867 
in  practice  in  Chicago.  One  of  founders  of 
Bennett  Med.  College,  1869,  and  for  4  years 
lecturer  upon  diseases  of  respiratory  and  cir- 
culatory organs;  became  prof,  materia  medica 
and  therapeutics,  same  college,  1873,  and  since 
1897  senior  prof,  of  therapeutics  in  Illinois 
Med.  College  of  Chicago.  Was  editor  and  mgr. 
Chicago  Medical  Times,  1875-99;  visited  hosps. 
and  laboratories  of  Europe,  1892,  studying  out 
a  new  line  of  treatment  for  diseases  of  the 
kidneys;  has  since  made  a  specialty  of  treat- 
ment of  those  diseases.  Mason  (32°)  and  Odd 
Fellow,  and  mem.  of  other  orders.  Office:  Co- 
lumbus Memorial  Bldg. 

DAVISON,  Charles,  physician  and  surgeon; 
b.  on  farm  in  Lake  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  13,  1858;  a. 
Peter  and  Martha  Maria  (Whedon)  Davison; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Wauconda  Acad.,  1877; 
grad.  Northwestern  Med.  School  (Chicago 
Med.  College),  1883;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  20,  1887, 
Mary  Lavinia  Kidd;  1  son:  Charles  Marshall. 
In  practice  of  profession  from  graduation  to 
present  in  special  work  and  general  surgery. 
Was  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1883-4;  attending 
surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  since  1894;  West  Side 
Hosp.  since  1890;  Samaritan  Hosp.  since  1902 
Prof,  of  surgical  anatomy,  1899-1900,  and  ad- 
junct prof,  of  clinical  surgery  since  1900 
College  of  Physicians  (Univ.  of  Illinois) ;  prof 
of  surgery,  Chicago  Clinical  School,  since 
1897;  prof,  clinical  surgery  Dearborn  Med. 

/"1-" -•---»  1903;  treas.  and  dir.  West  Side 

1896,    and    of    Chicago    Clinical 

1897.    Mem.    Chicago    Med.    Soc., 

Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Mis- 
sissippi Valley  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Surgical 
Soc.  Republican;  Republican  nominee  for  trus- 
tee of  /University  of  Illinois,  1904.  M  E. 
Mason,  K.  T.  and  Shriner.  Clubs:  I"" 
Westward  Ho,  Lincoln  (charter  mem.), 


.          su^r- 


to  Dr.  Christian  Fenger,  and  since  1874  has 
been  surgeon  at  Cook  Co  Hosp^;  also  surgeon 
West  Side  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago  Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago  Surgical  Soc. 
Master  Mason.  K.  T..  Shriner.  Clubs:  Illinois, 
Physicians.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  981 

JaiAVIsf°willlani  J.,  theatrical  mgr;  b.  on 
farm,  Washtenaw  Co.  Mich.,  Feb.  8,  1847;  s. 
Thomas  Gleason  and  Ann  Isabella  (McWhor- 
ter)  Davis;  ed.  public  schools  at  Elkhart, 
Ind.;  served  in  US.  Navy,  1861-5;  in  busi- 
ness  offices  Chicago,  1866-9;  in  internal  rev- 
enue  service  in  Mississippi,  1869-73;  San 
Francisco,  1875-6;  later  in  railway  service, 
Chicago:  m.  1880.  Jessie  Bartlett,  famous  ot>er- 
ntic  contralto  (died  May,  1905);  1  son:  Wil- 
.,  Jr.  Became  advance  mgr.  and  agent 


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cago  Athletic,  Green  Room.  Office:  Illinois 
Theater,  Chicago.  Residence:  4740  Grand  Boul. 
DAVIS,  Wilson  H.,  physician;  b.  Richmond, 
Tncl.,  Nov.  25,  1843;  s.  Jacob  Osborn  and  Ann 
(Bond)  Davis;  when  13  years  old  removed 
with  family  to  Marion.  Ind.;  ed.  Marion  (Ind.) 
Acad.  (2  years),  and  Earlham  College,  Rich- 
mond,  Ind.;  grad.  Med.  Institute,  Cincinnati, 


tor  Illinois  18  i  Mem  Cho  Ronrd  of 
ffication?  1899-1902  P^es.  FeK  1  Thom- 
son  R.  R.  Co.;  dir.  Toledo,  Peoria  &  Western 
Ry.  Co.  Clubs:  University,  Union,  Chicago. 
Chicago  Golf.  Office:  209  Adams  St.  Residence: 
204  Goethe  St. 

DAWES,    Rufus    Cutler,    official    in    gas    and 
electric    companies;    b.    Marietta,    O.,    July    30, 


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1867'  s  Gen.  Rufus  R.  and  Mary  Beman  DAWSON,  George  £1118,  lawyer;  b.  Loami, 
(Gates)  Dawes;  grad.  Marietta  College,  1886,  Sangamon  Co.,  111.,  June  23,  1847;  s.  Charles 
BA  and  MA.;  m.  June  3,  1893,  Helen  V.  Pal-  11.  and  Julia  (Meacham)  Dawson;  grad. 
m'er;  children:  William  Mills,  Charles  Cutler,  Springfield  (111.)  High  School,  1864;  Univ.  of 
Jean  Palmer.  Business  life  has  been  spent  in  Michigan,  A.B.,  1870  (later  A.M.);  taught 
organizing  and  managing  gas  and  electric  school  10  years,  and  studied  law .  at  same 
light  companies;  pres.  and  dir.  Union  Gas  &  time;  m,  Chicago,  Sept.  29,  1885,  Eva  Manierre; 
Electric  Co ,  North  Shore  Gas  Co..  Ottumwa  children:  Manierre,  Mitchell,  Lovell.  Admitted 
Gas  Light,  Heat  &  Power  Co.;  vice-pres.,  to  Illinois  bar,  1881;  mem.  law  firm  of  Pedrick 
treas  and  dir  East  St.  Louis  Gas  Light  Co.,  &  Dawson,  1882-1904;  since  then  alone.  Was 
South  Shore  Gas  &  Electric  Co.,  Shreveport  for  3%  years  asst.  atty  and  atty.  for  Sanitary 
Gas  &  Electric  Co.,  Granite  City-Venice  Elec-  District  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar 
trie  Co  •  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Michigan  City-  Assn.,  Cook  Co.  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  In- 
Northern  Indiana  Gas  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Ben-  stitute.  Democrat.  Mem.  Chicago  Literary 
ton  Harbor-St.  Joe  Gas  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Club,  Cercle  d'Alliance  Frangaise.  Club:  City. 
Union  League,  Glen  View,  Evanston  Country,  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  100  E. 

°592  Ingleside,  Evanston.  DAWSOW,  Thomas  Jefferson,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 

William  Kua-irles   banker-  b    Ripon,  cago,  July  31,  1868;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Carney) 

>W  1 1  si if™  ?  H?otor  and   Jane    ( Rug-  Dawson;    grad.    North    Division    High    School, 

w^-    ed      RiDO  r    High    School     and  1886,    and    from    law    dept.    of    Lake    Forest 

%»TltSi     craduatine    1884-    m     White-  Univ.,  LL.B.,   1894;  m.  Chicago,   1898,  Mary  E. 

College,    graduating    IB  54, ,m.     ™^e«.  Moran.  Engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  In 

wv^r>  Wi&,ii f-T&nkp;  Fleanor  IrtaHan  wfth  Chicago  since  1894.  Democrat;  has  served  as 
children:  Neil  Booker  Eleano^  Marian  witn  ^  CentTal  Commltteeman  from  tn  26t, 

S?i°S™  ^h?  bfwes  Business^  Blk  Co  Lin-  Ward;  appointed  chief  asst.  prosecuting  atty. 
a«!dr,  Hfah"  1890 Pa-  sic  and  treas  the ,  L  ncoln  by  Mayor  Harrison  in  1897;  is  pres.  of  the 
coin,  Neb.,  18  '-»•  sec.  ana  ^eas  ine  c^'.ll^»  Police  &  Firemen's  Mexican  Plantation  Co.; 

£°a}  S?ffl^  ^SQq  iSfii!  oashier  Central  TrlSt  counsel  for  Police  Defense  Assn.;  elected  sen^ 
?OBt«?^?nnnit  Phiciec ?  since  1902  Repub-  ator  from  6th  Senatorial  district,  1900.  and 
Co.  of  Illin°1fv1^oi^f  Hnlfs-  Hamliton  Con-  declined  renomination,  1904.  Mem.  Kniglits  of 
hcan.  Congregationalist. On untr v  Banker"  Of-  Columbus,  Ravenswood  Mannerchor,  Cook  Co. 
gregational,  Evanston  Country.  Bankers,  ur  Democracy  and  ex.pres.  of  the  Lake  View 
fice:  Dearborn  and  Monroe  Sts.  R  Irish-American  Club  Club:  Illinois  Athletic. 

Ingleside  Park,  Evanston    111.  Qffl         Hartford  Bldg.   Residence:    816   Wilson 

DAWI.EY,  William  Sanborn,   civil   engineer,    Ay 

railway  official;  b.  Stockton  Wis.,  Nov.  £b,  DAY,  Albert  K.,  grain  commission;  formerly 
1856;  s.  John  T.  and  Lamoile  W.  (faanbornj  mem.  firm  of  Counselman  &  Day;  dir.  West- 
Dawley;  ed.  public  schools,  Lake  City,  Minn..  ern  stove  Co  clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath- 
Univ.  of  Minnesota,  1875-9,  graduating  Js-^-f1"  letic,  Caxton,  Onwentsia.  Residence:  Lake  For- 
June,  1879;  m.  Oct.,  1890,  Angle  L  Havens,  1  est 

daughter:  Helen  Louise.  Since  1879  in  employ  DAY,  Prancls  Thomas,  investment  banker; 
of  railway  companies,  in  their  engineering  b  Mountain  Home,  Colo.,  Oct.  14,  1868;  s.  Wil- 
depts.,  including  the  M.  &  St.  L.,  *•* '*'**:  s-  liam  J.  and  Anna  Patterson  (Stewart)  Day; 
N.,  1883;  C.  &  E.  I.,  1885-6;  C.,  St.  P.  &  K.  C.  ed  Colorado  public  schools  until  1879;  Ala- 
for  year  1887;  since  beginning  of  1888  con-  mosa  (Colo.)  High  School,  1883;  Colorado 
tinuously  with  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.,  of  which,  Military  institute,  Canon  City,  Colo.,  1883-5, 
since  May,  1894,  he  has  been  chiel  -er.  gra(juating  as  B.S.  and  rank  of  2d  lleut.  In 

Treas.  Am.  Engineering  and  Maintenance  .  the  Grand  Army  State  Guard,  1885;  m.  Salt 
Way  Assn.;  mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers  ^^  city>  utah>  Aug  12(  18gi,  Rebecca 
and  Engineers  Club.  Republican,  omce.  L,a-  Brown  Lawrence;  1  daughter:  Luella  El  via. 
Salle  Station.  Residence:  6440  Minerva  Av.  Clerk  in  ereneral  store,  Walsenburg,  Colo., 

DAWSON  Andrew  Leslie,  manufacturer;  b.  1885-90;  asst.  postmaster,  postmaster,  city 
Sm-inefield  'ill  Nov.  3,  1861;  s.  Charles  H.  clerk  and  city  treas.,  Walsenburg,  Colo.,  1890- 
and  Julia  *A  (Meacham)  Dawson;  ed.  public  1893;  in  real  estate  loans  and  Insurance  busi- 
schools  of  Springfield  and  Peoria,  111.,  grad-  ness,  and  served  as  clerk  in  the  District 
naHn<?  Peoria  High  School,  1879;  m.  Chicago,  Court  and  in  other  minor  offices  in  Walsen- 
iRQfi  Hplen  Murphy;  children:  Robert  L.,  burg,  Colo.,  1893-1900;  came  to  Chicago,  1900. 
RptHnald  J  Charlotte,  Genevieve.  Began  busi-  and  in  1901,  with  William  Everett,  the  pres- 
ness  life  with  O.  R.  Keith  &  Co.,  wholesale  6nt  pres.,  organized  the  Western  Trust  & 
miliinerv  1  year'  then  with  wholesale  paper  Guaranty  Co.,  stocks,  bonds  and  investments, 
house  of '  William  H  Rogers  &  Co.,  3  years;  of  which  he  is  sec.-treas.  Republican.  Episco- 
thpn  in  oaoer  business  for  self  for  3  years,  palian.  Mason,  Kenwood  Lodge,  Fairview 
iintil  1886  when  he  established  in  his  present  Chapter,  Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T.,  Oriental 
Insiness i  as  A  L  Dawson  &  Co.,  engines,  Consistory  (32°),  Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of 
hnfiprs  and  machinery,  contractors'  machinery,  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  New  York  Life 
steam  pumps  laundry  machinery,  etc.  Repub-  Bldg.  Residence:  1430  Montrose  Boul. 
iican  Office:  Canal,  N.  E.  Cor.  Washington  St.  DAY.  leonidas  A.  L.,  oculist  and  aurist;  b. 
Residence:  6523  Woodlawn  Av.  Belmont  Co.,  O.;  s.  Israel  H.  and  Catherine 

DAWSON,  Edwin  Alexander,  railway  official,  (Wlse)  Day;  g^a.  pulte  Med.  College,  Cincin- 
b  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Nov.  22,  1845;  B.  William  natl  Q>  MD>  1885;  New  York  Horace.  Med. 
and  Susannah  (Scott)  Dawson;  ed.  public  and  Collegei  M.D->  i89o;  College  of  New  York 
private  schools  at  Pittsburgh;  m.  ColumDus,  ophthalmic  Hosp.,  with  degree  of  Ocular  and 
O  Oct  16,  1884,  Mary  Osborn;  children:  J  •  ^.ural  Surgeon,  1891.  Located  in  Martinsburg, 
ace  Lathrop,  Edwin  Scott,  Mary  Osborn.  En-  w  Va.,  in  1885;  Chicago  since  1892.  Prof,  of 
tered  the  service  of  the  Pennsylvania  Railroad  ophthalmology,  otology  and  laryngology  in 
System  in  Dec.,  1863,  and  has  since  held  va-  Hering  Med.  College  and  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Mem. 
rious  positions  in  the  traffic  dept.  at  Pitts-  ^.m.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy,  and  of  Inter- 
burgh  Pa  Columbus,  O.,  and  Chicago;  has  national  Hahnemannian  Assn.  Office:  Masonic 
lived  in  Chicago  since  1888,  as  western  supt.  Temple.  Residence:  Wychmere  Hotel, 
until  1896,  and  since  July  15,  1896,  as  mgr.  DEAH,  Marvin  Angel,  treas.  Sprague,  War- 
of  the  Union  Line  Bureau  of  the  Pennsylvania  ner  &  Co.;  b.  Canaan,  Conn.,  Nov.  13,  1852;  s. 
Lines  Is  a  dir.  of  the  South  Chicago  &  South-  Henry  and  Almira  (Munson)  Dean;  ed.  schools 
ern  Ry  Co  Republican.  Served  as  private  in  of  Canaan,  Conn.,  and  law  office  of  Peet  & 
Co  B,  'l93d  Pa.  Vol.,  1864.  Office:  4  Sherman  Dean;  m.  Falls  Village,  Conn.,  Dec.  31,  1876, 
St'  Residence:  1225  Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  Carrie  A.  Canfleld;  children:  William  Dwight, 


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Frances  Caroline.  Was  clerk  of  Nat.  Iron 
Bank  at  Falls  Village  from  14  to  18  years  of 
age;  asst.  treas.  and  treas.  Falls  Village  Sav- 
ings Bank  from  18  to  26  years  of  age;  sec. 
State  Ass'n.  of  Savings  Banks  of  Connecticut, 
1877;  came  west,  1878;  resided  Sparta,  Wis.,  2 
years;  with  Sprague,  Warner  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers,  since  1881;  now  dir.  and  treas.  Inde- 
pendent Republican.  Office:  Sprague,  Warner 
&  Co.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

DEANE,  Kutliven;  b.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Aug. 
20,  1851;  s.  Charles  Deane,  the  historian,  and 
Helen  Waterston  Deane,  of  Cambridge,  Mass. ; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  16,  1885,  Martha  R.  Towner; 
children:  Charles,  Henry  Towner.  Fellow  Am. 
Ornithologists'  Union  since  1883;  pres.  111. 
Audubon  Soc.  since  1898.  Address:  504  N. 
State  St.,  Chicago. 

DEARBOBN,  Initiier  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Geneva, 
111.,  Aug.  5,  1858;  s.  Luther  and  Elizabeth 
(Walker)  Dearborn;  ed.  Racine  College  and 
Harvard  Law  School  in  class  of  1883.  Began 
practice  of  law  in  1884  in  Chicago;  then  prac- 
ticed 10  years  in  Aurora;  since  then  in  prac- 
tice In  Chicago.  Democrat.  Served  3  terms  in 
the  Illinois  State  Legislature,  in  37th,  38th 
and  39th  General  Assembles.  Mem.  Chicago 
Historical  Soc.  and  Illinois  State  Historical 
Soc.  Club:  Press.  Office:  100  Washington  St. 
Residence:  295  Huron  St. 

DE  BIiOIS,  Austin  Kennedy,  clergyman;  b. 
Wolfville,  N.  S.,  Dec.  17,  1866;  s.  Stephen  W. 
and  Mary  S.  (Fitch)  de  Blois;  grad.  Horton 
Acad.,  1881;  in  Europe,  1885;  grad.  Acadia  Col- 
lege, Nova  Scotia,  1886;  Brown  Univ.,  A.M., 
1888;  Ph.D.,  1889;  student  Newton  (Mass.) 
Theological  Institution,  1889;  Univ.  of  Berlin, 
1890;  Univ.  of  Leipzig,  1891;  LL.D.,  Franklin 
College,  Ind.,  1897;  m.  Sheffield,  N.  B.,  June 
25,  1890,  Erminie  A.  Day;  children:  Stephen 
G.,  Cedrlc,  Mary  Ailsa,  Charles  H.,  Laurier 
St.  J.  Vice-principal  Union  Baptist  Seminary, 
St.  Martins,  N.  B.,  1892;  principal,  1892-4; 
pres.  Shurtleff  College,  Alton,  111.,  1894-9; 
pastor  1st  Baptist  Church  of  Chicago.  Trus- 
tee Shurtleft  College;  vice-pres.  Chicago  Bap- 
tist Orphanage;  mem.  executive  committee 
Illinois  State  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Mem.  Delta  Upsilon 
and  Phi  Beta  Kappa  (special  election) ;  char- 
ter mem.  Brown  Univ.  Alumni  Club  of  Berlin. 
Democrat.  Author:  Bible  Study  in  Am.  Col- 
leges, 1899;  The  Pioneer  School,  1900;  Impe- 
rialism and  Democracy.  Address:  3319  Calu- 
met Av. 

DECKER,  David,  vice-pres.  Jackson  Trust 
&  Savings  Bank;  b.  Kewaunee,  Wis.,  Feb.  22, 
1864;  s.  Edward  and  Susan  E.  Brown;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating, 
LL.B.,  1888;  m.  New  York,  1893,  Ora  Royce. 
Began  practice  of  law  in  Kewaunee  Co.,  Wis., 
for  4  years;  then  engaged  in  real  estate  and 
banking  business  in  Northeastern  Wisconsin, 
and  various  commercial  enterprises;  came  to 
Chicago,  1904,  and  became  associated  with 
Jackson  Trust  &  Savings  Bank  in  present  ca- 
pacity of  vice-pres.  Also  pres.  Bank  of  Stur- 
geon Bay,  Wis.,  and  Bank  of  Green  Bay.,  Wis., 
and  vice-pres.  Bank  of  Two  Rivers,  Wis.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Railway 
Exchange  Bldg. 

DEE,  William  Edward,  manufacturer  of 
vitrified  clay  products;  b.  Chicago,  July  16, 
1859;  s.  William  M.  and  Julia  (Holly)  Dee; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Danville,  111., 
Feb.  15,  1904,  Grace  Muir.  Began  business 
career  as  asst.  to  his  father  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  sewer  pipe  and  other  vitrified  clay 
products,  as  a  workman  in  the  yard;  now 
pres.  of  the  William  E.  Dee  Co.,  operating 
large  works  at  Mecca,  Park  Co.,  Ind.  Catholic. 
Modern  Woodman.  Office:  Royal  Insurance 
Bldg.  Residence:  4047  Calumet  Av. 

DEEBING,  Charles,  manufacturer;  b.  Paris, 
Me.,  1852;  s.  William  and  Abby  (Barbour) 
Deering;  preparatory  education  at  Portland, 
Me.;  grad.  U.  S.  Naval  Acad.  at  Annapolis, 


1873;  m.  1st,  1875,  Anna  Case,  of  Newport 
R.  I.,  who  died  in  1876,  leaving  him  1  child; 
m.  2d,  1883,  Marion  Whipple,  daughter  of  Gen. 
William  D.  Whipple,  U.  S.  A.;  children:  Roger, 
Marion,  Barbara.  Served  as  officer  in  the  navy 
until  1881,  when  he  resigned  and  became  sec. 
of  the  Deering  Harvester  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  the  peering  harvesting  machinery,  until 
that  business  was  merged,  with  the  other 
leading  harvester  interests,  in  the  Interna- 
tional Harvester  Co.,  with  which  he  has  since 
been  connected  as  chairman  of  the  board  of 
directors.  Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, University  and  Union  (New  York  City), 
Army  and  Navy  (Washington,  D.  C.).  Office:  7 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

PEEKING,  James,  manufacturer;  b.  Maine, 
1859;  s.  William  and  Clara  (Hamilton)  Deer- 
ing; ed.  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  Ills., 
and  at  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology; married.  Officer  of  Deering  Harvester 
Co.  until  1902;  vice-pres.  the  International 
Harvester  Co.  since  1902.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Washington  Park,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Univer- 
sity, Union.  Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Residence:  67 
Cedar  St. 

DEERING,  William,  manufacturer;  b.  Paris, 
Me.,  April  25,  1826;  s.  James  and  Eliza 
(Moore)  Deering;  ed.  Readfield  Seminary;  m. 
1st,  Oct.  31,  1849,  Abby  Barbour;  2d,  Dec  15, 
1857,  Clara  Hamilton;  children:  Charles, 
James,  Abby.  Engaged  in  a  woolen  mill  and 
later  in  the  dry  goods  business;  became  mem. 
of  wholesale  and  commission  dry  goods  house 
of  Deering,  Milliken  &  Co.,  of  Portland  and 
New  York.  Established  in  the  harvester  busi- 
ness at  Piano,  111.,  1873;  removed  to  Chicago, 
1880;  pres.  Deering  Harvester  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  harvesting  machines;  William  Deer- 
ing &  Co.  Dir.  International  Harvester  Co. 
Office:  16  Fullerton  Av.  Residence:  408  Church 
St.,  Evanston,  111. 

BEEVES,  Grlffen  Hampton,  lumber  mer- 
chant; b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  19,  1866;  s.  T.  S. 
and  Rebecca  G.  (Hampton)  Deeves;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools  and  Bryant  &  Stratton 
Business  College;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Mar.  8, 
1904,  Jean  Pollock.  Since  June  15,  1885,  has 
been  continuously  engaged  in  the  lumber  busi- 
ness in  Chicago;  was  with  Perley  Lowe  &  Co. 
for  17  years  as  stenographer,  shipping  clerk, 
salesman  and  mgr.,  and  on  their  giving  up 
yard  business  in  Chicago,  in  1901,  started  in 
business  for  self,  organizing,  Apr.  1,  1901, 
the  Deeves  &  Taylor  Lumber  Co.,  succeeded, 
Apr.  1,  1904,  by  C.  H.  Deeves  Lumber  Co.,  of 
which  is  pres.,  wholesale  lumber  and  shingles, 
with  specialties  in  yellow  pine,  mahogany, 
hardwoods,  ties  and  car  stock.  A  dir.  of  the 
Mississippi  Lumber  Co.;  32°  Mason;  Oriental 
Consistory;  Chicago  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and 
Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  B.  P. 
O.  Elks.  Club:  Calumet  Cross  Country.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  375  36th  PL 

DEFEBATTGH,  James  Elliott,  lumber  jour- 
nalist; b.  Williamsburg,  Blair  Co.,  Pa.,  Mar. 
28,  1854;  s.  James  Elliott  and  Elizabeth  Ann 
(Kinney)  Defebaugh;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
1883,  Annie  E.  Carhart,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Carl  W.,  Jay  Carhart,  Harold  Elliott  (latter 
two  now  deceased).  At  14  became  a  "printers' 
devil,"  and  remained  3  years  learning  to  be  a 
compositor;  held  a  "case"  on  the  Pittsburgh 
Gazette,  1869-75;  was  in  office  of  Daily  Patriot, 
Harrisburg,  Pa.,  1875-6;  asst.  cashier  Phila- 
delphia Times,  1876;  printer  in  offices  of  R. 
R.  Donnelley  and  The  Inter  Ocean,  Chicago, 
1877-81;  sec.  Burlington  (Iowa)  branch  Y.  M. 
C.  A.,  1881-2;  returned  to  Chicago.  For  3  years 
represented  the  Shoe  and  Leather  Reporter  of 
New  York,  and  other  eastern  papers  here.  In 
1885  became  acting  sec.  of  the  Lumberman's 
Exchange  and  Lumber  Manufacturers'  Assn. 
of  the  Northwest  during  absence  abroad  of 
George  W.  Hotchkiss,  the  sec.,  and  was  corre- 
spondent of  several  eastern  trade  journals; 


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established,  1886,  The  Tlmberman;  also  for  3  Soc.    of    Illinois,    Chicago    Homeopathic    Soc  ; 

years   from    1893,    assumed   editorial    business  honorary    mem.     Wisconsin,    Iowa,    Michigan, 

management  of  The  Young  Men's  Era,  inter-  Ohio  and  Indiana  Homoeopathic  Socs    One  of 

national  official  organ  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  The  the  charter  mem.  Union  League  Club    Wrote 

Timberman     and     Northwestern     Lumberman  Neurological    sections    on    Children    and    Cow- 

were   consolidated   Jan.    1,    1899    (with    W.    B.  perthwaite   on    Practice.    Mason    (32°).    Office: 

Judson   and   J.    E.    Defebaugh    equal    owners),  Marshall   Field   Annex.    Residence:    55    E     63d 

and  he  has  since  been  its  editor.  Clubs:  Midlo-  St.,  Chicago 

thian,    Press,    Union    League,    Hamilton,    Illi-        DELAMATEB,    Samuel,    retired    real    estate 

nois   Athletic,    and   mem.    advisory   committee  dealer;  b.   Troy,  N    ^       Aue    12    1829-  s    John 

Chicago   Commercial   Assn.    Elder   and    trustee  S.    and    Mary     (Wagar)     De'lamater-   'attended 

41st  St.  Presbyterian  Church.  Office:  315  Dear-  local    schools;    m     Dec      20     1857     Marv    E 

born  S      Residence:  5344  Ellis  Av.  daughter  of  O.  B.  Clark,'  Cold'water/Mlch.  (now 

DEPREES,      Joseph      Holton,      lawyer;      b.  deceased);  children:   Frank  C.,  Ettie  M.  Came 

Goshen,    Elkhart    Co.,    Ind.,    Apr.    10,    1858;    s.  to  Chicago  and  had  grocery  store  at  southeast 

James   McKmney   and   Victoria    (Holton)    De-  corner  of  State  and  Madison  Sts    until   1864- 

frees;  ed.  public  schools  of  Indiana,  Earlham  sold  out  and  engaged  in  real  estate  business1 

College,     Richmond,     Ind.,    and    Northwestern  fall  of  1864,  in  old  Reynolds  building    south- 

Univ.,   Evanston,   111.;   m.    Buffalo,   N.   Y.,   Oct.  west  corner  Madison  and  Dearborn  Sts  •  firm 

4,   1882,   Harriet  McNaughton;   1   son:   Donald,  became  Delamater  &  Randall,  and  later  Dela- 

After    leaving    college    studied    law,    was    ad-  mater  &  Jackson,  and  continued  in  active  busi- 

mitted  and  practiced  at  Indiana  bar  until  1888",  ness  until  a  year  or  so  ago,  when  retired    be- 

when  came  to  Chicago  and  became  a  mem.  of  cause  of  ill   health.   Was   offered   property   on 

the  law  firm  of   Shuman  &  Defrees;   later  of  State    St.,    50    feet    south    of    Monroe    St     (on 

Aldrich,  Payne  &  Defrees,  and  now  of  Defrees,  Palmer  House  site),   1865,   for   $500   per  'foot, 

Brace   &   Ritter;   largely   engaged   in   corpora-  and  same  year  purchased  property  on  5th  Av 

tion  practice.   Dir.  Kelley,  Maus  &  Co.,  A.   H.  then    Wells   St.,   at   $125   per  foot.   Was   mem. 

Pierce  Mfg.   Co.,   Chicago  Car   Seal   Co.;   pres.  Real  Estate  Board  many  years;   mem    Apollo 

Windermere   Co.;    vice-pres.    Western   Consoli-  Commandery,  K.  T.  Address:  7124  Coles  Av. 
dated    Granite    Co.    Mem.    Chicago    Bar    Assn.         DEJVAKEY.  Daniel,  nres   Delanpv  *• 

and    of    the    Chicago  .Law    Club.    Republican.  wh°oiesal^    Uq"ore;    '£ 


H«!|  SJS?rf  anrence  NelBon,  stock  brok-  ^StVio^n  f^rm^i  w 

er;    b.    Chicago,    June    2.    1874;    a.    Nelson    and  came  to  the  n    s     1851;         Jul     21    185g'    K  t 

Laura  De  Golyer;  ed    Northwestern  Univ.  Pre-  Qulnn(  a  native  of  New  York  state;  children: 

paratory    School    and    Yale    University     grad-  Kate  (Mrs    M    j    shinners),  Mary  (Mrs.  H.  G. 

uating  in  class  of  1895;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Sept.  ciark),    Denis,     Joseph,     Annie     (Mrs.     E     J 

27,  1900,  Anabel  Ward.  Began  business  career  Hayes),  William,   Vesta,   Henry.   Was  a  clerk 

in  1896  with  Royal  Insurance  Co.  in  their  local  for  wholesale  liquor  firm   in   Cincinnati   until 

office  in  Chicago  for  1   year;   then  in   clerical  1864i  when  came  to  Chicago;  employed  several 

position  in  his  fathers    Board  of  Trade  com-  whoiesale  liquor  houses  till  1879;  in  business 

mission  business  until  Mar.,   1898;   then  with  for  self>  1879-88;  since  that  with  M.  W.  Mur- 

Edward  L.    Brewster  &  Co.   until   1904,   when  pny  ln  flrm  of  Delaney  &  Murphy.  Democrat. 

joined    Clarence    C,    Chapman    in    organizing  R    C-.  one  of  the  oldest  mem    fn  'this  country 

firm  of  Chapman,  De  Golyer  &  Co.;  mem.  New  of  the  sodaiity  of  the  Jesuit  church.  Office:  10 

York    Stock     Exchange,     Chicago     Stock     Ex-  wabash  Av.  Residence:  East  Grove,  111. 
change  and  Chicago   Board   of   Trade.   Repub-         DE    nANG,    Frederic*    Cornelius,    pres.    and 

lican.    Congregationalist.    Office:    186    LaSalle  mgr   Keen  &  De  Lang  Co  f  blank  book  makers, 

St.  Residence:  1513  Forest  Av.,  Evanston.  stationers,  etc.;  b.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  6,  1854; 

DE  GOLYEB,  Watts,  manufacturer;  b.  Ful-  s.  A.   c.  and  Marie  Charlotte  De  Lang;   came 

ton   Co.,  N.   Y.,   Sept.    18,    1834;    s.   James   and  to   Chicago    in    1857;    father    served    in    U.    S. 

Catherine     (Banta)     De     Golyer;     ed.     public  Navy   3   years  in  Mexican  War,   and   in  army 

schools  of  Fulton  Co.,  N.  Y.;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  under   Grant  and   Logan,    1861-5    (died  at  age 

1857,    Marguerite    Louise    Boyle;    1    daughter:  Of    go    in    1903);    ed.    Chicago    public    schools 

Mrs.    Lillian   Perry.    Began   in    1851,    at   Troy,  and    Rush    Med.    College;    m.    Chicago,    1882, 

N.  Y.,  his  connection  with  the  manufacture  of  serene    Lawson;     children:     Jessie    Charlotte, 

fine  varnishes  and  japans;  was  later  in  busi-  Blanchard,  Ethel  Serene.  After  leaving  school 

ness  for  himself  at  Troy,  N.  Y.,  until  his  re-  became    connected    with    flrm    of    Keen    &    De 

moval    to   Chicago    in    1862,   and   was   also   at  Lang,    and    has    since    continued    that    house, 

the  same  time  interested  in  the  same  line  at  now  Keen  &  De  Lang  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres. 

Cincinnati,  O.;  in  1862  engaged  in  the  business  an(j    mgr.     Original    house    was    founded    by 

in  Chicago  with  his  brother  as  De  Golyer   &  Joseph    Keen,    Sr.,    in    1842,    as    a    publishing 

Bro.,  later  incorporated  as  the  De  Golyer  Var-  house    and    book    business    at    140    Lake    St.; 

nish    Co.,    and    after    the   decease    of   Jos.    De  the  manufacturing  dept.,   blank  book  making. 

Golyer  in  1889   The  Watts  DeGolyer  Co.   was  printing,  and  manufacturers  of  stationery,  De 

incorporated,     of     which     was     pres.   Repub-  Lang's    writing   inks,    etc.,    was    organized    by 

Hcan.    Served   for   several   years   on   Board   of  p.    c.    De   Lang,    1873,    and    has   been    in   con- 

Education,  and  several  years  as  town  trustee  tinuous    operation    ever    since;     for    over    20 

of   Riverside,    111.    In   July,    1904,    disposed    of  years    retail    dent,    was    on    LaSalle    St.    near 

his   interest   in   the  varnish   business  and    re-  Board    of    Trade.    Republican;     elected    State 

tired.  Is  a  dir.  of  E.  C.  Cook  &  Bro.,  manufac-  senator  from  Chicago  and  served  in  the  two 

turers     of     sporting     goods,     etc.   Residence:  sessions    of    the    Legislature,    1881,    1882;    re- 

Riverside,  111.  fused    appointment    in    consular    service    for 

DELAMATER,    Nicholas    B.,    physician;    b.  Germany,    1882.    Mem.    Congregational    Church 

Albany    Co.,    N.    Y.,    Feb.    21,    18*7;    a.    Ira   M.  an<j    trustee    of    church    at    Glencoe,    111.    Was 

and  Elizabeth    (Beebe)   Delamater;   grad.  Har-  an  early  mem.  of  the  Marquette  Club.  Mason, 

vard    Univ.,    1868;    studied   law    1    year;    grad.  Kilwinning     Lodge,     Corinthian     Chapter,     St. 

Chicago  Homoeopathic  Med.   College,   1873;   m.  Bernard     Commandery,     Oriental     Consistory; 

Woodstock,    111.,    Nov.    3,    1870,    Ella    J.    Link,  also  mem.  Medinah  Temple  Shrine.  Office:  184- 

In  practice  of  medicine  since  1873;   specialist  186   Jackson  Boul.   Residence:   Glencoe,   111. 
in  mental  and  nervous  diseases;  prof,   mental         DELANO,    Frederic    A.,  railway    official;    b. 

and   nervous   diseases,   Hahnemann   Med.    Col-  Hong  Kong,  China,  Sept.   10,   1863;   s.   Warren 

lege.  Mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences,  Am.  In-  and  Catherine  Robbins  (Lyman)  Delano;  grad. 

stitute    of    Homoeopathy,    State    Homoeopathic  Harvard    Univ.,    1885;    m.    Chicago,    Nov.    22, 


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1S88,  Matilda  A.  Peabody;  children:  Catherine.  Valley  Med.  Soc.  Independent  in  politics.  Jew- 

Louise,  Laura,  Matilda.  In  service  of  C.,  B.  &  ish    religion.    Office:    34    Washington    St.    Resi- 

Q.   R.    R.    since    1885,   as   apprentice   machinist  dence:   3632   Prairie  Av. 

in    locomotive     repair    shop    at     Aurora,     111.,         DKLFOSSE,   Charles  J.,  real   estate;   b.   Chi- 

1885-7;  in  charge  of  Bureau  of  Steel   Rail   In-  cago,    Apr.     11,    1872;    s.    Antoine    and    Marie 

spection,    Tests    and    Records,    July,    1887,    to  (Vandercam)     Delfosse;    grad.    West    Division 

Apr.,    1889;    asst.    to    2d    vice-pres.,   Apr.,    1889,  High    School,    Chicago,    and    in    business    col- 

to  July,  1890;  supt.  terminals  at  Chicago,  1890-  lege;    m.    Chicago,    1896,    Lala    N.    Carney;    1 

1899;    supt.    of   motive    power,    1899-1901;    gen.  daughter:   Charlotte  H.   In   1892   began  in   real 

mgr.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  July  1,  1901,  to  Jan.  1,  estate    business    with    Peter    Van    Vlissingen, 

1905;    1st    vice-pres.    Wabash    R.    R.    Co.    since  for   whom   became   mgr.   and   was   later   junior 

May   1,    1905.    Dir.    Metropolitan   West   Side   R.  partner    in    the    firm    of    Haberer    &    Delfosse; 

R.,    Hamilton   Nat.    Bank.    Mem.    Am.    Soc.    of  now  head  of   the  firm   of  Charles  J.   Delfosse 

Civil    Engineers,    Western    Soc.    of    Engineers.  &     Co.,     real     estate     and    loans.     Republican. 

Democrat.     Unitarian.     Clubs:     Union     .League,  Catholic.   Office:    134    Clark   St.    Residence:    676 

University,  Mid-Day,  Chicago  Literary.   Office:  N.  California  Av. 

Western    Union    Bldg.    Residence:    1844    Wei-         DELIHAWT,    William    Thomas,     coal     mer- 

lington  Av.  chant;  b.  Florisant,  Mo.,  Mar.  1,  1862;  s.  Wil- 

r>E    LANY,    Martin   Andrew,    lawyer;    b.    on  Ham    and     Mary     (Quan)     Delihant;     ed.     St. 

farm  at  Newport,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  4,   1844;  Ignatius  College,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  July  1, 

s.   John   and   Bridgett    (Maher)    De   Lany;    ed.  1889,  May  M.  Reardon;  children:   William,  Jr., 

public    school,    Waukegan    Acad.,    1860-2,    and  Robert,  Leslie,  James,  Harold.   Began  mercan- 

law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan,   1865-8,   grad-  tile    career,    1880-1,    with    uncle,    W.    J.    Quan 

uating   LL.B.,    1868;    m.    Waukegan,    111.,    Dec.  (wholesale    grocer);    sales    agent    with    W.    P. 

29,    1870,    Katharine   Wetzel;    children:    Emma  Rend   &  Co.,    1881-6;    with    Peabody   Coal   Co., 

T.    (now   wife    of   Merle   B.    Waltz),    Mary    E.,  1886-1901;  founded,  1901,  the  Standard  Washed 

Eleanor  A.   (all  graduates  of  Vassar  College),  Coal   Co.,    of   which    has    been    pres.    and    dir.; 

Clarence    Martin     (now    student    in    Univ.    of  also   since   Apr.,    1904,   pres.    Commercial   Coal 

Illinois),    Russell    Wetzel.    Began    practice    in  &    Coke    Co.    Democrat.    Catholic.    Office:    303 

Apr.,    1868,    at    Elgin,    111.,    but    moved    from  Dearborn  St.  Residence:   3006   S.   41st  Av. 
that  city   to   Chicago   in   Sept.,    1868,   and   has         DE    LONG,    David    Denman     clergyman-    b 

been  in  practice  here  ever  since;   special  fea-  Newville    Ind.,  ^v    11,   me^'s    SofoTon  and 

tures   of  practice   are   land   titles,   real   estate  Marin    ri  anrni'v    n^T  <-mf-    er     • 

law,   chancery  and  probate  work;   now   senior  J^ta  ou^rbein  E^v^lVa 

mem.      Of      law      tirm      OI      De      Lany      &      WaltZ.  Wp«t<»rn       Thpnloe-1r>al       Sptninarv 

Elected  to  Illinois  Senate    1876,  as  Democrat,  ^DS,te[£74?hm  ^oluLbuT  O  ^un  . 

and  served  m  30th  and   31st   General  Assem-  Emma     L/   Knepper;     1     daughter:     Ruth     V 

blies,  taking  part  m  contest  which  resulted  m  Teacher    in    Roanoke    Seminary,    1871-3;    pres. 

election  o^f  Judge  David  Davis   to  US.   Sen-  of     Lebanon    Valley    College,     1876-87;     since 


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fice:  95  Clark  St.  Residence:  537  Cleveland  Av.  boyhood;    ed.    Chicago   public   schools   and   old 

DE  LEE,  Joseph  Bolivar,  physician;  b.  Cold  West  Division  High  School;  Bennett  Med.  Col- 

Springs,   Putnam   Co.,   N.   Y.,   Oct.    28,    1869;    s.  lege,     1894,     and     Northwestern     Univ.     Med. 

Morris  and  Dora  (Tobias)   De  Lee;   ed.   gram-  School,   M.D.,   1903.   Was   interne   at   Cook   Co. 

mar  school  in  New  York  City  and   1  year  at  Hosp.,  and  is  now  attending  surgeon  at  Cook 

the  College   of   the  City   of  New   York;    grad.  Co.  and  Chicago  Baptist  Hosps.  Prof,  of  prin- 

Chicago  High  School,  1888;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  ciples  of  surgery  at  Bennett  Hosp.  Mem.  Chi- 

College       (now      Northwestern      Univ.      Med.  cago  Eclectic  Med    Soc.,  Illinois  State  Eclectic 

School),   1891;  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1891-2;  Med.  Soc.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence: 

studied    in    med.    depts.    of    Univs.    of    Vienna  5034  Cottage  Grove  Av. 

and  Berlin,   1893-4;   studied  in  Paris,   1894.   On  DEMING,    Everett    Brainard,    grocery    corn- 

return  from  Europe  in  Nov.,   1894,  established  mission    merchant;    b.     St.    Louis,    Mo.,    Sept. 

in  general  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  13,  1860;  s.  Charles  and  Harriet  (Baker)  Dem- 

Chicago.    Demonstrator    of    anatomy    Chicago  ing;   ed.   St.   Louis  public  schools;   m.   Galena, 

Med.    College,    1892-3;    demonstrator    of   physi-  111..  Nov.  11,  1884,  Caroline  Y.  Spratt;  1  child: 

ology    at    the    Dental    School,    1892-3;    surgeon  Stuart    Arthur.     Began     business     life     in     St. 

to  Michael  Reese  Dispensary,   1892-3;  in  Dec.,  Louis  in  1875;  learned  the  trade  of  horse  col- 

1894,    became    demonstrator    of    obstetrics    at  lar  maker;   worked  at  the  bench  for  4   years-; 

Chicago  Med.  College;  in  1895,  lecturer  on  ob-  became  bill  clerk  for  the  Goddard-Peck  Groc- 

stetrics   in   same;   took  chair  of   obstetrics   in  ery   Co.;    established   business   for   himself  as 

fall   of  1896,  and  given  title  of  "prof,   of  ob-  F.  L.  Doming  &  Co.   In  1888  the  present  firm 

stetrics,"    1897,    and    still    continues    in    that  of  Deming  &  Gould  Co.    (of  which  he  is  now 

connection  with  the  same  college,  now  known  pres.)    was   formed,    with    offices   in   St.    Louis 

as  the  Northwestern  Univ.    Med.    School.   Now  and    Chicago.    Also    pres.    Douglas    Co.    Fruit 

practices      obstetrics      as      a      specialty      with  Packing    Co.,    of    Roseburg,    Ore.,    and    of    the 

gynecic    surgery.    Founded,    1895,    the    Chicago  Northern   Fisheries  Co.,   Anacortes,  Wash.   Re- 

Lying-in    Hospital     and    Dispensary,    and    in  publican.     Mason.     Clubs:     Chicago     Athletic 

1899  opened  hospital  in  connection  with  same;  (Chicago),   Cougar    (Whatcom,    Wash.).    Office: 

and    is    now    med.    dir.    and    sec.    of    the    med.  42   River  St.  Residence:   Billingham,   Wash. 

board    of   the    institution.    Leader   in    the    im-  DEMINO,    Prank    liUcius,    grocery    commls- 

provement  in  the  standards  of  obstetric  teach-  sion  merchant;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May  2,  185.8; 

ing   in    Chicago;    has    written    40    monographs  s.    Charles   and   Harriet    (Baker)    Deming;    ed. 

on    obstetric    and    allied     subjects,     and    the  public  schools  of  St.  Louis;  m.  St.  Louis,  May 

books:    "Obstetrics   for   Nurses,"    1904;    "Notes  29,    1879,    Pauline    E.    Gray;    children:    Everett 

on    Obstetrics,"    1904;    "Yearbook    of    Obstet-  Gray,   Helen  Edna  and  Margaret  Wilton.   Be- 

rics,"    1904.    Attending   obstetrician   to   Mercy,  gan   business    life    with    the   grocery   commls- 

Wesley,    Provident,    and   Cook   Co.    Hosps.    and  sion  firm  of  John  S.  Gibbs  &  Co.,  of  St.  Louis, 

to  the  Central   Lyin-in  Hosp.   and  Dispensary.  1878-80;    since    1880,    of   Deming   &   Gould   Co., 

Mem.    American   Medical   Association,    Chicago  of  St.  Louis  and  Chicago,  of  which  he  is  sec., 

Medical    Soc.    (councilor,    1902),    Illinois    State  and  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  house.  Also  vice-pres. 

Med.    Soc.    (sec.,   1899),   Chicago   Gynecological  of   the   Gardner-Barada    Chemical    Co.    of   Chi- 

Soc.  (sec.,  1901-2;  vice-pres.,  1903),  Mississippi  cago,  and  dir.   of  the  Central  California  Can- 


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neries  of  San  Francisco,  and   of  the  Douglas  years.    Club:    City     Office-    The    Dailv    News 

Co.   Fruit  Packing  Co.,  of  Roseburg,   Ore.    In-  Residence:   1893  Roscoe  St 

dependent  in  politics.   Mason  and  K.   T.   Office:  DENNIS,   Frederick   J.,   pres.    Chicago   Fold- 

42  River  St.  Residence:  1628  Kenmore  Av.  ing  Box  Co.;  b.   Lowell,  Mass.,  Oct.   31.   1853; 

DEMME,  Euiil,  mgr.  of  the  Bismarck  Hotel;  s-    Joseph    S.   and   Faustina    (Munroe)    Dennis; 

b.   Berlin,  Ger.,   Sept.   24,   1857;   s.   Edward  and  came  to  Chicago  In  1863;  ed.  Chicago  grammar 

Erneslina   (Bibbe)   Demme;  ed.  schools  in  Ger-  and    hl&h    schools;    m.    Chicago,    June    5,    1877, 

many;  came  to  Chicago  direct  from  Berlin,  in  Ida  M-    Walker.   Began   work   in   father's   fac- 

1885;    m.    Chicago,    1898,    Marie    Ressier.    Was  \^y>  tne  Chicago  Manufacturing  Co.,   in  Mar., 

engaged  in  the  express  business  in  Berlin,  In  *87l;    saw    factory    destroyed   in   Chicago   fire 

employ    of    the    Berliner    Sperteurverein,    be-  and    helped   to    rebuild   it;    that    company    was 

fore    coming    to    America;     since    coming     to  succeeded    by    Dennis    &    Wheeler    (manufac- 

Chicago  has  been  continuously  identified  with  turers  of  tubular  lanterns),  in  which  had  in- 

restaurants  and  hotels.  Now  mgr.  of  the  Bis-  ***••*•    sold   out   Jn   early   80s;    founded,    1889. 

marck   Hotel    and    Restaurant,    dir.    and    mgr.  Chicago    Folding    Box    Co.,    manufacturers    of 

of  the  Bismarck  Garden  and  pres.  of  the  In-  85r.$  boxes,   of  which  has  since  been  pres. 

ternational  Hotel  Co.  Democrat.  Mason   (32°).  Republican.     Clubs:     Illinois,     Union     League, 

Mem.    Orpheus    Mannerchor.    Club:    Germania.  £xmoor-    om£e:    Washington    and    Union    Sts. 

Office:     180-6     Randolph    St.     Residence:     1055  Residence:    1229    Washington    Boul. 

Sheridan  Rd.  DENT,  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Putnam  Co.,  111.. 

DE    MUTH,    Benjamin    Franklin,    pres.    De  £*ov-  14«  1831;  s.  George  and  Comfort  (Ijams) 

Muth  &  Co.,  retail  shoe  merchants;  b.  Uhrichs-  D®nt:  rear.ed°"  fai*m;  ed    country  and  village 

ville,   Tuscarawas   Co.,    O.,    1852;    s.    John   and  schools,  studied  law;  m    1857,  Susan  Strawn;  1 

Katharine   (Cherryholmes)    De  Muth;   ed.  pub-  da"fhter:  Mary   (died  1882).  Admitted  to  bar, 

lie  schools  of  Tuscarawas  Co.,  O.;  m.  Detroit,  185f:  practiced  at  Hennepin,  111.,   1854-6;   first 

Mich.,    1877,   Mary  Whitmore;    children:     John  partner  was  Martin  R    M.  Wallace  (afterward 

H.,    Elizabeth    G.    Has    been    connected    with  £en.  andjudge)  ;  junior  mem    of  Arrington  & 

retail  shoe  trade  from  time  of  leaving  school  gfnt-  I8.60'7'  associated  with  Capt.  William  P. 

in    1868;    beginning    in    store    at    Millersburg,  BJ.ack   18  years;   now  senior  of  firm   of   Dent, 

O.;  mem.  of  firm  of  Renfrew  &  De  Muth,  Mt.  Whitman   &   Eaton    Was    nominee   of   friends 

Vernon,   O.,   1872-3;   in   business   at  Cleveland,  for  county  judge  of  Putnam  Co.,  at  21,  to  fill 

O.,  1873-80;  traveled  for  Hanan  &  Reddish,  of  a  vacancy;  Republican  nominee  for  judge  Su- 

New     York,     1880-2;     opened    shoe    dept.     for  R^me  0C°ur4'    7th    district    of    Illinois,    1879. 

Mabley  &  Carew,  Cincinnati,  O.,  1882-4;   came  Elder    2nd    Presbyterian    Church    of    Chicago. 

to  Chicago,    1886,   and   established   retail    shoe  Mem    and  ex-pres.  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Illi- 

flrm    of    De   Muth    &   Co.,    of   which    still    con-  £°is   State  Bar  Assn.,   and  Chicago   Bar  Assn. 

tinues    at    head    as   pres.    and    mgr.    Also    sec.  S1  "£8  :  Union  Lealue'  Chicago  Literary,  Twen- 

and  treas.  of  the  Hanan-De  Muth  Shoe  Co.,  of  "eth   Century.    Office:    107   Dearborn   St.    Resi- 

Milwaukee,    Wis.,    and    vice-pres.    and    dir.    of  dence:  1823  Prairie  Av^ 

Jackson    Trust    and    Savings    Bank,    Chicago.  nJ?EBBY!   ^71}liam1    *"n.er'    Jr^T   real-  ^^e 

Republican.    Clubs:    Union    League.    Washing-  own«r  and  dealer;   b.   Chicago    Nov2o     1863; 

ton   Park,   Riding   and   Driving,   Chicago   Ath-  s-,  William    M.    and    Frances    (Wood)    Derby; 

letic.    Office:    237-9    State    St.    Residence:    4500  ed.  Chicago  grammar  and  high  schools    grad- 

Av  uating,   A.B.,   Yale   College,    1885;    m.   Chicago, 

r    Charlea  Samuel    Governor  of  Illi-  Mar-  7-  1892>  Marv  Ballard;  children:  Dorothy, 

i      Fflw-frdsvmp  ^H      Mav    4     1863'    s  William   Ballard.    Since    1885    engaged   in    buy- 

H    and  Marv  F    (  Ashley)   Deneen-'ed  ln^-    selling,    trading   and    renting    real    estate 

d  JSbZA    m      a^d    McKendree  »^™ng^Eft*°^CM^*to<*  Ex' 

188!M-    tniiB-ht    <5r>hool    nhont    3  change.      Presbyterian.      Mem.      Delta      Kappa 


studied   law-   admtted   to  bar"   m    Ma  Epsilon.     Clubs:      Chicago     Athletic,     Chicago 

1891     Binl   olv    Malonev     of   Mt'    Carmef  Yacht-    Quadrangle,    Sanganois,    English    Lake, 

Til-       children-       Chartei       Ashlev        Dorothy  Les  Cheneaux,   Homewood.   Office:    184   LaSalle 

ill,       cnnaren.       i^nanes       Asniey,       uoroiny,  „.     -Rpcirlpnop'   48^7  TTimhaT-v    AT/ 

Frances.    Was    mem.    successively    of    several  bt«v»Tw%    %'T,»^J«,  rl^»      r~T' 

law     firms,     last     of     which     was     Deneen     &  N^ES?fJf'  ^^t8  Q^isi  ^1  mer£hai?t:  ^ 

Hamill;    elected    to    Illinois    House    of    Repre-  ^IL^^fJ^f'^^  ^ept.  4,  W61;  a  P.  R  and 

sentatives,    1892,    serving    1    term;    atty.    for  gllen  E    (True)  Dering.ed    Darlington  (Wis  ) 

<?nnitarv    Di^tript     of    Ohloaeo      Dec       1895-6'  tilSn  bchool,  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  J5,   1888,  Alice 

tatl-t  nttv    rook  To     Tl  I     nf  c     1896"tol904:  H-    Weeks;   1   son:   Roger.   Was   clerk   in   drug 

Irfvornn^   of  ?n?noH   for    term     1905  9     ReDub-  store    in   Wisconsin,    1876-82;    clerk    with    Mc- 

governor  of  ^  llinois   for  term,    191  c  FJt  h  &  Converse    paper  house    Chicago, 

lican.    Address.     Springfield,     111.  1882-4;   since  1884   in  coal  business;   now  mgr. 

DENNEY,    WiUiam    Wallace,    insurance;    b.  Chicago  office  of  S.  C.   Schenck,  agent  of  the 

Aurora,  111.,  Nov.  3,  1861;  s.  Joseph  and  Erne-  coai  dept.  of  the  D.,  L.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  Republi- 

line    (Elliot)    Denney;    ed.    public    schools    of  can.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:   Union  League.   Ken- 

Aurora;  m.  Aurora,   111.,  Nov.   28,   1884,  Lillian  WOod,    Midlothian,    Chicago    Yacht.    Office:    Old 

A.     Rice;     children:     Harry     Grant,     Paul     E.,  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:   173  K.  47th  St. 
Helen.    Began   business   experience   as   cashier        DERNBTJBQ,     Carl,     pres.     Dernburg     Mfg. 

of  the  Aurora  Watch  Co.  until   1890,   when  he  Co.  ;  b.  Zeilhard,  Hessen  Darmstadt,  Ger.,  May 

engaged  in  the  retail  jewelry  business  at  Au-  27,  1857;  attended  public  schools  until  9  year's 

rora  for  14  years.  In  1896  he  took  up  the  life  oid,    then    for    3     years    al    the    Institute    at 

insurance  business,   which  he  conducted   while  Oberamstadt   and    3    years    in    the    gymnasium, 

still  continuing  his  jewelry  store,  but  in   1904  then  apprenticed  for  3  years  to  Nathan  Rosen- 

sold   the    latter    to    devote   his    entire    time    to  thai,   a   dry    goods    merchant   at   Frankfort-on- 

insurance     business;     mem.     of     the     firm     of  the-Main,  and  at  the  age  of  17  came  direct  to 

Denney    &    Barr,    general    agents    at    Chicago  Chicago  in  1874;  m.  Oct.,  1881,  Emma  Loewen- 

for   the   Equitable    Life    Assurance    Society    of  berg,   of  Chicago;   children:   Sylvan   M.,   Lester 

the    U.    S.    Republican.    Congregationalist.    Of-  j.  On  arrival  in  Chicago  first  worked  as  clerk 

flee:  First  National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Au-  in   a   retail   dry   goods   store,   and   after  a   few 

rora,  111.  months     was    employed    as    clerk    by     Joseph 

DENNIS,     Charles     Henry,     chief     editorial  Homer    in    a    North    Side    dry    goods    store;    3 

writer   Chicago    Daily    News;    b.    Decatur,    111.,  years   later,    with   Mr.    Morper,   a   fellow   clerk, 

Feb.    8,    1860;    s.    Andrew    and    Lavina   Dennis;  bought  out   the  business,  which   then   took  the 

grad.   Univ.    of   Illinois,    1881    (B.L.).  'Engaged  name    of    Morper    &    Dernburg,    and    added    a 

in   newspaper   work   with    the   Chicago   Record  business   in   the  manufacture   of   cloaks    under 

and    Chicago    Daily    News    since    graduation;  the   name  of   Morper,    Dernburg  &  Co.    Later, 

was   managing   editor   Chicago   Record   for   10  with   partners,   established   a   large   retail   dry 


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goods  House  at  the  northeast  corner  of  State 
and  Adams  St.,  under  the  style  of  The  Leader, 
of  which  was  at  the  head  for  several  years; 
since  then  pres.  of  Dernburg  Mfg.  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  skirts,  etc.  Past  regent  of  the 
Royal  Arcanum;  past  archon  Royal  League. 
Club:  Standard.  Office:  220  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3648  Grand  Boul. 

DE  ROODE,  Holder,  insurance;  b.  Rotter- 
dam, Holland,  Oct.  22,  1853;  s.  Holger  J.  C. 
and  Caroline  M.  (van  Houtum)  de  Roode; 
early  education  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  and  St.  Francis  Xavier's  College, 
Cincinnati,  O.,  1865-9;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  20, 
1879,  Cornelia  M.  Volwider;  children:  Albert 
V.,  Roger,  Clifford  H.,  Cornelia  Louise.  En- 
gaged in  insurance  business,  1869;  mem.  firm 
E.  E.  Ryan  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1873;  general 
western  mgr.,  1879-93,  Clinton  Fire  Ins.  Co., 
New  York,  Providence- Washington  Insurance 
Co.  of  Rhode  Island,  and  Southern  California 
Insurance  Co.;  since  1893,  insurance  business; 
mem.  firm  of  de  Roode,  Faulkner  &  Ettelson. 
Mem.:  Soc.  for  Ethical  Culture,  Holland  Soc. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Evanston, 
111. 

DETWEILEB,  Edwin  8.,  physician;  b.  Lan- 
dlsville,  Bucks  Co.,  Pa.,  May  9,  1856;  s.  Samuel 
A.  and  Magdalena  (Shadinger)  Detweiler; 
reared  on  a  farm  in  Whiteside  Co.,  111.;  at- 
tended country  school,  Whiteside  Co.,  111.,  and 
after  normal  training  became  teacher  in  pub- 
lic schools  there;  later  was  principal  of  a 
grammar  school,  Fairfield,  Neb.;  while  teach- 
ing school  studied  medicine  under  a  preceptor 
and  entered  the  drug  business  preparatory  to 
a  medical  course;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College, 
Chicago,  M.D.,  1888;  m.  Freeport,  111.,  June 
19,  1890,  Ella  May  Fox.  Served  as  interne  in 
Presbyterian  Hosp.,  Chicago,  2  years;  engaged 
in  practice  at  Highland  Park,  111.,  1  year,  and 
since  Apr.,  1890,  at  LaGrange,  111.;  examiner 
for  several  insurance  companies  and  fraternal 
orders.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Served  3  years 
in  Neb.  N.  G.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Subur- 
ban, Country  (LaGrange).  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

DEUEL,  Harry  Wasson,  mgr.  E.  R.  Haw- 
kins &  Co.,  wholesale  woolens;  b.  Urbana,  O., 
Feb.  25,  1860;  s.  Jeremiah  and  Sallie  (Mc- 
Donald) Deuel;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Urbana, 
O.,  Mar.  12,  1884,  Hattie  Shaul;  children: 
Sarah  Marguerite,  Dorothy  A.,  Christine  W. 
Began  in  wholesale  woolen  business  as  a  boy 
in  a  Philadelphia  house,  and  in  1883  became 
a  traveling  salesman  in  the  same  line;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1892  as  mgr.  for  E.  R.  Hawkins 
&  Co.,  woolens,  of  Philadelphia,  in  which  ca- 
pacity has  ever  since  continued.  Also  pres. 
Federal  Shirt  &  Collar  Co.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian, office:  Security  Bldg.  Residence: 
1133  Pratt  Av.  (Rogers  Park). 

DEUTSCH,  Joseph,  lithographer;  b.  Balti- 
more, Md.,  July  10,  1866;  s.  Solomon  and  Au- 
gusta (Levy)  Deutsch;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Hartford,  Conn.,  and  Cooper  Institute,  New 
York  City;  m.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Aug.  3,  1901, 
Anna  Christiana  Gressinger.  Began  business 
career  in  printing  and  lithographing  establish- 
ment of  Friedenwald  &  Co.,  Baltimore,  1878; 
then  traveling  salesman  of  perfumes;  later 
returned  to  Baltimore  and  was  traveling 
salesman  for  Friedenwald  &  Co.;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1891,  and  was  with  the  Shober  &  Car- 
queville  Lithographing  Co.  for  4  years;  then 
with  the  Orcutt  Lithographing  Co.,  later 
known  as  the  Clinton  Co.,  for  2  years;  in 
1897  the  corporation  of  Edwards,  Deutsch  & 
Heitmann,  lithographers,  of  which  he  is  pres., 
was  organized.  Mem.  Advertisers'  Assn.  of 
Chicago.  Israelite  in  religion.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°);  Shriner.  Office:  194  S.  Clinton 
St.  Residence:  1640  W.  Monroe  St. 

DEUTSCH,  Samuel,  iron  merchant;  b.  Louis- 
ville, Ky..  June  1,  1865;  s.  Isadore  and  Harriet 


(Jacobs)  Deutsch;  ed.  public  schools  of  In- 
dianapolis, Ind. ;  m.  Indianapolis,  1889,  Leila 
Gundelfinger;  children:  Armand,  Florence, 
Dorothy,  Ruth.  Removed  to  Cleveland,  O., 
1880,  and  became  connected  with  the  Ohio 
Iron  &  Metal  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  sec. 
and  dir.,  removing  to  Chicago,  1898.  Also  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Kindl  Car  Truck  Co.  Jew- 
ish religion.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4936  Ellis  Av. 

DEVER,  William  Emmett,  lawyer;  b.  Wo- 
burn,  Mass.,  Mar.  13,  1862;  s.  P.  J.  and  Mary 
A.  (Lynch)  Dever;  ed.  Woburn  (Mass.)  public 
schools;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1890;  m.  Clean,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  5,  1885,  Katherine 
E.  Conway.  Employed  at  leather  mfg.  business 
for  father  at  Woburn,  Mass.,  1881-4;  at  same 
work  for  White  Co.,  1884-6,  and  for  Grey, 
Clark  &  Engle,  Chicago,  1884-9;  since  1890  en- 
gaged in  practice  of  law.  Alderman  17th 
Ward,  elected  Apr.,  1902,  and  re-elected  Apr., 
1904.  Democrat;  mem.  executive  committee 
and  chairman  judiciary  committee  of  Demo- 
cratic Co.  Central  Committee.  R.  C.  Mem.  Nat. 
Union,  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  Knights  of 
Maccabees,  Knights  of  Columbus.  Office:  70 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  225  W.  Chicago  Av. 

DEVINE,  Miles  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Nov. 
11,  1866;  s.  Patrick  and  Elizabeth  Devine; 
ed.  public  schools,  St.  Francis  Seminary,  Bay 
View,  Wis.,  the  Seminary  of  Our  Lady  of 
Angels,  Niagara,  N.  Y.,  and  Lake  Forest  (111.) 
Univ.;  grad.  from  Chicago  College  of  Law, 
1890;  m.  Mar.  17,  1884,  Emma  (Gamash)  De- 
vine,  Waukegan,  111.;  children:  Miles  J.,  Paul 
P.,  Leo  Jerome,  Mabel  Ruth,  Raymond,  Carter 
Harrison  (deceased).  Admitted  to  bar,  1890; 
since  then  engaged  in  general  practice  in  firm 
of  Devine  &  O'Connell.  City  prosecuting  atty. 
under  Mayors  Harrison  (senior),  Hopkins  and 
Swift;-  resigned.  Nominated  by  Populists  of 
15th  Senatorial  District  for  State  Senate, 
1893,  but  declined;  nominated  for  Congress 
4th  District,  Aug.,  1896,  declined;  elected  City 
Atty.  of  Chicago,  1897,  serving  until  1899. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Cook  Co.  Democracy,  Chi- 
cago Democratic.  Treasurer  of  Garfield  Park 
Driving  Assn.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence: 
57  Macalister  PI. 

DEVITT,  Martin.  Allen,  banker;  b.  West 
Day,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  7,  1863;  a. 
Martin  and  Mary  (Allen)  Devitt;  ed.  public 
school.  Was  formerly  engaged  in  the  banking 
business  in  Cleveland,  O. ;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1892,  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  the  same 
business  here;  now  head  of  the  firm  of  Devitt, 
Tremble  &  Co.,  bankers  and  bond  brokers 
(M.  A.  Devitt,  Sidney  B.  Tremble,  G.  T.  Trem- 
ble, A.  W.  Howard,  F.  A.  Stuart).  Is  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Alliance  Gas  &  Electric 
Co.,  and  is  also  dir.  in  each  of  the  following 
'corporations:  Bahia  &  Honda  Land  &  Improve- 
ment Co.  of  Cuba;  C.,  I.  &  E.  Ry.  Co.;  Es- 
canaba  Woodenware  Co.  of  Escanaba,  Mich., 
Kenosha  Gas  &  Electric  Co.  of  Kenosha,  Wls. ; 
LaCrosse  Gas  &  Electric  Co.  of  LaCrosse, 
Wis.,  and  Pueblo  Gas  &  Fuel  Co.,  of  Pueblo, 
Colo.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Mid-Day,  Lake  Zurich  Golf,  Chicago 
Automobile.  Office.  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 815  The  Plaza. 

DEVORE,  John  Abraham,  tailor;  b.  Cali- 
fornia, Washington  Co.,  Pa.,  Oct.  7,  1858;  s. 
Abraham  Allfree  and  Rachel  (Long)  Devore; 
ed.  public  schools:  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  18,  1878, 
Anna  Evans;  1  daughter:  Miriam.  At  age  of 
14  began  to  learn  the  tailoring  business  with 
father  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  came  from  Pitts- 
burgh to  Chicago,  1878,  and  with  father  en- 
gaged in  tailoring  business  under  style  of 
A,  A.  Devore  &  Son,  in  which  has  continued 
ever  since,  and  since  incorporation  of  the 
business  in  1902  has  been  pres.  of  the  com- 
pany. Republican.  Christian  Scientist.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office: 
Pullman  Bldg.  Residence:  The  Kenwood. 


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DEWAR,  Alexander  L.,  banker  and  broker; 
b.  Glasgow,  Scotland,  1852;  s.  Plummer  and 
Eliza  (Pew)  Dewar;  moved  to  Canada,  1856; 
ed.  Canadian  schools;  m.  1875,  Grace  Mac- 
Kenzie,  Hamilton,  Ont. ;  children:  Fred  Har- 
old, Elsie,  Maude,  John,  Helen,  Arthur.  At  19 
went  to  New  York,  becoming  paying  teller  In 
a  Wall  St.  banking  house;  later  in  a  bank  in 
Canada;  came  to  Chicago,  1881,  in  charge  of 
Chicago  agency  of  Canadian  Bank  of  Com- 
merce; assisted  in  organizing  Am.  Exchange 
Nat.  Bank,  1886,  becoming  its  cashier;  estab- 
lished, 1895,  firm  of  A.  L.  Dewar  &  Co.,  now 
Dewar  &  Yerkes,  of  which  he  is  senior  mem. 
Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Bankers.  Office:  234  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
942  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

DEWES,  Francis  Joseph,  pres.  Standard 
Brewery;  b.  Losheim,  Rhenish  Prussia,  Apr. 
8,  1845;  s.  Peter  and  Margaretha  (Zengele) 
Dewes;  (father,  a  brewer,  was  mem.  of  the 
1st  German  Parliament,  held  at  Frankfort,  in 
1848);  grad.  Realschule,  Cologne,  1861.  In 
Feb.,  1868,  came  from  Germany  direct  to  Chi- 
cago; m.  1876,  Hattie  Busch,  of  Detroit,  Mich.; 
children:  Irma,  Edwin,  Pierre,  Arthur,  Meta 
Margaret.  On  arriving  in  Chicago,  1868,  be- 
came bookkeeper  for  Rehm  &  Bartholomae, 
brewers,  until  1870,  then  for  Busch  &  Brand 
until  1873,  when,  the  business  being  incor- 
porated as  Busch  &  Brand's  Brewery  Co.,  he 
became  a  stockholder  in  the  corporation  and 
sec.  of  the  company  until  May  1,  1881,  when 
sold  his  stock  and  went  to  Germany;  returned 
in  1882,  and  established  the  F.  J.  Dewes 
Brewery  Co.,  of  which  he  was  sole  proprietor; 
sold  out  later  and  organized  the  Standard 
Brewery,  of  which  is  pres.  In  1892  presented 
statue  of  Alexander  von  Humboldt  to  Hum- 
boldt  Park.  Mason.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Germania,  Germania  Manner- 
chor.  Office:  571  S.  Campbell  Av.  Residence: 
1849  Wrightwood  Av. 

BEWEY,  Frank  Jones,  physician;  b.  La- 
Salle Co.,  111.,  Nov.  2,  1851;  s.  L.  N.  and  Nancy 
(Jones)  Dewey;  ed.  public  schools  of  Illinois; 
grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1885;  m.  Whea- 
ton,  111.,  Feb.,  1904,  Lue  E.  Austin.  Was  in 
live  stock  business  in  Kansas  10  years  before 
entering  med.  college;  located  in  Chicago  in 
practice  of  medicine  in  1885;  was  house  physi- 
cian Central  Free  Dispensary  3%  years; 
demonstrator  in  anatomy  Dental  Dept.  of  Lake 
Forest  Univ.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Pathological 
Soc.  Republican.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence:  302  Oakley  Boul. 

DEWEY,  Richard,  physician;  b.  Forestville, 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  6,  1845;  ed.  common  and  high 
school  and  literary  dept.,  Univ.  of  Michigan 
(2  years);  M.D.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1869 
(A.M.);  m.  1st,  1873,  Lillian  Dwight,  Clinton, 
N.  Y.  (died,  1880);  m.  2d,  1886,  Mary  E. 
Brown,  Brighton,  N.  Y.  Interne  Brooklyn  City 
Hosp.,  1870;  volunteer  asst.  surgeon,  Franco- 
Prussian  War,  with  7th  Corps,  field  hosp., 
Pont  a  Mousson,  France,  and  Reserve  Hosp., 
Hesse-Cassel,  Ger. ;  student  under  Virchow, 
Berlin,  1871;  asst.  physician,  State  Hosp.  for 
Insane,  Elgin,  111.,  1872-9;  med.  supt.  State 
Hosp.  for  Insane,  Kankakee,  111.,  1879-93;  prof, 
mental  and  nervous  diseases,  Chicago  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  School;  pres.  Am.  Medico- 
Psychol.  Soc.,  1896;  pres.  Chicago  Neurol.  Soc., 
1899;  chairman  Sect.  Nervous  and  Mental  Dis- 
eases, Am.  Med.  Assn.,  1902;  mem.  various 
med.  socs. ;  expert  and  writer  on  mental  dis- 
eases; in  charge  Milwaukee  Sanitarium,  Chi- 
cago. Office:  34  Washington  St.  Address:  Wau- 
watosa,  Wis. 

DEWEY,  William  W.,  clergyman;  b.  Way- 
land,  Pa.,  Nov.  15,  1841;  s.  Justin  and  Esther 
(Wright)  Dewey,  (both  of  Puritan  stock);  ed. 
academy  and  Allegheny  College,  Meadville. 
Pa.;  m.  Wayland,  Pa.,  Mar.  24,  1864,  Mary, 


daughter  of  Rev.  John  Hicks;  was  pastor  of 
Baptist  churches  at  Wayland,  Springboro  and 
Linesville,  Pa.,  and  for  short  time  in  Kan- 
sas and  at  Pueblo,  Colo.;  district  missionary 
in  Michigan,  Jan.  1,  1893,  to  April  30,  1896; 
pastor  Bethany  Baptist  Church,  Chicago,  Mar. 
1,  1896,  to  Dec.  30,  1901;  chapel  car  evangelist, 
Nov.  1,  1901,  to  May  30,  1902;  pastor  Messiah 
Baptist  Church,  Chicago,  since  June  1,  1902. 
Address:  617  Flournoy  St. 

DEWHURST,  Frederic  Eli,  pastor  Univer- 
sity Congregational  Church,  Chicago,  since 
Jan.,  1900;  b.  Bradford,  Me.,  Apr.  20,  1855;  s. 
Eli  and  Diantha  (Richards)  Dewhurst;  grad. 
Colby  Univ.,  Me.,  1878  (A.M.,  1881);  m.  Oct.  9. 
1883,  May  Taylor.  Instructor  history  and 
Latin,  Connecticut  Literary  Institute,  Suffield, 
Conn.;  pastor  of  churches  in  Quincy,  Mass., 
and  Burlington,  Vt.,  1882-92;  lecturer  on  eco- 
nomics and  sociology,  Univ.  of  Vermont,  1889- 
1892;  pastor  Plymouth  Congregational  Church, 
Indianapolis,  1892-9.  Author:  Dwellers  in 
Tents,  1897;  Fundamental  and  other  Sermons, 
1903;  The  Magi  in  the  West,  1904.  Address: 
5746  Madison  Av. 

DE  WINDT,  Heyliger  Adams,  pres.  and 
treas.  Sidwell-De  Windt  Shoe  Co.;  b.  Fishkill- 
on-the-Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  17,  1857;  s.  Arthur 
and  Georgiana  (Rich)  De  Windt;  prepared  for 
college  at  Adams  Acad.,  Quincy,  Mass.,  1873- 
1877;  at  Harvard  Univ.,  1877-81,  graduating 
A.B.;  m.  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Sept.  10,  1889, 
Bertha  W.  Mandell;  children:  Heyliger,  Delano, 
Caroline,  Alice.  Came  to  Chicago,  July,  1881, 
and  began  work  with  C.  H.  Fargo  &  Co.; 
worked  in  stock  for  6  months;  then  sent  out 
as  traveling  salesman  in  Minnesota  and  Dakota 
for  a  year  (1882);  returned  to  house  in  charge 
of  rubber  dept.;  remained  in  their  employ  10 
years;  in  1894  took  interest  in  the  Sidwell- 
De  Windt  Shoe  Co.,  wholesale,  of  which  is 
now  pres.  and  treas.;  director  of  the  Pair- 
pont  Corporation.  Dir.  Chicago  Lying-in  Hosp. 
Commissioner  of  the  Winnetka  Park  District. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Cax- 
ton,  Skokie.  Office:  202  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
Winnetka,  111. 

DE  WITT,  William  Converse,  clergyman;  b. 
Tiskilwa,  111.,  Oct.  31,  1860;  s.  E.  D.  and 
Fannie  (Perkins)  DeWitt;  ed.  grammar 
schools  at  Princeton,  111.,  Elyria,  O.,  and  Ra- 
cine, Wis.;  grad.  Racine  College,  B.A.,  1884; 
M.A.,  1886;  attended  General  Theological 
Seminary,  New  York,  and  Western  Theolog- 
ical Seminary,  Chicago;  m.  LaGrange,  111., 
1886,  Martha  Louise  Cossitt;  children:  Helen 
C.,  Evelyn  I.  Ordained  deacon  1886,  ordained 
priest  1887,  by  Bishop  McLaren;  rector  Grace 
Church,  Freeport,  111.,  1886-9;  since  1889 
rector  of  St.  Andrews'  Church,  Chicago.  Mem. 
Board  of  Missions,  Diocese  of  Chicago;  Board 
of  Trustees,  Waterman  Hall;  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, Western  Theological  Seminary.  Church: 
Washington  Boul.  and  Robey  St.  Residence: 
733  Washington  Boul. 

DE  WOLF,  De  Witt  Clinton,  coal  merchant; 
b  Chester,  Mass.,  Feb.  10,  1864;  s.  Dr.  Thad- 
deus  K.  and  Mary  (Phelps)  De  Wolf;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  at  Chester,  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
27,  1889,  Harriet  Woodcock;  children:  Elsie 
Helen,  Louise.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1880,  and 
was  employed  by  Phelps,  Dodge  &  Palmer  Co. 
for  15  years,  during  the  last  5  years  a  dir. 
In  1889,  organized  the  Chicago  Coal  Co.  at 
Seymour,  la.,  and  in  1893,  the  Numa  Coal  Co. 
of  Iowa,  and  was  pres.  of  both;  the  two  cor- 
porations were  succeeded  by  the  Numa  Block 
Coal  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  company  owns 
and  operates  four  bituminous  coal  mines  and 
two  general  stores.  Also  pres.  of  the  De  Wolf 
Stock  Farm  Co.,  of  Massachusetts;  dir.  of  the 
Leslie  E.  Keeley  Co.,  of  England.  Cleveland 
Democrat.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Democratic.  Office:  Old  Colony 
Bldg.  Residence:  3629  Prairie  Av. 


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DE   WOLF,   Wallace   Ijeroy,   real   estate  and  until  1886;  since  1886,  with  George  Mannierre, 

loans;     b.     Chicago;     s.     Calvin     and     Frances  engaged    as    Dibbiee    &    Mannierre    in    general 

(Kimball)    De   Wolf;    grad.    high    school,    Chi-  real  estate  business;  also  dir.  of  the  Calumet 

cago,    and   Union    College   of   Law,    LL.B. ;    m.  &  Chicago  Canal  and  Dock  Co.,  and  pres.  and 

Germany,    1890,    Mary    R.    Rea.    Admitted    to  dir.    of  the   Chicago   Auditorium   Assn.   Clubs: 

practice   by   Supreme   Court    of    State   of   Illi-  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,   Saddle  and  Cycle.   Of- 

nois;    since    1894    engaged    in    a    general    real  flee:    First    National    Bank    Bldg.    Residence: 

estate,    loan,    insurance   and   renting   business,  1922  Calumet  Av. 

with  a  specialty  in  manufacturing  and  ware-  DICK,    Albert   Blake,    pres.    the    A.    B.    Dick 

house  property,  as  senior  mem.   of  W.   L.   De  Co.;  b.  Bureau  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  16,  1856;  s.  Adam 

Wolf   &    Co.    (partners:    E.    A.    White,    L.    W.  and  Rebecca   (Wible)   Dick;  removed  with  par- 

Epps  and  John  Gould).   Also  since   1901   pres.  ents  to  Galesburg,  111.,  1863;  ed.  public  schools, 

and  dir.  of  the  Kellogg  Switchboard  &  Supply  Galesburg,    until    1872;    m.    1st,   Jan.    25,    1881, 

Co.    Republican.    Clubs:    Union    League,    Ken-  Alice  S.  Mathews,  Galesburg,  111.;  1  daughter: 

wood,   Midlothian,   Onwentsia,   Exmoor.   Office:  Mabel    E. ;    m.    2d,    Geneva,    Switzerland,    June, 

234      LaSalle    St.     Residence:      Chicago    Beach  1902,   Mary  Henrietta  Mathews,   of   Galesburg, 

Hotel  and  Lake  Forest,  111.  111.;  children:  Albert  Blake,  Charles  Mathew.s, 

DEXTER,  Albert  Ferdinand,  real  estate;  b.  Edison.  Was  employed  with  George  W.  Brown 
Palmer,  Mass.,  Aug.  15,  1848;  s.  Ferdinand  &  Co.,  agricultural  implement  manufacturers, 
and  Rosetta  (Kendall)  Dexter;  moved  to  Fond  Galesburg,  111.,  1872-9;  with  the  Deere  &  Man- 
du  Lac,  Wis.,  1854;  ed.  public  schools  of  Madi-  sur  Co.,  Moline,  111.,  in  same  line,  1879-83,  and 
son  and  Univ.  of  Wisconsin;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  was  also  a  partner  In  the  Moline  Lumber  Co.; 
Helen,  daughter  of  John  Forsythe;  children:  established  the  lumber  firm  of  A.  B.  Dick  & 
Elise,  John  Forsythe,  Bessie  Hoard,  Dorothy  Co.,  1883,  and  incorporated  it  Apr.,  1884,  as 
D.,  Albert  Kendall,  Edwina  M.  Began  business  the  A.  B.  Dick  Co.,  of  which  has  ever  since 
life  as  traveling  salesman  for  Beloit  Reaper  been  pres.,  treas.  and  dir.;  in  1887  the  lumber 
Works,  1869-76;  special  agent  Travelers  In-  interest  was  sold  and  attention  has  since  been 
surance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.,  1876-80;  given  entirely  to  mfg.  of  Thomas  A.  Edison's 
representative  of  Northwestern  Life  Insurance  mimeographs  and  supplies.  Dir.  Royal  Trust 
Co.,  of  Milwaukee,  1880;  one  of  the  organizers,  Co.  Trustee  and  treas.  Lake  Forest  Univ. 
1888,  and  became  vice-pres.  Beldig  Motor  &  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Union 
Mfg.  Co.  until  a  fire  destroyed  the  plant  on  League,  City,  Onwentsia  (Chicago) ;  also  Play- 
Jan.  16,  1891,  which  caused  the  failure  of  the  ers  and  City  (New  York).  Office:  163  W.  Jack- 
company.  Soon  after  that  engaged  in  real  son  Boul.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 
estate  business  with  much  success.  Clubs:  DICKASON,  Livingston  T.,  pres.  Westville 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  84  Coal  Co.  Clubs:  Upion  League,  Washington 
Adams  St.  Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Midlothian. 

DE  YOUNG,  Benjamin  Reynolds,  real  estate;  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:   4945  Ellis 

b.  New  York  City,  Aug.  18,  1843;  s.  Benjamin  Av. 

and  Emily  (Warwick)  De  Young;  family  DICKEB,  Edward  Alfred,  lawyer;  b.  Stough- 
moved  to  Philadelphia,  1844;  ed.  public  schools  ton,  Norfolk  Co.,  Mass.,  June  18,  1855;  s.  Os- 
of  Philadelphia;  learned  printing  business  and  mond  and  Mary  A.  (Cotton)  Dicker;  ed.  public 
worked  at  it  until  1862,  when  enlisted  in  the  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  May  3,  1882,  Jen- 
114th  Pa.  Vol.;  was  soon  promoted  to  capt.;  nie  E.  Woodard;  children:  Nellie  Ellery,  Wil- 
took  part  in  battles  at  Chancellorsville,  Fred-  lard  Woodard,  Alfred  Osmond,  Edward  Hoad- 
ericksburg,  Gettysburg  and  many  others,  and  ley.  Admitted  to  bar  June,  1878;  mem.  firm  of 
served  until  the  close  of  the  war;  m.  Eliza-  Matthews  &  Dicker,  1882-94,  Dicker  &  Carpen- 
beth  Farnon,  of  Philadelphia;  1  daughter:  ter,  1895-1901;  since  then  alone;  appointed 
Sadie  (now  Mrs.  Arthur  Wellington  Brint-  Master  in  Chancery,  Circuit  Court  of  Cook 
nail).  Came  to  Chicago  after  the  war;  was  Co.,  Dec.  1,  1887,  and  has  held  the  office  con- 
appointed  q.  m.,  U.  S.  A.,  in  1870,  and  was  tinuously  ever  since.  Republican.  Universal- 
located  for  a  year  at  Pembina,  Dak.,  but  re-  ist.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Law  Club,  Law 
signed  and  returned  to  Chicago;  was  con-  Institute,  New  England  Soc.  of  Chicago, 
nected  with  various  insurance  companies,  1871-  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Menoken,  Westward  Ho.  Of- 
1879;  since  1879  in  the  real  estate  business,  nee:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  908  Warren  Av. 
firm  being  B.  R.  De  Young  &  Co.;  was  se-  DICKEBSON,  James  Spencer,  managing  ed- 
lected  by  English  syndicate  of  London,  Eng.,  itor  The  Standard  since  1895;  b.  Brooklyn, 
to  appraise  the  properties  of  breweries  and  Apr.  9,  1853;  s.  Rev.  James  Stokes  and  Julia 
elevators  purchased  by  them  in  1888.  Was  A.  (Spencer)  Dickerson;  ed.  public  schools 
assessor  South  Town  of  Chicago,  1886,  and  4  and  Western  Univ.  of  Pa.;  m.  Feb.  21,  1882, 
times  re-elected;  now  serving  2d  term  on  Fanny  R.  Richardson.  Editorial  Staff  The 
Valuation  Committee  of  Real  Estate  Board.  Standard,  1875-92;  managing  editor  The 
Republican.  One  of  organizers,  1877,  and  caj>t.  Graphic,  Chicago,  1892-4;  writer,  Youth's 
and  maj.  6th  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Was  mem.  of  the  Companion,  managing  editor  The  Baptist  Un- 
finance  committee,  World's  Columbian  Expo-  ion,  1894-5.  Mem.  of  numerous  Baptist  denom- 
sition.  Mem.  of  Columbia  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  inational  boards;  mem.  executive  board  Re- 
Union  League.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Resi-  ligous  Education  Assn.;  dir.  Municipal  Art 
dence:  2975  Prairie  Av.  League.  Pres.  Goodman  &  Dickerson  Co.  Club: 

DIBBLEE,  Kenry,  real  estate;  b.  New  York  Union  League.   Office:    324   Dearborn  St.   Resi- 

City,    Aug.    20,    1840;    s.    E.    R.    Dlbblee    (dry  dence,  1116  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

goods    importer) ;    ed.    private    and    boarding  DICKINSON,    Albert,    pres.    of    the    Albert 

schools  of  New   York  until   18   years   old;    m.  Dickinson  Co.,  seedsmen;  b.  Stockbridge,  Mass., 

Nov.  26,  1873,  Laura,  daughter  of  John  Field,  Oct.  28,  1841;  s.  Albert  F.  and  Ann  Eliza  (An- 

of  Conway,   Mass.;   children:   Bertha,   Frances  thony)    Dickinson;    came  to   Chicago  with   pa- 

F.  Began  at  18  as  clerk  in  his  father's  store  rents,   1855;   ed.  public  schools  and  was  mem. 

and  later  became  partner  in  the  business  until  of  first  class  to  be  grad.   from  Chicago  Higli 

1872,    when    came    to    Chicago;    in    Jan.,    1873,  School.   After  graduation  entered  office  of  his 

with    William    R.    and    John    S.    Gould    estab-  father    who    was    engaged    in    grain    and    pro- 

lished  in  business  as  mem.   of  firm   of  Gould  duce  business  until   Apr.,   1861,   when   enlisted 

&  Dibbiee  until  1878,  when  firm  was  dissolved  in  Taylor's  Battery  (Co.  B,  1st  Regt.,  Chicago 

and  he   continued   in  business   as  a   dealer   in  Light     Arty.),     serving    until     mustered     out, 

ornamental  iron  work  and  later  enlarged  the  July,   1864,  and  participating  in  many  battles, 

business  in  the  line  of  mantels  and  tiles,  being  including  the  first  fight  at  Frederickton,   Mo., 

an  importer  of  many  of  the  finest  English  en-  engagements     at     Donelson,     Shiloh,     Corinth, 

caustic    tiles    and    western    agent    for    leading  Vicksburg,  Mission  Ridge,  relief  of  Burnsides 

Am.    manufacturers;    continued    the    business  at    Knoxville,    and    the    Atlanta    campaign    in 


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DICKINSON,  Ang-ustus  Edwin,  pres.  the 
Ohio  Quarries  Co.;  b.  Park  Ridge,  111.,  Mar.  8, 
1869;  s.  Frederick  and  Emma  (Elliott)  Dickin- 
son;  ed.  pMblic  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  West 
Superior,  Wis.,  Aug.  10,  1894,  Anna  Dunn.  Was 
clerk  in  Chicago  Post  Office,  1882-5;  salesman 
Babcock  &  Smith  Stone  Co.,  1885-90;  supt. 
Ashland  Brown  Stone  Co.,  1890-8;  sales  agent 
the  Bedford  Quarries  Co.,  1898-1902;  vice-pres. 
the  Bedford  Quarries  Co.  since  1902.  Pres.  the 
Ohio  Quarries  Co.  since  July  1,  1903;  also 
vice-pres.  the  Indiana  Quarries  Co.  and  the 
Lorain  &  Southern  R.  R.  Co.;  dir.  Litchfleld 
&  Madison  R.  R.  Co.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Mid- 
Day;  also  Transportation  (New  York),  Cen- 
tury  (Cleveland,  O.).  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  4418  Oakenwald  Av. 

DICKINSON,  Charles,  seed  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  May  28,  1858;  s.  Albert  F.  and  Ann 
Eliza  (Anthony)  Dickinson;  ed.  public  school, 
Chicago  High  School.  Chicago  Med.  College, 
Harvey  Med.  College;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  29, 
1897,  Marie  I.  Boyd  (widow  with  5  children: 
William  T.  Boyd,  Margaret  F.  Boyd,  Henry  J. 
Boyd,  Louise  M.  Boyd,  Gordon  W.  Boyd). 
Dickinson  family  lost  all  in  the  great  fire  of 
1871;  worked  for  Charles  Gossage  &  Co.,  dry 
goods,  at  $1.50  per  week  for  afternoon  work, 
and  attended  high  school  mornings;  in  1872 
went  with  brother,  Albert  Dickinson,  who  took 
father's  business;  business  Incorporated,  1887, 
as  Albert  Dickinson  Co.,  wholesale  grass  and 
field  seeds,  of  which  has  ever  since  been  vice- 
pres.  Dir.  since  1889,  vice-pres.  since  1895,  of 
Chicago  Dock  Co.  Had  2  first  phonographs  in 
Chicago,  1889-90,  and  has  had  an  interest  in 
talking  machines  ever  since:  now  r>res.  the 
Polyphone  Co.  Had  one  of  first  automobiles, 
1896,  and  used  them  every  year,  interested  in 
manufacture  since  1898,  as  pres.  the  Chicago 
Moto-Cycle  Co.;  pres.  the  Chicago  Caloric  En- 
gine  Co.  Pres.  Merchants'  Terminal  Ry.  Co., 
owning  railway  used  In  connection  with  the 
Albert  Dickinson  Co.,  and  the  Chicago  Dock 
Co.;  vice-pres.  the  Twin  City  Trading  Co.  of 
Minneapolis.  Extensive  traveler  in  America, 
Europe,  Asia  and  Africa.  Independent  in  poll- 
tics.  Trustee  Chicago  Acad.  of  Science:  vice- 
pres.,  dir.  and  trustee  Iroquois  Memorial  Hosp. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  New  York  Pro- 
duce  Exchange,  Minneapolis  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce,  Duluth  Board  of  Trade,  St.  Louis 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Friends 
(Quakers).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois,  Ger- 
mania,  Chicago  Athletic,  Menoken.  Office:  W. 
Taylor  St.  and  The  Rookery.  Residence:  603 
Dearborn  Av. 

DICKINSON,  Clarence,  musician;  b.  Lafay- 
ette,  Ind.,  May  7,  1873;  s.  Rev.  William  C. 
(D.D.)  and  Annis  (Dougherty)  Dickinson;  ed. 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1890-4;  musical  education 
under  Wild  &  Weidig  (Chicago),  Singer  and 
Dr.  H.  Reimann  (Berlin).  Guilmant,  Vlerne, 
Moszkowski  (Paris);  m.  June  15,  1904,  Helen 
Aden  S.  Snyder,  Carlton  Place,  Ont.,  Can.  Was 
organist  and  choirmaster  St.  James  Episcopal 
Church,  organist  Kehilath  Anshe  Mayraabh 
Synagogue;  dir.  Organ  Dept.  Bush  Temple 
Conservatory;  dir.  Theoretical  Dept.  Columbia 
School  of  Music.  Produced  comic  opera,  The 
Medicine  Man,  Chicago,  1895,  Boston,  1900. 


,  a. 

became     asst.     cashier;     resigned      1904      and 

formed   the   firm   of   Edward   Dickinson   &   Co 
dealers  in  commercial  paper.  Pres    La  Grange 

(HI.)  State  Bank  since  1899;  treas  board  of 
Lincoln  Park  Commissioners,  1901  Clubs- 
Bankers',  Union  League,  Mid-Day,  Marquette' 
Evanston  Golf,  Hamilton.  Office:  202  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  26  Junior  Terrace. 

DICKINSON,  Henry  Clarence,  mgr  for  D  H 
Baldwin  &  Co.,  pianos;  b.  Troy,  O.,  June  8 
1865;  s.  Philemon  and  Olivia  (LeFevre)  Dick- 
inson;  ed.  public  schools  of  Richmond  and  In- 
dianapolis,  Ind.  ;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind  ,  Apr  17 
1889,  Clara  Bruce;  children:  Laura  Emma, 
Mary  Bruce.  Began  business  with  D  H  Bald- 
win  &  Co.,  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  as  clerk,  in  1884- 
came  to  Chicago  in  1892,  as  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Hamilton  Organ  Co.  (controlled  by  the 
Baldwin  Co.),  and  still  continues  in  that  posi- 
tion;  also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Hamilton  Pi- 
ano  Co.,  also  a  corporation  subsidiary  to  the 
Baldwin  Co.  In  1898  opened  piano  business  of 
the  D.  H.  Baldwin  Co.  in  Chicago,  controlling 
the  company's  trade  in  the  Northwest,  and 
still  continues  as  Illinois  mgr.  and  dir.  for 
that  company.  Republican.  Mason.  Club:  Chi- 
cago  Athletic.  Office:  267  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence:  6941  Yale  Av. 

DICKINSON,  Jacob  McGavock,  lawyer;  b. 
Columbus,  Miss.,  Jan.  30,  1851;  s.  Henry  and 
Anna  (McGavock)  Dickinson;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Nashville,  1871,  A.M.,  1872;  studied  law  at  Go- 
lumbia  College,  New  York,  Univ.  of  Leipzig, 
and  in  Paris;  m.  1876,  Martha  Overton,  Nash- 
ville,  Tenn.;  children:  J.  O.,  Henry,  J.  M.,  Jr. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1874;  served  several  times 
by  special  commission  on  Supreme  bench  of 
Tennessee;  asst.  atty.-gen.  U.  S.,  1895-7.  Demo- 
crat.  Now  general  counsel  I.  C.  Ry.  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Office:  1  Park  Row.  Resi- 
dence:  389  Erie  St. 

DICKINSON,  Nathan,  treas.  Albert  Dickin- 
son  Co.;  b.  Curtisville.  Mass.,  Feb.  6,  1848;  s. 
Albert  F.  and  Ann  Eliza  (Anthony)  Dickin- 
son;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents  in  1855; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago,  graduating  from 
Dearborn  School,  1865:  m.  Lake  Geneva.  Wis., 
July,  1889,  Louise  H.  Boyd;  children:  Ruth  B., 
Albert  B.  After  leaving  school  in  1865,  became 
connected  with  his  father,  dealer  in  erain, 
produce  and  seeds.  The  fire  of  1871  wiped  out 
the  assets  of  the  firm  but  he  united  with 
brother  in  shouldering  the  losses  and  build- 
ing  up  the  business,  which,  since  1874,  has 
been  confined  to  grass  and  field  seeds:  busi- 
ness  incorporated,  1888,  as  the  Albert  Dickin- 
son  Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas.  Dir.  of  Chicago 
Dock  Co.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  W.  Tay- 
lor  St.  and  the  River.  Residence:  307  N.  Clark 
Street. 

DICKINSON,  William,  retired  grain  mer- 
chant;  b.  Hinsdale,  N.  H.,  Mar.  31.  1837;  s. 
Erastus  and  Sophia  (Sargent)  Dickinson;  ed. 
Hinsdale  (N.  H.)  public  school  until  16  years 
of  age.  followed  by  2  years  at  acad.,  Spring- 
field,  Vt.,  and  1  year,  1855-6,  of  technical  study 
at  Amherst  College,  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
10,  1874,  Eliza  Reynolds  (now  deceased);  chil- 
dren:  William  Reynolds,  Francis  Reynolds.  In 
1861  entered  employ  of  Hugh  McLennan  in 
grain  business  in  Chicago,  becoming  partner, 
1867,  in  Hugh  McLennan  &  Co.,  doing  grain 


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exporting  business,  which  continued  until  1886; 
in  grain  business,  alone,  1886,  until  1898,  then 
retired.  Was  dir.  Fifth  Nat.  Bank,  and  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Bank  of  America 
and  America  Nat.  Bank,  all  of  Chicago;  dir. 
in  Chicago  Sugar  Refining  Co.  from  organi- 
zation in  1883  to  1897,  and  part  of  time  its 
vice-pres. ;  afterward  dir.  and  vice-pres.  Glu- 
cose Sugar  Refining  Co.;  now  dir.  Traders' 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Was  dir.  and  vice- 
pres.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and  one  of  the 
committee  appointed,  1883,  to  erect  its  present 
bldg.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Club:  Un- 
ion League.  Residence:  610  N.  State  St. 

DICKSON,  Cyrus  Rig-g-8,  life  insurance  un- 
derwriter; b.  Clarksville,  Pa.,  Aug.  27,  1880;  a. 
Thomas  P.  and  Mary  C.  (Rigg)  Dickson;  ed. 
public  schools  and  grad.  Placer  Co.  (Califor- 
nia) High  School;  took  business  course  in 
Detroit  Business  Univ.  Began  insurance  ex- 
perience as  cashier  for  the  Nat.  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.  of  Montpelier,  Vt.,  at  its  office  at  De- 
troit, Mich.,  1901-2;  came  to  Chicago  in  1902, 
becoming  associated  with  William  S.  Pond  in 
firm  of  William  S.  Pond  &  Co.,  agents  for  the 
Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Milwaukee,  Wis.  Republican.  Congregational- 
ist. Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
1761  Magnolia  Av. 

DICKSON,  James  Taylor,  confectioners'  and 
bakers'  supplies;  b.  Williamsport,  Ind.,  Jan. 
22,  1848;  s.  John  Wesley  and  Sarah  (Barnes) 
Dickson;  ed.  public  schools,  Kankakee,  111. 
Was  engaged  in  retail  grocery  business,  Dick- 
son  Bros.,  Kankakee,  111.,  1865-76;  in  commis- 
sion business  on  S.  Water  St.,  Chicago,  as 
Dickson  &  Co.,  1876-80;  cashier  and  bookkeep- 
er for  Frank  Field  &  Co.,  confectioners,  1880-5; 
in  1885  joined  Thomas  G.  McCulloch  and  J.  B. 
Blair  in  organizing  the  Confectioners'  and 
Bakers'  Supply  Co.,  of  which  is  treas.  and 
mgr.  Republican.  Mem.  Hyde  Park  Presbyte- 
rian Church.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Un- 
ion, North  Am.  Union.  Clubs:  Illinois,  West- 
ward Ho.  Office:  218  E.  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5130  Hibbard  Av. 

DIEHL,  Charles  Sanford,  asst.  mgr.  Asso- 
ciated Press;  b.  Flintstone,  Md.,  Aug.  8,  1854; 
s.  Carl  F.  and  Amanda  F.  Diehl;  removed  to 
Ottawa,  111.,  1856;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  1879, 
Miss  Ellen  Watson  Chandler;  children:  Grace 
Chandler,  Chandler.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1871; 
published  Our  Boys  for  2  years;  on  staff  Chi- 
cago Times,  1873-83;  reported  Sioux  Indian 
campaigns  of  1876  and  1877  and  winter  cam- 
paign against  Sioux,  1881;  organized  1st  Regt., 
I.  N.  G.,  in  1874,  filling  all  grades  from  2d 
lieut.  to  lieut.-col. ;  entered  Associated  Press 
service  as  day  mgr.  Chicago  office  in  1883;  ap- 
pointed supt.  Pacific  Coast  division,  1887,  with 
headquarters  at  San  Francisco.  Promoted  to 
asst.  gen.  mgr.,  1893,  with  headquarters  at 
New  York.  Prepared  plans  to  report  Spanish- 
Am.  War  for  Associated  Press,  1898,  taking 
personal  charge  staff  war  corespondence  in 
field  during  war.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Exmoor,  City, 
Highland  Park,  St.  Andrews  Golf;  also  City 
Club  of  New  York.  Address:  Western  Union 
Bldg. 

DIERSSEN,  Frederick,  manufacturer;  b. 
Hanover,  Germany,  Nov.  21,  1842;  s.  Heinrich 
and  Elizabeth  (Blanck)  Dierssen;  ed.  district 
schools  in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.,  1866;  m., 
1st,  Chicago,  1873,  Augusta  Tanneberger; 
m.,  2d,  1876,  Emma  Tanneberger;  children: 
Bertha  (now  Mrs.  Charles  Weiland).  Ferdi- 
nand, Ewald,  Clara,  Emma,  Arthur,  Herbert, 
Ella,  Alfred.  Worked  on  a  farm  until  he  was 
24  years  of  age;  in  1872  began  selling  oysters, 
fish  and  canned  goods  at  wholesale;  sold  out 
that  business,  1898;  also  for  years  identified 
with  the  Chicago  Sash,  Door  and  Blind  Mfg. 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  pres.  Also  has  other 
business  interests.  Lutheran.  Office:  48  W. 
North  Av.  Residence:  41  Ewing  PI. 


DIESEL,  Lambert,  manufacturer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Dec.  18,  1874;  s.  Frank  and  Barbara  (Roos) 
Diesel;  ed.  parochial  schools  in  Chicago.  Since 
1889  has  been  engaged  in  the  tin  can  mfg. 
business,  being  associated  with  his  father  and 
brother  Louis  in  the  Frank  Diesel  Can  Co. 
until  sold  to  the  Am.  Can  Co.  in  Mar.,  1901. 
In  following  year  joined  in  the  organization 
and  incorporation  of  the  Union  Stock  Yards 
Can  Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas.  Club:  Germania. 
Office:  2620-2626  Shields  Av.  Residence:  349 
Hampden  Ct. 

DIESEL,  Louis,  manufacturer;  b.  Chicago, 
May  8,  1866;  s.  Frank  and  Barbara  (Roos) 
Diesel:  ed.  parochial  schools  of  Chicago  until 
1880;  twice  married;  1  daughter:  Clara  R.,  by 
1st  wife;  m.  2,  Chicago,  Feb.  18,  1903,  Kathryh 
Zangerle.  First  employment  after  leaving 
school  was  as  clerk  with  David  Oliver,  oat 
meal  mills,  1880-3;  in  1883  went  with  his  father 
as  Diesel  &  Folz,  manufacturer  of  tin  cans, 
the  business  later  changing  to  Frank  Diesel, 
and  afterward  to  the  Frank  Diesel  Can  Co., 
of  which  was  vice-pres.  and  sec.  until  the  com- 
pany sold  out  to  the  Am.  Can  Co.,  in  Mar., 
1901.  In  1902,  upon  the  organization  of  the 
Union  Stock  Yards  Can  Co.  became  gen.  mgr. 
of  the  business,  and  is  now  pres.  Renublican. 
Club:  Germania.  Office:  2620-2626  Shields  Av. 
Residence:  337  Hampden  Ct. 

DIESTEL,  Hermann,  violoncellist.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.)  Office: 
202  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  207  Belden  Av. 

DIETRICH,  Henry  S.,  dealer  and  agent  in 
real  estate;  b.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Mar.  4,  1844; 
ed.  public  schools;  came  to  Chicago,  1858;  en- 
listed Apr.  17,  1861,  in  Co.  A,  Chicago  Zouaves 
(State  service)  for  3  months'  enlistment,  at 
end  of  which  came  to  Chicago  and  became  a 
mem.  of  Co.  A,  19th  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  participat- 
ing in  all  the  battles  of  the  regt.  during  his  3 
years  of  service  in  the  Civil  War,  being  mus- 
tered out  in  July,  1864;  then  went  into  service 
as  a  civilian  in  the  q.  m.'s  dept.  of  the  army, 
continuing  until  1866;  m.  Chicago,  May,  1868, 
Sarah  Jane  Clark;  children:  Harry  W.,  Grace 
B.  Since  Nov.,  1868,  has  been  continuously  en- 
gaged in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago.  Has 
been  prominently  identified  with  the  G.  A.  R. 
since  its  organization.  Mason  (32°).  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Real  Estate  Board  since  Jan.,  1897:  has 
been  general  inspector  rifle  practice  I.  N.  G. 
Office:  90  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4454  Oaken- 
wald  Av. 

DILLON,  William,  lawyer;  b.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  July  10,  1850;  s.  John  B.  and  Adelaide  Dil- 
lon; at  time  of  birth  his  father  was  an  exile 
because  of  participation  in  the  operations  of 
the  Young  Ireland  party;  returned  to  Ireland, 
1856,  and  father  was  mem.  of  Parliament  for 
Co.  Tipperary  at  the  time  of  his  death;  ed. 
Ireland,  finishing  at  the  Catholic  Univ.,  Dub- 
lin; called  to  the  Irish  bar  in  1874  and  prac- 
ticed there  until  ill  health  forced  relinquish- 
ment  of  practice  in  1880;  came  to  IT.  S.,  Jan., 
1880,  went  to  Colorado  in  following  summer 
and  remained  there  until  1893:  part  of  time  on 
a  cattle  ranch  and  the  remaining  period  in 
practice  of  law;  m.  Colorado,  May,  1885,  Kliz- 
abeth  Ratcliff.  Came  to  Chicago,  June,  1893, 
and  in  Mar.,  1894,  became  editor  of  The  New 
World,  a  Catholic  weekly,  in  which  connection 
continued  until  1902;  engaged  in  practice  of 
law  in  Chicago.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem.  Knights 
of  Columbus,  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  A. 
O.  U.  W.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  59 
Clark  St.  Residence:  1125  Lunt  Av. 

DTMERY,  Joseph  Henry,  gas  fixtures;  b. 
Gloucester,  Eng.,  July  18,  1859;  s.  George  and 
Mary  (Organ)  Dimery;  ed.  public  schools  in 
England;  served  2  years  in  Enerlish  navy; 
learned  gas  fixture  business  in  Bristol,  Eng.; 
m.  Chicago.  1888,  Sarah  Emily  Austin;  2  chil- 
dren, both  deceased.  Came  to  Chicago,  1879. 
and  in  employ  of  T.  W.  Wilmarth  as  clerk 
and  salesman,  later  becominer  partner;  in  1900 


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cago  Yacht.   Iroquois.  Forty,  Illinois  Athletic, 

181  Wabash  Av-  Residence: 


abeth  (Pearson)  Dinsley;  ed.  public  schools 
Ontario;  began  business  life  as  clerk  in  gro- 
eery  store  at  Clinton,  Ont.;  from  there  went 
to  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  where  he  was  clerk 
in  a  boot  and  shoe  store;  then  took  a  position 
as  bookkeeper  for  W.  P.  Ankeny  &  Bro.,  of 
Minneapolis,  remaining  with  them  until  1877; 
then  associated  with  the  Western  Manufac- 
turers'  Insurance  Co.,  and  from  that  became 
field  inspector  for  the  Millers'  Nat.  Insurance 
Co.,  covering  the  Northwestern  States;  in 
July,  1901,  opened  an  agency  for  the  company 
at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  and  in  Dec.,  1901,  was  pro- 
moted  to  his  present  position  as  general  agent 
for  the  company,  with  headquarters  at  Chi- 
cago.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  155  N. 
Troy  St. 

DIXON,  Arthur,  pres.  Arthur  Dixon  Trans- 
fer  Co.;  b.  Fermanagh  Co.,  in  the  north  of  Ire- 
land,  Mar.  27,  1837;  s.  Arthur  and  Jane  (Al- 
len)  Dixon;  ed.  district  and  national  schools; 
came  to  U.  S.,  1855;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Jan., 
1862,  Annie  Carson;  children.  Arthur,  Jr.,  Eliz- 
abeth  J.  (deceased),  Clara  L.,  George  W., 
Thomas  J.,  Mrs.  Kate  Dixon-Martin,  L.  Grace, 
Mrs.  Annabel  Dixon-Woodworth,  William  W., 
Homer  L.,  Elsie  M.,  Edna  F.,  Alan  C.  Lived  in 
Philadelphia,  1855-8;  Pittsburgh,  1858-61;  clerk 
in  grocery  house  of  G.  G.  Cook,  Chicago,  1861, 
but  soon  opened  retail  grocery  on  his  own  ac- 
count,  which  he  conducted,  1861-3;  established 
general  teaming  business,  1863,  which  he  de- 
veloped  until  it  became  the  largest  enterprise 
of  its  kind  in  the  city;  incorporated,  1888,  as 
A'rthur  Dixon  Transfer  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Was  active  in  enlisting  and  equipping 
men  for  service  in  Civil  War;  mem.  Common 
Council  from  2d  Ward,  1867-91,  declining  fur- 
ther  election;  pres.  of  Council,  1874-80,  earn- 
ing  popular  title  of  "Watch-dog  of  the  City 
Treasury;"  mem.  27th  General  Assembly  of 
Illinois;  pres.  Irish-Republican  Club  of  Chica- 
go,  1868,  pres.  Nat.  Irish-Republican  Conven- 
tion,  1869;  delegate  Nat.  Republican  Conven- 
tion,  1880;  for  over  20  years  mem.  city  and 
county  Republican  committees.  Was  a  dir. 
World's  Columbian  Exposition.  Now  dir.  in  the 
following  companies:  Arthur  Dixon  Transfer 
Co.  (pres.);  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago  & 
Grand  Rapids  R.  R.  Co.;  Dixon  Land  Assn.; 
West  Pullman  Land  Assn.,  Central  Trust  Co.; 
F.  Parmelee  Co.  For  many  years  dir.  in  the 
Metropolitan  Nat.  Bank.  Prominent  Methodist 
layman.  Bible-class  teacher  and  trustee  First 
Methodist  Church.  Trustee  Wesleyan  Hosp. 
Mason  (32°);  K.  T.,  Medinah  Temple.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Hamilton,  Calumet,  Sheridan. 
Office:  299  5th  Av.  Residence:  3131  Michigan 
Av. 

DIXON,  George  William,  sec.  and  treas.  of 
the  Arthur  Dixon  Transfer  Co.;  b.  Chicago; 
H.  Arthur  and  Annie  (Carson)  Dixon;  ed.  Chi- 
cago  public  schools,  West  Division  High 
School  and  Northwestern  Univ.,  graduating 
A.B.,  1889;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  2,  1903, 
Marion  E.  Martin.  After  leaving  college  prac- 
ticed  law  lor  5  years,  during  which  time  he 
was  largely  occupied  as  receiver  for  large 
corporations;  acted  in  latter  capacity  during 
the  financial  depression  of  1893;  abandoned 
practice  of  law  and  became  connected  with  the 
extensive  transferring  and  forwarding  busi- 
noss  of  the  Arthur  Dixon  Transfer  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  sec.  and  treas.  Republican;  now 
mem.  Illinois  Senate  from  1st  Senatorial  Dls- 
trict  for  term  1902-6;  mem.  on  staff  of  Gov. 


Anna  Dixon;  ed.  public' school  fn  B^Tton,  Ind 

9  1862  S£n^yn«C<VZlbrI,2?e'  Mass':  m-  Sept 
\n.f  '  E-lla  B-  Smlth  (died  Apr.  14,  1901); 
children:  Lawrence  B.,  Ashley  C.  Served  under 
U.  S.  Government,  1854-64.  at  Washington  in 

«!fn  °rga,niza£°?  £f  the  Bureau  of  Construc- 
tion, under  Maj.  Bowman;  was  mem.  of  Nat. 
Rifles  in  Washington,  who  offered  their  ser- 
vices on  first  call  for  volunteers  for  Cival 
War;  mustered  in,  Apr.  15.  1861.  for  3  months' 
service,  thus  filling  at  the  time  both  a  civil 
and  a  military  position.  Was  at  2d  battle  of 
Bull  Run,  as  temporary  volunteer  with  ambu- 
lance corps  attached  to  Gen.  McDowell's  divi- 
sion. Came  to  Chicago  Dec.,  1864,  and  prac- 
ticed architecture  until  1896,  when  retired  on 
account  of  ill  health;  since  then  has  given  his 
attention  to  management  of  his  real  estate 
Mem.  Real  Estate  Board.  Mason:  charter  mem 
Home  Lodge;  also  mem.  Chicago  Chapter. 
Apollo  Commandery,  Oriental  Consistory. 
Residence:  3212  Calumet  Av. 

DIXON,  Thomas  John,  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Ar- 
thur Dixon  Transfer  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  9, 
1869;  s.  Arthur  and  Carrie  (Carson)  Dixon; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Now  alderman 
from  2d  Ward.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamil- 
ton. Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  299  5th  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 3132  Calumet  Av. 

DOANE.  Philip  P.  Schnylor,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Oak  Park,  111.,  Aug.  16,  1862;  a. 
Thomas  H.  and  Mary  Warren  (Kellogg) 
Doane;  ed.  Oak  Park  High  School,  Phillips 
Exeter  Acad.,  graduating  1892;  grad.  Rush 
Med.  College,  M.D.,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1, 
1903,  Helen  Pullman  Stewart,  daughter  of 
Graeme  Stewart;  1  daughter:  Helen  Stewart 
Served  as  interne  in  the  Presbyterian  Hosp. 
of  Chicago  2  years,  1895-7;  then  for  3  months 
on  yellow  fever  quarantine  service  of  State 
Board  of  Health,  stationed  at  Cairo,  111.;  be- 
gan practice  on  the  North  Side,  Chicago,  in 
fall  of  1897,  and  shortly  afterward  became  as- 
sociated with  Dr.  Fernand  Henrotin;  remained 
with  him  for  5  years,  doing  surgical  and  gyne- 
cological work  in  the  various  hosps.  of  the 
city.  Attending  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  at- 
tending surgeon  Central  Free  Dispensary, 
asst.  in  surgery,  Rush  Med.  College.  Has  con- 
tributed monographs  on  surgical  subjects  to 
various  med.  journals.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Physicians'  Club.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Clubs:  Saddle  and  Cycle,  University.  Office:  34 
Washington  St.  Residence:  10  Astor  St. 

DODD,  Oscar,  physician;  b.  Rosendale,  Wis., 
Aug.  20,  1864;  s.  Bushnell  and  Margaret  (Mur- 
ray) Dodd;  ed.  public  schools  of  Wisconsin, 
Ripon  College,  Wis.,  and  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Topeka, 
Kan.,  May  1,  1898,  Agnes  Sheldon;  children: 
Dorothy,  Charles  Ward.  After  graduation  was 
interne  at  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  In- 
firmary, then  went  to  Europe,  taking  special 
courses  in  ophthalmology  and  otology  in  Vi- 
enna, Heidelberg.  Returned  to  Chicago,  1893, 
and  has  since  been  engaged  in  practice  as  ocu- 
list and  aurist.  Surgeon  to  eye  dept.,  Illinois 
Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary;  oculist  and 
aurist  to  Augustana  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.;  ex-pres.  Chicago 
Ophthalmological  Soc.  Republican.  Office:  103 
State  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

DODGE,  Edmond  Pairfleld,  lumberman;  b. 
New  Lyme,  O..  Nov.  30,  1866;  s.  Philo  G.  and 
Louisa  (Jones)  Dodge;  ed.  Chicago  Univ.,  also 
preparatory  and  musical  courses  at  Oberlln 


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College,   Ohio;    grad.    Lake   Forest   Univ.,    1891,  cock's  private  school,  public  schools  and   Chi- 

and  began   to   study   law   but  abandoned   it   on  cago   Univ.;   m.   Chicago,   Mar.    16,    1882,   Grace 

father's    death    for    the    lumber    business;    m.  M.      Muelheim;      children:      Margaret      Burnet, 

June    26,    1894.    Louise    Bell    Baker,    Chicago;  Courtright,   Ruth   Allen.    Left   school   and   Chi- 

children:    Edmond    Fairfleld,   Jr.,   Dorothy.    His  cago  in  latter  part  of  1876;  in  Mar.,   1877,  ac- 

father    engaged    in    lumber    business    and    in  cepted   position    in    St.    Louis,    Mo.,    in    branch 

Apr.,    1891,    he   was   admitted   into   partnership  factory  of  N.   K.   Fairbank  &  Co.,  at  a   salary 

in   the  firm  of  P.   G.   Dodge  &  Co.;    his   father  of    $8    per    week;    remained    continuously    with 

died    Feb.    11,    1892,    and    he    succeeded    to    the  St.    Louis   branch    until    Feb.,    1900,    advancing 

business    which    he    has    since    conducted;    the  to   position   of   supt.    and   mgr. ;    in    Feb.,    1900, 

business    was    incorporated    Sept.    5,    1903,    as  was    made   gen.    supt.    of   the    mfg.    dept.    with 

the  P.  G.  Dodge  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  headquarters  at  Chicago;  is  a  dir.  of  the  com- 

and  gen.   mgr.   Clubs:   Union   League,   Colonial,  pany.    Republican.    Office:    Tribune   Bldg.    Resi- 

Kenwood    Country.     Office:     2116    Lumber    St.  dence:  Del  Prado  Hotel. 

Residence:    4827    Forrestville    Av.  DOSERTY,  David  Joseph,   physician;   b.   St 

DODGE,  William  Curtis,  district  supt.  of  Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  28,  1850;  s.  Dennis  and  Helen 
Chicago  public  schools;  b.  on  a  farm  near  Doherty;  grad.  St.  Joseph's  College,  St.  Louis, 
Pulaski,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  28,  1848;  s.  A.B.,  1868,  A.M.,  1870;  -Univ.  of  Minnesota, 
Marcus  W.  and  Julia  A.  (Hendrickson)  Dodge;  med.  dept.,  1887.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medi- 
ed.  common  schools  of  Illinois,  Cook  Co.  Nor-  cine  from  graduation;  student  in  ethnoloey 
mal  School,  1869-71;  Cornell  Univ.,  1872;  Co-  and  philology.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
lumbia  School  of  Mines,  1873;  special  student  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Med.  Ex- 
Univ.  of  Illinois,  1878;  m.  Garden  Prairie,  111.,  aminers'  Assn.,  Am.  Anthropological  Assn., 
June  30,  1879,  Olive  E.  Saunders;  children:  Modern  Language  Assn.  Has  written  mono- 
William  Alexander  (died  1882),  Clarence  Boyd.  graphs  on  med.,  ethnological  and  philological 
Lived  on  a  farm  near  Barrington,  111.,  until  subjects,  especially  in  relation  to  the  Philip- 
1869;  taught  in  Englewood,  1871-2;  teacher  at  pines.  Republican.  Clubs:  Marquette,  Physi- 
LaGrange,  Cook  Co.,  and  Braidwood,  Will  Co.,  cians.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  582  La- 
Ill.,  1875-8;  taught  In  Cook  Co.  Normal  School,  Salle  Av. 

1879-85;  principal  of  Wicker  Park  School,  DOHEBTY,  Michael  J.,  supt.  of  streets  of 
1885-6;  Brainard  School,  1886-7-;  Franklin  Chicago;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  3,  1866;  s. 
School,  1887-1900;  elected,  1900,  to  present  po-  Michael  and  Mary  (Jones)  Doherty;  ed.  public 
sitlon  as  district  supt.  of  Chicago  Public  schools  of  Boston.  Mass.;  m.,  1st,  Chicago, 
Schools.  Mem.  Chicago  Principals'  Club,  July  18,  1888,  Kittle  Mullaney;  2d,  Boston, 
George  Rowland  Club;  mem.  Nat.  Educational  Mass.,  Sept.  20,  1899,  Theresa  Dowling.  Came 
Assn.,  Kilwinning  (Masonic)  Lodge,  S.  A.  R.  to  Chicago  from  Boston,  Mass.,  1878;  em- 
Independent  Democrat.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  ployed  with  the  Anglo- Am.  Provision  Co.,  1880- 
Residence:  2268  Kenmore  Av.  1882;  Armour  &  Co.,  1882-6;  Swift  &  Co.,  1886- 

DODCtSHUN,  Charles  James,  mgr.;  b.  Ham-  1888.  Elected  town  clerk  of  Lake,  1888,  and 
burg,  Germany,  Jan.  31,  1848;  s.  Charles  and  again  in  1889;  with  city,  1889-94;  engaged  in 
Betsy  Field  (Williams)  Dodgshun;  ed.  public  business  for  self  as  undertaker  from  1894  to 
schools  of  Hamburg,  Germany,  and  London,  1897;  since  May  28,  1897,  supt.  of  streets  of 
Eng.;  left  school  Aug.,  1863;  came  to  New  the  City  of  Chicago.  Democrat;  mem.  Demo- 
York;  m.  Jersey  City,  N.  J.,  Oct.  25,  1881,  cratic  State  Committee.  Knight  of  Columbus. 
Annie  Duryea  Van  Cleef;  children:  Arthur  Club:  Illinois,  Athletic.  Office:  City  Hall.  Resi- 
Sydney,  Pauline  Van  Cleef.  Was  in  employ  of  dence:  946  W.  Garfleld  Boul. 

an  importing  and  exporting  commission  house  DOIiAlT,  Aloysius  N.  J.,  physician;  b.  Mor- 
in  New  York,  1864-74;  with  New  York  house  of  ris,  Grundy  Co.,  111..  Dec.  6,  1871;  s.  James 
Waterbury  Clock  Co.,  1874-91;  since  Apr.  1,  and  Julia  (Fitzsimmons)  Dolan;  ed.  public 
1891,  mgr.  Chicago  house  for  same  company,  school,  Morris,  111.,  until  1888,  St.  Viateur's 
Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Jewelers'  Assn.  College,  Kankakee,  111.,  1888-9;  St.  Mary's  Col- 
Club:  Kenwood  Country.  Office:  45-49  Randolph  lege,  Kansas,  1889-93,  graduating,  A.B.;  St. 
St.  Residence:  4441  Berkeley  Av.  Ignatius  College,  Chicago,  with  degree  of  A.M.. 

DODSON,  John  Milton,  physician;  b.  Berlin.  1895;  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chi- 

Wis.,    Feb.    17.    1859;    s.    Nathan    Monroe    and  cago,    M.D.,    1898;    m.    Chicago,    Oct.    10,    1900, 

Elizabeth  Osborn   (Abbott)   Dodson;  grad.  Ber-  Georgiana    Sexton;    1    daughter:    Marie    Julia, 

lin  (Wis.)  High  School,  1876;  Univ.  of  Wiscon-  Since  May   1.   1898,   in  practice  of  medicine   in 

sin,    A.B.,    1880,    A.M.,    in    course,    1888;    Rush  Chicago;  asst.   surgeon  I.  N.   G.,  commissioned 

Med.    College,    Chicago,    M.D.,    1882;    Jefferson  Mar.    22,    1899;    asst.    supt.    Chicago    Parental 

Med.    College.    Philadelphia,    M.D.,    1883;    post-  School    for    2    years.    Attending    physician    St. 

graduate  med.   study  at  Berlin,   Ger. ;   m.   Mil-  Vincent's   Infant  Asylum,   and  at   St.    Francis 

waukee,    Wis.,    Nov.    12,    1890,    Jessie    Palmer  Hosp.,    Evanston,    111.    Mem.    Am.    Med.    Assn., 

Kasson.    Has    practiced    medicine    in    Chicago  Illinois    State    Med.    Soc.,    Chicago    Med.    Soc. 

since  Mar.,  1882.  Lecturer  on  and  demonstrator  Mem.    Knights    of    Columbus,    Fraternal    Tri- 

of  anatomy,   1889-92;    prof,    of   physiology  and  bunes.    Democrat.    R.    C.    Office   and    residence: 

demonstrator    of    anatomy,     1892-8;     prof,     of  853  Wilson  Av. 

medicine    since    1899,    junior    dean,    1899-1901,  DOLE,  George  Sidney,   grain  commission;   b. 

and    dean    of   students    since    1901,    Rush    Med.  Chicago,   July  12,   1858;   s.   J.   H.   and  Sarah   F. 

College;  also,  since  1901,  dean  of  med.  courses,  (Beers)   Dole;   ed.   Chicago  public  schools  and 

Univ.    of   Chicago.    Prof,    of   pediatrics,    North-  Racine   College.    Aftf»r   leaving   college   became 

western  Univ.  Women's  Med.   College,   1894-7;  connected  with   J.   H.   Dole  &  Co.,   established 

mem.    and    distributor    Illinois    Demonstrators'  by  his  father  in  1882.  and  since  incorporation, 

Assn.,    since   1889;   trustee   Chicago   Med.    Soc.,  1902,  has  been  pres.  of  the  company.  Also,  in- 

1898-1902;    dir.,    1896-1903,   and   pres.    board   of  dividually,    in    grain    business    at    Galesburg, 

dirs.,   1902-3.   Physicians'   Club.   Mem.   of  Assn.  111.,  since  1899.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade, 

of  Am.  Anatomists,  Am.  Med.   Assn.,  Assn.   of  Galesburg    Business    Men's    Assn.    Republican. 

Am.     Naturalists      (Central     States),      Illinois  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:   226   LaSalle  St. 

State    Med.    Soc.,    Wisconsin    State    Med.    Soc.,  Residence:  337  Dearborn  Av. 

Chicago  Med.   Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological   Soc.,  DOMMEBQTJE,   Franz   Joseph,    sec.    Kellogg 

Chicago  Pediatric  Soc.,  Am.  Assn.  for  the  Ad-  Switchboard  and  Supply  Co.:  b.  Duisburg.  Ger.. 

vancement  of  Science.  Republican.  Clubs:   Illi-  Nov.  26,  1861;  s.  Charles  and  Christine  (Wehr- 

nois,     Westward    Ho.     Office:    Venetian    Bldg.  fritz)    Dommerque;    ed.    schools    in    Germany 

Residence:    568   Washington   Boul.  and  univs.  of  Zurich.  Switzerland,  and  Munich, 

DOOGETT,    Lewis    Chittenden,    manufactur-  Bavaria,  graduating  M.E.  from  latter,  1886;  m. 

er;   b.   Chicago,  Oct.   5,   1858;   s.   Joseph  Barker  Liverpool,   Eng.,   Oct.    5,    1888,   Mary   J.    Young, 

and    Lydia   Anna    (Burton)    Doggett;    ed.    Bab-  Engaged  in  steam  engineering,  Germany,  1886- 


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1887,  and  electrical  engineering  in  Bradford, 
Eng.,  1888;  came  to  Chicago  with  Western 
Electric  Co.  in  engineering  dept. ;  was  ejn- 
ployed  in  engineering  dept.  by  Thompson  Elec- 
tric Welding  Co.,  Lynn,  Mass.,  1889;  United 
Electric  Traction  Co.,  of  Jersey  City,  N.  J., 
1890;  Singer  Mfg.  Co.,  Elizabethport,  N.  J., 
1891-2;  represented  Allweiler  &  Co.,  of  Ger- 
many, at  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1893; 
In  engineering  dept.  of  Chicago  Telephone  Co., 
1893-9;  with  Kellogg  Switchboard  and  Supply 
Co.,  from  1899  to  May,  1904,  when  was  made 
sec.  of  the  company.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  Elec- 
trical Engineers,  International  Assn.  for  Study 
of  Quaternions  and  allied  subjects  of  Mathe- 
matics. Republican.  Office:  Congress  and  Green 
Sts.  Residence:  1395  N.  Spaulding  Av. 

DONAHOE,  Daniel,  lawyer;  b.  Huntley,  111., 
Apr.  10,  1855;  s.  John  and  Johanna  (Long) 
Donahoe;  spent  boyhood  on  his  father's  farm, 
McHenry  Co.,  111.;  ed.  Elgin  Acad.  and  Notre 
Dame  Univ.,  graduating  with  highest  honors, 
and  also  grad.  law  dept.,  LL.B.,  1881;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 111.,  1884,  Miss  Teresa  Boyle;  children: 
Henry,  Leo.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court 
of  Illinois,  1882;  engaged  in  general  practice, 
making  a  specialty  of  Criminal  Law;  now 
senior  of  Donahoe  &  Hartnett.  Has  been  es- 
pecially prominent  in  the  defense  of  many 
noted  criminal  trials,  notably  that  of  Daniel 
Coughlin  and  others,  indicted  for  the  murder 
of  Dr.  Cronin.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Knights  of  Co- 
lumbus. Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  1040 
Jackson  Boul. 

DONAHOE,  John  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Ben- 
nington,  Vt.,  Apr.  14,  1853;  s.  Patrick  and 
Ellen  (Gilnaugh)  Donahoe;  moved  with  pa- 
rents to  Grundy  Co.,  111.,  1857,  locating  on  a 
farm;  ed.  public  schools,  followed  by  a  course 
of  self  study,  and  engaged  as  teacher  in  pub- 
lic schools  for  13  years:  m.  Miss  Dora  E.  Wei- 
don,  Jan.  25,  1902.  Admitted  to  bar,  1887;  came 
to  Chicago  and  has  since  continued  in  success- 
ful practice  here.  An  ardent  advocate  owner- 
ship of  all  public  utilities  by  the  people.  Was  a 
mem.  Peoples  Party  until  1896,  and  nominee 
of  that  party  for  Circuit  Judge  in  1893;  since 
1896  a  Democrat.  R.  C.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  7112  Rhodes  Av. 

DONALD,  Francis  C.,  commissioner  of  the 
Central  Passenger  Assn.  Began  railway  career 
as  northwestern  passeneer  and  freight  agent 
of  the  Chicago  &  Atlantic  Ry.  at  St.  Paul, 
1883-6;  city  passenger  and  ticket  agent  at  Chi- 
cago, 1886-7;  general  passenger  and  ticket 
agent,  1887-90,  same  road;  general  passenger 
and  ticket  agent  Chicago  &  Erie  Ry.  Co.,  Sept. 
1,  to  Oct.  1,  1890;  vice  chairman  Central  Traf- 
fic Assn.  in  charge  of  passenger  business,  Oct. 
8,  1890,  to  Dec.  1.  1892;  commissioner  passen- 
ger dept.  same,  1892-6;  chairman  Chicago  East 
Bound  Passenger  Committee  since  Oct.  8,  1890; 
commissioner  Central  Passenger  Committee, 
1896-7;  commissioner  Central  Passenger  Assn. 
since  Feb.,  1897.  Vice-pres.  International  For- 
est, Fish  and  Game  Assn.  Pres.  and  dir.  Cen- 
tral Ry.  and  Hotel  Distributing  Co.;  dir.  R.  R. 
and  Steamship  Advertising  Co.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Yacht,  Midlothian,  Lake  Zu- 
rich, Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 
Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

DONALDSON.  Henry  Herbert,  prof,  and 
head  of  dept.  of  neurologv,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
since  1892.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
details  of  career.)  Residence:  5740  Woodlawn 
Av. 

DONELSON,  Charles  P.,  physician;  b.  Flint. 
Mich.,  Apr.  11,  1848;  s.  Abel  S.  and  Maria 
Donelson;  ed.  public  schools,  Flint,  and  colle- 
giate course  in  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Dela- 
ware, O. ;  returned  to  Flint  and  was  engaged 
2  years  in  public  schools,  giving  spare  time 
to  study  of  medicine,  then  entered  med.  dept. 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating  M.D.,  1872,  fol- 
lowed by  post-graduate  course  in  Long  Island 
rollege  Hosp.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  1873,  Mary 


A.,  daughter  of  Tobias  Johnson  (leading  archi- 
tect of  Michigan,  later  of  Denver,  Colo.);  1 
daughter:  Ethel  M.  Settled  in  practice  at  Mus- 
kegon,  Mich.,  and  was  engaged  in  general 
practice;  in  1887,  1888  and  1891,  visited  lead- 
ing hosps.  of  New  York,  taking  courses  in 
New  York  Polyclinic  and  Throat  Hosp.  Settled 
in  practice  in  Chicago,  1897,  and  now  devotes 
attention  chiefly  to  treatment  of  nose,  throat 
and  chest;  also  devotes  much  time  to  hosp. 
work  and  surgery;  was  for  years  on  Board 
of  U.  S.  Pension  Surgeons.  Mem.  Am.  Med 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Soc.  for  Pre- 
vention of  Tuberculosis.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Menoken.  Lincoln.  Office:  126  State  St. 

DONELSON,  Dexter  Park,  manufacturer;  b. 
Delaware,  O.,  Mar.  27,  1857;  s.  Park  S.  and 
Katharine  H.  Donelson;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Northwestern  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  1891,  Har- 
riet B.  Kitchens;  1  daughter:  Katharine.  After 
leaving  college  entered  employ  of  Deering 
Harvester  Co.  and  served  with  that  company 
as  traffic  mgr.  until  organization,  in  1892,  of 
the  Continental  Bolt  and  Iron  Works,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Glen  View, 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  Union  and  Lumber 
Sts.  Residence:  1318  Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

DONLIN,  William  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  11,  1859;  s.  John  H.  and  Bridget  M.  (Con- 
sidine)  Donlin;  grad.  St.  Ignatius  College,  Chi- 
cago, 1877;  studied  law  in  office  of  Monroe, 
Bisbee  &  Ball;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  19,  1885,  Miss 
Kathryn  Shafer;  1  daughter:  Phyllis.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  Illinois  in  June,  1880,  and  continued 
studies  in  office  of  Rae  &  Smith  until  Dec., 
1881;  went  to  New  Mexico  and  engaged  in 
practice  at  Raton  for  about  6  months;  then 
returned  to  Chicago,  practicing  for  some  years 
in  partnership  with  Frederick  S.  Baker;  sub- 
sequently alone,  covering  a  general  practice, 
making  a  specialty  of  condemnation  and  spe- 
cial assessment  cases.  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  1669  Kenmore  Av. 

DONNELL,  James  W.,  pres.  Hall's  Safe  and 
Lock  Co.;  b.  Oxford,  O.,  Dec.  27,  1848;  s.  Hugh 
and  Laura  (Pitcher)  Donnell;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Cincinnati,  O.,  until  1864;  m. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1875,  Lorrine  Follett;  children: 
Charles,  Willard.  In  1869,  entered  employ  of 
Hall's  Safe  and  Lock  Co.,  at  Cincinnati,  O. ; 
became  foreman,  supt.  and  gen.  mgr.  in  Cincin- 
nati; In  1898  the  Chicago  company,  of  which  Is 
pres.,  was  Incorporated.  Also  pres.  Bankers' 
Electric  Protective  Co.  of  Chicago.  Republican. 
Was  alderman  of  Evanston,  1896-7.  Episcopa- 
lian. Mason  and  K.  T.  (Evanston  Comman- 
dery).  Clubs:  Evanston,  Evanston  Country, 
Evanston  Golf,  Glen  View.  Office:  53-54  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

DONNELLEY,  Reuben  Hamilton,  bond  and 
stock  broker;  b.  Brantford,  Brant  Co.,  Ont., 
Aug.  20,  1864;  s.  Richard  R.  and  Naomie  A. 
Donnelley;  came  with  parents  to  Chicago  when 
1  year  old;  ed.  public  schools  (grad.  Hyde 
Park  High  School)  and  in  old  Chicago  Univ. 
to  end  of  Junior  year;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  9,  1891, 
Laura,  daughter  of  George  R.  Thome;  chil- 
dren: Thorne,  Eleanor.  Entered  Chicago  Direc- 
tory Co.  in  1884  in  a  minor  capacity,  later  be- 
coming a  stockholder  and  subsequently  sec., 
which  office  he  still  holds;  was  also  business 
mgr.  of  the  directory  company  from  1887  to 
1895  when  he  went  into  the  stock  brokerage 
business  with  Newell  Clark  Knight,  under  the 
firm  name  of  Knight.  Donnelley  <Sr  Co.,  now 
one  of  the  leading  firms  of  its  line.  Mem. 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange  (vlce-pres.,  1899-1900; 
pres,  1901-3);  Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  New 
York  Stock  Exchange;  New  York  Coffee  Ex- 
change. Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Kenwood.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  90  47th  St. 

DONNELLEY,  Thomas  Eliot,  printer;  b. 
Chicago,  Aug.  18,  1867;  s.  Richard  Robert  and 
Naomi  Anne  (Shenstone)  Donnelley;  grad. 
Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  May  24, 


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1899,  Laura  Leonora  Gaylord;  children:  Claris- 
sa, Eliot.  Upon  graduation  from  college,  1889, 
entered  the  business  established  by  his  father, 
1861.  Served  as  a  workman  In  all  depts.;  since 
death  of  his  father  In  1899,  pres.  and  treas. 
R.  R.  Donnelley  Sons  Co.,  printers.  Also  pres. 
and  treas.  Lakeside  Press  Bldg.  Co.,  dlr.  Chi- 
cago Directory  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  First 
Baptist  Church.  Clubs:  Merchants,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Union  League,  University,  Quadran- 

fle,  Caxton,  Midlothian;  also  Grolier,  New 
ork.  Office:  149  Plymouth  PI.  Residence:  2016 
Calumet  Av. 

DONNEBSBEBGEB,  Joseph,  real  estate 
dealer;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Sept.  28,  1843;  s.  An- 
thony and  Mary  Eva  (Zoller)  Donnersberger; 
ed.  Xavier's  College,  Cincinnati,  to  age  of  16; 
m.  Cincinnati,  Jan.  27,  1863,  Wilhelmina  Hon- 
komp;  children:  Eva,  Emma,  Mary,  Anthony, 
George,  Agnes,  Frank,  Gertrude.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  office  boy  and  clerk  in  real  estate 
office  in  Cincinnati  from  1869  until  1868;  came 
to  Chicago  and  established  In  real  estate  busi- 
ness In  1868.  Served  as  trustee  In  town  of 
Cicero  from  1873  to  1881;  county  commis- 
sioner In  Cook  Co.  from  1881  to  1884;  South 
Park  Commissioner  from  1889  to  1902;  pres. 
of  South  Park  Board  10  years.  Democrat.  Cath- 
olic. Office:  172  Washington  St.  Residence: 
3608  Michigan  Av. 

DOKOOHTTE,  Francis  E.,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Nov.  27,  1873;  s.  M.  F.  and  Elizabeth 
(Shields)  Donoghue;  ed.  St.  Ignatius  College, 
Chicago,  and  In  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest 
Univ.  Began  as  clerk  and  law  student  In  Nov., 
1890,  and  after  attaining  majority  was  admit- 
ted to  bar  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
and  has  since  been  actively  engaged  In  the 
general  practice  of  law.  Democrat;  mem.  of 
the  Chicago  Democracy.  Was  mem.  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  of  Illinois  In  the 
42d  and  43d  General  Assemblies.  Clubs:  Sheri- 
dan, Tecumseh,  Iroquois.  Office:  Unity  Bldg. 
Residence:  398  W.  Adams  St. 

DONOHUE,  Michael  Ambrose,  printer;  b. 
Gort,  Co.  Galway,  Ireland,  Sept.  25,  1841;  s. 
John  and  Bridget  COonnelly)  Donohue;  ed.  Ire- 
land; m.  Chicago,  1863,  Jane  Furey;  7  children. 
Came  to  U.  S.,  1852.  Learned  the  trade  of  a 
bookbinder,  beginning  in  1856  and  working  for 
Charles  Scott  for  5  years;  then  in  business  for 
self,  and  later  with  a  partner,  and  was  for 
years  at  the  head  of  the  house  of  Donohue  & 
Henneberry  until  1901,  when  the  partnership 
was  dissolved  and  the  present  firm  of  M.  A. 
Donohue  &  Co.,  printers  and  oublishers,  was 
organized,  of  which  is  pres.  Also  dir.  Federal 
Life  Insurance  Co.  Club:  Colonial.  Office:  415 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4547  Grand  Boul. 

DOOLEY,  James  C.,  justice  of  the  peace;  b. 
Ireland,  1850;  s.  Michael  and  Mary  (O'Connor) 
Dooley;  ed.  Nat.  schools  in  Ireland  until  16 
years  of  age,  when  he  was  permitted  to  come 
to  America  with  a  neighbor  family;  m.  Chica- 
go. Oct.  10,  1876,  Bridget  McCarthy:  children: 
Richard,  Lottie,  Nellie,  James,  Charles.  Anna, 
Genevieve.  On  arrival  at  Chicago,  1867,  se- 
cured employment  with  the  Western  Union 
Telegraph  Co.;  clerk  and  deputy  in  office  of 
sheriff  of  Cook  Co.,  1872-91;  appointed  by  Gov. 
Fifer  to  be  justice  of  the  peace  of  the  Town 
of  W.  Chicago,  1891,  and  has  been  quadren- 
nially reappointed  ever  since;  studied  law  and 
was  admitted  to  the  bar,  1895.  Democrat;  was 
6  years  mem.  of  the  Democratic  Co.  Central 
Committee;  delegate  to  Nat.  Democratic  Con- 
vention of  1892.  R.  C.  Office:  161  W.  Madison 
St.  Residence:  1132  Douglas  Boul. 

DOBAXT,  George  Henry,  vice-pres.  Fleming 
H.  Revell  Co.,  publishers;  b.  Toronto.  Can., 
Dec.  19,  1869;  s.  James  and  Annie  (Oliver) 
Doran;  ed.  public  schools  Toronto;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  Apr.  10,  1895,  Mary  Noble  McConnell; 
1  daughter:  Mary  Noble.  Began  business  life 
In  a  publishing  house  In  Toronto  in  1884,  and 
In  1891,  came  to  Chicago  and  became  identified 


with  the  Fleming  H.  Revell  Co.,  of  which  Is 
now  vlce-pres.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston,  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  63  Washington  St.  Residence: 
1119  Lake  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

DOBE,  Edward  Eugene,  vice-pres.,  Chicago, 
Peoria  &  Western  Ry.;  b.  Limerick,  Ire.,  Oct. 
31,  1866;  s.  Maurice  and  Marie  (Lyttleton) 
Dore;  ed.  Christian  Brothers'  Seminary,  Limer- 
ick, Ire.;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  17,  1887,  Mary 
Elizabeth  Fitzpatrick;  children:  Helen  M.,  Lo- 
retto  Agnes,  Frank  D.,  Marie  A.,  Edward  J., 
Josephine  Esther,  Marcellus.  Came  to  America 
and  completed  education  with  a  business  train- 
Ing;  entered  railway  service  with  C.  &  N.-W. 
Ry.  in  1882,  passing  through  various  depts.  in 
service  of  company.  In  1897  entered  the  traf- 
fic dept.  of  Chicago,  Peoria  &  Western  Ry., 
and  was  chief  rate  clerk  in  the  traffic  dept. 
for  2  years;  then  in  Dec.,  1900,  was  appointed 
auditor  of  the  road,  and  in  1901  vice-pres.  of 
Chicago,  Peoria  &  Western  Ry.,  Illinois  Val- 
ley Belt  R.  R.,  and  of  Crystal  Car  Line.  Re- 
publican. R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus, 
Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  Independent 
Order  of  Heptasophs.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  513  Byron  St. 

DOBBANCE,  Charles  Johnson,  manufactur- 
er of  fuel  economizing  devices;  b.  Attica,  Wy- 
oming Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  27,  1846;  s.  Dr.  Gardi- 
ner and  Juliet  (Lee)  Dorrance;  ed.  Central 
High  School,  Buffalo,  N.  T.  Began  business  ex- 
perience as  a  clerk  in  his  father's  drug  store 
at  Attica,  N.  Y.,  and  later  taught  school; 
bookkeeper  for  a  grain  commission  merchant, 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1867-70;  returned  to  Attica,  N. 
Y.,  and  was  for  4  years  cashier  of  the  Thomp- 
son &  Loomis  Bank;  in  fall  of  1876,  came  to 
Chicago  and  took  position  as  gen.  man  in  the 
Northwestern  Nat.  Bank;  left  the  banking 
business  and  finally  in  1885  established  as  a 
manufacturer  under  his  own  patents  of  the 
Dorrance  grate  bars  for  boiler  furnaces,  and 
later  also  of  the  Dorrance  Smokeless  Fur- 
nace, which  business  he  now  conducts  as  the 
Dorrance  Co.  (not  incorporated).  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Marquette. 
Office:  Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  Mar- 
quette Club. 

DOBSEY,  George  Amos,  anthropologist;  b. 
Hebron,  O.,  Feb.  6,  1868;  a.  E.  J.  Dorsey;  ed. 
Granvllle  Acad.,  1882-4;  grad.  Denison  Univ., 
1888;  Harvard,  1890  (Ph.D.,  1894);  m.  Dec.  8, 
1892,  Ida  Chadsey,  Kansas  City,  Mo.  Asst., 
1894-5,  and  instructor,  1895-6,  in  anthropology, 
Harvard;  traveled  and  conducted  anthrop.  In- 
vestigations in  S.  Am.,  for  World's  Columbian 
Exposition,  1891-2;  supt.  archeology,  dept.  of 
Anthropology,  same,  1892-3;  appointed  cura- 
tor of  anthropology,  1898,  Field  Columbian 
Museum;  prof,  comparative  anatomy  North- 
western Univ.  Dental  School  since  1898.  Asst. 
prof,  anthropology  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1905. 
Fellow  A.  A.  A.  S. ;  mem.  Boston  Soc.  Natural 
History,  Am.  Folk-Lore  Soc.,  Am.  Soc.  Natur- 
alists, Anat.  Soc.  of  America,  Am.  Geog.  Soc., 
Am.  Anthropological  Soc.  (vice-pres.).  Author 
of  numerous  papers  relating  to  anthropology 
and  anatomy.  Address:  Field  Columbian  Mu- 
seum, Chicago. 

DOB  WIN,  William  E.,  contractor;  b.  Mara- 
thon, N.  Y.,  Mar.  18,  1837;  s.  Asa  F.  and  Mary 
A  (French)  Dorwin;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Qulncy,  111.,  Oct.  20,  1867,  Sarah  A.  Longley; 
children:  Cora  Allice,  William  E.,  Jr.,  Harry. 
Served  in  Civil  War  as  lieut.  in  3d  Regt.  Illi- 
nois Cav.  Prior  to  1880  was  in  operating  depts. 
of  several  railroads  as  brakeman.  conductor, 
train  despatcher,  roadmaster,  and  was  supt. 
several  years  of  Toledo,  Peoria  &  Western 
Ry.,  Mt.  Clair  &  Greenwood  Lake  R.  R.,  and 
of  Brighton  Beach  R.  R.  Since  1880  in  busi- 
ness as  general  contractor,  In  the  construc- 
tion of  railroads,  under  firm  name  of  W.  E. 
Dorwin  &  Co.  Also  vlce-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
of  the  U.  S.  Engineering  and  Contracting  Co. 


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Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  League  (since  188n  WPdtwarrt  wv.  r\m** 
and  of  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Of-  New  York  Life  Bldg  ReTidencl  •  4i?Si  K?iSl 
fice:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  3805  worth  Av ,  Oak  Park  111 

PDOUDtl,evi  Barnes,  live  stock  commission;  «Jl°Bh5? "cES^ES  8*8$?^  g££ 

b.    Berlin,   Mahoning  Co.,   O.     Apr.    7,   1840;    s.  Frederick ^Christoph    'and ^Margaret'  (Brandt) 

James   and    Mary    (Barnes)    Doud;    ed.    public  Dovenmuehle-   ed    Northwestern   TTniv •    tf ntiV 

schools  and  Salem  (O.)  Acad.;  m.  Dec.  24,  1875,  eran),   Watertown    W^s  •   m    ChioYSo     T,,n*   i 

Elizabeth    R.    Dunham;    1    daughter:    Marion.  1890.  '  Louise     K      Hottma™-     children-     FVlna 

Remained  on   farm   until   his   20th  year;   then  Anna,    George    Henry     After    leaving  school 

established    as    a   cattle   dealer   at    Allegheny,  was  a  clerk  and  lite?"  sallsman  in  the  wbSS- 

Pa.;  removed  to  Chicago    1864,  and  continued  sale  boot  and  shoe  house  of  H    F    C    Doven- 

the  cattle  business,  still  being  senior  mem.  of  muehle;    became    partner    in    the   bnrinaM 

the    livestock    commission    firm    of    Doud    &  1883.  the  firm  becoming  H.F   C    Dovenmuehle 

Keefer.    Was    many   years    stockholder   In   the  &  Son.  Since  the  death  of  Mr    H   F    r    nnv£ 

?ft  fro^flv3   lB889k:toS19Coe2   ^ros    N^'  TTs  ™uehle'Vs    continued    ttoiSlS^  $&%& 

and  from  July,   1889,  to  1902,  pres    Nat.  Live  change   of  firm   name,   his   partner   being   Mr 

Stock  Bank.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  A.  G.  Meier  since  1895    Reoublioan    Piiih-  Phi 

Bankers    Office:   Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  cago  Athletic    Office:  248^250  MonrbeSt    Res  -" 

Yards.  Residence:  3257  Michigan  Av.  dence:  1744  Arlington  PI 

DOUGHERTY,  Thomas  E.,  pres.  Schaeffer  DOW,  Tred  Henry,  vice-ores  Sutherland  *• 
Piano  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Port  Byron,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  25,  Dow  Mfg  Co  manufacturer!  of  chepsp 
1856;  ed.  Port  Byron  High  School  and  Acad.;  ters^  and  specialties"  b  on  firm  atfforniSh" 
m.  Chicago,  June  12,  1894,  Grace  Holden.  Sullivan i  Co  ?  N  H  Sept  26 1859 •  s  I  ™ 
Started  in  business  1880,  at  Port  Byron  N.  Y  H.  and  Martha  (Smith)  Dow?  ed  country 
as  manufacturer  of  New  England  Condensed  schools  and  Kimball  Union  Acad..  Meriden  N 
Mince  Meat;  established  branch  factory  at  H  ;  m  Chicago  June  5  1884 Martha i  R  Pnm' 
Chicago,  1890;  sold  out  that  business,  1896;  we;  1  son' -Ames *H  Lived I 'on  farm  Tint  11^1 
bought,  1897,  business  of  Schaeffer  Piano  Co.,  years  old;  came  tc TChicaeo  1880  and P  went 
which  had  factory  at  Riverview;  factory  fnTo "the ^  wholesale  chVese^sinLs,  in  w^fch 
burned  Jan.,  1903  and  later  same  year  built  remained  until  Apr.  1,  1904,  when  joined  In 
new  factory  at  Kankakee  111;  sells  exclu-  the  organization  of  the  Sutherland  &  Dow  Mfg 
sively  at  wholesale,  to  dealers  In  nearly  every  Co ,  manufacturers  comnutine  phpp<?P  r>ntt*r* 
State.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  ^  grocers'  specialSo?gwhich  is  vice- 
Casino  (Edgewater),  Exmoor,  Edgewater  Golf.  pres  and  dir  Reoublican  Cliih-  Pajrinn 
Office:  215  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  2915  Ken-  FEdgewater)  Offic"  P88  Lake  St  Residence 
more  Av.  1117  Wlnthroo  Av 

DOUGLAS,  Stephen  Arnold,  lawyer;  b.  Rock-  DOW  lorenzo  Everett  lawver-  h   r-rnv   MP 

ingham  Co     N.  C     Nov    3    1850;  s    Stephen  A.  18?9°*'  ^^  M^Ind 'Meh&e^T^TLibbvV 

(U.  S    Senator  from  Illinois)  and  Martha  Den-  Dow;  ed    Normal  Schooi,  Gorham,  Me.;  Hills- 

ny    (Martin)    Douglas;   grad.   Georgetown   Col-  dale  (Mich.)  College,  A.B.;  Univ.  of  New  York; 

Pse>  P-    ^Lf^S«^rthnptrrn^ifa-m^niq^  Unlon  College  of  Law;   widower;   1   daughter: 

Pearson,  chief  justice  North  Carolina,  m    1902,  Dorothy.  After  leaving  school  was  teacher  in 

Agnes    McDowell      Adj.-gen.    North    Carolina,  private    boys'    school,    Montclair,    N.    J.,    and 

1870    master  in  chancery  County  Court    Chica-  taught  ln  Boys'  Hi    h  School(  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 

go,  1880;  prosecuting  atty.,  Chicago,  1891.  Dem-  teaching  from  1884  to  1886,  and  from  1887  to 

°cra0t;°fflce:   115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  11%  1889;    c|me    to    Chlcago    fro'm    Brooklyn.    1889. 

E.   ood  fe t.  i*63,cl   Is, TV   undGr  "\Vfil  1 3. c 6   H6ckrn3.n   until    1R91 

DOUGLASS,  Thomas  James,  contractor  for  when  was  admltted  to  minois  bar;  since  then 
steam  plants;  b.  near  Hamilton,  Ont.,  Can.,  engaged  In  general  practice  of  law  in  Chica- 
Aug.  31,  1855;  s.  James  and  R  E.  Douglass,  RO  Vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Merchants'  Bldg. 
ed  private  schools  London,  Ont  Can.  ;m.  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Wabash  Vault  Co..  and  in- 
WM0dSu?,c]c'  0ntX  ^Ug^804,18li  ^lleTn  ^  Piur«  terested  In  other  corporations.  Independent 
cell;  children:  Gertrude  E  Frank  J.,  Evelyn  Republican.  Trustee  Hillsdale  College  Mem. 
L  Clotilda  Thomas  C.,  Norman  J.,  Theresa,  Clt£  Ciub>  Deita  Tau  Delta  (collegl  frater- 
Marjorie  After  leaving  school  Aug  15  1870,  nlty)(  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar 
learned  steam  fitting  work  and  in  1890  came  Assn.  office:  160  Washington  St. 
to  Chicago,  and  established  under  style  of  DOWNEY,  Joseph,  contractor  and  builder; 
Thomas  J.  Douglass  &  Co.,  in  steam  engineer-  b  Kings  Co.,  Ireland,  Apr.  23,  1849.  Came  to 
ing  work;  contracts  for  steam  fitting,  hot  Chicago  1856;  m.  1885,  Lena  Kleine,  Chicago, 
water  heating  and  power  plant  construction.  On  leaving  school  entered  employ  of  James 
Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus,  McGraw,  builder  and  contractor,  to  learn 
Royal  Arcanum,  Am.  Soc.  of  Heating  and  Ven-  trade;  became  his  partner,  1874;  afterward 
tilating  Engineers.  Office:  52  Dearborn  St.  ldentified  with  many  of  the  largest  bldg.  con- 
Residence.  4107  Southport  Av.  (Rogers  Park),  tracts  of  the  city;  retired  from  active  business 

DOUGLASS,  William  Ansrns,  mgr.  Merran-  and  time  now  devoted  to  managing  his  own 
tile  agency;  b.  New  York  City,  Aug.  16,  1852;  property.  Was  commissioner  of  bldgs.  and 
s.  Benjamin  and  Elizabeth  (Dun)  Douglas;  ed.  commissioner  of  public  works  during  Mayor 
Columbia  College  Grammar  School  in  New  swift's  administration;  later  mem.  Board  of 
York,  high  school  at  Easton,  Pa.,  and  Lafay-  Education  under  Mayor  Harrison.  Republican, 
ette  College,  1868-72,  graduating  as  B.A..  and  clubs:  Union  Leaerue,  Illinois,  Menoken,  Build- 
later  receiving  degree  of  M.A. :  attended  Union  erSi  Hamilton.  Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg. 
Theological  Seminary,  New  York,  1872-3:  m.,  Residence:  1680  Jackson  Boul. 
1st,  Auburndale,  Mass.,  June,  1889,  Eliza  King-  DOWNS,  Ebenezer  Allen,  1st  vice-pre's.  H. 
man  (died  Feb.,  1898);  children:  Elizabeth  \v~.  Dudley  Coffee  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  2,  1843; 
Dun,  Caro  Anderson  (died  1893).  William  An-  s.  Myson  Day  and  Lydia  Elizabeth  (Allen) 
gus,  Jr.,  Abner  Kingman;  m.,  2d,  Oak  Park,  Downs:  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  served  in 
111..  Oct.,  1900,  Eva  B.  Markoe.  In  commls-  Civil  War  in  67th  Illinois  Vols.;  m.  Chicago, 
sion  dry  goods  business,  New  York  City,  1873-  Dec.  24,  1867,  Emma  Adelaide  Allen;  children: 
1876;  in  1876  entered  employ  of  R.  G.  Dun  &  Louis  Cleveland,  Myron  Lafayette,  Blanche 
Co.  (the  Mercantile  Agency)  in  Chicago;  asst.  Valeria.  Began  business  life  as  a  clerk  in 
mgr.  Chicago  office,  1880-9;  mgr.  Chicago  of-  wholesale  grocery  house  of  Bliss,  Moore  &  Co., 
flee,  1889-1903,  and  in  1903  was  made  mgr.  of  and  has  continued  in  grocery  line  since  1866; 
the  Chicago  District.  Presbyterian;  one  of  later  was  with  W.  F.  McLaughlin  &  Co.  6 
original  mems.  and  still  serving  on  Board  of  years,  with  Thomson  &  Taylor  Spice  Co.  for 
Mgrs.,  Presbyterian  Hosp.  Clubs:  Union  23  years,  and  In  Jan.,  1902,  took  his  present 


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position  as  1st  vice-pres.  of  H.  W.  Dudley  Cof- 
fee Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  9 
Lake  St.  Residence:  739  Forest  Av.,  Evanston. 

DOX,  Charles  Edward,  underwriter;  b.  Terre 
Haute,  Ind.,  Dec.  11,  1861;  s.  William  A.  and 
Ophelia  A.  (Smith)  Dox;  ed.  common  and  high 
schools  of  Terre  Haute;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
Nov.,  1900,  Mary  E.  Bell;  1  daughter:  Dorothy. 
Engaged  in  fire  insurance  business  since  1881; 
now  mgr.  of  London  &  Lancashire  Fire  Insur- 
ance Co.  and  Orient  Insurance  Co.  Independ- 
ent in  politics.  Mem.  Southern  Soc.,  New  York. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Calumet,  Glen  View, 
Washington  Park;  also  Capital  City  Club,  At- 
lanta, Ga.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Metropole  Hotel. 

DOYLE,  James  M.,  justice  of  the  peace;  b. 
Co.  Wexford,  Ireland,  Aug.  1,  1839;  s.  Peter 
and  Ellen  (McDonnell)  Doyle;  came  with  par- 
ents to  America  in  1848,  locating  in  Chicago; 
ed.  Nat.  schools  of  Ireland,  old  Scammon 
School,  Chicago,  and  in  the  Univ.  of  St.  Mary's 
of  the  Lake;  m.  Chicago,  May  15,  1878,  Rose 
Donnelly;  children:  Leo  J.,  Eleanor  M.,  Julia 
M.,  James  J.,  Charles  I.  Enlisted  in  the  23d 
111.  Vol.  Infy.  (Mulligan's  Brigade),  Sept., 
1862,  and  went  to  the  front;  promoted  from 
time  to  time  and  commissioned  capt.  Mar.  25, 
1865;  after  war  in  produce  business  until 
1869;  in  office  of  M.  W.  Kerwin,  S.  Town  Col- 
lector, 1869-70;  clerk  and  later  asst.  cashier 
in  office  of  City  Collector  Onahan,  1860-71; 
chief  deputy  clerk  of  Criminal  Court,  1873-87; 
justice  of  the  peace  since  1887  by  quadrennial 
reappointments;  was  police  magistrate,  1889- 
1891.  Democrat.  R.  C.;  mem.  of  Soc.  of  St.  Vin- 
cent de  Paul  since  its  first  organization  in 
Chicago.  Past  Commander  Col.  Mulligan  Post, 
G.  A.  R.  Mem.  Catholic  Benevolent  Legion. 
Office:  186  W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  364  Ash- 
land Boul. 

DRAKE,  Chester  Tuttle,  manufacturer;  b. 
Sturgis,  St.  Joseph  Co..  Mich.,  Feb.  22,  1851; 
s.  Wear  L.  and  Amelia  Lydia  (Gurney)  Drake; 
grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  1874;  m.  Coldwater, 
Mich.,  Oct.  5,  1876,  Albertine  E.  Hudson  (died 
Apr.  19,  1898);  children:  Harriet  A.,  Florence 
H.  In  1880  established  and  in  1899  incorpo- 
rated the  Drake  Standard  Machine  Works,  of 
which  he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Republican.  33° 
Mason:  Master  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  1885;  M. 
E.  High  Priest  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter,  1890; 
Eminent  Commander  Chicago  Commandery, 
1893;  M.E.S.P.G.  Master  Chicago  Council 
Princes  of  Jerusalem  Oriental  Consistory, 
1894-5;  Illustrious  Potentate  Medinah  Temple, 
1895-6;  Puissant  Sovereign  of  Red  Cross  of 
Constantine,  No.  1,  1898;  now  2d  Lieut.  Com- 
mander Oriental  Consistory.  Office:  298-302  W. 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  6541  Harvard  Av., 
Englewood. 

DRAKE,  John  B.,  Jr.,  capitalist.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Glen  View.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
2106  Calumet  Av. 

DRAKE,  Lyman  Manley.  fire  insurance 
agent;  b.  Beloit,  Wis.,  1867;  s.  Manley  and 
Mary  E.  Tucker  Drake;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1894,  Jennie  M. 
Keith;  children:  Lyman  M.,  Jr.,  Keith.  Started 
in  fire  Insurance  business  in  1883,  with  R.  S. 
Critchell  &  Co.,  as  office  boy;  became  mem.  of 
that  firm,  1899;  afterward  consolidated  with 
Smith,  Miller,  Whitney  &  Barbour,  in  1901, 
into  firm  of  Critchell,  Miller,  Whitney  &  Bar- 
bour, of  which  he  is  a  mem.  Republican.  Mem. 
Board  of  Education  of  Wilmette,  111.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League,  Hamilton", 
Wilmette  Country.  Office:  140  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: Wilmette,  111. 

DRAKE,  Tracy  C.,  capitalist;  dir.  Nat.  Bank 
of  the  Republic.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Mer- 
chants, University,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  Lake  Geneva. 


DRAPER,  Arthur  William,  real  estate;  b 
London,  Eng.,  July  31,  1869;  s.  Thomas  Winter 
and  Sarah  Jane  (Venner)  Draper;  ed.  common 
school,  grad.  King  School  and  Metropolitan 
Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  June  28,  1893 
Henrietta  E.  Olson;  children:  Arthur  W.,  Jr., 
Laura  Albertina.  In  real  estate  business  since 
Oct.,  1886,  beginning  as  a  boy,  and  since  Nov. 
1,  1893,  of  firm  of  Draper  &  Kramer.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican.  Meth- 
odist. Office:  125  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4955 
Washington  Park  PI. 

DRAPER,  Herbert  Lyman,  manufacturer;  b. 
Hastings,  Minn.,  July  19,  1864;  s.  Nelson  C. 
and  Asenath  M.  (Ballard)  Draper;  has  lived  in 
Chicago  since  age  of  3  years;  grad.  Chicago 
High  School,  1882,  Williams  College,  1886;  m 
Oak  Park,  111.,  Aug.  6,  1897,  Mary  E.  Caldwell; 
1  son:  Nelson  C.  Began  business  career  on  the 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  later  went  into  stone 
business  and  became  sec.  of  the  Western 
Stone  Co.,  from  which  he  resigned  to  go  into 
the  piano  business,  becoming,  Feb.  1,  1895, 
sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Cable  Co.  (organized, 
Feb.  8,  1881),  manufacturers  and  dealers  in 
pianos,  organs  and  piano  players.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Mem.  Zeta  Psi  fraternity, 
Royal  Arcanum,  Chicago  Automobile  Club.  Of- 
fice: 240  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  219  S.  Grove 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

DREYFUS,  Jacob,  furs,  skins  and  wool;  b. 
Altkirch,  Alsace,  France,  Feb.  14,  1852;  s.  Leo- 
pold and  Hannah  (Ullmann)  Dreyfus;  ed.  com- 
mon public  school  in  Alsace;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
21,  1885,  Bella  Goodkind;  children:  Milton  H., 
Helen  G.,  Alfred  J.,  Maurice  M.  Came  from  Al- 
sace to  Chicago,  1872,  and  has  since  been  in  the 
fur  skins  and  wool  business;  began  with  Jo- 
seph Ullmann,  Chicago,  1872,  and  left  him  in 
1882  to  go  into  business  for  self  as  a  whole- 
saler in  same  line.  Republican.  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard, Mem.  United  Hebrew  Charities  Assn.  Of- 
fice: 212-14  Michigan  St.  Residence:  4454  Ellis 
Av. 

DBEYPUS,  Moise,  pres.  Ohio  Iron  and  Metal 
Co.;  b.  Alsace,  France,  Oct.  20,  1861;  s.  Simeon 
and  Sarah  (Levy)  Dreyfus;  early  education  in 
France  and  later  at  Gymnase  Protestant  Col- 
lege, Strasburg;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  12,  1901, 
Carolyn  Stern;  1  daughter:  Emily  Clara.  Came 
to  U.  S.,  1880,  and  settled  in  Cleveland,  O., 
from  which  place  removed  to  Chicago  in  1898. 
Established  as  iron  and  steel  merchant  in  1881 
and  has  so  continued  ever  since,  and  is  now 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Ohio  Iron  and  Metal  Co., 
with  headquarters  in  Chicago  and  branches  at 
Cleveland,  O..  and  in  New  York  City.  Also 
pres.  of  the  Tennis  Coal  Co.  Honorary  mem. 
1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Republican.  Club:  Standard. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2914 
Prairie  Av. 

DRILL,  Thomas  Taylor,  musician;  b.  Bir- 
mingham, Eng.,  June  30,  1865;  s.  William  Drill 
(many  years  organist  of  St.  Patrick's  Cathe- 
dral, Dublin)  and  Anna  (Taylor)  Drill;  re- 
moved to  New  York  in  childhood  and  received 
general  education  in  schools  of  that  city;  was 
boy  soprano  in  leading  Episcopal  churches  of 
New  York  and  Brooklyn;  student  in  voice,  as 
boy,  of  Dr.  A.  H.  Messiter  and  George  F.  Le 
Jeune,  of  New  York,  and  after  attaining  bass 
voice  studied  under  Ivan  Morowski,  WiH 
Courtney  and  M.  Jacques  Bouhy;  m.  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.,  1888,  Miss  Sarah  L.  Davis;  children: 
Ethel,  Anna.  Soloist,  voice  being  a  basso  can- 
tate  of  large  range  and  power;  was  chosen  by 
Dudley  Buck,  the  composer,  to  create  the  role 
of  Christopher  Columbus  in  his  dramatic  can- 
tata of  that  name;  came  to  Chicago  from  New- 
York,  1897,  and  has  since  been  engaged  here  as 
teacher  of  voice  culture,  as  well  as  a  soloist 
in  many  musical  events.  Was  one  of  the  or- 
ganizers of  the  Irish  Choral  Soc.  of  Chicago, 
organized  in  accord  with  the  recent  movement 
in  Ireland  for  the  resuscitation  of  its  native 


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music  and  literature.  Office:  243  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  5207  Calumet  Av. 

DKISCOLL,  Frederick,  commissioner  Am. 
Newspaper  Publishers'  Assn,  since  Apr.  2,  1900; 
b.  Boston,  July  31,  1834;  academic  education; 
m.,  1st,  May  31,  1858,  Anna  L.  Brown  (died 
Mar.  31,  1880);  2d,  Nov.  8,  1882,  Mrs.  Lucy  N. 
Styles;  children:  Frederick,  Jr.,  Arthur 
Brown,  Walter  John.  Went  to  Minnesota,  1858; 
mem.  State  legislature,  1860;  sec.  Republican 
State  Central  Committee,  1867-8;  chairman 
same,  1869-70;  pres.  St.  Paul  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  1890;  dir.  in  Associated  Press,  1892- 
1899;  dir.  Am.  Newspaper  Publishers'  Assri., 
1894-9;  gen.  mgr.  Pioneer  Press  Co.  for  36 
years.  Mason.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1632  Graceland  Av. 

DRIVER,  John  Merritte,  clergyman;  b. 
Mt.  Vernon,  111.,  1858;  s.  James  Ransom  and 
Matilda  Caroline  Driver;  grad.  Boston  Univ., 
1885;  A.M.,  Baldwin;  D.D.,  Rust  Univ.;  Ph.D., 
Am.  Univ.;  m.  1899,  Elsie  Wiley,  Casey,  111. 
Ordained  elder  M.  E.  Church,  1887;  pastor  in 
Illinois,  Indiana,  Minnesota,  Massachusetts, 
until  1902;  traveled  abroad,  1900;  pastor  Peo- 
ple's Church,  Chicago,  since  1902.  Mem.  Am. 
and  Asiatic  Archseol.  Soc.  Writer  and  lecturer. 
Author:  Samson  and  Shylock,  1892;  Nepenthe, 
1896;  Purple  Peaks  Remote,  a  Romance  of 
Italy  and  America,  1905.  Residence:  6059  Jef- 
ferson Av. 

DRURY,  Edwin,  abstract-maker;  b.  Gage's 
Lake,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  12,  1842;  s.  George 
Albert  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Heald)  Drury;  ed. 
public  schools ~at  Gage's  Lake;  enlisted,  Aug. 
9,  1862,  in  Co.  G,  96th  Illinois  Vol.  Infy.  and 
served  with  his  regt.  in  Dept.  of  the  Cumber- 
land until  mustered  out  at  Camp  Harker, 
Tenn.,  June  10,  1865;  m.  Apr.  19,  1871,  Hannah 
Augusta  Howard;  children:  Fred  Howard  (de- 
ceased), Gertrude  (deceased),  who  left  him  a 
grandchild,  Mildred  Gertrude.  Entered  office 
of  his  uncle,  A.  H.  Heald,  city  collector  of 
Chicago,  1865,  serving  during  his  term  of  4 
years,  and  continuing  1  year  with  his  succes- 
sor, W.  J.  Onahan;  was  in  office  of  Henry 
Spear,  south  town  collector,  1870-1,  1  year  In 
county  treas.  office  under  Heber  S.  Rexford, 
then  clerk  In  office  of  John  G.  Glndele,  county 
clerk,  and  chief  clerk  in  same  office  during 
succeeding  administrations  of  George  W. 
Wheeler,  Joseph  Pollock  and  Hermann  Lleb. 
In  June,  1875,  resigned  to  establish  business 
with  John  Carne,  Jr.,  of  making  tax  abstracts, 
under  firm  name  of  Carne  &  Drury,  until  1886; 
afterward  in  business  of  making  abstracts  of 
taxes  and  conducting  a  real  estate  office  with 
his  brother,  Horace  G.  Drury,  as  firm  of 
Drury  Bros.,  in  Chicago,  111.;  also  dir.  of  the 
Spear  &  Hansen  Co.,  locating  engineers  and 
contractors.  Since  Nov.  1,  1902,  asst.  postmas- 
ter at  Wilmette,  111.  Mem.  George  H.  Thomas 
Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Chicago,  111.,  and  of  Ouilmette 
Council  of  Royal  Arcanum,  of  which  he  was 
the  first  Regent.  Has  been  village  trustee, 
school  dir.  and  subsequently  sec.  of  the  board 
of  ed,  and  village  collector.  Residence:  Wil- 
mette, 111. 

DRURY,  Horace  Greeley,  real  estate  agent 
and  tax  abstractor;  b.  Gage's  Lake,  Lake  Co., 
111.,  Nov.  22,  1847;  s.  George  Albert  and  Mary 
Elizabeth  (Heald)  Drury;  ed.  country  school, 
Gage's  Lake,  and  in  1865-6  at  Bryant  &  Strat- 
ton  Business  College,  Chicago;  m.  Nov.  22, 
1870,  Jeannette,  daughter  of  George  Stlckney, 
of  Nunda,  McHenry  Co.,  111.;  children:  Lillian 
May,  George  Edward,  Clarence  Howard,  Ma- 
rion Adella,  Florence  Evangeline.  Farmer  un- 
til 17  years  of  age,  on  father's  farm;  in  1865 
went  to  Chicago  to  learn  trade  of  carpenter 
and  builder  with  Edward  Ballard,  for  4  years; 
in  contracting  and  building  business,  1869-73. 
except  about  12  months  in  1870-71  at  McHen- 
ry, 111.,  .assisting  father  in  starting  a  furniture 
and  undertaking  business;  began  work  for 
Carne  &  Drury  in  tax  abstract  business  in  lat- 


ter part  of  1873;  acquired  interest  In  the  busi- 
ness in  1875;  in  Nov.,  1886,  with  Edwin  Drury, 
withdrew  from  that  partnership  and  formed 
firm  of  Drury  Bros,  in  real  estate  and  tax  ab- 
stract business,  and  began  handling  North 
Shore  real  estate  principally;  brother,  Edwin 
Drury,  withdrew  from  firm  in  Oct.,  1902,  to 
assume  duties  of  postmaster  of  Wilmette  un- 
der S.  S.  Dingee;  has  since  conducted  business 
alone,  retaining  firm  name  of  Drury  Bros. 
Pres.  Elevated  Suspension  Electric  Ry.  Co. 
Republican  (9  years  mem.  School  Board  at 
Wilmette,  2  years  village  trustee  and  2  terms 
pres.  Village  of  Wilmette).  Christian  Scientist. 
Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Regent  Ouilmette  Council,  No. 
1107,  Royal  Arcanum,  and  5  times  Representa- 
tive of  Grand  Council  of  Order.  Office:  Tacoma 
Bldg.  Residence:  622  Central  Av.,  Wilmette, 

i>UBXA,  Harry  Amos,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  2,  1868;  s.  Henry  Franklin  and  Harriet 
B.  (Kennedy)  Dubia;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  to  1879;  St.  Ignatius  College,  1879-84, 
graduating  1884;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  2,  1899. 
Katherine  E.  White;  children:  Avis,  Frank, 
Harry,  Arline.  On  leaving  college  in  1884  went 
with  the  Chicago  West  Division  Ry.  Co.  as 
receiving  teller,  and  so  continued  until  1891, 
when  went  to  work  In  the  Industrial  Savings 
Bank  as  bookkeeper;  became  cashier  of  the 
bank  In  1896  and  pres.  in  1902,  and  still  occu- 
pies the  position.  Democrat.  Catholic.  Clubs: 
Iroquois,  Sheridan,  Ellerslie  Cross  Country. 
Office:  652  Blue  Island  Av.  Residence:  1649 
W.  Adams  St. 

DUBIA,  Walter  Joseph,  sec.  and  treas.  Bar- 
num  &  Richardson  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb. 
17,  1868;  s.  Henry  Franklin  and  Harriet  B. 
(Kennedy)  Dubia;  ed.  public  schools  and  St. 
Ignatius  College,  Chicago,  to  1885;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.  23,  1890,  Mary  V.  McCaffrey;  children: 
Marie  A.,  Harry  C.  In  auditor's  office  of 
the  C.  &  A.  Ry.,  1885-90,  and  in  1890  entered 
the  service  of  Barnum  &  Richardson  Mfg.  Co., 
first  as  bookkeeper,  but  in  1899  became  sec., 
treas.,  dir.  and  resident  mgr.  Republican. 
Catholic.  Knight  of  Columbus.  Club:  Sheridan. 
Office:  64  S.  Jefferson  Av.  Residence:  4440  El- 
lis Av. 

DUBOIS,  Charles  Gilbert,  manufacturer;  b. 
New  York  City,  Mar.  22,  1870;  s.  William  H. 
and  Anne  (Gilbert)  DuBois;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Randolph,  Vt. ;  grad.  A.B.,  Dartmouth  Col- 
lege, 1891;  m.  Randolph,  Vt.,  June  6,  1901,  Sue 
Sanford;  1  son:  William  Sanford.  Sec.  of  the 
Western  Electric  Co.  since  1898;  with  that 
company  since  1891  except  for  a  year  and  a 
half,  1895-6,  when  he  was  cashier  of  the  Ran- 
dolph Nat.  Bank,  Randolph,  Vt.  Mem.  Delta 
Kappa  Epsilon.  Clubs:  Union  League;  also 
University  Club,  of  New  York.  Office:  259  S. 
Clinton  St.  Residence:  1209  Hinman  Av., 
Evanston. 

DUDDLESTON",  George,  merchant;  b.  Wls- 
bech,  Eng.,  July  30,  1851;  s.  Hugh  and  Eliza- 
beth (Etherington)  Duddleston;  ed.  public 
schools  of  England;  came  to  U.  S.  In  1870  and 
to  Chicago  In  1872;  m.  Chicago.  1872,  Miss 
Ellen  T.  Doherty;  children:  Elizabeth,  Robert, 
George,  Edmund.  Since  1872  has  been  engaged 
In  the  wholesale  and  retail  meat  business. 
Democrat.  Mem.  City  Council  from  the  llth 
Ward,  1897-1901;  later  was  appointed  Bride- 
well Commissioner,  and  since  July,  1904,  mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Mason,  Dearborn 
Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Washington  Chapter, 
Chicago  Commandery,  Oriental  Consistory, 
Medinah  Temple.  K.  P.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Iroquois.  Office:  27  Market  St.  Residence: 
44  Throop  St. 

DUDLEY,  Henry  Walbridgre,  wholesale  tea 
and  coffee  merchant;  b.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
Mar.  28,  1840  (one  of  first  white  children  born 
in  Grand  Rapids,  and  was  born  in  log  house 
occupied  by  Father  Slater,  missionary  to  the 
Indians);  s.  Lewis  and  Eunice  (Walbridge) 


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Dudley;  ed.  private  school  and  high  school, 
Grand  Rapids,  and  in  Rugby  Acad.,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  14,  1865,  Mary 
Eliza  Darrow;  children:  Lewis  Walton,  Arthur 
Hinsdale  (deceased),  Isabel  Walbridge,  Ray- 
mond Carleton,  Grace  Elliott,  Lawrence  How- 
ard, Henry  Stewart.  Was  in  mercantile  busi- 
ness (wholesale  groceries)  until  Civil  War; 
enlisted  Taylor's  Chicago  Battery  of  1st  Regt., 
Illinois  Light  Artillery;  served  3  years  and 
resumed  mercantile  life;  mem.  of  firm  of  Sib- 
ley,  Dudley  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  up  to 
1882;  afterward  for  some  years  vice-pres.  of 
E.  B.  Millar  &  Co.;  now  pres.  of  H.  W.  Dudley 
Coffee  Co.  (incorporated  1901).  Republican. 
Now  dir.,  and  formerly  vice-pres.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Bible  Soc.  Office:  7-9  E.  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 38  E.  29th  PI. 

DUDLEY,  Walter  Webb,  insurance;  b.  Gull- 
ford,  Conn.;  s.  William  L.  and  Phoebe  A. 
(Ives)  Dudley;  removed  to  Wisconsin  in  child- 
hood; ed.  Wisconsin  public  schools;  m.  Potts- 
town,  Pa.,  1880,  Mary  E.  Beecher;  1  daughter: 
Grace  Margaret.  Began  insurance  experience 
as  a  local  agent  at  La  Crosse,  Wis.,  in  1867; 
later  special  agent  for  the  St.  Paul  Fire  Insur- 
ance Co.  and  for  the  German-Am.  Insurance 
Co.  (with  latter  company  for  8  years);  went 
to  Dakota  and  was  3  years  in  banking  busi- 
ness there;  came  to  Chicago,  becoming  asst. 
mgr.  of  the  Western  dept.  of  the  North  British 
and  Mercantile  Insurance  Co.,  and  afterward 
mgr.  until  1890;  became  U.  S.  Mgr.  Manches- 
ter Assurance  Co.,  of  Manchester,  Eng.,  1890-7; 
since  Mar.,  1897,  sec.  of  the  governing  commit- 
tee of  the  Western  Union  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Chicago.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Of- 
fice: 240  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4427  Lake  Av. 

DUGAN,  Alphonso  Gray,  general  agent  of 
Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Co.;  b.  Louisville, 
Ky.,  Mar.  14,  1861;  s.  James  W.  and  Mary  J. 
(Gray)  Dugan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Louis- 
ville and  at  Forrest  Acad.,  Anchorage,  Ky. ; 
m.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Apr.  25,  1899,  Mary  Helen 
Gates;  children:  Forrest,  A.  G.,  Jr.,  Hugh,  Jo- 
seph. Began  in  the  insurance  business  in  gen- 
eral office  of  the  Southern  Dept.  of  the  Queen 
Insurance  Co.,  Louisville,  Ky.,  for  4  years; 
then  became  special  agent  and  adjuster  for 
the  Springfield  Insurance  Co.  for  Kentucky 
and  Tennessee,  and  after  that  general  agent 
for  same  company,  with  headquarters  at  San 
Francisco,  Calif.,  until  1894;  then  returned  to 
Louisville,  engaging  with  the  Hartford  Fire 
Insurance  Co.  as  special  agent  and  adjuster, 
and  in  Oct.,  1903,  was  made  general  agent,  re- 
moving to  Chicago  as  mem.  of  Cofran  &  Du- 
gan, general  agents  for  the  Western  Dept.  of 
the  company.  Republican.  Office:  171  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  5222  Hibbard  Av. 

DUGGEB,  Jarrot  Frator,  mechanical  engi- 
neer; b.  Carlinville,  111.,  Sept.  11,  1854;  a.  Sam- 
uel B.  and  Catherine  Miller  (Odell)  Dugger; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Blackburn  Univ.  at  Car- 
linville; m.  Kankakee,  111.,  May  15,  1878,  Ida 
O.  Townsend  (died  1897);  children:  Robert 
Prator,  Duane  Davis  (both  deceased).  On  leav- 
ing school  became  bookkeeper  in  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1874-7;  mgr.  for  gas  company  at  Kan- 
kakee, 111.,  1877-80;  mechanical  engineer  with 
the  John  Davis  Co.,  1880-9;  Chicago  mgr.  for 
Henry  R.  Worthington  Steam  Pump  Works, 
1889;  with  Western  Tube  Co.,  Kewanee,  111., 
1890-1;  since  1891  sec.  and  dir.  Kewanee  Boil- 
er Co.,  manufacturers  of  boilers  and  of  power 
and  heating  appliances,  having  works  and  gen- 
eral offices  at  Kewanee,  111.,  and  a  branch  at 
Chicago,  of  which  he  has  charge;  also  dir. 
Federal  Boiler  and  Supply  Co.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  167-69  E.  Lake 
St.  Residence:  Del  Prado  Hotel. 

DUMBIiE,  William  Henry,  Chicago  mgr.  for 
Dunlap  &  Co.,  hatters;  b.  Devonshire,  Eng., 
Feb.  2,  1862;  ed.  public  schools  in  Devonshire, 
Eng.,  and  6  months  in  Wayne  Co.,  Pa.;  m.  New 


York  City,  Oct.,  1890,  Adda  Williams.  Was  in 
hat  business  for  20  years  in  New  York;  has 
been  with  Dunlap  &  Co.  since  1890,  having 
been  at  their  New  York  house  until  1902,  in 
which  year  was  transferred  to  this  city  as 
mgr.  of  the  Chicago  store.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mem.  O.  S.  C.,  Medinah  Temple.  Office: 
171  State  St.  Residence:  1452  Grace  St. 

DU  MOULIN,  Frank,  clergyman;  b.  Mon- 
treal, Can.;  s.  Rt.  Rev.  J.  P.  Du  Moulin,  Bishop 
of  Niagara,  and  Frances  M.  (Brough)  Du  Mou- 
lin; ed.  Trinity  College  School,  Port  Hope, 
Can.;  Toronto  Univ.,  B.A.,  1892;  M.A.,  1894; 
Trinity  Theological  College,  Toronto;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  18,  1902,  Ethel  Rockwell  King;  1 
daughter:  Frances  King.  Ordained  deacon, 
1893;  ordained  priest  1894  by  Bishop  of  To- 
ronto. Asst.  Holy  Trinity  Church,  Toronto, 
1893-5;  asst.  Trinity  Church,  Chicago,  1895-7; 
rector  Emmanuel  Church,  Cleveland,  O.,  1897- 
1899;  rector  St.  Peter's  Church,  Chicago,  since 
1899.  Club:  University.  Residence:  1835  Roscoe 
St. 

DUN,  James,  chief  engineer  of  the  A.,  T.  & 
S.  F.  Ry.  System;  b.  Chillicothe,  O.,  Sept.  8, 
1844;  s.  James  and  Virginia  Walke  Dun;  ed. 
Miami  Univ.;  m.,  1st,  Springfield,  Mo.,  1885, 
Mrs.  Belle  R.  Otterson;  2d,  1899,  Mrs.  Lucy  J. 
Rucker;  1  daughter:  Mary  E.  Began  railway 
service  as  chainman  with  the  engineering 
corps  of  the  Indianapolis  &  Cincinnati  R.  R., 
1866;  asst.  engineer  of  the  A.  &  P.  Ry.,  1867- 
1871;  asst.  engineer,  Mo.  P.  Ry.,  1871-4;  engi- 
neer Union  Depot  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1874-7; 
supt.  of  Bridges  and  Bldgs.,  St.  L.  &  S.  F.  R. 
R.,  1877-8;  chief  engineer,  same  road,  1878-90; 
chief  engineer  of  the  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co., 
and  its  successor,  tne  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  Co., 
1890-1900;  since  Aug.  1,  1900,  chief  engineer  of 
entire  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry  System.  Mem.  Am. 
Soc.  of  C.  E.,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  St. 
Louis  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Ry.  Engineering 
and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.  (vice-pres.). 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
change Bldg.  Residence:  503  N.  State  St. 

DUNBAB,  Arthur  J.,  merchant;  b.  Cleve- 
land, O.,  Apr.  8,  1860;  s.  George  E.  and  Eliza 
(Reid)  Dunbar;  ed.  grammar  school,  Cleveland, 
and  Western  Reserve  Univ.,  Hudson,  O. ;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  15,  1882,  Carrie  Zacher;  1 
daughter:  Cora  Irene.  Came  to  Chicago,  Dec., 
1880;  worked  at  trade  as  wire-drawer  until 
1887,  when  he  established  in  his  present  busi- 
ness as  a  retail  dealer  in  hardware,  furniture 
and  general  housefurnishing  supplies.  Repub- 
lican; appointed,  1901,  by  Gov.  Yates,  a  com- 
missioner from  the  State  of  Illinois  to  the 
South  Carolina  Inter-State  and  West  Indian 
Exposition.  Office:  3004-6  Archer  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 1115  Garfleld  Boul. 

DUNCAN,  James  W.,  lawyer;  b.  LaSalle,  111., 
Jan.  18,  1849;  s.  Nicholas  and  Isabella  (Mc- 
Boyle)  Duncan;  ed.  common  schools  of  La 
Salle,  and  at  Univ.  of  Niagara,  N.  Y. ;  studied 
law  in  office  of  E.  F.  Bull,  LaSalle,  111.;  m. 
LaSalle,  111.,  1872,  Bridget  Cody  (died  Oct. 
11,  1898);  children:  Edgar  V.,  Isabella  (now 
Mrs.  Ralph  Cupler).  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1871;  practiced  at  LaSalle,  111.,  1871-82;  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  1882-8;  since  then  in  Chicago;  mem. 
of  firm  of  Duncan  &  O'Conor,  1876-88;  Duncan 
&  Gilbert,  1888-97;  since  then  alone.  Was  mem. 
of  the  State  Senate  from  LaSalle  Co.,  111., 
1882-6;  mayor  of  LaSalle,  1875-9;  trial  law- 
yer, Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.,  1899-1901; 
now  counsel  for  South  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Iroquois, 
Sheridan,  Columbus.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3364  Prairie  Av. 

DUNCAN,  John  Alexander,  wholesale  paper; 
b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Sept.  22,  1852;  s.  P.  and  Isa- 
bella Duncan;  attended  country  school  until 
16  years  old,  and  went  to  St.  John's  College, 
Annapolis,  Md.,  for  2  years;  m.  Baltimore,  Md., 
June  19,  1884,  Mrs.  Emma  Brashers.  After 
leaving  school  worked  in  Baltimore  for  Na- 


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vassa  Phosphate  Co.,  and  William  Taylor  Holl 
In  the  foreign  commission  business;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1879  and  worked  for  2  years  with 
Godfrey  &  Clark,  paper  manufacturers.  In 
1881,  with  W.  D.  Hollis,  established  the  pres- 
ent firm  of  Hollis  &  Duncan.  Club:  Ravens- 
wood.  Office:  10-18  Market  St.  Residence:  3178 
Maiden  St. 

BUNCOMBE,  Herbert  Sydney,  lawyer;  b. 
Simcoe,  Ont.,  Aug.  16,  1870;  s.  D.  T.  and  Em- 
ily (Powell)  Duncombe:  ed.  public  schools  and 
law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  graduating, 
LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.,  1892,  Alice 
Price;  children:  Herbert  S.,  Jr.,  Mary  V.  Be- 
gan practice  of  law  alone  in  Chicago,  1891, 
and  so  continued  until  1901,  when  became 
mem.  firm  of  Duncombe  &  Evans.  Republican. 
Ex-lieut.  I.  N.  G.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Marquette,  Mid-Day.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  401  Superior  St. 

DUNHAM,  Robert  James,  pres.  Shipown- 
ers' Dry  Dock  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  12,  1876; 
s.  James  Sears  and  Mary  E.  (Brown)  Dun- 
ham; ed.  public  and  private  schools  of  Chi- 
cago and  Harvard  Univ.,  grad.  1897;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Dec  5,  1899,  Ethel  L.  Richardson;  chil- 
dren: Robert  James,  Jr.,  Caryl.  Was  in  tow- 
ing business  with  his  father,  as  sec.  of  the 
Dunham  Towing  and  Wrecking  Co.,  1897-1901; 
then,  from  1901  to  fall  of  1903,  was  in  vessel 
brokerage  and  marine  insurance  business;  on 
Nov.  1,  1903,  became  pres.  of  the  Shipowners' 
Dry  Dock  Co.,  this  company,  organized  in  1901, 
being  successors  of  Miller  Bros.  Dry  Dock 
Co.,  established  30  years  previously.  Also 
large  stockholder  in  the  Great  Lakes  Towing 
Co.,  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  Steamship 
Co.,  Indiana  Steamship  Co.,  and  Ravenscraig 
Transit  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Marquette,  Chicago  Yacht,  Exmoor,  Harvard. 
Office:  381  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  Lakeside. 

DUNIiAF,  De  Clermont,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  1851;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
and  in  Univ.  of  Illinois,  graduating  1873;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  25,  1878,  Stella  Smith;  children: 
Myrtle,  Hazel,  Gladys.  After  graduation  was  6 
years  asst.  engineer  with  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry., 
then  4  years  with  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  3  years 
city  engineer  of  Rockford,  111.,  and  1  year  in 
Dept.  of  Public  Works,  Chicago.  Appointed 
asst.  chief  engineer  of  the  Sanitary  District  of 
Chicago,  Apr.  13,  1892,  and  asst.  supt.  of  con- 
struction, June,  1893,  and  resigned,  Jan.,  1895. 
Engineer  South  Side  Elevated  R.  R.,  Chicago, 
4  months;  resigned  and  went  back  to  C.  & 
N.-W.  Ry.,  surveys  and  construction  work  for 
a  year  and  a  half;  then  went  to  the  U.  P.  Ry. 
in  charge  of  change  of  line  over  Rocky  Moun- 
tains called  "Sherman  Hill."  Now  chief  engi- 
neer and  vice-pres.  of  the  New  Mexico  North- 
ern Ry.;  vice-pres.  Alamo  Reduction  Co.,  New 
Mexico.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E.  Residence: 
5722  Monroe  Av. 

DUNN,  Jesse  Austin,  dentist;  b.  Hinkley, 
Medina  Co.,  O.,  June  29,  1851;  s.  George  W. 
and  Fanny  (Damon)  Dunn;  ed.  public  schools, 
Medina  and  Columbus,  O. ;  came  to  Chicago, 
1884;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery; 
m.  Columbus,  O.,  Sept.  4,  1871,  Miss  Alice  L. 
Cooke.  Began  in  dentistry  in  Ohio  in  1868; 
since  1884  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Pres.  Odon- 
tographic  Soc.;  mem.  Nat.  Dental  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc. 
and  Supreme  Chapter  Delta  Sigma  Delta  fra- 
ternity. Inventor  of  the  Dunn  syringes  for 
dental  and  surgical  use,  and  pres.  and  treas. 
of  the  J.  Austin  Dunn  Specialty  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  dental  and  surgical  specialties.  Re- 
publican; took  active  part  in  Grant  and  Wil- 
son campaign,  1872,  and  Hayes  and  Wheeler 
campaign,  1876.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Ohio  Soc. 
of  Chicago.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.  Bldg.  Residence:  238  E.  45th  St. 

DUNN,  Winneld  Porter,  printer;  b.  Mt.  Mor- 
ris, N.  Y.,  Aug.  30,  1845;  s.  Benjamin  and 


Mary  (Thorp)  Dunn;  ed.  public  schools  of 
New  York  and  at  Hillsdale  (Mich.)  College; 
m.  Jackson,  Mich.,  1868,  Augusta  Holmes; 
children:  Robert,  Florence  (Mrs.  A.  J.  Simp- 
son), Burton.  Was  resident  of  Michigan, 
1856-66;  came  to  Chicago  from  Hudson,  Mich., 
1866,  and  learned  printing  trade  here,  begin- 
ning with  D.  &  C.  H.  Blakeley  on  the  old  Chi- 
cago Evening  Post;  then  1  year  with  the 
Inter  Ocean,  and  in  1874  established  in  the 
printing  business  on  own  account  in  which 
has  ever  since  continued;  now  pres.  of  W.  P. 
Dunn  Co.  (incorporated,  1893).  printers  and 
publishers.  Republican.  Alderman  from  25th 
Ward,  1901-5.  Mem.  Chicago  Typothetse,  Chi- 
cago Commercial  Assn.;  Covenant  Lodge,  A. 
F.  &  A.  M.,  Royal  League.  Clubs:  Marquette, 
Hamilton.  Office:  167  Adams  St.  Residence, 
640  Fullerton  Av. 

DUNNE,  Edward  P.,  lawyer,  jurist,  mayor; 
b.  Waterville,  Conn.,  Oct.  12,  1853;  s.  P.  W.  and 
Delia  M.  (Lawler)  Dunne;  grad.  Peoria  (111.) 
High  School,  1870;  took  3-year  course  in  Trin- 
ity College,  Dublin  Univ.,  leaving  univ.  before 
completion  of  course  because  of  father's  fail- 
ure in  business;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law, 
1877;  LL.D.,  St.  Ignatius  College;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  16,  1881,  Elizabeth  J.  Kelley;  children: 
Edward  P.,  Gerald,  Charles  S.,  Edward  F.,  Jr., 
Richard,  Eileen,  Mona,  Maurice,  Dorothy,  Je- 
rome, Geraldine,  Jeanette,  Eugene.  Admitted 
to  bar,  1877,  and  engaged  in  practice;  from 
Dec.,  1892.  judge  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook 
Co.;  first  elected  Nov..  1892,  and  twice  re- 
elected;  resigned  to  become  mayor  of  Chicago, 
May  4,  1905  (elected  at  Apr.  election,  1905, 
defeating  John  M.  Harlan,  the  Republican  can- 
didate). Democrat;  presidential  elector  on 
Democratic  ticket,  1900.  Twice  pres.  Iroquois 
Club;  twice  pres.  Monticello  Club.  R.  C.  Vice- 
pres.  Nat.  Civic  Federation.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
Oaks.  Office:  Court  House.  Residence:  3127 
Beacon  St. 

DUNNE,  Michael  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Co.  Kildare, 
Ire.,  Oct.  2,  1839;  s.  William  and  Ann  (Mur- 
phy) Dunne;  ed.  in  the  (then)  Univ.  of  St. 
Mary's  of  the  Lake,  Chicago;  m.  Montreal,  P. 
Q.,  June  3,  1872,  Ellen  McShane,  of  Montreal; 
children:  Evelyn  M.,  Mabel  J.,  Alice  Muriel. 
In  Civil  War  served  in  69th  Regt.,  Illinois 
Vol.  Infy. ;  then  raised  a  company  and  served 
as  1st  lieut.  in  141st  Illinois  Vols.,  and  later 
in  153d  Illinois  Vols.  During  last  year  of  the 
war  served  as  acting  asst.  inspector  general. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1862.  Democrat;  was 
mem.  Illinois  Legislature  1874  and  1876;  ap- 
pointed in  1880  by  Mayor  Harrison  mem.  of 
the  Chicago  Board  of  Education  and  served  3 
years.  R.  C.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Ashland 
Blk.  Residence:  4901  Madison  Av. 

DUNTIiEY,  John  Wheeler,  pres.  Chicago 
Pneumatic  Tool  Co.;  b.  Wyandotte,  Mich.,  Aug. 
16,  1863;  ed.  public  schools.  Began  business 
career  as  foundryman  in  1878;  engaged  in  the 
railway  supply  business,  1884-95;  in  1895 
launched  the  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co.,  of 
which  has  ever  since  been  pres.  Organized 
and  was  dir.  Taite-Howard  Pneumatic  Tool 
Co.,  of  London,  Eng.,  in  1898,  to  exploit  prod- 
uct of  the  Chicago  company,  under  its  for- 
eign patents.  In  1899  organized  New  York 
Air  Compressor  Co.,  with  works  at  Arlington, 
N.  J.,  serving  as  nres.  and  dir.,  and  in  1900 
merged  it  with  Franklin  Air  Compressor  Co., 
which  erected  a  modern  factory  at  Franklin, 
Pa.,  of  which  became  vice-pres.  and  dir.  In 
1901  merged  the  Franklin  Air  Compressor  Co., 
Franklin,  Pa.,  Chisholm  &  Moore  Mfg.  Co., 
Cleveland,  O.,  and  the  Boyer  Machine  Co.,  De- 
troit. Mich.,  with  the  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool 
Co.  In  1902  absorbed  the  Standard  Pneumatic 
Tool  Co.,  with  works  at  Aurora,  111.,  and  con- 
solidated the  Taite-Howard  Pneumatic  Tool 
Co.  with  the  International  Pneumatic  Tool  Co. 
of  London,  Eng.,  into  the  Consolidated  Pneu- 
matic Tool  Co.,  with  offices  at  London  and 


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works  at  Fraserburgh,  Scotland.  In  1905  ab- 
sorbed the  Philadelphia  Pneumatic  Tool  Co., 
with  works  at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  making  it  part 
of  the  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co.  Since  the 
first  amalgamation  of  interest  with  the  Chica- 
go company  has  been  a  mem.  of  the  executive 
board  and  a  dir.  Decorated  with  cross  of  Le- 
gion of  Honor  by  Pres.  of  France  in  1900,  in 
recognition  of  services  in  introducing  pneu- 
matic tools  into  general  and  practical  use. 
Pres.  of  the  Coy  Printing  Press  Co.,  Chicago, 
111.;  Duntley  &  Odell  Oil  Co.,  and  Duntley- 
Odell-Duntley  Oil  Co.,  Coffeyville,  Kan.;  also 
pres.  of  the  Libertad  Mining  and  Smelting 
Co.,  with  mines  at  San  Antonio  de  la  Huerta, 
Sonora,  Mex.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Chicago  Automobile,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Illinois  Athletic  (Chicago) ;  Manhattan 
and  Lawyers  (New  York  City);  also  Art  Club 
of  Philadelphia  and  Athletic  of  St.  Louis.  Of- 
fice: 279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  583  45th  PI. 

DUNTLEY,  William  Obed,  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co.;  b. 
Wyandotte,  Mich.,  July  21,  1867;  s.  J.  F.  and 
B.  C.  Duntley;  ed.  high  school,  Detroit,  Mich.; 
m.  Chicago,  1898,  Lizzie  Arnold.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  an  electrical  establishment  at 
Detroit,  Mich.,  1884;  came  to  Chicago,  1887, 
and  was  engaged  in  electrical  work  with 
Baggot  &  Co.,  1887-95;  traveling  salesman 
for  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co.,  1895-9;  in 
1899  was  elected  vice-pres.,  and  in  1902  vice- 
pres.,  dir.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  same  company. 
Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Colonial,  Automobile.  Office:  279 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  688  48th  PI. 

DUN"WEIjIi.  William  Cliauncey,  merchant- 
engraver;  b.  Hartland,  O.,  Apr.  28,  1848;  lived 
at  "Rockford.  111.,  1855-66;  s.  William  C.  and 
Mary  Ann  (Fitch)  Dun  well;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Rockford,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  22,  1892, 
Harriet  P.  Peck;  1  daughter  from  previous 
marriage:  Minnie  M.  Served  in  Union  Army 
in  the  llth  Cav.,  111.  Vols..  from  Feb.  to  Oct., 
1865.  Came  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1866,  learned  en- 
graving trade  and  in  1871  engaged  in  business; 
since  1S76,  partner  in  firm  of  Dunwell  &  Ford, 
society  stationers  and  engravers.  Also  pres. 
Phoenix  Engraving  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Geo. 
H.  Thomas  Post,  No.  5,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Ash- 
land. Office:  171  Wabash  and  150  Michigan 
Avs.  Residence:  720  W.  Monroe  St. 

DUPEE.  Cyrus,  commission  merchant;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  June  27,  1827;  s.  Cyrus  and 
Elizabeth  Odell  (English)  Dupee;  ed.  academic 
schools  of  Brighton,  Mass.,  and  after  his 
father's  death,  when  he  was  14  years  old,  at- 
tended Boston  night  schools;  m.  Boston,  June 
22,  1854,  Mary  E.,  daughter  of  John  and  Mary 
E.  (Copeland)  Worcester.  Began  mercantile 
life  in  Boston,  and  in  1854  joined  Mr.  John 
Worcester  in  establishing  the  provision  firm 
of  Worcester  &  Dupee,  in  which  remained 
until  1869,  when  came  to  Chicago,  continuing 
in  the  provision  business,  and  in  1871  became 
a  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade;  still  retains 
his  membership  in  the  Board,  but  for  a  few 
years  past  has  devoted  his  attention  to  look- 
ing after  his  private  interests  and  invest- 
ments. Residence:  2539  Indiana  Av. 

DUFEE,  Horace  Moore,  retired;  b.  Brighton, 
Mass.,  Dec.  13,  1831;  s.  Cyrus  and  Elizabeth 
Odell  (English)  Dupee;  ed.  Boston  grammar 
schools;  m.  1st,  Cornelia  Church  (died,  1872); 
1  son:  Leroy  C.;  m.  2d,  Oak  Park,  111.,  Oct.  1. 
1874,  Elizabeth  Robinson  Buchanan;  children: 
Cherrie  Mabel,  William  Harold,  Margaret 
Buchanan,  Horace  Fawcett.  Father  died  when 
he  was  10  years  old  and  he  was  compelled  to 
leave  school  at  an  early  age;  in  1848,  entered 
employ  of  Carter  &  Treadwell,  wholesale 
clothing  dealers,  Boston,  remaining  nearly  5 
years;  worked  for  Edward  A.  Locke  &  Co. 
until  1854,  when  came  to  Chicago  and  joined 
his  brother,  Charles,  in  the  provision  trade 
for  about  7  years;  then  formed  a  partnership 


with  Asa  Worcester,  under  style  of  H.  M. 
Dupee  &  Co.,  conducting  a  provision  business 
until  1871;  burned  out.  After  fire  established 
provision  business  for  self,  and  in  1S92  prac- 
tically retired  from  active  participation  in 
the  business;  since  then  devoting  attention 
principally  to  the  care  of  his  own  real  estate 
interests.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since 
1871.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Ken- 
wood. Office:  108  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4824 
Woodlawn  Av. 

DUPEE,  John;  b.  Bangor,  Me.;  s.  John  and 
Eleanor  Winslow  (Pratt)  Dupee;  grad.  Park 
Latin  High  School,  Boston;  m.  Evelyn  M. 
Walker  at  Chicago;  children:  Eleanor  W., 
Walter  H.  (both  born  in  Chicago).  Was  em- 
ployed, after  leaving  school,  in  wholesale 
grocery  business  in  Boston  up  to  time  of  com- 
ing to  Chicago.  In  1883  formed  a  co-partner- 
ship with  Charles  Schwartz  under  firm  name 
of  Schwartz,  Dupee  &  Co.,  as  grain  and  stock 
brokers;  was  senior  mem.  of  firm  after  death 
of  Mr.  Schwartz  in  1893,  until  dissolution  of 
the  firm  Jan.  1,  1901.  Was  a  mem.  of  New 
York  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change, Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Has  for  15 
years  had  a  summer  home  at  Oconomowoc, 
Wis.  Since  the  dissolution  of  the  firm  of 
Schwartz,  Dupee  &  Co.,  his  time  has  been  de- 
voted to  attention  to  his  private  affairs. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washing- 
ton Park  (of  which  he  was  one  of  the  organ- 
izers and  for  many  years  a  dir.);  also  New 
York  Yacht  Club  (New  York).  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

DUFUY,  George  Alexander,  lawyer,  jurist; 
b.  of  French  Huguenot  stock,  near  Mascoutah, 
St.  Clair  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  4,  1858;  s.  William  Mc- 
Kendree  and  Elizabeth  (Ford)  Dupuy;  resided 
in  St.  Clair  and  Washington  counties  until 
1865;  afterward  in  Montgomery  Co.,  111.,  until 
1875;  then  lived  for  a  time  in  Kaufman  Co., 
Tex.;  ed.  common  schools  of  Illinois,  and  en- 
tered Illinois  Wesleyan  Univ.  in  autumn  of 
1875;  later  taught  school  and  studied  law, 
both  in  Illinois,  and  In  Texas;  admitted  to 
Texas  bar,  1880;  Illinois  bar,  1881;  came  to 
Chicago,  Sept.,  1881,  entered  senior  class  in 
Union  College  of  Law,  graduating,  1882;  m. 
July  19,  1883,  to  a  college  classmate  of  Illinois 
Wesleyan  Univ.,  Mary  Lenore,  daughter  of 
Rev.  John  F.  and  Mary  E.  (Wight)  Van  Pelt, 
of  Normal,  111.;  children:  Helen  Agnes,  Marga- 
ret, Genevieve  Elsie,  Mary  Elizabeth.  Entered 
upon  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  1882;  served 
4  years  as  asst.  corporation  counsel  of  the 
City  of  Chicago;  became  law  partner  of  Judge 
Elbert  H.  Gary;  later  was  mem.  of  law  firm 
of  Rubens,  Dupuy  &  Fischer  until  elected 
judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.  for 
term  expiring  1910.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Marquette,  Congregational,  Ravens- 
wood.  Office:  Court  House.  Residence:  2625 
N.  Paulina  St. 

DUHAND,  Arthur  Franklin,  patent  lawyer; 
b.  St.  Joseph,  Mich.,  Aug.  14,  1871;  s.  George 
Franklin  and  Alice  (Donaldson)  Durand;  ed. 
public  schools  and  in  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  graduating  as  LL.B.,  1899;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  5,  1902,  Edna  Amelia  Morehouse.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  Illinois,  1899,  and  engaged 
in  practice  alone,  making  a  specialty  of  patent 
law  and  patent  soliciting,  until  1902,  when 
was  joined  by  C.  C.  Bulkley  in  forming  the 
present  firm  of  Bulkley  &  Durand.  Mem. 
Patent  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  University  Club,  of 
Washington,  D.  C. ;  mem.  of  the  legal  frater- 
nity of  Phi  Delta  Phi.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
Residence:  5103  Kimbark  Av. 

DURAND,  Calvin,  pres.  Durand  &  Kasper 
Co.,  wholesale  grocers;  dir.  Nat.  Bank  of  North 
America,  State  Bank  of  Chicago,  Lake  Forest 
Water  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  22  N.  Union  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest. 

DURAND,  Elliott,  vice-pres.  Heath  &  Milli- 
gan  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Colchester,  Chittenden  Co., 


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Vt.,  Jan.  10,  1847;  s.  Moses  and  Charlotte 
Hamilton  (Bartlett)  Durand;  parents  died  in 
his  infancy;  was  brought  up  by  an  uncle,  A. 
W.  Bartlett,  an  Illinois  farmer;  ed.  public 
schools  and  a  short  time  in  Aurora  (111.)  High 
School,  and  in  a  business  college;  ran  away 
fro'm  the  farm  in  early  part  of  1864,  to  enlist 
in  Union  Army,  serving  as  drummer  boy  and 
private  in  132d  and  later  in  156th  Regts.,  111. 
Vol.  Infy.,  until  Sept.  8,  1865,  when  returned 
to  school;  m.  Chicago,  June  10,  1880,  Helen, 
daughter  of  ex-Mayor  Monroe  Heath,  of  Chi- 
cago;  children:  Myrtle,  Elliott,  Eugene, 
Clerked  in  grocery  and  crockery  store  and 
later  learned  printer's  trade  in  office  of  Aurora 
(111.)  Herald;  came  to  Chicago,  1869,  and 
worked  as  compositor,  proofreader  and  re- 
porter  on  the  Chicago  Times  and  Chicago  Tri- 
bune  until  forming  a  connection  with  the 
Heath  &  Milligan  Manufacturing  Co.,  manu- 
facturers  of  paints  and  colors,  in  which  he 
advanced  to  vice-pres.  Also  pres.  Cas-cajal 
Plantation  Co.,  vice-pres.  Trinidad  River  Agri- 
cultural  Co.;  treas.  Marlboro  Portland  Cement 
Co.  ;  dir.  Two  Republics  Development  Co.  Was 
charter  Mem.  1st  Regt.  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  and 
after  5  years  as  non-commissioned  officer 
served  as  capt.,  maj.  and  lieut.  col.,  and  was 
commissioned  by  Gov.  Tanner  col.  of  Durand's 
Provisional  Cav.  in  the  Spanish-American 
War.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic  (life  mem.),  Chicago  Yacht,  Washington 
Park,  Kenwood,  Midlothian,  Press,  American 
(Mexico).  Office:  172  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
5712  Rosalie  Ct. 

DTTBAND,  Henry  Calvin,  wholesale  grocer; 
b.  Chicago,  Apr.  23,  1869;  s.  Calvin  and  Sarah 
Gould  (Downs)  Durand;  grad.  Lake  Forest 
Acad.,  1885;  Amherst  College,  1890;  m.  Lake 
Forest,  111.,  June  20,  1895,  Mary  Alice  Platt. 
On  leaving  college  in  1890,  entered  the  whole- 
sale  grocery  house  of  Durand  &  Kasper  Co. 
Established  1856),  with  which  has  ever  since 
continued,  now  being  2d  vice-pres.  and  a  dir. 
of  the  company.  Also  a  dir.  of  the  State  Bank 
of  Lake  Forest,  111.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Lake  Forest 
Winter  Office:  Lake  and  Union  Sts.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

DTTBAND,  Joseph  Barnes,  retired  merchant; 
b  Clintonville,  N.  Y.,  May,  1838;  s.  Calvin  and 
Lois  (Barnes)  Durand;  ed.  public  school  and 
at  Keeseville  (N.  Y.)  Acad.;  m.  Beaver  Dam, 
Wis.,  1866,  Florence  Sloan;  children:  Lois, 
Scott  S.,  Kathryn,  Florence,  Charles  E.;  m. 
2d,  Gardiner,  Me.,  1903,  May  L.  Burt.  Lived 
at  Clintonville,  N.  Y.,  until  1857;  came  to  Chi- 
cago,  1857,  but  in  1858  went  to  Milwaukee  and 
remained  there  until  1878,  in  wholesale 
grocery  firm  of  J.  B.  Durand  &  Co.;  returned 
to  Chicago,  1878,  and  continued  under  same 
firm  name,  in  wholesale  grocery  and  sugar 
business  until  1903,  when  he  retired  from 
business.  Republican.  Mayor  of  Lake  Forest, 
111  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

DUBAND,  Scott  Sloane,  sugars,  rice  and 
coffee;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May  29,  1869;  a. 
Joseph  B.  and  Florence  (Sloane)  Durand; 
preparatory  education  at  Lake  Forest  Acad. 
to  1885;  grad.  Williams  College,  1890;  m.  Bur- 


Univ.  of  Indiana,  graduating.  1877;  came  west 
when  4  years  old  with  parents,  who  located  at 
Williamsport,  Ind.  Lived  in  Indianapolis  2 
years;  resident  of  Chicago  since  1879;  became 
active  in  politics.  Was  mem.  of  Congress  2 
terms  from  the  3d  Congressional  District  cf 
Illinois,  1891-5;  while  mem.  of  Congress  was 
chairman  of  Committee  on  World's  Columbian 
Exposition,  and  had  charge  of  all  legislation 
affecting  the  Exposition.  Candidate  for  Con- 
gress,  6th  Congressional  District  of  Illinois, 
1903,  receiving  15,555  votes  against  16,540  cast 
for  William  Lorimer,  Republican.  Democrat. 
Mem.  of  various  Masonic  bodies.  Clubs:  Illi- 
nois,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg. 
Residence:  543  W.  Adams  St. 

DUX,  Joseph,  architectural  sculptor;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Oct.  9,  1856;  s.  Charles  and 
Katherine  (Houseman)  Dux;  ed.  New  York 
public  schools,  1863-74,  and  Cooper  Institute, 
1871-4;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  22,  1880, 
Mathilde  Best;  children:  Ethel  H.,  Arline  C., 
Waldo  J.  Was  with  Marcotte  &  Co.,  of  New 
York  and  Paris,  mural  decorators,  as  appren- 
tice,  1873-7;  came  to  Chicago,  1877,  and  worked 
for  various  architects  until  1881,  when  estab- 
lished  for  himself  as  architectural  sculptor, 
doing  all  kinds  of  architectural  work  in  stone 
sculpture,  modeling  and  wood  carving.  Repub- 
lican;  mem.  20th  Ward  Republican  Club.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Metropolitan.  Office: 
132  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  4  Campbell 
Park.  1 

D  WIGHT,  Austin  H.,  pres.  Dwlght  Bros. 
Paper  Co.;  b.  Martin,  Allegan  Co.,  Mich.,  Jan. 
19,  1855;  s.  Corydon  G.  and  Sarah  E.  (North- 
rop)  Dwight;  ed.  public  schools  of  Allegan  Co., 
Mich.;  m.  Plainwell,  Mich.,  1875,  Frankie  S. 
Alcott.  Began  experience  in  the  paper  trade  at 
Yorkville,  111.,  in  1877,  later  traveled  for 
several  years  for  the  Mead  Paper  Co.,  of  Day- 
ton,  O.  ;  came  to  Chicago  in  1892,  and  was  con- 
nected  with  other  houses  until  Apr.,  1895, 
when  organized  the  Dwight  Bros.  Paper  Co., 
of  which  has  since  been  at  the  head  as  pres. 
Republican.  Royal  Arch  Mason.  Club:  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  61  Plymouth  Ct.  Residence: 
6416  Kimbark  Av. 

DWIGHT,  John  Henry,  banker;  b.  Jackson, 
Mich.,  Apr.  7,  1835;  s.  John  N.  Dwight  (of 
Thompson,  Conn.)  and  Elizabeth  F.  (Bartow) 
Dwight  (of  New  Rochelle,  N.  Y.);  ed.  com- 
mon  schools  and  academies  in  Michigan  and 
commercial  college  in  Detroit;  m.  June  1,  1871, 
Frances  D.  Metcalf,  of  Erie,  Pa.;  children: 
Mary  (now  wife  of  T.  W.  Harvey,  Jr.),  Flor- 
ence  R.,  Francis  Bartow.  Came  to  Chicago, 
Jan.  2,  1856;  entered  Chicago  Bank  of  I.  H. 
Burch;  in  1858  joined  Board  of  Trade,  and 
became  a  mem.  of  the  grain  commission  firm 
of  D.  L.  Quirk  &  Co.,  afterward  changing, 
successively,  to  Dow,  Quirk  &  Co.,  Cooley  & 
Dwight,  Dwight  &  Gillette  and  Linn  &  Dwight; 
retired  from  business  on  Board  of  Trade  in 
1898.  Was  pres.  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  1880, 
and  had  previously  served  as  vice-pres.,  2d 
vice-pres.  and  a  dir.  6  years;  also  on  board 
of  arbitration  and  on  committee  of  appeal. 
Now  vice-pres.  of  the  State  Bank  of  Chicago, 
and  dir.  o  Corn  Exchange  Nat  Bank.  Repub- 


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continuing    the    business    as    S.    S.    Durand    &    Allegan    Co.,    Mich.,    came    to    Chicago    from 
Co.    Also    pres.    Durand-Childs    Co.,    importers    Michigan    in    18.91    and    in 

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Univ  Dir  State  Bank  of  Evanston;  vice-pres. 
Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy;  trustee 
Northwestern  Univ.;  associate  mem.  Chicago 
Real  Estate  Board;  mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa 
fraternity.  Clubs:  University,  Evanston. 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  87  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1882  Sheridan  Rd.,  Evanston. 

DYEB,  Robert  Malcolm,  manufacturing  and 
mechanical  engineer;  b.  Maquoketa,  la.,  Dec. 
12,  1867;  s.  Hugh  and  Rebecca  (Taggert) 
Dyer;  early  education  at  Belmont  School,  near 
Davenport,  la.;  prepared  for  college  under 
private  teachers;  entered  Iowa  State  College, 
Ames,  la.,  1887,  graduating  as  B.M.E.,  Nov. 
20,  1891;  m.  Woodbine,  la.,  May  20,  1894,  Mary 
yeisley;  children:  James  Eugene,  Robert  Law- 
ton.  Was  school  teacher  beginning  1886,  while 
preparing  for  college  and  during  college  vaca- 
tions until  1891;  since  Apr.  16,  1892,  with  Aer- 
motor  Co.,  successively  as  mechanical 
draftsman,  mgr.  branch  at  Sioux  City,  la., 
1894-5;  asst.  supt.  of  factory,  1895-6;  supt., 
1896-9;  gen.  supt.,  Jan.  1,  1899,  to  Jan.  1,  1905; 
also  chief  engineer,  Jan.  1,  1902,  to  Jan.  1, 
1905.  Specialist  in  manufacturing  processes 
connected  with  the  Aermotor  and  on  subjects 
of  irrigation  and  country,  suburban  and  village 
water  supply  systems.  Republican.  Liberal 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Delta  Tau  Delta  Fraternity, 
Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  Puget  Sound  Bridge  and 
Dredging  Co.,  Seattle,  Wash. 

DYKES,  John  Lucian  G-rigiby,  manufac- 
turer; b.  on  farm  in  Clay  Co.,  Mo.,  Jan.  24, 
1869;  s.  William  S.  and  Mary  Maria  (Porter) 
Dykes;  ed.  public  schools  of  Plattsburg,  Cam- 
eron and  Kearney,  Mo.,  and  a  country  school 
in  DeKalb  Co.,  Mo.;  m.  Chicago,  June  24,  1901, 
Evelyn  Ewing  Corns.  In  1884  worked  in  gen- 
eral store  after  school  and  during  vacation 
time  at  Cameron,  Mo.;  in  1889  worked  in  dry 
poods  store  in  Carthage,  Mo.;  in  1890,  worked 
in  shoe  store  in  St.  Joseph,  Mo.;  worked  in 
shoe  store  in  Chicago,  1892;  returned  to  St. 
Joseph,  1893,  remaining  1  year;  saved  a  little 
money;  invented  the  rubber  shoe  sole;  in  1894 
returned  to  Chicago;  began  sale  of  same  under 
name  of  John  L.  G.  Dykes  Co.,  Incorporated; 
the  business  venture  was  successful  and  has 
been  manufacturing  ever  since.  In  1901  be- 
came pres.  Chicago  Tire  and  Rubber  Co.,  en- 
gaged in  ereneral  rubber  manufacturing  busi- 
ness, with  a  specialty  in  mechanical  moulded 
goods.  Democrat.  Mem.  Christian  Church. 
While  in  St.  Joseph  was  mem.  of  the  Wickham 
Rifles,  1898.  Office:  329-31  W.  Kinzie  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1442  Addison  Av. 

DYRENFORTH,  Arthur,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  25,  1872;  s.  Philip  C.  Dyrenforth;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  Univ.  School,  Chicago, 
Harvard  Univ.,  graduating  in  class  of  1896, 
B.A.,  followed  by  graduate  study  in  Univs.  of 
Berlin,  Ger.,  and  Oxford,  Eng. ;  also  Sorbonne, 
Paris;  grad.  Chicago-Kent  Law  School,  Chi- 
r-ago,  LL.B.,  1899.  Began  practice  in  father's 
office  in  1899,  and  later  with  the  firm  of  Gur- 
ley,  Stone  &  Wood.  Republican.  Club:  Exmoor. 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  425  La- 
Salle  Av. 

DYRENPOBTH,  Douglas,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Waukegan,  111.,  1861;  s.  Julius  and  Caroline 
(Thomas)  Dyrenforth;  ed.  Carlsruhe,  Ger., 
and  at  his  father's  Dyrenforth's  Institute;  m. 
Chicago,  1888,  Louise  Best.  At  15  entered  a  law 
office,  where  remained  2  years;  then  held  2  or 
3  situations  as  clerk  and  bookkeeper,  and 
finally  entered  the  Union  College  of  Law,  from 
which  was  graduated  in  1883.  Took  charge  of 
the  Washington  office  of  his  brothers'  firm  ff 
Dyrenforth  &  Dyrenforth;  returned  to  Chica- 
go, 1891,  and  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm,  and 
is  now  of  the  succeeding  firm  of  Dyrenforth, 
Dyrenforth  &  Lee.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

DYRENFOHTH,  Julius  Wilson,  patent  law- 
yer; b.  Waukegan,  111.,  Dec.  17,  1858;  s.  Julius 


and  Caroline  (Thomson)  Dyrenforth;  ed. 
Carlsruhe,  Ger.,  and  at  his  father's  (Dyren- 
forth's) academy,  Chicago;  grad.  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law,  LL.B.,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  May  31, 
1890,  Clara  L.  Manning.  After  leaving  school 
was  first  a  bookkeeper  and  then  engaged  in 
mining  in  Colorado,  but  eventually  took  up  the 
study  of  law;  was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1887;  now  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Dyrenforth, 
Dyrenforth  &  Lee.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Waupansen.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
3821  Lake  Av. 

DYRENPORTH,  Philip  Charles,  patent  law- 
yer; b.  Chicago,  1848;  s.  Julius  and  Caroline 
(Thomson)  Dyrenforth;  ed.  in  Dyrenforth's  In- 
stitute (conducted  by  his  father)  and  was 
afterward  a  teacher  there;  spent  the  year 
1876  in  the  patent  office  at  Washington  to 
prepare  himself  for  his  profession;  returned 
to  Chicago  and  established  as  a  solicitor  of 
patents  while  student  in  Union  College  of 
Law;  grad.,  1879.  After  a  few  years'  general 
practice  became  exclusively  a  patent  lawyer; 
joined  by  his  brother,  William  H.,  in  1882;  by 
Julius  W.,  another  brother,  in  1890,  and  by 
youngest  brother,  Douglas,  in  1891;  John  H. 
Lee  later  became  a  partner  in  the  firm,  which 
is  now  known  as  Dyrenforth,  Dyrenforth  & 
Lee.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Patent  Bar 
Assn.  (was  pres.,  1893-4).  Club:  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  425 
LaSalle  Av. 

DYRENFORTH,  William  H.,  patent  lawyer; 
b.  Waukegan,  111.,  1855;  s.  Julius  and  Caroline 
(Thomson)  Dyrenforth;  ed.  Carlsruhe,  Ger., 
and  at  his  father's  (Dyrenforth)  institute,  in 
Chicago,  in  which  he  was  later  one  of  the 
teachers;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1882; 
m.  Chicago,  1885,  Dora  Ketcham;  children: 
Ernest,  Donald,  Dorothy,  Lucien  Young.  Be- 
gan practice  in  partnership  with  brother, 
Philip  C.,  firm  becoming  Dyrenforth  &  Dyren- 
forth; now  Dyrenforth,  Dyrenforth  &  Lee. 
Was  one  of  the  founders  and  pres.  of  the 
Personal  Rights  League.  Was  lecturer  on 
patent  law  in  Kent  Law  School,  Chicago.  Pres. 
Flora  Burner  and  Lamp  Co.  and  the  Fortin- 
molite  Metal  Co.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: Evanston,  111. 

E 

BADS,  Benjamin  Brindley,  physician;  b. 
Paris,  Ky.,  Jan.  23,  1870;  s.  Darwin  D.  and 
Anna  (Adair)  Eads;  ed.  private  schools  in 
Paris,  Ky.,  Carthage  Collegiate  Institute, 
Carthage,  Mo.,  Jefferson  Med.  College,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  M.D.,  1891;  m.  Mauch  Chunk,  Pa., 
1898,  Elizabeth  Stedman.  Was  resident  sur- 
geon Jefferson  Hosp.,  Philadelphia,  1891-2; 
came  io  Chicago,  1892.  Was  instructor  of  anat- 
omy and  physiology  Rush  Med.  College,  1893- 
1894;  prof,  of  anatomy.  Illinois  Med.  College, 
1894-7;  prof,  of  applied  anatomy,  operative 
and  orthopedic  surgery,  Illinois  Med.  College, 
1897-9;  prof,  of  surgery  and  clinical  surgery 
and  dean  Illinois  Med.  College,  since  1899.  Sur- 
geon to  Illinois  Hosp.  and  Free  Dispensary. 
Surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  appointed  Jan.,  1905. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.  Mason:  Union  Park 
Lodge,  York  Chapter;  mem.  St.  Bernard  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.,  and  of  Medinah  Temple,  Mys- 
tic Shrine.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  103  State  "St. 
Residence:  683  Washington  Boul. 

EAQAN,  William  Howard,  pres.  Jackson 
Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  b.  Mahone  Bay,  N.  S., 
July  4,  1865;  s.  S.  L.  and  Margaret  A.  (Spear- 
water)  Eagan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Spring- 
field, Mass.,  and  Hutchinson,  Kan.;  m.  Hutch- 
inson,  Kan.,  1896,  Alberta  Stedman.  Began 
business  career  with  the  First  Nat.  Bank  of 
Hutchinson,  Kan.,  as  a  messenger,  in  1884, 
and  worked  up  to  the  position  of  cashier; 
came  to  Chicago,  1903,  and  organized  the 
Jackson  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  of  which  he 


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Is  pr™  ReP1ubllTcan-   Protestant.   Club:   Hamil-  consecutively    5    years    telegraph    operator     5 

oaeo   *£rt    Wnt^°kSOn    B°Ul'    Residence:    Chi-  years    train   dispatcher,   4    yflrs  asst     supt ,    2 

^iMnv*»fi  years   division   supt      4   years  asst    gen    mer  - 

^^^^"jrasg^ott^'kA  S;   J^ice-p-S^d  £?£&•?& 

Clarissa    (Lathrop)    Eager;    ed.    public    schools  ceeded    Roswell    Miller    as    pr^sSept      S 

and  at  New  Haven    (Conn.)    High   School  and  Dir.  Central  Trust  Co.  of  Illinois    Continental 

Gen.    Russell's    Military    Acad.,    preparing    for  Nat.   Bank,   St.   Paul  Coal  Co     Standard   Office 

Yale,    but    was    prevented    by    ill-health    from  Co.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg    Residence! 

taking  a  college  course  and  decided  on  a  musi-  514  N.  State  St 

cal  career;  studied  at  the  Royal  Conservatory  EARLY,  Patrick  Henry,  pres  Early's  Mer- 
of  Music  at  Leipzig,  where  for  4  years  was  cantile  Agency;  b.  Northumberland  N  H 
under  instruction  in  piano,  of  Prof.  Dr.  Carl  Feb.  1,  1852;  s.  Michael  and  Elizabeth  (Cor- 
Reinecke  and  Bruno  Zwintcher,  and  in  theory  mack)  Early;  ed.  public  school  at  Wells  River 
under  Dr.  Jadassohn  and  Gustav  Schreck,  and  Vt.;  m.  Blairstown.  la.,  Jan  11  1873  Maria 
received  the  Helbig  prize  for  excellence.  Kirby;  children:  John  Edward,  JerreF  Paul 
Upon  return  to  America  taught  for  a  year  A.,  Olive  L.,  William  A.  (deceased)  Entered 
at  Steinway  Hall,  New  York,  and  was  pianist  railway  service  with  the  C  &  N  -W  Rv  Co 
of  the  Mozart  Club  of  New  York,  playing  in  in  1867  as  telegraph  operator  and '  later  as 
many  concerts;  came  to  Chicago,  1892,  in  station  agent,  until  Nov  1,  1882-  appointed 
order  to  take  charge  of  the  music  dept.  of  general  agent  W.,  I.  &  N.  Ry  at  Marshall- 
Lake  Forest  Univ.  in  Ferry  Hall  Seminary,  town,  la.,  Nov.  1,  1882;  left  railway  service  in 
Lake  Forest,  JJL,;  also  instructs  private  pupils  Sept.,  1886;  since  then  in  mercantile  agency 
in  Chicago.  Office:  203  Michigan  Av.  Resi-  business,  and  now  pres.  of  Early's  Mercantile 
dence:  Lake  Forest.  Agency.  Republican.  R.  C.  Office:  100  Wash- 

EAQLE,  William  Henry,  wholesale  broker  ington  St.  Residence:  2200  Kenmore  Av 
and  commission  merchant;  b.  Detroit,  Mich,  EASTMAN,  Albert  Nathen,  lawyer-  b 
Feb.  29,  1860;  s.  Joseph  A.  and  Margaret  Kingsville,  O,  Oct.  17,  1864;  s.  Henry  A*  and 
Eagle;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Milwau-  Sarah  F.  (Parrish)  Eastman;  grad  high 
kee,  June,  1898,  Nancy  Belle  Parker.  Began  school  of  Ashtabula,  O. ;  complete  collegiate 
business  life,  1875,  as  a  boy  in  the  employ  of  course  under  Rev.  Joseph  N  McGiffert 
W.  S.  Knight  &  Co.  (established  1874),  whole-  Presbyterian  clergyman,  Ashtabula,  O  •  m' 
sale  brokers  in  dried  and  canned  goods  and  Ashtabula,  O.,  July,  1889,  Myrta  E.  Hopkins- 
other  California  products,  and  eastern  canned  children:  Walker  P.,  Frances  E.  Came  to  Chi- 
goods.  Has  continued  with  the  house  ever  cago  and  studied  law  in  office  of  Smith  & 
since  and  is  now  at  its  head  as  pres.  Demo-  Helmer;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar.  May,  1887; 
crat.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor.  Office:  entered  office  of  Weigley,  Bulkley  &  Gray 
2-4  Wabash  AV.  Residence:  214  33d  St.  Sept,  1887;  became  a  partner  in  1894;  firm 

EARLE,  Frank  B.,  physician;  b.  Illinois,  became  Weigley  &  Eastman,  1895,  and  dis- 
Oct.  22,  1860;  s.  Moses  L.  and  Maria  E.  solved  in  June,  1896;  then  practiced  alone; 
(Breckenridge)  Earle;  grad.  Waukegan  (111.)  now  with  Edward  P.  Eastman  and  Frank 
High  School,  1881;  College  of  Physicians  and  White  and  Harold  F.  White,  in  firm  of  Albert 
Surgeons,  Chicago,  M.D,  1885;  m.  1885,  Eliza,-  N.  and  Edward  P.  Eastman.  Presbyterian; 
beth  H.  Biddlecom.  Engaged  in  general  prac-  trustee  and  pres.  board  of  trustees  of  Edge- 
tice  of  medicine  since  1885.  Prof,  of  obstet-  water  Presbyterian  Church.  Clubs:  Hamilton 
rics,  1894-1902;  prof,  of  pediatrics  since  1903,  (life  mem.),  Lincoln  (formerly  pres.),  Casino 
and  sec.  since  1901,  College  Physicians  and  (Edgewater),  Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  184  La- 
Surgeons.  Obstetrician  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  since  Salle  St.  Residence:  724  Winthrop  Av. 
1895;  attending  physician,  1895-1903,  and  con-  EASTMAN,  Barrett,  journalist  and  dramatic 
suiting  physician  since  1903,  Home  for  Crip-  critic;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  25,  1869;  s.  Francis 
pled  Children;  attending  physician  (children's  Ambrose  and  Gertrude  (Barrett)  Eastman; 
dept.)  St.  Mary's  Hosp.  since  1903.  Editor  ed.  The  Gunnery,  Washington,  Conn,  Acad, 
Filatov's  (Russian)  Diseases  of  Children,  1904.  Utlca,  N.  Y,  Racine  College  (Wis.).  In  news- 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc,  paper  work  since  1889,  beginning  as  reporter 
Chicago  Med.  Soc,  Chicago  Gynecological  on  the  Chicago  Herald;  later  editorial  writer 
Soc,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc,  Chicago  Med-  Los  Angeles  Tribune,  Chicago  Evening  Post, 
ico-Legal  Soc.;  fellow  Soc.  of  Am.  Obstetri-  New  York  Am.  and  Journal,  Chicago  Daily 
clans  and  Gynecologists.  Republican.  Congre-  Journal;  special  writer  Chicago  Inter  Ocean, 
gationalist.  Clubs:  Illinois  (ex-pres. ),  West-  Sunday  editor  Chicago  Tribune;  dramatic 
ward  Ho.  Office  and  residence:  903  W.  Monroe  critic  Chicago  Tribune  and  Chicago  Daily 
St.  Journal.  Author  of  many  contributions,  in 

EARLE,  John  Estcourt,  steamship  agent;  b.  prose   and    verse,    to    magazines,    and    of   book, 

on    Island    of    Jersey,    Great    Britain,    Feb.    28,  Paris   in    1900;   also    (with   Wallace   Rice)    Un- 

1838;     s.     Thomas    and    Harriette     (Estcourt)  der  the  Stars,  and  other  Songs  of  the  Sea.  Ad- 

Earle;    ed.    Gloucester    and    Bristol    Colleges,  dress:  Chicago  Daily  Journal. 

Eng. ;    an    officer    in    the    British    army    for    8  EASTMAN,  John  Coates,   publisher   Chicago 

years;    m.    Oconomowoc,    Wis,    1879,    Mary    E.  Journal;   b.    Eaton,   O,    Dec.    19,    1862;    s.    John 

Ballard;  children:  Kittle  H,  Myra,  Thomas  E.  and    Harriet    Ardella     (Davis)     Eastman;     ed. 

B,   Bessie,   Florence,   Estcourt,   Enid.   Went   to  public  schools,  and  in  Ohio  State  Univ.,  1878- 

New  York  in  1865;  was  mgr.  of  the  New  York  1882;    ed.    as    civil    engineer;    m.    Marion,    Ind., 

office  of   Austin,   Baldwin  &  Co,   express  and  July   20,   1886,   Eva  Harter.-  Reporter   on   Chi- 

steamship    agents    and    brokers,    and    In    1873  cago    Herald,    1890-5;    business    mgr.    Chicago 

was   transferred   to  Chicago  as  their  western  Chronicle,  1895-8;  advertising  mgr.  New  York 

gen.    mgr.;    in    1876    was    made    western    gen.  Journal,    1898-1900;    treas.    and   business    mgr. 

mgr.  for  the  Anchor  Line  Steamship  Co,  and  Chicago    American,    1900-4;    became    owner    of 

in    1891    became   associated    with    the    firm    of  Chicago  Daily  Journal,  Apr.  2,  1904,  and  pres. 

Earle  &  Massey,   so  continuing  until   the  dis-  and   treas.   Chicago  Journal   Co.   Presbyterian, 

solution  of  that  firm,  May  1,  1898,  when  pres-  Mem.   Y.  M.  C.  A,  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Mid- 

ent  firm  of  John  E.  Earle  &  Co.  was  formed,  lothian,  Glen  View.  Office:  160  Washington  St. 

Republican.    Episcopalian.    Office:    12    Sherman  Residence:   220  E.   60th   St. 

St.  Residence:  Cor.  Elm  and  Walnut  Sts,  Hins-  EASTMAN,  Oagrood  Tilton,  treas.  The  Searle 

dale.  &  Hereth  Co.;  b.  South  Braintree,  Mass,  Jan. 

EARLINO,  Albert  J.,  pres.   C,   M.   &   St.   P.  18,  1865;  s.  Rev.  Dr.  L.  R.  and  Octavia  (Smith) 

Ry. ;  b.  Richfield,  Wis,  Jan.   19,   1849;  common  Eastman;   grad.  Amherst  College,  Mass,   1886; 

school    education;    left    school    at    18;    entered  m.  Omaha,  Neb,  Sept.  30,  1891,  Nellie  McKell 

employ   C,   M.    &   St.    P.    Ry,    1866.    Has   been  Burns;     children:     Helen,    Margaret.     Was    in 


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traffic  dept.  of  the  U.  P.  Ry.  at  Omaha  and 
Kansas  City,  1886-90;  since  1890  treas.  of  the 
Searle  &  Hereth  Co.,  pharmaceutical  chem- 
ists. Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 
Skokie  Country,  Chicago  Drug  Trade.  Office: 
73  Wells  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

EASTMAN,  Royal  Adalbert,  last  manufac- 
turer; b.  VanBuren  Co.,  Mich.,  July  12,  1855; 
s.  William  Wallace  and  Nancy  Jane  (Tousey) 
Eastman;  ed.  common  schools  of  VanBuren 
Co,  Mich.;  m.  VanBuren  Co.,  Mich.,  Oct.  20, 
1877,  Elma  Josephine  Field;  children:  Le  Roy 
Adelbert,  Mabel  Verne,  Gladys,  Grace  Lucille. 
Spent  boyhood  and  early  youth  on  farm  in 
VanBuren  Co.,  Mich.;  came  to  Chicago,  1877, 
and  was  traveling  salesman  in  the  last  busi- 
ness until  1884,  since  which  time  he  has  been 
pres.  of  the  Chicago  Last  &  Die  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Nat.  Union.  Club:  Lincoln.  Office: 
194-200  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  5029  Calumet 
Av 

EASTMAN,  Sidney  Corning,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  26,  1850;  s.  Zabina  and  Mary  Jane 
(Corning)  Eastman;  early  education  Chicago 
public  schools;  under  private  tutors  in  Eng- 
land, 1861-9,  during  which  period  his  father 
was  U.  S.  Consul  in  Bristol,  Eng.;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  A.B.,  1873;  studied  French  in 
Geneva,  Switzerland,  1866-7;  m.  Ann  Arbor, 
Mich.,  June  9,  1886,  Charlotte  Hall.  Studied 
law  after  leaving  college;  admitted  to  bar 
July  4,  1876;  since  then  in  active  practice,  and 
referee  in  bankruptcy  since  Dec.,  1898.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Historical  Soc.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton,  Glen  View,  City,  Law.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Melrose  Av.,  cor. 
Essig  St.,  Kenilworth. 

EATON,  Charles  Scribner,  lawyer;  b.  Pal- 
myra, Mo.,  Aug.  24,  1878;  s.  J.  W.  and  Emma 
Louise  (Scribner)  Eaton;  came  to  Chicago 
yith  parents  in  childhood;  early  education  in 
Chicago  public  schools,  West  Division  High 
School  and  Lewis  Institute,  Chicago;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Chicago  In  class  of  1900,  A.B.,  and 
Harvard  Law  School  in  class  of  1903,  LL.B..; 
m.  Oct.  6,  1904,  Helen  Davida  Harper,  daugh- 
ter of  Dr.  Wm.  R.  Harper,  pres.  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago. Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
the  state  of  Illinois  in  1903.  and  entered  into 
partnership  with  Messrs.  Thomas  Dent  and 
Russell  Whitman  in  the  law  firm  of  Dent, 
Whitman  &  Eaton.  Republican.  Mem.  Alpha 
Delta  Phi.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
6126  Jackson  Park  Av. 

EATON,  Martinis,  lawyer;  b.  VanBuren  Co., 
Michigan,  Apr.  5,  1875;  s.  Charles  L.  and  Nellie 
(Joiner)  Eaton;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  A.B., 
in  class  of  1895;  m.  Flint,  Mich.,  June  8.  1904, 
Jacquette  Hunter.  From  1895  to  1897  was 
chief  of  the  tax  division  of  the  auditor  gen- 
eral's office  at  Lansing,  Mich.,  and  from  1897 
to  1900  was  associate  reporter  of  the  Supreme 
Court  of  Michigan.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Mich- 
igan in  1897  and  in  Illinois  in  1900,  and  since 
1900  has  been  engaged  in  general  practice 
of  law  in  Chicago;  since  1903  mem.  of  law 
firm  of  Cody,  Eaton  &  McConahey.  Mem.  of 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Quadrangle.  Office:  135  Adams  St. 
Residence:  5623  Washington  Av. 

EATON,  Thomas  Wood,  elevator  manufac- 
turer; b.  Morristown,  Vt.,  June  16,  1839;  s. 
Lathrop  and  Sabrina  (Wood)  Eaton;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Morristown,  Vt.,  and  of  Crete, 
Will  Co.,  111.,  followed  by  private  studies  in 
natural  philosophy,  mechanical  drawing  and 
the  higher  mathematics;  went  to  Hyde  Park, 
Vt.,  1854,  to  learn  furniture  trade;  father 
died,  1855;  mother  moved  to  Crete,  111.,  1856; 
m.  1st,  Ann  Jane  Winslow,  of  Crete,  111.;  2d, 
North  Craftsbury,  Vt.,  Dec.  25,  1888,  Olive  M. 
Litch;  children:  Marion  Augusta,  Edward 
Winslow,  Jessie  Maud,  Ethel  Bell,  Charlotte 
Grace.  In  1857  started  little  shop  at  Crete, 


111.,  for  manufacture  of  furniture,  working  in 
it  when  not  attending  school,  and  mornings 
and  evenings  for  relaxation  from  study;  con- 
ducted it  there  until  1864;  removed  business 
to  Kankakee,  where  secured  room  with  water 
power;  older  brother,  Augustus,  who  returned 
from  California,  became  partner  in  1859; 
bought  out  brother's  interest  soon  after  re- 
moving to  Kankakee;  later,  through  death  of 
a  party  with  whom  had  large  contract,  was 
left  with  large  amount  of  unsalable  material; 
gave  up  assets  to  creditors  and  went  through 
bankruptcy;  embarked  in  pattern  making,  and 
later  contracting  and  constructing  engineer- 
ing work;  came  to  Chicago  immediately  after 
fire;  worked  in  elevator  shops  of  Crane  Bros. 
Mfg.  Co.  16  months;  went  into  business  for 
self,  1873,  as  manufacturer  of  freight  and 
passenger  elevators;  Midas  Brooks  became 
partner,  1875,  but  in  1876  sold  interest  to 
Frederick  H.  Prince;  firm  was  T.  W.  Eaton  & 
Co.  several  years,  then  Eaton  &  Prince;  incor- 
porated, 1890,  as  Eaton  &  Prince  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  Nota- 
way  Mining  Co.  Republican;  candidate  for 
alderman,  1904-5.  Mem.  and  chairman  board  of 
trustees  Church  of  the  Redeemer  (Univer- 
salist).  Mem.  Undercliff  Sportsmen's  Assn. 
of  Chicago  and  Putnam,  111.  Clubs:  Menoken, 
Garfield  Gun  (pres.),  Valley  Gun  (vice-pres.), 
Chicago  Fly-Casting.  Office:  70-6  Michigan  St. 
Residence:  1447  Fulton  St. 

EATON,  William  Thomas,  warehouseman;  b. 
Rochester,  N.  Y.,  June  8,  1851;  s.  Thomas 
Wright  and  Amanda  (Noble)  Eaton;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  and  at  Prof.  Miller's  Acad.  at 
Friendship,  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.;  m.  Friend- 
ship, N.  Y.,  Mary  Wheeler.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1876,  at  age  of  18,  as  the  western  representa- 
tive of  the  Stoddard  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Dayton,  O., 
remaining  in  that  position  for  14  years;  since 
1890  in  warehouse  business,  now  being  treas., 
dir.  and  mgr.  of  the  Belt  Line  Transfer  & 
Storage  Co.,  with  warehouse  at  76th  and 
Wallace  Sts. ;  is  also,  on  his  own  account,  a 
jobber  of  binder  twine,  and  is  pres.  of  the 
Lake  Co.  Gravel  Co.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Clubs:  Union  League.  Englewood  Men's.  Of- 
fice: 4  Sherman  St.  Residence:  6620  Harvard 
Av. ;  summer,  "Sunnyside,"  Wirt  Centre,  N.  Y. 
EBELINO,  George,  wholesale  millinery;  b. 
Chicago,  July  26,  1852;  s.  George  Philip  and 
Anna  (Dittewig)  Ebeling;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  6,  1876,  Louise 
Affeld.  Began  business  career  as  bill  clerk 
with  P.  H.  Willard  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers, 
1868-71;  bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  J.  H. 
Dunham  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  1871-4;  with 
Reid,  Murdoch  &  Fisher  as  cashier  and  later 
in  charge  of  credits,  1874-82;  in  Peoria,  as 
sec.  and  treas.  of  Peoria  Stone  &  Marble  Co., 
1882-92;  sec.  and  treas.  Gage  Bros.  &  Co., 
wholesale  millinery,  since  1892.  Republican. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  129-131  Mich- 
igan Av.  Residence:  1144  Michigan  Av.,  Evans- 
ton. 

EBERHART,  John  Frederick,  LL.D.,  edu- 
cator and  real  estate  dealer;  b.  Hickory  Twp., 
Mercer  Co.,  Pa.,  Jan.  21,  1829;  s.  Abraham  and 
Esther  (Amand)  Eberhart;  reared  on  farm;  re- 
moved to  Big  Bend,  "on  Allegheny  River,  when 
8  years  old;  ed.  district  schools;  began  teach- 
ing at  16;  attended  Cottage  Hill  Acad.,  Ells- 
worth, O.,  2  terms;  at  Allegheny  College,  1849- 
1853,  earning  money  for  college  course  by 
teaching  and  working  in  harvest  field;  grad., 
1853;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  25,  1864,  Matilda  Char- 
ity Miller;  children:  John  J.,  Frank  N.,  Mary 
E.,  Grace.  Was  principal  of  Albright  Semin- 
ary, Berlin,  Pa,,  1853-5;  but  resigned  because 
of  impaired  health,  and  came  to  Chicago,  Apr. 
15,  1855,  becoming  lecturer,  editor  of  the 
Northwestern  Home  and  School  Journal,  and 
also  traveled  for  a  New  York  publishing 
house;  county  school  supt.  of  Cook  Co.,  1859- 
1869;  organized  the  Cook  Co.  Normal  School, 


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now   the  Chicago   Teachers'   College;   was  one  22,  1858;  s.  James  Starr  and  Margaret  David- 

of  the  organizers  of  the  Illinois  State  Teach-  son  Eckels;   ed.   city  public  schools  and   high 

ers'   Assn.;   one   of  founders   of  State  Normal  school,    graduating    from    the    latter    In    1876; 

Univ.     at     Normal,     111.;     principal     mover     in  grad.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Law  School,  1880;  m.  Dec. 

formation  of  State  Assn.   of  County  Superin-  15,    1887,    Fannie   Lissette    Reed;    1    daughter: 

tendents    and    its    first    pres.;    one    of    early  Phoebe.    Practiced   law   at    Ottawa,    111.,    1881- 

members    of    Am.     Institute    of    Instruction;  1893;    appointed   Apr.    3,    1893,    comptroller    of 

one  of  first  life  members  Nat.  Teachers'  Assn.  currency.    Democrat.    Made    speeches    on    the 

Began  to  deal  in  Chicago  real  estate  and  since  currency   question,   and   became  prominent   as 

leaving    the    superintendency    of    schools    has  gold-standard  advocate;  In  1896  affiliated  with 

been  engaged  largely  and  continuously  in  real  Nat.   (gold-standard)   Democrats.  Remained  in 

estate   transactions.    Reared   a   Methodist,   but  office  until  Dec.  31,  1897,  when  he  resigned  to 

became  one  of  the  early  members  of  the  Peo-  become,    Jan.    1,    1898,   pres.    Commercial    Nat. 

pie's   Church   under   Dr.   H.    W.    Thomas,    who  Bank,    Chicago.    Vice-pres.    Hewitt    Mfg.    Co.; 

was  his  former  pupil  and  induced  him  to  come  treas.    Chicago    Union    Traction    Co.,    Feather- 

to    Chicago;    now    pres.    People's    Church,    of  stone  Foundry  &  Machine  Co.;  trustee  Chicago 

America.    Office:    3655    W.    63d    St.    Residence:  Real  Estate  Trustees,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago; 

3515  W.   64th  St.  dir.  Allis-Chalmers  Co.,  Am.  &  British  Securl- 

EBERHART,   Noble  Murray,   physician   and  ties  Co.,   Ltd.,   Am.   Surety  Co.   of  New  York, 

surgeon;    b.    Benton    Harbor,    Mich.,    Apr.    21,  Bankers'    Trust    of   New    York,    Oakland    Nat. 

1870;  s   Dr.  Isa  A.  and  Melissa  (Jacobs)  Eber-  Bank,   State   Savings   Bank,   Detroit;    1st   Nat. 

harf    grad     Racine   College,    B.S.,    1888;    M.S.,  Bank,  Baltimore.  Mem.  western  board  of  con- 

Hedding     College,    1891;    M.D.,    Bennett    Med.  trol   Audit  Co.   of  New  York.   Clubs:   Chicago, 

College    Chicago,  1894;  M.D.,  med.  dept.  of  the  Union  League,  Commercial,  Merchants.  Office: 

Univ    of  Illinois,  1901;  also  did  graduate  work  Commercial  Nat.  Bank.   Residence:   18  Ritchie 

in   Univ.   of  Chicago,   Lake  Forest   Univ.,   etc.  PI. 

Engaged   in    practice    of   medicine   since    1894.  ECXHART,  Bernard  Albert,  flour  miller  and 

Formerly    interne   and    for    5    years   attending  merchant;    b.    Alsace,    France,    1852;    s.    Jacob 

physician    of    Cook    Co.    Hosp.;    formerly    sur-  an(j  Eva   (Root)    Eckhart;  came  with  parents 

geon  Chicago  Baptist  and  St.  Gerard's  Hosps.;  to    U.    S.    in    infancy;    ed.    public    schools    and 

now    prof,    of    electrophysics,     Post-Graduate  pi-fid.    college    in    Milwaukee,    1868;    m.    1874, 

Med.    School.    Honorary    life    fellow    Soc.    of  Katie  L.  Johnston;  children:  Carlos  K.,  Percy 

Science,  Letters  and  Art,  London,  Eng.;  mem.  p  _  Hazel.  Dorothy  M.  Was  clerk,   1868-9,  for 

Chicago    Med.    Soc.,    Illinois    State    Med.    Soc.,  the  Eagle   Milling  Co.,  Milwaukee,   for  which 

Am.   Med.   Assn.,   Chicago  Electro-Therapeutic  ^e    was    appointed    eastern    agent,    1869,    and 

Soc.,  Am.  Assn.  of  Life  Insurance  Examining  Chicago  mgr.,  1870;  in  1874,  with  James  Swan, 

Surgeons.   Author   of   series   of  text-books   on  bought  out  Chicago  business  of  the  company 

entomology  and  one  on  zoology;  formerly  con-  ar!(j   founded    the   wholesale   flour   business   of 

nected  in  editorial  capacity  with  various  pub-  Eckhart  &  Swan.  Republican.   Senator  in  Illi- 

lications.   Republican.  Brevetted  capt.  by  gov.  nojs  Assembly  4  years;  was  dir.  of  Board  of 

for    services    with    Reed's    Provisional    Regt.,  Trade    1888-91.   Mem.    Republican   State  Com- 

Spanish-Am.  War.  Mason   (32°),   (Garden  City  mjttee  from   3rd  Congressional  District,  1888: 

Lodge,     Oriental    Consistory)  ;     also    Medinah  mem    board    of   trustees   Sanitary   District   of 

Temple,  Mvstic  Shrine.  Club:  Calumet.  Office:  Chicago     1891-1900.    Clubs:    Commercial,    Mer- 

Chicago    Savings    Bank    Bldg.    Residence:    341  c]iants     Chicago,    Illinois,    Glen    View,    Union 

Oak  St.  League.  Office:  373  Carroll  Av.  Residence:  187 

EBINGER,    Frederick    Christian,    merchant;  Ashland  Av. 

b.  Canfield   (now  Edison  Park),  Cook  Co.,  111.,  T-CKHAKT     John    William,    flour    merchant 

July  2,  1872;  s.  Christian  and  Elizabeth  (Stry-  «  nfmer-  b    West  Bend,  Wis.,  Nov.  20,  1855; 

ker)    Ebinger;    ed.    Niles    township    and    Park  ^j^oband   Eva   Eckhart;    ed.    high    school. 

Ridge    public     schools     and     In     Metropolitan  s;    £acoD  ^na    ^vach,            A        12   1884    Mary 

Business    College,    Chicago;    m      Aurora,    111  ,  T  'Buchanan-    children     Eunice,    Paul,    John. 

Apr.    17,    1902,    Nellie    Boessenecker.    Boyhood  J-    ^mes    Mary     Established   in    flour   busi- 

up  to  20   was  divided  between  hard  work  on  „£'      gince   Apr     3     1873,   and   has   since   been 

his    father's    large    farm    In     the     town     of  "ff|nlfjvely  engaged  in  wholesale  and  milling 

Maine    and    attending    school;    early    in    1892  £™f,1VnSy  the  business  being  incorporated  as 

entered    employ    of    Thayer    &    Jackson    Sta-  ^™^    Eckhart  &  Co.,  of  which  he  Is  pres. 

tionery  Co.,  but  following  July  became  a  bill  ifp™    Chicago   Cavalrv.    Democrat.    Pres.    Chi- 

clerk     with     S.     Peterson     &     Co.,     wholesale  ^tS'  public  Library    Clubs:  Illinois,  Troquois, 

-81N-  Cnrpenter 


aw  JUST  jssr:  ft 

1903,  moved   to  present  premises;   exclusively  cagp,   1891;   Chicago  M^r  a  TTniv    of 

hair  goods  business.   Republican.  Mem.   M.   E.  1894;   Chicago   Acad.,   1895.   Univ    of 

Church.    Office:    182    State    St.    Residence:    224  Ph.B.,  with  honorable  mention    1^99^ 

S.  Klmwood  Av,  Oak  Park.  lJnlVT,,La^,^C^iqnV  Charlotte  RrigRS 

ECKELS,  George  Morris,  lawyer;  b.  Prince-  ton    111.,  June  6,  _1S  &s.vJp"Ta'i?S"     Estab 

ton,   111..   Apr.    3,    1863;    s.    James    S.    and   Mar-  1    child:   Eleanor  ^  With  '    Lowden 

garet    Davidson    (Herron)    Eckels:    ed.    public  Davis,    attys.,    1899.    ™rme«i    law 

schools   and    graduated    in   law   at   Columbian  with   Roy  O.   West    fl™   °f  ^e_*        of  We 

Univ.,   Washington,   D.   C.,    1887:    m.    Washing-  1902    C*a2gl,?*-i*9r    T  l?t««r  Sn   law   of  'public 

ton.    D.    C..    Apr.    18.    1892,    Edith    M.    Oberly;  Eckhart  &  Ta^°r.   Lecturer  °n    law   or  pii  •  ^ 

children:    George    Morris,    Jr.,    Virginia.    Was  service  corporations   in   Law   School   or    umv 

engaged  in   railway  service,   1881-3;   in   insur-  of  Chicago,   1903-4  and   1904-5    Chicago  att 

a  nee    business,    1883-5;    In    supervising    archl-  Western  Union  23l£^&i2^V 

t  erf's  office  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  1885-7;  since  of     North     America     CChl^W). 

1887    engaged    in    general    practice    of   law    in  Presbyterian.  :  Mem.  Delta  Kappa 

Chicago    Democrat.    Presbyterian.   Clubs:   Chi-  ternlty,     "»n°ls     Bar     Assn.     Cl 

cago.  Quadrangle,  Homewood.  Office:  Commer-  league.     Quadrangle     Office      1st    Nat. 

cial  Bank  Bldg.,   175   Dearborn   St.   Residence:  Bldg.  Residence:  1302  Berwyn  Av. 
5537  Woodlawn  Av.  ECKSTEIN,  Henry  Gottlieb,  treas.  of  Rueck- 

ECKEIiS.   James   Herron,   ex-comptroller   of  heim   Bros.    &   Eckstein;    b.   Chicago,    Jan.    15, 

currency,  U.  S.,  1893-7;  b.  Princeton,  111.,  Nov.  1860;   s.   Charles  and  Julia  Eckstein;   ed.  pri- 


182  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

vate  schools  and  1  year  in  public  school;  m.  panded  Metal  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
ist, Apr.  19,  188.3,  Emily  L.  Wegner,  who  died  change.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Caxton,  Saddle  and 
July  25,  1885,  leaving  1  daughter;  m.  2d,  July  Cycle,  Chicago  Golf;  also  of  the  Essex  Coun- 
9,  1887,  Louisa  M.  Rau,  by  whom  has  2  chil-  ty  (Boston,  Mass.),  Reform  and  New  York 
dren:  boy  and  girl.  Began  business  career  at  Clubs  (New  York\  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
age  of  12,  in  employ  of  N.  K.  Fairbank  &  Co.  Residence:  1601  Michigan  Av. 
Beginning  at  bottom  of  ladder,  advanced  until  EDDY,  George  Day,  manufacturer;  b.  Buf- 
in  1885  was  placed  in  charge  of  soap  mfg.  falo,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  18,  1849;  s.  Robert  M.  and 
dept.;  in  1888  became  supt.  of  all  manufac-  Sarah  (Quackenbush)  Eddy;  ed.  public 
tured  products  in  Chicago  factory,  and  in  1S03  schools  of  Buffalo,  and  in  Bryant  &  Stratton's 
was  made  supt.  of  the  various  mfg.  depts. ;  Business  College,  Buffalo;  came  to  Chicago 
retired  Oct.,  1898,  because  of  ill  health.  In  1899  with  parents,  1865;  m.,  1st,  1871,  Adalirfe 
bought  an  active  interest  in  firm  of  F.  W.  Charbonneau,  of  Chicago  (died  Dec.  31,  1881); 
Rueckheim  &  Bro.,  makers  of  Cracker  Jack  1  child:  George  Albert;  m.,  2d,  Nov.  26,  1884, 
and  cantlier,,  shortly  afterward  incorporated  Mary  V.  Riley,  of  Lake  Geneva,  Wis. ;  chil- 
as  Rueckheim  Bros.  &  Eckstein,  of  which  has  dren:  Alice  Hazel,  Harriet  Ellen.  Coming  to 
since  been  treas.  Office:  239  S.  Peoria  St.  Resi-  Chicago  went  to  work  in  the  Eddy  Foundry, 
dence:  4421  Vincennes  Av.  established  by  his  father,  1865,  and  developed 

ECKSTEIN,  Louis,  merchant;   b.   Milwaukee,  such    expert    knowledge    and    executive    ability 

Wis.,  Feb.  10,  1865;  s.  S.  E.  and  Anna   (Bloch)  that   he   was   entrusted   with    the   management 

Eckstein;  ed.  public  schools,  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  for  some  time  before  his  father's  death,   Feb. 

m.    Chicago,    1900,    Elsie    Snydacker.    Was    in  23,    1884;     became    pres.     upon     incorporation, 

railway  service  with  Wisconsin  Central  R.  R.  1885,    of   the   R.    M.    Eddy   Foundry   Co.    Is   32° 

for    10    years,    until    entering    firm    of    Stumer,  Mason,    Templar,    Shriner,    and    has    held    high 

Rosenthal    &    Eckstein,    millinery;    also    inter-  offices    in    lodge,    commandery,    consistory   and 

ested    in     the    North     Am.     Bldg.,     Mercantile  temple.    Club:    Casino    (Edgewater).    Office:    61 

Bldg.,    Am.    Restaurant    Co.    (of    which    he    Is  Indiana  St.    Residence:    2583    Sheridan   Rd. 
pres.   and   treas.),   and   Red    Book   Corporation        EDDY,     Oeorg-e     Spencer,     real     estate;     b. 

(pres.  and  treas.).  Also  sec.  and  dir.  Emporium-  Brighton,   Washington  Co.,   la.,   June   16,    1844; 

World  Millinery  Co.,  and  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  s.   Ebenezer  Cheney  and  Margaret  Ann    (Gale) 

Public    Drug    Co.     Clubs:     Standard,     Ravisloe  Eddy;  ed.  public  school  No.   20,  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 

Country.    Office:    150    State.    Residence:    Hotel  from  6  to  12  years  old;  public  school,  Brighton, 

Metropole.  la.,  and  Washington   College    (private  school) 

EDDY,    Albert    Marshall,    manufacturer;     b.  from  12  to  18;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1869,  Har- 

Buffalo,  N.   Y.,   July  4,   1851;   s.   Robert  M.  and  riet    Lester    Rigdon;     1     son:     Henry    Cheney. 

Sarah   M.    (Quackenbush)    Eddy;    family   came  Worked  on  farm  until  Aug.  15,  1862,  when  en- 

to  Chicago,  1865;  ed.  public  schools  of  Buffalo  listed  in  Co.  E.,  30th  Iowa  Vol.  Infy.,  of  which 

and   Chicago;    grad.    Washington   School,    1866;  regt.    was   q.    m.    sergeant;    mustered   out   June- 

m.  Jan.  2,  1873,  Sarah  A.  Emery,  of  Rochester,  16,    1865,    and    became    clerk    in    express    office 

N.   Y.;   children:   Blanch  E.,  Charles  Mortimer,  and  store  June  25,   1865,  and  bookkeeper  until 

In  1869  became  connected  with  the  Robert  N.  May  1,   1868;  after  that  hat  and  cap  salesman 

Eddy    Foundry,    a    large    enterprise    originally  until  Aug.  1,  1869;  bank  clerk  (Franklin  Bank) 

founded  by  his  father,  and  James  Gardner,  In  until  Sept.,  1872;  bank  teller  Mar.  18,  1873,  to 

1865,    his    father,    Robert    Mortimer    Eddy,    be-  Aug.   1,   1882    (Fidelity  Savings  Bank,  Chicago, 

coming    sole    proprietor    in    1869,    and    dying,  and  First  Nat.   Bank,   Independence,   la.);   real 

1884;    sec.   and   treas.,    since   its    incorporation,  estate   broker    in    Chicago    since   Nov.    1,    1882, 

1885,   of  the   R.    M.    Eddy   Foundry   Co.    Mason  composing,    with   H.    G.    Young,    firm   of   H.    G. 

(Blue  Lodge,  Chapter,  Commandery  and  Con-  Young  &  Co.   Also  sec.,   treas.   and  dir.   Home 

sistory),    and    mem.    Medinah    Temple,    Nobles  Club  Amusement  Co.;   treas.   and  dir.   Soldiers' 

of  the  Mystic  Shrine.   Club:  Illinois.  Office:   61  Memorial    Assn.    Mem.     Chicago    Real    Estate 

Indiana  St.  Residence:   478  W.  Congress  St.  Board.   G.   A.   R.   Republican.   Universalist.    Of- 

EDDY.   Alfred  Delavan,  lawyer;   b.   Bellona,  flee:    Stock    Exchange    Bldg.    Residence:    6811 

N.  Y.,  June  3,  1846;   s.   Rev.  Alfred   (Presbyte-  Wentworth  Av. 

rian  clergyman)  and  Catherine  H.  (Wilcox)  EDDY,  Henry  Clay,  insurance;  b.  Provi- 
Eddy;  removed  to  Illinois,  1856;  ed.  Illinois  dence,  R.  I.,  May  9,  1848;  ed.  Highland  Mill- 
public  schools  and  Chicago  Univ.;  grad.  Union  tary  Acad.,  Worcester,  Mass.  When  16  years 
College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1879;  admitted  to  bar;  old  entered  the  employ  of  an  insurance  agency 
enlisted  in  May,  1863,  in  Co.  D.,  134th  Illinois  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  and  from  there,  1867, 
Infy.  for  100  days  and  served  for  6  months;  went  into  the  service  of  the  Home  Insurance 
m.  Oct.  7,  1869,  Caroline  H.  Silvey,  of  Chicago.  Co.,  of  New  York,  as  a  clerk,  until  1871;  spe- 
Engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago  since  cial  agent  for  the  German-Am.  Insurance  Co. 
1878.  Has  for  many  years  been  counsel  in  the  and  for  the  Phenix  Insurance  Co.,  of  New 
N.  W.  for  the  Standard  Oil  Co.  Mem.  Chi-  York,  until  1S83,  when  he  became  resident  sec. 
cago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Central  at  Chicago  of  the  Commercial  Union  Assur- 
Church.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  ance  Co..  of  London.  Mem.  Fire  Underwriters' 
Office:  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3836  Ellis  Assn.  of  the  Northwest,  and  was  its  pres., 
Av.  1890-1.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington 

EDDY,     Arthur    Jerome,     lawyer;     b.     Flint,  Park.  Office:   315  Dearborn  St.  Residence:   1498 

Mich.,    Nov.    5,    1859;    s.    Jerome   and   Ellen   M.  Sheridan  Rd. 

Eddy;     studied     law     at     Harvard;     m.     Flint,         EDENS,    William    Grant,    railway    trainman 

Mich.,  June  3,   1890.   Lucy  G.   Orrell.   Admitted  and    postal    official;    b.    Richmond,    Wayne   Co., 

to    Illinois    bar,    1880;    has    since    practiced    in  Ind.,   Nov.    27,   1863;   s.   Hervey  D.   Washington 

Chicago;   principally   corporation   practice.    Au-  and  Elsie  Jane   (Fought)  Edens;  attended  pub- 

thor:    The    Law    of    Corporations,    1901.    Office:  lie  and  district   schools   of  Lebanon,   Ind.,   and 

The  Temple.  Residence:  1455  Sheridan  Rd.  Boone   Co.,    Ind.;    beyond    this    self-taught:    m. 

EDDY,  Aug-nstus  Newland,  manufacturer,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Dec.  9.  1896,  Lillian  Maud 
merchant;  b.  Rising  Sun,  Ind.,  June  3,  1848;  s.  Bruner;  1  son:  William  McKinley.  Began  busi- 
Rev.  Thomas  Means  and  Anna  (White)  Eddy;  ness  life  at  14  as  messenger  boy  for  Western 
came  to  Chicago  with  parents  in  1856;  at-  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  mail  carrier  and  asst.  to 
tended  the  Chicago  High  School  and  Douglas  station  master  of  I.  C.  &  L.  R.  R.,  at  Lebanon, 
Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  1872,  Abby  Louise  Spen-  Ind.,  remaining  3  years;  in  service  as  railway 
cer;  children:  Spencer  Eddy  (1st  sec.  Am.  Em-  trainman.  1880-7;  beginning  as  brakeman  for 
bassy,  St.  Petersburg),  Catherine.  Began  busi-  Ohio  Central  R.  R.  at  Bucyrus,  O.,  and  serving 
ness  life  in  the  employ  of  Farwell,  Field  &  consecutively  as  freight  and  passenger  brake- 
Co.,  dry  goods,  and  later  entered  into  mfg.  man,  train  baggage  man,  express  messenger, 
interests;  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Imperial  Ex-  freight  and  passenger  conductor.  Elected,  Oct., 


183 


1887,  vice-grand  master  of  national  organiza- 
tion, Brotherhood  of  R.  R.  Trainmen,  holding 
this  office  until  Jan.,  1890;  then  chief  clerk 
and  cashier  at  national  headquarters,  Gales- 
burg,  111.,  until  1896,  when  resigned  to  become 
State  organizer  of  the  Illinois  Republican 
League,  and  later,  in  fall  of  same  year,  on 
staff  of  national  committee  under  Chairman 
Marcus  A.  Hanna,  with  supervision  of  import- 
ant railroad  problems,  and  particularly  of  or- 
ganization of  railroad  voters;  appointed,  1897, 
asst.  gen.  supt.  of  the  free  delivery  system, 
Post  Office  Dept. ;  resigned  June  30,  1904,  in 
order  to  serve  in  same  capacity  as  in  1896,  in 
the  national  campaign.  K.  P.  (Grand  Chancel- 
lor of  Illinois  for  year  1903-4);  honorary  mem. 
Nat.  Assn.  of  Letter  Carriers.  Republican: 
mem.  7th  Ward  Republican  Club.  Mem.  Wood- 
lawn  Park  M.  E.  Church.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  In- 
diana of  Chicago,  Illinois  Athletic.  Residence: 
6156  Greenwood  Av. 

EDEBHEIMEB.  Max,  clothing;  b.  Esslingen, 
Ger ,  Sept.  28,  1847;  s.  Jacob  and  Ernstine 
Levi  Ederheimer;  ed.  Stuttgart;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.,  1877,  Cora  Kohn;  children:  Guy,  Edna, 
Gertrude,  Edwin.  Was  in  dry  goods  business 
for  4  years  in  Stuttgart,  Ger.;  came  to  Chica- 
go in  1867;  entered  firm  of  H.  A.  Kohn  &  Bros., 
clothing,  1867,  as  clerk,  remaining  with  them 
as  employe  and  mem.  of  the  firm  until  1889, 
when  with  partners  organized  the  present  firm 
of  Ederheimer,  Stein  &  Co.,  makers  of  clothes 
for  boys  and  children.  Republican.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  202-6  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 3926  Grand  Boul. 

EDGAR,  William  H.,  pres.  and  dir.  Dearborn 
Drug  and  Chemical  Works,  since  its  estab- 
lishment, 1888;  also  pres.  and  dir.  Winthrop 
Drug  and  Chemical  Works.  Mem.  Am.  Chemi- 
cal Soc.  Office:  145  VanBuren  St.  Residence: 
4642  Drexel  Boul. 

EDGCOMB,  Robert  Franklin,  flour  mer- 
chant; b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  9,  1864;  s.  Mor- 
gan and  Harriet  (Lenore)  Edgcomb;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  St.  Joseph's  College,  Buffalo, 
N  Y.,  to  1879.  Began  business  life  in  1879,  as 
a  traveling  man;  established  business  for  self 
as  Edgcomb  &  Co.,  wholesale  flour  and  corn 
products;  business  now  located  in  the  Edg- 
comb Bldg.,  owned  and  built  by  him.  Has 
spent  much  time  for  several  years  past  in 
California.  Democrat;  was  nominee  for  Con- 
gress in  1894  in  California;  was  mem.  of  Board 
of  Arbitration  Committee  in  California  in 
1894,  in  connection  with  the  .troubles  growing 
out  of  the  Am.  Ry.  Union  strike.  Office:  50  to 
62  W.  Washington  St.  Residence:  Pullman 
Bldg. 

EDMINSOXT,  John  Wilton,  banker;  b.  Mon- 
treal, Can.,  May  20,  1861;  s.  Robert  and  Emma 
(Lee)  Edminson;  ed.  schools  of  Toronto  and 
Gait,  Can.;  m.  Toronto.  Ont.,  Mar.,  1886.  Hen- 
rietta Ross;  children:  Ross  Wilton,  Edith  Isa- 
bel. Frances  Emma.  After  leaving  school  went 
into  mercantile  life  in  dry  goods  house  in  To- 
ronto, Ont.,  until  1885;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1885  and  entered  the  banking  house  of  N.  W. 
Harris  &  Co.,  and  has  since  continued  with 
that  firm;  becoming  a  partner  In  1901:  the 
house  being  especially  prominent  in  the  hand- 
ling of  entire  issues  of  municipal  and  corpo- 
ration bonds.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Chicago  Yacht.  Offlre:  204 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  563  Dearborn  Av. 

EDMONDS,  Howard  Owen,  asst.  sec.  the 
Northern  Trust  Co.;  b.  Pottsville,  Pa.,  Jan. 
27,  1867;  s.  Howard  and  Elizabeth  (Owen)  Ed- 
monds; ed.  public  schools;  grad.  law  dept.  of 
Lake  Forest  Univ.,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1892;  m. 
Moline,  111.,  Oct.  3,  1896,  Mary  Addison  Sech- 
ler;  1  son:  Thomas  S.  Began  business  experi- 
ence as  a  reporter  on  the  Evening  Star,  Wash- 
ington. D.  C.,  1886-8;  came  to  Chicago;  was 
sec.  of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
succeeding  Hon.  Benjamin  Butterfield,  of  Cin- 
cinnati; admitted  to  bar,  1892;  at  close  of  ex- 


position became  connected  with  the  estate  of 
Cyrus  H.  McCormick  until  1896;  since  1896, 
asst.  sec.  of  the  Northern  Trust  Co.  Also  dir. 
D.  M.  Sechler  Carriage  Co.,  of  Moline,  111. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Companion  of  Mili- 
tary Order  of  the  Loval  Legion.  Associate 
mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Bankers.  Residence:  Kenil worth, 

EDWARDS,  Arthur  Robin,  physician;  b 
Chicago,  June  26,  1867;  s.  Arthur  (D.D.)  and 
Caroline  M.  Edwards;  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.,  1888,  A.M.,  1891,  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School  (Chicago  Med.  College),  1891;  m. 
Rome,  Italy,  Feb.  15,  1900,  Susannah  Taylor 
Harrison.  In  med.  practice  since  1891;  prof, 
principles  and  practice  of  medicine  and  clini- 
cal medicine  and  sec.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School.  Attending  physician  Cook  Co.,  Mercy, 
Wesley  and  St.  Luke's  Hosps.,  Chicago.  Mem. 
Assn.  Am.  Physicians.  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Club: 
University.  Contributor  to  medical  Journals 
and  proceedings.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3801  Grand  Boul. 

EDWARDS,  Charles;  b.  Springfield,  111.,  July 
6,  1846;  s.  Ninian  Wirt  Edwards  (atty.-gen. 
of  Illinois)  and  Elizabeth  P.  (Todd)  Edwards 
(sister  of  Mrs.  Abraham  Lincoln);  grandson 
of  Ninian  Edwards  (first  gov.  of  Illinois  Ter- 
ritory and  one  of  the  first  two  senators  from 
Illinois);  ed.  public  schools  of  Springfield  and 
at  Phillips'  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.;  m.  Spring- 
field, 111.,  Feb.  18,  1868,  Mary  Hlckox;  1 
daughter:  Edith.  Was  in  the  newspaper  busi- 
ness at  Springfield,  111.,  1866-80;  since  1880 
engaged  In  lithographing  business  In  Chicago: 
now  sec.  and  treas.  of  Edwards,  Deutsch  & 
Heitmann,  lithographers.  Democrat.  Office: 
202  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  743  E.  51st  St. 

EDWARDS,  Eugene  Phelps,  wholesale  shoes ; 
b.  Stonington,  Conn.,  Nov.  28,  1862;  s.  Eugene 
and  Ellen  (Phelps)  Edwards;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Connecticut;  widower.  Was  engaged  in 
shoe  business  in  Boston  until  1892,  when  came 
to  Chicago,  entering  the  Phelps,  Dodge  &  Pal- 
mer Co.,  and  upon  dissolution  of  that  flrrh, 
in  1898,  joined  in  organization  of  the  Edwards- 
Stanwood  Shoe  Co.,  of  which  company  is  pres. 
Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Glen  View. 
Office:  171  Franklin  St.  Residence:  150  Lin- 
coln Park  Boul. 

EDWARDS,  James  Ang-nstus,  pres.  J.  A. 
Edwards  &  Co.,  commission  merchants;  b.  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  Nov.  11,  1854;  s.  Dr.  E.  W.  and 
Catherine  R.  (Diffenderffer)  Kd  wards;  re- 
moved with  parents  to  Chicago.  1860;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  1860-8,  and  in  Univ.  of  Chicago. 
1868-70;  m.  Apr.  12,  1882,  Minnie  E.,  daughter 
of  J.  E.  Paine,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  children: 
Kenneth  P..  Donald,  Marjorie.  Dorothy.  Began 
business  life  in  employ  of  Culver  &  Co.,  on 
Board  of  Trade.  1870-2:  with  Dennis  & 
Ingham,  In  same  line,  1872-6;  since  May.  1877, 
in  business  for  self  under  firm  name  of  J.  A. 
Edwards  &  Co.,  which  later  assumed  its  pres- 
ent corporate  form,  with  himself  as  pres. 
Member  Ashlar  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M..  La 
Fayette  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  and  Chevalier  Bay- 
ard Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Washington 
Park.  Chicago  Athletic.  Kenwood,  Midlothian. 
Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  5244  Lex- 
ington Av. 

EDWARDS,  John  Herbert,  clergyman:  b. 
New  London,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  24,  1854; 
s  Gershom  and  Emeline  White  (Ingalls)  Fd- 
wards:  grad.  Dixon  (Til.)  High  School,  June 
13,  1873;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  Ph.B..  1878;  Gen- 
eral Theological  Seminary,  B.D..  1882;  m.  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  Jan.  7,  1870,  Susan  Bushnell;  chil- 
dren: William  Bushnell,  Herbert  Bushnell. 
Ordered  deacon  June  4,  1882;  ordained  priest 
Sept.  25,  1883;  in  charge  of  missions  at  Ro- 
chelle  and  DeKalb.  111.,  1882-4;  at  Maywood 
and  Elmhurst,  111.,  1884-7;  rector  Christ 
Church,  Ottawa,  111.,  1887-95;  rector  Church 


184  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

of    Our     Savior,     Chicago,     since     1896.     Sec.  flee:    138-40    Wabash    Av.    Residence:    261    N. 

of    the    Standing    Committee    of    the    Diocese  Humphrey  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

of  Chicago.  Address:   700  Fullerton  Av.  EGGLESTON,     Charles     Brier,     commission 

EDWABDS,  Morg-an  Frederick,  western  mgr.  merchant;   b.   Cincinnati,  O.,  Aug.   23,   1849;  B. 

Rapid  Addressing  Machine  Co.;  b.  Hall's  Cor-  D.  and  Lydia   (Teachout)   Eggleston;  ed.  pub- 

ners,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  6,  1864;  s.  Thorn-  lie  schools  of  Cincinnati;   m.   Cincinnati,  May 

as  and  Rachel    (Morgan)   Edwards;  ed.  public  8,    1871,    Maggie    B.,    daughter    of    Dr.    D.    E. 

and  high  schools  of  Elyria,  O.  ;  m.  Elyrla,  O.,  Wade;     1     son:     Charles     Evarts     (deceased). 

June  9,   1891,   Stella  C.   Cobb;    1   son:    Morgan  After  leaving  school   was  in   grain,   flour  and 

Frederick,   Jr.   After  leaving  school   embarked  provision  trade  In  Cincinnati  until  1871;  then 

in  bicycle  business  at  Oberlin,  O.,  until  1897,  in  Chicago,  partner  with  his  father  in  firm  of 

when  came  to  Chicago  and  continued  in  same  D.  Eggleston  &  Son,   1871-7;  after  that  alone 

business  for  a  few  months;  then  entered  em-  under  same  firm  name,  later  changing  to  pres- 

ploy  of  Rapid  Addressing  Machine  Co.,  of  New  ent   style   of   C.    B.    Eggleston    &   Co.,    stocks, 

York,  1898,  and  has  continued  with  them  ever  grain    and    provisions.    Upon    organization    of 

since,   becoming   mgr.   of   their   Chicago   office  Nat.  Elevator  and  Dock  Co.,  in  1883,  was  elect- 

in  Feb.,  1903.  Also  sec.  and  dir.  Hacienda  De  ed    its    vice-pres.     Mem.     Chicago    Board     of 

Corrales    Co.    Office:    Unity    Bldg.    Residence:  Trade;    dir.    Chicago    Stock    Exchange.    Mem. 

1513  Dakin  St.  M.  E.   Church.   Mason.    Office:   234   LaSalle  St. 

EDWABDS,  Sherman  Thayer,  grain  commis-  Residence:  3336  Indiana  Av. 

sion  merchant;  b.  N.  Fairfleld,  Huron  Co.,  O.,         EHLE,  Louis  Carl,  lawyer;  b.  Fort  Plain,  N. 

Aug.    27,   1865;   s.   Sherman   Wright  and   Julia  Y.,   Sept.   18,   1868;  s.   Peter  and  Anna   (Dock- 

H.     (Thayer)     Edwards;    ed.    Chicago    public  stader)   Ehle;  grad.  Cornell  Univ.,  B.L.,   1890; 

schools;  m.  Chicago,  May  24,  1892,  Lucy  Shaw;  Northwestern    Law    School,    LL.B.,    1893;    m. 

children:  Daphne  M.,  Sherman  Walden.  Became  Chicago,     Oct.     17,     1894,     Mabel     Robbins;    1 

interested  with  father  in  grain  business  Jan.  daughter:  Katharine.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Su- 

1,    1884,    and    continued    with    him    until    his  preme  Court  of  Illinois,   1893;  began  practice 

death,    Jan.    2,    1893;    beginning   Jan.    1,    1894,  in  1894  in  firm  of  Strong,  Struckmann  &  Ehle, 

took  into  the  firm  Edward  J.  Loomis  and  Fred  and    later    firm    became    Strong,    Struckmann, 

W.  Edwards,  who  still   continue  partners  un-  Ehle  &  Milsted  until  1901,  when  the  firm  was 

der  old  firm   name  of   S.   W.   Edwards   &   Son  dissolved;  has  since  practiced  alone,  covering 

(established  1871),  doing  a  general  wholesale  a  general  practice  but  making  a  specialty  of 

and    retail    grain,    hay    and    feed    commission  corporation  and  real  estate  law.  Mem.  Chica- 

business,  and  manufacturers  of  special  feeds,  go   Bar   Assn.    Clubs:    Law,    Midlothian,    Ken- 

Became   mem.    Chicago   Board   of   Trade   Jan.,  wood.    Office:    240    LaSalle    St.    Residence:    111 

1894.    Mem.    Nat.    Hay    Assn.,    Grain    Dealers  E.  49th  St. 

Nat.    Assn.,    Chicago   Feed    Dealers   Assn.    Re-         VTTT,TH.«I     Albert    s      ipathpr    merchant-    h 

publican.  Mem.  Oak  Park  Presbyterian  Church.  CWc™BDecA  12*1  8*9;  '^AdolX  ™Hd  ke£ 

Mason;    K    T     and   Shriner    Club:    Oak   Park  rletta   (Wallitz)   Ehlers;   ed.  public  schools  of 

Office:    110-120   N    Elizabeth    St.    Residence:    1  Cary  station,  111.,  Hartonville,  Wis.,  and  Chica- 

Elizabeth  Ct.,  Oak  Park,  111.  go;  night  school  of  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 

EDWABDS,    William   Spragne,    manufactur-  College;  m.  Kankakee,  111..  June  11,  1901,  Clara 

er;  b.  Chicago.  Mar.  11,  1861;  B.  William  J.  and  Schur;  children:  Arthur  Clarence,  Eunice  Dor- 

Honora  (Johnson)  Edwards;  ed.  public  school  othea.    Left    school   at    14;    worked   as   bundle 

and    Notre    Dame    Univ.;    m.    1887,    Ida    Seiv;  and  stock  boy  for  a  large  State  St.  store,  3% 

children:    Shenandoah,    Louisa.    Now    pres.    of  years;   in  fall   of  1886,   went  to  work  for  Jo- 

the    W.    S.    Edwards    Mfg.    Co.,    gas    fixtures,  eeph  B.  Lapham,   leather,   who  had  succeeded 

Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park.  Of-  the  firm  of  Lapham  &  Waterbury;   in  fall  of 

flee:   21  Lake  St.  Residence:   4925  Washington  igg?  started  to  travel  for  Mr.  Lapham;  contin- 

Park  Ct.  ued   10  years;   in   1897   joined   in   organization 

EGAN,     Charles    Wiley,     grain     commission  and  became  mem.  of  the  Thompson,  Ehlers  Co., 

merchant;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  20,  1863;  s.  Wiley  leather   and   findings   and   shoe   store   supplies 

M.  and  Mary  Phillips  (Helm)  Egan;  ed.  Chica-  and  took  active  management  of  the  business 

go  public   schools;   m.   Chicago,   Leonora  Hor-  of  the  company,  of  which   is   pres.   Lutheran. 

ton;     children:     Charles     Wiley,     Barbara     E.,  Mason.    Mem.    Royal    Arcanum.    Office:    227-29 

George   Horton,    Phillip    Sidney.    Was    in   lake  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  1634  Humboldt  Boul. 


sion  merchant  and  stock  broker;  ir  ,1904  Joined  ^^  Dec. 

in  organizing  firm  of  Wrenn,   Calkin  &  Egan  gchools   and  at   the   German   Evangelical   Col- 

gram,  provision  and  stocks    of  which  is  still  ,            t  Elmhurst>   nl.;  afterward  for  3  years 

a  mem    Mem    Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Repub-  eifgaged   In    teaching   in   Chicago;    m.   Hebron, 

Mean    Club:  Chicago  Yacht    Office    The  Rook-  N  BD|k     1887>  Emma  M.  Schlll.  children  Her- 

ery.  Residence:   39  Junior  Terrace.  bert    w|(    Esther    R     Resided    In    Dakota    and 

EGAN,  James  J.,  architect;  b.  Cork,  Ireland,  was  a  county  commissioner  of  Morton  Co.  in 

Oct.   15,   1841;   s.   William  and  Mary   (Fitzger-  that  State;  removed  to  Chicago,  1888,  and  has 

aid)   Egan;  ed.  private  acad.,  the  Government  since  been  actively  engaged  in  the  real  estate 

School   of  Design,   Queen's  College,   Cork,   Ire-  and  loan  business;  mem.  Madlung,  Eidmann  & 

land.  Went  to  New  York.  On  arriving  in  New  McCortney.    Republican.    Alderman    from    31st 

York  resumed  work  as  architectural  draftsman  Ward  of  Chicago  from  1899,  now  of  32d  Ward. 

and  student;  came  to  Chicago,  1871;  m.   1876.  clubs:     Hamilton,     Englewood     Men's.    Office: 

Margaret  O'Shea.  Office:  85  Dearborn  St.  Resi-  chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  6735  Union 

dence:    2915   Groveland  Av.  Av. 

EGGEET,  Archibald  Eastman,  Chicago  mgr.  EIGEB,  Emil,   hat  manufacturer;   b.   Posen, 

Yawman  &  Erbe  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Metuchen,  N.  J.,  Ger.,  Oct.   27,  1866;  s.  Leon  and  Sarah  Eiger: 

Aug.   29,   1864;   s.   John   G.   and   Annie    (Hoag)  ed.    high    school    in    Germany;    m.    New    York 

Eggert;  ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  City;  City,   June   21,   1896,   Tonie  Robbins.   Came  to 

m   Lincoln,  Neb.,  June  28.  1892.  Annie  Aldrlch;  this  country,   1891.  and  to  Chicago.   1893.  and 

children:  George  W.,  Archibald  Eastman.  Was  started  in  the  following  year  as  a  manufac- 

with  New  York  Stereopticon  Co.,  in  New  York  turer  of  straw  and  felt  hats,  novelties  in  fancy 

City,  1881-2;  in  employ  of  L.  Z.  Leiter.  Chica-  hats    and    bonnet    frames,    and    2    years    later 

go,    1883-4;     entered    employ    of    Yawman    &  was  joined  by  his  brothers,  Joseph  and  Oscar 

Erbe    Mfg.    Co.,    manufacturers    of    card-index  S.  Eiger,  forming  the  present  firm  of  E    Eiger 

and  filing  systems.   1884,  and  in  1897  became  &  Bros.  Also  treas.  of  the  Central  Hat  Works. 

Chicago  mgr.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Of-  Mem.   Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic. 


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Office:    1243-53    Wabash    Av.    Residence:    4822 
Grand  Boul. 

EIGEB,  Joseph,  hat  manufacturer;  b.  Posen, 
Ger.,  Dec.,  1872;  s.  Leon  and  Sarah  Eiger;  ed. 
schools  of  Germany.  Came  direct  from  Ger- 
many to  Chicago  in  1892,  and  secured  employ- 
ment with  E.  Pardridge  &  Co.,  dry  goods,  for 
4  years,  then  joined  brothers  Emil  and  Oscar 
S.  Eiger  in  the  business  established  2  years 
previously  by  Emil  Eiger,  and  formed  the 
present  firm  of  E.  Eiger  &  Bros.,  manufactur- 
ers of  felt  and  straw  hats,  bonnet  frames, 
etc.  Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Central  Hat  Works. 
Office:  1243-53  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4500 
Vincennes  Av. 

EIGER,  Oscar  S.,  hat  manufacturer;  b.  Po- 
sen, Ger.,  May  11,  1874;  s.  Leon  and  Sarah 
Eiger;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany.  Came  to 
Chicago  direct  from  Germany  in  1893,  and  was 
employed  for  3  years  by  E.  Pardridge  &  Co., 
dry  goods,  leaving  that  connection  in  1896, 
with  his  brother  Joseph,  who  had  also  been 
employed  there,  joining  their  elder  brother, 
Emil,  who  had  established  business  In  1894 
as  a  manufacturer  of  felt  and  straw  hats, 
bonnet  frames,  etc.;  since  1896  the  business 
has  been  conducted  as  E.  Eiger  &  Bros.  Also 
sec.  Central  Hat  Works.  Clubs:  Illinois  Ath- 
letic, Lakeside.  Office:  1243-53  Wabash  Ay. 
Residence:  4500  Vincennes  Av. 

EIKEB,  Charles  P.,  flreprooftng  contractor; 
b.  Knoxville,  111.,  Nov.  16.  1860;  s.  Leander  and 
Eliza  (Lelghtner)  Eiker;  ed.  Knoxville  public 
schools,  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111.,  and 
Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College,  Chica- 
go; m.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1892,  Katharine, 
daughter  of  Byron  A.  Baldwin.  Started  in  the 
flreprooflng  business  at  the  beginning  of  that 
industry,  and  has  continued  in  the  business 
ever  since  June  19,  1882;  inventor  of  many  of 
the  flreprooflng  methods  now  in  use;  now  pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Pioneer  Fire  Proofing 
Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union 
League.  Kenwood,  Washington  Park,  Architec- 
tural Sketch.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 4559  Greenwood  Av. 

EISENDRATH,  Daniel  Nathan,  physician; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  8,  1867;  s.  Nathan  and  Helen 
(Fellhelmer)  Eisendrath;  graduate  Chicago 
public  schools,  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  A.B., 
1889;  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  1891; 
served  1%  years  on  Cook  Co.  hosp.  staff; 
studied  abroad.  2%  years,  serving  1  year  as 
asst.  surgeon  in  Hamburg  General  Hosp.;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  15,  1898,  Maude  Rosenbaum;  1 
son:  Richard  Rosenbaum  Eisendrath.  After 
return  from  abroad  established  in  practice  In 
Chicago;  specialty  is  surgery.  Adjunct  prof, 
of  surgery  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons (med.  dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois) : 
attending  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  prof,  of 
surgery  Post-Graduate  Med.  School.  Author  of 
a  book  on  Clinical  Anatomy,  and  numerous 
monographs  on  surgical  subjects.  Fellow  Chi- 
cago Surgical  Soc. ;  mem.  Chicago  Med.  and 
Illinois  State  Med.  Socs.,  and  the  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Republican.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  103 
State  St.  Residence:  3125  Michigan  Av. 

EISENDRATH,  Iiouis.  manufacturer:  b. 
Laer,  Germany.  Oct.  16,  1853:  s.  Lev!  and  Helen 
(Felsenthal)  Eisendrath;  ed.  college  In  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  June  2,  1874,  Hannah 
Strouss;  children:  Mrs.  Blanche  E.  Spiesber- 
ger,  Joseph  L.,  Leon  L.  Began  business  career 
as  traveling  salesman  in  the  early  '70s;  later 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Kahn,  Nusbaum  &  Co., 
until  1885,  when  organized  the  firm  of  Strouss. 
Eisendrath  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  ladies'  and 
children's  clothing.  Republican.  Jewish  reli- 
gion. Club:  Standard.  Office:  Jackson  Boul.  and 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  4344  Grand  Boul. 

EISENDRATH,  Samson  JnlitiB,  leather;  b. 
Homewood,  111.,  June  25,  1869;  s.  Julius  and 
Regina  (Marks)  Eisendrath;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  at  Blue  Island,  111.;  m.  Chicago, 
1899,  Minna,  daughter  of  Judge  Philip  Stein, 


of  the  Appellate  Court;  1  daughter:  Edna.  Be- 
gan in  the  manufacture  of  leather  with  W  N 
Eisendrath  &  Co.,  and  was  supt.  for  that  firm 
from  1889  until  firm  was  merged  into  Am. 
Hide  and  Leather  Co.,  1899,  with  which  con- 
tinued until  Sept.  1,  1903.  On  Dec.  1,  1903 
formed  partnership  with  brother,  Henry  J., 
in  firm  of  S.  J.  Eisendrath  &  Bro.  Sept.  1,  1904, 
rm  was  incorporated  under  the  name  of  Eis- 
endrath, Schwab  &  Co.,  of  which  he  Is  pres. 
Republican.  Mem.  of  Nat.  Union.  Clubs:  Lake- 


EISENDRATH,  Sigrmund  Ii.,  manufacturer 
of  clothing:  b.  Munster,  Ger.,  Aug.  22,  1859- 
s  Levl  and  Helena  (Felsenthal)  Eisendrath; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  3,  1900. 
Selma  Rosenwald;  children:  Helen,  Florence 
Began  business  career  as  a  bookkeeper  for 
Leopold  Bros.  &  Co.,  1876-81;  after  that  was  a 
traveling  salesman  for  16  years;  since  1898, 
mem.  of  firm  of  Leopold,  Solomon  &  Eisen- 
drath, manufacturers  of  clothing.  Mem.  Sinai 
Congregation.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  236  Mar- 
ket St.  Residence:  103  34th  St. 

EISENDRATH,  Sijrmund  Moses,  tannery;  b. 
Dorston,  Ger.,  Aug.,  1860;  s.  Moses  and  Bertha 
(Rosenheim)  Eisendrath;  brought  to  Chicago 
by  parents  in  1868;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  June  9,  1891,  Ettle  Davis;  1 
daughter:  Natalie  (both  wife  and  daughter 
perished  in  Iroquois  Theatre  fire,  Dec.  30, 
1903).  Began  business  career  in  1875  as  a  boy 
with  the  wholesale  clothing  house  of  Leopold 
Kuh  &  Co..  until  1880;  then  was  cashier  for 
Cahn,  Wampold  &  Co.,  wholesale  clothing,  for 
20  years.  In  1898  became  associated  with  E. 
R.  and  Samuel  Weil  in  establishing  Weil  & 
Eisendrath,  tanners.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  Of- 
fice: 403-421  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  449  La- 
Salle  Av. 

EISENSTAEDT,  Isidore,  neckwear  manufac- 
turer; b.  Llssa,  R.  B.  Posen,  Prussia,  Nov.  24. 
1842;  s.  Joseph  and  Hannah  (Oppenheim)  Eis- 
enstaedt;  ed.  public  schools  in  native  town; 
came  to  U.  S.,  1859:  served  in  Civil  War  in 
Co.  F,  146th  Ohio  Vol.  Infy.;  m.  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  Feb.  13,  1866,  Sarah  Salomon.  Estab- 
lished the  first  neckwear  factory  in  Chicago, 
1867;  burned  out  in  big  fire,  1871;  lost  heavily, 
but  paid  all  losses  in  full;  resumed  at  once 
after  fire  and  continued  as  I.  Eisenstaedt  un- 
til 1877;  since  then  with  brothers,  Rudolph 
and  Solomon,  under  style  of  Eisenstaedt  Bros. 
Democrat.  Mem.  Anshe  Maarlv  (Jewish)  Con- 
gregation. Mem.  and  past  junior  vice-comman- 
der U.  S.  Grant  Post,  G.  A.  R.  ;  aide-de-camp  to 
Nat.  Commander-in-Chief  G.  A.  R..  1901-3; 
aide-de-camp  to  Dept.  'Commander  of  Illinois. 
1904.  Office:  230  Market  St.  Residence:  3330  S. 
Park  Av.  ^ 

EISENSTAEDT,  Solomon,  physician;  b.  Wat- 
seka,  Iroquois  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  17,  1867;  s/Isldore 
and  Sarah  (Solomon)  Eisenstaedt;  grad.  Chi- 
cago public  schools,  1880;  Ann  Arbor  (Mich.) 
High  School,  1884;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S., 
1888;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1890;  post- 
graduate work  in  hosps.  and  Univ.  of  Berlin, 
1890-1,  General  Hosp.  and  Univ.  of  Vienna. 
1891-2:  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  21,  1893,  Bertha  Gat- 
zert;  1  son:  Norman  Horace.  In  active  prac- 
tice in  Chicago  since  1892.  Adjunct  prof,  of 
medicine  in  Med.  Dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois 
(formerly  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons) ;  pres.  of  Prudential  Med.  Examiners' 
Assn.,  of  Chicago,  1903.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Roc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Med.  Examiners'  Assn.  Independent 
in  politics.  Jewish  religion.  Office:  Heyworth 
Bldg.,  42  Madison  St.  Residence:  4619  Vin- 
cennes Av. 

EISZNEB,  Ang-nst  William,  cooperage;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  17,  1861;  s.  John  and  Christine 
(Schoeneck)  Eiszner;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  to  1879;  m.  Chicago,  Feb., 
1884,  Elise  Scheuerman;  children:  Adeline, 


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Elizabeth,  John,  Louise,  William,  Theophile. 
After  leaving  school  became  identified  with 
the  cooperage  business,  founded  by  S.  H.  Mc- 
Lean in  1848,  which  was  acquired  by  his  fath- 
er, John  Eiszner,  In  1861;  continued  under  his 
father  until  the  latter  died  in  Jan.,  1903.  In 
Mar.,  1903,  the  business  was  incorporated  as 
the  John  Eiszner  Co.,  of  which  Is  pres. ;  also 
partner  in  firm  of  Eiszner  &  Wolson,  Moor- 
house,  Mo.,  and  sec.  of  the  J.  H.  Kohl  Co.,  of 
Greenville,  Ky.  Office:  295  W.  Kinzle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 135  S.  Kenilworth  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

EITEL,  Emil,  merchant;  b.  Stuttgart,  Ger- 
many, Feb.  27,  1865;  s.  Emil  and  Charlotte 
(Trpst)  Eitel;  ed.  high  school  and  commercial 
business  college  at  Stuttgart;  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
27,  1894,  Emma  Boldenweck.  Served  in  German 
Army  as  volunteer  1  year;  after  leaving  school 
engaged  with  father  in  manufacture  of  photo- 
graph albums  in  Germany,  1885-90,  when  came 
to  Chicago;  was  clerk  for  Bond's  Commercial 
agency,  1890-1;  then  went  abroad  and  estab- 
lished agencies  for  World's  Fair  for  German 
manufacturers.  During  World's  Fair,  with 
brother,  engaged  in  conducting  a  hotel,  and 
after  the  fair  built  the  Hotel  Bismarck  on 
Randolph  St.,  then  Bismarck  Gardens.  Since 
1892,  with  brother  Carl,  as  Eitel  Bros.,  whole- 
salers and  importers  of  wines  and  liquors. 
Pres.  of  Hotel  Bismarck  Co.,  and  of  Bismarck 
Garden;  vice-pres.  Phoenix  Trimming  Co. 
Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Club:  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  186  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
1664  Irvine  Park  Boul. 

ELDBEDGE,  Charles  Howe,  resident  mgr. 
of  the  U.  S.  Casualty  Co.,  of  New  York;  b. 
Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  June  13,  1861;  s.  Charles 
A.  and  Maria  A.  (Upham)  Eldredge;  ed.  public 
schools  and  Episcopal  parish  school,  Fond  du 
Lac.,  Wis.,  and  Dartmouth  College,  Hanover, 
N.  H.,  graduating  in  class  of  1884;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.  30,  1887,  Kate  Withington.  Began  busi- 
ness life,  after  leaving  college  in  1884,  as  an 
accountant  in  the  office  of  Bacon  &  Co.,  grain 
commission  merchants  on  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade,  and  later  was  grain  Inspector  for 
same  firm  until  1886;  then  was  head  man  in 
office  of  Hamill,  Congdon  &  Co.,  commission 
merchants,  1886-8;  in  1888  went  to  Milwaukee 
as  general  agent  of  the  U.  S.  Mutual  Accident 
Assn.,  and  in  1895-6  was  in  New  York  City 
with  U.  S.  Casualty  Co.  of  New  York  as  spe- 
cial traveling  agent:  since  1896  resident  mgr. 
of  the  U.  S.  Casualty  Co.  Democrat.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5003 
Madison  Av. 

ELDREDGE.  Charles  John,  produce  commis- 
sion; b.  Chicago.  June  29,  1871;  s.  Elnathan  S. 
and  Eliza  C.  (McKnight)  Eldredge;  ed.  Chica- 
go public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Cecilia 
Pearson;  3  children.  In  1891  entered  the  pro- 
duce commission  house  of  Merrill  &  Eldredge 
(established  1866)  and  has  remained  with  it 
ever  since,  becoming,  1897,  a  mem.  of  the  firm, 
and  now  sole  proprietor.  Dir.  Hamilton  Nat. 
Bank.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  110  S. 
Water  St.  Residence:  2974  Kenmore  Av. 

EliEY,  Ningr,  lawyer;  b.  Bisr  Foot,  Ind.,  May 
13.  1868;  s.  Samson  and  Hannah  (Kemmer) 
Eley;  grad.  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School, 
Valparaiso.  Tnd.,  1892;  m.  Spring  Grove.  Minn., 
Mav  28.  1903.  Sarah  Lommen.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1896;  attorney  of  Village  of  DesPlaines,  111., 
since  1898.  Sec.  DesPlaines  Telephone  Co.,  and 
of  Kellogg  Harvester  Co.  Congregationalist. 
Democrat.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  Des 
Plaines.  111. 

EIiKAN,  Henry,  hide  merchant;  b.  Wiirtem- 
berg,  Ger.,  Mar.  19,  1847;  s.  Loeb  and  Babette 
(Feldenheim)  Elkan;  common  school  educa- 
tion in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.  in  1866:  m. 
Berlin.  Wis.,  Mar.  18,  1875,  Emma  Gutmann; 
children:  Mrs.  Bella  Elkan  Friedman,  Leo  H. 
In  1867  established  in  the  hide  business  at 
Madison,  Wis.,  under  the  firm  name  of  H. 
Elkan  &  Co.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1871,  and 


has  continued  in  the  same  business,  now  being 
pres.  of  H.  Elkan  &  Co.  Is  a  dir.  Michael 
Reese  Hosp.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  205  Michi- 
gan St.  Residence:  594  Dearborn  Av. 

ELLBOGEN,  Max,  wholesale  jeweler;  b.  Ap- 
pony,  Austria,  Sept.  18,  1846;  s.  Joachim  and 
Esther  Fischer  Kllbogen;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Austria;  m.  Chicago.  Aug.  8,  1882,  Leah 
Eisendrath;  children:  Harriet,  David,  Celia, 
Albert,  Marguerite,  Charles,  Ellse.  Came  to 
Chicago  from  Austria,  1863;  was  with  John 
Kahn  &  Bro.,  wholesale  jewelers,  1868-71; 
Wendell  &  Hyman,  same  line,  1871-4;  M.  Kron- 
berg,  same  line,  1874-7;  since  1877  of  Stein  & 
Ellbogen  (incorporated  1893),  wholesale  jew- 
elers, of  which  is  now  pres.  Mem.  of  the  Jew- 
elers' Assn.  and  the  Jewelers'  Club.  Republi- 
can. Mason.  Club:  Lakeside.  Office:  103  State 
St.  Residence:  3700  Forest  Av. 

ELLEB.T,  Peter  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Flensburg, 
Ger.,  Aug.  3,  1853;  s.  Charles  P.  and  Maria 
Ellert;  came  with  parents  in  1868  to  U.  S.  and 
in  1869  to  Chicago;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  1890,  Anna  Hansen;  chil- 
dren: Anna,  Meta.  Studied  law  in  office  of  Wil- 
liam M.  Stanley,  1879-81;  admitted  to  bar,  1881. 
Democrat.  Was  nominee  for  city  atty.,  1885; 
alderman  for  16th  Ward,  1892-4;  sec.  Make- 
Man  Tablet  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Dr.  George 
Leiniger  Chemical  Co.  Mem.  Odd  Fellows, 
K.  P.,  Aurora  Turner  Soc.,  Royal  League,  Roy- 
al Arcanum,  Plattdeutsche  Vereln.  Address: 
377  W.  Lake  St. 

ELLICOTT,  Edward  Beach,  electrician;  b. 
Lockport,  N.  Y.,  March  28,  1866;  son  of  George 
M.  and  Maria  (Sears)  Ellicott;  is  a  great 
grandson  of  Andrew  Ellicott,  first  surveyor- 
general  of  the  U.  S. ;  ed.  public  schools  Bata- 
via,  N.  Y.;  m.  Apr.  26,  1898,  Minerva  Ells- 
worth, of  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  1  son:  Chester  C. 
Has  been  engaged  in  electrical  business  since 
1885;  was  for  some  time  electrician  for  the  Sa- 
lina  (Kansas)  Gas  and  Electric  Co.;  later 
supt.  for  the  Concordia  (Kansas)  Electric 
Light  Co.,  and  afterward  9  years  expert  in 
construction  and  supt.  of  construction  for  the 
Western  Electric  Co.,  of  Chicago;  appointed 
supt.  of  the  City  Telegraph,  by  Mayor  Harri- 
son, and  when  the  Dept.  of  Electricity  was  or- 
ganized was  appointed  city  electrician,  and 
served  until  1905,  when  he  became  principal 
asst.  engineer  in  charge  of  water  nower  de- 
velopment for  the  Drainage  board.  Furnished 
the  only  acceptable  plan  for  the  lisrhting  of 
the  Ferris  Wheel  when  it  was  first  erected, 
and  carried  out  the  work.  The  number  of 
lights  furnished  by  the  municipal  street  light- 
ing plant  of  Chicago  has  been  more  than 
quadrupled  under  his  administration.  Dir.  and 
vice-pres.  El  Portzuelo  Light  and  Power  Co. 
Also  chief  engineer  Mechanical  and  Electrical 
Dept.  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition,  and  as 
such  designed  the  power  plant  and  installed 
the  lighting  and  power  service.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  Mechanical  Engi- 
neers, the  Nat.  Assn.  of  Stationary  Engineers, 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences.  Democrat.  Mason, 
K.  T.,  K.  P.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  1003  Security  Bldg.  Residence: 
1206  Winthrop  Av. 

ELLIOT.  Daniel  Oirand,  curator  of  zoology. 
Field  Columbian  Museum;  b.  New  York,  Mar. 
7,  1835;  s.  George  Thompson  and  Rebecca  Gi- 
raud  (Foster)  Elliot;  academic  education;  m. 
1858,  A.  E.  Henderson.  From  youth  studied  zo- 
ology; traveled  in  Europe,  Africa,  Palestine, 
Asia  Minor,  1856-78;  later  in  greater  part  of 
U.  S.,  Canada,  Alaska,  S.  America.  Led  expe- 
dition into  interior  of  E.  Africa  in  interest  of 
Field  Columbian  Museum,  1896,  and  Into  the 
recesses  of  the  Olympic  Mountains,  1898,  be- 
ing first  naturalist  to  penetrate  that  little- 
known  range.  Fellow  Royal  Soc.,  Edinburgh; 
honorary,  corresponding  and  active  mem. 
many  other  learned  socs. ;  decorated  10  times 
by  European  governments  for  labors  in  nat- 


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ural  science.  (See  "Who's  Who  in  America  for 
list  of  books  and  writings.)  Address:  Field 
Columbian  Museum,  Chicago. 

ELLIOT.  Frank  Micajah,  real  estate;  b  Co- 
rlnna,  Me.,  Mar.  27,  1853;  s.  Jacob  Smith  and 
Sarah  (Moore)  Elliot;  attended  public  school 
at  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  10  years;  preparatory 
school,  Evanston,  1  year;  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.,  B.L.,  1877;  m.  Evanston,  Nov.  13,  1878, 
Anna  Shuman.  Was  2  years  In  the  Recorder's 
Office  of  Cook  Co.,  abstract  dept.;  then  formed 
partnership  with  George  Watson  Smith,  under 
the  style  of  Smith  &  Elliot,  real  estate  and 
loans.  In  1881,  Mr.  Smith  retired  from  busi- 
ness; since  then  has  carried  on  the  business 
alone.  Dir.  State  Bank  of  Evanston;  treas.  El- 
liot Co.,  Minneapolis,  Minn.  Dir.  since  1893, 
pres.  since  1895,  Evanston  Hosp.  Assn.  Repub- 
lican; trustee  of  Village  of  Evanston,  1885. 
Mem.  First  Congregational  Church  of  Evans- 
ton.  Grand  Consul  Sigma  Chi  Fraternity,  1887. 
Author:  History  of  Omega,  A  Reminiscence  of 
Northwestern;  Life  of  Gov.  William  H.  Bis- 
sell,  of  Illinois.  Clubs:  University,  Evanston, 
Glen  View.  Office:  123  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
225  Lake  St.,  Evanston. 

ELLIOTT,  Arthur  Richard,  physician;  b. 
Belleville,  Ontario,  Can.,  June  2,  1869;  s.  Rob- 
ert and  Merebith  (Lazier)  Elliott;  ed.  high 
school,  Belleville,  Ont.,  and  Queen's  Univ., 
Can.,  grad.  M.D.  and  C.M.,  Queen's  Univ.  Med. 
School,  1889;  licentiate  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  Ontario,  1889;  m.  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  1901,  Hannah  S.  McNeish.  Engaged  in 
practice  since  1889;  in  Chicago  since  1891. 
Prof,  of  medicine,  Post  Graduate  Med.  School 
of  Chicago  since  1898;  attending  physician 
Post  Graduate  Hosp.  and  Chicago  Charity 
Hosp.;  consulting  physician  Provident  Hosp. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medi- 
cine, Urological  Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med. 
Soc.,  Soc.  of  Internal  Medicine.  Has  written 
many  monographs  on  med.  subjects,  especially 
on  diseases  of  the  kidneys  and  urinary  organs. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  103  State 
St.  Residence:  138  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

ELLIOTT,  Hngfh  Stuart,  publisher;  b. 
Bloomingburg,  O.,  Apr.,  1858;  s.  William  Wal- 
lace and  Sarah  Wilson  (King)  Elliott;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Bloomlngbury,  O.,  1866-75;  sub- 
sequent education  by  personal  application  af- 
ter business  hours;  m.  Delaware,  O..  Oct.,  1883, 
Elizabeth  Drake;  children:  Bruce  Wadsworth, 
Wilbur  Dean,  Wallace  Fordham.  Entered  book 
store-  of  Davis  &  Clingan,  Delaware,  O.,  1880, 
without  salary;  remained  with  them  2  years; 
then  went  to  T.  C.  O'Kane,  bookseller,  Dela- 
ware, 4  years;  with  E.  O.  Randall  &  Co.,  Co- 
lumbus, O.,  1  year;  then  head  of  retail  dept, 
the  Burrows  Bros.  Co.,  Cleveland,  O.,  until 
1894;  mgr.  of  Chicago  Depository,  Presbyte- 
rian Board  of  Publication,  1894-1903;  resigned. 
May,  1903,  to  become  sec.  and  mgr.  of  the 
Winona  Publishing  Co.  (incorporated,  1903), 
publishers  and  wholesale  and  retail  booksellers. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  195  State  St. 
Residence:  1115  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 
ELLIOTT,  John  Qregg,  patent  lawyer:  b. 
on  farm  near  Evansville,  Ind.,  June  13,  1851; 
s.  Dr.  William  M.  and  Hannah  (Ellison)  El- 
liott; grad.  Columbian  Law  School,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  LL.B.,  LL.M.,  1875;  m.  Oct.  16,  1879, 
Alice  Young,  of  Washington,  D.  C. ;  1  daugh- 
ter, Virginia  Marie.  Appointed  clerk  In  the  ap- 
pointment division  of  the  Treasury  Dept.  at 
Washington,  July  17,  1873;  pursued  his  law 
studies;  was  appointed  an  examiner  In  the 
Patent  Office,  Jan.  1,  1876;  resigned  In  July, 
1879,  to  enter  practice  of  patent  law  in  Chi- 
cago; now  of  firm  of  Elliott  &  Hopkins.  Mem. 
Patent  Bar  Assn.,  of  Chicago  (pres.,  1896). 
Mason;  K.  T.  (Apollo  Commandery).  Club: 
Kenwood.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
44  50th  St. 


x.,  "William   Sidney,   Jr.,   lawyer;    b. 

Niles,  Mich.,  May  1,  1849;  s.  William  Sidney 
and  Caroline  (Morse)  Elliott;  parents  moved 
to  Qulncy,  111.,  1857;  ed.  public  schools  and 
acad.  at  Quincy;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  14,  1871, 
Alinda  Caroline,  daughter  of  James  and  Sa- 
lome Harris,  of  Janesville,  Wis.;  children:  Lo- 
renzo B.,  Daniel  Morse,  Emery  S.,  Jessie  Flor- 
ence, Birdie  Leon,  Charles  s'umner  (now  de- 
ceased). In  law  office  of  Emery  A.  Storrs  as 
?&«  and  student,  1879-82;  admitted  to  bar, 
1882;  partner  with  Mr.  Storrs  as  Storrs  &  El- 
liott, until  death  of  Mr.  Storrs;  asst.  State's 
atty.  under  Joel  M.  Longenecker,  1887-92  Re- 
publican. Mason,  Templar,  Shriner;  mem.  and 
past  regent  Garden  City  Council,  Royal  Ar- 
canum; mem.  and  ex-pres.  Stephen  A.  Douglas 
Council,  Nat.  Union,  past  Archon  Alpha  Coun- 
cil, Royal  League;  was  first  chief  ranger  An- 
cient Order  of  Foresters  of  America.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Menoken,  Marquette,  Hamilton,  Lin- 
coln. Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  763  W 
Adams  St. 

ELLIS,  John  Col«,  publishers'  mgr.;  b  Dan- 
ville, Mo.,  Jan.  2,  1843;  s.  William  Crawford 
and  Eliza  Jane  (Diggs)  Ellis;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  and  Danville  Acad.;  enlisted 
1861  as  musician  in  1st  Missouri  Light  Artil- 
lery; served  through  war  and  mustered  out  as 
sergeant-major,  1865;  m.  Danville,  Mo.,  Dec. 
25,  1865,  Nannie  A.  Winter;  children:  Orlando 
D.,  William  S.,  Mrs.  Kate  W.  Reed.  After  leav- 
ing army  taught  school  in  Missouri  2  years 
and  was  county  supt.  of  schools  2  years.  En- 
tered employ  of  Ivison,  Blakeman,  Taylor  Co., 
school  book  publishers,  as  agent,  Jan.  2,  1870; 
remained  with  them  until  they  sold  out  in 
1890,  to  the  Am.  Book  Co.,  for  which  has  since 
been  supt.  of  the  sales  dept.  in  the  Chicago 
office.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Oak- 
land Culture.  Office:  521-31  Wabash  Av. 

ELLSWORTH,  Henry,  commission;  b.  Mc- 
Henry  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  8,  1846;  s.  Philander  and 
Eliza  (Scofield)  Ellsworth;  ed.  public  schools 
of  McHenry  Co..  111.;  m.  Rockford,  111.,  Mav  11, 
1871,  Ada  F.  Hurd;  children:  Alfred  Chester, 
Huber  Hurd,  Frances  Margaret.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  the  Underwood  Packing  Co. 
and  had  charge  of  the  sales  dept.  of  that  com- 
pany on  Board  of  Trade  until  1891,  when  filled 
like  position  with  the  International  Packing 
Co.  until  1898.  Since  then  pres.  of  the  Ells- 
worth &  Cross  Co.,  commission  merchants  in 
provisions,  grain,  etc.  Has  been  mem.  of  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade  for  25  years.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Auburn  Park  Golf,  Ham- 
ilton. Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence: 
7614  Union  Av. 

ELMENDORF,  William  Alexander,  varnish 
manufacturer;  b.  Oswego,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  29,  1829; 
s.  John  S.  and  Elizabeth  Whaly  Elmen- 
dorf;  attended  Boys'  Acad.,  Albany,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  25,  1859.  Sarah  B.  Allen: 
children:  Willard,  Cora  Elizabeth,  Edmund 
(died  in  Infancy).  Began  business  experience 
in  grocery  store  in  Hudson,  N.  Y. ;  went  to 
California,  1852,  and  returned,  1854;  removed 
to  New  York  City  and  engaged  In  produce 
business  there,  1855-9;  in  connection  with  two 
other  New  York  parties  placed  the  first  sleep- 
ing cars  on  the  I.  C.  R.  R..  in  1859,  in  connec- 
tion with  line  on  the  Mississippi  Central  &. 
New  Orleans  R.  R.,  which  cars  on  latter  road 
were  destroyed  during  the  Civil  War;  removed 
to  Chicago,  1859;  continued  the  sleeping  car 
service  on  I.  C.  until  1868.  when  sold  out  to 
the  railroad  company;  in  1872  went  Into  var- 
nish business,  and  in  1899,  with  his  son  Wil- 
lard, established  the  Elmendorf  Varnish  Co. 
Republican.  Mem.  M.  E.  Church  since  1856. 
Mem.  Chicago  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish  Club. 
Office:  38  Larrabee  St.  Residence:  322  LaSalle 
Av. 

ELMES,  Carleton  Lewis,  sec.  and  treas.  of 
Charles  F.  Elmes  Engineering  Works;  b.  Chi- 
cago, June  14,  1871;  s.  Charles  F.  and  Clara 


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M.  (Clark)  Elmes;  ed.  Chicago  public  and  high 
schools,  and  Chicago  Manual  Training  School; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.,  1904,  Maude  Faithorn.  As 
a  boy  began  work  in  the  shops  of  the  Charles 
F.  Elmes  Engineering  Works  and  was  given 
an  interest  In  1891.  The  business  was  estab- 
lished by  his  grandfather,  Carleton  D.  Elmes, 
in  1861,  his  father  succeeding  and  remaining 
at  its  head  until  latter's  death  in  Jan.,  1904; 
business  was  incorporated  In  1896  as  Charles 
F.  Elmes  Engineering  Works,  of  which  is  sec. 
and  treas.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Engineers.  Office:  Morgan  and  Fulton  Sts. 
Residence:  92  E.  21st  St. 

ELMES,  Charles  Warren,  pres.  Charles  F. 
Elmes  Engineering  Works;  b.  Buffalo,  la., 
Aug.  28,  1872;  s.  Charles  F.  and  Clara  M. 
(Clark)  Elmes;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
Chicago  Manual  Training  School  and  Cornell 
Univ.,  graduating  in  the  class  of  1892.  During 
intervals  of  school  and  college  work  was  in 
shops  of  the  Charles  F.  Elmes  Engineering 
Works,  of  which  his  father  was  head  until  his 
death  in  Jan.,  1904;  after  leaving  college  be- 
came permanently  connected  with  the  busi- 
ness, and  soon  after  a  partner  in  the  firm, 
which  was  incorporated  in  1895,  and  upon  the 
death  of  his  father  succeeded  as  pres.  of  the 
company.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Engineers.  Mem.  of  the  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechani- 
cal Engineers.  Office:  Morgan  and  Fulton  Sts. 
Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

ELMORE,  William  Edwin,  grain;  b.  Matta- 
wan,  Mich.,  Aug.  7.  1868;  s.  William  O.  and 
Emily  (Oilman)  Elmore;  ed.  private  schools; 
m.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  24,  1894,  Florence  Cadby; 
children:  Earl  P.,  Mabel.  Began  business  life 
at  Albany,  N.  Y.,  in  a  minor  position  with 
Durant  &  Elmore  Co..  grain  merchants.  Came 
to  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1904,  as  vice-pres.  of  the 
company,  and  succeeded  to  the  active  business 
management.  Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Oneonta 
Milling  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  2106  Or- 
rington  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

EIiFHICKE.  Charles  Walter,  marine  under- 
writer; b.  Tenterden.  Kent,  Eng.,  Jan.,  1847; 
s.  John  and  Elizabeth  Elphicke:  ed.  village 
schools  in  England  and  in  a  business  college 
in  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1874,  Miss  Annie  E. 
Hair;  1  daughter:  Mary  C.  Followed  the 
water  several  years,  his  home  being  in  Chi- 
cago since  1865.  Has  conducted  general  ma- 
rine insurance  and  vessel  agency  under  name 
of  C.  W.  Elphicke  &  Co.;  has  had  general  ma- 
rine agency  for  the  Great  Lakes  of  the  Lon- 
don Assurance  Corporation  since  1891;  also 
local  agent  for  several  other  companies.  Is 
large  owner  of  lake  vessels.  Clubs:  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

ETiSDOlT,  James  Q.,  lawyer;  b.  St.  John,  N. 
B.,  July  31,  1861;  s.  Rev.  William  P.  (Baptist) 
and  Annie  M.  (Wiswell)  Eldson;  removed  to 
Boston,  Mass.,  1866;  attended  public  schools; 
then  entered  on  course  in  the  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, which,  however,  was  terminated  in  1884, 
1n  sophomore  year,  by  severe  attack  of  typhoid 
fever;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Jennie  A.  Olney;  1 
child:  Cythera.  Entered  law  office  of  Wallace 
Heokman  as  a  student  in  autumn  of  1884;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  Illinois.  1886;  became  partner 
with  Mr.  Heckman,  1S90,  firm  now  Heckman, 
Elsdon  &  Shaw.  Mem.  Chicago  Law  Institute, 
Law  Club,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Bap- 
tist. Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  6401  Normal  Av. 

ELSON,  Nathan,  cigar  manufacturer;  b.  in 
Province  of  Kiev,  Russia,  Aug.  24,  1875;  e. 
Adam  and  Hattie  Elson;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Kiev  and  Chicago.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Kiev, 
Russia,  1889;  learned  cigarmakers'  trade; 
since  1900  partner  with  Grommes  &  Kennedy 
Co.,  cigar  manufacturers,  with  factories  in 
New  York  and  Chicago.  Socialist.  Club:  Bea- 


consfleld.  Office:  230-232  Kinzie  St.  Residence: 
629  Haddoo  Av. 

ELTING,  Victor,  lawyer;  b.  Yonkers,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  13,  1871;  s.  Ezekiel  Jan  and  Katharine 
Revier  (Hulbert)  Elting;  grad.  Columbia  Univ., 
A.B.,  1891;  Univ.  of  Michigan  Law  School, 
LL.B..  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1904,  Mrs. 
Wirt  Dexter  Walker  (b.  Marie  Winston).  Ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  1892;  is  also  master  in 
chancery  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co. 
Dir.  in  the  Fayette  S.  Cable  Piano  Co.,  and  In 
the  Adams  &  Elting  Co.,  paints  and  wood  fill- 
ers. Republican.  Mem.  Law  Club  of  Chicago, 
State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs: 
University,  City,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

ELTONHEAD,  Edward  Yard,  pres.  Lincoln 
Warehouse  and  Van  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Feb.  2,  1851;  s.  William  B.  and  Katharine  Er- 
mina  (Owens)  Eltonhead:  ed.  Friends'  Central 
School,  Philadelphia;  left  school  from  the 
highest  class  In  1867;  m.  Philadelphia,  Aug. 
10,  1880,  Marion  Copeland  Trultt.  Was  asst. 
supt.  Eagle  Iron  Works,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1868- 
1873;  engaged  in  mining  of  gold  and  silver 
ores,  erecting  and  operating  plants  and  open- 
ing up  mines  in  various  parts  of  the  U.  S., 
1873-80:  in  firm  of  George  W.  Smith  &  Co.,  art 
goods,  bric-a-brac  and  art  furniture,  Philadel- 
phia, 1882-6;  pres.  Fidelity  Storage  and  Ware- 
house Co.,  Philadelphia,  1886-91;  since  1891, 
pres.  Lincoln  Warehouse  and  Van  Co.,  storage 
warehouses  (incorporated  1892).  Republican. 
Residence:  482  N.  State  St.  Office:  21st  and 
Wabash  Av. 

ELVIG,  Albert  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Bergen,  Nor- 
way, Apr.  13,  1842;  s.  Arne  and  Sophia  Elvig; 
grad.  Bergen  schools,  1856;  came  to  U.  S., 
alone,  1857;  became  seaman  and  warrant  offi- 
cer on  the  "Massachusetts,"  at  anchor  in  Bos- 
ton harbor,  and  then  used  as  a  Reform  School 
for  boys,  and  on  breaking  out  of  the  Civil  War 
enlisted,  1861,  in  U.  S.  N.,  serving  on  the  frig- 
ate Mississippi  and  gunboat  South  Carolina 
until  1863,  when  he  was  honorably  mustered 
out  for  disability  from  wounds  received  in  the 
service;  studied  law  intermittently  in  office  of 
Kinney,  Peck  &  Kinney  until  1869;  m.  Chica- 
go, 1866,  Charlotte  Smith  (died  1879);  several 
children  were  born  to  this  marriage,  but  died 
in  childhood.  Admitted  to  bar,  1869,  and  has 
since  been  continuously  engaged  in  general 
practice,  although  largely  specializing  in  chan- 
cery practice.  Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  G.  A. 
R..  K.  P.,  and  various  Norwegian  singing  socs. 
Office:  69  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Western 
Springs,  111. 

EIiWEI.Ii.  Edward  Harmon,  life  underwrit- 
er; b.  Buxton,  Me..  Nov.  9,  1845;  s.  Na- 
thaniel H.  and  Martha  P.  (Harmon)  Elwell: 
ed.  public  schools  and  acads.  in  State  of 
Maine;  m.  Portland,  Me.,  Feb.  1.  1882.  Nettie 
L.  Tuttle;  children:  Russell  Tuttle,  Grace  Ed- 
na. Taught  school  3  years  and  then  entered 
Brown's  Commercial  School,  Portland,  Me.; 
after  graduation,  in  1867,  entered  life  insur- 
ance as  a  solicitor;  soon  after  became  general 
agent  in  the  State  of  Maine;  in  1872  removed 
to  Detroit,  Mich.,  as  general  agent  of  the  Mas- 
sachusetts Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.;  in  1882 
became  connected  with  the  Michigan  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.:  soon  after  was  elected 
one  of  its  dirs.,  and  in  1884  came  to  Chicago 
as  mgr.  of  Northwestern  dept.  of  same  com- 
pany, and  so  continues.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Mem.  Masonic  orders.  Sons  of  the  Rev- 
olution, S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Colo- 
nial, Hamilton.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence:  4056  Grand  Boul. 

EIiWELIi,  William  Reeves,  representative 
J.  L,.  Mott  Iron  Works;  b.  Orwell,  O.,  July 
12,  1862;  s.  Joseph  S.  and  Mary  T.  (Smith) 
Elwell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Kenosha,  Wis., 
and  Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June 
24,  1884,  Nellie  M.  Elliott;  1  son:  Maxse.  Was 
treas.  of  the  Cottage  Grove  Building  &  Loan 


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Assn.,  1886-91;  with  J.  L.  Mott  Iron  Works 
In  Denver  and  the  west,  1890-4;  sec.  of  Thomas 
Conlin  Plumbing  &  Heating  Co.,  Chicago,  Jan., 
1894,  to  Jan.,  1899;  asst.  mgr.  of.  Claybourn 
Burner  Co.  during  1899  and  1900;  mgr.  Auto- 
matic Heating  Co.,  May  1,  1902,  to  Aug  1, 
1904;  since  Aug.  15,  1904,  Illinois,  Wisconsin 
and  Indiana  representative  of  the  J.  L.  Mott 
Iron  Works  (New  York),  manufacturers  of 
plumbing  and  heating  goods,  fountains,  vases, 
etc.  Republican.  Served  5  years  in  Battery  D,  I. 
N.  G.  Episcopalian.  Mason,  K.  T.,  Mystic 
Snriner.  Mem.  Royal  League,  Engineers'  Club 
of  Chicago.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence: 
Kenilworth,  111. 

ELY,  Charles  Franklin,  physician;  b.  New 
York  City,  Sept.  14.  1855;  s.  William  L.  and 
Clara  Ann  (Denike)  Ely;  ed.  public  schools 
and  then  attended  College  of  City  of  New 
York  until  1872,  when  began  med.  education; 
attended  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College  and  the 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  New 
York,  until  1874,  then  attended  New  York 
Homce.  Med.  College  until  graduation  as  M.D., 
1877;  m.  twice.  Was  one  of  the  visiting  physi- 
cians and  sanitary  inspectors  of  the  Board 
of  Health  of  New  York  City,  1877-8;  came 
to  Chicago,  1878,  and  has  since  been  continu- 
ously engaged  in  practice  as  physician  and 
surgeon.  Was  lecturer  on  pathological  anat- 
omy, demonstrator  of  morbid  anatomy  and 
asst.  to  chair  of  surgery  at  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College,  1878-81.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Office:  34  Washington 
St.  Residence:  584  Dearborn  Av. 

ELY,  Frank  Griffln,  grain;  b.  Ripley,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  29,  1863;  s.  John  S.  and  Sarah  J.  (Mc- 
Henry)  Ely;  ed.  public  school  at  Ashburn, 
Va. ;  Sixth  Ward  public  school,  Allegheny,  Pa.; 
state  normal  school  at  Indiana,  Pa.;  m.  Alle- 
gheny, Pa.,  June  12,  1893,  Lillian  J.  Hood; 
children:  Francis  H.,  Robert  G.  Spent  boyhood 
days  on  farm  in  Virginia;  went  to  Freeport, 
111.,  1885,  and  came  to  Chicago,  1890,  and  has 
been  connected  with  the  Board  of  Trade 
ever  since.  On  Feb.  27,  1897,  established  busi- 
ness as  a  manufacturer  of  fancy  clipped  oats, 
shipping  to  New  York  and  Boston,  doing  an 
exclusively  carload  business.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Mason.  Office:  253  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1959 
Kenmore  Av. 

ELY,  Jameg  Owen,  dentist;  b.  W.  Alexander, 
Pa.,  Sept.  1,  1863;  s.  James  and  Anne  Dona- 
hey  (Pollock)  Ely;  ed.  W.  Alexander  public 
school,  California  Normal  School.  1882;  Penn- 
sylvania College  of  Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S., 
1884-7;  m.  Buffalo,  Pa.,  Sept.  1,  1891,  Emma 
Rebecca  Dinsmore;  children:  Dinsmore,  Max- 
well Pollock,  Robert  Pollock.  Taught  school, 
1880-4;  practiced  in  Philadelphia,  1887-92; 
practiced  in  Chicago  since  1903.  Mem.  Chicago 
Dental  Soc.,  Illinois  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago 
Odontographic  Soc.  Presbyterian.  Republican. 
Office:  Marshall  Field  &  Co.'s  Bldg.  Residence: 
Winnetka,  111. 

EMERICH,  Martin,  congressman,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Baltimore,  Apr.  27,  1847;  public 
school  education;  m.  Sept.  27,  1871,  Lena 
Strauss.  After  leaviner  school  engaged  in  im- 
porting business;  appointed  ward  commis- 
sioner of  the  poor  of  Baltimore,  1870;  mem. 
Maryland  legislature,  1879;  mem.  Maryland 
5th  Nat.  Guard  and  of  staffs  of  Govs.  Hamil- 
ton and  Jackson,  with  the  rank  of  col.  Re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1887,  and  is  interested  in 
manufacturing;  county  commissioner.  Cook 
Co.,  1892;  South  Town  Assessor,  Chicago,  1901- 
1902;  mem.  Congress,  1st  Illinois  district,  1903- 
1905.  Democrat.  Has  been  grand  pres.  district 
grand  lodges  in  Independent  Order  B'nal 
B'rith,  and  of  Order  Kesher,  Shel  Barsil,  and 
grand  master  Improved  Order  Free  Sons  of 
Israel  of  U.  S.  Dir.  Chicago  Home  for  Jewish 
Orphans  and  Chicago  Orthodox  Home  for  the 
Aged.  Pres.  and  mgr.  Union  Pressed  Brick  Co. 


Club:  Standard.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  2421  Michigan  Av. 

EMERSON,  Herbert  Arthur,  produce;  b. 
Caledonia,  Boone  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  6,  1867;  a  H. 
H.  and  Mary  (Tibbitts)  Emerson;  ed.  public 
schools,  Rockford,  111..  Beloit  (Wis.)  High 
School,  and  Valparaiso  (Ind.)  Normal  School, 
1883;  m.  Maquoketa,  la.,  Nov.  23,  1890,  Emma 
J.  Marlow;  children:  Ethel  M.,  Mildred,  Her- 
bert. Came  to  Chicago  from  Caledonia,  111., 
1884;  was  with  O.  P.  Emerson  &  Co.  for  3 
years;  spent  a  year  in  Mexico  in  the  con- 
tracting business.  In  Aug.,  1890,  returned  to 
Chicago,  and  in  Feb.,  1891,  established  present 
business  of  Emerson,  Marlow  &  Co.  The  firm 
in  1897  took  over  the  business  of  George  W 
Linn  &  Co.  and  O.  P.  Emerson  &  Co.  Pres 
Chicago  Butter  and  Egg  Board.  Republican; 
has  been  pres.  town  of  Cicero,  1899-1900. 
Mason  (32°).  Office:  87  S.  Water  St.  Residence: 
425  N.  Pine  Av.  (Austin). 

EMERY,    William    Harrison,    manufacturer; 

b-Pak,Park'.IU-  Feb-  4-  1876:  s-  William  H! 
and  Mary  A.  (Tobey)  Emery;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Oak  Park  and  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
class  of  1898;  m.  Elmhurst,  111.,  Dec  31  1902 
Marjprie  Wilder;  1  daughter:  Anna  Adelia. 
J1?^18,9^  entered  office  of  The  Chicago  Raw- 
hide Mfg.  Co.  and  in  1900  became  pres.  of  the 
company.  Mem.  Psi  Upsilon  fraternity.  Office: 
75-9  Ohio  St.  Residence:  Elmhurst,  111. 

EMMERICH,  Edward  Siting,  pres.  and 
treas.  Charles  Emmerich  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago, 
Apr.  24,  1868;  s.  Charles  and  Mary  (Elting) 
Emmerich;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  and 
grad.  as  a  civil  engineer  Rensselaer  Poly- 
technic Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1892;  m.  Troy. 
N.  Y.,  June  24,  1894,  to  Harriet  E.  Mallery;  2 
children:  Carl  Mallery  and  Marjorie  Marie 
In  1893  entered  house  established  by  his 
father  (now  deceased),  one  of  the  largest  in 
the  wholesale  feather  trade  in  the  U.  S.,  known 
as  Charles  Emmerich  &  Co.,  incorporated, 
1888,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Is  a  dir. 
of  the  German  Hosp.  Mem.  Rensselaer  Soc. 
of  Engineers,  and  Germania  Mannerchor. 
Independent  in  politics.  Office:  Kingsbury  and 
Huron  Sts.  Residence:  Park  Ridge. 

ENANDER,  John  Alfred,  journalist,  author; 
b.  Westgothia,  Sweden,  May  22,  1842;  s. 
Johannes  Johnson  and  Gustava  (Glad)  Enan- 
der;  grad.  Venersborg  College,  1868;  came  to 
U.  S.,  1869;  LL.D.,  Aupustana  College,  Rock 
Island,  111.;  m.  Paxton,  111.,  1872,  Malinda 
Lawson.  Editor  of  Swedish-American  papers 
since  Dec..  1869;  now  editor  Hemlandet,  Chi- 
cago. Prof.  Swedish  language  and  literature, 
Augustana  College,  1890-3.  Mem.  Illinois 
State  Board  of  Education,  1879-83;  appointed 
U.  S.  minister  to  Denmark,  1889,  but  resigned 
before  entering  upon  duties  because  of  sick- 
ness; speaker  for  Republican  Nat.  Committee 
(in  Swedish  language)  in  campaign's  of  1884, 
1888,  1892,  1896,  1900  and  1904.  Mem.  numerous 
Swedish  clubs  and  societies;  vice-pres.  Swed- 
ish dept.,  Germanic  Congress,  1904,  1905;  hon- 
orary mem.  Polish  Nat.  Alliance.  Author  of 
several  books.  Office:  36  N.  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 55  Oak  PI. 

ENGELHARD,  Benjamin  Max,  diamond 
merchant;  b.  Westerly,  R.  I.,  Apr.  22,  1868; 
B.  Abraham  and  Nannie  (Ullman)  Engelhard; 
ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  and  at  College 
of  City  of  New  York;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  15,  1893, 
Minnie  Silverstein;  1  son:  Alfred  Benjamin. 
Since  1886  in  diamond  business,  beginning  as 
a  salesman,  in  which  specialty  is  an  acknowl- 
edged expert;  mem.  of  the  E.  Karelson  Co., 
1890-1904;  now  representing  the  Joseph  Frank- 
el's  Sons  Co.,  diamond  and  pearl  merchants, 
of  New  York.  Republican.  Director  of  Jew- 
ish Manual  Training  School,  and  of  Home 
for  Jewish  Friendless  and  Working  Girls; 
sec.  North  Chicago  Hebrew  Congregation. 
Clubs:  Hampden  (dir.).  Jewelers  (dir.),  Qer- 


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mania.  Mem.  of  B'nai  B'rith.  Oflice:  92  State 
St.  Residence:  177  Lake  View  Av. 

ENGELHAKD,  George  P.,  publisher;  b. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  29,  1854;  s.  George  M. 
and  Sophia  L.  Engelhard;  moved  with  parents 
to  Wisconsin,  1857;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Lex- 
ington, 111.,  1883,  Caroline  S.  Scrogin;  children: 
Dorothy  L.,  George,  Margaret.  Learned  print- 
ing business;  came  to  Chicago,  1875,  and  be- 
came a  printer  in  the  office  of  the  Mercantile 
Daily,  later  doing  reporting  and  editorial  work 
on  that  paper;  later  becoming  mgr.  of  the 
Mercantile  Review;  took  course  in  sociology 
in  the  old  Chicago  University;  in  1879  estab- 
lished firm  of  G.  P.  Engelhard  &  Co.,  publish- 
ers of  med.  periodicals  and  books.  Resident  of 
Evanston  since  1893;  was  a  delegate  to  the 
Nat.  Republican  Convention  at  St.  Louis  in 
1898;  chairman  of  the  Citizens  Campaign  Com- 
mittee, which  led  to  the  final  defeat  of  the 
Humphrey  street  railway  bills  in  the  legis- 
lature of  1897;  was  nominated  as  an  inde- 
pendent Republican  candidate  against  John 
Humphrey  for  the  Senate  in  1898.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Trade  Press,  Drug  Trade.  Of- 
fice: 353  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1521  Hlnman 
Av.,  Evanston. 

ENGELMANN,  Franz,  sculptor,  manufac- 
turer; b.  New  York,  N.  Y..  May  5,  1858;  s. 
Franz  and  Katrina  (Drach)  Engelmann;  ed. 
in  gymnasiums  in  Kreuznach-on-the-Nahe;  m. 
Evansville,  Ind.,  Jan.  7,  1899,  Louisa  Benning- 
hof;  2  daughters.  Learned  sculpture  In  art 
schools  of  Carlsruhe,  Berlin,  Dresden  and 
Munich;  went  to  New  York  In  1886,  and 
worked  there  for  3  years;  came  to  Chicago, 
1889,  and  continued  at  work  as  sculptor  until 
1899,  when  started  the  Plastic  Relief  Mfg. 
Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Was  sculptor  of  the 
Fritz  Reuter  monument  in  Humboldt  Park, 
unveiled  in  1893;  did  a  considerable  amount  of 
sculptural  work  for  the  Omaha  Exposition  of 
1899,  the  Nashville,  Tenn.,  and  Atlanta,  Ga., 
Expositions,  all  figure  work.  Mem.  Lessing 
Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  Evansville,  Ind.  Office: 
298-300  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  608  Evans- 
ton  Av. 

ENGLE,  Augustus,  leather  manufacturer;  b. 
province  of  Alsace,  France,  Aug.  1,  1841;  s. 
Daniel  and  Caroline  (Krieger)  Engle;  ed.  local 
schools  of  birthplace;  served  apprenticeship 
in  tanning  trade;  came  to  U.  S.,  1859;  m.  Dec. 
18,  1869,  Charlotte,  daughter  of  John  D.  Vette, 
of  Ottawa,  111.;  1  son:  Walter.  Worked  in 
leather  trade  in  Boston,  1859-60;  came  west 
in  1860,  settling  at  Ottawa,  111.,  where  was 
employed  by  his  brother,  Edward  Engle,  and 
William  Quirin,  who  were  in  leather  business 
there  as  William  Quirin  &  Co.;  when  that 
firm  dissolved,  1872,  went  with  Mr.  Quirin 
to  Boston,  where  he  was  supt.  of  his  leather 
mfg.  business  until  1866;  came  to  Chicago  and 
was  supt.  for  the  firm  of  Bristol  &  Engle  (in 
which  his  brother  was  partner)  until  1868; 
then  partner  with  his  brother  until  1880;  after 
that  retired  for  a  time,  later  becoming  inter- 
ested in  leather  mfg.  corporation  of  Grey, 
Clark  &  Engle,  of  which  is  now  vice-pres. 
Club:  Germania.  Office:  201  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 556  N.  State  St. 

ENGLE,  Edward,  leather;  b.  Alsace,  France, 
Oct.  14,  1836;  s.  Daniel  and  Caroline  S.  Krieger 
Engle:  ed.  schools  of  Alsace;  learned  leather 
trade;  came  to  IT.  S.,  1854;  m.  1871,  Julia  H. 
Vette,  of  Ottawa,  111.;  children:  Cora  A.,  Ed- 
ward V.  Lived  in  Berks  Co.,  Pa.,  1854-6;  went 
to  Boston  and  engaged  in  leather  business 
with  William  Quirin  as  William  Quirin  &  Co., 
1856;  firm  removed  to  Ottawa,  111.,  1860,  and 
dissolved,  1862;  came  to  Chicago,  and  was 
mem.  of  leather  mfg.  firm  of  Bristol  &  Engle, 
1862-8:  then  with  brother,  Augustus,  as  Ed- 
ward Engle  &  Bro.,  until  1880,  when  August 
Engle  retired,  and  Edward  Engle  consolidated 
his  business  with  that  of  Grey  &  Clark,  under 
present  corporation  name  of  Grey,  Clark  & 


Engle,  in  which  he  is  a  stockholder.  Office: 
201  Lake  St.  Residence:  460  N.  State  St. 

ENGIilSCH.  Otto  Bismarck,  2d  vice-pres. 
and  traffic  mgr.  U.  S.  Gypsum  Co.;  b.  Calumet, 
Mich.,  Apr.  29,  1872:  s.  August  and  Henrietta 
(Deisseroth)  Englisch;  ed.  Fremont,  (Neb.) 
Business  College;  m.  Omaha,  Neb.,  Apr.  19, 
1893,  Alice  Knode;  children:  Lucile  Knode, 
Wilhelmona.  Began  business  life  as  a  clerk 
in  a  general  store  at  Scribner,  Neb.,  1886-90; 
then  in  mining  of  gypsum,  taking  part  in  the 
organization  of  the  Blue  Valley  Plaster  Co.; 
in  1895  became  identified  with  the  Midland 
Plaster  Co.,  of  which  was  asst.  gen.  mgr.  In 
1896  organized  the  Otto  B.  Englisch  Co.  and 
the  Englisch  Plaster  WTorks,  at  Oakfield,  Gen- 
essee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  and,  in  1898,  the  Big  Four 
Plaster  Works,  at  the  same  place.  In  1901 
these  companies,  with  numerous  others,  were 
consolidated  as  the  U.  S.  Gypsum  Co.,  of  Chi- 
cago, of  which  then  became  asst.  to  the  pres.; 
later  promoted  to  present  position  of  2d  vice- 
pres.  and  traffic  mgr.;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
Erie  &  Michigan  Ry.  &  Navigation  Co.,  of 
Michigan;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  Culver 
&  Pt.  Clinton  R.  R.,  of  Ohio;  dir.  of  Englisch 
Oil  &  Gas  Co.,  Omaha.  Mem.  I.  O.  O.  F.  Office: 
218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach 
Hotel. 

ENNIS,  Alfred,  lawyer;  b.  Morgan  Co.,  Ind., 
June  24,  1837;  s.  Mitchell  and  Nancy  (Trent) 
Ennis;  of  Scotch-Irish  and  French  descent; 
attended  Franklin  College,  Ind.,  finishing  1857; 
with  largest  mercantile  house,  Martinsville, 
Ind.,  1858-9;  graduated  from  Northwestern 
Christian  Univ.  Law  School,  Indianapolis,  Ind., 
1860;  m.  Manchester,  Ind.,  1860,  Almarinda, 
daughter  of  Rev.  Daniel  Baldridge,  of  the 
Christian  Church;  children:  Walter  B.  (de- 
ceased), Lillie  Alice  (writer),  Luna  May 
(author  of  "Music  in  Art"),  Alma  Viola  (wife 
of  George  Horace  Lorimer,  editor  of  The 
Saturday  Evening  Post,  Philadelphia).  Prac- 
ticed law  at  Martinsville,  Ind.,  1860-71;  prac- 
ticed at  Topeka,  Kan.,  1871-82,  and  at  Boston, 
Mass.,  1882-4;  in  Chicago  since  1884;  was 

feneral  counsel  of  Pullman's  Palace  Car  Co., 
884-9;  since  then  in  private  practice,  largely 
corporation  and  constitutional  law,  in  the 
higher  courts,  state  and  federal;  was  head 
of  the  late  Chicago  law  firm  of  Ennis,  Mor- 
row &  McMillan;  has  attended  the  higher 
courts  in  England  and  France;  has  traveled 
extensively;  mem.  of  Chicago,  Illinois  State, 
Am.  and  U.  S.  Bar  Assns. ;  writer  upon  legal 
topics  of  current  importance.  Business  ad- 
dress: The  Rookery.  Residence:  6404  Green- 
wood Av. 

ENNIS,  Callistus  Sexton,  real  estate;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  14,  1863;  s.  James  and  Mary  A. 
(Sexton)  Ennis;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago  to  Dec.,  1879;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  11, 
1890,  Clara  F.  Ceperly;  children:  Callistus 
James,  Esther  Frances,  Paul.  Studied  law,  en- 
paged  In  commercial  pursuits  until  1890;  In 
1890  became  associated  with  Dunlap  Smith  in 
the  real  estate  business,  and  continued  in 
that  business  and  firm  until  the  death  of 
Dunlap  Smith,  when,  in  1902,  he  became  a 
partner  in  the  firm  of  George  W.  Cobb  &  Co., 
and  later  head  of  Callistus  S.  Ennis  &  Co.,  real 
estate  investments  and  mortgages.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Real  Estate  Board  (sec.  1901,  dir.  1902-4, 
chairman  of  board  1904).  Democrat.  Server1. 
5  years  In  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G. ;  afterward  mem. 
for  several  years.  Veteran  Corps,  1st  Regt. 
Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  Rector  Bldg.,  122  Mon- 
roe St.  Residence:  4197  Wayne  Av.,  Rogers 
Park. 

ENNIS.  Lawrence  Murtangrh,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Nov.  3,  1859;  s.  James  and  Mary  A. 
(Sexton)  Ennis;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
graduating  from  North  Division  High  School, 
1877;  took  special  .courses  in  St.  Patrick's 
Acad.  and  at  private  schools;  m.  Oct.  2,  1884, 
Lizzie  Q.  Quinlan,  of  Woodstock,  111.  (died, 


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Jan.  19.  1902);  children:  Mary  B.(  Gertrude  M., 
Lawrence  I.,  James  P.  After  leaving  school 
studied  law  in  his  father's  office;  admitted  to 
bar,  Dec.  16,  1880,  and  engaged  in  practice; 
became  partner  with  Francis  W.  Walker  as 
Ennis  &  Walker,  later  with  Hon.  William  B. 
Mason  as  Mason  &  Ennis,  until  Mr.  Mason's 
election  to  U.  S.  Senate,  then  with  John  J. 
Coburn  as  Ennis  &  Coburn,  until  breaking  out 
of  Spanish- Am.  War;  now  practicing  alone. 
Became  mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  in  1879,  and 
afterward  maj.  7th  Regt.  and  served  during 
Spanish-Am.  War  as  maj.  of  the  7th  111.  Vol. 
Infy.,  commanding  2d  Battalion,  2d  Brigade, 
2d  Division,  2d  Army  Corps.  Contributor  to 
newspapers  and  magazines.  Was  one  of  or- 
ganizers of  the  Iroquois  Club,  Douglas  Park 
Club  (was  its  pres.).  Cook  Co.  Democratic 
Club,  Andrew  Jackson  League,  the  Young 
Democracy  (pres.,  1886),  and  other  political 
organizations.  Democrat  until  1904,  when 
stumped  country  for  Roosevelt  and  was  espe- 
cially active  in  carrying  Missouri  for  the  Re- 
publicans. R.  C.  Served  3  terms  as  pres.  of 
the  Veteran  Corps  (1901-5),  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G. 
Elected  commander,  Illinois  Commandery, 
Naval  and  Military  Order  Spanish-Am.  War, 
June,  1904.  Served  2  years  as  commander, 
Spanish  War  Veterans,  dept.  of  Illinois;  past 
commander  Bucky  O'Neill  Camp,  Service  Men 
Spanish  War.  Office:  122  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
954  Turner  Av. 

EPSTEIN,  Max,  freight  transportation  offi- 
cial; b.  Germany,  Feb.  6,  1875;  s.  Morris  and 
Caecilia  (Wertheimer)  Epstein;  ed.  New  York 
City  public  schools  and  College  of  City  of  New 
York.  Was  formerly  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  and  treas.  German-Am.  Pro- 
vision Co.,  of  Chicago;  since  1901,  pres.  of  the 
German-Am.  Car  Lines,  owning  and  operating 
refrigerator  and  tank  car  lines.  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard, Ravisloe;  also  Suburban,  of  Baltimore, 
Md.  Office:  Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence: 
4651  Drexel  Boul. 

ERBY,  William,  ores.  Erby  Carriage  & 
Wagon  Co.;  b.  Alsace,  Ger.,  Apr.  26,  1838;  s. 
F.  W.  and  Margaret  (Rheinwald)  Erby;  came 
to  Chicago,  1853;  ed.  schools  in  Alsace  and 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1874,  Phillipina  Nieder- 
hofer;  children:  Herman,  Arthur,  Elizabeth. 
Learned  carriage  and  wagon  trade  in  Spier- 
ing  &  Furst's  shop;  remained  with  them  4 
years,  and  then  with  various  other  shops  until 
1866,  when  established  in  business  for  self; 
continued  alone  until  1896,  when  incorporated 
the  business  as  the  Erby  Carriage  &  Wagon 
Co.,  of  which  is  pres.,  with  sons  Herman, 
sec.,  and  Arthur,  vice-pres.  Republican.  Was 
mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Mason.  Office:  323  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  98  Hammond  St. 

ERICSON,  John  Ernst,  city  engineer  of  the 
City  of  Chicago;  b.  Stockholm  Co.,  Sweden, 
Oct.  21,  1858;  s.  Andrew  and  Sophia  (Lind) 
Ericson;  ed.  common  schools  and  high  schools 
of  Norrtelje  and  Upsala,  and  Royal  Poly- 
technic Institute,  Stockholm,  Sweden,  1876-80, 
graduating,  C.E.,  1880;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  July 
11,  1888,  Inez  Malmgren  (died,  1893);  1  daugh- 
ter: Mildred  Inez:  m.  2d,  Chicago,  June  30, 
1896,  Esther  Malmgren.  Was  engaged  as 
bridge  constructor  in  Stockholm,  1880-1;  came 
to  U.  S.,  1881;  resident  engineer  T.,  C.  &  St. 
L.  (Clover  Leaf)  R.  R.  until  Apr.,  1882;  de- 
signer Hopkins  &  Co.,  bridge  builders,  St. 
Louis,  summer  of  1882;  on  U.  S.  Government 
Canal  Surveys  (Illinois  and  Mississippi  Canal) 
until  summer  of  1883;  draftsman.  City  Hall, 
Chicago,  Apr.,  1884,  to  spring,  1886;  asst.  en- 

rineer,  1886-9;  asst.  chief  engineer,  designing 
2,000.000  water-works  for  Seattle,  Wash., 
1889-90;- asst.  engineer  of  the  Sanitary  District 
of  Chicago,  1890-2;  asst.  engineer,  tunnel 
work,  etc.,  City  of  Chicago,  1892-3;  first  asst. 
city  engineer,  1893-7;  city  engineer  since  July 
6,  1897.  Has  been  called  by  various  cities  as 
consulting  engineer  for  water  works  plants, 


etc.;  as  citv  engineer  has  charge  of  construc- 
tion and  operation  of  water-works,  bridges, 
harbor  work,  etc.  Mem.  Board  of  Local  Im- 
provements, July  1,  1903,  to  Apr.  12,  1904,  hav- 
ing leave  of  absence  as  city  engineer.  Inde- 
pendent Democrat;  mem.  Chicago  Democratic 
Club.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  West- 
ern Soc.  of  Engineers,  Chicago  Acad.  of 
Sciences,  Scandinavian  Technical  Soc.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Swedish  Glee.  Office:  City 
Hall.  Residence:  1914  Arlington  PI. 

ERICSCN,  Otto  Christian,  merchant;  b. 
Faaberg,  Norway,  Aug.  29,  1852;  s.  Christen 
and  Olea  (Olsdatter)  Ericksen;  grad.  gram- 
mar school  at  Hamar,  Norway,  at  age  of  12; 
attended  about  4  years  a  higher  school,  grad- 
uating in  1867;  served  as  teacher  some  months 
and  in  1868  came  to  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  May 
25,  1876,  Eda  Louise  Johnson;  children:  Grace 
Olivia,  Elmer  Otto,  Norman  Winfred.  Chester 
Franklin,  Willard  Everett,  Melvin  Burton, 
Ruth  Dorothy,  Edith  Marguerite.  Was  em- 
ployed by  C.  Jevne  in  1868  as  cashier  and 
bookkeeper  in  his  grocery  house  in  Chicago 
(established  1865);  became  mgr.  of  the  same, 
1880-7;  partner  in  the  firm  of  C.  Jevne  &  Co., 
1887-1904;  bought  it  out  April  30,  1904,  and 
incorporated  the  business  May  1,  1904,  as  C. 
Jevne  &  Co.,  importing,  wholesale  and  retail 
grocers,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  1st  Congregational  Church  of 
Evanston,  111.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  110- 
112  Madison  St.  Residence:  1210  Michigan  Av.. 
Evanston,  111. 

ERNST,  Charles  Emil,  brewer;  b.  Baden, 
Ger.,  Oct.  10,  1843;  s.  Matthew  and  Victoria 
Huck  Ernst;  ed.  Baden,  Ger.;  came  to  Chica- 
go, Oct.,  1864;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1872,  Lina 
Gebel;  children:  Clara  K.,  Julia  E.,  Leo  E., 
Amanda  S.,  Blanche  C.  After  arrival  in  Chicago 
worked  in  grocery  store  for  several  years; 
later  in  cloak  and  dress  trimmings  business 
as  partner  in  firm  of  C.  F.  Baum  &  Co.;  in 
brewery  business  since  1884;  formerly  of 
Ernst  Bros.;  now  vice-pres.  and  treas.  Inde- 
pendent Brewing  Assn.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem. 
Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  McMillan  Coun- 
cil and  of  Germania  Mannerchor,  Lincoln 
Turngemeinde.  Office:  586  N.  Halsted  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1754  Deming  PI. 

ERNST,  Ijeo,  pres.  Independent  Brewing 
Assn.;  b.  Baden,  Germany,  Nov.  6,  1853;  s.  Mat- 
thias and  Victoria  (Huck)  Ernst:  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany,  then  came  to  Chicago  and 
finished  education  in  Dyrenforth's  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago,  July  12,  1893,  Louise  C. 
Furst;  children:  Norman,  Hilmar,  Wainwright, 
Matthew.  On  leaving  school  became  clerk  in 
bank  of  Henry  Greenebaum  for  about  3  years; 
then  bookkeeper  in  brewery  of  Bartholomae  & 
Leicht,  remaining  8  years  and  learning  the 
brewing  business;  went  to  Philadelphia  and 
was  foreman  in  a  brewery  there,  1882-4;  re- 
turned to  Chicago,  1884.  and  joined  brothers, 
Charles  E.  and  Otto  Ernst,  in  organizing  the 
Ernst  Bros.  Brewing  Co.,  of  which  was  pres. 
until  1890;  since  1896  pres.  of  the  Independent 
Brewing  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League.  Ger- 
mania. Office:  586  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence: 
106  Astor  St. 

ERNST,  William  Edward,  publisher  of  The 
World  To-Day;  b.  Mendon,  Mich.,  Dec.  28, 
1863;  s.  George  and  Eva  (Faulstich)  Ernst: 
ed  public  schools  of  Mendon,  Mich.:  m.  Chi- 
cago Nov  19,  1900,  Nellie  J.  White.  After 
leaving  school  engaged  with  The  Werner  Co., 
publishers,  of  Chicago,  and  afterward  became 
sec  and  treas.  of  The  University  Assn.,  pub- 
lishers In  1901  founded  the  magazine  The 
World  To-Day.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office: 
Trude  Bldg.  Residence:  4600  Calumet  Av. 

ERRANT,  Joseph  Washington,  lawyer;  b. 
Lumberton,  N.  C.,  Apr.  3.  1860;  s.  Sigismund 
W  and  Amalia  Pohl  Errant:  family  came 
north  in  1862,  lived  in  New  York  a  number 
of  years,  then  over  2  years  in  Berlin,  Ger., 


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and  in  1874  came  to  Chicago;  attended  public 
school;  grad.  Central  High  School,  1879,  as 
valedictorian  of  class;  attended  Univ.  of 
Michigan  1  year;  employed  in  Chicago  Public 
Library  until  1884;  then  studied  law,  at  same 
time  taught  in  evening  schools;  grad.  Union 
College  of  Law,  1886;  admitted  to  bar,  1886; 
m.  Chicago,  1888,  Derexa  Morey,  M.D.;  chil- 
dren: Robert  S.,  Florence  M.,  James  W.  En- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  law  since  1886. 
Author:  Law  Relating  to  Mercantile  Agencies, 
1886,  and  various  pamphlets.  Has  been  deeply 
interested  in  reform  movements,  such  as  the 
Protective  Agency  for  Women  and  Children, 
and  founded  and  developed  the  Bureau  of 
Justice.  Was  leading  spirit  In  the  organization 
of  the  Sunset  Club,  and  for  a  long  time  its 
sec.;  has  been  active  in  the  work  of  the  Illi- 
nois Conference  of  Charities  and  Corrections, 
and  was  for  3  years  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Education.  Active  in  political,  social, 
economic  and  educational  reform  movements. 
Dir.  Law  Institute;  mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Nat.  Educational 
Assn.  Since  1903  a  mem.  of  the  Civil  Service 
Commission  of  the  City  of  Chicago;  dir.  Engel 
&  Fagersten  Chemical  Co.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
City,  Chicago  Literary,  Law.  Office:  69  Clark 
St.  Residence:  346  E.  54th  St. 

ERSKINE,  David  McMlchan,  real  estate, 
banker;  b.  Antigua,  West  Indies,  Oct.  5,  1855;  s. 
David  M.  and  Harriet  Grace  (Favey)  Erskine; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Waukegan,  111.;  m.  Bur- 
lington, la.,  Jan.  20,  1897,  Maud  Cheverton. 
In  real  estate  and  insurance  business  in  Chi- 
cago since  1877;  also,  since  1899,  in  the  bank- 
ing business,  being  the  proprietor  of  Erskine's 
Bank  at  Highland  Park,  111.  At  age  of  22 
served  as  justice  of  the  peace,  at  34  as  alder- 
man and  at  36  as  mayor  of  Highland  Park. 
Republican.  Baptist.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board.  Mason.  Club:  Highland  Park.  Of- 
fice: Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence: 
Sheridan  Road  and  Park  Av.,  Highland  Park, 
111. 

EBSKINE,  James  Dmmmond,  mgr. ;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  30,  1874;  s.  Albert  and  Cecelia  (De 
Wolf)  Erskine;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago. 
In  operating  dept.  of  the  Calumet  Electric 
St.  Ry.,  1891-4;  with  General  Electric  Co.  at 
St.  Louis,  1894-6;  then  took  charge  of  busi- 
ness of  the  Am.  Radiator  Co.  at  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.,  afterward  becoming  asst.  mgr.  of  the  Chi- 
cago branch  until  1902;  since  then  mgr.  Dir. 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  East  Chicago,  Ind.,  and  In- 
diana Harbor  State  Bank.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Chicago 
Yacht.  Office:  284  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
135  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

ERWXN,  Charles  Konwell,  vlce-pres.  of  Lord 
&  Thomas,  advertising  agents;  b.  Ottawa,  111., 
1858;  a.  Lieut.  Col.  William  Erwin  (of  20th 
111.  Vol.,  killed  at  battle  of  Ft.  Donelson) 
and  Althea  L.  (Goodell)  Erwin;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  1884,  Rachel 
M.  Ingalls.  Began  business  life  in  1876,  as  a 
messenger  in  the  employ  of  the  Commercial 
Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago,  and  in  1884,  resigned  as 
receiving  teller  and  entered  the  employ  of 
Lord  &  Thomas,  now  being  vice-pres.  of  the 
company.  Mem.  Illinois  Division,  S.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Westward  Ho;  also 
the  Glen  Echo  Country,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and 
the  St.  Louis  Automobile  Club.  Office:  67  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

ESPERT,  Frederick,  sec.  and  treas.  of  Mon- 
arch Refrigerating  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  10, 
1862;  s.  Michael  Frederick  and  Fredericka 
(Linsenbarth)  Espert;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  in  business  college,  Chicago.  Be- 
gan business  life  in  1877,  with  the  firm  of 
Parliament  &  Espert,  South  Water  St.,  cheese 
merchants,  as  bookkeeper,  later  becoming  a 
mem.  of  the  firm;  since  1894  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Monarch  Refrigerating  Co.,  cold  stor- 


age. German  Lutheran.  Republican.  Office:  245 
Michigan  St.  Residence:  2419  Calumet  Av. 

ESPEKT,  Michael,  pres.  Monarch  Refriger- 
ating Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  25,  1858;  s.  Michael 
Frederick  and  Fredericka  (Linsenbarth)  Es- 
pert; attended  public  schools  in  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  1880,  Barbara  Cure;  1  daughter:  May. 
On  leaving  school  entered  employ  of  Chase  & 
Pond,  commission  merchants;  later  with  J.  N. 
Adams,  and  afterward  with  Charles  Baltz, 
then  a  cheese  and  butter  merchant;  formed 
partnership  with  Samuel  Parliament  as  Par- 
liament &  Espert  (of  which  Frederick  Espert 
was  also  a  mem.),  and  on  Apr.  4,  1894,  inau- 
gurated the  corporation,  Monarch  Refrigerat- 
ing Co.,  cold  storage,  of  which  has  since  been 
pres.  German  Lutheran.  Clubs:  Sheridan,  Hen- 
nepin  Shooting.  Office:  245  Michigan  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3128  Indiana  Av. 

ESTABKOOK,  Torrie  8.,  lumber;  b.  Sack- 
ville,  N.  B.,  Can.,  Jan.  24,  1871;  s.  Willard  and 
Ruth  (Tingley)  Estabrook;  ed.  Acadia  College, 
Wolfville,  N.  S.,  Can.;  m.  St.  Cloud,  Minn., 
Sept.  20,  1896,  Louise  Dolan;  1  daughter: 
Dorothy  Louise.  Began  business  career  in 
1889,  as  clerk,  electrical  business  at  Lynn, 
Mass.;  purchasing  agent  Winona  (Minn.) 
Wagon  Co.,  1889-1903.  Since  Feb.  1,  1903,  en- 
gaged in  wholesale  lumber  business  in  Chi- 
cago under  own  name;  also  pres.  and  treas. 
Fisher-Estabrook  Lumber  Co.  Republican. 
Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 
Residence:  6010  South  Park  Av. 

ETTELSON,  David  Ii.,  under witer;  b.  Rus- 
sia, Mar.  1,  1862;  s.  N.  B.  and  Dora  Ettelson; 
ed.  in  Chicago  public  schools;  LL.B.,  Chi- 
cago Law  School  (Lake  Forest  Univ.),  1897; 
m.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1884;  1  son,  Geoffrey  C. 
In  insurance  business  since  1888;  now  of  firm 
of  de  Roode,  Faulkner  &  Ettelson.  Republican. 
Mem.  Tracy  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Friendship 
Council,  Modern  Aztecs;  Montefiore  Council, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

EUSTIS,  Percy  Spragne,  passenger  traffic 
mgr.,  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  since  Apr.  8,  1903; 
b.  Milton,  Mass.,  Feb.  16,  1857;  s.  Alexander 
B.  and  Aurora  G.  Eustis;  common  school  edu- 
cation at  Philadelphia;  m.  Philadelphia,  Apr.  3, 
1883,  Eliza  R.  Griffiths;  1  daughter:  Norah. 
Entered  employ  of  Burlington  road  at  Omaha, 
in  passenger  dept.,  Nov.,  1876;  became  chief 
clerk,  Jan.,  1881;  gen.  passenger  agent,  Omaha, 
July,  1881-8;  Chicago,  1888-1903.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  209  Adams  St.  Residence: 
LaGrange,  111. 

EtlSTON,  Edwin,  linseed  oil;  b.  St.  Louis, 
Mo,  Aug.  2,  1877;  s.  Alexander  Euston;  grad. 
Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1900;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
July  2,  1901,  Elizabeth  Semple.  Managing  part- 
ner of  Euston  &  Co.  (of  which  his  father,  a 
resident  of  St.  Louis,  is  senior  partner),  manu- 
facturers of  linseed  oil;  plant  established  in 
1899;  vice-pres.  and  treas.  the  Chicago  Lino- 
leum Co.,  manufacturers  of  linoleums  and 
cork  carpets.  Republican.  Office:  Blackhawk 
St.  and  Hawthorne  Av.  Residence:  1632  Grace- 
land  Av. 

EVANS,  Clinton  B.,  editor  and  publisher; 
b.  Fryeburg,  Me.,  Apr.  18,  1848;  s.  John  and 
Mary  A.  (Adams)  Evans;  grad.  Dartmouth 
College,  A.B.,  1873;  m.  Chicago,  June  3,  1886, 
Emma  R.  Townsend;  children:  Marion  R., 
Clinton  T.  After  leaving  college  engaged  in 
newspaper  work,  as  reporter  and  night  editor 
of  the  Springfield  (Mass.)  Republican,  1873- 
83;  financial  editor  of  the  Chicago  Tribune, 
1883-8;  established  The  Economist,  a  weekly 
journal  devoted  to  finance,  commerce  and  real 
estate,  Oct.  20,  1888,  and  is  now  pres.  of  the 
Economist  Publishing  Co.  Dir.  Spring  River 
Power  Co.,  and  of  Riverside  State  Bank. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  City.  Office:  189  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

EVANS,  Evan  Albert,  pres.  Chicago  Portrait 
Co.;  b.  Jackson  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  6,  1871;  s.  Grif- 


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fith  and  Jane  (Evans)  Evans;  removed  with 
parents  to  Missouri  in  1877;  ed.  country 
schools  until  1890;  attended  Kirksville,  Mo., 
Normal  School,  1890-2;  after  leaving  normal 
school,  taught  until  mid-summer,  1893;  m. 
Chicago,  1901,  Pauline  Hart.  In  1893  entered 
the  employ  of  Chicago  Portrait  Co.  as  travel- 
ing agent.  Represented  company  on  road  for 
5  years;  became  a  stockholder  and  director  in 
1895,  and  later  filled  positions  of  asst.  gen. 
mgr.,  sec.,  and  since  Apr.,  1902,  has  been  pres. 
of  the  company.  Also  dir.  of  the  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.  of  Illinois,  Manufacturers'  Bank 
of  Chicago  and  the  John  Webber  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°)  and  Shriner.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Hamilton,  Calumet, 
Chicago  Athletic  (dir.).  Office:  S.  E.  cor.  Wa- 
bash  Av.  and  Congress  St.  Residence:  3716 
Lake  Av. 

EVANS,  John  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Macon 
Co.,  Mo.,  Aug.  8,  1878;  s.  Griffith  E.  and  Jane 
M.  (Evans)  Evans;  attended  country  and  vil- 
lage schools  and  KirVsville  Normal  School 
until  1899;  came  to  Chicago;  grad.  Chicago 
College  of  Law,  1902;  admitted  to  the  bar  soon 
after.  He  entered  the  law  office  of  H.  S.  Dun- 
combe,  Nov.,  1902,  as  a  clerk  and  became  part- 
ner in  Feb.,  1904.  Mason.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office:  Chamber 
of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  6030  Jackson 
Pflrk  A.V 

'EVANS,  Lynden,  lawyer;  b.  LaSalle,  111., 
June  28,  1858;  s.  Daniel  Evans  and  Emma 
(Lynden)  Evans;  ed.  public  schools  of  La- 
Salle and  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111.,  grad- 
uating 1882;  taught  school  at  LaSalle  and 
Evanston.  1882-5,  while  studying  law;  m.  Lake 
Geneva,  Wis.,  1896,  Bonnie  Withrow,  daugh- 
ter of  Judge  Thomas  F.  Withrow.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1884;  was  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Barnum,  Evans  &  Barnum  from  1888 
until  1891.  later  of  Evans  &  Arnd,  but  of  re- 
cent years  has  practiced  alone,  specializing 
chiefly  in  corporation  and  real  estate  law.  Au- 
thor of  Illinois  Overruled  Cases,  and  Cases 
Distinguished,  Limited  and  Expanded.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Club:  University.  Office: 
107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  24  Junior  Ter- 
race; also  Indian  Point,  Pelican  Lake,  Wls. 

EVANS,  'William  Angfustu*,  physician;  b. 
Marion,  Ala.,  Aug.  5,  1865;  s.  William  Augus- 
tus and  Julia  Josephine  (Wyatt)  Evans;  ed. 
public  schools  Aberdeen,  Miss.,  Agricultural 
College  of  Mississippi,  graduating  B.S.,  1883 
(M.S.,  1900);  grad.  med.  dept.  Tulane  Univ. 
of  Louisiana,  M.D.,  1885;  med.  dept.  of  Univ. 
of  Illinois,  M.D.,  ad  eundem,  1899.  In  practice 
of  medicine  since  1885;  demonstrator  of 
pathology  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons (now  med.  dept.  Univ.  of  Illinois),  1891- 
1895;  prof,  pathology  med.  dept.,  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois since  1895.  Pathologist  Cook  Co  Hosp.; 
pres.  attending  staff,  Dunning  Institutions; 
consulting  pathologist  Alexlan  Bros.  Hosp.; 
sec  Soc.  for  Prevention  of  Tuberculosis;  sec. 
Columbus  Med.  Laboratory.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Am.  Assn.  of  Pathologists  and  Bacteri- 
ologists, Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences,  Chicago 
Acad  of  Medicine,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  (pres., 
1892-3  and  now  chairman  Medico-Legal  com- 
mittee), Chicago  Pathologic  Soc.  Baptist. 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence: 
453  Washington  Boul. 

EVANS,  'William  Webster,  lawyer;  b.  Keno- 
sha  Wis  Nov.  16,  1849;  s.  Enoch  Webster 
and'  Caroline  (Hyde)  Evans;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools  and  Dartmouth  College,  graduating, 
A.B  1872;  m.  Joliet,  111.,  May  6,  1880,  Julia 
Hyde;  children:  Marion,  Alice,  Edith,  Ruth. 
Read  law,  beginning,  1872,  in  office  of  his 
father,  E  W.  Evans,  and  in  1874,  was  ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar;  was  partner  with 
father,  1874-9,  as  E.  W.  &  W.  W.  Evans;  then 
alone  until  1888,  when  became  associated  with 
Gardner  G.  Willard,  in  law  firm  of  Willard  & 
Evans.  Dir.  of  the  Ajax  Forge  Co.  and  of  Grif- 


fin Wheel  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
87  Washington  St.  Residence:  562  Washington 
Boul.  .  <  „ 

EVERETT,  Frederick,  physician;  b.  Ogden 
City,  Utah,  Oct.  16,  1860;  s.  John  Godlieb  and 
Helen  Everett;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  Salt 
Lake  Academy,  graduating  from  latter,  and 
then  taking  special  course  in  Oberlln  College; 
grad.,  at  head  of  class,  Chicago  Homce.  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1888.  Became,  upon  graduation, 
professional  partner  of  Dr.  H.  M.  Hobart, 
prof,  of  materia  medica  in  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College,  until  death  of  latter  in  1893, 
when  succeeded  to  a  large  share  of  Dr.  Ho- 
bart's  business;  engaged  in  general  practice 
as  homoeopathic  physician  and  surgeon.  Mem. 
Illinois  Homce.  Med.  Assn.,  Cook  Co.  Horace. 
Med.  Assn.,  Homce.  Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago,  and 
Am.  Institute  of  Homceopathy;  attending  phy- 
sician of  Chicago  Nursery  and  Half-Orphan 
Asylum  and  of  Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.  Mem. 
Church  of  Covenant  (Presbyterian).  Repub- 
lican. Office  and  residence:  402  Center  St. 

EVERETT,  John  Cree,  justice  of  the  peace; 
b.  Chambersburg,  Pa.,  Mar.  6,  1862;  s.  Wil- 
liam Smiley  and  Jane  (Cree)  Everett;  removed 
to  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  1869,  and  to  Chicago,  Dec., 
1875;  ed.  public  schools  of  St.  Joseph,  Mo.; 
m.  Chicago,  1901,  Laura  Griffiths;  1  son:  Walk- 
er. On  coming  to  Chicago  was  for  3  years  in 
employ  of  wholesale  dept.  of  Field,  Letter  & 
Co.,  dry  goods;  left  in  1879,  and  entered  Univ. 
of  Chicago;  helping  to  pay  his  way  for  2 
years  by  carrying  morning  papers;  in  1882 
reported  "police"  for  the  Associated  Press;  in 
same  year  entered  Union  College  of  Law, 
from  which  graduated,  LL.B.,  with  honors,  in 
1884;  admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois;  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law; 
was  appointed  justice  of  the  peace  for  unex- 
pired  term  to  succeed  his  father  on  latter's 
death  in  1894;  reappointed  for  full  term  in 
1895  and  quadrennially  since.  Republican.  Mem. 
2d  Presbyterian  Church.  Mem.  Delta  Kappa 
Epsilon  fraternity,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Law 
Institute.  Sec.  and  dir.  Scottish  Nat.  Insurance 
Co.  of  America.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamil- 
ton (life  mem.).  Office:  125  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2955  Indiana  Av. 

EVERETT,  'William  Reed,  banker  and  bro- 
ker; b.  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  Oct.  21,  1868;  s.  Wil- 
liam Smiley  and  Charlotte  Stickney  (Reed) 
Everett;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Lake 
Forest  Univ.  and  Chicago-Kent  Law  School; 
m  Chicago,  Apr.  5,  1893,  Jennie  Stringham; 
children:  Dorothy,  Leroy  Edward.  Began  busi- 
ness life,  1881,  as  cash  boy  Marshall  Field 
&  Co.;  later  traveling  salesman;  was  employed 
by  several  financial  institutions  and  practiced 
law  for  several  years.  Broker  and  banking 
business  since  1900,  and  since  1902  pres.  of 
the  Western  Trust  &  Guaranty  Co.;  also  dir. 
in  several  corporations.  Republican.  Christian 
Scientist.  Served  in  state  militia,  and  was 
col  on  the  staff  of  Gov.  Hunt  of  Idaho. 
Mason,  all  degrees;  mem.  S.  A.  R.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  56  Bryant  Av. 

EVERINQHAM,  Jiyman,  grain  commission; 
b  Geneva,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  9,  1831;  s.  Rev.  John 
S  (Baptist  clergyman)  and  Jane  Maria  Ever- 
ingham;  ed.  public  and  high  schools;  m.  Al- 
bion N  Y.,  Dec.  23,  1857,  Mary  Dickinson; 
children:  Edward  L..  Henry  Dickinson,  Belle, 
Mae  Louise.  At  20  left  school  to  take  clerkship 
in  general  office  of  Buffalo,  Corning  and  New 
York  R.  R.,  of  which  he  later  became  auditor 
of  accounts  and  paymaster,  resigning  in  1856, 
and  assuming  position  of  freight  agent  at 
Milwaukee  with  La  Crosse  &  Milwaukee  R.  . R., 
and  its  successor,  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  In  1865 
resigned  to  inaugurate  firm  of  Bacon  &  Ever- 
inglfam,  Milwaukee.  1865-74;  since  1874  head 
of  firm  of  L.  Everingham  &  Co.,  removing  to 
Chicago,  1880;  was  pres.  Columbia  Nat.  Bank, 
1891-2  resigning  7  months  before  its  failure. 
Mem  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Milwaukee 


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Chamber  of  Commerce,  St.  Louis  Merchants' 
Exchange.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
143  Oakwood  Boul. 

EVEKSZ,  Ernest  Hammond,  banker;  b.  Ober- 
lin,  O.,  Aug.  3,  1872;  s.  Moritz  E.  and  Harriet 
L.  (Hammond)  Eversz;  came  to  Chicago,  1888; 
grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  111.,  1895; 
rn.  Chicago,  Nov.  2,  1902,  Ruth  May  Swift. 
Has  been  in  banking  and  investment  business 
since  1895;  with  the  banking  firm  of  N.  W. 
Harris  &  Co.  until  1901;  then  local  represen- 
tative of  the  New  York  banking  firm  of  Red- 
mond, Kerr  &  Co.,  1901-3;  in  1903  established 
firm  of  Eversz  &  Co.,  bankers  and  brokers,  of 
which  is  senior  mem.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Mem.  Illinois  Soc.  Sons  of  the  Revo- 
lution. Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Bankers, 
Union  League,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  220  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  3334  Michigan  Av. 

EVERSZ,  Moritz  Ernst,  clergyman;  b.  Biid- 
erich,  Wesel,  Rhenish-Prussia,  Ger.,  July  10, 
1843;  s.  Capt.  Louis  and  Louise  (Dames) 
Eversz;  came  to  United  States  in  boyhood; 
attended  country  school  a  little  and  "Brock- 
way  College"  3  terms;  enlisted  at  Ripon,  Wis., 
July  28,  1862,  and  was  mustered  in  as  cor- 
poral Co.  H,  20th  Wis.  Infy.,  Aug.  14,  1862; 
promoted  5th  and  then  1st  sergeant,  and  8 
months  later  to  2d  lieut.;  took  part  in  Vicks- 
burg  campaign;  also  in  Louisiana,  Texas,  Ala- 
bama and  Mississippi;  commissioned  1st  lieut. 
at  close  of  war  and  mustered  out  at  Madison, 
Wis.,  July  30,  1865;  worked  way  through  pre- 
paratory school,  college  and  seminary,  in  9 
years  after  war,  graduating  Ripon  College, 
A.B.,  June,  1871  (A.M.,  1894;  D.D.,  1888),  and 
from  theological  school  at  Oberlin,  O.,  June, 
1874;  m.  Ripon,  Wis.,  Aug.  9,  1871,  Hattie  L., 
daughter  of  Hon.  Charles  H.  Hammond;  chil- 
dren: Ernest  Hammond,  Mrs.  Jessie  Eliza 
Manchester,  Mrs.  Edna  Louise  McKinnie,  Hat- 
tie  Marie,  and  Winifred.  Ordained  to  Congre- 
gational ministry  at  Pittsfield,  O.,  1874;  pas- 
tor there  3%  years;  pastor  Columbus,  Wis., 
July,  1876,  to  Nov.,  1881;  pastor  Hanover  St. 
Church,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1881-7;  appointed 
Aug.  16,  1887,  as  supt.  of  Home  Missions  for 
Germans,  by  the  Congregational  Home  Mission 
Soc.  of  New  York;  went  to  Germany  to  study 
church  problems,  and  began  duties  as  supt. 
Jan.  1,  1888;  has  given  courses  of  lectures 
to  German  students  at  Chicago  Theological 
Seminary,  and  acted  as  pres.  of  Wilton  Ger- 
man-English College,  Wilton,  la.,  about  5 
years,  refusing  re-election  in  June,  1902.  Was 
present  at  organization  of  Republican  party 
and  has  generally  voted  that  ticket.  Office: 
153  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  628  University  PL, 
Evanston,  111. 

EWELL,  Marshall  Davis,  educator,  lawyer; 
b.  Oxford,  Mich.,  Aug.  18,  1844;  grad.  Michi- 
gan State  Normal  School,  1864;  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, LL.B.,  1868  (LL.D.,  1879;  A.M.,  North- 
western Univ.,  1879;  M.D.,  Chicago  Med.  Col- 
lege, 1884);  m.  1870,  Abbie  L.  Walker.  Was 
prof,  common  law,  Union  College  of  Law,  Chi- 
cago, from  1877  until  founding  of  the  Kent 
College  of  Law,  of  which  he  became  prof, 
common  law,  and  later  pres.  and  dean;  now 
prof,  elementary  common  law  and  med.  juris- 
prudence Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law.  Also 
known  as  microscopist  and  handwriting  ex- 
pert. Pres.  Am.  Microscopic  Soc.,  1893;  elected, 
1886,  Fellow  Royal  Microscopic  Soc.,  London. 
Author:  Leading  Cases  on  Disabilities,  1876; 
Treatise  on  the  Law  of  Fixtures,  1876;  Essen- 
tials of  the  Law,  1882;  Manual  of  Med.  Juris- 
prudence, 1887.  Editor:  Blackwell  on  Tax  Ti- 
tles; Evans  on  Agency;  Lindley  on  Partner- 
ship; and  other  works.  Has  contributed  nearlv 
200  papers  to  law  journals.  Office:  59  Clark  St. 
Residence:  747  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

EWEN,  John  Meig-g-s,  engineer  and  builder; 
b.  Newtown,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  3,  1859;  s.  Warren  and 
Sarah  (Faulkner)  Ewen;  ed.  Russell's  Mili- 
tary Acad.,  New  Haven,  Conn.,  and  Stevens 


Institute  of  Technology,  graduating  1880;  m. 
Evanston,  111.,  Mar.  29,  1889,  Grace  Patter- 
son; children:  John  Meiggs,  Jr.,  Marjorie  Pat- 
terson. Was  with  J.  B.  and  J.  M.  Cornell  Iron 
Works,  New  York,  3  years  as  asst.  engineer; 
with  W.  L.  B.  Jenny,  architect,  Chicago,  1 
year  as  architectural  engineer;  4  years  en- 
gineer and  gen.  mgr.  with  Burnham  &  Root, 
architects,  Chicago;  10  years  with  Geo.  A. 
Fuller  Co.,  Chicago,  on  building  construction, 
as  vice-pres.,  gen.  mgr.  (4  years  in  London 
representing  that  firm)  and  afterward  as  west- 
ern contracting  agent  for  same  firm;  since 
1903  vice-pres.  and  western  representative 
Thompson-Starrett  Co.,  of  New  York,  building 
contractors.  Has  been  actively  identified  with 
the  erection  of  many  of  the  high  office  build- 
ings in  the  U.  S.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Am.  Soc. 
of  Mechanical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  En- 
gineers. Clubs:  Union  League,  University, 
Athletic,  Chicago  Historical,  Onwentsia, 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  Railway  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest. 

SWING,  Adlai  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  McLean 
Co.,  111.,  Feb.  5,  1846;  s.  John  Wallis  and 
Maria  McClellan  (Stevenson)  Ewing;  ed.  Illi- 
nois State  Normal  Univ.;  studied  law  under  his 
brother,  Hon.  James  S.  Ewing;  m.  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  1879,  Kate  Hyde.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  1868.  Was  appointed  by  Pres.  Harrison 
one  of  the  Illinois  mem.  of  the  U.  S.  commis- 
sion for  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
and  served  on  the  committees  on  Permanent 
Organization  and  on  Fine  Arts,  and  was  also 
a  mem.  of  the  Executive  Committee.  Was  one 
of  the  earliest  and  most  active  workers  in  the 
sanitary  drainage  canal  project  and  the  orig- 
inal promoter  of  the  boulevard  now  connect- 
ing Union  Park  with  Douglas  Park,  in  Chi- 
cago. Now  pres.  Marine  Iron  Works,  etc. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  (one  of  organizers), 
Iroquois  (charter  mem.,  ex-pres).  Office:  108 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3745  Ellis  Av. 

EWING,  Charles  Hull,  real  estate  operator; 
b.  Randolph,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  11, 
1868;  s.  Robert  Finley  and  Aurelia  (Culver) 
Ewing;  ed.  public  schools  in  Randolph,  Buffalo 
and  South  Dayton,  N.  Y.,  Cleveland  and  Ober- 
lin, O. ;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1893;  student 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  1893-4.  Mgr. 
Moorhead  Stave  Co.,  Moorhead,  Miss.,  1895-6; 
since  May  1,  1896,  mgr.  of  the  Helen  Culver 
Fund  of  the  Univ.  of  Chicago,  and  since  May 
1,  1903,  also  transacting  a  general  real  estate 
and  investment  business.  Mem.  Phi  Beta 
Kappa;  also  Phi  Delta  Phi  (legal  fraternity). 
Clubs:  University,  Onwentsia,  City,  Quad- 
rangle, Illinois.  Office:  614  W.  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: Winter,  31  Ashland  Boul;  summer, 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

EWING,  William  Bion,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Williamsburg,  Pa.,  June  21,  1858;  s.  William 
and  Anna  (Rule)  Ewing;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Huntington,  Ind.,  and  Cornell  Univ.,  graduat- 
ing, C.E.,  in  class  of  1883;  m.  Chicago,  1893, 
Mary  E.  Crandall;  1  daughter:  Anna  Lorette. 
In  practice  in  New  York  City  until  1886,  when 
came  to  Chicago;  since  then  practicing  here, 
making  hydraulic,  sanitary  and  municipal 
works  a  specialty.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Civil 
Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers.  Re- 
publican. Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence: LaG range.  111. 

EXCELL,  Edwin  Othello,  publisher,  singer; 
b.  Uniontown,  Stark  Co.,  O.,  Dec.  31,  1851;  a. 
Rev.  J.  J.  and  Emily  (Hess)  Excell;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Wadsworth,  O.,  Kent,  O.,  and  Brady's 
Bend,  Pa.;  studied  music;  m.  Brady's  Bend, 
Pa.,  June  6,  1871,  Eliza  Jane  Bell;  1  son:  Wil- 
liam Alonzo.  Was  for  10  years  associated  with 
the  Georgia  evangelist,  Rev.  Sam  P.  Jones, 
as  gospel  singer.  Publisher  of  church  and 
Sunday  School  music  book  since  1881;  com- 
poser of  many  gospel  songs.  Methodist.  Pro- 


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™B~   Residence:     orPA,1BM*N;  Franklin,  retired  railway  audit- 
or;    b.     Newtown,     Conn.,     June     22,     1833;     a 
¥,  Charles    and    Eliza    J.     (Morehouse)    Fairman; 

J<  1.    common    and    private    schools    in    Connec- 

ticut;  m.  Newtown,  Conn.,   Nov.   3,   1871,   Mary 

FABYAN,  Qeorgre,  dry  goods  commission;  J-.  Sherman:  children:  Louise,  Marian  Begin- 
b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Mar.  15,  1867;  ed.  public  mng  in  1855  as  a  clerk,  was  continuously  in 
schools  in  Boston;  m.  Minneapolis,  1891,  Miss  the  service  of  the  I.  C.  R  R  Co  until  1903 
Wright.  Came  to  Chicago,  1883;  was  5  years  becoming  chief  clerk,  freight  dept.'  1858"  asst' 
with  Kirby-Carpenter  Co.,  lumber;  spent  5  general  freight  agent,  1860;  freight  auditor' 
years  in  the  west.  In  1893  became  identified  1876;  auditor  freight  receipts,  1885-  auditor' 
with  Bliss,  Fabyan  &  Co.,  dry  goods  commis-  1900-3,  when  retired.  Republican.  Episcopalian' 
eion  merchants,  in  which  is  now  resident  part-  Long  prominent  in  affairs  of  the  Nat  Union' 
ner.  Dir.  of  the  Federal  Life  Insurance  Co.  lias  been  oresident  of  the  order-  mem  (now 
Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Republican;  sec.)  Cook  Co.  Cabinet,  and  a  mem  'of  the 
served  on  staff  of  Gov.  Richard  Yates  with  Senate  (supreme  body)  of  that  order  Dir 
rank  of  col.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Nat.  Union  Building  Assn.  Club:  Kenwood' 
Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  237  5th  Av  Residence:  4744  Kenwood  Av. 
Residence:  3251  Michigan  Av.  FAITH,  Thomas  E.  P.,  M.D.,  oculist  and 

FAIR,  Charles  Maltland,  asst.  general  sales  aurist;  b.  Hancock,  Md.,  Nov.  25  1871-  s 
mgr.,  Marshall  Field  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  Joseph  and  Katharine  (Hessen)  Faith:  ed. 
26,  1877;  s.  Robert  Maitland  and  Emma  (Dean)  public  schools  and  high  school,  Decatur,  111  • 
Fair;  ed.  Harvard  School,  Chicago,  and  at  #rad.  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  Chi- 
Yale,  graduating,  B.A.,  in  class  of  1899.  En-  cago,  Apr.,  1893;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  July  6 
tered  the  office  of  the.  wholesale  house  of  1895,  Amelia  A.  Fettig;  1  son:  Edgar  M  Be- 
Marshall  Field  &  Co.  upon  leaving  college  in  came  interne,  1893,  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  & 
1899,  and  has  continued  with  the  firm  ever  Ear  Infirmary;  by  competitive  examination, 
since,  becoming  asst.  mgr.  of  linen  dept.  in  July,  1894,  appointed  asst.  surgeon,  same,  and 
1902,  and  asst.  general  sales  mgr.  in  1905.  served  until  Sept.,  1896;  engaged  in  private 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  Mid-Day,  Uni-  practice  as  specialist  in  diseases  of  the  eye 
versity,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Midlothian,  Tolles-  and  ear.  Appointed  instructor  in  ophthal- 
ton;  also  Yale,  of  New  York.  Office:  200  Adams  mology  and  asst.  in  Chicago  Polyclinic  May, 
St.  Residence:  2222  Calumet  Av.  1895,  and  served  until  Jan.,  1897;  prof,  of 

FAIR,  Robert  Maitland,  retired  merchant;  ophthalmology  in  Chicago  Eye,  Ear  &  Throat 
b.  New  York  City,  Apr.  17,  1846;  s.  Robert  and  College  since  1897;  ophthalmic  and  aural  sur- 
Ann  (Maitland)  Fair;  ed.  public  schools  of  K?on  to  Hosp.  of  St.  Anthony  of  Padua  since 
New  York  City;  m.  Chicago,  1870,  Emma  Dean;  1898,  and  to  South  Chicago  Hosp.  since  1900; 
children:  Charles  Maitland,  Helen  Wheeler,  prof,  of  ophthalmology  in  Dearborn  Med.  Col- 
Joseph  Brooks.  Came  to  Chicago  from  New  lege  since  1903;  prof,  of  physiology  in  Illinois 
York  in  1861,  and  was  employed  in  a  banking  Med.  College.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
and  brokerage  business  until  1865,  and  later  in  Opthalmological  and  Otological  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
other  pursuits  until  May,  1871,  when  entered  Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Ophthalmology  and  Otol- 
employ  of  the  house  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co..  ogy.  Republican.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
in  which  became  a  partner  in  1890.  continued  denoe:  1375  Washington  Boul. 
with  the  house  until  Jan.  1,  1905;  retired.  FAITHORN,  John  Nicholson,  railway  offl- 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Midlothian  Tol-  cial;  b.  London,  Eng.,  Mar.  21,  1852;  m.  Jan. 
leston.  Address:  2222  Calumet  Av.  1.  1873;  children:  Edith  Maude,  Walter  Ernest. 

FAIRCHIIiD,  Arthur  Ebon,  manufacturer  of  Entered  railway  service,  1873;  clerk  C.  &  A. 
soaps;  b.  College  Point,  L.  I.,  N.  Y..  Jan.  1,  Ry-.  1872-82;  auditor  Southwestern  Ry.  Assn., 
1877;  s.  Rev.  E.  S.  and  L.  E.  (Leavitt)  Fair-  1882-5;  commissioner  Western  Ry.  and  North- 
child;  ed.  Flushing  Institute,  Flushing,  L.  I.,  western  Freight  Assn.,  1885-7;  commissioner 
to  1891;  m.  Chicago,  1900,  Cora  Swartchild;  1  same  and  chairman  Western  Freight  Assn., 
daughter:  Dorothy.  After  leaving  school  came  1887-90;  chairman  Southwestern  Ry.  &  Steam- 
to  Chicago  and  became  associated  with  the  ship  Assn.  and  commissioner  Western  Freight 
business  established  by  his  brother,  M.  H.  Assn.,  1890-2;  vice-pros,  and  gen.  mgr.  Street's 
Fairchild,  as  a  manufacturer  of  soaps  and  Western  Stable  Car  Co.,  1893-8;  gen.  mgr.  W. 
special  cleansing  preparations,  and  in  1898  &  M.  Ry.,  1895-6;  pres.  St.  L.,  P.  &  N.  Ry., 
he  was  admitted  to  partnership  under  the  1898-9;  now  vice-pres.  C.  &  A.  Ry. ;  pres.  and 
firm  name  of  M.  H.  Fairchild  &  Bro  Mason  Ken.  mgr.  C.  T.  T.  R.  R.  since  Aug.  1,  1899; 
(32°),  Shriner.  Office:  199  Michigan  St.  dir.  W.  &  M.  Ry.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath- 

FAIRCHILD,  Meredith  Howland.  manufac-  letic;  also  Kansas  City  and  Missouri  Athletic, 
turer  of  soaps;  b.  Flushing,  L,.  I.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  Office:  Grand  Central  Station,  Chicago.  Resi- 
27,  1872;  s.  E.  S.  and  L.  E.  (Leavitt)  Fair-  dence:  Metropole  Hotel. 

child;  ed.  public  school  of  Flushing,  L  I,  and  FAITHORN,  Walter  Ernest,  treas.  Faithorn 
in  Flushing  Institute  to  1890.  Came  to  Chicago,  Printing  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  6,  1879;  s.  J. 
1890,  and  established  in  business  as  a  manu-  N.  and  Sarah  (Levett)  Faithorn;  ed.  Norwood 
facturer  of  laundry  soaps  and  special  cleans-  Park  public  school;  small  private  school  at 
ing  preparations,  and  in  1898  was  joined  by  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Princeton-Yale  School  and  Ken- 
his  brother,  A.  E.  Fairchild.  forming  the  pres-  wood  Preparatory  School,  Chicago,  and  Shef- 
ent  firm  of  M.  H.  Fairchild  &  Bro.  Office:  199  field  Scientific  School  of  Yale  Univ.,  gradual- 
Michigan  St.  Residence:  51  St.  Clair  St.  Ing  Ph.B..  1901.  Was  civil  engineer  on  C.  T. 
FAIRCI.OUGH.  Richard,  treas.  A.  C.  Me-  T.  R.  R.  from  Sept..  1901.  to  Feb..  1903;  since 
Clurtr  &  Co.;  b.  Cheshire,  Eng.,  Jan.  25,  1865;  then  treas.  of  the  Faithorn  Printin<*  Co.  Re- 
s.  Richard  and  Mary  (Jackson)  Fairclough  publican.  Protestant.  Mem.  Berzelius  Soc..  New 
(both  now  deceased):  ed.  England:  m.  Chicago,  Haven,  Conn.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Hamilton,  Yale. 
Oct.  23,  1889,  Lavinia  Hartley;  children:  Stan-  Office-:  66-74  Sherman  St.  Residence:  Metropole 
ley  D.,  Richard  H.,  Lavinia  Marie.  Chester  R.  Hotel. 

Began  in  billing  dept.  of  A.  C.  McClurg  &  Co.  FAIiES,  David,  lawyer;  b.  Boston,  Mass., 
in  Mar.,  1887;  served  through  bookkeeping  Jan.  6,  1843:  s.  Elisha  F.  and  Mary  Thurston 
dept.  and  was  promoted  to  cashier.  July,  1892;  (Hammett)  Fales;  ed.  at  Day's  Acad.,  .Wren- 
in  Mar.,  1897,  was  given  charge  of  firm's  tham,  Mass.,  and  Brown  Univ.,  Providence, 
finances;  store  burned  out,  Feb.  11,  1899,  and  R.  I.;  served  in  Civil  War  in  45th  Mass.  Regt.; 
firm  reorganized  as  a  corporation,  Apr.,  1899,  after  war  studied  law;  m.  Newport,  R.  L, 
since  which  time  has  officiated  as  a  dir.  and  Aug.  17,  1869,  Mary  Engs  Lawton;  children: 
treas.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Menoken.  Office:  David  Fales,  Jr.,  Catherine  R.,  Mary  Lawton 
215-21  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  843  Warren  Av.  (now  Mrs.  Mary  Lawton  Comfort),  John  C., 


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James  Turner,  Elisha  N.  Held  sundry  civic 
positions  in  Newport,  R.  I.;  admitted  to  bar 
at  Newport,  R.  I.,  and  practiced  there,  1866-8; 
came  to  Chicago  1868,  and  has  since  been  en- 
gaged here  in  general  practice  of  law.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  University,  Literary,  Onwent- 
sia,  Winter.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago 
Law  Institute.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

FALK,  Louis,  organist,  musical  theorist. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  details.)  Of- 
fice: 202  Michigan  Boul.  Residence:  116  S. 
Waller  Av.,  Austin. 

FALK,  Max  Leander,  hops  and  malt;  b.  Ger- 
many, Feb.  26,  1850;  a.  Lazarus  and  Jo- 
hanna Falk;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  in 
Germany;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Bertha  Leopold; 
children:  Lester  L.,  Amy.  Came  to  U.  S.  in 
1865  and  lived  in  New  York  until  1868;  since 
then  in  Chicago;  was  engaged  in  dry  goods 
trade  until  1872,  when  established  business  as 
a  dealer  in  hops,  malt,  etc.,  the  firm  being 
Falk,  Wormser  &  Co.  Club:  Standard.  Office: 
231  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  4346  Grand  Boul. 

FALKENAU,  Victor,  builder;  b.  Bergen,  N. 
J.,  May  10,  1859;  s.  Morris  and  Therese 
(Bruckman)  Falkenau;  ed.  New  York  City 
College  and  Cooper  Institute;  m.  Chicago,  Aug. 
8,  1893,  Marie  Stanchfield;  children:  Therese, 
Arline,  Florence.  Came  to  Chicago  Oct.  9,  1882; 
engaged  in  building  business  and  is  now  pres. 
of  the  Falkenau  Construction  Co.  Republican. 
Unitarian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Standard, 
Chicago  Architectural,  Builders'  (pres.).  Of- 
fice: 108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5200  S.  Park 
Av. 

FALKER,  Henry,  wholesale  crockery  and 
glassware;  b.  Muslach,  Germany,  June  11, 1846; 
s.  Theodore  and  Caroline  (Mayer)  Falker;  at- 
tended Lehman  School  In  Germany  until  17 
years  old;  m.  Chicago,  May  9,  1871,  Gertrude 
Baum;  children:  Mrs.  Herman  Apple,  Ft. 
Smith,  Ark.:  Dr.  William  H.,  Jacob  B.,  Isabel, 
Amanda,  Lester,  Julian,  Florence.  Was  clerk 
in  a  dry  goods  store  in  Germany  at  age  of 
17;  came  to  America  in  1866,  and  was  clerk 
in  a  dry  goods  store  in  New  York  until  1869, 
when  came  to  Chicago  and  entered  the  crock- 
ery business;  in  1872  organized  the  Falker  & 
Stern  Co.,  wholesale  crockery  and  glassware, 
of  which  has  since  been  at  the  head  and  now 
president  of  the  corporation.  Republican.  Jew- 
ish religion.  Mason.  Mem.  and  one  of  organ- 
izers, Ben  Hur  Council,  Royal  Arcanum;  also 
mem.  Royal  League;  has  heiu  all  the  honors 
in  the  Royal  Arcanum  and  Royal  League. 
Office:  144-50  Lake  St.  Residence:  4433  Drexel 
Boul. 

FALLOWS,  Samuel,  R.  E.  bishop;  b.  Pendle- 
ton,  Lancashire,  Eng.,  Dec.  13,  1835;  s.  Thomas 
and  Anne  (Ash worth)  Fallows;  removed  to 
Wisconsin,  1848;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin, 
1859  (A.M.,  LL.D.;  also  D.D.,  Lawrence  Univ., 
Wisconsin);  m.  Apr.  9,  1860,  Lucy  B.  Hunting- 
ton.  Vice-pres.  Galesville  Univ.,  1859-61;  min- 
ister M.  E.  Church,  1859-75;  since  then  of  R.  E. 
Church.  Was  col.  and  bvt.  brig.-gen.  in  Civil 
War;  later  Methodist  pastor  in  Milwaukee; 
state  supt.  public  instruction,  Wisconsin,  1871- 
4;  regent  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1866-74;  pres., 
Illinois  Wesleyan  Univ.,  1874-5;  rector  St. 
Paul's  R.  E.  Church,  Chicago,  since  1875;  also 
bishop  since  July,  1876;  5  times  elected  pre- 
siding bishop;  pres.  board  of  managers  Illinois 
State  Reformatory  since  1891;  chairman  gen- 
eral educational  commission,  World's  Con- 
gresses; chancellor  University  Assn.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books  and  writ- 
ings.) Address:  967  W.  Monroe  St. 

FALTER,  David  B.,  clothing;  b.  Bielitz, 
Silesia,  Austria,  Mar.  31,  1845;  s.  Bernhard 
and  Johanna  (Salz)  Falter;  ed.  Oberrealschule 
of  Bielitz;  twice  m.,  1st  to  Bettie  Sincere,  and 
2d  to  Sarah  Cardozo;  children:  Emma,  Maurice 
Ulysses,  Gizella,  Benjamin  Franklin,  Blanche 
Constance,  Clara  Elizabeth.  Came  to  the  U.  S. 


in  1866;  learned  the  fur  trade  in  New  York 
City;  removed  to  Cleveland,  O.,  1867,  and 
was  peddler  1  year,  and  after  various  other 
business  ventures  in  different  parts  of  the 
country,  removed  to  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1874. 
Was  connected  with  L.  Loewenstein  in  whole- 
sale clothing  business  until  July  1,  1891; 
since  them  mem.  of  Ederheimer,  Stein  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  boys'  clothing.  Also  pres. 
International  Waterproofing  Co.  Pres.  Cloth- 
ing Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Lodge, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Oriental  Consistory,  A.  A.  S.  R., 
Medinah  Temple.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  202-6 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  4014  Grand  Boul. 

FANCHER,  Eugene  M.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Cherry  Valley,  111.,  Nov.  27,  1867;  s.  George 
W.  and  Mirah  R.  (Edson)  Fancher;  ed.  high 
school  of  Cherry  Valley;  m.  Pecatonica,  111., 
Apr.  17,  1890,  Florence  L.  Shinmin.  Engaged 
in  heating  business,  1889;  became  mgr.  of 
Wilcox  Heating  Co.,  1893;  heating  contractor 
on  his  own  account,  1894;  western  mgr.  heat- 
ing dept.  J.  L.  Mott  Iron  Works,'  1895-9;  re- 
tired from  that  connection,  1899,  and  organized 
the  Columbia  Heating  Co.,  to  manufacture  and 
handle  a  new  boiler  of  his  own  invention  and 
patent  which  he  has  named  the  "Florence" 
boiler;  also  several  other  styles  of  boilers 
which  he  has  invented  for  steam  and  hot 
water  heating  purposes,  as  well  as  radiators. 
Is  gen.  merr.  of  the  company.  Independent  in 
politics.  Office:  40  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
6124  Jackson  Park  Av. 

FANNING,  John  Thomas,  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Jackson  &  Corbett  Bridge  and  Steel 
Works;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Aug.  7,  1863;  s. 
Francis  J.  and  Anna  (Linehan)  Fanning;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  15,  1898, 
Elizabeth  (Palmer)  White.  Employed  by  Isham 
Randolph,  chief  engineer  of  C.  &  W.  I.  R.  R., 
in  1881,  as  surveyor's  asst.  for  1  year;  went 
to  New  Mexico  and  was  in  employ  of  A.  & 
P.  R.  R.  for  1  year;  then  for  a  year  in  en- 
gineering corps  of  the  Arizona  Canal;  went 
to  California  and  worked  for  the  Bear  Valley 
Dam;  later  in  train  service  S.  P.  R.  R.,  and, 
1884-91,  construction  service  Pacific  Improve- 
ment Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  1891,  and  was 
with  A.  G.  Spalding  &  Bro.  until  1895,  when 
engaged  in  manufacture  of  bicycles  for  self; 
sold  out  1899.  In  1902  joined  in  organization 
of  the  Jackson  &  Corbett  Bridge  &  Steel 
Works;  also  dir.  of  the  Interlocking  Steel 
Sheeting  Co.,  and  of  the  Jackson  &  Corbett 
Co.  R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  500  Ogden  Av. 

FARGO,  Livingston  'Wells,  asst.  gen.  mgr. 
of  the  western  dept.,  Am.  Express  Co.;  b.  De- 
troit, Mich.;  s.  Charles  and  Mary  J.  (Bradford) 
Fargo;  ed.  Williams  College,  Mass.  Became 
asst.  gen.  mgr.  of  western  dept.  of  the  Am. 
Express  Co.  in  1890,  which  position  has  since 
retained  (his  father,  Charles  Fargo,  was  gen- 
eral agent  of  the  company  at  Detroit,  1851-65; 
gen.  mgr.  at  Chicago,  1865-83,  and  then  pres. 
of  the  company  until  his  death  in  1896).  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Caxton, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  76  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2247  Michigan  Av. 

FARGO,  Samuel  Meeker,  wholesale  shoes; 
b.  Tyringham,  Berkshire  Co.,  Mass.,  Aug.  7, 
1841;  s.  Samuel  and  Eliza  (Buel)  Fargo;  ed. 
Great  Barrington,  Mass.,  to  1885,  and  at  Col- 
legiate Institute,  Dixon,  111.,  1856-7;  m.  Dixon, 
111.,  June  9,  1868,  Mary  E.  Clarke;  children: 
Eleanor  Louise  (now  Mrs.  Earl  Hambleton), 
Adaline  Benham  (now  Mrs.  W.  B.  Greenlee). 
In  wholesale  shoe  business  since  1858,  contin- 
uously in  Chicago,  with  the  exception  of  the 
years  1872  and  1873,  when  he  was  in  St.  Louis; 
now  pres.  of  Fargo,  Keith  &  Co.  Republican. 
Office:  147  5th  Av.  Residence:  883  Evanston 
Avenue. 

FARLEY,  Andrew  J.,  sec.  Chicago  Railway 
Equipment  Co.;  b.  Schuylerville,  Saratoga  Co., 
N.  Y. ;  s.  Charles  and  Anna  (Rooney)  Farley; 


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ed.  St.  Joseph's  Seminary,  Troy,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Prances  V.  Everett;  1  daugh- 
ter: Anna  M.  Began  business  life  In  the  con- 
fectionery manufacturing  business  at  Troy, 
N.  Y.,  and  was  afterward  cashier  of  the 
Franklin  Iron  Works,  of  the  same  place;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1889  as  western  sales  agent  of 
the  Dunham  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Boston,  Mass.;  after- 
wards Q.  &  C.  Co.,  Chicago,  railway  equip- 
ment; in  1891  became  sec.  of  the  Nat.  Hollpw 
Brake-Beam  Co.,  which  in  1892  was  merged 
in  the  Chicago  Railway  Equipment  Co.,  of 
which  has  since  been  sec.  In  1897,  organized 
the  Nat.  Railway  Specialty  Co.  as  pres. ;  In 
1904  the  name  of  this  company  was  changed 
to  the  Camel  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Democrat. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  77  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 3213  Groveland  Av. 

PARLEY,  John  William,  contractor;  b. 
Haverstraw,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  12,  1861;  s.  Charles 
and  Jane  (Bartley)  Farley;  removed  with 
parents  to  Chicago  in  1862;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Dec.  18,  1889,  Mary  Ross,  daugh- 
ter of  Justice  Henry  E.  Willmott;  children: 
Charles  W.,  Katherine,  John  W.,  Jr.  Began  in 
the  contracting  business  in  1887;  head  of  firm 
of  Farley  &  Green,  contractors,  since  1894. 
Democrat;  mem.  State  Legislature  for  many 
years.  R.  C.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

FARNHAM,  Harry  James,  real  estate  and 
renting  agent;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May  14, 
1875;  s.  E.  W.  and  Emma  J.  (Dykins)  Farn- 
ham;  ed.  Chicago  grammar  and  high  schools, 
followed  by  business  college  course;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  3,  1897,  Alice  S.  Dickinson;  1 
daughter:  Ursula  Mae  Farnham.  Employed  In 
the  wholesale  house  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co. 
for  1  year,  until  Nov.,  1892;  then  was  with 
Aldis,  Aldis  &  Northcote  from  Nov.,  1892,  to 
Jan.,  1899;  mgr.  renting  dept.  Henry  A.  Knott 
&  Co.,  Jan.  1,  1899,  to  Dec.  1,  1899;  since  Dec., 
1899,  in  real  estate  business  as  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Farnham,  Willoughby  &  Co.,  who  con- 
fine their  efforts  to  real  estate  transactions 
In  the  central  business  district  and  the  man- 
agement of  office  buildings  and  other  business 
property.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board 
and  Building  Managers'  Assn.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°);  Shriner.  Mem.  National  Union. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Casino  of 
Edgewater.  Office:  Chicago  Savings  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  2400  Kenmore  Av. 

FARNTJM,  Edward  James,  physician;  b. 
Sauk  Co.,  Wis.,  Oct.,  1861;  s.  Henry  James  and 
Elizabeth  (Shell)  Farnum;  brought  up  on 
farm;  grad.  Baraboo  (Wis.)  High  School,  1879; 
taught  school  and  pursued  studies  in  botany, 
geology  and  physics:  m.  1882.  Anna  S.  Lanlch 
(died,  1885).  In  1884  entered  scientific  dept. 
of  State  Univ.  at  Madison.  Wis.:  grad.  Ben- 
nett Med.  College,  M.D.,  1889.  Prof,  of  surgery 
In  Bennett  Med.  College:  attending  surgeon 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  (since  1892)  and  Bennett  Hosp. 
Mem.  Illinois  State  Eclectic  Med.  Soc.,  Nat. 
Eclectic  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Eclectic  Med. 
Soc.;  also  Wisconsin.  Minnesota,  Michieran, 
Towa  and  Nebraska  Eclectic  Med.  Assns.  Past 
master  Ashlar  Lodge.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  mem. 
Oriental  Consistory  (32°).  A.  A.  S.  R.  Office: 
103  State  St.  Residence:  1632  Graceland  Av. 

FABOTTM,  Ithiel  Farkhurst,  jobber  of  shoes; 
h.  Farnumsvllle,  Crafton,  Worcester  Co., 
Mass.,  Feb.  20,  1825;  s.  David  and  Elizabeth 
(Parkhurst)  Farnum;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Worcester  Co.,  Mass.;  m.  Worcester  Co.,  Mass., 
1849,  Harriet  Whitney;  children:  George  C., 
Grace  L.  Began  business  life  on  father's  farm 
In  Massachusetts.  At  age  of  22  learned  the 
manufacturing  details  of  the  boot  and  shoe 
business,  and  went  into  the  business  at  Mil- 
ford,  Mass.;  after  12  years  came  to  Chicago 
and  established  jobbing  shoe  trade,  the  firm 
being  Farnum,  Flagg  &  Co.,  and  later  Walker 
&  Farnum;  now  in  business  alone.  Republican. 


Methodist.  Office:  254  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
937  W.  Monroe  St. 

FARR,  Albert  George,  banker;  b.  Brandon, 
Vt.,  Dec.  3,  1851;  s.  Flavlus  Josephus  and 
Chastina  Eliza  Buck  (Parkhurst)  Farr;  ed. 
Brandon  (Vt.)  Seminary,  1861-8,  and  Colum- 
bus (O.)  High  School,  1868-70,  graduating  with 
first  honors;  m.  1st,  Berlin,  Wis.,  July  23, 
1873,  Alice  Parkhurst,  of  Berlin,  Wis.;  1 
daughter:  Shirley;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Apr.  30, 
1890,  Lottie  Snow.  Teacher,  1871-9;  principal, 
1879-81;  studied  law,  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1882;  attorney  for  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co.,  bank- 
ers, 1882-91;  since  1891,  partner  in  N.  W.  Har- 
ris &  Co.,  bankers  and  dealers  In  government, 
municipal  and  railway  bonds  and  other  in- 
vestment securities.  Dir.  and  mem.  executive 
committee  Michigan  State  Telephone  Co.;  dir. 
Terre  Haute  (Ind.)  Water  Works  Co.;  trustee 
Ripon  College.  Ripon,  Wis.  Independent  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Quadrangle, 
Chicago  Literary.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  5103  Hibbard  Av. 

FARR,  Charles  Warren,  electrical  supplies; 
b.  Port  Huron,  Mich.,  Sept.  2,  1849;  s.  Harri- 
son and  Samantha  (Turner)  Farr;  ed.  Port 
Huron  public  and  high  schools  to  1870;  m. 
Cheboygan,  Mich.,  Apr.  9,  1871,  Nellie  (Bowen) 
Farr.  After  leaving  school  became  telegraph 
mgr.  at  Cheboygan,  and  in  1878,  became  mgr. 
at  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Mich.,  for  Western  Union 
Telegraph  Co.;  afterward  In  Detroit  for  1 
year,  and  in  1892,  came  to  Chicago  from  De- 
troit as  clerk  for  the  Am.  Express  Co.  In 
1895  organized  the  Farr  Telephone  &  Con- 
struction Supply  Co.,  of  which  he  Is  pres.; 
also  pres.  of  the  Empire  Electric  Supply  Co. 
Republican.  Royal  Arch  Mason.  Office:  118-20 
W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  549  Dearborn  Av. 

FARR,  Marvin  A.,  real  estate;  b.  Essex  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1853;  a.  George  W.  and  Esther  (Day) 
Farr;  moved  to  Michigan  in  childhood;  ed. 
common  schools  and  (graduated)  at  Carroll 
College,  Waukesha,  Wis.;  afterward  studying 
under  private  Instructors  and  traveling  In  U. 
S.  and  Europe;  m.  1886,  Charlotte,  daughter 
late  Isaac  N.  Camp;  1  child:  Newton 
Camp.  Located  in  Chicago,  1873,  entering  em- 
ploy of  Messrs.  H.  H.  Porter  and  James  B. 
Goodman,  in  the  lumber  and  real  estate  busi- 
ness; also  was  mgr.  West  Chicago  Land  Co., 
later  entering  business  on  his  own  account. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  (pres..  1897). 
Republican:  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Literary.  Midlothian,  Kenwood  (was  pres.  2 
years).  Illinois  (ex-sec.),  Hamilton.  City.  Of- 
fice: Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  4737  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

FARREl.Ii.  Charles  IieRoy,  vice-pres.  Ft. 
Dearborn  Nat.  Bank:  b.  Bristol.  Ind.,  Nov.  14, 
1874;  s.  John  W.  and  Mary' Josephine  (Maffltt) 
Farrell;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  Transylvania 
College.  Lexinerton,  Ky.,  but  did  not  eraduate; 
m.  Indianapolis.  Ind.,  Oct.  12,  1898,  Nellie 
May  Richards.  Began  business  career  in  1894 
as  bookkeeper  In  the  State  Bank  of  Indiana, 
at  Indianapolis;  In  1898  became  asst.  cashier 
of  the  Canitol  Bank  of  Indianapolis,  and  on 
Feb.  1,  1903,  was  elected  vioe-pres.  of  the 
Ft.  Dearborn  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago,  which 
position  still  holds.  Secretary  of  Indiana  Bank- 
ers' Assn.,  1898-1903:  elected,  1902,  mem.  of 
the  Executive  Council  of  the  Am.  Bankers' 
Assn.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  Ft.  Dear- 
born Bldg.  Residence:  Hyde  Park  Hotel. 

FARREI.I.,  Patricinne  Joseph  Hoshle,  phy- 
sician: b.  Calcutta,  India,  Mar.  18,  1864;  s. 
Gen.  Thomas  and  Louise  Helen  Gormanston 
Farrell;  ed.  private  schools,  Calcutta,  India, 
and  Sandhurst  College,  England;  post-grad- 
uate studies  in  Heidelberg,  Ger.,  and  Ft. 
Leaven  worth,  Kan.;  grad.  Kentucky  School  of 
Medicine,  Louisville,  Ky.,  M.D.,  1892;  m.  Du- 
luth,  Minn.,  Sept.  2,  1896,  Edna  Clare  Great- 
singer;  children:  Walter  Greatslnger,  Helen 
Greatslnger,  J.  Greatsinger,  Louise  Great- 


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singer.   Served  as  lieut.   and   capt.   of  cavalry  Sunday  School  Assn.,  1898;  Chicago  Methodist 

in  British  service;  col.,  commanding  1st  Regt.  Social  Union,  1900;  vice-pres.  Nat.  Good  Roads 

of   cavalry,    Chile,    1890;    surgeon    Spanish-Am.  Assn.;   trustee  Am.   Univ.,  Washington.   Clubs: 

and  Philippine  wars;   maj.   and   surgeon,   I.   N.  Chicago   Automobile    (pres.),   Chicago,   Chicago 

G.   Commanded  first  detachment  of   U.    S.    sol-  Athletic,    Union    Leaeue.    Office:    140    Dearborn 

diers  that  landed  in   the  Philippines,   June   30,  St.,   Chicago;   35   Nassau   St.,   New   York.   Resi- 

1898.    Now    surgeon    eye    and    ear    dept.,    Cook  dence:    "Pleasant-Home,"    Oak   Park,    111. 
Co.  Hosp.;  prof,   of  diseases  of  the  ear,   nose        FARWELL,    Francis    Cooley,    merchant;    b. 

and   throat   in   Chicago   Eye   and   Ear   College  Chicago,  Dec.  28,  1860;  s.  John  V.  and  Emeret 

and    Hosp.    Fellow    Royal    Geographical    Soc.  (Cooley)     Farwell;    preparatory    education    in 

Mem.    of   Assn.    of   Military    Surgeons    of   the  Lake     Forest,     111.;     graduated     Yale    College, 

U.   S.;   mem.   Chicago  Med.   Soc.   Club:   Chicago  1882;    m.    Chicago,    May    19,    1887,    Fannie    N. 

Athletic.    Office:    92    State    St.    Residence:    443  Day;    children:    Albert   Day,   Marian,   Elizabeth 

Elm    St.  Cooley.   In  1883,  started  in  the  house  of  J.  V. 

FARRELLY,    James   J.,    live    stock   commis-  Farwell  &  Co.  as  bookkeeper,  and  cashier,  and 

sion;    b.    Co.    Cavan,    Ire.,    Mar.    31,    1859;    s.  later    placed    in    charge    of    the    credits.    Upon 

James    and    Mary    (Fitzpatrick)    Farrelly;    ed.  incorporation  of  J.  V.   Farwell  Co.,   1900,  was 

public   schools  of  Ireland  and   came   to  U.    S.  elected  sec.   and  still  holds  that  office.  Republi- 

at  age   of   16,   continuing  education  at   Prairie  can.    Clubs:    Chicago,     University,    Merchants, 

du   Chien,   Wis.,    graduating  from   high    school  Onwentsia,  Lake  Forest.  Office:  148  Market  St. 

In     1880;     m.     Chicago,     Minnie,     daughter     of  Residence:    Lake   Forest. 

Joseph  Cahill.  Began  live  stock  commission  FARWELL,  Frederick  Marcus,  pres.  Oak- 
business  with  Holmes  &  Patterson,  and  in  woods  Cemetery  Assn.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  2, 
1883  started  business  for  self;  continued  1866;  s.  Marcus  A.  and  Lucia  Day  (Cross) 
alone  until  1887,  when  became  a  partner  in  Farwell;  ed.  Haven  (public)  school  to  1879; 
firm  of  Bensley,  Beach  &  Co.,  and  later  estab-  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business  College,  1880, 
lished  the  present  firm  of  J.  J.  Farrelly  &  and  Michigan  Military  Acad.  at  Orchard  Lake, 
Co.  R.  C.  Mem.  Catholic  Benevolent  Legion  1881-3;  twice  married;  1  son:  Arthur  Frederick, 
and  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  by  first  wife:  m.  2d,  Mt.  Clemens,  Mich.,  Oct.  5, 
Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  4826  Vincennes  1903,  Anna  Davis.  Packed  goods  for  the  whole- 
Av.  sale  grocery  firm  of  Farwell,  Miller  &  Co. 

FARRINQTON,    Oliver    Cummingrs,    curator  from   July,    1883   to   Sept.,    1884;    in   Oct.,    1884, 

geology,  Field  Columbian  Museum,  since  1894;  went    to    work    for    the    Oakwoods    Cemetery 

b.   Brewer,   Me.,   Oct.    9,    1864;    s.    Joseph   Rider  Assn.,  with  which  has  continued;  elected  pres. 

and   Ellen    (Holyoke)    Farrington;    grad.    Univ.  June    26,    1894,    and    still    holds    that    position; 

of  Maine,  1881    (M.S..  1888;  Ph.D.,  Yale,  1891);  also  director  and  chairman  of  executive  com- 

m.  Aug.  3,  1896,  Clara  A.  Bradley,  New  Haven,  mittee.    Republican.    Clubs:     Columbia    Yacht, 

Conn.   Teacher  of  science  in  Maine  academies,  Woodlawn    Park.    Office:    135    Adams    St.    Resi- 

1882-7;    tutor,    Yale,    1890-1;    asst.    U.    S.    Nat.  dence:   Vendome  Hotel. 

Museum,    1893;    1894-1904,    lecturer    in    miner-         FABWELL,   Granger,  banker  and  broker;   b. 

alogy,    Univ.    of    Chicago.    Collaborator,    mines  Chicago,   May   25,    1857;    s.    Judge   William    W. 

and  metallurgy,   Paris   Exposition,    1900.   Mem.  and    Mary    E.    Granger    Farwell;    ed.    Chicago 

International  Jury  of  Awards,  St.  Louis  Expo-  public  and  high  schools,  and  grad.  Yale,  1878; 

sition,  1904.  Residence:  338  57th  St.  m.    Dec.    23,    1880,    Sarah    C.    Goodrich.    After 

PARSON,  Charles  Thaxter,  lawyer;  b.  Low-  graduation    studied   law    2   years,   but   In    1880 

ell.  Mass.,  Feb.   1,   1856;   s.   James  and  Louisa  entered   employ   of   James   H.    Pearson   &   Co., 

(Boyd)    Farson:    ed.    Chicago    public    schools;  lumber,    in    which    firm    he    became   a    partner, 

grad.    Union   College   of   Law,    1875,   at   age   of  1882-90;    mem.    of    brokerage    firm    of    Lobdell, 

19;    obtained    license    to    practice    same    year;  Farwell       &    Co.,     from     1890     to     1898.      Es- 

partner    with    William    H.    Holden,    in    firm    of  tablished,    1898,    firm    of    Granger    Farwell    & 

Holden  &  Farson,  1880-90'  then  alone;  m.  Chi-  Co.,    of    which    he    is    head.    Clubs:     Chicago, 

cago,    Feb.    15,    1881,    Effle    Cpcke,    of    Marion,  University,    Merchants    (mem.    executive    com- 

Ala.;      children:      Mary      Louise,       Marguerite,  mittee),     Onwentsia;     also     University,     New 

Served   as   master   in    chancery   of   the   Circuit  York.   Office:    226   LaSalle   St.   Residence:    Lake 

Court  of  Cook  Co.,  from  Dec.   1,  1893,  to  Dec.  Forest,  111. 

1.  1900.  Became  partner,  1893,  C.  W.  Green-  FARWELL,  John  Albro,  retired  merchant; 
field,  in  firm  of  Farson  &  Greenfield.  In  1902,  b.  Fitchburg,  Mass.,  Sept.  3.  1833;  s.  John 
desiring  to  become  a  candidate  for  judge  of  Thurston  and  Mersylvia  (Todd)  Farwell;  ed. 
the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  offered  himself  common  and  high  schools  of  Fitchburg,  Mass.; 
as  a  candidate  before  bar  primary,  conducted  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1869,  Ava  Wilhemina 
by  the  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  and  stood  3d  in  the  Chambers;  children:  John  Arthur;  also  Win- 
list  of  those  endorsed  by  the  bar  at  this  pri-  throp  Chambers,  who  died  in  infancy.  Came  to 
mary.  In  1904  formed  present  partnership  Chicago,  Nov.,  1855;  engaged  in  retail  hard- 
with  Sigmund  Zeisler  and  H.  J.  Friedman,  ware  store  as  cashier  and  bookkeeper;  em- 
composing  law  firm  of  Zeisler,  Farson  &  ployed  In  private  bank  of  James  M.  Adsit, 
Friedman.  Author  of  Farson  on  Mechanics'  1858-69,  In  various  capacities;  chief  clerk, 
Liens,  a  legal  treatise.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  city  comptroller's  office,  Chicago,  Jan.,  1870, 
Assn..  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  and  to  'June,  1876,  when  the  mayor  appointed  him 
6th  Ward  Republican  Club.  Office:  1st  Nat.  city  comptroller;  reappointed,  1877,  serving 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  162  42d  PI.  until  May,  1879;  entered  firm  of  J.  B.  Cham- 

FARSON.    John,    banker,    lawyer;    b.    Union  bers  &  Co.,  retail  jewelers    (established   isr>7), 

City,  Ind.,  Oct.  8,  1855;  s.  Rev.  John  T.  Farson  in    1881,    and    from    its    incorporation    in    1886 

(M.  E.  clergyman)  and  Harriet  C.    (Page)  Far-  to  1899,  was  vice-pres.  and   treas;  now  retired 

son;    ed    public    schools    Champaign,    111.,    and  from    active    business.    Club:    Union    League. 

Univ.  of  Illinois,  1874-6;  studied  law,  Chicago,  Office:  115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2506  Mich- 

in  office  of  J.  R.  Doolittle,  U.  S.  Senator  from  igan  Boul. 

Wisconsin:  admitted  to  bar,  1880;   m.  Chicago,         FARWELL,  John  Villiers,  senior  mem.  J.  V. 

Sept.    1,    1881.    Mamie    A.    Ashworth :    children:  Farwell   Co.,    wholesale   dry    goods   merchants; 

John,   Jr.,   William.   Banker  since   1881;   organ-  b.  Painted  Post,  N.  Y.,  July  29,  1825;  s.  Henry 

ized  firm   of  Farson,   Leach  &  Co.,    1889;   pres.  and    Nancy     (Jackson)     Farwell;     removed    to 

Calumet  Electric  Street  Ry.   Co.,  Chicago;   dir.  Ogle  Co.,  ill.,  1838;  ed.  Mt.  Morris   (111.)   Semi- 

Rockford   &  Inter-Urban   Ry.   Co.,   Rockford   &  nary,  1841-5;  m.,  1st,  Apr.   16,   1849,  Abigail  G. 

Freeport   Ry.    Co.,    Rockford    Construction    Co.,  Taylor;    2d,    Mar.    8,    1854,    Emeret    C.    Cooley. 

Pueblo     (Colo.)     Gas    &    Fuel    Co.,    Evansville  Was    early    connected    with    dry    goods    houses 

(Ind.)    Gas    &    Electric    Light    Co.;    vice-pres.  in   Chicago   and   in    1862    established,    with    his 

Knoxville  (Tenn.)  Gas  Co.;  pres.  Illinois  State  brother,  Charles  B.  Farwell,  what  has  become 


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the  great  dry  goods  house  of  the  John  V.  Par- 
well  Co.  Presidential  elector  on  Lincoln  tick- 
et, 1860;  one  of  the  U.  S.  Christian  Commis- 
sion during  Civil  War;  Indian  Commissioner 
during  Pres.  Grant's  first  term;  donated  to 
Y.  M.  C.  A.  his  first  residence  lot  in  Chicago 
upon  which  the  Assn.  Bldg.  now  stands.  Large- 
ly interested  in  all  Mr.  Moody's  enterprises. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Monroe  and  Mar- 
ket Sts.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

FAR  WELL,  John  Villiers,  Jr.,  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  16,  1858;  s.  John  Villiers  and 
Emeret  (Cooley)  Far  well;  grad.  Yale  Univ., 
1879;  m.  Wheaton,  111.,  May  20,  1884,  Ellen  S., 
daughter  late  Judge  Thomas  Drummond;  1 
daughter:  Katharine  D.  Treas.  and  gen.  mgr. 
John  V.  Farwell  Co.  since  1891.  Dir.  Nat.  Bank 
of  the  Republic;  pres.  First  State  Fawners' 
Soc.;  pres.  board  of  trustees  Y.  M.  C.  A.;  sec. 
board  of  trustees  Lake  Forest  Univ.  Was 
pres.  Y.  M.  C.  A.  when  new  LaSalle  St.  bldg. 
was  erected;  one  of  organizers  and  first  pres. 
Merchants'  Club  of  Chicago;  chairman  of  com- 
mittee which  secured  passage  of  new  revenue 
law  of  1897;  mem.  executive  committee  Mu- 
nicipal Voters'  League.  Clubs:  Commercial, 
Chicago,  University,  Onwentsia,  Merchants; 
also  University  Club  of  New  York.  Republican. 
Office:  John  V.  Farwell  Co.,  Monroe  and  Mar- 
ket Sts.  Residence:  Lake  Forest  111. 

FARWELL,  Simeon,  pres.  and  dir.  John  V. 
Farwell  Co.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Glen  View.  Of- 
fice: 148  Market  St.  Residence:  1433  Hinman 
Av.,  Evanston. 

FABWELL,  Walter,  capitalist;  b.  Chicago, 
June  23,  1863;  s.  Charles  Benjamin  (Congress- 
man, U.  S.  Senator)  and  Mary  Evelyn  (Smith) 
Farwell;  ed.  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  Lake  Forest, 
111.,  and  Yale  Univ.,  graduating  B.A.,  1885;  m. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July  10,  1902,  Mildred 
Williams.  In  1887  entered  wholesale  dry  goods 
house  of  John  V.  Farwell  Co.,  in  which  served 
in  various  capacities  up  to  his  present  posi- 
tion as  vice-oresident.  Also  dir.  of  the  Capital 
Freehold  Land  and  Investment  Co.,  of  London, 
Eng.,  and  Chicago,  having  large  properties 
in  Texas.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia;  also 
Metropolitan,  Washington,  D.  C.  Office:  148 
Market  St.  Residence:  66  Bellevue  PI. 

FASSETT,  Eugene  Gerald,  lawyer;  b.  Delta, 
O.,  Jan.  1,  1870;  s.  Eugene  K.  and  Mary  A. 
(Fraker)  Fassett;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
B.S.  (in  general  science),  1892;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1895;  post-graduate 
course  in  Lake  Forest  Univ.  Law  School,  1896. 
Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois 
in  June,  1895.  Mem.  of  law  firm  of  Fassett  & 
Andrews  since  May  1,  1898.  Also  sec.-treas. 
Station  Equipment  Co.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  29  37th  St. 

FAULKNER,  Robert  Wesley,  insurance;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  21,  1852;  s.  Samuel  and 
Elizabeth  (Mitchell)  Faulkner;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Milwaukee;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  21, 
1881,  Gertrude  Edgerton;  children:  Howard 
Edgerton,  Albert  Wesley,  Roy  Mitchell.  En- 
tered fire  insurance  as  bookkeeper  for  Straight 
&  Lyman,  1876-8;  with  Board  of  Trade  firm, 
1878-84;  re-entered  insurance  business  for  15 
years  with  H.  J.  Straight  &  Co.,  and  1  %  years 
with  local  office  of  Northern  Assurance  Co.; 
since  1901  mem.  firm  of  deRoode,  Faulkner  & 
Ettelson.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
6947  Perry  Av. 

FATJROT,  Henry,  manufacturer;  b.  Albany, 
N.  Y.,  Nov.  30,  1864;  s.  Henry  and  Theresa 
(Hadcock)  Faurot;  grad.  Friends'  Seminary, 
New  York  City,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  29, 
1891,  Catherine  Silverthorne;  children:  Henry, 
Frances,  Julia  Belle,  William,  George.  Began 
business  life  in  New  York  City,  just  after 
leaving  school,  as  a  clerk  in  a  grain  elevator, 
in  1885  came  West,  and  was  with  Armour  & 
Co.,  of  Chicago  until  Jan.,  1902,  when  became 
vice-pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Western  Felt 


Works.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club:  River- 
side Golf.  Office:  W.  41st  Av.,  cor.  Ogden  Av 
Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

*A33F^  Henry  Baird,  physician;  b.  Madi- 
son Wis.,  Aug.  14,  1860;  s.  John  and  Louise 
?^d  -favi11 :  srad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  A.B., 
1880;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1883; 
m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  1885,  Miss  Susan  Cleve- 
land Pratt:  1  son:  John  Favill.  Engaged  in 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1893. 
Prof,  of  therapeutics,  Rush  Med.  College;  prof, 
of  medicine,  Chicago  Policlinic.  Physician  to 
St.  Luke  s  and  Passavant  and  Augustana 
hosps.;  specialty  internal  medicine.  Mem.  Am. 
Acad.  of  Medicine,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Chi- 
cago Golf,  University.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Residence:  412  Ontario  St. 

FAVOR,  Otis  Skinner,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Amoskeag,  N.  H.,  July  24,  1840;  s. 
Zebulon  Carr  and  Harriet  (Hichborn)  Favor; 
ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  City  to  1855; 
came  to  Chicago,  1855;  served  in  Civil  War  as 
1st  lieut.  Co.  K,  in  104th  Illinois  Infy.,  in 
Army  of  the  Cumberland:  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  6, 
1866,  Allie  Miles;  children:  Mary  Harriet, 
George  Warren,  Adelaide  Miles,  Frederick 
Zebulon.  Ever  since  Civil  War  identified  with 
mercantile  pursuits;  Chicago  agent  for  Enoch 
Morgan's  Sons,  New  York,  and  for  the  O.  &  W. 
Thum  Co.  Democrat.  Commander-in-chief  Uni- 
form Rank  R.  A.;  mem.  George  H.  Thomas 
Post,  G.  A.  R.  Pres.  Herbert  Spencer  Club: 
mem.  Chicago  Philosophical  Soc.  Office:  6-8 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1  Madison  Park. 

FAVORITE,  Calvin  M.,  retired;  b.  near  La- 
fayette, Ind.,  Jan.  22,  1834;  s.  Samuel  and 
Elizabeth  (Kellenberger)  Favorite;  ed.  schools 
of  Indiana;  m.  Miamisburg,  O.,  Sept.  4,  1855, 
Miss  Eliza  C.  Cassidy;  children:  William  Fos- 
ter, Ward  C.  Came  to  Chicago,  1861,  and  work- 
ed for  the  firm  of  John  G.  Law  &  Co.,  pork 
packers,  in  which  his  father  was  a  partner, 
the  firm  later  becoming  Favorite  &  Son.  After 
that  was  for  a  short  time  partner  in  B.  F. 
Murphy  &  Co.,  until  1877,  when  he  entered  the 
employ  of  the  firm  of  Armour  &  Co.  Was 
placed  in  charge  of  the  Board  of  Trade  dept., 
became  mgr.  for  the  firm  and  finally  a  dir.  in 
the  corporation  of  Armour  &  Co.;  retired  from 
active  business,  1904.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  La- 
kota  Hotel. 

PAY,  Charles  Norman,  manufacturer;  b. 
Burlington,  Vt.,  Aug.  13,  1848;  s.  Rev.  Dr. 
Charles  and  Emily  (Hopkins)  Fay;  ed.  Cam- 
bridge (Mass.)  High  School  and  Harvard 
Univ.,  graduating,  A.B.,  1869.  Employed  in 
First  Nat.  Bank  in  Marquette,  Mich.,  and  by 
Peter  White,  banker,  becoming  dir.  and  cash- 
ier, 1869-77;  engaged,  1877-79,  in  winding  up 
A.  B.  Meeker  &  Co.,  bankruptcy,  Chicago;  gen. 
mgr.  and  vice-pres.  Chicago  Telephone  Co., 
1879-87;  pres.,  1887-9,  Chicago  Gas  Trust  Co., 
owning  all  gas  companies  of  Chicago;  financed 
and  built  the  natural  gas  line  from  Indiana 
gas  field;  founder  and  pres.  Chicago  Arc  Light 
and  Power  Co.,  1887  until  1893,  when  it  consol- 
idated with  the  Chicago  Edison  Co.;  since  1897 
pres.  the  Remington-Sholes  Co.,  and  its  suc- 
cessor, the  Fay-Sholes  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
the  typewriters.  Organized,  1904,  the  Arith- 
mograph  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Organizer  a,nd 
trustee  of  Orchestral  Assn.,  supporting  the 
Thomas  Orchestra,  from  1891  to  present  time. 
Mem.  Am.  Historical  Soc.:  trustee  St.  Luke's 
Hospital  and  Children's  Memorial  Hosp.  Mem. 
Field  Columbian  Museum,  Art  Institute,  vice- 
pres.  for  Illinois  of  Nat.  Assn.  of  Manufac- 
turers. Republican.  P.  E.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chi- 
cago Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  City;  also  Uni- 
versity, New  York.  Office:  127  Rees  St.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  Club. 

PAY,  John  B.;  b.  Dublin,  Ireland,  1851;  s. 
Stephen  and  Julia  Fay;  ed.  public  schools  of 


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Michigan  and  at  Olivet  College,  Michigan;  m.  Woodard;  children:  Marguerite  Way,  Wood- 
Delia  Fielding,  of  Dansville,  Mich.,  1874.  ard.  After  graduation  practiced  in  New  Or- 
Taught  school  near  Chelsea,  Mich.,  and  clerked  leans,  La.,  until  spring  of  1888;  pursued  spe- 
there  in  general  store.  Traveled  for  E.  B.  cial  studies  in  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  work 
Smith  &  Co.,  booksellers  and  publishers,  De-  in  New  York  City  until  July,  1888,  then  spent 
troit,  Mich.,  1877-82;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  a  year  in  studies  An  Vienna,  Paris  and  Len- 
to enter  the  employ  of  Jansen,  McClurg  &  don;  located  in  Chicago  In  fall  of  1889.  Was 
Co.;  is  now  vice-pres.  of  A.  C.  McClurg  &  Co.  asst.  to  chair  of  eye  and  ear  In  Hahnemann 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  Med.  College,  later  prof,  of  diseases  of  nose 
League,  Homewood  Country.  Office:  219  Wa-  and  throat,  and  for  past  6  years  has  been 
bash  Av.  senior  prof,  of  Ophthalmology  and  Otology 

PATE,  Charles  M.,  managing  editor  The  Chi-  in  same  college.  Publisher  of  Clinique,  a  med. 

cago    Dally    News.    Pres.    Chicago    Red    Cross  journal.  Mem.  Am.  Inst.  of  Homoeopathy,  1889, 

Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Press.  Office:  123  Illinois  State  Horace.  Med.   Soc.,  Clinical  Soc.; 

5th  Av.  Residence:  4922  Washington  Park  Ct.;  mem.   Am.    Horace.    Ophthalmological,    Otologi- 

summer.  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.  cal  and  Laryngologlcal  Soc.    (pres.,   1892);  at- 

FECHHEIMER,    Edwin    Stanton,    sec.    and  tending  physician  to  Hahnemann  Hosp.  Repub- 

treas.   of  the   Winslow   Bros.    Co.,   ornamental  llcan.  R.  E.  Mem.  Chicago  Art  Institute.  Clubs: 

Iron  and  bronze  works  on  very  extensive  scale;  Kenwood,  Midlothian,   Chicago  Athletic,  Hlns- 

b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.   23,  1871;   s.  Leopold  S.  dale  Golf.  Office:  70  State  St.  Residence:  4820 

and       Mary       (Hollstein)       Fechheimer;       ed.  Kenwood  Av. 

schools  at  Cincinnati  and  Harvard   Univ.;  m.        FELLOWS,     William     Kinne,     architect;     b. 

Chicago,  Feb.  22,  1905,  Margaret,  daughter  of  Winona,  Minn.,  Sept.  3,  1870;  s.  J.  B.  and  An- 

late  John  W.   Root.   Began  business  career  In  tolnette    (Klnne)    Fellows;    ed.   public   schools, 

1890    in    the    drafting    room    of    the    Winslow  Wlnona,    Minn.,    and    Columbia    Univ.,    gradu- 

Bros.    Co.,    and    afterward    was    employed    in  atlng  from  School  of  Mines  and  Architecture 

other  depts.  of  the  business  until  Feb.  1,  1896,  In    latter,    1894;    m.    Chicago,    1898,    Elizabeth 

when   he   became   sec.    In   1899   became   treas.,  Steele.  Began  practice  as  architect  In  1892  and 

and   Is   now   sec.    and   treas.    of   the  company.  In  1898  joined  George  C.  Nimmons  in  firm  of 

Mem.  and  trustee  Soc.  for  Ethical  Culture.  In-  Nimmons  &  Fellows.   Republican.  Clubs:  Unl- 

dependent    In    politics.    Clubs:    Union    League,  versity,     Chicago     Architectural,     Homewood, 

City,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  Harrison  St.  and  Chicago     Athletic.      Office:      Marquette     Bldg. 

46th  Av.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111.  Residence:  4565  Lake  Av. 

FELLERS,  John  Elmer,  book  publisher;  b.  FELSE1TTHAL,  Eli  Benjamin,  lawyer;  b. 
Washington,  Ind.,  Feb.  24,  1857;  s.  John  and  Chicago,  July  14,  1858;  s.  Herman  and  Ger- 
Elizabeth  (Greenwood)  Fellers;  ed.  public  trude  (Hyman)  Felsenthal:  grad.  old  Univ. 
schools  of  Knox  Co.,  Mo.;  worked  on  farm  un-  of  Chicago,  A.B.,  1878.  A.M.,  1880;  m.  Jan. 
til  was  21;  grad.  State  Normal,  Kirksville,  11,  1883,  Nettie  Goldsmith,  of  New  York  City; 
Mo.,  1883,  and  Kirksville  Mercantile  College,  children:  Agatha,  Edward  G..  Gertrude,  Her- 
1884;  principal  public  schools,  La  Belle,  Mo.,  man,  Robert.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1880: 
1883-5;  elected  supt.  public  schools,  Knox  Co.,  since  1898  with  Milton  J.  Foreman  In  firm  of 
Mo.,  1885;  m.  La  Belle,  Mo.,  June  4,  1889,  Anna  Felsenthal  &  Foreman.  Republican.  Mem.  of 
Allen.  Engaged  In  book  business  In  1886,  on  Slnal  Congregation  (Jewish).  Mem.  Chicago 
small  scale,  with  the  Riverside  Publishing  Co.,  Bar  Assn.  One  of  charter  trustees  of  Univ.  of 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  of  which  from  1889-94  was,  Chicago,  and  continuously  a  mem.  of  its  board, 
consecutively,  supt.  of  agencies,  vice-pres.  and  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Standard, 
pres.  Mgr.  Encyclopedia  Britannica  dept.  the  Lakeside,  Ravlsloe  Country.  Office:  100  Wash- 
Werner  Co.,  of  Chicago,  1895-9;  since  1900  Ington  St.  Residence:  4108  Grand  Boul. 
sales  mgr.  the  Home  Study  Circle  Library  FELTON",  Charles  Emory,  retired  prison 
Assn.  (owned  by  Victor  F.  Lawson  of  the  supt.;  b.  Barre,  Worcester  Co.,  Mass.,  Sept.  18, 
Dally  News);  also,  since  Apr.,  1904,  pres.  and  1831;  s.  Benjamin  and  Ruth  Meranda  (John- 
treas.  J.  E.  Fellers  &  Co.,  publishers  of  refer-  son)  Felton;  ed.  public  school,  Barre,  Mass., 
ence  books.  Stockholder  in  the  Werner  Co.,  and  private  academic  school  at  Oakham, 
Akron,  O.;  the  Coin  Counting  Machine  Co.,  and  Mass.;  m.,  1st,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  2,  1853, 
the  International  Gold  Mining  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Ellen  Jane  Gale  (died,  Chicago,  June  13, 
Republican;  was  nominee  for  State  Senate  1872);  children  (now  living):  George  Gale,  El- 
from  12th  Senatorial  District  of  Missouri,  1890.  len  Jane  (Mrs.  Charles  E.  Willard),  Mary 
Christian  Scientist;  trustee  First  Church  of  Louise  (Mrs.  Grey);  m.,  2d,  Buffalo,  Jan.  26, 
Christ,  Scientist,  Chicago.  Club:  Chicago  Press.  1874,  Ellen  M.  Compton.  Engaged  as  printer 
Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4959  Pral-  19  years;  mem.  City  Council  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
rle  Av.  1861-2;  gen.  supt.  of  Penitentiary,  Buffalo, 

FELLOWS,  Allen  Reynolds,  mfg.  chemist;  1863-72;  gen.  supt.  House  of  Correction,  Chi- 
ta. Cook  Co..  111.,  Apr.  21,  1866;  ed.  public  cago,  Feb.,  1872,  to  May  1,  1890;  mem.  Board 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  1887,  Hattie  E.  La  Faver;  of  Mgrs.,  Illinois  State  Reformatory,  1894-8. 
children:  Lula  A.,  Hattie  L.,  Aernes  E.  Has  Also  mem.  Board  of  Trustees  St.  Luke's  Hosp., 
been  in  drug  trade  in  Chicago  26  years,  be-  Chicago,  nearly  10  years.  Was  a  mem.  of  the 
ginning  1878  with  Morrlsson,  Plummer  &  Co.,  Federal  Defence  Committee,  Buffalo,  1861-2, 
later  with  Humiston,  Keeling  &  Co.,  and  with  a  joint  committee  of  citizens  and  aldermen 
Ross,  Flowers  &  Co.,  of  which  Is  pres.  In  1902,  to  care  for  volunteers  and  their  families  dur- 
assumed  present  position  as  vice-president  ing  the  war.  Democrat  in  nat.,  Independent  In 
and  mgr.  of  the  Searle  &  Hereth  Co.,  mfg.  local  politics.  Mem.,  since  1871,  Nat.  Prison 
pharmacists  and  chemists.  Also  pres.  Fellows  Assn.  (several  years  vice-pres.).  P.  E.  Mason. 
Pharmical  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Drug  Trade  Club.  K.  T.,  mem.  Oriental  Consistory  and  of  Medlnah 
Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  Garden  City  Temple  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine;  mem. 
Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.;  York  Chapter,  Masonic  Veteran  Assn.  Dir.  Willard  Sons  & 
R.  A.  M.,  Tyrian  Council,  R.  &  S.  M.,  Bell  Co.,  manufacturers  of  car  axles,  and  of 
Columbia  Commandery  K.  T. ;-  Medinah  various  smaller  corporations.  Clubs:  Washing- 
Temple  (A.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S.)  Shrine.  Clubs:  Men-  ton  Park,  Chicago  Athletic.  Residence:  4306 
oken,  N.  Y.  Drug.  Office:  73  Wells  St.  Resi-  Ellis  Av. 
dence:  1606  Adams  St.  FELTON.  Samuel  Morse,  pres.  C.  &  A.  Ry. 

FELLOWS,    Charles    Onrnee,    physician;    b.  Co.   since  Sept.   7,   1899;   b.    Philadelphia,   Feb. 

Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Apr.  27,  1863;  s.  George  and  3,   1853;   ed.   Massachusetts  Institute  Technol- 

Emeline  Electa   (Gurnee)   Fellows;  grad.  Law-  ogy;   m.   1880,   Dora  Hamilton.   Began   railway 

rence  Univ.,   Appleton,  Wis.,  A.B.,   1883,  A.M.,  service,    1868,    rodman,    Chester    Creek    R.    R.; 

1886;  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  leveler   and    asst.    engineer    Lancaster    R.    R., 

1885;  m.   Appleton,  Wis.,  Apr.  27,   1886,   Angle  1870-1;    chief    engineer    Chester      &    Delaware 


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River  R.  R.,  1873-4;  gen.  supt.,  P.,  C.  &  St.  L., 
1874-82;  gen.  supt.  Little  Miami  and  C.  &  M. 
rys.,  1881-2;  gen.  mgr.  N.  Y.  &  N.  E.  R.  R., 
1882-4;  asst.  to  pres.  Erie  R.  R.,  1884;  gen. 
mgr.  N.  Y.,  P.  &  O.  R.  R.,  1884-5;  vice-pres. 
Erie  R.  R.,  1885-90;  pres.  E.  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga, 
Ry.,-  1890-2;  pres:  Louisville  Southern  R.  R., 
1891-3;  pres.  Alabama  Great  Southern  R.  R., 
1891-3;  vice-pres.  Memphis  &  Charleston  R.  R., 
1891-3;  vice-pres.  Mobile  &  Birmingham  Ry., 
1891-3;  vice-pres.  Knoxville  &  Ohio  R.  R.. 
1891-2;  pres.  and  receiver  Cincinnati,  New  Or- 
leans  &  Texas  Pacific  Ry.,  1890-9;  receiver  Co- 
lumbus,  Sandusky  &  Hocking  Ry.,  1897-9;  re- 
ceiver  Kentucky  and  Indiana  Bridge  Co.,  1893- 
1900.  Pres.  C.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  Alton  &  St.  Louis 
R.  R.,  Joliet  &  Chicago  R.  R.  Co.,  Kansas  City, 
St  Louis  &  Chicago  R.  R.  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Jack- 
sonville  &  Chicago  R.  R.,  Mississippi  River 
Bridge  Co.;  dir.  Alabama  Great  Southern  R. 
R.  Co.,  Cincinnati,  New  Orleans  &  Texas  Pa- 
cific  Ry.  Co..  Louisiana  &  Missouri  River  R. 
R  Co.,  Panama  R.  R.  Co.,  Terminal  R.  R. 
Assn.  of  St.  Louis,  Farmers'  &  Shippers'  To- 
bacco  Warehouse  Co.,  Investors'  Audit  Co. 
Mem.  Am.  Soc.  C.  E.,  Ohio  Soc.  Colonial  Wars, 
Ohio  Soc.  Sons  of  Revolution.  Clubs:  New 
England,  City,  Mid-Day;  Racquet  and  Tennis, 
University  (New  York);  New  England,  Com- 
mercial,  Queen  City  (Cincinnati)  ;  St.  Louis 
(St  Louis):  Chicago,  Union,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Chicafo  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle  (Chicago).  Of- 
flce:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  528 
Dearborn  Av. 

PENTON,  William  Taylor,  banker;  b.  on 
farm  near  Madison,  Ind.,  June  2,  1848;  s.  Wil- 
Ham  Logan  and  Cynthia  Fenton;  ed.  public 
qchools  of  Madison,  Tnd.,  sharing  In  labor  of 
farm-  m  1871,  Mary  Innskeep;  children:  Mary 
Alice  Howard  Withrow.  Entered  banking 
house  of  Fletcher  &  Sliarpe,  Indianapolis,  as 
a  boy,  serving  for  10  years;  then  went  to 
Merchants'  Nat.  Bank,  Chlcaeo,  as  discount 
clerk:  and  afterward  cashier  for  6  years  of 
the  First  Nat.  Bank  of  Ottumwa,  la.;  returned 
to  Chicago,  1891,  assisting  in  organization  of 
Nat  Bank  of  the  Republic,  of  which  he  be- 
came  cashier;  since  1897  vice-pres.  and  cash- 
ler  Has  served  as  pres.  Illinois  Bankers'  Assn., 
Chicago  Clearing  House  and  Chicago  Bank- 
ers'  Club  Club:  Chicago.  Republican.  Union 
League  Kenwood.  Midlothian,  East  Fnd.  Of- 
flce-  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4749  Ellis  Av. 


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Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers,  mem.  Am. 
Institute  Electrical  Engineers.  Mason  (32°); 
mem.  Covenant  Lodge  and  Oriental  Consistory. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence:  3229  Sheridan  Rd. 

FERGUSON,  Alexander  Hugh,  M.D.;  b.  On- 
tario  Co.,   province  of  Ontario,   Can.,   Feb.   27, 
1853;  s.  Alexander  and  Annie  (McFadyen)  Fer- 
guson  (both  natives  of  Argyleshire,  Scotland); 
ed.    Rockwood    Acad.    and    Manitoba    College; 
taught   school    for   a  time   and   later   was    In- 
structor  In   Manitoba  College;   began   to  read 
medicine    under    Dr.    John    H.    O'Donnell,    at 
Winnipeg,    Man.,    1877,    then    studied    In    med. 
College   of    Trinity   Univ.,    Toronto,    becoming 
honor  graduate,  M.B.,  1881,  and  later  In  same 
year  an  honor  graduate,  M.D..  C.M.,  of  Trinity 
Univ.;  visited  Am.  hosps.,   1881,  and  those  of 
London,  Edinburgh,  Glasgow  and  Berlin,  1889, 
taking  a  course  at  Koch's  laboratory  in  Ber- 
lin;  m.  1882,  Sarah  Jane  Thomas,  of  Nassaga- 
weya,  Ont..  Can.;   2  sons:   Ivan  Havelock,  Al- 
exander  Donald.  Began  practice  at  Buffalo.  N. 
Y.,  1881.  but  after  7  months  returned  to  Win- 
nipeg,    Can.,    and    practiced    there    until    July, 
1894;    there   took   active   part   in   founding   the 
Manitoba  Med.  College,  in  which  was  3  years 
prof,    of   physiology   and   histology,   and   prof. 
of  surgery  from   1886   to  1894;   was  mem.    of 
general  staff  of  Winnipeg  General  Hosp.,  sur- 
geon-in-chief  St.  Boniface  Hosp.  and  chief  op- 
erator  at  Brandon  and  Mordon  hosps.,   Mani- 
toba;  1st  pres.  Manitoba  branch,  British  Med. 
Assn.   and  mem.   Provincial  Board  of  Health; 
is  now  prof,  clinical  surgery  in  the  College  of 
Physicians    and    Surgeons    (the    Med.    College 
of  Illinois  State  Univ.):   elected  prof,  of  sur- 
gery    in    Chicago    Post-Graduate    Med.    School 
and  Hosp.,  Dec.  18,  1893,  and  assumed  his  du- 
ties   in    June,   1894;   is   surgeon   to  Post-Grad- 
uate    Hosp.,    surgeon-in-chief    to    the    Chicago 
Hosp.,  surgeon  to  Cook  Co.   Hosp.  for  the  In- 
sane.  Has  successfully  performed  partial  hep- 
atectomy,    splenectomy,   pylorectomy   for   can- 
cer,  nephrectomy,  craniotomies,  throidectomies, 
hip-joint   amputations,    excisions,   thorocoplas- 
ty,      cholecyst-duodenostomies,      appendicecto- 
mies,  and  a  large  number  of  other  major  oper- 
ations,     including     many    original    operations. 
Author   of   important  med.   papers   on  Hyatids 
of  the  Liver:  Operative  Treatment  of  Diseases 
of  the  Gall  Bladder  and  others  concerning  dif- 
flcult  operations  in  surgery.  Mem.  British  Med. 

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FERGUSON,  James  Larnard,  insurance;  b. 
Norwood,  Charlevoix  Co.,  Mich.,  Nov.  5,  1874; 
s.  Charles  H.  and  Sarah  L.  (Miller)  Ferguson; 
ed.  public  schools,  Harvard  school,  Chicago, 
and  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  May  6,  1895,  Kath- 
erine  Chase,  of  Chicago;  children:  Charles  H., 
Jas.  L.,  Jr.  Entered  service  of  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  1893,  as  asst. 
bookkeeper,  from  which  he  advanced  to  cash- 
ier. In  1890,  became  general  agent  for  north- 
ern Illinois  of  the  Prudential  Insurance  Co. 
of  America,  of  Newark,  N.  J.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Mem.  Sigma  Phi  fraternity. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  135 
Adams  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

FERGUSON,  Louis  Aloysius,  electrical  en- 
gineer; b.  Dorchester,  Mass.,  Aug.  19,  1867; 
s.  Dennis  and  Louisa  Ferguson;  grad.  Dorches- 
ter High  School,  1884;  grad.  Massachusetts 
Institute  of  Technologv,  1888  (B.S.,  electrical 
engineering);  m.  Dorchester,  Mass.,  June  21, 
1892,  Martha  Sargent  Jenkins;  children:  Louis, 
John,  Arthur.  Joined  staff  Chicago  Edison  Co., 
Aug.,  1888,  as  engineer  underground  dept. ; 
promoted  to  asst.  electrical  engineer  construc- 
tion dept.,  1889;  electrical  engineer  of  co.,  1890; 
gen.  supt.  Chicago  Edison  Co.,  June,  1897,  to 
July,  1902,  and  of  Commonwealth  Electric  Co., 
Apr.,  1898,  to  July,  1902;  2d  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Edison  Co.  and  Commonwealth  Electric  Co., 
July,  1902;  dir.  Chicago  Sectional  Electric  Un- 
derground Co.  and  N.  Shore  Electric  Co.;  mem. 
board  of  managers  of  Am.  Institute  of  Elec- 
tric Engineers.  Has  done  much  notable  work 
in  central  station  practice.  Appointed,  1895,  on 
staff  lecturers  Univ.  of  Wisconsin;  pres. 
Northwestern  Alumni  Assn.  of  Massachusetts 
Institute  of  Technology,  1898-9;  pres.  Nat. 
Electric  Light  Assn.,  1902-3;  pres.  of  Assn. 
of  Edison  Illuminating  Cos.,  1901-3.  Clubs: 
Merchants,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Onwentsia,  Glen  View,  Evanston  Country, 
Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  139  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: Evanston,  111. 

FERGUSON,  William,  pres.  Ferguson  & 
Lange  Foundry  Co.;  b.  Glasgow,  Scotland,  May 
31,  1853;  s.  Daniel  and  Sarah  (Pollock)  Fergu- 
son; ed.  public  schools,  Canada;  m.  Muskegon, 
Mich.,  Nov.  25,  1875,  Mary  Cleghorn;  children: 
Hugh  Daniel,  William,  Margaret,  May,  Bessie. 
Learned  foundry  trade  in  Chatham,  Kent  Co., 
Can.,  then  came  to  U.  S. ;  was  in  Denver  3 
years,  in  Nebraska  3  years,  and  later  in  Ot- 
tumwa,  la.,  whence  came  to  Chicago  in  1888; 
in  1898  established  the  William  Ferguson 
Foundry  Co.,  which  changed  in  1903  to  pres- 
ent style  of  Ferguson  &  Lange  Foundry  Co., 
manufacturers  of  light  and  heavy  castings, 
of  which  is  pres.  and  dir.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mem.  St.  Andrews'  Soc.,  Royal  Arcanum, 
I.  O.  O.  F.  Office:  Clybourn  Av.  and  Willow  St. 
Residence:  4120  Ashland  Av. 

FERNALD,  James  William,  hay  and  grain 
merchant;  b.  Wolfboro,  N.  H.,  July  24,  1839;  s. 
Jonathan  P.  and  Mary  Cotton  (Pike)  Fernald; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Nov.  21,  1866,  Sarah  R. 
Higgins  (died  Apr.  20,  1902);  children:  Paul, 
Lyn,  Raymond.  In  business  for  40  years  and 
every  year,  except  that  of  "big  fire",  1871,  has 
increased  assets;  established  present  business 
October,  1871,  and  now  pres.,  treas.  and  owner 
of  practically  the  entire  stock  of  the  J.  W. 
Fernald  Co.,  hay  and  grain;  still  active  in 
business,  with  frequent  vacations  for  travel 
and  pleasure.  Republican;  was  mem.  of  the 
Board  of  Education  of  Chicago,  1890-1-2,  and 
made  the  fight,  lasting  about  4  months,  in 
the  Board  of  Education  for  the  Am.  flag  to 
be  placed  on  our  school  bldgs. ;  finally  adopted 
unanimously,  establishing  a  precedent  which 
has  since  been  followed  by  nearly  every  school 
bldg.  in  this  country.  Many  years  prominent 
in  secret  societies;  mem.  and  Past  Grand  Re- 
gent of  Illinois  Royal  Arcanum,  7  years  mem. 
of  Supreme  Council,  5  years  of  which  chair- 
man of  Supreme  Trustees  (6  years  mem.  of 


Supreme  Council,  chmn.  of  Committee  of  In- 
vestments for  past  5  years,  in  charge  of  the  in- 
vestments amounting  to  about  $750,000);  mem. 
Royal  League,  Nat.  Union,  Loyal  Additional 
Home  Circle.  Instituted  the  Board  of  Trade 
Mutual  Benefit  Assn.,  the  most  successful  ben- 
efit assn.  of  commercial  nature,  and  has  been  at 
its  head  ever  since.  Christian  Scientist;  treas.  of 
First  Church.  Office:  Morgan  and  15th  Sts. 
Residence:  4434  Greenwood  Av. 

FERKIO,  Emial,  lawyer;  b.  Custilmazano, 
southern  Italy,  Feb.  1,  1860;  son  of  poor  par- 
ents; left  orphan  at  7;  brought  to  U.  S.,  1867; 
played  violin  on  streets  of  Paris  and  New  York 
City;  placed  on  farm  in  southern  111.  at  age  of 
10;  ed.  country  schools  with  academic  instruc- 
tion at  Hillsboro,  111.,  1876-81;  taught  countcy 
and  village  schools  6  years;  m.  Chicago,  1900, 
Agatha  Ronga;  1  daughter:  Teresa.  Studied 
law  while  teaching  school;  admitted  to  bar  by 
Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  at  Springfield,  1887; 
began  practice  and  in  1890  came  to  Chicago; 
has  since  been  in  practice  in  this  city.  Repub- 
lican; has  made  political  addresses  for  Repub- 
lican party.  Liberal  in  religion.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  K.  P.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
Residence:  132  Humboldt  Boul. 

FERRIS,  Lemuel  Vernon,  lawyer;  b.  Law- 
renceville,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  15, 
1843;  s.  Lemuel  P.  and  Anna  P.  (Hall)  Ferris; 
ed.  Lawrenceville  Acad.  and  Middlebury  Col- 
lege, Vermont,  graduating,  A.B.,  1867;  taught 
school;  principal  Windsor  (Vt.)  High  School, 
1867-71,  reading  law  meanwhile,  and  was  supt. 
of  the  Troy  (O.)  public  schools,  1871-4;  m. 
1870,  Anna  M.,  daughter  of  Samuel  Stone,  of 
Windsor,  Vt. ;  1  son:  Vernon  Tiras.  Admit- 
ted to  bar  of  Ohio,  1874,  and  in  following  fall 
came  to  Chicago.  Office:  85  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: May  wood,  111. 

FERRY,  Charles  Herbert,  steel  manufactur- 
er; b.  Utica,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  1,  1851;  s.  William 
Henry  and  Mary  Ann  (Williams)  Ferry;  ed. 
Montreal  (Can.)  High  School,  1863-7;  McGill 
Univ.,  Montreal,  1868;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  1872; 
post-graduate  course,  1872-5;  admitted  to  bar, 
1878;  m.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  May  31,  1881, 
Emily  Dwight  Mansfield;  children:  Mansfield, 
Ronald  Mansfield.  Engaged  in  mfg.,  1881;  now 
mgr.  of  the  Latrobe  Steel  Co.  Mem.  Am.  His- 
torical Assn.,  Chicago  Historical  Soc.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  University,  Chica- 
go Athletic,  Union  League,  Chicago,  Union,  On- 
wentsia, Saddle  and  Cycle,  Mid-Day,  City;  also 
University  and  Yale  Clubs  of  New  York;  and 
Minnesota  Club  of  St.  Paul.  Office:  Old  Col- 
ony Bldg.  Residence:  183  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

FERRY,  Watson  Jared,  lawyer:  b.  Pres- 
ton, Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  27,  1844;  s. 
Moses  J.  and  Mary  A.  (Booth)  Ferry;  ed.  Al- 
bany (N.  Y. )  Acad.  and  St.  Lawrence  Univ., 
in  class  of  1861;  m.  Chicago,  July  7,  1896,  to 
present  wife,  Mrs.  Jenny  Von  Groening  Egers- 
dorff;  children:  Harriet  (Mrs.  Charles  W.  Ap- 
pleton),  Ada,  Wallace  J.  Studied  law  in  of- 
fices; admitted  to  bar,  1867,  and  nracticed  in 
St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  until  1872:  practiced 
at  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  from  1872  to  1896;  since 
then  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Mem.  of  Missouri 
legislature,  1883,  1  term.  Democrat;  police 
commissioner  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  6  years: 
was  on  military  staff  of  Gov.  Marmaduke  of 
Missouri.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence: 
4714  Kenwood  Av. 

FERTIG,  James  Walter,  asst.  prof,  of  his- 
tory, Lewis  Institute;  b.  Elizabeth.  Ind.,  Oct. 
12,  1859;  s.  Jacob  and  Nancy  (Cook)  Fertig; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Nashville,  A.B.,  1890,  A.M.,  1891: 
grad.  student  in  history,  Vanderbilt  Univ., 
1891-2;  grad.  student  in  history  and  political 
science,  1893-7,  fellow  in  history,  1894-8, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  Ph.D.,  1898;  m.  Chicago,  May 
29,  1902,  Annie  Mead.  Instructor  in  history  and 
mathematics,  Montgomery  Bell  Acad.,  Nash- 
ville, 1891-3;  lecturer  in  extension  dept.  Univ. 


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of  Chicago,   1895-6;   prof,   of  history,  Univ.  of  Mason.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Turnverein 

Ark.,    1898-9;    instructor   in   history,   1899-1902;  Club:    Germania.    Office:    266    Adams    St     Resi- 

asst.    prof,    of   history,    1902,    Lewis    Institute,  dence:   1107  N.   Clark  St 

Sec.  of  Chicago  Historical  Soc    since  1901;  sec.  FIEDLER,   Paul   Oswald,   manufacturer  and 

and    treas.    North    Central    History    Teachers'  importer;    b.    Massachusetts,    May    14,    1854;    s 

Assn.     since     1900      Independent     Republican.  Anton  Bernhardt  and  Julianna  Frederika  (Neu- 

Mem      Christian     Church     (Disciples).     Office:  bert)    Fiedler;   ed.   Chicago  public   schools;   m. 

Lewis  Institute.  Residence:  1300  W.  Monroe  St.  Chicago,   Feb.    5,   1876,   Otillie  Hintz-   children- 

FERSENDEN,  Benjamin  Arthur,  real  estate  Anton  Paul,  Mrs.  Martha  Spoerler,  Mrs    Paula 

broker,  agent  and  appraiser;  b.  Boston,  Mass.;  Maxwell.  On  leaving  school  entered  house  es- 

s.     Charles     Bucknam     and     Susan     Elizabeth  tablished  by  his  father,  A.  B.  Fiedler  &  Sons 

( Skinner)     Fessenden;     ed.     Frank     Sanborn's  and  is  now  vice-pres.  Mason.  Republican    Of- 

School,    Concord,    Mass.,    old    13th    St.    School,  flee:  266  Adams  St.  Residence:  1715  Arlington 

New  York,  and  others,  and  2  years  in  College  PI. 

of  City  of  New  York,  at  end  of  which  was  FIELD,  Charles  Edward,  manufacturer;  b 
forced  by  ill  health  to  give  up  study;  went  to  Greenfield,  Mass.,  June  3,  1857;  s.  Charles  Reed 
sea,  making  voyages  in  one  of  his  father's  and  Martha  Hinckly  (Barr)  Field;  ed.  schools 
ships,  etc.,  around  the  world;  m.  Manitou,  of  Greenfield;  grad.  Norwich  Univ.,  B.S.,  1874; 
Colo.,  Mar.  1,  1880,  Laura  Dayton,  of  New  m.  Coldwater,  Mich.,  Jan.  3,  1883,  Helen  Led- 
York  City;  children:  Aymar  C.,  Alice  Hyde,  yard  Powers;  children:  Margaret  Ledyard, 
Ben  Hurd,  Dorothy  Dayton.  As  a  young  man  Charles  Barr.  Entered  employ  of  D.  B.  Ship- 
was  on  the  frontier  and  was  also  associated  man  White  Lead  Works,  May,  1877,  as  ship- 
with  the  M.,  K.  &  T.,  C.  &  A.,  C.,  B.  &  Q.,  ping  clerk;  afterward  represented  them  on  the 
and  Texas  Pacific  railways.  In  1880  took  posi-  road  as  salesman  for  several  years;  was  made 
tion  in  the  lumber  interests  of  Dr.  W.  A.  Bell,  sec.  and  treas.,  and,  when  the  company  merged 
Manitou,  Colo.;  in  Jan.,  1887,  went  into  office  with  the  Nat.  Lead  Co.,  was  made  comp- 
of  H.  C.  Morey  &  Co.,  real  estate,  Chicago  troller  and  later  asst.  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 
(established  1855),  and  became  partner,  1888;  branch.  Mem.  Nat.  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish 
firm  changed  to  Morey  &  Fessenden,  1889,  Assn.  (vice-pres.),  Chicago  Paint,  Oil  and  Var- 
and  on  death  of  Mr.  G.  J.  Morey  in  1891  Mr.  nish  Club  (ex-pres.).  Ex-pres.  Massachusetts 
George  H.  High  was  admitted,  firm  becoming  Soc.  of  Chicago;  vice-pres.  New  England  Soc. 
Fessenden  &  High  until  1899;  since  then  has  in  Chicago.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopa- 
conducted  business  alone,  as  B.  A.  Fessenden.  Han.  Clubs:  Chicago  Church  (vice-pres.),  Chi- 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican,  cago  Athletic.  Office:  1510  State  St.  Residence: 
Unitarian.  Mem.  New  England  Soc.,  and  S.  A.  5546  Madison  Av. 

R.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  100  Washington  FIELD,    Elisha    C.,    lawyer;    b.    Valparaiso, 

St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111.  Ind.,    Apr.    9,    1842;    s.    Thomas   J.   and   Antoin- 

FETZER,  John  Clark,  traction  official,  bank-  ette  L.  Field;  ed.  Valparaiso  College  and  Univ. 

er,  real  estate  operator;  b.  Clarion,   Pa.,  June  of  Michigan;  m.   Sycamore,  111.,  Sept.   1,   1864, 

13,  1865;   s.  William  H.  and  Henrietta    (Clark)  Mary  E.    Jackman;   children:   Charles  E.,   Cora 

Fetzer;     grad.     Ottumwa     (la.)     High     School,  (now  Mrs.   G.  V.   Crosby),  Robert  L.,  Bernice 

June    13,    1881:    m.    Alice    A.    Stick,    of    Union  R.  Admitted  to  bar,  1865;  judge  Circuit  Court, 

City,    Ind.,    Aug.    27,    1904.    Was    employed    as  Indiana,    1879-89;    since    1889    general    solicitor 

head  man   under  Pres.   Euclid  Martin,   of  Par-  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago  Ry.,  and  its 

lin,    Orendorff   &   Martin    Co.,    agricultural    im-  successor,    Chicago,    Indianapolis   &    Louisville 

plements,    Omaha,    for   12    years,    until    coming  Ry.  Dir.  Consolidated  Stone  Co.,  Indiana  Stone 

to   Chicago,    Jan.    10,    1896,   to   become   mgr.    of  Co.   Vice-pres.   Indiana   Stone  R.   R.   Co.   Clubs: 

the  real   estate  and  financial   interests   of  the  Sons   of   New   York,   Englewood   Men's.    Office: 

Cyrus  Hall  McCormick  Estate.  Was  appointed  198  Custom  House  PI.  Residence:  542  W.  61st 

Feb.    15,    1904,    by    U.    S.    Circuit    Judge    P.    S.  PL 

Grosscup,  as  managing  receiver  of  the  Chicago  FIELD,  Heman  Humphrey,  asst.  general  so- 
Union  Traction  Co.,  the  North  Chicago  St.  Ry.  licitor  of  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.;  b.  Leverett, 
Co.  and  the  West  Chicago  St.  Ry.  Co.;  pres.  Mass.,  May  17,  1857;  s.  Frederick  W.  and  Cartf- 
of  the  Illinois  Northern  Ry.;  di'r.  Ft.  Dear-  line  (Adams)  Field;  ed.  public  and  high 
born  Nat.  Bank;  chairman  Finance  Committee  school,  Amherst,  Mass.,  and  in  Wesleyan 
of  Board  of  Education;  mem.  of  Chicago  Real  Acad.,  Wilbraham,  Mass.,  graduating  in  class 
Estate  Board;  and  mem.  of  real  estate  firm  of  1873:  m.  Wilwaukee.  Wis..  Mar.  31,  1883, 
of  Fetzer,  Peters  &  Co.  since  Jan..  1903;  dir.  Mintie  G.  Stearns.  In  1876  removed  to  Milwau- 
Protection  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Chica-  kee,  Wis.,  and  was  employed  there  as  a  book- 
go,  and  Keystone  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  keeper;  afterward  studied  law  in  office  of  J. 
Philadelphia.  Republican.  Presbyterian;  triis-  C.  McKenney,  Milwaukee,  and  was  admitted 
tee  Church  of  the  Covenant.  Clubs:  Hamilton  to  the  bar  of  Wisconsin  in  1879;  entered  the 
(2d  vice-ores.,  1903-4;  1st  vice-pres.,  1904-5),  service  of  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  as  atty.  in 
Chicago,  Chicago  Yacht,  Hinsdale.  Office:  215  the  legal  dept.,  Sept.  24,  1880,  and  since  1887 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Palmer  House.  has  been  asst.  general  solicitor  of  that  com- 

FIEDLF-R,    Anton    Bernhardt,    manufacturer  pany.   Republican.    Mem.    of  the   New   England 

and    importer;    b.    Chicago,    Dec.    28,    1867;    s.  Soc.    of    Chicago.    Clubs:    Hamilton,    Kenwood. 

Anton      Bernhardt      and      Julianna      Frederika  Office:     Railway     Exchange.     Residence:     4826 

(Neubert)   Fiedler;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Kimbark  Av. 

In   1883,   on   leaving  school,   entered   the  busi-  FIELD,  John  S.,  pres.  of  the  Knickerbocker 

ness  established  by  his  father  and  brothers  in  Ice   Co.   and   of   the   Consumers   Co.;    b.    Belpit, 

1864  under  style  of  A.  B.  Fiedler  &  Sons,  man-  Wis.,  Aug.  14,  184  <;  s.  Sppfford  C.  and  Martha 

ufacturers  and  importers  of  dress  trimming?  Ann     (Durgin)      Field;    ed.    public    and     high 

and   braids,   and   has  continued   in   that   house  schools  at  Beloit,  Wis.  Began  business  life  in 

ever  since,  now  being  treas.  Mason  and  Shrfti-  employ  of  Swett  &  Crouch,  ice  dealers,  Chica- 

er.    Republican.    Office:    266    Adams    St.    Resl-  go,    as    solicitor,    in    1867;    business    was    pur- 

dence:   402  W.   64th   St.  chased,  1879,  by  E.  A.  Shedd  &  Co.,  of  which 

FIEDLER,    Edmund    Qustave,  manufacturer  firm  was  mem.;  incorporated,   ifcxs,  as  KnicK- 

and  importer;  b.  Germany,  Nov.  5,  1849;  s.  Anton  erbocker  Ice  Co  ,   of  which   was  vice-pres    and 

Bernhardt   and    Julianna    Frederika    (Neubert)  gen.    mgr.;    in    1898    was    made    pres     of    the 

Fiedler;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;   m.  Chica-  Knickerbocker  Ice  Co.,  which  absorbed  35  Chi- 

go,  Dec.  8,  1872,  Alvina  Emde;  children:  Fred-  cago  ice  companies  existimr  at  that  time    Now 

eric    Julius,    Oscar    Carl,     Laura     (now    Mrs.  also  pres.  the  Consumers  Co    (ice)    Republican 

Klein),   Lottie.   On  leaving  school  entered  the  in     nat.     politics.     Congregationalist;     trustee 

house  established  by  his  father,  known  as  A.  Plymouth  Church,  Chicago,  6  years,  and  chair- 

B    Fiedler  &  Sons,   of  which   he  is  now   pres.  man  of  board,  3  years.  Dir.  Glenwood  School, 


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Charity  Hosp.  1st  Board  of  Chicago  Commons. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Calu- 
met; also  Lawyers  Club  (New  York).  Office: 
171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2250  Michigan  Av. 
FIELD,  Marshall,  merchant;  b.  Con  way, 
Mass.,  1835;  s.  John  and  Fidelia  (Nash)  Field; 
spent  boyhood  on  farm;  studied  at  acad.  until 
1852;  dry  goods  clerk,  Pittsfleld,  Mass.,  1852-6; 
in  Chicago,  1856-60;  junior  partner,  1860-5, 
then  senior  partner  in  house,  which  became, 
1865,  Field,  Palmer  &  Leiter;  Potter  Palmer 
retired  1867,  and  Lev!  Z.  Leiter,  1881,  Mr. 
Field  becoming  head  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co., 
now  having  the  largest  wholesale  and  retail 
dry  goods  business  in  the  world.  Founded, 
with  gift  of  $1,000,000,  the  Field  Columbian 
Museum  of  Chicago;  gave  money  and  land  to 
the  amount  of  $450,000  to  Univ.  of  Chicago. 
Dir.  U.  S.  Steel  Corporation,  U.  S.  Trust  Co., 
the  Pullman  Co.,  Merchants  Loan  and  Trust 
Co.,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.,  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry. 
Co.,  Springfield  Fire  and  Marine  Insurance  Co. 
Office:  200  Adams  St.  Residence:  1905  Prairie 
Av. 

FIELD,  Roswell  Martin,  journalist,  author; 
b.  St.  Louis,  Sept.  1,  1851;  s.  Roswell  M.  Field; 
ed.  Phillips  Exeter  Acad.,  class  of  1869;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Missouri;  m.  Oct.  28,  1885,  Henrietta 
Dexter,  Kansas  City,  Mo.  Employed  in  journal- 
istic work  in  San  Francisco,  St.  Louis,  Kansas 
City,  New  York,  Chicago.  Now  editorial  writer 
Chicago  Evening  Post.  Club:  Fellowship.  Au- 
thor: In  Sunflower  Land,  1892;  Echoes  from 
Sabine  Farm,  1891;  The  Passing  of  a  Mother's 
Portrait,  1901;  The  Romance  of  an  Old  Fool, 
1902;  The  Bondage  of  Billings,  1903;  Little 
Miss  Dee,  1904.  Office:  Chicago  Evening  Post. 
Residence:  35  Bittersweet  PI. 

FIELD,  Walter  Taylor;  b.  Galesburg,  111., 
Feb.  21,  1861;  s.  Horatio  Nelson  and  Charity 
Lamoreux  (Taylor)  Field:  fitted  for  college 
in  Denmark  Acad.,  la.,  1876-8;  student  Dart- 
mouth College,  1879-81;  Amherst,  1881-3,  A.B.; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1892,  Sara  Lounsberry 
Peck;  children:  Walter  Donald,  Ruth  Alden, 
John  Stanley.  In  editorial  dept.  S.  C.  Griggs 
&  Co.,  publishers,  Chicago,  1883-6;  associate 
editor  The  Advance,  Chicago,  1886-7;  with  Chi- 
cago office  of  Harper  &  Bros.,  publishers,  1887- 
1890;  since  1890  with  Chicago  office  of  Ginn  & 
Co.,  educational  publishers.  Independent  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Trustee  Denmark 
Acad.,  Iowa;  trustee  and  treas.  Univ.  Congrega- 
vlonal  Church,  Chicago.  Dir.  Apollo  Musical 
Club.  Lectured  several  seasons.  Author:  Rome, 
1904.  Office:  378-388  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
6752  "Washington  Av. 

FIELDHOUSE,  Walter;  b.  Yorkshire,  Eng., 
July  29,  1851;  ed.  Ashley  Acad.,  Clifton;  en- 
listed 29th  Regt.,  W.  Yorkshire  Vols.  at  age 
of  17,  and  later  transferred  to  43d  Regt.  Infy. 
as  sergeant:  received  Royal  Humane  Soc.'s 
medal  for  bravery,  Sept.,  1870,  and  the  cross 
bar  of  the  same  order  in  Feb..  1871;  came  to 
U.  S.,  1871.  Engaged  in  mercantile  business  in 
New  York  City.  Moved  to  Illinois,  1881;  elect- 
ed alderman,  Jacksonville.  111.,  1893;  became 
personal  friend  of  Hon.  Richard  Yates,  and 
active  in  promoting  his  candidacy  1st  for 
.iudsre  and  later  for  governor;  sec.  of  Richard 
Yates  Campaign  Committee.  1899-1900;  asst. 
sec.  Illinois  Republican  State  Convention, 
1900;  sec.  Illinois  State  Committee  and  mem. 
of  the  Executive  Committee,  1900.  1901.  1902; 
temporary  and  permanent  sec.  Illinois  Repub- 
lican State  Convention,  1902.  Has  been  western 
and  southern  representative  in  Chicago  for 
large  textile  manufacturers;  and  5  years  sec. 
of  the  Western  Assn.  of  Manufacturers;  also 
mem.  of  the  Advisory  Board  of  the  Nat.  Civic 
Federation;  since  1901  sec.  of  the  W.  Chicago 
Park  Commissioners:  inspector  ereneral  (rank 
of  col.)  I.  N.  G.,  1901-5;  accredited  military 
representative  of  the  State  of  Illinois  at  Ma- 
neuvers. U.  S.  A.,  and  N.  G.,  W.  Point,  Ky., 
1903;  also  at  Manassas,  Va.,  1904;  chairman 


of  visiting  committee  to  Univs.  and  Military 
Acads.  declared  Posts,  I.  N.  G.,  1904;  mem.  the 
Military  Service  Institution.  Episcopalian.  Ma- 
sonic Order;  Knight  of  the  Legion  of  Honor. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Union  Park.  Residence: 
1675  W.  Monroe  St. 

FIELDING,  Edward,  maj.-gen.  Volunteers 
of  America;  b.  Worcester  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  28, 
1862;  s.  Robert  and  Marie  (Jones)  Fielding; 
ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  and  private 
schools  in  England;  m.  Manchester,  Eng.,  Aug., 
1881,  Eliza  Hoyle;  children:  May,  Eva  Maud, 
Myrtle  Katherine,  Edward  Ballington.  Joined 
the  Salvation  Army  in  England  in  1879;  re- 
turned to  America  in  its  service  and  was  rap- 
idly promoted;  was  one  of  the  men  in  charge 
of  its  pioneer  movement  in  the  U.  S.,  and  for 
13  years  was  a  brigadier  in  the  Salvation 
Army,  and  had  charge  of  the  West,  with  head- 
quarters in  Chicago,  from  1889  to  1897.  Being 
an  American,  affiliated  with  the  Volunteers  of 
America  when  founded  in  1897  by  Comman- 
der and  Mrs.  Ballington  Booth,  and  was  placed 
in  charge  of  Chicago  and  the  Northwest  Divi- 
sion, and  also  elected  vice-pres.  of  Volunteers 
of  America,  Mem.  Waubansia  Lodge,  A.  F.  and 
A.  M.,  Lafayette  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.  Office:  184  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  618  Touhy  Av. 

FIETSCH,  Herman,  Jr.,  printer;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  2,  1857;  s.  Herman  and  Christiana 
Fietsch;  ed.  Lutheran  Parochial  and  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  2,  1882,  Chris- 
tina Charlston;  children:  Herman,  Alma  F., 
Mabel,  Marguerite.  After  leaving  school  en- 
tered employ  of  Jameson  &  Morse,  printers, 
and  remained  with  them  15  years;  after  that 
with  Chapman  &  Wilson,  which  firm  was  suc- 
ceeded by  Kehm,  Fietsch  &  Wilson,  later 
changed  to  the  present  corporation,  Kehm, 
Fietsch  &  Miller  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Mason; 
mem.  Cregier  Lodge,  York  Chapter,  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory,  and 
Medinah  Temple  Shrine.  Mem.  N.  Am.  Union, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 
59  Erie  St.  Residence:  342  Home  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

FINCH,  Hunter  Woodis,  coal;  b.  Boydton, 
Mecklenburg  Co.,  Va.,  June  26,  1863;  s.  Lang- 
ston  Easley  and  Martha  E.  (Boyd)  Finch;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Boydton,  Va.,  until  16  years 
old;  m.  Charlotte  Co.,  Va.,  May  18,  1888,  Lena 
Walton  Jeffress;  1  son:  Hunter  Jeffress.  Be- 
gan coal  business,  1892;  now  pres.  Hunter  W. 
Finch  &  Co.,  and  of  the  Powhatan  Coal  Co.; 
vice-pres.  Virginia  Smokeless  Coal  Co.,  and  of 
the  Equitable  Coal  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Yacht,  Washington  Park,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  5233 
Lexington  Av. 

FINDEISEN,  Frederick,  manufacturer  of 
plumbers'  wood  work  and  cabinet  ware;  b. 
Gaggstadt,  Wiirtemberg,  Feb.  14,  1850:  s. 
John  George  and  Margareth  (Walther)  Fin- 
deisen;  ed.  common  school  in  Kirchberg,  Wiir- 
temberg, Germany,  also  took  private  lessons  in 
drawing  and  designing,  from  1855  to  1864;  m. 
Charles  City,  la.,  Dec.  25,  1879,  Evelyn  Palmer 
Shaw;  children:  Grace  M.,  Etta  M.,  Florence 
S.,  Charles  Walter,  Eugene  R.,  Frederick  J. 
Was  apprenticed  to  learn  carriage  and  wagon 
builders  trade  in  May,  1864.  serving  3  years. 
Came  to  America,  July  1,  1870;  followed  trade 
here;  established  carriage  and  wagon  shop  in 
July.  1876,  at  Northwood,  la.;  continued  same 
until  Dec.,  1884,  when,  with  brother  William, 
started  a  wagon  and  harrow  factory  at  Fer- 
gus Falls,  Minn.;  continued  same  for  2  years, 
then  organized  the  Fergus  Falls  Wagon  Co.; 
withdrew  1890,  and  together  with  J.  H.  Feather- 
stone,  leased  and  operated  t.he  Fergus  Falls 
Flouring  Mill;  in  same  year  sold  out  interest 
to  Mr.  Featherstone;  came  to  Chicago  and 
took  position  with  the  Weber  Wagon  Co.  and 
remained  until  Jan.  1,  1892,  when,  in  company 
with  J.  H.  Durfee,  engaged  in  the  manufacture 


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of  plumbers'  woodwork  and  cabinet  ware;  Mr. 
Durfee  retired,  1894,  and  O.  F.  Kropf  entered, 
and  the  business  was  organized  under  present 
style  of  Findeisen  &  Kropf  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which 
la  pres.,  Mr.  Kropf  being  sec.  and  treas.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Lutheran.  Oddfellow  Of- 
fice: 21st  PI.  and  Rockwell  St.  Residence:  3122 
Iveson  Av.,  Berwyn,  111. 

riHDiATER,  James  Rowland,  mgr.  Chicago 
agency,  Columbian  Enameling  and  Stamping 
Co.;  b.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Oct.  4,  1866;  s.  James 
and  Eliza  (Fen  ton)  Findlater;  ed.  public 
schools  and  grad.  Detroit  High  School,  1883; 
m.  Dec.  4,  1901,  Caroline  M.  Olsen.  After 
graduation  was  2  years  with  Black  Hardware 
Co.,  Detroit;  then  stove  salesman  with  S.  S. 
Jewett  &  Co.,  for  9  years;  since  1894  with  Co- 
lumbian Enameling  &  Stamping  Co.,  of  Terre 
Haute,  Ind.,  for  which  he  Is  Chicago  mgr. 
Company  was  incorporated  20  years  ago  with 
factories  at  Harvey,  111.,  but  being  burned 
out  there  the  business  was  removed  to  Terre 
Haute  to  new  factory  bldgs.  Mem.  of  various 
clubs  in  Detroit.  Mason;  Shriner;  mem.  B.  P. 
O.  Elks.  Office:  31  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
1360  Sheffield  Av. 

FINDLEY,  Palmer,  physician  and  surgeon; 
b.  Lewis,  la.,  Apr.  22,  1868;  s.  David  (M.D.) 
and  Martha  Jane  (Barr)  Findley;  ed.  Univ.  of 
Iowa;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1893; 
m.  Monmouth,  111.,  1896,  Lyda  Hanna;  chil- 
dren: Thomas  Palmer,  Jr.,  Mary  Catherine.  In 
practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  Chicago 
since  1893;  specialist  in  obstetrics,  gynecol- 
ogy.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  4009  Lake 
Av. 

FINDliEY,  Thomas  Clement,  pres.  of  Find- 
ley  Wall  Paper  Co.;  b.  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  July 
4,  1859;  s.  Samuel  H.  and  Louisa  Ann  (Custard) 
Findley;  ed.  public  schools  and  Univ.  at  Law- 
rence, Kan.;  m.  Linesville,  Pa.,  June,  1895, 
Harriet  E.  Garner;  children:  Miriam  Louise 
(deceased),  Wilbert  Thomas.  Was  engaged  in 
general  merchandizing  in  Crawford  Co.,  Pa., 
in  firm  of  Findley  Bros.,  and  then  at  Cleve- 
land, O.,  for  6  years;  became  sec.  of  the  Find- 
ley  Bros.  Co.  in  Cleveland  in  1892;  came  to 
Chicago,  1898,  and  established  wall  paper  busi- 
ness which  was  incorporated  in  1902  under 
present  style  of  Findley  Wall  Paper  Co.,  of 
which  is  nres.  Republican.  United  Presbyte- 
rian. Office:  49  Lake  St.  Residence:  6022  Mon- 
roe Av. 

FINERTY,  John  Frederick,  editor  The  Chi- 
cago Citizen  since  1882;  b.  Galway,  Ireland, 
Sept.  10,  1846;  ed.  nat.  schools  of  Ireland,  1863, 
followed  by  academic  studies  with  private  tu- 
tors. Came  to  U.  S.,  1864;  served  in  Union 
Army;  m.  Chicago,  May  7.  1882,  Sadie  I.  Hen- 
nessy;  children:  John  Frederick,  Jr.,  Vera 
Constance.  Reporter,  1868-71,  city  editor,  1871- 
1872,  Chicago  Republican;  reporter  Chicago 
Tribune,  1872-5;  war  correspondent  (for  In- 
dian Wars),  Chicago  Times,  1876-82;  mem.  of 
Congress  from  Chicago,  1883-5,  as  Independ- 
ent; advocated  increase  of  navy  and  fortifica- 
tion. Supported  Elaine  in  1884;  since  up  to 
1900,  Republican.  Known  as  radical  advocate 
of  Irish  independence;  7  times  pres.  United 
Irish  Socs.  of  Chicago;  now  pres.  United  Irish 
League  of  America  (3d  term).  Supported 
Bryan  on  anti-imperialistic  issue,  1900.  Popu- 
lar lecturer  on  historical  subjects.  Am.,  Irish, 
and  Cosmopolitan.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Am.  Irish 
Historical  Soc.  Author:  Warpath  and  Bivouac, 
1890;  Ireland  in  Pictures,  1898;  People's  His- 
tory of  Ireland,  1904.  Office:  69  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  3562  Grand  Boul. 

FINKL,  Anton.,  manufacturer;  b.  Neuberg, 
Ger.,  May  13,  1848;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  1871,  Josephine  Schillinger; 
children:  Charles  E.,  Fred,  Frank,  May. 
Learned  blacksmith  trade  in  Germany;  came 
to  U.  S.  and  worked  at  his  trade  in  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  for  1  year  before  coming  to  Chicago  in 
1872.  In  1880  established  the  business  later 


incorporated  as  A.  Finkl  &  Sons  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  and  treas.;  steam  forge  works  and 
general  blacksmithing.  Republican.  Mason,  Odd 
b  ellow.  Mem.  Independent  Order  of  Foresters 
and  Eastern  Star.  Office:  811  Hawthorne  Av. 
Residence:  138  Willow  St. 

FIWXI,,  Charles  Ernest,  manufacturer;  b. 
9o1^?'  0c$-J$'  1874;  s-  Anton  and  Josephine 
(Schillinger)  Finkl;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business  College  to 
1889;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1894,  Elizabeth  Weber; 
1  son:  William.  Learned  steam  forging  and 
blacksmithing  trade  under  his  father  and  in 
due  time  was  admitted  to  partnership  with 
father  and  brother,  and,  since  incorporation 
of  the  business  as  A.  Finkl  &  Sons  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  all  kinds  of  heavy  steam  forgings 
and  blacksmithing  work,  in  1902,  has  been 
mgr.  of  the  business.  Republican.  Office:  811 
Hawthorne  Av.  Residence:  138  Willow  St. 

FINLAY,  William  Gallic,  western  mgr.  the 
Alden  Speare's  Sons  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
laundry  soaps  and  laundry  supplies;  b.  Strat- 
ford, Ont.,  Can.,  Dec.  25,  1876;  s.  James  and 
Agnes  (Gallie)  Finlay;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Battle  Creek,  Mich.,  to  1891.  After  leaving 
school  was  employed  with  the  Grand  Trunk 
Ry.,  in  the  supt's.  office  at  Battle  Creek,  Mich., 
from  1891  to  1895;  came  to  Chicago  in  1895 
and  entered  the  western  office  of  the  AldBn 
Speare's  Sons  Co.  just  after  it  was  established 
in  Chicago;  started  as  clerk,  and  has  contin- 
ued with  the  house  ever  since,  becoming  west- 
ern mgr.  in  Sept.,  1903.  The  main  house  is  at 
Boston,  where  it  was  established  in  1851,  and 
there  are  branches  at  New  York  and  Chicago. 
Republican.  Office:  9  Milwaukee  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 848  Jackson  Boul. 

FINLEY,  'William  Henry,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Delaware  City,  Del.,  Jan.  22,  1862;  s.  William 
F.  and  Mary  (McDonough)  Finley;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Wilmington,  Del.,  and  by  private 
instruction;  m.  Chester,  Pa.,  Sarah  H.  Furry; 
children:  Jeanette  C.,  Ralph  H.,  Max,  Cedric. 
Worked  in  office  of  Delaware  Gazette,  1878-82; 
in  service  of  Edge  Moor  Iron  Co.,  engineering 
dept.,  1882-7;  in  engineering  dept.,  C.,  M.  &  St. 
P.  R.  R.,  1887-92;  in  service  of  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. 
Co.,  May,  1892-1905;  engineer  of  bridges,  1892- 

1900,  Nov..   1900,  to  Feb.,   1905,   principal  asst. 
engineer  of  bridges,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Since  Feb., 
1905,  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  Widell-Finley 
Co.,  engineers  and  contractors.  Was  mem.  En- 
gineering Corps,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  C.  E., 
mem.    Western    Soc.    of   Engineers.    Democrat. 
Clubs:  Engineers,  Winnetka.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

FINNEY,  C.  Edgar,  banker;  b.  Plymouth, 
Mass.,  Aug.  24,  1865;  a.  Charles  E.  and  Susan 
M.  (Leonard)  Finney;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.,  1903,  Bianca  Von  Weber.  On 
leaving  school  engaged  in  a  banking  house 
at  Boston  and  has  always  since  been  engaged 
in  banking  business;  since  1900  Chicago  mgr. 
of  Goldman,  Sachs  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  com- 
mercial paper,  investment  securities,  etc.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Calumet,  Bankers,  Exmoor, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 432  Elm  St. 

FINNEY,  Sam,  grain;  b.  Attica,  Ind.,  Jan. 
21,  1864;  s.  Samuel  and  Elizabeth  (Burrows) 
Finney;  ed.  Wabash  College;  m.  Niles,  Mich., 
Nov.  2,  1889,  Julia  I.  Aylsworth;  children: 
Charles  Morton,  Elizabeth  Hale,  Anna  Kather- 
ine.  Began  business  for  himself  at  West  Point, 
Ind.,  at  age  of  21,  and  later  was  in  the  grain 
commission  business  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  for  5 
years;  after  that  operated  a  line  of  elevators 
along  the  Wabash  R.  R. :  came  to  Chicago, 

1901,  joined  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and 
has  since  conducted  a  grain  commission  busi- 
ness.   Republican.    Episcopalian.    Office:    Board 
of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  Kenilworth,   111. 

FIRM,  Joseph  £.,  inventor;  b.  Brooklyn, 
Mar.  19,  1839;  ed.  public  schools  there;  B.  John 
and  Judith  (Morrell)  Firm;  served  apprentice- 


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ship    in    press    room  of  Harper  Bros.;   was  22  FISHBUBN,     Eugene     Heald,     real     estate; 

years  supt.  Frank  Leslie's  press  room;  now  in  mem.   firm   of  Ogden,   Sheldon  &  Co.,   real   es- 

charge   patent   dept.,    Goss    Printing   Press   Co.  tate;  pres.  and  dir.  Chicago  Dock  &  Canal  Co.; 

Has    secured   and    perfected    many    patents    on  dir.  Shipowners'  Dry  Dock  Co.;  married.  Meni 

printing  presses,  including-  the  "Straight  Line"  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Clubs:  Union,  Mar- 

newspaper  press,   the  automatic   "set-off,"    etc.  quette.  Office:  34  Clark  St.  Residence:  422  Hu- 

Pres.     Board    of    Education,     Jersey    City;      2  ron  St. 

years  past  master  Amity  Lodge,  Jersey  City;  FISHEIiIi,   Elkan   W.,   dentist;   b.    Pittsfield 

past    high    priest    of    Amity    Chapter,    Jersey  111.,  May  31,  1872;  s.  Albert  and  Annie  (Sicher) 

£ooyoai£  a  32d  degree  Mason;   Shrmer.  Office:  Fishell;    ed.    Pittsfield     (111.)     public    schools, 


ooo  .  .  , 

732  S.  Paulina  St.  Residence:  Berwyn,  111.  Armour  Institute,  Chicago;  Chicago  School  of 

FISCHER,    Eng-elbert,    machinist;    b.    Zicma-  Anatomy    and    Physiology,    and    Northwestern 

ringa,  Hohenzoller,   Germany,  Nov.   7,  1847;   s.  Univ.,   dental   dept.,   D.D.S.,    1897.    Engaged   in 

Joseph    F.    and    Margaret    (Berkley)    Fischer;  practice  of  dentistry,  Chicago,  since  1897;  also 

came  to  U.  S.  in  boyhood;  ed.  public  and  paro-  from    1898,    attending    dentist    Michael    Reese 

chial  schools  of  New  Albany,  Ind.  ;  m.  Chicago,  Hosp.    Mem.    of   the    executive   board,    Alumni 

Dec.,   1882,  Mary   Zoler;   children:   Charles   Ed-  Assn.    of    the    Dental    Dept.    of    Northwestern 

mund,  Rose.  First  worked  on  farm  near  New  Univ.     Mem.     Chicago     Dental     Soc.,     Odonto- 

Albany,  and   1864,   started  as  an  apprentice  in  graphic  Soc.,  Illinois  Dental  Soc.,  Sinai  Congre- 

a  machine  shop  in  that  city,  for  Monon  R.  R.  ;  Ration    (Jewish).    Republican.    Club:    Standard. 

went  west  in  1868  and  worked  at  various  occu-  Office:  Schiller  Bldg.  Residence:  684  E.  48th  PI. 
pations    until    1870    when    came    to    Chicago;        FISHER,    Augustus    P.;    b.    Priebrow,    near 

worked  as  a  mechanic  for  a   time,    then   pro-  Berlin,    Prussia,    Oct.    4,    1838;    ed.    Germany; 

cured  a  license  as  an  engineer  on   the  lakes,  came    to    U.    S.    June,    1855;    m.    Pontiac,    111., 

and  followed  that  for  2  years;  in  1877  became  Apr.,  1878,  Josephine  F.  Schneider.  On  coming 

a  partner  in  the  firm  of  Benjamin  &  Fischer,  to  U.  S.  joined  his  older  brother,  Henry,  who 

manufacturers    of    wood    working    machinery,  was  in  business  in  Chicago,  and  learned  trade 

and    since    1887    has    conducted    the    business  of     carriage     and     wagon-maker;     then     took 

alone  as  the  Fischer  Machine  Works,  mfg.  and  charge    of    his    brothers'    reta.il    lumber    yard, 

dealing  in   wood  working  machinery.   Republi-  1857-8;     next    went     to     Pontiac,     111.,     taking 

can.   R.  C.  Mem.   Catholic  Knights.   Office:   347  charge  of  lumber  yard  there   (owned  by  Wil- 

S.  Canal  St.  Residence:   975  Douglas  Boul.  Ham    Ellis,    of    Chicago),    1858-62;    enlisted    in 

FISCHER.,    Gustavo    Frederick,    lawyer;    b.  R?;®^2**^11^,^  Infy-  Au&"  }862'  serving 

Chicago,   May   8,    1868;   s.   Franz  and  Elizabeth  ^ouf£  JK»115L,CS5j   £osecrans    ^"SPS*1*11? 

(Lieberich)  Fischer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi-  ^SS^aJS^S^JSLK^KSSi   1£62^'  a"d 

cago,  followed  by  business  course  at  the  Chi-  ^*S^2S^.°*i«8SHPB«JS5SS^    Georgia 

cago    Athena-um;     grad.     Chicago    College    of  fn^8^e  T«  ?      ^  •  ^86-4'5'   mustered  out  June 

Law,    1891;    m.    Chicago,    June    26,    1889,    Annie  IVrl,86&  ^JvSi1^  business  at  Pontiac,  111     in 

Beck.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,   1891;   mem.  fl,Tm    °f  £*fij**  *  IM?*?!    1865-6,    succeeding 

firm    of    Rubens    &    Mott,    afterward    Rubens,  £_!!*    Wf"**    18^6"78;    wa?    firman    of 

rtnTiiiv    &    TT'isnhAr     «iih«f>niienti  v    nhano-ino-    tn  Pontiac    3    terms,    and   mayor   1    term.    Estab- 

uupuy    cz    .p  iscner,    suosequenuy    cnanging    to  ifov.p/1    inmhpr    hn«:inf>««    in    nhinaa-n     leva-    j« 

present    style    of    Rubens,    Fischer,    Mosser    &  flrm  of  wklknn    F1?hlr  *  nn     ™fftl»  •  ffi  J3 

Rigby.   Democrat.   Episcopalian.   Ex-pres.   Ger-  J?.^m  °-  ,  n-illr   «,&    ™^*?J»£a  oi!   1889-3-  bought 

mania    Mannerchor;     treas.    and    dir     German  °u*   ?*£?e*   *n*    £2     i?   «L  ai°-n£   f  °£  f  Kimt; 

Soc.  of  Chicago.  Decorated  by  the  Emperor  of  Lumbtr  Co          pres"    of   the   Fisher-Estabrook 
Germany    with    the    order    of    the    Red    Eagle,         vrotr-prt'  -o^o-n^Ao  i»,-.~+A-.    <„„  v.     /-> 

1902.   Club:   Mid-Day.   Office:   First  Nat.   Bank.  w  -™IF1?  TJaS  i  Q    is&-  \  HnSJSSPt   >™S~ 

T?Acirion<^o-  ^<>  Waitrin  p>i  wego,  N.   Y..,  May  19,  l«<38    s.  George  and  Eliz- 

FisCHKlN    S^ward  A      rhvsiHan     rlPrmatnl  abeth   P'    (Huntington^    Fisher;    ed.    OswegO,   N. 

oef4    h   K?f^?ntTlfue  R'li^ro^    fi    Ts^  Pd"  Y-  and  Northampton,  Mass.,  schools,  to  1839; 

ogist,  D.  ±s.rementsnug,  ±tussia,  uct.  b,  isoz,  eu.  j_   -cvanr-p    183Q  49-  wniictnn   <5ominnr-ir    T^ot 

high   school   and   college   in   Riga,    Russia,   and  L"J^f"'  f6'  Ss      ^842  4^  ' 

Dresden,    Saxony;    studied    medicine    at    Univ.  ifSFI?1^.    SS&o    W    Y        an 

of  Berlin,  Ger.,  1889-93,  graduating  M.D.,  1893;  FHZO  Or^    TrTfi?P^n^n^nP  hn<« 

m    Phir'ntxn    i  sQQ    RortviT    riancrbtoT-  nf  TIT-    T?  tusmSt  orane.  in  nre  insurance  business, 

m.   t^nicago,   isyy,   ±sertna,  aaugnter  or   ur.   &.  tjmhpr     hiic!lnp<5t5      18^4  7-     mom      TT 

Felsenthal;  children:  Rose,  Henrietta.  In  prac-  Vi^n    -p-,mfor?nl  Vvn^uinn     ?S^'Q-      t 

tice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1894;  special-  £"?  in    Texas  S  if?(P1     on 

1st  in  skin  diseases,  etc.  Adjunct  prof,  of  der-  SJSL    f.    R%II!M  fc£? 


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Mem.     Am.     Med.     Assn.,     Chicago     Med.     Soc.,     afJihaSSfd  Oct    30    1864  '  after  S   v^rs  nf        Y 
Physicians'   Club  and  others.   Office:    100   State     $  in    flr 

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and  old  Univ.  of  Chicago;  m.  Mary  E.  Parren;        rt  Institute  oi   Chicago    Clubs 
children:   Marjorie,  Caryl,  Mary.  Began  in   the    f^tic     French    Club    (nl^ard)     Office          oT  a" 
Board     of    Trade    commission     business     with     ^an'  St    Residence-  2417  Mfchie-an        ' 
Frank  T.    Logan   &   Co.    in   1881;    was   mem.   of 
the    firm    of    Love    Bros,    from    1883    to    1888, 


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then   with   A.    J.    Lichtstern   &   Co.    until    1905,  M,       wbn        w^i;  vi  h1     ,'  >   s' 

whpn  P«tnv>ii«hpri  nroeont  firm  nf  TTT-o^ovi^ir  lu  N-  M-  an"  Rhoda  Wilder  Fisher    ed.   common 

wrien  ebi<±uiisnea  present  nrm  or  r  reaeriCK  ivi.  orl,i  i,i<ri,  0nVir>r>io    T>Qinooirin^    c»r--i/qTiot{Ti^.    to^c 

TT'ish    *•    On     PinV>«-    PViipno-r>    "\A7Viici-     ij'YTnnnr  ana  nign  scnoois,  Gainesville,  graduating,  isvb, 

r  ibn    or    «^/o.    ^IUDS.    ^nicago     wnist,    Hixmoor,  otton/iari     'wrootoT-n     ftaoctf\ra    r*r\nt*tm      i3,,^ic,^^ 

TriTrQnc!t/->n    TT"^ro  n  ot/-vv<  r<rvi-ir^  t^-^r    r\mm*-  T<v.«  TD^,/-,v  d.LLeno.ea     w  esiem     rveserve    (College,     .Hudson, 

Hivanston,  Hivanston  country,  urnce.  ihe  Rook-  ^    -p>rr>rn   Ton    i    issn  -n/ac  ^  vaara  in  ir>r.ai  fii-o 

prv    Rptsirfpripp-    499   Davits   «5t     Triranctnn  ^      rom  jan.  i,   i8ou  was  6  years  in  local  nre 

ce.   4<JJ  Davis  bt.,  Evanston.  insurance  business   in   Painesville,   O.;    special 

FISH,  Williston,  lawyer;  b.  Berlin  Heights,  agent    Insurance    Co.    of    North    America    and 

O.,   Jan.   15,   1858;   s.   Job  and  Annie  E.    (Pea-  Pennsylvania  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  in  Ohio  and 

body)    Fish;    grad.    West   Point,    1881;    studied  West   Virginia,    1883-5;    general    correspondent 

law;  m.  Sept.  22,  1881,  Gertrude  Cameron,  Chi-  in  J.  F.  Downing's   general  agency,   Erie,   Pa, 

cago.   Admitted   to  bar,   1893.   Author:   Won   at  1  year,   then  special  agent  same  companies  in 

West    Point;    Short    Rations.    Contributor     of  Indiana   and   Ohio,    1886-7;    special   agent   Lon- 

prose  and   verse   to   Puck,    Life,   Harper's,    etc.  don   Assurance   Corporation   for   Michigan,    In- 

Office:  444  N.  Clark  St.  Residence:  4640  Green-  diana,    Kentucky    and    Tennessee,    under    man- 

wood  Av.  agement    of    Charles    L.    Case,    1887-92;    mgr. 


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United  Fire  Re-Insurance  Co.  and  Palatine  In-  beth    L.    (Foster)    Fiske;    grad.    Amherst   Col- 

surance  Co.,  Ltd.,  of  Manchester,  Eng.,  for  the  lege,  A.B.,  1881;  Yale  Med.  School,  MD     1883- 

western  dept.   (independent,  reporting  to  home  spent  3  years  in  med.  study  in  Europe;  m    Pe- 

office),    with   jurisdiction    over   14    states.     The  terborough,   N.   H.,    1888,   Miss   Gertrude   Bass; 

Palatine    having    reinsured    and    discontinued  children:    Samuel,    George    F     Jr     Eneaeed    in 

its  Am.  business,  became,  in  Feb.,  1901,  and  is  practice  in  Chicago  since  1886,  as  specialist  ii 

still,  mgr.   of  the  Ry.   Underwriters,   which  is  eye  and   ear  diseases.    Mem.   Am.   Med    Assn , 

composed   of  a   number   of  leading   companies,  Am.     Ophthalmological     Assn  ,    Am      Acad     of 

associated    for    the    writing    of    insurance    on  Medicine,     Am.     Otological     Soc      Republican 

railway     properties     exclusively.     Republican.  Clubs:    Chicago,    University,    Chicago   Athletic' 

Mem.   Delta  Kappa  Eosilon   college  fraternity.  Onwentsia,    Chicago    Literary     Loyal    Legion' 

Clubs:    Union    League,    Glen    View.    Office:    159  Office:    100    State   St.    Residence-    Lake    Forest' 

LaSalle  St.   Residence:  Glen  View  Club.  111. 

FISHER,  Lucius  George,  manufacturer;  b.  1'ISKE,  Horace  Spencer,  educator,  author-  b 
Beloit,  Wis.,  Nov.  27,  1843;  s.  Lucius  George  Dexter,  Mich.,  Nov.  4,  1859;  s.  Rev.  John  B! 
and  Caroline  S.  (Field)  Fisher;  ed.  private  and  and  Mary  (Gregory)  Fiske;  grad.  Beloit,  Col- 
high  schools;  passed  examination  for  entrance  lege  (valedictorian),  18&2;  A.M  (master's  ora- 
to  Beloit  College;  freighted  with  ox-team  tion),  1885;  A.M.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1885;  m. 
across  plains  in  1860;  went  to  New  York,  1861,  Lancaster,  N.  H.,  June  22,  1889,  Ida  Peck  Net- 
and  entered  employ  of  Blodgett,  Brown  &  Co.,  tleton.  Instructor  Beloit  College  Acad.,  Greek, 
wholesale  hardware;  enlisted  in  spring  of  1863,  Latin  and  English  literature,  1886-7;  prof,  po- 
in  84th  New  York  State  N.  G. ;  went  through  litical  economy  and  civics,  Wisconsin  State 
campaign  in  Shenandoah  Valley,  was  made  Normal  School,  1887-93;  elected  to  fellowship 
color  sergeant;  regt.  ordered  to  New  York  to  in  English,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1892;  student 
aid  in  quelling  riots  and  term  expiring  was  univs.  of  Oxford  and  Cambridge,  Eng.,  and 
disbanded;  at  once  enlisted  in  navy,  was  as-  Trinity  College,  Dublin,  1893-4;  since  1894 
signed  to  paymaster  dept.  U.  S.  Steamer  Wyan-  lecturer  on  English  literature,  extension  divi- 
dack,  serving  until  close  of  war;  m.  Chicago,  sion,  Univ.  of  Chicago.  Represented  Wisconsin 
Apr.  20,  1870,  Katharine  Louise,  daughter  of  in  Inter-State  Oratorial  Contest,  Indianapolis, 
Rev.  Alfred  Eddy;  children:  Lucius  George,  1882;  joint  editor  State  Readers  of  Indiana, 
Jr.,  Alice  Ethel  Field,  Kathrvn  Eddy.  Came  to  1899;  literary  editor  The  World  Review,  Chi- 
Chicago,  1865;  started  with  Rock  River  Paper  cago,  1901-2;  asst.  Recorder,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
Co.  as  porter,  rapidly  promoted,  and  in  1870  since  1903;  editor  Univ.  Record  since  1903; 
given  entire  management;  bought  interest  in  trustee  Eagle's  Nest  Camp  Assn.,  Oregon,  111. 
Wheeler  &  Hinman,  manufacturers  of  paper  (organization  of  artists  and  authors).  Author: 
bags,  firm  changing  to  Wheeler,  Fisher  &  Co.,  The  Ballad  of  Manila  Bay  and  Other  Verses, 
of  which  he  became  mgr.;  incorporated  Jan.,  1900;  Provincial  Types  in  Am.  Fiction,  1903; 
1875,  as  Union  Bag  and  Paper  Co.,  capital  Chicago  in  Picture  and  Poetry.  1903;  Poems  on 
$500,000;  stock  increased  to  $2,000,000  in  1894,  Athletics,  1905.  Address:  The  Beatrice,  57th  St. 
and  he  became  pres. ;  New  Jersey  corporation  ;ind  Madison  Av. 

of  same  name  organized  by  him  Mar.,  1899,  FITCH,  Walter,  broker  in  stocks,  grain  and 
with  capital  stock  of  $27,000,000,  of  which  he  provision;  b.  Fox  Lake,  Wis.,  Dec.  16,  1861;  s. 
is  pres.;  company  purchased  patents,  business  James  B.  and  Mary  (Spencer)  Fitch;  ed.  pub- 
and  good  will  of  leading  bag  manufacturers  lie  schools;  m.  Eau  Claire,  Wis.,  1888.  Florence 
of  country,  including  18  paper  mills,  wood  pulp  Maud  Harper.  Began  business  life  at  Ashland, 
mills,  wood  lands,  etc.  In  1875  organized  and  Wis.,  as  a  buyer  of  grain  for  t^e  Northern 
put  in  successful  working  order  a  company  to  Grain  Co.,  advancing  in  the  employ  of  that 
manufacture  paper  plates,  then  sold  it;  in  1877  company  from  buyer  to  mgr.  and  supt.;  came 
with  Frank  Davis,  of  Beloit,  organized  com-  to  Chicago,  1897,  remaininer  with  same  com- 
pany to  manufacture  paper  pails;  sold  it  in  pany  until  Mar.  1,  1904  (still  retains  an  in- 
1879;  organized  Exhaust  Ventilator  Co.,  1881,  terest  in  the  company),  when  became  asso- 
and  soon  after  another  of  same  name  in  Lon-  ciated  with  Robert  Pringle,  James  A.  Rankin 
don;  afterward  sold  it.  Has  large  real  estate  and  T.  W.  Browning,  forming  the  firm  of  Prin- 
interests  in  Chicago,  including  the  18-story  gle.  Fitch  &  Rankin,  brokers  in  stocks,  grain 
Fisher  Bldg.  at  VanBuren  and  Dearborn  Sts.,  and  provisions.  Is  vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago 
which  he  built  in  1897;  large  interests  in  Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
mines,  western  real  estate  and  irrigation  pro-  League,  Washington  Park,  Kenwood,  Chicago 
jects.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  Athletic  (pres.).  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
League,  Washington  Park,  Chicago,  Chicago  dence:  4649  Woodlawn  Av. 

Athletic,      Tolleston      Hunting;      also       Union  FITZGERALD,  Henry  J.,  trunk  manufactur- 

League,   New   York.   Office:    Fisher   Bldg.,   Chi-  er;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Oct.  8,  1853;  s.  Francis 

oago;   Whitehall   Bldg.,   New   York.    Residence:  and     Margaret       (Egan)     Fitzgerald;     ed.     St. 

S17  Erie  St.  Gall's    Jesuit    Acad.,    Milwaukee;    m.    May    16, 

FISHES,  Walter  Lowrie,  lawyer;  b.  Wheel-  1888,  Mary  Cogan:  children:  Gilbert  (de- 
ing,  W.  Va.,  July  4,  1862;  s.  Daniel  W.  and  ceased),  Margaret,  Sarah,  Geraldine  (deceas- 
Amanda  K.  Kountz;  ed.  public  schools  of  ed),  Loretta  (deceased),  Florence,  Frances. 
Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  Marietta  (O.)  Preparatory  As  a  boy  was  for  a  time  employed  in  cler- 
School  and  College,  and  Hanover  (Ind.)  Col-  ical  work,  and  in  1875  entered  the  employ  of 
lege;  came  to  Chicaero,  1884,  and  read  law  in  Romadka  Bros.,  trunk  manufacturers,  and 
office  of  Wirt  Dexter  for  2  years,  and  with  from  a  humble  beginning  advanced  to  a  re- 
Lyman  &  Jackson  for  2  years;  m.  Boston,  sponsible  position;  resigned.  1882,  and  organ- 
1891,  Mabel  Taylor;  children:  Walter  T.,  Ar-  ized  firm  of  Abel,  Boch  &  Fitzgerald;  came  to 
thur,  Frederick  T.,  Thomas  H.,  Margaret,  How-  Chicago,  1892,  and  bought  the  business  of 
ard  T.  Admitted  to  bar  in  snriner  of  1888:  in  Vogler  &  Gendtner,  now  changed  to  the  Fitz- 
partnership  with  Rudolph  Matz  since  1888,  gerald  Trunk  Co.  Clubs:  Sheridan.  Ellerslie 
firm  now  being  Matz,  Fisher  &  Boyden.  Was  Cross  Country,  Lake  Shore.  Office:  407  N.  Wells 
special  assessment  atty.  for  city,  1888-9;  St.  Residence:  599  Pine  Grove  Av. 
mem.  executive  committee  and  for  past  5  years  FITZGERALD,  Richard,  vice-pres.  Chicago 
sec.  Municipal  Voters'  League.  Mem.  Chicago  Junction  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  29, 
Literary  Club,  and  Chicago  Historical  Soc.;  is  1856;  s.  Robert  and  Jane  (Scott)  Fitzgerald; 
trustee  of  the  Gilpin  Fund.  Republican.  Clubs:  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Shannon,  111.,  1881,  Ger- 
Union  League,  University,  City,  Onwentsia,  trude  Newcomer  Shannon;  children:  Marie, 
Skokie  Country.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Resi-  Gertrude.  Began  business  career  as  telegraph 
dence:  463  N.  State  St.  operator  for  various  railroads  and  afterward 

FISKE,    George   Foster,   physician;    b.    Madi-  in  other  branches  of  the  railroad  business,  and 

son,  Conn.,  Jan.  26,  1860;  s.  Samuel  and  Eliza-  became  transfer  station  agent  for  the  C.,  M.  & 


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St.  P.  Ry.  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards  In  Chi- 
cago, then  In  charge  of  the  transit  dept.  of  the 
Union  Stock  Yards,  and  finally  to  present  po- 
sition as  vice-pres.,  gen.  mgr.  and  dir.  of  the 
Chicago  Junction  Ry.  Co.;  also  pres.  and  dir. 
of  the  Chicago  Refrigerator  Car  Line;  dir.  the 
C.  Turner  Co.,  Ft.  Dearborn  Nat.  Bank.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°),  chapter,  commandery. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Midlothian  (dir.), 
Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Kenwood  Hotel. 

FITZ-FATBICX,  Gilbert,  physician,  obstet- 
rician; b.  Columbia  Co.,  O.,  Jan.  19,  1873; 
B.  Thomas  C.  and  Mary  J.  (Gilbert)  Fitz-Pat- 
rick;  ed.  high  school,  Salem,  O. ;  Ohio  Normal 
Univ.,  Ada,  O.;  grad.  Chicago  Horace.  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1896.  Was  interne  in  Silver 
Cross  Hosp.,  Joliet,  111.,  1896;  house  surgeon 
Garfleld  Park  Sanitarium,  4  years;  interne  Ro- 
tunda Lying-in  Hosp.,  Dublin,  Ire.,  1902;  in- 
terne Sloane  Maternity  Hosp.,  New  York,  1903. 
Practices  as  a  specialist  In  obstetrics.  Adjunct 
prof,  of  obstetrics  and  clinical  obstetrician  to 
Chicago  Horace.  Med.  College  and  Hosp.;  mem. 
obstetrical  staff  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  lecturer  on 
obstetrics  to  4  different  training  schools  for 
nurses.  Mem.  Chicago,  State  and  Am.  Horace, 
med.  socs. ;  sec.  Am.  Obstetrical  Soc. ;  sec.  of 
obstetrical  bureau,  Am.  Inst.  of  Homoeopathy. 
Associate  editor  Horace.  Journal  of  Obstet- 
rics, Gynecology,  and  Pedialogy,  New  York 
City;  hosp.  editor  of  the  Bulletin  of  the  Chi- 
cago Horace.  Med.  College.  Mem.  Phi  Alpha 
Gamma.  Republican.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Wiener, 
Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 473  Dearborn  Av. 

FLANAGAN,  Albert,  pres.  A.  Flanagan  Co., 
school  book  publishers;  b.  Butler  Co.,  O., 
June  10,  1854;  s.  Stephen  and  Celia  (McDon- 
ough)  Flanagan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Wiscon- 
sin, and  grad.  Ft.  Atkinson  (Wls.)  High 
School,  in  class  of  1876;  m.  Watertown,  Wis., 
1883,  Sarah  McMahon;  children:  Laura,  George 
A.,  Arthur,  Emma,  Alice.  Taught  In  district 
school  In  Jefferson  Co.,  Wis.,  1875-83;  In  1883 
began  publishing  school  books  In  Chicago,  and 
in  1903  organized  the  A.  Flanagan  Co.  Also 
pres.  the  Book  Supply  Co.  Democrat.  R.  C. 
Office:  266  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1841  Sheri- 
dan Rd. 

FLANAGAN,  Joseph  Edward,  stained  glass 
manufacturer;  b.  New  Albany,  Ind.,  Feb.  15, 
1858;  s.  Mathias  and  Annie  Gleason  Flanagan; 
ed.  public  schools  of  New  Albany,  Ind.;  m. 
Chicago,  June  5,  1883,  Margaret  Carlin;  chil- 
dren: Mathias,  Joseph,  Grace,  Gertrude,  James, 
Columbus,  Alice,  Francis,  Dewey,  Mary, 
Thomas.  After  leaving  school  learned  the  art 
glass  business,  and  in  1885  entered  into  part- 
nership with  W.  C.  Biedenweg,  as  Flanagan  & 
Biedenweg,  manufacturers  of  stained  glass,  in- 
corporated, 1895,  as  the  Flanagan  &  Bieden- 
weg Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Democrat;  Co.  Com- 
missioner of  Cook  Co.,  1900-4.  R.  C.  Mem. 
Knights  of  Columbus  and  Royal  Arcanum. 
Mem.  Ravenswood  Mannerchor,  and  Skatmeis- 
ter  of  German  Skat  Club  of  Ravenswood. 
Clubs:  Illinois  Athletic,  Lake  Shore.  Office:  57 
Illinois  St.  Residence:  2845  N.  Paulina  St. 

FL  ANNE  BY,  Daniel  Franklin,  lawyer;  b. 
New  London,  O.,  Jan.  18,  1855;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Corwin)  Flannery  (mother  a  relative  of 
the  famous  Thomas  Corwin);  ed.  public  schools 
of  Cleveland,  O. ;  Chamberlain  Institute,  Ran- 
dolph, N.  Y.,  and  Cornell  Univ.,  graduating  In 
class  of  1876;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.,  1882,  Matie 
Coan.  On  leaving  Cornell  came  to  Chicago; 
read  law  In  the  offices  of  Forrester  &  Beem, 
and  In  1878  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  Illi- 
nois. Counsel  for  the  ./Etna  Life  Insurance 
Co.,  Wheeler  &  Wilson  Mfg.  Co.,  Marblehead 
Line  Co.,  Mark  Mfg.  Co.,  U.  S.  Peat  Fuel  Co. 
(dir.).  Lake  Worth  Fruit  Co.  (dir.),  George  B. 
Swift  Co.,  Frazer  Lubricator  Co.,  etc.  Republi- 
can. Mason  (32°),  Shririer.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Casino  (Edgewater),  Marquette.  Of- 


fice: Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  2941 
Kenmore  Av. 

FLEETWOOD,  William  Webster,  Episcopal 
clergyman;  b.  Marquette,  Mich.,  June  8,  1875; 
B.  Rev.  Benjamin  Franklin  and  Helen  (Mc- 
Dole)  Fleetwood;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
to  1889;  Racine  College  Grammar  School, 
1891-2;  Western  Theological  Seminary,  grad- 
uating, B.D.,  1900;  m.  Marion,  la.,  June  3,  1902, 
Alice  M.,  daughter  of  George  A.  C.  Cobban. 
Ordained  in  1900,  and  since  then  rector  of 
the  Church  of  the  Transfiguration,  Chicago. 
Church:  43d  St.  near  Drexel  Boul.  Residence: 
218  E.  42d  PI. 

FLEMING,  Edward  James,  vessel  and  in- 
surance agent;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  10,  1871;  a. 
Edward  and  Johanna  Fleming;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  studied  law  in  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  July  25,  1902,  Grace 
V.  Quinlin.  Began  insurance  and  vessel  agency 
business  in  1884,  in  the  old  firm  of  P.  H.  Flem- 
ing &  Co. ;  changed  to  the  present  style  of  E.  J. 
Fleming  &  Co.,  Jan.  1,  1905.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Exchange  and 
Chicago  Board  of  Underwriters.  Office:  6  Sher- 
man St.  Residence:  4503  Indiana  Av. 

FLEMING,  John  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Aug.  8,  1869;  s.  Edward  and  Johanna  Flem- 
ing; ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago,  and  at  Univ. 
of  Notre  Dame,  South  Bend,  Ind.,  A.B.,  1889. 
Studied  law  and  was  admitted  to  bar,  1895; 
was  asst.  city  atty.  from  1899  to  1903;  since 
Jan.,  1903,  associated  with  William  C.  Har- 
tray  In  law  firm  of  Fleming  &  Hartray.  Mem. 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Democrat;  was  mem. 
of  39th  General  Assembly  of  Illinois  from  old 
15th  district.  Office:  120  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 394  Ashland  Boul. 

FLEMING,  Thomas  Butherford,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Perth,  Scotland,  Jan.  18,  1856;  s.  Alex- 
ander and  Jessie  (Rutherford)  Fleming;  came 
to  Chicago  in  childhood;  ed.  Foster  (public) 
School  and  in  Chicago  High  School,  graduat- 
ing, 1872;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  31,  1887,  Cornelia 
Temple;  1  daughter:  Cornelia.  Began  business 
career  as  a  boy  in  the  lumber  yard  of  the  AP- 
derson  Lumber  Co.;  bookkeeper  and  salesman 
with  other  firms  in  the  lumber  business;  iden- 
tified with  the  incorporation  of  the  Michigan 
Lumber  Co.,  and  became  mgr.  and  treas.  Re- 
tired from  the  business,  1889,  4  or  5  years; 
then  became  connected  with  the  Temple  Pump 
Co.,  and  since  1899  has  been  mgr.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Unitarian.  Club:  Manufacturers. 
Office:  17-27  W.  15th  PI.  Residence:  LaGrange, 
111. 

FLEKSHEM,  Lemuel  Whitney,  wholesale 
jeweler;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  July  7,  1846;  s.  Lem- 
uel Herman  and  Maria  Whitney  (Cooke)  Fler- 
shem;  ed.  public  schools  of  Buffalo;  m.  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y.,  Apr.  29,  1874,  Mary  Sophie  Greiner, 
children:  Albertine  Whitney,  Rudolph  By  ford. 
Began  business  life  in  fire  insurance  and 
prain  commission  business,  in  offices  of  Buell 
&  Davis,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  Came  to  Chicago,  1863, 
and  was  employed  by  P.  Peugeot,  fancy  goods 
and  druggists'  supplies;  afterward  employed 
by  the  jewelry  firm  of  W.  B.  Clapp  &  Bros., 
and  its  successor,  Otto  Young  &  Co.;  since 
1876  associated  with  Peter  Lapp  in  firm  of 
Lapp  &  Flershem.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go Athletic,  Hamilton,  Edgewater  Golf.  Office: 
199  State  St.  Residence:  606  E.  Division  St. 

FLETCHER,  Harry  Abbett,  commercial 
agent  Central  of  Georgia  Ry. ;  b.  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  Dec.  5,  1870;  s.  James  J.  and  Ella  (Ab- 
bett) Fletcher;  ed.  public  schools  of  Peoria, 
111.,  and  in  Earlham  College,  Richmond,  Ind.; 
m.  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  Nov.  30,  1893,  May  Craw- 
ford; children:  Francis  Crawford,  James  John- 
son. Entered  railway  service  Apr.  1,  1888,  as 
stenographer  in  general  freight  office  of  Cairo, 
Vincennes  &  Chicago  Ry.  at  Cairo,  111.;  July  1, 
1889,  to  Dec.  31,  1890,  stenographer  to  gen. 
mgr.,  P.  &  W.  Ry.,  Allegheny,  Pa.;  sec.  to 
vice-pres.  Vandalia  Line,  Terre  Haute,  Ind., 


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and  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Jan.  1,  1891,  to  Aug.  31, 
189a;  since  Sept.  1,  in  service  of  Central'  of 
Georgia  Ry.  Co.  as  soliciting  agent  at  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  to  Dec.  31,  1899;  traveling  freight 
agent  at  St.  Louis,  Jan.  1,  1900,  to  pec.  31, 
1901;  traveling  freight  agent  at  Chicago.  Jan. 
1,  1902,  to  June  30,  1903;  since  July  1,  1903, 
commercial  agent  at  Chicapo.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  228  18th  Av.,  May- 
wood,  111. 

FLETCHEB,  Harvey  Trnnkey,  lawyer;  b. 
Greenville,  Pa.,  Mar.  22,  1869;  s.  O.  N.  and 
Laura  (Trunkey)  Fletcher;  ed.  Thiel  College, 
Ureenville,  Pa.,  to  1891,  A.B.,  and  at  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  June,  1893; 
m.  Chicago,  June,  1896,  Helen  H.  Van  Kuran; 
children:  Harvey  T.,  Jr.,  Helena  (now  de- 
ceased). Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  June,  1893; 
Jan.  1,  1902,  to  July,  1904,  firm  of  Candlish, 
Fletcher  &  Hamblen,  and  since  July  1,  1904,  in 
practice  alone.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Office: 
169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  5816  Rosalie  Ct. 

FLETCHEB,  Percival  Samuel,  lumber;  b. 
Bolton,  Lancashire,  Eng.,  Sept.  3,  1872;  s.  Jo- 
seph Flitcroft  and  Jane  (Greenhalgh)  Fletch- 
er; ed.  public  school  in  England  until  10  years 
old,  and  then  came  to  Chicago  and  attended 
public  schools  here  until  1887;  m.  Chicago, 
June  16,  1897,  Genevieve  Louise  Chapman;  1 
son:  Percival  Sherman.  Entered  employ  of 
Palmer,  Fuller  &  Co.,  Chicago  (lumber,  sash, 
doors),  July  9,  1887,  as  office  boy,  remaining 
with  that  firm  3  years;  then  went  with  firm 
of  Chase  &  Pate,  and  has  ever  since  remained 
with  that  firm  and  its  successor,  the  D.  S. 
Pate  Lumber  Co.,  wholesale  dealers  in  yellow 
pine  lumber,  of  which  latter  company  is  now 
sec.,  treas.  and  dir.  Also  sec.  and  dir.  Valley 
Lumber  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Mason  (K.  T.,  Eastern  Star).  Of- 
fice: Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  75  Bryant  Av. 

FLINN,  John  J.,  journalist;  b.  Clonmel,  Ire- 
land, Dec.  5, 1851;  s.  James  and  Margaret  (Cun- 
ningham) Flinn;  ed.  common  school  and  news- 
paper offices,  beginning  work  in  latter  when 
21  years  old;  m.  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  Oct.  9,  1877, 
Mary  Talbot  Cole;  children:  Clara  Cole,  Mel- 
ville Stone,  Anna  Sargent  (Mrs.  D.  W.  Roche), 
John  Cunningham,  Mary  Adelaide,  James  Mil- 
ler. Was  night  editor  St.  Louis  Globe,  1873; 
afterward  legislative  correspondent;  associate 
editor  Chicago  Daily  News,  6  years  from  1877; 
for  a  time  managing  editor  Chicago  Mail  and 
Chicago  Times;  now  editorial  writer  Chicago 
Inter  Ocean.  Aside  from  newspaper  work  has 
written  numerous  essays,  lectures,  poems,  a 
novel,  etc.  Compiled  History  of  Chicago  Po- 
lice (in  association  with  John  E.  Wilkie,  now 
chief  of  U.  S.  Secret  Service),  The  Standard 
Guide,  and  all  the  official  guide  books  of  the 
World's  Columbian  Exposition.  Republican; 
was  U.  S.  Consul  to  Chemnitz,  Saxony,  1883-4; 
now  in  2d  term  as  alderman,  Evanston,  111. 
Christian  Scientist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Press 
(charter  mem.);  Twentieth  Century  (Evans- 
ton;  one  of  founders).  Office:  The  Inter  Ocean. 
Residence:  814  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

FLINT,  Harry  Hattou,  pres.  Water  Arch 
Furnace  Co.;  b.  London,  Eng.,  1868;  s.  James 
and  Annie  Flint;  removed  to  Michigan  when  4 
years  old;  ed.  public  schools  of  Battle  Creek, 
Mich.;  m.  Battle  Creek,  Mich.,  Nov.,  1897,  Cora 
Bell  Mason;  1  daughter:  Barbara  Mason  Flint. 
Was  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Battle  Creek  Im- 
provement Co.,  1896;  since  1898  pres.  of  the 
Water  Arch  Furnace  Co.  of  Chicago.  Republi- 
can. Club:  Mid-Day.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  545  Dearborn  Av. 

FLITCBAFT,  Allen  J.,  author  and  publish- 
er; b.  Woodstown,  Salem  Co.,  N.  J.,  May  14, 
1854;  s.  Allen  and  Phebe  Ann  (Zorns)  Flit- 
craft;  ed.  Bacon  Acad.  (Friends'  School) 
Woodstown;  taught  rural  district  school,  at 
17,  at  Stringtown,  N.  J.,  and  later  at  Absecon 
and  Oxford,  N.  J. ;  was  principal  Friends'  Se- 
lect School,  Mickleton,  Gloucester  Co.,  N.  J., 


18(3-5,  and  supt.  of  schools,  Doylestown, 
Bucks  Co.,  Pa.,  1875-8;  m.  Quakertown,  Pa., 
Oct.  15,  1875,  Emma  Roberts;  children:  Wal- 
ter Scott,  Roland  Bruce,  Clement  Booth,  Lau- 
rence, Norman  Roberts,  Chester  Allen.  In  1878 
became  an  agent  for  the  Provident  Life  and 
Trust  Co.,  at  its  home  office  in  Philadelphia, 
and  in  spring  of  1882  established  the  Chicago 
branch  office  as  general  agent  for  Illinois; 
since  1888  author  and  publisher  of  works  on 
life  insurance.  Author:  Contracts  of  the  Most 
Important  Life  Insurance  Companies  of  the 
U.  S.  of  America,  with  Accompanying  Esti- 
mates and  Tables  for  the  Use  of  Agents,  1888; 
Life  Insurance  Manual  (annually  from  1888); 
Net  Reserves  and  Net  Premiums,  1895;  Char- 
ters and  By-Laws  of  Thirty-five  Life  Insur- 
ance Companies,  1896;  Charters  and  By-Laws 
42  Life  Insurance  Companies,  1905.  Also  since 
Aug.,  1895,  editor  and  publisher  Life  Insur- 
ance Courant  (monthly).  Republican.  Served  2 
years  (Apr.,  1903,  to  Apr.,  1905)  as  mem. 
Board  of  Trustees  of  Village  of  Oak  Park 
(chairman  of  committee  on  new  municipal 
bldg.).  Mem.  Soc.  of  Friends.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton; also  (in  Oak  Park)  Oak  Park,  Colonial, 
Fellowship,  Men's.  Office:  613-15  Maple  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111.  Residence:  609  Maple  Av.,  Oak 
Park. 

FLOEBSHEIM,  Jacob,  wholesaler  of  jew- 
elry; b.  Lispenhausen,  Ger.,  Jan.  24,  1850;  s 
Samuel  and  Yohanna  (Katz)  Floersheim;  ed. 
public  school,  Schwinsberg,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago, 
May  7,  1884,  Henrietta  Rosenheim.  Started 
business  career  at  14,  with  Strauss  Bros.,  deal- 
ers in  general  merchandise.  Came  to  U.  S.  in 
1868;  embarked  in  notions  and  fancy  dry  goods 
business  at  Cleveland,  O.;  went  to  Warsaw, 
Ind.,  1870,  as  a  buyer  of  wool,  and  in  1871  re- 
moved to  Laporte,  Ind.,  where  was  engaged  in 
millinery  and  fancy  eoods  business  until 
1874;  came  to  Chicago  and  established  in  pres- 
ent business  under  style  of  J.  Floersheim  & 
Co.  Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Club:  Lake- 
side. Office:  173-5  Adams  St.  Residence:  4336 
Forrestville  Av. 

FLOBSHEIM,  Milton  S.,  pres.  and  treas., 
Florsheim  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  July  27,  1868;  s. 
Sigmund  and  Henriette  (Nusbaum)  Florsheim; 
ed.  public  school;  m.  Chicago,  1894,  Gertrude, 
daughter  Henry  Stern;  children:  Irving,  Har- 
old. Father  established  retail  shoe  store,  1856, 
and  later  was  of  Greensfelder,  Florsheim  & 
Co.,  jobbers.  Entered  sales  dept,  latter  firm, 
1885;  traveled  in  Western  States  several 
years;  firm  dissolved,  1892,  when  joined  in  or- 
ganizing present  house  of  Florsheim  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  men's  shoes,  of  which  is 
pres.  and  treas.  Mem.  Illinois  Manufacturers' 
Assn.,  Shoe  and  Leather  Assn.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton, Standard,  Ravisloe.  Office:  Adams  and 
Clinton  Sts.  Residence:  3356  S.  Park  Av 

FLOBSHEIM,  Norman  Simon,  corset  manu- 
facturer; b.  Chicago,  July  8,  1865;  s.  Simon 
and  Elizabeth  (Friesleben)  Florsheim;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  business  college. 
Began  his  business  career  with  Sweet,  Demp- 
ster &  Co.,  hats  and  caps,  1882,  remaining  with 
them  until  1894,  when  he  joined  his  father  in 
the  firm  of  S.  Florsheim  &  Son,  proprietors  of 
the  Kabo  Corset  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard, Ravisloe  Golf.  Office:  200-8  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  4913  Grand  Boul. 

FLOBSHEIM,  Simon,  corset  manufacturer; 
b.  Germany,  May  28,  1837:  s.  Isaac  and  Fred- 
erica  (Weiler)  Florsheim;  ed.  German  schools; 
came  to  U.  S.  in  1853;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  22, 
1861,  Elizabeth  Friesleben;  children:  Flora, 
Norman  Simon,  Sidney  Elizabeth,  Isabel  Rosa- 
lie, Isaac  Simon,  Leonard  Simon.  From  1855 
to  1871  was  sec.  Germania  Fire  Ins.  Co.; 
mem.  firm  Gimbel,  Florsheim  &  Co.,  hats,  caps 
and  furs,  1872-81;  in  1881,  established  the 
firm  of  S.  Florsheim,  now  S.  Florsheim  & 
Son,  proprietors  of  the  Kabo  Corset  Co., 
manufacturers  of  Kabo  Corsets.  Also  vice- 


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pres.  Aurora  Automatic  Machinery  Co.,  Au- 
rora, 111.  Republican.  Club:  Standard.  Office: 
200  Monroe  St.  Residence:  4913  Grand  Boul. 

FLOWER,  Elliott,  author;  b.  Madison,  Wis., 
Aug.  2,  1863;  s.  James  M.  and  Lucy  L.  Flower; 
ed.  Chicago  public  and  private  schools,  Phil- 
lips Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.,  and  with  tutor  at 
Keene,  N.  H.;  m.  Madison,  Wis.,  Dec.  27,  1887, 
Laura  Durlin.  Editor  The  Rambler,  1885-6; 
night  city  editor  Chicago  Tribune,  1892-3; 
editorial  writer,  Chicago  Evening  Post,  1895-9; 
in  literary  work  since  1899;  contributor  of 
short  stories  to  magazines,  etc.  Author:  Police- 
man Flynn,  1902;  The  Spoilsmen,  1903;  Nurse 
Norah,  1903;  Delightful  Dodd,  1904;  Slaves  of 
Success,  1905.  Residence:  6500  Woodlawn  Av. 
FLO  WEB,  James  Monroe,  retired  lawyer;  b. 
Hannibal,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  10,  1835;  s. 
Calvin  and  Hannah  (Phillips)  Flower;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  A.B.  and  A.M.,  1856;  Al- 
bany Law  School,  LL.B.,  1859;  m.  Sept.  4,  1862, 
Lucy  L.  Coues,  of  Washington,  D.  C. ;  chil- 
dren: Elliott  (journalist  and  novelist),  Har- 
riet F.  (Mrs.  Dunlap  Smith),  Louis  B.  Began 
practice  of  law  at  Madison,  Wis.,  Mar.  10, 
1860,  removed  to  Chicago  in  1873.  Dir.  of  Mor- 
den  Frog  and  Crossing  Works.  Was  police  jus- 
tice at  Madison,  Wis.,  1864-6;  chief  deputy 
collector  of  internal  revenue,  2d  district  of 
Wisconsin,  1866-8;  chief  clerk  of  commission 
to  revise  statutes  for  the  State  of  Wisconsin, 
1857-8.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.  Republican.  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  Colonial  Wars. 
Club:  Union  League.  Residence:  326  Hampden 
Court. 

FLYNN,  Simon  Bichardson,  banker;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Mar.  16,  1863;  s.  Simon 
and  Mary  (Richardson)  Flynn;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  of  Washington  and  Ottawa 
(Can.)  College;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  Dec.  29, 
1888,  Mercine  Elizabeth  Dickey.  Newspaper  re- 
porter, Washington,  D.  C.,  1882-8;  left  Wash- 
ington City,  Dec.  29,  1888,  for  Tacoma,  Wash., 
as  special  agent  on  Indian  depredations;  in 
June,  1889,  engaged  by  Tacoma  Ledger  to  re- 
port proceedings  of  Washington  Constitutional 
Convention;  mgr.  Spokane  Chronicle  from 
Mar.,  1890,  to  Feb.,  1893;  Nat.  Bank  Exam- 
iner, June,  1893,  to  Dec.,  1899;  pres.  2d  Nat. 
Bank  of  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  Dec.,  1899,  to  Jan., 
1902;  since  Jan.  15,  1902,  pres.  Nat.  Live  Stock 
Bank  of  Chicago.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Un- 
ion Stock  Yards.  Residence:  149  E.  51st  St. 

FOELL,  Charles  Michael,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
in  Taylor  Tp.,  DubuQue  Co.,  la.,  Nov.  21,  1870; 
s.  George  M.  and  Caroline  (Kanthlener)  Foell; 
ed.  country  schools  in  Dubuque  Co.,  la.,  from 
6  to  10,  in  Buena  Vista  Co.,  la.,  from  10  to 
14,  in  public  schools  of  Rockwell,  Cerro  Gorda 
Co.,  la.,  from  14  until  graduation  in  1889; 
grad.  also  from  Bayless  Business  College, 
Dubuque,  la.,  1889;  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Ver- 
non,  la.,  1889-94,  graduating  Ph.B.,  1894;  law 
school  Northwestern  Univ.,  1894-6,  graduating 
LL.B.,  1896.  Began  practice  of  law  imme- 
diately on  graduation  and  admission  to  bar, 
June,  1896;  in  Mar.,  1897,  formed  partnership 
with  W.  N.  Gemmill,  in  present  firm  of  Gem- 
mill  &  Foell,  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
law.  Republican.  During  summer  of  1898,  dur- 
ing Spanish-Am.  War,  joined  in  organizing  a 
provisional  regiment  known  as  the  Chicago 
Reserves,  whose  officers  were  by  act  of  legis- 
lature of  1899,  given  honorary  commissions, 
of  which  received  one  as  captain.  Mason;  K. 
P.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  In- 
stitute. Clubs:  Marquette  (was  sec.,  1900-1; 
chairman  political  action  committee,  1902; 
since  Apr.,  1903,  pres.,  term  expiring  Apr., 
1905);  Hamilton,  Illinois,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  Atwood  Bldg.  Residence:  Virginia 
Hotel,  Rush  and  Ohio  Sts. 

FOLDS,  Charles  Weston,  resident  partner 
Charles  Hathaway  &  Co.,  bankers  and  brokers; 
b.  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Aug.  23,  1870;  s.  William  B. 
and  Mary  D.  (Jenkins)  Folds;  ed.  public  and 


high   schools   of   Minneapolis,    Minn.,    followed 

Z  attendance  on  evening  extension  classes 
of  Univ.  of  Minnesota;  m.  Chicago,  May  24 
1893,  Florence  Symonds;  children:  Weston 
Symonds,  Elizabeth,  Florence.  Began  business 
career  as  a  messenger  in  the  Northwestern 
Nat.  Bank  at  Minneapolis,  May  11,  1889;  con- 
tinued in  various  positions  in  that  bank  until 
Oct.,  1899,  when  resigned  and  became  mgr. 
Chicago  office  of  Charles  Hathaway  &  Co 
bankers  and  note  brokers;  admitted  to  part- 
nership Jan.  1,  1904,  and  still  has  charge  of 
the  Chicago  office,  the  head  office  being  in 
New  York.  Also  dir.  Walburn,  Swenson  &  Co 
Harvey,  111.  Sec.  North  Central  Improvement 
Assn.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Mid-Day,  Bankers,  Glen  View  (treas. 
and  dir.),  Sanganois  (shooting).  Office:  205 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Glen  View  Club,  Golf 
111.  (summer);  437  Elm  St.  (winter) 

rOLEY,  John  Burton,  capitalist;  b.  Chicago 
Dec.  19,  1857;  s.  John  and  Sarah  Whittaker 
Foley;  parents  removed  to  Steubenville,  O, 
when  he  was  18  months  old;  ed.  private  school 
and  public  high  school,  Steubenville,  O.;  m 
Columbus,  O.,  Jan.  1,  1889,  Anna  Shaw  Mc- 
Closkey;  children:  Florence,  Garrett  Radcliffe, 
Virginia,  Loyal  Ludington.  Drug  clerk,  Steu- 
benville, O.,  1872-8;  bookkeeper  Clinton  Paper 
Mills,  Steubenville,  1878-81;  purchased  whole- 
sale drug  store  of  W.  D.  MacGregor,  1881,  re- 
maining in  wholesale  drug  business  until  1888, 
when  he  removed  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in 
the  manufacture  of  proprietary  medicines  and 
toilet  preparations,  which  he  began,  in  con- 
nection with  his  wholesale  drug  business,  in 
1885;  now  pres.  Foley  &  Co.;  also  pres.  Mag- 
nolia Springs  Land  Co.;  vice-pres.  Franklin 
(Ind.)  Desk  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Fiber  &  Cellulose 
Co.;  vice-pres.  The  Modern  Grocer  (trade  pa- 
per). Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor.  Of- 
fices: 92-96  Ohio  St.  and  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  1421  Castlewood  Terrace. 

FOLEY,  William  C.,  pres.  Foley  &  Williams 
Mfg.  Co.,  sewing  machines  and  supplies;  b 
Ontario,  Can.,  June  2,  1854;  s.  Thomas  and 
Bridget  Foley;  ed.  national  schools  of  Ontario 
until  16  years  old,  when  came  to  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  1878,  Mary  J.  McNamara;  children: 
Chas.  E.,  Gene,  Byrd,  Jessie,  Florence,  Minnie, 
William  C.,  Jr.,  Marion,  Hazel,  Paul  T.,  Don- 
ald H.  At  16  became  office  boy  for  H.  B  Good- 
rich, manufacturer  of  sewing  machines,  ad- 
vancing in  the  business  until  after  9  years' 
service  was  given  an  interest  and  sent  to  Cin- 
cinnati to  start  a  branch  house;  in  1882 
bought  out  the  Cincinnati  branch  and  estab- 
lished firm  of  Foley  &  Williams,  and  in  1883 
that  firm  bought  out  the  original  house  in 
Chicago,  of  which  he  took  charge,  leaving 
Mr.  Williams  as  mgr.  of  the  Cincinnati  house; 
later  the  business  was  incorporated  as  the 
Foley  &  Williams  Mfg.  Co.,  with  factory  at 
Kankakee,  111.,  of  which  is  pres.  Also  extensive 
owner  of  city  real  estate.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Sheri- 
dan, Colonial.  Office:  46  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 4635  Grand  Boul. 

FOLLANSBEE,  George  Alanson,  lawyer;  b. 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  26,  1843;  s.  Horatio  N.  and 
Emeline  (Sherman)  Follansbee;  graduate  of 
Lawrence  Univ.,  Appleton,  Wis.,  1865;  grad. 
Harvard  Law  School,  1867;  m.  Appleton,  Wis., 
Apr.  14,  1869.  Susan  B.  Davis;  children:  Mitch- 
ell D.,  Mrs.  Blanche  Follansbee  Caldwell,  Mrs. 
Susan  Follansbee  Hibbard,  Alanson,  Eunice  D. 
Admitted  to  bar,  Mar.  17,  1867;  since  then  en- 
gaged in  general  practice;  formerly  of  Hoyne, 
Follansbee  &  O'Connor;  now  of  Follansbee, 
McConnell  &  Follansbee.  Mem.  Law  Club,  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Am. 
Law  Assn.  (ex-pres.).  Republican.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Harvard,  Chicago  Literary.  Office: 
205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2342  Indiana  Av. 

FOLLANSBEE,  Mitchell  Davis,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Jan.  23,  1870;  s.  George  Alanson  and 


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Susan  Dana  (Davis)  Follansbee;  ed.  public  nery  in  Boston,  Mass  1858-65  learnlne-  trade 
schools,  South  Division  High  School,  Harvard  there;  came  to  Chicago,  and  'was  in  employ 
Univ.  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  of  Union  Hide  and  Letther  Co./  1865-9; ^Tales- 
being-  grad.,  1894;  m.  Seabreeze,  Fla.,  Apr.  14,  man  for  Walker,  Oakley  &  Co  1869-79-  since 
1903,  Julia  Rogers  McConnell;  1  daughter:  1879  in  business  on  hl^own  account,  and  now 
Eleanor.  Admitted  to  bar  June,  1894,  and  since  pres.  and  mgr.  Daniel  Forbes  Co  incor- 
tben  engaged  in  active  practice,  with  specialty  porated,  1894,  tanners  of  union  harness  leather, 
in  corporation  law.  Mem.  firm  of  Follansbee,  hemlock  and  oak  sole  leather,  and  manufac- 
McConnell  &  Follansbee  Chicago,  and  of  firm  turers  of  oak  blocks,  taps,  cut  soles,  etc.,  with 
of  McConnell  &  Follansbee,  New  York.  Prof,  tannery  at  South  Haven,  Mich.  Republican 
of  Illinois  practice  and  lecturer  on  legal  Congregationalist.  Office:  202  E  Lake  St  Resi- 
ethics  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  dence:  1379  Washington  Boul 
Republican.  Unitarian.  Clubs:  University,  Sad-  FOBD,  Benjamin  Merrill  dentist-  b  Crvst-il 
die  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia,  Skokie,  Law;  also  Lake,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  14,  1870';  s  Har- 
Lawyers  and  Harvard  (New  York),  and  Har-  rison  H.  and  Frances  A.  (Hickok)  Ford-  ed 
vard  Union  (Cambridge,  Mass O.  Office:  Home  Crystal  Lake  High  School,  Beloit  (Wis.)  Acad  ; 
Insurance  Bldg.;  also  111  Broadway,  New  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School,  DDS 
York.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111.  1893;  m.  Harvard,  111.,  Sept.  19,  1894  Este'lle 

FOLLETTE,    William    A.,    general    western  Darling.   Engaged  in   practice  of  dentistry   in 

agent   Red  Line   Transit   Co.;    b.    Troy,   N.   Y.,  Chicago  since  1893.  Mem.  Odontographic  Soc 

Nov.     6,     1839;     s.     Jacob    and    Catherine    E.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,   Illinois  Dental  Soc    Re- 

(Miller)  Follette;  ed.  Troy  Acad.,  and  at  Mun-  publican.    Mem.    Royal   Arcanum.    Club:    Wau- 

roe  Institute,   Elbridge,   N.    Y.;    served   in    62d  panseh.   Office:   34   Washington   St.   Residence- 

N.  Y.  Regt.  in  Civil  War,  becoming  sergeant,  5406  Jackson  Av. 

but  after  a  year's  service  was  discharged  on  FOBD,  George  Wilson,  stationer;  b   Oswego 

account  of   serious   illness;   m.   June   15,   1887,  N.   Y.,  May  31,   1851;   s.   Asa  R.   and  Mary  A. 

Mrs.  Helen  A.  Leslie,  daughter  of  Hon.  Hugh  (Nickles)  Ford;  ed.  public  schools  of  Oswego 

A.  Cook,  of  Ottawa,  Kan.  Entered  railway  ser-  N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  1879,  Minnie  M.  Cherry;   l 

vice  at  St.   Louis,  Mo.,   1863;   in  freight  dept.  daughter:    Mary   Cherry.   Began   in   stationery 

until   1866;   then   was  general   inspector  of   U.  and    engraving    business    in    Oswego,    N.    Y., 

S.    Internal    Revenue    for    the    2d    district    of  1867-9;    came  to   Chicago;    since    1876   partner 

Missouri  until  1868;  employed  by  St.  L.  &  I.  M.  in  firm  of  Dunwell  &  Ford.  Republican    Clubs: 

R.  R.  at  Belmont,  Mo.,  and  the  T.,   W.   &  W.  Woodlawn    Park,    Hamilton.    Office:    171    Wa- 

R.    R.    at    Quincy,    111.,    as    cashier    from    1868  bash  Av.  Residence:  6530  Monroe  Av. 

to  1880;  in  1880  became  contracting  agent  of  FOBD,  John  Sherlock,   chair   manufacturer; 

the    White    Line    at    Kansas    City,    Mo.;    later  b.   Burton,   Geauga  Co.,   O.,   Sept.    16,    1831;   s. 

agent  same  line,  and  soon  after  joint  agent  of  Stephen  and  Eunice  Ford;  grad.  Burton  Acad. 

the  Red,  White  and  Midland  Lines;  since  1891  at  16;  m.  Sept.  16,  1856,  Sarah  M    Starrett,  of 

agent  of  the  Red  Line  at  Chicago,  now  being  Columbus,   O.;   children:   Alice   M.,   Reuben  A. 

general  western  agent.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Began   business   career   on   leaving  school,   as 

Modern  Woodmen,  United  Workmen,  K.  T.  Re-  clerk   for   D.    T.    Woodbury    &   Co.,    wholesale 

publican.     Office:    LaSalle    St.    Station.     Resi-  dealers   in   general   merchandise  at  Columbus, 

dence:  Austin,  111.  O.,    with    whom    remained    until    1856;    became 

FOLSOM,  William  Bickcorda,  treas.  Chicago  mem.    of    firm    of    Brotherlin,    Halm    &    Co., 

Title  &  Trust  Co.;  b.  Folsomdale,  N.  Y.,  May  furniture    manufacturers,    1856-63,    and,    after 

25,    1873;    s.    Benjamin    F.    and    Alice    (Rick-  dissolution    of    that    firm,     established,    with 

cords)    Folsom;   grad.   Williams   College,    1896.  partner,  firm  of  Ford,  Stage  &  Co.,  until  death 

After   graduation    entered   the    service    of   the  of    Mr.    Stage    in    1865,    when    purchased    his 

Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  partners'    interest   and   continued    alone;    then 

treas.    Office:    100    Washington    St.    Residence:  organized    the    business    as    a    stock    company 

568    Dearborn   Av.  and  afterward  sold  it  out,  retaining  the  chair 

FOLTZ,  Fritz,  architect;  b.  Darmstadt,  Ger.,  dept.    In    1867    formed    partnership    with    H. 

Oct.  10,  1843;  s.  Fritz  and  Lissette  (Rosillian)  w.    Johnson    as    Ford    &    Johnson    at    Colum- 

Foltz;    ed.    Polytechnic    School    of   Darmstadt,  bus,  O.,  and  in  1868  firm  moved  to  Michigan 

Ger.,    and    at    Royal    Acad.,    Munich,    Bavaria;  City,   establishing  extensive  factory  there,  as 

m.  Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1876,  M.  W.  Judd;  children:  Ford,   Johnson  &  Co.   In   1872   established   the 

Louise,   Frieda,  Fred  Corning.   Began  practice  Chicago   house  of  J.   S.   Ford,   Johnson  &  Co., 

of      architecture      at      Frankfort-on-the-Main,  manufacturers  of  chairs  and  settees;  in  June, 

Ger.,   until   Dec.,    1866,    when   came   to   the   U.  1900,  the  Michigan  City  factories  and  Chicago 

S.,  and   in   1868   came   to   Chicago,   where   has  business   were  placed   in   a   corporation   under 

since  resided  and  practiced;  was  partner  with  style  of  J.  S.  Ford,  Johnson  &  Co.,  of  which  is 

S.  A.  Treat,  as  Treat  &  Foltz.,  1872-98;   since  now  pres.  Pres.  Western  Cane  Seating  Co.,  of 

then    alone.    Fellow    of    the   Am.    Institute    of  Michigan   City,    Ind.    Pres.    Nat.    Chair   Manu- 

Architects.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  facturers'     Assn.;     pres.     Chicago     Furniture 

415  N.  State  St.  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Promoted  Western  Chair 

FOOTE,   Mark   Alpha,   U.    S.    Commissioner;  Assn.,    of    which    was    pres.    for    many    years, 

b.  North  Fairfield,  Huron  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  10,  1858;  Presbyterian.    Dir.     Chicago    Relief    and    Aid 

s.  Marcus  and  Lora  Kinney  (Gere)  Foote;  ed.  Soc.  over  15  years.  Republican.  Mem.  I.  O.  O. 

public    schools    of    North    Fairfield,    O.,    Hills-  p.  Office:  16th  St.  and  Indiana  Av.  Residence: 

dale,  Mich.,  and  Richmond,  111.,  until  15  years  3906  Lake  Av. 

of  age;   m.   Nunda,   111.,  Jan.   1,   1881,  Kate  E.  FOBD,    Joseph   Sherman,    sec.    and    auditor, 

St.  Clair.  Was  railroad  telegrapher,  1871-9;  U.  c.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Co.;  b.  Damariscotta,  Me.;  a. 

S.  Commissioner's  Clerk,  1879-94,  and  in  Apr.,  Samuel  Ford   (physician)   and  Sarah  Sherman 

1895,    was   appointed    U.    S.    Commissioner,    in  Ford;  ed.  Lincoln  Acad.,  New  Castle,  Me.;  m. 

which   position    continues.    Republican.    Mason  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  Elizabeth  Osborne  Mott. ;  chil- 

( Worshipful    Master,    1897,    Myrtle    Lodge,    A.  dren:    Walter  Mott,    Sherman,   Lucia  Osborne. 

F.  &  A.  M.,  795;  Excellent  High  Priest,   1903,  Engaged  in  commercial  life  to  Aug.,   1862,   in 

Irving  Park  Chapter,    195).   CongregationaUst.  Maine;  to  Mar.,  1863,  in  Boston;  to  Dec.,  1867, 

Office:    Post    Office    Bldg.    Residence:    2355    N.  in   New   York   City.    In   railroad   service   from 

42d  Av.   (Irving  Park).  Jan.,    1868;    treas.    of    the    M.    V.    R.    R.,    Jan., 

FORBES,   Daniel,    tanner;    b.    Pictou,    N.    S.,  1868,  to  Apr.,  1870;  asst.  treas.  of  its  succes- 

Nov.    15,    1842;    s.    John    and    Helen    (Grant)  sor,  the  K.  C.,  St.  J.  &  C.   B.   R.  R.,  to  Nov., 

Forbes;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pictou,  N.  S.,  to  1878;    from    that    date,    auditor    in    charge    of 

1858;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  1,  1877,  Caroline  Ship-  combined     office,     until     the    properties     were 

man;      children:      George      Shipman,      Mabel,  separated  by  sale  of  the  K.  C.,  St.  J.  &  C.  B. 

Walter,    James    Skinner,    Helen.    Was    in    tan-  R.    R.,    1878-82;    Atchison   &   Nebraska   R.    R., 


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1878-80;  the  Lawrence  &  Southern  R.  R..  1878- 
1880;  the  K.  C.,  F.  S.  &  G.  R.  R.  and  the  K. 
C.,  S.  &  M.  R.  R.,  1878-88,  comptroller  of  K. 
C.,  F.  S.  &  M.  R.  R.  (consolidation  of  former 
2  last  named)  and  associated  lines,  known  as 
the  "Memphis  System,"  from  1888  to  July, 
1901,  when  the  properties  were  absorbed  by 
the  "Frisco  System";  with  the  latter  company 
in  New  York  to  May,  1903;  since  that  date 
sec.  and  auditor  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Co.  Office: 
LaSalle  St.  Station.  Residence:  Windermere 
Hotel. 

FOBD,  William  James,  2d  vice-pres.  of  Bur- 
ley  &  Tyrrell;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  28,  1865;  a. 
John  and  Delia  (O'Shaughnessey)  Ford;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Feb.  18,  1890,  Mar- 
garet McAuley;  children:  Margaret,  Marie, 
Eileen,  John  Henry.  Began  his  business  career 
with  the  Plume  &  Atwood  Co.,  1882,  and  1884 
entered  house  of  Burley  &  Tyrrell  (estab- 
lished, 1838;  incorporated,  1891)  in  a  minor 
capacity,  working  up  until  he  is  now  2d  vice- 
pres.  of  the  company.  Democrat.  Office:  238-40 
Adams  St.  Residence:  5923  Midway  Park,  Aus- 
tin. 

FOREMAN,  Edwin  G.,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
July  14,  1862;  s.  Gerhard  and  Hannah  Fore- 
man; ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  June 
1,  1887,  Rose,  daughter  of  late  Henry  A.  Kohn, 
of  Chicago;  children:  Harold  E.,  Alfred  K., 
Edwin  G.,  Jr.  Began  business  career  in  1879, 
as  a  messenger  in  Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank; 
in  1882  entered  his  father's  banking  house, 
and  was  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Foreman  Bros, 
until  Jan.,  1897,  when  Foreman  Bros.  Banking 
Co.  was  incorporated  as  a  state  bank,  and 
he  became  pres.  Is  also  dir.  Corn  Exchange 
Nat.  Bank;  was  pres.  of  the  Associated  Jew- 
ish Charities  of  Chicago  during  the  first  3 
years  of  its  existence,  and  is  now  a  mem.  of 
board;  treas.  Illinois  Manual  Training  School 
Farm;  also  treas.  1st  State  Fawners'  Soc. 
Clubs:  Standard  (was  pres.  3  terms),  Mer- 
chants. Office:  S.  E.  cor.  Madison  and  LaSalle 
Sts.  Residence:  3750  Michigan  Av. 

FOREMAN,  Henry  G.,  real  estate  operator 
and  public  official;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  22,  1857; 
s.  Gerhard  and  Hannah  (Greenebaum)  Fore- 
man; ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  business 
college;  m.  Apr.,  1885,  Lottie,  daughter  of 
Charles  H.  Schwab.  Received  early  commer- 
cial and  financial  training  in  1st  Nat.  Bank 
of  Chicago;  has  devoted  career  chiefly  to  real 
estate  and  financial  operations.  One  of  organ- 
izers Chicasro  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Title 
&  Trust  Co.  and  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board; 
dir.  since  May,  1902,  and  chairman  board  of 
directors  since  Nov.,  1902,  Chicago  Union 
Traction  Co.  Elected  pres.  Board  of  Commis- 
sioners of  Cook  Co.,  Nov.,  1902,  for  2  years; 
appointed  mem.  South  Park  Commissioners, 
Mar.,  1902,  for  term  expiring  1903,  and  re- 
appointed  1903  for  term  expiring  1908;  chosen 
pres.  of  same,  Mar.,  1903,  and  Mar.,  1904.  In 
Jan.,  1904,  appointed  commissioner  to  create 
outer  belt  of  parks  to  circle  Chicago  and 
complete  outdoor  recreation  system.  Repub- 
lican. Delegate  to  Nat.  Republican  Convention, 
Philadelphia,  June,  1900.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Standard,  Lakeside,  Marquette,  Washington 
Park,  Mid-Day.  Offices:  108  Dearborn  St.,  and 
Court  House.  Residence:  4706  Grand  Boul. 

FOREMAN,  Milton  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
1862;  s.  Joseph  and  Mary  (Hoffman)  Foreman; 
ed.  public  schools.  After  leaviner  school  at  14 
was  employed  by  Keith  Bros.  &  Co.  until  1898, 
when  left  the  firm  to  engage  in  practice  of 
law,  having  been  admitted  to  the  bar,  1898; 
now  of  firm  of  Felsenthal  &  Foreman,  law- 
yers. Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican; 
active  in  political  affairs  of  city  and,  since 
1899,  alderman  from  the  3d  Ward.  Entered 
military  service,  1894,  in  the  Chicago  City 
Troop.  Served  as  capt.  1st  111.  Vol.  Cav.  in 
Spanish-Am.  War,  and  is  now  col.  1st  Regt. 
of  cavalry,  I.  N.  G.  Was  pres.  Young  Men's 


Hebrew  Charity  Assn.,  1889.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Standard,  Lakeside, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3412  Vernon  Av. 

FOREMAN,  Oscar  G.,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
Nov.  1,  1863;  s.  Gerhard  and  Hannah  (Greene- 
baum) Foreman;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Sept.  28,  1893,  Fannie  Man- 
del;  children:  Gerhard,  Madeleine.  Began 
business  career  in  1882,  as  a  mesisenger  in 
the  Nat.  Bank  of  Illinois,  and  in  1893  entered 
the  banking  house  of  his  father,  who  retired 
In  1885,  after  transferring  his  banking  busi- 
ness to  his  sons;  they  carried  on  the  business 
as  Foreman  Bros,  until  Jan.,  1897,  when  it  was 
incorporated  as  Foreman  Bros.  Banking  Co., 
of  which  has  since  been  vice-pres.  At  time 
Russian  Aid  Soc.  was  active  in  Chicago, 
served  as  its  treas.;  always  prominently  identi- 
fied with  charitable  work  in  Chicago;  was 
mem.  Board  of  Directors  of  Young  Men's 
Hebrew  Charity  Assn.  for  several  years;  now 
vice-pres.  Chicago  Home  for  Jewish  Orphans. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Standard,  Iroquois,  Union 
League,  Bankers.  Office.  N.  E.  cor.  Madison 
and  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3415  Michigan  Av. 

FOREMAN,  Samuel  Henry,  shoe  merchant; 
b.  Chicago,  Aug.  9,  1859;  s.  Henry  and  Fannie 
(Seeleman)  Foreman;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Hattie  Klopfer; 
children:  Gertrude,  Henry.  Began  business 
career  in  the  employ  of  Mandel  Bros.,  dry 
goods,  1874-81;  in  1881  established  retail  shoe 
business,  out  of  which  has  developed  the 
present  Foreman  Shoe  Co.,  of  which  is  pres. 
Republican.  Jewish  Religion.  Club:  Standard. 
Office:  151  State  St.  Residence:  4435  Ellis  Av. 

FORESMAN,  Hugh  Austin,  vice-pres.  Scott, 
Foresman  &  Co.,  publishers;  b.  Easton,  Pa., 
July  8,  1867;  s.  Robert  and  Elizabeth  (Reiley) 
Foresman;  grad.  Lafayette  College,  Easton, 
Pa.,  in  class  of  1887;  m.  White  Rock,  Pa.,  Oct. 
21,  1896,  Lila  Patterson;  children:  Emily, 
Dorothy.  Taught  in  Union  High  School,  Coler- 
aine,  Pa.,  1888-91;  came  to  Chicago,  1891,  and 
was  with  firm  of  Silver,  Burdett  &  Co.,  school 
book  publishers,  until  1895;  in  1895  joined  in 
organizing  Scott,  Foresman  &  Co.,  publishers 
of  school  books;  vice-pres.  Club:  Quadrangle. 
Office:  378  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  5554  Mon- 
roe Av. 

FORGAN,  David  Robertson,  vice-pres.  1st 
Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago  since  Sept.,  1900;  b.  St. 
Andrews,  Scotland,  Apr.  16,  1862;  s.  Robert  and 
Elizabeth  Forgan;  common  school  education; 
(honorary)  M.A.,  Illinois  College,  1903;  m. 
Winnipeg,  Man.,  June  9,  1885,  Agnes  Kerr; 
children:  Robert,  Marion,  Ethel,  David,  James. 
At  15  entered  Clydesdale  Bank  as  messenger; 
Immigrated  to  Halifax,  N.  S.,  1880,  and  se- 
cured a  position  in  the  Bank  of  Nova  Scotia; 
was  mgr.  of  its  branch  at  Fredericton,  N. 
B.,  1883-8;  asst.  cashier  Am.  Exchange  Bank, 
Duluth,  Minn.,  1888-90;  cashier  Northwestern 
Nat.  Bank,  Minneapolis,  1890-5;  vice-pres., 
1896-8;  pres.,  1898-1900,  Union  Nat.  Bank, 
which  was  merged  into  1st  Nat.  Bank,  of 
which  his  brother,  James  B.  Forgan,  is  pres.; 
vice-pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank,  1st  Trust  &  Savings 
Bank.;  dir.  City  Nat.  Bank  (Evanston).  Has 
written  much  on  banking  subjects,  notably  a 
review  of  W.  H.  Harvey's  "Coin's  Financial 
School,"  1894,  which  attracted  wide  attention; 
also  "Banking  as  a  Profession,"  and  other  ad- 
dresses. Was  western  amateur  golf  champion 
of  U.  S.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Evanston 
Country,  Bankers,  Exmoor,  Merchants  (treas.). 
Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank.  Residence:  1112  Green- 
wood St.,  Evanston. 

FORGAN,  James  Berwick,  pres.  1st  Nat. 
Bank,  Chicago;  b.  St.  Andrews,  Scotland,  Apr. 
11,  1852;  s.  Robert  and  Elizabeth  Forgan;  ed. 
Madras  College,  St.  Andrews,  and  Forres  Acad., 
Forres,  Scotland;  m.  Halifax,  N.  S.,  Oct.  19, 
1875,  Mary  Ellen  Murray;  children:  Robert  D., 
Jessie  Wilhelmina,  Donald  M.,  James  B.,  Jr. 


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First  engagement  was  with  the  Royal  Bank  of 
Scotland,  for  about  3  years;  later  with  Bank  of 
British  North  America,  with  assignments  to 
Montreal,  New  York  and  Halifax;  later  paying 
teller,  afterward  inspector  of  agencies,  Bank 
of  Nova  Scotia;  established  agency  in  Minne- 
apolis, of  which  he  was  mgr.  for  3  years; 
about  1888,  became  cashier  and  mgr.  of  the 
Northwestern  Nat.  Bank;  came  to  1st  Nat. 
Bank,  Chicago,  as  vice-pres.,  1892,  and  later 
succeeded  Lyman  J.  Gage  as  pres. ;  pres.  1st 
Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  Nat.  Safe  Deposit  Co.; 
dir.  Chicago  &  Alton  Ry.  Co.,  Chicago  Title  & 
Trust  Co.,  Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.  of 
the  U.  S.,  Fidelity  &  Deposit  Co.  of  Maryland, 
Guarantee  Co.  of  North  America,  Metropolitan 
West  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.,  Am.  Radiator 
Co.;  mem.  western  board  of  control  the  Audit 
Co.  of  New  York.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Bankers,  Chicago  Golf,  Commercial, 
Exmoor,  Glen  View,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank.  Residence:  541  Dearborn  Av. 

FORREST,  Alfred  Edgar,  vice-pres.  and 
sec.  North  Am.  Accident  Assn.  of  Chicago;  b. 
Northumberland  Co.,  Ont.,  Can.,  Apr.  22,  1863; 
s.  Dr.  William  Forrest  (b.  Glasgow,  Scotland) 
and  Anabella  (White)  Forrest  (born  in  Eng- 
land); ed.  public  and  high  schools;  m.  1st,  State 
Bridge,  N.  Y.,  1883,  Saidee  L.  Potter;  children: 
Saidee,  Forrest,  Rathbone;  m.  2d,  Susie  C. 
Kimbrough,  at  Memphis,  Tenn.,  1888.  After 
leaving  school  engaged  in  mercantile  pursuits, 
coming  to  Chicago  in  1883.  and  embarking  in 
the  insurance  business.  In  1890  founded  the 
North  Am.  Accident  Assn.  as  a  level  premium 
mutual  company,  there  being  then  no  law  in 
Illinois  under  which  a  stock  accident  Insur- 
ance company  could  be  organized;  drafted  and 
had  passed  in  1899  the  present  casualty  insur- 
ance law  of  the  state,  and  two  months  after 
law  went  into  effect  reorganized  his  company 
as  the  North  Am.  Accident  Insurance  Co.,  a 
stock  corporation,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and 
sec.  Republican.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Hamilton,  Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  4500  Woodlawn  Av. 

FORREST,  William  Sylvester,  lawyer;  b. 
Baltimore,  Md.,  July  9,  1852;  early  education 
in  public  schools  of  Baltimore;  grad.  Dart- 
mouth College,  1875;  taught  school  in  Somer- 
ville,  Mass.,  and  studied  law  in  Boston,  1875- 
1878;  came  to  Chicago,  1878;  m.  1st,  Apr.  17, 
1879,  Elizabeth  Whitney  (died  Mar.  6,  1895); 
children:  Elizabeth,  Marshall,  Jean;  m.  2d, 
July  9,  1896,  Emily  Conti  Kimball;  1  child: 
Maulsby.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1879;  dis- 
tinguished as  criminal  lawyer;  conducted  de- 
fense in  many  celebrated  cases,  including  the 
Lamb,  Schahk,  Cronin,  Maney,  O'Malley, 
Baron  Curt  von  Beidenfeld,  etc.;  prosecuted 
Mannow  and  Windrath,  who  were  hanged  for 
the  murder  of  Carey  B.  Birch;  Lake  and  Gris- 
wold,  who  were  sentenced  to  the  penitentiary 
for  life  for  the  murder  of  Patrick  Owens; 
Healy  and  Robbard,  who  received  a  like  sen- 
tence at  Dubuque,  la.,  for  the  murder  of  2 
private  policeman.  Mason.  Democrat.  Club: 
Iroquois.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  3264 
Groveland  Av. 

FORSYTE,  Joseph  Ethan,  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Forsyth  Automatic  Air  &  Steam  Coupler 
Co.;  b.  Sidney,  O.,  Sept.  1,  1854;  s.  John  Pier- 
son  and  Mary  (Maxin)  Forsyth;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Sidney,  O.,  Feb.  9,  1876,  Anna  M. 
Bush;  children:  Harley  B.,  Ralph  (deceased). 
Learned  watchmakers'  trade  and  worked  at  it 
for  7  years;  traveling  furniture  salesman, 
1874-83;  came  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  organize'd 
the  Hanson  Car  Coupler  Co.;  organized  the 
Forsyth  Automatic  Air  &  Steam  Coupler  Co., 
of  which  is  vice-pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  Repub- 
lican. Methodist.  Mason.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  3825  Ellis  Av. 

FORSYTH,  Oliver  Osborne,  real  estate;  b. 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  June  15,  1858;  8.  Jacob  and 
Caroline  M.  (Clarke)  Forsyth;  ed.  Pennsyl- 


vania Military  Acad.,  and  at  Dufferin  Col- 
lege, London,  Ont.,  Can.  Since  1880  has  been 
engaged  in  real  estate  operations  in  Chicago, 
beginning  by  buying  options  on  lands  in  va- 
rious parts  of  the  city;  now  chiefly  a  dealer 
in  Calumet  lands.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  135 
Adams  St.  Residence:  1915  Michigan  Av. 

FORSYTH,  Robert,  consulting  engineer;  dir. 
Nat.  Autophone  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil 
Engineers  since  1875,  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical 
Engineers  since  1881  (mgr.,  1891-4).  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Union,  Caxton. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  307  N.  Clark 
St. 

FORSYTH,  Wellington  Burgess,  grain  com- 
mission; b.  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  5,  1858; 
s.  Chauncy  A.  and  Elizabeth  Burgess;  ed.  pub- 
lic school;  m.  Piano,  111.,  Oct.  8,  1881,  Agnes 
Kearsley;  1  daughter:  Pauline.  Began  business 
life  in  employ  of  David  Dows,  of  Baltimore, 
Md.,  for  2  years;  came  to  Chicago  in  1880; 
secured  membership  in  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  business 
as  a  commission  merchant  and  dealer  in  grain 
and  provisions.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg. 
Residence:  3-14  52d  St. 

FORTNER,  Elbert  Church,  physician;  b. 
Bremer  Co.,  la.,  Apr.  15,  1861;  s.  Amon  and 
Clarissa  (Wilson)  Fortner;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Iowa  State  College,  graduating  from  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
1886;  serving  as  nurse  at  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  dur- 
ing 2d  and  3d  years  of  college  to  aid  in  paying 
expenses;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Eva  Tuthill  (niece 
of  Judge  R.  S.  Tuthill);  children:  Harmon  T., 
Phillip  T.,  Evelyn.  Practiced  medicine  at  Sum- 
ner,  la.,  1886-90;  in  Chicago  since  1890,  cover- 
ing a  general  med.  and  surgical  practice.  Ap- 
pointed on  Board  of  U.  S.  Pension  Examiners, 
1889;  local  surgeon  of  Chicago  &  Great  West- 
ern Ry.,  1890;  County  Physician  of  Cook  Co., 
1894-9.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Iowa  State 
Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Mason.  K.  P.  Office: 
3462  S.  Halsted  St. 

FORTUNE,  Peter,  brewer;  b.  Co.  Wexford, 
Ireland,  1835;  s.  John  and  Dora,  (Dean)  For- 
tune; ed.  schools  of  Ireland;  came  to  U.  S., 
1854  (New  York);  came  to  Chicago,  May,  1855; 
m.  Rockford,  111.,  1874,  Mary  Lacey.  Was  em- 
ployed in  freight  dept.  of  old  Galena  depot, 
1855;  opened  general  grocery  and  liquor  store 
at  Polk  and  Desplaines  Sts. ;  later  removed  to 
Harrison  and  Desplaines  Sts.,  until  1862;  es- 
tablished brewery  and  malting  business,  with 
his  brother  John,  1866,  and  began  brewing  ale 
and  porter:  changed  later  to  brewing  of  beer, 
when,  in  1882,  the  Fortune  Bros.  Brewing  Co. 
was  incorporated,  and  he  has  since  been  pres. 
Democrat.  Co.  Commissioner,  1886-8.  Office:  225 
S.  Desplaines  St.  Residence:  258  Park  Av. 

FOSS,  George  Edmund,  congressman,  law- 
yer; b.  Berkshire,  Vt,  July  2,  1863;  grad.  Har- 
vard, 1885;  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1889;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar  same  year;  has 
since  practiced  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Congress, 
1895-1903,  7th  Illinois  district,  and  1903-7. 
10th  district.  Republican.  Introduced  bill  to 
reorganize  the  navy  in  55th  Congress;  chair- 
man naval  committee.  56th  Congress.  Resi- 
dence: 47  Gordon  Terrace. 

FOSTER,  Adelbert  Merton,  druggists'  glass- 
ware; b.  Stoddard,  N.  H.,  Jan.  29,  1859;  s. 
George  W.  and  Mary  A.  (Sawyer)  Foster;  ed. 
Charleston  public  school,  Boston,  Mass.;  m. 
East  Summerville.  Mass.,  Jan.  9,  1884,  Lillian 
E.  Bagley;  children:  Vesta,  Robert  Bagley, 
Lillian,  John  Marshall.  On  Oct.  14,  1874,  en- 
tered the  Boston  house  of  Dean,  Foster  &  Co. ; 
was  employe  and  partner,  first  at  Boston  and 
later  at  the  Chicago  branch  (established  Jan. 
1,  1883),  until  Oct.  9,  189.1,  when  the  Chicago 
business  took  the  style  of  A.  M.  Foster  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  druggists'  glassware,  bot- 
tles and  corks,  and  druggists'  sundries.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago 


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Athletic,  Evanston,  Evanston  Country.  Office: 
120  Lake  St.  Residence:  1220  Hlnman  Av., 
Evanston. 

POSTER,  Charles  Fredrlc,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  28,  1852;  s. 
Homer  and  Mary  Jane  (Dudley)  Foster;  ed. 
Boston  common  schools  and  in  high  school, 
Andover,  Mass.;  m.  Andover,  Mass.,  June  7, 
1877,  Kate  Ware  Cooke.  Began  engineering 
experience  In  1869  and  was  consecutively 
asst.  engineer,  City  Engineering  Dept.,  Bos- 
ton, Mass.;  asst.  engineer,  Lowell  &  Andover 
R.  R.,  Lowell,  Mass.;  asst.  engineer  Lawrence 
(Mass.)  Water  Works;  mechanical  engineer, 
Manchester  Mills,  Manchester,  N.  H. ;  mechan- 
ical and  gen.  supt.  St.  Louis  Cotton  Factory, 
St.  Louis,  Mo.;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Heine 
Safety  Boiler  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  chief  me- 
chanical engineer,  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
sition Co.,  Chicago;  consulting  engineer  in 
Chicago  since  1893;  consulting  engineer  Crane 
Co.,  Chicago;  chief  operating  engineer,  Louis- 
iana Purchase  Exposition  Co.;  is  vice-pres. 
Nat.  Supply  Co.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
of  Mecha.nical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers,  St.  Louis  Engineers'  Club.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Congregationalist.  Office: 
Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence:  7058  Eggleston 
Av. 

FOSTER,  Frederick  Earl,  shoe  merchant;  b. 
Belleville,  Ont..  Can.,  Aug.  21,  1867;  s.  Daniel 
and  Sarah  (Vrooman)  Foster;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Belleville,  Ont.;  m.  Fulton,  N.  Y., 
1895,  Marian  Merriam  (died  1901).  Began 
business  career  working  for  a  hardware  store 
in  Belleville,  Ont.;  came  to  Chicago  in  1892; 
was  a  mem.  of  F.  E.  Foster  Co.,  shoe  dealers, 
1896-1902,  when  firm  consolidated  with  that  of 
Reeves  &  Beebe,  under  present  firm  style  of 
Foster-Reeves  Shoe  Co.  Republican.  Office:  26 
Washington  St.  Residence:  3000  S.  Park  Av. 

FOSTER,  George  Barman,  educator;  b.  Al- 
derson,  W.  Va.,  Apr.  2,  1858;  grad.  West  Vir- 
ginia Univ.,  1883;  Rochester  Theological  Sem- 
inary, 1887;  Univs.  Gottingen  and  Berlin,  1891- 
1892  (A.M..  Ph.D.,  Denison  Univ.,  Ohio);  m. 
Aug.  6,  1884.  Mary,  d.  Prof.  Franklin  Lyon, 
West  Virginia  Univ.  Pastor  1st  Baptist 
Church,  Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y..  1887-91; 
prof,  philosophy,  McMaster  Univ.,  1892-5;  was 
prof,  systematic  theology,  now  prof,  of  phi- 
losophy of  religion,  Univ.  of  Chicago.  Address: 
5535  Lexington  Av. 

FOSTER,  Qeorsre  F.,  congressman;  b.  Dover, 
N.  J.,  Apr.  3,  I860:  s.  Peter  and  Margaret 
Foster;  came  to  Chicago  when  7  years  old; 
ed.  public  schools  and  old  Univ.  of  Chicago: 
grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1882;  admitted 
to  bar  same  year  and  began  practice  in  Chi- 
cago: m.  Nov.  27.  18R4,  Julie  (Hoey)  Foster: 
children:  George  P.,  Jr.,  Raymond  F.,  Willard 
J.  Presidential  elector.  1896,  but  resigned  in 
order  to  permit  a  fusion  between  the  Demo- 
cratic and  People's  parties.  Mem.  Congress, 
1899-1903.  3d  Illinois  district,  and  1903-5.  4th 
district.  Is  general  aerent  for  the  Empire  State 
Surety  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bide. 'Residence:  1403  35th  St. 

FOSTER.  Harry  Charles,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  14,  1872:  s.  C.  H.  and  Caroline  (Van  In- 
wagen)  Foster:  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
until  1884:  DeVeaux  College.  Niagara  Falls, 
N.  Y..  1885-6:  m.  Wheaton.  111.,  Aug.  30,  1894, 
Ella  Gary.  Began  in  banking  business.  1886, 
as  messenger  in  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings 
Bank,  advancing  through  all  other  positions 
to  and  including  paying  teller,  until  1900;  in 
stock  and  bond  business,  firm  of  H.  C.  Foster 
&  Burnet,  1901-2;  became  cashier  Mar.  1,  1902, 
and  pres.  June  1,  1903,  Oakland  Nat.  Bank. 
Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Glen  View.  Office:  3901-3 
Cottage  Grove  Av.  Residence:  4402  Lake  Av. 

FOSTER,  Jacob  Thomas,  surveyor  and  civil 
engineer;  b.  Auburn,  N.  Y.,  June  23,  1827;  s. 
Jacob  and  Lovisa  (Brooks)  Foster;  grad.  Au- 


burn Acad.,  1846;  m.  1st,  1849,  S.  M.  Page 
(died  Hokah,  Minn.,  1866);  children:  J.  Frank, 
Sarah  Genevieve,  Clark  Harold;  m.  2d,  Brewer- 
ton,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mrs.  Annie  Barber. 
Entered  railway  service,  1847,  as  rodman  on 
N.  Y.  C.  R.  R..  then  asst.  and  chief  asst.  en- 
gineer on  various  railroads,  etc.,  until  1859, 
when  became  cashier  Green  Bay  Bank,  at  La- 
Crosse,  Wis. ;  organized  a  battery  of  light  ar- 
tillery, which  on  fall  of  Fort  Sumter  tendered 
to  the  government,  and  it  was  mustered  into 
II.  S.  service  at  Racine,  Wis.,  as  the  1st  Wis. 
Battalion,  of  which  became  commander,  with 
which  served  until  Oct.  1,  1864,  taking  part  in 
many  actions,  Including  Cumberland  Gap, 
Kanawha  Valley,  Young's  Point  (opposite 
Vicksburg),  Chickasaw  Bayou,  Arkansas  Post, 
Port  Gibson,  Richmond  and  Jackson,  Miss., 
Champion  Hills,  Black  River  Ridge  (wounded 
by  shell,  destroying  right  eye),  siege  of 
Vicksburg;  in  Red  River  Expedition,  etc.; 
when  company  was  mustered  out  was  com- 
missioned col.  1st  Wis.  Heavy  Art.,  with  which 
served  until  mustered  out.  Since  war  in  prac- 
tice as  surveyor  and  civil  engineer;  chief 
engineer  to  Cook  Co.  Drainage  Commission, 
1867;  chief  engineer  towns  of  Lake  and  Cicero, 
1868-71;  lumbering  in  Adirondack  region.  1871- 
1874;  chief  engineer  town  of  Lake.  1874-83; 
county  surveyor  of  Cook  Co.,  1884-8.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Mason  and  K.  T.  Mem.  I. 
O.  O.  F.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St. 

FOSTER,  Richard  Norman,  physician;  b. 
Toronto,  Ont.,  Can.,  Oct.  23,  1834;  ed.  Cana- 
dian common  schools,  Urbana  Univ.  at  Urbana, 
O.,  B.A.,  A.M.;  Hahnemann  Med.  College  of 
Philadelphia,  and  Hahnemann  Med.  College 
of  Chicago,  M.D.,  1869;  m.  Northampton,  Mass., 
1860,  Annie,  daughter  of  Dr.  Hatfield  Halsted; 
children:  Marion  Guyon  (now  Mrs.  Wash- 
burne),  Edith  Burnham  (now  Mrs.  Flint). 
Prof,  of  Latin  and  Greek  in  Urbana  Univ., 
1859-60;  prof,  of  physiology  and  diseases  of 
the  nervous  system,  in  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege of  Chicago,  1869-70;  prof,  of  obstetrics, 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College,  1881-1902:  now 
emeritus  prof.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoe- 
opathy, Homce.  Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago,  111. 
Homoe.  Med.  Assn.  Swedenborgian;  translated 
several  volumes  of  Swedenborg's  works,  1865- 
1870.  Clubs:  Irving,  Alliance.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 553  Jackson  Boul. 

FOSTER,  Stephen  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Derby  Line, 
Vt.,  Dec.  23,  1866;  s.  Austin  T.  and  Sarah 
Hurd  (Oilman)  Foster;  grad.  Tufts'  College, 
Boston,  A.B.,  1887,  A.M.,  1891;  grad.  law 
school  of  Harvard  Univ..  LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Elm- 
hurst,  111.,  June  27,  1899,  Almeda  Hodges;  1 
daughter:  Rachel.  Began  law  practice  in  Bos- 
ton, 1891;  came  to  Chicago,  1896,  and  was  a 
partner  in  the  law  firm  of  Aldrich,  Reed,  Fos- 
ter &  Allen,  1896-7.  Republican.  Universalist. 
Club:  University.  Office:  Home  Insurance 
Bldg.  Residence:  12147  Harvard  Av. 

FOSTER,  William  Elmore,  lawyer;  b.  Fond 
du  Lac,  Wis.,  May  7,  1861;  s.  William  Avery 
and  Sarah  A.  (Himes)  Foster;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago,  1868-77:  Central  High 
School  of  Chicago,  1877-80,  when  grad.; 
Union  College  of  Law,  1886-8,  LL.B.  From 
1881  to  1886  was  clerk  and  sec.  to  the  local 
freight  agent  of  the  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  Co., 
and  1888  to  1898  was  in  the  legal  dept.  of  the 
same  road  as  asst.  atty. ;  practiced  alone,  1898- 
1904;  then  became  associated  with  Thomas  E. 
D.  Bradley  under  firm  style  of  Foster  &  Brad- 
ley. One  of  the  trial  attys.  of  the  Northwest- 
ern Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago  &  Oak  Park 
Elevated  R.  R.  Co.,  Union  Elevated  R.  R.  Co. 
and  Suburban  R.  R.  Co.,  with  which  has  been 
identified  for  5  years.  Was  professor  plead- 
ing, practice  and  procedure  in  Kent  College 
of  Law,  1899-1900;  since  1900  prof,  of  pro- 
cedure and  trials,  Chicago  Kent  College  of 
Law.  Republican.  R.  E.  Served  4  years  with 
state  militia  of  Illinois,  1879-82.  Now  mem. 


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law  firm   of   Foster,   Bradley   &  Stetson.   Club: 

>°?0Cth:  J°rt    Dearborn    Bld*- 
ju.  burn  bt. 


b. 

Jenny  Foster;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  to 
1885;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  2,  1892,  Helen  M.  Hani- 
fan;  children:  Elliott  E.  and  Helen  M.  In  1885 
entered  employ  of  the  Decorators'  Supply  Co., 
manufacturers  of  interior  and  exterior  orna- 
ments for  buildings,  to  learn  the  trade;  now 
owns  a  one-third  interest  and  is  sec.  of  the 
company.  Also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Del  Isle 
Construction  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.  Mason; 
mem.  Lincoln  Park  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  also 
mem.  Medinah  Temple.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Mencken.  Office:  215  S.  Clinton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 769  Warren  Av. 

FOWLER,  Ernest  Spencer,  optician;  b.  Gull- 
ford,  Conn.,  Sept.  15,  1855;  s.  Edwin  and  Erne- 
line  B.  (Spencer)  Fowler;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Connecticut  and  New  Haven  (Conn.)  High 
School;  widower;  children:  Earl  B.,  Irma.  Be- 
gan to  learn  the  optical  business  in  New  York 
City  in  1871;  came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  estab- 
lished firm  of  E.  S.  &  W.  S.  Fowler,  opticians. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Of- 
fice: 96  State  St.  Residence:  209  S.  Oak  Park 
Av.,  Oak  Park. 

FOX,  Harry,  insurance;  b.  Sharonville, 
Hamilton  Co.,  O.,  Jan.  22,  1862;  s.  Henry  and 
Margaret  A.  (Shepherd)  Fox;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Sharonville,  Lockland  and  Cincin- 
nati, O.,  and  at  Lebanon  (O.)  Normal  School; 
m.  Reading,  O.,  Sept.  7,  1887,  Frances  H.  De- 
Camp.  Entered  the  fire  insurance  business 
in  1885,  in  the  local  office  of  E.  W.  Lyman 
&  Co.,  and  advanced  through  every  branch  of 
the  business,  both  local  and  general;  now 
mgr.  Chicago  office  of  the  Milwaukee  Me- 
chanics' Insurance  Co.,  of  Milwaukee,  Wis. 
Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  159  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  216  S.  Madison  Av.,  La- 
Grange,  111. 

FOX,  John  Victor,  real  estate  and  loans;  b. 
Beloit,  Wis.,  Jan.  16,  1863;  s.  James  B.  and 
Katherine  (Carroll)  Fox;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago,  Lena  and  Freeport,  111.;  m.  Sioux 
City,  la.,  June  4,  1902,  .Mary  Louise  Conway; 
1  son:  John  Victor,  Jr.  Came  to  Chicago,  1876; 
continuing  in  school  until  1882;  then  em- 
ployed in  Chicago  postofflce  (chief  clerk  city 
delivery  division)  until  1889;  since  then  active- 
ly engaged  in  the  real  estate  and  loan  busi- 
ness. Democrat.  R.  C.  Served  5  years,  1883-7, 
in  Co.  C,  1st  Regt.  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Post  Lake 
(sec.  and  treas.).  Office:  108  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  279  Lake  View  Av. 

FOX,  Orvin  L.,  editor  and  publisher;  b. 
Hardwick,  Vt.,  Jan.  16.  1844;  s.  John  Fox, 
soldier  of  the  War  of  1812,  who  was  son  of 
John  Fox,  soldier  of  the  War  of  the  Revolu- 
tion; mother  died  in  his  infancy;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Hardwick,  Vt. ;  m.  Boston,  Mass., 
June  29,  1869,  Ancella  M.  Faunce;  children: 
Hubert  Orvin,  Jesse  Eugene,  Ralph  Edgar. 
Was  engaged  in  farming,  1851-60;  in  woolen 
mills,  1860-1;  published  city  and  county  direc- 
tories in  New  England  and  the  west,  1861-4; 
founded  and  published  various  class  journals 
from  1868-79,  among  them  the  Railroad  and 
Merchants'  Journal,  the  first  railroad  paper 
published  in  the  west:  the  Western  Manufac- 
turer; Factory  and  Farm;  National  Live  Stock 
Journal;  National  Farmer;  American  Horse- 
shoer;  and  in  1878  established  and  has  since 
edited  The  Indicator,  piano  and  organ  trade 
journal,  to  the  interests  of  which  has  since 
devoted  entire  attention;  pres.  and  treas.  of 
The  Indicator  Co.,  publishers  of  The  Indi- 
cator. Came  to  Chicago  in  1865  and  has  re- 
sided in  this  city  ever  since.  Office:  Audito- 
rium Bldg.  Residence:  Auditorium  Hotel. 

FOX,  Samuel  Robinson,  treas.  and  western 
mgr.  the  Turbine  Engineering  Co.;  b.  Musca- 


tlne,  la.,  Nov.  10,  1873;  s.  C.  R.  and  S.  A. 
(Eckle)  Fox;  ed.  public  schools  of  Muscatine, 
la.,  and  grad.  Purdue  Univ.,  Lafayette,  Ind.. 

trical  Engineer  in  Mechanical  Engineering. 
Was  in  employ  of  the  General  Electric  Co.,  at 
Lynn,  Mass.,  for  3  years,  and  later  in  Chicago, 
and  on  July  1,  1904,  was  appointed  to  present 
position  as  western  mgr.  of  the  Turbine  En- 
gineering Co.,  of  New  York,  and  western 
agent  De  Laval  Steam  Turbine  Co.,  of  Trenton, 
N.  J  Republican.  Was  sergeant  Co.  H,  2d  Regt. 
U.  S.  Vol.  Engineers,  in  Spanish-Am.  War 
Mason;  Iowa  Lodge,  Washington  Chapter,  De 
Molay  Commandery.  Muscatine,  la..  Mystic 
Shrine,  Davenport.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg  Resi- 
dence: 436  E.  62d  St. 

FOX,  Walter  Howard,  dentist;  b.  Portland, 
Me.,  Dec.  19,  1857;  s.  A.  Lewis  and  Dora  Fox; 
grad.  Cornell  Univ.,  1880;  Chicago  College  of 
Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S.,  1892;  Nat.  Med  Univ 
1902;  special  work  in  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1905; 
m.  1884,  Minnie  A.  Morse.  In  practice  in  Chi- 
cago since  1892;  prosector,  1892,  professor, 
1894,  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery.  Mem. 
Alpha  Delta  Phi  and  Delta  Sigma  Delta.  For- 
merly dental  surgeon  St.  Vincent's  Orphan 
Asylum  and  Lake  Bluff  Orphanage.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Dental  Soc.,  Odontograohic  Soc.  and  Illi- 
nois State  Dental  Soc.  Office:  92  State  St. 
Residence:  2159  Clarendon  Av. 

FRAKE,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Loughborough, 
Leicestershire,  Eng.,  Mar.  29,  1841;  s.  George 
and  Amy  (Taylor)  Frake;  parents  emigrated 
to  U.  S.,  1844,  settling  on  farm  at  Wheeling, 
Cook  Co.,  Ill;  grad.  law  school  of  the  Univ. 
of  Chicago,  1869;  m.  1st,  1869,  Melinda  Doty, 
of  Frankport,  Will  Co.,  111.  (died.  1873);  m.  2d, 
1874,  Evelyn  M.  Allen,  of  Elk  Grove,  111.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1869,  and  has  ever  since  been 
engaged  in  practice.  Trustee  Northwestern 
Univ.  since  1874;  was  also  trustee  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law  for  several  years.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Education,  to  fill  unexpired  term, 
1879-81.  Republican.  Mem.  Centenary  M.  E. 
Church.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  132  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  625  Fulton  St. 

FRANCIS,  Charles  Randall,  lawyer;  b.  Erie, 
Pa.,  Jan.  31,  1868;  s.  Daniel  T.  and  Frances 
Rosabel  (Hammond)  Francis:  ed.  Elizabeth 
St.  (now  Tilden)  School,  Chicago,  1876-9; 
Brown  School,  1880-1;  Northwestern  Univ. 
(Union  College  of  Law),  1887-9,  graduating 
LL.B.,  1889;  m.  Chicago.  Oct.  8,  1903.  Miette 
De  la  Fontaine.  Admitted  to  bar  June  12,  1889, 
and  since  then  associated  with  Samuel  E.  Dale 
in  law  firm  of  Dale  &  Francis,  making  a  spe- 
cialty of  corporation  law.  Sec.  and  dir.  Am. 
Tourist  Assn.,  and  of  Illinois  Eye.  Ear,  Nose 
and  Throat  College;  pres.  and  dir.  Chicago 
Water  Chute  Co.  Was  Illinois  atty.  League  of 
Am.  Wheelmen,  1893-5.  Served  10  years  (188~7- 
1897)  in  Co.  A.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.;  1st  ser- 
geant, 1894-6.  Republican.  Mem.  Booth  Chap- 
ter, Phi  Delta  Phi,  1888.  Clubs:  Lincoln,  Meno- 
ken.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law 
Institute.  Office:  108  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
1574  Jackson  Boul. 

FRANCIS.  John  Newton;  b.  Hartford.  Conn.. 
Aug.  2,  1823;  s.  John,  III,  and  Adelia  S. 
(Bowles)  Francis;  his  grandfather  Francis, 
of  Puritan  descent,  was  merchantman  in  coast- 
ing trade,  whose  vessel  was  captured  by 
French  privateers,  near  close  of  18th  century; 
mother  was  sister  of  Samuel  Bowles  (founder 
Springfield  Republican),  with  whom  his  father 
was  associated,  in  firm  of  Bowles  &  Francis, 
as  publishers  Hartford  Times,  at  time  of  his 
birth;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hartford,  Conn., 
Springfield,  Mass.,  and  Bloomfield  Acad. ;  was 
proofreader  on  Hartford  Times  under  Editor 
Gideon  Wells,  afterward  Sec.  of  the  Navy;  m. 
Providence,  R.  I.,  1843,  Laura  O.  Arnold;  chil- 
dren: John  A.  (deceased),  Ellen  M.  (Mrs.  Da- 
vid P.  Brown).  Removed  from  Hartford  to 
Providence,  1841,  and  was  engaged  in  the  cat- 


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tie  and  produce  business  there  until  1867;  was 
6  years  mem.  of  the  Providence  School  Board, 
9  years  mem.  and  3  years  pres.  Providence 
City  Council;  elected,  1861,  to  General  Assem- 
bly of  Rhode  Island,  and  chosen  speaker  pro 
tern,  of  that  body;  delegate  to  fampus  Demo- 
cratic convention  which  began  at  Charleston 
and  ended  at  Baltimore,  1860;  after  Pres.  Lin- 
coln's election  gave  him  hearty  support  and 
became  Paymaster  General  of  Rhode  Island, 
and  after  the  war  closed  was  appointed  by 
Gov.  Smith  to  make  up  and  prepare  the  war 
claims  of  the  State  of  Rhode  Island  against 
the  General  Government.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1867,  qnd  established  firm  of  Francis  &  Web- 
ber at  100  State  St.,  which  received  the  first 
shipments  of  California  fruit  after  opening  of 
the  Pacific  R.  R. ;  burned  out  on  S.  Water  St., 
in  great  fire  of  1871.  Engaged  with  Squire 
Dingee,  1883,  and  was  instrumental  in  organ- 
izing the  Squire  Dingee  Co.,  of  which  was 
treas.  and  sec.  from  1886  to  1899;  since  then 
vice-pres.  and  retired  from  active  service. 
Long  active  and  official  mem.  of  1st  M.  E. 
Church,  serving  as  Sunday  School  Supt.  and 
later  as  class  leader.  Also  mem.  and  one  of 
mgrs.  of  Chicago  Bible  Soc.  Republican.  Resi- 
dence: 2520  N.  Hermitage  Av. 

FRANCIS,  Pierre  B.,  publisher;  b.  Utica,  N. 
Y.,  Aug.  27,  1855;  s.  Morris  M.  and  Rhoda 
(Kellogg)  Francis;  ed.  public  schools,  Utica, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Henry,  111.,  Apr.  17,  1895,  Edna  A.  Al- 
berton;  1  son:  Cecil.  Came  to  Chicago,  1865; 
was  with  the  Waterloo  Yeast  Co.  for  15  years, 
and  with  the  Tobey  Furniture  Co.,  3  years. 
Identified  with  publishing  business  since  1875; 
now  pres.  Trade  Periodical  Co.;  mgr.  of  the 
Furniture  Journal  and  of  the  Embalmers' 
Monthly.  Sec.  Chicago  Furniture  Manufactur- 
ers' Assn.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois 
Athletic.  Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
215  E.  61st  St. 

FRANK,  Jacob,  surgeon;  b.  Syracuse,  N. 
Y.,  Mar.  16,  1856;  s.  Levi  and  Ella  (Tow) 
Frank;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  med.  dept. 
of  the  Univ.  of  Buffalo,  graduating  M.D.,  in 
class  of  1882;  m.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  1877,  Sarah 
Lederer;  1  daughter:  Myna  (now  Mrs.  Dr. 
Sylvan  Kunz).  Began  practice  of  medicine 
in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1882,  and  was  district  phy- 
sician there  2  years;  came  to  Chicago,  1885. 
Surgeon  to  German  Hosp.  and  to  Marion  Sims 
Hosp. ;  surgeon  to  St.  Elizabeth  Hosp.,  1886- 
1901;  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1891-6.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Surgical  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine, 
Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley 
Med.  Assn.,  Pan-Am.  Med.  Congress,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  International  Med.  Congress.  Independ- 
ent in  politics.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  17  Lincoln  Av. 

FRANK.  Mortimer,  physician;  b.  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.,  May  26,  1874;  s.  Joseph  H.  and  Fannie 
(Goldsmith)  Frank;  graduate  of  LaSalle  (pub- 
lic) School  and  of  North  Division  High  School, 
Chicago;  grad.  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology,  1897,  in  the  dept.  of  civil  and 
sanitary  engineering,  with  degrees  of  B.S.  and 
C.E.;  Univ.  of  Illinois,  dept.  of  medicine,  M.D., 
Chicago,  1900.  After  graduation  from  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology  was  en- 
gineer of  maintenance  of  way  of  the  Mich- 
igan division  of  the  "Big  Four"  R.  R.  Since 
1900  in  med.  practice  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc..  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club,  Phi  Rho  Sigma 
fraternity.  Office:  31  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: The  Lessing  Annex,  Surf  St.  and  Evans- 
ton  Av. 

FRANK,  Robert  John,  lawyer,  U.  S.  Commis- 
sioner; b.  Ravenna,  O.,  Sept.  11,  1866;  s. 
George  W.  and  Anna  (Cope)  Frank;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Ravenna,  O. ;  m.  Trenton,  N.  J., 
Jan.  13,  1886,  Mame  Woolston.  Was  10  years 
a  traveling  salesman;  came  to  Chicago,  1890; 


graduated  from  Kent  College  of  Law,  1895; 
admitted  to  Illinois  Bar,  1895;  since  1898  of 
firm  of  Young,  Makeel,  Bradley  &  Frank.  Ap- 
pointed, 1901,  by  Hon.  C.  C.  Kohlsaat,  U.  S. 
Commissioner  for  northern  district  of  Illi- 
nois. Republican.  Clubs:  Marquette,  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  5344  Wash- 
ington Av. 

FRANKENSTEIN,  'William  B.,  real  estate 
broker;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  15,  1872;  s.  Morris 
and  Jeanette  (Boetzel)  Frankenstein;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  schools  of  Chicago.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  office  boy;  from  1890  to  1894 
employed  by  one  of  the  leading  real  estate 
firms  in  the  city;  in  1894,  with  L.  M.  Willis, 
formed  firm  of  Willis  &  Frankenstein;  firm 
conducts  a  general  real  estate  business,  with 
central  business  property  as  a  special  feature. 
Republican.  Mem.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Club:  Mar- 
quette. Office:  115  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
1922  Arlington  PI. 

FRANKENTHAL,  tester  Emamiel,  physi- 
cian; b.  Chicago,  Apr.  16,  1864;  s.  Emanuel  and 
Kate  (Friedman)  Frankenthal;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago,  Latin  School  in  Bavaria, 
and  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D., 
in  class  of  1885;  m.  Chicago,  1899,  Anne 
Eleanor  Nourse;  children:  Lester  E.,  John 
Vandal.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in 
Chicago  since  1885;  specialist  in  gynecology 
and  obstetrics.  Attending  gynecologist,  St. 
Luke's  and  Michael  Reese  Hosps. ;  attending 
obstetrician,  Michael  Reese  Hosp.;  prof,  of 
gynecology,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Gyneco- 
logical Soc.  (ex-pres.).  Jewish  religion.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Washington  Park,  Quadrangle.  Of- 
fice: 109  Randolph  St.  Residence:  4825  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

FRANTZEN,  Arthur,  sec.  Arthur  Frantzen 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1868;  s.  Fritz  and 
Helene  (Michelsen)  Frantzen;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  June  2,  1900, 
Fanchon  Barrow.  Was  engaged  for  4  years 
in  civil  engineer's  office  of  Benezette  Williams, 
2  years  as  designer  with  Fraser  &  Chalmers 
and  2  years  with  the  World's  Columbian  Ex- 
position; after  that  in  business  for  self,  and 
in  1898  organized  the  Arthur  Frantzen  Co., 
electrical  contracting  engineers.  Mem.  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Electrical  Engineers.  Republican. 
Lutheran.  Clubs:  Illinois  Athletic,  Casino  of 
Edgewater,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  92-94 
W.  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  1944  Kenmore  Av. 

FRASER,  Norman  D.,  pres.  Chicago  Port- 
land Cement  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  25,  1857;  s. 
David  R.  and  Lydia  H.  (Scoville)  Fraser;  ed 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1882, 
Ariadne  Preble;  children:  D.  Ross,  Violet,  Mar- 
jorie,  Janet,  Dorothy.  After  leaving  school  in 
1874  became  connected  with  the  firm  of  Fraser 
&  Chalmers,  manufacturers  of  mining  ma- 
chinery, etc.,  and  was  a  mem.  of  that  firm  for 
the  17  years  from  1876  to  1893;  then  was  out 
of  business  until  1895,  when  became  pres. 
of  the  Chicago  Portland  Cement  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  Portland  cement.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of 
Mechanical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  Engineers. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois.  Of- 
fice: 108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1241  Washing- 
ton Boul. 

FRASER,  'William  Alexander,  grain  com- 
mission; b;  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Feb.  12,  1837; 
s.  William  and  Dollie  (Russell)  Fraser:  ed. 
public  schools  of  Ashtabula  Co.,  O. ;  m.  War- 
ren Co.,  111.,  Dec.,  1869,  Ann  Kingdon;  chil- 
dren: Eudora,  Eva  A.,  William  A.,  Jr.  After 
leaving  school  went  to  Galesburg,  and  was 
engaged  in  grain  business  there  on  his  own 
account,  1867-98,  when  came  to  Chicago  and 
established  the  W.  A.  Fraser  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.,  and  which  also  operates  at  Minne- 
apolis, Minn.,  and  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Mason.  Of- 
fice: 169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  5610  Prairie 
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FRASHER,    Jolin    Edward    Lane,    wholesale  M.  M.  Freeman,  in  the  hay  and  grain  commis- 

millinery;  b.  Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  July  21,  1830;  sion  business;  became  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago 

s.    John    and    Susan    (Stewart)    Frasher;    ed.  Board  of  Trade  in  1892,  and  is  now  engaged  in 

Boston,     Mass.,    public    schools    to    1843;    m.  the   hay   and    grain   commission   business    (H. 

Kalamazoo,     Mich.,     Aug.     18,     1858,     Harriet  H.   Freeman  &  Co.)    Republican.   Mason.   Club: 

Louise    Sweet;    children:    Susan    Frances,    Ed-  Lakeside.   Office:   Board   of   Trade  Bldg    Resi- 

ward    Sweet,    John    Stewart    (now    deceased),  dence:  4447  Vincennes  Av. 

Began  business  career  in  boyhood  as  clerk  for        FREEMAN",      Henry      Varnuni,      jurist;      b. 

9  years  in  Boston;  then  in  business  for  him-  Bridgeton,  N.  J.,  Dec.   20,   1842;  s    Henry  and 

self  in   Chicago,   in  dry  goods   trade,   1852-60;  Mary     (Bangs)     Freeman;     ed.     New     Haven, 

in  I860  became  employe  of  D.  B.  Fisk,  millin-  Conn.,  and  Freeport,  111.;  began  teaching  dis- 

ery    and    straw    goods;    partner    in    1863;    ap-  trict   schools   at   16    years    of   age;    completed 

pointed   administrator  of  the  estate  of  D.   B.  studies  of  preparatory  dept.,  Beloit,  Wis.,  Col- 

Fisk,   who  died  in   1891,  and  on  incorporation  lege;    enlisted    Aug.    6,    1862,    in    Co.    K,    74th 

of  the  firm  of  D.  B.  Fisk  &  Co.,  1893,  became  in.    Vol.    Infy.,    and    was   made    1st    sergeant; 

pres.  Republican.  Office:  103  Wabash  Av.  Resi-  promoted,  Aug.  24,  1863,  to  be  capt.:  served  in 

dence:  4929  Lake  Av.  Army    of    Cumberland    to    end    of    the    war. 

FRAZIER,    Prank    P.,    mem.    firm    Bartlett,  Grad.    Tale,    A.B.,    1869    (later   A.M.);    studied 

Frazier  &  Carrington,  brokers;  vice-pres.  Calu-  law    in   New   Haven,    Conn.,    and   Chicago;    m. 

met    Elevator    Co.    Mem.    Chicago    Stock    Ex-  Rockford,  111.,  Oct.  16,   1873,  Mary  L.,  daugh- 

change.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Wash-  ter  of  Rev.  William  S.  Curtis,  D.D.;  children: 

ington   Park,   Glen  View,  Evanston,   Evanston  Mabel  D.  (wife  of  Henry  C.  Culbertson),  Mary 

Country.  Office:   138  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  Ethel,  Helen  Alden,  Henry  Brewster.  Principal 

1404  Forest  Av.,  Evanston.  Charleston     (111.)     High     School,     1871-2;     ad- 

FREDERIKSEN,  Ditlew  Monrad,  lawyer;  b.  mitted  to  bar,  1872;  was  village  atty.  of  Hyde 
near  Copenhagen,  Denmark,  Apr.  18,  1866;  a.  Park  at  time  of  its  annexation  to  Chicago, 
Nils  C.  and  Ada  M.  Frederiksen;  ed.  private  1889;  elected  judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of 
schools,  Denmark,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin  and  Chicago,  1893;  re-elected,  1898,  and  again  in 
Harvard  (grad.,  1887);  Chicago  College  of  1904;  justice  of  the  Appellate  Court  since 
Law;  admitted  to  bar,  1897;  m.  Jan.  27,  1903,  Feb.,  1898.  Republican.  Commander  Illinois 
Helen  W.  Brown,  daughter  of  late  Charles  A.  Commandery,  Loyal  Legion,  1899;  mem.  G.  A. 
Brown,  Portland,  Me.;  1  child:  Christine.  Had  R.  Professorial  lecturer,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
charge  Danish-Norwegian  Dept.  Nat.  Repub-  Contributor  to  "Military  Essays  and  Recol- 
lican  Committee,  during  sound  money  cam-  lections,"  chapters  on  A  Colored  Brigade  in 
paign,  1896;  is  interested  in  land  colonization  the  Campaign  and  Battle  of  Nashville  (vol. 
in  North  Alabama  and  Canadian  Northwest.  2),  and  Some  Battle  Recollections  of  Stone 
Mem.  Dania,  Danish  Old  Peoples'  Home,  and  River  (vol.  3);  also  contributor  to  legal  jour- 
other  Danish  societies.  Office:  Teutonic  Bldg.  nals,  etc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary  (pres.,  1898), 
Residence:  937  Belle  Plaine  Av.  University,  Quadrangle,  Hamilton,  Bryn  Mawr. 

FREE,    William   Cyrenus,    manufacturer;    b.  Opinions  in  111.  App.  Court  Reports,  commenc- 

Alexandria,   Madison   Co.,   Ind.,  Mar.   16,   1868;  ing  at  Vol.    72.    Office:    Appellate   Court,   Ash- 

s.    Dr.    Cyrenus    and    Esther    (Van    Devender)  land  Blk.  Residence:  5760  Woodlawn  Av. 
Free;    ed.   public   schools   of   native   town  and        FREEMAN,  Henry  Warren,  lawyer;  b.  Bos- 

at   Western    Indiana    Normal    School;    m.    Ko-  t         Mass.,   Feb.   16,   1869;   s.   Warren   H.   and 

komo,    Ind.,    Feb.    26,    1901,    Miss    Mazy    Bell.  Louise  (Hobart)  Freeman;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wis- 

Started  very  young  as  a  canvasser;  organizer  consln    A.B.,   1892;   law  dept.   of  same,   LL.B., 

and   first  pres.   Chicago   Portrait   Co  ;    secured  1895;  m    Washington,  D.  C.,  Oct.  19,  1901,  An- 

control  of  the  stock  and  reorganized  the  Illi-  nletta  King.  Came  to  Chicago,  1895,  and  was 

nois    Sewing   Machine    Co.;    was    elected   pres.  in  the  office  of  James  L.  High  until  death  of 

of    the    new    corporation     Republican.    Clubs:  Mr     High.    1897;    after    that    in    law    practice 

Calumet,   Chicago   Athletic,    Washington   Park.  ajone    untn    June,    1903,    when    became    nsso- 

Office:   Atlas  Blk.    Residence:    2001   Prairie  Av.  clated  wlth  Hon.   Henry  Sherman  Boutell   and 

FREEMAN,  Arthur  Bigfelow,  dentist;  b.  Albert  Dean  Currier  in  present  firm  of  Boutell, 
Brookfield,  Vt.,  Sept.  27,  1859;  s.  Augustus  currier  &  Freeman.  Republican.  Mem.  of  Beta 
W.  and  Lucinda  M.  (Bigelow)  Freeman;  ed.  Theta  pi.  club:  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  Home 
Vermont,  Rush  Med.  College  (M.D.,  1885)  and  insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 
Philadelphia  Dental  College  (D.D.S.,  1886);  m.  FREEMAN,  Isaac  Austin,  dentist;  b.  Orange 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Apr.  17,  1895,  Jane  Gould.  Co  vt  Qct  11,  1840;  s.  Mayhew  and  Laura 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Vermont  In  1882;  en-  A  (Morse)  Freeman;'  ed.  public  schools  of 
gaged  in  practice  of  dentistry  in  Chicago  since  orange  Co.,  Vt.;  studied  dentistry  in  office  of 
1886.  Formerly  prof,  of  comparative  dental  A  ^V  Freeman,  Chicago,  1864-8,  and  at  North- 
anatomy  and  physiology  in  Northwestern  w'estern  Univ.  Dental  School  (grad.,  1892);  m. 
Univ.  Dental  School  for  5  years.  Mem.  Illi-  Fremont,  111.,  1866,  Charlotte  M.  Partridge; 
nois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  children:  Alice  (Mrs.  C.  M.  Roberts),  Eleanor 
Chicago  Odontographic  Soc.  Republican.  c  Florence  M.,  Edith  Imogen,  Grace  Part- 
Mason.  Club:  Hinsdale.  Office:  34  Washington  rjage  (Mrs.  C.  D.  Pease).  Has  been  associate 
St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111.  prof  practice  of  dentistry  in  Northwestern 

FREEMAN,   Charles  Yoe,   lawyer;   b.    Lock-  univ     Med      School.     Mem.     Chicago    Odonto- 

port,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  29,  1877;  s.  John  Newton  and  praphic  Soc,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.  Repub- 

Mary    Helen     (Yoe)     Freeman:     grad.    Denver  ]jcan     office:    67   Wabash    Av.    Residence:    645 

High  School,  1894;  Lawrenceville  School,  1895;  -Washington  Boul. 

Princeton  Univ.,  A.B.,  1899;  Northwestern  FREER,  Frederick  Warren,  artist,  painter; 
Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1902.  Admitted  to  ^  Chicago,  June  16,  1849;  s.  Dr.  Joseph  War- 
bar,  May,  1902;  mem.  law  firm  of  McCordic  &  ren  an(j  Katherine  (Gatter)  Freer;  ed.  public 
Sheriff.  Jan.  1,  1904.  Sec.  and  asst.  treas.  Illi-  schools;  attended  Royal  Acad.,  Munich,  Ba- 
nois  Car  &  Equipment  Co.  Republican.  Pres-  varia-  spent  several  years  in  Europe;  m.  June 
byterian.  Club:  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  The  16  jggg  Margaret  Cecilia  Keenan,  New  York. 
Rookery.  Residence:  446  Chestnut  St.  Lived  in  New  York,  1880-90;  is  asso.  Nat. 

FREEMAN,   Henry   Hyman,    grain   and   hay  Acad.  of  Design;  mem.  Am.  Water  Color  Soc., 

commission;   b.   Elmira,   N.  Y.,   Sept.   20,   1866;  New  York  Etchers'  Club,  etc    Received  medal 

s.  Marcus  and  Minna  (Birkman)  Freeman;  ed.  at  World's  Columbian  Exposition    1  93;  bronze 

public  schools;  married.  Began  business  career  medal    at    Pan- Am.    Exposition,    Buffalo,    1 

in    the   printing    business    in    Chicago   with   H.  silver     medal     Charleston     Exposition, 

McAllister    Co.,    and    afterward    in    same    line  Martin   B.   Cahn  prize,   Chicago   Art   Institute, 

with    J.    H.    Buffords    &    Son    until    1886,    when  1902;   artist's  prize  and   medal,   Chicago,    1 

beoamo    associated    in    business    with    brother,  bronze     medal,     St.     Louis     Exposition, 


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specialty  in  portraits  of  beautiful  women  and 
children.  His  principal  works  are:  A  Lady  in 
Black;  Consolation;  The  Old  Letter;  In  Am- 
bush; Sympathy,  etc.  Teaches  at  Chicago  Art 
Inst.  Address:  224  E.  Ontario  St. 

FREEH,  Otto  Tiger,  physician;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  8,  1857;  s.  Joseph  Warren  (M.D.)  and 
Katharine  (Gatter)  Freer:  ed.  Ludwig's  Gym- 
nasium, Munich,  Ger.,  to  1870;  Moseley  School, 
Chicago,  1871-2:  Kinzie  School,  graduating, 
1873;  grad.  Central  High  School,  Chicago,  1876; 
Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1879,  followed  by  a 
semester  each  in  the  Univ.  of  Munich,  Vienna 
and  Heidelberg.  Interne  in  Cook  Co.  Hosp., 
1879-80;  specialist  in  diseases  of  the  nose, 
throat  and  ear.  Co-author  of  a  book  on  Dis- 
eases of  the  Nose  and  Nasopharynx.  Attend- 
ing laryngologist  German  Hosp.  of  Chicago, 
1894-1905;  prof,  of  laryngology  Chicago  Poli- 
clinic, asst.  prof,  in  diseases  of  throat,  nose 
and  chest,  Rush  Med.  College.  Mem.  Am. 
Laryngological  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  sec. 
section  on  laryngology  and  otology  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  1903-4;  mem.  Chicago  Laryngological 
and  Climatological  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.  Democrat.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 288  E.  Huron  St. 

FREES,  Benjamin  Marsh,  lumber  merchant; 
b.  Orono,  Me.,  Aug.  3,  1846;  s.  Benjamin  M. 
and  Maria  F.  (Buffum)  Frees;  ed.  common 
schools;  m.  Union  Grove,  Racine  Co.,  Wis., 
Ellie  Rosine  Adams.  Began  in  lumber  business 
at  Monroe,  Wis.,  1862;  Whitewater,  Wis.,  1865; 
moved  to  Chicago,  1872;  now  vice-pres.  Bar- 
nett  Lumber  Co.,  Frees  &  Hocknell  Lumber 
Co.,  Day  &  Frees  Lumber  Co.,  Platt  &  Frees 
Co.;  vice-pres.  and  sec.  Perry  &  Bee  Lumber 
Co.,  F.  C.  Knotter  Co.,  and  identified  with  nu- 
merous other  lumber  companies  and  firms. 
Also  vice-pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  McCook,  Neb., 
and  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Lisbon.  N.  D.  Veteran  of 
Civil  War;  enlisted,  Aug.  3,  1864,  on  18th 
birthday;  appointed  1st  lieut.,  and  promoted  to 
capt.  in  front  of  Petersburg.  Va.  Mem.  Loyal 
Legion  and  of  U.  S.  Grant  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Re- 
publican. Mason.  Office:  234  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: The  Lessing,  Surf  St.  and  Evanston  Av. 

FRENCH,  Arthur  Lincoln,  railroad  and 
warehouse  commissioner;  b.  on  farm  near 
Chapin,  Morgan  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  3,  1862;  s. 
Samuel  and  Martha  (Fox)  French;  ed.  public 
school.  Adrian  College,  Michigan,  and  Gem 
City  Business  College,  Quincy,  111.;  m.  Joy 
Prairie,  Morgan  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  6,  1892,  Ruth 
Batchelor  Joy.  Has  always  been  engaged  in 
farming  in  Morgan  Co.  In  1892  organized  the 
Chapin  State  Bank,  of  which  is  practically 
the  owner;  in  1901  was  appointed  by  Gov. 
Yates  mem.  of  the  Illinois  Railroad  and  Ware- 
house Commission.  Republican;  mem.  of  the 
State  Central  Committee  of  Illinois,  repre- 
senting the  20th  Congressional  district;  chair- 
man organization  committee  of  the  State 
Central  Committee.  Treas.  U.  S.  Life  Endow- 
ment Co.;  vice-nres.  and  dir.  Illinois  Tele- 
phone Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton. 
Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Chapin,  111. 

FRENCH,  Charles  W.,  prin.  Hyde  Park 
High  School.  Chicago:  b.  Woodstock,  Vt.,  Apr. 
5,  1858;  s.  Charles  W.  and  Anne  M.  French; 
grad.  Dartmouth  College,  1879  (A.M.);  m.  1st, 
St.  Joseph,  Mich.,  July  17,  1889,  Mary  L. 
Heartt;  2d,  Rockford,  111.,  June  28,  1900,  Fanny 
K.  Bartlett.  Mem.  joint  commission  on  Eng- 
lish requirements  for  admission  to  college, 
1896-1905:  pres.  Chicago  Christian  Endeavor 
Union.  1886-8;  pres.  Cook  Co.  Board  Athletic 
Control.  1898-1900.  Author:  Life  of  Lincoln 
(Am.  Reformer's  Series);  Words  of  Lincoln; 
Introduction  to  the  Study  of  Browning.  Editor: 
Flight  of  a  Tartar  Tribe;  Burke's  Concilia- 
tion: Lights  of  Literature  for  the  7th  and  8th 
Grade;  Macaulay's  Essays  on  Milton,  Addison, 
Macbeth;  Rab  and  His  Friends;  Black  Beauty; 
The  Sketch  Book.  Address:  6442  Drexel  Av. 


FRENCH,  G.  Watson,  chairman  of  the  ex- 
ecutive committee  of  the  Republican  Iron  & 
Steel  Co.;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Oct.  26,  1858;  s. 
Geo.  H.  and  Frances  W.  (Morton)  French;  ed. 
Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass. ;  m.  Davenport, 
June  18,  1884,  Clara  V.  Decker;  1  son:  George 
Decker.  Engaged  as  a  moulder  with  the  Eagle 
Mfg.  Co.  at  Davenport,  la.,  1877,  of  which 
company  he  later  became  pres.;  is  also  pres. 
of  the  Bettendorf  Metal  Wheel  Co.;  became 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Republic  Iron  & 
Steel  Co.,  1900,  and  chairman  of  the  executive 
committee,  1901;  vice-pres.  Annie  Laurie  Min- 
ing Co.  Clubs:  Midlothian,  Chicago,  Calumet, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Auditorium  Annex. 

FRENCH,  William  Henry,  type  founder;  b. 
Griggsville,  Pike  Co.,  111.;  s.  Nathan  and  Har- 
riet Newell  (Hoyt)  French;  ed.  common  and 
high  schools,  Griggsville;  grad.  Cornell  Univ., 
1869-73;  1  year  in  Univ.  of  Leipzig,  Germany; 
m.  Chicago,  Sept.  21,  1895,  Olive  Helen  Waller; 
children:  Hazel,  Walter  Hoyt,  Vincent  Thome. 
Agent  and  asst.  gen.  mgr.  Associated  Press 
in  Chicago  and  New  York,  1873-85;  sec.  and 
treas.  Oak  Ranch  Co.,  Nebraska,  Kansas  and 
Colorado,  1885-7;  since  1887,  sec.  and  dir.  of 
Barnhart  Bros.  &  Spindler,  type  founders; 
also  pres.  and  dir.  St.  Louis  Printers'  Supply 
Co. ;  dir.  and  vice-pres.  Fundicion  Mexicana  de 
Tipos,  City  of  Mexico;  dir.  Unitype  Co.,  New 
York;  Great  Western  Type  Foundry,  Kansas 
City  and  Omaha;  Southern  Printers'  Supply 
Co.,  Washington,  D.  C.;  Minnesota  Type 
Foundry  Co.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Mem.  Cornell  Alumni.  Pres. 
Chicago  Delta  Upsilon  Alumni.  Clubs:  Irv- 
ing Literary,  Illinois,  Oak  Park,  Westward  Ho. 
Office:  183-7  Monroe  St.  Residence:  221  East 
Av.,  S.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

FRENCH,  William  Merchant  Richardson, 
dir.  Art  Institute,  Chicago;  b.  Exeter,  N.  H., 
Oct.  1,  1843;  s.  Henry  Flagg  and  Anne  (Rich- 
ardson) French;  grad.  Harvard,  1864;  prac- 
ticed civil  engineering  and  landscape  garden- 
ing, 1865-77;  became  connected,  1877,  with  the 
School  and  Museum  of  Art  in  Chicago.  Has 
lectured  on  art  in  all  parts  of  the  U.  S.,  and 
has  written  a  good  deal  on  art  subjects. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Literary.  Office: 
Art  Institute.  Residence:  9203  Pleasant  Av. 

FRETTS,  George  Watkins,  maltster;  b. 
Franklin,  Pa.,  May  26,  1865;  s.  Levi  and  Ange- 
line  (Forrest)  Fretts;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago  and  Shattuck  School,  Faribault,  Minn., 
graduating  1885;  m.  Chicago,  June  27,  1888, 
Abbie  Louise  Watkins;  children:  Eunice  Holt. 
Wallace  Van  Renssalaer.  Entered  office  of 
W.  W.  Watkins,  maltster,  in  1885,  and  a  year 
later  became  a  partner  in  the  business  (estab- 
lished by  Mr.  Watkins  in  1873),  the  firm  now 
being  Watkins,  Fretts  &  Vincent.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Club:  Colo- 
nial. Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  677 
48th  St. 

FREUND,  Oustav,  merchant  in  butchers' 
supplies:  b.  Austria,  1852;  s.  Solomon  and 
Fannie  Freund;  ed.  public  schools  in  Austria; 
m.  New  York,  1878.  Minna  Oppenheimer:  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  C.  L.  Coleman,  Erwin  O.,  Hennie 
R.,  Florence  F.  Since  coming  to  U.  «*.  has 
been  continuously  identified  with  the  house  of 
S.  Oppenheimer  &  Co..  dealers  in  butchers' 
supplies,  and  since  1880  has  been  resident 
partner  of  the  firm  in  Chicago.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Standard,  Lakeside,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  449  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4416  Mich- 
igan Av. 

FRIEDBERG,  Ralph  Temple,  dealer  in  auto- 
mobiles; b.  Galesburg,  111.,  May  19,  1865;  s. 
Morris  and  Mary  (Brien)  Friedberg;  ed.  high 
schools,  Galesburg,  111.;  m.  Vincennes,  Ind., 
Sept.  3.  1891,  Ella  Liebshutz.  Traveled  exten- 
sively in  Europe  from  1887  until  1900:  noted 
as  the  first  Am.  bicyclist,  1887-89,  winning 
the  championship  of  the  world  14  times  in 


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foreign  countries  under  the  nom  de  guerre  of 
"Ralph  Temple";  a  dealer  in  bicycles,  1890- 
1900;  entered  the  automobile  trade,  1901,  being 
the  first  automobile  dealer  in  Chicago;  now 
pres.  of  the  Ralph  Temple  Automobile  Co. 
Independent  Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Of- 
fice: 309-11  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  4333 
Grand  Boul. 

FRIEDLANDER,  Robert,  scientific  electri- 
cian; b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  June  15,  1868;  s.  Al- 
bert and  Fanny  (Silversmith)  Friedlander;  ed. 
Friedrich  Werdersches  Gymnasium,  Berlin,  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  Dec.  10,  1890,  Tillie  Wolte- 
mater;  children:  Albert,  Gertrude.  After  leav- 
ing school  engaged  in  electrical  work  and  in 
1896  organized  and  incorporated  R.  Fried- 
lander  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.,  which  has 
since  been  engaged  in  manufacturing  and  im- 
porting X-ray  tubes  and  fluoroscopes.  The 
company  own  23  patents,  and  their  products 
include,  besides  X-ray  tubes  and  fluoroscopes, 
shields,  stands,  high-frequency  apparatus  and 
various  electro-therapeutic  specialties.  Estab- 
lished, 1901,  and  is  editor  of  Archives  of  Elec- 
trology  and  Radiology,  especially  devoted  to 
electro- therapy.  Mem.  Am.  X-Ray  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Electro-Med.  Soc.  Republican.  OfHce:  41-5 
State  St.  Residence:  936  N.  Clark  St. 

FRIEDMAN,  Herbert  Jacob,  lawyer:  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  2,  1876;  s.  Jacob  and  Henrietta 
(Kahn)  Friedman;  ed.  Haven  (public)  school, 
S.  Side  High  School.  Morgan  Park  Acad., 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1893-4;  Harvard  College, 
1894-7,  A.B.;  Harvard  Law  School,  1897-1900, 
LL.B.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1900,  and  since 
then  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago; 
since  1904.  mem.  law  firm  of  Zeisler,  Farson 
&  Friedman.  Practice  mainly  devoted  to  law 
of  corporations,  real  estate,  probate  and  me- 
chanics' liens.  Prof.,  since  1902,  at  John  Mar- 
shall Law  School,  teaching  law  of  contracts, 
property,  bills  and  notes;  appointed  lecturer 
on  liens  at  law  school  of  Northwestern  Univ., 
1904;  since  1904,  writer  on  special  subjects 
in  Cyclopedia  of  Law  and  Procedure.  Demo- 
crat. Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  City,  Press,  Har- 
vard, Troquois.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  5132  E.  End  Av. 

FRIEDMAN",  Iiouis  Julius,  grain  broker;  b. 
Budapest,  Hungary,  Jan.  20,  1861:  s.  Adolph 
and  Lena  (Herrman)  Friedman;  collegiate  ed- 
ucation at  Budapest,  Hungary;  m.  Chicago, 
1890,  Rose  Lesen.  Came  to  U.  S.,  1878;  in  gen- 
eral merchandise  business  at  Union  City, 
Tenn.,  1883-8;  came  to  Chicago,  1888,  and  has 
since  been  a  grain  broker  on  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade,  of  which  he  is  a  mem.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  2  Sher- 
man St.  Residence:  3716  Grand  Boul. 

FRIEND,  Einanuel,  surgeon;  b.  Chicago. 
Aug.  5,  1868;  s.  Berman  and  Hannah  (Brieden- 
bach)  Friend:  grad.  Chicago  High  School,  1886, 
Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1890;  post-graduate 
work  in  Univ.  of  Vienna  and  Paris  hosps. 
Asst.  clinical  nrof.  of  surgery  (extra  mural). 
Rush  Med.  College;  attending  pathologist 
Michael  Reese  Hosp. :  attending  surgeon 
Michael  Reese  Hosp.  and  United  Hebrew  Char- 
ity dispensaries;  attending  surgeon  Rush 
Med.  College,  out  dept.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.  Office:  70  State  St.  Residence:  3652  In- 
diana Av. 

FRIEND,  Henry,  retail  cloak  merchant;  b. 
.Tnssv.  Roumania,  Apr.  26,  1862;  s.  Abraham 
and  Rebecca  (Bass)  Friend;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Europe;  m.  New  York  City,  July  12,  1883, 
Emma  Komiss;  children:  Bertha,  Ethel,  Mil- 
ton M  Came  to  United  States  In  1878,  and 
first  worked  at  Manistee,  Mich.,  for  R.  G. 
Peters,  lumber  manufacturer,  as  a  mill  hand, 
and  then  on  construction  of  railroad;  after 
1  year  went  to  Milwaukee,  where  was  en- 
gaged with  the  Blatz  Brewery;  soon  after- 
ward served  apprenticeship  as  cigar  maker 
with  Asherman  Co..  for  3  years:  then  in  1881 
worked  at  his  trade  and  In  folowing  year 


started  in  business  for  self  as  retail  coal  deal- 
er; sold  out  a  year  later  and  went  into  manu- 
facture of  garments  and  afterward  in  various 
mercantile  enterprises,  each  time  succeeding  to 
something  better;  went  into  wholesale  clothing 
business  at  Madison  St.  and  5th  Av.,  until 
1892;  engaged  in  the  shoe  business,  1892-8. 
Established,  In  1898,  present  business  as 
retail  dealer  In  cloaks  under  name  of  H. 
Friend;  also  treas.  and  sec.  Friend  Bros,  and 
vice-pres.  Washington  Cloak  Co.  Independent 
Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Office:  164  State 
St.  Residence:  4343  Grand  Boul. 

FRIEND,  Henry,  wholesale  woolens;  b. 
Ellsworth,  Me.,  Apr.  7,  1857;  s.  Jacob  and  Dora 
Friend;  ed.  public  schools  and  Cooper  Insti- 
tute, New  York  City;  m.  Fort  Wayne,  Ind., 
Nov.  3,  1886,  Hattie  Frelburger;  children: 
Adele  Freiburger,  Julius  Harry,  Henry,  Jr.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  office  boy  in  broker's 
office  in  New  York  City,  afterward  became  a 
retail  merchant  at  Fort  Wayne,  Ind.;  since 
1896  merchant  in  Chicago,  and  since  1899 
senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Friend,  Moss  & 
Morris,  wholesale  woolens.  Office:  246  Frank- 
lin St.  Residence:  4353  Vincennes  Av. 

FRIESTEDT,  Luther  Peter,  pres.  L.  P. 
Friestedt  Co.;  b.  Watertown,  Wis.,  Apr.  30, 
1860;  s.  Peter  H.  and  Mary  Leslie  (Danforth) 
Friestedt;  ed.  public  schools  and  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  graduating,  M.E.,  1879;  m.  Dora  N. 
Huyer;  children:  Arthur,  George,  Willis. 
Luther.  On  leaving  college  began  mechanical 
engineering  in  Chicago;  now  pres.  the  L.  P. 
Friestedt  Co.  Inventor  and  patentee  of  the 
interlocking  channel  bar  and  pres.  and  dir. 
of  Interlocking  Channel  Bar  Co.;  also  dir. 
Columbia  Tool  Steel  Co.  Mem.  Western  Soc. 
of  Engineers.  Republican;  alderman  of  the 
13th  Ward  5  years;  resigned,  1905.  Mem.  S. 
A.  R.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Lincoln.  Office: 
Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  170  S.  Central  Park 
Av. 

FROEHLINO,  Frank,  butcher;  b.  West- 
phalia, Ger.,  Apr.  8,  1862;  s.  Frank  and  Eva 
Froehling:  ed.  schools  in  Germany:  came  to 
Chicago.  1877;  m.,  1st,  Chicago,  1885.  Mary 
Heppe:  2  sons:  George,  Arthur;  m.,  2d.  Chicago, 
1896.  Emma  Heppe.  Began  in  butcher  business 
in  1878  with  Joseph  Paronsen  at  3fiO  S.  Clark 
St.;  remained  with  him  5  years;  since  1884  in 
business  with  George  Heppe,  In  firm  of  Froeh- 
ling &  Heppe.  Mem.  Germanin  Miinnerchor,  B. 
P.  O.  Elks.  Office:  412  S.  Clark  St.  Residence: 
394  LaSalle  Av. 

FROI.ICHSTEIN,  William  B.,  manufacturer: 
b.  Mobile,  Ala.,  Sept.  25,  1861;  s.  Hirsch  and 
Sarah  (Loeb)  Frolichsteln:  ed.  Mobile  public 
schools:  m.  Milwaukee.  Wis.,  Mar.  7,  1893, 
Mrs.  Detta  L.  Levy.  Early  business  life  in 
Mobile,  Ala.;  since  1889  in  Chicnero;  was  in 
fancy  grocery  trade  and  in  that  line  western 
representative  of  Reiss  &  Brarlv.  of  New  York, 
until  1899,  when  he  engacrpd  in  manufac- 
turing: acquired  interest  in  Globe  Iron  Works 
(established.  1871).  June  1,  1902:  became  pres. 
and  treas.  of  the  company.  June  1,  1904.  Clnb: 
Ravisloe  Country.  Mem.  Builders  £-  Traders 
Exchange.  Office:  31-41  Indiana  St.  Residence: 
34  E.  Ifith  St. 

FROST,  Albert  Carl,  banker  and  railway 
official;  b.  Berend,  Germanv.  Mar.  20,  1S65;  s. 
Carl  and  Phillinine  (von  Wietersheim)  Frost; 
ed  Brombertr.  Germany,  and  in  public  school 
at  Alpena,  Mich.,  to  which  place  he  rerroved  in 
1876;  m  Alpena,  Mich..  Feb.  5,  1890.  Clara  E. 
Des  Jardins;  children:  Aerielle,  Luoile,  Marie. 
Albert  Carl.  On  leaving  school,  1880,  engaged 
as  clerk  in  store  until  1883:  bookkeeper  for  a 
lumber  manufacturing  company,  1883-6;  estab- 
lished plumbing  and  sheet  iron  works  in  1886- 
1890;  in  machinery  business,  1890-2.  Came  to 
Chicago  In  winter  of  1892-3  and  established 
business  of  A.  C.  Frost  fk  Co.,  municipal  and 
corporation  bonds.  Projected  and  built  the 
Chicago  and  Milwaukee  Electric  R.  R.,  1898- 


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1900;  was  its  vice-pres.  until  1902;  since  then 
its  pres.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Germania,  Exmoor.  Office:  108 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  285  Lake  Av. 

FROST,  Albert  Qarfleld,  sec.  and  mgr.  of  the 
Engineering  Agency;  b.  Kane  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  3, 
1877;  a.  G.  E.  and  Mary  (Betts)  Frost;  ed. 
high  school  and  business  college;  m.  Aurora, 
111.,  May  2,  1901,  Myrtle  Rossetter;  1  daugh- 
ter: Marion  Wilson.  Engaged  in  high  grade 
engineering  employment  for  5  years;  built  7 
miles  of  steam  railroad  in  central  Illinois; 
was  for  4  years  engaged  in  chemical  engineer- 
ing business,  refining  glycerine  recovered  from 
oleaginous  material.  Now  sec.,  mgr.  and  dir. 
of  The  Engineering  Agency.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: Monadnock  Blk. 

FBOST,  Alfred  Sidney,  soldier;  b.  Chicago, 
Feb.  5,  1858;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  Emma 
(Stickley)  Frost;  ed.  public  schools  of  Syra- 
cuse, N.  Y.;  grad.  U.  S.  Infantry  and  Cavalry 
School,  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  1891;  m. 
Evanston,  111.,  Dec.  31,  1884,  Florence  Eugenia 
Mann;  children:  Florence  Myrtle,  Ethel  Grey, 
Louise  Mann.  Private,  corporal,  sergeant,  2d 
lieut.,  1st  lieut.,  capt.  and  maj.  U.  S.  Army, 
1881-90;  col.  1st  S.  Dak.  Infy.,  U.  S.  Vol.,  dur- 
ing Spanish  War  and  Philippine  insurrection; 
nominated  by  Pres.  Roosevelt  for  brevet  of 
brig.-gen.,  U.  S.  V.,  for  conspicuous  gallantry 
in  action  in  3  battles  with  Philippine  insur- 
gents; owing  to  ill  health  was  retired  from 
U.  S.  A.  with  rank  of  maj.,  1900.  At  present 
in  charge  of  the  recruiting  service,  U.  S. 
A.,  at  Peoria,  Jacksonville  and  Springfield, 
111.,  with  headquarters  at  Springfield.  Law- 
yer; admitted  to  bar  of  3d  judicial  circuit  of 
South  Dakota,  1893;  to  bar  of  supreme  court 
of  South  Dakota,  1894;  to  supreme  court  o'f 
the  U.  S.,  1900.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mason.  Mem.  (5th  vice-pres.)  Soc.  Army  of 
the  Philippines,  Military  Order  of  Foreign 
Wars.  Home:  641  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 
Official  address:  100  E.  Side  Sq.,  Springfield, 
111. 

FBOST,  Charles  Snmner,  architect;  b. 
Lewiston,  Me.,  May  31,  1856;  s.  Albert  and 
Eunice  (Jones)  Frost;  ed.  public  schools; 
studied  architecture  in  offices  and  took  special 
course  at  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, Boston;  m.  Jan.  7,  1885,  Mary,  daugh-. 
ter  of  Marvin  Hughitt;  children:  Margaret, 
Marvin,  Virginia.  Was  draftsman,  and  later 
architect,  in  Boston;  removed  to  Chicago  in 
1882,  and  practiced  with  Henry  Ives  Cobb 
under  the  firm  name  of  Cobb  &  Frost,  1882- 
1889;  afterward  alone  for  several  years;  now 
senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Frost  &  Granger,  archi- 
tects. Fellow  Am.  Institute  of  Architects. 
Clubs:  Mid-Day.  Union  League.  Onwentsia, 
Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest, 
111. 

FBOST,  David,  produce  commission;  b. 
Lebanon  Co.,  Pa.,  Mar.  8,  1849;  s.  David  and 
Susanna  (Boyer)  Frost;  came  to  Illinois  when 
6  years  old;  reared  on  farm  near  Naperville; 
ed.  public  schools,  Naperville,  111.;  resident  of 
Chicago  since  1872;  m.  Aurora,  111.,  May,  1879, 
Wilhelmina  Grevey;  4  children.  Began  in 
produce  commission  business  in  Chicago  In 
firm  of  Ermeling,  Frost  &  Beckwith,  1872-7, 
and  became  a  mem.  of  Thayer  &  Frost,  1881, 
changing  in  1892  to  present  style  of  Frost 
Bros.  Republican.  Mem.  Produce  Exchange, 
Nat.  League  of  Commission  Merchants.  Office: 
122  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  2675  N.  Robey  St. 
(Ravenswood). 

FBOST,  E.  Allen,  lawyer;  b.  Fayette  Co., 
Pa.,  Mar.  27,  1871;  ed.  public  schools  Union- 
town,  Pa.,  and  Waynesburg  College,  Pa.,  grad- 
uating at  18,  and  on  recommendation  of  the 
faculty  of  that  college  was  elected  pres.  of 
Ozark  College,  Grenfield,  Mo.;  grad.  Colum- 
bian Univ.  Law  School;  m.  1899,  Miss  Edna 
Van  Alen.  Came  to  Chicago  to  practice  law, 
1893,  and  was  for  a  time  associated  with  ex- 


Solicitor  General  Charles  H.  Aldrich;  was  ap- 
pointed asst.  to  receiver  of  the  Columbia  and 
Chemical  Nat.  Banks,  1893;  later  asst.  to  re- 
ceiver of  the  Nat.  Bank  of  Illinois  and  the 
Calumet  Electric  St.  Ry.  Co.  With  Mr.  Joseph 
T.  Talbert  designed  a  system  of  accounts  for 
receivers  of  nat.  banks  now  largely  used;  dep- 
uty comptroller  of  City  of  Chicago  under 
Comptroller  W.  D.  Kerfoot,  and  later  atty.  for 
Commission  on  Revision  of  City  Accounts; 
then  engaged  with  the  extensive  litigation 
growing  out  of  the  failure  of  the  Nat.  Bank 
of  Illinois;  closely  identified  with  work  of 
Civic  Federation  and  the  movement  for  City 
Charter  reform,  taking  active  part  in  organi- 
zation of  Chicago  New  Charter  Convention, 
and  assisted  in  securing  passage  of  the  resolu- 
tion for  constitutional  amendment.  Is  general 
counsel  Nat.  Business  League;  mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  451  Belden  Av. 

FBOTHIKG-HAM,  James,  clergyman;  b. 
Johnstown,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  21,  1834;  s.  John  and 
Jane  Ann  (Dodge)  Frothingham;  ed.  Johns- 
town (N.  Y.)  Acad.,  1846-51;  Union  College, 
Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  1851-3;  Princeton  (N.  J.) 
Theological  Seminary,  1854-7;  m.  Busti,  N.  Y., 
July  23,  1857,  Chloe  D.  Hazeltine;  children: 
Harold  J.,  Hazel,  Herbert  H.,  Frances,  Earl  H. 
Ordained  to  Presbyterian  ministry,  1857;  in 
charge  of  Spencer  Acad.,  Ind.  Ty.,  1857-9;  pas- 
tor at  Caledonia,  Minn.,  1860-4;  Lansing,  la., 
1864-78;  Manchester,  la.,  1878-80;  Morrison, 
111.,  1880-4;  Waukegan,  111.,  1884-8;  Ninth 
Presbyterian  Church,  Chicago,  1888-92;  Har- 
vey, 111.,  1899-1903.  Stated  clerk  of  the  Presby- 
tery of  Chicago.  City  editor  of  The  Interior. 
Chicago,  since  1897.  Address:  527  Kenwood 
Ter. 

FBTJIT,  Walter  E.,  phvsician;  b.  on  a  farm 
near  Edwardsville,  111.,  Nov.  9,  1862;  s.  Jeffer- 
son and  Elizabeth  Ann  (Vawter)  Fruit;  pre- 
liminary education  in  country  school  in  Madi- 
son Co.,  111.,  then  at  Lincoln  Univ.,  Illinois, 
and  at  Indiana  State  Normal  School,  Valpa- 
raiso, Ind.;  received  med.  education  in  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1890;  m. 
Edwardsville,  111.,  June  28,  1893,  Ellen  Eliza- 
beth Grossman;  1  son:  Julian  Elliott;  has 
been  teaching  the  subject  of  Diseases  in  Chil- 
dren in  different  med.  colleges  in  Chicago 
since  1890;  now  has  that  chair  in  Chicago 
Homce.  Med.  College,  of  which  is  a  dir.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  41st  St.  Presbyterian  Church. 
Office:  92  State  St.  Residence:  4647  Indiana 
Av. 

FBY,  George  Cook,  lawyer;  b.  Selinsgrove, 
Pa.,  Sept.  30.  1846;  s.  Conrad  J.  and  Margaret 
(Hottenstein)  Fry:  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
A.B.,  1868;  A.M..  1871;  m.  Freeport,  111.,  Jan. 
14,  1874,  Sue  Lawver;  children:  Catherine. 
Helen,  William  L.  Studied  law  in  office  of  late 
Hon.  Joseph  M.  Bailey:  admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  Aug.,  1869;  after  Mr.  Bailey's  election  to 
the  Circuit  Court  was  a  partner  of  F.  W.  S. 
Brawley,  of  the  firm  of  Bailey  &  Brawley. 
Has  practiced  in  Chicago  since  1869;  consecu- 
tively of  firms  of  Fry  &  Ling.  Brawley  &  Frv, 
Page,  Plum  &  Fry,  House  &  Fry,  Fry  &  Babb, 
and  now  of  Fry  &  Hyde.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Ken- 
wood, Calumet  Golf,  Homewood.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5121  Kimbark  Av. 

FBT,  Henry  Tliomas,  wool  merchant;  b.  Bol- 
ton,  Mass.,  June  5,  1854;  s.  John  E.  and  Re- 
becca (Akin)  Fry;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Oct.  9,  1877,  Julia  Thomp- 
son; 1  son:  Robert  Thompson  Fry.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  J.  T.  Rawleigh,  1870,  and  re- 
mained until  1871;  with  Wiswall  &  Thompson 
as  entry  clerk  and  bookkeeper,  1872-5;  office 
man  with  Clement  Morton  &  Co.,  wholesale 
clothing,  1875-7;  in  1877  entered  firm  of  H.  T. 
Thompson  &  Co.,  as  partner.  Mr.  Thompson 
retired  in  1888,  but  the  firm  name  continues  as 


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H.  T.  Thompson  &  Co.,  the  mems.  being  H.  T. 
Fry  and  L.  G.  Stiles,  wool  merchants.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Whist.  Office: 
201-09  Michigan  St.  Residence:  2383  Clarendon 
Av. 

FULKERSON,  Monroe,  lawyer;  b.  Marion, 
111.,  Feb.  23,  1867;  s.  C.  T.  and  Virginia  G.  Ful- 
kerson;  ed.  Gainesville,  Tex.,  and  Chicago,  111.; 
grad.  Kent  College  of  Law,  Chicago  (pres.  of 
the  class),  1896,  LL.B.;  Chicago  Law  School, 
LL.M.,  1898;  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1897;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  19,  1899,  Jessie  A.  Ri- 
ley;  children:  Stanley  Monroe,  Jessie  Muriel. 
Admitted  to  bar,  Sept.  1,  1896;  lecturer  on  law 
of  insurance  Chicago  Law  School;  went  to 
Central  America,  1897,  and  secured  release 
from  jail  of  Am.  citizen  after  Am.  minister 
and  others  had  failed.  Democrat.  Presbyterian; 
trustee  of  Jefferson  Park  Presbyterian  Church. 
Active  in  cause  of  municipal  ownership  of 
public  utilities;  pres.  Central  Organization  of 
Municipal  Ownership  Clubs,  1903;  since  1903 
asst.  corporation  counsel.  Chicago,  and  was 
Fire  Dept.  atty.  for  City  of  Chicago;  conducted 
investigation  of  the  famous  Iroquois  disaster 
on  behalf  of  the  City  of  Chicago;  a  mem.  of 
the  committee  of  the  City  of  Chicago  that 
brought  about  the  enactment  of  the  "Mueller 
Bill."  Clubs:  Chicago  Democratic,  Cook  Co. 
Democracy.  32°  Mason;  pres.  of  the  Consistory 
Class  of  1904,  Medinah  Temple  Shrine;  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.  Office:  Title  &  Trust 
Bldg.  Residence:  630  N.  Ashland  Av.,  La- 


f^rno.f'T?1-lcago  Manual  Training  School,  and 
r£*  lrU,nlv':  m>  Pi»sburgli.  Pa.,  1902,  Marga- 
l^rZ  M.?D^We,11  Patterson:  1  daughter:  Mar- 
?8Q7  J^a£  a£lan<r  Smce  leaving  college  in 
1897,  with  Charles  H.  Fuller's  "  " 
Agency,  of  which  he  is  treas 
i?  ?K  Trursf  and  Savings  Bank;  2d' vice- 
Northern  Liquidation  Co.,  dir.  Ryder  Belt  a 
Cordage  Co.;  pres.  Union  Electrotype  Foundry 
pres.  Advertisers  Printing  Co.  Clubs: 
League.  Glen  View,  Evanston  ~ 
11-2  Dearborn.  Residence: 
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,  Charles  Gordon,  surgeon  oculist, 
aurist;  b.  Jamestown,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  9,  1856;  s. 
Frederick  Augustus  and  Emeline  Rathbone 
Fuller  (direct  "Mayflower  stock");  ed.  public 
schools  and  Jamestown  Collegiate  Institute, 
1874;  special  studies  Columbia  College;  grad. 
Chicago  HomoeMed  College;  post-graduate 
studies  College  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  New 
York;  New  York  Ophthalmological  Hosp.  Col- 
lege  (O.  A.  Ch  ,  New  York  Ophthalmological 
and  Aural  Institute;  m.  New  York,  June  30, 
1885,  Isabella  Hunt  White;  children:  Dorothy 
Rathbone,  Elizabeth  Barrett.  Ex-major  and 
surgeon  1st  regt.  infy.,  IN  G.;  ophthalmic 
and  aural  surgeon  several  Chicago  hosps.;  ex- 
asst.  surgeon  New  York  Ophthalmological 
Hosp.;  fellow  Royal  Microscopic  Soc.,  Eng- 
land;  mem.  A.  A  A.  S.,  Assn  Military  Sur- 
geons  U.  S.,  Am.  Microscopical  Soc.,  Am.  Insti- 
tute  Homoeopathy,  Am.  Homoa.  Ophthalmol.. 
Otol.  and  Laryngol.  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Liter- 
ary.  Glen  View.  Office:  100  State.  Residence: 
1305  Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

PULLER,  Charles  Houston,  advertising;  b. 
Rome,  Pa.,  Oct.  17,  1843;  s.  Lucius  and  Can- 
dace  (Newell)  Fuller;  parents  located  at  Bel- 
videre,  111.,  1845;  ed.  public  schools  of  Rock- 
ford,  Lee  Center,  and  Belvidere,  111.;  m.  New 
York,  1869,  Alice  E.  Doolittle;  1  son:  Lucius 
C.  In  hardware  trade  at  Belvidere,  111.,  for  5 
years  before  coming  to  Chicago  in  1871,  and 
engaging  in  the  newspaper  business  with  the 
Chicago  Mail  and  later  with  the  Daily  News 
for  5  years;  in  1880  established  newspaper  and 
magazine  advertising  business,  and  in  1888 
incorporated  under  name  of  Charles  H.  Ful- 
ler's  Advertising  Agency,  of  which  has  since 
been  pres.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go  Athletic,  Union  League,  Atlas.  Office:  112 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1734  Asbury  Av., 
Evanston. 

FULLER,  Henry  Blake,  author;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  9,  1857.  Author:  The  Chevalier  of  Pen- 
sieri-Vani;  The  Chatelaine  of  La  Trinite;  The 
Cliff  Dwellers;  With  the  Procession;  The  Pup- 
pet-Booth  (dramatic  sketches);  From  the 
Other  Side  (short  stories);  The  Last  Refuge; 
Under  the  Skylights.  Address:  2831  Prairie 
Av. 

PULLER,  Lucius  Chlpman,  advertising;  b. 
Chicago,  Apr.  14,  1875;  s.  Charles  H.  and  Alice 
E.  (Doolittle)  Fuller;  ed.  Chicago  public 


,  1854,  and  entered 
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that  business  continuously  for  45  years  began 
as  bookkeeper  and  in  1866  organized  the  cor- 
poration  of  Palmer,  Fuller  &  Co  ,  of  which  he 
was  pres.  until  his  retirement  in  1899  Dir 
Northern  Trust  Co.  Republican.  R.  E.  Clubs- 
Chicago,  Commercial,  Union  League  Office1 
New  York  Life  Bldg  Residence:  2913  Mi^hi: 
gan  Av 

PUNKHOUSER,  Metellus  Lucullus  Cicero 
underwriter;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo  Jan  17  1864 
s.  Robert  Monroe  and  Sarah  Johnson  (Selmes) 
Funkhouser,  both  now  deceased-  ed  St 
Louis  public  schools,  1872-80;  m.  'Kirkwood 
Mo..  Apr.  20,  1886,  Eugenie  J  Mermod-  chil- 
dren:  Julia  Mermod,  Louis  Burroughs,  Eugenie 
Mermod,  Mary  Mermod.  In  1881  at  aee  of  I1 
began  active  business  in  St  Louis  and  after- 
ward  for  a  short  time  in  New  Orleans-  return- 
ed  to  St.  Louis  and  was  engaged  commercially 
until  coming  to  Chicago,  1884.  Soon  after 
entered  office  of  Geore-e  W.  Montgomery  &  Co' 
general  insurance  agents,  and  later  was  ad- 
mitted  to  partnership  in  local  and  general 
agency  business,  firm  becoming  Montgomery 
&  Funkhouser,  now  one  of  the  leading  firms  in 
fire  and  plate  glass  insurance  and  bonds  of 
suretyship.  Vice-pres.  Farmers'  and  Mer- 
chants'  Insurance  Co.,  of  Lincoln,  Neb.;  dir. 
Farmers'  and  Merchants'  Bank,  of  Lincoln, 
Neb.,  and  of  Nebraska  Underwriters'  Insur- 
arice  Co.,  of  Omaha,  Neb.  Was  lieut.  Chicago 
Hussars,  1889-94;  capt.  Chicago  City  Troop, 
afterward  Troop  C.,  1st  Cav.,  I.  N.  G.,  1894-8; 
in  1898  capt.  1st  Infy.  U.  S.  Vols.,  command- 
ing  Co.  K;  during  war  with  Spain  was  pro- 
moted  to  acting  asst.  adjutant  general,  1st 
brigade,  3d  division,  5th  Army  Corps;  capt., 
1st  Infy.  I.  N.  G.  commanding  Co.  K,  1898- 
1900;  since  1900,  major  1st  Infy.  I.  N.  G., 
commanding  1st  battalion.  Pres.  Illinois 
branch  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  Santiago  de  Cuba; 
treas.  Military  Order  of  Foreign  Wars  of  the 
U.  S.  (Illinois  Commandery).  Mason  (32°); 
Scottish  Rite.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  817 
Hinman  Av.,  Evanston. 

FURBECK,  Warren  Fuller,  broker;  b. 
Duanesburg,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  1,  1849;  s.  John  H. 
and  Adeline  Sophia  (Fuller)  Furbeck;  ed.  pub- 


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lie  schools  of  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  and  Chicago, 
and  in  commercial  college  at  Chicago;  m.  Oak 
Park,  111.,  June  15,  1871,  Sophia  B.  Whaples; 
children:  George  Warren,  Kollin  Judson,  John 
Philip,  Lyman  Albert,  Stanley  Brooks.  Clerk 
in  First  Nat.  Bank,  1863-82;  with  C.  T. 
Yerkes,  Jr.,  &  Co.,  bankers  and  brokers,  as 
cashier,  1882-5;  cashier  First  Nat.  Bank  of 
Sioux  Falls,  Dak.,  1886;  private  sec.  for 
Charles  T.  Yerkes,  1887-92;  vice-pres.  N.  Chi- 
cago St.  R.  R.  Co.,  1892-9;  since  1899,  stock 
broker.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Oak  Park.  Office:  253  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 440  Lake  St.,  Oak  Park. 

FURBER,  Henry  Jewett;  b.  Rochester,  Staf- 
ford Co.,  N.  H.,  July  17,  1840;  s.  Benjamin  and 
Olive  (Hussey)  Furber;  ed.  high  school  of 
Great  Falls,  Stafford  Co.,  N.  H.,  and  at  Bow- 
doin  College,  Brunswick,  Me.,  in  class  of  1861, 
but  left  in  junior  year  in  1860  to  become  prin- 
cipal of  the  public  schools  in  Green  Bay,  Wis., 
1860-2;  subsequently  the  college  conferred 
upon  him  his  A.B.  degree  and  enrolled  his 
name  with  the  mems.  of  his  class;  m.  Green 
Bay,  Wis.,  Jan.  7,  1862,  Elvira  Irwin;  chil- 
dren: W.  B.,  H.  J.,  Jr.,  F.  I.  Studied  law  while 
principal  of  schools  at  Green  Bay,  and  admit- 
ted to  Wisconsin  bar  in  1862;  partner  in  prac- 
tice of  law  with  E.  H.  Ellis,  at  Green  Bay  un- 
til July,  1865;  while  so  connected  was  appoint- 
ed special  agent  for  Wisconsin  for  Metropolitan 
Fire  Insurance  Co.,  and  in  Jan.,  1865,  general 
agent  for  that  company  for  several  Western 
States,  and  in  Apr.,  1865,  appointed  the  com- 
pany's gen.  mgr.  for  the  Western  States  and 
removed  to  Chicago,  July,  1865;  in  October, 
1865,  elected  vice-pres.  of  the  Universal  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  and  removed  to  New  York,  re- 
siding there  until  spring  of  1879  as  officer  of 
various  life  insurance  companies;  removed  to 
Chicago,  May,  1879,  and  was  partner  in  Hig- 
gins,  Furber  &  Cothran,  a  leading  law  firm; 
later  identified  with  large  financial  enterprises. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  Lexington  Ho- 
tel. 

PURSER,  Henry  Jewett,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b. 
Green  Bay,  Wis.,  May  12,  1866;  s.  Henry  Jew- 
ett and  Elvira  (Irwin)  Furber;  ed.  public 
school,  Green  Bay,  1876-80;  preparatory 
school,  1880-3,  and  college,  1883-6,  graduating 
B.S.,  old  Univ.  of  Chicago;  Bowdoin  College, 
Me.,  A.M.  (honoris  causa),  1889:  student  Univ. 
of  Berlin,  Prussia,  1886-7,  and  1888-9;  Univ, 
of  Vienna,  Austria,  1887-8;  Univ.  of  Leipzig, 
Saxony,  1889-90;  Univ.  Halle,  Prussia,  1890-1, 
A.A.,  LL.M.,  and  Ph.D.  (magna  cum  laudej, 
1891.  In  employ  Columbus  Safe  Deposit  Co., 
Chicago,  1892;  prof,  of  economics,  Northwest- 
ern Univ.,  1893-4;  1st  vice-pres.,  Nat.  Life  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Washington,  D.  C.,  1897-1900; 
mem.  law  firm  Steere  &  Furber,  1899-1903, 
practiced  alone  1903-4;  organized,  May  1,  1904, 
with  Harry  W.  Wakelee,  law  firm  of  Furber 
&  Wakelee.  Was  instrumental  in  opening  the 
univs.  of  France  to  foreign  students  on  sub- 
stantially the  same  basis  as  are  those  of  Ger- 
many, 1897;  elected  pres.  of  the  International 
Olympian  Games  of  1904,  but  resigned  on 
transfer  of  games  to  St.  Louis,  Mo.  Wrote 
Geschichte  der  Okonomischen  Theorien  in 
Amerika,  Halle,  1891;  and  numerous  contribu- 
tions to  economic  journals  and  reviews.  Mem. 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences,  Am.  Statistical 
Assn.,  Am.  Economic  Assn.  Chevalier  of  the 
Legion  of  Honor  of  France.  Gold  Democrat. 
Honorary  mem.  Battery  D,  I.  N.  G.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Literary.  Chicago  Athletic,  Columbia 
Yacht,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  New  York  Life 
Bldg.  Residence:  816  Pullman  Bldg. 

FUREY,  Charles  La  Tour,  vice-pres.  Am. 
Guaranty  Co.;  b.  New  York  City,  Aug.  19,  1860; 
s.  Edward  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (La  Tour)  Fu- 
rey;  ed.  public  schools,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  and 
New  York  City,  and  in  Brooklyn  Polytechnic 
Institute;  m.  Denver,  Colo.,  Dec.  24,  1887,  Car- 


oline Revere  Smith;  1  daughter:  Caroline  La 
Tour.  Was  engaged  in  mining  and  merchandiz- 
ing in  Colorado  15  years;  bank  receiver  in  Chi- 
cago, 1893;  vice-pres.  of  the  Am.  Guarantee 
Co.;  pres.  of  the  Salt  Lake  Southern  R.  R. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Marquette; 
also  Lawyers'  Club,  New  York.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  135  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

FURNESS,  William  Eliot,  lawyer;  b.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  Aug.  21,  1839;  s.  James  Thwing 
and  Elizabeth  Margaret  (Eliot)  Furness;  fitted 
for  college  at  private  school  of  Charles  Short, 
Philadelphia;  grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B., 
1860;  studied  law  in  Philadelphia  under  Peter 
McCall  and  at  Harvard  Law  School,  gradu- 
ating LL.B.,  1863;  served  in  army  Aug.,  1863, 
to  Oct.,  1865,  as  1st  lieut.  of  3d  U.  S.  colored 
troops,  capt.  45th  U.  S.  colored  troops,  and 
judge  advocate  U.  S.  Vols. ;  m.  Boston,  Mar.  27, 
1865,  Lucy  Fairfleld  Wadsworth;  children: 
Grace  Eliot  (deceased),  Elizabeth  Margaret, 
Ruth  Wadsworth  (now  Mrs.  James  F.  Porter), 
James  Thwing  (deceased).  Admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar  in  1866  and  has  ever  since  been  en- 
gaged in  general  practice,  covering  all 
branches,  but  chiefly  employed  in  matters  of 
real  estate  law,  chancery  practice  and  probate 
practice.  Dir.  Multiple  Speed  and  Traction  Co. 
Republican.  Unitarian.  Companion  of  Illinois 
Commandery,  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Le- 
gion, U.  S. ;  comrade  George  H.  Thomas  Post, 
No.  5,  G.  A.  R.;  mem.  S.  A.  R.  and  Soc.  of 
Colonial  Wars.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Har- 
vard, University;  also  Harvard  Club,  of  New 
York.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
417  Orchard  St. 

FURRY,  Prank  William,  manufacturer;  b. 
Wadsworth,  O.,  Feb.  25,  1858;  s.  William  and 
Mary  (Ettinger)  Furry;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Ohio;  m.  Akron,  O.,  Nov.  20,  1882,  Lydia  W. 
Smith;  children:  Clara  H.,  William.  Began 
business  life  as  a  telegraph  operator  for  the 
old  Atlantic  &  Great  Western  R.  R.,  and  was 
afterward  in  the  freight  and  passenger  depts. 
of  the  Valley  road;  next  employment  was 
with  the  Am.  Cereal  Co.  in  Akron,  O. ;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1894,  and  since  that  time  has 
been  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Ohio  In- 
jector Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 698  E.  49th  St. 

FtiRST,  Conrad,  retired  manufacturer;  b. 
Ottweiler,  Rheinish  Prussia,  Germany,  June  24, 
1829;  s.  Andreas  and  Louise  (Kleber)  Fiirst; 
ed.  public  schools  of  birthplace  from  age  of 
6  to  14  years;  m.  Chicago.  Jan.  6,  1860,  Miss 
Dorothea  Kroeger;  children:  William  C.,  Ed- 
ward A.,  Mrs.  Louise  C.  Ernst.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago June  3,  1849;  worked  3  years  for  J.  C. 
Littlefleld,  wagon  and  carriage  manufacturer, 
the  last  2  years  as  foreman  of  the  shop,  and  1 
year  for  William  H.  Spearing,  half-brother  of 
Littlefleld,  and  his  successor  in  the  business; 
became  partner  of  Spearing,  1853;  bought  out 
his  interest  in  the  business  in  June,  1854;  in 
Oct.,  1854,  was  joined  by  David  Bradley  in 
firm  of  Fiirst  &  Bradley,  incorporated,  1872, 
as  Fiirst  &  Bradley  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  was 
pres.  until  withdrew,  on  account  of  poor 
health,  in  1881;  lived  in  Germany,  1881-5; 
pres.  of  the  Machinists'  Supply  Co.,  1885-93, 
with  sons  as  treas.  and  vice-pres.;  sold  out 
business  in  1893  and  since  then,  with  sons,  is 
taking  care  of  his  real  estate  holdings.  Repub- 
lican; but  sometimes  independent.  Evangelical 
Lutheran.  Office:  Ogden  Bldg.,  34  Clark  St. 
Residence:  84  Astor  St. 

FtfRST,  Eduard  A.,  real  estate;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  9,  1863;  s.  Conrad  and  Dorothea  K.  (Kroe- 
ger) Fiirst;  ed.  public  and  private  schools  and 
business  college  in  Chicago  and  business  col- 
lege in  Stuttgart,  Wiirtemberg,  Ger. ;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.,  1893,  Jessie  Warren;  1  daughter: 
Jessie  Laurenza.  Was  connected  with  Fiirst  & 
Bradley  Mfg.  Co.,  1879-81;  then  went  to  Eu- 
rope; on  return  became  part  owner  of  the  Ma- 


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chlnlsts'  Supply  Co.  9  years,  until  sold  out  In 
1893;  since  then  associated  with  his  father  in 
real  estate  and  other  interests.  Clubs:  Ger- 
mania,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  172  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1818  Arlington  PI. 

FtiRST,  Henry,  retired;  b.  Ottweiler,  near 
Saarbriicken,  Ger.,  July  25,  1832;  s.  Jacob  and 
Catharine  (Briick)  Fiirst;  attended  school  in 
native  place  until  14  years"  old;  learned  stone 
cutting  trade  in  his  father's  establishment 
and  quarry;  was  only  6  years  old  at  time  of 
father's  death  and  12  at  time  of  mother's 
death;  the  children  kept  house  together  for  5 
years  thereafter;  he  then  went  to  Saarbriick- 
en  and  worked  as  journeyman  stone  cutter; 
came  to  the  U.  S.,  landing  at  New  York,  May 
1,  1853;  went  to  -Akron,  O.,  and  then  to  Cleve- 
land, O.,  and  worked  at  trade;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, June  1,  1855,  and  worked  for  the  Illinois 
Stone  Co.,  under  Mr.  Gindele,  supt.,  until  1861, 
when,  with  Mr.  Henry  Kerber,  under  name  of 
Fiirst  &  Kerber,  started  a  stone  yard;  this 
firm  was  dissolved  in  1865,  and  he  then  estab- 
lished his  yard  at  5th  Av.  and  Polk  St.,  con- 
tinuing actively  in  business  till  1893,  when 
was  succeeded  by  his  son,  Henry,  and  his 
cousin,  Carl  Fiirst.  The  firm  of  Fiirst,  Kerber 
&  Co.,  organized,  1898,  succeeded  to  the  busi- 
ness, establishing  large  yards  at  Bedford, 
Ind.,  and  maintaining  offices  at  443  5th  Av., 
Chicago.  Residence:  505  Ashland  Boul. 

FUTTEREB,  Gnstav,  physician;  b.  Peine, 
Hanover,  Ger.,  Mar.  17,  1856;  s.  Alexander  and 
Elizabeth  Futterer;  ed.  public  schools  and 
gymnasium  of  native  place;  came  from  Ger- 
many to  New  York,  1872;  studied  pharmacy; 
entered  U.  S.  N.  as  apothecary  in  spring  of 
1874,  and  was  ordered  to  the  Tennessee,  flag- 
ship of  Rear  Admiral,  with  which  voyaged  via 
the  Mediterranean  Sea  and  Suez  Canal  to  the 
Asiatic  coasts,  and  cruised  until  1878,  receiv- 
ing discharge  on  expiration  of  term  of  ser- 
vice In  July,  1878;  became  naturalized  citizen 
of  U.  S.,  and  in  Aug.,  1878,  went  to  Germany 
to  enter,  as  med.  student,  Univ.  of  Gottingen. 
4  years;  went  to  Univ.  of  Wiirzberg  in  fall  of 
1882  and  was  grad.,  M.D..  July,  1883;  contin- 
ued special  research  work,  and  in  Mar.,  1884, 
was  made  asst.  to  Prof.  Rindfleisch,  and  later, 
In  1884,  was  appointed  1st.  asst.  in  the  Patho- 
logical Institute  of  the  Univ.  of  Wtirzburg,  in 
which  position  had  sole  charge  of  the  Patho- 
logical Laboratory  and  Museum,  and  lectured 
on  general  and  special  pathology,  bacteriology, 
microscopal  diagnosis,  etc.,  until  Oct.,  1889; 
m.  Wiirzburg,  Aug.,  1889,  Marie  Rumpholz, 
niece  of  Prof.  Rindfleisch.  Returned  to  U.  S., 
arriving  In  New  York,  Dec.  31,  1889,  and  then 
came  to  Chicago,  where  has  since  been  en- 
gaged in  practice  as  specialist  in  diseases  of 
the  heart,  lungs  and  other  inner  organs.  Was 
prof,  of  physical  diagnosis  in  Chicago  Poli- 
clinic. Mem.  Am.  Climatological  Assn.  Office: 
Venetian  Bldg.  Residence:  Venetian  Bldg. 

FYFE,  Louis  BoBse,  grain  and  provisions;  b. 
Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1869;  s.  William  C.  and  Su- 
san (Dunham)  Fyfe;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee.  1898,  Elizabeth  Fox'; 
1  daughter:  Elizabeth.  Has  been  identified  with 
grain  commission  business  ever  since  leaving 
school,  beginning  as  a  messenger  boy  in  the 
service  of  McCormick,  Kennett  &  Co.,  and 
afterward  in  other  positions  until  1891,  when 
began  business  for  self,  in  association  with  L. 
H.  Manson,  under  the  present  style  of  Fyfe, 
Manson  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
and  Milwaukee  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago  Automobile,  Swan 
Lake.  Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence: 
Kenilworth,  111. 

FYFFE,  Colin  Campbell,  lawyer;  b.  Dublin, 
Ireland,  June  10,  1860;  s.  John  and  Mary  L. 
(Heslop)  Fyffe;  grad.  Racine  College  in  class  of 
1882;  grad.  Harvard  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1887. 
Upon  leaving  the  law  school  in  1887  became  a 
law  clerk,  and  in  1888  was  admitted  to  the  bar; 


began  practice  as  a  partner  with  P.  S.  Fuller, 
continuing  until  1893;  then  practiced  alone 
?nQ0VnAoass>-  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago, 
1899-1903;  since  Oct.  1,  1903,  associated  with 
Henry  Chancellor  Wood  in  law  firm  of  Wood 
&  itytte,  engaged  in  general  practice,  making 
a  specialty  of  corporation  and  railroad  law. 
Democrat.  Mem.  Board  of  Dirs.  of  the  Chicago 
Public  Library.  Clubs:  University,  Press,  Ger- 
m£nlau  Cnlcago  Golf.  Office:  New  York  Life 
Bldg.  Residence:  440  Dearborn  Av. 

G 

°^D£'  Freder**  Herman,  lawyer  and  may- 
or of  City  of  Lake  Forest,  111.;  b.  Christiania, 

ESnSKf  £U8V  *£v  1871:  s-  Hon-  Gerhard  Gade 
(of  Christiania.  Norway)  and  Helen  R.  (Allyn) 
Gade,  of  Cambridge,  Mass.;  ed.  schools  in 
Christiania,  Norway;  Cambridge  (Mass.)  Lat- 
in School  (1  year  in  preparing  for  Harvard); 
grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1892,  having 
taken  the  four-year  academic  course  in  three 
years;  Harvard  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1895;  m. 
Chicago,  May  25,  1897,  Alice  Garfleld  King; 
children:  Gerhard,  Alice  King.  In  summer  of 
1894  entered  law  office  of  Ezra  B.  McCagg,  of 
Chicago;  from  Jan.,  1898,  to  Jan.,  1903,  asso- 
ciated with  Charles  B.  Pike,  of  Chicago,  in  law 
firm  named  Pike  &  Gade,  which  firm  made  a 
specialty  of  elevated  railroad  litigation;  since 
Jan.,  1903,  practiced  law  alone.  Republican 
(but  opposed  to  present  high  tariff).  Natur- 
alized as  Am.  citizen  in  fall  of  1894;  settled 
in  City  of  Lake  Forest,  Nov.,  1899;  elected 
alderman  of  Lake  Forest,  1901;  mayor,  spring 
of  1903,  and  re-elected  spring  of  1904.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  Protestant  Lutheran 
Church  (State  Church  of  Norway).  Mem.  Soc. 
of  Mayflower  Descendants.  Clubs:  University, 
Harvard,  Onwentsia.  Office:  131  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

GADSDEN,  James  S.,  insurance;  b.  Northall, 
England,  Jan.  28,  1835;  s.  Richard  and  Ann 
(Hawkins)  Gadsden;  ed.  private  schools  in 
England;  came  to  U.  S.,  1850;  studied  law  in 
office  of  T.  S.  &  D.  Wilson,  Dubuque,  la.;  m. 
Delaware  Co.,  la.,  July  4,  1856,  Miss  S.  F.  Mc- 
Kee;  children:  Charlie  R.,  Will  M.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1857,  and  practiced  law  until  1864.  Has 
been  connected  with  the  AZtna  Insurance  Co. 
since  1864,  beginning  with  the  Cincinnati 
branch  and  becoming  supt.  of  the  sub-agency 
dept. ;  assisted  in  adjusting  company's  losses 
in  large  fire  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Dec.,  1865, 
and  at  Grenada,  Miss.,  Jan.,  1866;  state  agent 
for  Illinois,  1865-71;  general  adjuster  for 
yEtna  Insurance  Co.  at  Chicago,  1871-85,  as- 
sisting in  adjusting  losses  in  great  fire,  aggre- 
gating 1,808  policies  and  a  net  loss  payment 
of  $3,783,000;  since  Oct.,  1885,  general  agent 
at  Chicago.  Mason;  K.  T.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  949  W.  Harrison  St. 

GAERTNER,  Frederick  Charles,  lawyer;  b. 
Hanover,  Ger.,  Oct.  5,  1866;  s.  Carl  and  Caro- 
line (Schwiecker)  Gaertner;  ed.  gymnasium 
at  Liineburg,  Ger.;  served  in  German  army  1 
year;  engaged  in  bankiner  in  Germany  5  years; 
came  to  Chicago  from  Germany,  1891;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.,  1899,  Amelia  Kochs;  children: 
Elsa,  Dorothy.  Engaged  In  selling  farming 
properties  in  Minn,  and  the  West  from  1891; 
grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1901; 
since  then  In  practice  of  law  In  Chicago;  sen- 
ior mem.  of  law  firm  of  Gaertner  &  Hacli- 
meister,  1902,  to  Apr.,  1905;  since  Apr.  1,  1905, 
of  law  firm  of  Fay  &  Gaertner.  Also  sec.  and 
treas.  of  Norman  Co.  Land  Co.  Pres.  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Mem.  Garden  City  Lodge,  No.  141, 
A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Republican.  Clubs:  Mar- 
quette,  Hamilton.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  1855  Wellington  Av. 

GAGE,  Albert  Seth,  pres.  Gage  Hotel  Co.;  b. 
Dracut,  Middlesex  Co.,  Mass.,  Dec.  13,  1842;  s. 
Seth  and  Betsy  Gage;  ed.  good  schools  and 
prepared  for  college,  but  preferred  mercantile 


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to  professional  career;  m.  June  2,  1864,  Martha 
A.  Hobbs,  of  Pelham,  N.  H.  Began  business 
life  as  clerk  in  dry  goods  store  in  Lowell, 
Mass.,  1858-60;  came  to  Chicago,  1860,  and  in 
1867  obtained  an  interest  in  business  for  him- 
self, and  after  the  tire  in  1871  was  the  first 
to  have  a  new  stock  of  goods  in  the  city, 
using  his  4-story  residence  as  a  store  until  he 
rebuilt;  later  moved  to  corner  of  Wabash  and 
Madison  and  conducted  business  there  until 
he  sold  out  about  10  years  ago.  In  1890  or- 
ganized the  Gage  Hotel  Co.,  of  which  is  still 
pres.,  which  owns  the  Wellington  Hotel  at  Wa- 
bash Av.  and  Jackson  Boul.  Was  originator  of 
the  Washington  Park  Club.  Democrat.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Wellington  Hotel. 

QAITHER,  Otho  Spilsbury,  sec.  and  treas. 
S.  Chicago  City  Ry.;  b.  Tremont,  Tazewell  Co., 
111.,  Mar.  1,  1847;  s.  William  and  Eliza  Cole- 
man  (Garrett)  Gaither;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Tremont  and  Pekin,  111.;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Oct.  6,  1881,  Mary  Ella  Chance;  1  daughter: 
Nellie  Gertrude.  Began  business  life  as  ac- 
countant with  Peoria,  Pekin  &  Jacksonville 
R.  R.  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Calumet  &  Chicago 
Canal  and  Dock  Co.,  1883-91.  Now  dir.,  se'c. 
and  treas.  of  S.  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.,  and  of 
Hammond,  Whiting  and  E.  Chicago  Elevated 
Ry.  Co.  of  Indiana.  Also  sec.  Morden  Frog  and 
Crossing  Works.  Republican.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4455  Champlain  Av. 

GALE,  Edwin  Oscar,  druggist;  b.  New  York 
City,  May  7,  1832;  s.  Abram  and  Sarah  (Sillo- 
way)  Gale;  family  removed  to  Chicago,  1835; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Oct.  14,  1856, 
Julia  E.  Hart,  of  Boone  Co.,  111.;  children: 
Walter  H.,  E.  Vincent,  Thomas  H.,  •  Abram, 
Greenleaf  Whittier,  Oliver  M.  Learned  drug 
business  by  serving  1  year  in  employ  of  Hen- 
ry Bowman,  and  4  years  with  J.  H.  Reed  & 
Co.,  Chicago.  With  his  brother,  William,  in 
druggist  business  as  Gale  Bros.,  1856-65; 
bought  out  his  brother,  1865,  and  soon  after 
admitted  William  F.  Block!  as  partner,  the 
firm  becoming  Gale  &  Blocki,  and  so  remain- 
ing, although  John  M.  Baker  and  Walter  H. 
and  Abram  Gale  afterward  became  members, 
and  the  business  was  later  incorporated  with 
Mr.  Gale  as  pres.  Republican.  Universalist. 
Was  for  many  years  contributor  of  poems  to 
Chicago  Journal,  and  to  various  magazines. 
Will  celebrate  his  golden  wedding  Oct.  14, 
1906.  Author  of  Reminiscences  of  Early  Chi- 
cago and  is  preparing  a  volume  of  poems  for 
publication.  Office:  44  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
Oak  Park. 

GALE,  Fred  M.,  treas.  and  sec.  Bristol  & 
Gale  Co.,  agricultural  implements;  b.  Barre, 
Vt.,  1839;  s.  Julius  C.  and  Almira  (Drury) 
Gale;  ed.  public  schools  until  15  years  of  age; 
m.  Feb.,  1867,  Helen  A.,  daughter  of  Abel  Put- 
nam, of  Johnson,  Vt. ;  children:  Fred,  George 
B.,  Helen  M.  Enlisted  Aug.,  1862,  in  13th  Ver- 
mont Infy  Vols.,  for  9  months;  re-enlisted, 
Dec.,  1863,  in  8th  Vermont  Vol.  Infy.,  in  which 
served  until  end  of  the  war.  After  war,  en- 
gaged in  farming,  and  later  in  mercantile  busi- 
ness at  Barre;  came  to  Chicago,  1870,  and  un- 
til the  great  fire  was  with  Emerson,  Stafford 
&  Co.,  implement  dealers;  then  with  house 
of  W.  H.  Banks  &  Co.,  and  their  successors 
until  1877,  when  joined  Mr.  E.  S.  Bristol  in 
the  implement  business,  under  style  of  E.  S. 
Bristol  &  Gale,  which  was  later  incorporated 
as  the  Bristol  &  Gale  Co.  Office:  112  W.  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  426  Warren  Av. 

GALLAGHER,  Michael  Francis,  lawyer;  b. 
Sterling,  Whiteside  Co.,  Pa.,  Apr.  2,  1874;  a. 
Michael  F.  and  Mary  (Morris)  Gallagher;  ed. 
Northwest  Division  High  School,  Chicago; 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  and  Chicago  College  of  Law, 

fraduating   LL.B.,    1895.    Admitted    to   bar   by 
upreme  Court  of  Illinois  in  1895,  and  at  once 
engaged  in  practice;   since  1898  mem.   of  law 
firm  of  Kretzinger,  Gallagher,  Rooney  &  Rog- 


ers; firm  are  counsel  for  Chicago,  Indianapo- 
lis &  Louisville  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk  Ry.  Sys- 
tem, the  Corn  Products  Co.,  the  Coal  Shippers' 
Assn.,  the  Chicago  &  Milwaukee  Klectric  Ry. 
Co.,  and  other  large  corporations.  Prof,  of  cor- 
poration law  at  John  Marshall  Law  School  for 
4  years  and  now  of  constitutional  law.  Mem. 
Chi  Psi  fraternity.  Republican.  R.  C.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Law,  Twentieth  Century,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1577 
Jackson  Boul. 

GALLAGHER,  Thomas,  retail  merchant  in 
hats,  caps,  etc.;  b.  Concord,  N.  H.,  July  6, 
1850;  s.  John  and  Margaret  (Tighe)  Gallagher; 
ed.  public  school;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  12,  1886, 
Mrs.  Margaretta  Borsh.  Learned  trade  of  iron 
moulder  in  Union  Foundry  Works  of  N.  S. 
Bouton  &  Co.;  in  1878  became  clerk  in  hat 
store  of  Leonard  Bros.,  258  S.  Halsted  St.,  and 
2  years  later  started  in  hat  business  for  self 
in  firm  of  Gallagher  &  Beegan,  228  S.  Halsted 
St.  In  1885  started  a  store  at  256-258  S.  Hal- 
sted St.;  sold  out  and  started  present  W. 
Madison  St.  store.  Democrat;  mem.  City  Coun- 
cil, 1893-7;  mem.  Board  of  Education  (3  years 
vice-pres.),  1897-1903.  R.  C.  Pres.  Cook  Co. 
Democracy.  Served  as  chairman  Democratic- 
Co.  Central  Committee.  Dir.  Cook  Co.  State 
Savings  Bank.  Mem.  Royal  League,  Nat.  Un- 
ion, I.  O.  H.,  Catholic  Benevolent  Legion.  Of- 
fice: 250  W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  241'  S. 
Sangamon  St. 

GALLOWAY,  Charles  Herbert,  pres.  of  the 
Galloway  Glass  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  6,  1856; 
s.  Job  and  Emma  (Millen)  Galloway;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Gurnee,  111.,  Sept.  12,  1889, 
Miss  Laurett  Higley.  Worked  on  farm  until  he 
was  27  years  of  age;  has  been  engaged  in  the 
beveling,  resilvering  and  framing  of  French 
plate  mirrors  since  1892  (Galloway  Glass  Co., 
of  which  is  president  and  treasurer,  manu- 
facturers of  and  dealers  in  French  plate 
mirrors,  framed  mirrors,  glass  bevelers  and  re- 
silverers).  Pres.  Ohio  Standard  Oil  Co.,  Am- 
sterdam, O.;  office:  Title  and  Trust  Bldg.  Vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Great  Northern  Oil  and  Gas  Co. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Member  Men's 
League  (Rogers  Park).  Office:  413  5th  Av. 
Residence:  825  Greenleaf  Av. 

GAIT,  Azariah  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Lancaster  Co., 
Pa.,  Sept.  25,  1834;  s.  William  and  Mary  Ann 
(Thomas)  Gait;  ed.  Yale  College,  class  of 
1857,  A.B.  (A.M.,  1860);  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  25, 
1875,  Isabelle  A.  Bross;  children:  Arthur  T. 
(now  in  partnership  with  father),  Victor  (now 
deceased).  Came  to  Chicago,  1857;  studied  law 
with  the  firm  of  Hervey  &  Anthony;  admitted 
to  bar  of  Illinois,  1859,  and  became  mem.  of 
firm  of  Hervey,  Anthony  &  Gait,  until  1877; 
then  of  Hervey,  Gait  &  Magruder;  now  senior 
of  Gait,  Birch  &  Gait.  Also  pres.  the  Tribune 
Co.;  dir.  N.  Chicago  St.  R.  R.  Co.  Republican 
Presbyterian.  Was  one  of  the  earlier  mems. 
of  the  University  Club.  Office:  Opera  House 
Bldg.  Residence:  650  Dearborn  Av. 

GALT,  Hubert,  merchant;  b.  Toronto,  Can., 
Apr.  2,  1866;  s.  Sir  Thomas  and  Lady  Gait 
(father  was  chief  justice) ;  ed.  Upper  Canada 
College,  Toronto;  m.  Miss  Madeleine  Noyes. 
Began  business  career  at  Winnipeg,  Man.,  in 
the  employ  of  his  relatives,  G.  F.  and  J.  Gait, 
wholesale  grocers  of  that  city;  in  1893  he 
came  to  Chicago  as  agent  for  Messrs.  James 
Finlay  &  Co.,  of  Glasgow,  in  which  capacity 
he  manages  the  business  of  the  Anglo-Am 
Direct  Tea  Trading  Co.,  Limited,  and  is  pres. 
of  Sherman  Bros.  &  Co.,  Limited.  In  his  pres- 
ent capacity  he  represents  Scotch  capitalists. 
Independent  in  politics.  Club:  Union.  Office: 
22-24  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  85  Rush  St. 

GAMBLE,  William  Elliott,  physician,  ocu- 
list and  aurist;  b.  Palermo,  Carroll  Co,  O., 
Apr.,  9,  1860;  s.  G.  W.  C.  and  Margaret  (Cot- 
ter) Gamble;  ed.  grammar  school,  Millersburg, 
la.;  Hyatt's  Acad.,  Iowa  City,  la.,  1883;  med. 
dept.  Univ.  of  Iowa,  1884;  grad.  Rush  Med. 


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College,  M.D.,  Feb.,  1886;  Iowa  State  College, 
Ames,  la.,  Nov.,  1886,  with  degree  of  B.S.;  m. 
What  Cheer,  la.,  1889,  Clara  Daisy  Bixby; 
children:  Celia  Martin,  Raleigh  Welch,  Rich- 
ard Colter,  Josephine  Margaret,  Elisabeth. 
Taught  school  during  part  of  years  1880-1-2-3; 
in  general  practice  of  medicine  from  Jan., 
1887,  to  Oct.,  1892,  at  What  Cheer,  la.;  began 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago,  Nov.,  1892; 
since  1898  has  limited  practice  to  diseases  of 
the  eye  and  ear.  Adjunct  prof,  of  ophthal- 
mology and  clinical  ophthalmology  in  mod. 
dept.  of  Univ.  of  Illinois,  Chicago;  ophthalmic 
surgeon  Cook  County  Hospital;  also  assistant 
surgeon  Illinois  Charitable  Eye  and  Ear  In- 
firmary. Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Ophthalmological  and  Otologicul 
Soc.,  Acad.  of  Ophthalmology  and  Otology; 
ex-pres.  of  the  Chicago  Alumni  Assn.,  Iowa 
State  College.  Republican.  Mason  (Universe 
Lodge,  No.  212;  honorary  mem.  A.  K.  K.  chap- 
ter). Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  1022  Park 
Av. 


i,  Richard,  grain  commission;  b. 
Frederick,  Md.,  Aug.  28,  1861;  s.  James  H.  and 
Antoinette  F.  (Staley)  Gambrill;  ed.  Frederick 
(Md.)  College;  m.  Cumberland,  Md.,  1894, 
Mary  S.  Semmes;  children:  Richard,  Mary. 
Was  in  real  estate  business  at  Minneapolis 
for  5  years;  then  with  Thomas  Leisheir  &  Co., 
Baltimore,  Md.,  1892-7;  came  to  Chicago  and 
was  mgr.  for  Smith,  Gambrill  &  Co.,  until 
1904,  when  succeeded  to  the  business,  which 
has  since  conducted  in  his  own  name.  Demo- 
crat. Formerly  mem.  of  1st  Regt.,  N.  G.  of 
Minnesota.  Pres.  Maryland  Soc.  of  Chicago. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht.  Of- 
fice: 226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  917  Evanston 
Av. 

GAMER,  Charles  Louis,  furniture  manufac- 
turer; b.  Baden,  Ger.,  Aug.,  1841;  s.  Carl  and 
Margarette  Gamer;  ed.  gymnasium  in  Ger- 
many; came  to  Chicago,  1861;  served  in  82d 
Illinois  Vol.  Regt.  in  Civil  War  3  years;  m. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1865,  Miss  L.  Feldschneider; 
children:  George,  Mollie.  After  war  returned 
to  Chicago  and  became  connected  with  the 
furniture  mfg.  enterprise  which  is  now  known 
as  the  Koenig  &  Gamer  Furniture  Co.,  estab- 
lished 1857,  incorporated  in  1889,  of  which  he 
is  now  pres.  Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Lincoln 
Park  Commandery  K.  T.  Mem.  Hancock  Post, 
G.  A.  R.,  Chicago;  dir.  German  Am.  Hosp.  ; 
vice-pres.  German  Deaconess  Soc.  of  Chicago; 
dir.  German  Mutual  Benefit  Assn.  Office:  266 
N.  Green  St.  Residence:  231  Hampton  Ct. 

GAMER,  George,  furniture  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago.  June  5,  1869;  s.  Charles  L.  and  L. 
(Gamer)  Gamer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago to  1884;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Mar.,  1898, 
H.  Moll;  children:  Adolph,  Edward.  On  leav- 
ing school  became  connected  with  the  furni- 
ture mfg.  business  with  his  father,  and  on 
the  incorporation  of  the  business  in  1889,  as 
the  Koenig  &  Gamer  Furniture  Co.,  became 
sec.  of  the  company,  which  position  he  has 
ever  since  held.  Republican.  .  Mason  and  mem. 
Lincoln  Park  Commandery,  K.  T.  Club:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  266  N.  Green  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1785  Sheridan  Rd. 

GAMMON,  Marshall  Everett,  wholesale 
trimmed  and  pattern  hats;  b.  Portsmouth,  N. 
H.,  May  27,  1856;  s.  Thomas  S.  and  Anna  T. 
(Downs)  Gammon;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ports- 
mouth, N.  H.  ;  m.,  1st,  Apr.,  1883,  Emmie  E. 
Harrington;  m.,  2d,  Chicago,  Mar.  26,  1902, 
Clara  Broerlie;  1  son:  Marshall  Everett,  Jr. 
After  leaving  school  learned  machinist  trade 
and  was  employed  in  Government  Navy  Yard 
at  Portsmouth,  N.  H.  ;  came  to  Chicago  and 
was  employed  as  entry  clerk  and  later  as  gen- 
eral salesman  with  D.  B.  Fisk  &  Co.,  whole- 
sale millinery,  until  1883;  then  for  10  years 
with  James  H.  Walker  &  Co.,  as  buyer;  sales- 
man with  C.  C.  Wetherell,  1895-7;  with  O.  B. 


Tennis,  1898-1900;  with  Vanzwoll  &  Co.,  1900- 
02;  in  1902  established  present  business  of 
^«  Ga0mmon  Trimmed  Hat  Co.  Republican. 
Office:  84  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4207  Berke- 
ley Av. 

/•J^SP^Sf*1  B'»  lawyer;  b.  Bellevue,  O., 
Oct.  28,  1866;  s.  William  S.  and  Susan  Gann; 
ed.  public  schools,  Western  Reserve  Acad, 
Hudson,  O.,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1893,  Mary  E.  L.  Mills;  1  daughter: 
Eleanor  Susan.  Admitted  to  bar,  1892,  and  has 
since  been  in  active  practice  in  Chicago;  now 
senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Gann,  Peaks  &  Haffen- 
berg.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  Chicago 
and  Illinois  Bar  Assns.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Yacht;  also  Republican  of  New 
York.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  4917 
Washington  Av. 

GANNON,  Michael  Valentine,  lawyer;  b  Dub- 
lin, Ire.,  Feb.  14,  1846;  s.  Michael  and  Kather- 
ine  O'Brien  Gannon;  ed.  Ireland;  came  to  IT 
S.,  Oct.  24,  1866;  m.,  1st,  at  Geneseo,  111., 
Apr.  13.  1869,  Miss  Ada  Hodges;  m.,  2d,  Aug. 
16,  1877,  Cecilia  Jordan;  children:  Ada,  Mar- 
guerita  (now  Mrs.  J.  H.  Finch),  Mary  Stella. 
Genevieve,  John  Dillon,  Cecilia,  Vincent,  Rose 
Mary.  Taught  school  at  Rock  Island,  111., 
1866-7,  studying  law  there  under  P.  T.  McEl- 
herne,  but  continued  teaching  after  admission 
to  the  bar  of  Iowa  in  1873;  moved  to  Daven- 
port, la.,  1871,  and  was  elected  alderman  in 
1877;  entered  law  practice  as  partner  of  Hon. 
A.  P.  McGuirk,  at  Davenport,  1878;  Democratic 
nominee  for  district  atty.,  1878;  but  defeated; 
again  nominated  for  district  atty.,  1882,  and 
elected,  although  district  was  Republican.  Af- 
ter Buffalo  convention,  organized  Iowa 
branch  of  the  old  Irish  Land  League;  was 
nominee  for  atty.-gen..  1884;  chairman  of 
Nat.  Executive  Committee  of  Irish  Nat. 
League  from  the  Philadelphia  convention  un- 
til 1886;  practiced  law  in  Omaha,  1887-93; 
since  1893  in  Chicago,  first  in  law  firm  of  Gan- 
non, Agnew  &  Amberg,  1894-5;  then  alone  1895- 
1897;  Gannon  &  Foley,  1897-1901;  1901-4  Hill  & 
Gannon;  now  practicing  alone;  pres.  of  Irish 
Nat.  League  of  America,  1891-3.  Office:  97 
Clark  St.  Residence:  6556  Drexel  Av. 

GANSBERGEN,  Frederick  H.,  lawyer;  b. 
Greenville  (now  a  part  of  Jersey  City),  N.  J., 
Jan.  28,  1867;  s.  John  Henry  Gansbergen; 
common  school  education;  m.  M.  Maude  New- 
ell. Began  business  life  at  14  in  a  grain  eleva- 
tor in  New  York  State;  first  visited  Chicago 
a  year  later,  but  returned  to  New  York  for  an- 
other year,  then  came  to  Chicago  permanently 
in  1883;  worked  for  4  years  in  a  Wabash  Av. 
store;  studied  law  at  Chicago  College  of  Law 
of  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  graduating  LL.B. ;  ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1888.  Republican;  was  appointed 
a  Lincoln  Park  Commissioner  by  Gov.  John  R. 
Tanner,  Dec.  18,  1899,  and  was  chosen  pres.  of 
the  board;  and  later  was  reappointed  to 
membership  on  the  board  by  Gov.  Yates.  Of- 
fice: 138  Washington  St.  Residence:  410  Or- 
chard St. 

GANSE,  Franklin  Wile,  mgr.,  insurance;  b. 
New  York  City,  May  31,  1859;  s.  Hervey  I), 
and  Emma  E.  (Wile)  Ganse;  ed.  public  schools 
of  New  York  City  and  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  attended 
St  Louis  Law  School,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
22,  1890,  Helen  S.  Woodbridge;  children:  Eliz- 
abeth, Helen  W.,  Mary  F.,  Katharine  V. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  St.  Louis;  admitted  to 
practice  law  in  Illinois  in  1888,  and  was  en- 
gaged in  general  law  practice  until  1903,  in 
which  year  he  was  appointed  to  his  present 
position  as  the  mgr.  of  the  Central  Dept.  of 
the  Columbian  Nat.  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Boston,  Mass.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 101  5th  Av.,  LaGrange. 

GARDINER,  Edwin  James,  physician;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  May  24,  1856;  s.  John  Car- 
los and  Indiania  lerne  (McCleary)  Gardiner; 
grad.  A.B.,  S.B.,  Univ.  of  Madrid,  and  M.D. 


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San  Carlos  Med.  College,  Madrid,  1878;  mar- 
ried; 4  children.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medi- 
cine since  1880;  a  specialist  in  diseases  of  the 
eye  and  ear.  Member  American  Acadamy  of 
Medicine,  American  Medical  Association,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Ophthalmological  and 
Otological  Soc.  Clubs:  Physicians,  University, 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  85  Astor  St. 

GARDNER,  Allison  De  Forest,  pres.  Nat. 
Audit  Co.;  b.  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  16,  1847; 
s.  Stephen  and  Eunice  P.  (Gardner)  Gardner; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  grad. 
Monroe  Collegiate  Institute,  Elbridge,  N.  Y., 
1868,  and  took  studies  of  the  freshman  year 
at  the  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  Petoskey,  Mich., 
Aug.  4,  1894,  Emma  L.  Kent;  1  daughter:  Ruth 
Kent.  Lived  and  was  engaged  in  banking  at 
Stanton,  Montcalm  Co.,  Mich.,  for  7  years, 
and  was  town  clerk,  supervisor,  county  sur- 
veyor and  city  engineer;  was  afterward  dep- 
uty U.  S.  surveyor  in  Minnesota  and  15  years 
ago  established  at  Duluth,  Minn.,  as  a  public 
auditor  and  accountant;  removed  to  Chicago, 
1890,  and  has  since  followed  the  same  business 
here,  now  being  pres.  of  the  Nat.  Audit  Co. 
Also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  N.  Am.  Mining  and 
Reduction  Co.  Republican.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  832  Greenleaf  Av.,  Rogers 
Park. 

GARDNER,  Fred,  coal  merchant;  b.  Chica- 
go, Mar.  31,  1867;  s.  Robert  Harwood  and  Mary 
A.  Gardner;  attended  Chicago  public  schools, 
1873-9;  Racine  College,  1879-82;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  25,  1890,  Lillian  Waters  Upton;  one  son: 
Robert  Frederick.  Actively  engaged  in  coal  busi- 
ness since  1885;  now  mgr.  Edwin  F.  Daniels 
&  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Daniels  Coal  and  Coke  Co., 
sec.,  dir.  and  mgr.  New  Ohio  Washed  Coal  Co., 
dir.  Washed  Fuel  Co.  Served  4  years  in  Battery 
D,  I.  N.  G.,  under  Maj.  Tobey.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  77  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  3744  Ellis  Av. 

GARDNER,  Frederic  Stowe,  manufacturer; 
b.  Columbia,  111.,  Apr.  25,  1864;  s.  Stephen  and 
Louise  (Ingalls)  Gardner;  ed.  military  acad. 
at  Sing  Sing,  N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  20,  1894, 
Bessie  Dean;  children:  Isabel,  Frederic  D. 
Since  leaving  school  has  been  continuously 
engaged  in  ranching  in  Wyoming,  and  lumber 
business,  and  in  1893  established  the  business 
now  conducted  by  the  Gardner  Mill  Co.  (of 
which  he  is  pres.),  manufacturers  of  lumber, 
lath  and  shingles,  bicycle  and  vegetable 
crates,  etc.  Office:  1140  Elston  Av.  Residence: 
2969  Kenmore  Av. 

GARDNER,  Frederic  William,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Madison,  N.  J.,  July  9,  1853;  s.  William 
G.  and  Abby  Edes  Gardner;  ed.  common 
school;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  1895,  Edna  Helen 
Law.  Was  in  stove  mfg.  business  for  33  years, 
starting  with  W.  C.  Davis  &  Co.,  Cincinnati, 
O.,  1870;  from  1882  to  1902  was  western  mgr. 
the  Michigan  Stove  Co.  Now  pres.  Glendale 
Tin  Co.,  vice-pres.  Yakutat  &  Southern  Ry.  Co. 
of  Alaska.  Also  pres.  Am.  Soc.  of  Nat.  Adver- 
tisers. Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, "One  O'klok";  also  Yondotega  and  De- 
troit, Detroit,  Mich.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg. 
Residence:  671  E.  48th  PI. 

GARDNER,  Henry  Alanson,  lawyer;  b.  Lis- 
bon, Kendall  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  7,  1845;  s.  Henry 
Alanson  and  Sarah  Price  (Morgan)  Gardner; 
removed  to  Chicago,  1847;  grad.  old  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  1868;  Harvard  Law  School,  1870;  m. 
Stamford,  Conn.,  June  20,  1878,  Deborah  C. 
Fessenden;  children:  Mary  Abbe,  Sarah  Morgan, 
Henry  Alanson,  Jr.,  Grace  Fessenden,  Robert 
Abbe.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1870;  senior 
mem.  law  firm  of  Gardner,  Stern,  Anderson  & 
Davis.  Is  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Morgan-Gardner 
Electric  Co.,  and  a  dir.,  respectively:  Iowa 
Central  Ry.  Co.,  Jacksonville  &  St.  Louis  Ry. 
Co.,  Weaver  Coal  and  Coke  Co.,  and  Pan-Am. 


Packing  Co.  Clubs:  University,  Hinsdale.  Of- 
fice: First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Corner 
Maple  and  Madison  Sts.,  Hinsdale,  111. 

GARDNER,  William  A.,  railway  official;  b. 
Garden,  111.  Learned  telegraphv;  was  operator 
on  C.  &  A.  R.  R.  at  Lemont,  111.,  1872;  entered 
service  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  1878,  and  was  clerk 
and  operator  in  office  of  supt.,  1878-85;  asst. 
supt.  Wisconsin  Division,  1885-90;  supt.  Wis- 
consin Division,  1890-6;  asst.  general  supt., 
1896-9;  since  Nov.  30,  1899,  gen.  mgr.  C.  & 
N.-W.  Ry.  Also  vice-pres.  Macoupin  Co.  R.  R. 
Co.,  vice-pres.  Superior  Coal  Co.;  dir.  Western 
Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston 
Country,  Evanston,  Glen  View,  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: 22  5th  Av.  Residence:  1704  Asbury  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

GARIBALDI,  John  G.,  wholesale  fruits;  b. 
Costadi  Gerli,  province  of  Genoa,  Italy,  Jan. 
22,  1849;  s.  Antonia  and  Rosa  (Ceppue)  Gari- 
baldi; ed.  schools  of  native  place;  came  to  U. 
S.,  Mar.,  1864;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  11, 1883,  Teresa 
Cuneo;  children:  Lorenza,  Amarico,  Rosa,  Cla- 
rinda,  Francis,  John,  David.  Was  engaged  in 
retail  fruit  trade  in  Chicago  until  1878,  when 
established  wholesale  fruit  business,  being  the 
first  Italian  in  the  wholesale  fruit  business  in 
Chicago;  now  mem.  Garibaldi  &  Cuneo.  Was 
appointed  in  1892  to  organize  the  Italian  socs. 
to  celebrate  the  400th  anniversary  of  the  dis- 
covery of  America  and  acted  as  grand  mar- 
shal of  the  Second  Division  of  the  great  Quad- 
ricentennial  Parade  on  the  20th  of  October; 
was  also  pres.  of  the  United  Italian  socs.  and 
had  charge  of  the  arrangements  on  Italian 
Day  at  the  World's  Fair,  Chicago,  1893.  Of- 
fice: 81  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  26  Astor  St. 

GARNETT,  Eugene  Horace,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  22,  1872;  s.  Gwynn  and  Emma  (Han- 
cock) Garnett;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago 
and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.L.,  1895;  read  law  in 
office  of  Wilson,  Moore  &  Mcllvaine;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  14,  1890,  Louise  Munday  Ayres;  1 
son:  Gordon  Munday.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1897, 
and  since  1899  in  partnership  with  father,  ex- 
Judge  Gwynn  Garnett,  in  law  firm  of  Garnett 
&  Garnett.  Republican.  Mem.  of  Chicago  and 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Midlothian.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Kenilworth,  111. 

GARNETT,  William,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Louis- 
vile,  Ky.,  Feb.  22,  1856;  s.  William  and  Eu- 
genia Garnett;  came  to  Chicago  in  Mar.,  1862; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  was  grad.  high 
school;  studied  law  in  office  of  his  brother, 
Judge  Garnett,  and  also  studied  at  Chicago 
College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  May  15,  1888, 
Lillie  B.,  daughter  of  Philip  Larmon;  chil- 
dren: Marion  L.,  Frances  E.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1880;  practices  largely  in  chancery  and  com- 
mercial law.  Vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  May- 
wood  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  First  Baptist 
Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Colonial.  Office: 
204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4450  Vincennes 
Av. 

GARNSEY,  George  Otis,  architect,  editor;  b. 
Rock  Island,  111.,  Sept.  14,  1840;  s.  Charles  Al- 
exander and  Laura  L.  (Kimball)  Garnsey; 
grad.  Columbia  College,  New  York,  in  architec- 
ture, 1864;  m.  Chicago,  1865,  Frances  L.  Lo- 
rane;  1  daughter:  Florence  L.  Engaged  in  prac- 
tice as  architect  in  Chicago  since  1864;  makes 
a  specialty  of  theatre  work.  Republican.  Mem. 
Blair  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  De  Molay  Lodge, 
No.  13,  K.  P.,  Ellis  Lodge,  No.  347,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Office:  185  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  316  Oak- 
wood  Boul. 

GARRETT,  Carlton  Marshall,  dentist;  b. 
Shelby,  O.,  Aug.  26,  1876;  s.  Myers  W.  and 
Eleanor  P.  (Marshall)  Garrett;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  grad.  Englewood  High 
School,  1895;  Northwestern  University  Dental 
School,  D.D.S.,  1898.  Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.. 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Odonto- 


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graphic  Soc.  Republican.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Mid- 
lothian, Illinois  Athletic,  Auburn  Park  Golf. 
Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  7157  Yale  Av. 

GARRETT,  Myers  Andrew,  vice-pres.  Far- 
low  Draft  Gear  Co.;  b.  Myerstown,  Pa.,  Apr. 
20,  1851;  s.  Andrew  and  Margaret  (Myers) 
Garrett;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
Aug.  12,  1875,  Eleanor  Percival  Marshall;  1 
son  living:  Carlton  M.  (physician).  Was  agent 
Erie  &  North  Shore  Despatch  at  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
1878;  in  1880  removed  to  Binghamton,  N.  Y., 
as  agent  for  same  line;  in  1883  to  Denver, 
Colo.,  as  agent  of  the  D.  &  R.  G.  R.  R.;  in 
1885  to  Nebraska  to  engage  in  stock  raising; 
came  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  became  supt.  of 
the  car  dept.  of  the  Anglo-Am.  Refrigerator 
Car  Co.;  in  1890  special  representative  of  the 
Barrett  Mfg.  Co.,  Chicago,  and,  1892-1904, 
was  western  mgr.  F.  W.  Bird  &  Son,  E.  Wai- 
pole,  Mass.;  Mar.  15,  1904,  became  vice-pres. 
of  the  Farlow  Draft  Gear  Co.,  of  Baltimore, 
Md.,  in  charge  of  Chicago  office.  Republican. 
Was  county  commissioner  of  Cook  Co.,  1896-8. 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Auburn  Park  Golf.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  7157  Yale  Av. 

GARTSIDE,  John  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  Aug.  24,  1849;  s.  Benjamin  and  Caro- 
line (Measey)  Gartside;  family  moved  to  Iowa 
City,  la.,  1855;  moved  to  Davenport,  1861,  and 
divided  time  between  work  in  merchant  tailor- 
ing establishment  and  attending  common  and 
high  schools  for  4  years,  and  later  evening 
sessions  of  business  college;  came  to  Chicago 
and  worked  as  clerk  and  student  in  law  office 
of  Dent  &  Black,  1870-6;  admitted  to  bar, 
June,  1873;  in  practice  on  his  own  account 
since  1876;  m.  Sept.  22,  1874,  Annie  L.,  daugh- 
ter of  Levi  Davis,  editor  and  founder  of  the 
Davenport  (la.)  Gazette;  children:  Lily  Clari- 
bel  (deceased),  John  Love,  Grace  Louise.  Mem. 
1st  Baptist  Church.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: The  Rookery.  Residence:  4329  Drexel 
Boul. 

GARTZ,  Adolph  Frederick,  treas.  Crane  Co.; 
b.  New  York  City,  Nov.  12,  1861;  s.  Hermann 
and  Dorothea  (Strohmeyer)  Gartz;  ed.  New 
York  City  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  9, 
1888,  Kate  Crane;  children:  Adolph  Frederic, 
Richard  Crane.  At  15  years  of  age  left  school; 
became  office  boy,  advancing  to  positions  as 
bookkeeper  and  salesman;  remained  in  New 
York  until  26  years  of  age,  when  became  treas. 
of  the  Crane  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Republican;  has 
been  Civil  Service  Commissioner  in  Chicago 
and  Fish  Commissioner  of  the  State  of  Illi- 
nois, and  was  once  nominated  for  City  Treas., 
but  declined  nomination.  Clubs:  Union  League 
(dir.),  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  10  N.  Jefferson 
St.  Residence:  Union  League  Club;  also  Lake 
Geneva,  Wis. 

GARY,  Isaiah  Clark,  physician,  and  med. 
supt.  of  People's  Hosp. ;  b.  Cumberland,  Md., 
Mar.  4,  1858;  s.  William  Henry  and  Rebecca 
(Gaumer)  Gary;  ed.  public  schools  of  Tama, 
la.,  1868-79.  Resided  in  Tama  Co.,  la.,  to  1885. 
when  entered  Wilton  Acad.,  continuing  until 
1887;  attended  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  1887-9,  graduating,  M.D.,  1889.  Engaged 
in  general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago. 
Founded  the  People's  Hosp.  and  Training 
School  for  Nurses,  1897,  and  is  now  med.  supt. 
of  the  hosp.  and  principal  of  the  training 
school  for  nurses.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.;  pres.  Stock  Yards  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Med.  Examiners'  Assn.  Mem. 
I.  O.  F.,  A.  O.  TJ.  W.,  K.  O.  T.  M.,  I.  O.  M.  A., 
Royal  League.  Republican.  Mem.  Central 
Church.  Office  and  residence:  2184  Archer  Av. 

GARY,  John  William,  dealer  in  investment 
securities;  b.  W.  Springfield,  Pa.,  Aug.  8,  1859; 
s.  Dorance  B.  and  Susan  (Akerly)  Gary;  ed. 
Conneaut  (O.)  Acad.;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  31, 
1902,  Emily  C.  Lyon;  1  son:  Kellogg.  Was  on 
farm  in  Conneaut,  O.,  until  13  years  of  age; 
then  at  various  occupations  until  21  years  old; 
came  to  Chicago,  1880,  as  bookkeeper  in  a 


lumber  office;  mgr.  of  a  lumber  business  in 
Chicago,  1885-91;  vice-pres.  Commercial  Loan 
and  Trust  Co.,  1894-8;  since  1891  mem.  Lyon, 
Gary  &  Co.,  investment  securities,  loans,  own- 
ers and  dealers  in  real  estate,  timber  lands 
and  interests  in  lumber  mfg.  companies.  Dir. 
Lyon  Cypress  Lumber  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Ba- 
ker Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Exmoor.  Office: 
204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  489  N.  State  St. 

GABY,  Joseph  Easton,  judsre  Superior  Court 
of  Cook  Co.,  111.,  since  1863;  b.  Potsdam,  N.  Y., 
July  9,  1821;  common  school  education;  m. 
Nov.  28,  1855,  Elizabeth  Jane  Sweltering,  Ber- 
lin, Wis.  Went  to  St.  Louis,  1843;  read  law,  ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1844;  practiced  at  Springfield, 
Mo.,  1844-9;  then  at  Las  Vegas,  N.  Mex.,  and 
San  Francisco,  until  1856;  practiced  in  Chica- 
go, 1856-63.  Presided  in  celebrated  Anarchist 
trial,  and  wrote  article  concerning  it  in  Cen- 
tury magazine,  Apr.,  1893;  also  in  2d  trial  of 
Luetgert  for  wife-murder.  Address:  369  On- 
tario St. 

GASCOIGNE,  James  O.,  lawyer;  b.  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y. ;  s.  James  and  Elizabeth  Gascoigne;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Albany, 
N.  Y.,  Emily  A.  Ellis.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1879 
and  was  engaged  in  mercantile  pursuits  until 
1889,  when,  after  having  studied  law,  was 
admitted  by  examination,  as  an  atty.  of  the 
Supreme  Court  of  Illinois;  now  mem.  of  the 
law  firm  of  Musgrave,  Vroman  &  Lee.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  6340  Stewart  Av. 

GASH,  Abram  Dale,  lawyer;  b.  Macon  Co., 
Mo.,  Feb.  11,  1861;  s.  William  Thomas  and 
Maria  (Dale)  Gash;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ma- 
con  Co.,  Mo.;  m.,  1st,  Nannie  Dorothy;  1  son: 
Lowell  Edwin;  m.,  2d,  Apr.  12,  1905,  Maude 
Blomquist.  Was  deputy  circuit  clerk  of  Macon 
Co.,  Mo.,  for  4  years;  removed  to  Utah,  1890, 
and  admitted  to  bar  there,  1891;  was  prosecut- 
ing atty.  for  Utah  Co.,  Utah,  2  terms;  Was 
judge  advocate  general,  with  rank  of  col.,  on 
staff  of  Gov.  West,  of  Utah;  came  from  Utah 
and  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago 
since  Sept.,  1898.  Also  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Strohber  Piano  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Bell  Bros. 
Piano  Co.;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Chicago  Solder 
Co.  Mason,  Grand  Master  of  Utah,  1897;  mem. 
Columbian  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Lafayette 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T., 
Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Democrat; 
active  campaign  speaker.  Author:  The  False 
Star  (historical  novel).  Office:  84  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  1183  Douglas  Boul. 

GATCHEIiIi,  Charles,  homoa.  physician;  b. 
Cincinnati,  O.,  1851;  s.  Horatio  P.  and  Anna 
M.  Gatchell;  grad.  Kenosha  (Wis.)  High 
School,  1868;  Pulte  Med.  College,  Cincinnati, 
1874;  m.  Feb.  16,  1904,  Helen  Emma  Converse. 
In  practice  of  medicine  since  1874;  prof,  in 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  1878;  attending  physician 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  since  1881;  prof.  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  since  1902;  sec.  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Homoeopathy  since  1901;  mem.  (ex- 
pres.)  111.  Homos.  Med.  Assn.  Author:  Diet  in 
Disease,  1880;  Keynotes  of  Medical  Practice, 
1883;  Pocketbook  of  Medical  Practice,  1900; 
Diseases  of  the  Lungs,  1902;  also  novels:  Has- 
chisch,  1886;  They  Say,  1897;  What  a  Woman 
Did,  1900.  Editor  Med.  Era,  1883-1903;  Clinique, 
1904.  Mason:  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  159,  Ann 
Arbor,  Mich.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
5442  Michigan  Av. 

GATEIiY,  John,  pres.  the  John  Gately  Co., 
household  goods;  b.  Dorchester  (Boston), 
Mass.,  Jan.  3,  1857;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Gerry) 
Gately;  when  9  months  old  removed  to  Athol, 
Mass.;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Athol, 
graduating  from  latter  in  1877  (before  gradu- 
ation had  worked  as  office  boy  for  his  brother, 
M.  R.  Gately,  publisher,  Boston,  1870-5);  at- 
tended Willlston  Seminary,  Easthampton, 
Mass.,  1877-9;  Boston  Univ.  Law  School,  1880- 
1882,  graduating  LL.B.,  June,  1882;  m.  Lynn, 


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Mass.,  Aug.  4,  1886,  Katherine  J.  Donovan;  chil- 
dren: Edward  Ignatius  (died  June  22,  1901), 
Ralph  Michael,  Theresa  Mary.  Admitted  to 
Boston  bar,  Jan.,  1883,  but  never  practiced 
law.  Came  to  Chicago,  May,  1883,  and  engaged 
in  book  publishing  business;  discontinued  that, 
and  now  pres.  of  John  Gately  Co.,  of  Chicago, 
Peoria,  and  Bloomington,  111.,  engaged  in  sell- 
ing household  goods  on  easy  payments;  pres. 
Gately  &  Donovan  Co.,  Saginaw,  Bay  City, 
Jackson  and  Alpena,  Mich.;  pres.  Gately  Sup- 
ply Co.,  Duluth,  Minn.;  pres.  the  Gately  Co., 
Detroit,  Mich.;  pres.  Gately-Wiggins  Co.,  Calu- 
met, Mich.;  proprietor  Gately  Clothing  Co., 
Minneapolis,  Minn.  Republican.  R.  C.  Mem. 
Lincoln  Council,  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Ca- 
eino  (Edge water);  New  England  of  Chicago; 
Wausaukee  (Wis.)  Fishing;  Duluth  (Minn.) 
Fly  Casting.  Office:  24  Adams  St.  Residence: 
2403  Sheridan  Drive,  Edge  water. 

GATES,  Albert  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Wyanet,  Bu- 
reau Co.,  111.,  Nov.  29,  1869;  s.  Francis  E.  and 
Polly  M.  Gates;  ed.  public  schools  and  Lake 
Forest  Univ.  Law  School;  also  read  law  in 
offices  of  Stephen  S.  Gregory  and  James  S. 
Harlan.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois,  Jan.,  1895,  in  partnership  with  John  C. 
Farwell  under  firm  name  of  Gates  &  Farwell, 
1897-1903;  since  then  in  practice  alone,  largely 
corporation  law.  Sec.  and  treas.  Gates-Pratt 
Land  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Calu- 
met Golf  (pres.,  1905).  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton Boul.  Residence:  3958  Drexel  Boul. 

GATES,  Charles  Gilbert,  broker.  Office:  16 
Wall  St.,  New  York.  (For  sketch  see  Who's 
Who  in  America.) 

GATES,  John  Warne,  capitalist.  (For  sketch 
see  Who's  Who  in  America.) 

GATES,  William  Day,  manufacturer  of  ter- 
ra cotta  and  pottery;  b.  Ashland,  O.,  July  29, 
1852;  s.  Simon  S.  and  Sylvia  (Day)  Gates; 
grad.  Wheaton  College,  111.,  A.B.,  1875;  A.M., 
1877;  m.  La  Grange,  111.,  Sept.,  1877,  Ida  M. 
Babcock;  children:  William  Paul,  Ellis  Day, 
Margaret,  Neil  Hurlbut,  Major  Earl,  Sylvia 
Day.  Was  admitted  to  bar  and  practiced  as 
atty._for  a  year  or  two;  drifted  into  clay  work, 
1880.  Established  station  of  Terra  Cotta,  45 
miles  out  on  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  and  built  up 
works  and  business,  which  was  incorporated, 
1886,  as  Am.  Terra  Cotta  and  Ceramic  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Congregational- 
ist.  Clubs:  Architectural,  Builders,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence: Terra  Cotta,  111. 

GATZEBT,  August,  sec.  Rosenwald  &  Weil; 
b.  Worms,  Ger.,  Jan.  14,  1863;  a.  Sigmund  and 
Clara  (Mayer)  Gatzert;  attended  primary 
school  at  Worms,  Ger.,  and  later  went  to  high 
schools  at  Worms  and  Mannheim;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  5,  1901,  Isabel  Florsheim;  1  son:  Walter 
August.  After  leaving  school  employed  in  a 
grain  business  at  Darmstadt,  Ger.  Came  to 
U.  S.,  and  to  Chicago,  1881.  Clerk,  salesman, 
and  later  3  years  partner  in  Gowan  &  Co. 
(tailors'  trimmings),  until  end  of  1890;  in  real 
estate  business,  1891-8,  and  since  Mar.,  1898, 
has  been  partner  in  firm  of  Rosenwald  &  Weil, 
wholesale  manufacturers  of  clothing.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Ravisloe  Countrv,  Homewood,  Illi- 
nois Athletic.  Office:  Franklin  and  Congress 
Sts.  Residence:  4915  Washington  Park  Ct. 

GAUGER,  John  A.,  manufacturer;  b.  Milton, 
Pa.,  Jan.  1,  1854;  s.  John  W.  and  Esther 
(Haag)  Gauger;  ed.  public  school,  California, 
Pa.;  high  school,  Turbotville,  Pa.,  Selinsgrove 
(Pa.)  Institute,  graduating  June  15,  1874;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1885,  Helen  S.  Harrison;  1 
daughter:  Esther.  Since  Jan.  1,  1881,  engaged 
in  the  lumber  business,  and  since  1885  senior 
partner  of  John  A.  Gauger  &  Co.  (now  a  cor- 
poration, of  which  he  is  pres.)  manufacturers 
of  lumber,  sash  and  doors.  Also  dir.  and  mem. 
of  the  executive  committee  of  the  Illinois  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  treas.  of  Standard  Glass  Co.; 
dir.  Jackson  Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Republi- 


can. Lutheran.  Clubs:  Hamilton  (pres.  1904-5), 
Union  League.  Office:  22d  and  Laflin  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 4241  Drexel  Boul. 

GAULT,  Thomas  H.,  lawyer;  b.  Coleraine, 
Ireland,  Aug.  2,  1842;  s.  John  and  Martha 
(Adams)  Gault;  grad.  Monmouth  College,  June, 
1870,  A.B.;  grad.  in  law,  Univ.  of  Mich.,  1873, 
LL.B.;  m.  Waukesha  Co.,  Minn.,  Mary  E. 
Boyd.  Came  to  America,  1848;  lived  5  years 
in  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  and  after  that  in  Wis- 
consin; enlisted  in  28th  Wisconsin  Vols  at 
Waukesha,  Wis.,  Aug.  15,  1862,  and  served 
until  end  of  the  war,  being  mustered  out  of 
U.  S.  service  at  Brownsville,  Tex.,  Oct.  25, 
1865.  After  graduation  in  law  in  1873,  located 
in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  firm  of  Gault 
&  Martin,  until  Jan.,  1874,  then  firm  of  Gault 
&  Low  until  Apr.  1,  1888,  and  since  then  has 
practiced  alone.  Republican.  Mem.  U.  P. 
Church.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Thomas  Post,  No.  5. 
Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1680  Con- 
gress St. 

GAUSS,  Frank  Louis  Ernst,  manager  West- 
ern Department  Eli  Lilly  &  Co.;  b.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  May  2,  1870;  s.  E.  F.  L.  and  Henrietta 
(Stehlin)  Gauss;  ed.  public  schools  and  was 
grad.  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.;  m.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  June  5,  1895,  Mary  Eloise  Sprague. 
Began  business  life  with  Humiston,  Keeling  & 
Co.,  wholesale  druggists,  1885;  then  with  Chi- 
cago Drug  and  Chemical  Co.,  1886;  with  Ful- 
ler &  Fuller  Co.,  wholesale  drugs,  1887;  H.  T. 
Clarke  Drug  Co.,  Lincoln,  Neb.,  1889;  Peter 
Van  Schaack  &  Sons,  wholesale  drugs,  Chica- 
go, 1891;  with  the  Searle  &  Hereth  Co.,  mfg 
chemists,  Chicago,  as  mgr.  of  St.  Louis  office, 
1897-1902,  when  became  sec.  and  dir.  of  the 
company  at  Chicago;  withdrew  from  that  com- 
pany May  3,  1905,  and  is  now  mgr.  Western 
Department  of  Eli  Lilly  &  Co.,  of  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  manufacturers  of  pharmaceutical  prepa- 
rations. One  of  the  incorporators  of  Jen- 
nings Medical  College.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Clubs:  Missouri  Athletic,  Ravens- 
wood,  Chicago  Drug  Trade.  Office:  195  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  700  Leland  Av. 

GAVIN,  Richard  Ignatius,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Nov.  16,  1875;  s.  Patrick  J.  and  Katherine 
(Burke)  Gavin;  ed.  public  schools  and  St.  Jg- 
natius  College,  graduating  classical  dept., 
M.A.,  1895,  and  from  Chicago  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1897.  Began  as  student  of  law  with  Col- 
lins, Goodrich,  Vincent  &  Darrow  in  1895,  and 
after  dissolution  of  that  firm  was  with  Good- 
rich, Vincent  &  Bradley,  1895-7;  admitted  to 
bar,  1897,  and  engaged  in  practice  in  associa- 
tion with  Armand  F.  Teefy  until  1900,  when 
engaged  in  practice  alone;  was  appointed  asst. 
city  prosecutor,  continuing  until  July,  1904; 
since  May,  1904,  with  George  F.  Talty,  in  firm 
of  Gavin  &  Talty,  in  general  law  practice. 
Democrat.  Catholic.  Socs.:  A.  O.  H.,  Catholic 
Mutual  Benevolent,  Bohemian.  Office:  Unity 
Bldg.  Residence:  238  LaSalle  Av. 

OAT,  Henry  Lord,  architect;  b.  Baltimore, 
Md.;  s.  Charles  H.  and  Lydia  (Lord)  Gay;  ed. 

Erivate  school  at  New  Haven,  Conn.  On  leav- 
ig  school  entered  office  of  Sydney  M.  Stone, 
church  architect,  of  New  Haven,  and  was  with 
other  architects  there  prior  to  1864,  when 
came  to  Chicago  and  entered  office  of  W.  W. 
Boyington,  remaining  with  him  until  1867; 
since  then  in  practice  of  architecture  alone. 
Architect  of  numerous  prominent  churches  and 
other  bldgs.  in  Chicago  and  throughout  the 
country.  Established  and  conducted  for  several 
years  the  Institute  of  Building  Arts  and  Im- 
provements, and  published  The  Building  Bud- 
get as  its  organ;  organized,  1884,  the  Builders' 
and  Traders'  Exchange.  Awarded,  in  1883,  by 
the  Italian  Government,  a  diploma  and  medal 
for  second  selection  in  an  international  com- 
petition of  a  design  for  a  nat.  monument  to 
King  Victor  Emmanuel  II.  There  were  293  com- 
petitors. Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Architects.  Of- 


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flee:    52    Dearborn  St.   Residence:    403   Ontario 


food  inspection  for  City  of  Chicago  and  bac- 

Offlce:  103' 


associate  prof,  of  electrical  engineering  in  Ar- 

mour  Institute,   1894-8;  engineer  for  Westing- 

house  Electric  and  Mfg.  Co*  of  Pittsburgh,  pf.. 

1898-1901;     western     mgr.     for    Westinghouse  ra          n  «,« 

Electric  and   Mfg.   Co.,   since   1901.   Mem.   Am.     ,     gf*  °'J?  Iat"rt° 

Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.   Republican. 


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Booth.  Began  business  as  a  erain  shinper 
from  Lockport  by  canal,  assisting  his  father, 
who  owned  grain  elevators;  came  to  Chicago 
in  1882  and  engaged  in  the  grain  commission 
business,  becoming  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  in  1883,  the  business  being 
then  conducted  as  H.  G.  Gaylord  &  Co  ;  con- 
tinues  the  business  in  own  name.  Also  dir  A. 
Booth  Packing  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Wash- 
ington  Park,  Calumet,  Onwentsia,  Chicaero 
Athletic  (life  mem.).  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  1638  Michigan  Av. 

GEDNEY,  Richard  Eleazer,  mgr.  Chicago 
branch  Yale  &  Towne  Mfg.  Co.,  locks  and 
builders'  hardware;  b.  Oxford  Twp.,  New  Ha- 
ven  Co.,  Conn.,  July  25,  1857;  s.  Elisha  W.  and 
Nancy  (Smith)  Gedney;  ed.  public  school  and 
military  school  in  Connecticut;  m.  Saginaw, 
Mich.,  Mar.  1880,  Jessie  D.  Ames;  children: 
Alice  W.,  Clarence  S.  With  H.  C.  Spencer, 
Flint,  Mich.,  1877-80;  in  hardware  business 
with  his  brother,  George  S.,  under  firm  name 
of  Gedney  Bros.,  Bay  City,  Mich.;  with  Pick- 
ering  Hardware  Co.,  Cincinnati,  O.,  1893-4; 
with  Buhl  Sons  &  Co.,  Detroit,  Mich.,  1894-7, 
as  buyer;  came  to  Chicago,  1897,  to  assume  his 
present  position  as  Chicago  mgr.  for  the  Yale 
&  Towne  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Stamford,  Conn.,  manu- 
facturers  of  Yale  locks  and  builders'  hardware. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Mason:  Michigan  Sov- 
ereign  Consistory,  Detroit.  Office:  88-90  Lake 
St.  Residence:  5707  Monroe  Av. 

GEEB,  David  Smith,  lawyer;  b.  Hamilton 
Co.,  O.,  Aug.  29,  1856;  s.  John  J.  and  Sarah 
(Smlth)  Geer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio  and 
at  Univ.  of  the  City  of  New  York,  A.B.,  1886; 
m.  Chicago,  July  3,  1900,  Lillys  Ringland.  Be- 
gan  practice  in  New  York  City  in  1886;  re- 
moved  to  Chicago,  1887.  Counsel  and  dir.  Chi- 
rago  Ry.  Equipment  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Plymouth  Congrega- 
tional  Church;  mem.  board  of  dirs.  of  Chicago 
City  Missionary  Soc.  Mason.  Club:  Hamilton, 
Offlce:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  271  Oakwood 
Boul. 

GEHRMAim,  Adolph,  physician,  hygienist 
and  bacteriologist;  b.  Decatur,  111.,  July  19, 
1868;  s.  Theodore  A.  and  Emelie  Jehnke  Gehr- 
mann:  came  to  Chicago,  1884;  grad.  S.  Divi- 
sion  High  School,  1887,  Chicago  Med.  Colleere, 
M.D.  Interne  Cook  Co.  HOSD.,  1890-2;  made 
special  studies  of  bacteriology  and  chemistry, 
1892.  and  was  demonstrator  at  the  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  and  prof,  of  bac- 
teriology  in  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Med. 
School;  went  east  with  Prof.  Stuart,  Jan.,  1893, 
preparatory  to  establishing  Chicago  Bureau  of 
Food  Inspection,  and  devoted  a  year  to  its  or- 
ganization.  Elected  prof,  of  bacteriology  and 
hygiene  at  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons,  1894,  and  organized  Columbus  Labora- 
tories,  of  which  is  now  pres.;  later  supt.  of 


offlcl-'  New  York  T  if*  %?£         °  '  Mldlothlan- 

ft™™ 

GEHTIiES,  Henry  Wernicke,  physician  and 
?ur^^:  "•  Hilton.  Banffshire,  Scotland,  Sept. 
,5>  .A?1  ?•  Rev-  Thomas  Gentles,  D.D.  (Pals- 
lev  Abbey)  and  E.  Cecelia  (Wernicke)  Gentles; 
?"•  Monroe's  Acad.  and  George  Watson's  Col- 
legej  Edinburgh,  Scotland,  and  Paisley  Acad.; 
^rad.  Glasgow  Univ.,  Scotland,  M.B..C.M.,  1888; 
was  senior  resident  Western  Infirmary,  Glas- 
sow,  asst.  to  Sir  George  Macleod,  1888;  Sir 
William  T.  Gardner,  1889;  outdoor  resident 
PTro  tern.  Glasgow  Maternity  Hosp.,  1889;  m. 
New  York,  1895,  Margaret  Oliver  Turnbull,  of 
Selkirk,  Scotland;  children:  Thomas  Turnbull, 
Alexander  Wernicke.  Came  to  Chicago,  1892; 
suPt.  of  ambulance  service,  World's  Columbian 
Exposition,  Chicago,  1893;  prof,  of  general 
medicine,  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Med.  School; 
attending  physician  and  trustee  Chicago  Hosp. 
Examiner  for  Canada  Life  Assurance  Co., 
Minnesota  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  Hart- 
f°rd  Life  Insurance  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.; 
honorary  mem.  Minnesota  State  Med.  Soc. 
Presbyterian^  Clubs:  Quadrangle.  Homewood 
Country.  Office  and  residence:  210  E.  51st 


GEORGE,  Edg-ar  Jesse,  physician,  oculist 
and  aurist;  b.  Fairfleld,  la.,  May  17,  1863;  s. 
Charles  F.  and  Esther  A.  (Mendenhall)  George; 
ed.  public  and  private  schools  of  Fairfleld,  la.; 
grad.  Chicago  Homoa.  Med.  College,  1891.  Since 
graduation  engaged  in  med.  practice;  is  spe- 
cialist  in  diseases  of  eye  and  ear.  Prof,  of 
Ophthalmology  and  Otology,  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homceop- 
athy,  Am.  Homoe.  Ophthalmological,  Otological 
and  Laryngological  Soc.,  Illinois  Homce.  Med. 
Assn.  and  Homo?.  Med.  Soc.;  attending  eye  and 
ear  Surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  Chicago  Homce. 
Hosp.,  and  Chicago  Union  Hosp.;  business 
mgr.  Chicago  Homo?.  Med.  College;  ex-sec.  II- 
linois  Homce.  Med.  Assn.  Pres.  Cumberland 
Bend  Oil  and  Gas  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  Mar- 
shall  Field  Bldgf.  Residence:  4538  Oakenwald 
Av. 

GEORGE,  Joseph  Henry,  clergyman,  theo- 
logian;  b.  Cobourg,  Ont.,  May  3,  1853;  s.  Jo- 
seph  and  Margaret  (Armstrong)  George;  grad. 
Victoria  Univ.,  Toronto,  1880,  A.M.,  1882 
(Ph.D.,  Boston  Univ..  1884;  D.D.,  Congrega- 
tional  College,  Montreal);  m.  June.  1889, 
Blanche  H.  Northrup.  Pastor  John  St.  Presby- 
terian  Church,  Belleville,  Ont.,  1884;  1st  Con- 
gregational  Church,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1891-7; 
principal  Congregational  College,  Montreal, 
1897-1901;  pres.  and  prof,  homiletics,  Chicago 
Theological  Seminarv  since  Sept.,  1901.  Corpo- 
rate  mem.  Am.  Board  Commissioners  for  For- 
eign  Missions;  pres.  Board  Trustees  Monticel- 
lo  Seminary.  Club:  University  (Chicago).  Of- 


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flee:  81  Ashland  Boul.  Residence:  45  Warren 
Av. 

GERAGHTY,  Patrick  James,  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Griffln  Wheel  Co.;  b.  Shortsville,  On- 
tario Co.,  N.  T.,  Nov.  20,  1854;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  June  25,  1881,  Mar- 
garet Griffln.  Began  business  life  as  cash  boy 
in  a  millinery  house  at  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  in 
1866;  then  came  to  Chicago;  became  associated 
with  the  Griffln  Wheel  Co.  as  bookkeeper  and 
has  remained  with  that  company  ever  since, 
for  the  past  20  years  as  sec.  and  treas.  Also 
eec.  and  treas.  of  the  Sellers  Mfg.  Co.,  and  of 
the  Am.  Trading  and  Storage  Co.  Independent 
in  politics.  R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus. 
Clubs:  Glen  View,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  464  Elm  St. 

GEBLACH,  Fred,  patent  atty. ;  b.  Germany, 
Oct.  6,  1870;  s.  Christopher  P.  and  Marie 
(Burckhardt)  Gerlach;  ed.  Chicago  High 
School,  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School  and 
Kent  College  of  Law,  graduating  from  latter, 
LL.B.,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  18,  1900,  Isabel 
Harbridge;  children:  Mildred,  Norman.  Studied 
practical  operation  of  machinery,  1886-7,  then 
learned  mechanical  drafting  and  engineering 
until  1890,  when  took  up  study  of  law  in  office 
of  Pierce  &  Fisher,  remaining  with  that  firm 
until  1898.  Since  then  engaged  in  practice  as 
atty.  at  law  and  solicitor  of  patents.  Sec.  and 
dir.  of  Baird  Mfg.  Co.,  and  of  Freeport  Novelty 
Co.;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  Wemaka  Rubber 
Tire  Co.,  etc.  Mem.  Patent  Law  Assn.  of  Chi- 
cago. Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Colonial,  of  Oak  Park. 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  112  S.  East 
Av.,  Oak  Park. 

GERMAN,  William  Henry,  physician:  b. 
Brockville,  Ont..  Avr.  18,  1855;  s.  Rev.  John 
W.  and  Sarah  J.  (Purdy)  German;  ed.  high 
schools  in  Ontario;  grad.  Detroit  College  of 
Medicine,  1883;  m.  Hastings  Co.,  Ont.,  Dec., 
1877,  Anna  M.  Fretz;  children:  Clara  L., 
Maude  M.  Began  practice  of  medicine  at  De- 
troit, Mich.,  1883-4;  since  1884  in  Chicago. 
Local  surgeon  for  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R.  for  10 
years,  and  for  the  Pere  Marquette  R.  R.  Co.  1 
year.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Assn.  of  Ry.  Sur- 
geons, A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Mem.  of  board  7  years 
and  pres.  for  6  years  of  School  District.  No. 
131,  of  Cook  Co.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 10918  Prospect  Av.,  Morgan  Park,  111. 

GEROTJI.D.  Frank  Wheelock,  mgr.  A.  G. 
Spalding  &  Bros.,  athletic  goods;  b.  E.  Smith- 
field.  Pa.,  Jan.  13,  1854;  s.  Marcus  B.  and  Mary 
E.  (Bingham)  Gerould;  ed.  public  school.  Rock- 
ford,  111.:  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1881,  Mary  S. 
Avery  (died  Mar.  12,  1901);  children:  Helen 
Louise,  Frank  Avery,  Walter  Blakeslee.  After 
leaving  school  became  clerk  In  shoe  store  at 
Rockford,  111.,  and  in  1878  came  to  Chicago 
to  accept  a  position  with  the  now  well-known 
athletic  goods  house  of  A.  G.  Spalding  & 
Bros.;  now  has  charge  of  all  their  interests 
west  of  the  Allegheny  Mountains,  being  dir. 
and  western  gen.  mgr.  of  the  corporation  of 
A.  G.  Spalding  &  Bros.,  and  also  of  the  allied 
corporations,  the  Spalding  Mfg.  Co.,  and 
George  Barnard  &  Co.  Also  dir.  State  Bank  of 
Evanston.  Served  5  years  In  I.  N.  G.  Republi- 
can; alderman  from  1st  Ward  of  Evanston  for 
past  6  years.  Presbyterian;  trustee  1st  Presby- 
terian Church  of  Evanston.  Clubs:  Evanston 
(dir.),  Glen  View,  Chicago  Athletic  (life 
mem.),  Evanston  Country,  Evanston  Golf 
(pres.).  Office:  147  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
1200  Judson  Av..  Evanston. 

GEKSTENBERG,  Erich,  grain  commission; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  29,  1858;  ed.  private  schools. 
Asst.  in  father's  grain  commission  business, 
1873-9;  then  partner  in  the  firm  of  Gersten- 
berg  &  Kroeschel  until  1897;  since  then  with 
his  brother  Adolph  as  Gerstenberg  &  Co., 
grain,  provisions,  etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 


Trade.  Office:   255   LaSalle  St.   Residence:   1773 
Deming  PI. 

GERTS,  George  Edward,  pres.  Gerts,  Lum- 
bard  &  Co.,  brush  manufacturers;  b.  Portland 
Me.,  July  27,  1827;  s.  Martin  and  Rachel  (Par- 
sons) Gerts;  ed.  public  schools  of  Portland,  Me.: 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  19,  1860,  Mary  A.  Rathbun; 
children:  Mary  C.,  Kate,  Walter  S.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Boston,  1850,  after  having  learned 
the  brushmaker's  trade  in  Boston.  Began  busi- 
ness for  self  in  a  small  way  in  Chicago,  1850; 
later  went  into  partnership  with  George  Loder, 
whose  interests  he  later  bought  out,  Mr.  Hen- 
ry Lumbard  becoming  a  partner  about  1855;  as 
the  business  increased  other  partners  were 
admitted,  and  the  firm  was  finally  incorporated 
as  Gerts,  Lumbard  &  Co.,  of  which  has  since 
been  pres.  Republican.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office: 
208  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

GERTS,  Joan,  manufacturer;  b.  Westphalia, 
Ger.,  Sept.  4,  1845;  s.  John  and  Maria  (Lanfer) 
Gerts;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany;  m.  Ham- 
burg, Ger.,  July  3,  1870,  Caroline  Schwabe; 
children:  Emilie,  Oscar,  Frieda,  John.  In  1859, 
at  the  age  of  14,  began  to  learn  trade  of  piano 
maker  in  Germany,  and  after  serving  appren- 
ticeship worked  for  manufacturers  in  Germany 
until  1870,  when  came  to  Chicago.  Followed 
trade  here:  in  1882  established  mfg.  on  his 
own  account,  name  changing  to  firm  of  Bush 
&  Gerts  in  1885,  later  incorporated  as  Bush  & 
Gerts  Piano  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Mason  (Acadia  Lodge).  Mem.  Ger- 
mania  Mannerchor.  Club:  Germania.  Office: 
Weed  and  Dayton  Sts.  Residence:  1718  Gary 

GERVAIS,  Walnwriffht  Bacot,  pres.  Variety 
Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Aiken,  S.  C.,  Sent.  14,  1859;  s. 
Paul  Trapier  and  J.  Caroline  (Lance)  Ger- 
vais;  ed.  by  mother  at  home;  m.  Ft.  Johnson, 
S.  C.,  Apr.  7,  1896,  Katherine  G.  Lebby;  chil- 
dren: Katherlne  Wainwright,  Paul  Trapier. 
Brought  up  in  cotton  fields  of  South  Carolina 
until  1880;  from  1880  to  1883  was  employed 
with  North  Western  Wire  Mattress  Co.,  Keno- 
sha,  Wis. ;  with  Chicago  Rubber  Works,  1883- 
1890;  with  W.  H.  Chenoweth  &  Co.,  in  iron 
business,  1890-3;  in  1893  established,  and  since 
pres.  of  Variety  Mfg.  Co.  Also  pres.  and  treas. 
Charles  Mulvey  Mfg.  Co.  Office:  77-83  W.  Lake 
St.  Residence:  1534  W.  Monroe  St. 

GERWIG,  Frank  !•.,  twine  and  cordage  mer- 
chant; b.  Allegheny,  Pa.,  Nov.  6,  1864;  a.  Henry 
and  Mary  (Voegtly)  Gerwig;  ed.  3d  Ward  pub- 
lic school.  Allegheny,  1872-9;  Duff's  Business 
College,  Pittsburgh,  1880;  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
16,  1891,  Adelaide  M.  Knowles;  children:  Har- 
ry K.,  Adelaide  M.  Was  clerk  in  hardware 
store  in  Allegheny,  Pa.,  1880-2;  clerk  for 
Henry  Gerwig  &  Son,  In  cordage  business  in 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1882-5;  Chicago  mgr.  for 
Bentley  &  Gerwig.  Limited,  cordage,  from  May 
1,  1885,  to  Mar.  31,  1904;  on  Apr.  1,  1904,  estab- 
lished twine  and  cordage  business  of  Gerwig  & 
Tden  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Republican.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  69  W.  Washington  St. 
Residence:  472  W.  Coneress  St. 

GESSI.ER,  Samuel,  cigar  manufacturer:  b. 
Chicago,  Aug.  24,  1864;  s.  Joseph  and  Mary 
Gessler;  ed.  Chicago  public  and  high  schools: 
grad.  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College; 
m.  Chicago,  May,  1895,  Louisa  Hartwig;  chil- 
dren: Elliott  S.,  Louisa.  Began  business  career 
as  clerk  in  a  dry  goods  store,  1880;  proprietor 
of  dry  goods  store,  1885-91,  when  established 
as  a  manufacturer  of  cigars,  in  which  busi- 
ness has  continued  ever  since;  since  1904  pres. 
of  the  Havana  Importing  Co.,  importers  of'to- 
bacco  and  manufacturers  and  jobbers  of  ci- 
gars. During  the  years  from  1890-1900,  also  de- 
voted considerable  time  to  real  estate  and 
bldg.  Republican.  Office:  14  S.  Water  St.  Resi- 
dence: 445  North  Av. 

GETHRO,  Fred  William,  dentist;  b.  Dedham, 
Mass.,  May  28,  1873;  s.  Alexander  and  Marga- 
ret (Denning)  Gethro;  ed.  public  schools  and 


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Rice  Training  School,  Boston,  Mass.;  North- 
western Univ.  Dental  School,  D.D.S.,  1899.  Re- 
sided in  Bloomington,  111.,  4  years;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1897,  and  since  1899  has  been  en- 
gaged in  practice  of  dentistry  on  own  account. 
Asst.  prof,  of  operative  dentistry  and  dental 
anatomy,  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School. 
Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Odonto- 
graphic  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Nat. 
Dental  Assn.,  G.  V.  Black  Dental  Club,  Delta 
Sigma  Delta.  Republican.  Mason — mem.  De 
Molay  Commandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Chicago  Au- 
tomobile, Chicago  Yacht,  Kenwood,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  Marshall  Field  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

GETTY,  Henry  Harrison,  capitalist;  b.  Ba- 
tavia,  N.  Y.,  1836;  s.  Adams  Getty;  removed 
with  parents  In  1848  to  Waukegan,  111.;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Batavia,  N.  Y.,  and  Wauke- 
gan, 111.;  m.  1864,  Carrie  E.  Anderson,  of  Mus- 
kegon,  Mich.;  1  daughter.  On  leaving  school, 
in  1856,  went  to  Muskegon,  Mich.,  and  was  en- 
gaged in  general  store,  1856-9;  entered  employ 
of  Ryerson  &  Morris,  saw-mills,  Muskegon, 
1879,  and  soon  became  supt.  and  foreman  of 
the  mill;  bought  interest  in  firm,  1865,  which 
became  Ryerson,  Hills  &  Co.;  in  1867  bought 
an  interest  in  the  Chicago  business  of  Martin 
Ryerson  &  Co.,  and  removed  to  this  city  to 
take  charge  of  the  yards;  retired  from  busi- 
ness in  1892.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League. 
Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 

GETZ,  George  Palmer,  coal  and  coke;  b. 
Mechanicsburg,  Pa.,  Dec.  26,  1865;  s.  John  and 
Amanda  Getz;  brought  up  on  farm;  attended 
country  school  in  Cumberland  Co.,  Pa.,  during 
winter  months,  until  13  years  old.  Came  to 
Chicago  at  14;  became  messenger  boy  for  the 
B.  &  O.  R.  R.  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards,  and 
later  served  it  as  clerk,  telegraph  operator 
and  yardmaster  until  1885;  then  was  with 
Weaver,  Todd  &  Co.  (coal),  as  collector,  sales- 
man, etc.,  until  1890,  when  was  taken  into  the 
firm,  which  changed  to  Weaver,  Getz  &  Co. 
In  1894  started  into  business  for  himself;  also 
pres.  of  the  Globe  Coal  Co.,  and  the  Columbia 
Fuel  Co.;  vice-pres.,  respectively,  of  the  Mi- 
ami Coal  Co.,  Indiana  Block  Coal  Co.,  Niles 
Center  Coal  Co.,  Ohio  Fuel  Co.  Republican. 
Baptist.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  Auditorium 
Annex. 

GIBBONS,  John,  jurist;  b.  Springfield,  Co. 
Donegal,  Ireland,  Mar.  18,  1848;  s.  John  and 
Cecelia  (Carr)  Gibbons;  came  to  U.  S.  July. 
1866;  admitted  to  Iowa  bar  at  Keokuk,  1870; 
was  5  years  city  atty.  of  Keokuk.  Mem.  la. 
Legislature,  1876;  removed  to  Chicago  and 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  May  12,  1880,  and 
practiced  in  Chicago  until  elected  judge  of  the 
Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1893;  re-elected 
1897,  1903;  present  term  expires,  1909.  Author: 
Tenure  and  Toiler:  The  Rights  and  Wrongs  of 
Property  and  Labor:  Am.  Criminal  Reports. 
Residence:  3541  Grand  Boul. 

GIBBONS,  Walter  Joseph,  justice  of  the 
peace;  b.  Chicago,  June  12,  1859;  s.  Harry  and 
Mary  (Joyce)  Gibbons:  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  until  16  years  old;  grad. 
Chicago  College  of  Law,  1893;  m.  Chicago, 
July  14,  1886,  Minnie  M.  Ahern;  children: 
Harry  D.,  Walter  J.,  Daniel  C.  Left  school  at 
16,  and  was  employed  in  the  wholesale  house 
of  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  advancing  to  a  re- 
sponsible position,  and  remaining  for  16  years 
with  that  firm.  Appointed  justice  of  the  peace 
in  1891,  and  since  continued  in  that  office  by 
quadrennial  appointments;  studied  at  Chicago 
College  of  Law  during  first  term  as  justice, 
and  was  admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois  in  1893.  R.  C. ;  prominent  in  Catholic 
Total  Abstinence  Movement,  in  which  has 
held  several  official  positions,  being  re-elected 
in  1904  for  the  6th  time  pres.  of  the  Catholic 
Total  Abstinence  Union  of  Illinois,  and  pre- 
viously for  5  years  1st  and  2d  vice-pres.  of 


the  Catholic  Total  Abstinence  Union  of  Amer- 
ica. Has  been  active  in  the  Irish  cause  as 
mem.  of  the  Irish  Nat.  League  and  Land 
League.  Mem.  Royal  League,  Nat.  Union, 
Knights  of  Columbus.  Office:  27  N.  Clark  St. 
Residence:  225  Osgood  St, 

GIBBS,  Fletcher  Barker,  sec.  Shea  Smith 
&  Co.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  May  7,  1861;  s.  Amory 
Thompson  and  Augusta  (Hoyt)  Gibbs;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Cambridge,  Mass.;  m.  Chica- 
go, May  10,  1886,  Annie  Hyde  Richardson; 
children:  Charles  Amory,  Fletcher  Barker,  Jr., 
Robert  Hoyt,  Frederick  Richardson,  Dorothy. 
Began  business  career  with  the  A.,  T.  &  S.  F. 
Ry.,  in  land  dept.  at  Topeka,  and  later  in  the 
New  England  office;  after  that  with  a  Boston 
banker  and  broker;  came  to  Chicago,  1883,  and 
was  partner  in  E.  S.  Snell  &  Co.,  stationers, 
then  of  Gibbs  &  Brown,  their  successors,  and 
partner  in  Skeen,  McClear  &  Co.,  stationers; 
became  connected  with  Shea  Smith  &  Co., 
1886;  now  sec.  of  that  company.  Pres.  Chicago 
Stationers'  Assn.,  and  Nat.  Assn.  of  Stationers 
and  Manufacturers  of  the  U.  S.  A.  Republican. 
Pres.  Oak  Park  Board  of  Education.  Treas. 
New  England  Soc.;  pres.  Oak  Park  Chapter 
S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Oak  Park 
(ex-pres.),  Colonial,  of  Oak  Park.  Office:  18-20 
Custom  House  Ct.  Residence:  Pleasant  and  S. 
Elmwood  Avs.,  Oak  Park. 

GIBBS,  George  Aaron,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
1857;  s.  Aaron  and  Catherine  (Gulliver)  Gibbs; 
ed.  Chicago  schools  and  at  Cornell  Univ.  (grad. 
1875);  also  studied  law  in  offices  of  Waite  & 
Clark,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1881, 
Belle  Smith,  daughter  of  James  P.  Smith; 
1  daughter:  Laura.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois, 
1872,  Republican.  Was  mem.  of  Senate  of  Illi- 
nois for  several  terms.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  185  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2000  In- 
diana Av. 

GIBBS,  Platt  P.,  musical  instruments;  b. 
Milan,  O.,  Aug.  18,  1853;  s.  Edward  H.  and 
Maria  Louise  (Brownell)  Gibbs:  ed.  public 
school  and  business  college;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
17,  1877,  Mary  E.  Reid;  children:  Herbert  P., 
Olive  Reid.  Entire  business  life  in  music  line, 
beginning  1868  as  office  boy  for  Root  &  Cady; 
salesman  for  Root  &  Lewis,  1874;  mem.  firm 
of  Lewis,  Newell  &  Gibbs,  1881;  since  1883 
with  Chicago  Music  Co.,  beginning  as  mgr., 
and  becoming  vice-pres.,  1886;  pres.,  1888; 
pres.  and  mgr.,  1889;  pres.,  treas.  and  mgr. 
since  1902;  also  owner  business  of  Platt 
Gibbs  &  Co.  Republican.  Charter  mem.  1st 
Regt.,  I.  N.  G. ;  honorary  mem.  Co.  C,  same, 
and  of  the  Black  Hussars,  with  rank  of  capt. 
Presbyterian.  Pres.  Chicago  Piano  and  Organ 
Assn.;  ex-pres.  Music  Council.  Nat.  Union; 
mem.  Royal  League.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  261  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 4827  Kenwood  Av. 

GIBSON,  Charles  Brockway,  assayer,  chem- 
ist, etc.;  b.  Masena,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Aug.  6,  1854;  s.  Otis  and  Chloe  (Brockway) 
Gibson;  lived  18  years  on  Vermont  farm; 
early  education  in  common  and  high  schools 
of  Vermont;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois  in  chem- 
ical and  military  courses,  B.Sc.,  1877;  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons.  Chicago,  M.D., 
1885;  student  at  Univ.  of  Berlin  2  years,  1891- 
1893;  Royal  Mining  Acad.  2  years,  1891-3;  m. 
Athol  Centre,  Mass.,  June  29,  1891,  Eva 
Katherine  Clapp;  1  daughter:  Jessie  May. 
Traveled  as  salesman  and  as  asst.  mgr.  of 
Ivceum  course  in  New  England  until  came 
West  to  enter  Univ.  of  Illinois.  1873;  after 
graduation,  1877,  was  with  gold,  silver  and 
lead  refining  company  1  year;  studied  medicine 
and  was  in  drug  business  2  years;  then  with 
G  A  Mariner  and  C.  G.  Wheeler,  chemists,  3 
years  1879-82;  prof,  of  chemistry  in  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  1882-90;  prof,  of 
chemistry  and  metallurgy,  Chicago  College  of 
Dental  Surgery,  1888-96,  and  1  year  each  in 
Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  Northwestern 


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Dental  College;  since  1879  engaged  in  practice  (Quaker).  Mem.  Am.  Humane  Assn.;  dir.  Illi- 
at  81  Clark  St.,  as  assayer,  chemist,  metallur-  nois  Humane  Soc.  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg. 
gist  and  mining  engineer;  has  done  much  ex-  Residence:  4908  Kimbark  Av. 
pert  and  legal  work,  notably  in  Luetgert,  Ely-  GILBERT,  Allan  Arthur,  lawyer;  b.  Sumter, 
denberg  and  other  chemical  cases,  where  gave  S.  C.,  Aug.  23,  1866;  s.  Allan  A.  and  Sarah  El- 
expert  testimony;  now  mostly  engaged  in  gen-  len  Gilbert;  lineal  descendant  of  Matthew  Gil- 
eral  chemical  work  and  mine  examination,  bert,  2d  deputy  governor  of  New  Haven  Col- 
Mem.  Am.  Chemical  Soc.,  Berlin  Chemische  ony;  ed.  South  Carolina  public  schools,  Ruth- 
Gesellschaft,  Berlin  Zuchverein.  Republican,  erford  College,  South  Carolina,  and  Univ.  of 
Served  3  years  in  Vermont  militia  and  7  Nashville,  Term.:  grad.  law  dept.  Yale  Univ., 
years  in  I.  N.  G.;  grad.  University  Military  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  2,  1894,  Grace  J. 
course  with  rank  of  capt.  and  adjutant,  and  Thurston;  1  son:  Allan  Arthur,  Jr.  Earned  his 
now  holds  rank  of  capt.  I.  N.  G.,  without  com-  first  money  raising  cotton;  worked  his  own 
mand.  Enlisted  for  service  in  Cuba,  but  was  way  through  all  the  colleges  he  attended;  was 
not  called  into  service.  Traveled  extensively  admitted  to  Connecticut  bar,  1890;  and  in  Nov., 
in  Mexico,  Canada  and  U.  S.  as  an  expert  ex-  1890,  to  Illinois  bar,  locating  in  Chicago; 
amining  mining  property.  Clubs:  Lake  Shore,  clerked  for  several  law  firms  until  1894;  since 
Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  81  Clark  St.  Resi-  then  in  law  practice  with  his  brother,  John  T. 
dence:  620  Fullerton  Av.  Gilbert,  as  Gilbert  &  Gilbert.  Republican.  Of- 
GIESON,  Charles  Harsha,  grain  broker;  b.  ficial  mem.  St.  James  M.  E.  Church;  pres.  Chi- 
Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Feb.  9,  1855;  s.  William  cago  Methodist  Social  Union,  1903-4.  Mason; 
T.  and  Mary  Agnes  (Wallace)  Gibson;  ed.  officer  of  Dearborn  Lodge  and  Lafayette  Chap- 
Butler  Univ.,  Indianapolis,  and  Racine  (Wis.)  ter.  Dir.  Trinity  Boys'  Club.  Clubs:  Union 
College;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  '15,  1898,  Mary  League,  Hamilton  (life  mem.).  Office:  Ashland 
Louise  Haskins;  1  son:  John  Haskins.  Blk.  Residence:  3018  Indiana  Av. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Indianapolis,  Oct.,  1870;  GILBERT,  George  A.,  insurance  mgr.;  b. 
first  in  newspaper  work,  then  in  jewelry  busi-  Clark  Center,  Clark  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  24,  1859;  s. 
ness,  etc.,  until  1881;  since  then  in  grain  Dr.  Samuel  S.  and  Mary  (Fredenberger)  Gil- 
business,  with  B.  D.  Brown  &  Co.,  Burlington,  bert;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  Asbury  (now 
la.,  1881-2,  and,  in  1883,  for  same  firm  at  DePauw)  Univ.,  Greencastle,  Ind.,  to  sopho- 
Indianapolis;  returned  to  Chicago,  1884,  and  more  year;  taught  in  public  schools  of  Coles 
was  with  V.  W.  McFarland  &  Co.  until  1886;  Co.,  111.,  1876-9,  meantime  reading  law  at 
since  then  in  business  on  own  account.  Mem.  Mattoon,  111.;  m.  Mattoon,  111.,  Apr.  20,  1881, 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Club:  Carrie  Scott;  children:  Rowena,  Charles  R. 
Winnetka.  Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence:  Began  in  insurance -business  in  local  agency 
Winnetka,  111.  of  Jackson  &  Spitler,  Mattoon,  111.,  Mar.  to 
GIBSON,  Preston,  playwright;  b.  Washing-  Oct.,  1879;  special  agent  Travelers'  Insurance 
ton,  D.  C.,  Mar.  13,  1879;  s.  late  Randall  Lee  Co.  of  Hartford,  Conn.,  Oct.  7,  1879,  to  June  1, 
Gibson  (U.  S.  Senator  from  Louisiana)  and  1887;  since  then  resident  mgr.  at  Chicago  of 
Mary  (Montgomery)  Gibson;  nephew  of  Asso-  the  Employers'  Liability  Assurance  Corpora- 
elate  Justice  Edward  D.  White  of  U.  S.  Su-  tion,  Limited.  Also  dir.  Nat.  Life  Insurance 
preme  Court;  ed.  Hopkins  Grammar  School,  Corporation  of  U.  S.  of  A.  Republican.  Metho- 
New  Haven.  Conn.,  and  Yale  Univ.;  m.  New  dist.  Mason — Ashlar  Lodge,  Lafayette  Chap- 
York,  Jan.  27,  1900,  Minna  Field;  1  son:  Henry  ter,  Oriental  Consistory.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Field.  Author  of  "Mrs.  Erskine's  Devotion,"  Hamilton.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
produced  at  the  Davidson  Theatre,  Milwaukee,  3356  Calumet  Av. 

Wis.,    July    31,    1904.    Democrat.    R.    C.    Mem.  GILBERT,  Hiram  Thornton,  lawyer;  b.  Troy 

Nat.    Steeplechase    &   Hunt   Assn.    Clubs:    Chi-  Grove,    LaSalle   Co.,    111.,    May    9,    1850;    s.    Dr. 

cago,   Onwentsia,   Saddle  and   Cycle,   Washing-  Alson    T.    and    Mary    C.     (Hapeman)     Gilbert; 

ton    Park,    Metropolitan    (Washington,    D.    C.),  ed.    Cornell    Univ.,    1869-71;    Univ.    of   Leipzig, 

Strollers,  Yale  (New  York).  Office:  Monadnock  Ger.,   1871-3;   m.   at  Ottawa,   1877.   Studied  law 

Bldg.    Residence:    471   Elm   St.  in    office    of    Charles    H.    Brush,    Ottawa,    111., 

GIPPIN",    William   M.,    educator,    author;    b.  1874;    admitted   to   bar,    Sept.,    1875;    practiced 

Heuvelton,   N.    Y.,    1850;    s.    Nathan   Ford   and  in  Ottawa;  county  judge  of  LaSalle  Co.,  1882- 

Mary   E.    Giffin;    ed.    public    schools;    grad.    N.  1886;  upon  leaving  bench  with  James  W.  Dun- 

Y.  State  Normal  College,  Albany,  1873    (Ph.D.,  can,    Andrew   J.    O'Connor,    Vincent   J.   Duncan 

1894);   A.M.,  Lawrence   Univ.    (Wis.),   1884;   m.  and   James  H.   Eckels   established  law  firm   of 

DePeyster,  N.   Y.,   1873,   Jennie  O.   Smithers;   2  Duncan,   O'Connor  &   Gilbert,   until   May,   1888, 

children:   Cleon  M.,   Emma  Lou     Taught   coun-  when,    with    James    Duncan,    came   to    Chicago 

try     school,     DeKalb,     N.     Y.,     1872;     principal  and    established    firm    of    Duncan    &    Gilbert; 

school,       1873-80;       principal       City      Training  later    Gilbert   &   Fell.    Club:    Chicago    Athletic. 

School,    1880-4;    supervising    principal,    1884-9,  Office:    1st    Nat.    Bank    Bldg.    Residence:    5234 

Newark,  N.  J. ;  vice-principal  Cook  Co.  Normal  Woodlawn   Av. 

School,      Chicago.      1889-96,      Chicago     Normal  GILBERT,    James    Harris,    banker;    b.    To- 

School,     1896-1900,     Willard     School,     Chicago,  ronto,   Ont..   June   30,    1844;    s.   E.   B.    and   Jane 

since  1901.   (For  list  of  books  see  Who's  Who  (Harris)    Gilbert;    ed.    Upper    Canada    College 

in   America.)    Address:    7643   Union   Av.  and    Model    Grammar    School;    2    years   at    To- 

GIFFORD,     Robert     Ladd,     consulting     en-  ronto  Univ.;  admitted  at  Osgood  Hull  as  bar- 

gineer;  b.  Smithfield,  O.,  Sept.  12,  1867;  s.  Wil-  rister   at   law:    came   to    Chicago;    m.    Chicago, 

liam    and    Lydia    (Ladd)    Gifford;    ed.    Chicago  June     15.     1870,     Ella    K.     Huntley:     children: 

public    schools,    Earlham    College,    Richmond,  Helen  Richmond.   Huntley  Harris.  Engaged   in 

Ind.,    1884-7;    Cornell    Univ.,    1888-91,    graduat-  law    practice;    alderman,    1876-9;    sheriff    Cook 

ing,    C.E.,    1891;    m.     Chicago.     Oct.     12,     1898,  Co.,    1890-';    after    term    expired,    engaged    in 

Evelyn    A.    Brooks;    1    son:    Brooks.    Resident  banking     business:      now     pres.     Metropolitan 

engineer    on   branch    from    D.    &   R.    G.    Ry.    to  Trust  &   Savings  Bank.   Clubs:   Union   League, 

LaPlata    coal    mines,    1890;    with    New    Jersey  Chicago   Athletic,    Onwentsia,    Bankers.    Office: 

Steel    &    Iron    Co.,    Trenton,    N.    J.,    1891;    en-  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.   Residence:   2628  Prairie 

gineer  with  local  firms,  1892-6;  western  agent  Av. 

Pottsville    Iron    &    Steel    Co.,    Pottsville,    Pa.,  GILBERT,  John  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Sumter,  S.  C., 

1896;    engineer   Graham   Electric   Co.,   Chicago,  Nov.  30,  1870;  s.  Allen  A.  and  Sarah  Ellen  Gil- 

1897;    practiced   as    consulting    engineer,    1897-  bert,    lineal    descendant    of    Matthew    Gilbert, 

1900;    since    1900,    pres.    Illinois    Engineering  2nd    deputy    governor   of   New   Haven    Colony; 

Co.,    consulting    engineers.    Mem.    Am.    Soc.    of  ed.    public    schools;    at    Gaffney    City    (S.    C.) 

Mechanical  Engineers;  associate  mem.  Am.  Soc.  Military    Acad.,     1888-90;     course    in    classics 

of  Civil  Engineers;  mem.  Western  Soc.  of  En-  Wofford   College,   Spartenburg,   S.   C..   1891;   re- 

gineers.       Independent       Republican.       Friend  moved    to    Chicago,    1892;    grad.    Lake    Forest 


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name  of  Gilbert  &  Gilbert,  with  large  practice 
in  real  estate,  corporation  and  probate  law. 
Dir.  in  some  of  the  leading  corporations  of 
the  city.  Republican.  Mem.  M.  E.  Church, 
Mason.  Club:  Colonial.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 
Residence:  Hyde  Park  Hotel. 

GILBERT,  William  Candee,  lawyer;  b. 
Cairo,  111.,  Jan.  7,  1870;  s.  William  B.  and 
Kate  (Barry)  Gilbert;  grad.  Racine  College, 
A.B.,  1889;  Harvard  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.. 
1893;  m.  Ft.  Atkinson,  Wis.,  Oct.  8,  1902. 
Ethel  Tracy  Ogden;  1  daughter:  Kate  Ogden. 
Began  practice  of  law  in  office  of  Green, 
Willits  &  Robbins  in  fall  of  1893;  mem.  of 
law  firm  of  Gilbert  Bros.,  1896-9;  since  then 
in  practice  alone  as  corporation  atty.  ;  general 
counsel  of  the  Cairo,  Memphis  &  Southern 
R.  R.  &  Transportation  Co.;  also,  since  1903, 
atty.  for  the  following  lumber  interests: 
Paepcke  Leicht  Lumber  Co.,  Chicago  Mill  & 
Lumber  Co.,  Chicago  Packing  Box  Co.  of  Illi- 
nois,  Marked  Tree  Lumber  Co.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Episcppa- 
lian.  Republican;  sec.  Young  Men's  Republican 
Club  of  Evanston.  Mem.  Masonic  lodge  and 
chapter,  Evanston.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence:  829  Hamlin  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

GILES.  William  A.,  retired;  b.  Massachu- 
setts,  1836;  ed.  New  Salem  Acad.;  taught  in 
high  school.  Came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and  en- 
gaged  in  the  wholesale  jewelry  business;  re- 
tired,  1882.  Pres.  New  England  Soc.  of  Chi- 
cago;  mem.  Am.  Acad.  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  Patriotic  League  of  America,  Bureau 
of  Associated  Charities  of  Chicago,  Nat.  Muni- 
cipal  League,  Les  Schenux  Club,  advisory 
board  Civic  Federation;  associate  mem.  Chi- 
cago  Real  Estate  Board.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton.  Office:  99  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
2537  Michigan  Av. 

GILL,  Charles  Edward,  law  publisher;  b. 
Battle  Creek,  Mich.,  Aug.  5,  1848;  s.  Matthew 
and  Susan  (Fiske)  Gill;  ed.  public  and  high 
school,  Marshall,  Mich.,  1865;  m.  1874,  Sara 
E.  Mitchell  (now  deceased);  children:  Preston 
Mitchell,  Mary  E.,  Florence  F.,  Grace  E.  Be- 
gan  business  life  in  Marshall,  Mich.,  as  mes- 
senger  for  the  National  Bank  of  Michigan, 
and  continued  in  banking  business  for  20 
years,  coming  to  Chicago  after  the  fire  of 
1871,  and  becoming  connected  with  the  bank- 
ing  house  of  Lunt,  Preston  &  Kean  until  1877; 
then  cashier  of  Nat.  Bank  of  Michigan,  and 
since  1887  mem.  of  firm  of  Callaghan  &  Co., 
law  books.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic,  Caxton.  Office: 
114  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

GILLESPIE,  Robert  Henry,  lumber;  b.  Chi- 
cago,  Apr.  6,  1871;  s.  John  and  Margaret 
(Murray)  Gillespie;  ed.  public  schools  and  in 
Chicago  Manual  Training  School  to  1888;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  20,  1894,  Clara  Meinel;  chil- 
dren:  Frances,  Clara.  In  1888  entered  the  ser- 
vice  of  the  lumber  firm  of  Loomis  &  Gillespie 
as  clerk  and  general  office  man,  until  1893, 
when  John  Gillespie  became  sole  proprietor, 
and  the  business  was  continued  in  his  name 
until  his  death  in  1902;  the  John  Gillespie 
Lumber  Co.,  dealers  in  pine  and  hardwood 
lumber,  was  then  organized,  of  which  is  pres., 
treas.  and  dir.  Republican.  Mem.  all  Masonic 
bodies,  York  and  Scottish  Rite,  and  Shriner. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Menoken.  Office:  Corner  of 
Lumber  and  Seward  Sts.  Residence:  1594  W. 
Adams  St. 

GILLETT,  Charles  TX.,  asst.  cashier;  b.  Al- 
bany,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  4,  1860.  Came  to  Chicago 
with  his  parents,  in  his  childhood;  ed.  Hyde 
Park  public  schools.  Employed  in  wholesale 
paper  house  until  1881,  when  he  became  a 
messenger  in  the  1st  Nat.  Bank;  with  bank 
ever  since  in  various  capacities;  paying  teller 


GH.I.ETT,  Charles  Warren,  stock  broker- 
b.  Chicago,  Jan.  12,  1876;  ,  Egbert  W  and 
Mary  (Gaffney)  Gillett;  ed  preparatory 
schools  and  Sheffield  Scientific'  <?ohnnf 
Univ.,  18977  m  Chicago  Mar  6  1902  ? 
beth  Augustus'  Parke?  Clerk  and  tr 
salesman?  1897;  advertising  mer  1898- 
of  Champion  Chemical  WorkT  and  of  C 
pion  Can  Works,  New  York*  and  Chicago 
1900,  and  at  same  7  time  promoted  Chamnion 
Iron  &  Steel  Co.,  Muskegon  Tich  whkfhhe 
sold  to  the  United  StatlsStfel  Corporation 
1900.  Started  an  unlisted  bond  and  stock  dent 
for  Chapin  &  Gaylord,  Chicago  1900-1  -be 
came  mem.  C.  H.  Canby  &  Co  commission 
merchants  on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  and 
New  York  Stock  Exchange  1901-3-  in  1903 
formed  firm  of  Gillett  &  Denniston'  brokers 
which  dissolved  Mar  1,  1904  the'  firm  of 
Charles  W.  Gillett  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  head 
succeeding;  also  pres.  and  dir  E  W  Gillett 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  baking  powders  etc 
and  dir.  World  Flash  Co.  Republican  Episco- 
palian.  Was  mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G  Clubs- 
Union  League,  Washington  Park  Office-  Nat 
Life  Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest  111 

GIILETT,  Walter  Cook,  pres  Chicago  Pa- 
per  Co.;  b.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Aug  10  1852'  s 
Truman  S.  and  Hannah  (Noble)  Gillett;  gr'ad- 
uating  from  West  Division  High  School  in 
class  of  1869;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1873,  Adnah 
Miller;  children:  Evis  (Mrs.  S.  P.  Hayward), 
Walter  Noble.  Began  business  life  in  employ 
of  Gillett  &  Vernon,  paper  merchants,  1871-4; 
then  in  firm  of  Clark,  Friend,  Fox  &  Co., 
paper,  until  1881,  when  organized  the  Chi- 
cago  Paper  Co.,  of  which  has  been  pres.  for 
the  past  10  years.  Republican.  Mason;  Royal 
League.  Clubs.  Chicago  Athletic,  Casino  of 
Edgewater.  Office:  275  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
2041  Sheridan  Rd. 

GILLETTE,  Edwin  Fraser,  architect,  real 
estate  dealer  and  mgr.  ;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  19, 
1863;  s.  Edwin  Lewis  and  Josephine  Mighill 
(Perley)  Gillette;  ed.  private  school  at  Cha- 
teau  de  Lancy,  Geneva,  Switzerland,  1875-8; 
Allen's  Academy,  Chicago,  1879-80;  Rensselaer 
Polytechnic  Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1880-5;  Chi- 
cago  School  of  Architecture,  Armour  Insti- 
tute  of  Technology,  Chicago,  1903-5;  m.  San 
Francisco,  Calif.,  Oct.  27,  1902,  Mabel  Hyde. 
Since  1885  engaged  in  real  estate  business  in 
Chicago,  and  since  1892,  as  mgr.  of  the  estate 
of  E.  L.  Gillette.  Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Strang 
Engine  Co.  Republican.  Unitarian.  Clubs: 
University,  Chicago  Athletic  (charter  mem.), 
Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence:  26  Delaware  PI. 

GILLETTE,  Howard  Frank,  broker  in  com- 
mercial  paper:  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  9,  1872;  s. 
James  F.  and  Jennie  (Parker)  Gillette;  ed. 
Harvard  School  of  Chicago,  Lake  Forest  Acad., 
Berlin  Univ.,  Germany;  Harvard  College,  and 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School  (LL.B.,  1896). 
Began  practice  of  law  in  1897;  associated  in 
practice  with  the  firm  of  Hoyne,  Follansbee 
&  O'Conor  for  3  years;  in  1901-2  vice-pres.  C. 
W.  Dempster  &  Co.,  wholesale  hatters;  trav- 
eled  abroad  and  in  1904  established  as  a 
broker  in  commercial  paper,  representing  the 
eastern  firm  of  W.  O.  Gay  &  Co.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago,  Wheaton  Golf,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  'and 
Cycle,  Republican;  also  Harvard  (New  York). 
Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2908  Mich- 
igan  Av. 

GIMiMORE,  Robert  Tracy,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1867;  s.  Robert 
A.  and  Isadore  Frances  (Wilson)  Gillmore; 
general  education  in  public  schools;  went 
to  med.  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1889,  at- 
tending  2  courses  of  lectures;  thence  to  North- 
western  Univ.  Med.  School,  graduating  M.D., 


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1892;  m.  Quincy,  Branch  Co.,  Mich.,  June  21, 
1900,  Dr.  Emma  Wheat  Hastings.  Engaged  in 
general  practice  as  physician  and  surgeon  in 
Chicago  since  1892.  Surgeon  of  South  Side 
Elevated  R.  R.  Co. ;  clinical  instructor  of 
gynecology,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  and 
Physicians'  Club  of  Chicago;  sec.  of  the 
Alumni  Assn.  of  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School.  Independent  Republican.  Club:  Wood- 
lawn  Park.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence: 
458  E.  66th  St. 

OILMAN,  John  Ellis,  physician;  b.  Harmar, 
suburb  of  Marietta,  O.,  July  24,  1841;  s.  Dr. 
John  Calvin  and  Elizabeth  C.  (Fay)  Gilman; 
ed.  schools  of  Marietta,  and  applied  himself 
to  the  study  of  medicine  and  surgery  under 
his  father's  tuition  until  he  was  17  years  old, 
when  his  father  died;  continued  studies  under 
his  elder  brother,  then  practicing:  medicine  at 
Marietta,  and  under  Dr.  George  Hartwell,  of 
Toledo,  O.,  and  finished  his  course  at  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  graduating  in 
1871;  m.  1860,  Mary  D.,  daughter  of  William 
Johnson,  of  Westborough,  Mass.;  1  son:  Wil- 
liam T.  He  was  the  first  physician  to  offer  his 
services  for  relief  of  sufferers  by  the  great 
fire  of  1871;  was  appointed  by  the  Relief  and 
Aid  Soc.  as  sec.  of  its  committee  on  sick  and 
hosps.  Held  chair  of  physiology,  sanitary 
science  and  hygiene,  and  afterwards  chair  of 
materia  medica,  in  the  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege of  Chicago,  1884-1904;  is  now  emeritus 
prof.  Interested  in  art  and  was  a  leader  in 
building  up  and  maintaining  the  old  Crosby 
Opera  House  Art  Gallery;  collaborated  with 
Joseph  Wright  in  editing  the  Chicago  Art 
Journal  for  some  years:  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Residence: 
Hotel  Kenwood. 

GILMER,  Thomas  Lewis,  physician;  b.  Lin- 
coln Co.,  Mo.,  Feb.  19,  1849;  s.  Dr.  F.  G.  and 
Sarah  Jane  (Loving)  Gilmer;  preliminary 
education  in  Missouri  and  Illinois  academies; 
grad.  D.D.S.,  Missouri  Dental  College,  St. 
Louis,  1881;  med.  education  in  St.  Louis  Med. 
College,  and  Quincy  (111.)  College  of  Medi- 
cine, graduating  with  M.D.  from  latter,  1885; 
m.  Scottville,  111.,  Sept.  29,  1868,  Ella  M.  Bost- 
ick;  children:  Mrs.  Virginia  Gilmer  Ames, 
Frank  Bostick.  Practicing  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago since  1889;  specialist  in  oral  surgery; 
prof,  of  oral  surgery,  Northwestern  Univ. 
Dental  School;  oral  surgeon  to  St.  Luke's 
Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Adams  Co.  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Nat.  Dental  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental 
Soc.,  etc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odontographic 
Soc.  Clubs:  University,  Quadrangle  (Univ.  of 
Chicago).  Office:  Marshall  Field  &  Co.  Bldg. 
Residence:  3220  Lake  Park  Av. 

GILMORE,  Arnold  Flumer,  retired  physi- 
cian, real  estate;  b.  Uniontown,  Pa.,  Jan., 
1851;  s.  Samuel  A.  and  Elvira  (Plumer)  Gil- 
more;  ed.  common  schools,  in  Kenwood  School 
for  Boys,  Pennsylvania,  Trinity  College,  Hart- 
ford, Conn.,  and  Jefferson  Med.  College.  Phila- 
delphia, graduating,  M.D.,  1875;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.,  1898,  Lena  Morse.  Engaged  in  practice 
as  physician  from  1875  to  1894,  then  retired 
from  practice  to  devote  attention  to  real 
estate  operations,  with  which  he  has  since 
been  identified  and  in  which  he  has  large  in- 
terests. Pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  Columbus  Safe 
Deposit  Co.;  dir.  Multiple  Speed  and  Traction 
Co.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  4948  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

GILMORE,  Charles  Wood,  vice-pres.  Cres- 
cent Coal  &  Mining  Co.:  b.  Madison,  Ind., 
Aug.  31,  1868;  s.  Thomas  W.  and  Jane  McCart- 
ney; grad.  Chicago  public  schools,  1884;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  3,  1895,  Mary  Bogle;  children: 
Delia  May,  Ruth  Bogle.  After  leaving  school 
was  employed  by  a  wholesale  dry  goods  house 
in  Chicago,  9  years;  afterwards  represented  a 


New  York  manufacturing  concern  2  years; 
since  1895  has  been  vice-pres.  of  the  Crescent 
Coal  &  Mining  Co.,  miners  and  shippers  of 
anthracite  and  bituminous  coal.  Has  charge  of 
the  bituminous  dept.,  distributing  coal  from 
the  company's  various  mines  in  Illinois,  In- 
diana, Ohio  and  Virginia.  Republican.  Mason 
(K.  T.,  Lincoln  Park  Commandery) ;  mem. 
Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
Clubs:  Belmont  Golf,  Union  League.  Office: 
Plymouth  Bldg.  Residence:  14  Marquette  Ter- 
race. 

GILMORE,  Thomas  Winlock,  Jr.,  coal;  b 
Cincinnati,  O.,  Jan.  27,  1874;  s.  Thomas  Win- 
lock  and  Jane  (McCartney)  Gilmore;  came  to 
Chicago  from  Cincinnati  in  boyhood;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Feb., 
1894,  Rosa  Barry;  children:  Dorothy,  Jane, 
Thomas  Barry.  Began  business  life  in  employ 
of  Armour  &  Co.  in  1889  and  remained  with 
them  10  years';  since  1899  sec.  and  treas.  of 
the  Gilmore  &  Easterly  Co.,  coal.  Republican. 
Mason  (Windsor  Park  Lodge,  No.  836).  Club: 
Lincoln.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 
Edgewater. 

GILSON,  Tillotson  W.,  publisher;  b.  Hart- 
land,  Vt.,  Aug.  6,  1849;  s.  Alfred  and  Sarah 
M.  (Gallup)  Gilson;  ed.  Barre  (Vt.)  Acad., 
Kimball  Union  Acad.,  Meriden,  N.  H. ;  grad. 
Dartmouth  College,  A.B.,  1874;  m.  Norwalk, 
Conn.,  1877,  Elizabeth  Lacy  Ferry;  1  son: 
Henry  Brockway.  Since  1893,  partner  in  firm 
of  Ginn  &  Co.,  publishers,  chiefly  of  school  and 
college  text  books,  Boston  and  Chicago.  Re- 
sided in  Chicago  since  1894.  Republican.  Epis- 
copalian. Mason.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Midlothian.  Office:  378-88  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  5617  Madison  Av. 

GIMBEL,  Horace  B.,  wholesale  hats  and 
caps;  b.  Rock  Island,  111.,  Dec.  10,  1861;  s. 
Moses  and  Sarah  Gimbel;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Nov.  5,  1895,  Sarah 
Maertz.  Entered  business  career  in  the  whole- 
sale hat  and  cap  trade  in  1878,  afterwards  be- 
coming partner  in  the  house  of  M.  Gimbel  & 
Sons  (incorporated  1897)  of  which  he  is  now 
pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe. 
Office:  172-4  Market  St.  Residence:  4750  Grand 
Boul. 

GINDELE,  Charles  William,  builder  and 
contractor;  b.  Schweinfurth,  Bavaria,  Apr.  19, 
1847;  s.  John  George  and  Louisa  (Hirsch- 
heimer)  Gindele;  came  to  U.  S.,  Oct.,  1850,  and 
to  Chicago,  Sept.,  1852  (father  was  pres. 
Board  of  Public  Works,  Chicago,  1861-7;  pres. 
Illinois  &  Michigan  Canal  Board,  1867-9; 
county  clerk  Cook  Co.,  1869-71);  ed.  public 
schools,  Chicago;  was  clerk  with  Hayden  & 
Kay  Co.,  wholesale  saddlery,  1  year,  then  en- 
listed, 1863,  as  private  Co.  G.  8th  111.  Cav. ; 
promoted  to  corporal  and  honorably  dis- 
charged, June,  1865;  then  took  course  in  Bry- 
ant &  Stratton's  Business  College;  m.  Chicago, 
Mar.  26,  1880,  Lucy  Elliott  Ash  (now  de- 
ceased). In  spring  of  1866  became  street  num- 
bering clerk,  Board  of  Public  Works;  became 
associated  in  spring  of  1868  with  his  father 
(who  established  business  in  1857)  in  build- 
ing and  contracting  firm  of  J.  G.  Gindele  & 
Sons,  from  which  has  been  developed  the  pres- 
ent corporation  of  Charles  W.  Gindele  Co., 
engineers  and  general  contractors,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Has  executed  many  large  contracts 
for  private  enterprises  and  railway  corpora- 
tions, and  also  many  structures  for  the  U.  S. 
Government,  such  as  court  house,  custom 
house  and  postoffice  buildings;  constructed  the 
battleship  "Illinois"  at  the  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition,  and  erected  the  Calumet  Club 
House  and  many  other  fine  buildings  in  this 
city  and  all  over  the  country.  Mem.  Builders' 
and  Traders'  Exchange  and  was  its  pres.,  1893- 
1899,  and  of  the  Masons'  and  Builders'  Assn., 
of  which  was  pres.  2  terms;  was  on  joint 
arbitration  committee  which  settled  the  lock- 
out strike  of  1887,  and  one  of  delegates  at 


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large  of  the  Building  Contractors'  Council, 
which  successfully  fought  the  strike  of  1900; 
was  dir.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Builders.  Mem.  U.  S. 
Grant  Post  G.  A.  R.  and  Royal  Arcanum. 
Clubs:  Builders'  (pres.,  1901);  Hamilton  (life 
mem.).  Office:  3333  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3745 
Prairie  Av. 

GINNOCCHIO,  Louis,  fruits;  b.  Genoa, 
Italy,  Dec.  27,  1853;  s.  Peter  and  Catherine 
(Marre)  Ginnocchio;  ed.  Italy;  came  to  Chi- 
cago in  1874;  m.  .1881,  Emelia  Rizzi;  chil- 
dren: Andrew,  Charles,  Jennie,  Rosa,  Lydia, 
Joseph,  Flora.  Has  been  engaged  in  the  fruit 
business  since  1877;  in  1896,  with  P.  Costa 
and  A.  M.  Meyer,  established  firm  of  Ginnoc- 
chio, Costa  &  Co.,  wholesale  dealers  in  for- 
eign and  domestic  fruits;  also  the  United  Pig 
and  Date  Co.  Mem.  Christopher  Columbus 
Soc.,  Garibaldi  Soc.  Office:  109  S.  Water  St. 
Residence:  1382  Jackson  Boul. 

GLANZ,  Charles,  furrier;  b.  Abening,  Ger., 
May  29,  1832;  s.  Ludwig  and  Barbara  (Engel) 
Glanz;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  New  York  City, 
May,  1852,  Salina  Sayers  (now  deceased); 
children:  Charles,  Jr.  (deceased),  Mrs.  Helena 
Glanz  Hillis,  Julia.  Began  to  learn  trade  of 
furrier  in  London,  Eng..  in  1846,  and  after  2 
years  there  came  to  U.  S.  and  worked  at  his 
trade,  and  later  engaged  in  business  as  a  fur- 
rier in  New  York  City,  continuing  there  until 
1864,  when  he  came  to  Chicago  and  estab- 
lished in  the  same  line,  which  business  still 
continues.  Office:  112  Madison  St.  Residence: 
575  Dearborn  Av. 

GLASER,  Edward  !•-,  grain  commission;  b. 
Cincinnati,  O.,  Oct.  23,  1861;  s.  Lewis  and  Ada- 
line  (Cohn)  Glaser;  ed.  Haven  School  and  S. 
Division  High  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  21,  1893,  Etta,  daughter  of  Morris  and 
Sophia  Rosenbaum;  1  son:  Morris  Rosen- 
baum.  Became  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  1894;  in  same  year  was  elected  sec.  and 
dir.  of  Rosenbaum  Bros,  (incorporated),  grain 
commission  merchants  (established  1874),  and 
after  death  of  Morris  Rosenbaum  was  elected 
pres.  Mem.  of  the  Grain  and  Transportation 
Committees,  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republi- 
can. Mem.  Sinai  Congregation.  Office:  Board  of 
Trade.  Residence:  3311  Michigan  Av. 

GLENNON.  Edward  Thomas,  lawyer;  b. 
Woodstock,  111.,  Aug.  21,  1856;  s.  Thomas  Glen- 
non;  ed.  public  schools  of  McHenry  Co.,  111., 
and  then  was,  for  11  years,  engaged  in  jour- 
nalism, being  at  one  time  proprietor  of  the 
Woodstock  Sentinel;  left  journalism  to  take 
up  study  of  law  in  1881;  grad.  Union  College 
of  Law,  Chicago,  1884;  m.  Woodstock,  111., 
1885,  Julia  Donnelly.  Admitted  to  bar,  June, 
1884,  and  at  once  engaged  in  practice  of  law 
in  Chicago;  asst.  special  assessment  atty.  un- 
der Oliver  H.  Horton,  corporation  counsel, 
Apr.,  1887,  to  Dec.,  1888;  then  asst.  State's 
attv  under  Joel  M.  Lon<renecker  until  May  1, 
1891;  appointed  police  magistrate  by  Mavor 
Hempstead  Washburne,  1891,  and  resigned  in 
Nov.,  1896;  mem.  of  Inw  firm  of  McFaden  & 
Glennon,  representing  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Rv.  Co., 
1896-7:  mem.  of  firm  of  Pam,  Donnelly  &  Glen- 
non, and  its  successor,  Pam,  Calhoun  &  Glen- 
non from  Feb.,  1898.  to  Feb.,  1904;  since  then 
of  Glennon,  Clay  &  Walker.  Appointed  master 
In  chancery  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co., 
1897.  Is  dir.  of  the  Am.  Automatic  Switch  and 
Signal  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Washington 
Park.  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office:  144 
VanBuren  St.  Residence:  3827  Michigan  Av. 

GLESSNER,  Arthur  Wellesley,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Elizabeth,  Jo  Daviess  Co ,  111..  Apr. 
30,  1861;  s.  Henry  and  Mary  (Heathman) 
Glessner;  ed.  public  schools,  Galena,  111., 
grad.  high  school,  1878;  m.  Galena,  111.,  July 
21,  1885,  Abbie  M.  Brown;  children:  Arthur 
Brown,  Margaret,  Herbert  Carr.  In  Oct.,  1878, 
went  to  Clinton,  111.,  to  learn  printing  trade 
in  office  of  the  Clinton  Register,  published 
by  W.  L.  Glessner  (a  cousin);  came  to  Chi- 


cago, May,  1879;  took  position  in  office  of  N. 
Hawkins  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  mill  and 
elevator  machinery;  partner  with  H.  L.  Thorn- 
burgh  in  firm  of  Thornburgh  &  Glessner, 
manufacturers  of  mill  and  elevator  machin- 
ery. Feb.  14,  1881,  to  March  3,  1891;  organized, 
July  1,  1886,  Excelsior  Steel  Furnace  Co.,  be- 
ing at  first  sec.  and  treas.  and  later  securing 
control  of  the  company,  of  which  is  now 
pres.  and  treas.  Also,  since  Feb.  15,  1896,  pres 
and  treas.  of  Galena  (111.)  Gazette;  dir.  and 
chairman  auditing  committee  of  Cold  Spring 
Gold  Mining  &  Tunnel  Co.,  of  Gold  Hill,  Colo. 
Republican.  Mem.  Kenwood  Evangelical 
Church.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Hamilton,  Chicago 
Press  (dir.),  Illinois  Athletic,  Galena  Country, 
Galena  Whist.  Office:  38-40  W.  Monroe  St 
Residence:  4630  Greenwood  Av.  and  Galena, 

OXiESSNER,  John  George  Macbeth,  mgr. 
utility  division  International  Harvester  Co.; 
b.  Chicago,  Oct.  2,  1871;  s.  John  Jacob  and 
Frances  (Macbeth)  Glessner;  preparatory  edu- 
cation at  home;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  1894; 
m.  Springfield,  O.,  June  7,  1898,  Alice  Mary 
Hamlin;  children:  Elizabeth,  Frances,  John 
Jacob  II.,  Emilv.  Entered  employ  of  the 
Warder,  Bushnell  &  Glessner  Co.,  Oct.  1,  1894; 
remained  with  that  company  in  various 
capacities  (finally  asst.  mgr.)  until  their  con- 
solidation in  1902-3  with  the  International 
Harvester  Co.,  in  which  company  is  now  mgr. 
of  the  utility  division.  Governing  mem.  of  the 
Art  Institute.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Quadrangle.  Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
1706  Prairie  Av. 

GLESSNER,  John  Jacob,  chairman  execu- 
tive committee  and  vice-pres.  International 
Harvester  Co.;  b.  Zanesville,  O.,  Jan.,  1843; 
s.  Jacob  and  Mary  (Laughlin)  Glessner;  ed. 
public  schools  and  in  the  newspaper  business 
at  Zanesville,  O. ;  m.  Springfield,  O.,  Dec., 
1870,  Frances,  daughter  of  James  R.  and 
Nancy  (Bayard)  Macbeth;  children:  John 
George  M.,  Frances  (wife  of  Blewett  Lee). 
Entered  business  as  a  manufacturer  of  har- 
vesting machinery  at  Springfield,  O.,  in  1864, 
becoming  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Warder,  Bush- 
nell &  Glessner,  and  is  now  vice-pres.  of  the 
Warder,  Bushnell  &  Glessner  Co.;  came  to 
Chicago,  1870,  and  managed  the  business  from 
here,  retaining  the  factory  at  Springfield,  O. ; 
the  great  success  of  the  original  firm  of 
Warder,  Bushnell  &  Glessner  was  principally 
due  to  his  efforts,  and  when  the  business 
combined  with  other  leading  harvester  inter- 
ests in  organizing  the  International  Harves- 
ter Co.,  became  vice-pres.  of  the  company 
and  was  elected  to  the  responsible  position 
of  chairman  of  the  executive  committee.  In- 
dependent in  politics.  Was  pres.  Citizens'  Assn. 
when  that  body  prepared  drainage  canal  bill 
and  secured  its  passage  by  the  legislature; 
dir.  Chicago  Relief  &  Aid  Soc.  15  years,  and 
many  times  urged  to  take  presidency:  trustee 
of  Chicago  Orphan  Asylum,  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, Chicago  Orchestral  Assn.,  Art  Institute. 
Clubs:  Commercial  (pres.,  1896),  Chicago, 
Union  Leaeue,  Quadrangle.  Literary.  Office:  7 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  1800  Prairie  Av. 

GLOGAUER.  Pritz,  editor  Chicago  Abend- 
post  since  1889;  b.  Germany,  Julv  15,  1857; 
collegiate  education.  Came  to  II.  S.,  1877;  m. 
1885,  Carrie  Siebel.  Connected  with  German- 
Am,  newspapers  since  1879;  established 
Abendpost,  1889;  pres.  Abendpost  Co.  Clubs: 
Germania  Miinnerchor.  Office:  173  5th  Av. 
Residence:  25.'i2  Kenmore  Av. 

GIiOVEB,  Lyman  Beecher,  dramatic  and 
musical  critic,  theatrical  mgr;  b.  Ann  Arbor, 
Mich.,  Feb.  10.  1846;  s.  Rev.  Livingston  M. 
Glover;  grad.  Wabash  College,  1867  (A.M.); 
m.  Oct.  25,  1876,  Louise  Thompson.  General 
agent  Am.  Press  Assn.  (U.  S.)  for  some  years; 
was  the  founder  and  editor  Chicago  Saturday 
Evening  Herald,  1886;  joined  staff  of  the 


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Daily  Herald,  which  was  successively  merged 
with  the  Times  into  the  Times-Herald,  and 
then  with  the  Record,  and  later  the  Record- 
Herald;  also  4  years  its  literary  critic.  Trus- 
tee Wabash  College,  1901-2.  Mgr.  Richard 
Mansfield  Co.,  1902-4;  now  mgr.  Majestic 
Theatre,  Chicago.  Office:  Chicago  Opera  House 
Blk.  Residence:  4723  Lake  Av. 

OODDABD,  Leroy  Albert,  banker;  b.  Marion, 
111.,  June  22,  1854;  s.  James  T.  and  Wini- 
fred (Spiller)  Goddard;  attended  public 
schools  of  Marion  several  winter  terms,  work- 
ing at  odd  jobs  summers;  attended  1  term 
Illinois  State  Normal;  m.  Vincennes,  Ind., 
Nov.  14,  1888,  Anna  Bridenthal.  Bought  half 
interest  in  small  dry  goods  store,  Marion,  111., 
1875,  at  age  of  21,  conducting  it  until  1879, 
when  he  established  in  Marion  as  a  private 
banker;  in  1890,  sold  out  that  bank  (which  is 
now  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Marion)  and  organized 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Mt.  Carmel,  111.;  was  its 
pres.  until  Aug.  1,  1892,  when  he  became 
cashier  of  Ft.  Dearborn  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago, 
continuing  until  Jan.,  1903,  when  he  was 
elected  its  pres.  Was  elected  City  Treasurer 
of  Marion,  111.,  at  age  of  21,  and  mayor  at 
age  of  23;  re-elected  2  years  later.  Mason; 
was  Grand  Master  of  Masons  of  Illinois  2 
terms,  1894-5,  and  now  Grand  Treasurer: 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Office:  134 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  4740  Madison  Av. 

OODDABD,  Lester  Orestes, -lawyer;  b.  Pal- 
myra, Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  21,  1845;  s.  Les- 
ter O.  and  Mabel  (Robinson)  Goddard;  re- 
moved to  Michigan,  1855;  grad.  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, A.B.,  1867;  studied  in  law  school  of  same. 
1869-70;  m.  Oct.,  1871,  Martha  E.  Sterling,  of 
Monroe,  Mich.;  children:  Joseph,  Emma.  En- 
tered office  of  James  M.  Walker,  general  coun- 
sel for  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  Co.,  1870,  and 
for  26  years  -was  connected  with  the  legal  and 
operating  depts.  of  that  road;  admitted  to 
bar,  1881;  asst.  solicitor  of  the  road,  1883-7; 
asst.  to  1st  vice-pres.,  1887-96;  from  1896  to 
Nov.  1,  1903,  was  associated  with  Jacob  R. 
Custer  and  Joseph  A.  Griffin  in  law  firm  of 
Custer,  Goddard  &  Griffin;  since  Nov.  1,  1903, 
practiced  alone.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars, 
and  Soc.  of  Mayflower  Descendants.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  2719 
Prairie  Av. 

GODMAK,  Elwood  Garner,  asst.  U.  S.  dis- 
trict atty.  for  Northern  Illinois;  b.  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  Oct.  29,  1881;  s.  Cornelius  and  Anna 
(McNeil)  Godman;  removed  to  Chicago  from 
Philadelphia,  1893;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago, and  John  Marshall  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1903.  Was  employed  in  law  dept.  of  the  A.,  T. 
&  S.  F.  R.  R.  1%  years,  and  in  offices  of  Win- 
ston, Payne  &  Strawn  about  15  months;  since 
1903,  asst.  U.  S.  atty.  for  the  Northern  Dis- 
trict of  Illinois.  Republican.  Office:  Federal 
Blrlsr.  Residence:  6515  Ellis  Av. 

GOEHST,  John  Henry,  constructing  electric- 
al engineer;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1865;  s.  John 
Henry  and  Madelena  (Jullich)  Goehst;  ed. 
public  schools,  West  Division  High  School  and 
Metropolitan  Business  College.  After  graduat- 
ing started  as  fixture  hanger's  apprentice  with 
H.  M.  Wilmarth  Co.,  Chicago,  in  1882;  went 
to  work  for  Western  Edison  Light  Co.  as  an 
electric  wireman,  In  May,  1883,  and  worked 
as  a  mechanic  4  years;  then  accepted  position 
as  construction  supt.  for  the  Chicago  Edison 
Co.,  May  1.  1887,  In  which  position  has  since 
continued,  constructing  force  growing  from 
2Q  men  in  1887  to  500  men  in  1904.  Has  se- 
cured from  U.  S.  Government,  during  past 
14  years,  21  patents  on  improvements  of  elec- 
tric light  devices.  Is  also  pres.  of  the  Federal 
Electric  Co.  and  of  the  New  York  Federal 
Electric  Co.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mem.  Am. 
Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Colonial.  Office:  139  Adams  St. 
Residence:  4613  Langley  Av. 


GOETZ,  Fritz,  manufacturer;  b.  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  Aug.  20,  I860;  s.  John  and  Barbara 
Goetz;  ed.  public  schools  of  Milwaukee,  Snen- 
cerian  College,  and  German  English  Acad. ;  m. 
Chicago,  Aug.  24,  1876,  Emma  Brucklacher. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Milwaukee  in  1869,  and 
was  engaged  in  the  produce  commission  busi- 
ness to  1873,  when  became  connected  with  the 
manufacture  of  brass,  copper  and  iron  work 
for  brewers,  maltsters,  etc.  In  1878  started  in 
business  on  his  own  account  and  is  now  pres. 
and  treas.  of  the  Goetz  &  Flodin  Mfg.  Co.  Dir. 
and  vice-pres.  Metropolitan  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank.  Has  been  twice  mem.  of  Board  of  Edu- 
cation. Mem.  Chicago  Turngemeinde  and  of 
Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  133  W.  Chicago 
Av.  Residence:  29  Lane  PI. 

GOING,  Judson  Freeman,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  in  Jo  Daviess  Co.,  near  Galena,  111.,  Nov. 
29,  1857;  s.  Adoniram  Judson  and  Mary  A. 
(Clendening)  Going;  father  died,  1869;  family 
removed  to  Chicago,  1873;  ed.  district  schools 
in  country  and  public  schools;  taught  country 
schools  and  entered  Univ.  of  Illinois  in  1877; 
course  was  interrupted  by  the  necessity  of 
teaching  to  procure  the  means,  but  finally 
grad.  in  class  of  1883;  then  entered  Union 
College  of  Law,  Chicago,  graduating  LL.B., 
June,  1885;  m.  July  16,  1885,  Gertrude  Avery, 
of  Eau  Claire,  Wis.;  children:  Grace,  May, 
Judson  Freeman,  Jr.  On  graduation  In  1885 
began  practice  of  law,  and  soon  after  was 
appointed  justice  of  the  peace  by  Gov.  Ogles- 
by;  on  expiration  of  term  was  reappointed, 
but  soon  after  resigned  to  become  asst.  to 
Judge  Joel  M.  Longenecker,  then  State's  Atty., 
remaining  until  Dec.,  1892;  then  became  asso- 
ciated with  Hon.  C.  G.  Neely  in  practice  of 
law.  In  1894  was  counsel  for  the  Calumet 
Electric  Street  Ry.  Co.;  since  Dec.,  1904,  again 
asst.  State's  atty.,  under  apnointment  of 
State's  Atty.  John  J.  Healey.  Mem.  Phi  Delta 
Phi.  Republican,  and  has  for  years  been  active 
In  ward  organizations  of  old  20th  and  present 
24th  Wards.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Kilwinning 
Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Royal  League,  Nat. 
Union,  Columbian  Knights,  Chicago  Fraternal 
League.  Club:  Marquette.  Office:  Criminal 
Court  Bldg.  Residence:  221  Fremont  St. 

GOLD,  William  John,  vice-pres.  and  sec. 
Chicago  Hardware  Co.;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Feb. 
3,  1867;  s.  William  B.  and  Mary  Anne  Gold; 

frad.  Buffalo  High  School;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
6,  1892,  Amelia  Catherine  Harnold.  Was 
with  Walbridge  &  Co.,  jobbing  hardware  deal- 
ers, Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1885-8;  came  to  Chicago, 
1890,  and  became  identified  with  Chicago 
Hardware  Co.,  of  which  Is  now  vice-pres.,  sec. 
and  gen.  mgr.;  company  are  manufacturers 
of  builders'  hardware,  mainly  on  contract,  mak- 
ing contracts  for  the  trimmings  of  all  classes 
of  buildings,  furnishing  the  locks,  hinges  and 
other  finishing  hardware.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Office:  40  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Wau- 
kegan,  111. 

GOLDIE,  William,  general  contractor;  b. 
near  Kilmarnock,  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  Mar., 
1828;  ed.  schools  in  Kilmarnock  and  learned  his 
trade  there.  Snent  some  time  at  his  trade  in 
Glasgow,  nnd  in  1851  came  direct  to  Chicago, 
arriving  on  the  4th  of  July;  went  to  work  the 
following  dav  for  Alexander  Lloyd,  a  con- 
tractor, and  in  1852  started  in  business  for 
himself;  added  a  sash,  door  and  blind  factory 
in  1853,  and  continued  business  until  1861, 
when  enlisted  in  the  Mechanics'  Fusileer  (56th 
111.  Vol.)  regt. ;  appointed  q.  m.  of  regt.  on  its 
organization:  commissioned  asst.  q.  m.  in 
spring  of  1862,  and  assigned  to  duty  as  q.  m. 
of  the  horse  artillery  in  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, remaining  until  1865,  and  participat- 
ing in  many  battles;  was  recommended  by 
Maj.  Gen.  M.  C.  Meigs,  Q.  M.  Gen.  U.  S.  A'.. 
for  transfer  as  q.  m.  to  regular  army,  but  de- 
clined. Re-entered  business  as  a  contractor, 
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larly  after  the  fire  of  1871;  firm  is  now  known 
as  Goldle  Bros.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  G.  A.  R. ; 
St.  Andrews  Soc.,  and  Companion  of  the  Loyal 
Legion.'  Also  mem.  Ashland  Lodge,  A.  F.  and 
A.  M.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg. 

GOLDSPOHN,  Albert,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Dane  Co.,  Wis.,  Sept.,  1851;  s.  William 
and  Frederika  (Kohlmann)  Goldspohn;  grad. 
Northwestern  College,  Naperville,  111.,  M.S., 
1875;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1878;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  25,  1903,  Rosine  H.  Grosser.  Interne 
at  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  19  months,  1878-9;  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  medicine,  Des  Plaines,  Cook 
Co.,  111.,  1879-85;  post-graduate  study  in  5  Ger- 
man universities  in  surgery  and  diseases  of 
women  from  Aug.,  1885,  to  Aug.,  1887,  and 
again  for  6  months  of  1899.  Engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1887.  Prof, 
diseases  of  women  in  Post-Graduate  Med. 
School  of  Chicago  since  1892;  attending  sur- 
geon, Dept.  of  Diseases  of  Women  and  Abdom- 
inal Surgery,  German  Hosp.,  Chicago,  since 

1888,  and  in  same  dept.  of  Post-Graduate  and 
Charity  Hosps.  since  1892.  Author  of  about  40 
original  theses  or  articles  on  various  subjects 
in  surgery  and  diseases  of  women.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago   Med.    Soc.,    Chicago    Medico-Legal    Soc., 
Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Am.  Assn.  of  Obstetricians  and  Gynecol- 
ogists,   International    Periodical    Congress    of 
Obstetricians   and   Gynecologists.    Independent 
Republican.    Mem.    of    the    Evangelical    Assn. 
Office:     34     Washington     St.     Residence:     517 
Cleveland  Av. 

GOLDZIER,  Julius,  lawyer;  b.  Vienna,  Aus- 
tria, Jan.  20,  1854;  s.  Philip  and  Mathilde 
(Wehle)  Goldzier;  public  school  education;  m. 
Chicago,  Oct.  20,  1877,  Clara  Lemien;  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  Ella  Dietrich,  Harrv,  Marguerite. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1877;  now  at  head  of  firm 
of  Goldzier,  Rodgers  &  Froehlich.  Alderman 
from  22d  Ward,  1890-2;  mem.  Congress,  4th 
Congressional  District,  1892-5;  alderman,  22d 
Ward,  1899-1902.  Democrat.  Office:  420  Cham- 
ber of  Commerce.  Residence:  220  Schiller  St. 

GOODHTJE,  Allan  Johnston,  western  sales 
mgr.  U.  S.  Cast  Iron  Pipe  &  Foundry  Co.;  b. 
Akron,  O.,  July  18,  1844;  s.  Hon.  Nathaniel  W. 
and  Nancy  (Johnston)  Goodhue;  grad.  public 
and  high  schools,  Akron,  O. ;  entered  army  as 
private  104th  O.  Vet.  Infy.,  Aug.,  1862;  was 
made  chief  clerk  Adjutant  General's  office, 
Dept.  of  Ohio,  and  was  mustered  out  Aug., 
1865;  served  some  time  in  latter  part  of  1865 
with  Gov.  Brownlow,  of  Tennessee;  m.  Akron, 
O.,  May  4,  1869,  Kate  Beardsley;  children: 
Willis  Maxwell,  Katharine,  Allan  Edward. 
Banker  In  Akron,  O.,  1866-9;  engaged  in  manu- 
facturing and  wholesale  shoe  business,  Ro- 
chester, N.  Y.,  1869-78;  in  banking  in  North 
Dakota,  1878-86,  and  from  1886  to  1899  con- 
nected with  the  Lake  Shore  Foundry,  Cleve- 
land, O. ;  latter  company  was  acquired,  1899, 
by  U.  S.  Cast  Iron  Pipe  &  Foundry  Co.;  and 
was  made  Mar.  1,  1899,  western  sales  mgr., 
with  headquarters  at  Chicago.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Mason.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  4901  Lake  Av. 

GOODKIND,  Maurice  Louis,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  1866;  s.  Louis  Goodkind:  ed.  St.  Paul 
High  School  and  Williams  College,  literary 
courses,  1878-86;  Columbia  Med.  College,  1886- 

1889,  graduating,     M.D..      1889;     and     Vienna 
hosps.,     1889-93;     m.     Chicago,    1896,     Rose    S. 
Snydacker;    children:    Theodore,    Ruth.    Physi- 
cian of  Chicago  Board  of  Health.  1893-4;  Civil 
Service    examining   physician,    1894-5.    Attend- 
ing   physician    Cook    Co.    and    Michael    Reese 
hosps.    Prof,    of    clinical    medicine,    College   of 
Physicians  and   Surgeons.   Mem.   Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,   Medico-Legal   Soc.,  Am.   Med.   Assn.,  Chi- 
cago   Clinical    Soc.,    Physicians    Club,    Chicago 
Neurological   Soc.   Treas.   Chicago   Soc.   of   In- 
ternal Medicine.  Republican.  Club:  Quadrangle. 


Office:  3035  Indiana- Av.  Residence:  2329  Calu- 
met Av. 

GOODMAN,  Harry,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Oct. 
24,  1872;  s.  Hugo  and  Martha  (Miers)  Good- 
man; ed.  public  schools,  Chicago,  and  grad. 
Lake  Forest  Univ.,  A.B.,  1894;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  19,  1900,  Blanche  W.  Lowenthal;  chil- 
dren: Helen,  William  D.  After  leaving  college, 
1894,  entered  the  law  offices  of  Newman, 
Northrup,  Levinson  &  Becker;  read  law  under 
the  principals  of  the  firm  and  studied  law  at 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School  and  Chicago 
College  of  Law;  grad.,  1896  (LL.B.).  and  was 
admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1896;  admitted  as 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  in  May,  1902.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  5210  Prairie  Av. 

GOODMAN,  John  Sazton,  publisher;  b.  Can- 
ton, O.,  June  13,  1839;  s.  Thomas  and  Hannah 
Jane  (Saxton)  Goodman;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Canton,  O.,  Mary  C.  Myers  (now  deceased); 
children:  Grace,  Fred  M.  Began  business  ca- 
reer as  deputy  clerk  of  county  court  of  Stark 
Co.,  O.,  1857-8;  cashier  of  the  ^Etna  Insur- 
ance Co.'s  branch  office,  Cincinnati,  O.,  for  1 
year;  then  was  employed  by  C.  F.  Vent  &  Co., 
publishers,  and  in  1860  engaged  in  publishing 
business  under  firm  name  of  Ji  S.  Goodman  & 
Co.,  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  removing,  1861,  to  Chi- 
cago, where  has  ever  since  continued  same 
business,  being  the  pioneer  subscription  book 
publisher  of  Chicago.  Republican.  .  Presbyte- 
rian; active  in  church  work;  elder  in  3d  Pres- 
byterian Church.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 362  Park  Av. 

GOODMAN,  Thomas,  retired  underwriter; 
b.  Market  Harborough.  Eng.,  Feb.  2,  1816;  c. 
Samuel  and  Anne  Goodman;  early  education  in 
private  schools  in  London;  came  to  U.  S.  at  16 
years  of  age,  and  attended  Oberlin  College;  m. 
Canton,  O.,  June  26,  1838,  Hannah  Jane  Sax- 
ton.  On  coming  to  U.  S.  settled  at  Canton,  O. ; 
was  for  a  time  employed  in  a  bank  there,  and 
later  as  clerk  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Ohio; 
studied  law;  admitted  to  bar  at  Bucyrus,  O., 
July,  1845;  sec.  Stark  Co.  Mutual  Insurance 
Co.,  1845-9;  special  agent  of  the  Hartford  Fire 
Insurance  Co.  for  northern  Ohio,  1849-61; 
came  to  Chicago  for  same  company,  1861-3; 
resigned,  1863,  and  organized  the  Lumber- 
man's Insurance  Co.,  of  Chicago,  of  which  he 
was  sec.  and  later  pres.,  until  1870,  when  he 
withdrew  and  established  a  local  agency  in 
Chicago;  now  retired  from  active  business. 
Republican.  Residence:  460  Fulton  St. 

GOODMAN,  William  Owen,  lumberman;  b. 
Wellsboro,  Tioga  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  25,  1848;  s. 
Owen  Bruner  and  Susan  (Barber)  Goodman; 
parents  died  when  he  was  very  young,  and 
lie  was  put  under  care  of  grandparents  and 
aunts  at  Columbia,  Pa.;  ed.  Columbia  Insti- 
tute and  later  at  Athens,  Pa.;  m.  Oct.  31,  1878, 
Erna  M.,  daughter  of  Hon.  Philetus  Sawyer, 
U.  S.  Senator  from  Wisconsin;  1  son:  K.  Saw- 
yer. In  1866  entered  employ  of  his  uncle,  Gen. 
Williston,  lumber  dealer  at  Athens,  Pa.;  re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1868,  and  became  book- 
keeper, and,  in  1869,  salesman  for  Spalding 
&  Porter,  lumber;  soon  after  represented  in- 
terests of  Hon.  Philetus  Sawyer,  and  also 
began  investing  in  lumber  business  on  his 
own  account  at  various  points  in  Illinois,  Iowa 
and  Nebraska;  in  1878,  with  Hon.  Philetus 
Sawyer,  his  son,  Edgar  P.  Sawyer,  and  his 
own  brother,  James  B.  Goodman,  organized 
firm  of  Sawyer,  Goodman  &  Co.,  incorporated, 
1880,  as  Sawyer-Goodman  Co.,  of  which  he  be- 
came treas. ;  company  now  conducting  large 
logging  operations  on  Menominee  River  and 
tributaries,  and  manufacturing  at  Marinette, 
Wis.  Also  sec.  and  treas.  Marinette  Lumber 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
change. Residence:  5026  Greenwood  Av. 

OOODNOW,  Charles  Allen,  railway  official; 
b  Baldwinsville,  Worcester  Co.,  Mass.,  Dec. 


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22,  1853;  s.  Josiah  B.  and  Abigail  R.  (Wheel- 
er) Goodnow;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Lewiston, 
Me.,  Oct.  3,  1876,  Josephine  A.  B.  Gleason;  1 
daughter:  Carlotta  Josephine.  Entered  rail- 
way service,  1869,  and  was  consecutively  with 
Vermont  &  Massachusetts,  Fitchburg,  Troy  & 
Greenfield  Ry.  and  Hoosac  Tunnel,  N.  Y.,  W. 
S.  &  B.  as  train  master  and  train  dispatcher; 
then  from  Dec.,  1884,  with  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry. 
as  supt.  of  construction,  division  supt.,  asst. 
gen.  supt.  and  gen.  supt.;  gen.  mgr.  C.,  R.  I. 
&  P.  Ry.,  Apr.  15,  1902,  to  Nov.  1,  1903;  since 
latter  date  gen.  mgr.  C.  &  A.  Ry.  Republican. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Railway  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  1029  Grove  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

GOOD  RICH,  Adams  Augustus,  lawyer;  b. 
Jersey ville,  111.,  Jan.  8,  1849;  s.  Henry  O.  and 
Jane  A.  (Knapp)  Goodrich;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Jerseyville  and  3%  years  at  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Acad.,  from  which  ill-health  compelled 
him  to  resign  before  graduation;  traveled  in 
the  West  2  years  for  the  benefit  of  his  health, 
then  returned  to  Jerseyville  and  studied  law 
in  the  offices  of  his  uncle,  Robert  M.  Knapp, 
and  later  at  Springfield,  111.,  in  office  of  Hon. 
A.  L.  Knapp,  another  uncle.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1873;  practiced  in  Jerseyville;  elected  State's 
atty.  for  Jersey  Co.,  1878,  1880  and  1884;  re- 
signed Oct.,  1887,  and  was  elected  county 
judge  of  Jersey  Co.;  removed  to  Chicago,  Aug., 
1889,  and  has  since  practiced  here;  now  senior 
mem.  of  firm  of  Goodrich,  Vincent  &  Bradley. 
While  county  judge  of  Jersey  Co.,  sat  on 
bench  of  Cook  Co.  to  assist  Judge  Richard 
Prendergast;  was  1  year  atty.  for  Chicago 
Sanitary  District  and  later  inspector  of  House 
of  Correction  of  Chicago;  appointed,  1895,  by 
Gov.  Altgeld,  one  of  5  trustees  to  select  a  loca- 
tion and  establish  and  build  the  Northern  Illi- 
nois Normal  School;  elected  pres.  of  the  first 
board  of  trustees  of  that  school  when  located 
at  DeKalb,  1895,  and  re-elected  mem.  of  that 
board  for  the  succeeding  5-year  term  in  1900. 
Democrat.  Mason  and  Knight  Templar;  Odd 
Fellow;  K.  P.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Iro- 
quois,  Washington  Park.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  166  51st  St. 

GOODRICH,  Albert  W.,  pres.  and  chairman 
of  the  board  of  dirs.  Goodrich  Transportation 
Co.;  2d  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Chicago  City  Ry. 
Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Chicago  &  Milwaukee  Trans- 
portation Co.;  dir.  Manitou  Steamship  Co. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Calumet, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Fellowship,  Chicago  Golf. 
Office:  Foot  of  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  1474 
Michigan  Av. 

GOODRICH,  Horace  A.,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  9,  1837;  s.  Grant  and  Juliet  (At- 
water)  Goodrich;  ed.  Chicago  schools  and, 
1851-2,  at  Mt.  Morris,  Ogle  Co.,  111.;  later  in 
Northwestern  Preparatory  School  and  Univ. 
until  1860,  when  health  failed;  later  studied 
law,  but  by  reason  of  continued  bad  health 
was  forced  to  seek  open-air  employment;  m. 
first,  Evanston,  111.,  July  7,  1880,  Theodosia 
Hamline;  2d,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Sept.  25,  1883. 
Alice  La  Due;  children:  Juliet  Theodosia,  Har- 
riet, Gladys,  Grant;  also  Grace  (died  in  In- 
fancy). Clerked  for  Methodist  Book  Concern 
in  Chicago,  1855-6;  went  to  Joliet,  111.,  1862, 
and  was  supt.  of  sewer  pipe,  drain  tile  and 
fire  brick  business  of  Joliet  Mound  Co.,  1863- 
1868;  did  little  from  fall  of  1868  to  1871,  ex- 
cept build  up  health  by  travel;  since  1872  in 
real  estate  and  loan  business  in  Chicago.  Char- 
ter mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Repub- 
lican. Methodist;  trustee  1st  M.  E.  Church  of 
Chicago  since  1889,  and  sec.  and  treas.  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees  since  1893.  Office:  80 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1788  Doming  PI. 

GOODRICH,  William  W.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Winchester,  Ind.,  July  4,  1871;  s.  John  B.  and 
Elizabeth  (Edgar)  Goodrich;  ed.  public 
schools,  Winchester,  Ind.;  2  years  in  Wabash 
College,  Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  and  2  years  in 
Armour  Institute,  Chicago,  to  1895;  m.  Mun- 


cie,  Ind.,  Aug.  13,  1903,  Louise  Gordon.  After 
leaving  school  engaged  in  the  hay  and  grain 
business  at  Winchester,  Ind.,  and  is  still  vice- 
pres.  and  a  director  of  the  Goodrich  Bros. 
Hay  and  Grain  Co.  there.  In  Sept.,  1903,  came 
to  Chicago  to  become  sec.  of  the  Snedeker 
Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  guitars,  banjos, 
mandolins,  and  trimmings,  which  position  he 
still  holds.  Republican.  Mem.  Summers  Lodge 
No.  638,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  at  Winchester,  Ind.; 
also  Winchester  Lodge  No.  91,  K.  P.,  and 
Newcastle  (Ind.)  Lodge  No.  484,  B.  P.  O. 
Elks.  Office:  122  Weed  St.  Residence:  1626 
E.  Cornelia  Av. 

GOODWILIiIE,  Charles  Francis,  box  manu- 
facturer; b.  Chicago,  Apr.  22,  1867;  s.  Douglas 
M.  and  Winifred  (Doyle)  Goodwillie;  grad. 
Clark  (public)  School;  m.  Janesville,  Wis., 
1891,  Emily  J.  Hemming;  children:  Charles, 
Emily,  Douglas,  Winifred,  Earl.  After  grad- 
uation entered  employ  of  the  D.  M.  Goodwillie 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  packing  boxes  (estab- 
lished by  his  father  in  1879)  and  served  as 
bookkeeper,  clerk,  salesman.  Became  sec.  of 
the  company  in  1890  and  on  the  death  of  his 
father  in  1896,  he  assumed  his  present  posi- 
tion as  pres.  and  treas.  Republican.  R.  C. 
Office:  22d  St.  and  Center  Av.  Residence:  305 
Ashland  Boul. 

GOODWILIiIE,  Malilon  Perley,  box  and  lum- 
ber manufacturer;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  26,  1880;  s. 
Douglas  M.  and  Winnifred  M.  (Doyle)  Good- 
willie; entered  Marquette  School  in  lower 
grades,  grad.  from  it  and  from  West  Division 
High  School;  went  to  Yale  College  for  3  years; 
m.  Chicago,  Jan.  21,  1902,  Genevieve  M.  Foley; 
1  son:  Walter  M.  Began  business  career  in  the 
office  of  his  father;  learned  office  end  of  the 
business,  then  spent  2  years  in  the  factory, 
learning  the  practical  details;  in  1900  elected  a 
dir.  and  vice-pres.  of  the  D.  M.  Goodwillie  Co., 
manufacturers  of  packing  and  bottle  boxes, 
and  are  dealers  in  box  shocks  and  lumber.  Re- 
publican. R.  C.  Clubs:  Sheridan,  Illinois.  Office: 
22d  St.  and  Center  Av.  Residence:  569  E.  45th 
St. 

GOODWIN,  Augustus  Hawley,  merchant;  b. 
Waterville,  N.  Y.,  July  15,  1843;  s.  Daniel  B. 
and  Catherine  (Bacon)  Goodwin;  ed.  Water- 
ville public  schools;  m.  Norwich,  N.  Y.,  May 
20,  1875,  Nellie  Beebe.  Began  business  career 
in  the  cotton  business  in  New  York  City,  in 
which  he  continued  until  1887,  when  he  went 
to  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  engaging  in  the  seed 
business  thera  until  1895;  since  then  in  Chi- 
cago, establishing,  1896,  the  Goodwin-Harries 
Co.,  wholesale  seed  merchants  and  growers 
and  importers,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  115  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  Vir- 
ginia Hotel. 

GOODWIN,  Leonard,  lawyer;  b.  Aurora,  111., 
Aug.  25,  1859;  s.  Jeremiah  and  Mary  D.  (Sedg- 
wick)  Goodwin;  ed.  public  school  at  Aurora, 
111.;  studied  law  after  leaving  high  school  and 
began  practice  at  Creston,  la.,  1881;  removed 
to  San  Diego,  Calif.;  took  active  part  in  poli- 
tics; removed  to  Gothenburg,  Neb.,  in  1893, 
and  to  Chicago  in  1894;  since  then  in  general 
practice  here.  Republican;  chairman  political 
action  committee  of  Marquette  Club,  1900  and 
1901;  Republican  speaker  in  several  national 
campaigns.  Clubs:  Marquette,  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: 59  Clark  St.  Residence:  44  Alta  Vista 
Terrace. 

GORDON,  Arthur  Horace,  phvsician;  b.  Ca- 
lais, Me.,  Oct.  23,  1863;  s.  David  and  Mary 
(Brooks)  Gordon;  ed.  Calais  public  schools. 
followed  by  4-years'  classical  and  scientific 
course  in  Calais  Acad.,  to  1880;  read  medicine 
in  offices  of  H.  B.  Mason  and  C.  B.  Swan,  of 
Calais,  Me.;  then  entered  Hahnemann  Med. 
College,  under  the  preceptorship  of  Dr.  W.  S. 
Harvey,  Chicago,  graduating,  M.D.,  1887;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  30,  1891,  Julia  Agnes  Cava- 
naugh;  1  daughter:  Julia.  Engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1887.  Prof. 


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of  physical  diagnosis.  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege. Great  Med.  Examiner,  Knights  of  the 
Maccabees,  and  mem.  executive  board;  also 
mem.  and  med.  examiner,  Sons  of  St.  George, 
and  Heptasophs.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Hom- 
ceopathy,  Illinois  Horace.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
Horace.  Med.  Soc.,  Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann 
Hosp.  Mason  (Lincoln  Park  Lodge),  Oriental 
Consistory  (32°),  and  Mystic  Shrine.  Treas. 
Modern  Needle  Co.  Office  and  residence:  268 
LaSalle  Av. 

GORDON,  Charles  Ulysses,  real  estate;  b. 
near  Dunlap,  Peoria  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  3,  1865;  s. 
Andrew  Jackson  and  Eliza  Jane  (Stokes)  Gor- 
don; ed.  public  and  high  schools  and  Parish 
Business  College,  Peoria,  111.;  read  law  with 
Senator  A.  J.  Bell,  Peoria;  came  to  Chicago, 
Dec.,  1SS1,  and  completed  studies  at  Bryant  & 
Strattcn  Business  College;  m.  June  23,  1898, 
Gertrude  Wilson,  daughter  of  Alexander  Pate, 
banker  of  Wellington,  111.  Engaged  in  real 
estate  business,  1885,  in  firm  of  C.  U.  Gordon 
&  Co.;  in  1896  discontinued  general  real  es- 
tate business  to  devote  his  time  to  his  own 
property  interests.  Was  long  time  mem.  1st 
Regt.  I.  N.  G.,  and  now  honorary  mem.  Co.  E; 
postmaster  Chicago,  1897-1901.  Republican. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  Art  Insti- 
tute, Civic  Federation;  one  of  originators  of 
State  League  of  Republican  Clubs  and  Illinois 
mem.  Nat.  Executive  Committee  Nat.  Repub- 
lican League  Clubs,  1892.  Clubs:  Marquette 
(one  of  organizers,  1st  sec.,  and  pres.,  1894), 
Union  League,  Hamilton.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  2221  Clarendon  Av. 

GORHAM,  Sidney  Smith,  lawyer;  b.  Rut- 
land Co.,  Vt.,  Nov.  6,  1874;  s.  Frank  E.  and 
Mary  J.  (Smith)  Gorham;  ed.  common  schools, 
Rutland,  Vt.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Law, 
graduating,  LL.B.,  1894;  m.  Chicago,  July  15, 
1896,  Myrtle  G.  Willett.  Admitted  to  bar 
Nov.  6,  1895,  having  been  previously  asso- 
ciated as  an  employe  (student  and  clerk) 
with  Luther  Laflin  Mills  from  1890;  after- 
ward became  partner  with  Mr.  Mills  and 
his  son  Matthew  under  firm  name  of  Mills, 
Gorham  &  Mills,  engaged  in  general  law 
practice.  Sec.  and  dir.  the  Henry  Water  Co. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Automobile  (sec.), 
LaGrange  Country,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

GOEMXEY,  James  Henry,  pres.  Bullard  & 
Gormley  Co.;  b.  Glencoe,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  June 
18,  1856;  s.  Michael  and  Ellen  (Hartray) 
Gormley;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m. 
1886,  Anna  C.  Budd;  children:  Belle  B.,  Arthur 
S.  Since  1873,  has  been  continuously  engaged 
in  hardware  business,  first  with  J.  L.  Wayne 
&  Son,  1873-7;  with  Kellogg,  Johnson  &  Bliss, 
1877-83;  joined  Charles  W.  Bullard,  1883,  es- 
tablishing firm  of  Bullard  &  Gormley,  succes- 
sors to  Kellogg,  Johnson  &  Bliss,  now  incor- 
porated under  name  of  Bullard  &  Gormley  Co., 
of  which  he  is  pres.  Also  sec.,  treas.  and  dir. 
Prescott  Hardware  Mfg.  Co.  Mason  (32°). 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois,  Oak  Park, 
Colonial.  Office:  78-80  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
339  S.  East  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

GORTON,  Edward  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Ashtabula 
Co.,  O.,  May  6,  1854;  s.  Anson  and  Ellen  (Fisk) 
Gorton;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  June,  1879. 
Was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  June,  1876.  Prac- 
ticed in  partnership  with  William  P.  Conger 
from  1876  until  Mr.  Conger's  death  in  1887, 
then  with  Walker  Blaine  until  latter's  death 
in  1889;  since  then  alone.  Dir.  Link-Belt  Ma- 
chinery Co.  Republican;  has  been  mayor  of 
Lake  Forest.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Club: 
Onwentsia.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

GORTON,  Frank  Sanford;  b.  Rochester,  N. 
Y.,  Aug.  1,  1847;  s.  John  and  Amanda  (San- 
ford)  Gorton;  ed.  public  schools  and  Colle- 
giate Institute,  Rochester,  N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago, 
June  29,  1880,  Louise  Stager.  Was  in  business 
in  New  York  City  to  1883,  when  came  to  Chi- 


cago and  became  treas.  of  the  Western  Edison 
Co  ;  in  1887  formed  the  Chicago  Edison  Co., 
and  was  sec.  and  treas.  until  Feb.  1,  1902  Was 
also  treas.  of  the  Standard  Pneumatic  Tool 
Co.,  and  was  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Perry-Ma- 
thews-Buskirk  Stone  Co.  till  1903,  since  which 
time  not  in  active  business.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Washington  Park,  Calumet,  Chicago  Golf,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle;  also  Strollers,  New  York.  Of- 
fice: Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  near  Wheat- 
on,  I1J. 

GOSS,  Charles  Oliver,  real  estate;  b  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  28,  1851;  s.  Oliver  S.  and  Sara  E. 
(Hoag)  Goss;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
widower;  1  son:  Stanley  T.  Was  in  grocery 
business  from  1870  to  1873;  with  old  Fidelity 
Savings  Bank,  1873-7;  since  1877  mem.  of  firm 
of  E.  A.  Cummings  &  Co.,  real  estate.  Repub- 
lican. Was  formerly  alderman  of  Winnetka. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office:  108 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5339  Cornell  Av. 

GOSS,  Frederick  Llewellyn,  printing 
presses;  b.  Newport,  Wales,  July  6,  1847;  s. 
Joseph  S.  and  Mary  Ann  (Brown)  Goss;  ed 
public  schools;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Feb  29, 
1873,  Jennie  McGinn;  children:  Nellie  N., 
Grace  N.,  Josephine  L,  Frederick  L.,  Jr.  After 
leaving  school  was  employed  in  the  B  W 
Gates  Iron  Works;  then  went  into  a  printing 
office,  learning  type-setting  and  press  work, 
and  was  for  10  years  with  the  J.  M.  W.  Jones 
Printing  Co.,  as  supt.,  until  the  great  fire  of 
1871;  after  fire  was  in  the  printing  business 
for  self,  and  failed;  after  engaging  in  minor 
commercial  enterprises  established,  in  1885, 
as  a  manufacturer  of  printing  presses,  having 
before  that  time  and  since,  taken  out  numer- 
ous patents,  in  own  name,  for  various  kinds 
of  printing  machines  and  devices;  now  vice- 
pres.  of  the  Goss  Perfecting  Press  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  732  S. 
Paulina  St.  Residence:  1651  Monroe  St. 

GOSSARD,  Henry  Williamson,  pres.  of  the 
H.  W.  Gossard  Co.;  b.  near  Frankfort,  Ind., 
Mar.  18,  1871;  s.  William  and  Cynthia  (Arm- 
strong) Gossard;  ed.  public  schools  of  Frank- 
fort, Ind.  Came  to  Chicago,  1889,  and  was 
salesman  for  G.  H.  Foster  &  Co.  until  1895, 
when  the  business  of  French,  Gossard  &  Co. 
was  established  (was  succeeded  by  Gossard  & 
Pinkerton),  and  in  1900  it  was  incorporated 
under  the  present  style  of  the  H.  W.  Gossard 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian.  Office:  143-145  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  Chicago  Athletic  Assn. 

GOSSARD,  James  William,  sec.  the  H.  W. 
Gossard  Co.;  b.  near  Frankfort,  Ind.,  July  23, 
1860;  s.  William  and  Cynthia  (Armstrong) 
Gossard;  ed.  public  schools  of  Frankfort,  Ind.; 
commercial  education  in  Indianapolis.  Went 
from  Indiana  to  Pacific  Coast,  remaining  there 
until  1891,  when  came  to  Chicago;  has  since 
been  devoted  to  business  and  philanthropic  in- 
terests; since  1895  has  been  in  present  busi- 
ness, which  was  incorporated  in  1900  as  the 
H.  W.  Gossard  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  En- 
deavors to  live  systematically  and  has  a  time 
for  business  and  a  time  for  philanthropy,  de- 
voting one  day  each  week  to  philanthropic 
work  through  the  Higher  Practical  Educa- 
tional Soc.,  of  which  he  is  founder  and  for 
which  Thursdays  are  his  office  days.  Office: 
143-145  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Auditorium 
Annex. 

GOULD,  Charles  Henry,  agent  of  estates; 
b.  Owosso,  Mich.,  Dec.  25,  1856;  s.  Henry  and 
Nancy  (Shattuck)  Gould;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Owosso,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  19,  1883, 
Janet  Frost;  children:  Harold  Peck,  Helen,  Ma- 
rion, Esther.  After  leaving  school  was  for  sev- 
eral years  engaged  in  newspaper  work  in  New 
York,  Buffalo  and  Detroit;  now  agent  of  the 
estate  of  Harold  S.  Peck.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  6  Madison  St.  Residence: 
Riverside,  111. 


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GOULD,  Frank,  pres.  L.  Gould  &  Co.;  b. 
Peacham,  Vt.,  Aug.  1,  1841;  s.  Bennett  and 
Sarah  (Marsh)  Gould;  public  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Chicago,  1868,  Myra  Miller;  children: 
Elsie,  Leonora.  Came  to  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1860, 
and  entered  employ  of  Warner  &  Gould;  with 
that  house  and  its  successor,  L.  Gould  &  Co., 
ever  since,  except  for  3% -years,  when  he  re- 
turned to  Peacham,  Vt.;  pres.  of  the  com- 
pany since  1899.  Also  pres.  of  the  Fibre  Goods 
Co.  Dir.  Bankers  Nat.  Bank.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Office:  160  W.  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1142  Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

CrOUIiD,  John,  real  estate;  b.  Essex,  Essex 
Co.,  N.  Y-,  May  15,  1861;  s.  Henry  N.  and  Sarah 
Paine  (Skinner)  Gould;  ed.  Chicago  grammar 
and  high  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  26,  1886, 
Ellen  Judith  French;  children:  John,  Jr., 
Charles  French,  Agnes  Ellen,  Eleanor.  Began 
business  career  Aug.,  1880,  with  Gould  &  Ar- 
mour, wholesale  grocers,  Chicago;  became 
partner  in  firm  of  John  S.  Gould  &  Co.,  1886- 
1889;  in  real  estate  business  alone,  1889-91, 
with  L.  A.  Seeberger,  as  Gould  &  Seeberger, 
1S91-2;  alone  again  until  Feb.,  1903,  when  he 
became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  W.  L.  DeWolf 
&  Co.  Dir.  and  registrar  North  Am.  Iron  Co. 
Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Onwentsia,  Lake  Forest  Win- 
ter. Office:  232  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

GOURLEY,  Arthur,  lumberman;  b.  Co. 
Tyrone,  Ire.,  Apr.  17,  1842;  s.  Arthur  and 
Eliza  (McKinney'*  Gourley;  in  youth  worked 
on  his  father's  farm  and  attended  schools  in 
Ireland;  came  to  Chicago,  1870;  m.  Ireland, 
1863,  Jane  McKinney;  1  daughter:  Maggie 
(Mrs.  J.  L.  Campbell).  Peddled  dry  goods  and 
notions  for  4  months  in  Chicago,  1870;  then 
worked  in  yard  of  S.  K.  Martin  &  Co.;  became 
shipping  clerk,  1874;  partner  and  vice-pres. 
S.  K.  Martin  Lumber  Co.,  1883-8;  partner  in 
firm  of  Arthur  Gourley  &  Co.,  1889;  subse- 
quently incorporated  as  Arthur  Gourley  Co., 
of  which  is  pres.  Office:  Loomis,  near  22d  St. 
Residence:  329  Ashland  Boul. 

GOWER,  Harry,  railway  official;  b.  Roch- 
ford,  Eng.,  May  31,  1853;  s.  William  and  Eliza- 
beth Lindsell  Gower;  ed.  private  schools,  Eng- 
land; m.  Chicago,  1879,  Sarah  Ellen  White. 
Began  business  career  as  clerk  in  mercantile 
house,  London,  Eng.  In  1878  became  clerk 
in  auditor's  office  of  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry., 
with  which  he  has  ever  since  been  connected, 
becoming  chief  clerk  in  auditing  dept.  and 
Oct.  7,  1881,  chief  clerk  general  freight  dept.; 
promoted  to  2d  asst.  general  freight  agent  in 
Apr.,  1887;  1st  asst.  general  freight  agent, 
Mar.  1,  1888;  general  freight  agent  Mar.,  1896, 
and,  since  Mar.  1,  1899,  asst.  freight  traffic 
mgr.  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Homewood.  Office:  144  VanBuren  St.  Resi- 
dence: 180  51st  St. 

GKADLE,  Henry,  M.  D.;  b.  Frankfurt,  Ger., 
Aug.  17,  1855;  s.  B.  and  Rosa  (Schottenfels) 
Gradle;  ed.  Chicago;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  Col- 
lege, 1874;  also  studied  in  Vienna,  Heidelberg, 
Leipzig  and  Paris;  m.  New  York,  Aug.  31, 
1881,  Fanny  Searls;  children:  Harry,  Roy. 
Was  prof,  physiology;  now  prof,  diseases  of 
the  eye  and  ear,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
school.  Author:  Bacteria  and  the  Germ 
Theory  of  Disease,  1883;  Text-Book  of  Dis- 
eases of  the  Nose,  Pharynx  and  Ear,  1901; 
mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Soc.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  165  Eugenie  St. 

GRADY,  William  B.,  dealer  in  surgical  in- 
struments; b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  June  28,  1861; 
a.  William  and  Julia  (Maley)  Grady;  ed. 
Philadelphia  public  schools;  m.  Dec.  24,  1884, 
at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Miss  J.  P.  Ricketts;  chil- 
dren: Julia  R.,  Agnes  S.  Began  business  career 
at  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  with  J.  H.  Gemrig  &  Sons ; 
went  to  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1880,  and  was  with 
A.  S.  Alve  &  Co.,  and  later  Holekamp,  Grady 
&  Moore,  until  1893,  when  came  to  Chicago; 


was  with  Truax,  Greene  &  Co.,  physicians' 
supplies,  until  1899,  when  established  the  R. 
Grady  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  treas., 
dealers  in  and  importers  of  surgical  instru- 
ments, hospital  furniture  and  physicians'  sup- 
plies. Office:  45-47  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  6544 
Washington  Av. 

GRAFF,  Edwin  Adolplms,  pres.  the  Colum- 
bia Malting  Co.;  b.  Mt.  Vernon,  O.,  Apr.  22, 
1851;  s.  John  A.  and  Mary  (Haynes)  Graff; 
ed.  Western  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania;  m.  1st, 
Allegheny,  Pa.,  Apr.  11,  1872,  Eleanor  M. 
Davis;  children:  Henderson  D.,  Mary  L.,  John 
A.,  Edwin  A.,  Jr.,  Eleanor  M.;  m.,  2d,  Feb.  8, 
1899,  Josephine  M.  Hewson;  1  daughter:  Doro- 
thy J.  After  leaving  college  engaged  in  the 
grain  and  produce  business  at  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
1872,  and  has  ever  since  been  in  the  grain 
business.  In  1897  came  to  Chicago,  organizing 
the  Columbia  Malting  Co.,  of  which  is  pres. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Konwood; 
also  Duquesne  (Pittsburgh).  Office:  234  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  4907  Madison  Av. 

GRAFF,  James  Graham,  civil  engineer  and 
surveyor;  b.  on  farm  in  Westmoreland  Co., 
Pa.,  Mar.  14,  1860;  s.  Henry  and  Margaret  L. 
(Wilkinson)  Graff;  ed.  country  schools  of  In- 
diana Co.,  Pa.,  from  3  to  5  months  each  win- 
ter, 1867-78;  Blairsville  (Pa.)  Acad.,  1879-80; 
State  Normal  School,  Indiana,  Pa.,  1882-3; 
Allegheny  College,  Meadville,  Pa.,  1885-8, 
graduating  with  degree  of  C.E. ;  m.  Mead- 
ville, Pa.,  Sept.  20,  1892,  Frances  E.  Bell.  Was 
employed  on  farm,  clerked  in  store  and  taught 
school  while  not  attending  school,  1867-88; 
taught  preparatory  and  freshman  mathematics 
in  college,  1887-8;  came  to  Chicago,  1888,  and 
v.as  employed  by  engineering  firm  of  Cole, 
Alvord  &  Shields;  engineer  in  charge  of  con- 
struction of  Madison  Street  cable,  1889-90, 
engineer  in  charge  of  preliminary  and  topo- 
graphical survevs,  of  Jackson  Park,  Midway 
Plaisance,  and  Washington  Park  for  Board  of 
National  Commissioners,  World's  Columbian 
Exposition,  1891;  made  topographical  surveys 
and  was  engineer  in  charge  of  construction 
for  country  home  of  Cyrus  H.  McCormick, 
Lake  •  Forest,  111. ;  designed  and  constructed 
irrigation  and  water  power  system  on  the 
Snake  River,  Idaho,  1896-7;  has  laid  out  many 
subdivisions  and  suburbs  in  and  around  Chi- 
cago; elected  county  surveyor  of  Cook  Co., 
1900  and  1904.  Republican.  Methodist.  Resi- 
dence: 2034  W.  Congress  St. 

GRAHAM,  Andrew  J.,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
Feb.  5,  1861;  public  school  education.  At  14 
began  business  career  as  a  boy  in  the  furni- 
ture store  of  John  M.  Smyth,  and  after  some 
years  there  established,  with  his  father,  the 
present  banking  business  of  Graham  &  Sons. 
Democrat.  Was  appointed  a  mem.  of  the  Board 
of  West  Park  Commissioners  by  Gov.  Alt- 
geld  in  1893,  and  has  been  a  mem.  of  the 
board  ever  since.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Iroquois, 
Ashland,  Sheridan.  Office:  134  W.  Madison  St. 
Residence:  1411  Washington  Boul. 

GRAHAM,  David  Wilson,  surgeon;  b.  Biggs- 
vine,  111.,  June  11,  1843;  s.  Andrew  and  Rachel 
(Davis)  Graham;  grad.  Monmouth  College, 
111.,  1870;  A.M..  1873;  M.D.,  Bellevue  Hosp. 
Med.  College.  1872;  served  in  Civil  War  in 
83d  111.  Vols.,  1862-5;  m.  Chicago,  July,  1877, 
Ida  A.  Earned;  children:  David  Barned,  Evarts 
Ambrose;  surgeon  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  Chi- 
cago, since  1884;  prof,  surgery,  Rush  Med. 
College.  Formerly  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.; 
prof,  anatomy  Woman's  Med.  College,  1877- 
1882;  prof,  surgery,  ibid.,  1883-98;  was  sur- 
geon Wesley  Hosp.  several  years;  consulting 
surgeon  Evanston  Hosp.;  frequent  contributor 
to  med.  journals  and  med.  socs. ;  mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  (pres., 
1894),  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  (pres.,  1885),  Chi- 
cago Surgical  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc., 
etc.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Thomas  Post  No.  5,  Grand 
Army,  and  Memorial  Hall  Assn.  Clubs:  Illi- 


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nois,   Irving.    Office:    34   Washington  St.    Resi- 
dence:   672  W.  Monroe  St. 

GRAHAM,  Edwin  R.,  publishing  agent 
Western  Methodist  Book  Concern;  b.  Upper 
Sandusky,  O.,  May  7,  1854;  s.  Rev.  John  and 
Jane  Glasgow  (McKee)  Graham;  grad.  Bald- 
win  Univ.,  Berea,  O.,  B.S.,  1874;  m.  Ft.  Dodge, 
ia.,  Nov.  14,  1888,  Mary  Hawthorne  Dolliver; 
children:  Dolliver  Wiltsee,  Robert  Hawthorne. 
After  leaving  college  in  1874  was  engaged  in 
mercantile  pursuits  until  1881;  from  1893  to 
1904  was  western  representative  of  Hough- 
ton,  Mifflin  &  Co.,  publishers,  of  Boston;  and 
in  May,  1904,  was  elected  by  the  general  con- 
ference  of  the  M.  E.  Church,  held  in  Los  An- 
geles,  Calif.,  to  be  publishing  agent  of  the 
Western  Methodist  Book  Concern,  in  assn. 
with  Rev  H.  C.  Jennings,  D.D  of  Cincinnati, 
O.  (Jennings  &  Graham).  Republican.  Metho- 
dist.  Trustee  of  Baldwin  Univ.,  Berea,  O.  Of- 
fice:  57  Washington  St.  Residence:  Evanston. 

GRAHAM,  Ernest  Robert,  architect;  b. 
Lowell,  Mich.,  Aug.  22,  1867;  s.  Robert  and 
Emma  (Post)  Graham;  ed.  Lowell,  Mich.;  m. 
Chicago,  1894.  Carlotta  Hall.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  May,  1888,  and  began  work  as  architect, 
and  during  the  construction  and  operation  of 
the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  at  Chicago 
was  asst.  dir.  of  works;  in  1894  became  asso- 
ciated  with  D.  H.  Burnham  as  a  partner  in  the 
practice  of  architecture  under  then  firm 
name  of  D.  H.  Burnham  &  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Mid-Day;  also  Duquesne,  Un- 
ion,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  4858  Washington  Av. 

GRANGER,  Alfred  Hoyt,  architect;  b. 
Zanesville,  O.,  May  31,  1867;  s.  Judge  Moses 
M.  and  Mary  Hoyt  (Reese)  Granger;  ed.  Ken- 
yon  College,  Gambier,  O.,  3  years  to  June,  1886; 
Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology  (spe- 
cial  2-year  course  in  architecture),  1886-8; 
student  at  Acad.  Julian  and  under  M.  Le- 
teurte,  Paris,  2  years;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1893, 
Belle,  daughter  of  Marvin  Hughitt;  children: 
Elisabeth  Sherman,  Barbara  Hughitt,  Martha 
McCullough.  Spent  several  years  as  drafts- 
man  in  offices  of  Shepley,  Rutan  &  Coolidge, 
both  in  Boston  and  Chicago,  and  with  Jenney 
&  Mundie,  Chicago;  began  practice  for  self  at 
Cleveland,  O.,  Feb.  1,  1893;  in  1895  took  as 
partner  Frank  B.  Meade  (classmate  at  Massa- 
chusetts  Institute  of  Technology)  in  firm  of 
Granger  &  Meade,  until  Jan.  1,  1898;  then 
joined  Charles  S.  Frost,  Chicago,  in  present 
firm  of  Frost  &  Granger.  Republican;  served 
4  years  in  town  council  of  Lake  Forest.  Mem. 
P.  E.  Church.  Mem.  Bibliophile  Soc.,  Boston. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Caxton,  City,  Onwentsia;  also  Rowfant 
Cleveland),  Grolier  (New  York).  Office:  184 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  "Woodleigh,"  Lake  For- 


s.  Tnomas  and  Mary  (ConnoGr;  moved 
to  Chicaeo  with  Barents  in  1880'  ed  grammar 
schools  Sof  Chicalo  untiT  1884;'  m.  Chicago, 

H4^17MAdredJwi?%nT^pSl°ony:  If^Chfcag'o 
branch  of  the  New  Haven  Clock  Co  ,  1889-94; 
thIS  with  ^  Overman  Wheel  Co.  .bicycles,  1894-9J 


ued  in  his  shop  until  1880;  from  1880  to  1884 
continued  in  tank  business  for  self.  In  1884 
came  to  Chicago  and  continued  same  line  un- 
til  1888,  when  he  organized  the  William  Gra- 
ver  Tank  Works,  manufacturers  of  iron  and 
steel  tanks;  is  still  pres.  and  dir  the  corn- 
pany  now  doing  an  extensive  business  as  man- 
ufacturers of  storage  tanks  for  all  purposes 
Republican.  Lutheran.  Englewood  Masonic 
Lodge,  Chapter,  Commandery  and  Oriental 
Consistory,  and  Medinah  Temple  Mystic 
Shrine.  Office:  77  Jackson  Boul  Residence- 
7211  Yale  Av. 

ORAVTS  AiVmr*  Twro++nrvT, 
SDence7  Bartlett  &  Co^  whoiV^f^  i, 
b  Sunderland  FrankUn  Co  Ma"ss 
1347.  «  Warren  M  and  "  Aminrtn 
^esf  '  ed™  flSSderffnd  ^mntoTschoo  s 
jn  powers'  Institute  TCf>rnarH«tnn  TWIC.H  •  „ 
1st  CMcago  Dec  8  1874  Marv  E'  Bronson™! 
daugMert^Va^ronsor  [  Graves,  now  wife  of 
Rev.  Orlo  J.  Price,  of  Freeport,  111.;  m.,  2d, 
Chicago,  Jan.  20,  1904,  Mary  Lucile  Barr. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1866,  and  entered  the  em- 
ploy  of  Field,  Palmer  &  Letter.  In  1868,  en- 
tered  the  employ  of  the  firm  of  Hibbard  & 
Spencer,  wholesale  hardware  merchants;  has 
remained  with  that  house  continuously  since, 
becoming  a  dir.  in  1898,  of  Hibbard,  Spen- 
cer,  Bartlett  &  Co.,  and  sec.,  Jan.  1,  1904.  Jn 
1880  devised,  developed  and  patented  the 
Graves  system  of  filing  and  handling  travel- 
ing  salesmen's  orders,  now  used  all  over  'the 
world.  Republican.  Mem.  Kenwood  Union 
Evangelical  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Kenwood.  Office:  State  St.  Bridge.  Residence: 
4526  Woodlawn  Av. 

GRAVES,  Charles  Edward,  manufacturer;  b. 
Nenagh,  Ireland,  Mar.  6,  1865;  s.  Thomas  and 
farah  A.  (Moran)  Graves;  ed.  in  church  school, 
Midleton,  Ireland,  1869-74;  Carmichael's  School. 
Cork,  1874-5;  Midleton  College  Ireland,  1875- 
1880,  and  by  private  study  1880-2;  m.,  1st, 
Cork,  Ireland,  June  20  1886,  Annie  Baker,  who 
died  Apr.  7,  1887.  leaving  1  son:  Francis  Hen- 
ry;  m.,  2d,  New  York,  Oct  17,  1891  Bertha 
Emily  Lux;  children:  Kasten  North,  Ber- 
tram  Danvers,  Gladys  Olivia  Is  first  cousin 
(once  removed)  of  Gen.  William  Graves,  of 
Gravesend  (the  family  seat),  Co.  perry,  Ire- 
land,  who  is  now  head  of  the  family  Family 
has  contributed  8  admirals  to  the  British  navy. 
Was  private  sec  to  Maurice  Healy,  atty.-at- 
law  and  mem.  of  the  British  House  of  Corn- 
mons,  1882-8;  in  office  of  gen  supt  Wells- 
Fargo  Express  Co.,  New  York,  Oct.,  1 
Oct.,  1889;  in  practice  of  law  court  reporter 
and  commissioner  in  chancery  at  Roanoke  Va.. 
Oct..  1889  to  Oct  1894;  in  law  dept.  of  Metro- 
politan  St  Ry.  Co.  of  New  York,  and  in  law 
office  oJ^^Simpso*  Thacher  ^Barnum, 

C^TSV™*™!^^ 
1893.     Republican      Unitarian-     trustee     Unity 
Church,    Oak    Park.    Club:    Oak    Park.    Office. 
First   Nat.   Bank   Bldg.    Residence:   Oak   Park. 

^GRAVES,  Charle.  Eugene,  pres.  and  dir. 
Charles  E.  Graves  &  Co  ,  Jewelers,  successors 
to  J.  B  Chambers  ,  &  Co.  Clubs:  Evanston  Coun- 

:  ?J|? 


. 

pendent  in  politics.   Office:   149   State  St.   Resi- 
dence:    6625   Kimbark  Av. 

GRAVER,     William,    pres.    William    Graver 


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Graver;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Allegheny,  Pa., 
Jan.  1,  1866,  Christina  Penman;  children: 
James  P.,  William  F..  Philip  S.,  Herbert  S., 
Alexander  M.,  Alice,  Elizabeth.  In  1858  became 
apprentice  to  Michael  Graver,  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
to  learn  the  trade  of  tank  maker,  and  contin- 


drew  Crawford  (deceased).  Admitted  to  bar, 
1895,  and  has  since  then  been  engaged  in  prac- 
tice Served  as  capt.  in  33d  Mich.  Vols.  in  cam- 
paign against  Santiago,  1898;  commissioned 
as  col.,  Michigan  N.  G.,  1900;  In  practice  In 
Chicago,  since  Jan.  1,  1901.  Mem.  Army  of 


242  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

Santiago,  Order  of  Spanish-Am.  War.  Repub-  death  of  his  brother,  when  firm  was  dissolved, 
llcan.  Clubs:  Union  League,  University,  Glen  Was  dir.  First  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago,  1866-9, 
View.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  and  vice-pres.,  1867-82;  pres.  Nat.  Safe  Deposit 
96  Pine  Grove  Av.  Co.,  until  1899,  when  he  retired;  now  pres. 

GRAVES,  Henry  Eliplias,  general  western  Stearns  Lime  &  Stone  Co.  In  early  days  was 
agent  Nat.  Despatch-Great  Eastern  Line;  b.  a  mem.  of  Chicago  Fire  Dept.,  Engine  Co.  I, 
Lyndon,  Vt.,  Apr.  22,  1844;  s.  Erastus  and  Me-  being  sec.  and  treas.  10  years;  later  co-operated 
lissa  (Bradley)  Graves;  ed.  public  schools  of  in  establishing  Firemen's  Insurance  Co.  Has 
Vermont;  enlisted,  1862,  and  served  15  months  been  an  invalid  for  several  years.  Residence: 
In  Co.  G,  15th  Vt.  Vol.  in  Civil  War;  m.,  1st,  2807  Prairie  Av. 

Lyndon,  Vt.,  1869,  Mary  A.  Ide;  m.,  2d,  Chica-  GRAY,  George  Covert,  mgr.  the  Jenkins  & 
go,  1887,  May  Mann;  children:  Helen  Dorothy,  Reynolds  Co.;  b.  Mt.  Oreb,  Brown  Co.,  O.;  ed. 
Marion  Ruth,  Henrietta  Grace.  Was  engaged  public  schools  at  New  Vienna,  O.  After  leav- 
at  work  on  the  family  farm  until  entering  the  ing  school  was  chief  clerk  to  the  treas.  of 
army.  In  1864  entered  railway  service  with  the  the  Cincinnati,  Portsmouth  &  Virginia  R.  R., 
Passumpsic  R.  R.  (now  a  part  of  the  Boston  at  Cincinnati;  resigned  and  came  to  Chicago 
&  Maine  R.  R.);  1865-6,  engaged  in  commis-  in  1892,  as  cashier  for  a  real  estate  firm;  in 
sion  business  at  N.  Bridgewater  and  Boston,  1895,  elected  treas.,  and  in  1901  also  sec.  and 
Mass.;  1866-80,  employed  by  the  Ogdensburg  mgr.  of  the  Jenkins  &  Reynolds  Co.  Republi- 
&  Lake  Champlain  R.  R.  as  station  agent;  can.  Methodist.  Mem.  Chicago  Mason  and  Bldg 
came  to  Chicago,  May,  1880,  as  general  west-  Club,  Chicago  Architectural  Club.  Clubs:  Ham- 
ern  agent  Nat.  Despatch  Fast  Freight  Line  ilton,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
and  Nat.  Despatch  and  New  York  Despatch  merce.  Residence:  4465  Oaken wald  Av. 
Refrigerator  Lines;  later  represented  the  Cen-  GRAY,  James  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Nov. 
tral  Vermont  Line  of  steamers,  and  at  present  23,  1861;  s.  Patrick  L.  and  Sarah  L.  (Murphy") 
general  western  agent  Nat.  Despatch-Great  Gray;  ed.  public  schools  of  21st  Ward. 
Eastern  Line.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  Learned  printing  trade;  deputy  probate  clerk, 
486  N.  Forest  Av.,  River  Forest,  111.  1893-5;  deputy  circuit  clerk,  1895-7,  and  was 

GRAVES,  Nathaniel  Abraham,  physician;  b.  assigned  to  Judge  Tuley's  court,  in  which  be- 
DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  July  5,  1864;  s.  Abraham  D.  came  the  judge's  minute  clerk  and  record 
and  Salina  L.  (Churchill)  Graves;  ed.  public  writer;  studied  law;  was  admitted  to  bar,  1896, 
and  high  schools,  Sycamore,  111.,  Northwest-  and  soon  afterward  associated  in  practice  with 
ern  Univ.  Preparatory  School,  and  Bennett  M-  J-  Moran  under  firm  name  of  Gray  &  Mo- 
Med.  College,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  ran-  Elected  N.  Town  assessor,  1897,  and  re- 
Aug.  11,  1885,  Carrie  C.  Van  Voorhis;  chil-  elected,  1898;  later  in  1898  elected  mem.  of 
dren:  Pansy,  Nathaniel,  Mildred.  Was  2  years  the  Cook  Co.  Board  of  Assessors  (the  only 
interne  at  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  prof,  of  practice  Democratic  mem.),  and  continued  as  such  un- 
of  medicine  and  sec.,  Bennett  Med.  College;  V1^?6^  3i;,1904'  and  was  pres--  19<>3-4.  Office: 
attending  physician  at  Cook  Co.  and  Bennett  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  639  Cleveland  Av. 
Hosps.  Mem.  Chicago  Eclectic  Med.  Soc.,  Illi-  GRAY,  John,  stenographer;  b.  Derby,  Eng., 
nois  State  Eclectic  Med.  Soc.,  Nat.  .Eclectic  Sept.  15,  1849;  s.  James  H.  and  Bertha  (Hall) 
Med.  Assn.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  Gray;  ed.  public  schools,  Derby,  Eng.;  m. 
League.  Republican.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi-  Sheffield,  Eng.,  1878,  Violet  Shipman.  Came  to 
dence:  518  W.  Chicago  Avenue.  U.  S.,  1868;  clerk  in  a  mercantile  house,  Oma- 

GRAY,  Allen  William,  physician;  b.  Chi-  ha,  Neb.,  and  also  employed  for  special  ser- 
cago,  111.,  Dec.  16,  1839;  s.  John  and  Phebe  vice  by  Omaha  Herald.  Engaged  by  State  of 
Maria  (Allen)  Gray;  ed.  Northwestern  Univ.,  Nebraska  to  report  proceedings  of  the  Con- 
1858-61;  left  the  "univ.  Apr.  19,  1861  (the  stitutional  Convention  of  1871;  in  1870  was 
first  student  to  enlist  in  the  Civil  War),  and  appointed  deputy  county  clerk  of  Douglas  Co., 
enlisted  as  private  Battery  A,  Chicago  Light  Neb.,  and  in  Feb.,  1872,  came  to  Chicago  and 
Artillery;  transferred  to  51st  Regt.  111.  Infy.;  entered  employ  of  the  official  stenographers 
promoted  to  regimental  adjutant  and  served  upon  the  resumption  of  court  business  after 
in  all  4  years;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  College,  the  great  fire;  then  formed  firm  of  Dement, 
M.D.,  1868;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  13,  1862,  Sarah  Gray  &  Co.,  stenographers,  which  continued 
Helen  Adams,  of  Northfield,  Cook  Co.,  111.;  until  1876,  then  of  Gray,  Hewitt  &  Co.,  until 
children:  Ethan  Allen,  Louis  Adams,  Helen  1886;  since  1886,  of  Gray,  Abbott  &  Williston. 
Barbara,  Philip  Mosher,  Carolyn.  In  continu-  Office:  79  Dearborn  St. 

ous  practice  of  medicine  since  1868.  Repub-  GRAY,  Richard  Meredith,  mgr.  Chicago 
lican.  Mem.  Ancient  Order  United  Workmen,  Beach  Hotel;  b.  Omaha,  Neb.,  Sept.  12,  1875; 
Royal  League,  Chicago  Med.  and  Illinois  State  s.  Fred  W.  and  Kate  (Little)  Gray;  ed.  public 
Med.  Socs.  Office  and  residence:  1410  Wash-  schools,  Omaha,  Neb.,  and  Shattuck  School, 
ington  Boul.  Faribault,  Minn.;  m.  Anna  Scott  Nugent.  Com- 

GRAY,  Edward  Everett,  lawyer;  b.  Derby,  menced  business  career  1891  as  a  bookkeeper 
Eng.,  Jan.  14,  1862;  s.  James  and  Ann  C.  for  father,  who  was  in  the  lumber  business; 
(Colechin)  Gray;  ed.  grammar  schools  in  Eng-  was  afterward  mgr.  for  his  father  until  1896; 
land;  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  then  went  to  Escanaba,  Mich.,  and  was  book- 
1883.  Came  to  Chicago  from  England  in  1880.  keeper  for  the  First  Nat.  Bank  until  1899; 
Was  admitted  to  bar,  1884;  mem.  firm  of  came  to  Chicago,  1899,  and  was  employed  as 
Weigley,  Bulkley  &  Gray,  10  years;  upon  re-  clerk  in  the  Am.  Trust  and  Savings  Bank  un- 
tirement  of  Mr.  Weigley  present  firm  of  Bulk-  til  1900;  afterward  auditor  Chicago  Beach 
ley,  Gray  &  More  was  formed.  Republican.  Hotel  until  1904;  went  to  British  Columbia 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  and  Illinois  State  Bar  and  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  until  1905; 
Assn.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic,  Bel-  returned  to  Chicago  and  was  appointed  asst. 
mont  Golf.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  Beach  Hotel,  later  as- 
Chicago  Beach  Hotel.  suming  his  present  position  as  mgr.  Repub- 

GRAY,  Franklin  D.,  capitalist;  b.  Sharon,  Mean.  Club:  Midlothian.  Address:  Chicago 
Litchfield  Co.,  Conn.,  May  19,  1818;  s.  Silas  Beach  Hotel. 

A.  and  Lucretia  Wedhams  Gray;  passed  his  GRAY,  'William  Houser,  life  insurance;  b. 
early  years  on  a  farm  and  ed.  district  school  Piqua,  O.,  Sept.  23,  1847;  s.  Jacob  C.  and  Cath- 
until  10  years  of  age,  later  supplemented  by  erine  (Houser)  Gray;  ed.  Piqua  High  School 
1  year  at  high  school;  m.  Norfolk,  Conn.,  July  and  at  Denison  Univ.;  m.  Feb.  22,  1882,  Orpha 
4,  1843,  Anna  O.,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  Phelps,  Ella  Buckingham;  children:  Ina  B.,  William 
now  deceased.  Came  to  Chicago,  1840,  and  en-  B.,  Ralph  B.  After  leaving  college  was  em- 
tered  employ  of  a  general  store,  in  which  he  ployed  by  Lake  Erie  &  Western  R.  R.  Co.  as 
became  partner,  1845;  continued  the  grocery  civil  engineer;  later  in  lumber  business  at 
business  under  different  firm  names  until  Piqua,  O.,  until  1871;  connected  with  life  in- 


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its  general  counsel  and  mem. 
executive     committee;     later     elected 


T.'s    and    Masonic   Mutual    Aid    Assn.,    of   Gin-  chairman    of    the    board    of    dlVectorS    Ind"  in 

cmnati,    O.,    and    was    its    mgr.    until    1883.    In  Feb      l(»0r.     w-is    m-iYi  '         d    In 

1884   came  to   Chicago,   organizing  the   K.    T.'s  Governor  of  the  Art  Tn£i?nV»    01*  if    c°mPany- 

and   Mason's   Life   Indemnity   Co.,   of   Chicago.  Harvard    Hvde  plrk    Offlr^-    onC1Vbsc:  C,hlcago 

incorporated    May    4,    1884,    of    which    he    has  "^ara,  K  205  LaSalle  St. 


,            ,  m. 

ever  since  been  mgr.  Was  the  originator  of  the  •JSTiSr1    T   ,       ,  ?k  ,B"    Physician;    b.    Cam- 

company    which     removed     old     Libby     Prison  '™,  "'  -^t  °V.   Jul/y,r1/Z-    18'°:    s-    Rev.    John    M. 

from  Richmond,  Va.,   to  Chicago,  and  was  its  school      r^rJtf    C$f?ryL0?Tneen'     ed-     H1*n 

treas.    until    it   was   sold    to   a   syndicate.    Dir.  leee     I'sqTt  ?     A  £'    ^h.  18?51T9:    Oberlin    Col- 

W.  Side  St.  R.  R.;  largely  interested  in  Texas,  £Llf*fe?I,  AV?",,  189t'    A-M-A    1898:    Nortli- 

Indiana  and   Illinois    lands.    Mason;    mem.     St  ^tf,^        Univ.    Med.    School,    1894-8,    M.D.    In- 

Bernard  Commandery;  K.  T.,  Covenant  Lodge.  SSJSJ?    icoa>n1antomy>  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 

Clubs:    Union   League,    Marquette,   Midlothian.  5?SS2SU             '£&  <  also  ,  enga??d0  in    general 

Office:   Masonic  Temple.   Residence:   599  Dear-  irvine  %mfiJ  ™£  w?ev,isinc£    18-.98'    Also    dlr- 

born  Av.  {JZ*1^  Squ™°,    Publishing    Co.    Mem.    Chicago 

GREELEY,    Prederick,    civil    engineer,    sur-  A1*'  B%JSfiJ5f  fftS?  !&dvJSBa'  Am"  Med- 

veyor;    b.    Chicago,    Mar.    13,    1856;    s.    Samuel  A*"""    ^K'*"!,*^  ,  of    Chicago.    Repub- 

Sewall    and    Annie    Morris    (Lamed)    Greeley;  ^nw^S  f     S      °  allst'       Residence:       6314 

ed.  public  grammar  and  high  schools  of  Chi-  aatwSr    n**™*    i       K 

cago  and  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technol-  Ja°  Bf  F^'R??*  ?  *A™^bermaS.:iib-  Quincy,  111., 

ogy.  Boston;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  21,  1881,  Flor-  ed    Quincv  nuhfio   ^hnn^"          i!™61^  Green; 

ence  Morehouse  Arnold;  children:  Samuel  Ar-  Thompson    of  Wn\tt  T^n  '^Y1^;  MarSa,ret 

nold,   Harriet   Arnold.    Since   1877,   engaged   in  o0,10mi  P^";  °*,™  h^  e>1¥  all>  *¥lc!*-  After  leaving 

practice    of    his    profession    of    civil    engineer  Sf  SS^  mE   Sent     1     i  sr  5  S  1Uv,mbe£  yards 

and    surveyor,    now    of    Greelev-Howard    Co.,  commission^  I    «rtiif£nt   V«fl  ?  ViiWh£rni  her  ^as 

civil  engineers  and  surveyors,  of  which  he  is  n?SS)ted  ma1     &n  •    9n    is  A   In-,  Vo1-    Infy-  = 

treas.;    also    treas.    Cameron    Septic    Tank    Co.  FnTis  resignation  P  Tan  '1^1  s«and  s?£ved  UI?Z 

Republican.    Mem.    of   the   Special    Park  Com-  "»    n    Sbnt    ?n    th^  Jia?;  1o>     865>  af  ^e  result 

mission,    Chicago,   and   of   the   Public   Library  jLesboro    r?  •  Jirvlrt  i     ^       received    before 

^POtant  bat- 


Board,     Winnetka,     111.     Episcopalian.     Clubs:  tle          toclua- 

Merchants,    Union    League    (sec.),    Engineers,  R?l'e    and    dhp    ^i^        nf  , 

Chicago  Literary.  Office:  Chicago  Opera  House  Minnesota      1  RfU  7?  g  oc?  i  n   ,  va«?   ?h'  KWent    19 

Residence-  Winnetka    111  Minnesota,    1865-*,     established    lumber    yard 

' 


GBEELB          ot       May,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  an, 

May  24,   1858;   s.   Samuel   S.   and  Annie  Morris  Lowell  *      nkp      iVi^  «thH    y  /^ 

(Lamed)  Greeley;  grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B.,  cuilr  "aw-mm  at  White  Lake    M^h  d°iU»7i 

1880;   attended   Harvard   Law   School    2   years;  conYucfe^  Tt    with   nartne^    nmn    1S77 

m.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Oct.  3,  1895,  Anna  Low-  he  sol    -out  and  ^J^rnS!  tX  rM\  ' 

ell  Dunbar;  children!  Raymond,  Rose.  Admit-  entered  lumblr  bulfness  wUh  C 

ted  to  Illinois  bar,  Oct.,  1884.  Prof,  of  law  In  partner    thev  later  ?  ^fth 

Northwestern    Law    School.    Democrat.    Mem.  fzed   Diiluth   Lumber  Co 


Hl  - 

,  ill.  interest   and   was   partner   with   Mr.    Talbot  in 

GREELEY,    Samuel    Sewell,    surveyor,    engi-  Chicago,  1884-5,  with  John  O'Brien    as  O'Brien 

neer;   b.   Boston,   Mass.,   Oct.   11,   1824;   s.   Sam-  &  Green,   1886-94    (incorporated,   1892,  and  was 

uel  and  Louisa  May  Greeley;  attended  Groton  its   vice-pres.   and   mgr.,    1892-4);    pres.    Green 

(Mass.)     Acad.,     1834;     Framingham     (Mass.)  &    Lombard    Lumber    Co.,    1894;    pres     George 

Acad.,    1837-40;    grad.    Harvard    College,    1844.  Green  Lumber  Co.   since  June  25,   1898    Mem 

Rensselaer  Polytechnic  Institute,  Troy,  N.  T.,  Lincoln  Post,  91,  G.  A.  R.,  and  Loyal  Legion 

1846;    m.,    1st,   Chicago,    June   20,    1855,    Annie  Office:    Canal    and    22d    Sts.    Residence:    3743 

Morris   Lamed;    2d,   Brookline,    Mass.,    Oct.    6,  Langley  Av. 

1865,  Eliza  May  Wells;  now  widower;  children:  GREEN,  George  Stillwell,  pres.  Illinois  Seed 

Frederick,    Louis    May,    Morris    Larned,    Mrs.  Co.;  b.  Hannibal,  Mo.,  Oct.   7,   1863;  s.   George 

Ethel    May   Copeland,   Ruth    Lyman.    Came    to  R.  and  Laura  M.   (Stillwell)   Green;  ed.  public 

Chicago,  Oct.,  1853,  and  opened  a  surveying  of-  schools;  m.  E.  Orange,  N.  J.,  1902,  Marion  Cris- 

flce    in    Mar.,    1854;    elected    city    surveyor    in  sey;  1  daughter:  Gladys  Marion.  After  leaving 

1855,  1857  and  1859;  in  great  Chicago  fire,  Oct.,  school   in   1880  entered   service  as  employe  of 

1871,    both    home    and    office    were    destroyed,  D.    I.    Bushnell    &    Co.,    seed    merchants,    St. 

with  all  their  contents.   Two  weeks  after  fire  Louis,  Mo.,  and  after  5  years  became  partner 

opened    surveying    office    in    the    kitchen    of   a  in    that    firm,    so    continuing    8    years;    since 

dwelling  house  at  Wabash  Av.   and  Harrison  July,   1901,  pres.  of  the  Illinois  Seed  Co.    (es- 

St.   at   southern   edge  of  burnt  district.   Bust-  tablished  1889).   Republican.   Office:   236   John- 

ness  incorporated  Mar.,  1887,  as  Greeley-How-  son  St.  Residence:  1917  Oakdale  Av. 

ard  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  .Unitarian.  Clubs:  OBEEN,  George  Willard,  physician;  b.  John- 

Chicago     Literary,     Harvard.      Office:      Opera  son   Co.,    la.,    Aug.    30,    1862;    s.    Elbridge   and 

House  Blk.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111.  Eliza  A.  (Brigham)  Green;  attended  Iowa  City 

GREEN,    Adolphns    Williamson,    lawyer;    b.  Acad.,  Univ.  of  Colorado  and  the  dept.  of  medi- 

Boston,  Mass.,   Jan.   14,   1843;   s.   John  H.   and  cine  and    surgery,    Univ.   of  Michigan,   gradu- 

Jane  Green;   grad.   Boston  Latin  School,   1859,  ating,    1892;   m.    Sigourney,   la.,   Jan.    19,    1887, 

Harvard    College,    1863;    m.    Chicago,    July    3,  Genevra  Ann  Adams;   1   daughter:  Elsie  May. 

1893,  Esther,  daughter  of  late  Charles  Walsh.  Engaged    in    general    practice   of    medicine    In 

Principal  of  high  schools,  Groton,  Mass.,  1863-  Chicago   from    1892.    Mem.    Chicago   Med.    Soc., 

1864;     2d     asst.     librarian,     1864-7;     librarian,  Illinois    State    Med.     Soc.,    Am.    Med.     Assn.; 

1867-9,   Mercantile   Library   Assn.,   New   York;  also  chairman  N.  Shore  branch  of  the  Chicago 

studied  law   in   offices   of  Evarts,    Southmayd  Med.   Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Ravenswood.  Of- 

&    Choate,    New    York,    1869-73;    admitted    to  fice:    1296    E.    Ravenswood    Park.     Residence: 

bar,   1873;   came  to  Chicago;  atty.  of  the  vil-  2765  N.  Lincoln  St. 

lage    of    Hyde    Park,     1882-4;    later    atty.    of  GBEEN,  Joseph  William,  manufacturer;    b. 

South  Park  Commissioners;  partner  with  Hon.  Chicago,  Feb.  2,  1868;  s.  William  S.  and  Helen 

William  C.  Goudy  in  firm  of  Goudy  &  Green,  (Justin)  Green;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  un- 

1884-94;    later    of    Green,    Willits    &    Robbins;  til  1884;  m.  Chicago,  1894,  Elizabeth  Schreiver; 

now    of    Green,    Peters    &    Babst.    Democrat;  children:    Frances,    Joseph,    Raymond,    Albert, 

delegate  at  large  to  Nat.  Democratic  Conven-  Viola,   Richard.  Entire  business  life  has  been 

tion,  1892;  organized  the  National  Biscuit  Co.,  spent  in  the  furniture  trade,  beginning,   1884, 


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with  J.  Zangerle  &  Co.,  and  later  with  the 
Zangerle  Mfg.  Co.,  until  1890,  when  these  firms 
were  succeeded  by  the  Green  Mfg.  Co.;  has 
since  been  vice-pres.  of  the  company.  Office: 
614-622  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  1118  Gran- 
ville  Av. 

GREEN,  Nicholas  Mathias,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  3,  1866;  s.  William  S.  and  Helen 
(Justin)  Green;  ed.  Chicago  schools  to  1882; 
m.  Chicago,  June  20,  1889,  Louisa  Rost;  chil- 
dren: Margaret,  Helen,  Adeline.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  1882  with  J.  Zangerle  &  Co.,  furni- 
ture, and  afterward  with  the  Zangerle  Mfg. 
Co.,  until  1890,  when  the  Green  Mfg.  Co.  was 
organized;  is  sec.,  treas.  and  mgr.  Mem.  Par- 
lor Frame  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Republican. 
K.  P.;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  614-22  N. 
Halsted  St.  Residence:  226  Wilson  Av. 

GREEN,  Oliver  Bourne,  civil  engineer  and 
contractor,  retired;  b.  Green  Hill,  Worcester, 
Mass.,  Jan.  1,  1826;  s.  William  B.  and  Julia 
(Plimpton)  Green;  ed.  public  schools  (infant, 
primary  and  classical)  of  Worcester;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  28,  1855,  Emily  Louise  Pomeroy; 
children:  Mary  Pomeroy,  Olivia  Pomeroy,  An- 
drew Hugh.  Was  school  teacher  in  rural  dis- 
tricts, 1844-5;  engaged  in  general  practice  as 
civil  engineer,  1846-58;  dredging  and  general 
harbor  contractor  in  Chicago,  on  the  Great 
Lakes  and  in  adjacent  waters,  1858-98;  and 
during  same  time  built  the  Sturgeon  Bay 
Ship  Canal;  in  1898  retired  from  active  busi- 
ness. Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Eclec- 
tic in  politics.  Congregationalist.  Club:  Chica- 
go Literary.  Residence:  403  LaSalle  Av. 

GREEN,  William  Ogden,  mem.  firm  of  Ogden 
Sheldon  &  Co.,  real  estate;  sec.  and  dir.  the 
Chicago  Dock  &  Canal  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of 
Mechanical  Engineers,  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Office:  34  Clark  St.  Residence:  386  On- 
tario St. 

GREEN,  Zola  ConstantiUB,  manufacturer;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July  24,  1867;  s.  George 
Forrest  and  Maria  (Devereaux)  Green;  ed. 
public  and  parochial  schools  and  Georgetown 
Univ.,  D.  C.,  to  1881;  m.  Chicago,  June  5,  1894, 
Helen  Mitchell  Green;  children:  Waverly  Hal- 
lock,  Helen.  Was  with  District  Government  of- 
fice, Washington,  until  1885;  came  to  Chica- 
go and  was  in  retail  furniture  business,  1885- 
1886,  then  gen.  mgr.  Cold  Blast  Feather  Co. 
until  1900,  when  he  organized  and  has  since 
been  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Columbia  Feather 
Co.,  wholesale  dealers  in  feathers,  pillows,  and 
down  cushions,  and  manufacturers  of  uphol- 
stered box  springs  and  hair  mattresses.  Dem- 
ocrat. Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus.  Office:  95- 
97  Indiana  St.  Residence,  300  Ashland  Av., 
River  Forest,  111. 

GREENE,  Frank  Catlin,  manufacturer, 
merchant;  b.  Mansfield,  O.,  Nov.  15,  1862;  s. 
Horatio  Nelson  and  Emma  (Catlin)  Greene; 
grad.  Jefferson  Med.  College,  1880;  Heidelberg 
Univ.,  1884;  practiced  medicine  in  Chicago, 
1884-6;  since  1886  mem.  of  Truax,  Greene  & 
Co.  (a  corporation),  mfg.  physicians'  and  hosp. 
supplies,  of  which  he  is  now  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
University,  Chicago  Yacht,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Automobile,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 
42  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  77  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

GREENEBAUM,  Elias,  banker;  b.  Eppels- 
heim,  Grossherzogthum  Hessen,  Ger.,  June 
24,  1822;  s.  Jacob  and  Sarah  Greenebaum;  ed. 
public  schools  and  in  agricultural,  commercial 
and  trade  schools  of  Kaiserslantern,  Ger.; 
came  to  U.  S.,  Sept.,  1847;  lived  a  few  months 
at  Uniontown,  O. ;  came  to  Chicago,  Apr.  14, 
1848;  m.  Mar.  3,  1852,  Rosina  Straus;  children: 
Henry  Everett,  Moses  Ernst,  Emma  E.  (Mrs. 
Gutman),  James  E.  Began  business  life  in  mer- 
cantile pursuits  and  Jan.  1,  1855,  started  in 
banking  business,  which  he  still  continues. 
Was  school  agent  of  Chicago  in  1856.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  One  of  the  founders  of 


Sinai    Congregation.     Office:     85    Dearborn    St 
Residence:  4510  Grand  Boul. 

GREENEBAUM,  Henry  Everett,  banker;  b. 
Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1854;  s.  Elias  and  Rosina 
(Straus)  Greenebaum;  grad.  Jones  School 
1867;  Chicago  Central  High  School,  1871;  at 
Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business  College,  1871-2- 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  15,  1879,  Helen  F.  Leopold; 
children:  Carrie  (wife  of  Frank  E.  Mandel,  of 
Mandel  Bros.,  dry  goods),  Walter  Jerome 
John.  With  First  Nat.  Bank,  Apr.,  1872;  with 
father's  firm,  Greenebaum  &  Foreman,  bank- 
ers, 1873;  with  banks  in  New  York  City,  1873- 
1877;  returned  to  Chicago,  1877,  and  founded 
the  banking  firm  of  Greenebaum  Sons,  doing 
a  general  banking  business,  and  making  a  spe- 
cialty of  negotiating  loans  on  Chicago  real  es- 
tate, and  of  supplying  investors  with  invest- 
ment securities,  mortgages,  bonds,  etc.  Is 
chairman  of  the  executive  board  of  the  Chi- 
cago Real  Estate  Loan  Assn.  Republican.  Mem. 
Reformed  Jewish  Church.  Clubs:  Standard. 
French.  Office:  83-85  Dearborn  St.  Residence- 
3337  Michigan  Av. 

GREENEBAUM,  James  Eugene,  banker;  b 
Chicago,  Apr.  3,  1866;  s.  Elias  and  Rosina 
(Straus)  Greenebaum;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools,  and  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1886;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  7,  1893,  Amy  B.  Kramer;  chil- 
dren: Frederic  J.,  Charles  J.,  Edith  J.  Entered 
banking  house  founded  by  his  father,  Elias 
Greenebaum,  in  1866,  and  was  admitted  as  a 
partner  a  few  years  later,  and  now  of  Greene- 
baum Sons,  doing  a  general  banking  and  for- 
eign exchange  business  and  loaning  money  on 
mortgages.  Republican.  Clubs:  Standard,  Yale. 
Office:  85  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4508  Grand 
Boul. 

GREENEBAUM,  Moses  Ernest,  banker;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  17,  1858;  s.  Elias  and  Rosina 
(Straus)  Greenebaum;  ed.  public  schools  and 
high  school,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  23, 
1884,  Julia  Friedman;  children:  Eleanore  D., 
Ernest  M.,  Edgar  N.  On  leaving  school  became 
identified  with  his  father's  banking  business 
and  was  admitted  to  the  firm  in  1877;  now  sen- 
ior mem.  of  the  firm  of  Greenebaum  Sons, 
bankers.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board, 
United  Hebrew  Charities.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Ravisloe.  Office:  85  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  4504  Drexel  Boul. 

GREENLEE,  Ralph  Stebtoins,  manufacturer; 
b.  Summerhill  Twp.,  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  Apr. 
13,  1838;  s.  Edmund  and  Mary  (Stebbins) 
Greenlee;  twin  brother  of  Robert  Lemuel 
Greenlee,  with  whom  he  has  always  been  asso- 
ciated in  business;  ed.  country  schools; 
worked  on  father's  farm  until  was  25  years 
old;  came  with  brother  to  Chicago;  m.  Chica- 
go, Feb.  15,  1866,  Elizabeth  Brooks  (sister  of 
his  brother's  wife);  1  daughter:  Gertrude. 
With  brother  opened  a  cooper  shop  in  Chi- 
cago in  1863,  later  engaged  in  manufacture  of 
wood  working  machinery,  under  style  of  Green- 
lee Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  is  dir.;  vice-pres.  of 
Northwestern  Stove  Repair  Co.;  also  vice- 
pres.  Greenlee  Foundry  Co.,  established  1886. 
Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  235 
W.  12th  St.  Residence:  1692  Graceland  Av. 

GREENLEE,  Robert  Lemuel,  manufacturer; 
b.  Summerhill  Twp.,  Crawford  Co.,  Pa.,  Apr. 
13,  1838;  s.  Edmund  and  Mary  (Stebbins) 
Greenlee;  twin  brother  of  Ralph  Stebbins 
Greenlee,  with  whom  has  always  been  asso- 
ciated In  business;  ed.  country  schools; 
worked  on  father's  farm  until  25,  then  with 
brother  came  to  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  11, 
1867,  Emily  Brooks;  children:  William  Brooks, 
Grace,  Isabel.  With  brother,  in  1863,  opened  a 
cooper  shop  in  Chicago;  later  engaged  in  manu- 
facture of  wood-working  machinery,  under 
style  of  Greenlee  Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  is  a 
dir.  Also  pres.  of  Northwestern  Stove  Repair 
Co.,  which  he  and  his  brother  established  in 
1883,  and  pres.  of  the  Greenlee  Foundry  Co., 
which  they  started  in  1886.  Republican.  Club: 


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Union  League.  Office:  236  W.  12th  St.  Resi- 
dence: 95  Buena  Av. 

GREENT.EE,  William  Brooks,  pres.  Greenlee 
Bros.  &  Co.,  wood-working  machinery;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  25,  1872;  s.  Robert  Lemuel  and  Em- 
ily (Brooks)  Greenlee;  ed.  Beloit  College  Acad. 
and  at  Cornell  Univ.,  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  graduating 
from  latter  as  B.S.  in  class  of  1895;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  16,  1902,  Adeline  Fargo;  1  son:  Rob- 
ert Fargo.  Immediately  after  graduation  en- 
tered the  business  of  Greenlee  Bros.  &  Co., 
now  being  pres.  Is  also  sec.  of  the  Northwest- 
ern Stove  Repair  Co.,  and  of  the  Greenlee 
Foundry  Co.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  235 
W.  12th  St.  Residence:  130  Kenesaw  Ter. 

GREEK,  Fredric,  pres.  and  treas.  Harvard 
Electric  Co.;  b.  Tombstone,  Ariz.,  Sept.  6,  1880; 
s.  Joseph  H.  and  Hattie  (Curtis)  Greer;  ed. 
public  schools.  Organized  the  Harvard  Electric 
Co.,  with  a  capital  stock  of  $50,000,  in  Jan., 
1898,  and  has  since  been  pres.  of  that  com- 
pany. Organized  Greer  Motor  Car  Co.,  Oct., 
1903,  and  has  been  pres.  of  that  company  ever 
since.  Club:  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  60-6 
W.  VanBuren  St.;  also  1421  Michigan  Av. 
Residence:  4114  Michigan  Av. 

GREGG,  John  Robert,  author  and  publisher; 
b.  Rockcorry.  Ireland,  June  17,  1867;  a.  George 
and  Margaret  (Johnston)  Gregg;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Ireland  and  Scotland;  m.  Hannibal, 
Mo.,  1889,  Maida  Wason.  After  leaving  school 
studied  law  in  Glasgow,  Scotland,  and  in  1888 
published  Gregg's  Shorthand;  since  that  time 
has  devoted  entire  attention  to  the  diffusion  of 
shorthand;  the  Gregg  system  is  now  used  in 
nearly  1,000  schools.  After  leaving  Glasgow 
lived  in  Liverpool  until  1893;  then  in  Boston, 
1893-5;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Pres.  of  the 
Gregg  School,  151  Wabash  Av.  Pres.  of  the 
Gregg  Publishing  Co.,  publishers  of  short- 
hand and  commercial  text-books,  and  The 
Gregg  Writer,  a  monthly  magazine;  also  pres. 
Hammersmark  Publishing  Co.  Independent  in 
politics.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Press.  Office:  151 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4600  Indiana  Av. 

GREGORY,  Charles  Edwin,  pres.  Guarantee 
Electric  Co.;  b.  Newark,  N.  J.,  May  22,  1860; 
s.  James  and  Catherine  (Fitzgerald)  Gregory; 
grad.  public  school,  Newark,  N.  J.,  1875;  at- 
tended Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College, 
1876-7;  studied  English  and  literature  under 
Rev.  Jesse  S.  Gilbert,  Paterson,  N.  J.,  1878; 
m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Dec.  25,  1885,  Ella  F. 
Wendt;  children:  Frank  Frederick,  Gerald  Gil- 
bert, Perry  Eric,  Myron  Knapp,  Charles  Ed- 
win, Jr.  Supt.  Sun  Electric  Light  Co.,  Chicago, 
1884-8;  mgr.  Hyde  Park  Electric  Light  Co., 
1888-90;  mgr.  sales  dept.,  Standard  Electric 
Co.,  1891;  pres.  Charles  E.  Gregory  Co.,  1891-6; 
managing  dir.  Elliptical  Carbon  Co.,  1896-8; 
pres.  Guarantee  Electric  Co.  since  1898;  also 
interested  in  Nat.  Brazing  Co.*  Elliptical  Car- 
bon Co.,  Rockaw'ay  Automobile  Co.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Club:  Chicago  Automobile.  Office: 
159  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  188  Bowen  Av. 

GREGORY,  Georg-e,  printer;  b.  Frankfort- 
on-the-Main,  Ger.,  June  3,  1854;  s.  Carl  and 
Anna  Mary  Gregory;  ed.  schools  in  Germany; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  4,  1876,  Henrietta  E.  Bauer; 
1  son:  Henry  Charles.  Was  employed  in  a 
leather  store  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  1872-5;  then 
came  to  Chicago;  in  printing  business  since 
1876,  and  now  does  an  extensive  business  in 
printing  in  modern  languages,  catalogs,  blank 
books,  binding  and  engraving.  Also  treas.  of 
the  Nat.  Penny  Sales  Co.  Mem.  K.  P.,  Royal 
Arcanum.  Clubs:  Germania  Mannerchor,  Chi- 
cago Schuetzenverein,  Hinsdale.  Office:  68 
Sherman  St.  Residence:  Clarendon  Hills,  111. 

GREGORY,  Louis  Lincoln,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Rockford,  111.,  Oct.  18,  1859;  s. 
Lewis  B.  and  Lucy  E.  (Spafford)  Gregory; 
grad.  Beloit  College,  A.B.,  1884,  A.M.,  1887; 
med.  dept.  Northwestern  Univ.,  M.D.,  1888; 
m.  Minneapolis,  June  25,  1889,  Sarah  R. 
Throckmorton;  children:  Lewis  T.,  Margaret 


S.,  Charles  Carroll.  Was  interne  at  St.  Luke's 
Hosp.,  Chicago,  1888-9;  lecturer  on  histology, 
Northwestern  Dental  College,  1889-90;  attend- 
ing physician,  Daily  News  Sanitarium  for  Sick 
Babies,  since  1888;  attending  physician 
Frances  E.  Willard  Nat.  Temperance  Hosp. 
for  10  years;  attending  surgeon  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  1903-4.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Fellow 
Am.  Acad.  of  Medicine.  Mem.  Physicians' 
Club.  Office:  1377  N.  Clark  St.  Residence:  514 
Evanston  Av. 

GREGORY,  Robert  Bowman,  treas.  Lyon  & 
Healy;  b.  Jonesville,  Mich.,  Sept.  4,  1848;  s. 
Robert  and  Elizabeth  (Bowman)  Gregory;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Jonesville.  Mich.;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  18,  1880,  Addie  V.  Hibbard;  children: 
Eleanor  Hibbard,  Grace  (deceased),  Ruth. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1863,  and  became  office 
boy  in  employ  of  Root  &  Cady,  and  later  mes- 
senger boy  with  the  State  Savings  Bank.  In 
1864,  when  the  firm  of  Lyon  &  Healy  estab- 
lished in  the  music  business,  entered  their  em- 
ploy as  clerk,  was  traveling  salesman  for  the 
firm  for  4  years,  and  from  1875  to  1892,  was 
foreign  buyer  for  the  house.  In  1895,  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  firm  as  general  partner,  and  in 
1890,  when  the  business  was  incorporated, 
took  present  position  as  treas.  of  the  company. 
Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor.  Office:  Wabash  Av. 
and  Adams  St.  Residence:  1638  Prairie  Av.; 
summer,  Highland  Park. 

GREGORY,  Stephen  Strong1,  lawyer;  b.  Una- 
dilla,  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  16,  1849;  s.  J.  C. 
Gregory;  removed  with  parents  to  Madison, 
Wis.,  in  1858;  ed.  common  schools,  Univ.  of 
Wisconsin,  A.B.,  1870,  LL.B.,  1871;  m.  Nov. 
25,  1880,  Janet  M.  Tappan,  of  Madison,  Wis.; 
children:  Charlotte  Camp,  Arthur  Tappan, 
Stephen  Strong,  Jr.  Practiced  law  at  Madison, 
Wis.,  1871-4;  since  then  in  Chicago;  partner 
of  Judge  A.  H.  Chetlain,  1874-9;  then  of  firm 
of  Tenney  &  Flower,  which  later  was  suc- 
ceeded by  Flower,  Remy  &  Gregory;  mem. 
firm  of  Gregory,  Booth  &  Harlan,  1888-93; 
practiced  alone  and  later  the  present  firm  of 
Gregory,  Poppenhusen  &  McNab  was  formed. 
Was  special  counsel  for  city  of  Chicago  be- 
fore the  Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S.  in  the 
Lake  Front  case;  with  John  P.  Wilson  de- 
fended and  successfully  maintained  the  con- 
stitutionality of  the  law  creating  the  Sanitary 
District  of  Chicago;  defended  the  murder  case 
of  Prendergast,  and  the  conspiracy  case 
against  Eugene  V.  Debs.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
Law  Club  (ex-pres.).  Episcopalian.  Democrat. 
Was  elected  commissioner  of  Chicago  2  years. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Iroquois  (pres.,  1886),  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Church,  Exmoor  Country.  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle;  also  Reform  and  Democratic 
(New  York).  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 32  Banks  St. 

GREGSON,  William  Iiinater,  commission 
merchant,  packer;  b.  Bridge  Farm,  Crossens, 
Southport,  Lancashire,  Eng..  Sept.  10,  1866; 
ed  village  school,  Crossens,  and  collegiate 
school,  Southport,  Eng.;  came  to  U.  S.,  1882! 
m.  1889,  Fannie,  daughter  late  P.  H.  Bever- 
idge,  of  Chicago;  children:  Margaret,  William 
Fuller,  Winifred.  With  H.  Botsford  &  Co., 
packers,  1882-90,  beginning  as  office  boy,  and 
in  1888  becoming  trader  for  the  house  and 
Joining  the  Board  of  Trade;  with  Swift  &  Co.. 
at  Omaha,  1890-3;  asst.  sec..  1893,  and  later 
vice-pres.,  Chicago  Packing  and  Provision  Co.; 
then  pres.  International  Packing  Co.,  and  after- 
ward pres.  Chicago  Packing  and  Provision  Co. 
until  1900.  In  1900  established  commission 
firm  of  W.  L.  Greeson  &  Co.,  but  soon  after, 
with  Joy  and  Mark  Morton,  organized  the 
Morton-Gregson  Co..  of  which  he  is  pres.,  that 
company  purchasing  the  properties  of  the  Chi- 
cago Packing  and  Provision  Co.,  and  of  the 
Nebraska  City  (Neb.)  Packing  Co.  Dir.  since 


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1899,  and  vice-pres.,  1902,  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade;  trustee  of  Morgan  Park,  111.  Club:  Un- 
ion League.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  Morgan  Park. 

GREINER,  Fred  Rudolph,  treas.  Illinois 
Terra  Gotta  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  19, 
1874;  s.  Guido  and  Constanze  (Rippel)  Grein- 
er;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.,  1901,  Eleanor  Slocum;  1  son:  Fred  Earl. 
Began  business  experience  in  1888  in  com- 
mission house  on  S.  Water  St.  (Barnett 
Bros.),  with  whom  remained  3  years;  after 
that  with  Bradley  &  Co.,  in  plate  glass  busi- 
ness, 1891-5;  then  with  Pitkin  &  Brooks,  1895- 
1899;  joined  the  Illinois  Terra  Cotta  Lumber 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  and  contractors  for  por- 
ous flreprooflng,  in  1899,  and  in  1902  assumed 
present  position  as  treas.  of  the  company.  In- 
dependent in  politics.  Mem.  Royal  League. 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
Park  Ridge.  111. 

GREINER,  William,  leather  merchant;  b. 
Sullivan  Co..  N.  Y.,  Mar.  21,  1856;  s.  William 
and  Marie  (Schmidt)  Greiner;  moved  to  Chi- 
cago in  boyhood;  ed.  Lincoln  School  and  Dy- 
renforth's  Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 

15.  1881.    Bertha    Frasch;    children:    William 
(died  in  infancy),  Arthur  W.,  Clarence  A.  Be- 
gan work  in  1872,  assisting  father  in  the  tan- 
ning business;    in   1878    started   in   the  leather 
jobbing  business    which,    in    1896,    he   Incorpo- 
lated  as  the  William  Greiner  Co.,  of  which  he 
is  pres.  Also  sec.  of  the  Germania  Safe  Deposit 
Co.    Republican.    Club:     Germania.    Office:     49 
Franklin    St.    Residence:   63   Lincoln  Av. 

GRESHAM,  Otto,  lawyer;  b.  Corydon,  Ind., 
Jan.  30,  1859;  s.  Judge  Walter  Q.  and  Matilda 
(McGrain)  Gresham;  ed.  Santa  Clara  College, 
California,  and  Wabash  College,  graduating 
from  latter  in  class  of  1881;  read  law  In  office 
of  Baker,  Hord  &  Hendricks,  Indianapolis  (and 
in  1904  elected  as  a  mem.  of  the  board  of 
trustees  of  that  college),  and  at  Columbia 
Law  School,  Washington,  graduating  in  class 
of  1884.  Practiced  law  at  Indianapolis,  1884- 
1895;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.. 
Indianapolis  Bar  Assn.,  Beta  Theta  Pi  college 
fraternity:  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Ed- 
ucation, 1897-8.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Lit- 
erary, Chicago,  Twentieth  Century.  Office:  122 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  2603  Prairie  Av. 

GREVE,  Charles;  b.  Mecklenburg,  Ger.,  Aug. 

16,  1847;  s.  Henry  and  Lena  (Lehman)  Greve; 
came  to  IJ.   S.   in  childhood,   residing  at  Mani- 
towoc,    Wis.,    from    1853    to    1880;    ed.    public 
schools    of    Manitowoc,    Wis.;    m.    Manitowoc, 
Nov.,  1867,  Augusta  Berndt;  children:   Helena, 
Serena,  Augusta,  Henry,  Cora.  Was  engaged  in 
operating  planing  mill  until  1873,  and,  1873-80, 
in    farm    machinery    business    in    Manitowoc; 
came  to   Chicago,    1880,   and  entered   the  Fair, 
of  which  E.  J.  Lehman  was  founder  and  pro- 
prietor,  as   an   emnloye,    and   became   mgr.    of 
all    of    Mr.    Lehman's    interests    in    1890,    and 
since  his  death  has  been  mgr.  of  the  Estate  of 
E.    J.    Lehman.    Mem.    Chicago     Real     Estate 
Board.   Republican.   Mem.   Odd   Fellows,   K.    P., 
Sons  of  Herrmann.  Office:  The  Fair.  Residence: 
3729  Lake  Av. 

GREY,  Howard  Graves;  b.  Chicago,  1856;  s. 
Charles  F.  and  Anna  L.  (Graves)  Grey;  ed. 
Northwestern  Univ..  and  at  Polytechnic 
School,  Stuttarart,  Ger.;  m.  Evanston.  111., 
1884,  Lizzie  Tillinghast;  children:  Charles  F., 
Donald  T.,  Newton  F.,  Louise,  Dorothy.  Anna. 
Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  Hide  and 
Leather  Nat.  Bank,  was  afterward  employed 
by  Grey,  Clark  &  Engle,  and  then  became  merr. 
and  part  owner  of  Standard  Leather  Co.,  for 
10  years;  since  1887  has  had  charge  of  the 
business  affairs  of  Hon.  Lambert  Tree.  Repub- 
lican; has  been  alderman  and  city  comptroller 
of  Evanston.  Baptist.  Trustee  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  70  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  329  Lake  St.,  Evanston,  111. 


OBEY,  William  Lewis,  leather  manufac- 
turer; b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  4,  1834;  s.  Ernest 
G.  and  Elizabeth  (Bower)  Grey;  ed.  public 
and  private  schools;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  May 
2,  1859,  Elizabeth  Dellenbaugh;  children:  Wal- 
ter, Jessie,  Florence.  Began  business  expe- 
rience in  leather  jobbing  house  in  Chicago  in 
1850,  and  later  was  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Grey, 
Marshall  &  Co.  until  1857,  when  the  present 
firm  of  Grey,  Clark  &  Engle  was  organized, 
as  manufacturers  of  leather;  now  a  corpora- 
tion, of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League,  Washington 
Park,  Onwentsia.  Office:  201  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2010  Prairie  Av. 

GRID  LEY,  Martin  Medbery,  lawyer;  b.  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  May  16,  1863;  s.  Nelson  C.  and 
Helen  (Medbery)  Gridley;  ed.  preparatory 
school,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1876-9,  and  col- 
lege of  same  1879-83  (Ph.B.),  in  law  school  of 
same  (Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B.) ;  m. 
Evanston,  June  4,  1896,  Ruth  L.  Farwell; 
children:  Pearl  Farwell,  Ruth  Medbery.  Ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  June  15,  1885;  mem.  of 
law  firm  of  Paden  &  Gridley,  1889-1900;  now  of 
Gridley,  Culver  &  King.  Mem.  Chicago  and 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  Democrat;  Demo- 
cratic mem.  of  Civil  Service  Commission  at 
Evanston;  nominated  for  Probate  Judge  of 
Cook  Co.  on  Democratic  ticket,  1900.  Mem.  Phi 
Beta  Kappa  Soc.,  Soc.  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  May- 
flower Descendants.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Law, 
Glen  View,  Evanston.  Office:  New  York  Life 
Bldg.  Residence:  416  Lake  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

GRIDLEY,  Nelson  Cowles,  patent  lawyer; 
b.  New  York  City,  Oct.  23,  1829;  s.  Obed  and 
Laura  (Nelson)  Gridley;  was  prepared  for 
college,  but  on  account  of  reverses  was  com- 
pelled to  abandon  collegiate  aspirations,  and 
at  18  entered  law  office  of  Kent  &  Davies,  New 
York  City,  as  student  and  clerk;  m.  Milwau- 
kee, June  4,  1862,  Helen  F.  Medbery;  1  son: 
Martin  M.  At  age  of  20  was  appointed  deputy 
clerk  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  New  York,  and 
at  22  was  admitted  to  bar  of  New  York,  and 
practiced  there  until  1854;  went  to  San  Fran- 
cisco and  remained  until  1856;  returned  to 
New  York,  and  from  there  went,  in  Nov.,  1856, 
to  Milwaukee,  where  he  practiced  until  1870, 
and  where  he  was  a  partner  of  Hon.  Matt.  H. 
Carpenter,  1859-62;  became  a  resident  of  Chi- 
cago in  Nov.,  1870.  Club:  Evanston.  Office: 
New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  1405  Hinman 
Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

GRIER,  James  Parkinson,  lawyer;  b.  Loran, 
Stephenson  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  8,  1864;  s.  David  C. 
and  Rhoda  M.  (McEwen)  Grier;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  Mt.  Carroll,  111.,  until  1883; 
Northwestern  Univ.  Acad.,  1883-6;  then  North- 
western Univ.  until  grad.,  A.B.,  1890  (A.M., 
1892);  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1892;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Jan.  29,  1895, 
Jennie  G.  Parkes;  children:  James  P.,  Jr., 
Robert  Maxwell,  Mary  R.  Clerk  in  dry  goods 
store,  1878-82;  student,  1882-92;  admitted  to 
bar,  July,  1892;  since  then  in  active  practice. 
Republican;  alderman  from  2d  Ward,  Evans- 
ton,  since  Apr.,  1901.  Mem.  Emmanuel  M.  E. 
Church,  Evanston.  Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Psi  (col- 
lege fraternity)  and  Phi  Delta  Phi  (law  fra- 
ternity). Club:  Evanston.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 
Residence:  1016  Lake  St.,  Evanston. 

GRIESE,  Charles  August  Robert,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  6,  1868;  s.  Frederick 
and  Mary  (Wandt)  Griese;  ed.  German  Luther- 
an parochial  schools,  Chicago,  to  1881;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.,  1893,  Antoinette  Marx;  children: 
Jeanette,  Gertrude,  Hazel.  After  leaving  school 
entered  into  mechanical  business  and  was  at 
various  times  employed  by  the  Illinois  Car- 
riage Lamp  Co.  from  its  origin  in  1884,  'and 
permanently  connected  with  it  since  18.96,  be- 
coming pres.  of  the  company  on  its  incorpora- 
tion in  1902.  Company  are  manufacturers  of 
high  grade  carriage,  coach  and  hearse  lamps, 


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and  also  do  repairing  and  replating  work.  Of- 
fice: 90  Illinois  St.  Residence:  1040  N    44th  Av 

GRIFFIN,  J.  Ellsworth,  financial  agent;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  July  20,  1867;  s.  J.  E.  and 
Mary  A.  (Henry)  Griffin;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Boston,  Mass.,  and  by  private  tutors;  m.  Chi- 
cago, May  19,  1902,  Ada  L.  Beach.  On  leaving 
school  entered  a  furniture  house  in  Boston, 
remaining  until  1888;  in  iron  and  steel  and 
foundry  business  In  Milwaukee  until  1895; 
traveled  for  health  1898,  and  established  busi- 
ness as  financial  agent  in  Chicago,  1899,  as 
head  of  J.  Ellsworth  Griffin  &  Co.;  organized 
Federal  Life  Insurance  Co.,  the  Federal  Agen- 
cy Co.,  the  Illinois  Securities  Co.,  International 
Banana  Food  Co.,  etc.  Now  pres.  and  dir.  of 
the  Federal  Consolidated  Mines  Co.,  and  of 
the  Illinois  Securities  Co.;  also  dir.  of  the 
Federal  Underwriting  Co.,  Federal  Life  In- 
surance Co.,  International  Banana  Food  Co., 
and  the  Federal  Agency  Co.  Mem.  Ivanhoe 
Commandery,  No.  24,  K.  T.,  Milwaukee,  and 
of  A.  F.  and  A.  'M.  Democrat.  Office:  108  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

GRIFFITHS.  John,  contractor;  b.  on  farm 
near  Woodstock,  Oxford  Co.,  Ont.,  Apr.  3,  1846; 
s.  William  and  Margaret  Griffiths;  ed.  public 
schools.  Beginning  at  17  served  3  years  as  ap- 
prentice to  mason  trade;  worked  at  trade  in 
Canada  until  1869,  and  in  Chicago  until  1873, 
when  established  for  himself  as  contractor 
and  builder;  now  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  John 
Griffiths  &  Son.  Among  others  built  the  Trad- 
ers Bldg.,  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.,  Great 
Northern  Hotel,  Grand  Central  Passenger 
Depot,  Masonic  Temple,  the  Fine  Arts  Bldg.  at 
the  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  and  the 
Oriental  Hotel  at  Dallas,  Tex.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Sheridan, 
Builders.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  380G 
Michigan  Av. 

GRIFFITHS,  Joseph  Charles,  insurance;  b. 
Gloucester,  Eng.,  Aug.  26,  1848:  s.  Joseph  C. 
and  Catherine  (Turberville)  Griffiths;  ed.  com- 
mon schools  and  commercial  colleges;  served 
during  last  part  of  Civil  War  as  paymaster's 
clerk  in  Mississippi  River  Squadron,  under 
Commodore  Porter;  m.  Lake  Co.,  111.,  1868, 
Rose  Newcomb.  In  1868  became  bookkeeper 
and  cashier  for  the  Republic  Fire  Insurance 
Co.,  of  Chicago,  and  after  the  great  fire  se- 
cured a  like  position  in  the  insurance  office  of 
Gen.  A.  C.  Ducat;  appointed  Wisconsin  State 
agent  of  the  Home  Insurance  Co.,  of  New 
York,  June,  1880,  which  he  filled  until  Dec.  31, 
1890;  became  resident  sec.  at  Milwaukee  for 
the  N.  British  and  Mercantile  Insurance  Co., 
Jan.  1,  1891,  and  on  July  1,  1894,  associate 
mgr.  of  western  dept.  of  same  company  at 
Chicago;  general  agent  Milwaukee  Mechanics 
Insurance  Co.,  1898-1902;  since  1902  Cook  Co. 
mgr.  of  the  London  Assurance  Corporation. 
Was  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Fire  Underwriters' 
Assn.  of  the  N.  W.,  1884-90.  Office:  199  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  1871  Sheridan  Rd. 

GRISWOIiD,  Boy  Coleman,  sec.,  treas.  and 
gen.  mgr.  North  Western  Storage  Co.,  etc.;  b. 
Griswold,  111..  May  5.  1875;  s.  Robert  C.  and 
Margaret  M.  (Brown)  Griswold;  ed.  Chicago 
at  Douglas  School,  S.  Division  High  School, 
and  Univ.  of  Chicago,  graduating  Ph.B.  Was 
mgr.  Griswold  Cycle  Co.,  1896-9;  with  New- 
berry  Warehouse  and  Storage  Co.,  1899-1901; 
since  1901  mgr.  of  the  North  Western  Storage 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  also  treas.;  company  en- 
gaged in  merchandise  and  furniture  storage, 
forwarding  and  transferring.  Sec.  Griswold 
Storage  and  Warehouse  Co.;  treas.  Am.  Thea- 
tre Co.  Office:  280-84  Michigan  St.  Residence: 
3228  Groveland  Av. 

GROMMES,  John  Baptist,  wholesale  wine 
and  liquor  merchant;  b.  Schoenberg,  Prussia, 
Sept.  14,  1844;  s.  Hubert  and  Catherine  (Klein) 
Grommes;  ed  public  and  private  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1873,  Bertha  Lehrkind;  chil- 
dren: Clara,  Bertha,  Frieda.  In  1860  estab- 


lished present  business  of  Grommes  &  Ullrich. 
Office:  200  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  616  Dear- 
born Av. 

GROMMES,  John  Baptiste,  cigar  mfg.;  b. 
Cologne,  Ger.  (while  parents  were  visiting 
there),  Apr.  13,  1876;  s.  Hubert  (founder  of 
Grommes  &  Ulrich,  wholesale  liquors  and 
cigars)  and  Louise  (Kleinofen)  Grommes: 
ed.  public  schools,  Chicago,  and  by  private 
tutor,  and  took  course  in  Chicago  College  of 
Law;  also  spent  3  years  in  office  of  Albert  H. 
Loeb,  lawyer;  m.  Chicago,  June  30,  1900,  Clara 
Mereness.  Went  into  cigar  business  as  sales- 
man for  Ruhstrat  &  Curlett,  Apr.  13,  1898; 
left  that  firm  to  go  into  business  for  self, 
July  1,  1900,  when  the  Grommes  &  Kennedy 
Co.,  cigar  manufacturers,  was  organized  Of- 
fice: 230  E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  2412  N.  Her- 
mitage Av. 

GROSS,  Alfred  Hermann,  lawyer;  b  Whit- 
by,  Ont.,  Can.,  July  8,  1862;  s.  George  Conrad 
and  Fannie  (Rankin)  Gross;  ed.  Univ.  of  To- 
ronto, 1882,  and  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  1884-6; 
m.  Chicago,  1888,  Anna  F.  Rew;  children:  Dor- 
othy. Henry,  Theresa,  Freda.  Came  to  Chica- 
go, 1885;  read  law  in  office  of  Hynes  &  Dunne, 
and  was  admitted  to  bar,  1886.  Pres.  Sterling 
Gas  and  Electric  Light  Co.,  of  Sterling,  111.; 
sec.  of  DeKalb  Co.  Gas  Co.;  vice-pres.  of  the 
Nat.  Gas  and  Water  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Ba'r 
Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  City,  Evans- 
ton,  Evanston  Golf,  Glen  View,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  The  Temple.  Residence:  1100 
Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

GROSS,  Howard  H.,  dealer  in  paving  mate- 
rials and  corporation  organizer;  b.  Marathon, 
N.  Y.,  Sept.  27,  1853;  s.  Dr.  John  C.  and  Caro- 
line Hyde  (Care)  Gross;  ed.  Galva  (111.)  High 
School,  followed  by  2  years  as  law  student, 
as  preparation  for  business,  while  teaching  2 
years  in  country  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  11, 
1878,  Dell  S.  Condit;  children:  William  Condit, 
Howard  H.,  Jr.,  Florence  Melbourne,  Helen 
Maurine.  Traveled  for  A.  H.  Andrews  &  Co., 
1872-83.  In  business  for  self,  and  as  represen- 
tative of  Eastern  manufacturers,  at  San  Fran- 
cisco, 1883;  from  1885  to  1893,  employing  a 
corps  of  artists,  painted  and  put  up  28  Cyclo- 
ramas  from  London,  Eng.,  to  Melbourne,  Aus- 
tralia; subjects:  Gettysburg,  Siege  of  Paris. 
Waterloo,  Jerusalem,  Niagara  Falls,  Manila. 
Since  1895  engaged  as  dealer  in  paving  mate- 
rials. Republican.  Mem.  Board  of  Education, 
Chicago,  1895-9;  introduced  Domestic  Science 
and  the  Penny  Savings  into  the  Chicago 
schools.  Mem.  1st  Presbyterian  Church,  of  En- 
glewood.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
Residence:  6001  Indiana  Av. 

GROSS,  Samuel  Etaerly,  capitalist  and  real 
estate  operator;  b.  Dauphin,  Pa.,  Nov.  11,  1843; 
s.  John  Custer  and  Elizabeth  (Eberly)  Gross; 
descended  from  John  Gross,  of  Montgomery 
Co.,  Pa.,  1745,  and  Capt.  John  Gross,  of  the 
Am.  Revolution;  served  in  20th  Pa.  Cav.  in 
Civil  War;  promoted  capt.,  Feb.  17,  1864,  for 
meritorious  services;  m.  Jan.  15,  1874,  Emily, 
daughter  John  Brown,  Chicago.  Has  built  21 
towns  (suburbs  of  Chicago)  and  10,000  houses, 
and  sold  over  40,000  lots.  U.  S.  court,  1902,  sus- 
tained his  contention  that  Edmond  Rostand's 
play,  Cyrano  de  Bergerac,  was  plagiarized 
from  his  comedy,  Merchant  Prince  of  Corn- 
ville.  Commander  111.  Commandery  Military 
Order  Foreign  Wars  and  historian-gen.  Nat. 
Commandery  same;  vice-pres.-gen.  S.  A.  R.: 
deputy-gov.  Soc.  Colonial  Wars  of  U.  S. ;  one 
of  govs.  Chicago  Art  Institute;  pres.  Western 
Soc  Army  of  the  Potomac;  pres.  Holland  Soc. 
of  Chicago;  dir.  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic Assn.,  Press,  Union,  Marquette,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Caxton,  Twentieth  Century.  Author: 
Merchant  Prince  of  Cornville  (romantic 
comedy),  1896;  also  miscellaneous  verse.  Of- 


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flee:     Masonic     Temple.     Residence:     48     Lake  Cleveland,  O.  ;  dir.   Morris  Newman  Co.;  vice- 

Shore  Drive.  pres.  Sherman  Hotel  Co.  Republican;  connected 

GROSSCTTP,    Peter    Steng-er,    jurist;    b.    Ash-  with  various  civic  committees.   Mem.   B.   P.   O. 

land,    O.,    Feb.    15,    1852;    s.    Benjamin   and   Su-  Elks.    Clubs:    Standard,    Ravisloe   Country.   Of- 

sannah    (Bowermaster)    Grosscup;    grad.    Wit-  flee:  172  State  St.  Residence:  3714  Grand  Boul 

tenberg    College      1872;     Boston    Law    School  (JROSSMAIT,    Herman,    pres.    Chicago    Cloak 

18/4      practiced    law    at    Ashland,    O.,    1874-83  no  .  H    fhioaeo    Fph    19    1Sfi2-   «?    •Rfniamin  nn< 


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rSI,    it!   IRQ*    ti    T?^      i  RQC  ^    ?,x       V    «    nirf  m>    Chicago,    Jan.    23,    1889,    Charlotta    Levy 

Dec    12,   1892     to   Jan      1899     .judge   IjSCir-  chiidren:    Benjamin    H.,    M.    Hortense.    Began 

™  fc   C?an£.°?  ^PP^T8'*'^-011"^    18+"'7f£  ln  the  wholesale  cloak  business  from  1879   to 

Mar.,    1905      judge    U.    S.    Circuit    Court,    7th  igSS-    with    Tospnh    Rpifpld    &•  On     in    iss<t    o« 

Circuit,    since   Mar.,    1905.    Among   his    notable  tablishld    business     under    name"  of    Herman 

judicial    acts    are    included    his    opinion    (dis-  Qro"Sman  &  Co^  lince  1904    l?Ch?caeo  Sk 

senting  from  the  two  circuit  judges  but  sus-  £0     Pres     of    the    US     Restaurant    Po  • 

P  of  & 


he 

injunction  issued  by  him  in  conjunction  with  ,,.« 

Judge  William   A.   Woods   against   Eugene   V.  _,  <**  OSX?NOBiTI'em^>el-1^??ant'  Physician;  b. 

Debs  and  other  officers  of  the  Am.  Ry.  Union,  Paxton,   Mass.,  Mar    22,  1833;  s.  Silas  Newton 

and    subsequent    proceedings    in    that    matter;  and   Mary    (Conant)    Grosvenor;   ed.    Williston 

and  many  other  cases.   Pres.   John   Crerar  Li-  Seminary,    Easthampton,    Mass.;    High    School, 

brary,   Chicago,    since   Jan.,    1901.    Office:    Fed-  Worcester,     Mass.;     7     years     master     Mathej 

eral  Bldg.   Residence:  Virginia  Hotel.  School,     Dorchester,    Mass,     (the    oldest    free 

GBOSSEB,  Hugro  8.,  city  statistician  of  Chi-  school    in    the    U.    S.);    grad.    Cleveland     (O.) 

cago;  b.   Silesia,   Ger.,   Jan.   16,   1863;   s.   Sigis-  Hpmoe.    Med,    College,    1864;    practiced   Peoria, 

mund  and  Emily   (Marcuse)   Grosser;  ed.  Ger-  J"-.     1864;8j     Galesburg,     111.,     1868-70;     since 

many;   came  to  U.   S.,   1878,   and  became  con-  tnen   at   Chicago;    has   been   lecturer   on   anat- 

nected  with  a  German  newspaper  in  Missouri,  °my  and  mo^I(l  anatomy,  now  prof,  emeritus 

at  same  time  studying  the  English  language;  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  and  prof,  obstetrics 

came  to  Chicago,  1880;  taught  school  at  Elm-  and  sanitary  science,  Chicago  Homos.  College; 

hurst,   111.,   1   year  and  at  Manitowoc,   Wis.,    2  lectures    to   popular    audiences;    m.    1st,    1865, 

years;     m.     1885,     Helen     Seyring;     children:  Ellen     M.     Prouty,     Dorchester,     Mass,     (died 

Claire  H.,  Frieda  E.  In  1884  began  publication  1874);    2d,    1876,    N.    Josephine    Basset,    Taun- 

of    German   newspapers   at    Antigo,    Wis.,   and  ton,    Mass.   Was    3    times   pres.    Chicago   Acad. 

Shawano,    Wis.;    took    an    active    part    in    the  of  Homce.    Physicians  and   Surgeons;    3   years 

Cleveland    campaign    in    1884,    stumping    Wis-  pres.   Am.   Paedalogical  Soc.;  mem.  Am.  Insti- 

consin  for  the  Democratic  party,  and  starting  tu*e   S?™06^???1^.  Author:    Our   Babies;    Bed- 

the  first  Cleveland  and  Hendricks  Club  in  that  s,lde  Chats   with   Young  Mothers;    The   Sanita- 

state;    at   close   of   campaign   removed    to    Mil-  tj°n    and    Technique    of    the    Lying-in    Room; 

waukee,    becoming   one   of   the   editors    of   the  ?$£   Clubs:   Chicago,   Congregational.   Address: 

Herold,  a  German  daily  of  that  city;  resumed  18^  Lincoln   Av. 

teaching,   1886-92;   came  to  Chicago,   1892,  and  _   OBOV3EB,   Prank  Beed,   lawyer;   b.   Town   of 

was    engaged    in    newspaper    work    until    1898.  Lyons    Cook  Co.,  111.,  Sept    17,  1858;  s.  Aldin  J. 

In  that  year  was  appointed  supt.   of  the  map  and  Eliza  Diana  (Reed)   Grover;  grad.  Evans- 

dept.  of  the  City  of  Chicago.  In  1900  was  ap-  ton  H,i&hTTs?ho°L  a^  age  2f  19>  and  studied   1 

pointed    librarian    of    the    Municipal    Library,  >'faf   *£,  ,Un.Jon_c9!11ese    of   Law;    m     Mar     30, 

and   in    that   position    started   the   present   Bu-  J884-    Elm    F  .    Smith,    of    Olmsted    Co.,    Minn.; 

reau   of   Statistics   of  the  City   of  Chicago;   as  l  son;  Mortimer  Currey    Was  engaged  in  corn- 

City     Statistician     has     become     well     known  rnercial    pursuits,    1878-81;    then    clerk    in    law 

throughout  the  country,  especially  to  the  work-  0<?ceJ?fJRf)be1rt  L-  Latham,  of  Chicago,  1881-3; 

ers    in    the    field    of    municipal    progress.      As  admitted   to   bar;    began   independent  practice, 

a  writer  on  the  subject  of  municipal   govern-  I883-   andl,n   1887  .f^1"®3  a  partnership  with 

ment   he  contributes  to   several   journals;   cor-  John   W.    Ela;    in    1893    Mr.    Charles   S.    Graves 

responding  mem.   of  the  Am.    Acad.    of  Politi-  also   became   a   mem.    of   the   firm,    which   then 

cal  and  Social  Science.  Office:  City  Hall.  Resi-  assumed    the    present    style   of   Ela.    Grover    & 

dence:  2832  N.  Hermitage  Av.  Sr,aves'    Mem'    Chicaso   Bar   Assn.    Republican. 

QBOSSFELD,    Solomon    Eli,    wholesale    gro-  Village   trustee  of  Evanston,    1884;   justice   of 

cer;  b.  Krystynopol.  Austria.   Apr.   26,   1864;   s.  the  peace,  1884-8;  was  last  village  atty.  under 

L.    and    A.    (Ehrlich)    Grossfeld;    ed.    Rudolph  the  old  charter  and  first  city  atty.  of  Evanston 

Royal   Gymnasium,   Brody,   Austria;   m.   Chica-  under    the    new    organization    as   a   city.    Vice- 

go,  1888,  Jennie  Roe  (now  deceased);  children:  P/es.  and  charter  mem    of  Evanston  Historical 

Rose,    Gertrude,    Pensy    Bernice.    James     Law-  Soc.    Mason     (Evans    Lodge,    Evanston    Chap- 

rence.    Came    to    Chicago    direct    from    Austria  ter,  and  Evanston  CommanderyK.  T.).  Clubs: 

in    1884   and   worked    in   a   retail    grocery   until  JjVWUrtOTU      Illinois    Athletic,      Les_    Cheneaux 

1888;    started   retail    grocery   business   on   own  (Mackinac).  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  1100 

account,  which  he  sold  in  1892.  and  established  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

the   wholesale   business   under   style   of   Gross-         GROVER,    Oliver    Dennett,    artist;    b.    Earl- 

feld  &  Roe  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.   Republi-  ville,    111.,    1861;    s.    Alonzo    J.    and    Octavia    E. 

can.    Jewish    religion.    Office:    185-89    W.    Ran-  Norton    Grover:    ed.    public    schools:    Univ.    of 

dolph  St.  Residence:   488  Evanston  Av.    (Lake  Chicago,     1877-9     (sophomore    year);     studied 

View).  painting  Royal   Acad.,   Munich,   1879-80;   Duve- 

GROSSMAN,    Edward    Benjamin,    merchant;  neck    School,     Florence,    Italy,     1880-4;    Paris, 

b.  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1873;  s.  Benjamin  and  Resa  1884-6;    m.    Louise    Rolshoven,    Detroit,    Mich., 

(Weingarten)     Grossman;     ed.     public     school,  1887.   Received  first  Yefkes  prize  for  painting 

military   acad.    and   Notre    Dame    College;     m.  "Thy  Will  Be  Done,"  Chicago,   1892;  executed 

Chicago,    Mar.    8,    1898,    Florence    Florsheim;  mural    decorations    Branford     (Conn.)     Memo- 

children:    Edward    B.,    Jr.,    Kathryn    F.      Was  rial    Library,    1897;    Blackstone    Memorial    Li- 

clerk  for  H.  Grossman,  and  later  salesman  for  brary,    Chicago,    1903.    Has    pictures    in    many 

Joseph  Beifeld  Co.,  wholesale  cloaks  and  suits,  public   collections.   Pres.    Soc.   of  Western   Ar- 

Since  1890  pres.   Edward  B.   Grossman  &  Co.,  tlsts;  mem.  Chicago  Soc.  of  Artists,  Nat.  Soc. 

doing  a  wholesale  and  retail,  mfg.,  mail  order  of   Mural   Painters,   Municipal   Art   League   of 

and    agency    business    in    cloaks,    suits,    etc.;  Chicago,    Soc.   of   Colonial    Wars,    Sons   of   the 

pres.  Imperial  Cloak  and  Suit  Co.;  dir.  Street's  Revolution.    Silver   and   bronze   medals    Louis- 

Western   Stable  Car   Line,   dir.   Adams   &   Co.,  iana   Purchase    Exposition,    1904.    Club:    Little 


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Room.  Studio:  Fine  Arts  Bldg.  Residence: 
5457  Jefferson  Av. 

GROWER,  William  Frederick,  real  estate; 
b.  New  York  City,  July  23,  1860;  s.  Col.  Wil- 
liam Thomas  Campbell  and  Sara  E.  (Jones) 
Grower;  received  early  education  in  the  prepar- 
atory school  In  Brooklyn,  and  afterward  took 
special  studies  at  Columbia  Univ.;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.  18,  1888,  Emily  Stell  Rocks.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago in  1882,  and  was  for  some  years  engaged 
in  the  manufacture  of  machinery,  later  en- 
paging  in  real  estate  operations,  with  which 
he  is  now  largely  connected.  Also  dir.  of  the 
Union  Match  Co.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Glen  View.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.;  also  Stock  Ex- 
change Bldg.  Residence:  964  Jackson  Boul. 

GBUBBE,  Emil  Herman,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1875;  8.  Albert  and 
Bertha  (Reets)  Grubbe;  primary  education  in 
Holden  School  and  German  private  school, 
Chicago;  took  preparatory  teachers'  and  phar- 
macy courses  at  Valparaiso  (Ind.)  College; 
1890-5;  also  scientific  and  classical  courses, 
obtaining  degrees  of  B.S.,  M.S.,  Ph.G.;  court 
and  med.  reporter,  1896-6;  took  med.  course 
at  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  Hosp.,  1895- 
1898,  graduating  M.D.;  m.  Pentwater,  Mich., 
Sept.  10,  1899,  Clara  Antonia  Jensen.  First 
work  was  in  1887  as  drug  store  "devil,"  later 
cash  boy,  stock  boy  and  salesman  at  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.'s  retail  store  until  1890,  when  left 
to  go  to  college;  began  practice  of  medicine 
in  Chicago,  Mar.,  1898;  was  physician  with 
Chicago  Health  Dept.  3  years;  also  school  in- 
spector. Expert  in  radiographic,  electro-diag- 
nostic and  general  electric  methods.  Pres. 
Illinois  X-Ray  and  Electro-Therapeutic  Labor- 
atory; vice-pres.,  prof,  of  radiography  and  x- 
ray  therapeutics  and  dir.  Illinois  School  of 
Electro-Therapeutics;  dir.  Morain  Mining  and 
Milling  Co.  Extensive  writer  upon  med.  sub- 
jects pertaining  to  electricity  and  x-rays;  on 
editorial  staff  of  several  med.  journals;  prof, 
electro-therapeutics  and  chemistry,  Hahne- 
mann Med.  College;  consulting  physician 
Hahnemann  Hosp.;  medico-legal  expert  for 
several  Insurance  companies;  med.  solicitor  for 
Fidelity  and  Casualty  Co.,  New  York;  med.  ex- 
aminer for  several  insurance  companies.  Mem. 
Am.  Roentgen  Ray  Soc.,  Am.  Electro-Thera- 
peutic Assn.,  International  Electrical  Con- 
gress, St.  Louis,  1904,  Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahne- 
mann Hosp.;  vice-pres.  Chicago  Electro-Med. 
Soc.  Office:  52  State  St.  Residence:  2960  In- 
diana Av. 

GRUNERT,  Ferdinand,  cheese  and  butter 
merchant;  b.  Elbing,  Ger.,  Feb.  4,  1855;  s.  John 
and  Alwine  Grunert;  grad.  gymnasium  at  El- 
bing, Ger.,  1871;  m.  Monroe,  Wis.,  Dec.  17,  1883, 
Emma  Beckman;  children:  Arthur  Earl,  Clar- 
ence Ferdinand.  Entire  business  life  has  been 
spent  in  the  cheese  and  butter  trade;  came  to 
U.  S.,  1872;  located  in  Monroe,  Wis.,  1880; 
became  a  resident  of  Chicago,  1902;  now  pres. 
of  Grunert  Cheese  Co.,  organized  Apr.  29,  1901, 
with  branch  and  warehouse  at  Monroe,  Wis. 
Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  I.  O.  O.  F.,  K.  P., 
Royal  Arcanum,  A.  O.  U.  W.  Office:  245-7  Kin- 
zie  St.  Residence:  1915  Oakdale  Av. 

GRUNEWALD,  Augfnatng  Henry,  merchant; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  20,  1851;  s.  Christian  and 
Dorothy  Grunewald;  ed.  Chicago  public  school 
to  1869;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  2,  1882,  Emma  Baum- 
gartner:  children:  Louise,  Marie,  Mattie,  Lu- 
cille, Marguerite,  Augustus  H.,  Jr.,  Carl  F. 
After  leaving  school  learned  tinner's  trade 
and  followed  it  until  1873,  when,  with  J.  P. 
Gross  established  the  firm  of  J.  P.  Gross  & 
Co.  Mr.  Gross  died  15  years  ago;  has  since 
conducted  business  as  sole  proprietor  without 
change  of  firm  name.  Office:  249-51  Kinzie  St. 
Residence:  738  Sedgwiok  St. 

GUEHIN,  M.  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Dec. 
27,  1871;  s.  Dr.  John  and  Mary  (Jackson) 
Guerin;  grad.  Douglas  School,  Chicago,  and 


Harvard  School,  Chicago;  attended  Jesuit  Col- 
lege, Montreal,  1%  years;  Univ.  of  Berlin, 
Ger.,  1  semester;  grad.  A.B.,  Harvard  College, 
1893;  LL.B.,  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1895; 
m.  Oakland,  Calif.,  1896,  Esther  Glenn;  chil- 
dren: John  Glenn,  Carmelita,  Thomas  Edmund, 
William  Jackson.  Now  mem.  law  firm  of 
Shrimski,  Guerin,  Goss  &  Samuels.  Has  been 
lecturer  law  of  corporations  and  other  sub- 
jects in  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law  since 
1898.  Democrat.  Catholic.  Clubs:  University, 
Sheridan,  Harvard,  Ellerslie  Cross  Country. 
Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  148  E.  50th 
St. 

GUMP,  Benjamin  Franklin,  dealer  in  ma- 
chinery; b.  Dayton,  O.,  Sept.  18,  1831;  s.  An- 
drew and  Ruth  (Crampton)  Gump;  ed.  Ohio 
Wesleyan  Univ.,  Delaware,  O. ;  m.  Dayton,  O., 
May  17,  1894,  Eleanor  S.  Kerfoot;  1  daughter: 
Eleanor  Ruth.  From  21  to  28  was  bookkeeper 
for  Dayton  Branch  Bank,  Dayton,  O.;  then 
went  into  the  woolen  factory  supplies  business 
for  3  or  4  years;  sold  out  and  engaged  in  man- 
ufacture of  horse  rakes;  sold  out  and  came  to 
Chicago  in  1872;  engaged  in  cut  stone  contract- 
ing business  and  after  doing  a  million  dol- 
lars worth  of  work  sold  out  and  went  into 
flour  mijl  machinery  trade,  selling  out  in  1901; 
on  July  15,  1902,  established  the  Park  Machin- 
ery Co.  (of  which  is  still  proprietor),  conduct- 
ing a  retail  business  in  mill  machinery.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Club:  Highland  Park.  Of- 
fice: 222  E.  Washington  St.  Residence:  Ra- 
vine Av.,  Highland  Park.  111. 

GUNDERSEN,  Henrlk,  prof,  and  dean  of 
Danish-Norwegian  Theological  Seminary, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1S95;  b.  Tromso,  Nor- 
way, Jan.  31,  1857;  s.  Ole  and  Mette  Bern- 
thine  (Olsen)  Guiidersen;  grad.  Tromso  Acad., 
1872;  Bethel  Theological  Seminary,  Stock- 
holm, Sweden,  1884;  Christiania  Univ.  (Candi- 
datus  Philosophise),  1888;  m.  June  28,  1888, 
Hansine  M.  Hansen.  Pastor  Trondhjem,  Nor- 
way, 1886-7;  removed  to  U.  S.,  1888;  prof. 
Greek  and  New  Testament  interpretation,  Dan- 
ish-Norwegian Dept.  Baptist  Union  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  1888-92;  asst.  prof.  New  Testa- 
ment Interpretation  and  biblical  literature, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1892-5.  Address:  Morgan 
Park.  111. 

GUNDERSON,  Greor<re  Oliver,  treas.  and  gen. 
mgr.  of  Acme  Steel  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  4, 
1863;  s.  Severt  T.  and  Emily  C.  (Olson)  Gun- 
derson;  ed.  public  school  and  Bryant  &•  Strat- 
ton  Business  College,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
June  15,  1887,  Julia  A.  Jacobs;  children:  Ruth 
Elvyra,  Gladys  lone.  Began  in  the  lumber 
business  in  his  father's  office  in  1881;  was 
mgr.  for  W.  J.  Frawley  &  Co..  lumber  in- 
spectors, 1883-4.  In  1885  organized  and  be- 
came managing  partner  of  firm  of  R.  T.  Gun- 
derson  &  Son,  sash,  doors,  mouldings,  etc. 
When,  in  1898,  the  plant  was  destroyed  by 
fire  he  organized  the  Acme  Steel  Co.,  incor- 
porated in  1901,  of  which  has  since  been 
treas.  and  gen.  mgr.;  also  mem.  of  S.  T.  Gun- 
derson  &  Sons,  home  builders.  Republican. 
Mem.  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Royal  League.  Club:  Ash- 
land. Office:  1773  to  1783  Fillmore  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5819  Washington  Boul. 

GUNDERSON,  Seward  Miles,  mem.  of  S.  T. 
Gunderson  &  Sons,  home  builders;  b.  Chicago, 
Feb.  23,  1866;  s.  Severt  T.  and  Emily  C.  (Ol- 
son) Gunderson;  ed.  public  schools  and  Bryant 
&  Stratton  Business  College,  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  10,  1894,  Abigail  K.  Campbell;  chil- 
dren: Miles  Campbell,  Doris,  Virginia,  Kath- 
ryn.  Became  associated  with  his  father  in  the 
lumber  business  in  1883,  and  when,  in  1885, 
the  firm  of  S.  T.  Gunderson  &  Son,  manufac- 
turers of  sash,  doors,  mouldings,  etc.,  was  or- 
ganized he  was  admitted  to  partnership.  Plant 
was  destroyed  by  fire  in  1898.  Was  sec.  of  tho 
Acme  Steel  Co.,  1899-1903;  since  1892  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  S.  T.  Gunderson  &  Sons,  home 
builders,  to  which  business  is  devoting  most 


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of  his  time.  Dir.  C.  A.  Hiles  &  Co.,  saw  and 
knife  manufacturers.  Republican.  Pres.  West 
End  Improvement  Club  of  the  34th  Ward. 
Mason:  mem.  of  the  Chapter,  K.  T.,  and  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  Royal 
League,  International  Congress,  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Clubs:  Ashland,  Oquawka.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  2188  W.  VanBuren  St. 

GUNDERSON.  Severt  T.,  building  and  real 
estate;  b.  Norway,  1839;  came  with  parents 
to  Chicago,  1848;  attended  public  schools  in 
Chicago,  1848-54;  m.  1863,  Emily  C.  Olson; 
children:  George  O.,  Seward  M.,  Ida  Mabel. 
Learned  and  worked  at  carpenter  and  lathing 
trade;  removed  to  Ft.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  1857, 
but  soon  returned  to  Chicago.  Bought  a  lake 
vessel,  The  Hercules,  in  1862,  and  5  more 
within  5  years,  and  followed  the  grain  and 
lumber  carrying  trade  on  the  lakes;  started  in 
lumber  business  and  in  1871  invested  in  saw- 
mills: the  destruction  of  his  mill  plant  by  fire 
in  1875  left  him  financially  ruined,  but  he  set 
to  work  and  was  soon  on  a  substantial  basis, 
with  large  mill  interests,  admitting  his  sons 
to  the  firm  of  S.  T.  Gunderson  &  Sons;  now 
largely  interested  in  building  and  real  estate 
operations,  in  firm  of  S.  T.  Gunderson  &  Sons. 
Was  mem.  City  Council  from  old  llth  Ward, 
1874-6;  mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education, 
1891-4.  Lutheran.  Republican.  Mason  (32°); 
Kilwinning  Lodge,  Chicago  Commandery,  K. 
T. ;  Oriental  Consistory  and  Medinah  Temple; 
one  of  founders  and  former  trustee  Masonic 
Orphans'  Home.  Was  pres.  Mt.  Olive  Cemetery 
Assn.  Office:  138  Washington  St.  Residence: 
1338  Washington  Boul. 

CrUNDLACH,  Conrad  J.,  western  sales  agent 
Mississippi  Glass  Co.;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug. 
7,  1867;  s.  Peter  and  Elizabeth  (Reiff)  Gund- 
lach  (father  now  pres.  Washington  Mutual 
Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  St.  Louis) ;  ed.  St.  Louis 
public  schools,  followed  by  course  in  Johnson 
Commercial  College;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  14,  1894, 
Emma  B.  Carll;  1  daughter:  Melba  Katherine. 
Began  business  life  in  1884  as  clerk  with  Mis- 
sissippi Glass  Co.,  and  has  remained  with  com- 
pany ever  since;  became  western  salesman  for 
company,  1888,  and  traveled  from  Pittsburgh. 
Pa.,  to  California;  in  1892  came  to  Chicago 
and  succeeding  in  securing  from  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition  contract  for  roofing  glass 
amounting  to  135  carloads  skylight  glass; 
moved  to  Chicago,  1893,  and  opened  office  for 
the  company,  for  which  is  western  sales  agent, 
selling  to  large  glass  jobbers  only;  also  in 
same  capacity  for  Mississippi  Wire  Glass  Co., 
New  York.  In  1903  was  instrumental  in  secur- 
ing for  his  company  the  glass  contract  for 
Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition.  Republican. 
Mason.  Evangelical  Lutheran.  Club:  Hamilton. 
Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  1246  Perry  St. 

GUNS',  William  Edwin,  sec.  and  gen.  mgr. 
Exchange  Fire  Insurance  Co.:  b.  Berlin,  Wis., 
June  10,  1859;  s.  William  and  Esther  (Perry) 
Gunn;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Waupun,  Wis., 
Oct.  10,  1885,  Etta  V.  Garman.  Engaged  in  fire 
insurance  business  continuously  from  1880; 
local  agent  at  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  from  1880 
to  1895,  and  since  1895  In  Chicago  in  same 
business,  becoming  sec.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
Exchange  Fire  Insurance  Co.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 189  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  887  N.  Clark  St. 

GTTN1TING,  Bobert  John,  display  advertiser; 
b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  2,  1856;  s.  William  and 
Mary  (Logan)  Gunning;  ed.  Jones,  Cottage 
Grove  and  Douglass  grammar  schools,  Chica- 
go. Began  business  In  Chicago,  1876,  in  out- 
door display  advertising,  and  originated  wall 
and  bulletin  painted  outdoor  display  advertis- 
ing work;  extends  all  over  the  U.  S.  and  Can- 
ada; the  business  is  organized  as  the  Gunn- 
ing System,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  locally  or- 
ganized as  the  International  Gunning  System, 
and  the  Chicago,  St.  Louis,  Kansas  City,  Louis- 
ville, Cincinnati,  Milwaukee,  Buffalo,  Omaha, 
St.  Paul,  and  Minneapolis  Gunning  Systems, 
of  each  of  which  he  is  pres.  Also  pres.  Gun- 


ning Press  Painted  Sign  Works,  manufactur- 
ers of  metal  and  wood  signs,  and  of  the  St 
Louis  Posting  Service,  and  vice-pres  Am 
Posting  Service  and  Northern  Display  Adver- 
tising Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Independent  Re- 
ligious Soc.  (Mangasarian).  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  New  York 
Athletic  (New  York),  Missouri  Athletic  (St. 
Louis).  Office:  Gunning  Bldg.,  9  Plymouth  Ct. 
Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

GtJNSAXTLTJS,  Frank  Wakeley,  clergyman; 
b.  Chesterville,  O.,  Jan.  1,  1856;  s.  Joseph  and 
Mary  (Hawley)  Gunsaulus;  attended  public 
schools  10  years;  high  school,  5  years;  grad 
Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.,  1875  (D.D.,  Beloit  Col- 
lege, Wis.);  m.  1875,  Anna  Long,  of  Virginia. 
Ordained  Methodist  minister;  preached  4 
years;  accepted  Eastwood  Congregational 
Church,  Columbus,  O.,  1879-81;  Newtonville, 
Mass.,  1881-5;  pastor  memorial  Congregation- 
al Church,  Baltimore,  Md.,  1885-7;  Plymouth 
Church,  Chicago,  1887-99;  Central  Church,  Chi- 
cago, 1899;  pres.  Armour  Institute  of  Technol- 
ogy, since  1899;  lecturer  Yale  Theological  Sem- 
inary; professorial  lecturer  Univ.  of  Chicago; 
pastor  Central  Independent  Church,  Chicago 
Club:  Union  League.  Author:  Phidias,  and 
Other  Poems;  Songs  of  Night  and  Day;  Trans- 
figuration of  Christ;  Monk  and  Knight;  Life 
of  William  Ewart  Gladstone;  Metamorphosis 
of  a  Creed;  November  at  Eastwood;  Loose 
T  eaves  of  Song;  The  Man  of  Galilee.  Resi- 
dence: 2532  Prairie  Av. 

GUNTHEB,  Charles  Frederick,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Wildberg,  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Mar.  6, 
1837:  s.  John  M.  and  Marie  F.  Gunther;  came 
to  U.  S.,  1842,  residing  at  Columbia,  Pa.,  until 
1850;  removing  thence  to  Peru,  111.;  public 
school  education;  m.  1869,  Jennie  Burnell, 
Lima,  Ind. ;  2  sons:  Burnell,  Whitman.  Was 
general  store  clerk,  drug  clerk,  bank  cashier, 
Peru,  111.;  in  1860,  engaged  in  business  in 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  with  Bohlen,  Wilson  &  Co.; 
served  in  Confederate  Navy.  Civil  War;  com- 
mercial traveler,  1863-8;  mfg.  confectioner 
since  1868;  served  2  terms  in  Chicago  Common 
Council,  city  treasurer,  1901-5  (2  terms  of  2 
years  each).  Extensive  foreign  traveler.  Owns 
one  of  the  largest  collections  of  Lincoln  and 
Washington  relics  in  the  U.  S.;  also  a  vast 
collection  of  historical  manuscripts  of  the 
world's  famous  people,  a  library  of  rare 
Americana,  and  the  finest  collection  of  bibles 
in  the  U.  S. ;  possesses  the  only  original  auto- 
srraph  of  Shakespeare  (in  private  collections) 
in  the  world;  also  the  only  portrait  of  Colum- 
bus. Pres.  of  the  Coliseum  Co.  Mason  (32°). 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Troquois 
(pres.),  Germania.  Trustee  Chicago  Historical 
Assn.,  and  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences:  govern- 
ing mem.  Art  Institute.  Office:  212  State  St. 
Residence:  1602  Indiana  Av. 

GTTNTHOBF,  William  Percy,  Jr.,  pres.  of 
the  Gunthorp-Warren  Printing  Co.;  b.  Chi- 
cago, 1871;  s.  William  P.  and  Priscilla  (Mould) 
Gunthorp;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  1893,  Grace  Myrtie  Turner. 
Has  been  engaged  in  the  printing  business 
since  1S92,  first  in  firm  of  Barnard  &  Gun- 
thorp  until  1895,  since  then  as  pres.  of  the 
Gunthorp-Warren  Printing  Co.  Republican. 
Mason.  Club:  Oaks  (Austin).  Office:  116  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  Austin,  111. 

GtrNZENHATTSER,  John,  real  estate  and 
loans;  b.  Geislingen,  Wiirtemberg.  Ger.,  July 
4,  1833;  s.  David  and  Ursula  (Spaeth)  Gun- 
zenhauser;  ed.  common  schools  of  Germany 
and  afterward  learned  carpenter's  trade  and 
studied  architecture:  rpsident  and  in  business 
in  Chicago  since  1856;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  22, 
1868,  Magdelina  Groll;  children:  Emma  Hodge, 
John  Jr.,  George  W.,  Mrs.  Magdelina  Appleton, 
Mrs.  Clara  Dillman,  Nellie.  From  1856  to  1859 
was  engaged  as  carpenter  and  architect  in 
Chicago;  since  1859  in  continuous  business  in 
real  estate  and  loans  (one  of  the  oldest  In 


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continuous  business  in  the  city);  was  agent 
for  the  property  in  which  the  great  Chicago 
fire  had  its  origin  in  1871  (Oct.  9).  Republi- 
can. Mem.  Christian  Church  (Disciples)  since 
1879.  Office:  34  Clark  St.  Residence:  Batavla, 
Kane  Co.,  111. 

GURLEY,  William  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Mt.  Gil- 
ead,  O.,  Jan.  27.  1851;  s.  John  J.  and  Anseville 
C.  (Armentrout)  Gurley;  grad.  Ohio  Wesleyan 
Univ.,  1870;  read  law  in  his  father's  office;  m. 
Oct.  30,  1878,  Mary  Eva,  daughter  of  late  Hon. 
Joseph  Turney,  of  Cleveland,  O.,  1  daughter: 
Helen  Kathryn.  Supt.  public  schools,  Seville, 
O.,  1871-2;  admitted  to  bar,  June,  1873;  prac- 
ticing in  Chicago  since  Sept.,  1874;  largely  en- 
gaged In  corporation  practice;  general  counsel 
for  Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.,  Chicago  Con- 
solidated Traction  Co.;  Metropolitan  W.  Side 
Elevated  Ry.  Co.,  Featherstone  Foundry  and 
Machine  Co.,  and  other  corporations;  dir. 
Wakem  &  Laughlln,  Inc.,  Stearns  &  Culver 
Lumber  Co.,  Lyon  Cypress  Lumber  Co.,  Ba- 
ker Lumber  Co.;  mem.  law  firm  Gurley,  Stone 
&  Wood.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Exmoor,  Edgewater  Golf;  also 
Transportation  Club,  New  York  Club,  Ohio 
Soc.  of  New  York.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  528  N.  State  St. 

(JUTHRIE,  Ossian,  civil  engineer,  geologist; 
b.  Turin,  Lewis  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  23,  1826;  a. 
Alfred  and  Nancy  (Piper)  Guthrie;  father  was 
the  engineer  who  designed  the  hydraulic  work 
of  the  Illinois  and  Michigan  Canal,  and  grand- 
father was  Dr.  Samuel  Guthrie,  discoverer  of 
chloroform;  ed.  public  schools;  studied  engi- 
neering under  his  father;  m.  Nov.,  1861,  Lucy 
M.  Adams.  As  boy  became  expert  mechanic; 
at  18  made  patterns  for  a  steam  engine  which 
later  operated  the  first  tug  on  the  Chicago 
River;  participated  in  the  completion  and  open- 
ing of  the  Illinois  and  Michigan  Canal;  at  22 
was  master  mechanic  in  charge  of  the  con- 
struction of  the  hydraulic  work  of  the  canal; 
constructed  the  great  pumping  wheels,  and 
later  was  many  years  chief  engineer  of  the 
works;  strenuously  opposed,  in  1868,  the  pro- 
ject of  deepening  the  canal  for  the  disposal  of 
Chicago  sewage,  which  proved  a  failure  with- 
in 3  years,  after  an  expenditure  of  over  $3,000,- 
000.  Was  made  chairman,  1885,  of  the  special 
committee  of  the  Citizens'  Assn.  which  inaugu- 
rated the  Chicago  Drainage  Canal  project,  and 
was  one  of  the  leaders  in  educating  and  de- 
veloping the  public  sentiment  which  carried 
the  enterprise  to  success.  In  1889  proposed  an 
amendment  to  the  constitution  of  Illinois  per- 
mitting any  city  having  a  population  of  more 
than  50,000  to  unite  with  one  or  more  of  Its 
suburbs  in  the  issue  of  bonds  for  the  -protec- 
tion of  its  water  supply  and  improvement  of 
its  sewage.  This  proposed  amendment  had  the 
approval  of  the  corporation  counsel  and  the 
atty.  for  the  Citizens'  Assn.  Distinguished  for 
original  research  and  demonstration  in  glacial 
geology;  discovered  the  glacial  channel  across 
the  Chicago  Divide,  known  to  geologists  as 
the  ancient  outlet  of  Lake  Michigan  (now  the 
course  of  the  Chicago  Drainage  Canal) ;  dis- 
coverer of  the  buried  forest  underlying  the 
site  of  Chicago,  showing  a  partial  return  of  a 
subsequent  glacial  epoch;  has  traced  all  the 
glacial  rivers  in  their  southerlv  course,  from 
the  crossing  of  the  St.  Lawrence  river  in  the 
vicinity  of  Clayton,  to  the  Mississippi;  has 
been  liberal  contributor  to  the  exhibits  of  gla- 
cial geology  in  the  Smithsonian  Institution; 
made  the  geologic  exhibit  at  the  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition  from  his  own  collection. 
Republican;  was  Republican  nominee  for  first 
Drainage  Canal  Board.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers.  Office:  138  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6558  Yale  Av. 

GTJTHRIE,  Seymour,  treas.  Kellogg  Switch- 
board and  Supply  Co.;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  June 
19,  1864;  s.  E.  B.  and  H.  E.  (Seymour)  Guth- 
rie; ed.  public  schools  of  Buffalo  and  Chicago; 


m.  Chicago,  Oct.,  1888,  Martha  G.  Greene; 
children:  Ashley,  Harriet,  Martha.  Treas.  of 
iliSnKelloSff  Switchboard  and  Supply  Co.  since 
1902.  Republican.  Treas.  of  the  Village  of  Riv- 
erside since  May,  1904.  Club:  Riverside  Golf. 
Office:  Congress  and  Green  Sts.  Residence: 
Riverside,  111. 

aUTMANN,  Eugene  J.,  tanner;  b.  Berlin, 
Wis.,  June  29,  1863;  s.  Joseph  and  Helen  Gut- 
mann;  ed.  public  school  of  Berlin,  Wis.;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1896,  Belle  Nast;  children: 
Daniel  and  Ruth  Helen.  After  leaving  school 
became  Identified  with  the  hide  and  leather 
interest  and  was  a  traveling  hide  buyer  for 
Chicago  firms  for  several  years  before  becom- 
ing a  permanent  resident  of  the  city.  In  Aug., 
1889,  he  established  as  a  manufacturer  of 
leather;  now  pres.  of  Gutmann  &  Co.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  203  Michigan  St.  Residence: 
3653  Michigan  Av. 

QUTWIIiIiXa,  Emil,  jobber  and  importer  of 
woolens;  b.  Pilsen,  Austria,  Dec.  27,  1866;  s. 
Sigmund  and  Fannie  (Augustine)  Gutwillig; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  12,  1893, 
Lottie  Huchberger;  children:  Victor,  Blair.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  a  boy  in  store  and  then 
was  for  about  14  years  clerk  in  employ  of  Kuh, 
Nathan  &  Fischer,  wholesale  clothing;  then 
went  into  business  for  self  in  firm  of  Nathan 
&  Gutwillig,  importers  and  jobbers  of  woolens, 
later  purchasing  interest  of  partner  and  since 
then  continuing  alone  as  E.  Gutwillig  &  Co. 
Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
The  Social  Club.  Office:  215  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4937  Vincennes  Av. 

GWINN,  William  Bea,  pres.  of  the  Union 
Foundry  Works;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  13, 
1865;  s.  J.  M.  and  Mary  (Seymour)  Gwinn; 
came  to  Chicago  from  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  in  Apr., 
1875;  ed.  public  schools.  Hyde  Park  high 
school;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  22,  1891,  Susie  Frash- 
er;  children:  John  Frasher,  Louise  Seymour. 
Began  business  life  with  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  and 
Wabash  Pool  freight  office  until  1884,  when 
went  into  the  foundry  business  with  the  Bou- 
ton  Foundry  Co.,  and  in  1886  became  con- 
nected with  the  Union  Foundry  Works,  of 
which  he  is  now  pres.  and  treas.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Kenwood,  Calumet  Golf,  Homewood. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  51st 
St.,  N.  E.  cor.  Washington  Av. 

H 

HAAS,  John  Frederick,  lawyer:  b.  Chicago, 
111.,  Aug.  10,  1876;  s.  Jean  and  Emma  Ottilia 
(Stahl)  Haas;  grad.  John  C.  Dore  (public) 
School,  Chicago.  1892;  W.  Division  High 
School,  1896;  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  A.B.,  LL.B., 
1900,  A.M.,  1901;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Yale  Univ., 
M.L.,  1901.  Engaged  in  general  practice  of  law 
in  Chicago  since  Aug.,  1901.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Yale  (of  Chicago),  Chicago- 
Lake  Forest.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 

HAAS,  Joseph  Frederick,  hats  and  furs; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  13,  1857;  s.  Frederick  and 
Elizabeth  (Sagisser)  Haas;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June.  1877,  Minnie  R. 
McKenzle;  children:  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Barbara 
Haas  Riddell,  Jane  Johanna.  Clerk  with  the 
hat  firm  of  J.  S.  Barnes  &  Co.,  1872,  and  has 
been  with  the  house  ever  since;  became  a  part- 
ner In  1900,  and  on  death  of  Mr.  Barnes  In 
that  year  took  entire  charge  of  the  business. 
Republican.  Was  clerk  of  the  Sanitary  District 
of  Chicago,  but  resigned,  1900;  was  alderman 
from  15th  Ward,  1895-7;  mem.  school  board  In 
town  of  Jefferson,  1886;  now  senator  from  25th 
District  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Masonic  orders, 
Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League,  Schwitzer  Be- 
nevolent Soc.  and  Swaben  Soc.  Office:  90  Madi- 
son St.  Residence:  503  W.  Fullerton  Av. 

HAASE.  Emil  Richard,  mortgage  banker;  b. 
on  farm  in  Proviso,  Cook  Co.,  111.  (afterward 
known  as  Haase's  Park),  Feb.  1,  1856;  s.  Ferdi- 
nand and  Wilhelmina  (Zimmerman)  Haase; 


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ed.  grammar  school  of  Proviso,  1864-71;  in 
Berlin,  Ger.,  1871-3,  and  1  year  In  a  Chicago 
business  college;  m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  Sept.  21, 
18.82,  Pauline  Schlund;  children:  Herbert  E., 
Elmer  J.,  Elsa,  Harold,  Paul.  Bookkeeper  Ger- 
man-Am. Bank,  Chicago,  1876-8;  cashier  pri- 
vate bank  of  E.  S.  Dreyer  &  Co.,  1878-89; 
engaged  in  private  banking  on  own  account, 
1889-1902;  since  then  mortgage  banker,  exclu- 
sively, under  style  of  E.  R.  Haase  &  Co.  Sec. 
and  treas.  Forest  Home  Cemetery  Co.  from  its 
organization  in  1876.  Republican.  Universalist. 
Office:  157  Washington  St.  Residence:  241 
Wisconsin  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

HABERER,  George  John,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  21,  1865;  s.  John  George  and  Anna 
(Gruenewald)  Haberer;  ed.  German  Lutheran 
School,  and  Souder's  Business  College;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  6,  1888,  Anna  McNaught;  children: 
George  Benjamin,  Albert  John,  Pearl  Anna, 
Earl  Wesley,  Milton  Irwin,  Marjory  Louise, 
Buelah  Bell.  Since  1890  in  real  estate  business, 
firm  of  Haberer  &  Snow;  also,  for  past  2 
years,  has  served  as  an  expert  on  real  estate 
values  for  the  State  of  Illinois  in  the  Inherit- 
ance Tax  Matters.  Partner  in  Co-operative 
Home  Purchasing  Soc. ;  mgr.  Deacon  Soc.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Mason;  K.  T. ;  Royal 
League;  Columbian  Knight.  Office:  95  iWash- 
ington  St.  Residence:  2895  N.  46th  Ct. 

HACK,  William  Joseph,  printer;  b.  Stayne, 
Eng.,  Aug.  19,  1847;  s.  Edward  and  Martha 
A.  (Wall)  Hack;  came  to  this  country  in  1857; 
resident  of  Chicago  since  1858;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1876,  Jennie 
S.  Anderson;  children:  Edward  R.,"  David  A. 
Learned  trade  in  printing  office  of  Dunlop, 
Sewall  &  Spaulding;  afterward  worked  for  S. 
P.  Rounds,  then  for  Jamieson,  Morse  &  Co., 
and  in  1879,  with  Dayid  R.  Anderson,  estab- 
lished the  present  firm  of  Hack  &  Anderson, 
printers.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Typothetse, 
Garfleld  Lodge,  686,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  "I  Will" 
Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.  Republican.  Club:  Lin- 
coln. Office:  74  Sherman  St.  Residence:  732  W. 
Monroe  St. 

HACKER,  Nicholas  Watson,  lawyer;  b.  An- 
na, Union  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  28,  1856;  s.  William  A. 
and  Angelica  P.  (Holland)  Hacker;  ed.  gram- 
mar and  high  schools,  Cairo,  111.,  and  Union 
College  of  Law,  Chicago,  graduating  1887;  m. 
Cairo,  111.,  Sept.  24,  1876,  Marie  Louise  Ward- 
ner;  children:  Horace  W.,  John  W.,  Stuart  H. 
Admitted  to  bar,  Mar.,  1887;  since  then  in  law 
practice  in  Chicago,  first  with  Frank  B.  Pease 
and  George  A.  Williams  as  Hacker,  Pease  & 
Williams,  then  with  Nathaniel  M.  Jones  in 
firm  of  Jones  &  Hacker,  and  since  1891  with 
Frederic  Ullmann  as  Ullmann  &  Hacker.  Dem- 
ocrat. Clubs:  Law,  Kenwood,  Chicago  Yacht. 
Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  99  E.  49th  St. 

HACKNEY,  Henry  Clay,  stock  broker;  b. 
Elmira,  N.  T.,  Sept.  23,  1849;  s.  Benjamin  and 
Helen  Bradley  Hackney;  ed.  Genesee  College, 
Lima,  N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  1882,  Georgie  C. 
Sharp;  1  son:  Raymond.  After  leaving  college 
removed  to  Aurora,  111.;  first  business  was  in 
the  book  house  of  Jansen,  McClurg  &  Co., 
1869-89:  engaged  in  business  as  stock  broker, 
1889;  vice-pres.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange,  1899- 
1904.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mid- 
Day.  Office:  189-91  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
3614  Michigan  Av. 

HAENTZE,  Albert,  mortgage  banker,  real 
estate  investments;  b.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  July 
20,  1869;  s.  Robert  and  Louise  (Burmahln) 
Haentze;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  German- 
Am.  Acad.,  Cook  Co.  Normal  School,  and  Chi- 
cago College  of  Law,  graduating  with  degree 
of  LL.D.,  and  admitted  to  bar,  June,  1900;  m. 
Chicago,  June  2,  1897,  Lillie  Richards.  En- 
gaged in  lumber  and  coal  business  Chicago, 
1888;  in  banking  and  mortgage  loans  from 
1897,  and  while  so  engaged  studied  law;  in 
1902  was  joined  by  Charles  M.  Wheeler,  form- 


ing present  firm  of  Haentze  &  Wheeler,  mort- 
gage bankers  and  real  estate  investments.  Re- 
publican; mem.  of  the  Republican  Club  of  the 
27th  Ward.  Mem.  Myrtle  Lodge,  No.  795,  A. 
F.  and  A.  M.  Club:  Irving  Park  Country.  Of- 
fice: Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  1014  W.  Eddy 
St. 

HAERTEEK,  Augustus  George,  physician; 
b.  Chicago,  June  4,  1855;  s.  Daniel  August 
and  Martha  E.  (Goetze)  Haerther;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  M.D.,  1883;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  8,  1904, 
Leona  A.  Barry.  Was  employed  as  a  clerk  in 
the  drug  business,  1869-83;  since  1883  engaged 
in  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  Chi- 
cago. Advisory  surgeon  of  the  Standard  Acci- 
dent Insurance  Co.,  of  Detroit.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Siloam  Lodge,  780.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  Nat. 
Union.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  822 
Sunnyside  Av.  (Ravenswood). 

HAPFENBERG,  Charles  Baer,  lawyer;  b. 
New  York  City,  June  21,  1877;  s.  Maurice  L. 
and  Etta  (Baer)  Haffenberg;  ed.  public  schools 
of  New  York  City,  Univ.  of  Chicago  (literary 
dept.),  1896-7;  law  school  of  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  1897-8;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.,  1900,  Clara 
Levy  (took  medal  at  Chicago  Musical  College, 
1900);  1  daughter:  Helen  Ethel.  Has  been  resi- 
dent of  Chicago  since  1885,  and  from  1888  to 
1890  was  employed  in  the  credit  dept.  of  Mar- 
shall Field  &  Co.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1898,  and 
became  mem.  of  present  firm  of  Gann,  Peaks 
&  Haffenberg.  Also  dir.  Am.  Glove  Co.  Demo- 
crat. Royal  Arch  Mason.  Mem.  Independent  Or- 
der of  B'nai  B'rith,  and  of  the  Free  Sons  of 
Israel;  Democratic  Club  of  New  York.  Office: 
Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  3208  Maiden  St., 
Sheridan  Park. 

HAFT,  Charles  Maltravis,  lawyer;  b.  High- 
land, Kan.,  Oct.  24,  1871;  s.  James  and  Addle 
(Close)  Haft;  ed.  public  schools  in  Hiawatha, 
Kan.;  Rapid  City  (S.  Dak.)  High  School,  and 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating,  LL.B.,  in  class 
of  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.,  1900,  Pauline  Diehl. 
Was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  Michigan  at  Ann 
Arbor  in  1892,  and  in  same  year  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  was  admitted  to  the  Illinois  bar;  en- 
gaged in  practice  alone  until  Feb.,  1893,  when 
became  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Masterson  & 
Haft;  firm  dissolved  Mar.  8,  1905,  and  May  1, 
1905,  firm  of  Hebel  &  Haft  was  formed.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  K.  P. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Woodlawn.  Office:  Schiller 
Bldg.  Residence:  6515  Woodlawn  Av. 

HAGAN,  Henry  Matthew,  lawyer;  b.  Shelby- 
ville,  111.,  Dec.  28,  1870;  s.  John  H.  and  Mary 
E.  (Wallace)  Hagan;  ed.  public  school,  Shel- 
byville,  111.,  and  at  Eureka  College,  111.;  m. 
Sullivan,  111.,  Apr.  2,  1895,  Nannie  L.  Wag- 
goner; 1  son:  Carl  Luther.  Admitted  to  bar, 
Mar.  6,  1896;  mem.  of  firm  of  Parker  &  Ha- 
gan (Lewis  W.  Parker),  making  a  specialty  of 
corporation  and  commercial  law.  Democrat. 
Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Riverside,  111. 

HAGAB,  John  McKim,  manufacturer;  b. 
Canajoharie,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  13,  1846;  s.  Daniel  B. 
and  Mary  B.  (McKim)  Hagar;  ed.  public 
schools,  Massachusetts;  m.  Salem,  Mass.,  1869, 
Mary  F.  Tucker;  children:  Edward  M.,  Alice  P. 
In  bank  of  Kidder,  Peabody  &  Co.,  Boston,  for 
16  years,  from  messenger  to  mgr. ;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1885,  and  for  10  years  was  mgr.  of  for- 
eign loan  dept.  of  the  Union  Nat.  Bank.  Now 
vice-pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Marion  Brick 
Works,  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Fuel  Gas-Mak- 
ing Machine  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Wells 
Construction  Co.,  and  of  the  Illinois  and  S.-W. 
Ry.  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5016  Jefferson 
Av. 

HAGEN,  Oscar  Emil,  wholesale  shoes;  b. 
Sterley,  Ger..  Aug.  26,  1861;  s.  William  F.  and 
Louise  (Kollman)  Hagen;  ed.  private  schools 
of  Germany  and  at  Addison  (111.)  College, 


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graduating  in  class  of  1883;  m.  Cumberland, 
Md.,  Sept.  10,  1885,  Sophia  Rohrbach;  1 
daughter:  Louise.  Taught  school  in  Cumber- 
land, Md. ;  then  attended  college  at  Addison, 
DuPage  Co.,  111.;  with  wholesale  shoe  house  of 
H.  F.  C.  Dovenmuehle  <&  Son,  18  years;  in 
1900,  with  Harry  B.  Tucker,  established  firm 
of  Tucker  &  Hagen,  jobbers  of  boys'  and  girls' 
shoes.  Lutheran.  Office:  153  Franklin  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1506  Oakdale  Av. 

HAGGARD,  John  David,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  4,  1847;  s.  Samuel  V.  and  Mary 
(Mason)  Haggard;  ed.  public  school;  enlisted 
in  the  134th  regt.  of  111.  Vols.,  serving  till 
end  of  war;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.,  1871,  Sarah  U. 
Bennett;  children:  Mrs.  Mabel  H.  Yale,  Flor- 
ence G.  After  returning  from  the  war  was  as- 
sociated with  father  in  the  hardware  business, 
and  later  went  into  hardware  business  for 
self;  in  1880  engaged  as  a  manufacturer  of 
spring  beds  and  mattresses,  later  incorporated 
as  the  Haggard  &  Marcusson  Co.,  of  which  is 
now  pres.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
415-19  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  307  S.  Pine  Av., 
Austin. 

HAGSTROM,  Gustavus  Arvid,  clergyman, 
editor;  b.  Sundsvall,  Sweden,  Sept.  8,  18671  s. 
Anders  Gustav  and  Marie  Elizabeth  (Hern- 
lund)  Hagstrom;  ed.  public  schools  and  busi- 
ness school  of  Minneapolis,  and  in  Divinity 
School  of  Univ.  of  Chicago  (formerly  Baptist 
Union  Theological  Seminary),  grad.  Apr.  19, 
1892;  m.  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  June  1,  1892,  Car- 
oline Wllhelmina  Anderson;  1  daughter:  Ma- 
rion Edith.  Previous  to  1889  engaged  in  me- 
chanical and  mercantile  pursuits  in  Minneapo- 
lis, Minn.  Licensed  to  preach  in  Minneapolis, 
Minn.,  Sept.,  1889;  while  a  student  was  pastor 
of  the  Baptist  Church  of  Kenyon,  Minn.,  1890- 
1891;  pastor  Baptist  Church,  Newark,  111.,  1891- 
1893;  ordained  to  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel 
in  Newark,  111.,  Apr.  22,  1892.  Sunday  School 
missionary  for  Am.  Baptist  Publication  Soc. 
and  Illinois  Swedish  Baptist  Sunday  School 
Union,  1893-6;  pastor  1st  Swedish  Baptist 
Church  of  Chicago  since  Nov.  1,  1896  (largest 
church  In  Swedish  branch  of  Baptist  denomi- 
nation in  the  U.  S.).  Editor  Young  People's 
Paper  for  Swedish  Baptists,  1895-6;  editor  The 
Church  and  Home  ("Forsamlingen  och  Hem- 
met"),  Swedish  religious  monthly,  since  1896; 
dept  editor  Swedish  magazine  "Hemmets 
Van,"  Chicago.  Life  mem.  Am.  Baptist  Mis- 
sionary Union;  sec.  Chicago  Baptist  Pastors' 
Conference;  dir.  Swedish  Baptist  Mutual  Aid 
Assn.;  trustee  Swedish  Baptist  General  Con- 
ference, treas.  Illinois  Swedish  Baptist  Con- 
ference, vice-pres.  Illinois  Swedish  Baptist 
Sunday  School  Union,  pres.  Illinois  Swedish 
Baptist  Young  People's  Union;  pres.  Scandi- 
navian Am.  Mission  to  the  Jews;  auditor 
Scandia  Loan  and  Investment  Assn.;  pres. 
Swedish  Baptist  Old  People's  Home.  Prohibi- 
tionist. Residence:  376  Mohawk  St. 

HAHXT,  Herman  P.,  wholesale  dealer  in 
watches,  diamonds  and  jewelry;  b.  Eppel- 
sheim,  Hesse  Darmstadt,  July  4,  1841;  s.  John 
and  Florin  (Hart)  Hahn;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Philadelphia,  1849-53;  Uniontown,  O.,  1853- 
1854;  m.  Uniontown,  O.,  Mar.  27,  1867,  Jose- 
phine Joseph;  children:  Harry  W.,  Marion  W., 
Edmond  J.,  Florence.  Mem.  firm  of  J.  Hahn  & 
Son,  Suffield,  O.,  1859-65;  Joseph  Bros.  &  Hahn, 
Akron,  O.,  1865-9;  Joseph  &  Hahn,  1869-73;  in 
wholesale  jewelry  business  alone,  Chicago, 
1873-4;  since  1874  of  H.  F.  Hahn  &  Co.,  of 
which  is  still  pres.  Was  delegate  to  Nat. 
Democratic  Convention  at  Baltimore,  Md., 
1872,  from  19th  Ohio  Dist.  Was  vice-pres., 
1885-8;  pres.,  1888-96,  Nat.  Assn.  of  Jobbers  in 
Am.  Watches.  Honorary  mem.  Battery  D, 
Chicago.  Pres.  of  United  Hebrew  Charities, 
and  of  Michael  Reese  Hosp.,  Chicago,  5  years; 
vice-pres.  of  same  10  years,  and  trustee  7 
years.  Jewish  religion.  Mason  (32°),  Oriental 


^r  Standard,    Jewelers.    Iro- 
Grand  Etoul  Wabaah  Av.  Residence:  3626 

,  ^A???T'^AUen  Thomai,  physician;  b.  Cor- 
nell, ont.,  Can.,  Dec.  30,  1866;  s  Hiram  and 
Margaret  (McNamara)  Haight  grad  Western 
vSSSr\EP*r1  M'D-  «»<:  m.  Chicago,  1895" 
Mabel  Meisenwinkel;  1  son:  Richard  Allen 

1888  94nga-f™ln  s^flcal  Instrument  business 

88-94.  came  to  Chicago,  1894,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  practice,  limited  to  diseases 
of  the  eye.  ear.  nose  and  throat.  Was  eye  and 
ear  surgeon.  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  6  years  and  later 
on  staff  of  Illinois  Eye  &  Ear •Infirmary 
Prof,  of  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear  at  ChN 
cago  Clinical  School.  Pres.  of  the  Manhattan 
ImraM^ConAStrUCtl^,Co-  of  New  York  Mem 
q£taMt?-.iAsln"  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med  Soc.,  Chicago  Ophthalmological 
Assn..  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn..  Chicago 
Laryngolpgical  Assn.  Republican.  Mason  (32°). 
9&V"*:.  Washington  Park,  Glen  View,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Illinois  Athletic,  Germania  Concor- 
dia;  also  Lawyers'  (New  York).  Office:  103 
State  St.  Residence:  1097  N.  Clark  St. 

HAINES,  Thomas  Louis,  school  supplies-  b 
Snyder  Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  16,  1844;  s.  Reuben  S 
a?d£?V,Hla  (Sna<iel)  Halnes;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Michigan  and  at  Northwestern  College, 
Naperville  111  A.M..  1872;  m.  Belle  Plalne 
la..  1875,  Addle  L.  Snyder;  children:  Edna  (de- 
ceased), Cora  (Mrs.  I.  R.  Rehn),  Charles  Reu- 
?^n  (deceased),  Charlotte  Grace,  Thomas 
Lloyd.  Served  In  12th  Mich.  Infy.  in  Civil 
^fJ'  riP^&U11!  Northwestern  College,  Plain- 
fleld,  111.,  1867-9;  came  to  Chicago;  traveling, 
selling  books  on  subscription.  In  1874  pur- 
chased half  interest  in  Western  Publishing 
House,  continuing  until  1887,  when  acquired 
a  one-third  interest  in  the  Central  School 
Supply  House.  Also  pres.  Big  Ten  Oil  Co, 
Montpelier,  Ind.  Mem.  United  Evangelical 
Church.  Prohibitionist  (candidate  for  Mayor 
of  Chicago  in  1903).  Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post, 
G.  A.  R.  Author  of  Royal  Path  of  Life;  Worth 
and  Wealth.  Co-author:  Museum  of  Antiquity 
Office:  315  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  211  Ash- 
land Boul. 

HAINES,  Walter  Stanley,  prof,  chemistry, 
pharmacy  and  toxicology.  Rush  Med.  College 
since  1876;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  27,  1850;  ed.  Chi- 
cago High  School  and  Massachusetts  Institute 
of  Technology;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  College. 
1873  (A.M.,  M.D.);  prof,  chemistry  Chicago 
Med.  College,  1873-6.  Mem.  Am.  Chem.  Soc , 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  The  Chemical  Soc.  of  Lon- 
don, Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Author:  A  Text-Book 
of  Legal  Medicine  and  Toxicology.  Address: 
Rush  Med.  College. 

HAIR,  Benjamin  Morton,  lumberman  and 
manufacturer;  b.  Covington,  Ky.,  Jan.  14,  1848; 
s.  Rev.  Gilbert  M.  (Presbyterian)  and  Jane 
Morton  (Semple)  Hair;  ed.  public  school, 
Franklin  (O.)  Preparatory  School,  Elder's 
Ridge,  Pa.,  and  Centervllle  (Ind.)  Collegiate 
Institute  (did  not  graduate) ;  served  in  U.  S. 
Army  10  days  in  July,  1862;  m.  Shawneetown, 
111.,  Jan.  16,  1873,  Harrlette  Ridgway;  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  Mabel  Ridgway  Barbour,  Genevleve 
Ridgway  (died  1889.  aged  10).  Ida  Ridgway, 
Thomas  Ridgway.  Clerked  in  dry  goods  store, 
1865-6;  at  school,  1867-9;  clerk  in  real  estate 
office,  Chicago,  1870-1;  worked  for  clerk  of 
U.  S.  Circuit  Court,  Pittsburgh,  1872-3;  in  lum- 
ber business,  B.  M.  Hair  &  Co.,  Shawneetown, 
111.,  1874;  asst.  state  treas.  of  Illinois,  under 
Thomas  S.  Ridgway,  treas.,  1875-6.  In  1877 
established  in  Chicago  firm  of  Hair  &  Ridg- 
way, and  was  actively  engaged  in  the  lumber, 
planing  mill  and  box  factory  business  until 
1901,  when  he  sold  his  stock  in  the  company 
and  withdrew;  since  1901  has  devoted  time 
largely  to  private  affairs  and  the  Northwest- 
ern Yeast  Co.,  of  which  he  Is  now  president; 
president  and  director  Cook  Co.  State  Savings 
Bank;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of 


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Shawneetown,  111.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Office:  SS9  N.  Ashland  Av.  and  Groat  Northern 
Bldg  Residence:  10;JO  Forest  Av.,  Kvanston. 

HAKANSON,  Alfred,  physician;  b.  Geneseo, 
Henry  Co.,  111.,  May  12,  1866;  s.  John  and 
Hannah  (Pearson)  Hakanson;  grad.  Luther 
Acad.,  Wahoo,  Neb.,  May,  1886,  and  continued 
classical  course  through  freshman  year  at 
Augustana  College,  Rock  Island,  111.,  1887; 
grad.  Omaha  Med.  College  (med.  dept.  Univ. 
of  Nebraska).  1890;  post-graduate  course  in 
clinical  medicine  at  New  York  Post-Graduate 
Med.  School  and  Hosp.,  1895,  and  in  clinical 
medicine  and  diseases  of  nose  and  throat  at 
Chicago  Policlinic  Hosp.,  1899;  m.  Chicago, 
May  12,  1892,  Bertha  Wilhelmina  Lindberg. 
Began  practicing  medicine  at  Rockford,  111., 
1890,  but  in  1891  removed  to  Chicago.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  262  E.  31st  St. 

HALBACH,  J.  Fred.  A.,  decorator  and  fur- 
nisher; b.  Peru,  Ind.,  Dec.  25,  1856;  s.  J.  Louis 
C.  and  Henrietta  F.  A.  (Gloede)  Halbach;  ed. 
public  and  high  schools  of  Toledo,  O.  Began 
artisan  career  with  the  firm  of  Wm.  C.  Cheney, 
Toledo,  O.,  1871-7;  came  to  Chicago,  1877,  and 
remained  until  1880,  perfecting  himself  in 
aecorating,  with  Fred  N.  Atwood,  May,  1877, 
to  May,  1880;  went  to  New  York  for  same 
purpose,  employed  as  decorator  and  designer 
with  Pettier  &  Stymus  Co.,  New  York  City, 
1880-5.  In  1885  with  Otto  W.  Mitchel  estab- 
lished in  Chicago  under  firm  name  of  Mitchel 
&  Halbach,  decorating  and  furnishings.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  New  Illinois  Ath- 
letic; also  New  York  Athletic,  New  York.  Of- 
fice: 264  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  4464  Lake 
Avenue. 

HALBE,  Oscar  John  Dietrich,  optometrist 
and  optician;  b.  New  York  City,  Aug.  31,  1860; 
s.  August  and  Eliza  (Dimler)  Halbe;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  New  York  City  and  Guttenberg, 
N.  J.,  and  at  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Optical 
College;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Susie  A.  Gray;  chil- 
dren: Richard  Valentine,  Earl  Oscar,  Amy, 
Charlotte,  Arthur  (died  at  age  of  7).  Began 
career  in  optical  business  with  H.  Borsch,  Chi- 
cago; later  mgr.  of  Optical  dept.  for  Kuehne 
&  Kappelman;  after  that  refractionist  for 
California  Optical  Co.,  of  San  Francisco;  re- 
turned to  Chicago,  and  became  mgr.  of  optical 
dept.  for  Sweet,  Wallach  &  Co.,  of  whom  later 
bought  their  optical  dept.,  removing  it  to 
the  Trude  Bldg.  Sec.  of  Illinois  Optical  Soc. 
and  of  Chicago  Optical  Soc.  Office:  Trude  Bldg. 
Residence:  810  W.  Monroe  St. 

H  ALBERT,  Homer  Valmore,  physician;  b. 
Otsego,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  6,  1858;  s.  Morris  and 
Anna  Eliza  (McFarland)  Halbert;  prepared 
in  acad.  at  Gilbertsville,  N.  Y.;  grad.  Williams 
College,  Mass.,  1881,  and  from  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  M.D.,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  June  2, 
1892,  Abbie  M.  Sherman;  children:  Howard 
Valmore,  Frances.  Engaged  in  practice*  of 
medicine  in  Chicago  from  1887.  Soon  after 
graduation  was  appointed  adjunct  lecturer  in 
anatomy  at  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chi- 
cago; became  prof,  of  anatomy  in  1888,  and 
prof,  of  theory  and  practice  of  medicine  in 
1890.  Since  1898  senior  prof,  of  clinical  medi- 
cine, same  college.  Editor  of  Clinique,  1901-2. 
Regular  contributor  to  various  med.  journals. 
Now  writing  a  work  on  practice.  On  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  med.  staff.  Mem.  Clinical  Soc.,  Chicago 
Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Institute  of  Homoe- 
opathy, Illinois  Homce.  Med.  Assn.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Midlothian,  Kenwood.  Office:  70 
State  St.  Residence:  4630  Greenwood  Av. 

HALE,  Albert  Barlow,  ophthalmic  surgeon; 
b.  Jonesville,  Mich.,  June  5,  1860;  s.  Edwin 
M.  and  Abba  George  Hale;  grad.  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, 1882;  Chicago  Med.  College,  1886; 
matriculated  at  the  Univ.  of  Strassburg,  Ger., 
1886-7;  m.  Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  16, 
1889,  Ida  Viller.  Associate  clinical  prof, 
ophthalmology,  Rush  Med.  College.  Mem.  Am. 


Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  German  Med. 
Soc.,  Ophthalmol.  Sou.,  Neurol.  Soc.,  Heidel- 
berg Ophthalmol.  Soc.  Translator  Fick's  Dis- 
eases of  the  Eye.  General  contributor  to  med. 
literature;  associate  editor  Ophthalmology, 
Anales  de  Oftalmologia,  Mexico;  Archives  de 
Oftalmolgia,  Spain.  Clubs:  University,  Wood- 
lawn  Tennis.  Office:  103  State  St. 

HALE,  Carlton  Cheever,  treas.  the  Foster- 
Munger  Co.;  b.  near  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  May  13, 
1865;  s.  A.  M.  and  Cynthia  E.  (Silverthorn) 
Hale;  grad.  high  school,  Oshkosh,  Wis.;  m. 
Des  Moines,  la.,  1899,  Edith  M.  Holmes;  1 
daughter:  Elizabeth  L.  After  graduation  from 
high  school  became  clerk  with  the  sash  and 
door  firm  of  Carlton,  Foster  &  Co.,  Oshkosh, 
Wis.,  and  has  continued  in  the  same  line  of 
business  ever  since,  helping  in  1892  to  organ- 
ize the  Foster-Munger  Co.,  large  wholesale 
dealers  in  doors,  blinds,  glazed  sash,  plate 
and  window  glass,  and  all  kinds  of  mill  work, 
of  which  company  he  is  treas.  Republican. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  W.  20th  and  Sanga- 
mon  Sts.  Residence:  216  E.  47th  St. 

HALE,  William  Gardner,  prof.  Latin  and 
head  of  the  dept.  since  1892,  Univ.  of  Chicago; 
b.  Feb.  9,  1849;  grad.  Harvard,  1870  (LL.D., 
Union,  1895;  Princeton,  1896);  fellow  in 
philosophy,  Harvard.  1874-6;  fellow  of  Har- 
vard in  classics  and  student  Leipzig  and  G6t- 
tingen,  1876-7;  tutor  in  Latin,  Harvard,  1877- 
1880;  prof.  Latin,  Cornell,  1880-92;  m.  1883, 
Harriet  Knowles  Swinburne,  Newport,  R.  I. 
Asso.  editor  Classical  Review,  since  1895; 
chairman,  1894-9,  Am.  Sch.  Classical  Studies, 
Rome.  Author:  The  Art  of  Reading  Latin; 
The  Cum-  Constructions — Their  History  and 
Functions;  The  Sequence  of  Tenses  in  Latin; 
The  Anticipatory  Subjunctive  in  Greek  and 
Latin;  Hale-Buck  Latin  Grammar  (with  Carl 
D.  Buck).  Address:  5757  Lexington  Av. 

HALEY,  Patrick  Columbus,  lawyer;  b.  Sir 
Knight,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  17,  1849;  s.  Thomas  and 
Hannah  (Caton)  Haley;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools,  graduating  from  latter;  grad.  law 
dept.  Univ.  of  Michigan  in  class  of  1871;  m. 
Joliet,  111.,  Dec.  1,  1875,  Mary  A.  D'Arcy;  chil- 
dren: Margaret,  Robert,  Columbia,  Madeline, 
Genevieve,  Paul,  Angela,  John.  Admitted  to 
Illinois  bar  in  1871  and  engaged  in  practice 
at  Joliet,  111.;  elected  city  atty.,  1874;  since 
then  engaged  in  private  practice;  was  special 
counsel  for  Sanitary  District  for  12  years. 
Democrat;  was  alderman  from  5th  Ward  of 
Joliet  for  12  years,  and  in  1891  was  elected 
mayor  of  Joliet,  serving  one  term;  twice 
candidate  for  Congress  on  Democratic  ticket. 
R.  C.  Still  resides  in  Joliet,  but  practices  also 
in  Chicago  in  firm  of  Eddy,  Haley  &  Wetten. 
Office:  Temple  Bldg.  Residence:  Joliet,  111. 

HALL,  Charles  Berrien,  physician;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  5,  1860;  s.  Amos  Tuttle  Hall  (sec. 
and  treas.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1853-81)  and  Lucy 
(Duncan)  Hall;  ed.  public  schools  in  Aurora, 
111.,  1866-70,  of  Hinsdale,  111.,  1870-1;  of  Chi- 
cago, 1871-80,  graduating  old  Central  High 
School;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  1886; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  15,  1896,  Jessie  Thompson 
Brown  (granddaughter  of  Oliver  H.  Thomp- 
son, one  of  Chicago's  first  board  of  aldermen) ; 
children:  Priscilla  (b.  Mar.  5,  1897),  Phyllis 
(b.  Aug.  9,  1903).  Engaged  in  general  prac- 
tice as  physician  since  1886.  Prof,  of  sanitary 
science  in  Hering  Med.  College,  Chicago.  Re- 
publican. Office  and  residence:  293  E.  53d  St. 

HALL,  Charles  Frederic,  consulting  engineer 
and  inventor;  b.  Scranton,  Pa.,  Oct.  15,  1870;  s. 
Robert  A.  and  Augusta  (Pratt)  Hall;  ed. 

Eublic  schools;  m.  Chicago.  1899,  Kathryn  V. 
haw;  1  daughter:  Virginia  Augusta.  Since 
1890  has  been  engaged  in  engineering  work, 
and  came  to  Chicago  from  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  early 
in  1896.  Is  inventor  and  patentee  of  the  Hall 
rail  joint  and  is  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of 
the  Hall  Rail  Joint  Co.;  also  inventor  of  a 
tobacco  stripping  machine;  also  pres.  of  the 


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Hall  Bascule  Bridge  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
and  dealers  In  railway  supplies.  Republican. 
Club:  Ashland.  Office:  Monadnock  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1374  Franklin  Boul. 

HALL,  Emery  Stanford,  architect;  b.  Chats- 
worth,  111.,  Nov.  25,  1869;  a.  Justin  Smith  and 
Sarah  Mahitable  (Stanford)  Hall;  ed.  district 
end  village  schook.-  in  Vermilion  Co.,  111.; 
summer  school,  Danville,  111.;  preparatory  and 
college  courses,  Univ.  of  Illinois,  graduating 
B.S.,  1895,  with  3  months  graduate  work,  1896; 
m.  Mendota,  111.,  June  20,  1900,  Clara  L. 
Adams;  children:  Halbert  Hugo,  Ruth  Alden. 
Taught  country  school,  1888-9;  first  practical 
experience  in  office  of  William  Prosser,  Jr., 
architect,  spring  and  summer,  1892.  Designed 
1st  Baptist  Church,  Urbana,  111.,  and  began 
practice  in  spring  of  1895;  partner  with  N.  S. 
Spencer,  Champaign,  111.,  as  Spencer  &  Hall, 
architects,  Mar.,  1896,  to  Sept.,  1896;  after 
graduate  work  in  university,  came  to  Chicago, 
and  Jan.  1,  1897,  became  partner  in  Harvey 
L.  Page  &  Co.,  architects,  until  Apr.,  1900; 
then  succeeded  to  firm's  business  under  own 
name.  Makes  specialty  of  auditorium  planning, 
including  all  classes  of  buildings  for  public 
assembly.  Mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of  Science, 
Chicago  Architects  Business  Assn.  (pres., 
1901-2).  As  chairman  of  committee  on  public 
action  of  latter  conducted  architects'  fight  to 
secure  uniform  enforcement  of  building  laws. 
Mem.  Municipal  Art  League,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Re- 
publican. Baptist.  Office:  153  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1483  W.  Monroe  St. 

HALL,  Francis  Joseph,  educator;  b.  Ash  ta- 
bula, O.,  Dec.  24,  1857;  s.  Joseph  B.  and  Juliet 
E.  H. ;  ed.  Racine  College,  General  Theological 
Seminary  and  Western  Theological  Seminary; 
B.A.,  M.A.;  D.D.,  Kenyon  College,  1898;  m. 
1886,  Prudence  A.  Griswold,  his  cousin.  Or- 
dained priest,  1886;  registrar  diocese  of  Chi- 
cago since  1894;  sec.  diocesan  standing  com- 
mittee, 1898-1901;  examining  chaplain  diocese 
of  Chicago,  1901;  appointed  on  General  Conv.'s 
commission  on  Swedish  orders,  1901;  pres. 
Western  Theological  Seminary  Alumni,  1898- 
1899;  prof,  dogmatic  theology,  Western  Theo- 
logical Seminary,  since  1886.  Author:  Theolog- 
ical Outlines,  3  vols.;  Historical  Position  of 
the  Episcopal  Church;  The  Kenotic  Theory. 
Address:  654  Park  Av. 

HALL,  Frank,  mgr.  Hotel  Majestic;  b.  Van 
Ettenville,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  23,  1851;  s.  George  B. 
and  Charlotte  (Lewis)  Hall;  ed.  public  schools, 
Owatonna,  Minn.,  until  1865,  and  Shattuck 
School,  Paribault,  Minn.,  1865-7;  m.  Owatonna, 
Minn.,  Oct.  20,  1874,  Ella  M.  Rice;  1  son:  How- 
ard R.  Began  business  career  as  dry  poods 
clerk,  1868-70;  afterward  grain  buyer  for  H. 
W.  Pratt  Co.  of  Owatonna,  Minn.,  until  1879; 
partner  in  firm  of  Beynon,  Mace  &  Co.,  grain 
dealers,  Milbank,  S.  D.,  5  years;  engaged  in 
real  estate,  1884-5;  went  to  Ashland,  Wis.,  and 
was  co-proprietor  of  the  Colby  House,  1  year; 
afterward  had  charge  of  the  Hotel  Royal, 
Joliet,  111.;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  for  a 
short  time  mgr.  of  the  Saratoga  Hotel;  went 
to  Davenport,  la.,  and  for  3  years  was  mgr. 
of  the  Kimball  House;  went  to  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
and  was  for  3  years  interested  in  the  Mer- 
chants Hotel;  returned  to  Chicago,  and  re- 
sumed the  management  of  the  Saratoga 
Hotel,  1895-1903;  since'  1903  has  been  mgr. 
of  the  Hotel  Majestic.  Address:  Hotel  Ma- 
jestic. 

HALL,  Frank  H.,  printer;  b.  Portsmouth,  N. 
H.,  May  12,  1858;  s.  Jonathan  and  Laura  Ann 
(Tennant)  Hall;  ed.  public  school  of  New 
Hampshire  and  Tilton  Seminary,  Tilton,  N.  H.; 
m.  Dec.  24,  1879,  A.  H.  Swearingen.  First  em- 
ployment was  as  compositor  on  Decatur  (111.) 
Republican;  established  Decatur  Herald,  1881; 
sold  out,  1890,  and  came  to  Chicago;  bought 
an  interest  in  printing  firm  of  Daniels  &  Pit- 
kin,  since  merged  into  the  Rogers  &  Hall  Co., 
of  which  he  is  pres.;  dir.  U.  S.  Packing  Co.; 


1st  lieut.  Co.  H,  5th  Regt.,  1.  N.  G.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Office:  Io2  Market  St. 
Residence:  1061  Sheridan  Rd. 

HALL,  George  Washington,  physician;  b. 
Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  June  18,  1S69;  s.  Y.  P. 
and  Martha  E.  (Stillwell)  Hall;  grad.  Wabash 
College,  A.M.,  1890;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1893;  m.  Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  June  5,  1894, 
Nell  Nicholson;  children:  Martha  Nadine,  Ber- 
tram Brower.  Since  1893  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago.  In  1904  made 
special  post-graduate  studies  at  the  Nat.  Hosp. 
for  Paralyzed  and  Epileptics,  London,  Eng., 
and  in  Berlin,  Ger.  Instructor  in  medicine, 
Rush  Med.  College.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Neurological  Soc.  of 
Chicago,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Ex-attending  physi- 
cian Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  641  E.  46th  PI. 

HALL,  James  Parker,  dean  of  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago Law  School;  b.  Frewsburg,  N.  Y.,  Nov. 
30,  1871;  s.  Edward  L.  and  Charlotte  (Parker) 
Hall;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools,  James- 
town, N.  Y.,  1882-90;  Cornell  Univ.,  1890-4, 
A.B.,  1894;  Harvard  Law  School,  1894-7,  LL  B  , 
1897;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1900,  Evelyn  H. 
Movius;  1  son:  Livingston.  Practiced  law,  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y.,  1897-1900;  lecturer  on  constitu- 
tional law  and  real  property.  Buffalo  Law 
School,  1898-1900;  associate  prof,  of  law,  Le- 
land  Stanford  Jr.  Univ.,  1900-2;  prof,  of  law, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1902;  dean  of  Univ. 
of  Chicago  Law  School  since  1904.  Mem.  Phi 
Beta  Kappa  Soc.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Quadrangle,  Law.  Office:  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago Law  School.  Residence:  5545  Woodlawn 
Av. 

HALL,  Jesse  Edson,  pres.  Belding-Hall  Mfg. 
Co.;  b.  Ashfield,  Mass.,  Nov.  9,  1863;  s.  Joshua 
and  Electa  C.  (Edson)  Hall;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Ashfleld,  Mass.;  m.  Boston,  Mass.,  1892, 
Anne  S.  Waterman;  children:  Edson,  Maurine. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Massachusetts  in  1881; 
was  formerly  with  American  Wire  Nail  Co.,  of 
Anderson,  Ind.;  Loring  &  Parks,  of  Plymouth, 
Mass.,  and  R.  Hoffeld  &  Co.,  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y.; 
since  1888  with  the  Belding-Hall  Mfg.  Co., 
refrigerators,  etc.,  of  which  is  now  pres.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Chi- 
cago Press,  Twentieth  Century;  also  Chicago, 
of.  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.  Office:  196  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

HALL,  Ora  loftin,  Sunday  editor  Chicago 
Inter  Ocean;  b.  Putnam  Co.,  Ind.,  July  4,  1877; 
s.  Jonathan  T.  and  Julia  (Loftin)  Hall;  ed. 
public  schools,  LaFayette,  Ind.,  and  Edgar 
Co.,  111.,  1883-95;  Greer  College,  Hoopestown, 
111.,  1895-6;  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston, 
1900-2;  m.  Baton  Rouge,  La.,  Feb.  1,  1904, 
Frieda  Pauline  Cohen.  Engaged  as  teacher, 
1696-7;  asst.  cashier  Hughes  Bank,  Hume,  111., 
1897-1900;  reporter  and  asst.  Sunday  editor, 
1900-3;  Sunday  editor  since  1903,  Chicago 
Inter  Ocean.  Republican.  Mason:  mem.  Orien- 
tal Consistory.  Office:  110  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: 520  E.  65th  St. 

HALL,  Richard  Cartwright,  rubber  goods 
merchant;;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Oct.  19,  1858;  s. 
Henry  Augustus  and  Susan  Beddoes  (Cart- 
wright)  Hall;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools, 
Boston;  m.  Framingham.  Mass.,  June  10,  1901, 
Grace  Ellis;  children:  Richard  Ellis,  Dorothy. 
Began  business  as  shipping  clerk,  Boston 
Belting  Co.,  Boston,  Sept.,  1875-7;  traveled 
in  west  for  Eastern  Rubber  Co.,  of  Boston, 
1877-83;  resident  mgr.  for  same  in  New  York 
City,  1883-5;  mem.  firm  Elson,  Hall  &  Co., 
Chicago,  1885-7;  since  Jan.,  1887,  with  Lyndon 
C.  Lawton  (co-partnership)  under  firm  name 
of  The  Duck  Brand  Co.,  wholesale  dealers 
in  "Duck  Brand"  rubber  and  oil  clothing, 
mackintoshes,  rubber  boots,  shoes  and  um- 
brellas. Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  319-27  Frank- 
lin St.  Residence:  1138  Judson  Av.,  Evanston. 


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HALL.  Soss  Carlos,  lawyer;  b.  Rushville, 
111.,  Oct.  29,  1866;  s.  Thomas  M.  and  Harriet 
S.  (Ross)  Hall;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of 
Macomb,  111.,  and  Georgetown  College,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  graduating  1888,  LL.B.;  m. 
Macomb,  111.,  Aug.  19,  1890,  Catherine  Twy- 
man;  children:  Carlos  T.,  George  R.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  Washington,  D.  C.,  1888,  and  practiced 
in  Macomb  and  Rushville,  111.,  until  1893;  since 
then  in  Chicago;  now  mem.  firm  of  Bailey,  Hall 
&  Spunner,  engaged  in  general  practice,  mak- 
ing a  specialty  of  municipal  law.  Democrat; 
was  mem.  of  40th  General  Assembly  of  Illi- 
nois, 1897-8;  town  atty.  for  the  Town  of  Cicero 
since  1902.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Colonial,  of 
Oak  Park.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
309  S.  Scoville  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

HALL,  Thomas  Alonzo,  mgr.  office  build- 
ings; b.  Richmond,  Vt.,  Dec.  24.  1849;  s. 
Joseph  Alonzo  and  Sarah  (Bronson)  Hall;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Oberlin,  O.,  graduating  1865; 

§rad.  Acad.  of  Oberlin  College,  1867;  grad. 
berlin  College,  A.B.,  1872;  m.  Castile,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  2,  1889,  Winifred  M.  Long;  children:  Ray- 
mond Russell,  Isabel  Bronson,  Helen  Frances, 
Mildred  Castleton,  Lowell  Lyman.  From  Feb., 
1876,  to  Aug.,  1877,  clerk  and  traveling  sales- 
man under  Col.  Redfield  Proctor  (later  Gov. 
and  U.  S.  Senator);  mgr.  Boston  Marble  Co., 
Boston,  1877-81;  mgr.  Chicago  branch  Ver- 
mont Marble  Co.,  and  Producers'  Marble  Co., 
1881-6;  treas.  and  mgr.  Graphic  Mining  & 
Smelting  Co.,  Socorro,  N.  M.,  1886-8;  in  real 
t-state  business,  Chicago,  1888-9;  since  June, 
1889,  mgr.  of  office  buildings  for  Bryan  La- 
throp;  member  firm  of  Hall  &  Bradley,  1898- 
1900;  since  then  of  Thomas  A.  Hall  &  Co.; 
is  also  still  mgr.  with  one-half  interest  in  rent 
dept.  of  Bryan  Lathrop.  Pres.  Building  Man- 
agers' Assn.;  mgr.  Dearborn  Power  Co.  Was 
pres.  of  Hyde  Park  Protective  Assn.,  1893-9. 
Charter  mem.  Civil  Service  Reform  Assn.  in 
New  York  City,  Boston,  and  Chicago;  on  ex- 
ecutive committee  Civil  Service  Reform 
League,  Chicago,  1882-7.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 6428  Lexington  Av. 

EALL.  William  Franklin,  pres.  W.  F.  Hall 
Printing  Co.;  b.  Columbia  City,  Ind.,  June  4, 
1862;  s.  Alexander  and  Frances  (Wendle) 
Hall;  high  school  education;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
7,  1889,  Jessie  Guffin.  Started  as  a  boy  to 
learn  printing  in  country  office  at  Columbia 
City,  Ind.;  when  19  years  old  came  to  Chicago, 
and  for  a  short  time  was  in  newspaper  work 
as  reporter;  then  with  the  printing  firm  of 
J.  L.  Regan  &  Co.  as  foreman,  eventually  ris- 
ing to  gen.  supt.  In  1892  organized  Van  Sick- 
len  Printing  Co.,  of  which  was  pres..  and  in 
1895  changed  firm  name  to  W.  F.  Hall  Print- 
ing Co.,  of  which  has  been  pres.  ever  since. 
Also  pres.  U.  S.  Telephone  Directory  Co.  Mem., 
and  on  executive  committee,  Chicago  Ty- 
pothetse.  Pres.  Master  Printers'  Assn.  of  Chi- 
cago. Republican.  Mason;  K.  T.  Mem.  and  on 
executive  committee  Citizens'  Assn.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Press, 
Forty.  Office:  21-5  Plymouth  Ct.  Residence: 
3545  Grand  Boul. 

HALLBERG,  Lawrence  Gnstav,  architect; 
b.  Wenersnas,  Sweden,  Sept.  4,  1844;  s.  Jonas 
and  Marie  Christina  Hallberg;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  and  Chalmers  Polytechnic  In- 
stitute at  Gothenburg,  Sweden;  spent  a  good 
deal  of  time  in  travel  in  Europe;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.,  1881,  Florence  P.  Estey;  children:  Mar- 
garet L.,  Marie  Josephine,  Lawrence  G.,  Norman 
D'Este.  Began  to  practice  profession  of  archi- 
tect at  Gothenburg  and  Gefle,  Sweden;  came 
to  America  in  1871,  and  has  been  in  this  city 
ever  since,  engaged  in  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession. Fellow  Am.  Institute  of  Architects. 
Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Associate 
mem.  of  the  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Re- 
publican. Office:  84  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 


HALLE,  Edward  Qustav,  underwriter;  b. 
Leipzig,  Germany,  Jin.  5,  1844;  s.  Heinrich  and 
Henrietta  Halle;  ed.  Germany;  came  to  U.  S  . 
1866;  m.  1869,  E.  Gi  •jnberg;  children:  Frank 
E.,  Fannie  F.  Soon  ai  3r  arrival  in  U.  S.  be- 
came interested  in  insurance  business;  became 
special  agent  Germanic  Fire  Insurance  Co., 
of  New  York;  later  seci-red  a  state  agency 
and  since  1883  has  been  western  mgr.  for  that 
company,  with  headquarters  at  Chicago.  Mem., 
1891-8,  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago  (pres., 
1896-8);  pres  of  "German  Day,"  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition;  pres.  advisory  committee 
to  Nat.  Republican  Committee,  1896.  McKinley 
elector,  1900;  col.  on  staff  of  Gov.  Yates,  1900- 
1904.  Mem.  German  Soc.  Clubs:  Germania  (was 
pres.  3  years),  Union  League,  Marquette.  Of- 
fice: 169  Jackson  St.  Residence:  485  Dearborn 
Av. 

HALLEMAN,  Oustus  William,  dealer  in  ice, 
coal,  wood,  etc.;  b.  St.  Charles  Co.,  Mo.,  Aug. 
13,  1869;  s.  August  and  Louisa  (Schaper) 
Halleman;  ed.  public  school  and  at  St.  Charles 
College,  St.  Charles,  Mo.;  m.  Cutler,  Washing- 
ton Co.,  O.,  Aug.  13,  1896,  Martha  Jane  Trickle. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  St.  Charles,  Mo.,  1888; 
engaged  in  grocery  and  meat  business  and 
later  in  milk  business  until  1893,  when  he  be- 
came a  stockholder  in  the  Wisconsin  Lime  & 
Stone  Co.,  of  which  became  mgr.  of  city  sales 
and  later  vice-pres.  until  Nov.,  1897;  estab- 
lished in  spring  of  1899  the  ice  and  coal 
business  now  known  as  the  Halleman  Ice  & 
Coal  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  dir.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  27th  Ward  Republican,  Els- 
mere  Pleasure.  Methodist.  Office:  948-952  N. 
Spaulding  Av.  Residence:  943  N.  Spaulding  Av. 

H ALLEY,  Robert  A.,  editor  Fuel;  b.  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  Oct.  10,  1853;  s.  Robert  Andrew 
and  Sophia  Ann  Elizabeth  (Jennings)  Halley; 
grad.  Nashville  High  School,  1870;  studied 
med.  dept.  Univ.  of  Nashville  and  Vanderbilt 
Univ.,  graduating,  M.D.,  1873;  grad.  Good- 
man's Business  College,  Nashville,  1879;  m. 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  June  26,  1878,  Mary  Jane 
Hquze;  children:  Albert  Roberts,  Jennie  May, 
William  Ambrose.  After  graduation  in  medi- 
cine, became  principal  Trimble  School,  Nash- 
ville, and  taught  several  years;  became  tele- 
graph editor  Nashville  American,  1879;  later 
city  editor  and  managing  editor.  Afterward 
with  Nashville  Democrat,  1888;  Nashville  Her- 
ald, 1889-90;  Memphis  Appeal  and  Appeal- Ava- 
lanche, 1890-1;  returned  to  Nashville  Am.,  1891- 
1897.  Asst.  chief  of  publicity,  Tennessee  Cen- 
tennial Exposition,  1897.  Sec.  Nashville  Retail 
Merchants'  Assn.,  1898-1904;  since  Apr.,  1904, 
editor  of  Fuel,  Chicago,  coal  trade  journal. 
Author  of  several  biographies;  War  History 
of  the  Memphis  Appeal,  1903;  Tennessee 
Archaeology,  1904;  The  Civil  War  from  the 
Southern  Standpoint,  1905  (Geo.  Barrie  & 
Sons,  Philadelphia).  Democrat.  Methodist. 
Mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn.,  Tennessee  His- 
torical Soc.,  Chicago  Trade  Press  Assn.  Mem. 
Southern  Club,  Nashville,  Tenn.  Office:  Old 
Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  4200  Berkeley  Av. 

HALLIWELL,  Ashleigli  C.,  editor  and  pub- 
lisher; b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Nov.  11,  1861;  s.  Dr. 
W.  H.  and  Mary  Frances  (Smart)  Halliwell; 
ed.  chiefly  in  printing  shop;  attended  country 
district  schools  one  term  each  in  Kentucky 
and  Ohio,  and  Chicago  Athenaeum  night 
school;  m.  Chicago,  July  3,  1888,  Alice  Drake; 
children:  Mary  Pauline,  Pauline  Drake,  Ash- 
leigh  Drake,  Forrest  Belmont.  First  Regular 
engagement  as  printer  was  with  Cincinnati 
Times  job  rooms;  came  to  Chicago,  1877;  em- 
ployed on  Daily  Drovers'  Journal  variously 
from  Oct.  2,  1877,  to  Nov.  19.  1900,  as  com- 
positor, reporter  and  editor;  Nov.  19,  1900, 
organized  firm  of  Halliwell,  Baum  &  Co.,  ac- 
quiring a  half  interest  from  Will  F.  Baum 
in  the  Daily  Live  Stock  World;  incorporated, 
1901,  and  now  pres.  Halliwell  &  Baum  Co., 
publishers  of  the  paper.  Republican.  Univer- 


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sallst.  Mem.  Chicago  Live  Stock  Exchange 
Pres.  Illinois  Assn.  of  Agricultural  Editors. 
Clubs:  Midlothian,  Chicago  Press,  Saddle  and 
Sirloin.  Office:  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence: 
10628  Longwood  Av. 

HALSEY,  Edward  Anderson,  real  estate;  b. 
Louisville,  Ky.,  Jan.  19,  185(1;  s.  Rev.  Leroy 
Jones  (D.D.)  and  Caroline  (Anderson)  Halsey; 
ed.  preparatory  dept.  old  Chicago  University, 
Univ.  of  Mississippi,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad- 
uating, A.B.,  18.77.  Admitted  to  bar,  1879;  prac- 
ticed law  in  Chicago,  1879-83;  in  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  1883-4.  In  real  estate  business,  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  1885-8;  in  Chicago,  1888-9;  mgr.  of 
office,  Peabody,  Houghteling  &  Co.,  1890-7; 
deputy  city  comptroller,  Sept.,  1897,  to  Feb., 
1899;  city  comptroller  of  Chicago,  Feb.  to 
June,  1899;  since  June,  1899,  again  in  real 
estate  business.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago 
Real  Estate  Board.  Presbyterian;  mem.  of 
session  of  Church  of  Covenant;  treas.  home 
mission  committee  Chicago  Presbytery;  dir. 
Olivet  House  Assn.;  trustee  McCormick  Theo- 
logical Seminary;  pres.  Presbyterian  Social 
Union,  1902-3;  vice-chairman  state  executive 
committee,  Illinois  Y.  M.  C.  A.;  mem.  commit- 
tee of  management  of  central  dept.,  Y.  M.  C. 
A.  Club:  University.  Residence:  301  Belden  Av. 

HALSEY,  George  Evertson,  homce.  pharma- 
cist; b.  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  May  9,  1842;  s.  Benja- 
min Sanford  and  Cornelia  (Evertson)  Halsey; 
ed.  public  schools  and  at  Ithaca  Acad.,  Ithaca, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  May  18,  1865,  Alphon- 
sine  Hungerford.  Entered  his  father's  drug 
store  in  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  in  1855;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1866,  and  became  connected  with  a 
homce.  pharmacy;  in  1883  established  business 
for  himself.  Republican.  Office:  88-90  State  St. 
Residence:  3621  Ellis  Av. 

HALSTEAD,  Albert  Edward,  surgeon;  b. 
Ottawa,  Ont.,  Apr.  21,  1868;  s.  William  S.  and 
Sara  (Gibbons)  Halstead;  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Sturgeon 
Bay,  Wis.,  Feb.  1,  1893,  Mary  S.  Cochems; 
children:  Lucile  Maria,  Alice  Dorothea.  Was 
interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1890-1,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago;  specialist 
in  surgery.  Attending  surgeon,  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  for  10  years.  Formerly  prof,  of  anatomy 
and  surgery  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
College;  now  prof,  of  surgery  in  Chicago  Poli- 
clinic; asst.  prof,  of  clinical  surgery  in  Rush 
Med.  College;  attending  surgeon  Cook  Co., 
St.  Luke's  and  Policlinic  Hosps.  Life  mem.  of 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.  and  sec.  and  fellow  of  the 
Chicago  Surgical  Soc.  Office:  103  state  St. 
Residence:  2937  Indiana  Av. 

HAMILL,  Charles  Humphrey,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  20,  1868;  s.  Charles  D.  and 
Susan  Fannie  (Wallbridge)  Hamill;  ed.  Har- 
vard School,  Chicago,  1877-86;  Yale  Univ., 
1886-91,  graduating,  A.B.,  1890,  and  Lamed 
and  Clark  Scholar,  1890-1;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School,  1891-3  (LL.B.).  Admitted 
to  bar,  June,  1893;  alone  in  practice,  May  to 
Dec.,  1897;  with  J.  D.  Hubbard  in  firm  of 
Hubbard  &  Hamill,  Dec.,  1897,  to  June,  1898, 
when  firm  of  Hamill  &  McLaren  (William  A. 
McLaren,  of  Mexico  City)  was  formed.  In 
Dec.,  1898,  took  the  place  of  Axel  Chytraus 
fwho  then  became  judge  of  the  Superior 
Court)  in  the  firm  of  Chytraus  &  Deneen,  un- 
der the  firm  name  of  Deneen  &  Hamill,  the 
senior  member  being  Charles  S.  Deneen.  Mem. 
The  Law  Club,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  and 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  also  of  the  college  fra- 
ternities Psi  Upsilon,  Scroll  and  Key  and  Phi 
Beta  Kappa.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chi- 
cago Golf.  Office:  160  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2227  Prairie  Av. 

HAMILL,  Ernest  Alfred,  banker;  b.  Bloom- 
ington,  Iiid.,  July  1,  1851;  s.  Dr.  Robert  C.  and 
Eliza  Jane  (Davisson)  Hamill;  came  to  Chi- 
cago when  10  months  old;  ed.  public  and 
high  school,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  29, 
1880,  Eliza  Soulard  Corwith.  Banker  since 


July  16,  1S89.  Pres.  Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank; 
vice-pres.  Elgin  Nat.  Watch  Co.;  treas.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade;  dir.  Chicago  &  Calumet 
Canal  &  Dock  Co.,  Traders'  Insurance  Co.; 
treas.  Chicago  Relief  &  Aid  Soc.,  Art  Insti- 
tute. Clubs:  Commercial,  Merchants.  Bankers, 
Chicago,  Union  League  (Chicago);  The  Play- 
ers (New  York).  Office:  Corn  Exchange  Nat. 
Bank.  Residence:  2637  Prairie  Av. 

HAMILTON,  David  Gilbert,  railway  official: 
b.  Chicago,  Jan.  10,  1842;  s.  Polemus  Draper 
and  Cynthia  (Holmes)  Hamilton;  grad.  Chi- 
cago High  School,  1862;  Asbury  (now  DePauw) 
Univ.,  1865;  law  dept.  Chicago  Univ.,  1868;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1870,  Mary  Jane,  daughter  of 
Lyman  Kendall;  children:  Bruce  P.,  Adelaide 
K.  Was  pres.  Anglo-Am.  Land  &  Claim  Assn. 
in  Texas,  1890;  pres.  Texas  &  Mexican  Central 
R.  R. ;  pres.  Nat.  Railway  of  111.  and  its  7 
subsidiary  companies,  St.  Louis,  1889-99;  since 
Apr.,  1899,  pres.  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.  Since 
1891,  dir.  Union  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of 
Maine;  also  dir.  Farmers'  &  Mechanics'  Nat. 
Bank,  Ft.  Worth,  Tex.  Mem.  Chicago  Histor- 
ical Soc.;  trustee  Univ.  of  Chicago,  DePauw 
Univ.  K.  T.;  Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Calumet,  Washington  Park, 
Quadrangle,  Onwentsia.  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  2929  Michigan  Av. 

HAMILTON,  Irenus  Kittredge,  lumberman; 
b.  Lyme,  N.  H.,  Dec.  1,  1830;  s.  Deacon  Irenus 
and  Mary  Esther  (Kittredge)  Hamilton;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Lyme,  N.  H.,  and  at  St. 
Johnsbury  (Vt.)  Acad.;  m.  1st,  Oct.,  1853, 
Mary  Louisa  Waterbury,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
(died  1886);  m.  2d,  1899,  her  sister,  Mrs.  Char- 
lotte L.  Williamson,  of  Boston;  children:  Amy 
(Mrs.  R.  J.  O.  Hunter),  Louise  (Mrs.  William 
Waller),  Nathaniel  W.,  Irenus  K.,  Jr.,  by  1st 
marriage,  and  1  daughter:  Caroline  W.,  by  2d 
marriage.  On  leaving  acad.  was  employed  by 
general  store  at  St.  Johnsbury,  Vt. ;  then  book- 
keeper in  New  York  house  of  E.  and  T.  Fair- 
banks &  Co.,  scales,  1%  years,  and  mgr.  of  the 
house  l1/^  years  during  absence  of  Mr.  Charles 
Fairbanks  in  Europe;  as  clerk,  with  A. 
Latham  &  Co.,  car,  locomotive  and  general 
machinery  manufacturers,  White  River  Junc- 
tion, Vt.,  1853-4;  joined  his  brother,  W.  C. 
Hamilton,  in  lumber  business  at  Fond  du  Lac, 
Wis.,  1855-68;  sold  out  and  joined  A.  C.  Merry- 
man  in  large  lumber  manufacturing  enterprise, 
erecting  gang  and  circular  mill  at  Marinette, 
Wis.;  incorporated,  1873,  as  Hamilton  &  Merry- 
man  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres;  in  1875  opened 
yard  and  office  in  Chicago;  own  vast  tracts  of 
timber  and  iron  lands  in  Michigan;  also  large 
interests  in  mammoth  plant  of  Marinette  & 
Menominee  Paper  Co.,  of  Marinette,  Wis.,  and 
large  Southern  timber  interests.  Episcopalian. 
Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5225  Lex- 
ington Av. 

HAMILTON,  Isaac  Miller,  pres.  Federal  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  b.  Ash  Grove,  111..  Sept.  6,  1864; 
s.  Ephraim  S.  and  Celia  B.  (Miller)  Hamilton; 
ed.  public  schools  at  Ash  Grove,  111.;  Grand 
Prairie  Seminary,  Onarga,  111.,  and  by  private 
tutors.  Since  leaving  school  has  been  con- 
tinuously engaged  in  banking  and  financial 
operations.  From  its  organization  in  May,  1900. 
has  been  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Federal  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  is  also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
Union  Securities  Co.,  and  the  Indiana  Agency 
Co  ;  dir.  of  the  Federal  Agency  Co.  of  Illinois; 
vice-pres.  of  Young  &  Hamilton,  Bankers, 
Cissna  Park,  111.:  vice-pres.  of  Young  &  Hamil- 
ton Co ,  bankers,  Freeland  Park,  Ind.,  and  of 
J  R  Dillon  &  Co.,  Freeland  Park,  Tnd.  Re- 
publican; mem.  Illinois  Senate,  1896-1900; 
pres.  Illinois  Republican  League,  1898-1900; 
pres  Nat.  Republican  League,  1900-2.  Mason 
(32°):  Oriental  Consistory;  K.  T.  Mem.  K.  P., 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  T.  B.  H. 
Clubs:  Union  League.  Hamilton  (life  mem.), 
Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  3807  Grand  Boul. 


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HAMILTON,  William  Bowling,  clergyman;  Vt.,  Dec.  17,  1879,  Mary  Stevens;  children: 
b.  Nashville,  Tenn.,  Mar.  21,  1859;  s.  Rev.  John  Stevens,  Charles  Herrick,  Thomas  Stev- 
James  Fletcher  Hamilton,  D.D.,  and  Susannah  ens,  Harry  Stevens,  Robert  Stevens.  Ap- 
Anne  (Dacres)  Hamilton;  ed.  Hannibal  (Mo.)  pointed  I'd  lieut.  3d  U.  S.  Cav.,  1876;  re- 
High  School,  Hannibal  College  and  Central  signed,  1877;  became  sec.  of  Crown  Point 
College,  Fayette,  Mo.;  Seabury  Divinity  Iron  Co.,  Crown  Point,  N.  Y.,  1877;  was  super- 
School,  Faribault,  Minn.,  1881-2,  graduating,  visor  of  the  town  of  Crown  Point,  N.  Y.; 
B.D.,  1882;  m.  Faribault,  Minn.,  June  24,  1886,  came  to  Chicago,  1885;  has  been  engaged  in 
Jennie  Susan  Strong;  children:  Jennie  real  estate  and  loan  business  since  Jan.  1, 
Susanna,  Annie  Mary,  William  Bowling,  1886;  first  in  firm  of  W.  L.  Davis  &  Co.,  then 
Natalie  May,  Ruth  Lee.  After  leaving  college  in  Davis  &  Hammond,  and  now  alone,  mak- 
was  civil  engineer  in  Kentucky  and  Texas  (T.  ing  specialties  of  transactions  in  south  side 
P.  R.  R.)  previous  to  entering  divinity  school,  city,  northwest,  and  South  Chicago  property. 
Ordered  deacon,  1884;  ordained  priest,  1885,  Mem.  and  was  sec.,  1892,  treas.,  1896,  Chicago 
by  Bishop  Whipple;  in  charge  of  churches  Real  Estate  Board.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Mining  En- 
at  Janesville,  Minn.,  and  Waseca,  Minn.,  from  gineers,  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion. 
Sept.,  1884,  to  June,  1885;  asst.  minister  at  Republican.  Unitarian.  Compiled  and  published 
Gethsemane  Church,  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  June,  volume  "About  the  Bible,"  1900.  Clubs:  Ken- 
1885,  to  June,  1886;  rector  St.  Luke's  Church,  wood,  Homewood.  Office:  84  Washington  St. 
Minneapolis,  Minn.,  Aug.  1,  1886,  to  Jan.  15,  Residence:  4627  Greenwood  Av. 
1893;  rector  Calvary  Church.  Chicago,  since  HAMMOND,  Harry,  contractor  for  steam 
Jan.  15,  1893.  Address:  1534  Adams  St.  construction;  b.  Richmond,  Ind.,  Mar.  10,  1862; 

HAMLIN,    Frank,    lawyer;    b.    Bangor,    Me.,  s.  S.  U.  and  Rhoda  Eloise  (Harris)  Hammond; 

Sept.  26.  1862;  s.  Hannibal  (vice-pres.  of  U.  S.,  ed.    grammar   schools,    Indianapolis,    Ind.,   and 

1861-5)   and  Ellen  Vesta   (Emery)   Hamlin;  ed.  Cincinnati,     O.;    m.     Richmond,    Ind.,    Feb.     2, 

Phillips    Exeter    Acad.,    Harvard    Univ.,    A.B.,  1887,    Irene   Kelly;    children:    Eloise    R.,    Irene 

1884;    Boston    Univ.    Law   School,    1888,    LL.B.  (deceased),  Re  Etta.  Was  railway  postal  clerk 

Came    from    Maine    to    Chicago    in    1888,    and  in  Florida,  with  headquarters  at  Jacksonville, 

has  since  been  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Fla.,   1882-7;   reporter  Richmond   (Ind.)    Palla- 

this    city;    since    1897    of    firm    of    Hamlin    &  dium,     1887-8;     stenographer    Adams    Express 

Boyden.  Asst.  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago,  Co.,  Chicago,   1888-9;   general  clerk  Albert  W. 

1895-7;  counsel  for  Lincoln  Park  Board,   1901.  Cobb    &   Co.,    1889-94:    renting   mgr.,    Mead    & 

Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Onwentsia,  Sad-  Coe,    real    estate,    1895-1903;    since   Feb.,    1903, 

die   and   Cycle,    Marquette,    Union.    Office:    107  partner  in  firm  of  Thomas  J.  Douglass  &  Co., 

Dearborn   St.    Residence:    354   Huron   St.  contractors  for  steam  fitting,  hot  water  heat- 

HAMLIN,    George   John,    concert    singer;    b.  ing  and  power  plant  construction.  Republican. 

Elgin,    111.,    Sept.     20,     1868;     s.    John     Austin  Congregationalist.  Charter  mem.  Chicago  Con- 

Hamlin;   academic  education,   Andover,   Mass.;  tinental   Guard.   Mason,   Odd   Fellow.   Mem.    S. 

m.    Dec.    27,    1892,    Harriet    R.    Eldredge.    Has  A.   R.    Office:    52   Dearborn   St.   Residence:    831 

appeared    with    principal    musical    clubs    and  Morse  Av. 

societies  in  the  U.   S.  as  tenor  soloist.  Clubs:  HAMMOND,     J(abez)     Dean,    physician;    b. 

Chicago  Athletic,  The  Forty.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Monroe  Co.,  N.   Y.,  July  29,   1860;  s.  Dr.   C.  H. 

Bldg.  Residence:  5528  Woodlawn  Av.  and     Susan     Cutler     Hammond;     ed.     Geneseo 

HAMLIN.  John  Austin,  proprietor  of  Grand  State  Normal  School,  Rochester  Free  Acad., 
Opera  House;  b.  Cuyahoga  Falls,  Summit  Co.,  Univ.  of  Rochester,  N.  Y.;  med.  studies  New 
O.,  June  29,  1837;  s.  Dr.  William  Starr  and  York,  Ann  Arbor,  Boston  and  Chicago;  grad. 
Eliza  (Welch)  Hamlin;  ed.  public  schools  of  Rush  Med.  College,  1884;  supplementary 
Ohio,  and  at  Tavlor's  Acad.,  Cuyahoga  Falls,  courses  at  Paris  and  London;  has  practiced  in 
O.;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  1860,  Mary  Eleanor  Chicago  since  1884;  m.  Chicago,  1898,  Mar- 
Hart;  children:  Harry  L.,  Frederick  R.  (de-  garet  Maguire.  Attending  physician  to  Audi- 
ceased),  Lawrence  B.  (deceased),  George  J.,  torium  and  Congress  Hotels;  physician  to 
Herbert  W.,  Robert  A.  (deceased).  Bessie  F.  Victoria  and  Auditorium  Annex  Hotels.  Mem. 
Began  business  career  as  a  commercial  trav-  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Microscopical  Soc.,  Acad. 
eler,  and  in  1859  established  in  the  patent  of  Sciences,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Clubs: 
medicine  business  as  founder  of  the  Hamlin  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Golf.  De- 
Wizard  Oil  Co.,  of  which  is  still  at  head  as  votes  much  time  to  study  of  lung  and  throat 
pres. ;  started  the  business  in  Cincinnati,  diseases;  has  invented  instruments  of  value 
came  to  Chicago  to  develop  it,  in  1861;  in  to  the  profession.  Office:  11  Congress  St.  Resi- 
1872,  after  the  big  fire,  built  Hamlin's  dence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

Theater,  now  the  Grand  Opera  House,  of  which  HAMMOND,     Lyman     Dresser,     fire     under- 

is   sole  proprietor.   Republican.   Mason.   Clubs:  writer;    b.    Amherst,    Mass.,    Oct.  31,  1844;    s. 

Union    League,    Washington    Park.     Office:    87  Salem    and    Julia    Ann    (Johnson)    Hammond; 

Clark   St.  ed.  Hopkins  Acad.,  Hadley.  Mass.;   m.   Hadley, 

HAMMON,  Glenn  Milton,  physician;  b.  Con-  Mass.,  Nov.  21,  1871,  Harriet  E.  Barstow;  chil- 

neautville,    Pa.,    Oct.    3,    1857;    s.    Daniel    and  dren:  Luther  S.,  Julia  Elizabeth.  From  1869  to 

Adeline   (Fisher)   Hammon;  grad.   Sharon,  Pa.,  1875   was   engaged    in    the    insurance   business 

High    School;    grad.    Rush   Med.    College,    1881;  with    Charles    H.    Case;    in    Sept.,    1875,    com- 

m.   Chicago,   1885,  Emma  J.  Vaughan.   Interne  menced  business  alone,  representing  the  Brit- 

in  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1881-3;  since  then  in  active  ish-Am.   Assurance  Co.,   of   Toronto,   Can.,   and 

general    practice;    also    specialist    in    diseases  still   represents   the   same   company   as   senior 

of    chest,    ear,    nose    and    throat.    Was    for    2  mem.  of  L.  D.  Hammond  &  Co.,  general  agents 

years  asst.  surgeon  of  the  Illinois  Charitable  for    Cook    Co.    Republican.    Congregationalist. 

Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary;  instructor  in  diseases  Clubs:    Union    League,    Kenwood,    Homewood. 

of  the  chest,  nose  and  throat,  Rush  Med.  Col-  Office:   171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Win- 

lege.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  dermere. 

Chicago     Pathological     Soc.,     Chicago     Thera-  HAMMOND,    Robert   B.,   railway   official;    b. 

peutic  Club,  Chicago  Physicians  Club.   Repub-  Ottumwa,  la.,  Feb.  14,  1857;  s.  William  H.  and 

lican.   Baptist.    Club:    Illinois.   Office  and   resi-  Elizabeth    (Baker)    Hammond;    m.    Springfield, 

dence:   683  W.   Adams  St.  Mo.,     1899,     Nellie     Allen:     Children:     Nelson 

HAMMOND,  Charles  Lyman,  real  estate  Allen,  William  Harrison:  ed.  Baker  Univ., 
dealer;  b.  Crown  Point,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  17,  1853;  s.  Kan.,  and  at  Iowa  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Mt.  Pleas- 
Gen.  John  and  Charlotte  M.  (Cross)  Ham-  ant,  la.  Entered  railway  service,  1876;  agent 
mond;  ed.  public  schools,  Vermont  Episcopal  and  operator,  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1876-81;  oper- 
Institute,  Col.  H.  C.  Symonds  Preparatory  ator  K.  C.,  F.  S.  &  M.  R.  R.  at  Kansas  City, 
School,  Sing  Sing,  N.  Y.;  U.  S.  Military  Acad.,  Mo.,  and  Winfield,  Kan.,  June,  1881;  operator, 
West  Point,  graduating  1876;  m.  Vergennes,  train  dispatcher,  and  chief  dispatcher,  same 


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f88-1:95   trainmaster    Helen   (Sumner)   Handy;  grad.  Univ.  of  Mich- 


—  -~-n,    A.B.,    1895;    LL.B.,    1897;    m.    Kalamazoo, 

road    at    bpringfield,    Mo      1S95-8;    later    gen.  Mich.,    Sept.    9.    1896,    Florence    Phillips;    chil- 

supt.    same   road,   and   K.    C.,    M.    &   B.    R.    R.;  dren:    Helen,    Winifred.    After    graduation    in 

gen     mgr.   and   later    2d   vice-pres.    C.    &   E.    I.  1897   came  direct  to  Chicago;  admitted   to  bar 

'        b*SeTn' /"l1"'^    i?    i>  &  G'   R'   R-:crdTVi(£~  of   State   of   Illinois.    Aug.    1,    1897,   and   began 

pres.  St.  L.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.;  gen    mgr.  St.  L.    M.  practice    in    this    city,    May    1,    1902;    admitted 
£   S,'  S"    ^V    since   Mar.    1,    1905,   pres    Dering     to   the  firm   of   Smiley  &  Clark,   and   later   be- 

Coal    Co.    Clubs:    Union   League    Noonday    (St.  came  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Wood  &  Fyffe. 

Louis).    Offlce:    Old    Colony    Bldg.    Residence:  Republican.     Congregationalist     Club-     Hamil- 

MHANBEBIQ(:tej1ohn  J.,  county  treas.   of  Cook  BjhS'B:     Marquette    Bld*''  R«Wence:     66 

Co.;    b.    Schleswig:Holstein,    Jan.    29,    1858;    s.  HANECY,     Elbridye,    jurist:     b.     Wisconsin, 

Henry   and   Christina  Hanberg;   ed.   schools   in  Mar.    15,   1852;    s.    William   and   Mary    (Wales) 

Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  14,  1882,  Ida  Carr;  Hanecy;     studied    at    College    of    Milwaukee- 

4     children:     Christian     Henry,     John     Victor,  went  to  Chicago,   1869;  clerk  dry   goods   house 

Thomas   Carr,   Ida   Lina.   Came   to  Chicago  in  of   Field,   Leiter  &  Co.   to   1871;   subsequently 

1877;  conducted  a  general  store  in  South  Chi-  with  J.  V.  Farwell  &  Co.  a  short  time-  studied 

cago   and    later   engaged    in   real    estate   busi-  law;  admitted  to  bar,  1874;  mem    law  firm  of 

ness     there.      Republican;      mem.      Republican  Hanecy    &    Merrick;    m.    Mar.    1,    1876,    Sarah 

County   Central    Committee   of   Cook   Co.    Was  Barton;     children:     Olive     (Mrs      R      H      Neu- 

town  collector  of  Hyde  Park,   1894-8;  pres.  of  meister),    Edith,    Ruth,    Myra,    Hazel     Hariet 

the   County   Board   of   Cook   Co.,    1900-2;    since  Judge     Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co,  Nov     1893- 

Dec.,    1902,    county    treas.    of   Cook    Co.    Offlce:  in  July,  1895,  he  was  assigned  as  a  chancellor 

County  Bldg.  Residence:  9028  Escanaba  Av.  of  the  same  court;  re-elected  June,  1897;  can- 

HANCEETT,    Francis    Gilbert,     lawyer;     b.  didate    for    re-election    judge    Circuit    Court 

Kaneville,  Kane  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  2,  1856;  s.  David  June,     1903,     defeated;     was    3     times    elected 

and     Fayetta     (Churchill)     Hanchett;     ed.     old  umpire   of   board   of  arbitration   for  adjusting 

Univ.  of  Chicago,  A.B.,  in  classical  course,  1882,  differences  between  the  Bricklayers  and  Stone- 

and  took  inter-collegiate  1st  prize  for  oratory,  masons    Assn.    and    their   employes.    Candidate 

1881,  and  also  1st  prize  in  interstate  oratorical  for  mayor  of  Chicago,    1901,   defeated.   Repub- 

contest  in  1882;  law  dept.  Univ.  of  Iowa,  1883;  lican.    Appointed   judge   of   the   Superior  Court 

m.    Kaneville,    111.,    Sept.    6,    1883,    Lillian    L.  of  Illinois,  Jan.,  1904,  to  fill  vacancy  for  term 

Scott;     children:     David,     Ruth,     Russell.     Ad-  expiring     Dec.,     1904.     Clubs:     Union     League, 

mitted    to    Illinois    bar    in    1884,    and    was    en-  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton, 

gaged    in    practice   at    Aurora,    111.,    until    Oct.,  Marquette,  Mid-Day.  Residence:  3116  Michigan 

1903;   was   State's  Atty.   of  Kane  Co.,   1888-92;  Av.   Offlce:   First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 

and  since  Oct.  17,  1903,  has  been  an  asst.  U.  S.  HANKEY,      Francis      Long-sdon,      vice-pres. 

atty.    at    Chicago.    Was    chairman    of    the    Re-  Northern    Trust    Co.    Bank;    b.    Whiteside    Co., 

publican   Central   Committee    of   Kane   Co.    for  HI.,    Jan.    18,    1853;    s.    James    and    Emily    P. 

8   years.   Offlce:   Federal   Bldg.    Residence:   Au-  (Lee)    Hankey;    moved    to    Chicago    in    child- 

rora,   111.  hood,   to  home  on   site   now   occupied   by   Mar- 

HANCHETT,    Frank    Jay;    b.    Beloit,    Wis.,  shall  Field  &  Co.'s  annex,  at  Wabash  Av.  and 

Nov.     11,     1850;     s.     James     H.     and     Caroline  Washington   St.;   ed.    Racine  College   Grammar 

(Hickox)    Hanchett;   reared  on  farm;   ed.   pub-  School    and    Bishop's    College,    Lenoxville,    P. 

lie    schools    of    Beloit;    m.    1st,    Julia    Friniere  Q.;  m.  Montreal,  1876,  Florence  M.  Boyle.  En- 

(died);  m.  2d,  Chicago,  1892,  Emma  E.  Davis;  gaged  in  banking  business;  served  as  inspect- 

1    son:    Jay    Emmett.    Came    to    Chicago,    1869,  or    of    branches    for    the    Canadian    Bank    of 

and   was    with   Wheeler,    Fisher   &   Co.,    paper  Commerce,    and    later    was    asst.    cashier    Am. 

bag    manufacturers,    until    1874,    when    he    be-  Exchange  Nat.  Bank,  Chicago;  entered  service 

came   a  mem.    of   the   firm   of  Hanchett    Bros.,  of  Northern   Trust  Co.  •  Bank  as  asst.   cashier, 

paper,   which   in   1890   became   Hanchett   Paper  1891,    becoming    cashier,    1895;    2d    vice-pres., 

Co.,    of    which    he    is    pres.;    also    conduct    a  1896,  and  later  vice-pres.  Clubs:  Union  League, 

woodenware  factory  at  Holland,   Mich.   Repub-  Chicago    Athletic,    Bankers.    Residence:    Glen- 

llcan.   Mason;   mem.   Cleveland  Lodge   No.    602.  coe,   111. 

Offlce:    13    LaSalle   St.    Residence:    367    Marsh-  HANKEY,   James   Parsons,   sec.,   asst.    treas. 

field   Av.  and    dir.    Paepcke-Leicht    Lumber    Co.;    b.    Be- 

HANCHETT,  Louis    James,  paper  merchant;  loit,   Wis.,    Jan.    13,    1860;    s.    James   and   Mary 

b.    Beloit,    Wis.,   Feb.    10,    1852;    s.    James   and  Douglas      (Parsons)      Hankey;     ed.     Palmer's 

Caroline   (Hickox)   Hanchett;   reared  on  farm;  Acad.,       Chicago,       1866;       Bishop's      College, 

ed.    public    schools    of    Beloit;    m.    1st,    Beloit,  Lenoxville,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  1867-70;  private  tutor 

1877,   Marie   See    (died,    1879);    children:    Louis  in   England,    1870-3;    private   tutor,    Staten    Is- 

J.,  Charles   (deceased);   2d,  Chicago,   1880,  Jen-  land,  N.  Y.,  1873-6;  m.  Chicago,  June  25,  1903, 

nie  Stewart;   1    son:   Roy   S.   Came  to   Chicago,  Vina  Halson  Brown.  Entered  Merchants'  Bank 

1874,    and    joined    his    brother    in    establishing  of    Canada,    Montreal,    Feb.,    1876;    served    10 

the   wholesale   paper   firm    of   Hanchett   Bros.,  years  in  various  capacities,  reaching  grade  of 

and    upon    its    incorporation    in    1890    as    the  asst.  mgr.;  resigned  to  take  position  with  the 

Hanchett    Paper    Co.,    became    vice-pres.    and  California   Land    &    Timber   Co.,    organized    by 

treas.;    firm   also   has   woodenware    factory   at  New   York   people   to   operate   in    Plumas   Co., 

Holland,  Mich.  Republican.  Mason.  Protestant.  Calif.  Company  was  not  successful  and  failed 

Offlce:   13  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4564  Indiana  in  less  than  a  year,   leaving  all  its  employes 

Av.  stranded.  After  another  strenuous  year  at  va- 

HANCHETTE,    Nelson    Hiram,    lawyer;    b.  rious   kinds   of   work   went  to   San   Francisco, 

Lima,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20,  1850;  s.  Hiram  and  Sarah  and  was  8  months  with  the  S.  P.  R.  R.;  came 

(Harvey)  Hanchette;  ed.  public  schools,  Lima,  to  Chicago,  having  been  offered   position   with 

N.  Y.,  and  scientific  course  at  Genesee  College,  Am.    Exchange    Nat.    Bank;    resigned    after    3 

Lima,  N.  Y.,  graduating,  B.S.,  1869;  m.  Berlin,  years  to  become  chief  clerk  of  Corn  Exchange 

Wis.,   1879,   Sarah   A.   Dewey;   children:    Theon  bank,  and  after  a  year  became  asst.   cashier, 

M.,  Lucia  S.  Studied  law  in  office,  Lima,  N.  Y.,  serving     5     years;     then     entered     employ     of 

1872-4;    came    to    Chicago,    Jan.    19,    1874;    In  Paepcke-Leicht  Lumber  Co.,  manufacturers  of 

charge  of  office  of  Decker  &  Decker,  lawyers,  lumber,  boxes,  box  shooks,  egg-cases,  etc.,  of 

Chicago,  1874-8;  admitted  to  bar,  1878.  Repub-  which,    since    May,    1899,    has    been    sec.,    asst. 

lican.    Office:    172    Washington    St.    Residence:  treas.   and  dir.   Also   asst.   treas.    Chicago   Mill 

Chicago.  111.  &  Lumber  Co.,  and  treas.  and  dir.,  respective- 

HANDY,     James    Sumner,    lawyer;    b.     Ann  ly,  of  the  Cairo,  Memphis  &  Southern  R.  R.  & 

Arbor,   Mich.,   Sept.   16,   1873;   s.    Isaac  C.   and  Transportation    Co.    and    of   the    Marked    Tree 


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Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mason: 
treas.  Blaney  Lodge  No.  271;  mem.  Oriental 
Consistory,  S.  R.  M.  (32°).  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 
Residence:  5490  East  End  Av. 

HANNA,  Elmer  Elswortli,  pres.  Hanna  En- 
gineering Works;  b.  on  farm  in  Fulton  Co., 
O.,  Nov.  27,  1861;  s.  Julius  J.  and  Celeste 
(Jones)  Hanna;  ed.  public  high  school  at 
Wauseon,  O.;  m.  Toledo,  O.,  June,  1886,  Cora 
A,  Clark;  children:  Janet,  Winifred,  John,  Els- 
worth.  Learned  machinists'  trade  at  Wauseon 
and  Toledo,  O. ;  worked  at  trade  for  3  years  in 
different  parts  of  the  country;  in  Rocky  Moun- 
tain mining  regions,  1884-93,  and  engaged  in 
mining  and  mining  machinery  business,  the 
last  6  years  as  supt.  of  the  Steadman  Foundry 
&  Machine  Co.,  Helena,  Mon. ;  came  to  Chi- 
cago in  Jan.,  1893,  and  went  to  work  for  Gates 
Iron  Works,  of  which  was  made  gen.  supt.  in 
1894;  held  that  position,  and  was  also  a  stock- 
holder and  dir.  until  June,  1901,  when  started 
in  business  for  self  as  a  manufacturer  of 
labor-saving  tools  and  appliances;  incor- 
porated the  Hanna  Engineering  Works,  of 
which  is  pres.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechan- 
ical Engineers.  Republican.  Christian  Scien- 
tist. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Marquette.  Office:  820 
Elston  Av.  Residence:  707  Sheridan  Rd.f 
Evanston. 

HANNAFORD,  George  Stephen,  pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Nat.  Cotton  Compress  Co.;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  18,  1867;  s.  George  W.  and  Harriet 
A.  (Stiles)  Hannaford;  ed.  Holden  School, 
1874-80;  Wallace  St.  School,  1880-1;  Kent  Law 
School,  1892-4;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  18,  1887,  Mar- 
garet R.  Jeffrey;  children:  Mildred  L.,  Marion 
E.,  Edna  H.  First  employment  was  on  force  of 
Religio-Philosophical  Journal  as  compositor, 
1882;  became  mem.  W.  B.  Graves  &  Co.,  1886, 
but  retired  from  company  after  6  months, 
employed  on  Chicago  Drovers'  Journal,  1886- 
1893;  in  1886  was  delegate  to  the  International 
Typographical  Union  convention,  held  at  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.,  and  1888,  was  pres.  of  the  Town 
of  Lake  Typographical  Union  No.  74;  was 
vice-pres.  Chicago  Typographical  Union  No. 
16,  1892,  but  resigned;  Republican  nominee 
for  supervisor  of  Town  of  Lake,  1893,  but  was 
defeated;  bought  half  interest  in  real  estate 
and  insurance  agency  of  H.  J.  Haines,  firm 
becoming  Haines  &  Hannaford,  and  after  Mr. 
Haines'  retirement  a  year  later,  continued  the 
business  alone;  was  confidential  clerk  of  As- 
sessor, Town  of  Lake,  1895,  and  chief  clerk  of 
collector.  Town  of  Lake,  1896.  In  1900  acquired 
an  interest  in  the  Thomas  Cotton  Co.,  becom- 
ing sec.  and  so  continuing  until  July  21,  1902, 
when  became  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  the  Nat. 
Cotton  Compress  Co.,  of  which  became  pres., 
1904.  Republican.  Baptist.  Organized  the 
Jackson  Park  Yacht  Club.  Office:  100  N.  Clin- 
ton St.  Residence:  6503  May  St. 

HANNAH,  Alexander  Donnan,  liquor  mer- 
chant; b.  Wigtonshire,  Scotland,  Aug.  8,  1845; 
s.  Alexander  and  Mary  (Patterson)  Hannah;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Scotland;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
4,  1874,  Catherine  Grady;  children:  Alexander 
W.,  Mabel,  Hazel.  Came  to  U.  S.  in  1868,  going 
flirect  to  Kansas  City;  was  clerk  In  a  store  at 
Barnard,  Kan.;  came  to  Chicago,  1872,  and 
entered  liquor  business  as  traveling  man. 
Meanwhile,  on  June  9,  1874,  formed  partner- 
ship with  David  Hogg  under  firm  name  of 
Hannah  &  Hogg,  wines  and  liquors,  the  firm 
subsequently  becoming  a  corporation,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Also  vice-pres.  and  treas.  of  Han- 
nah &  Hogg  Hotel  Brevoort,  a  separate  cor- 
poration owning  and  conducting  the  Hotel  Bre- 
voort. Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Mason.  Office: 
307-9  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  409  Oak  St. 

HANSEL,  John  Washing-ton,  pres.  Institute 
and  Training  School  of  Y.  M.  C.  A.;  b.  Peoria, 
111.,  Mar.  6,  1854;  s.  John  Washington  and 
Mary  Ann  (Little)  Hansel;  ed.  public 
schools  and  high  school,  Peoria,  111.;  m.  Peoria, 


111.,  Aug.  10,  1875,  Christina  Watson  Mowat; 
children:  Agnes  Mowat  (Mrs.  Lloyd  E.  Har- 
ter),  Mary  Anna  (Mrs.  Fred  C.  Browne);  John 
W.,  Jr.  Was  clerk  in  insurance  and  real  estate 
3  year,  in  retail  dry  goods  1  year;  clerk,  en- 
gineer, etc.,  in  machine  shop  4  years;  clerk, 
shipper  and  head  of  city  sales  dept.  in  whole- 
sale drug  house  13  years;  gen.  sec.  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  5  years;  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  3 
years;  gen.  sec.,  1890-1902,  pres.  since  1902, 
of  the  Institute  and  Training  School  of  Y.  M. 
C.  A.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem.  Am. 
Acad.  of  Political  and  Social  Science.  Mem. 
Religious  Education  Assn.  Club:  Congrega- 
tional. Office:  950  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 738  Woodbine  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

HANSELL,  Frank  Eugene,  pres.  of  the  Han- 
sell-Stevens  Shoe  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  5,  1861; 
s.  Joseph  R.  and  Ruth  A.  (Fenelon)  Hansell; 
ed.  high  schools  in  New  York  and  Philadel- 
phia. Began  in  shoe  business  in  1882  with  A. 
A.  Putnam  Shoe  Co.,  with  whom  continued 
for  14  years;  in  1896  started  by  himself  as  a 
jobber  of  shoes  and  in  Jan.,  1902,  consolidated 
his  interests  with  those  of  Mr.  S.  W.  Stevens, 
incorporating  the  Hansell-Stevens  Shoe  Co., 
manufacturers  and  wholesalers,  of  which  is 
pres.  Republican.  Mem.  Shoe  and  Leather  Assn. 
(treas.,  1901-3).  Charter  mem.  Fox  Lake  Yacht 
Club  (vice-commodore  1  year).  Office:  184 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  90  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

HANSEN,  Henry  Christian,  banker  and  real 
estate;  b.  province  of  Schleswig,  Ger.,  Oct.  8, 
1840;  s.  H.  J.  D.  and  Anna  Sonnichsen  Hansen; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago, 
1874,  Catharine,  daughter  of  Morris  Gaugler, 
an  1836  pioneer  of  Chicago.  Began  mercantile 
career  May  1,  1856,  in  dry  goods  business  in 
Deezhtill,  later  in  Hamburg,  Ger.,  in  which 
continued  until  coming  to  U.  S.  in  1866;  went 
to  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  and  from  there  came  to 
Chicago,  May  1,  1867;  clerk  in  dry  goods 
store  in  Chicago  6  years;  started  general  mer- 
chandise store  in  Oak  Park  in  May,  1873, 
and  continued  it  until  May  1,  1887,  when  en- 
gaged in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago,  in 
which  has  continued  ever  since.  One  of 
founders  of  Oak  Park  Trust  &  Savings  Bank, 
1892,  which  was  first  known  as  the  Oak  Park 
State  Bank,  of  which  has  ever  since  been  a 
dir.  and  vice-pres.  Associate  mem.  Chicago 
Real  Estate  Board.  Office:  172  Washington  St. 
Residence:  313  Chicago  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

HANSON,  Albert  Holt,  railway  official;  b. 
Salem,  Mass.,  Oct.  24,  1846;  s.  Joseph  H.  and 
Sarah  A.  (Slocum)  Hanson.  Entered  railway 
service  in  1869,  and  has  since  then  been  con- 
tinuously with  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  beginning 
as  clerk  in  the  general  freight  office  in  Chi- 
cago. Was  for  5  years  on  statistical  work; 
then  in  charge  of  claims  connected  with  the 
freight  dept.,  and  afterward  sec.  to  gen.  supt. 
for  3  years;  promoted  asst.  general  passenger 
agent,  1879,  and  since  June,  1880,  has  been 
general  passenger  agent.  Clubs:  Athletic, 
Homewood,  Kenwood.  Office:  Central  Station. 
Residence:  4612  Greenwood  Av. 

HANSON,  Barton,  lawyer,  railway  official; 
b.  Rushford,  Winnebago  Co.,  Wis. ;  s.  Corne- 
lius and  Catherine  (Tremper)  Hanson;  solici- 
tor Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore  &  Western  Ry., 
1879-83;  asst.  general  solicitor,  1883-95;  gener- 
al solicitor  since  Sept.  15,  1895,  C.,  M.  &  St. 
P.  Ry.;  dir.  St.  Paul  Coal  Co.;  pres.  Wisconsin 
Ry.  Co.;  m.  June  3,  1896,  Caro  Lina  McClure; 
children:  Alexander,  Madeline.  Office:  Railway 
Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  4637  Greenwood 
Av. 

HANSON,  Christian  H.,  engraver;  b.  Den- 
mark, July  1,  1842;  s.  F.  D.  and  Christina 
(Meloe)  Hanson;  ed.  Denmark;  m.  Chicago, 
June  27,  1872,  Louisa  Holmes;  children:  Alice, 
Ella,  Henry,  Stella,  Charles,  Ralph.  Engaged 
in  business  as  engraver,  die  sinker  and  manu- 
facturer stencils,  1866;  incorporated,  1898,  as 
C.  H.  Hanson  Corporation,  of  which  he  is 


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pres.  Consul  of  Denmark  in  Chicago  since 
1866;  served  in  Union  Army  during  Civil 
War  In  1861-4,  39th  N.  Y.  Infy.  Vols.  Mem. 
Washington  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Lake  View.  Luth- 
eran. Office:  44  S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  1848 
Surf  St. 

HAPQOOD,  Hutchins,  journalist;  b.  Chicago, 
May  21,  1869;  s.  Charles  H.  and  Fanny  Louise 
(Powers)  Hapgood;  early  education  public 
schools,  Alton,  111.;  grad.  Harvard,  1892,  A.M., 
1897;  m.  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y.,  June,  1899,  Neith 
Boyce.  Taught  for  a  time  at  Harvard  and 
Chicago  Univ.  (English  composition);  studied 
2  years  at  German  univs. ;  went  around  the 
world.  Contributor  to  magazines,  weeklies  and 
reviews.  Author:  Paul  Jones,  1901;  The  Spirit 
of  the  Ghetto,  1902;  The  Autobiography  of  a 
Thief,  1903.  Dramatic  critic  Chicago  Evening 
Post.  Residence:  5636  Washington  Av. 

HAPPEL,  Charles  Julias,  warden  Cook  Co. 
Hosp. ;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.,  1857;  s.  Adam  and 
Anna  (Reese)  Happel;  grad.  Clark  (public) 
School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1881,  Paulina 
C.  Groth;  children:  Fred  C.,  Etta.  Cigar  manu- 
facturer, 1875-90;  worked  in  abstract  dept. 
Recorder's  office,  1890-2;  In  County  Court, 
1892-4;  was  county  agent,  1894-5;  asst.  supt. 
water-main  extension,  1896;  supt.  of  Douglas 
Park,  1897-8;  county  commissioner  of  Cook 
Co.,  1899-1900;  asst.  warden  Cook  Co.  Hosp., 
1901-2,  acting  warden  Aug.  to  Dec.,  1902; 
warden  since  Dec.,  1902.  Republican.  Luther- 
nn.  Mason.  Office:  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Residence: 
508  Ashland  Boul. 

HARAHAN,  Jame»  Theodore,  2d  vice-pres. 
of  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  since  Nov.  1,  1890;  b.  Low- 
ell, Mass.,  1843;  entered  railway  service,  1864, 
at  Alexandria,  Va.;  m.  Apr.  19,  1899,  Mary  N. 
Mallory,  Memphis,  Tenn.  In  employ  Orange  & 
Alexandria  R.  R.,  Alexandria,  Va.,  1864-5; 
Nashville  &  Decatur  R.  R.,  Nashville,  Tenn., 
1865-6;  L.  &  N.  R.  R.  at  various  points,  1866- 
1870;  in  charge  Shelby  R.  R.,  1870-2;  roadmas- 
ter  Nashville  &  Decatur  R.  R.,  1872-9;  supt. 
Memphis  Line,  L.  &  N.  R.  R.,  1879-81;  supt. 
New  Orleans  div.  same,  1881-5;  gen.  supt.  L.  & 
N.  R.  R.,  south  of  Decatur,  1883-4;  gen.  mgr. 
entire  line,  same  road,  1884-5;  gen.  supt. 
Pittsburgh  division,  B.  &  O.  R.  R..  Jan.  to 
Apr.,  1885;  asst.  gen.  mgr.  L.  &  N.  R.  R., 
Apr.  to  Oct.,  1885;  gen.  mgr.,  same,  1885-8; 
afterward  successively  asst.  gen.  mgr.  L.  S.  & 
M.  S.  Ry.,  and  gen.  mer.  C.  &  O.  Ry.;  gen. 
mgr.  Louisville,  New  Orleans  &  Texas  Ry. 
until  Nov.  1,  1890;  2d  vice-pres.  and  dir.  I.  C. 
R.  R.  and  subsidiary  lines.  Office:  Central  Sta- 
tion. Residence:  3358  Michigan  Av. 

HABAHAN.  William  J.,  gen.  mgr.  I.  C.  R. 
R.;  b.  Nashville.  Tenn.,  Dec.  22,  1867;  s.  James 
T.  and  Mary  Harahan;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  June  10.  1890,  Susan  Smith. 
Messenger  and  clerk  in  supt.'s  office  of  L.  &  N. 
R.  R.  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  1881-4;  apprentice 
in  shops,  same  road,  1884-6;  in  engineering 
dept.,  same,  1886-9:  engineer  of  maintenance 
of  way,  Cincinnati  division,  C.  &  O.  Ry.,  1889- 
1890;  in  charge  of  structures,  B.  &  O.  S.  W.  R. 
R.,  1890-2;  since  1892  in  service  of  I.  C.  R.  R., 
as  roadmaster  and  trainmaster,  Pontiac  div.. 
1892-5,  asst.  supt.  Freeport  division,  Apr.  to 
Oct.,  1895;  supt.  Freeport  division  at  Free- 
port,  111.,  1895,  to  Aug.  1,  1896;  supt.  Louis- 
ville division,  at  Louisville,  Ky.,  Aug.  1,  1896, 
to  May  1,  1901,  May  1.  to  Sept.  24.  1902,  chief 
engineer  I.  C.  R.  R.,  Chicago;  Sept.  24,  1902, 
to  June  1,  1904,  asst.  gen.  mgr.  T.  C.  R.  R.; 
since  June  1,  1904,  gen.  mgr.  T.  C.  R.  R. 
Mem.  Am.  Soc.  C.  E.  Office:  Central  Station. 
Residence :  5200  Washington  Av. 

HARBERT,  William  Soeebe,  lawyer;  b. 
Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  Sept.  17,  1842;  s.  Solomon 
and  Amadine  A.  (Watson)  Harbert;  attended 
Wabash  College,  1859-60;  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
1860-1;  after  the  Civil  War  went  to  law  school 
of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1865-7,  LL.B.;  served 
in  Civil  War,  1862-5;  was  capt.  by  brevet  in  Co. 


C,  85th  Ind.  Vols.,  and  aide  to  Maj.  Gen.  W. 
T.  Ward,  3d  Division,  20th  Army  Corps;  m. 
Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  Oct.  18,  1870,  Elizabeth 
Boynton;  children:  Arthur  B.  (died  1900), 
Corinne  B.,  Boynton  E.  Admitted  to  bar,  1867; 
practiced  in  Iowa;  was  asst.  U.  S.  District 
Atty.  at  Des  Moines,  and  mem.  of  the  firm  of 
Harbert  &  Clark,  1869-73;  came  to  Chicago, 
1873_;  was  of  'firm  of  Harbert  &  Daly  until 
Mr.  Daly's  death;  later  mem.  of  firm  of  Har- 
bert, Curran  &  Harbert;  now  practicing  alone. 
Republican.  Mem.  of  John  A.  Logan  Post,  G. 
A.  R.,  and  the  Forward  Movement  Social  Set- 
tlement. Office:  Title  and  Trust  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1412  Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HARD,  William,  journalist,  inspector  of 
public  works;  b.  Painted  Post,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  15, 
1878;  s.  Clark  P.  and  Lydia  Emilia  (van  Som- 
eren)  Hard;  ed.  Philander  Smith  Institute, 
Mussoorie,  India;  Northwestern  Univ.  Acad., 
Evanston;  Univ.  College,  London,  Eng.,  and 
Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B.,  1900;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  3,  1903,  Anne  Scribner.  Fellow  In  history, 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1900-1;  head  resident 
Northwestern  Univ.  Settlement,  1901-2;  now 
pres.  Northwestern  Univ.  Settlement  Assn.; 
editorial  writer,  Chicago  Tribune,  1901-5;  since 
then  inspector  of  the  Department  of  Public 
Works  of  Chicago.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  Beta 
Theta  Pi,  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  Club:  City.  Resi- 
dence: 1028  Sheridan  Rd. 

HARDEN,  Edward  Walker,  mgr.  bond  dept. 
Russell,  Brewster  &  Co.;  b.  Aug.  20,  1868;  B. 
James  and  Mary  (Walker)  Harden;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1903,  Ruth  Van- 
derlip;  1  son:  Walker.  Reporter  Jacksonville 
(Fla.)  Times-Union,  1887-8;  St.  Louis  Repub- 
lic, 1888-90;  reporter  and  financial  editor  Chi- 
cago Tribune,  1890-7;  correspondent  New 
York  World  and  Chicago  Tribune  with  Dewey 
at  Battle  of  Manila,  1898;  appointed  special 
commissioner  by  Pres.  McKinley  to  study  and 
report  on  industrial  and  financial  conditions 
in  the  Philippines,  1898;  financial  editor  New 
York  Commercial,  1899-1904;  Apr.,  1904,  to 
Jan.,  1905,  editor  Chicago  Daily  Journal.  Vice- 
pres.  and  sec.  Chicago  Daily  Journal  Co.;  dir. 
New  York  Commercial,  Modern  Grocer  Pub- 
lishing Co.  Office:  137  Adams  St.  Residence: 
5312  Cornell  Av. 

HARDIE,  Thomas  Melville,  physician;  b. 
New  Castle,  N.  B.,  Apr.  14,  1862;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Mitchell)  Hardie;  grad.  Univ.  of  To- 
ronto, Can.,  B.A.,  1884;  M.B.,  1888;  post-grad- 
uate work  in  Berlin,  Vienna,  London;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  17,  1895,  Emeline  Garnett;  children: 
Philip,  Mary  Gwynne,  Ruth  (died  in  infancy). 
Engaged  in  practice  In  Chicago  since  1888: 
specialist  in  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose  and 
throat.  Prof,  of  laryngology  in  Chicago  Post- 
Graduate  School;  prof,  of  histology,  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1890-4; 
of  otology,  1894-1904.  Attending  laryngologist, 
St.  Luke's  Hosp.;  laryngologist  and  aurist,  St. 
Elizabeth  Hosp.  Associate  editor  and  formerly 
editor-in-chief,  Annals  of  Otology  and  Laryn- 
ROlogy.  Fellow  Am.  Laryngological  Assn. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Laryngolog- 
ical Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Clubs:  University, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Washington  Park,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence: 
5420  Cornell  Av. 

HARDIN.  John  Holbrook,  vice-pres.  and 
mgr.  F.  A.  Hardy  &  Co.,  opticians;  b.  Chicago, 
May  1.  186R:  s.  Isnnc  N.  and  Gertrude  (Hoi- 
brook)  Hardin;  ed.  Evanston  public  school  and 
was  grad.  Evanston  Twp.  High  School.  Since 
1S89  has  been  actively  engaged  in  the  optical 
sroods  business,  and  since  Jan.  1,  1896,  has 
filled  present  position  as  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
of  F.  A.  Hardy  &  Co.  (established  1884,  incor- 
porated 1890).  Also  dir.  of  the  F.  H.  Smith 
Mfg.  Co.;  is  sec.  and  a  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Assn. 
of  Merchants  and  Travelers;  pres.  Am.  Assn. 
of  Wholesale  Opticians  and  pres.  Optical 
Trades  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Episco- 


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palian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Jew- 
elers, Evanston,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  131 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1805  Hinman  Av., 
Evanston. 

HARDIN,  Martin  D.,  brig.-gen.  U.  S.  A.,  re- 
tired lawyer;  b.  Jacksonville,  111.,  June  26, 
1837;  s.  Gen.  John  J.  Hardin,  of  Illinois 
(killed  at  battle  of  Buena  Vista,  Mex.);  grad. 
U.  S.  Military  Acad.,  1859;  bvt.  2d  lieut.,  3d 
U.  S.  Arty.,  July  1,  1859;  Artillery  School, 
Ft.  Monroe,  Va.,  1859-60;  on  staff  of  Col.  R. 
E.  Lee  during  John  Brown  raid  at  Harper's 
Ferry;  crossed  continent  with  Blake  Expedi- 
tion, May  to  Oct.,  1860;  stationed  at  Ft. 
Umpqua,  Ore.,  to  Oct.,  1861;  returned  to 
the  east  with  Gen.  Sumner's  expedition,  via 
Panama;  served  with  U.  S.  Arty.,  Army  of  Po- 
tomac, 1861-2;  present  at  siege  of  Yorktown 
and  7  days'  battle  before  Richmond,  Va. ;  lieut.- 
col.  12th  Pa.  Reserves,  Apr.  1,  1862;  col.  July 
8,  1862;  commander  regt.  at  Harrison's  Land- 
ing; served  in  Pope's  campaign;  commander 
12th  regt.  Pa.  reserves;  present  at  Rappahan- 
nock  Station,  battle  of  Groveton,  Aug.  29, 
1862  (slightly  wounded);  commander  3d  bri- 
gade Pa.  reserves  2d  Bull  Run  (severely 
wounded);  commander  12th  Pa.  reserves  at 
Gettysburg  and  Falling  Waters;  3d  brigade 
same,  Rapidan  campaign,  Sept.  to  Dec.,  1863; 
commander  2  regts.  infy.  and  troop  of  cav. 
guarding  O.  &  A.  R.  R.,  Dec.,  1863;  commander 
draft  rendezvous  Pittsburgh,  to  May  15,1864; 
commander  1st  brigade  Pa.  reserves  Spott- 
fylvania,  North  Anna,  Bethesda  Church;  Brig.- 
gen.  U.  S.  Vols.,  commander  Hardin's  division, 
defenses  N.  of  the  Potomac,  Washington. 
July,  1864,  to  Aug.,  1865;  present  at  attack  of 
Early's  forces  on  Washington;  commander 
district  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  1865-6;  maj.  43d  U.  S. 
Infy.,  July  26,  1866;  retired  as  brig.-gen.  U. 
S.  A.  on  account  of  wounds,  Dec.  15,  1870. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Sept..  1870;  has  prac- 
ticed in  Chicago.  Residence:  538  N.  State  St. 

HARDIN,  Willett  lepley,  chemist;  b.  S. 
Warsaw,  O.,  Dec.  8,  1868;  s.  John  and  Eliza- 
beth (Jacobs)  Hardin;  grad.  Buchtel  College, 
Ohio,  1893;  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  Ph.D.,  1896. 
Asst.  chemistry  and  instructor  in  physics, 
Buchtel  College,  1893-4;  senior  fellow  In  chem- 
istry and  lecturer  in  physical  chemistry,  Univ. 
of  Pennsylvania,  1896-9;  instructor  physical 
and  technical  chemistry,  Univ.  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, 1899-1900;  since  then  technical  chemist. 
Mem.  Am.  Chemical  Soc..  Am.  Institute  Min- 
ing Engineers.  Translated:  Traube's  Physico- 
Chemical  Methods.  1898.  Author:  Rise  and  De- 
velopment of  the  Liquefaction  of  Gases,  1899. 
Address:  Monadnock  Blk. 

HARDING,  Aimer  Clarke,  mechanical  engi- 
neer; b.  Peoria,  111.,  Dec.  31,  1857;  s.  George 
F.  Harding  and  Adelaide  M.  Harding;  grad. 
Phillips  Exeter  Acad.  in  class  of  1877,  and 
afterward  attended  Harvard  College,  but  was 
not  grad.;  m.  Chicago,  1879,  Addle  Church; 
children:  A.  C.,  Jr.,  George,  Franklin.  Since 
about  1885  has  been  continuously  engaged  in 
practice  as  a  mechanical  engineer  in  Chicago, 
and  has  been  identified  with  much  important 
professional  work  here  and  elsewhere.  Repub- 
lican. Unitarian.  Club:  Union  League.  Western 
Roc.  of  Engineers.  Office:  155  Washington  St. 
Residence:  3155  Rhodes  Av. 

HARDING.  Amos  J.,  insurance;  b.  near  Gal- 
lion,  O.,  May  2.  1839;  s.  Chauncy  C.  and  Ra- 
chel (Story)  Hardiner:  ed.  Ohio  Central  Col- 
lege: m.  St.  Josenh,  Mo.,  1864,  Eliza  Cowder; 
children:  Luclen  E.,  Rachel  H.,  John  C.,  Dwight 
S.  Began  in  the  fire  insurance  business  in  Ne- 
braska in  1858  as  a  local  agent:  in  1861  en- 
listed as  a  private  in  a  Nebraska  regt.,  but 
was  later  transferred  to  the  6th  Missouri  Cav. 
as  1st  lieut.  and  was  mustered  out  as  capt.  at 
the  close  of  the  war  in  1865;  returned  to  Ne- 
braska and  resumed  his  local  agency;  also  for 
several  years  was  special  agent  for  the  Home 
Insurance  Co.  of  New  York;  special  agent  and 


adjuster  for  several  western  states,  1871-6; 
in  1876,  organized  the  western  dept.  of  the 
Springfield  Fire  and  Marine  Insurance  Co., 
with  headquarters  at  Chicago,  of  which  he  has 
since  been  gen.  mgr.  Mem.  Illinois  Soc.  of  the 
S.  A.  R.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  171  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  1812  Chicago  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

HARDING,  Charles  Pord,  lawyer;  b.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  Nov.  20,  1854;  s.  Eli  and  A.  C. 
(Zane)  Harding;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin, 
A.B.,  1875,  A.M.,  1879,  LL.B.,  1880;  m.  Mazo- 
manie,  Wis.,  July  15,  1885,  Hattie  M.  Hover; 
children:  Harriet  Agnes,  Charles  Ford,  Jr., 
William  Hover.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1880  and 
since  then  has  been  continuously  engaged  in 
practice  of  law;  now  mem.  of  law  firm  of 
Tenney,  Coffeen,  Harding  &  Wilkerson.  Dir. 
John  V.  Farwell  Co.,  wholesale  dry  goods 
merchants.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Art  In- 
stitute. Clubs:  University,  Kenwood,  Kenwood 
Country,  Homewood.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  4842  Kenwood  Av. 

HARDING,  Iiucien  Eaton,  lawyer;  b.  Ma- 
con,  Mo.,  Aug.  20,  1865;  s.  Amos  J.  and  Eliza 
(Cowden)  Harding;  removed  to  Chicago  from 
Nebraska,  1876;  ed.  Oberlin  College,  Ohio,  and 
in  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.;  m.  Chicago, 
1892,  Mary  Belle  Goodsell.  Admitted  to  the  bar 
of  Illinois  in  1889,  and  has  since  been  engaged 
in  general  practice  of  law,  making  a  specialty 
of  insurance  law,  as  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm 
of  Bates,  Harding  &  Atkins.  Republican.  Mem. 
of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston  Country,  Sko- 
kie Golf,  Law.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1002  Lake  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

HARDY,  Francis  A.,  wholesale  dealer  in  op- 
tical goods;  b.  Seaforth,  Eng.,  Jan.  28,  1851; 
s.  Anson  and  Frances  M.  (Howe)  Hardy;  ed. 
Boston  Latin  School;  m.  Perth  Amboy,  N.  J., 
Feb.  4,  1880,  Mary  Parry  Keasbey;  children: 
Edwin  K.,  Francis  H.,  Editha  W.  Entered,  as 
boy,  wholesale  jewelry  business  in  Boston; 
remained  there  7  years;  then  in  business  in 
New  York  3  years  and  in  Chicago  5  years  be- 
fore starting,  in  1884,  in  business  for  self,  as 
a  pioneer  in  the  modern  optical  business,  es- 
tablishing in  that  year  the  wholesale  house 
of  F.  A.  Hardy  &  Co.,  of  which  is  still  at  head 
as  pres.  In  1896  engaeed  in  the  Diamond  Rub- 
ber Co.,  of  Akron,  O.,  manufacturers  of  rub- 
ber goods,  and  has  been  pres.  of  that  company 
Fince  1902.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs:  Union  League.  Chicago  Athletic, 
Evanston.  Office:  Silversmith  Bldg.  Residence: 
1214  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston. 

HARE,  David  Arthur,  dentist;  b.  Oshawa, 
Can.,  Dec.  31,  1872;  s.  William  J.  and  Jane 
(Babbitt)  Hare;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cana- 
da, Royal  College  of  Dental  Surgeons,  Toron- 
to, Ont.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur- 
gery, 1893-4;  m.  Chicae-o,  Sept.,  1896.  Alice  A. 
Rathjen;  1  son:  Arthur  Gordon.  Resident  of 
Chicago  since  1893.  Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc., 
Chicago  Odontogranhic  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Dental  Soc..  Delta  Sigma  Delta  fraternity.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Wheaton  Golf.  Office:  100  State 
St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

HARKER,  Ray  Clarkson,  M.  E.  clergyman; 
b.  Leadmine,  Wis.,  Nov.  1.  1866;  s.  William 
and  Maria  (Clarkson)  Harker:  attended 
Shullsburg  (Wis.)  High  School,  1881-5;  North- 
western Acad..  1885-7:  Northwestern  Univ., 
1887-91,  A.B.,  1891  (A.M..  1894):  Garrett  Bib- 
lical Institute,  1891-3,  B.D..  1893:  D.D.,  Law- 
rence Univ.,  Appleton,  Wis..  1903;  m.  Spo- 
kane, Wash.,  Aug.  24,  1897,  Lulu  A.  Abernethy: 
children:  Lulu  Bernice,  Robert  Abernethy.  Or- 
dained In  ministry  M.  E.  Church,  1892;  has 
been  pastor  of  Methodist  churches  at  Crete, 
111.,  S.  Chicago,  111.,  Appleton,  Wis.,  and  now 
of  Rogers  Park  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago.  Resi- 
dence: 4351  N.  Ashland  Boul. 

HARKNESS,  Eclson  Jesse,  retired  lawyer; 
b.  Ontario,  Wayne  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  31,  1843;  s. 


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Southward  and  Harriet  (Foot)  Harkness;  ed. 
common  schools  and  took  a  classical  and  sci- 
entific course,  preparing  for  college,  but  en- 
tered the  Union  Army  in  1862  in  138th  N.  Y. 
Vol.  Infy.,  which  was  afterward  transferred 
to  the  artillery  service  as  9th  N.  Y.  Heavy 
Arty.,  and  a  year  afterward  was  commis- 
sioned capt.  in  6th  U.  S.  colored  troops,  under 
Col.  John  W.  Ames;  went  up  James  River  in 
1864  in  army  commanded  by  Gen.  Benjamin  F. 
Butler  and  took  part  in  the  battles  occurring 
there  in  1864;  was  in  the  Ft.  Fisher  Expedi- 
tions and  afterward  with  Gen.  Terry  in  the 
taking  of  Ft.  Fisher  and  Wilmington;  thence 
to  Goldsboro,  N.  C.,  and  was  at  Raleigh,  N.  C., 
at  close  of  war;  was  breveted  maj.  U.  S.  Vols. 
Mar.  13,  1865;  mustered  out  at  Wilmington,  N. 
C  and  returned  home;  m.  Jan.,  1870,  Marianna 
Bates,  of  Rochester,  N.  Y.  Settled  in  Chicago, 
March,  1868,  and  entered  special  assessment 
dept.  of  Board  of  Public  Works;  then  was 
placed  in  charge  of  the  preparation  of  con- 
demnation cases,  and  in  Jan.,  1877,  was  admit- 
ted to  Illinois  bar,  and  for  many  years  was 
in  charge  of  condemnation  and  special  assess- 
ment cases  under  the  corporation  counsel; 
after  leaving  city  law  department,  in  1883, 
engaged  in  general  practice  of  the  law;  was 
attorney  for  the  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  and 
conducted  its  condemnation  cases  for  right 
of  way  into  Chicago;  acted  in  the  same  capac- 
ity for  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.;  then  Chicago  and 
S  Side  Rapid  Transit  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Met- 
ropolitan W.  Side  R.  R.  Co.,  and  in  1896  re- 
tired from  practice.  Republican.  Mem.  Soc.  of 
Mayflower  Descendants.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton,  Kenwood.  Office:  Union  League. 
Residence:  291  48th  St. 

HABIiAN,  James  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Evansville, 
Ind.,  Nov.  24,  1861;  s.  John  M.  (justice  Su- 
preme Court  U.  S.)  and  Malvina  F.  (Shanklin) 
Harlan;  preparatory  education  in  Louisville, 
Ky. ;  grad.  Princeton  Univ.,  1883;  studied  law 
in  law  school,  Columbian  Univ.,  and  office  of 
Melville  W.  Fuller.  Chicago,  1884-8;  admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  1886;  m.  1897,  Maud  Noble, 
Washington,  D.  C.  Atty.-gen.  Porto  Rico,  1901- 
1903;  resigned.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Onwentsia.  Saddle  and  Cycle 
(Chicago):  Country  (San  Juan,  P.  R.).  Ad- 
dress: Marquette  Bldg. 

H ART. AN",  John  Maynard,  lawyer;  b.  Frank- 
fort Ky.,  Dec.  21,  1864;  s.  John  Marshall  Har- 
lan (since  1877  associate  justice  of  Supreme 
Court  of  the  IT.  S.)  and  Malvina  F.  (Shank- 
lin' Harlan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Louisville. 
Ky.,  private  schools  or  Louisville,  Ky.,  and 
Washington.  D.  C.;  Princeton  Univ.,  graduat- 
ing, A.B.,  in  class  of  1884,  and  Columbian 
TTniv  Law  School  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  grad- 
uating LL.B.,  in  class  of  1888;  m.  Yonkers, 
N  Y  Got  21.  1890,  Elizabeth  P.  Flagg;  chil- 
dren:' Elizabeth  P.,  John  Marshall.  Janet. 
After  graduation  from  law  school,  1888,  came 
to  Chicago  and  entered  law  office  of  Smith  fk 
Pence;  was  law  partner  with  G  W-  Smith, 
1890-2;  practiced  alone,  1892-8;  in  firm  of 
Harlan  &  Bates.  Aug.  1.  1898.  until  1903  when 
Mr  Bates  was  called  to  a  chair  in  the  law 
fac'ultv  of  the  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  in  1 
joined  his  brother,  James  S.  Harlan,  forming 
law  firm  of  Harlan  &  Harlan.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn  Repub- 
lican: was  alderman  from  tbe  old  22d  Ward 
of  Chicago.  1896-8;  candidate  for  mayor  of 
Chicago  1897  and  1905  Presbyterian  Clubs: 
University,  Chicago.  OHcaeo  Athletic^  Mar- 
quette, Hamilton.  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Ch  cago 
Golf  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  574 

ustice  Supreme  Court  US.);  grad  .Prince- 
ton Univ  (valedictorian)  1881,  A.M.,  1884  D.D., 
1902;  grad.  Princeton  Theological  Seminary. 


1885;  LL.D.,  Union  Univ.,  1904;  m.  Geneva,  N. 
Y.,  June  5.  1889,  Mrs.  Augustus  M.  Swift,  nee 
Prouty.  Ordained  to  Presbyterian  ministry, 
Apr.  1,  1886;  pastor  1st  Presbyterian  Church, 
New  York,  Apr.,  1886,  to  Nov.,  1890;  special 
theological  studies  in  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1890-1; 
pastor  3d  Presbyterian  Church,  Rochester,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.,  1894,  to  June  1901.  Mem.  Phi  Beta 
Kappa  (Princeton  Chapter).  Address:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

EABIiAND,  Leonard  Henry,  manufacturer; 
b.  near  Ripon,  Yorkshire,  Eng.,  Apr.  4,  1843;  s. 
William  and  Isabella  (Chesborough)  Har- 
land;  ed.  local  schools  of  native  place  until  14 
years  old;  came  to  U.  S.,  1857;  m.  Sept.,  1860, 
Mary,  daughter  of  Andrew  Smith,  of  Joliet 
(died  Oct.  25,  1900);  children:  Lydia  C.,  Hen- 
rietta H.,  Elizabeth  I.,  Anna  M.,  Charles  E.  In 
Sept.,  1857,  began  work  in  the  brickyard  of 
his  brother  Edward,  in  Chicago,  working  at 
that  plant  until  1861,  the  last  2  years  as  supt.; 
farmer  in  Will  Co.,  1861-72;  joined  his  broth- 
er in  brick  business  as  E.  &  L.  H.  Harland, 
1872-92;  active  mgr.  of  Harland  Brick  Co., 
1892-6;  organized  Cook  Co.  Brick  Co.  (com- 
prising 37  of  the  38  firms)  and  was  its  sec. 
and  gen.  mgr.,  1896-1900;  organized  the  Illi- 
nois Brick  Co.,  1900,  purchasing  outright 
plants  and  good  will  of  30  firms  representing 
85  per  cent,  of  brick  production  in  Cook  Co., 
and  has  since  been  pres.  Republican.  Mason; 
K.  T.  Office:  138  Washington  St.  Residence: 
529  Belden  Av. 

HARLEV,  William,  contractor;  b.  Schles- 
vig,  then  under  Danish  rule,  Sept.,  1837;  s. 
J.  A.  Harlev  (school  supt.)  and  Catharina 
(Hennings)  Harlev;  ed.  common  schools; 
came  to  Chicago,  1857;  m.  Chicago,  1872,  Marie 
Johnson;  children:  Alfred,  William,  Jr.,  Ar- 
thur, Lillian  E.  In  1865  established  in  busi- 
ness as  contractor;  later  admitted  his  son  Al- 
fred, forming  the  present  firm  of  William  Har- 
lev &  Son.  Built  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  for  the  In- 
sane, 1884;  Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  Home,  New- 
comb  Hotel,  City  Hall,  etc.,  at  Quincy,  111., 
1886-7;  after  admitting  his  son,  firm  built  in 
1892  the  Illinois,  Ohio,  Texas,  Montana,  and 
Utah  State  bldgs.,  the  New  South  Wales  bldg. 
and  other  smaller  structures  at  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition;  were  also  contractors  for 
Section  No.  1,  Drainage  Canal.  Established,  in 
1895,  and  has  from  the  first  been  pres.  and 
treas.  of  the  Harlev  Burglar  Proof  Ventilat- 
ing Sash  Lock  Mfg.  Co.,  mfg.  a  burglar-proof 
sash  lock  of  his  invention,  which  is  in  large 
use  Independent  in  politics.  Lutheran.  Mem. 
of  all  Masonic  bodies.  Office:  92  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  907  S.  Sawyer  Av. 

HARLEV,  William,  Jr.,  architect:  b.  Man- 
kato,  Minn.,  Aug.  10,  1866:  s.  William  and 
Thora  (Johnson)  Harlev;  grad.  Chicago  gram- 
mar and  West  Division  High  School:  studied 
architecture  in  F.  E.  Faher's  office  and  also 
through  International  Correspondence  School 
of  Architecture:  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  3,  1888,  Liz- 
zie Consoer;  1  daughter:  Edith.  Was  employed 
as  supt.  of  construction  for  William  Harlev 
&  Son.  contractors,  for  6  years;  began  prac- 
tice as  architect,  1892,  and  for  8  years  was 
architect  for  the  C..  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co  Since 
Nov  1904,  mem.  firm  of  Sellon  &  Harlev. 
architects.  Mason.  Shriner.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  126  Park  St. 

HARMS.  Henry,  physician;  b.  Vorhorn,  prov- 
ince of  Hanover,  Ger.,  Mar.  5  1866:  s.  Glaus 
and  Amalie  (Bohn)  Harms;  ed  Lyceum  T  city 
of  Hanover,  Ger.,  graduating  in  1884  with  de- 
gree of  A.B.;  came  to  U.  S.,  1884;  grad.  Rush 
Me!  College,  M.D.,  Feb.  22,  1888;  attended 
post-graduate  courses  at  Berlin  Prague  and 
Vienna;  m.  in  Germany.  June  12,  1889,  Helen 
F  Pamel-  1  daughter:  Irma  Elizabeth  Colum- 
bia. In  general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago 
from  graduation.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  C 
cago  Med.  Soc..  German  Med.  Soc.  Independent 


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Democrat.  German  Lutheran.  Club:  Schlaraffln. 
Office  and  residence:  27  Humboldt  Boul. 

HAKNISCH,  Friedrich  Curt,  oculist;  b.  Ger- 
many; grad.  Univ.  of  Leipzig,  M.D.,  1886.  Was 
1st  asst.  of  the  Royal  Eye  Infirmary  of  Leip- 
zig, Ger.,  whence  came,  in  summer  of  1891,  to 
Chicago,  where  has  since  been  exclusively  en- 
gaged in  ophthalmic  practice.  Ophthalmic  sur- 
geon to  Alexian  Bros.',  St.  Elizabeth's  and  St. 
Mary's  hosps.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Office:  209 
State  St.  Residence:  502  Eddy  St. 

HARiNWEiL,  Frederick  William,  lawyer, 
consul;  b.  Mt.  Vernon,  O.,  Sept.  18,  1869;  s. 
Benjamin  and  Emma  M.  (Probasco)  Harn- 
well;  ed.  Harcourt  Acad.,  Gambier,  O.,  and 
Kenyon  College,  Gambier,  p.,  graduating  Ph.B., 
1889;  studied  law  in  Cincinnati  Law  School, 
1891;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Mar.  31,  1902,  Anna 
Jane  Wilcox;  1  son:  Gaylord  Frederick.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1892,  and  since  then  engaged  in 
practice.  Consul  of  Bolivia  in  Chicago  since 
July  11,  1902.  Episcopalian.  Independent  in 
politics;  sec.  of  the  Ohio  Soc.  of  Chicago. 
Clubs:  University,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  107 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  615  University  PI., 
Evanston,  111. 

HARPER.  John  Erasmus,  oculist,  aurist;  b. 
Jan.  21,  1851,  Cadiz,  Ky.;  s.  Robert  W.  and 
Harriet  A.  Harper;  grad.  Med.  Dept.  Univ. 
City  of  New  York,  1878;  located  in  Chicago; 
has  been  prof,  ophthalmology  and  otology.  Col- 
lege Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago 
(School  of  Medicine,  Univ.  of  Illinois),  since 
its  foundation  in  1882;  oculist  and  aurist  in 
several  hosps.  and  institutions;  for  10  years 
editor  Western  Med.  Reporter;  mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  and  various  local  socs. ;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
13,  1893,  Elizabeth  E.  Walker;  1  son:  Robert 
B.  Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  5534 
Washington  Av. 

HARPER,  Malcolm  Charles,  lawyer;  b.  De- 
Rail)  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  7,  1859;  s.  Robert  and  Ann 
(Brown)  Harper;  ed.  public  schools  and  E. 
Paw  Paw  Seminary,  E.  Paw  Paw,  111.;  m.  Ur- 
bana,  111.,  July  22,  1897,  Helena  M.  Dewey; 
children:  Milton  Dewey,  Donald  Malcolm, 
Robert  James.  Studied  law,  1886-8,  at  Fargo, 
Dak.;  admitted  to  Dakota  bar,  1888;  practiced 
law  at  Lisbon,  N.  Dak.,  until  1891;  since  1891 
resident  of  Evanston  and  engaged  in  law  prac- 
tice in  Chicago.  Prohibitionist;  nominated, 
1904,  as  Prohibition  candidate  for  State's  Atty. 
cf  Cook  Co.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Evans  Lodge, 
No.  524,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  and  Evanston  Chap- 
ter, No.  144,  R.  A.  M.;  Covenant  Council,  No. 
558,  Royal  Arcanum,  Unity  Council,  No.  149, 
Nat.  Union.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2115  Sherman  Av.,  Evanston. 

EARPER,  Robert  C.,  pros.  Montello  Monu- 
mental Co.;  b.  Dumfriesshire,  Scotland,  Oct.  12, 
1844;  s.  Charles  and  Jane  (Ingram)  Harper; 
ed.  schools  in  Scotland;  m.,  1st,  1874,  Agnes 
Mary  Thompson  (now  deceased);  children: 
Maude,  Alice,  Agnes,  Charles:  m.,  2d,  Chicago, 
1887,  Margaret  Browning;  children:  Bess,  Mar- 
jorie,  Adelaide.  Came  to  Chicago,  1868,  and 
worked  at  trade  of  stonecutter  (which  had 
learned  in  Scotland)  until  the  great  fire,  1871; 
after  that  took  charge,  as  foreman,  of  the  re- 
building of  the  Palmer  House,  Honore  Blk., 
and  many  others;  supt.  for  Young  &  Farnell, 
and  later  mgr.  and  treas.  of  the  company  18 
years,  until  dissolution;  started  Northern 
Granite  Co.  of  Wisconsin,  1901,  and  now_  vice- 
pres. ;  in  May,  1903.  joined  in  organization  of 
the  Montello  Monumental  Co..  of  which  he  is 
pres. ;  also  treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Inland  White 
Lead  Co.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Garden  City 
Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.;  York  Chapter,  R.  A. 
M.;  Columbia  Commanderv.  K.  T. ;  Oriental 
Consistory,  A.  A.  S.  R. ;  Medinah  Temple  Mys- 
tic Shrine.  Office:  132  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1314  Jackson  Boul. 

HARPER,  Robert  Francis,  educator,  As- 
syriologist;  b.  New  Concord,  O.,  Oct.  18,  1864; 


s.  Samuel  and  Ellen  Elizabeth  Harper;  «:d. 
Denison  College,  1876-8;  Muskingum  College, 
1879-80;  grad.  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1883;  post- 
grad, studies  in  comparative  Semitic  philology, 
Berlin,  1884-5,  Leipzig,  1885-6,  A.M.,  Ph.D.  In- 
structor Semitic  languages,  Yale  Univ.,  1886-8, 
1889-91;  Assyriologist  expedition,  Babylonian 
Exploration  Fund,  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania, 
1888-9;  prof.  Semitic  languages,  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, since  1892;  managing  editor  Am.  Journal 
of  Semitic  Languages;  asso.  editor  The  Bibli- 
cal World.  Fellow  Royal  Geog.  Soc.,  London; 
mem.  Am.  Oriental  Soc.  Clubs:  Quadrangle 
(founder),  University  (Chicago);  Whitefriars 
(London).  Author:  (See  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica for  books,  etc.)  Address:  The  Quadrangle 
Club. 

HARPER,  William  Henry,  grain  merchant; 
b.  Tippecanoe  Co.,  Ind.,  May  4,  1845;  s.  William 
and  Elizabeth  J.  Harper;  removed  to  Illinois, 
1851,  and  to  El  Paso,  Woodford  Co.,  in  1853; 
farmed  summers,  went  to  school  winters;  en- 
listed in  1864  in  Co.  B,  145th  111.  Infy.,  and 
served  to  close  of  war;  m.  July,  1868,  Mary 
J.  Perry,  of  Metamora,  Woodford  Co.,  111.  (died 
Sept.  30,  1884);  children:  Roy  B.,  Frances  A., 
Hazel  Glenn.  Was  in  live  stock  and  grain  ship- 
ping business  at  El  Paso,  111.,  1865-8;  in  grain 
and  commission  business  on  Board  of  Trade 
since  1868;  chief  grain  inspector  at  Chicago, 
1873-5;  organized,  1876,  Chicago  and  Pacific 
Elevator  Co.,  and  was  its  treas.  and  mgr.  un- 
til the  destruction  of  the  elevators  by  fire, 
1896.  Mem.  Illinois  Legislature,  1882-6;  author 
of  the  Harper  High  License  Law — the  present 
liquor  law  of  Illinois,  which  went  into  effect 
in  1886;  was  leader,  on  Republican  side,  in  the 
memorable  Logan-Morrison  contest  for  the  U. 
S.  Senatorship  in  1885;  was  executive  dir.  of 
the  great  G.  A.  R.  Encampment  in  Chicago, 
1900.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mason; 
K.  T.,  mem.  Oriental  Consistory.  Was  chair- 
man executive  committee  of  Illinois  Commis- 
sion on  Trans-Mississippi  Exposition,  Omaha, 
1898.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
3807  Grand  Boul. 

EARPEE,  William  Hudson,  journalist,  wri- 
ter; b.  New  York  City,  Mar.  20,  1857;  a.  John 
Randolph  and  Mary  Lois  (Scoville)  Harper; 
prepared  for  college  at  Williston  Seminary, 
Easthampton,  Mass.;  grad.  Yale,  B.A.,  1880; 
m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  14,  1888,  Grace  Au- 
gusta Cooke;  children:  Katharine  Scoville, 
Paul  Church.  Engaged  in  newspaper  work  in 
Chicago,  1881-99,  being  with  the  Inter  Ocean 
over  15  years,  proposed  public  competition 
resulting  in  publication  by  this  paper  of  typi- 
cal Chicago  figure,  with  motto  "I  Will."  Re- 
cently has  done  general  writing,  including  a 
handbook  on  trusts,  entitled  "Restraint  of 
Trade";  advertising,  editorial  and  special  writ- 
ing. Congregationalist.  Republican.  Club:  Uni- 
versity. Office:  115  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

HARPER,  William  Rainey,  pres.  Univ.  of 
Chicago  since  1891;  b.  New  Concord,  O.,  July 
26,  1856;  s.  Samuel  and  Ellen  Elizabeth  (Rain- 
ey) Harper;  grad.  Muskingum  College,  1870; 
(Ph.D.,  Yale,  1875;  DD.,  Colby,  1891;  LL  D., 
Univ.  of  Nebraska,  1893;  Yale,  1901;  Johns 
Hopkins,  1902);  m.  1875,  Ellen,  daughter  Da- 
vid Paul,  New  Concord,  O.  Principal  Masonic 
College,  Macon,  Tenn.,  1875-6;  tutor,  1876-9; 
principal,  1879-80;  preparatory  dept.  Denison 
Univ..  Granville,  O.;  prof.  Hebrew,  Baptist  Un- 
ion Theological  Seminary,  Chicago,  1879-86; 
prof.  Semitic  languages,  Yale.  1886-91,  and 
prof.  Biblical  literature,  1889-91;  principal 
Chautauqua  College  Liberal  Arts,  1885-91; 
head  prof.  Semitic  languages  and  literature, 
Univ.  of  Chicago;  mem.  Chicago  board  of  ed- 
ucation, 1896-8;  dir.  Haskell  Oriental  Museum. 
(For  list  of  books,  etc.,  see  Who's  Who  in 
America.)  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 


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HARRIES,  Henry  Regran,  Chicago  mgr.  the  tached  to  S.  Atlantic  squadron,  with  rank  of 
Lowe  Bros.  Co.,  paint  makers;  b.  Dayton,  O.,  acting  asst.  surgeon.  Engaged  in  civil  prac- 
Nov.  11,  1858;  s.  Charles  and  Elizabeth  (Re-  tice  as  physician  at  Madison,  O.,  Sept.,  1865, 
gan)  Harries;  ed.  public  schools  of  Dayton,  to  Sept.  1,  1873;  then  became  connected  with 
O. ;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.  19,  1884,  Katherine  the  Union  Central  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Cin- 
McL.  Brown.  Was  in  employ  of  Standard  Oil  cinnati,  O.,  as  med.  inspector  of  risks,  and 
Co.  in  Ohio,  Illinois  and  Kentucky  for  20  years,  later  had  charge  of  the  mortgage  loan  dept 
finally  becoming  asst.  mgr.  for  the  company  cf  the  company.  In  1882  became  a  mem  of 
at  Louisville,  Ky.,  until  1902,  when  came  to  the  firm  of  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co.,  Chicago,  en- 
Chicago  as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  branch  of  the  gaged  in  general  banking  and  the  handling  of 
Lowe  Bros.  Co.  (established  at  Dayton,  O.,  securities;  discontinued  active  work  with  the 
1863),  engaged  upon  a  large  scale  as  paint  firm  in  1891,  and  since  then  a  special  partner. 
makers,  with  establishments  at  Dayton,  O.,  Republican.  Mem.  board  of  dirs.  of  the  Chil- 
New  York,  Chicago  and  Kansas  City.  Mem.  dren's  Home  and  Aid  Soc.  (79  Dearborn  St.), 
Chicago  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish  Club.  Served  and  closely  identified  with  work  of  the  soc. 
10  years  in  the  Ohio  N.  G.  and  was  mustered  since  its  beginning,  about  20  years  ago.  Bap- 
out  as  1st  lieut.  Republican.  Mason,  and  mem.  tist.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1415 
of  Galesburg  (111.)  Commandery,  No.  8,  K.  T.  Chicago  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 
Office:  85-9  S.  Peoria  St.  Residence:  36  Belle-  HARRIS,  Frederick  Gillette,  physician;  b 
vue  PI.  Chicago,  1874;  s.  Andrew  J.  and  Salome 

HARRINGTON.    Stephen    Harris,    manufac-  Catherine  (Gillette)  Harris;  ed.  Chicago  nubile 

ttirer  of  perforated   metals;   b.   Halifax,   N.    S.,  schools,   West   Division   High    School  and  Col- 

Nov.    7,    1846;    s.    Stephen    H.    and    Mary    B.  lege    of    Physicians    and    Surgeons,    Chicago 

(Whidden)     Harrington,     both    then     of    New  M.D.,  1899.  Was  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1900- 

Tork    City,    who    were    visiting    their    native  1901;    resident    pathologist.    Cook    Co.    Hosp., 

province  at   the   time  of  his   birth;   ed.   Wolf-  1901-3;  engaged  in  post-graduate  study  in  Eu- 

ville     Acad.,     Wolfville,    N.    S.,    and    Madison  rope,  1903-4;  now  engaged  in  general  practice 

Univ.,    Hamilton,    N.    Y.    Served    during    Civil  of    medicine.    Adjunct    prof,    of   clinical    diag- 

War  as  capt.'s  clerk  In  U.  S.  N. ;  was  clerk  J.  nosis  and   demonstrator  of  pathology  at  Col- 

H.  Reed  &  Co.,  wholesale  druggists,   Chicago,  lege    of    Physicians    and    Surgeons,    Chicago. 

1865-6;  clerk  on  boats  of  the  Green  Bay  Trans-  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 

portation  Co.,  belonging  to  the  C.  &  N.-W.   R.  Chicago  Med.   Soc.,   Chicago  Pathological  Soc.; 

R.  Co.,  1867-8;  in  supt.'s  office  of  Bay  de  No-  associate    of    attending    staff   Cook   Co.    Hosp. 

quit    and    Marquette.    and    Marquette    &    On-  Republican.    Presbyterian.    Office:    279   Warren 

tonagon  R.  R.  Co.'s.  Marquette,  Lake  Superior,  Av. 

1868-9;  in  winter  of  1869-70  started  in  the  per-        HARRIS,    Georgre   B.,   pres.    C.,   B.   &   Q.    R. 

forated    metal    mfg.    business    In    Chicago.    In  R-    since    Feb.    21,    1901;    b.    Brookline,    Mass., 

1882    became    associated    with    Rockwell    King  1848;  later  lived  in  Vermont;   went  to  Hanni- 

in  same  line,  incorporating  the  business,  1883.  bal,  Mo.,  1864;  began  railway  service  as  office 

as  the  Harrington  &  King  Perforating  Co..  of  boy  in  office  of  treas.  of  H.  &  St.  J.  R.  R.;  clerk 

which   he   is   pres.;    products   of  the   company  in    land    commissioner's    office,    1871;    later    in 

now  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  world.  Republi-  service  Atchison  &  Nebraska  R.  R.;  purchasing 

can.    Presbvterian.    Clubs:     Chicago    Athletic,  agent  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.   R.,   1S82-3;  asst.  to  gen. 

Highland  Park.   Office:   226  N.  Union  St.   Resi-  mgr.  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  1883-5;  asst.  to  pres. 

dence:   Highland   Park,   111.  C.,   B.   &  N.,   1885-90;    since   then   successively 

HARRIS,    Albert    Wadsworth.    banking:     b.  gen.  mgr.,  vice-pres.  and  pres.,  same  road;  also 

Cincinnati,  O.,  Nov.   4.  1867;  s.  Norman  Waite  ?d  vice-pres.  C.,  B    &  Q.   R    R.,   1890-91;  also 

and    Jacyntha    (Vallandlngham)     Harris;     ed.  -d  Uce^pre<?;  Bv  ^  ¥,'  5'  5"  5"  H"  ^^\J-  R> 

public    schools    of    Cincinnati,    and    Evanston,  R-  K-,c--  St.  J.  &  C.  B.  R    R.,  and  St  Louis, 

111.,   graduating  1883,  and  Gem  City  Business  Keokuk  &  Northwestern  R.  R.;  vice-pres.  Met- 

College,   Ouincv,    111.,    1886:   m.   Rockford,    111.,  ropolitan  W.   Side  Elevated  Ry    Co.;   dir    Wi- 

Nov.    22,   1889. 'Harriet  Meikle;   children:   Nor-  nona  Bridge  Ry.   Co.   Clubs:   Chicago,  Chicago 

man  Wadsworth,  Martha  Marie.   Entered  em-  Athletic,    Union,    etc.    Office:    209    Adams    St. 

ploy  of  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co..  1888,  and  worked  Residence:  543  N.  State  St. 

through  all  depts.  In  the  business:  now  has  HARRIS,  George  Jay,  freight  transporta- 
general  supervision  of  business  as  managing  tion  mgr.;  b.  Conneautville,  Pa.,  Nov.  6  1859; 
partner.  Dir.  Drexel  State  Bank  and  Continen-  s.  Henry  H  and  Louise  (Norton)  Harris;  ed. 
tal  Nat.  Bank;  treas.  Terre  Haute  Waterworks  public  schools  in  Pennsylvania  and  in  Pontiac, 
Co.,  vice-pres.  Des  Moines  (la.)  Inter-urban  Mich.;  m.  Kalamazoo  Mich.,  Feb.  6,  1899, 
Ry.  Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Union  Oritta  Fargo.  After  leaving  school  became  con- 
League.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  nected  with  the  freight  office  of  the  G.  W.  Ry., 
4530  Ellis  Av  then  with  the  Detroit  and  Cleveland  Steam 

HARRIS.  Andrew  Puller,  phvsician-  b  near  Navigation  Co.'s  Line,  of  Cleveland  and  De- 
Delavan.  Wis.,  Jan.  4,  1856;  s.  "Edward  L.  and  troit,  until  1874;  since  then  in  steamship  busi- 
Sarah  M.  (Fuller)  Harris:  ed.  country  school,  r.ess  in  Chicago,  and  since  1  9  general  west- 
1860-70;  Bigfoot  Acad..  Walworth,  Wis..  1870:  crn  agent  of  the  Canada  Atlantic  Ry.  Co.  and 
Delavan  High  School,  1870-5.  graduating  the  Canada  Atlantic  Transit  Co..  furnishing 
1875;  Wayland  Univ..  Beaver  Dam..  Wis.,  1R77-  freight  transportation  between  Chicago  and 
1879;  Whitewater,  Wis..  Normal  School,  1RS1;  Depot  Harbor  Can  Mem.  Lake  L  ne  Agents 
Hahnemann  Med.  College.  Chicago,  M.D..  1884:  Assn.  Republican.  Mason:  Kil winning  Lodge, 
m.  Racine,  Wis..  Nov.  7.  1882.  Mary  L.  Kerr:  1  Oriental  Consistory  and  Medinah  Temple,  No- 
daughter:  May  Belle.  Mem.  Englewood  Homrp.  bles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Illinois.  Of- 
Soc.T  Chicago  "Home*.  Med.  Soc.  Illinois  Ptnte  fice:  462-500  N.  Water  St.  Residence:  Geneva. 

61°om  PrKonS°AvRePUbllCan-  ^"^  ^^  ^HARRIS.  Graham  H.,  lawyer  and  pres.  of 
HARRIS,  Dwlsrht  James,  banker:  b.  Becket.  'he  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago;  b  Harri- 
Mass..  Aug.  24,  1838;  s.  Nathan  Wait  and  Fonburgh,  Va.,Oct  11,  1857:  s.  Hon.  John  T. 
Charity  Emeline  (Wadsworth)  Harris:  fitted  .-nd  Virginia  M.  Harris;  ed.  public  schools, 
for  college  in  and  grad.  Connecticut  Literary  Virginia  Military  Institute,  and  Univ.  of  Vir- 
Tnstitutef  I860;  entered  Literary  Dept.,  1860.  irinia,  LL.B.,  1879;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  11,  1888, 
and  Med  Dept.,  1861,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  grad-  Eleanor  M.  Spalding.  Admitted  to  Virginia  bar, 
uating  M.D.,  Mar.,  1864;  m.  Northampton,  1878;  practiced  law  at  Harrisonburgh,  Va., 
Mass.,  May  8,  1864,  Mary  Elvira  Ingham;  1879-81;  since  1882  in  Chicago;  now  senior 
children:  Arthur  Merriman,  Frank  Milton,  mem.  law  firm  of  Harris,  Bird  &  Wilson.  Was 

Served   May,   1864,   to   close   of  Civil   War,   as  asst.  U.  S.  atty.  for  Northern  District  of  Illi- 

purgeon    of"    the    Commodore    McDonough,    at-  nois,   1886-90;  in  1897  was  appointed  mem.  of 


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the  Board  of  Education,  and  in  1898  was  cho- 
sen pres.  of  the  Board;  present  term  expires 
1906  Democrat.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  540  N.  State  St. 

HARRIS,  John  Francis;  b.  Boston,  Mass., 
Feb  24,  1863;  s.  George  S.  and  Sarah  (Bacon) 
Harris;  ed.  Univ.  of  Nebraska;  m.  London 
Eng.,  1895,  Gertrude  Upham;  5  children.  Was 
with  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  R.  at  Omaha,  1882-5;  be- 
gan in  grain  business  as  a  buyer  and  elevator 
operator  at  Lincoln,  Neb.,  1885-90;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1890,  and  is  stockholder  in  Harris, 
Scotten  Co.,  grain  exporters  and  grain  ele- 
vator operators.  Also  pres.  Pacific  Am.  Fish- 
eries of  Puget  Sound.  Mem.  New  York  and 
Chicago  Stock  Exchanges,  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Mer- 
chants, Chicago  Athletic,  Caxton,  Marquette, 
Onwentsia,  Washington  Park,  Mid-Day,  Metro- 
politan; also  New  York  Yacht  (New  York). 
Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  2  Ritchie 
Court. 

HARRIS,  Madison  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Summit 
Co.,  O.,  Sept.  28,  1849;  s.  Hon.  D.  L.  and  Anna 
L.  (Eyles)  Harris;  ed.  district  schools  and  at 
Lombard  Univ.,  Galesburg,  111.;  left  in  sopho- 
more year  to  teach  school  at  Rock  Falls, 
Whiteside  Co.,  111.,  but  later  returned  to  col- 
lege, graduating  in  class  of  1871;  studied  law 
with  Edsall  &  Bardwell  at  Dixon,  111.,  until 
1874;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Sept.  9,  1886,  Cath- 
erine F.  Duffleld.  Admitted  to  bar  in  spring  of 
1875;  moved  to  Chicago  and  became  a  mem.  of 
law  firm  of  Follansbee  &  Harris,  subsequently 
of  firm  of  Schaffner  &  Harris,  and  later  part- 
ner with  James  H.  Ward,  but  for  several  years 
past  has  practiced  alone.  Republican.  Was  a 
mem.  32d  General  Assembly  of  Illinois  from 
1st  Senatorial  District,  1880-2;  alderman  from 
the  old  9th  and  present  18th  Ward,  1887-91. 
Club:  Lincoln.  Office:  97  Clark  St.  Residence: 
968  Jackson  Boul. 

HARRIS,  Mark  George,  wholesale  tailor;  b. 
Newark,  Kendall  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  4,  1863;  a. 
Isaac  and  Rachel  Schreir  Harris;  ed:  Foster 
School  and  high  school,  Chicago.  Engaged  in 
merchant  tailoring  business,  Joliet,  1883;  was 
awarded  first  prize  diploma  at  Illinois  Mer- 
chant Tailoring  Garment  Designers  Assn.  in 
1891-2;  also  first  prize  gold  medal  for  superior 
cut  and  fit  of  garments  at  convention  of  Cus- 
tom Foreman  Tailors'  Assn.  of  America,  Cin- 
cinnati, 1891;  appointed  postmaster  of  Joliet 
by  Pres.  Cleveland,  Mar.  1,  1894;  held  office  4 
years  and  6  months,  and  at  expiration  of  term 
was  presented  with  diamond  charm  by  busi- 
ness men  of  Joliet;  studied  law  at  night  ses- 
sions of  Chicago  College  of  Law;  admitted  to 
bar,  June,  1897;  was  chairman  Will  Co.  Cen- 
tral Democratic  Committee  3  terms;  was  mem. 
Joliet  City  Council  as  alderman  from  2d  Ward 
3  terms.  Was  Exalted  Ruler  Joliet  Lodge,  No. 
296,  B.  P.  O.  Elks,  2  terms.  Engaged  in  whole- 
sale tailoring  business  in  Chicago,  Oct.,  1900, 
in  firm  of  Calumet  Woolen  Co.  and  Gold  Med- 
al Tailors,  being  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  until  Jan. 
1,  1904,  and  since  then  pres_.  and  mgr.  of  both 
ffrms;  originated  and  copyrighted  the  Mark  G. 
Harris  front,  shoulder  and  sleeve  head;  author 
Mark  G.  Harris  describiner  method  and  Mark 
G.  Harris  Cutting  Chart.  Office:  199-201  E. 
Madison  St.  Residence:  4115  Indiana  Av. 

HARRIS,  Norman  Waite,  banker;  b.  Becket, 
Berkshire  Co..  Mass.,  Aug.  15,  1846;  s.  Nathan 
Waite  and  Chnrity  Emeline  (Wadsworth)  Har- 
ris; grad.  Westfield  (Mass.)  Acad.,  1863;  m. 
1st,  Jan.  1,  1867,  Jacyntha  Vallandingham,  of 
Cincinnati.  O.  (died  1873);  children:  Albert 
Wadsworth,  Norman  Dwight,  Walter  Ander- 
son (died);  m.,  2d,  Aor.,  1879,  Emma  S., 
daughter  of  Dr.  J.  C.  Gale,  of  Newton,  N.  H.; 
children:  Pearl  Emma,  Hayden  Bartlett,  Stan- 
ley Gale.  Began  business  life  at  18,  as  solicitor 
for  the  Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.  of  New 
York,  becoming  a  general  agent  2  years  later. 
Organized,  1867,  and  was  sec.  and  gen.  mgr., 


1867-80,  Union  Central  Life  Insurance  Co.,  Cin- 
cinnati; resigned  because  of  ill  health  and 
traveled  in  Europe,  1880-1;  organized,  1882, 
the  banking  house  of  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co.,  one 
of  the  largest  in  the  country  in  its  specialty 
of  dealing  in  state,  county  and  city  bonds. 
Prominent  layman  of  M.  E.  Church;  trustee 
Northwestern  Univ.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago,  Kenwood,  Homewood;  also  Metropoli- 
tan, the  Lawyers',  Transportation  and  Art 
Clubs  of  New  York.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  4520  Drexel  Boul. 

HARRIS,  Samuel,  hardware  merchant;  b. 
Hartford,  Vt.,  Sept.  15,  1836;  s.  Edward  P.  and 
Elizabeth  S.  (Sanborn)  Harris;  ed.  common 
schools  of  Rochester,  Mich.;  m.  Wilbraham, 
Mass.,  Nov.  25,  1872,  Sarah  G.  Ladd;  children: 
Charles  S.,  Satie  E.  Served  in  Union  Army  as 
1st  lieut.,  Co.  A,  5th  Mich.  Cav.,  and  was  very 
badly  wounded  near  Richmond,  Va.,  Mar.  2, 
1864,  on  the  "Dahlgren  raid";  was  made  pris- 
oner and  sentenced  to  be  hanged,  but  was 
saved  through  the  efforts  of  Mrs.  Jefferson 
Davis,  because  he  had,  previous  to  this,  saved 
an  old  schoolmate  of  hers  from  starving.  After 
the  war  became  a  claim  agent  in  Washington, 
D.  C.  Since  1876  in  business  as  a  hardware 
merchant  in  Chicago  (Samuel  Harris  &  Co.), 
with  a  specialty  in  machinists  and  manufac- 
turers' tools  and  supplies.  Author  of  booklet, 
"A  Few  Facts  About  Astronomy,"  and  a  pub- 
lished lecture  on  "Possibilities  of  This  Life." 
Is  a  student  of  astronomy.  Mem.  Columbia 
Post  G.  A.  R.;  Loyal  Legion.  Office:  23-25 
S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  945  Jackson  Boul. 

HARRISON,  Carter  Henry,  mayor  of  Chica- 
go, 1897-1905;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  23,  1860;  s.  Car- 
ter Harrison  (5  times  mayor  of  Chicago;  killed 
by  assassin,  Oct.  28,  1893);  attended  Chicago 
public  school  and  gymnasium,  Altenburg,  Ger. : 
grad.  St.  Ignatius  College,  Chicago,  1881 
(LL.D.,  1900);  grad.  Yale  Law  School,  1883;  m. 
Dec.  14,  1887,  Edith,  daughter  Robert  N.  Ogden, 
New  Orleans.  Practiced  law,  1883-9;  in  real 
estate  business,  1889-91;  publisher  and  editor 
Chicago  Times,  1891-4;  elected  mayor  of  Chi- 
cago, Apr.,  1897,  1899,  1901,  1903  (4  2-year 
terms).  Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Iroquois,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Twentieth  Century, 
Swan  Lake,  Huron  Mountain  Hunting  and 
Fishing.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Sons  of  the  Revolu- 
tion, Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars.  Residence:  408  E. 
Erie  St. 

HARSHA,  William  Mclntire,  physician;  b. 
Harshaville,  O.,  June  15,  1855;  s.  William  B. 
and  Rachel  (Mclntire)  Harsha;  ed.  district 
school,  North  Liberty  Acad.  and  Nat.  Normal 
Univ.  of  Lebanon,  O..  taking  degrees  of  B.S. 
and  A.B. ;  studied  medicine  at  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, 1st  year,  Cincinnati,  2d  year,  and  grad. 
Chicago  Med.  College.  1883;  m.  Lebanon,  O., 
June  1,  1880,  Adelia  S.  Hutchinson;  children: 
William  Thomas,  Edward  Houston.  Practiced 
medicine  at  Cerro  Gordo  and  Decatur,  111., 
until  1890;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Prof,  of 
operative  and  clinical  surgery,  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  since  1896;  also 
mem.  board  of  dir.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am. 
Acad.  of  Medicine,  Illinois  Med.  Soc.,  Missis- 
sippi 'Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Surgical 
Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Trustee  Order  of  Co- 
lumbian Knights.  Independent  Republican. 
Club:  Colonial.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence: 
4201  Grand  Boul. 

HART,  Charles,  manufacturer;  b.  Bavaria, 
Germany,  May  22,  1847;  s.  Joseph  and  Babetto 
(Kullman)  Hart;  ed.  Germany  and  in  public 
and  private  schools  of  LaFayette,  Ind.;  m. 
San  Francisco,  Calif.,  June  15,  1881,  Flora 
Hauser;  children:  Joseph  Charles,  F.  Ethel. 
Previous  to  1868  in  various  business  pursuits; 
since  then  manufacturer  of  leather;  now  vice- 
pres.  of  Kullman,  Salz  &  Co.  (general  offices  in 
San  Francisco) ;  has  active  management  of 
branch  in  this  city.  Mem.  K.  P.  Club:  Standard. 


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Office:    206    Lake    St.    Residence:    4240    Drexel 
Boul. 

HAKT,  E.  Orris,  real  estate;  b.  Crystal  Lake, 
111.,  Mar.  29,  1866;  s.  Edwin  R.  F.  and  Marga- 
ret E.  (Kull)  Hart;  ed.  Chicago  public  gram- 
mar and  high  schools  and  Bryant  &  Stratton's 
Business  College;  m.,  1st,  Sept.  27,  1887,  Helen 
M.  Kull,  of  Lake  Geneva,  Wis. ;  children:  Lin- 
coln E.,  A.  Everett;  m.,  2d,  Chicago,  June  10, 
1897,  Mollie  A.  Nuveen;  children:  Lucile  Ella, 
Milton  Nuveen.  Clerk  for  E.  W.  Zander  &  Co., 
real  estate,  1885-9;  mgr.  renting  dept.,  Turner 
&  Bond,  1889-92;  mgr.  William  A.  Bond  &  Co., 
real  estate,  1892-1900;  in  real  estate  business 
for  self  1  year,  1900;  since  1901  partner  with 
Edward  W.  Zander  in  real  estate  firm  of  E. 
W.  Zander  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Republican.  Mem.  Irving  Park  Baptist 
Church.  Mem.  Royal  League,  Nat.  Union.  Club: 
Irving  Golf.  Office:  114  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2385  N.  42d  Ct.,  Irving  Park. 

HAST,  Ell  Stillson,  pres.  Rodger  Ballast 
Car  Co.;  b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20,  1832;  s. 
Roswell  and  Polly  Ann  (Stillson)  Hart;  pre- 
paratory education  at  Rochester  High  School 
and  Canandaigua  Acad.,  N.  Y. ;  entered  Ham- 
ilton College,  Clinton,  N.  Y.,  1851;  took  3  years' 
course  in  college  and  2  years'  course  in  Ham- 
ilton College  Law  School,  graduating  1855;  m. 
Clinton,  la.,  Nov.  21,  1S61,  Olive  Miriam  Wil- 
liams; children:  Harry  Stillson,  Gertrude  W., 
Pauline  Belle  (now  Mrs.  Evan  A.  Evans).  Ad- 
mitted to  practice  law  by  Supreme  Court  of 
New  York,  June,  1855;  practiced  law,  Lyons, 
la.,  1856-61;  in  Chicago,  1861-5;  oil  producer, 
Titusville,  Pa.,  1865-7;  practiced  law,  Chicago, 
1867-71;  at  Clinton,  la.,  1871-6;  pres.  Clinton 
Bridge  Co.,  Clinton,  la.,  1874-7;  general  opera- 
tor, 1877-89;  gen.  mgr.,  1889-99;  pres.  since 
1899,  Rodger  Ballast  Car  Co.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park;  also  Wapsipinicon 
Club,  Clinton,  la.  Office:  Railway  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  3716  Lake  Av. 

HAKT,  Harry,  senicn  *nem.  Hart,  Schaffner 
&  Marx,  clothing.  Clubs.  Standard,  Hamilton. 
Office:  226  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  4639  Drex- 
el Boul. 

HART,  Harry  Stillson,  manufacturer;  b. 
Clinton,  la.,  Sept.  2,  1870;  s.  Eli  S.  and  Olive 
Miriam  (Williams)  Hart;  grad.  Clinton  (la.) 
High  School,  1889;  Rose  Polytechnic  Institute, 
Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  B.S.,  in  mechanical  and  elec- 
trical engineering,  1893.  Acted  as  electrical 
constructing  engineer  for  Siemans  &  Halske 
Electric  Co.  for  6  months  after  leaving  col- 
lege; represented  Crouse-Tremaine  Carbon  Co. 
as  eastern  mgr.  in  New  York,  1894-9;  Apr., 

1899,  became  connected  with  the  Rodger  Bal- 
last Car  Co.,   manufacturers;   elected   its   sec., 

1900,  and   since   Jan.    1,    1902,    has   been   vice- 
pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  company.  Republi- 
can.   Clubs:    Chicago    Athletic,    Union    League, 
Washington    Park,    Chicago    Automobile;    also 
Detroit    (Detroit,    Mich.).    Office:    Railway    Ex- 
change Bldg. 

HART,  Hastings  Hornell,  clergyman;  b. 
Brookfield.  O.,  Dec.  14,  1851;  s.  Dr.  Albert  Gail- 
lard  and  Mary  Crosby  (Hornell)  Hart;  grad. 
Cleveland  (O.)  Institute.  1867;  Oberlin  Col- 
lege, A.B.,  1875  (A.M.,  1885.  LL.D.,  1898); 
graduate  Andover  Theological  Seminary,  B.D., 
1880;  m.,  1st,  New  London.  O.,  1880,  Mary  A. 
Prosser;  2d,  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1886,  Laura  E. 
Love;  3d,  Springville,  Utah,  1902,  Josephine 
M.  Newton:  children:  William  Prosser,  Lau- 
rance  Hastings,  Hornell  Norris,  Helen  Love. 
Vrances  Jeanette,  Elizabeth  Haven.  Was 
clerk  in  U.  S.  Indian  Service,  Slsseton  Agency, 
S.  Dak.,  1875-7:  pastor  Congregational  Church, 
Worthington,  Minn.,  1880-3;  sec.  Minnesota 
State  Board  of  Corrections  and  Charities,  1883- 
1898;  pres.  Nat.  Conference  of  Charities  and 
Correction,  1893;  gen.  sec.  same,  1894-1901; 
supt.  Illinois  Children's  Home  and  Aid  Soc. 
since  1898.  Independent  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Honorary  mem.  St.  Paul  (Minn.) 


Chamber  of  Commerce.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion 
Sons  of  Revolution.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Con- 
gregational. Office:  79  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
433  Linden  Av.,  Oak  Park 

HABT,  James  Abner,  pres.  Chicago  Gravel 
Co.,  base-ball  official;  b.  Girard,  Erie  Co.,  Pa, 
July  10,  1855;  s.  Leffert  and  Eliza  Moorhead 
(Dempsey)  Hart;  ed.  birthplace  in  Girard 
Acad.  and  Grand  River  Institute;  m.  Chicago. 
Oct.  6  1881,  Eva  Runkle  Cruzen;  children- 
George  B.,  Faye  Earl.  Has  been  active  as  base- 
ball mgr.  since  1882,  having  been  formerly 
vice-pres.  and  mgr.  Louisville  Baseball  Club 
?£fS'  and  mgr.  Milwaukee  Baseball  Club;  since 
.89,  first  sec.  and  now  pres.  Chicago  Baseball 
Club.  Also  since  1903,  pres.  Chicago  Gravel 
£°i':  ^r«as-  A'  G'  sPaldin*  Land  Assn.  K.  T., 
Elk.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  3287  Bea- 
con St. 

HARTMAN,  Joseph  s.,  manufacturer;  b 
Breskowitz,  Bohemia,  Aug.  30,  1846;  s  Simon 
and  Ludmilla  (Klein)  Hartman;  ed.  common 
school  and  private  school,  Breskowitz,  Bohe- 
mia; m.  New  York,  June  1,  1868,  Lori  Heller- 
children:  Samuel,  Henry,  Hugo,  Bella,  Mildred' 
Taught  German  and  Hebrew  in  Bohemia,  1862- 
1867;  landed  in  New  York,  Apr.  1,  1867-  re- 
mained until  Apr.,  1875,  giving  private  lessons 
in  German  and  Hebrew,  also  doing  some  solic- 
iting for  fire  insurance  and  for  a  while  keep- 
ing books  for  a  paint  house;  bookkeeper  for 
Heller  Bros.  &  Co.,  wholesale  clothing,  1875-6; 
for  Leo  Roth,  wholesale  tobacco,  6  months- 
then  with  Carpeles,  Heiser  &  Co.,  trunk  manu- 
facturers, Milwaukee,  as  bookkeeper,  1877-9 
as  salesman  on  road,  1879-80,  and  became  part- 
ner, 1880,  successor  in  firm  of  Carpeles, 
Schram  &  Co.,  which  changed  to  Carpeles 
Hartman  &  Co.  In  Oct.,  1890,  started  present 
business  as  manufacturer  and  dealer  in  trunks 
with  office  in  Chicago  and  factory  at  Racine, 
Wis.,  under  the  style  of  the  Hartman  &  Puffer 
Trunk  Co.,  changing,  1892,  to  the  Hartman 
Trunk  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Also  treas  R. 
Friedlander  &  Co.,  and  sec.  M.  Fleischman  Co. 
Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Sinai  Congregation 
(Jewish).  Club:  Standard.  Office:  198-200  Jack- 
ton  Boul.  Residence:  4533  Michigan  Av. 

HARTMAN,  Leon,  sec.  and  treas.  of  Hart- 
man Furniture  and  Carpet  Co.;  b.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  Nov.  8,  1866;  s.  Henry  and  Mary  (Straus) 
Hartman;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  Stuart's 
Hall,  Baltimore,  Md.;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Rose 
K  Greenbaum;  children:  Mildred  R.,  Beatrice 
E.  Began  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  as  a  clerk  in  the 
store  of  M.  L.  Straus  &  Sons,  and  came  to 
Chicago  in  1888,  establishing  in  the  retail  fur- 
niture and  carpet  business  under  the  style  of 
the  People's  Outfitting  Co.,  which  he  organ- 
ized and  has  continued;  and  7  years  ago  organ- 
ized the  Hartman  Furniture  and  Carpet  Co., 
which  now  has  12  stores  in  seven  different 
cities,  and  of  which  he  is  sec.  and  treas.,  and 
pen.  mgr.  Mem.  Maryland  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Re- 
publican. Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Ravisloe,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  227  Wabash 
Av.  Residence:  4720  Grand  Boul. 

HARTMAN,  Milton  Lewis,  furniture;  b.  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  May  13,  1869;  s.  Henry  and  Mary 
Hartman;  ed.  Baltimore  City  College  of  Bal- 
timore, Md.;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  12,  1900,  Blanche 
Smith;  1  son:  Henry.  Began  business  life  in 
Baltimore,  1886,  in  clothing  business  of  H.  & 
E.  Hartman;  came  to  Chicags,  June  2,  1891, 
and  took  charge  of  the  furniture  business  of 
Moore  Bros.  Furniture  Co.,  until  Mar.,  1898; 
since  then  gen.  mgr.  and  vice-pres.  of  the 
Hartman  Furniture  and  Carpet  Co.;  also  vice- 
pres.  of  the  Hartman  Furniture  and  Carpet 
Co.,  of  Peoria,  111.,  and  of  the  Hartman  Furni- 
ture and  Carpet  Co.,  of  St.  Joseph,  Mo.;  dir. 
also  of  companies  of  the  same  name  at  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  and  Minneapolis,  Minn.  Mem. 
Maryland  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Ravisloe.  Office:  223-229  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 4633  Greenwood  Av. 


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HABTMAN,  Simon,  merchant;  b.  Wiirtem- 
berg,  Germany,  May  26,  1850;  s.  Jacob  and 
Caroline  (Rosenour)  Hartman;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  May  26,  1872, 
Emma  Abeles;  children:  Emanuel  S.,  Edward 
A.,  Louis  H.,  Pearl.  Began  business  career  at 
Omaha,  Neb.,  in  1865,  as  a  clerk  in  a  clothing 
store;  then  followed  the  progress  of  the  build- 
ing of  the  U.  P.  R.  R.  from  fall  of  1866  to  1869, 
as  a  cigar  merchant,  moving  place  of  busi- 
ness as  railroad  progressed;  came  to  Chicago 
in  1869  and  established  in  the  wholesale  liquor 
business  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Hartman 
Bros.,  continuing  thus  until  Jan.,  1874;  went 
to  Colorado  and  remained  there  until  1882; 
then  became  associated  with  Dallemand  & 
Co.,  wholesale  liquors;  sold  his  interest  in 
Jan.,  1904,  and  organized  corporation  of  the 
Goodhart-Hartman  Co.,  distillers  and  import- 
ers; he  is  pres.  of  the  company.  Also  dir.  of 
the  U.  S.  Coffee  Co.,  and  of  the  Western  Candy 
Co.  Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Served  in  Pit- 
kin  Guards  of  Lake  City,  Colo.,  in  the  Colo- 
rado N.  G.  Office:  116-18  Franklin  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4558  Ellis  Av. 

HARTMANN",  Adolph,  manufacturer;  b.  Heil- 
bronn,  Germany,  Dec.  6,  1851;  s.  Johann  Chris- 
tian and  Caroline  (Schuchmann)  Hartmann; 
ed.  at  gymnasium,  Heilbronn,  Ger. ;  m.  Ottawa, 
111.,  May  31,  1874,  Caroline  Knoedler;  children: 
Carl  A.,  Amanda,  Adolph  O.  Came  to  Chicago 
from  Germany;  worked  as  metal  worker,  1865- 
1877;  was  in  galvanized  iron  and  cornice  roof- 
ing business  as  mem.  of  firm  of  Hartmann  & 
Clausen,  1877-93.  when  with  associates  organ- 
ized and  incorporated  the  Am.  Metal  Ware  Co., 
of  which  he  is  pres.  Office:  85-7  Huron  St. 
Residence:  958  N.  Clark  St. 

HABTMANN,  John,  wood  carving;  b.  Hu- 
sum,  Ger.,  Jan.  11,  1865;  s.  Andrew  and  Eliza- 
beth (Joe'rsrenson)  Hartmann;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.,  1890, 
Emma  Kunz.  Learned  the  trade  of  a  wood 
carver  in  Germany,  and  rame  from  that  coim- 
try  direct  to  Chicago  in  1884;  worked  for  sev- 
eral firms  until  1890.  when  established  in  busi- 
ness for  self  as  an  architectural  wood  carver, 
in  which  be  has  since  been  engaered.  Received 
an  award  from  the  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion in  1S93  for  architectural  wood  carving 
work.  Office:  13  N.  Jefferson  St.  Residence: 
2621  Park  PI..  Evanston.  111. 

HABTNETT,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Galena,  111., 
Jan.  23,  1862;  s.  Daniel  and  Catharine  (Dom- 
hoe)  Hartnett;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  the 
State  Normal  School  in  Indiana:  became  a 
teacher  in  public  schools  in  1881,  and  from 
Sept..  1889,  to  June,  1891.  was  supt.  of  schools 
of  Henry.  111.;  studied  law  in  leisure  hours 
while  engaered  in  teaching,  and  during  vaca- 
tions, in  office  of  Fred  S.  Potter;  admitted  to 
bar,  June  14,  1892.  Began  general  practice  of 
law  in  Chicago  in  1892:  was  associated  with 
Judge  R.  M.  Wing  and  Daniel  Donahoe  in 
trial  of  The  People  vs.  Daniel  Coughlin.  and 
since  1894  has  been,  with  Daniel  Donahoe.  in 
firm  of  Donahoe  &  Hartnett.  Office:  59  Clark 
Ft.  Residence:  1052  Chase  Av. 

HARTWriili.  Abraham  Vedder,  coal;  b.  Den- 
mark, N.  Y.,  Aug.  30.  1828:  s.  Morris  W.  and 
Louvisa  (Taylor)  Hartwell:  ed.  Gouverneur,  N. 
Y.;  m.  Utica.  N.  Y.,  Nov.  10,  1859.  Margaret  A. 
Bates:  children:  Fred  G.,  Laura  L..  Morris  W. 
"Was  in  service  of  the  C.  &  A.  R.  R.  for  about 
37  years,  beginning  in  1863  as  fuel  agent  of 
the  road;  engaged  in  construction  of  road. 
1860-3:  became  purchasing  agent  in  1865.  and 
so  continued  until  Jan.  1.  1900;  since  then 
rres.  of  the  F.  G.  Hartwell  Co.,  coal.  Clubs: 
Illinois.  Washington  Park.  Office:  Fisher 
Bids*.  Residence:  4953  Lake  Av. 

HABTWEItl,  D.  Edwin;  b.  Philadelphia, 
Pa.  Since  1885  sec.  of  Swift  &  Co..  meat  pack- 
in^  and  slaughtering.  Also  dir.  Fort  Dearborn 
Nat.  Bank,  Hibernian  Banking  Assn.,  Ken- 
wood Trust  &  Savings  Bank  (vice-pres.),  Illi- 


nois Cold  Storage  Co.  (pres.).  Swift  Re- 
frigerat9r  Transportation  Co.  (2d  vice-pres  ), 
Swift  Live  Stock  Transportation  Co.  (2d  vice- 
pres.),  and  Mechanical  Manufacturing  Co. 
(treas.).  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian. 
Office:  240  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4315  Drexel 
Boul. 

HABTWELL,  Edwin  S.,  pres.  and  dir.  E.  S. 
Hartwell  &  Co.,  lumber;  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Chicago  Consolidated  Traction  Co.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  279  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  35  Stratford  PI. 

HABTWELL,  Pred  Gay,  coal;  b.  Amster- 
dam, N.  Y.,  Aug.  1,  1861;  s.  Abraham  V.  and 
Margaret  A.  Hartwell ;  removed  with  parents  to 
Chicago,  1866;  ed.  Chicago  schools;  m.  Chica- 
go, Jan.  6,  1886,  Jennie  Barbour;  children: 
Ruth,  Margaret.  At  16  years  of  age  left  school 
and  began  business  life  in  father's  coal  office 
at  12th  St.  bridge,  and  from  minor  clerk 
worked  his  way  up  to  supt.  of  the  business, 
of  which,  with  James  J.  Kelly,  became  proprie- 
tor, 1883,  under  firm  name  of  Hartwell  & 
Kelly;  since  1884  dir.  and  mgr.  F.  G.  Hartwell 
Co.  Also  dir.  Northwestern  Gas  Light  and 
Coke  Co.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Kenwood,  Mid-Day,  Calumet  Golf.  Of- 
fice: Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  4932  Lake  Av 

HABTY,  Michael,  manufacturer  sash,  doors, 
frames,  mouldings,  etc.;  b.  Co.  Tipperary,  Ire 
Aug.  4,  1845;  s.  Michael  and  Catherine 
(Brererton)  Harty;  came  to  U.  S.  in  child- 
hood; ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1869, 
Mary  Holmes;  children:  George,  Robert,  Wil- 
liam, Nellie.  Began  as  a  boy  in  the  employ  of 
Abbott  &  Kingman,  sash  and  door  factory; 
thoroughly  learned  the  practical  details  of  the 
business,  and  worked  as  journeyman  and 
foreman  in  various  factories  prior  to  estab- 
lishing for  himself  20  years  ago:  since  organi- 
zation, Mar.,  1889,  pres.  of  Harty  Bros.  & 
Harty  Co.,  wholesale  manufacturers  of  sash, 
doors,  frames,  mouldings  and  fine  interior 
finish.  Independent  In  politics.  Catholic.  Royal 
Arcanum.  Office:  442  W.  21st  St.  Residence: 
798  Flournoy  St. 

HABTZ,  Irvinjf  Thomas,  vice-pres.  Morden 
Frog  and  Crossing  Co.;  b.  Peoria,  111..  Mar., 
1861;  a.  Capt.  Samuel  B.  and  Virginia  Thomas 
Hartz;  ed.  public  schools  of  Illinois;  m.  Chica- 
KO,  1887,  Lillian  Terhune;  children:  Homer. 
Virginia,  Mildred.  Was  for  about  5  years  en- 
gaged in  the  grain  and  railroad  business  in 
Peoria  and  Chicago,  later  in  charge  of  the  of- 
fices and  finances  of  the  building  of  the  New 
York  Croton  Aqueduct  in  New  York  City;  re- 
turned to  Chicago  in  1888-9;  associated  as  sec. 
and  mgr.  of  the  Calumet  Iron  and  Steel  Co., 
1889-92,  inclusive;  then  from  1896  to  1899 
pres.  of  the  Union  Cold  Storage  Co..  and  from 
1895  with  the  Morden  Fro?  and  Crossing 
Works  as  vice-pres.,  dir.  and  mgr.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Washington  Park,  Kenwood, 
Homewood.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  4919  Washington  Av. 

HAHVEY,  Elbert  Alphens.  manufacturer:  b. 
Chicago,  Jan.  9,  1877;  s.  Turlington  W.  and 
Belle  Sheridan  (Badger)  Harvey;  ed.  Harvard 
School,  1889-90;  Chicago  Manual  Training 
School,  1890-3  (grad.);  Armour  Institute,  1893- 
1894;  Marietta  College.  1897-1900:  Chicago 
Univ.,  1900-1.  graduating,  A.B.  Joined  office 
force,  Oct.,  1901,  of  the  Acme  Gas  Co.  (incor- 
porated Nov..  1900);  has  had  charge  of  me- 
chanical engineering  work  of  company  from 
1901;  was  elected  Jan.,  1902,  and  now  is,  treas. 
and  dir.  of  the  company,  and  Jan.,  1903,  gen. 
mgr.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence  59  Pine 
Grove  Av. 

HARVEY,  George  lyon,  architect;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  8,  1866;  s.  T.  W.  and  Maria  (Hard- 
man)  Harvey;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago 
and  at  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology, 
graduating  as  mechanical  engineer  in  class  of 


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1888;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Mabel  Streeter;  chil- 
dren: Dorothy,  Marjorie.  Engaged  in  practice 
as  architect  and  consulting  engineer  since 
1888;  was  for  several  years  connected  with 
the  Harvey  Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Uni- 
versity. Office:  175  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
1461  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HARVEY,  Oeorg-e  MacMickinfif,  insurance; 
b.  Niagara-on-the-Lake,  Can.,  Apr.  28,  1848;  s. 
James  and  Janet  (Oliver)  Harvey;  ed.  gram- 
mar school  and  Phillips  Acad.,  Niagara;  m. 
Chicago,  Oct.  19,  1886,  Lucy  Dale  Halsted; 
children:  George  M.,  Jr.,  Henry  Halsted,  Janet. 
In  fire  underwriting  business  from  1865,  be- 
ginning with  Rounds  &  Hall,  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
until  1870,  when  came  to  Chicago  and  became 
connected  with  the  agency  of  S.  M.  Moore  & 
Co.;  then  with  McCormick  Bros.  &  Findlay, 
Chicago,  and  for  the  past  20  years  at  head  of 
George  M.  Harvey  &  Co.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Coleman  Lake 
Fishing  and  Shooting,  Glen  View.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  36  Stratford  PI. 

HARVEY,  James  Alexander,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  Nov.  6,  1869;  s.  John  and  Margaret 
(Thomson)  Harvey;  ed.  Chicago  high  schools, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1890-2,  and  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, M.D.,  1896;  resident  physician,  Presby- 
terian Hosp. ;  special  student  Univ.  of  Glas- 
gow, 1896-8;  post-grad,  work  in  Vienna,  1903. 
In  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1898; 
associate  in  surgery.  Rush  Med.  College, 
1898-1900;  instructor  in  medicine,  Rush  Med. 
College,  since  1900.  Associate  med.  staff,  Cook 
Co.  Hosp.;  attending  physician  Central  Free 
Dispensary.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Missis- 
sippi Valley  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  Hyde  Park  Hotel. 

HARVEY,  Joel  D.,  real  estate;  b.  Kane 
Co.,  111.,  1837;  s.  Joel  and  Polly  Harvey;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Kane  Co.;  m.  Kane  Co.,  1858, 
Julia  Plato;  3  children.  Admitted  to  bar  of 
Illinois  in  1858;  practiced  law  in  Kane  Co.  un- 
til 1864,  when  removed  to  Chicago  and  en- 
gaged in  practice  here,  also  engaging  in  the 
real  estate  'business  in  this  city,  and  still  con- 
tinues in  a  general  real  estate  and  loan  busi- 
ness. Republican.  Was  for  9  years  collector 
of  internal  revenue  in  Chicago  under  the  ad- 
ministrations of  Pres.  Grant,  Hayes,  Gar- 
field,  Arthur  and  Cleveland.  Office:  171  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  Geneva.  111. 

HARVEY,  Julian  Corneille,  insurance;  b. 
Lincoln,  Neb.,  Mar.  18,  1869;  s.  Augustus  Ford 
and  Julia  A.  (Studley)  Harvey;  father  was  a 
widely  known  insurance  actuary  and  writer  on 
technical  subjects;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Klrkwood,  Mo.;  Washington  Univ.,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  LL.B.,  1897;  also  special  work  in 
Univ.  of  Virginia.  Asst.  sec.  of  the  Covenant 
Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1 890-7;  consulting  actuary  at  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1897-1904,  and  on  Mar.  3,  1904,  became  2d  vice- 
pres.  of  the  Nat.  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  U.  S. 
A.  Democrat.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Kenilworth. 

HARVEY,  Paul  Stanwood,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  31,  1878;  s.  Turlington  W.  and 
Belle  Sheridan  (Badger)  Harvey:  ed.  in  Haven 
(public)  School,  Harvard  (private)  School, 
Chicago  Manual  Training  School,  Marietta 
Acad.,  grad.,  1897;  Marietta  College  for  year, 
1897-8;  Harvard  Univ.,  2  years.  1898-1900; 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1900-1.  Entered  employ  of 
Acme  Gas  Co.,  Oct.,  1901;  made  sec.  Jan.,  1902, 
and  vlce-pres.  and  sec.  in  Jan.,  1903,  and  is 
also  a  dir.  Company  manufactures  and  installs 
pas  plants  in  mfg.  establishments,  where  the 
gas  Is  used  as  fuel  in  furnaces.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Harvard.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk. 

HARVEY,  Robert  Hatfield,  physician;  b. 
Chicatro,  Deo.  12,  1869;  s.  T.  W.  and  Maria 
(Hardman)  Harvey;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools,  Northwestern  Univ.  and  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1894;  m.  Chicago, 


Apr.  5,  1898,  Bertha  Botsford.  Engaged  In 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1894; 
physician  to  Chicago  Orphan  Asylum  and  to 
the  Michigan  Central  R.  R.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Soc.  of  Internal  Medicine,  Chicago  Patholog- 
ical Soc.,  Chicago  Pediatric  Soc.,  Chicago 
Medico-Legal  Soc.  Republican.  Clubs:  Wash- 
ington Park,  Univ.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2100  Calumet  Av. 

HARVEY,  Turlington  Walker,  lumber  mer- 
chant; b.  Siloam,  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  10, 
1835;  s.  Joshua  and  Paulina  (Walker)  Harvey; 
ed.  public  school  and  Oneida  (N.  Y,)  Acad.; 
m.,  1st,  1859,  Maria  Hardman,  of  Louisville, 
Ky.  (died  1871);  children:  Charles  A.,  John  R., 
George  L.,  Robert  H.;  m.,  2d,  May  28,  1873, 
Belle  S.  Badger,  of  Chicago;  children:  Belle  B., 
Turlington  W.,  Jr.,  Elbert  A.,  Paul  S.  Learned 
carpenter's  trade  in  boyhood;  came  to  Chica- 
go, 1854;  employed  in  sash,  door  and  blind  fac- 
tories until  1859;  mem.  planing  mill  firm  of 
Lamb  &  Harvey,  1859-65;  bought  out  his  part- 
ner, 1865,  and  afterward  conducted  business 
alone,  greatly  enlarging  it,  acquiring  large 
mills  at  Muskegon,  Mich.,  and  Marinette,  Wis. ; 
incorporated  the  business,  1883,  becoming 
pres.  T.  W.  Harvey  Lumber  Co.  Pres.  Y.  M.  C. 
A.,  1871-3,  and  1876-9;  dir.  since  1866,  and 
pres.,  1886,  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.,  and 
on  its  executive  committee  and  in  active 
charge  of  the  shelter  work  of  the  soc.  after 
the  fire  of  1871.  Has  large  stock  farm  in 
Eastern  Nebraska.  Laid  out  town  of  Harvey 
and  located  there  a  number  of  important  in- 
vestments; is  officer  and  dir.  in  various  com- 
panies; pres.  Acme  Gas  Co.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  49  Pine  Grove  Av. 

HARVEY,  William  Spencer,  physician;  b. 
Galesburg,  111.,  Aug.  29,  1859;  s.  William  Na- 
thaniel and  Lovina  (Brewer)  Harvey;  ed.  Knox 
Acad.  and  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111.,  grad- 
uating with  honor  from  latter,  A.B.,  1880 
(A.M.,  same,  1883);  attended  med.  dept.  of 
Univ.  of  Michigan  and  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege of  Chicago,  graduating  M.D.,  1883;  m. 
1891,  Alice  Flash,  of  New  Orleans,  La.;  chil- 
dren: Alice  Flash,  William  Spencer,  Jr.,  George 
Wilkins.  For  2  years  after  graduation  prac- 
ticed with  Dr.  J.  E.  Gilman;  since  then  alone, 
making  a  specialty  of  surgery.  Was  3  years 
prof,  of  physiology  and  histology  in  Hahne- 
mann Med.  College.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Homo?.  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Institute 
of  Homce.,  and  Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann 
Medical  College  and  Hosp.  Was  one  of  organ- 
izers and  a  dir.  of  the  Columbian  Horace. 
Hosp.  at  World's  Columbian  Exposition;  one 
of  organizers,  sec.  and  dir.  of  Homce.  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  School.  Surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp., 
and  Garfield  Park  Sanitarium.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Illinois.  Office:  103  State  St. 

HASBROUCK,  Charles  Alfred,  civil  engi- 
neer; b.  on  farm  at  Forest  Home,  suburb  of 
Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  July  31,  1864;  s.  Alfred  and 
Sarah  (McKinney)  Hasbrouck;  grad.  Cornell, 
C.E.,  1884;  m.  June  14,  1893,  Mary  Fobes. 
Cresco,  la.  Asst.  engineer  Detroit  Bridge  and 
Iron  Co.,  1884-8;  engineer  Am.  Bridge  Works, 
Chicago,  1888-1900;  contracting  mgr.  R.  R. 
dept.  Western  District  Am.  Bridge  Co.  since 
1900;  specialist  as  bridge  and  structural  en- 
gineer. Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Civil  Engineers  since 
1887,  British  Institution  of  Civil  Engineers, 
of  London,  Eng.,  since  1904.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  4740  Madison  Av. 

HASBROUCK,  louis,  underwriter;  b.  Alli- 
gerville,  Ulster  Co.,  N.  Y..  Mar.  24,  1857;  s. 
Edwin  and  Elizabeth  D.  Husbrouck;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools  and  Chicago  High  School; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  20,  1888,  Irene  Warner;  1 
son:  Harold.  Entered  fire  insurance  business, 
as  insurance  broker,  Feb.  1,  1872;  later  of 
firm,  Hopkins  &  Hasbrouck,  and  afterward 


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alone  as  Louis  Hasbrouck  Insurance  Agency; 
then  joined  firm  of  Smith,  Rothermel  &  Has- 
brouck, now  Rothermel  &  Hasbrouck;  firm 
are  mgrs.  for  U.  S.  of  the  Traders  Insurance 
Co., -of  Chicago,  and  also  represent  the  Nor- 
wich Union  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  England; 
Allemannia  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.;  Phoenix  Insurance  Co.,  Hartford,  Conn.; 
London  Assurance  Corporation,  of  England; 
New  Amsterdam  Plate  Glass  Insurance  Co., 
of  New  York.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Ath- 
letic Club,  Sons  of  New  York,  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  148-150  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  196 
Bowen  Av. 

HASELTINE,  Burton,  oculist  and  aurist;b. 
Richland  Center,  Wis.,  Sept.  27,  1874;  s.  Has- 
cal  and  Martha  (Pierce)  Haseltine;  ed.  high 
school  of  Cochranton,  Pa.;  Allegheny  College, 
Meadville,  Pa.;  Cleveland  Univ.  of  Medicine, 
Cleveland,  O. ;  Hahnemann  Med.  College  of 
Chicago,  M.D.,  Mar.  26,  1896.  Engaged  in  med. 
practice  in  Chicago  since  1896;  specialist  in 
diseases  of  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat.  Senior 
prof,  of  diseases  of  throat  and  nose  in  Hahne- 
mann Med.  College  of  Chicago;  eye,  ear  and 
throat  surgeon  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  and  to  Chi- 
cago Home  for  the  Friendless.  Sec.  Illinois 
Homce.  Med.  Assn.  Was  editor  of  The  Clinique 
(med.  journal)  for  4  years,  ending  Jan.  1, 
1904.  Contributor  to  leading  med.  publications 
on  diseases  of  eye,  ear  and  throat.  Independ- 
ent Republican.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1250  Michigan  Av. 

HASKELL,  Frederick  T.,  vice-pros.  Illinois 
Irust  and  Savings  Bank;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools.  Has  been  resident  of  Chicago  for  35 
years,  and  has  been  engaged  in  banking  in 
various  capacities  ever  since  leaving  school; 
vice-pres.  of  the  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank  since  1890;  also  dir.  Illinois  Trust  Safety 
Deposit  Co.,  and  of  the  Am.  Luxfer  Prism  Co. 
cf  Illinois.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange. 
Vice-pres.  Illinois  Manual  Training  School 
Farm.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
1  eague,  Mid-Day,  Washington  Park,  Caxton, 
Bankers.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  2824 
Prairie  Av. 

HASKELL,  John  William  dag-horn,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Rochester,  Mass.,  July  4,  1844;  s. 
John  P.  T.  and  Harriet  (Toppan)  Haskell;  ed. 
public  schools,  Peoria,  111.;  m.  Aurora,  111., 
Sept.  25,  1873,  Ella  R.  Mann;  children:  Har- 
riet Elizabeth  (now  Mrs.  John  C.  Curtiss), 
George  Austin,  John  Paul.  Worked  on  farm; 
came  to  Chicago,  1860;  entered  employ  of 
Walker  &  Taylor,  trunk  manufacturers,  and, 
in  1865,  with  his  brother,  established  firm  of 
Haskell  Bros.,  incorporated,  1903.  Republican. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  20  Michigan 
Av.  Residence:  557  Washington  Boul. 

HASKELL,  Joseph  Elnathan,  trunks;  b. 
Rochester,  Plymouth  Co.,  Mass.,  Feb.  22,  1846; 
s.  John  P.  T.  and  Harriet  (Toppan)  Haskell;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Peoria,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Aug. 
4, 1873,  Myra  Balkam;  children:  Asaph  Whittle- 
sey,  Myra.  Lived  on  a  farm  near  Peoria,  111., 
until  1862,  when  he  came  to  Chicago  and 
learned  trunk-maker's  trade;  in  1865,  with 
brother,  established  firm  of  Haskell  Bros,  (in- 
corporated 1903),  of  which  he  is  pres.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  94  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  521 
Washington  Boul. 

HASKELL,  Loomis  Pomroy,  D.D.S.,  den- 
tist; b.  Bangor,  Me.,  Apr.  25,  1826;  s.  Benja- 
min and  Mary  (Fuller)  Haskell;  father  died 
when  he  was  5  years  old;  mother  remarried 
ond  moved,  1838.  to  Salem,  Mass.;  attended 
public  schools  in  Bangor,  Me.,  and  3  years  in 
Salem;  then  worked  in  a  Boston  printing  of- 
fice until  he  was  19  years  old;  studied  den- 
tistry with  Dr.  M.  P.  Hanson  and  moved  with 
him  to  Milwaukee,  1856;  in  1857  became  a  resi- 
dent of  Chicago;  m.  1848,  Sarah  E.  Wason,  of 
Chelsea,  Mass.;  children:  Ella,  Lizzie  N.  (wife 
of  Rev.  W.  J.  Clark),  Isabelle  (wife  of  J.  B. 
Parsons),  Annie  Nutt  (wife  of  W.  T.  Barr) ; 


also  2  other  daughters,  now  deceased.  After 
coming  to  Chicago,  1857,  was  for  11  years  as- 
sociated in  practice  with  Dr.  W.  W.  Allport; 
since  then  in  practice  alone.  During  first  4 
years  of  Chicago  Dental  College  was  its  prof, 
of  prosthetic  dentistry,  and  later  for  3  years 
held  same  chair  in  dental  dept.  of  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Established,  1888,  the  Haskell  Post- 
Graduate  School  of  Prosthetic  Dentistry  (the 
first  post-graduate  dental  school),  of  which 
has  since  been  at  the  head.  Was  delegate  to 
the  first  Free  Soil  Convention,  held  at  Worces- 
ter, Mass.  Republican  (from  organization  of 
the  party).  Congregationalist.  Visited  Europe 
3  successive  years  instructing  classes  of  den- 
tists in  Berlin,  Hamburg,  Vienna,  and  Paris. 
For  many  years  writer  for  various  dental 
journals.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence: 
Hinsdale,  111. 

HASKINS,  George  William,  M.D.,  D.D.S., 
dentist;  b.  Monroe,  Mich.,  Dec.  21,  1858;  s. 
Clark  Caryl  and  Helen  Mars  (Smith)  Has- 
kins;  removed  within  a  year  from  birth  to 
New  Albany,  Ind.,  where  lived  about  20  years; 
grad.  high  school,  New  Albany,  Ind.;  grad. 
Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S., 
1887;  Chicago  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1889;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  16,  1891,  Libbie  E.  Elliott;  chil- 
dren: Elizabeth  Caryl,  Clark  Elliott,  Margaret 
Adams.  Removed  to  Chicago,  winter  of  1879- 
80;  was  in  business  as  partner  with  J.  W. 
Heatfield,  manufacturing  iewelry,  1  year;  then 
in  same  business  alone  until  1885,  when  sold 
out  and  entered  on  course  in  Chicago  College 
of  Dental  Surgery;  while  there  served  in  posi- 
tion of  anatomical  prosector  and  as  asst.  to 
prof,  of  chemistry;  in  dental  practice  since 
1887;  professor  of  metallurgy  and  prosthetic 
dentistry  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental 
School,  1889-96;  resigned.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc., 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club  of 
Chicago,  Delta  Sigma  Delta  Soc.  Republican. 
Office:  67  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  423  Central 
Av.,  Wilmette,  111. 

HASLER,  Edward  Lionel,  pres.  and  treas. 
of  E.  L.  Hasler  Co.,  wholesale  fruits;  b.  Ald- 
ingbourne  House,  near  Chichester,  Sussex, 
Eng.,  Jan.  12,  1871;  s.  William  Wyndham  and 
Sarah  Selina  (Hervey)  Hasler.  Came  to  U.  S. 
to  farm  in  1889;  went  to  Yankton,  S.  Dak.; 
came  to  Chicago,  1893,  and  procured  a  posi- 
tion on  S.  Water  St.;  went  into  business  for 
self,  1895,  in  firm  of  Hasler  &  Herrick;  in  1900 
sold  out  and  took  a  position  as  mgr.  for  the 
Porter  Bros.  Co.,  which  failed  in  1903.  Then 
formed  the  corporation  of  E.  L.  Hasler  Co., 
fruits,  of  which  is  pres.  Mem.  St.  James  Epis- 
copal Church.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  97-9  S.  Water  St.  Resi- 
dence: 369  E.  Chicago  Av. 

HASTINGS,  Samuel  Miles,  manufacturer; 
b.  Reimersburg,  Pa.,  Aug.  14,  1860;  s.  Eli  and 
Rachel  (Kerr)  Hastings;  ed.  schools  of  Gard- 
ner, 111.;  m.  Braidwood,  111.,  Sept.  16,  1881, 
Jannette  Rankin.  Began  business  career  as 
clerk  in  dry  goods  store  at  Braidwood,  111.; 
in  1879,  established  in  the  retail  dry  goods 
business  on  his  own  account  at  Braidwood, 
whence,  in  1884,  he  removed  it  to  Streator, 
continuing  in  the  same  line  until  1889,  when 
he  came  to  Chicago.  Traveled  in  Europe,  1889- 
1893,  returning  to  Chicago  and  engaging  in 
the  contracting  business  until  1893.  In  1893 
entered  upon  the  manufacture  of  scales,  under 
firm  name  of  Mills  &  Hastings,  and  in  1899, 
the  business  was  incorporated  under  the  name 
of  Moneyweight  Scale  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now 
sec.  and  treas.  Also  pres.  the  Computing  Co., 
of  Dayton,  O. ;  vice-pres.  the  Computing  Scale 
Co.,  of  Canada,  Limited;  treas.  Computing 
Scale  Co.  of  America;  pres.  Moneyweight 
Scale  Co.  of  Europe;  dir.  W.  F.  Stimpson  Co., 
Detroit,  Mich.;  Stimpson  Computing  Scale  Co., 
Elkhart,  Ind.,  and  Acorn  Brass  Mfg.  Co.,  Chi- 
cago. Republican.  Mason,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Chica- 


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go    Athletic,    Onwentsia.    Office:    47    State    St. 
Residence:    1689   Sheridan   Rd. 

HATCH,  Azel  Farnswortli,  lawyer;  b.  Lisle, 
DuPage  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  6,  1848;  s.  James  Crom- 
bie  and  Charlotte  Deborah  (Kidder)  Hatch ;  ed. 
Oberlin  College,  1865-70;  and  Yale  College, 
1870-1;  grad.  A.B.,  Yale,  1871,  and  A.B.,  ad 
eundem,  Oberlin,  1871;  m.,  1st,  Lisle,  111.,  Feb. 
5,  1880,  Grace  Hattie  Green  (died  Apr.  21, 
1886) ;  m.,  2d,  Northampton,  Mass.,  June  26, 
1894,  Elizabeth  Bolyn  Wright;  children:  Alice 
Venelia,  Helen,  Laura,  Grace  Pauline,  Azel 
Parnsworth,  Jr.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Sept. 
11,  1874,  and  since  then  in  active  general  prac- 
tice, but  mainly  in  corporation  law;  promoted 
and  organized  the  Equitable  Trust  Co.,  and  the 
Am.  Hide  &  Leather  Co.,  sec.  and  dir.  Chicago 
Writing  Machine  Co.,  International  Fuel  Co., 
Metallurgical  Development  Co.,  Norton  &  Co., 
Automatic  Fire  Protection  Co.  Prepared  and 
published  the  Statutes  and  Constitutional  Pro- 
visions of  the  Several  States  of  the  U.  S.  and 
of  England  on  Libel  and  Slander,  with  Sugges- 
tions for  Amendment.  Republican.  Mem.  board 
of  dirs.  of  the  Chicago  Public  Library,  1890-3, 
and  1894-1900;  pres.  of  that  board,  1897-9. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Club, 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Literary 
Club.  Pres.  and  dir.  the  Chicago  Nursery  and 
Half  Orphan  Asylum.  Mem.  Am.  Social  Science 
Assn.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
University,  Glen  View.  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  19  Delaware  PI. 

HATELY,  Charles  Furuess,  commission 
merchant  and  stock  broker;  b.  Brantford, 
Ont.,  Can.,  Jan.  11,  1876;  s.  Walter  C.  and 
Bertha  (Hale)  Hately;  ed.  Trinity  College, 
Port  Hope,  Ont.;  Sidcut  College,  Sidcut,  Eng., 
and  Shattuck  Military  Acad.,  Faribault,  Minn., 
grad.  in  class  of  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  24, 
1S98,  Mina  Hall.  Began  business  life  in  Chi- 
cago, with  firm  of  Hately  Bros.,  exporters,  as 
mgr.  of  the  office,  and  then  went  to  New 
York  in  1898  for  Ferran,  Ballou  &  Co.,  ex- 
porters; returned  to  Chicago  in  1899  and 
went  with  J.  F.  Harris  &  Co.,  stocks  and 
grain,  until  1900;  then  with  Finley  Barrell 
&  Co.  until  1903,  when,  with  John  Geddes, 
established  the  firm  of  Geddes  &  Hately,  suc- 
cessors to  Geddes,  Kirkwood  &  Co.,  commis- 
sion merchants  and  stock  brokers.  Democrat. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  4355  Lake  Av. 

HATELY,  John  Craig1,  capitalist;  b.  Durham, 
Eng.,  Oct.  30,  1845;  s.  John  and  Jane  (Craig) 
Hately;  ed.  public  schools  of  Durham,  Eng.; 
m.  Newcastle-on-Tyne,  Eng.,  Jan.,  1871,  Anna- 
bella  Robson;  children:  John  George,  Ethel 
Craig,  Margaret  M.,  Louise.  After  leaving 
school,  apprenticed  to  provision  business  in 
Durham,  Eng.,  from  1859,  and  later  with 
Furness  &  Co.,  Hartlepool,  Eng.,  until  came 
to  Chicago  in  1873;  established  in  provision 
trade  as  John  C.  Hately,  Chicago,  1873-81,  then 
mem.  of  firm  of  Hately  Bros.,  provisions,  from 
1881  until  he  withdrew  in  1895.  Now  dir.  of 
Provision  Dealers'  Dispatch;  chairman  of  Chi- 
cago Beach  Hotel  Co.  Mem.  Chicago-  board  of 
Trade.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League 
(dir.),  Caxton,  Homewood,  Lake  Geneva  Coun- 
try, Mid-Day.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
dence:Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

HATELY.  Walter  Craig1,  exporter  of  grain 
and  provisions;  b.  Co.  of  Durham,  Eng.,  Sept. 
5,  1848;  s.  John  and  Jane  (Craig)  Hately;  ed. 
public  schools  of  England,  then  entered  Brit- 
ish merchant  service  as  cadet  apprentice, 
learning  steamship  and  navigation,  and  was 
Jd  officer  of  a  merchant  steamer  when  came 
to  America  in  1873;  m.  Brantford,  Ont.,  Sept. 
9,  1874.  Was  engaged  at  Brantford,  Ont.,  as 
grain  exporter,  1873-82;  came  to  Chicago  and 
established,  under  the  present  firm  name  of 
Hately  Bros.,  business  in  the  exporting  of 
grain  and  provisions.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 


Highland  Park.   Office:   Board  of  Trade.   Resi- 
dence: Highland  Park,   111. 

HATFIELD,  Marcus  Fatten,  physician,  au- 
thor; s.  Rev.  R.  M.  and  Elizabeth  A.  Hatfieid; 
grad.  Wesleyan  Univ.  of  Connecticut,  1870; 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1872;  student  at  Zurich 
and  Univ.  of  Berlin;  m.  Dec.  21,  1876,  Hattie 
A.,  daughter  Bishop  W.  L.  Harris,  of  Evans- 
ton,  111.;  children:  Harris  A.,  Robert  M.,  Wil- 
liam Hugh.  Prof.  Chicago  Med.  College,  1875- 
1896;  prof,  pediatrics,  Chicago  Clinical  School 
since  1898;  pres.  Med.  Board  Jackson  Park 
Fresh  Air  Sanitarium;  consulting  physician 
Chicago  Orphan  Asylum;  clinical  prof,  pedi- 
atrics, College  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chi- 
cago, 111.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pedlatric  Soc.  Author: 
Laboratory  Exercises,  1878;  Practical  Urin- 
alysis,  1880;  The  Physiology  and  Hygiene  of 
the  House  in  Which  we  Live,  1887;  Compend 
of  Diseases  of  Children,  1903;  Acute  Conta- 
gious Diseases  of  Children,  1902.  Editor  Chi- 
cago Clinic  and  Pure  Water  Journal.  Club: 
Chicago  Press.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
3346  S.  Park  Av. 

HATTSTAEDT,  John  James,  teacher  of 
music;  b.  Monroe,  Mich.,  Dec.  29,  1851;  s.  Rev. 
William  and  Louise  Marie  (Schmid)  Hatt- 
staedt;  ed.  private  school  at  Monroe,  Mich.; 
musical  education  in  various  schools  in  U.  S. 
and  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  22,  1882,  Kate 
May  Castle;  children:  John  Robert,  Louise 
Annie.  Began  career  as  teacher  of  piano  at 
Detroit,  Mich.,  1870;  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1873; 
since  1875  in  Chicago;  founded,  1886,  Am. 
Conservatory  of  Music,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Lecturer  on  musical  history,  science  of  music 
and  esthetics  at  Am.  Conservatory  of  Music. 
Author  of  Manual  of  Musical  History,  and 
contributor  to  musical  journals.  Lutheran. 
Clubs:  Kenwood.  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  Kim- 
ball  Hall  Bldg.  Residence:  212  E.  51st  St. 

HATTGA1T,  Hauman  Q.,  comptroller  C.,  M.  & 
St.  P.  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Christiania,  Norway,  Nov.  7, 
1840;  s.  Helge  A.  and  Anna  B.  Haugan;  ed. 
Christiania,  Norway;  m.  Rockdell,  Minn.,  Oct. 
22,  1879,  Emma  Petersen;  children:  Helga  C., 
Ragna  L.,  Alice  J.  Was  bookkeeper  and  later 
acting  cashier  of  Batavian  Bank,  LaCrosse, 
Wis.,  from  1864  to  1870;  entered  railway  ser- 
vice as  paymaster  and  later  auditor  of  the 
South  Minnesota  Ry.  Co.,  1870-80;  sec.  to  gen. 
fcupt.,  W.  C.  Van  Home,  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry. 
Co.,  1880-3;  land  commissioner,  same  road, 
1883-1901;  comptroller  same  road  since  Jan.  1, 
1901.  Republican.  English  Lutheran.  Clubs: 
Union  League;  also  Milwaukee  (Milwaukee). 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
3122  Judson  Av.,  Evanston. 

HAUGAN",  Helg-e  Alexander,  banker;  b. 
Christiania,  Norway,  Oct.  26,  1848;  s.  Helge 
A.  and  Anna  B.  Haugan;  moved  to  Montreal, 
1859;  ed.  schools  in  Norway  and  Montreal;  m. 
Chicago,  1869,  Laura  A.  Wardrum.  In  Mon- 
treal learned  steam  fitting  and  brass  finish- 
ing trade;  came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and  con- 
tinued in  that  business,  as  workman,  later 
going  into  business  for  himself.  With  John 
R.  Lindgren  established,  1879,  banking  house 
of  Haugan  &  Lindgren;  reorganized  in  1891, 
as  the  State  Bank  of  Chicago,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Dir.  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  142  Washington  St. 
Residence:  1713  Deming  PI. 

HAVEMEYEK,  Herbert  Everard,  sugar 
broker;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1876;  s.  William 
A.  and  Rosa  R.  (Goold)  Havemeyer;  ed.  Uni- 
versity School,  Chicago;  was  in  the  class  of 
1899  at  Cornell  Univ.  Law  School,  but  did  not 
graduate;  m.  Riverside,  111.,  June  4,  1902, 
Sarah  M.  Kinzie;  1  daughter:  Rosaline.  Be- 
came a  mem.,  1898,  of  firm  of  W.  A.  Have- 
meyer &  Co.,  agents  for  the  Am.  Sugar  Refin- 
ing Co.,  founded  by  his  father,  William  A. 
Havemeyer,  who  died  in  the  summer  of  1903. 


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Mem     Sigma    Phi.    Office:    25    Lake    St.    Resi-  pie's     Church,     Brooklyn,     Mich.;     pastor     1st 

dence:  440  Elra  St.  Unitarian    Church,    Jackson.    Mich.,    1897-1900; 

HAWKES,  Benjamin  Carleton,  lawyer;  b.  Church  Messiah,  Louisville,  Ky.,  1900-2;  sec. 
Chicago,  Oct.  8,  1875;  s.  Moses  A.  and  Louise  Western  Unitarian  Conference,  with  super- 
R.  (Starrett)  Hawkes;  ed.  North  Division  .  vision  of  the  Unitarian  churches  in  14  states, 
High  School,  preparatory  dept.  of  Northwest-  1902-4;  pastor  of  Unity  Church,  Chicago,  since 
ern  Univ.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Law  (Lake  Mar.,  1904.  Asso.  editor  Unity,  Chicago.  Resi- 
Forest  Univ.),  1896;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1898,  dence:  2429  N.  Hermitage  Av. 
Mary  Belknap;  1  son:  Belknap  Carleton.  Ad-  HAWLEY,  George  Fuller,  physician  and 
mitted  to  bar,  1896,  and  since  engaged  in  surgeon;  b.  Hartford,  Conn.,  Feb.  16,  1844;  s 
active  practice  of  law  in  Chicago;  now  of  firm  George  Benjamin  and  Z.  C.  (Fuller)  Hawley; 
of  Carnahan,  Slusser,  Hawkes  &  Cox.  Pres.  ed.  common  and  high  schools  of  Hartford; 
and  dir.  Standard  Playing  Card  Co.,  Caxton  also  at  Yale  College;  prad.  College  of  Physi- 
Printing  Ink  Co.,  U.  S.  Specialty  Mfg.  Co.,  G.  clans  and  Surgeons,  New  York,  1867;  m.  1st, 
P.  Paint  Mfg.  Co.;  dir.  Thomas  Thorkildseii  Chicago,  1885,  Clara  W.  Hay;  2d,  Chicago, 
Co.,  manufacturing  chemists.  Republican.  1901,  Elizabeth  Lane;  children:  George  Bur- 
Mason  (32°);  Oriental  Consistory,  S.  P.  R.  S.,  ton,  Clara  lone,  Julia  H.  C.  (Mrs.  Allen).  In 
and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  K.  practice  of  medicine  at  Hartford,  Conn.,  1867- 
P.  and  I.  O.  F.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chi-  1883;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Late  surgeon  1st 
cago  Drug  Trade,  Casino  (Edgewater).  Of-  Regt.,  Conn.  N.  G.;  mem.  Veteran  Assn.  Hart- 
fice:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  1056  Winthrop  Av.  ford  City  Guard;  late  mem.  staff  at  Hartford 

HAWLEY,    Charles    Gilbert,    patent   lawyer;  Hosp.  Mem.  staff  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  Chicago; 

b.    Normal,    111.,    June    20,    1868;    s.    Benjamin  prof,    of    laryngology,    rhinology   and    otology, 

Ruggles  and  Hannah  Rosamond   (Hall)   Haw-  Chicago  Clinical  School  of  Medicine;  prof,   of 

ley;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Chicago  Man-  hygiene    and    physiology    of    the    voice,    Soper 

ual  Training  School,  graduating  1886;  Cornell  School    of   Oratory.    Mem.    Chicago   Med.    Soc., 

Univ.,    1886-7;    law   dept.    Northwestern   Univ.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Acad. 

graduating,     1889;    m.     1st,    Watkins,    N.     Y.f  of  Ophthalmology,   Otology  and   Laryngology. 

1891,  Susan  Hillerman;  children:  Stuart,  Hope,  Republican.    Methodist.    Office:    103    State    St. 

Charlotte    Hawley;    m.    2d,    Chicago,    Jan.    15,  Residence:   1718  Kenmore  Av. 
1902,   Alice  Eloise  Freeborn    (nee  Adams).   In         HAWLEY,  Henry  Stephen,  manufacturer;  b. 

1887    operated    machinery    business;    in    1888  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  Aug.  12,  1851;  s.  Daniel  W. 

entered   law   office  of   George   P.   Barton,   Chi-  and    Henrietta    S.    (Hopkins)    Hawley;    ed.    in 

cago;    in    1889    entered    law    office    of   Paul    &  Bridgeport    public    schools;    m.    Chicago,    Nov. 

Merwin,   Minneapolis,   Minn.,   and   in    1891    be-  3,    1880,    Lillie    L.    Ferguson;    children:    Royal 

came    mem.    of    firm    which,    until    1901,    was  Duncan,  Philip  Ferguson,  Henry  Stephen  (died 

known  as  Paul  &  Hawley  and  was  engaged  in  in  infancy).  Was  engaged  in  bridge  contract- 

the   practice    of   patent   and    trade   mark   law.  ing,  and   in  promoting  and  constructing   rail- 

In  1901   opened  branch   office  in  Chicago,   and  roads,    1874-83,    including    the    Grand    Trunk 

at  end  of  year  made  his  removal  permanent,  Ry.    (Valparaiso,   Ind.,   to  Thornton,   111.),  and 

dissolving  old  firm  and  since  then  continuing  purchased    at    master's    sale    the    Chicago    & 

in  practice  alone.  Republican.  Christian  Scien-  Southern   R.    R.    (now    owned   by    C.    &    G.    T. 

tist;    mem.    2d    Church    of    Christ,    Scientist,  Ry.);    promoter    Chicago   &   Wisconsin    R.    R., 

Chicago.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Yacht.  Of-  1883;    pres.    Chicago,    Wisconsin    &    Minnesota 

fice:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  1448  Mont-  R.  R.  during  its  construction  from  Chicago  to 

rose  Boul.  Schleisingeryille,  Wis. ;  was  general  agent  and 

HAWLEY,   Clark  W.,  oculist  and  aurist;  b.  purchased    right    of    way    of    portions    of    C. 

Jefferson,   O.,  Nov.   15,   1854;  s.   Sidney  B.  and  G.  W.  R.  R.,  and  on  its  completion  its  general 

Mary    Ann     (Webster)     Hawley;     grad.    West  agent  in  charge  of  traffic  and  leases,  1883-90; 

Aurora    (111.)    High    School,    1874;    Rush    Med.  general  agent  in  charge  of  traffic  C.   &  N.   P. 

College,  M.D.,  1885;  studied  in  Europe  1  year;  R.    R.,    1890-3;    general    agent    and    treas.    for 

m.  Peru,  O.,  May  2,  1886,  Edna  Virginia  Chit-  receivers,    same    road,    1893-7;    general    agent 

tenden;  children:  Ralph  S.,  Webster  Clark.  In  and    treas.    the    reorganized    company,    the    C. 

practice   of   medicine   from    1885;    was   oculist  T.    T.    R.    R.,    1897-99;    traffic   mgr.    treas.    and 

and  aurist  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  for  several  years,  asst.   sec.,  same  road,   1899-1902,  and  still  dir. 

Ex.    pres.    and    prof,    of    ophthalmology    and  same   road.    Now   pres.    and   dir.    the   Railroad 

otology,    Jenner    Med.    College;    now    prof,    of  Supply  Co.,  manufacturers  and  dealers  in  rail- 

cphthalmology,     Post-Graduate     Med.     School  road   supplies;   sec.   and   dir.   Chicago   &   Calu- 

and    Hosp;    oculist    and    aurist    to    Provident  met  Terminal  Ry. ;  dir.  of  the  People's  Build- 

Hosp.  Republican.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi-  ing  &  Loan  Assn.  and  of  the  Monier  Mfg.  Co. 

cago   Med.    Soc.,    Chicago   Ophthalmological    &  Republican;    was    active    in    campaigns,    1880, 

Otological    Soc.,    Physicians'    Club,    Fox   River  1884  and   1888   in   Illinois;   sec.   Union   League 

Valley   Med.    Soc.    Club:    LaGrange.    Office:    70  of  America,   1872-4.  Episcopalian.   Mem.   Royal 

State  St.   Residence:  LaGrange,  111.  Arcanum,      Royal      League.      Clubs:      Chicago 

HAWLEY,    Edgrar   Seed,   physician;   b.    Chi-  Yacht,    Church.    Office:    Bedford    Bldg.    Resi- 

cago,    Nov.    20,    1863;    s.    Uriah    Rogers    and  dence:  5845  Madison  Av. 

Helen  (Reed)  Hawley;  ed.  public  school,  Chi-  HAWLEY,  Joseph  Boy,  physician;  b.  Chi- 
cago, until  187S,  followed  by  2  years  at  Nor-  cago,  Sept.  9,  1871;  s.  Charles  A.  and  Electa 
wich  Univ.,  Northfield,  Vt. ;  grad.  College  of  (Weaver)  Hawley;  ed.  public  schools,  1  year 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1892;  at  Michigan  Military  Acad.,  Orchard  Lake, 
m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Sept.  7,  1898,  Helen  Shu-  Mich.;  3  years  Muskegon  (Mich.)  High  School; 
feldt;  children:  Edgar  Uriah,  John  William,  grad.,  M.D.,  Chicago  Med.  College  (med.  dept. 
Practiced  medicine  in  a  small  Wisconsin  town  Northwestern  Univ.),  1893;  m.  Muskegon, 
for  2  years;  since  1894  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Mich.,  Feb.  11,  1904,  Daisy  Miller.  Practiced 
Med.  Dir.  Illinois  Life  Insurance  Co.  Repub-  medicine,  1893-9;  then  began  introduction  to 
lican.  R.  C.  Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Residence:  the  profession  of  the  Roberts-Hawley  Lymph 
3605  Ellis  Av.  Compound,  of  which  he  is  one  of  the  orig- 

HAWLEY,    Fred    Vermillia,    clergyman;    b.  inators;    in    1900,   to   facilitate   the   production 

Bath,  Mich.,  Nov.   2,   1862;   s.  Hanford  H.  and  and  sale  of  this  compound  and   other  animal 

Mahala    J.     (Abel)    Hawley;    grad.    St.    Johns  therapy    products,    the    New    Animal    Therapy 

(Mich.)    High   School,    1883,   Hillsdale  College,  Co.  was  incorporated,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and 

1891;   studied  in  Theological   Seminary,  Hills-  med.    dir.    Formerly    prof,    of   the    practice    of 

dale,  Mich.;  m.  Aug.  3,  1891,  Mary  Washburn.  medicine  in  Chicago  Clinical  School;   returned 

Ordained  to  Baptist  ministry,  1891;  was  pastor  to    practice    in    1904.    Mem.    Am.    Med.    Assn., 

Baptist    Church,    Brooklyn,    Mich.;     withdrew  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Re- 

from  Baptist  Church,  1893,  and  organized  Peo-  publican.      Congregationalist.      Mason;      mem. 


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Ashlar  Lodge  No.  308,  and  St.  Bernard  Com- 
mandery  No.  35.  Was  police  surgeon  and  sec. 
of  the  Civil  Service  Med.  Examining  Board, 
with  Commissioners  Clark,  Hotz  and  Waller. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Of- 
fice: Stewart  Bldg.  Residence:  3366  S.  Park 
Av. 

HAYDEIi,  Albert,  manufacturer;  b.  Colum- 
bus, O.,  May  18,  1847;  s.  Peter  and  Alice 
(Booth)  Hayden;  moved  with  parents  to  New 
York  City,  1849;  ed.  preparatory  school  of 
Prof.  Quackenboss,  remaining  5  years,  then  1 
year  at  New  Milford,  Conn.,  Military  Acad., 
and  after  that  at  Kenyon  College,  1861-9, 
graduating  A.M.,  1869;  m.  1st,  New  York 
City,  May  13,  1869,  Lizzie  Barker  Smull  (died 
1875);  m.  2d,  1877,  Emma  How,  of  Chicago; 
children:  Albert,  Jr.,  Julian.  Immediately 
after  graduation  became  mem.  of  firm  of  P. 
Hayden  &  Son,  Newark,  N.  J.,  manufacturers 
of  brass  goods;  later  of  P.  Hayden  &  Co., 
saddlery  and  saddlery  hardware  (incorporated 
as  the  P.  Hayden  Co.,  1884),  coming  to  Chi- 
cago, 1877,  to  assume  the  management  of  the 
Chicago  branch  of  the  company,  retaining 
interest  in  all  the  numerous  branches  of  that 
business  in  various  parts  of  the  country.  Was 
one  of  the  originators  of  the  Hayden  hollow- 
tile  paving  material,  and  the  Hayden  fire-proof 
tiling,  and  is  interested  in  various  commer- 
cial enterprises.  Was  one  of  the  organizers  of 
the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago,  and  was  at  one 
time  pres.  of  the  Beethoven  Soc.,  under  Carl 
Wilson,  leader,  a  notable  musical  organiza- 
tion of  Chicago;  formerly  trustee  of  Kenyon 
College,  unanimously  elected  through  the 
nomination  of  ex-Pres.  Hayes.  Republican; 
was  sec.  of  finance  of  the  local  committee  of 
the  Republican  National  Convention  of  1880. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park.  Chicago  Athletic; 
also  Union  League  (New  York).  Mem.  of 
Alpha  Delta  Phi.  Office:  79  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3155  Michigan  Boul. 

HAYDEN,  William,  manufacturer;  b.  Boyle, 
Ireland,  Jan.  6,  1845;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Mul- 
lany)  Hayden;  came  to  U.  S.  as  child;  reared  on 
farm  near  Busseville,  Wis. ;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Busseville,  Wis.;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  June 
20,  1896,  Julia  French;  children:  Ralph  Wood- 
ward, Agnes  Elvira.  After  leaving  school  came 
to  Chicago  and  was  employed  with  William  E. 
Burlock,  manufacturers  of  hoop  skirts,  then 
mem.  of  Bean,  Brownson,  Hayden  &  Co.; 
burned  out  in  the  big  fire.  After  the  fire  in 
firm  of  Thomas,  Lazear  &  Hayden,  from 
1872,  changing  after  the  death  of  Mr.  Lazear 
to  Thomas  &  Hayden,  manufacturers  of  men's 
neckwear.  Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  Evans- 
ton  Historical  Soc.  Office:  220-8  Adams  St. 
Residence:  1028  Judson  Av. 

HAYES,  Frank,  vice-pres.  H.  M.  Hooker 
Co.,  paints,  oils  and  glass;  b.  Limerick,  Me., 
Jan.  21,  1845;  s.  John  Calvin  and  D.  C.  Hayes; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Limerick  Acad.;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  10,  1872,  Florence  R.  Redding- 
ton.  Worked  on  farm  in  Maine  until  1866, 
when,  on  reaching  his  majority,  he  came  to 
Chicago  and  entered  employ  of  H.  M.  Hooker 
as  salesman,  and,  since  the  incorporation  of 
the  business  as  the  H.  M.  Hooker  Co.  in  1889, 
has  been  vice-pres.  and  general  mgr. ;  also 
vice-pres.  Chicago  White  Lead  &  Oil  Co., 
and  of  Rubber  Paint  Co.,  and  partner  in  F. 
B.  Reddington  &  Co.,  machinists.  Republican. 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  N.  E.  corner  Randolph 
and  Clinton  Sts.  Residence:  831  Washington 
Boul. 

HATES,  Harold  Vincent,  sec.  Loretto  Iron 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  12,  1855;  s.  Samuel 
Snowden  and  Lizzie  J.  Taylor;  attended  pub- 
lic schools,  Chicago;  then  passed  through 
freshman  and  sophomore  classical  course  at 
Seton  Hall  College,  S.  Orange,  N.  J. ;  grad., 
1874  (B.S.  and  A.M.),  Notre  Dame,  Ind.;  m. 
Burlington,  la.,  Sept.  8,  1880,  Helen  S.  Foote; 
children:  Gear  S.,  Snowden  M.  (both  died  in 


boyhood),  Vincent  B.,  Dana  A.;  also  Mar- 
guerite F.  (who  died  in  infancy).  Was  clerk 
in  city  comptroller's  ollice,  Chicago,  1876-84; 
newspaper  reporter  and  writer;  accountant 
Excelsior  Electric  Co.;  cashier  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition  under  late  A.  F.  Seeberger, 
treas;  chief  accountant  of  late  Potter  Palmer 
and  Palmer  House  Co.;  mgr.  consignment 
dept.,  Nelson  Morris  &  Co.;  since  Jan.  1,  1894, 
sec.  Loretto  Iron  Co.,  miners  of  iron  ore  at 
Loretto,  Mich.  Republican.  Club:  Columbus 
(sec.).  Office:  438  Fulton  St.  Residence:  6251 
Jefferson  Av. 

HAYFORD,  Ernest  Liuwood,  physician;  b. 
Milford,  Mass.,  Feb.  28,  1865;  s.  Ira  and 
Calista  (Johnson)  Hayford;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Worcester,  Milford  and  Woburn,  Mass.,  and 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  (Colum- 
bia Univ.),  New  York,  graduating  M.D.,  1890; 
m.  Woburn,  Mass.,  Nov.  15,  1892,  Mary  L. 
Knowlton;  children:  Ruth,  Arthur  Wellesley. 
Was  a  druggist  in  Woburn  and  Boston,  Mass., 
1882-7;  since  graduation  in  1890  in  general 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago;  med.  dir. 
Chicago  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  1890-4;  chief  med.  ex- 
aminer Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.,  1903-4. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Physicians' 
Club,  Therapeutic  Club,  Mississippi  Valley 
Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Roentgen  Ray  Soc.,  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Sciences,  Chicago  Med.  Examiners 
Soc.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  New  Eng- 
land Soc.  of  Chicago.  K.  T.  Office:  34  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  926  W.  Monroe  St. 

HAYNER,  Frank  Eugene,  lawyer;  b  Brod- 
head,  Wis.,  Nov.  21,  1865;  s.  Sanford  P.  and 
Eleanor  M.  .(Ames)  Hayner;  ed.  primary 
schools  of  Janesville,  Wis.;  grammar  and  high 
schools,  Chicago.  Studied  law  in  office  of 
Trumbull,  Washburne  &  Robbins,  whose  of- 
fice entered  May  1,  1882,  as  clerk  and  stenog- 
rapher; continued  with  that  firm  and  the  suc- 
ceeding firms  in  which  Hon.  Lyman  Trumbull 
and  Henry  S.  Robbins  were  members  until 
May  1,  1891;  continued  with  firms  Henry  S. 
Robbins  was  in  until  Apr.  1,  1894.  Admitted  to 
bar  Jan.,  1887;  while  occupying  clerical  posi- 
tion and  since  practicing  independent  (from 
Apr.,  1894)  work  has  been  generally  in  cor- 
porate matters  as  atty.  and  counsel;  has  also 
probate  practice  and  foreclosure  and  other 
suits  involving  real  estate,  and  in  examination 
of  abstracts.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Clubs:  Ashland,  Congregational.  Office:  160 
Washington  St.  Residence:  15  Ashland  Boul. 

HAYNES,  Myron  Wilbur,  clergyman;  b. 
Lunenburg,  Mass.,  Jan.  1,  1855;  s.  Elnathan  and 
Sarah  (Wheeler)  Haynes;  grad.  Colgate  Univ., 
1879  (D.D.,  Shurtleff  College,  1890);  m.  June 
20,  1879,  Florence  G.  Felt,  Hamilton,  N.  Y.  In 
ministry  since  1879;  was  at  Kalamazoo  pre- 
vious to  becoming,  1888,  pastor  of  Englewood 
Baptist  Church,  Chicago.  In  1896  became  pas- 
tor Belden  Av.  Baptist  Church,  Chicago.  Mem. 
Phi  Beta  Kappa.  Pres.  board  trustees,  Shurt- 
leff College,  1896-1902;  pres.  Central  Baptist 
Orphanage,  1895-1902;  pres.  Illinois  State  Bap- 
tist Convention,  1898-1902.  Author:  Modern 
Evangelism,  1899.  Residence:  305  Webster  Av. 

HAYNES,  N.  Butler,  loan  and  land  agent;  b. 
Hocking  Co.,  O.,  1858;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Illinois.  Reared  on  farm  and  is  a  farmer, 
always  owning  and  operating  one.  Resident  of 
Illinois  since  1864;  lived  in  McDonough  and 
Peoria  counties;  since  1879  engaged  as  a  spe- 
cialty in  making  farm  loans;  head  of  firm  of 
N.  Butler  Haynes  &  Co.;  also  buys  and  sells 
farm  lands;  now  interested  in  the  lands  of 
the  Mississippi  delta.  Republican.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  132  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lake- 
side, Wis. 

HAYNIE,  William  Duff,  lawyer;  b.  Salem, 
111.,  Aug.  16,  1850;  s.  Abner  F.  and  Martha 
Duff  Lee  (Green)  Haynie;  grad.  from  the 
model  school  of  Illinois  State  Normal  Univ., 
Normal,  111.,  1870;  grad.  Harvard  College,  A.B., 


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1874;  law  dept.  of  Illinois  Wesleyan  Univ., 
Bloomington,  111.,  1876;  m.  Washington,  D.  C., 
Jan  30,  1889,  Ella  R.  Thomas.  Practiced  law 
at  Bloomington,  111.,  1876-85;  then  went  to 
Washington,  D.  C.,  as  chief  clerk  in  office  of 
1st  asst.  postmaster  gen.  until  Feb.,  1889; 
practiced  at  Rapid  City,  S.  Dak.,  1889-92;  as- 
sisted Nat.  Campaign  Committee  of  Demo- 
cratic party  in  New  York  City,  1892;  practiced 
at  Deadwood,  S.  Dak.,  1893-4;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, June,  1894,  and  Sept.  1,  1894,  entered  law 
dept.  of  Illinois  Steel  Co.;  now  of  firm  of 
Knapp,  Haynie  &  Campbell.  Dir.  of  Illinois 
Steel  Co.  and  of  Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn. 
Democrat.  Was  1st  lieut.  Co.  G,  4th  Regt,  I. 
N.  G.  Clubs:  University,  Iroquois,  Colonial. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  603  B.  46th  St. 

HAYT,  Henry  C.,  retired  brick  manufac- 
turer; b.  Fishkill,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May 
9,  1831;  s.  Henry  D.  and  Jane  (Berry)  Hayt; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Amenia  Seminary;  m. 
Nov.  22,  1862,  Sarah  Harris,  of  Poughkeepsie, 
N.  Y.;  1  daughter:  Margaret.  Engaged  in  farm- 
ing in  state  of  New  York  until  1856,  then  went 
to  McGregor,  la.,  where,  with  Oscar  Burdick, 
engaged  in  lumber  business  as  Hayt  &  Bur- 
dick until  1872;  came  to  Chicago,  1872,  and 
with  Frank  Alsip  engaged  in  manufacture  of 
brick  under  firm  name  of  Hayt  &  Alsip;  the 
firm  was  incorporated  as  the  Hayt  &  Alsip 
Co.,  1889,  and  he  became  pres.  The  business 
was  sold  to  the  Illinois  Brick  Co.  in  1900,  and 
he  has  not  been  actively  engaged  in  business 
since.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois.  Resi- 
dence: 330  Greenwood  Boul.,  Evanston,  111. 

HEAD,  Franklin  Harvey,  manufacturer, 
banker;  b.  Paris,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  24, 
1835;  grad.  Hamilton  College,  N.  Y.,  1856 
(A.M.,  1859;  LL.D.,  1896);  m.  June  14,  1860, 
Catherine  P.  Durkee  (died  1892);  3  daughters. 
Chevalier  Legion  of  Honor,  France,  1901;  prac- 
"ticed  law,  1858-66,  Kenosha,  Wis.;  was  in 
business  in  cattle  ranches,  etc.,  in  Utah  about 
4  years;  located  in  Chicago,  becoming  in- 
terested in  manufacturing  and  banking;  pres. 
Bush  Temple  Conservatory;  vice-pres.  Conti- 
nental Casualty  Co.,  Protection  Mutual  Fire 
Ins.  Co.  of  Chicago;  dir.  Fay-Sholes  Co.; 
Street's  Western  Stable  Car  Line,  T.  P.  &  W. 
Ry.  Co.  Author:  Shakespeare's  Insomnia  and 
the  Causes  Thereof;  A  Notable  Lawsuit;  etc. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Commercial,  University, 
Quadrangle,  Literary,  Caxton.  Office:  1208 
Michigan  Av.  Residence:  2  Banks  St. 

TTRA-n,  Gustavus  Philemon,  physician;  b. 
Providence,  Ky.,  Sept.  25,  1861;  s.  Daniel  and 
Martha  (James)  Head;  ed.  high  school,  Prince- 
ton, Ind.,  and  Lincoln  (111.)  Univ.,  and  grad. 
Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1884;  post- 
graduate work  at  Vienna  General  Hosp.  and 
Poliklinik,  Vienna,  Austria,  1889-90;  m.  Currie, 
Minn.,  1892,  Nettie  Currie;  children:  Neil  Cur- 
rie, Martha.  Engaged  in  general  practice  at 
Sheffield,  111.,  1885-94;  located  in  Chicago, 
1894,  and  since  then  engaged  in  practice  as  a 
specialist  in  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose  and 
throat.  Dir.  and  prof,  of  ear,  nose  and  throat 
diseases  for  past  7  years  in  Chicago  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  College.  Editor  of  Year  Book 
of  Nose,  Throat  and  Ear;  general  editor  of 
Practical  Medicine  Series  of  Year  Books, 
1901-4.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Laryngological  and  Climatological  Soc.,  Am. 
Academy  of  Ophthalmology  and  Oto-laryngo- 
logy,  and  other  medical  societies.  Presbyte- 
rian. Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  117  S. 
CentralAv. 

HEAFFORD,  George  Henry,  insurance,  rail- 
way official;  b.  Essex,  Conn.,  Oct.  29,  1845;  s. 
William  H.  and  Sarah  A.  Heafford;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools,  1856-61;  served  private,  cor- 
poral, sergeant  major  and  adjutant  in  the  72d 
Regt.  111.  Vol.  Infy.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  13, 
1865,  Martha  Louise  Bradley;  children:  Frank 
George  (deceased),  Martha  Louise  (now  Mrs. 
William  Lyman).  General  passenger  agent  of 


the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  1890-1900;  since 
Oct.,  1900,  mem.  firm  of  Lyman,  Otis  &  Co., 
insurance.  Pres.  Fidelity  Printing  Co.;  vice- 
pres.  Morning  Star  Railroad  Co.  Mem.  Mili- 
tary Order  Loyal  Legion.  Democrat.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4560  Oakenwald  Av. 

HEALY,  Daniel  David,  coal  dealer,  poli- 
tician; b.  Co.  Kerry,  Ireland,  Feb.  11,  1847;  s. 
John  and  Ellen  Healy;  ed.  St.  Mary's  of  the 
Lake  and  public  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicagq, 
July  3,  1876,  Kittie  Clemens;  children:  Daniel 
Milton,  Kittie  May,  Ella  Josephine,  Walter 
Clemens.  Was  engineer  Chicago  Fire  Dept., 
1871-82;  bailiff  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co., 
1882-6;  comptroller  of  Cook  Co.,  1886-94;  pres. 
Board  of  Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.,  1894-8; 
supt.  of  public  service,  1899-1900;  warden 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1900-2;  since  June,  1902,  head 
of  D.  D.  Healy  &  Co.,  dealers  in  anthracite  and 
bituminous  coal.  Republican.  Candidate  for 
sheriff  of  Cook  Co.,  111.,  1902;  33  years  pres. 
and  dir.  Benevolent  Assn.  of  the  Paid  Fire 
Dept.  Office:  Oxford  Bldg.  Residence:  598  S. 
Fairfield  Av. 

HEALY,  Daniel  Milton,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
June  10,  1877;  s.  Daniel  D.  and  Catherine 
(Clemens)  Healy;  ed.  St.  Ignatius  College, 
graduating  from  classical  course,  A.B.,  in 
June,  1897;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law, 
LL.B.,  1900;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1902,  Lor- 
etta  L.  Dooley;  children:  Daniel  J.,  Loretta. 
Was  minute  clerk  of  the  Circuit  Court  of 
Cook  Co.  from  June,  1897,  to  Sept.,  1904;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  in 
May,  1900;  senior  partner  of  law  firm  of 
Healy  &  McGinn,  from  Mar.,  1903,  to  Oct., 
1904,  when  became  associated  with  Judge 
Abner  Smith  and  Charles  L.  Caswell  in  firm 
of  Smith  &  Caswell.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
Washington  Park  Laundry,  and  dir.  Chicago 
Fire  Appliance  Co.  Republican.  Was  formerly 
with  7th  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  as  inspector  of  rifle 
practice,  with  rank  of  capt.  Knight  of  Colum- 
bus, and  mem.  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters. 
Office:  Chicago  Opera  House  Bldg.  Residence: 
743  St.  Louis  Av. 

HE AL Y,  John  J.,  state's  atty.  of  Cook  Co.; 
b.  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1865;  s.  Maurice  J.  and 
Mary  Healy;  ed.  Lincoln  (public)  School  and 
North  Division  High  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  21,  1900;  children:  Lois,  Allan, 
Helen.  Admitted  to  bar,  1886,  and  was  engaged 
in  general  practice  of  law  until  elected,  Nov., 
1904,  to  succeed  Charles  S.  Deneen  (now 
governor)  as  state's  atty.  of  Cook  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League. 
Office:  Criminal  Court  Bldg.  Residence:  2291 
Sheridan  Rd. 

HEATH,  De  Forrest  Wead,  treas.  the  Jones 
&  Adams  Co.;  b.  Homer,  La.,  May  1,  1853;  s. 
Asel  F.  and  Frances  Rebecca  (Drury)  Heath; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Rock  Island,  111.,  fol- 
lowed by  2  years'  course  in  Ripon  College, 
Ripon,  Wis.,  to  1872;  m.  Chicago,  July  1,  1898, 
Agnes  Collier.  Began  business  life,  1872,  book- 
keeper for  1st  Nat.  Bank,  Rock  Island,  111.; 
then  bookkeeper  for  Rock  Island  Stove  Co., 
and  later  for  B.  D.  Buford  &  Co.,  plow  manu- 
facturers, Rock  Island,  111.;  thence  to  Chicago, 
working  for  Chicago  branch  of  Walter  A. 
Wood  Mowing  &  Reaping  Machine  Co.;  next 
for  Pope  &  Davis,  grain  commission  mer- 
chants; spent  1%  years  in  Florida;  returned 
to  Chicago,  and  was  for  2  years  with  Charles 
F.  Stokes,  sewing  machines,  and  afterward 
with  A.  T.  Thatcher  in  coal  business,  1889-91; 
then  with  Turney  &  Jones  until  organization 
of  Jones  &  Adams  Co.,  miners  and  shippers  of 
coal;  in  1898  became  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
company.  Republican.  Clubs:  Illinois,  West- 
ward Ho.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 544  Jackson  Boul. 

HEATH,  Edward,  lumber;  b.  Amsterdam, 
N.  Y.,  Mar.  21,  1864;  s.  Solomon  P.  and  Esther 
(Groat)  Heath;  ed.  public  schools  of  New 
York  State;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  21,  1892,  Carrie 


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F.  Price;  1  daughter:  Dorothy  M.  Pres.  and  tail  dealers  In  store  fixtures,  show  cases  and 
treas.  of  Heath,  Witbeck  &  Co.,  incorporated,  commercial  furniture.  Republican.  Catholic. 
1902.  Also  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Evansville  High  Treas.  Independent  Order  of  Foresters, 
Lumber  Co.  Mem.  of  board  of  arbitration  of  State  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Harmony  Social  and 
Employers'  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Benevolent  Club,  Independent  Order  of  Forest- 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  era,  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  Knights  of 
View,  Casino  (Edgewater),  Edgewater  Golf,  Columbus,  Tribe  of  Ben  Hur,  Nat  Union  Of- 
Chicago  Automobile;  also  Tennessee  (Mem-  fice:  105  B.  Lake  St.  Residence-  1085  Milton 
phis)  and  Laurel  Heights  (San  Antonio,  Tex.).  PL 

Office:    Loomis   and    22d    Sts.    Residence:    2985  HECHT,  Frank  Abner,  manufacturer  of  ma- 

Kenmore  Av.  chinery;  b.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Aug.   10,  1858; 

HEATH,  Ernest  W.,  pres.  Heath  &  Milhgan  s.   John  and  Rosina   (Balser)   Hecht;  ed    high 

Mfg.    Co.;    b.    Chicago,    Jan.    21,    1858;    s.    ex-  school  and  private  schools;   m.   Chicago,  July 

Mayor  Monroe  and  Julia   (Dickerman)   Heath;  6,   1887,  Clara  Kaestner;   1   son:  Frank  Abner 

ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  grad.   high  school,  Entered  office  of  Chas.  Kaestner  &  Co    in  1879 

1874;  m.  Nov.   15,   1881,  Florence,  daughter  of  as  bookkeeper  and  office  man;  partner,  1881-93 

William    B.    Hamilton,    of    Louisville,    Ky.;    1  when  purchased  the  business  and  incorporated 

child:  Hazel  Hamilton.  In  1874  entered  employ  it    as    Kaestner    &    Co.,    becoming    pres     Also 

of    Heath    &    Milligan    Co.,    organized    by    his  pres.     Power    Specialty    Mfg.     Co.,     vice-pres 

father  in  1851,  becoming  sec.  and  treas.  Heath  Hartford   Deposit   Co.;    dir.    of   Manufacturers 

&  Milligan  Mfg.  Co.  on  its  incorporation,  1881,  Bank.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Manufacturers,  Illi- 

and  on  the  death  of  his  father  in   1894,   sue-  nois    Manufacturers'    Assn.    Republican     Prot- 

ceeded  him  as  pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  company,  estant.    Club:    Cumberland   Gun.   Office:    241-61 

Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  s.   Jefferson  St.   Residence:   639   Jackson  Boul. 

Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian.  Office:    172  HECXABD,  Martin  Otis,   physician;   b    Ful- 

Randolph  St.  Residence:  5744  Rosalie  Ct.  ton  Co.,  111.;  s.  Jacob  W.  and  Mary  E.    (Kim- 

HEATH,    'William    Ames,    vice-pres.    Hiber-  ball)    Heckard;    ed.   public   schools   of  Illinois, 

nian    Banking    Assn.;    b.    Sullivan    Co.,    Ind.,  Northern     Indiana    Normal     College    of    Val- 

June    29,    1862;    s.    Nathaniel    P.    and    Cynthia  paraiso,  Ind.,  and  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College, 

(Burnett)  Heath;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1883;  New  York,  graduating,  M.D.,  in  class  of  1893; 

m.  June  17,  1890,  Clara  Owens   (died,  Dec.  10,  registrar  of  Vital  Statistics,  Dept.  of  Health, 

1904);     children:     Nathaniel     P.,     William     O.,  City  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois 

Florence  B.  Entered  service  of  the  Champaign  State  Med.  See.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Public 

(111.)    Nat.   Bank  as   messenger,   1883,  and   re-  Health  Assn.   Office:    100   State   St.   Residence: 

mained  with   the  bank   19   years,   being  grad-  1276  W.  Madison  St. 

ually  promoted  until  he  became  cashier;  was  HECKMAN,  Wallace,  lawyer;  b.  Moscow 
state  bank  examiner  for  Illinois  from  1902  Mills,  Morgan  Co.,  O.,  May  22,  1851;  s.  Philip 
until  1904;  vice-pres.  of  the  Hibernian  Bank-  and  Sarah  Ann  Heckman;  grad.  Hillsdale  Col- 
ing  Assn.  since  1904.  Republican;  served  as  lege,  Mich.,  1874;  m.  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  Nov. 
city  and  school  treas.  of  Champaign,  111.;  mem.  16,  1881,  Tillie  C.  Howe;  1  child:  Jessie.  Ad- 
of  Illinois  state  commission  of  the  Pan- Am.  mitted  to  Illinois  bar,  June,  1876;  to  U.  S. 
Exposition,  1901.  Methodist.  Clubs:  University,  Supreme  Court,  1896;  counsel  and  business 
Evanston.  Office:  S.  E.  cor.  Clark  and  Monroe  mgr.  Univ.  of  Chicago;  vice-pres.  Merchants' 
Sts.  Residence:  1808  Chicago  Av.,  Evanston.  Safe  Deposit  Co.,  Nat.  Storage  Co.;  dir.  Hamil- 

HEBARD,  Frederic  Schiller,  lawyer;  b.  New  ton  Nat.  Bank,  Merchants'  Building  Co.,  West 

York,    Mar.    8,    1857;    s.    George    Diah    Alonzo  Chicago  St.  Ry.  Co.;  mem.  law  firm  Heckman, 

and  Margaret    (Marven)    Hebard;    grad.    State  Eldsdon  &  Shaw.   Republican.    Baptist.   Clubs: 

Univ.    of   Iowa,    1882;    Washington    Univ.    (St.  Union     League,      Kenwood,      Law,     Hamilton, 

Louis  Law  School),   LL.B.,   1885.   Admitted  to  Quadrangle.   Office:   135   Adams   St.   Residence: 

bar  in  Iowa  City,  la.,  1882;  lived  in  Cheyenne,  4505  Ellis  Av. 

Wyo.,   practicing   law    there   until    1891,    when  HEDDEKT,     Charles     Antony,     merchant;     b. 

came  to  Chicago;   since  June  1,   1894,   counsel  New  York,  Aug.   14,   1874;  s.  Capt.  Henry  and 

for    Hibernian   Banking   Assn.    Vice-pres.    Ed-  Loretta   Jeannette    (Nye)    Hedden;    grad.   New 

wards,  Deutsch  &  Heitmann,  sec.  and    dir.    W.  J.  York  public  schools,  1890;  m.  New  York,  Jan. 

Hartman  Co.,  vice-pres.  Lake  Superior  Trans-  1,  1896,  Florence  A.  Towner;  1  daughter:  Flor- 

portation   Co.   Mem.    International   Law   Assn.,  ence   T.    In   1891    began   business   career   with 

Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chi-  R.  Hudnut's  Pharmacy,  Incorporated,  44-50  E. 

cago    Bar    Assn.,    Loyal    Legion    (by    inherit-  19th  St.,  New  York,  and  in  1899  came  to  Chi- 

ance),     Royal     Arch     Mason.     Clubs:      Union  cago  for  the  company  as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 

League,    Chicago    Literary,    University,    City,  depot,  handling  at  wholesale  complete  lines  of 

Lake  Zurich    Golf,   Law.   Office:    Rector   Bldg.,  the    Richard    Hudnut    perfumery.    Republican. 

Clark  and   Monroe   Sts.    Residence:    Riverside,  Presbyterian.   Office:    206   Lake   St.    Residence: 

111.  139  S.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

HEBEIi,  Oscar,  lawyer,  mem.  of  Cook  Co.  HEDGES,  Albert  Parker,  physician;  b.  Chat- 
Board  of  Assessors;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Jan.  6,  ham,  Canada  West,  June  6,  1863;  s.  William 
1868;  came  with  parents  to  Chicago  in  1875;  Hawkins  and  Maria  (Clark)  Hedges;  grad. 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago,  and  Chicago  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1890;  m. 
College  of  Law  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B.,  Evansville,  Ind.,  Sept.  30,  1890,  Bertha  Gille- 
1892.  Admitted  to  bar,  1892;  appointed  asst.  land;  children:  Myra  Lavinia,  Leland  Gille- 
city  prosecuting  atty.  by  Mayor  Swift,  1895,  land,  Helen  Decker.  Engaged  in  general  prac- 
resigning  in  1897;  nominated  on  Republican  tice  of  medicine  since  1890;  prof,  of  surgery, 
ticket,  1901,  for  city  atty.,  but  defeated  with  Nat.  Med.  College,  1897-8;  prof,  of  obstetrics, 
rest  of  ticket;  election  commissioner,  1901-4;  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College,  1902-4.  Mem. 
elected,  Nov.,  1904,  mem.  of  the  board  of  as-  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy,  Illinois  Homce. 
sessors  of  Cook  Co.  Office:  Schiller  Bldg.  Resi-  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Soc. 
dence:  414  LaSalle  Av.  Served  I.  N.  G.,  Camp  Ford,  lSaa-90.  Repub- 

HECHINOEB,   Conrad  Ernest,  merchant;   b.  lican.    Presbyterian.    Office   and   residence:    395 

Wheeling,    Cook    Co.,    111.,    May    20,    1855;    s.  Evanston  Av. 

Gervis    and    Catherine     (Bishop)     Hechinger;  HEDGES,  Samuel  Parker,  physician;  b.  Sin- 

ed.    grammar    school,    Wheeling,    111.;    m.    Chi-  clairville,    Chautauqua    Co.,    N.    Y.,    July    23, 

cago,  Sept.  25,  1880,  Elizabeth  Louen;  children:  1841;   s.    Colonel   Ellas   Sears  and   Rebecca   L. 

G.  E.,  J.  J.,  V.  M.,  Adelaide.  Began  business  life  (Parker)      Hedges;      prepared     for     Yale     at 

as  cabinet  maker  and  engaged   for  a  number  Jamestown     Acad.,     Jamestown,     N.     Y. ;     in- 

of  years   with   different   manufacturers.    Since  stead  of  entering  Yale  enlisted  July  23,  1862, 

1888    pres.    of   the  Union   Show   Case   Co.,    de-  as   private   in   Co.   B,    112th    Regt.   N.   Y.   Vol. 

signers,  manufacturers  and  wholesale  and  re-  Infy. ;    promoted    to    sergeant,    2d    lieut.,    1st 


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lieut  and  adjutant  and  capt.  in  his  regt. ;  children:  Walter  Frederik,  Wiliielm  Marius 
captured  May  16,  1864,  before  Richmond,  Va.,  Lee,  Wanda  Lee,  Edwin  Lee.  In  18SO-1  was  in 
and  was  a  prisoner  for  10  months;  when  ex-  Russia  studying  languages,  and  was  employed 
changed,  rejoined  his  regiment  and  served  by  Nobel  Bros,  in  the  Baku  oil  district  as 
until  close  of  war;  mustered  out  with  regi-  asst.  chief  engineer;  with  Joliet  Steel  Co., 
ment  June  13,  1865;  entered  Cleveland  Homoe.  Joliet,  111.,  during  construction  of  the  first 
Med.  College,  Oct.,  1865;  entered  Hahnemann  10-ton  Bessemer  plant,  1881-3;  chief  draughts- 
Med  College,  Oct.,  1866,  and  grad.  from  same,  man  for  J.  A.  McLennan,  the  pioneer  elevator 
Mar,  1867;  m.  Jamestown,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  12,  builder,  1883-8;  president  the  Heidenreich  Co., 
1867,  Rachel  Danforth;  children:  Helen,  Paul,  general  contractors,  1888-95;  pres.  Heidenreich 
Myra,  Corinna,  William,  Robert,  Grace,  Construction  Co.,  1895-1900;  since  1900  in  gen- 
Samuel.  Since  1867  in  general  practice  of  eral  practice  as  consulting  engineer.  Mem. 
medicine  in  Chicago.  Prof,  of  anatomy  Hahne-  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Institute  Min- 
mann  Med.  College,  1868-72;  at  formation  of  ing  Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  for  Testing  Materials. 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College  was  prof,  of  Author:  Monier  Constructions,  1900;  Armored 
theory  and  practice  of  medicine;  now  prof.  Concrete  Construction,  1904.  Selected  by  Am. 
practice  of  medicine  in  same;  attending  and  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers  to  read  paper  on  Am. 
consulting  physician  of  Chicago  Nursery  and  Grain  Elevators  before  the  International  Con- 
Half  Orphan  Asylum  for  many  years;  con-  gress  of  Engineers,  Chicago,  1903,  and  has 
suiting  physician  Chicago  Union  Hosp.  Mem.  contributed  numerous  professional  papers  to 
Homce  Med.  Soc.  of  Cook  Co.,  Am.  Institute  technical  journals  and  proceedings.  Past 
of  Homoaopathy.  Illinois  State  Homce.  Med.  Master  South  Park  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
Soc.  (pres.,  1886),  and  other  med.  socs. ;  was  Mem.  of  the  Consistory,  K.  T.  and  the  Shrine, 
pres.  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.  2  terms.  Re-  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
publican.  Presbyterian;  elder  since  1868.  Mem.  6601  Kimbark  Av. 

Washington  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Chicago,  Illinois  HEINEMANN,  Henry  Emil  Otto,  newspaper 
Commandery  Military  Order  Loyal  Legion,  man;  b.  Manchester,  Eng.,  Apr.  21,  1864;  s. 
Western  Soc.  of  the  Potomac,  Army  of  the  Arnold  Henry  and  Wilhelmine  (Knop)  Heine- 
James.  Office  and  residence:  1520  Edgecomb  mann;  ed.  Btirgerschule,  Brunswick,  Ger., 
PI.  1868-72;  Johanneum  (Latin  School),  Hamburg, 

HEDRICH,  Otto  Herman,  coal;  b.  Chicago,  Ger.,  1873-82,  graduating  1882;  Chicago  Law 
Aug.  27,  1869;  s.  L.  F.  A.  and  Augusta  Nue-  School,  1896-1900;  Master  of  Laws  (LL.M.), 
nuebel)  Hedrich;  ed.  grammar  schools  and  May  31,  1900;  admitted  to  bar,  Dec.  18,  1900; 
business  college;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  1898,  Ida  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  10,  1898,  Lilian  Amelia  Hop- 
Hoffman;  children:  Otto  H..  Jr.,  Roland  L.  kins;  children:  Marie  Virginia,  Henry  Ed- 
Began  in  coal  business  with  Robert  Law,  Ward  Orville.  Reporter,  Illinois  Staats-Zeitung, 
188.5-92;  Brazil  Block  Coal  Co.,  1892-1901;  !882;  Arbeiter-Zeitung,  1882-3;  Freie  Presse, 
Brazil  Coal  Co.,  as  vice-pres.  and  sec.,  1901-3;  ig84;  Chicago  Tribune,  1884-7;  Chicago  Times, 
since  May,  1903,  firm  of  Otto  H.  Hedrich  &  1887-8;  Tribune,  1888-91;  editor  in  charge  of 
Co.  Lutheran.  Club:  Apollo.  Office:  Monadnock  Teutonic  languages,  department  of  publicity, 
Blk.  Residence:  930  Southport  Av.  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1891-2;  city 

HEDRICH,  Theodore  Iiouis,  coal;  b.  Chicago,  editor  Evening  Press,  1892;  associate  editor 
Mar.  15,  1876;  s.  L.  F.  A.  and  Augusta  Am.  Brewers'  Review,  1892-1902;  editor  Beet 
(Nuenuebel)  Hedrich;  ed.  grammar  schools  Sugar  Gazette,  1900-2;  publisher  Am.  Brew- 
and  business  college  in  Chicago.  Began  busi-  ers'  Review  since  1902.  Author  Unsere  Weltau- 
ness  life  with  the  Brazil  Coal  Co.,  and  in  May,  stellung,  an  illustrated  German  history  of 
1903,  joined  his  brother  in  establishing  the  the  World's  Fair,  Chicago;  associate  editor, 
firm  of  Otto  H.  Hedrich  &  Co.,  wholesale  deal-  Report  of  Folklore  Congress,  1893;  trans- 
ers  in  coal  and  coke,  in  which  is  junior  part-  lator  of  Sketch  of  Martin  Luther,  Open  Court 
ner  Lutheran.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi-  Publishing  Co.,  etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Folklore 
dence:  960  Osgood  St.  Soc.  Lecturer  Chicago  Law  School  and  Wahl- 

HEEMAN,  Edward  Gerhard,  broker;'  b.  Cin-  Henius  Institute  of  Fermentology.  Repub- 
cinnati,  O.,  Jan.  13,  1867;  s.  Henry  and  Mary  lican.  Baptized  and  confirmed  in  Lutheran 
(Strieker)  Heeman;  grad.  St.  Mary's  Paro-  Church.  Mem.  Chicago  Trade  Press  Assn. 
chial  School,  Cincinnati,  at  age  of  13;  attended  Clubs:  Press  (acting  pres.,  1896),  Columbia 
public  night  school  for  3  years  afterward;  m.  Yacht.  Mason:  Normal  Park  Lodge  No.  797, 
Chicago,  Sept.  23,  1893,  Helen  M.  Andrews.  Normal  Park  Chapter  No.  210,  Imperial  Coun- 
Began  as  office  boy  and  bill  clerk  in  grain  cil  No.  85.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
commission  office  of  Joseph  Good,  Cincinnati,  6915  Stewart  Av. 

O.,  June  21,  1881,  remaining  with  him  until  HEINRICHS,  Herman  William,  vice-pres. 
June  1,  1886;  came  direct  to  Chicago,  June,  M.  D.  Wells  Co.,  wholesale  dealers  and  manu- 
1886,  and  at  once  entered  employ  of  Hill  Bros,  facturers  of  boots  and  shoes;  b.  Elbing,  West 
&  Co.,  also  grain  commission  merchants,  as  Prussia,  Germany,  Apr.  8,  1844;  s.  Carl  Ludwis? 
bill  clerk,  etc.;  within  6  months  started  for  and  Amalie  Henriette  (Gall)  Heinrichs;  pri- 
them  on  road  as  traveling  solicitor;  Sept.,  mary  education  in  Elbing;  moved  to  U.  S.  with 
1894,  became  mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  parents,  1853;  attended  publit  schools,  La- 
continuing  with  same  firm  until  May  1,  1898,  Porte,  Ind.  Started  tannery  in  Chicago  when  19 
as  trader  and  salesman  of  cash  grain  on  Chi-  years  old;  sold  out  2  years  later  and  went 
cago  Board  of  Trade.  Since  May  1,  1898,  en-  south;  returned  to  Chicago,  1869,  and  em- 
gaged  in  business  on  own  account  as  broker  barked  in  tannery  business,  and  was  engaged 
on  the  Board  of  Trade,  with  exception  of  in  that  business  until  the  big  fire,  1871;  in 
about  7  months  from  Nov.  1,  1900,  to  June  1,  1874  engaged  as  salesman  for  Minnesota  and 
1901,  when  lived  in  New  York  City,  where  western  territories  with  M.  D.  Wells  &  Co.; 
was  engaged  in  cotton  broker's  office.  Repub-  in  1885  established  firm  of  Marmet  and  Hein- 
lican.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3547  richs,  manufacturers  and  jobbers  of  boots  and 
Ellis  Av.  shoes;  in  1893  accepted  presidency  of  Brad- 

HEIDENB.EICH,  Eyvind  Lie  ("E.  Lee  Hel-  ley  &  Metcalf  Co.,  of  Milwaukee,  Wis. ;  in 
denreich"),  consulting  engineer;  b.  Stord  Is-  1902  sold  out  there  and  entered  the  M.  D. 
land,  near  Bergen,  Norway,  Sept.  30,  1860;  s.  Wells  Co.,  of  Chicago,  of  which  he  became,  in 
Judge  Christian  Frederik  and  Ida  Jeanette  Feb.,  1903,  vice-pres.,  dir.  and  mgr.  of  fac- 
Sophie  (Lie)  Heidenreich;  ed.  private  schools  tories.  Dir.  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic.  Of- 
at  Flekkefjord,  Norway,  till  Aug.,  1876;  at-  flee:  Monroe  St.  and  5th  Av.  Residence:  La- 
tended  Trondhjems  Technical  Institute,  Nor-  kota  Hotel,  Michigan  Av.  and  30th  St. 
way,  1876-80,  graduating  in  mechanical  en-  HEISEN,  Charles  Constantino,  real  estate 
gineering,  1879;  civil  engineering,  1880;  m.  Chi-  owner;  b.  Cassel,  Ger.,  Sept.  19,  1854;  s.  George 
cago,  July  27,  1884,  Ingeborg  Kristine  Beer;  C.  and  Elsie  (Young)  Heisen;  ed.  College  at 


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Cassel,  Germany;  m.  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Dec  31 
1881,  Ida  Waddill;  children:  Myrtle,  Mamie, 
Earl,  George.  Was  in  cotton  commission  busi- 
ness in  Mississippi  for  9  years;  came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Mississiopi,  and  engaged  in  real 
estate  business  since  1886.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Golf, 
Union.  Office:  356  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  65 
Lake  Shore  Drive. 

HEISSLER,  Jacob  Frank,  pres.  and  treas. 
of  the  Heissler  &  Junge  Co.,  wholesale  bakers; 
b.  Chicago,  111.,  Apr.  21,  1873;  s.  Jacob  and 
Sophie  Heissler;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  23,  1902, 
Julia  E.,  daughter  of  C.  Emil  Ernst;  1  daugh- 
ter: Dorothy  Blanche.  After  leaving  school 
became  connected  with  the  large  wholesale 
bakery  business  established  by  his  father,  and 
in  Apr.,  1901,  assumed  his  present  position  as 
pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Heissler  &  Junge 
Co.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  353-409  W.  39th 
St.  Residence:  279  Lake  View  Av. 

KEKTOEN,  Iiudvigr,  pathologist;  b.  Wiscon- 
sin, July  2,  1863;  s.  P.  P.  and  Olave  Hektoen; 
grad.,  A.B.,  Luther  College,  Decorah,  la.,  1883; 
studied  Univ.  of  Wisconsin;  grad.,  M.D.,  Col- 
lege Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1887; 
studied  Upsala,  Prague,  Berlin,  Vienna,  1890- 
1894-5-6-7;  m.  Habo,  Sweden,  July  7,  1891, 
Ellen  Strandh.  Pathologist  to  several  hosps. 
Mem.  Assn.  of  Am.  Physicians,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Pathol.  Soc.  (pres.,  1898-1902), 
Assn.  of  Am.  Pathologists  and  Bacteriologists 
(pres.,  1903),  etc.  Lecturer  pathology,  Rush 
Med.  College,  1890-2;  physician  to  coroner's 
office,  Chicago,  1890-4;  prof,  pathology.  College 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  1892-4;  prof,  morbid 
anatomy,  Rush  Med.  College,  1895-8;  prof, 
pathology,  same,  1898-1901;  prof,  pathology, 
Univ.  of  Chicago  since  1901;  dir.  Memorial  In- 
stitute for  Infectious  Diseases  since  1902; 
editor  Journal  of  Infectious  Diseases.  Author: 
Post-Mortem  Technique.  Editor  Durck's  Patho- 
logic Histology;  co-editor  and  contributor  to 
Am.  Text-Book  of  Pathology.  Address:  5803 
Washington  Av. 

HELLER,  Charles,  physician;  b.  Sparta, 
Monroe  Co.,  Wis.,  Dec.  28,  1873;  s.  M.  L.  and 
Rosie  (Schram)  Heller;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Sparta,  Wis.,  and  grad.  at  Harvey  Med.  Col- 
lege with  degree  of  M.D.,  June  15,  1897;  m.  at 
Lakeside  Club,  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1900,  Rosie 
Greenhoot;  1  daughter:  Kathryn.  In  continu- 
ous practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since 
graduation;  was  asst.  surgeon  at  the  surgical 
clinic  in  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  for  2  years. 
Democrat.  Mason  (Apollo  Lodge  No.  642).  Of- 
fice: Manhattan  Bide;.  Residence:  4627  Indiana 
Av. 

HELMEB,  Frank  Ambrose,  lawyer;  b.  near 
Cuba,  N.  Y..  Apr.  8.  1S54;  s.  Herman  K.  and 
Elizabeth  (Keller)  Helmer;  ed.  graded  school, 
DeKalb,  111.,  until  15  years  old;  preparatory 
and  collegiate  courses,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  A.B., 
1878,  A.M.,  1881;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law, 
B.L.,  1881;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  23,  1885,  Bessie 
Bradwell;  1  dauerhter:  Myra  Bradwell.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1881;  began  law  practice  in 
clerical  capacity  for  Frank  J.  Smith,  with 
whom  became  partner,  1882-9;  practiced  alone, 
1889-90;  then  of  firm  of  Smith,  Helmer  & 
Moulton  (with  Frederick  A.  Smith  and  Frank 
I.  Moulton),  May  1,  1890,  to  1897;  Smith,  Hel- 
mer, Moulton  &  Price,  1897-1902;  Smith,  Hel- 
mer &  Moulton,  1902  to  July  1,  1903,  when 
Mr.  Smith  was  elected  Judge  Circuit  Court; 
then  Helmer  &  Moulton  until  Jan.  1,  1904, 
when,  by  admission  of  Roland  D.  Whitman, 
firm  took  present  style  of  Helmer,  Moulton  & 
Whitman.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  University, 
Law,  Hamilton,  Twentieth  Century,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  Atwood  Bldg.  Residence:  1428 
Michigan  Av. 

HELMHOLZ,  Frederick  Ernest  Theodore, 
Train  commission;  b.  1S52.  First  occupation 
was  at  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  as  a  clerk  and  ac- 


countant for  the  firm  of  Helmholz  &  Leiders- 
dorf,  wholesale  tobacconists,  until  1871,  when 
came  to  Chicago  and  was  bookkeeper  for 
Kraefft,  Roelle  &  Co.,  distillers.  In  1885  estab- 
lished in  present  business  as  a  commission 
merchant  in  grain,  nrovisions,  etc.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  I860  Melrose  St. 

HEMSTEGEB,  John  Aloyslus,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  West  Alexandria,  Preble  Co.,  O., 
Aug.  20,  1854;  s.  John  F.  and  Barbara  C. 
(Neumann)  Hemsteger;  ed.  public  schools  at 
Piqua,  O.,  1859-64;  Nazareth  College,  Dayton, 
O.,  1864-8;  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  Ind.,  1868-72, 
A.M.;  grad.  in  medicine  in  Berlin,  Ger.,  1878, 
and  post-graduate  at  Chicago  Homce.  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Emporia,  Kan.,  Sept. 
4,  1878,  Ida  Murilla  Peters;  children:  Fred  L., 
Edward  A.,  Lewis  G.  Resident  of  Chicago  and 
engaged  in  general  med.  practice  since  1886; 
prof,  of  materia  medica,  5  years,  and  of  The 
.Organon,  5  years,  in  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Col- 
lege. Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy, 
Illinois  State  Homre.  Med.  Assn.,  HOITKB.  Med. 
Assn.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Oakland  Culture  Club 
(pres.,  1892-3).  Is  vice-pres.  and  med.  dir.  of 
the  Avene  Natural  Medicinal  Water  Co.,  of 
Avene  le  Bains,  France.  Office  and  residence: 
257  Oakwood  Boul. 

HENDERSON,  Charles  Richmond,  prof,  so- 
ciology, Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1892;  b.  Cov- 
ington,  Ind.,  Dec.  17,  1848;  s.  Albert  and 
Lorana  (Richmond)  Henderson;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Chicago  (old),  1870;  (A.M.,  1873;  B.D.,  1873; 
D.D.,  1885,  Baptist  Union  Theol.  Seminary; 
Ph.  D.,  Leipzig,  1901,);  m.  May  14,  1873,  Ella 
Levering,  Lafayette,  Ind.  Pastor  Terre  Haute, 
Ind.,  1873-82;  Detroit,  1882-92.  Asso.  editor 
Am.  Journal  of  Theologv  and  Am.  Journal 
Sociology;  pres.  26th  Nat.  Conf.  Charities, 
1898-9;  mem.  Am.  Economic  Assn.;  pres.  Nat. 
Prison  Assn.,  1902;  mem.  executive  commit- 
tee, Chicago  Bureau  of  Charities.  (For  books, 
etc.,  see  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Residence: 
5736  Washington  Av. 

HENDERSON,  Frederick  Jeduthen,  manu- 
facturer of  lumber;  b.  Michigan,  Apr.  10, 
1859;  s.  C.  H.  and  Hannah  (Adams)  Hender- 
son; went  to  Indiana  in  childhood,  and  was 
ed.  in  the  public  schools  of  Crown  Point,  in 
that  state;  m.  Chicago,  1893.  Anna  Steinmetz; 
children:  Lora,  Fred,  Gertrude.  Marguerite. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Indiana  20  years  ago, 
and  was  formerly  engaged  as  an  engineer  on 
the  river.  In  1895  became  associated  with  the 
Gardner  Mill  Co.,  manufacturers  and  dealers 
in  lumber,  lath  and  shingles,  bicycle  and  vege- 
table crates,  etc.,  of  which  company  he  is  now 
superintendent  and  director.  Office:  1140  El- 
ston  Av.  Residence:  2542  N.  41st  Av.,  Irving 
Park. 

HENDERSON,  Howard,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
May  15,  1847;  s.  Rev.  Abner  W.  (Presbyterian 
clergyman  and  educator)  and  Helen  (Eddy) 
Henderson;  prepared  for  college  at  Dwight 
and  Holbrooks"  Preparatory  School,  Clinton, 
N.  Y.,  and  thence  went  to  Univ.  of  Heidel- 
berg, Ger.,  thence  to  the  Univ.  of  Edinburgh, 
Scotland,  from  there  to  Albany  Law  School. 
from  which  he  graduated  in  1870.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  New  York,  1870,  and  came  to  Chicago 
same  year,  entering  the  office  of  Miller,  Van 
Arnum  &  Lewis,  and  later  engaged  in  prac- 
tice alone,  building  up  an  extensive  general 
nractice.  Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Ken- 
wood, Wausaca.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  (ex- 
pres.).  Life  mem.  of  Art  Institute.  Office:  107 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3605  Lake  Ay. 

HENDRICKS,  William  Shepard,  physician 
and  surgeon;  b.  Owen  Co.,  Ky.,  Jan.  30,  1851; 
s.  Henry  A.  and  Malvina  E.  (Jones)  Hen- 
dricks:  parents  moved,  1852,  to  farm  7  miles 
east  of  Carthage,  111.;  worked  on  farm  sum- 
mers and  attended  public  school  winters,  with 
1  year  in  private  seminary;  later  worked  in 
drug  store  and  gave  all  leisure  moments  to 


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study  of  pharmacy  and  medicine,  began  at- 
tending lectures  at  the  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  1872,  and  continued  until  grad., 
M.D.,  1875,  spending  vacations  and  all  time 
when  not  studying  in  teaching  school  and 
working  for  education  and  support;  m.  Car- 
thage, 111.,  Mar.  10,  1873,  Martha  P.  Johnson 
(now  deceased);  children:  Pearl  J.,  Homer  C., 
Hugh  A.  Practiced  medicine  and  operated  drug 
store  at  Carthage.  111.,  1875  until  1889,  when 
sold  out  and  removed  to  Peoria,  111.;  practiced 
there  until  1896,  when  removed  to  Chicago, 
where  has  since  practiced  medicine  and  sur- 
gery. Democrat.  Baptist.  Mason:  Humboldt 
Park  Lodge,  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter,  St.  Ber- 
nard Commandery,  K.  T..  Medinah  Temple, 
Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Also  past  chan- 
cellor, K.  P.;  mem.  United  Workmen  and  of 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Office:  1753  W. 
North  Av.  Residence:  931  W.  North  Av. 

HENDRICKSON,  Georare  Lincoln,  prof. 
Latin,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  Jan.  1,  1897;  b. 
Winchester,  111.,  May  15,  1865;  s.  W.  A.  Hen- 
drickson,  Presbyterian  clergyman  In  Indian- 
apolis; early  education  in  Wis. ;  studied  to  end 
of  sophomore  year  at  Beloit  College  (Wls.); 
grad.  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  1887;  attended 
Unlvs.  of  Bonn  and  Berlin,  1888-9;  prof.  Latin 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1891-6;  m.  Chicago,  Dec. 
30,  1897,  Marion,  daughter  late  Calvert  Vaux, 
New  York.  Has  published  studies  in  history  of 
Greek  and  Roman  literature  which  have  ap- 
peared in  the  Am.  Journal  of  Philology,  1892- 
1904,  and  in  the  publications  of  the  Univ.  of 
Chicago.  Residence:  5609  Monroe  Av. 

HENION,  Wakeman.  Burr,  pres.  and  dir. 
Henion  &  Hubbell,  manufacturers  pumps. 
Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Home- 
wood.  Office:  69  N.  Jefferson  St.  Residence: 
4839  Kenwood  Av. 

HENITTS,  Max,  sec.-treas.  Wahl-Henlus  In- 
stitute of  Fermentology;  b.  Aalborg,  Den- 
mark, June  16,  1859;  s.  Isldor  and  Emllle 
Henius:  after  preliminary  education  studied 
chemistry  for  3  years  at  Hanover  Polytechnic 
High  School  and  2  years  at  Univ.  of  Marburg, 
Ger.,  where  took  degree  of  Ph.D.;  m.  June  4, 
1883,  Johanne  Louise  Hejberg;  children: 
Henry  Robert,  Emil  Theodor,  Gerda.  Emi- 
grated to  America  in  1881:  came  to  Chicago, 
and  a  short  time  afterward  ioined  Dr.  Robert 
Wahl.  in  the  firm  of  Wahl  &  Henius,  analytical 
chemists,  and  in  1886  established  a  brewing 
academy  which  finally  developed  Into  the  pres- 
ent Wahl-Henius  Institute  of  Fermentology, 
of  which  is  sec.,  treas.  and  dir.  Office:  Fuller- 
ton  Av.,  cor.  Clifton  Av.  Residence:  2576  Mag- 
nolia Av. 

HENNEBETCRY,  William  P.,  president  the 
Henneberry  Co.,  printers  and  bookbinders;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  14,  1848;  s.  John  and  Mary 
(Burke)  Henneberrv:  ed.  Foster  School  on 
S.  Union  St.,  near  12th  (George  W.  Spofford. 
principal):  afterward  took  a  course  at  the 
Chicago  High  School,  W.  Monroe  St.  (George 
Rowland,  principal);  m.  Chicago,  May  12,  1874, 
Hannah  C.  O'Neill;  5  children  (2  died  In  In- 
fancy), three  living:  Marguerite  C.  (ed.  at 
Brooks  Acad.).  George  F.  (S.B.,  Harvard,  '02), 
William  P..  Jr.  (Harvard.  '06).  Began  to  work 
nt  bookbinding  Mav  1.  1865;  established,  Oct. 
16,  1871  (1  week  after  tbe  great  fire)  with  M. 
A  Donohue,  the  firm  of  Donohue  &  Henneberry 
(dissolved):  then  built,  in  1901,  present  large 
plant  on  Wabash  Av.,  organizing  the  Henne- 
berry Co.,  devoted  to  printing,  bookbinding 
and  general  book  manufacturing,  of  which  he 
Is  pres.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  Illinois 
Manufacturers'  Assn.  and  of  the  Nat.  Assn. 
of  Manufacturers.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  554 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  2618  Michigan  Av. 

HENNESSY,  Peter  Joseph,  distiller;  b.  Ire- 
land, June  29,  1847;  s.  Martin  and  Julia  Hen- 
nessy;  came  with  parents  to  U.  S.  in  1856; 
resided  in  Albany,  N.  Y.,  until  1864;  since  then 


in  Chicago;  ed.  public  schools  of  Albany,  N. 
Y.,  and  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Hannah 
McCarthy;  children:  Adele,  Edwin.  After  leav- 
ing school  became  identified  with  the  liquor 
business  and  since  1879  has  been  treas.  of  the 
Chicago  Distilling  Co.  Also  pres.  of  Gold  Hun- 
ter Mining  &  Smelting  Co.  Was  formerly 
lieut.-col.  of  the  2d  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  for  7  years. 
Office:  233  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  315  Superior 
St. 

HENNING,  Wilhelm,  pres.  Wm.  Henning 
Co.;  b.  Grossmahlara,  Schwartzburg,  Sonder- 
hausen,  Ger.,  Oct.  10,  1844;  s.  Frederick  and 
Dorothea  (Eckebrecht)  Henning;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1873, 
Elise  Kasehagen;  children:  Frederick  William, 
Mrs.  Alma  Campe,  Alfred  Leo  Ferdinand. 
Learned  cooper's  trade  in  Germany;  came  to 
Chicago  in  1862  and  worked  at  the  trade,  and 
was  in  the  cooperage  business  until  1871,  when 
engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  vinegar  and 
packing  of  pickles;  incorporated,  1904,  and  is 
now  pres.  of  Wm.  Henning  Co.  Office:  113  E. 
North  Av.  Residence:  290  Ontario  St. 

HENTtOTXNT,  Charles,  banker  and  broker; 
b.  Belgium,  Apr.  15,  1843;  came  to  Chicago 
with  parents,  1848  (father,  Dr.  Jos.  F.  Hen- 
rotln,  was  appointed  Belgian  consul  at  Chi- 
cago, 1856),  but  soon  returned  to  Belgium  and 
was  educated  at  the  Polytechnic  School,  Tour- 
nay;  m.  Sept.  2,  1869,  Ellen  M.  Martin;  chil- 
dren: Edward  C.,  Charles  M.,  Norris  B.  Re- 
turned to  Chicago,  1861,  and  entered  employ 
of  Merchants'  Loan  &  Trust  Co.;  cashier 
same  (succeeding  Lyman  J.  Gage),  1868-78; 
since  1878  banker  and  broker.  Has  served  as 
broker  in  connection  with  many  large  cor- 
porate enterprises,  including  the  sale  for  Eng- 
lish companies  of  the  Am.  Brewing  &  Malting 
Co.,  and  the  Union  Stock  Yards  Co.,  and  Am. 
representative  of  large  financial  interests  in 
London  and  on  the  European  continent.  Dur- 
ing administration  of  C.  H.  Harrison,  Sr., 
mayor  of  Chicago,  In  1878,  when  the  city  was 
Issuing  scrip  which  was  declared  illegal, 
agreed  to  take  it  all  at  92c,  when  it  was  sell- 
ing at  85c,  carrying  it  for  nearly  a  year  and 
thereby  saving  much  money  to  city  employes. 
Cashed  the  coupons  of  the  bonds  of  the  City 
of  Chicago,  when  no  money  was  in  the  treas- 
ury to  pay  them  and  carried  them  also  for  a 
year.  Mem.  of  firm  of  Feder,  Holzman  &  Co., 
in  New  York,  Cincinnati  and  Chicago.  Mem. 
New  York  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change, Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Was  dir. 
World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Chicago,  1893. 
Resident  consul  of  Belgium  since  1876,  and 
for  Turkey  since  1877;  now  consul-general  for 
Turkey.  Created,  1889,  Knight  of  the  Order  of 
Leopold  (Belgium) ;  later  officer  same  order, 
and  commander  of  Ottoman  Medjidie.  Demo- 
crat. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Bankers,  etc.  Of- 
fice: 159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  251  Goethe  St. 

HENROTIN,  Edward  Clement,  broker;  b. 
Chicago,  Aug.  17,  1871;  s.  Charles  and  Ellen 
(Martin)  Henrotin;  ed.  private  schools  in  Chi- 
cago, Phillips  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  and  Racine 
(Wls.)  College.  Traveled  extensively  in  U.  S., 
Mexico  and  Central  America  prior  to  1902, 
when  became  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange  and  became  associated  with  the  firm 
of  Feder,  Holzman  &  Co.,  stock  brokers.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  251  Goethe  St. 

HENROTIN,  Fernand,  physician;  b.  Brus- 
sels, Belgium,  Sept.  28,  1847;  s.  Dr.  J.  F.  and 
Adele  (Kinson)  Henrotin:  erad.  high  school 
and  Rush  Med.  College,  1868;  m.  1873,  Emile 
B.  Trussing.  Prosector  Rush  Med.  College,  2 
years;  county  physician  Cook  Co.,  2  vears; 
was  surgeon  Chicago  police  dept..  15  years; 
fire  dept.,  21  years:  ~- rgeon  1st  Brigade,  I. 
N  G.,  several  years:  was  surgeon  and  gyne- 
cologist Cook  Co.  Hosp.  several  years;  now 
connected  with  Aloxian  Brop..  Chicaero  Poly- 
clinic,  St.  Joseph's  German.  St.  Luke's  Hosps. 
Mem.  International  Gynecological  and  Obstet- 


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rir  Congress   (ex-sec.-gen.),  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  s.   Rev.  Charles  Louis    (U.   S.   A.)    and  Emilia 

(pres.,    1897),   and   many   others.    Has   written  S.     (Williams)     Hequembourg;     ed.     grammar 

many  monographs  on  Erynecological  and  other  and  high  schools  of  Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  and  later 

med.    subjects.    Clubs:    Chicago,    Union,    Glen  by  private  tutoring;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College, 

View,     Saddle    and    Cycle,     Chicago    Athletic.  M.D.,   1882;   m.   Titusville,   Pa.,   Sept.    16,    1885, 

Summer     residence:     "Fernland,"     Niles,     111.  Elizabeth   Ellen   Fletcher.    Was   in   drug  busi- 

Residence:  353  LaSalle  Av.  ness    for    5    years    before    entering    on    med. 

HENRY,  John  A.,  lawyer;  b.   on  farm,   Sid-  course;   engaged  in  general   practice  of  medi- 

ney,    Shelby    Co.,    O.,    May    29,    1848;    s.    David  cine    in    Chicago    since    Feb.,    1882.    Attending 

and    Margaret    (Maxwell)    Henry;    grad.    Ohio  physician    St.     Joseph's    Hosp.;    physician    at 

Wesleyan    Univ.,    A.B.,    1868,    A.M.,    1871;    m.  Lincoln    Park     Sanitarium     for    Sick    Babies. 

Sidney,  O.,  Nov.,  1871,  Ella  C.  Carey;  children:  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 

Mrs.    Franklin    Eullete,    Margaret    Carey.    Ad-  Chicago   Med.   Soc.,   Medico-Legal   Soc.,   Physi- 

mitted    to   bar,    Sidney,    O.,    1871;    removed   to  clans'  Club.  Presbyterian;   elder  in  Church  of 

Indianapolis,   Ind.,   1871;   city  atty.   of  Indian-  the   Covenant.    Office   and   residence:    512    Ful- 

apolis,  1879-82.  In  1887  was  appointed  special  lerton  Av. 

master  to  sell  L.  E.  &  W.  R.  R.;  afterward  HERBEK,  Stephen  Joseph,  editor  The  Ep- 
atty.  for  receiver  of  Chicago  &  Atlantic  R.  R. ;  worth  Herald  since  1904;  b.  London,  Eng.,  May 
county  atty.  for  Cook  Co.,  1891-2;  one  of  coun-  n,  1861;  ed.  public  schools,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. ; 
sei  in  gas  litigation  in  Chicago,  1893-4,  in  Acad.,  Northwestern  Univ.;  grad.  Northwest- 
action  to  forfeit  gas  charters  under  the  Anti-  ern  Univ.,  1889;  Garrett  Biblical  Institute, 
Trust  Law.  Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  Sigma  Evanston,  111.,  1891  (Litt.D.,  Syracuse  Univ., 
Chi.  Methodist.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Ta-  1897;  D.D.,  Garrett  Biblical  Institute,  1904); 
coma  Bldg.  Residence:  6601  Stewart  Av.  ordained  to  M.  E.  ministry;  asst.  editor  The 

HENRY,    Robert    Llewellyn,    lumberman;    b.  Epworth  Herald,  Chicago,   1890-5;  asst.   editor 

Frankfort,    Ky.,    Feb.    22,    1844;    s.    George   W.  The  Christian  Advocate,  New  York,  1895-1904. 

and   Sarah   C.    (Macey)    Henry;    ed.    Frankfort  Office:    57    Washington   St.    Residence:    Evans- 

and   Versailles,   Ky. ;    enlisted   in   Union   Army  ton,  111. 

at  17,  in  9th  Ky.  Cav.,  and  served  throughout  HERETH,     Frank    Samuel,     pharmaceutical 

the  war  in  the  depts.   of  Kentucky  and   Ten-  chemist;   b.   Indianapolis,   Ind.,   Mar.    27,   1858; 

nessee;  was  private  to  sergeant  major,  and  in  s.     Henry     and     Regina     Margaret     (Strubbe) 

the  last  year  of  his  service  was  military  store-  Hereth;  grad    Indianapolis  High  School,  1877; 

keeper    with    rank    of   lieut. ;    m.    1st,    Sept.    6,  m.    Indianapolis,    Ind.,    Dec.    20,    1881,    Carrie 

1871,  Rosa,  daughter  of  Col.  Fidelio  C.  Sharp,  Mercedes  Jackson;   children:   Edward  W.    (de- 

who    died,    1876;    m.    2d,    1880,    Ada    C.    Bad-  ceased),  Julia  C.,  Mary,  Helen.   Started  in  re- 

ger,  daughter  of  A.  C.  Badger,  Chicago.  Began  tail    drug    business    in    1872    in    Indianapolis; 

lumber  business  on  own  account,  1869,  in  firm  licentiate  in  pharmacy,   New  York  City,   1877, 

of  Thompson,  Henry  &  Co.,  at  St.  Louis,  until  where    clerked    in    drug    store    until    1878;    in 

1873;    then    in    Chicago,    of    Henry.    Barker   &  manufacturing  and   jobbing  drug  business   in 

Co.,    1873-81;   Henry   Bros.   &  Leidigh,    1882-3;  Indianapolis,   1878-88;    in   January,   1888,   went 

in  Duluth,  Duluth  Lumber  Co.,  1880-4;  subse-  to  Omaha,  Neb.,  with  G.  D.  Searle,  and  estab- 

quent    to    1886    in    lumber   business    as    R.    L.  lished   firm   of   Searle  &  Hereth,   manufactur- 

Henry  &  Co.,  and  also  interested  in  Henry  &  ing  pharmacists  and   chemists,   afterward   in- 

Coatsworth      Lumber      Co.;      pres.      Keystone  corporated    as    the    Searle    &    Hereth    Co.,    of 

Palace    Horse    Car    Co.;    was    treas.     of    the  which    is    now   pres.    and   dir. ;    removed    busi- 

World's    Fair    Steamship    Co.     (known    as    the  ness  to  Chicago  and  has  since  continued  here; 

Henry    Syndicate;    now    a   producer    of   petro-  now     largest     pharmaceutical     manufacturing 

leum  oil.   Clubs:   Union   League,   Iroquois.   Of-  business  in  U.  S.  west  of  Indianapolis;  manu- 

flce:    Marquette   Bldg.    Residence:    3956    Grand  factures  general  line  of  pharmaceutical  prod- 

Boul.  ucts  and  medicinal  specialties.  Prof,  of  phar- 

HENRY,  William  George,  vice-pres.  Detroit  macal  technology,  Chicago  College  of  Phar- 
Stove  Works  and  mgr.  of  western  branch;  b.  macy,  1890-9;  mem.  Am.  Pharmaceutical  Assn. 
Toronto,  Ont.,  Can.,  Apr.  15,  1862;  s.  James  since  1893;  charter  mem.  Chicago  Drug  Trade 
.N.  and  Sarah  J.  (Kennedy)  Henry;  ed.  Upper  Club.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mason.  Office: 
Canada  College,  Toronto,  and  McGill  Univ.,  69-75  Wells  St.  Residence:  17  Chalmers  PI. 
Montreal,  graduating  from  latter  as  M.D.,  HERMANN,  Charles  Henry,  liquors;  b.  Ger- 
C.M.;  also  L.R.C.P.,  London,  England;  m.  De-  many,  Sept.  15,  1872;  s.  Samuel  and  Fanny 
troit,  Mich.,  June  1,  1892,  Florian  T.  Barber;  (Pollacek)  Hermann;  ed.  public  school  of 
children:  Edwin  B.,  W.  Taft,  and  Ella  Florian.  Milwaukee;  later  took  business  course  at  Chi- 
Practiced  medicine  for  a  few  years,  but  owing  cago  Athenaeum;  m.  Chicago,  June  4,  1902, 
to  ill-health  relinquished  profession  and  be-  Hazel  E.  Geeting:  1  son,  James  Carter.  En- 
came  associated  with  the  Detroit  Stove  Works  tered  employ  of  Chapin  &  Gore,  liquors  and 
at  Detroit,  first  in  the  purchasing  dept.,  later  cigars,  July '22,  1890,  as  clerk  at  $12  per  week; 
as  sec.,  and  in  1898  became  vice-pres.  Came  to  worked  up  to  position  as  outside  salesman 
Chicago,  1897,  to  assume  management  of  the  at  $350  per  month;  bought  out  the  interest  of 
western  branch.  Mem.  Zeta  Psi  (McGill).  Gardner  S.  Chapin,  one  of  the  founders  of  the 
Episcopalian.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  business,  Nov.,  1901.  and  was  then  elected 
Athletic,  Washington  Park;  also  Detroit  (De-  dir.,  sec.  and  mgr.  Republican.  Clubs:  Edge- 
troit,  Mich.).  Office:  2921-2931  LaSalle  St.  water  Golf,  Automobile,  Chicago  Riding  and 
Residence:  525  Sheridan  Rd.  Driving.  Office:  16-22  Adams  St.  Residence: 

HENSHAW.  Frank  Andrews,  real  estate;  b.  1825  Barry  Av. 

Cambridge,  Mass.,  Nov.  5,  1846;  s.  William  HERR,  Isaac;  b.  Lancaster  Co..  Pa.,  July 
and  Sarah  (Wetherbee)  Henshaw;  ed.  public  14,  1847;  s.  Christian  and  Eliza  (Kauffmann) 
schools  of  Cambridge.  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  May  Herr;  grad.  DePauw  Univ.,  Greencastle,  Ind., 
30,  1871,  Mary  Slosson.  Came  to  Chicago,  1866,  1873;  m.  Brazil,  Ind.,  Apr.  21,  1874,  Amelia 
and  worked  for  several  firms  in  commercial  Woodmansee;  children:  Charlotte  B.,  Irving, 
lines  until  1873,  when  engaged  in  real  estate  Elma  F.,  Thornton  A.  Was  journalist  and  pub- 
business  with  Enos  Slosson  until  1876;  since  lisher  for  20  years,  on  staffs  of  Indianapolis 
then  alone  as  F.  A.  Henshaw  &  Co.  Trustee  Journal,  Chicago  Evening  Journal  and  other 
Chicago  &  Auburn  Park  Land  Trust;  trustee  papers.  Also  was  a  mem.  of  the  Indiana  bar, 
Sheridan  Heights  Land  Syndicate.  Mem.  Chi-  and  practiced  at  Indianapolis  for  several 
cago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican.  Uni-  years;  came  to  Chicago  in  1888.  Republican; 
tarian.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi-  civil  service  commissioner,  Cook  Co.,  Apr.  11, 
dence:  7719  Peoria  St.  1901,  to  Dec.  9,  1904.  Congregationalist.  Club: 

HEQUEMBOURG,  Jnllen  Erastns,  physician  Oak  Park.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 

and  surgeon;  b.  Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  May  11,  1856;  dence:  224  S.  Oak  Park  Av.,  Oak  Park. 


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HERRICK,  James  Bryan,  physician;  b.  Oak 
Park  111.,  Aug.  11,  1861;  s.  O.  W.  and  Dora  E. 
(Kettlestrings)  Herrick;  ed.  high  school,  Oak 
Park,  111.,  Rock  River  Seminary,  Mt.  Morris, 
111  ;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  A.B.,  1882;  Rush  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1888;  m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  1889, 
Zellah  P.  Davies;  children:  Helen  Powers, 
John  Origen.  In  practice  of  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago since  1888.  Instructor  in  medicine,  1890- 
1894;  adjunct  prof,  of  medicine,  1894-1900; 
prof,  of  medicine  since  1900,  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege; interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  Apr.,  1888,  to 
Oct.,  1889;  attending  physician  to  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  since  1890;  attending  physician,  Presby- 
terian Hosp.,  since  1895;  mem.  board  of  mgrs., 
Lewis  Institute,  since  1903.  Mem.  Assn.  of 
Am.  Physicians,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
Med  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Author  of 
Handbook  of  Medical  Diagnosis,  1895;  fre- 
quent contributor  to  med.  journals  on  subjects 
connected  with  internal  medicine.  Republican. 
Clubs:  University,  Physicians.  Office:  103  State 
St.  Residence:  200  Ashland  Boul. 

HERRICK,  John  Jacob,  lawyer;  b.  Hills- 
boro,  111.,  May  25,  1845;  s.  Dr.  William  B.  (1st 
pres.  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.)  and  Martha 
(Seward)  Herrick;  prepared  for  college  at 
Lewiston  Falls  (Me.)  Acad. ;  grad.  Bowdoin 
College,  1866;  came  to  Chicago;  taught  school 
in  Hyde  Park,  1866-7;  student  in  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law  (and  at  same  time  in  office  of 
Higgins,  Swett  &  Quigg),  graduating  from 
law  school,  1868  (valedictorian  of  class) ;  m. 
New  York,  June  28,  1883,  Julia  T.  Dulon; 
children:  Clara  M.,  Julia  T.,  Margaret  J.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1868,  but  remained  with  Hig- 
gins, Swett  &  Quigg  until  1871;  in  practice  on 
his  own  account,  1871-8;  with  Wirt  Dexter 
established,  1878,  flrm  of  Dexter,  Herrick  & 
Allen.  Mr.  Dexter  died  May,  1890;  I.  K.  Boye- 
sen  was  admitted  May,  1893,  and  Horace  H. 
Martin  in  1896,  since  which  time  the  flrm  has 
been  Herrick,  Allen,  Boyesen  &  Martin.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Law  Institute,  Citizens' 
Assn.  Clubs:  Univ.,  Chicago,  Chicago  Literary, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  2221  Prairie  Av. 

HERRICK,  Robert,  educator;  b.  Cambridge, 
Mass.,  Apr.  26,  1868;  s.  William  Augustus  and 
Harriet  (Emery)  Herrick;  grad.  Harvard, 
1890;  instructor  rhetoric,  Massachusetts  In- 
stitute of  Technology,  1890-3;  associate  prof, 
rhetoric,  1895-1903;  prof.  English  since  1903, 
Univ.  of  Chicago.  (For  books,  etc.,  see  Who's 
Who  in  America.)  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 

HERRMANN,  George,  fire  insurance;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  27,  1855;  s.  Matthew  and  Anna 
Herrmann;  ed.  public  schools  and  Dyrenforth's 
College,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Elizabeth 
Hofmann;  children:  Valentine  M.,  George  A. 
Engaged  in  insurance  business  in  Chicago  for 
past  30  years;  established  present  insurance 
agency  business  of  George  Herrman  &  Co., 
1898,  starting  with  the  Rochester  German  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  to  which  has 
since  added  Buffalo  German  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  also  Caledonia  Insurance  Co., 
of  Scotland;  Buffalo  Commercial  Insurance 
Co.,  Delaware  Insurance  Co.  of  Philadelphia, 
and  Reliance  Insurance  Co.  of  Philadelphia. 
Also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Hofmann  Bros. 
Brewing  Co.  Mason;  K.  T.;  Shriner.  Club:  Illi- 
nois Athletic.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
1059  Warren  Av. 

HERTZ,  Henry  Laniartine,  Federal  official; 
b.  Copenhagen,  Denmark,  Nov.  19.  1847;  s. 
Martin  and  Henriette  (Frobose)  Hertz;  ed. 
Metropolitan  Latin  School,  Copenhagen;  grad., 
A.B.,  1866,  Ph.B.,  1867,  University  of  Copen- 
hagen; m.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1880,  Mary  Pa- 
tricia Power;  children:  Harriet  May,  Martin 
Power,  Henry  Louis,  Marguerite  Hannah,  Paul 
Power.  Arrived  In  Chicago,  1869;  was  first 
clerk  in  a  banking  house,  later  teller  in  Com- 
mercial Loan  Co.,  bank;  clerk  in  recorder's 
office,  Cook  Co.,  1872-8;  clerk  in  Criminal 


Court  Clerk's  Office,  1878-84;  coroner  of  Cook 
Co.,  1884-92;  chief  clerk  in  Election  Commis- 
sioner's office  and  later  in  County  Court,  1893- 
1896;  State  Treasurer  of  Illinois,  1896-8;  chief 
clerk  in  office  of  the  Board  of  Review,  1899- 
1901;  since  Apr.  1.  1901,  U.  S.  Collector  In- 
ternal Revenue,  1st  revenue  district,  Illinois. 
Lost  left  foot,  Apr.  4,  1893,  by  accident  on 
Milwaukee  Av.  cable  car.  Republican;  has 
served  on  local,  county  and  state  committees 
and  in  many  conventions.  Owns  stock  farm  of 
215  acres;  dir.,  1901,  of  Chicago  &  Carterville 
Coal  Co.  Trustee  Danish  Old  People's  Home; 
mem.  Soc.  Dania;  pres.  Inland  Lake  Yachting 
Assn.,  1902-4.  Clubs:  Northwest,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Pistakee  Yacht,  Fox  Lake  Yacht,  Osh- 
kosh  Yacht;  also  of  Royal  Danish  Yacht,  of 
Copenhagen.  Office:  174  Adams  St.  Residence: 
628  N.  Hoyne  Av. 

HESS,  Frederick  Andrew,  physician;  b.  Ber- 
gen, Norway,  May  22,  1851;  s.  J.  C.  and  Anna 
Jensina  (Oarchon)  Hess;  ed.  private  school 
and  academy  in  Bergen,  Norway,  1856-63; 
grad.,  1863;  arrived  in  Chicago  July  4,  1863; 
entered  Rush  Med.  College,  1869;  grad.,  M.D., 
Feb.,  1873;  m.  Chicago,  Emma  E.  Campbell; 
children:  Frederick  Andrew,  Anna  Jensinia.  In 
general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  from 
1873;  visiting  physician  for  the  county,  1873- 
1877;  attending  physician  to  the  Norwegian 
Tabitha  Hosp.  from  1877-99.  Received  honor- 
ary degree  of  Ph.D.,  1899,  from  Montezuma 
Univ.,  Bessemer,  Ala.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.  and  Scandinavian  Med.  Soc. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  247  E.  Division 
St.  Residence:  949  Belleplaine  Av. 

HESS,  George  Henry,  pres.  Hess  Warming 
&  Ventilating  Co.;  b.  North  Salem,  N.  Y.,  Aug. 
29,  1834;  s.  Jacob  and  Louise  (Salmon)  Hess; 
ed.  academy  at  North  Salem.  N.  Y. ;  m.  North 
Salem,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  4,  1859,  Mary  Howe;  chil- 
dren: William  H.,  Mrs.  Louise  Talman  Pope, 
Mrs.  Lydia  H.  Lowry,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  C.  In- 
gersoll,  George  H.,  Jr.,  Mrs.  Mary  G.  Buehr, 
Marjorie  H.,  Emma  K.  Has  been  real  estate 
broker  since  1860;  was  also,  1859-69,  engaged 
in  lumber  business  in  Michigan  and  Chicago; 
since  1874  most  of  time  has  been  given  to  the 
manufacture  of  stoves,  furnaces,  and  grain 
dryers,  and  is  pres.  of  the  Hess  Warming  & 
Ventilating  Co.;  also  pres.  of  the  Oregon 
Orchard  Co.,  prune  growers  at  Newberry,  Ore. 
In  1903  planned  and  projected  the  Lake  Front 
Park,  now  Grant  Park.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  3736 
Lake  Av. 

HESS,  Julius  Hayes,  physician;  b.  Ottawa, 
111.,  Jan.  26,  1876;  s.  Amson  and  Caroline 
(Oestricher)  Hess;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School,  M.D.,  1899;  m.  Ottawa,  111.,  Apr. 
15,  1902,  Clara  E.  Merrifield;  1  daughter:  Jean 
Merrifield  Hess.  After  graduation  was  interne 
of  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp.;  took  post-graduate 
work  at  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  Hosp.,  Balti- 
more, Md.,  and  in  hosps.  in  Germany  and  Aus- 
tria, 1900-1.  Engaged  in  general  practice  of 
medicine  since  1902.  Specialty  diseases  of 
children.  Mem.  Am.  and  Illinois  Med.  Socs., 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pediatrical  Soc., 
Chicago  Children's  Hosp.  Assn.  Pediatrician 
Englewood  Union  Hosp.  Republican.  Office: 
5501  Indiana  Av. 

HESSERT,  William,  physician:  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  11,  1871;  s.  Dr.  Gustav  and  Marie  (Geys) 
Hessert:  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  graduat- 
ing 1888:  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School, 
M.D.,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  9,  1900,  Tillie 
Buehler;  1  daughter:  Carola  Rosalie.  After 
graduation  appointed,  by  competitive  exami- 
nation, to  house  staff  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  (1892- 
1893);  continued  post-graduate  study  in  Ger- 
man universities,  Oct.,  1893,  to  June,  1895.  In 
1896  appointed  by  civil  service  commission 
inspector  in  health  dept.  For  several  years 
taught  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School; 
of  late  years  instructor  of  surgery,  Chicago 


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Policlinic;  surgeon  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  German  Marion    Louise   Jameson;    children:    Frank    C, 

and    St.    Francis    Hosps.    and    Uhlich    Orphan  Cora   L.,   Florence   A.,   Mildred   J.,   Jerome    Be- 

Asylum,   Mem.   Am.   Med.   Assn.,    Illinois   State  gan    railroad    service    as    clerk    in    the    depot 

Med.   Soc.,   Chicago  Med.   Soc.    Chicago   Patho-  ticket  office  of  the  N.  Y.  C.  &  H    R    R    R     at 

logical   Soc.,   Physicians'   Club,   Chicago   Surgi-  Rochester,    N.    Y. ;    transferred    to    Suspension 

cal    Soc.    (sec.).    Republican.    Protestant.    Office  Bridge,    N.    Y.,    as    agent    for    same    company 

and  residence:  685  Fullerton  Av.  for   9   months;    thence  to   Chicago   as   western 

HETTICH,  Leo,  jeweler;  b.  Chillicothe,  O.,  passenger  agent;  resigned  1883,  becoming  pas- 
Oct.,  1840;  s.  Landelin  and  Mary  Hettich;  re-  senger  and  ticket  agent  at  Chicago  for  M  C 
moved  with  parents  to  Chicago  in  1845;  ed.  R.  R.  to  1896;  since  then  general  western  pas- 
Chicago  public  schools  to  1852;  m.  Chicago,  senger  agent  for  same  road.  Republican  Of- 
1867,  Mary  Reuhl;  children:  Henry,  Leo  J.,  flee:  119  Adams  St.  Residence:  675  E  48th  PI 
Julia,  William  F.  From  1852  to  1860  was  en-  HEWETT,  Ashley  Myron,  dentist;  b  Peoria 
gaged  with  W.  A.  Hendrie.  jeweler,  and  from  111.,  Dec.  9,  1872;  s.  Nelson  Theodore  and  Ma- 
1860  to  1883  with  A.  H.  Miller,  in  same  line;  rie  Louise  (Speer)  Hewett;  ed.  public  and  high 
in  1883  with  a  partner,  in  firm  of  Keil  &  Het-  school,  Hiawatha,  Kan.;  Chicago  College  of 
tich,  jewelers,  of  which,  since  the  death  of  Dental  Surgery,  D.D.S.,  1896.  Engaged  in  prac- 
Mr.  Keil  in  June,  1903,  he  has  been  principal,  tice  of  dentistry  in  Chicago  since  1892  Also 
Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  mem.  of  firm  of  Hewett  &  Smith,  manufactur- 
Offlce:  94  State  St.  Residence:  577  50th  PI.  ers  electrical  specialties.  Mem.  Chicago  Den- 

HETTIiEB,  Herman  Henry,  lumberman;  b.  tal  Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc.,  Chicago  College 
Allen  Co.,  Ind.,  June  17,  1862;  s.  Christopher  Alumni  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.  Prof. 
Frederick  and  Catherine  (Furthmiller)  Het-  electricity  in  Dental  Dept.,  Univ.  of  Illinois, 
tier;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind.;  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Zouaves,  1892.  Ma- 
in. Chicago,  Apr.  25,  1888,  Elizabeth  Sangston;  son;  mem.  Garden  City  Lodge,  York  Chapter, 
children:  Herman,  Sangston.  Began  business  Tyrian  Council,  St.  Bernard  Commnndery  and 
life  as  employe  in  lumber  yard  in  1878,  and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Ash- 
has  continued  in  lumber  business;  organized  land.  Office  and  residence:  824  W.  Madison  St. 
in  1887,  Herman  H.  Hettler  Lumber  Co.,  doing  HEWITT,  Charles  Albert,  insurance  journal- 
a  wholesale,  retail,  manufacturing  and  jobbing  ist;  b.  Mystic,  Conn.,  Oct.  14,  1863;  s.  Edgar 
business  in  lumber,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  A.  and  Jane  Louise  (Allen)  Hewitt;  ed.  public 
treas.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Union,  Wash-  schools  of  Groton,  Conn.,  and  by  private  tu- 
ington  Park.  Office:  1324  Elston  Av.  Residence:  tors  in  Boston  and  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
37  Hawthorne  PI.  24,  1890,  Alice  B.  Greig;  1  son:  Allyn  Greig. 

HEUBTIiEY,    Arthur,    banker;      b.     Boston,  Began    business    career   as   clerk   in   a   country 

Mass.,    Dec.    30,    1860;    s.    Richard    Walter    and  grocery     at    Groton,     Conn.;     worked     on     The 

Cora    (Brown)    Heurtley;     ed.     private    school,  Standard,    Boston,    and    on    the    Boston    Daily 

Newburgh,    N.    Y.,    1864-8;    public    school,    Chi-  Globe   and   other   Boston   daily   papers,    1883-4; 

cago,      1868-72;     Peekskill      (N.     Y.)      Military  removed    to    Chicago,    Apr.,    1884;    worked    on 

Acad.,    1873-6;    m.    Rock   Island,    111.,    Sept.    25,  The    Investigator    until    Jan.,    1888,    and    from 

1890,     Grace     Elizabeth     Crampton;     children:  then    editor   of   The   Argus   until    Jan.    1,    1892, 

Richard  Walter,  Katharine.  In  service  of  Nat.  when    he    established    The    Insurance    Post,    of 

Park    Bank,    New    York,    1876-81;    with    Mer-  which    is    still    editor   and    mgr.    That    journal 

chants'    Loan    &    Trust    Co.,    Chicago,    1881-8;  covers    fire,    life    and    casualty    insurance.    Re- 

asst.     sec.     of     Chicago     Edison     Co.,     1888-9;  publican.   Clubs:   Press,  Colonial.   Office:    Royal 

entered  service  of  the  Northern  Trust  Co.   at  Insurance  Bldg. 

time     of    organization.     1889,     becoming    asst.  HEWITT,   Charles  Edmund,   student   sec.    of 

sec..    1890,    and    sec.    since    1891.    In    1st    Infy.,  the  Divinity  School,  Univ.  of  Chicago;   b.  Gal- 

I.  N.  G.,  1883-8;  corporal,  July,  1883;  sergeant  way,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.   16,   1836;   s.  Ed- 

and    1st    sergeant,    Jan..    1884;    2d    lieut.,    July,  mund    and    Lydia    (Moon)    Hewitt;    ed.    public 

1883;   1st  lieut.   Co.   B,   Dec.,   1885;   capt.,   same,  school,   Galway,   N.   Y.,   later  by   private   tutor, 

Feb.,  1887;  resigned,   1888.  Mem.  P.  E.  Church,  and  at  Univ.  of  Rochester,  1856-60;  A.B.,  1860; 

Independent  in  politics.   Clubs:   Union   League,  A.M.,    1863;    Rochester    Theological    Seminary, 

Apollo  Musical;  Les  Cheneaux  (Les  Cheneaux,  1860-3;     D.D.,     Shurtleff     College,     Alton,    111., 

Mich.).    Office:    The    Rookery.    Residence:    518  1872;   m.    Ypsilanti,   Mich.,   May   9,    1864,   Helen 

Forest  Av.,  Oak  Park.  M.  Thompson;  children:  Florence  Gillette,  Her- 

HE1TSEB,  John  Henry,  mechanical  structur-  bert    Edmund,    Henrv    Harwood,    Helen    Orme. 

al  engineer;  b.   Muskegon,  Mich.,  Apr.   2,   1870;  Reared  on  farm  until   18  years  of  age;  taught 

s.    Henry    and    Christina    Heuser;    ed.    private  country    school    and    studied.    Pastor    Baptist 

and    public    schools    of    Muskegon,    Mich.;    m.  Church,  Ypsilanti,  Mich.,   1863-8;   Bloomington, 

Muskegon,     1901,     Lillian     B.     Hollar;     1     son:  111.,    1868-76;    acting    pastor    5th    Av.    Baptist 

Eugene  Jerome.  Began  practice  as  mechanical  Church,      Minneapolis,      Minn.,     1876-7;     pastor 

engineer    in    1892;    was    employed    5    years    at  Centennial    Baptist    Church,    Chicago,    1877-8; 

Muskegon,     Mich.,     with     the     Shaw    Electric  1st    Baptist    Church,    Peoria.    111.,    1880-9;    sec. 

Crane    Co.;    then    was    with    the    Bucyrus    Co.,  Baptist    Theological    Seminary,    Morgan    Park, 

of    S.    Milwaukee,    Wis.,    and    in    1900    came    to  111.,    1889-92;    student    sec.    Divinitv    School    of 

Chicago    and    was    with    the    Western    Electric  the    Univ.    of    Chicago    since    1892;    also    sec. 

Co.,   1900-1;   with   Purdy   &   Henderson,    1901-2;  Northwestern     Baptist     Education     Soc.     since 

since    then    in    independent    practice,    making  1889.    Mem.    Phi    Beta    Kappa.    Republican.    Of- 

specialties  of  the  designing  of  special  machin-  fice:   Univ.    of  Chicago. 

ery,    accurate    mechanical    drawings   and    trac-  HEWITT,     Charles     Morgan,     pres.     Hewitt 

ings    and    of    the    designing    and    detailing    of  Mfg.    Co..    brass    founders;    b.    Detroit,    Mich., 

steel    bldgs.    Is    also    Chicago    agent    for    the  Aug.    7,    1857;    s.    John    and    Elizabeth    (Wheat- 

Noelke-Richards   Iron  Works,   structural   steel,  ley)   Hewitt;   ed.   public  schools  of  Detroit;   m. 

ornamental    steer  and    cast    iron,    and    for    the  Detroit,    Mich.,    1879,    Pauline    C.    Duback.    On 

Am.    Vacuum    Can    and    Machine    Co.    Among  leaving    school    entered    railway    service    and 

other    work    installed    linotype    machines    for  held    several    responsible    nositions.    and    from 

Brown    Barrotype   Co.,    and    has    designed    and  1881  to  1886,  was  with  Pullman  Palace  Car  Co., 

detailed    several    steel    bldgs.    in    Chicago    and  at    Pullman,    111.,    leaviner    to    engage    in    mfg. 

elsewhere.  Mem.  Chicago  Estimators'  Club.  Of-  business;    now    pres.    and    dir.    of    the    Hewitt 

fice:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:   297  S.  Spring-  Mfg.  Co.,  brass  founders;  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 

field  Av.  Featherstone    Foundry    and    Machine    Co.,    of 

HETTSNER,  Louis  Daniel,  railway  official;  b.  the    Standard     Brake-Shoe    Co.;     mgr.     of    the 

Rochester,   N.    Y.,    Apr.    15.    1857;    s.    Frederick  United   and  Globe   Mfg.    Cos.,   etc.    Clubs:    Clii- 

C.    and    Mary    (Zimmer)    Heusner;    ed.    public  oago,    Union    League,    Washington    Park,    Chi- 

schools;    m.    Rochester,    N.    Y.,    Jan      5,    1881,  cago  Athletic,   Union,   Marquette,   Illinois   Ath- 


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letic,  Exmoor,  Glen  View,  Edgewater,  Mid-Day. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  557 

HEWITT,  John,  pres.  Miehle  Printing  Press 
and  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Gembies,  Ont.,  Can.,  Oct.  23, 
1841;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Cumbaugh)  Hew- 
itt; public  school  education.  Began  business 
career  in  1860  in  iron  mfg.  enterprise  in  minor 
position,  later  becoming  a  traveling  salesman; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1866.  Originated  many  im- 
provements on  printing  presses,  and  ulti- 
mately purchased  a  controlling  interest  in  the 
Miehle  Printing  Press  and  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which 
is  now  pres.  Office:  75  N.  Clinton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2767  Kenmore  Av..  Evanston,  111. 

HEYM,  Albrecht,  physician;  b.  Leipzig,  Ger., 
Feb  4,  1862;  s.  Prof.  Dr.  Carl  and  Elwina 
(Herzberg)  Heym;  ed.  public  school,  Leip- 
zig, 1868-72;  Thomas  Gymnasium,  Leipzig 
(school  of  the  ancient  languages),  1872-81; 
Royal  univs.  of  Leipzig  and  Heidelberg,  1881- 
1887;  graduate  in  medicine  Univ.  of  Leipzig, 
Apr.  7,  1887;  m.  Berlin,  Ger.,  Aug.  15,  1891, 
Johanna  Hartmann;  children:  Gerhard,  Emma. 
Served  in  German  Army  as  "Stabsarzt"  (staff 
surgeon).  Was  connected  in  Germany  with 
Royal  State  Insane  Asylums  at  Spnnenstein 
and  Hubertsburg,  as  med.  supt.  with  Insane 
Asylum  of  Kaiserswerth;  with  Prof.  Dr.  Erb's 
Klinik,  Univ.  of  Heidelberg.  Came  to  Chicago 
from  Germany,  Apr.,  1898.  Now  physician  of 
the  Imperial  German  Consulate,  Chicago;  prof, 
of  nervous  and  mental  diseases,  Chicago  Clini- 
cal School;  neurologist,  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp., 
St.  Mary's  of  Nazareth  Hosp.,  and  of  the  Home 
of  Jewish  Orphans;  med.  supt.  of  the  Sani- 
tarium of  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp.  Evangelical 
Lutheran.  Office:  Venetian  Bldg.  Residence: 
631  Cleveland  Av. 

HEYMAN,  Alexander  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b. 
New  Orleans,  La.,  Oct.  27,  1874;  s.  Marcus  and 
Mary  (Smith)  Heyman;  grad.  law  dept.  Lake 
Forest  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1894.  Republican.  Organ- 
ized the  3d  Miss.  Regt.,  composed  of  Chicago 
men,  under  enlistment  of  the  State  of  Missis- 
sippi, 1898,  for  Spanish- Am.  War;  commis- 
sioned capt.  in  a  provisional  regt.  of  111.  Vols. 
by  Gov.  Tanner.  Club:  Marquette.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

HEYMAN",  Emarmel  Sylvain,  insurance;  b. 
New  Orleans,  La.,  June  12,  1855;  s.  Samuel 
and  Julie  (Klotz)  Heyman:  ed.  public  school, 
New  Orleans;  m.  Chicago,  May  21,  1889,  Cora 
Feibelman;  children:  Madelaine  Cora,  Doro- 
thy Sylvain.  Came  to  Chicago,  Feb.  28,  1879; 
in  silk  dept.  Charles  Gossage  &  Co.,  1879-81; 
traveling  salesman,  of  general  merchandise, 
1888-92;  since  July,  1892,  connected  with  of- 
fices in  Chicago,  with  New  York  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.,  for  which  is  special  executive  agent. 
Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  Sinai  Congrega- 
tion. Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe  Country.  Of- 
fice: Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  4529  Ellis  Av. 

HEYWORTH,  James  Ormerod,  contractor; 
b.  Chicago,  June  12,  1866;  s.  J.  O.  and  Julia  F. 
(Dimon)  Hey  worth;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  Tale  Univ.,  graduating  in  the  class  of 
1888;  m.  Southport,  Connecticut,  1902,  Martica 
Waterman;  1  daughter:  Frances  D.  Engaged 
in  contracting  work,  after  preliminary  expe- 
rience with  other  firms,  in  1894,  since  which 
time  has  devoted  attention  to  general  contract- 
ing and  bldg.  work  on  his  own  account,  chiefly 
in  government  contracts,  having,  among  oth- 
ers, executed  contracts  for  jetties  at  Port  Ar- 
thur, Tex.,  and  Fernandina,  Fla.;  locks  and 
dams  at  Warrior  River,  Ala.;  railroad  work  for 
the  B.  &  O.,  Panhandle,  Chicago  Junction,  and 
"Alley  L"  elevation,  etc.  Clubs:  University, 
Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Onwentsia.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  For- 
est, 111. 

HEY  WORTH,  Lawrence,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, June  11,  1870;  s.  J.  O.  and  Julia  F.  (Di- 
mon) Hey  worth;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chica- 
go, and  Yale  Univ.,  class  of  1890,  to  degree  of 


B.A. ;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Cecile  Young;  children: 
Otto  Young,  Gwendolyn.  After  leaving  college 
became  identified  with  the  George  A.  Fuller 
Construction  Co.,  bldg.  contractors,  from  1890 
to  1897;  from  1897  to  1900  connected  with  the 
Fair  (dept.  store) ;  since  1900  engaged  in  gen- 
eral real  estate  business.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic  (pres.,  1905),  Chica- 
go Yacht,  Calumet  (vice-pres.  1903),  Washing- 
ton Park,  Lake  Geneva  Golf,  Tolleston  Gun. 
Office:  Heyworth  Bldg.  Resi.:  1900  Calumet  Av. 

HIBBABD,  Ang-us  S.,  electrical  engineer;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Feb.  7,  1860;  s.  William  B.  and 
Adeline  Hibbard;  ed.  public  schools  and  Ra- 
cine College;  m.  Milwaukee,  Dec.  4,  1884,  Lu- 
cile  Ray;  1  daughter:  Janet.  Began  business 
experience  in  railroading;  later  sec.  to  gen. 
supt.  Northwestern  Telegraph  Co.;  studied 
telephony;  supt.  Wisconsin  Telephone  Co., 
1881-6;  1st  gen.  supt.  Am.  Telephone  &  Tele- 
graph Co.,  1886-93,  inaugurating  their  long- 
distance lines;  gen.  mgr.  Chicago  Telephone 
Co.  since  1893,  also  2d  vice-pres.  same;  has 
invented  and  patented  many  improved  devices 
for  use  with  the  telephone.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  University,  Glen  View.  Office:  203 
Washington  St.  Residence:  441  Elm  St. 

HIBBABD,  Prank,  4th  vice-pres.  Hibbard, 
Spencer,  Bartlett  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  July  10, 1873; 
s.  William  Gold  and  Lydia  Beekman  (Van 
Schaack)  Hibbard;  ed.  Harvard  School,  Chi- 
cago; St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H.;  King's 
School,  Stamford,  Conn.:  m.  Chicago,  July  15, 
1897,  Martha  Harlan  Johnson  (died  Jan.  9, 
1904);  children:  William  Gold,  III.,  Lydia 
Beekman,  II.  Upon  leaving  school  traveled 
around  the  world  for  1  year;  entered  employ 
of  Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  Co.  in  1893,  at 
bottom  of  the  ladder;  soon  became  order  clerk; 
later  traveling  salesman  and  then  house  sales- 
man, dir.  and  4th  vice-pres.,  successively.  In 
19D3  was  elected  dir.  in  the  Continental  Nat. 
Bank  of  Chicago.  Spends  winters  in  Chicago, 
and  summer  months  at  his  home,  "Cloverfield," 
Lake  Forest,  111.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Onwentsia,  City.  Office:  State  St.  Bridge. 
Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

HIBBABD,  John  Denison,  pres.  the  John 
Davis  Co.,  plumbing  supplies;  b.  Chicago,  1864; 
s.  Homer  N.  and  Jane  (Noble)  Hibbard;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
1883-7,  graduating,  B.S.,  M.E.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec. 
11.  1889,  Josie  W.  Davis;  children:  Helen, 
John  Davis.  Entered  in  1887  employment  of 
the  John  Davis  Co.;  became  vice-pres.  of  the 
company,  1889-1902;  since  1902  pres.  Also 
pres.  Davis  Construction  Co.  Pres.  Chicago 
Metal  Trades  Assn.  Club:  Kenwood.  Office: 
22d  and  Halsted  Sts.  Residence:  52  Madison 
Park. 

HIBBARD,  William  Gold,  Jr.,  2d  vice-pres., 
Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  30,  1870;  s.  William  Gold  and  Lydia  Beek- 
man (Van  Schaack)  Hibbard;  ed.  Harvard 
School,  Chicago;  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord, 
N.  H.,  Harvard  Univ.,  graduating,  A.B.,  1892; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  8,  1899,  Susan  Davis  Follans- 
bee.  Upon  graduation  from  Harvard,  entered 
house  of  Hibbard,  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co., 
wholesale  hardware,  with  which  has  since 
continued,  and  of  which  is  now  dir.  and  2d 
vice-pres.  Also  dir.  Chicago  Savings  Bank. 
Trustee  and  sec.  St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  trustee  Al- 
lendale  Farm;  mem.  district  council  of  Chica- 
go Bureau  of  Charities;  dir.  and  treas.  Chicago 
Foundlings'  Home.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Saddle 
and  Cycle,  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  City.  Office: 
State  St.  Bridge.  Residence:  1637  Prairie  Av. 

HIBBEN,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
July  9,  1854;  s.  Dr.  James  and  Henrietta  E. 
(Grimke)  Hibben;  grad.  Columbia  College  Law 
School,  1875-7,  LL.B.;  m.  Dec.  1,  1886,  Julia 
S.,  daughter  of  William  H.  Dee,  of  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.  Admitted  to  New  York  bar,  May  17,  1877. 


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Came  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1881;  was  elected  pres. 
of  the  village  of  S.  Bvanston,  the  last  be- 
fore it  was  merged  into  the  present  city  of 
Evanston,  and  was  a  member  of  the  first  city 
council  of  the  latter.  Office:  160  Washington 
St.  Residence:  938  Benson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HICKS,  Ernest  Haxnlin,  lawyer;  b.  Jones 
Co.,  la,,  July  10.  1867;  s.  Francis  M.  and 
Frances  A.  (Little)  Hicks;  reared  on  farm; 
ed.  Iowa  State  College,  and  Univ.  of  Iowa;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  1.  1901,  Cora  E.  Farwell;  1 
daughter:  Lucia  Farwell  Hicks.  Admitted  to 
Iowa  bar,  and  practiced  at  Rock  Rapids,  la., 
1888-9,  then  in  Monticello,  la,,  until  1895,  when 
came  to  Chicago;  now  of  law  firm  of  Barger 
&  Hicks.  Treas.  Oakwood  Cemetery  Assn. ;  sec. 
Hine-Watt  Mfg.  Co.  Republican.  Was  prose- 
cuting atty.  for  Jones  Co.,  la.,  1891-5.  Mason; 
K.  T.;  K.  P.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Midlothian, 
Hinsdale  Country.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4830  Kimbark  Av. 

HICKS,  Frank  Mather,  manufacturer;  b. 
Monticello,  Minn.,  Feb.  13,  1860;  s.  Marcus 
and  Elizabeth  (Ross)  Hicks;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  widower.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1887,  and  engaged  in  architectural  iron  works 
under  name  of  F.  M.  Hicks  &  Co.;  organized 
and  established,  1897,  the  business  of  Hicks 
Locomotive  and  Car  Works  (a  partnership  in 
which  William  Mclnnes  is  the  partner),  with 
mfg.  plant  at  Chicago  Heights  and  offices  in 
Chicago,  mfg.  locomotives,  freight  cars  and 
passenger  coaches.  Republican.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

HICKS,  Hervey  Bryan;  b.  Granville,  O.,  Nov. 
4,  1869;  s.  Lewis  Ezra  and  Frances  Elizabeth 
(Edens)  Hicks:  attended  grammar  school, 
Granville,  O.,  1875-8;  private  instruction,  1878- 
1879;  preparatory  department,  1879-83,  colle- 
giate department,  1883-4,  Denison  Univ.;  Ne- 
braska State  University,  1887-91,  B.S. ;  law 
school  of  latter,  1892-4,  LL.B.;  studied  engi- 
neering in  University  of  Nebraska;  post-grad- 
uate work  in  Chicago  College  of  Law  and 
Univ.  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  20,  1899, 
Vinnie  Crandall;  1  son:  Hervey  Bryan,  Jr. 
Engaged  from  time  to  time  in  engineering  and 
contracting  work  on  railroad  and  irrigation 
projects  in  the  West,  1885-92;  clerk  Probate 
Court,  Lincoln,  Neb.,  while  studying  law  In 
Nebraska  State  Univ.,  1892-4;  practiced  law 
in  Chicago,  1897-1902;  in  May.  1903.  organized 
Chicago  Engineering  and  Constructing  Co.,  of 
which  is  now  vice-pres.  and  managing  dir. 
Baptist.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Exmoor,  Evanston, 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Office:  77  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  1838  Wesley  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HIGEEE,  "William  Emmett.  insurance;  b. 
Detroit,  Pike  Co.,  111.,  May  22,  1863;  s.  Dr. 
William  W.'and  Jennie  Higbee;  grad.  A.B.,  Illi- 
nois Wesleyan  Univ.,  Bloomington.  111..  1883; 
A.M.,  in  course,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1898, 
Grace  B.  Blossom;  1  daughter:  Jane  Elizabeth. 
Began  fire  insurance  business  in  1885; -studied 
law,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  1891; 
practiced  law,  continuing  to  write  fire  insur- 
ance, to  1894,  when  came  to  Chicago  as  mgr. 
of  the  Western  Factory  Insurance  Assn. ;  re- 
signed. Sept.,  1903.  to  enter  insurance  firm  of 
Fred  S.  James  &  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4807 
Madison  Av. 

HIGBIE,  Fred  K.,  merchant;  b.  Fairport.  N. 
Y.,  Dec.  16,  1865;  s.  David  W.  and  Orisa  (Kel- 
loeg)  Higbie;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,,  Sept.  4.  1891,  Julia  D.  Pauslnsky; 
children:  Helen  Frances,  Dorothy.  Engaged  in 
various  mercantile  connections  prior  to  1903, 
when  with  practically  no  financial  standing 
he  established  as  a  dealer  In  general  wooden- 
ware  and  beef  and  pork  packers'  supplies;  has 
had  a  remarkably  successful  career;  now  pres. 
Fred  K.  Higbie  Co.,  of  Chicago,  Kansas  City 
and  Omaha,  whose  sales  exceeded  one  million 
dollars  in  1903.  Vice-pres.  Kingman  Salt  Min- 
ing Co.,  Kingman,  Kan.;  vice-pres.  Chapman 


Coal  Co.,  Chapman,  Kan.,  a  coal  mining  cor- 
poration. Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Kenwood,  Sheridan,  Ellerslie  Cross  Country. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  16 
Madison  Park. 

HIGGIE,  Francia  Balfonr,  vessel  agent;  b. 
Newburg,  Fifeshire,  Scotland,  Mar.  15,  1840;  s. 
Francis  Balfour  and  Mary  (Mac  Queen)  Hig- 
gle; removed  to  Kenosha,  Wisconsin  Ty.,  1848, 
the  year  it  became  a  state;  attended  Kenosha 
(Wis.)  High  School,  184S;  removed  to  Racine, 
Wis.,  1851,  and  attended  school,  graduating 
from  Racine  High  School,  1856;  m.  Racine, 
Wis.,  Jan.  7,  1862,  Sarah  Melissa  Glass;  chil- 
dren: Homer  Francis,  Laura  Lucretia,  Byron 
Atlanta,  Carsen  Eugene,  all  now  deceased; 
Mary  Melissa,  living.  In  1852,  when  a  boy  of 
12  years,  was  bound  apprentice  to  the  printing 
trade  and  served  3  years  with  the  Racine  Co. 
Democrat;  shipped  on  a  lake  vessel,  1855,  and 
became  a  lake  seaman;  promoted  to  master  of 
a  schooner,  1859,  and  continued  in  that  occu- 
pation till  retired  from  the  Lakes  in  1880.  In 
1876  loaded  the  schooner  City  of  Manitowoc 
with  pine  deals  in  Manistee,  Mich.,  and  took 
them  through  the  St.  Lawrence  River,  and 
across  the  ocean  to  Leith,  Scotland,  returning 
next  year,  took  load  of  square  timber  from 
Quebec  to  Thurso,  Scotland:  from  there  took  a 
load  of  stone  to  Greenock,  Scotland,  where 
loaded  with  coal  for  Montreal,  Can.,  and  re- 
turned to  the  Lakes.  Resired,  1880,  becoming 
sec.  Chicago  Vessel  Owners'  Assn.,  1880-2;  in 
service  of  Western  Transit  Co.,  1882-6;  sec. 
Vessel  Owners'  Mutual  Benefit  Assn.,  doing  a 
chartering  and  freight  brokerage  business  from 
1886  until  assn.  dissolved  in  1890,  when  con- 
tinued the  business  in  name  of  Higgle  &  Co., 
with  William  Walsh  as  partner  till  1894; 
since  then  alone.  Pres.  and  dir.  Thompson  Ice 
Cream  Co.;  grand  sec.  Ship  Masters'  Assn. 
(insurance),  and  local  sec.  Chicago  Branch  3 
of  same.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem. 
St.  Andrew  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Mason;  mem. 
Covenant  Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Corinthian 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  St.  Bernard  Commandery, 
K.  T.,  Queen  Esther  Chapter,  O.  E.  S.,  all  of 
Chicago;  and  Medinah  Temple  Mystic  Shrine. 
Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  1070 
W.  VanBuren  St. 

BIGGINS,  John  Franklin,  printer  and  bind- 
er; b.  Madison,  Wis.,  July  24,  1859;  s.  Martin 
and  Bridget  (Gorman)  Higgins;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Madison,  Wis.;  m.  Chicago,  1881, 
Catherine  A.  Fleming.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Madison,  Wis.,  in  1871;  was  with  the  Chicago 
Times  8  yenrs  and  with  the  A.  N.  Kellogg 
Newspaper  Co.  2  years;  in  printing,  publish- 
ing, binding,  engraving  and  lithographing  busi- 
ness for  self  since  1879.  Also  pres.  G.  D.  Steere 
Co.,  bindery,  and  interested  in  the  Regan 
Printing  House.  Hon.  mem.  Typographical  Un- 
ion No.  16,  mem.  Old  Time  Printers'  Assn., 
K.  P.,  Nat.  Union,  Chicago  Elks,  No.  4.  Office: 
279  E.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1566  W.  Monroe 
St. 

HIGGINSON",  George,  Jr.,  vice-pres.  Metro- 
politan W.  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.:  b.  Stock- 
bridge,  Mass.,  Sept.  3,  1864;  s.  George,  Jr., 
and  Elizabeth  Hazard  (Barker)  Higginson; 
grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  1887,  followed  by  1  vear 
of  travel  in  Europe;  m.,  1st,  New  York  City, 
May  20,  1891.  Edyth  Green  Griswold;  m.,  2d, 
Winnetka,  Til.,  Sept.  7,  1898,  Emily  Waken; 
children:  George  III,  Roger  Griswold  (de- 
ceased), Theresa,  Emily.  Began  railway  ser- 
vice with  the  K.  C.,  Ft.  S.  &  M.  Ry.  at  Mem- 
phis, Tenn.,  Oct.,  1888;  went  to  Kansas  City 
office  same  road,  May,  1889;  continued  witli  that 
company  until  Oct.,  1892,  when  came  to  Chica- 
go to  become  1st  sec.  and  treas.  the  Metropoli- 
tan W.  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.,  so  continuing 
until  1902,  when  assumed  present  position 
as  vice-pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  of  same  company. 
Treas.  and  dir.  Maternity  Hosp. ;  dir.  Illinois 
Children's  Home  and  Aid  Soc.,  vice-pres.  and 


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trustee  of  the  Allendale  Assn.  Republican. 
Episcopalian;  junior  warden  of  Christ  Church, 
Winnetka.  Mem.  Village  Board  of  Winnetka. 
Mem.  Zeta  Psi  fraternity.  Clubs:  University, 
Harvard  (pres.  1904),  Caxton  (former  treas. 
and  dir.),  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Skokie  Country, 
Am.  Kennel,  Collie  Club  of  America.  Office:  169 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

HIGGS,  Charles  Henry,  manufacturer;  b. 
Berlin,  Wis.,  Mar.  1,  1857;  s.  William  H.  and 
Ellen  M.  (Hook)  Higgs;  ed.  common  school, 
Stockbridge,  Wis.,  until  14  years  old;  m.  Ber- 
lin, Wis.,  Sept.  10,  1885,  Jennie  L.  Pierce; 
children:  Dana  C.,  Dorothy  P.  Leaving  school 
at  14  worked  on  farm  3  years;  in  woolen  mill, 
Berlin,  Wis.,  2  years;  clerk  in  dry  goods  store, 
Berlin,  Wis.,  3  years;  studied  shorthand  and 
bookkeeping,  evenings;  worked  as  stenograph- 
er in  Milwaukee  i  years.  In  1881  went  to  work 
in  woodenware  factory  of  Hook  Bros.  Mfg.  Co., 
Union  City,  Ind.;  in  1883  entered  firm;  in  1887 
went  with  Creamery  Package  Mfg.  Co.,  in 
charge  of  plant  at  Mankato,  Minn.,  promoted 
to  Northwestern  mgr.,  1897,  with  headquarters 
at  Minneapolis,  Minn.;  made  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Nov.  20,  1901,  moving  to  Chicago. 
Also  vice-pres.  DeLaval  Dairy  Supply  Co.,  San 
Francisco,  Calif.;  vice-pres.  Hook  Bros.  Mfg. 
Co.,  Union  City,  Ind.  Republican.  Clubs:  Ham- 
ilton, Oak  Park,  Chicago  Automobile;  also 
Minneapolis  Commercial  Club.  Office:  182-88 
E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  212  S.  Grove  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

HIGH,  George  Henry,  real  estate;  b.  Chica- 
go, May  15,  1864;  s.  George  Meeker  and  Mary 
(Higgins)  High;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  Lake  Forest  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  June, 
1889,  Suzanne  F.  Farlin;  children:  Gwendolyn, 
Gladys.  After  leaving  college  in  1888  became 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Fessenden  &  High,  which 
partnership  continued  for  a  number  of  years; 
since  the  dissolution  of  that  firm  he  has  con- 
ducted the  business  under  the  name  of  George 
H.  High  &  Co.,  doing  a  real  estate,  loan  and 
renting  business.  Is  owner  of  considerable 
Chicago  real  estate.  Pres.  Masonic  Temple 
Assn.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  Chi- 
cago Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Underwriters' 
Association.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League.  Office:  83  Washington  St.  Residence: 
63  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

HIGHLAND.  Lewis  James,  mgr.  Shepherd 
Engineering  Co.;  b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  May  1, 
1862;  s.  T.  B.  and  Caroline  (Dodge)  High- 
land; ed.  public  schools;  m.  LaFayette,  Ind., 
Mar.  10,  1887,  Louise  C.  Henninger;  1  son: 
Raymond.  Studied  mechanical  and  electrical 
engineering  and  filled  various  engineering  po- 
sitions from  1880,  and  is  mpr.  of  the  Shepherd 
Engineering  Co.,  sec.  Crescent  Engineering  Co., 
and  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Gibson  Electric 
Light  and  Power  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Elder.  Residence:  Gib- 
son City,  111. 

HIGINBOTHAM,  Harlow  Niles,  pres. 
World's  Columbian  Exposition;  b.  Joliet,  111., 
Oct.  10,  1838;  ed.  Lombard  Univ.,  Galesburg, 
111.,  and  the  Commercial  College,  Chicago; 
clerk  in  store  and  later  clerk  and  cashier  in 
bank  at  Joliet;  bookkeeper  in  dry  goods  house 
of  Cooley,  Farwell  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1861-2;  pri- 
vate in  Mercantile  Battery  of  Chicago,  Union 
Army,  and  chief  clerk  with  chief  q.  m.,  dept. 
of  the  Ohio,  1862-5;  entered  employ  of  Field, 
Palmer  &  Leiter.  1865;  partner  in  that  firm's 
successors,  Field,  Leiter  &  Co.,  1868;  and, 
1881-1901,  of  the  present  firm  of  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.  Pres.  Am.  Luxfer  Prism  Co.,  Mal- 
ta Vita  Pure  Food  Co.,  Nat.  Grocer  Co.,  dir. 
Northern  Trust  Co.;  pres.  the  Caxton  Co.,  pres. 
the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  from  1892 
until  its  close,  pres.  Nat.  Portland  Cement 
Co.,  Field  Columbian  Museum.  Chicago  Home 
for  Incurables.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian.  Caxton.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  2838  Michigan  Av. 


HIGLEY,  Charles  Wellington,  insurance;  b. 
Cedar  Rapids,  Ja.,  Mar.  18,  1866;  s.  Wellington 
W.  and  Jane  (Farnum)  Higley;  ed.  Coe  Col- 
lege, Cedar  Rapids,  la.;  m.  Cedar  Rapids,  la., 
Sept.  17,  1894,  Nora  Hall;  1  son:  Philo  Hall. 
Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  the  hardware 
store  of  his  father  at  Cedar  Rapids,  la.,  and 
about  1883  started  to  learn  business  in  whole- 
sale dry  goods  store  of  Braun  &  Jones,  Cedar 
Rapids.  In  1888  went  to  Minneapolis  and  en- 
gaged in  fire  insurance  business,  afterward 
becoming  adjuster  for  the  Hanover  Fire  In- 
surance Co.,  for  the  states  of  Minnesota,  Wis- 
consin, Iowa,  N.  Dakota  and  S.  Dakota;  in 
Apr.,  1899,  came  to  Chicago  as  asst.  to  general 
agent,  and  in  August,  1901,  was  made  general 
agent  of  the  Hanover  at  Chicago.  Dir.  First 
Nat.  Bank  of  Frazer,  Minn.  Republican;  was 
mem.  of  the  1st  Regt.,  Iowa  N.  G.  Episcopa- 
lian. Club:  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  Temple  Bldg. 
Residence:  51  E.  53d  St. 

HILAND,  James  H.,  railway  official.  Was 
asst.  traffic  mgr.  C.,  St.  P.,  M.  &  O.  Ry.  prior 
to  June,  1882;  general  traffic  mgr.,  1882-3,  and 
general  freight  agent,  Oct.,  1883,  to  Dec.,  1884; 
arbitrator  and  referee  Chicago,  St.  Louis  & 
Missouri  River  Passenger  Association,  De- 
cember 15,  1884,  to  July  1,  1885.  General 
agent  Minneapolis  Millers'  Association,  July 
1,  1885,  to  Sept..  1887,  at  Minneapolis.  General 
agent,  Sept.,  1887,  to  Feb.,  1889;  general 
freight  agent,  Feb.,  1889,  to  Jan.,  1900;  traffic 
mgr.,  Jan.,  1900,  to  Mar.,  1903;  since  then  3d 
vice-pres.  of  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go, The  Forty,  Union  League,  Washington 
Park,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  The  Kenwood. 

HILD,  Frederick  Henry,  librarian  Chicago 
Public  Library  since  1887;  b.  Chicago;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  Chicago.  Has  been  connected  with 
Chicago  Public  Library  since  1874;  mem.  of, 
and  has  held  several  offices  in  Am.  Library 
Assn.  Address:  Public  Library,  Chicago. 

HILL.  Francis  Henry,  manufacturer;  b.  Ca- 
nal Dover,  O.,  May  23,  1835;  s.  Edmund  and 
Mary  M.  (Rupp)  Hill;  family  removed  to  Bal- 
timore, 1838,  and  later  to  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  ed. 
school  at  Pittsburgh,  of  which  Isaac  Whittler, 
brother  of  the  Quaker  poet,  was  principal;  m., 
1st,  1856,  Caroline  Griffith  (died  1884);  2d, 
1886,  Mary  Hildreth  (died  1888);  1  son: 
Frank  H. ;  3d,  1890,  Catherine  Tracey,  of  Chi- 
cago; 1  son:  Nathaniel  Joseph.  Apprentice  in 
cabinet  shop  of  H.  H.  Ryan,  Pittsburgh,  1849- 
1853;  in  employ  of  Brotherlin  &  Halm,  Co- 
lumbus, O.,  1854-6;  worked  in  Des  Moines,  la., 
for  C.  Harbach  and  for  J.  H.  Boyd,  1856-61; 
returned  to  Pittsburgh  and  worked  at  trade, 
1861-4;  joined  William  G.  Algeo,  as  partner 
in  coffin  mfg.  business  in  Pittsburgh,  1864,  as 
Excelsior  Coffin  Mfg.  Co.,  the  first  in  the  U.  S. 
to  use  machinery  in  mfg.  coffins;  invented  the 
machinery;  sold  out  to  that  company,  1866, 
and  established,  with  J.  H.  Boyd.  in  manufac- 
ture of  coffins  in  Chicago,  as  Boyd  &  Hill; 
burned  out  in  1871,  but  resumed  35  days  after; 
Boyd  retired,  1874,  Mortimore  Goff  was  ad- 
mitted as  a  partner  under  firm  name  of  F.  H. 
Hill  &  Co.,  incorporated,  1886,  as  F.  H.  Hill 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  coffins  and  general  un- 
dertakers' supplies.  Republican  since  his  first 
vote  for  John  C.  Fremont.  1856.  Mason.  Of- 
fice: 255  Washington  Boul.  Residence:  745  W. 
Monroe  St. 

HILL.  Georg-e  Mortimer,  physician;  b.  Ra- 
cine, Wis..  Oct.  10,  1871;  resided  at  Racine, 
Wis.,  until  1883,  and  at  Pasadena,  Calif.,  1883- 
1894,  attending  school  at  those  places;  since 
1894  in  Chicago;  prad.  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege of  Chicago,  1897.  Prof,  of  medicine  in 
Hahnemann  Med.  College.  Mem.  of  Chemical 
Soc.  of  Chicago,  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeop- 
athy, Illinois  State  Homce.  Soc.  Office:  100 
State  St.  Residence:  4700  Grand  Boul. 

HILL,  Henry  William,  architect;  b.  Elm- 
shorn,  Ger.,  Jan.  29,  1852;  s.  Clans  and  Anna 


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Elsabe  (Koelln)  Hill;  was  3  years  in  elemen- 
tary common  school,  then,  until  16  years  old, 
at  Gerber  Institute  in  Elmshorn,  1  year  at 
Manual  Training  School  at  Altona  and  3 
years  at  Institute  of  Technology  and  Poly- 
technicum  at  Hamburg,  Ger.  Came  in  Mar., 
1872,  to  Chicago,  and  was  employed  in  the 
offices  of  several  leading  architects;  formed 
partnership  with  James  J.  Egan,  as  Egan  & 
Hill,  in  1875;  formed  partnership  with  Augus- 
tus Bauer,  1881,  as  Bauer  &  Hill,  and  with 
Arthur  Woltersdorf,  1894,  in  present  firm  of 
Hill  &  Woltersdorf.  Has  been  architect  for 
many  business  and  residence  structures,  hotel, 
bank  and  other  buildings  in  Chicago  and  else- 
where. Mem.  and  fellow  of  Am.  Institute  of 
Architects;  past  pres.  Illinois  Chapter,  Am. 
Institute  of  Architects.  Republican.  Honorary 
mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic (life  mem.).  Office:  70  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 235  Michigan  Av. 

HILL,  John,  Jr.,  mem.  Board  of  Trade;  b. 
Peru,  111.,  Nov.  23,  1856;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth 
(Donohue)  Hill:  came  with  parents  to  Chica- 
go in  1861;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  May, 
1881,  Nellie  M.,  daughter  of  Charles  H.  and 
Dorothy  (Douglas)  Graham;  children:  Doro- 
thy, Jessie.  At  16  entered  office  of  W.  G.  Pur- 
dy,  cashier  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.,  serving  until 
1876;  with  grain  commission  house  of  Mc- 
Landburgh  &  Co.,  1876-81;  in  same  business 
for  himself  from  1881  to  1897;  mem.  firm 
McCourtie,  Hill  &  Co.,  1889-97;  since  then  not 
engaged  in  business.  Dir.  Board  of  Trade,  1892, 
re-elected  1895;  chairman  bucket  shop  com- 
mittee, 1896-8.  Mem.  and  chairman  committee 
on  gambling,  Civic  Federation  of  Chicago, 
1896.  Distinguished  on  the  Board  of  Trade  as 
a  vigorous  and  aggressive  leader  in  the  fight 
against  bucket  shops  and  illegal  trading.  Roy- 
al Arch  Mason;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal 
League.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
6049  Kimbark  Av. 

HILL,  John  Harrison,  lawyer;  b.  Tuscola, 
111,  May  4,  1869;  s.  William  and  Mary 
(Wright)  Hill;  ed.  Tuscola  High  School, 
Bloomington  Law  School  and  Union  College  of 
Law,  Chicago  (now  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
School),  graduating  1890.  At  early  age  began 
working  as  clerk  in  store  at  Tuscola,  111.; 
after  that  taught  in  district  and  graded 
schools  of  Douglass  Co.,  111.;  admitted  to  bar 
by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  June,  1890.  Pro- 
hibitionist. Mem.  M.  E.  Church.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  4156  Berkeley  Av. 

HILL,  John  Wilson,  lawyer;  b.  Ottawa,  111., 
May  9,  1857;  s.  Isaac  and  Sarah  A.  (Wilson) 
Hill;  ed.  public  schools  of  Oilman,  111.,  and 
Frankfort,  Mich.,  and  1  year  at  the  Michigan 
State  Normal  School  at  Ypsilanti,  Mich.;  m. 
Frankfort,  Mich.,  Sept.  28,  1878,  Ida  E.  Watson; 
1  son:  Roy  Wilson.  As  a  young  man  connected 
with  the  lumbering  business  in  various  posi- 
tions from  the  tree  to  the  market;  taught 
school  several  years;  later  in  confidential  ca- 
pacity with  large  lumbering  concern;  on  fail- 
ure of  the  company,  caused  by  heavy  losses 
by  fires,  was  appointed  trustee  by  creditors  to 
close  up  the  business.  While  so  engaged,  stud- 
ied law;  admitted  to  Michigan  bar,  1890;  came 
to  Chicago,  Feb.,  1891,  and  was  associated  with 
brother,  Lysander  Hill,  in  practice  until  Jan., 
1898;  since  then  practicing  alone,  with  special 
practice  in  patent,  trade-mark,  copyright  and 
corporation  law.  Republican;  nominee,  1904, 
for  State  Representative  6th  District.  Episco- 
palian; vestryman  Church  of  Our  Savior,  702 
Fullerton  Av.  Mason  (32°);  Shriner  and  K. 
T  ;  Odd  Fellow;  pres.  24th  Ward  Republican 
Club.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Exmoor.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk.  Residence:  57  Surrey  Ct. 

HILL,  Lysander,  lawyer;  b.  Union,  Me., 
July  4,  1834;  s.  Isaac  Hill  and  Eliza  M.  (Hall) 
Hill;  ed.  common  schools,  Warren  (Me.)  Acad., 
and  Bowdoin  College,  graduating  with  honors, 
1858;  studied  law  in  office  of  A.  P.  Gould, 


Thomaston,  Me.;  m.  Feb.  1864,  Adelaide  R. 
Cole,  of  Roxbury,  Mass,  (died  Feb.  3,  1897); 
children:  William  M.,  Charles  S.,  Mabel  A. 
Admitted  to  bar  of  Maine,  1860,  and  with  J.  P. 
Cilley  practiced  as  Cilley  &  Hill  until  1862, 
when  he  entered  the  Union  Army  as  capt.  20th 
Maine  Infy. ;  discharged,  1863,  on  account  of 
physical  disability  and  engaged  in  law  prac- 
tice at  Alexandria,  Va.,  in  firm  of  Hill  & 
Tucker,  1866;  registrar  in  bankruptcy  for  8th 
Judicial  Circuit  of  Virginia,  1867-9;  circuit 
judge  for  same  circuit,  for  unexpired  term, 
1869-70;  withdrew  from  the  practice  at  Alex- 
andria, 1870,  and  with  partner  established 
firm  of  Hill  &  Ellsworth,  at  Washington,  D. 
C.,  specially  devoted  to  patent  law,  practicing 
there  until  1881,  when  he  came  to  Chicago; 
since  then  in  patent  law  practice  here;  in 
firm  of  Hill  &  Dixon,  1881-90;  since  then  alone. 
Republican;  was  2  years  chairman  Republican 
State  Committee  of  Virginia;  delegate  from 
Virginia  to  Nat.  Republican  Convention,  1868. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Exmoor.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Bldg.  Residence:  387  Ontario  St. 

HILL,  Russell  Day,  real  estate  and  invest- 
ments; b.  Chicago,  1869;  s.  Henry  L.  and  Flora 
D.  Hill;  attended  Yale  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  1896, 
Lucia  E.  Green;  1  daughter:  Helen  D.  Since 
leaving  college  in  1889  has  been  engaged  in 
the  real  estate  and  investment  business.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Dir.  in  several 
corporations.  Republican.  Clubs:  Exmoor, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence: 
2316  Calumet  Av. 

HILL,  William  Wallace,  banker;  b.  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  Apr.  5,  1866;  s.  William  Wallace 
and  Martha  Jane  (Smith)  Hill;  ed.  Louisville, 
Ky.  Began  as  clerk  in  dry  goods  business  at 
Louisville,  Ky.,  for  2  years;  then  in  railroad 
business,  1880-90,  part  of  time  in  construc- 
tion dept.  and  later  in  financial  dept.  as  sec., 
paymaster  and  purchasing  agent  of  the  Louis- 
ville &  Southern  R.  R.  Sec.  Columbia  Finance 
and  Trust  Co.,  of  Louisville,  1891-1901;  came 
to  Chicago  and  was  sec.  of  Continental  Nat. 
Bank,  1901-3;  western  representative  of  Red- 
mond, Herr  &  Co.,  1903-4,  and  in  1904  became 
western  representative  of  Plympton,  Gardiner 
&  Co.,  New  York  bankers.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Calumet,  Glen  View.  Exmoor, 
Bankers.  Office:  232  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Cal- 
umet Club. 

HILLIS,  David  Marquis,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
in  Decatur  Co.,  Ind.,  Feb.  15.  1841;  s.  David 
and  Patsy  (McConnell)  Hillis;  early  educa- 
tion in  winters  in  country  school  (working  on 
farm  summers) ;  grad.  Northwestern  Christian 
(now  Butler)  Univ.,  Indianapolis,  A.B.,  1864 
(valedictorian);  read  law  with  Cumback  & 
Bonner,  Greensburg,  Ind.,  and  1  year  at  Yale 
College  Law  School;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  28,  1871, 
Dora  E.  Knights,  daughter  of  Darius  Knights, 
a  Chicago  pioneer;  children:  David  S.,  George 
H.  In  November,  1865,  went  into  the  law  office 
of  Polk  &  Hubbell,  Des  Moines,  la.,  practicing 
with  them  2  years;  since  Jan.,  1868,  in  general 
practice  of  law  in  Chicago.  Pres.,  dir.  and 
counsel  Hartford  Deposit  Co.,  etc.  Republican. 
Mem.  of  the  Man'gasarian  Lecture  Assn.;  trus- 
tee of  the  Disciples  Divinty  House  (Chicago 
Univ.).  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Hartford 
Bldg.  Residence:  5404  S.  Park  Av. 

HILTON,  Albertus  Allen,  vice-pres.  and  gen 
mgr.  Chicago  Car  Wheel  and  Foundry  Co.;  b. 
Lowell,  Mass.,  Oct.  23,  1862;  s.  Hoyt  W.  and 
Mary  J.  (Woodman)  Hilton;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Sept.,  1887,  Ella  Havenor; 
children:  Hoyt  W.,  A.  A.,  Jr.  Began  business 
life  as  bookkeeper  for  Bouve,  Daniels  &  Goss, 
Boston;  went  to  Kansas  City,  1882,  became 
connected  with  the  Kansas  City  Car  and  Foun- 
dry Co.,  1887-92,  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  then  at 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  with  St.  Louis  Car  Wheel  Co., 
1892-1902;  since  1902,  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
of  the  Chicago  Car  Wheel  and  Foundry  Co. 
Congregationalist.  Club:  Homewood.  Office: 


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Western  Union  Bldg.   Residence:   5501  Cornell 

HILTON,  Henry  Hoyt,  publisher;  b.  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.,  Apr.  17,  1868;  s.  L.  W.  and 
Louisa  B.  (Leighton)  Hilton;  grad.  Dartmouth 
College,  1890;  m.  Belfast,  Me.,  1897,  Charlotte 
T.  Sibley;  children:  Katharine,  Charlotte, 
Thorndike.  Traveled  in  New  England  for  Ginn 
&  Co.,  educational  publishers,  Boston,  from 
1890  until  transferred  to  Chicago  to  take 
charge  of  the  High  School  dept.  until  1894, 
when  he  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  and  one 
of  the  two  mgrs.  of  the  Chicago  office.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Mason.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Uni- 
versity, City,  Quadrangle,  Midlothian.  Office: 
378-88  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  5634  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

HILTON,  Felatiah  R.,  pres.  and  dir.  the 
Henry  O.  Shepard  Co.,  the  Inland  Printer  Co., 
the  Inland  Printer  Technical  School.  Office: 
130  Sherman  St.  Residence:  6628  Perry  Av. 

HINER,  Joseph  Watson,  lawyer;  b.  Fond  du 
Lac,  Wis.,  Sept.  12,  1854;  s.  William  Henry 
and  Sarah  (Fisher)  Hiner;  ed.  Fond  du  Lac 
Higli  School,  and  in  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  grad- 
uating B.Litt.,  1876;  studied  law;  admitted  to 
bar  of  Wisconsin,  1880;  m.  Fond  du  Lac.,  Wis., 
Oct.  17,  1893,  Frances  Augusta  Moore.  Prac- 
ticed law  in  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  1880-93;  since 
then  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Law  Institute;  city  atty.  of  Fond  du  Lac, 
Wis.,  1891-2;  mem.  Fond  du  Lac  Board  of  Ed- 
ucation 4  years;  trustee  of  public  library  of 
Fond  du  Lac.,  Wis.,  10  years;  mem.  Board  of 
Supervisors  of  Fond  du  Lac  Co.,  Wis.,  1 
year.  Clubs:  Chicago  .Literary,  City.  Office: 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  228  E.  47th 
St. 

HIKES,  Edward,  lumber  merchant;  b.  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y.,  July  31,  1863;  s.  Peter  and  Rose 
(McGarry)  Hines;  came  to  Chicago  with  pa- 
rents, 1865;  attended  public  schools  until  14 
years  old;  m.  1895,  Loretta  O'Dowd.  At  14 
became  "tally  boy"  in  the  lumber  yards  of 
Fish  &  Bro.,  and  a  few  months  later  office  boy 
for  the  lumber  firm  of  S.  K.  Martin  &  Co., 
with  whom  he  served  14  years,  advancing  to 
bookkeeper  and  general  office  man,  and  later 
for  4  years  as  traveling  salesman;  sec.  and 
treas.  S.  K.  Martin  Lumber  Co.,  1884-92;  or- 
ganized, Apr.  15,  1892,  and  ever  since  pros., 
treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  Edward  Hines  Lumber 
Co.;  president  Lumbermen's  Mill  Co.;  director 
Continental  National  Bank.  President  Lumber- 
men's Assn.  Pres.  N.  Wisconsin  Lumber  Co., 
Hay  ward,  Wis.;  pres.  Sawyer  Co.  State  Bank, 
Hay  ward,  Wis.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Union  League. 
Office:  S.  Lincoln  St.  and  Blue  Island  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 497  Jackson  Boul. 

HINKLEY,  Charles  Watson,  lumber  mer- 
chant, financier;  b.  Westfleld,  Chautauqua  Co., 
N.  Y.,  July  9,  1857;  s.  Wilson  S.  and  Clara 
(Thatcher)  Hinkley;  ed.  public  schools  until 
1872;  grad.  Greylock  Institute,  S.  Williamston, 
Mass.,  1875,  followed  by  3  years  at  Cornell 
Univ.  In  class  of  1879;  m.  Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  June 
18,  1884,  Jessie  Carlisle  Williams;  1  son:  Ger- 
ald Watson.  Besran  business,  1878,  as  clerk 
for  S.  Water  St.  commission  firm  for  6  months; 
then  in  employ  of  Benjamin  Allen  &  Co., 
wholesale  jewelers  until  1880;  salesman  for 
Brooks,  Harris  &  Co.,  wholesale  boots  and 
shoes,  1880-3;  bought  interest,  1883,  in  whole- 
sale shoe  house  of  Crofoot,  Stelle  &  Cass, 
which  became  Crofoot,  Stelle  &  Hinkley  until 
1887;  sold  out  of  this  firm  and  took  hdlf  inter- 
est in  Bensley,  Hinkley  &  Co.,  commission 
merchants  in  live  stock,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
In  1890,  with  Edward  Tilden,  organized  the  W. 
Side  Bank,  a  State  bank,  and  took  half  interest 
in  firm  of  Hinkley  &  Tilden,  bankers;  sold  out 
to  Metropolitan  Nat.  Bank,  1898,  and  took  in- 
terest in  Soper  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
now  treas.  and  dir.  Also  dir.  Ft.  Dearborn  Nat. 
Bank.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem.  Fi- 
nance Committee,  Municipal  Voters  League. 


Clubs:  Union  League,  Bankers,  City,  Mid-Day, 
Washington  Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  723  Laf- 
lin  St.  Residence:  4544  Greenwood  Av. 

HINMAN",  Qeorg-e  Wheeler,  editor-in-chief 
and  mgr.  Chicago  Inter  Ocean  since  1897,  and 
pres.  Inter  Ocean  Newspaper  Co.;  b.  Mt.  Mor- 
ris, N.  Y.,  Nov.  19,  1863;  s.  Wheeler  and  Lydia 
(Seymour)  Hinman;  ed.  Hamilton  College; 
univs.  Heidelberg,  Berlin,  Leipzig.  Lecturer  on 
foreign  history  and  diplomacy;  was  on  edi- 
torial staff  New  York  Sun,  1887-97.  Address: 
The  Inter  Ocean. 

HINSEY,  John  Adams,  special  agent  C.,  M. 
&  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Robsonia,  Berks  Co.,  Pa., 
Aug.  10,  1833;  s.  Jacob  and  Lydia  Hibbard 
Hinsey;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Morencey, 
Mich.,  1855,  Sara  Jane  Wise.  Began  railroad- 
ing in  1856  with  M.  C.  R.  R.,  as  brakeman  on 
freight  train;  became  conductor  on  passenger 
train  running  between  Chicago  and  Detroit, 
1857,  and  so  continued  several  years;  since 
1865  in  employ  of  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  in 
charge  of  their  claim  dept.;  located  at  first  in 
Milwaukee  but  removed  to  Chicago  in  1890 
with  removal  of  general  offices  of  the  com- 
pany. Was  for  21  consecutive  years  mem.  of 
the  Common  Council  in  Milwaukee  and  12 
years  pres.  of  the  Council;  was  also  mem.  of 
the  Co.  Board  of  Supervisors,  and  for  several 
years  mem.  of  the  school  board  and  trustee  of 
the  Public  Library.  Mem.  K.  P.  since  Apr.  28, 
1878,  and  has  held  in  order  offices  of  Past 
Chancellor,  Grand  Representative,  Grand 
Vice  Chancellor,  Grand  Lecturer,  Grand 
Chancellor  and  Supreme  Representative  of 
Wisconsin;  also  pres.  of  Board  of  Control  of 
the  Endowment  Bank  (insurance  branch  of 
order),  1888-1901.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  707  E.  49th  St. 

HINTZE,  Robert  Albert,  manufacturer;  b. 
northern  Prussia,  Ger.,  Feb.  26,  1849;  s.  Gott- 
fried William  and  Fredericka  (Quolke)  Hintze; 
ed.  public  scho_ols  of  Chicago,  graduating  from 
old  Chicago  High  School  in  class  of  1864;  won 
scholarship  and  took  course  in  Bryant  & 
Stratton  Business  College;  m.  Fond  du  Lac, 
Wis.,  Apr.  27,  1879,  Jennie  K.  Gillett;  chil- 
dren: Irene  F.,  Ada  G.,  Arthur  Warren.  While 
getting  his  education  was  a  newsboy  on  a 
carriers'  route  for  the  Chicago  Evening  Jour- 
nal; after  leaving  business  college  worked  with 
Charles  J.  L.  Meyer,  wholesale  sash,  doors 
and  blinds,  from  Oct.,  1866,  to  1881;  in  busi- 
ness for  self  in  firm  of  Hintze  &  Baker  until 
1883,  when  firm  dissolved;  then  formed  part- 
nership of  Hintze  &  Weise,  which  in  1903  was 
reorganized  as  the  Chicago  Millwork  Supply 
Co.,  wholesale  manufacturers  of  sash,  doors, 
blinds,  mouldings,  etc.,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
and  treas.  Republican.  Office:  239-45  W.  22d  St. 
Residence:  5127  Indiana  Av. 

HIPP,  William  Harrison,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Berrien  Springs,  Mich.,  Jan.  12,  1864; 
s.  Barton  G.  and  Jennie  (Bennett)  Hipp;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Michigan;  grad.  from  Ben- 
nett Med.  College,  1885;  m.  Darlington,  Ind., 
Oct.  8,  1902,  Goldyn  Hunt;  1  son:  Barton  Hunt. 
Began  practice  at  Benton  Harbor,  Mich.,  1885- 
1886;  came  to  Chicago  in  1888;  surgeon  to  his 
private  hosp.  (S.  Side  Hosp.);  surgeon  to  Cook 
Co.  Hosp.,  Chicago  Hosp.,  Bennett  Hosp.  and 
the  Am.  Hosp.  Prof,  surgical  diseases  of 
women  Bennett  College  of  Eclectic  Medicine 
and  Surgery,  and  Am.  College  of  Medicine  and 
Surgery.  Now  mem.  Illinois  State  Board  of 
Health.  Mem.  City,  State  and  Nat.  Eclectic 
med.  socs.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Of- 
fice: 100  State  St.  Residence:  5409  Michigan 
Av. 

HIBSCH,  Emil  O.,  clergyman;  b.  Luxem- 
burg, Germany,  May  22,  1852;  s.  Samuel  and 
Louise  (Mickolls)  Hirsch;  academic  education 
in  Germany;  grad.  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  1872 
(A.M.,  1875);  student  Univs.  of  Berlin  and 
Leipzig,  1872-6;  alumnus  of  High  School  for 
Jewish  Science,  Berlin,  1872-6;  rabbi,  1877; 


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(LL.D.,  Austin  College,  111.,  1896;  L.H.D.,  cago.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago 
Western  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  1900;  D.D.,  Paint  Club.  Mason  (32°).  Republican;  was 
Hebrew  Union  College,  Cincinnati,  1901),  Min-  State  Senator  1  term  from  1st  District  of  Kan- 
ister  of  Har  Sinai  Congregation,  Baltimore,  sas.  Club:  Commercial.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
1877;  Ardath-Israel  Congregation,  Louisville,  Residence:  1354  Sheridan  Rd 
Ky.,  1878;  Sinai  Congregation,  Chicago,  since  HITCHCOCK,  Alvirus  Nelson,  sec.  Am  Bd. 
1880.  Pres.  and  mem.  Public  Library  Board,  Foreign  Missions  for  Interior  States;  b.  Mt. 
Chicago,  1888-97;  prof,  rabbinical  literature  Pleasant,  Wis.,  Jan.  16,  1854;  s  Rev  Nelson  A 
and  philosophy,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1892.  and  Matilda  (Avery)  Hitchcock;  grad  Univ 
Presidential  elector-at-large  for  Illinois,  1896.  of  Wisconsin,  B.A.,  1880;  B  D.,  Chicago  Theol 
Republican.  Editor  Zeitgeist,  Milwaukee,  1880-  Sem.,  1885;  studied  2  years  Illinois  Wesleyan 
1887;  Reformer,  New  York,  1886;  now  of  The  Univ.,  1885-7  (A.M.,  Ph.D.);  m.  Mar.  15,  1877, 
Reform  Advocate,  Chicago.  Editor  Biblical  Nettie,  daughter  Hon.  G.  C.  Meigs,  Iowa  Co , 
Dept.  Jewish  Encyclopedia.  Author  of  various  Wis.  Direct  descendant  Luke  Hitchcock,  who 
monographs  on  Biblical  and  religious  subjects,  received  from  Indians  deed  of  town  of  Farm- 
Address:  3612  Grand  Boul.,  Chicago.  ington,  Conn.,  1640.  Several  years  pastor  Con- 

HIBSCH,  James  Hugo,  merchant;  b  Chica-  gregational  churches;  lecturer  on  missionary 
go,  July  20,  1860;  s.  A.  M.  and  Mathilda  (Hil-  and  other  subjects;  sec.  World's  Congress  of 
debrand)  Hirsch;  ed  Chicago  public  schools,  Missions,  World  s  Columbian  Exposition;  corr. 
and  at  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  Ind. ;  m.  South  Bend,  me™;-  Am'  Bd^Autli°-r,  9f  several  missionary 
Ind.,  Feb.  28,  1883,  Anna  M.  Fox;  children:  P"bli?a^ons-  Office:  153  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Verna  M.,  Harold  E.  Served  2  years  under  his  324  N.  Elmwood  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 
father  (who  was  chief  asst.  engineer  of  Street  HITCHCOCK,  Howard  Horace,  banker;  b. 
Dept.,  Chicago,  32  years);  employe  of  Henry  Lee  Center,  Lee  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  10,  1858;  s. 
W.  King  &  Co.,  7  years;  Clement  Bane  &  Co.,  Charles  I.  and  Mary  (Bodine)  Hitchcock;  ed. 
6  years,  L.  C.  Wachsmuth  &  Co.,  9  years;  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  24, 
since  1897,  as  James  H.  Hirsch  &  Co.,  engaged  1883,  Nellie  Walters;  children:  Foemont  Bo- 
in  manufacture  and  handling  of  uniforms  and  dine,  Agnes  Jean.  Entered  employ  of  Preston, 
equipments.  Was  mem.  Lackey's  Zouaves,  Kean  &  Co.,  bankers,  Jan.  18,  1875;  their  busi- 
1881;  aide-de-camp  on  staff  of  Gov.  Richard  ness  was  succeeded  May  12,  1884,  by  Metro- 
Yates,  with  rank  of  col.  Republican;  alderman,  politan  Nat.  Bank,  of  which  was  made  asst. 
26th  Ward,  1897-8;  mem.  Lincoln  Park  Board;  cashier  in  1887,  and  cashier  in  1894;  on  con- 
mem.  Outer  Belt  Park  Commission.  Episcopa-  solidation  with  First  Nat.  Bank,  May  31,  1902, 
lian.  Mason:  mem.  St.  Bernard  Commandery.  was  made  a  vice-pres.  of  latter.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Lincoln,  Glen  View.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank. 
Office:  212-14  Market  St.  Residence:  1802  Ar-  Residence:  Wilmette,  111. 
lington  PI.  HITT,  John,  special  deputy  collector  of  U. 

HIRSCH,  Joseph,  manufacturer,  merchant;  S.  customs;  b.  Madison,  Ind.,  Oct.  18,  1832;  s. 
b.  Frankfort-on-Main,  Germany,  Oct.  15,  1852;  s.  Thomas  Smith  and  Emily  (John)  Hitt;  grad. 
Louis  and  Fannie  Hirsch;  ed.  public  school  in  DePauw  Univ.,  in  class  of  1853;  m.  Chicago, 
Germany  and  night  school  Chicago;  m.  Chica-  June  24,  1868,  Hattie  S.  Robe.  After  gradua- 
go,  Jan.  27,  1878,  Regina  Kurz;  children:  Fannie,  tion  was  on  farm  at  Mt.  Morris,  Ind.,  1853-7; 
Selma,  Daniel.  Began  business  career  at  age  read  law  with  John  N.  Jewett  and  others  from 
of  14,  as  an  apprentice  to  the  upholstering  1857  to  1863;  then  went  to  law  dept.  of  the 
business,  serving  as  such  3  years;  then  en-  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  remaining  as  asst.  to  the  pres. 
gaged  in  the  upholstering  business,  and  later  of  that  company  until  June  1,  1867;  on  that 
in  the  furniture  business  for  4  years  until  date  became  chief  entry  clerk  with  the  collec- 
1880,  when  became  associated  with  Frederick  tor  of  customs  at  Chicago,  and  in  1872  was 
Schultz  as  partner  in  the  manufacture  of  bed-  promoted  to  special  deputy  collector  of  cus- 
ding,  comprising  feathers,  downs,  box  springs,  toms,  in  which  position  has  ever  since  con- 
curled  hair,  mattresses,  and  a  full  line  of  all  tinued.  Republican.  Mason:  mem.  of  Oriental 
bedding  material  of  every  description;  now  Lodge,  Lafayette  Chapter,  and  Apollo  Com- 
pres.  of  the  Schultz  &  Hirsch  Co.  Republican,  mandery,  K.  T.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
Offlce:  260-2  S.  Desplaines  St.  Residence:  417  dence:  384  Oak  St. 
Marshfield  Av.  HIXON,  George  Colley,  lumberman;  b.  La- 

HIKSCHL,  Andrew  Jackson,  lawyer  and  le-  Crosse,   Wis.,   Mar.    6,   1871;    s.   Gideon   C.   and 

§al  author;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Apr.  30,  1852;  B.  Ellen  J.   (Pennell)   Hixon;  ed.  Andover,  Mass., 

amuel    and    Theresa    Hirschl;    ed.    Griswold  Phillips  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  graduating,  1890; 

College,   Davenport,   la.,   and  at  Amherst  Col-  grad.    at    Yale    College,    1894;    m.    New    York, 

lege   (A.B.,  1873);  grad.  law  dept.  State  Univ.  Thanksgiving  day,  1900,  Blanche  Galton  Kelle- 

of   Iowa,    1875;    m.    1876,    Charlotte   Schreiner;  her.   Began   in   lumber  business   in   1897;   now 

children:    Ida   T.,    Samuel    D.,    Marcus   A.    Ad-  pres.  and  dir.   the  S.   R.   Cornish  Lumber  Co., 

mitted  to  Iowa  bar,  1875;  practiced  at  Daven-  and  sec.,   treas.   and  dir.  the  Alexander  Lum- 

port,  la.,  until  1891,  and  at  same  time  was  lee-  ber    Co.    Clubs:    University;    also    Yale    (New 

turer  on  the  law  of  torts  in  the  State  Univ.  York).  Office:  Great  Northern  Bldg.  Residence: 

at    Iowa   City;    came    to    Chicago,    1891;    since  54  Astor  St. 

1894  of  Rosenthal,  Kurz  &  Hirschl.   Contribu-  HOAO,      Juntas      Clarkson,      physician;      b. 

tor  to  leading  law   journals.    Author   of  text-  Evanston,  111.,  Feb.  6,  1858;  s.  Thomas  C.  and 

books  on  Legal  Hygiene;  Law  of  Fraternities  Maria  L.    (Bryant)    Hoag;  ed.  public  and  pri- 

and  Societies;  The  Law  of  Corporate  Combina-  vate  schools  in  Evanston  and  entered  North- 

tion,  Consolidation  and  Succession.  Mem.  Del-  western      Preparatory      School,      1871;      grad; 

ta    Kappa    Epsilon    fraternity,     Chicago     and  Northwetern    Univ.,    Ph.B.,    1878,    Ph.D.,    1880; 

State  Bar  Assns.,  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Med-  grad.    Chicago    Med.    College,    M.D.,    1882;    m. 

ico-Legal   Club.    Republican.   Clubs:   Hamilton,  Chicago,  Sept.  25,  1895,  Adelaide  Northup.  En- 

Woodlawn,     Marquette.     Office:     Rector    Bldg.  gaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since 

Residence:   5649  Woodlawn  Av.  1887.     Consulting     obstetrician     to     Lakeside 

HIBST,  John  William,  western  mgr.  of  Am.  Hosp. ;    obstetrician   to    St.    Luke's   Hosp.    Fel- 

Linseed    Co.;    b.    Woonsocket,    R.    I.,    Mar.    28,  low    British    Gynecological    Soc.    from    1886; 

1862;    s.   John  W.   and  Jane  Hirst;   ed.   public  mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  from  1887 (  ex-pres.); 

schools;    m.    Kansas    City,    Mo.,    1901,    Lillian  fellow  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  1887;  mem. 

Dudley;    children:    Pleda,    William.    Has    been  Chicago   Medico-Legal    Soc.,    1887.    Republican, 

in  the  linseed  oil  business  since  1882,  formerly  Methodist.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Washington  Park, 

with  Nat.  Linseed  Oil  Co.  for  13  years  as  local  Office:  4669  Lake  Av. 

mgr.    in    Omaha,    Neb.,    Leavenworth   and    To-  HOAQ,    William    Q.f    banker;    b.    Evanston, 

peka,    Kan.;    since    1901    western    mgr.    of   the  111.,  Nov.  19,  1860;  s.  Thomas  C.  and  Maria  L. 

Am.    Linseed    Co.,    with    headquarters    in    Chi-  (Bryant)    Hoag;   ed.  public  schools  of  Evans- 


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ton  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Acad.  After  leav- 
ing school  entered  employ  of  T.  C.  Hoag  &  Co., 
bankers,  (of  which  his  father  was  head),  and 
when  the  bank  was  incorporated,  1892,  as  the 
State  Bank  of  Evanston,  with  $100,000  capital 
and  $10,000  surplus,  became  cashier  and  dir. 
of  the  bank,  and  so  continues.  Republican. 
Methodist;  trustee  1st  M.  B.  Church,  of  Evans- 
ton.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Evanston  Golf,  Chicago, 
Bankers.  Office:  State  Bank  of  Evanston.  Resi- 
dence: 1824  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HOAO,  William  Jesse,  live  stock  commis- 
sion; b.  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  17,  1852; 
s.  Nathaniel  and  Nancy  (Conover)  Hoag;  ed. 
public  schools  of  'Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  and 
at  Antioch  College,  Yellow  Snrings,  O. ;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  31,  1877,  Cora  E.  McFarland;  1 
son:  Albert  I.  Came  to  Chicago  after  leaving 
college,  in  1873,  and  has  ever  since  been  iden- 
tified with  the  live-stock  commission  busi- 
ness, first  as  clerk  with  J.  K.  McDonald  & 
Co.,  5  years;  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Mc- 
Farland, Hoag  &  Co.,  1878,  of  McCausland, 
Beveridge  &  Co.,  1884,  changing,  1886,  to  Mc- 
Causland, Hoag  &  Co.,  and  since  1895  of  Mc- 
Causland, Hoag  &  Turner.  Republican.  Mason 
(32°).  Clubs:  Saddle  and  Sirloin,  Chicago  Rid- 
ing and  Driving.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union 
Stock  Yards.  Residence:  4218  Prairie  Av. 

HOBART,  Horace  B.,  vice-pres.  and  one  of 
the  editors  of  The  Railway  Age;  b.  Beloit,  Wis., 
May  22,  1839;  s.  Horace  and  Charlotte  (Field) 
Hobart;  grad.  Beloit  College  (A.M.),  1860;  m. 
Dec.,  1872,  Emma  M.  Hastings.  Was  consecu- 
tively reporter  Chicago  Tribune,  city  editor 
Evening  Post;  Western  mgr.  Am.  Press  Assn.; 
managing  editor  Evening  Mail;  editor  Morn- 
ing Courier,  1866-76;  editor  The  Railway  Age 
since  1876.  Author  several  books  and  pamphlets 
on  railway  topics.  Was  pres.  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  Hyde  Park  for  several  years  pre- 
vious to  annexation  of  that  village  to  Chicago. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1202  Hin- 
man Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

HOBBS.  James  Bartlett,  real  estate  owner, 
retired  merchant;  b.  Sabattis,  Me.,  Jan.,  1830; 
s.  Charles  and  Jemima  (Prescott)  Hobbs;  ed. 
Litchfield  Liberal  Institute,  Litchfield  Corners, 
Me.;  m.  Litchfield  Corners,  Mar.,  1853,  Mary 
M.,  daughter  of  Rev.  Constant  Quinnam;  4 
children  (deceased).  Was  in  country  store  in 
Maine,  1853-5;  came  to  Chicago,  1856;  com- 
menced in  produce  commission  business,  1857; 
retired  in  1887,  after  30  years  on  Board  of 
Trade;  was  pres.  of  the  Board  1  year.  Pres. 
Nat.  Church  Insurance  Co.;  pres.  N.  Waukegan 
Harbor  and  Dock  Assn.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mem.  M.  E.  Church,  in  which  he  has  been 
honored  with  all  the  offices  to  which  a  lay- 
man is  entitled;  mem.  board  of  trustees  North- 
western Univ. ;  vice-pres.  City  Missionary  and 
Church  Extension  Soc. ;  pres.  board  of  trustees 
of  the  Methodist  Deaconesses'  Assn.;  pres. 
Deaconesses'  Orphanage,  Lake  Bluff.  Office: 
108  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  343  LaSalle  Av. 

HOBSON,  Benjamin  Lewis,  prof.  McCormick 
Theological  Seminary  since  1893;  b.  Lexing- 
ton, Mo.,  July  31,  1859;  s.  Benjamin  Mosby 
and  Martha  G.  (Barbour)  Hobson;  grad.  Cen- 
tral Univ.,  Ky.,  1877  (A.M.,  D.D.);  studied 
Johns  Hopkins;  grad.  Princeton  Theological 
Seminary,  1885;  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1888-90;  m. 
Oct.  3,  1893,  Katherine  Prather  Humphrey, 
Louisville,  Ky.  Contributes  to  reviews  on  theo- 
logical and  philosophical  subjects.  Residence: 
1  Chalmers  PI. 

HODQKINS,  Jefferson,  quarryman  and 
crushed  stone  contractor;  b.  Lemoine,  Me., 
Oct.  27,  1843;  s.  Philip  and  Mary  (Blunt) 
Hodgkins;  ed.  public  schools  of  native  place; 
m.  Orange,  N.  J.,  Nov.  12,  1873,  Jennie  Lewis; 
children:  William  Lewis,  Edne  Rachel.  After 
leaving  schools  became  sailor,  sailing  out  of 
New  York  and  Boston,  at  ages  of  17  to  25,  ex- 
cept 1  year  when  serving  as  a  private  in  Co. 
C,  26th  Me.  Vols.  in  Civil  War.  Engaged  in 


Government  surveys,  1869-70;  came  to  Chicago 
In  1872  and  was  supt.  Chicago  Dredging  & 
Dock  Co.  for  several  years,  and  after  that  in 
contracting  business  for  self.  In  1885  organ- 
ized the  Kimball  &  Cobb  Stone  Co.,  which,  in 
1888,  he  bought  out  and  consolidated  with  the 
Brownell  Improvement  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.;  company  owns  stone  quarries,  manufac- 
tures crushed  stone  and  contracts  for  railway 
work.  Republican.  S.  Park  Commissioner,  serv- 
ing 3d  term;  aide-de-camp  on  Governor's  staff 
with  rank  of  col.  Life  mem.  Englewood  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
(Lake  Geneva,  Wis.).  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  7148  Princeton  Av. 

HODGKINS,  William  Lewis,  vice-pres. 
Brownell  Improvement  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  May 
15,  1875;  s.  Jefferson  and  Jennie  (Lewis) 
Hodgkins;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and 
in  Purdue  Univ.,  Lafayette,  Ind.,  graduating 
in  class  of  1897;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  24,  1903, 
Mae  Press.  Upon  graduation  from  Purdue 
Univ.,  1897,  entered  service  of  the  Brownell 
Improvement  Co.  (established  1882),  contrac- 
tors for  public  improvements  (engineer  in 
construction  work),  and  is  now  vice-pres.  of 
the  company,  who,  besides  contracting  work, 
are  quarrymen  at  Thornton,  Ind.,  and  Mo- 
mence,  111.,  and  are  manufacturers  and  deal- 
ers in  crushed  stone,  Portland  cement,  torpedo 
sand,  rubble  stone,  etc.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Builders,  Union  League,  Chicago  Yacht,  Lake 
Geneva,  Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Mem.  Sigma 
Nu.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 172  E.  45th  St. 

HOEIiSCHEK,  Julius  Henry,  physician;  b 
Elmhurst,  111.,  Mar.  13,  1864;  s.  Moritz  and 
Sophie  Hoelscher;  general  education  in  public 
school,  and  in  private  schools  in  New  York 
State  and  Chicago;  grad.  med.  dept.  North- 
western Univ.,  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  20, 
1887,  Anna  Wolff;  1  son:  Francis  Fred.  Was  2 
years  house  physician  at  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp.; 
since  1887  in  active  general  practice  of  medi- 
cine. Attending  physician  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp. 
and  German  Hosp.  Asst.  clinical  prof,  of  medi- 
cine in  Rush  Med.  College.  Mem.  Chicago  Med 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Physicians  Club,  German  Am.  Med.  Soc.,  Phi 
Rho  Sigma  Fraternity.  Republican.  Office:  34 
Washington  St.  Residence:  1669  Sheridan  Rd. 

HOEBBEK,  John  L.,  pres.  John  L.  Hoerber 
Brewing  Co.;  b.  Waukegan,  111.,  1848;  s.  John 
L.  and  Terese  (Susbauer)  Hoerber;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1870,  Wilhemina  Nurenberger  (died, 
1902);  children:  John  L.,  Jr.,  Fred,  William, 
Carrie.  After  leaving  school  entered  the 
brewery  of  his  father  and  upon  latter's  death 
in  1899  became  pres.  of  the  company.  Mem. 
West  Side  Sangerkrantz,  Ambrosia  Sanger- 
verein,  Arbeiterverein.  Office:  646  21st  PI 
Residence:  659  W.  22d  St. 

HOEBBEK,  William  Leonard,  brewer;  b 
Waukegan,  111.,  Apr.  15,  1849;  s.  John  L  and 
Terese  (Susbauer)  Hoerber;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  20,  1883,  Ida  L.  Roeder;  chil- 
dren: William  L.,  Jr.,  Milward  F.,  Gladys 
Elaine.  Brought  up  in  brewing  business  and 
since  1880  with  the  J.  L.  Hoerber  Brewing 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  vice-pres.,  sec.  and  a 
dir.  Mem.  of  several  singinp-  socs.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Kenwood.  Office:  646  W.  21st 
PI.  Residence:  71  E.  47th  St. 

HOFF,  Johan  Hakon,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Christiania,  Norway,  Apr.  15,  1867;  s.  Martin 
and  Gunhild  (Halvorsen)  Hoff;  grad.  Chris- 
tiania (Norway)  Engineering  College,  as  civil 
engineer.  July,  1888;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June 
24,  1891,  Karoline  Marie  Suckow;  children: 
Rolf  Suckow,  Louis  Martin,  Einar  Benjamin, 
Arthur  Stanley.  Came  to  U.  S.,  Sept.,  1888,  and 
was  employed  as  asst.  engineer  Milwaukee 
Bridge  Works;  moved  to  Chicago,  1895,  and 
engaged  in  contracting  business  for  6  years 
and  was  vice-pres.  H.  M.  R.  Construction  Co. ; 
contracting  engineer  Am.  Bridge  Co.,  1901-3; 


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mgr.  of  the  John  A.  Mead  Mfg.  Co.,  since  1903, 
In  charge  of  new  shops  at  Grand  Crossing,  111. 
Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Lutheran. 
Office:  74th  St.  and  Kimbark  Av.  Residence: 
432  Kenwood  Ter. 

HOFFMAN,  John  Raymond,  physician;  b. 
Ottawa,  111.,  June  18,  1865;  s.  Asa  M.  and 
Frances  (Raymond)  Hoffman;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Ottawa,  111.,  graduating  June, 
1885;  grad.  Chicago  Med.  College  (Northwest- 
ern Univ.),  M.D.,  1891;  m.  Ottawa,  111.,  June  2, 
1892,  Mary  T.  Hapeman;  children:  Douglas  T., 
Phoebe  Ella.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine 
since  1891;  now  dir.  and  sec.  of  Chicago  Eye, 
Ear,  Nose  and  Throat  College,  and  prof,  of 
ophthalmology  in  same.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Ophthalmol- 
ogy and  Oto-Laryngology.  Was  capt.  and  asst. 
surgeon  3d  Infy..  I.  N.  G.,  1896-8.  Episcopa- 
lian. Office:  206  E.  Washington  St.  Residence: 
Ottawa,  111. 

HOFFMAN,  Peter  Michael,  coroner  of  Cook 
Co.;  b.  Desplaines,  Cook  Co.,  Mar.  23,  1863;  s. 
Michael  and  Annette  (Nimsgarn)  Hoff- 
man; ed.  public  schools  of  Desplaines  and 
business  college  in  Chicago;  m.  Desplaines, 
111.,  1889,  Emma  May  Peet;  children:  Edith, 
Nettie,  Rae,  Marguerite,  Evelyn,  Gordon  H.  Be- 
gan career  in  the  grocerv  business  and  later 
was  chief  clerk  and  cashier  for  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. 
for  17  years;  elected,  1898,  mem.  of  the  Board 
of  Co.  Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.;  re-elected 
in  1900  and  1902,  serving  until  1904;  elected 
coroner  of  Cook  Co.  at  Nov.  election,  1904. 
Served  as  mem.  Board  of  Trustees  of  Village 
of  Desplaines  for  3  years  (2  years  as  pres.); 
chairman  Board  of  Education  of  School  Dis- 
trict No.  64,  Cook  Co.,  1898-1905.  Republican. 
Office:  Criminal  Court  Bldg.  Residence:  Des- 
plaines, 111. 

HOFFMANN,  Francis  A.,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b. 
Addison,  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  26,  1845;  s. 
Francis  A.  and  Cynthia  (Gilbert)  Hoffmann; 
grad.  Knox  College,  A.B.,  in  class  of  1865; 
studied  law  in  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan; 
m.,  1st,  May  14,  1870,  Emma  Bierwith  (died 
1889);  m.,  2d,  May  13,  1890,  Mrs.  Mary  E. 
Taylor,  of  Chicago.  Admitted  to  bar,  Mar., 
1867;  mem.  of  firm  of  McAllister  &  Hoffmann, 
1868-9  (Mr.  McAllister  becoming  judge  in 
1869),  then  for  less  than  a  year  of  Harris, 
Hall  &  Hoffmann;  since  then  with  George  W. 
Brandt,  in  firm  of  Brandt  &  Hoffmann.  Was 
1st  pres.  of  the  Board  of  Election  Commis- 
sioners; was  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago 
under  elder  Carter  H.  Harrison's  administra- 
tion; U.  S.  Appraiser  under  Grover  Cleveland, 
but  resigned  after  15  months;  city  collector 
during  the  administration  of  DeWitt  C. 
Cregier.  Democrat.  Office:  125  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1846  Oakdale  Av. 

HOPHEIMEB,  Zach,  lawyer;  b.  Williams- 
burg,  Va.,  Apr.  22,  1852;  s.  Isaac  and  Rachel 
Hofheimer;  grad.  William  and  Mary  College, 
class  of  1871;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  17,  1887,  Emma 
Ellinger;  children:  Edwin,  Irene.  Studied  law; 
admitted  to  bar,  1874;  now  mem.  of  the  law 
firm  of  Hofheimer  &  Levinson.  Democrat.  Of- 
fice: Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  342  LaSalle  Av. 

HOGAN,  James  Augustus,  sec.  and  treas. 
Illinois  Stone  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  2,  1852;  s. 
Martin  and  Margaret  (Wall)  Hogan;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools,  St.  Patrick's  parochial 
school  and  Bryant  &  Stratton's  Business  Col- 
lege; m.  Chicago,  Nov.  27,  1872,  Frances  Hen- 
drey;  children:  George,  Margaret,  Martin, 
James,  Elizabeth.  After  leaving  school  was  en- 
gaged as  bookkeeper  for  a  short  time,  then 
assisted  his  father  as  steersman  on  a  canal 
boat  which  plied  the  Illinois  and  Michigan 
Canal.  His  aptitude  for  business  soon  attract- 
ed the  attention  of  the  executives  of  the  Illi- 
nois Stone  Co.,  with  which  his  father  was  as- 
sociated, and  he  was  given,  in  1871,  the  posi- 
tion of  bookkeeper  with  that  company,  in 
which  his  advancement  was  rapid;  now  sec. 


and  treas.  of  the  company.  Republican;  was 
elected  S.  Town  Collector,  1895.  R.  C.  Mem. 
the  Builders  Club  and  Builders  &  Traders  Ex- 
change. Office:  22d  and  Lumber  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 2919  Haines  Ct. 

HOGAN,  Thomas  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  31,  1860;  s.  M.  W.  and  Delia  (Walsh) 
Hogan;  ed.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  at  Christian  Bros. 
Acad.;  St.  Louis  Univ.  and  St.  Louis  Law 
School,  graduating  LL.B.,  1885;  also  studied 
law  in  office  of  father,  M.  W.  Hogan,  ex-Gov. 
Thomas  C.  Reynolds,  of  Missouri,  and  Judge 
Irwin  Z.  Smith,  of  St.  Louis.  Admitted  to  bar 
of  Missouri,  1882,  and  practiced  at  St.  Louis 
until  1886,  when  came  to  Chicago  and  has 
since  practiced  law  here;  first  with  his  father, 
and  now  of  Hogan  &  Hogan.  Admitted  to  the 
Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S.,  Nov.  4,  1900.  De- 
gree of  A.M.  conferred,  1885.  Pres.  of  the 
Credit  Protection  Assn.,  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Print- 
ing and  Engraving  Co.,  the  United  Chemists 
Assn.,  the  Am.  Amusement  Assn.,  the  U.  S. 
Amusement  Assn.,  Chicago  St.  Flushing  Ma- 
chine Co.,  Colonial  Mining  Co.,  San  Marcus 
Rubber  Plantation  Co.,  Chicago  Rubber  Plan- 
tation Co.;  legal  counsel  for  foregoing  com- 
panies. Has  been  identified  with  some  of  the 
most  important  cases  litigated  in  the  State 
and  Federal  Courts  upon  questions  of  copy- 
right and  law  relating  to  literary  property  that 
have  engaged  the  attention  of  the  State  and 
Federal  Courts  in  the  past  20  years.  Among 
others,  the  case  of  Gross  vs.  Mansfield,  in- 
volving the  question  of  authorship  of  Cyrano 
de  Bergerac,  the  Sherlock  Holmes  case  and  the 
Little  Minister.  Has  also  been  connected  in 
litigation  concerning  the  same  subjects  in 
New  York,  London,  and  Paris.  Mem.  B.  P.  O. 
Elks.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Columbus,  Men- 
oken,  Fellowship,  Missouri  Athletic,  St. 
George  (Hanover  Sq.,  London,  Eng.),  Westward 
Ho.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  Bar 
Assn.,  St.  Louis  Bar  Assn.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 
Residence:  1578  Jackson  Boul. 

HOGE,  Holmes,  banker;  b.  Allegheny  City, 
Pa.,  Mar.  2,  1842;  s.  Abraham  Holmes  and 
Jane  Currie  (Blaikie)  Hoge;  moved  with  fam- 
ily to  Chicago,  1848;  ed.  Hopkins  Acad.,  Old 
Hadley,  Mass.,  and  common  and  high  schools, 
Chicago;  m.  Evanston,  111..  June  9,  1869.  Kate 
North  Iglehart;  children:  Mamie  Iglehart, 
Louise,  Jane  Holmes,  Katherine.  Enlisted  in 
Chicago  Mercantile  Battery,  Aug.,  1862;  com- 
missioned by  Pres.  Lincoln,  capt.  and  asst.  q. 
m.,  U.  S.  Vols.,  Mar.  13,  1863;  served  to  end 
of  War  in  Army  of  the  Tennessee  and  in 
Dept.  of  the  Gulf;  mustered  out  fall  of  1865. 
Before  war  was  telegraph  messenger,  1857-8, 
and  employed  in  grain  elevator  office  and  rail- 
road office,  and  as  traveling  salesman,  1861-2; 
entered  3d  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago,  1867;  re- 
mained there  until  1872;  in  real  estate  busi- 
ness, 1872-3;  entered  1st  Nat.  Bank  in  fall  of 
1873  in  clerical  capacity,  advancing  until  he 
now  holds  the  office  of  mgr.  under  the  re- 
organization of  the  official  staff.  Life  mem. 
Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee;  mem.  Lo- 
gan Post,  G.  A.  R.,  and  Illinois  Commandery 
Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Bankers.  Evanston,  Glen 
View,  Evanston  Golf,  Harbor  Point  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 1st  Nat.  Bank.  Residence:  1316  Maple  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

HOGG,  David,  wholesale  liquor  merchant; 
b.  Kinrossshire,  Scotland,  Apr.  23,  1842;  s. 
Robert  and  Elizabeth  (Scott)  Hoger:  ed.  public 
schools,  Scotland;  came  to  U.  S.,  1863;  worked 
as  fresco  painter  and  paper  hanger  in  the  East 
and  in  Jan.,  1869,  came  to  Chicago  and  worked 
with  John  J.  McGrath  in  the  wall  paper  busi- 
ness until  1871:  then  in  wall  paper  business 
with  David  Walker  until  June  9,  1874,  when 
formed  partnership  with  Alexander  D.  Hannah 
in  firm  of  Hannah  &  Hogg,  wines,  liquors  and 
cigars;  firm  acquired  several  retail  stores  and 
incorporated  the  business;  reincorporated  in 
1902  under  same  name,  and  he  is  now  vice- 


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pres      of     the     company;     also     vice-pres.     of  Naugle,    Holcomb    &   Co.,    railway    contractors, 

Hannah    &    Hogg    Hotel    Brevoort,    a    separate  Chicago;   now  pres.   of   the  Holcomb-Lobb   Co., 

corporation,    conducting    the    Hotel    Brevoort.  contractors    for    railroad    ties    and    telegraph 

Republican.    Club:     Washington    Park.    Office:  poles.    Office:     204     Dearborn      St.      Residence: 

307-309  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  399  Oak  St.  Hinsdale,   DuPage   Co. 

HOOLTTND,  John  Herman,  lawyer;  b.  Knatte,  HOLDEN,    Charles    Revell,    lawyer;    b.    Chi- 

Sweden,    Oct.    19,    1856;    s.    August   and   Char-  cago,  Jan.  9,  1871;  s.  William  H.  and  Sarah  J. 

lotte    (Gustafson)    Hoglund;     ed.     schools    in  (Revell)   Holden;  ed.  Chicago  public  and  high 

Sweden  and  at  Knox  College,   Galesburg,   111.;  schools,  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,   1892;   Northwestern 

m.,   1st,   Tobina  C.   Nelson,   July   15,   1885;   m.,  Univ.    Law    School;    m.    Chicago,    Dec.,    1893, 

2d,   Milwaukee,    Wis.,   Oct.    10,    1887,   Margaret  Mertie  Towne;  m.   2d,  Chicago,  Aug.   12,   1901, 

P.  Burke;  children:  Margaret  P.,  Adolph,  Sey-  Cora  Eaton;  1  son:  William  H.  T.  Was  editor 

mour,    Merritt.    Came    from    Sweden    direct    to  of    Northwestern    Law    Review    for    a    while 

Chicago  in  1870;  was  a  clothing  manufacturer  during  law   course;   student  with  law   firm   of 

in  Chicago;  then  studied  at  the  Union  College  Moran,  Kraus  &  Mayer;  admitted  to  bar,  1893; 

of  Law  and  was  admitted  to  the  Illinois  bar,  then    clerk    until    1899,    when    became    junior 

1889;  since  then  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  partner    in    that    firm;    withdrew,    1900,    with 

in  Chicago.  Mason.  Odd  Fellow.  Office:  Tacoma  Adolf  Kraus,  to  form  firm  of  Kraus  &  Holden, 

Bldg.  Residence:   55  E.  78th  St.  which  changed,  1901,  on  admission  of  Samuel 

HOLABIRD,   William,   architect;   b.    Ameriia  Alschuler,     to    present    style    of    Kraus,     Al- 

Union,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  11,  1854;  s.  Gen.  S.  B.  and  schuler  &  Holden;  in  general  practice  of  law, 

M.    T.    Holabird;    grad.    St.    Paul,    Minn.,    high  but    chiefly    engaged    in    corporation    matters, 

school,     1871;     entered     West    Point     Military  Republican.   Mem.   Republican  Marching  Club. 

Acad.,  June,  1873;  resigned,  Oct.,  1875;  m.  New  Baptist.    Mem.    Chicago    Bar    Assn.,    Law    In- 

Orleans,  La.,  Dec.  27,  1875,  Marie  Ford  Augur;  stitute.    Office:    Tribune    Bldg.    Residence:    681 

children:     Cornelia     Baird,     Mary     Theodosia,  Monroe  St. 

Robert  G.,  William,  Jane  A.,  John  A.  Has  lived  HOLDEN,  James  Franklin,  freight  traffic 
in  Chicago  since  1875;  studied  in  various  mgr.  of  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry. ;  b.  Prince 
architects'  offices,  1875-80;  in  practice  in  Chi-  Albert,  Ont.,  Can.,  Dec.  22,  1861;  s.  James  and 
cago  since  1880.  Head  of  firm  of  Holabird  &  Orilla  Fidchette  Holden;  ed.  public  and  high 
Roche,  architects  of  the  Marquette,  Old  Col-  schools  of  Ontario;  m.  Peterboro,  Ont.,  1887, 
ony,  south  end  Monadnock,  Atwood,  Tribune,  Charlotte  I.  Holden;  children:  Maude,  James 
Venetian,  Champlain,  Chicago  Savings,  Repub-  A.,  Ellsworth  Vincent,  Royal,  Victor.  Began 
lie,  Cable,  McClurg,  Mandel  (Wabash  Av.),  railway  service  as  clerk  to  supt.  and  travel- 
Chicago,  and  military  post,  Fort  Sheridan,  111.,  ing  auditor  Whitby,  Port  Perry  &  Lindsay 
near  Chicago.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi-  Ry. ;  chief  clerk  traffic  mgr.'s  office  of  the 
dence:  1500  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  Midland  Ry.  of  Canada,  1880-3;  local  freight 
HOIiBBOOK,  Francis  Day,  manufacturer;  b.  agent  same  road,  Toronto,  Ont.,  1884;  travel- 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  21,  1868;  s.  Francis  W.  ing  freight  agent  Canadian  Pacific  Ry.  at  To- 
and  Barbara  E.  (Lansing)  Holbrook;  ed.  pub-  ronto,  1885-6;  in  charge  of  agents'  ac- 
lic  schools  in  New  York  and  Chicago;  grad.  counts  accounting  dept.,  St.  L.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  at 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1886-9;  chief  rate  clerk,  general 
M.D.,  1889;  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College,  M.D.,  freight  office,  same  road,  1889-91;  auditor  and 
1891;  in  hosp.  and  sanitariums  until  Jan.,  traffic  mgr.,  1891-8;  traffic  mgr.,  1898-1902, 
1897;  entered  Union  Drop  Forge  Co.,  1897,  on  C.,  O.  &  G.  R.  R.  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.;  since 
death  of  father,  Francis  W.  Holbrook,  and  was  Feb.,  1903,  freight  traffic  mgr.  of  the  C.,  R.  I. 
elected  vice-pres.  and  sec.,  which  position  still  &  P.  Ry.,  and  of  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  E.  P.  Ry. 
holds.  Invented  Union  Drop  Forge  Claw  Bar.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Homewood, 
Co.  manufacture  drop  forgings,  steam  ham-  Hamilton.  Office:  144  VanBuren  St.  Residence: 
mer  forgings,  railroad  track  tools,  etc.,  and  135  51st  St. 

employ  150  men.  Professionally,  practiced  HOLDEN,  Joseph  Sewell,  manufacturer;  b. 
surgery  7  years.  Asst.  prof,  surgery  at  Chi-  Chicago,  June  15,  1862;  s.  Albon  H.  and  Ellen 
cago  Homce.  Med.  College;  on  surgical  staff  M.  (Holbrook)  Holden;  ed.  Chicago  public 
Chicago  Homce.  Hosp.,  Nat.  Women's  Tern-  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.,  1889,  Elizabeth 
perance  Hosp.  and  Streeter  Hosp.  Mem.  1111-  Campbell;  1  daughter:  Florence  E.  In  1880  be- 
nois  Homce.  Medical  Soc.,  Am.  Institute  of  gan  business  career  with  his  father  in  the 
Homoaopathy.  Clubs:  Union,  Elmhurst  Golf,  manufacture  of  mixed  paints;  went  west  in 
Office:  64-76  E.  Ohio  St.  Residence:  1740  Ad-  1885  to  Pacific  Coast  states,  remaining  2 
dison  Av.  years;  then  came  to  Chicago,  and  was  asso- 
HOLBEOOK,  William  Gibson,  manufactur-  elated  with  the  George  W.  Light  Mfg.  Co., 
er;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  July  12,  1865;  s.  Fran-  of  which  he  was  sec.  and  treas.,  until  Nov., 
cis  W.  and  Barbara  E.  (Lansing)  Holbrook;  1897,  when  became  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
ed.  Public  School  No.  11  of  Brooklyn.  After  Middleby  Oven  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
leaving  school  in  1885  traveled  abroad  exten-  Middleby's  portable  patent  brick  ovens.  Re- 
sively  until  1889,  and  upon  return  went  into  publican.  Presbyterian.  Trustee  Village  of  La- 
business  as  sec.  of  the  Union  Drop  Forge  Co.  Grange.  Ex-mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Clubs: 
until  1896;  in  Jan..  1897,  was  elected  pres.  and  Ashland,  LaG range.  Hinsdale  Golf,  Illinois 
treas.;  iron  and  steel  drop  forgings  and  rail-  Athletic.  Office:  60-2  W.  VanBuren  St.  Resi- 
road  supplies.  Republican.  Presbyterian,  dence:  LaGrange,  111. 

Clubs:  Union,  Chicago  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  HOLDEN,  Nelson  B.,  shoe  dealer;  b.  Jack- 
Office:  64-76  E.  Ohio  St.  Residence:  1740  Addi-  son,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1841;  ed.  public 
son  Av.  school;  married;  1  daughter.  After  leaving 
HOLCOMB,  William  Horace,  pres.  the  Hoi-  school  was  engaged  in  tanning  business  with 
comb-Lobb  Co.;  b.  Knoxville,  111.,  Sept.  12,  father  until  1868,  when  came  to  Chicago  and 
1838;  ed.  public  schools;  married.  Began  as  established  in  the  shoe  business;  burned  out 
railway  freight  brakeman  and  fireman  Peoria  with  almost  total  loss  in  great  fire  of  1871, 
&  Oquawka  R.  R.,  1856-8,  and  remained  in  rail-  but  resumed  after  the  fire  and  has  built  up 
way  service  until  1893;  became  station  agent,  a  larger  business;  now  pres.  of  N.  B.  Holden 
1871-2;  general  freight  agent  and  asst.  treas.,  (Incorporated).  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  227  State 
1872-7;  receiver,  1877-82;  gen.  supt.,  1882-5,  St.  Residence:  322  Ashland  Boul. 
Chicago  &  Iowa  R.  R. ;  gen.  supt.  C.,  B.  &  N.  HOLDEN,  Walter  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
R.  R.,  1885-7;  gen.  mgr.  Oregon  Ry.  &  Navi-  Mar.  19,  1865;  s.  Albon  H.  and  Ellen  (Hol- 
gation  Co.,  1887-8;  vice-pres.  U.  P.  Ry.,  1888-  brook)  Holden:  grad.  Marauette  School,  Chi- 
1890;  asst.  gen.  mgr.  same  road,  1890-1;  gen.  cago,  1882;  Chicago  West  Division  High 
mgr.  of  transportation  World's  Columbian  Ex-  School,  1885;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  A.B.,  1889; 
position,  1892-3;  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1890;  m.  1st, 


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June  4,   1891,  Hattie  L.  Hinchman   (died,  Apr.  Since  then  engaged  in  general  practice.  Since 

29,  1893);  1  daughter:  Ruth  H.;  m.  2d,  Racine,  1896  treating  diseases  of  ear,  nose  and  throat; 

Wis.,    May    29,    1896,    Bessie   B.    Walker;    chil-  asst.    of   the   clinic   for   diseases    of   ear,    nose 

dren:     Albon    W.,     William     W.     Admitted    to  :md  throat  in  Basel,   1890-2;   asst.   surgeon  to 

the   Illinois   bar,    1890,   and   since   then  in   gen-  Illinois   Eye  and   Ear   Infirmary,   Chicago,   and 

eral    practice   of   law    in    Chicago;    since    1899  Post-Graduate   Med.    Schools,    1893-6;    lecturer 

of  firm  of  Rush   (G.  F.)  &  Holden.  Mem.  Chi-  Chicago    Med.    School,    1897-8.    Mem.    Chicago 

cago   Bar  Assn.,   Law   Club,    Legal   Club,   Chi-  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological   Soc.,  Chicago 

cago    Law    Institute.    Republican;    trustee    of  Laryngological    Soc.,    Chicago    Ophthalmolog- 

village  of  Oak  Park.  Universalist.  Clubs:  Ash-  ical  and  Otological  Soc.,   Ger.   Med.   Soc.,  Am. 

land,    Oak    Park.    Office:    100    Washington    St.  Med.     Assn.,     Acad.     of     Ophthalmology     and 

Residence:  Oak  Park,  111.  Otology,  etc.  Was  army  surgeon  and  1st  lieut. 

HOLDEN,   William.   Hiram,   lawyer;    b.    Chi-  in   Swiss   Army.    R.    P.    Mem.    Germania   Man- 

cago,  June  6,  1843;  s.  Charles  N.  and  Prances  nerchor,     Swiss    Benevolent    Soc.     Office:     103 

W.    (Woodbury)  Holden;  ed.  public  schools  of  Randolph  St.  Residence:  1629  Sheridan  Rd. 

Chicago;    grad.    West    Division    High    School,  HOLLAND,   John  Everett,   lawyer;    b.    Har- 

1861,  and   from   Union   College  of  Law,   LL.B.,  rison    Co.,    O.,    May    7,    1862;    s.    Samuel    and 

1866;  m.  July  17,  1867,  Sarah  J.  Revell  (sister  Emily  (Maholm)  Holland;  grad.  Northwestern 

of  Mrs.  Dwight  L.  Moody,  wife  of  the  famous  Ohio  Normal  Univ..  class  of  1888;  grad.  Kent 

evangelist);    children:    Charles    Revell,    Ethel  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1893;  m.  Plain 

Revell,  and  2  now  deceased.  Admitted  to  bar,  City,  O.,  Dec.  27,  1894,  Cora  L.  Gill;  children: 

1866,   and   since   then   in   active   general    prac-  John    Gill,    Charles    J.    Was    supt.    of    schools 

tice  of  law;  now  senior  of  law  firm  of  Holden  Union    Co.    and    Franklin    Co.,    Ohio;    came    to 

&   Buzzell.   Associate  mem.   Chicago   Real    Es-  Chicago,    1892,    and    assisted    in    the    office    of 

tate  Board;  mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  Illi-  Thornton  &  Chancellor;   was  admitted   to  bar 

nois  Bar  Assn.;   treas.   Chicago  Law  Institute  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  and  was  a  mem. 

for   21    years   and   now   its   librarian.    Baptist;  of    the   firm    of   Thornton    &    Chancellor    until 

ex-trustee  of  the  Univ.  of  Chicago;  trustee  of  1895;   since   then   has   practiced   alone.    Mason, 

the  Baptist  Theological   Union  and  the  Y.   M.  Republican.    Congregationalist.    Clubs:    Meno- 

C.    A.;    pres.    and   dir.    of    the    Bible    Institute  ken  (trustee  3  years),  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 

Colportage   Assn.;    ex-pres.    board   of    trustees  First   Nat.    Bank   Bldg.    Residence:    205    Baird 

of   2d   Baptist   Church   of   Chicago   and   for    30  Av.,   Austin. 

years    supt.    of   its    Sunday    School;    now    hon-  HOLLAND,    William   Ernest,    physician    and 

orary  supt.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  surgeon;    b.    Nottingham,    Eng.,    Feb.    3,    1866; 

1143  Forest  Av.,  Evanston.  s.    John   and   Sarah   A.   Groves  Holland;    came 

HOLDOM,  Jesse,  jurist;  b.  London,  Eng.,  lo  U.  S.,  1871,  in  boyhood;  grad.  high  school, 
Aug.  23,  1851;  s.  William  and  Eliza  Holdom;  1882;  grad.  pharmaceutical  dept.  of  Illinois 
academic  education  in  London  until  1868,  when  State  Univ.,  Ph.G.,  1887;  from  Illinois  Med. 
he  came  to  Chicago;  m.  1st,  1877,  Edith  I.  College,  M.D.,  1897;  m.  Downer's  Grove,  111., 
Foster,  Chicago;  m.  2d,  Mable  Brady,  1893;  Apr.  10,  1889,  Alice  Grace  Hughes;  children: 
children:  Edith  I.,  Martha  (wife  of  Roy  Me-  Margaret  Alice,  Ruth  Sarah.  Was  engaged  as 
Millan  Wheeler),  Courtland.  Entered  law  office  pharmacist  until  entering  on  med.  course; 
of  Judge  Joshua  C.  Knickerbocker,  1871,  study-  since  1897  in  practice  as  physician  and  sur- 
ing  2  years;  admitted  to  bar,  Sept.  13,  1873;  geon  in  Chicago.  Associate  prof,  of  gynecology 
clerk  in  office  of  Tennys,  Flower  &  Aber-  and  abdominal  surgery,  Illinois  Med.  College; 
crombie,  1876-8;  in  firm  of  Knickerbocker  &  consulting  surgeon  Mary  Thompson  Hosp.  for 
Holdom,  1878-88;  alone,  1888-98;  judge  Supe-  Women.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
rior  Court  of  Cook  Co.  since  1898.  Republican.  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Office:  103  State 
Mem.  Chicago  Law  Club,  Am.,  Illinois  and  Chi-  St.  Residence:  5523  Madison  Av. 
cago  Bar  Assns.,  Law  Institute,  Art  Institute,  HOLLETT,  Rhoderick  P.,  lawyer;  b.  On- 
Field  Columbian  Museum.  Senior  Warden  St.  tario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  12,  1856;  s.  George  H. 
Paul's  Episcopal  Church.  Clubs:  Hamilton  and  Louisa  (Lee)  Hollett;  ed.  Syracuse  Univ., 
(pres.,  1897),  Union  League,  Caxton,  Midlo-  1874-8  (A.M.) ;  m.  Chicago,  1881,  Nellie  George; 
thian,  Quadrangle.  Office:  County  Bldg.  Resi-  children:  Inez,  George,  Eloise,  Roderic.  Ad- 
dence:  4934  Lake  Av.  mitted  to  South  Carolina  bar  in  1879,  and  to 

HOLINGER,   Arnold,   Swiss   consul,   banker;  Illinois  bar,  1881;  now  of  firm  of  Hollett,  Tins- 

b.  Liestal,  Switzerland,  July  20,  1849;  s.  Jacob  man  &   Sauter.   Atty.   of  South   Park  Commis- 

and  Susanna  Holinger;  prepared  for  university  sioners  since  Mar.,  1899.  Clubs:  Union  League, 

in   college    in    Switzerland,    but   never    entered  Hamilton.   Office.   Stock  Exchange  Bldg. 

same;    widower;    children:    Mrs.    Clara    Manz,  HOLLIS,    Henry   Leonard,    mining    engineer 

Mrs.    Sophia    Mannhardt,    Mrs.    Dr.    Alma   Tes-  and    metallurgist;    b.    Boston,    Mass.,    Feb.    17, 

chan,    of   Milwaukee,    Wis.,    Ida,    Elsa,    Arnold,  1866;   s.  John  H.  and  Esther   (Harlow)   Hollis; 

Jr.   Came   to  Chicago  from   Switzerland,.  1869;  ed.  Brooklyn  Polytechnic  Institute  and  Colum- 

school    teacher    and    music    teacher,    1869-72;  bia     College     (School    of    Mines),     graduating 

bookkeeper  and  subsequently  mgr.  foreign  ex-  E.M.    in    class    of    1885;    m.    Chicago,    Nov.    9, 

change  dept.  of  Union  Nat.  Bank,   1872-88;  In  1892,   Jane  Grannis;   1   daughter:   Clara  Eliza- 

1888    established    business    of    A.    Holinger    &  beth.  After  graduation  came  to  Chicago,  1885, 

Co.,  mortgage  banking,  real  estate,  etc.   Swiss  and    was    with     Illinois    Steel     Co.     as    chief 

consul    at    Chicago    since    1892;    commissioner  chemist   until    1889;   from    1889    to    1893,    mem. 

general   of   Switzerland  to  World's  Columbian  of    firm    of    Rattle,    Nye    &    Hollis,    and    since 

Exposition;    was    pres.    of    Swiss    Benevolent  1893  in  practice  alone  as  mining  engineer  and 

Soc.  for  10  years.  Mem.  of  17  societies,  includ-  metallurgist.    Mem.    Am.    Institute    of    Mining 

ing:    Royal    League,    United    Workmen,    Bank-  Engineers.      Dir.      Oakwood     Cemetery     Assn. 

ers'  Union,  Gruetlin   (Swiss)  Lodge,  Germania  clubs:     Union     League,     University,     Chicago 

Mannerchor    (of    which    was    long    sec.),    and  Literary,    Onwentsia,    Skokie    Country.    Office: 

others.  Dir.  of  German  Relief  &  Aid  Soc.,  Old  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:   Winnetka,   111. 

People's  Home,  Alliance  Franchise.  Office:  172  HOLLIS,  William  Dennard,  paper  merchant 

Washington  St.  Residence:  911  Hamilton  Ct.  and   manufacturer;   b.    Elkhart   Co.,    Ind.,   Aug. 

HOLINGER,   Jacques,   physician;   b.   Liestal,  19,    1850;    s.    Dennard    and    Barbara    (Bowser) 

Switzerland,  Sept.  19,  1865;  s.  Jacob  and  Bar-  Hollis;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  Chicago 

bara    (Gysin)    Holinger;   ed.   public  schools   of  High  School;  m.   Chicago,   Dec.   7,   1872,  Helen 

Liestal,  1871-80;  Ober  Realschule,  Basel,   1880-  Mar   King;    children:    Helen    Minerva,    Howard 

1885;     University     of     Basel,     1885-90,     M.D.,  B.,   Chalmers  M.,   William  Dennard,  Jr.,  Vala, 

Dec.,    1890;    m.    Chicago,    July    29,    1903;    Cora  May,  Raymond,  Octava.  First  occupation  with 

Lange,   of  St.    Louis,   Mo.;    1   son:    Carl.   Came  Calkins   &   Messenger,   private   bank,    in    1869; 

to    Chicago    from    Switzerland,    fall    of    1892.  with  Lunt,  Preston  &  Keen,  bankers,  in  1870; 


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from  last  of  1870  to  1877,  with  Commercial 
Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago;  in  paper  business  with 
E.  D.  Messinger,  1878-80;  in  1880  started  busi- 
ness on  own  account  as  W.  D.  Hollis,  and  in 
1881,  when  John  A.  Duncan  was  admitted  as  a 
partner,  present  style  of  Hollis  &  Duncan 
was  assumed.  Pres.  of  the  Chicago  Wrapping 
Paper  Dealers'  Club.  Dir.  Sheridan  Park  Build- 
ing Assn.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Automo- 
bile. Office:  10-18  Market  St.  Residence:  3128 
Maiden  St. 

HOLLISTER,  John  Haiuilcar,  M.D.;  b.  Riga, 
Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  5,  1824;  grad.  Roches- 
ter Collegiate  Institute,  1842;  M.D.,  Berkshire 
Med.  College,  1847  (honorary  A.M.,  Beloit  Col- 
lege); m.  Jan.  2,  1849,  Jennette  Windiate,  of 
Dray  ton  Plains,  Mich.;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  Frank- 
lin H.  Martin.  Has  practiced  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago for  48  years;  trustee  and  prof.  Lind 
Univ.,  Chicago  Med.  College  (med.  school  of 
Northwestern  Univ.),  1859-95;  since  then 
emeritus  prof.;  physician  to  Mercy  Hosp., 
1866-96,  now  emeritus;  mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn. 
since  1858;  mem.  (ex-pres.  and  for  20  years 
treas.)  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  etc.  Editor  of 
Journal  of  Am.  Med.  Assn.  for  a  number  of 
years.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  3430 
Rhodes  Av. 

HOLLISTEK,  William  Cornelius,  printer;  b. 
Omro,  Wis.,  Apr.  12,  1861;  s.  Henry  Cornelius 
and  Jennie  Margaret  (Huie)  Hollister;  at- 
tended public  schools;  m.  Appleton,  Wis.,  Mar. 
1,  1881,  Annie  O'Leary;  children:  William  C., 
Jr.,  Jennie  Margaret,  Edward  Maurice,  Joseph 
Cornelius,  Mabel  Helen,  Mary  Kathryn.  Be- 
gan in  the  printing  business  as  a  boy  of  11 
years,  in  the  office  of  The  Times,  at  Appleton, 
Wis.,  for  2  years,  and  after  that  consecutive- 
ly with  the  Omro  Journal,  The  Northwestern 
of  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  and  Oshkosh  Times,  in 
which  had  charge  of  the  mechanical  dept.; 
then,  at  age  of  19,  took  entire  charge  of  the 
Appleton  (Wis.)  Crescent;  came  to  Chicago, 
and,  after  working  at  trade  for  some  time 
engaged  in  business  for  self,  1886,  and  is  now 
pres.  of  the  corporation,  Hollister  Bros.,  do- 
ing a  large  printing  business  with  a  specialty 
in  fine  catalogue  printing;  also  vice-pres.  of 
the  J.  Manz  Engraving  Co.  Was  sec.  of  the 
Trade  and  Labor  Assembly  of  Chicago,  1884-7; 
treas.  of  the  District  Assembly  of  Knights  of 
Labor,  1886;  now  pres.  of  the  Master  Printers' 
Assn.  of  Chicago.  One  of  the  trustees  of  Chi- 
cago Penny  Savings  Soc.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mason;  mem.  Royal  League  and  K.  P. 
Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  256  Madison  St. 
Residence:  452  Pullerton  Av. 

HOLLOWAY,  Edward  Morton,  clerk  U.  S. 
Circuit  Court  of  Appeals;  b.  Centerville, 
Wayne  Co.,  Ind.,  May  30,  1861;  s.  William  R. 
and  Lydia  (Burbank)  Holloway  (father  was 
for  15  years  postmaster  at  Indianapolis,  Ind., 
and  was  U.  S.  consul  general  at  St.  Peters- 
burg, and  now  consul  general  at  Halifax,  N. 
S. ;  grandfather,  David  P.,  was  mem.  of  Con- 
gress and  U.  S.  commissioner  of  patents);  ed. 
Indianapolis  public  schools,  and  Indianapolis 
Classical  School;  grad.  Cornell  Univ.,  A.B., 
1883;  m.  June  15,  1889,  Cora  Ruggebergh,  of 
New  Haven,  Conn.;  1  daughter:  Josephine  M. 
After  leaving  college  was  business  mgr.  In- 
dianapolis Times,  after  which  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1891,  and  was  appointed  deputy  clerk  of 
U.  S.  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals.  Appointed 
clerk  Oct.  20,  1898,  and  still  serving  in  that 
capacity.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  Federal  Bldg.  Residence:  Kenil worth, 
111. 

HOLLOWAY,  Horace  Greeley,  wholesale 
shoes;  b.  Cadiz,  Ind.,  June  18,  1856;  s.  Samuel 
B.  and  Angeline  (Plummer)  Holloway;  ed. 
public  schools,  Danville,  111.;  m.  Danville,  111., 
Dec.  24,  1880,  Mary  McCorkell.  Connected  with 
boot  and  shoe  trade  since  1879;  was  traveling 
salesman  from  Toledo,  O.,  2  years,  1880-2; 
traveling  salesman  for  Heywood  Boot  &  Shoe 


Co.,  1882-90;  for  Hathaway,  Soule  &  Harring- 
ton, 1890-5;  since  1895  in  business  for  him- 
self, and  since  July  1,  1901,  pres.  H.  G.  Hollo- 
way  &  Bros.,  wholesale  boots  and  shoes.  Of- 
fice: 236-8  Monroe  St.  Residence:  4059  Grand 
Boul. 

HOLLOWAY,  William  Oscar,  manufacturer 
of  men's  shoes;  b.  Danville,  111.,  Nov.  1,  1868; 
s.  Samuel  B.  and  Angeline  (Plummer)  Hollo- 
way;  ed.  public  schools  of  Vermilion  Co., 
111.  Was  first  a  clerk  in  the  shoe  store  of  P. 
J.  Walker  &  Co.,  at  Danville,  111.,  about  3 
years;  after  that  traveled  for.  10  years  for 
Hathaway,  Soule  &  Harrington,  Boston  shoe 
manufacturers,  until  1900,  when  joined  in  or- 
ganization of  the  corporation  of  H.  G.  Hollo- 
way  &  Bro.,  manufacturers'  distributors  of 
men's  shoes,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and  sec. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Was  mem.  and' held 
commission  in  Battery  A,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  of 
Masonic  orders;  K.  P.  Office:  236  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

HOLMES,  Bayard  (Taylor),  surgeon;  b.  N. 
Hero,  Vt.,  July  29,  1852;  s.  Hector  Adams 
and  Olive  A.  (Williamson)  Holmes;  his  father 
was  inventor  of  self-binding  attachments  and 
other  improvements  to  harvesters;  removed 
to  Minnesota,  1865;  preparatory  education 
Carleton  College,  Minn.;  grad.  Paw  Paw  In- 
stitute, B.S.,  1874;  grad.  Chicago  Horace. 
College,  1885;  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School, 
1888;  m.  Aug.  14,  1878,  Agnes  Anna,  daugh- 
ter Capt.  James  W.  George,  Lansing,  Minn.; 
children:  Bayard  Bristol,  Ralph  Loring.  Be- 
gan practice,  1886;  for  years  mem.  surgical 
staff  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  was  sec.,  1891-5,- now 
senior  prof,  surgery  med.  dept.  Univ.  of  111. 
(formerly  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons) ;  was  organizer  Chicago  Med.  Library 
Assn.  Mem.  Am.  Acad.  Medicine,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  and  other  medical  societies;  the  Biblo- 
graph  Soc.,  one  of  organizers  Nat.  Christian 
Citizenship  League.  Socialist;  candidate  for 
mayor  of  Chicago,  1895.  Editor  North  Am. 
Practitioner,  1889-92.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Quadrangle.  Author:  Surgical  Emergencies; 
Surgery  of  the  Head;  Appendicitis  and  Other 
Diseases  about  the  Appendix;  Cholecystitis 
and  Other  Diseases  in  the  Upper  Peritoneal 
Cavity,  etc.;  also  various  monographs,  and 
contributions  on  medical,  sociological  and 
educational  subjects.  Office:  92  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 104  E.  40th  St. 

HOLMES,  Delavan  Allen,  lawyer;  b.  Ma- 
quoketa,  la.,  June  27,  1855;  s.  Otis  A.  and 
Julia  (Bingham)  Holmes;  ed.  State  Univ.  of 
Iowa;  studied  law;  m.  Feb.  14,  1876,  Imogene 
R.  Lake,  of  Webster  City,  la.;  children:  Roy 
C.,  Frances  I.,  Louis  L.,  Gertrude  C.  Admitted 
to  Iowa  bar,  1880;  moved  to  Nebraska  and 
practiced  there  until  1891;  practiced  Sioux 
City,  la.,  1891-5;  came  to  Chicago,  1895;  was 
for  a  time  partner  with  U.  S.  Senator  Mason 
in  firm  of  Mason,  Holmes  &  Mason;  since  then 
practicing  alone.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Hamilton, 
Marquette.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

HOLMES,  E(lias)  Burton,  lecturer,  traveler; 
b.  Chicago,  Jan.  8,  1870;  s.  Ira  and  Virginia 
(Burton)  Holmes;  ed.  Allen  Acad.  and  the 
Harvard  School.  Chicago.  Has  traveled  in 
Japan,  Algeria,  Tunis,  Morocco  (expedition  to 
Fez),  Corsica,  Greece,  Thessaly,  and  all  con- 
tinental countries  of  Europe;  Hawaiian  Is- 
lands, Yellowstone  Park,  Grand  Canon  of  the 
Colorado  River,  Philippine  Islands,  South 
China,  Russia,  Siberia,  Peking,  Corea,  Portu- 
gal, Denmark,  Sweden  and  Norway.  First  lec- 
ture in  Chicago,  1890;  since  then  in  principal 
Am.  cities.  Office:  203  Michigan  Av. 

HOLMES,  Emil  Albert,  printer;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  16,  1865;  s.  Magnus  Holmes;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Agnes  Ford;  children: 
Charles,  Emil,  Harold.  Was  in  the  employ  of 
the  J.  M.  W.  Jones  Printing  Co.,  1879-90;  with 
Keen  &  De  Lang  for  2  years;  now  mem.  of 


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firm  of  Jacobs  &  Holmes,  printers.  Mem.  Mas-  leaving  school,  as  a  clerk  in  a  hardware  store 

ter  Printers'  Assn.   Republican.   Mason.  Office:  In    Auburn,    N.    Y.,    until    1888;    traveled    for 

167  Adams  St.  Residence:  1906  Oakdale  Av.  hardware  firms,   out  of  New   York  City,   1888- 

HOIiMES,    Frank    A.,    coal;    b.    on    farm    at  1897;    became    connected,    1897,    as    traveling 

Toulon,   111.,   Aug.    12,    1871;   s.   Robert   P.   and  salesman,    with    the    Chicago    branch    of    the 

Barbara  (Hackett)  Holmes;  grad.  Storm  Lake  Lalance   &   Grosjean   Mfg.   Co.,   of  New   York, 

High  School,  June  3,  1892;  Storm  Lake  Normal  manufacturers     of     stamped     and     enameled 

College,    May    12,    1894;    Iowa    State    Normal  sheet  metal   wares,  and   in  1901   became  mgr. 

College,    1896.    Lived    on    farm    until    18    years  of   that   company's   branch   house   at   Chicago, 

of  age.   Employed   in  drug  store  for   2   years,  Mason;  mem.  Blue  Lodge  No.  431,  Auburn,  N. 

in  school  4  years,  traveling- salesman  6  years;  Y.;  David's  Chapter  No.   34,  and  Salem   Town 

owner    of    wholesale    and    retail    carriage    and  Commandery  No.   16,  at  Auburn,  N.   Y. ;  mem. 

implement  business  for  3  years;  vice-pres.  and  Oriental  Consistory,  A.  A.  S.  R.,  Chicago,  and 

gen.    mgr.    of    a    wholesale    coal    company    in  of  Damascus  Shrine,  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Nobles 

Chicago  1  year,  and  on  Dec.   22,   1903,  started  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  1900  S.  Clark  St. 

alone    in    the    wholesale    hard    coal    business.  Residence:  1628  Cornelia  Av. 
Also  pres.   and   gen.   mgr.   of  Ashburner  Mfg.         HOLMES,    Rudolph    Wieser,    physician;    b. 

Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mason:  mem.  Bald-  Chicago,    June    27,    1868:    s.    Edward    Lorenzo 

win  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  De  Molay  Consistory,  and    Paula     (Wieser)     Holmes;     ed.     Harvard 

and  of  Order  of  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  Univ.,     1888-90;     Rush    Med.    College,     1890-3, 

of  Cedar  Rapids,  la.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Resl-  grad.    M.D.,    Mar.,    1893;    work    in    hosps.    at 

dence:  2532  Indiana  Av.  Vienna  and  Prague,   1900-1;   m.   Chicago,   May 

HOLMES,    Frank    Farnsworth,     fire     Insur-  5,   1898,  Maria  Baxter.   Since  1893,  engaged  In 

ance;  b.  Warsaw,  111.,  Mar.   21,   1858;   s.  S.   R.  general   med.    practice,   largely   specializing  in 

and  Rosette  Ann  (Farnsworth)  Holmes;  early  obstetrics   and    gynecology.    Instructor    in    ob- 

education  at  Warsaw  public  schools  and  Knox  stetrics.  Rush  Med.  Colleere;  chief  of  dept.  of 

Academy;   grad.   Knox  College,    1880;   m.   July  obstetrics,      Augustana      Hosp.;      obstetrician, 

24,    1904,    Luella   Mae    Fox;    children:    Willard  Passavant   Memorial    Hosp.;    associate   obstet- 

Farnsworth.  Upon  leaving  college  engaged  as  riclan  Chicago  Lying-in  Hosp.  Mem.  and  editor 

clerk    In    insurance    agency,     1880;    later    in-  Chicago     Gynecological     Soc. ;     merrt.     Chicago 

spector  of  agencies  and  adjuster  of  fire  losses;  Med.  Soc.,  111.  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 

local  agent  since  1887,  as  head  of  agency  firm  Physicians'  Club,  Nu  Sigma  Nu  fraternity.  Re- 

of  Frank  F.  Holmes  &  Co.,  which  was  merged  publican.  Unitarian.  Office:  387  N.  State  St. 
with    the    firm    of    Fisher,    Martin    &    Wurts         HOLMES,     Thomas     Jefferson,     lawyer;     b. 

under  the  firm  name  of  Holmes,  Martin  &  Co.;  West   Union,   Adams   Co.,   O.,   Feb.    9,   1860;    s. 

also   pres.,    since    1890,    of   North    Shore   Land  John  and  Elizabeth    (Traber)    Holmes;   moved 

Assn.    Sec.    and   treas.    of   Nat.    Assn.    of   Fire  to    Aledo,    Mercer    Co.,    111.,    1869;    reared    on 

Insurance  Agents  since   1898.   Mem.   S.   A.   R.,  farm;  attended  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1880-2;  grad. 

Chicago  Board  of  Underwriters,  Chicago  Un-  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B..  1885;  m.  Lacon, 

derwriters'    Assn.    and    Chicago    Fire    Under-  HI.,   Jan.   12,   1892,   Grace  Blood;   children:   De 

writers  Assn.  Club:  Auburn  Park  Golf.  Office:  Voe,    Thomas    J.,    Jr.    Was    asst.    corporation 

159  LaSalle  St.  counsel  for  City  of  Chicago,  1895-7;  since  1902, 

HOLMES,  Marshall  Fuller,  manufacturer;  master  In  chancery  of  the  Circuit  Court  of 
b.  Chicago,  Apr.  8,  1857;  s.  Frederick  (killed  Cook  Co.  Was  elected  pres.  of  the  Chicago 
in  battle  of  Resaca,  Ga.)  and  Isabella  (Ander-  Law  Institute;  mem.,  and  was  several  years 
son)  Holmes;  ed.  Mosely  and  Forest  Av.  treas.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican;  was 
schools,  Chicago,  and  In  the  Bryant  &  Strat-  town  committeeman  and  8  years  chairman  of 
ton  Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  16,  the  executive  committee  of  the  2d  Ward. 
1879,  Lillian  H.  Hoppin;  children:  Rose  H.  Clubs:  Midlothian,  Hamilton.  Illinois  Athletic, 
(died  1883),  Henrietta,  Frederick,  Dorothy.  Office:  Portland  Blk.  Residence:  3010  Grove- 
Cash  boy  in  dry  goods  store  of  J.  B.  Shay  &  land  Av. 

Co.,  6  months  in  1867;  clerk,  1871;  city  book-  HOLMES,  William  Henry,  clergyman;  b. 
keeper,  1874,  Jansen.  McClurg  &  Co.,  book-  Danville,  Vt.,  Mar.  15,  1814;  ed.  public  schools 
sellers;  in  general  office  work,  Chicago,  1877,  of  Vermont,  Eastman  College  and  Garrett 
for  Fowler  Bros.,  packers,  and  in  charge  of  Biblical  Institute,  Evanston,  111.  (honorary 
their  general  office  at  Atchison,  Kan.,  1878-80;  A.M.,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1889;  D.D.,  Am. 
then  had  charge  of  office  of  L.  B.  Doud  &  Univ.  of  Harriman,  Tenn.);  m.  1875,  Frances 
Co.,  packers,  1880-2:  of  Chicago  Smelting  &  Melanle  Goddard.  Served  In  Union  Army  as 
Refining  Co.,  1882-6;  of  Chicago  &  Aurora  private  Co.  E,  6th  Regt,  Vt.  Infy.  Vol.,  Ver- 
Smeltlng  &  Refining  Co.,  1886-9;  vice-pres.  and  mont  brigade,  6th  Corps.  Was  In  the  battles 
sec.  Nat.  Smelting  &  Refining  Co.,  1889-99;  of  Fredericksburg,  Dec.  12-13.  1862;  Marye's 
since  1899  mgr.  for  Illinois  for  Am.  Smelting  Heights,  May  3,  1863;  Salem  Heights,  May  4, 
&  Refining  Co.  Pres.  Duncan  Electric  Mfg.  1863;  Franklin's  Crossing,  June  6,  1863; 
Co.;  treas.  Park  City  Mfg.  Co.;  dlr.  Chicago  Gettysburg,  July  2,  3,  1863:  Funkstown,  July 
Biscuit  Co.;  pres.  Holmes-Hughes-Bartlett  11,  1863.  Was  teacher  in  Jonesville  (N.  Y.) 
Co.;  dlr.  Hudson  Mfg.  Co.  Republican.  Metho-  Acad.,  1867-8;  Genesee  Wesleyan  Seminary, 
dist.  Dir.  Englewood  Union  Hosp.,  Bureau  of  Lima,  N.  Y.,  1869-72.  Clergyman  In  Rock 
Charities.  Was  chairman  of  the  Parents'  Or-  River  Conference,  M.  E.  Church,  since  1875; 
ganlzation,  Cook  Co.  and  Chicago  Normal  pastor  in  Chicago,  Evanston  and  Jollet,  ex- 
School,  during  latter  part  of  Col.  Francis  cept  1897-1903,  when  was  presiding  elder  of 
W.  Parker's  regime,  and  active  for  many  the  Joliet  district;  now  pastor  St.  Andrew 
years  In  support  of  him  and  his  advanced  M.  E.  Church.  Pres.  Chicago  Methodist 
educational  methods.  Governing  mem.  Art  In-  Preachers'  Meeting,  1896;  delegate  to  General 
stitute  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Conference,  M.  E.  Church,  1900.  Address:  6142 
Midlothian,  Lake  Geneva  (Wis.)  Country,  Chi-  Wabash  Av. 

cago   (of  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.).  Office:   Western         HOLT,  Charles  Sumner,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 

Union  Bldg.   Residence:   460  N.  Normal   Park-  Oct.    21,    1855;    s.    De   Villo    R.    and   Ellen    M. 

way.  (Hubbard)   Holt;  ed.  Lake  Forest   (111.)   Acad. 

HOLMES,     Palmer     Wilson,     mgr.     Chicago  to    1870;    grad.    Williams   College,    A.B.,    1874; 

branch   Lalance  &  Grosjean  Mfg.  Co.;  b.   Au-  Harvard  Law  School,  1878;  m.  Beulah,  N.  Y., 

burn,    Cayuga    Co.,    N.    Y.,    Feb.    17,    1866;    s.  Oct.    9,    1889,    Camilla    McPherson;    children: 

Zebulon  and   Rebecca    (Freeman)    Holmes:   ed.  Isabella,  Charles  McPherson,  Marian  Hubbard. 

Auburn     public     schools     and     Auburn     Hierh  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  Oct.,  1878;  engaged  in 

School    to    1881;    m.    Chicago,    Dec.    28,    1898,  practice,  partner  in  firm  of  Williams  &  Thomp- 

Grace  B.,  daughter  of  Chas.  E.   Kurd;   1   son:  son.   1882-9;   Williams,  Holt  &  Wheeler,   1889- 

Palmer   Wilson,    Jr.    Began    business    life,    on  1899;    Holt,    Wheeler    &    Sidley,    1900.    Repub- 


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llcan.  Elder  in  2d  Presbyterian  Church;  dir. 
McCormick  Theological  Seminary.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
University,  Onwentsia,  Homewood,  Chicago 
Law,  Chicago  Literary.  Office:  131  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  1931  Calumet  Av. 

HOLT,  George  Hnbbard,  pres.  Holt  Lumber 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  July  28,  1852;  s.  DeVillo  R. 
and  Ellen  (Hubbard)  Holt;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools.  Started  in  lumber  business  with  his 
father,  and  has  continued  in  it  ever  since; 
since  1899  pres.  Holt  Lumber  Co.;  pres.  Am. 
Lumber  Co.  of  Wisconsin.  Owner  of  the  Man- 
hattan Building;  mem.  recently  formed  firm  of 
Holt,  MacChesney  &  Cheney,  real  estate  and 
bonds.  Pres.  Policy-Holders'  Union;  vice-pres. 
Columbian  Nat.  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Boston. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Onwentsia,  City,  Chicago 
Literary  (pres.).  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Lake  Forest,  111. 

HOLVERSCHEID,  Henry,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Stratford,  Ont.,  Can.,  Aug.  31,  1856;  s.  Robert 
and  Caroline  (Weinlaeder)  Holverscheid; 
brought  to  Chicago  by  parents  in  1859;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1883, 
Emma  Marie  Butzow;  children:  Robert,  Harry, 
Erwin,  Frederick.  Began  business  career  in 
the  employ  of  Blake,  Whitehouse  &  Co.,  coal, 
1873-6;  on  May  1,  1876,  became  cashier,  and 
in  May,  1895,  supt.  Pennsylvania  Coal  Co., 
until  Mar.,  1901,  when,  with  H.  J.  Koeber,  or- 
ganized firm  of  Henry  Holverscheid  &  Co.; 
also  pres.  and  dir.  Albany  Coal  Co.,  The  Col- 
fax  Co.,  Lincoln  Fuel  Co.;  dir.  Barker  Coal 
Co.  Republican.  Club:  Hinsdale.  Office:  First 
National  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  81  3d  St., 
Hinsdale. 

HOMER,  Benjamin  P.,  hardware  merchant; 
b.  Granville,  Washington  Co.,  N.  T.,  Feb.  19, 
1834;  s.  Zenas  and  Rhoda  (Beach)  Homer;  at- 
tended public  schools  in  Livingston  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  until  16  years  of  age;  then  2  years  in 
Wyoming  Acad.,  N.  Y. ;  later  teacher  in  public 
school,  Warsaw,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Richfield,  N.  Y., 
Nov.,  1857,  Emeline  C.  Firman;  children:  Flor- 
ence Elizabeth.  Fred  Matthews.  Farmed  in 
Western  New  York  until  1860;  in  drug  busi- 
ness, Warsaw,  N.  Y.,  1860-8;  in  1868  entered 
hardware  trade  in  Chicago  as  mem.  of  firm 
of  Hodge  &  Homer,  incorporated,  1890,  as 
Hodge  &  Homer  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now 
pres.  Dir.  Prairie  State  Bank.  Republican. 
Mem.  1st  Congregational  Church,  Evanston. 
Club:  Congregational.  Office:  47-49  W.  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

HONORS,  Adrian  C.,  senior  mem.  firm 
Honorfi  Bros.,  real  estate;  trustee  Potter  Pal- 
mer estate.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Univer- 
sity, Union,  Mid-Day,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office: 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  2103  Michigan  Av. 
HONOR*,  Henry  Hamilton,  capitalist;  b. 
T,ouisville,  Ky.,  Feb.  19,  1824;  s.  Francis  and 
Matilda  (Lockwood)  Honor6  (grandfather 
came  from  Paris,  France,  in  latter  half  of  18th 
century  and  settled  near  Baltimore,  afterward 
moving  to  Louisville,  Ky..  where  he  and  his 
son.  Francis,  were  wealthy  merchants);  m. 
1846,  Eliza,  daughter  of  Capt.  John  Carr  of 
Oldham  Co.,  Kv. :  children:  Adrian  C.,  Mrs. 
Bertha  Honore  Palmer  (widow  of  Potter  Pal- 
mer). Henry  H..  Jr.,  Ida  M.  (wife  of  Gen. 
Fred  D.  Grant,  II.  S.  A.),  Nathaniel  K.,  Lock- 
wood.  In  1853  became  enthusiastic  over  re- 
ports of  Chicago  and  finally  removed  to  this 
city  in  1855;  made  heavy  investments  in  real 
estate;  erected  a  large  number  of  office  build- 
ings on  Dearborn  St.,  and  re-erected  them  and 
many  more  after  the  big  fire  of  1871;  de- 
veloped Ashland  Subdivisions  No.  1  and  No.  2 
on  the  West  Side,  of  which  Ashland  Boul.  is 
now  part;  was  largely  instrumental  in  organ- 
izing and  building  the  park  systems,  the  South 
Side  especially.  Democrat.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  2103  Michigan  Av. 


HONOR±,  Lockwood,  judge  of  the  Circuit 
Court  of  Cook  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  7,  1865; 
s.  Henry  Hamilton  and  Eliza  (Carr)  Honore; 
ed.  Phillips  Exeter  Acad.,  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B., 
1888,  A.M.,  1891;  Harvard  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1891;  m.  Brewster,  Mass.,  Aug.  12,  1902, 
Beatrice  C.  Richardson;  1  daughter:  Bertha. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1891;  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law  until  elected,  1903,  judge 
of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  taking  the 
seat  formerly  occupied  by  Judge  Hanecy. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Iroquois,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  County 
Bldg.  Residence:  68  Cedar  St. 

HOOKER,  Henry  M.,  pres.  and  dir.  H.  M. 
Hooker  Co.,  glass;  Chicago  White  Lead  &  Oil 
Co.,  Eureka  Elastic  Paint  Co.,  Rubber  Paint 
Co.  Office:  57  W.  Randolph  St.  Residence:  569 
Washington  Boul. 

HOOPER,  James  Klmball,  grain;  b.  Wai- 
pole,  N.  H.,  Apr.  24,  1852;  s.  Henry  and  Mary 
(Chase)  Hooper;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Al- 
stead,  N.  H.,  Oct.  27,  1882,  Mary  Milliken; 
children:  Rena,  Frances,  James.  Reared  on 
farm  and  at  early  age  engaged  in  cigar  manu- 
facturing. In  1874  began  in  the  grain  busi- 
ness in  the  Eastern  States,  and  had  offices  at 
Boston,  Mass.,  and  Portland,  Me.,  until  1890, 
when  came  to  Chicago  and  became  mgr.  for 
Irwin,  Green  &  Co.;  about  5  years  later  formed 
partnership  with  David  S.  Lasier  in  present 
firm  of  Lasier  &  Hooper.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 6640  Perry  Av. 

HOOFS,  William  Howard,  manufacturer;  b. 
Jackson,  Mich.,  Apr.  13,  1850;  s.  Joseph 
Francis  and  Anne  (Kelley)  Hoops;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Sept.  9, 
1879,  Julia  A.  Dunne;  children:  Thomas 
Joseph,  William  Howard,  Harold  Fabian, 
Agnes  Julia.  Began  business  life  as  cashier 
for  the  M.  C.  R.  R.  in  Chicago;  when  went 
to  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  1877,  as  representa- 
tive of  W.  J.  Quan,  wholesale  grocer,  with 
whom  remained  until  went  into  wholesale 
grocery  business  for  self  in  Grand  Rapids  in 
1882;  remained  in  that  business  4  years  and 
then  in  wholesale  lumber  business  until  1890; 
returned  to  Chicago  and  established  William 
H.  Hoops  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  mantels, 
tiles,  etc.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Cadillac 
Automobile  Co.  of  Illinois,  and  treas.  and  dir. 
of  the  "B.  O.  K."  Tire  Co.  Democrat.  R.  C. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Automobile. 
Office:  10-12  E.  Monroe  St.,  and  144  Michigan 
Av.  Residence:  4105  Drexel  Boul. 

HOOVER,  Frank  Ernest,  dealer  in  hides, 
wool,  tallow,  etc.;  b.  Ogle  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  28, 
1861;  s.  Daniel  and  Rebecca  (Kirk)  Hoover; 
ed.  public  school,  Freeport,  111.,  from  age  of 
6  to  16;  m.  Freeport,  111.,  Oct.  30,  1894,  Emma 
E.  Engle;  children:  Esther,  Clara  V.  Began 
work  for  Bolles  &  Rogers,  hide,  wool  and 
tallow  merchants,  Jan.  1,  1880,  at  age  of  18; 
traveled  for  them  for  10  years  in  capacity  of 
buyer  of  hides  and  tallow,  and  in  1890  became 
a  mem.  of  the  firm,  and  so  continues.  Repub- 
lican. Methodist.  Office:  142  Kinzie  St.  Resi- 
dence: 721  N.  Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

HOOVER,  Frank  Kryder,  contracting  en- 
gineer; b.  New  Berlin,  O.,  Jan.  19,  1854;  s. 
Daniel  and  Mary  (Kryder)  Hoover;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Ohio  and  at  Mt.  Union  College,  Mt. 
Union,  O.  (now  Alliance,  O.);  m.  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  Sept.  6,  1883,  Effie  L.  Phelps;  children: 
Ray  Phelps,  Howard  Earl.  Began  business 
career  at  New  Berlin,  O.,  as  a  farmer;  taught 
school  5  winters;  was  in  partnership  3  years 
with  his  brother  in  the  manufacture  of  leather, 
harness  and  collars;  went  to  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  in  1879  and  engaged  in  the  wholesale 
agricultural  implement  business;  also  in  elec- 
tric lighting  and  street  lighting;  also  became 
associated  with  Mr.  Arthur  J.  Mason,  civil 
engineer,  in  various  experiments  and  develop- 
ments connected  with  excavating  and  convey- 


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Ing  machinery,  and  In  1894  they  became  asso- 
ciated under  the  firm  name  of  Hoover  &  Mason 
as  contracting  engineers  for  designing  and 
building  such  machinery,  and  this  business, 
in  1902,  they  removed  to  Chicago.  They  have 
built  much  special  excavating  and  conveying 
machinery  of  the  most  advanced  type,  espe- 
cially machinery  for  the  handling  of  iron  ore 
from  mines  to  furnaces.  Mem.  of  Oriental 
Commandery,  K.  T.  and  Ararat  Temple 
(Mystic  Shrine),  both  of  Kansas  City,  Mo. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  4725  Kim- 
bark  Av. 

HOOVER,  Guy  Israel,  clergyman,  Disciples 
of  Christ;  b.  Croton,  Licking  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  12, 
1872;  s.  Giles  W.  and  Lucretia  (Green) 
Hoover;  early  education  in  public  schools  of 
Croton,  O.;  student  Granville  Acad.,  1891-2; 
Hiram  preparatory  school,  1892-3;  Hiram  Col- 
lege, Hiram,  O.,  1893-4;  Denison  Univ.,  Gran- 
ville, O.,  1894-6;  Hiram  College,  1896-9;  A.B., 
1899;  m.  Findlay.  O.,  July  12,  1900,  Virginia 
Dillinger;  children:  Lyman,  Florence,  Mil- 
dred. Minister  of  the  gospel  In  Christian 
Church  (Disciples  of  Christ),  since  1896;  pas- 
tor Park  St.  Christian  Church,  Zanesville,  O., 
June  1,  1896,  to  July  1,  1898;  pastor  Church 
of  the  Disciples  of  Christ,  Minerva,  O.,  1899- 
1903;  since  July  1,  1903,  pastor  1st  Christian 
Church  of  Chicago  (Grand  Boulevard  Hall, 
Grand  Boul.  and  47th  St.).  Mem.  Delphi  Liter- 
ary Soc.,  Hiram  College,  O. ;  Lamda  Deuteron 
Chapter  of  Phi  Gamma  Delta  fraternity.  Resi- 
dence: 4830  St.  Lawrence  Av. 

HOPKINS,  Albert  J.,  U.  S.  Senator,  lawyer. 
Mem.  law  firm  of  Hopkins,  Dolph,  Fetters  & 
Hopkins,  Chicago.  (See  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica.) Residence:  Aurora,  111. 

HOPKINS,  John  Henry,  clergyman;  b.  Bur- 
lington, Vt.,  Sept.  17,  1861;  s.  Rev.  Theodore 
Austin,  M.A.,  and  Alice  Leavenworth  (Doo- 
little)  Hopkins;  prepared  for  college  at  Ver- 
mont Episcopal  Institute.  Burlington,  Vt. ; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Vermont,  A.B.,  1883  (Phi  Beta 
Kappa) ;  grad.  General  Theological  Seminary, 
1890;  S.T.B.,  1893;  m.  Burlington,  Vt.,  June 
10,  1890,  Marie  Moulton  Graves.  Was  organist 
of  St.  Paul's  Church,  Burlington,  Vt.,  1878-83; 
on  graduation,  1883,  went  to  Oakland,  Calif., 
where  was  agent  for  the  California  Fire  Ins. 
Co.,  and  for  the  JEtna,  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of 
Hartford,  Conn.,  1884-7;  organist  1st  Presby- 
terian Church  of  Oakland,  Calif.,  1884-7;  or- 
ganist Chapel  of  the  Good  Shepherd,  General 
Theological  Seminary,  New  York,  1888-90, 
and  of  Calvary  Episcopal  Church,  New  York, 
1889-90.  Ordered  deacon,  1890;  ordained 
priest,  1891;  asst.  Calvary  Chapel,  New  York, 
1890-1:  asst.  St.  James  Episcopal  Church,  Chi- 
cago, 1891-3;  rector  Trinity  Episcopal  Church, 
Atchison,  Kan.,  1893-5;  rector  Christ  Church, 
St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  1895-9;  rector  Church  of  the 
Epiphany,  Chicago,  since  1899.  Republican  in 
nat.,  independent  in  local,  elections.  Was 
chaplain  4th  Regt.,  Mo.  N.  G.,  1897-99;  mem. 
G  Co.,  San  Francisco,  Nat.  Guard  of  Califor- 
nia, 1884-7.  Mason  and  K.  T.  Odd  Fellow. 
Mem.  Ancient  Order  United  Workmen,  Royal 
Arcanum,  Court  of  Honor.  Editor  of  Bible 
Lessons  in  St.  Andrew's  Cross,  1896-9.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  (church)  Ashland  Boul.  and 
W.  Adams  St.  Residence:  348  Ashland  Boul. 

HOPKINS,  John  P.,  ex-mayor  of  Chicago; 
b.  Buffalo,  N.  T.,  Oct.  29,  1858;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Flynn)  Hopkins;  ed.  St.  Joseph's  Col- 
lege, Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  until  1871.  Served  an  ap- 
prenticeship of  2%  years  to  the  David  Bell  Co., 
of  Buffalo,  learning  the  machinist  trade,  and 
then  was  2  years  weighmaster  with  the  Evans 
Elevator  Co.  Came  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1880,  and 
in  Mar.,  1881,  entered  employ  of  Pullman 
Palace  Car  Co.,  later  being  promoted  to  time- 
keeper, then  general  timekeeper  and  finally 
paymaster,  which  position  held  until  Sept., 
1888,  when  resigned  in  order  to  attend  to  the 


business  of  the  Arcade  Trading  Co.,  which 
he  had  established  in  Pullman  in  1885  and  of 
which  he  was  sec.;  business  later  enlarged 
and  reorganized  as  the  Secord  &  Hopkins  Co., 
conducting  8  stores.  Active  in  Democratic 
politics  from  his  arrival  in  Chicago;  organized 
the  annexation  movement  and  conducted  the 
campaign  which  resulted  in  annexation  of 
Hyde  Park,  Lake,  Cicero,  Jefferson  and  Lake 
View,  as  chairman  of  the  annexation  commit- 
tee. Was  Mayor  of  Chicago,  1894-5,  elected  to 
fill  out  the  term  made  vacant  by  the  death  of 
the  senior  Carter  H.  Harrison.  Was  chairman 
of  Democratic  campaign  committee,  1890-1-2- 
vice-chairman  of  the  Nat.  (Gold)  Demo- 
cratic committee,  1896,  and  has  been  chairman 
of  the  Democratic  state  committee  since  1900 
Delegate  to  Nat.  Democratic  conventions 
of  1892,  1900  and  1904.  One  of  organizers,  and 
4  years  pres.,  Cook  Co.  Democratic  Club;  pres. 
Wisconsin  &  Michigan  Ry.;  dir.  Chicago  & 
Great  Lakes  Dredge  &  Dock  Co.  Catholic. 
Mem.  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen 
Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  Catholic  Benevo- 
lent Assn.,  Royal  Arcanum,  Knights  of  Co- 
lumbus, Chicago  Historical  Soc.,  Chicago  Art 
Institute.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Columbus,  Sheridan;  also  Manhattan 
and  Tilden,  of  New  York.  Office:  77  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  3236  Michigan  Av. 

HOPKINS,  Marcellns,  railway  official;  b. 
Pittston,  Kennebec  Co.,  Me.,  Aug.,  1844;  s. 
Sumner  and  Elizabeth  Hopkins:  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Gardiner,  Me.,  1869,  Mary  E. 
Quint;  children:  Mary  E.,  George  H.  Began 
railway  service  with  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Aug. 
1863,  6  months  as  freight  brakeman,  1  year 
clerk  in  the  Chicago  station.  1  year  freight 
conductor  on  the  Wisconsin  Division,  8  years 
local  agent  South  Branch  Station.  Chicago; 
asst.  supt.  Galena  Division.  1880-2;  supt. 
Northern  Iowa  Division.  1882-7;  supt  Iowa 
Division,  1887-93;  appointed  receiver  of  the 
Chicago  &  South  Side  Rapid  Transit  R.  R , 
and  after  the  sale  of  tbe  road  to  the  South 
Side  Elevated  Ry.,  became  gen.  mgr.  Also 
pres.  Englewood  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.  Club:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  47  Congress  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3728  Forest  Av. 

EOKKIE,  Charles  Bobert,  merchant;  b.  Mor- 
ris, 111.,  Jan.  5,  1870;  s.  William  and  Clara 
Jane  (Wilson)  Horrie;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Morris,  111.;  m.  Waukesha,  Wis.,  Oct.  11,  1896, 
Mary  Margaret  Driver.  Began  business  life  at 
age  of  15  in  a  S.  Water  St.  commission  house; 
opened  commission  house  on  S.  Water  St , 
1894;  in  1897  opened  Randolph  Market,  from 
which  came  the  Randolph  Mercantile  Co..  of 
which  was  pres.  Is  now  proprietor  of  Ran- 
dolph market  and  grocery.  K.  T. :  mem.  of 
Chicago  Commandery,  Oriental  Consistory, 
Blair  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  Mystic  Shrine  (Me- 
dinah  Temple).  Office:  52-54  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5151  Cornell  Av. 

HOBSTING.  Bernard  Francis,  belting  manu- 
facturer; b.  Vincennes,  Ind..  Dec.  8,  1861;  s. 
F.  A.  and  Mary  (Knirihm)  Horsting;  ed.  Vin- 
cennes public  schools;  m.  Chicasro.  June  27, 
1888,  Minnie  Reinhard;  children:  Minnie,  Wil- 
liam F.  Beeran  business  career  as  clerk  in 
grocery  at  Vincennes;  then  bookkeeper  for  a 
wholesale  grocery  firm  at  Terre  Haute.  Ind.: 
came  to  Chicago  and  entered  the  employ  of 
the  Munson  Belting  Co.:  has  been  treas.  Chica- 
go Belting  Co.  since  1899.  Company  are  manu- 
facturers of  the  well  known  Reliance  leather 
belting,  in  which  they  have  built  up  a  large 
and  widely  distributed  business.  Club:  Colo- 
nial. Office:  67  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  4337  St. 
Lawrence  Av. 

HOBTON,  George  Terry,  civil  engineer, 
manufacturer;  b.  Waupun,  Wis.,  1873;  s. 
Horace  E.  and  Emma  (Babcock)  Horton;  grad. 
Rensselaer  Polytechnic  Institute,  1893.  Now 
vice-pres.  Chicago  Bridge  &  Iron  Co.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of 


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Engineers.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Calumet,  Midlothian  Country,  Ridge 
Country.  Office:  Throop  and  105th  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: "10206  Longwood  Av. 

HORTON,  Horace  E.,  civil  engineer,  bridge 
builder;  b.  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  20,  1843; 
ed.  public  schools  there  and  at  Rochester, 
Minn.,  to  which  he  removed  with  his  parents; 
studied  civil  engineering.  Engaged  in  general 
practice  as  civil  engineer  at  Rochester,  Minn., 
to  which  he  added  a  general  contracting  busi- 
ness In  iron  and  steel  buildings  and  struc- 
tures; built  numerous  bridges  through  the 
West,  including  several  across  the  Mississippi 
River.  Since  1889  In  Chicago  as  pres.  of  the 
Chicago  Bridge  &  Iron  Company,  manufac- 
turers of  structural  iron  work.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
of  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers 
(ex-pres.),  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Technical,  Builders.  Office:  Throop  and  105th 
Sts.  Residence:  10206  Longwood  Av. 

HORTON,  Oliver  Harvey,  jurist;  b.  Catta- 
raugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20,  1835;  s.  Rev.  Harvey 
W.  and  Mary  H.  Horton;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  and  Kingsvllle,  O. ;  came 
to  Chicago  at  age  of  19  and  was  employed  In 
lumber  business  5  years;  student  and  clerk  in 
law  office  of  Hoyne,  Miller  and  Lewis,  1860-4, 
during  same  time  taking  regular  course  in  the 
Union  College  of  Law  (now  the  law  school 
of  Northwestern  Univ.),  graduating  1863;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  27,  1857,  Frances  B.,  daughter 
of  Philip  N.  Gould;  two  children  (both  now 
deceased).  Admitted  to  bar,  1863;  partner  with 
late  Hon.  Thomas  Hoyne  and  Benjamin  F. 
Ayer,  as  Hoyne,  Ayer  &  Horton,  1864-5,  be- 
coming Hoyne  &  Horton  (Mr.  Ayer  retiring), 
1865-7;  Hoyne,  Horton  &  Hoyne  (on  admis- 
sion of  Thomas  M.  Hoyne),  1867-83;  Horton  & 
Hoyne  (after  death  of  Hon.  Thomas  Hoyne), 
1883-7;  corporation  counsel  under  Mayor 
Roche,  1887;  resigned  on  being  elected  judge 
of  the  Circuit  Court;  three  times  elected  as 
candidate  for  both  political  parties;  serving 
until  1903.  Republican  nominee,  1903;  served 
In  Appellate  Court,  1st  district,  1898-1901. 
Mem.  Chicago  Law  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Insti- 
tute (ex-pres.);  charter  mem.  (pres.,  1892), 
Medico-Legal  Soc.;  (honorary  mem.  for  life) 
ex-pres.  Union  College  of  Law  and  of  Alumni 
Assn.  of  same;  pres.  of  board  of  trustees  Gar- 
rett  Biblical  Institute;  1st  vice-pres.  board  of 
trustees  Northwestern  Univ.;  trustee  Lewis 
Institute;  trustee  Wesley  Hosp. ;  prominent 
layman  of  M.  E.  Church;  delegate  to  General 
Conference,  1880  and  1900;  pres.  Layman's 
Assn.  of  Rock  River  Conference;  lay  delegate 
to  Ecumenical  Methodist  Conference,  London, 
1881.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Union  League, 
Glen  View,  Quebec  Golf,  Forty,  Hamilton, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2509  Indiana  Av. 

HOSKING,  Benjamin  Tippett,  merchant;  b. 
Cornwall,  Ens.,  Mar.  12,  1847;  s.  Nicholas  and 
Christiana  (Tippett)  Hosking;  ed.  common 
schools  in  England;  left  when  18  years  old; 
m.  Ridgeville,  O.,  Nov.  18,  1875,  Carrie  J. 
Hostlander;  children:  Ernest  Benjamin,  Mabel. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1872,  and  engaged  in  flsh 
brokerage  business;  established  the  present 
firm  of  Ben.  T.  Hosking  &  Bro.,  1879,  import- 
ers and  wholesale  flsh  dealers.  Republican. 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  14  River  St.  Residence: 
Hyde  Park  Hotel. 

HOSKZNS,  William,  chemist;  b.  Covlngton, 
Ky.,  July  15,  1862;  s.  John  and  Mary  Ann  Hos- 
kins;  grad.  Chicago  High  School,  class  of  1879, 
followed  by  private  chemical  and  other  in- 
struction; m.  Chicago,  1885,  Ada  May  Mariner; 
children:  Minna,  Edna,  William,  Florence, 
Joined  Prof.  G.  A.  Mariner  in  his  analytical 
chemical  laboratory  In  Feb.,  1880,  and  became 
partner  in  1885,  under  firm  name  of  Mariner 
&  Hosklns;  sole  proprietor  since  1890;  part- 
ner In  William  A.  Spinks  &  Co.,  and  pro- 
prietor of  William  Hoskins  &  Co.  Fellow  of 


the  Am.  Assn.  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science;  mem.  and  past  vice-pres.  of  the  Am. 
Chemical  Soc.;  mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of 
Sciences,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  Soc.  of 
Chemical  Industry  (London),  Franklin  In- 
stitute (Philadelphia),  Am.  Acad.  of  Political 
and  Social  Science,  Am.  Institute  of  Mining 
Engineers,  Am.  Electro-Chemical  Soc.,  etc.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago  Drug  Trade,  La- 
Grange  Country,  Suburban  of  LaGrange.  Of- 
fice: 81  S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

HOSMER,  Rockwood  W.,  insurance;  b.  Con- 
cord, Mass.;  ed.  at  Concord  (Mass.)  High 
School.  Began  business  life  at  16,  In  a  whole- 
sale dry  goods  house,  with  which  remained  3 
years,  at  end  of  which  entered  the  insurance 
business  In  the  Boston  agency  of  I.  F.  Dobson 
&  Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  1865,  to  open  a  branch 
office  for  that  firm  here,  with  Charles  G. 
Hobart.  Since  1867  In  business  for  self  as 
local  agent  under  present  style  of  R.  W. 
Hosmer  &  Co.,  and  was  appointed  in  1879, 
general  agent  for  the  west  for  the  Mercantile 
Fire  &  Marine  Insurance  Co.,  and  for  the  Am. 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Boston.  Has  served  as  pres. 
of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Underwriters  many 
terms,  including  1903-4.  Was  pres.  of  the 
Illinois  Assn.  of  Local  Fire  Insurance  Agents, 
1899.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union.  Of- 
fice: 158  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  382  LaSalle 
Av. 

HOSTLER,  Amandus  Emery,  wholesale  coal 
merchant;  b.  in  Putnam  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  21,  1865; 
B.  Abraham  and  Margaret  (Hampshire)  Hos- 
tler; ed.  common  schools;  m.  Chicago,  July 
17,  1890,  Eleanore  Capps.  Telegraph  operator 
for  C.,  H.  &  D.  Ry.,  Leipsic,  O.,  then  clerk 
for  I.  C.  Ry.  Co.,  Chicago,  1886-93;  in  employ 
of  Wlnlfrede  Coal  Co.,  Chicago,  1893-1900.  Or- 
ganized, 1900,  Hostler  Coal  &  Coke  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  vice-pres.;  now  also  mgr.  at  Chi- 
cago of  the  Smokeless  Fuel  Co.,  handlers  of 
Pocohontas  and  New  River  coal  and  coke,  with 
offices  at  Chicago,  New  York,  Cincinnati,  St. 
Louis,  Richmond  (Va.)  and  London,  Eng.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  various  Masonic  bodies.  Club: 
Lincoln.  Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
21  N.  California  Av. 

HOSTLEB,  Sidney  Porter,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Leipsic,  Putnam  Co.,  O.,  Dec.  28,  1861;  s. 
Abram  and  Margaret  (Hampshire)  Hostler; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Toledo,  O.,  Aug.  23, 
1894,  Jennie  Turner.  Clerk  I.  C.  local  freight 
office,  1883-9,  from  notice  clerk  to  general 
and  asst.  chief  clerk;  with  Winlfrede  Coal  Co. 
as  salesman,  1889;  mgr.  Chicago  branch,  1893, 
and  Apr.,  1897,  to  Apr.,  1899,  general  sales 
agent,  same  company,  in  charge  of  offices  at 
Chicago,  Cincinnati  and  Louisville,  Ky. ;  re- 
signed Apr.  30,  1899,  to  engage  in  coal  busi- 
ness for  self;  incorporated,  May  1,  1900,  Hos- 
tler Coal  &  Coke  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  and 
treas.  Pres.  and  dlr.  Rainbow  Coal  &  Mining 
Co.,  and  of  Caledonia  Supply  Co.;  dlr.  Clarks- 
ville  Anthracite  Coal  Co.  Republican.  Mason; 
Waubansia  Lodge,  Lafayette  Chapter,  St.  Ber- 
nard Commandery;  also  of  Ohio  Consistory 
(32°)  and  Syrian  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine,  both 
of  Cincinnati.  Mem.  Lincoln  Council,  Nat. 
Union,  and  Garfleld  Park  Council,  North  Am. 
Union.  Club:  Automobile.  Office:  355  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  1002  Hood  Av.  • 

HOTCHKIN,  Benjamin  £.,  physician;  b. 
Blue  Island,  111.,  Sept.  1,  1852;  s.  William  and 
Ellen  (Quinn)  Hotchkin;  lived  on  farm  In 
Richton,  111.,  until  age  of  20;  grad.  Cook  Co. 
Normal  School,  1876;  Chicago  Homo?.  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1889;  m.  Wlnnetka,  111.,  June 
30,  1885,  Lillie  M.  Windes,  daughter  of  Rev. 
Enoch  and  Mary  Windes,  of  Apple  Grove, 
Ala.;  children:  Merritt  W.,  Harry  T.,  Helen 
MeDora.  Practice  mainly  in  treatment  of 
morbid  growths,  chronic  and  so-called  incur- 
able cases.  For  years  mem.  of  staff  of  Fran- 
ces Wlllard  Temperance  Hosp. ;  for  5  years 
prof,  of  materia  medica  of  Dunham  Med.  Col- 


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lege;  now  lecturer  on  materia  medica  in  Chi- 
cago Homo3.  Med.  College.  Mem.  Illinois 
Homce.  Med.  Assn.  and  Chicago  Homoe.  Med. 
Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Casino  (Edgewater). 
Office:  Chicago  Savings  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
2521  Kenmore  Av. 

HOTCHKISS,  Charles  Wlllcoz,  civil  en- 
gineer; b.  Unadilla  Forks,  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y., 
June  19,  1863;  s.  Edgar  Fitzhugh  and  Caroline 
(Enos)  Hotchkiss;  ed.  public  schools  and  West 
Winfield  Acad.,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago,  1887,  Jose- 
phine McWilliams.  Began  engineering  work 
with  the  N.  Y.,  W.  S.  &  B.  R.  R.,  1881;  with 
South  Pennsylvania  R.  R.,  1882-5;  with  M.  C. 
R.  R.,  1885-95;  C.  J.  R.  R.,  1895-8;  with  Chi- 
cago Union  Transfer  Co.,  1899-1900;  since 
1900,  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  East  Chicago 
Co.,  and  pres.  Indiana  Harbor  R.  R.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers,  Am.  Ry.  Engineers  and  Mainte- 
nance of  Way  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Washington  Park,  Mid-Day,  Engineers; 
also  Engineers  and  Transportation,  of  New 
York,  and  Duquesne,  of  Pittsburgh.  Office:  144 
VanBuren  St.  Residence:  4943  Washington  Av. 

HOTCHKISS,  George  W.,  sec.  Illinois  Lum- 
ber Dealers'  Assn.;  b.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Oct. 
16,  1831;  s.  Ellas  and  Almira  (Woodward) 
Hotchkiss;  ed.  Lancasterian  School  and  Rus- 
sell &  French  Acad.,  New  Haven;  m.  1856, 
Elizabeth  St.  John,  of  Ellsworth,  Conn.;  chil- 
dren: Everett  St.  John,  Julia  Dunbar  (Mrs. 
W.  W.  Hogle).  In  office  of  his  brother,  Thomas 
W.,  a  lumber  dealer  of  New  Haven,  1847-9; 
went  to  California  via  Cape  Horn,  reaching 
San  Francisco  after  a  voyage  of  154  days; 
clerked  in  a  store  in  Sacramento  and  then 
tried  the  diggings,  but  returned  East  in  1851 
and  became  a  lumber  buyer  and  inspector  at 
Port  Dover,  Canada  West,  purchasing  lumber 
for  the  Albany  market  until  1861;  in  lumber 
business  at  Bay  City,  Mich.,  1861-73.  Was  con- 
nected with  editorial  dept.  Saginaw  Daily 
Courier,  1870,  and  was  one  of  the  originators 
of  the  Lumberman's  Gazette,  and  was  editor 
Evening  Tribune,  Bay  City,  at  intervals  from 
1871  to  1876;  came  to  Chicago,  1877,  as  asst. 
editor  Northwestern  Lumberman,  1877-81; 
sec.  Lumbermen's  Exchange,  1881-7;  pres.  and 
editor  Lumber  Trade  Journal,  1887-1905; 
since  1899  sec.  Illinois  Lumber  Dealers'  Assn. 
Was  alderman,  1865-9,  and  town  supervisor, 
1865-7,  Bay  City,  Mich.  Gold  Democrat,  oppos- 
ing the  Bryan  policy.  Presbyterian.  Author: 
Lumber  History  of  Chicago,  1897;  Exhaustive 
History  of  the  Lumber  and  Forest  Industry 
of  the  Northwest,  1643  to  1897,  1897;  also  of 
articles  on  Saws  and  Saw-Mills  in  9th  edition 
Encyclopedia  Britannica.  Mem.  Evanston 
Lodge  524,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Evanston  Chapter, 
R.  A.  M. ;  Evanston  Commandery,  K.  T. ; 
Covenant  Council  558,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office: 
315  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

HOTTINGEB,  Gustav,  manufacturer;  b. 
Vienna,  Austria,  March  24,  1848;  s.  Adolf 
and  Carolina  (Kaiser)  Hottinger;  ed.  Vienna; 
studied  art;  came  to  Chicago,  1869;  m.  1871, 
Catherine  Rouse,  of  Chicago;  children:  Adolf, 
Anna,  Lina,  Bertha,  Arnold.  On  arrival  in  Chi- 
cago, secured  employment  in  a  flouring  mill 
till  1870;  employe  of  the  old  Chicago  Terra 
Cotta  Co.  from  1871  until  it  retired  from  busi- 
ness; then  in  partnership  with  John  R.  True, 
John  Brunkhoret  and  Henry  Rohkam  as  manu- 
facturers of  terracotta  work;  incorporated  in 
1887,  as  the  Northwestern  Terra  Cotta  Co., 
of  which,  in  a  few  years,  he  became  pres. 
Mason.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  1000  Clybourn 
Av.  Residence:  1306  Oakdale  Av. 

HOTZ,  Ferdinand  Carl,  physician,  oculist;  b. 
Wertheim,  Baden,  Ger.,  July  12,  1843;  s.  Gott- 
fried and  Rosa  Hotz;  ed.  Lyceum  there; 
studied  medicine  at  Jena  and  Heidelberg 
(M.D.,  1865),  and  afterward  at  Berlin,  Vienna, 
Paris,  and  London;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1875, 
Emma  R.,  daughter  of  Adolph  Rosenmerkel, 


the  first  German  druggist  that  settled  in  Chi- 
cago; children:  Olga,  Elsie,  Katherine,  Lu- 
cille, Margaret,  Clara.  Surgeon  South  German 
army  in  war  between  Prussia  and  Austria, 
1866;  came  to  U.  S.,  settling  in  Chicago,  1869; 
ophthalmic  surgeon,  Illinois  Eye  and  Ear  In- 
firmary, since  18vt>;  prof,  ophthalmology,  Chi- 
cago Polyclinic,  since  1888,  and  Rush  Med. 
College  since  1898;  dir.  Chicago  Public  Library 
for  many  years;  mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  etc. 
Office:  Venetian  Bldg.  Summer  residence: 
"The  Pines,"  Morton  Grove,  111. 

HOTZ,  Bobert  Schuttler,  vice-pres.  Schuttler 
&  Hotz,  Inc.,  manufacturers  of  wagons;  b 
Chicago,  111.,  Sept.  1,  1870;  s.  Christopher  and 
Catharine  (Schuttler)  Hotz;  grad.  Skinner 
School,  Chicago,  1884;  attended  W.  Division 
High  School,  prepared  for  college  at  Harvard 
School,  Chicago;  grad.  Sheffield  Scientific 
School  of  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago 
Dec.  17,  1896,  Lila  Frances  Ross;  children- 
Robert  Schuttler,  Jr.,  Lila  Ross.  In  service  of 
Schuttler  &  Hotz  since  graduation  from  Yale 
In  charge  of  their  exhibit  at  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition,  1893;  traveling  salesman, 
1894-6;  traffic  mgr.,  1897.  When  business  was 
incorporated,  1902,  was  elected  sec.,  and  in 
1904,  vice-pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Ger- 
mania. Office:  1200  W.  22d  St.  Residence:  87 
Astor  St. 

HOUGH,  Emerson  ("E.  Hough"),  author. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.)  Resi- 
dence: 6145  Woodlawn  Av. 

HOTJGHTEIiING,  James  Lawrence,  banker- 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  29,  1855;  s.  William  De  Zeng 
and  Marcia  E.  S.  Houghtellng;  early  educa- 
tion In  Chicago  public  schools;  grad.  Yale  Col- 
lege, 1876;  m.  Sept.  20,  1879,  Lucretia  Ten 
Broeck  Peabody;  children:  Francis  Stock- 
bridge,  James  Lawrence,  Jr..  Harriet  Peabody 
William,  Leila,  Margaret  Stuyvesant.  Began 
business  career  as  a  clerk  in  the  office  of  the 
Menominee  River  Lumber  Co.,  1877-9;  sec 
same,  1879-82;  since  Jan.,  1885,  mem.  banking 
firm  of  Peabody,  Houghteling  &  Co.,  dealers 
in  Chicago  mortgages  and  other  high  grade  se- 
curities. Was  pres.  3  years  and  treas.  15  years, 
Y  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago.  Episcopalian;  founded, 
1883,  and  was  pres.,  1883-1900,  the  Brother- 
hood of  St.  Andrew,  now  the  principal  young 
men's  soc.  in  all  branches  of  the  Anglican 
Communion.  Clubs:  University,  Onwentsia 
and  others.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Winnetka,  111. 

HOUOHTOXT,  Edwin  Wallace,  retail  lumber 
merchant;  b.  Houghton.  Allepany  Co.,  N  Y, 
July  28,  1834;  s.  Warren  J.  and  Alzlna  (Ma- 
son) Houghton;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hough- 
ton,  N.  Y.;  m.,  1st,  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1859, 
Adeline  Bean:  children:  Mrs.  Hattie  E.  Rus- 
sell, Orren  W.,  Warren  O.,  Edwin  F.,  Mrs 
Blanche  McClintock;  m.,  2d.  Dallas,  Tex.,  1900, 
Mrs.  M.  M.  Way.  Started  as  carpenter  and 
builder  in  New  York  in  1852;  began  lumber 
business  in  Illinois,  1870.  as  E.  W.  Houghton 
&  Co.,  incorporated  in  1887  as  E.  W.  Houghton 
Lumber  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.,  dealing  at 
retail  in  lumber  and  bldg.  materials  at  Galva, 
Altona,  Bradford,  Wyoming.  Wyanet,  Victoria, 
LaMoille  and  Van  Orin.  111.  Also  vice-pres. 
Kenova  Poplar  Mfer.  Co.,  with  mills  at  Kenova, 
W.  Va.  Mem.  Illinois  Lumbermen's  Assn.  Re- 
publican; representative  in  40th  General  As- 
sembly of  Illinois.  Pres.  town  board,  Galva, 
111.,  1896.  Congregationalist.  Office:  Chamber 
of  Commerce.  Residence:  5016  Michigan  Av. 

HOUSE,  Arthur  Albert,  lawyer;  b.  Delhi,  la., 
May  22,  1867;  s.  Albert  E.  and  Louise  (Spang) 
House;  ed.  public  school,  Delhi,  la.;  Epworth 
Seminary,  Epworth,  la.;  Lenox  College,  Hop- 
kinton,  la.;  studied  law  in  office  of  E.  C.  Per- 
kins, co.  atty.  of  Delaware  Co.,  la.,  and  after- 
ward attended  Northern  Illinois  College  of 
Law,  Fulton,  111.  Practiced  law  at  Delhi,  la., 
1889-1902;  came  to  Chicago,  1902,  and  associ- 


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ated  in  practice  with  S.  F.  Lynn,  under  firm 
style  of  Lynn  &  House,  later  Lynn,  House  & 
Roe,  which  continued  until  1903;  since  then 
mem.  of  law  firm  of  Utt  Bros.  &  House.  Demo- 
crat. Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
4345  Ellis  Av. 

HOUSER,  Edward  Wing1,  pres.  Barnes- 
Crosby  Co.;  b.  Mishawaka,  Ind.,  Sept.  20, 
1866;  s.  Edward  Franklin  and  Mary  Jane 
(Siminton)  Houser;  high  school  education  and 
a  year  and  half  at  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  Ind.; 
m.  Chicago,  June  13,  1895,  Nellie  Hayes.  Since 
1889  engaged  in  the  engraving  and  electrotyp- 
ing  business,  Chicago;  since  1898  pres.  of  the 
Barnes-Crosby  Company  of  Chicago,  New  York 
and  St.  Louis;  also  branch  offices  in  8  of  the 
principal  cities  of  the  U.  S.,  engravers,  elec- 
trotypers,  catalogue  publishing,  art  work, 
etc.;  also  pres.  of  A.  Zeese  &  Co.  in  similar 
line  of  work.  Mason  (32°)  and  Shriner.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois  Athletic;  also  Mer- 
cantile (St.  Louis).  Office:  215  Madison  St. 
Residence:  5716  Prairie  Av. 

HOUSTON,  Archibald  Woods,  vice-pres.  Re- 
public Iron  &  Steel  Co.;  b.  Waynesboro,  Va., 
Aug.  3,  1865;  s.  William  Wilson  and  Mary 
(Waddell)  Houston;  grad.  Washington  and 
Lee  Univ.  of  Virginia,  1883;  m.  Cincinnati,  O., 
1890,  Caroline  Evans;  children:  Livingston  W., 
Catharine.  Began  in  iron  mfg.  business  in  1883 
at  Cincinnati,  O. ;  pres.  of  the  Toledo  Rolling 
Mill  Co.,  1894-5.  In  Sept.,  1901,  assumed  pres- 
ent position  as  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Re- 
public Iron  and  Steel  Co.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Mid-Day,  Onwentsia.  Office:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1220  Judson  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

HOUSTON,  Frank  B.,  manufacturer  of  hard- 
wood lumber;  b.  Centerville,  la.,  Sept.  2,  1873; 
s.  Joseph  W.  and  Sarah  Ann  (Saunders)  Hous- 
ton; ed.  public  schools.  Removed  from  Iowa  to 
Chicago  in  1888  and  has  ever  since  then  been 
in  the  lumber  business  with  his  brother, 
George  T.  Houston;  now  mem.  of  the  firm  of 
George  T.  Houston  &  Co.  (George  T.,  George 
B.,  and  Frank  B.  Houston),  manufacturers  of 
hardwood  lumber,  who  have  mills  in  Mississip- 
pi, and  branch  yards  and  mills  at  Cairo,  111.; 
Memphis,  Tenn. ;  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  and  Big- 
bee,  Miss.,  and  are  dealers  in  Southern  timber 
lands.  Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Mississippi,  Ta- 
zoo  &  Sunflower  River  Transportation  Co.  Of- 
fice: Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  4021  Lake  Av. 

HOUSTON,  George  Theodore,  lumberman;  b. 
Centerville,  la.,  Oct.  21,  1863;  s.  Joseph  W. 
and  Sarah  Ann  (Saunders)  Houston;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  and  Univ.  at  Centerville,  la.,  to 
1879;  m.  DesMoines,  la.,  Feb.,  1889,  Cora  M. 
King;  children:  George  T.,  Jr.,  Philip  D.,  Hor- 
ace King.  From  1879  to  1881  clerked  in  general 
store  at  Centerville,  la.;  in  1880  began  ship- 
ping black  walnut  to  Chicago  from  Centerville, 
la.,  and  in  1883  removed  to  Chicago  and  es- 
tablished yard;  discontinued  yard  business  in 
1902;  has  branch  mill  plants  and  yards  at 
Cairo,  111.;  Memphis,  Tenn.;  Bigbee,  Miss.,  and 
Vicksburg,  Miss.,  being  senior  mem.  of  firm 
of  George  T.  Houston  &  Co.,  manufacturers 
and  wholesale  dealers  in  lumber.  Has  large 
interests  in  pine  and  hardwood  timber  lands 
in  Mississippi  and  Alabama.  Also  pres.  of  the 
Mississippi,  Ynzoo  and  Sunflower  River 
Transportation  Co.  Mem.  Lumber  Dealers' 
Assn.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  4314  Oakenwald 
Av. 

HOUSTON,  James  Perry,  physician;  b.  Sid- 
ney, O.,  Aug.  28,  1860;  s.  Harvey  and  Re- 
becca (Kerr)  Houston;  grad.  Dartmouth  Col- 
lege, A.B.,  1884;  Chicago  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1889;  m.  Sandwich,  111.,  Apr.  2,  1890,  Minnie 
G.  Adams;  1  daughter:  Nancy.  Asst.  physician 
Illinois  Eastern  Hosp.  for  Insane,  Apr.  1,  to 
Nov.  15,  1889;  in  practice  of  medicine  at 
Somonauk,  111.,  1889-92,  at  Chicago  since  I»y2. 
On  staff  of  Chicago  Policlinic,  1894-1904;  at- 


tending physician  Maurice  Porter  Children's 
Hosp.,  1900-4.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Office:  1180  Sheffield 
Av. 

HOUSTON,  James  Sherman,  lumber;  b.  Cen- 
terville, la.,  Feb.  24,  1867;  s.  Joseph  W.  and 
Sarah  Ann  (Saunders)  Houston;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Centerville,  la.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
15,  1904,  Grace  Halla.  Since  1884  connected 
with  the  lumber  trade  in  Chicago,  formerly 
with  the  firm  of  George  T.  Houston  &  Co.; 
since  1900  in  business  with  F.  A.  Curtis  under 
the  style  of  Houston  &  Curtis.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Exmoor,  Colonial.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  4656  Woodlawn  Av. 

HOUSTON,  John  William;  b.  Dudley,  Eng., 
Jan.  30,  1859;  s.  John  and  Sarah  (Oakley) 
Houston;  came  to  Chicago  when  8  years  old; 
ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Chicago  and 
Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1880;  m.  Ne- 
braska, Mar.  1,  1885,  Clara  Riggle;  children: 
John  V.,  Margaret.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois 
in  Chicago,  1880,  practicing  until  1885,  then 
engaged  in  farming  and  cattle  raising  in  Ne- 
braska until  1891,  when  returned  to  Chicago 
and  resumed  practice  of  law.  Asst.  county 
judge  of  Cook  Co.,  1898-1904;  since  Nov.,  1904, 
election  commissioner  of  Cook  Co.  Clubs: 
Irving  Park  Country,  Irving  Park  Golf,  West- 
ward Ho.  Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  2646 
N.  44th  Av. 

HOWARD,  Austin  Alexander,  broker;  b. 
Hamilton  Co.,  la.,  Jan.  27,  1872;  s.  William  H. 
and  Sarah  J.  (Grill)  Howard;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Iowa;  m.  Chicago,  June  3,  1902, 
Bessie  J.  Quiggle.  Began  business  career  in 
1890  as  asst.  in  grain  buying  and  operating 
elevators  in  Iowa;  came  to  Chicago  in  1897, 
and  has  since  been  engaged  as  a  broker  in 
grain.  Republican.  Office:  263  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 280  Winthrop  Av. 

HOWARD,  Charles  Henry,  editor  and  pub- 
lisher; b.  Leeds,  Kennebec  Co.,  Me.,  Aug.  28, 
1838;  s.  Rowland  Bailey  and  Eliza  (Otis)  How- 
ard; prepared  for  college  at  Yarmouth  Acad. 
and  Kent's  Hill  Seminary;  grad.  Bowdoin  Col- 
lege, 1859;  entered  Bangor  Theological  Semi- 
nary fall  of  1860,  but  left  in  May,  1861,  to  en- 
list in  3d  Me.  Regt.,  commanded  by  brother, 
Col.  (afterward  Gen.)  O.  O.  Howard;  remained 
in  army  7  years;  promoted  to  2d  lieut.,  Jan., 
1862,  and  served  as  aide-de-camp  in  1st  battle 
of  Bull  Run,  and  in  other  battles  in  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  including  Yorktown,  Williams- 
burg,  Fair  Oaks,  South  Mountain,  Antietam, 
Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  and  Gettys- 
burg; promoted  maj.,  spring  of  1863,  lieut.  col. 
and  corps  inspector  4th  Army  Corps,  spring 
of  1864;  served  in  battle  of  Chattanooga  under 
Grant,  and  in  Atlanta  campaign  and  March  to 
the  Sea  under  Sherman;  breveted  col.  after 
battle  of  Gettysburg  and  brig.-gen.  after  the 
battles  around  Atlanta;  served  in  the  Recon- 
struction as  chief  of  staff  for  Maj. -Gen.  Sax- 
ton  and  Inspector  of  Schools  for  South  Caro- 
lina, Georgia  and  Florida;  transferred  in  1866 
to  Washington,  D.  C.,  as  Asst.  Commissioner 
of  Refugees,  Freedmen,  and  Abandoned 
Lands,  for  District  of  Columbia,  3  counties  of 
Virginia,  and  the  States  of  Maryland,  Dela- 
ware, and  West  Virginia  until  Jan.,  1868;  m. 
Bangor,  Me.,  Dec.  5,  1867,  Katherine  Foster; 
children:  Otis  McGaw,  Burt  Foster,  Nina  Fos- 
ter, Arthur  Day,  Lawrence  Riggs,  Donald 
Charles,  Katharine.  Western  Sec.  Am.  Mission- 
ary Soc.,  with  headquarters  at  Chicago,  5 
years  from  Jan.,  1868;  editor-in-chief  The 
Advance,  Chicago,  1873-82;  for  3  years  Indian 
Inspector  under  orders  of  Sec.  of  the  Interior, 
at  Washington;  1  year  western  editor  and 
business  mgr.  of  the  Nat.  Tribune,  organ  of 
veteran  soldiers,  Washington;  for  nearly  20 
years  has  been  controlling  editor  of  the  Farm, 
Field  and  Fireside,  and  is  treas.  of  the  How- 
ard Co.,  its  publishers.  Republican  30  years, 


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Silver  Republican  1896,  Roosevelt  Republican 
1904.  One  of  trustees  and  pres.  New  Trier 
Twp.  High  School.  Mem.  Illinois  Commandery 
Loyal  Legion.  Congregationalist.  Office:  Ma- 
eonic  Temple.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

HOWARD,  Harold  Alexander,  real  estate  and 
loans;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  12,  1867;  s.  William  B. 
and  Sarah  J.  (De  Greet)  Howard;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago  and  in  private  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1890,  Alice  Byram;  1  son: 
Byram  Howard  (deceased).  Began  business 
life  as  buyer  and  shipper  of  ore  at  Hurley, 
Wis.,  for  the  Calumet  Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  1885; 
then  timekeeper  for  the  Chicago  Furnace  Co., 
and  from  1889  to  1892  was  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  of  both  of  these  companies.  Since  1892 
In  real  estate  business,  principally  as  mgr.  of 
estates  and  in  the  making  of  loans.  Republi- 
can. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Mid-Day,  Saddle 
and  Cycle,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  572  Division  St. 

HOWARD.  Homer  Q  anna  way,  real  estate; 
b.  Gentryville,  Mo.,  June  10,  1873;  s.  George 
W.  and  Mary  Susan  (Adkisson)  Howard;  ed. 
Raymond  School,  Chicago,  and  Metropolitan 
Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  25,  1895, 
Ida  Maude  Boyington.  Was  with  Judge  Lucius 
B.  Otis  (real  estate),  1890-1;  then  with  Allen. 
Cassette  &  Opdyke.  In  1896,  with  brother, 
succeeded  to  that  business  under  firm  name 
of  A.  L.  Howard  &  Bro.,  until  May,  1899,  when 
the  firm  was  dissolved;  since  then  alone  un- 
der style  of  H.  G.  Howard  &  Co.  Also  owner 
of  Spring  Fork  Stock  Farm,  4%  miles  from 
Sedalia,  Mo.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  101  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4349  Forrestville  Av. 

HOWARD,  John  Corse,  atty. ;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  3,  1871;  s.  William  B.  and  Sarah  J.  (De- 
Creet)  Howard;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago 
and  Phillips  Exeter  Acad.;  grad.  Harvard, 
A.B.,  1894;  admitted  to  the  Chicago  bar,  Jan. 
12,  1895;  first  3  years  in  employ  of  Flower, 
Smith  &  Musgrove;  since  Sept.,  1897,  practic- 
ing alone;  m.  Springfield,  Mass.,  Oct.  15,  1895, 
Helen  T.  Breck;  1  daughter:  Helen.  Episco- 
palian. Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Golf, 
Skokie  Golf;  also  Country  (Springfield,  Mass.). 
Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

HOWARD,  John  Henry,  wool  merchant;  b. 
Lawrence,  Mass.,  June  17,  1849;  s.  John  B. 
and  Eliza  R.  (Hayward)  Howard;  old  New 
England  ancestry  on  both  sides;  paternal 
grandmother  lived  to  be  102  years  old:  ed.  at 
Lawrence  (Mass.)  High  School,  Phillips 
Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.,  and  business  college, 
Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.;  m.  Dec.  28,  1869,  Luclnda 
A.  Pray,  of  Danvers.  Mass.;  children:  Hattle 
E.  (deceased),  Mildred  R.,  Henry  Benton,  Ed- 
ward C.  (deceased).  First  employment  was  In 
the  Methuen  (Mass.)  Woolen  Mills,  where  he 
remained  3  years  to  learn  the  wool  business; 
then  worked  8  months  for  Holmes,  Butler  & 
Co.,  wool  dealers,  Detroit,  and  in  Sept.,  1870, 
came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  wool  trnde, 
and  Is  at  present  time  dean  of  the  wool  trade 
in  this  city;  became  partner  with  James  Wal- 
ton, but  the  great  fire  of  1871  dissolved  the 
firm;  soon  after  fire,  started  business  alone  on 
W.  Lake  St.;  removed  to  S.  Side.  1872,  but 
gave  up  business  for  himself,  1874.  becoming 
mgr.  of  wool  interests  of  Bowen  Bros,  until 
Feb.,  1876;  partner  in  firm  of  Lewis  &  Tuttle, 
1876-9:  Lewis  &  Howard,  1879-91;  since  then 
in  business  alone.  Mason — Ashlar  Lodge,  La- 
Fayette  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.;  Palestine  Council, 
R.  &  S.  M. ;  Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T. ; 
Oriental  Consistory  32°;  St.  John's  Conclave 
(Premier  No.  1);  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic 
Shrine.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  (2  grandfathers  in 
Revolutionary  War).  Lieut.  Chicago  Continen- 
tal Guards,  mem.  of  the  New  England  Soc.  of 
Chicago,  one  of  trustees  Village  of  Lake 
Bluff,  111.;  pres.  Board  of  Trustees,  Grace  M. 
E.  Church,  Lake  Bluff,  111.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 


letic, Lake  Bluff  Country.  Offices:  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  Chicago;  110  S.  Main  St.,  St.  Louis; 
246  Summer  St.,  Boston.  Residence:  Lake 
Bluff,  111. 

HOWARD,  Sylvester  Newton,  surveyor;  b. 
St.  Mary's,  O.,  Oct.  31,  1850;  s.  Alexander  Cam- 
eron and  Martha  Ann  (Shinn)  Howard;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Ohio  to  1868;  Nat.  Normal 
School,  Lebanon,  O.,  1869-72;  Van  der  Nail- 
len's  Institute  of  Engineering,  Chicago,  1872; 
m.  LaGrange,  111.,  Sept.  12,  1888,  Martha  Bale 
Borwell.  In  employ  of  Wolcott  &  Fox,  sur- 
veyors, Chicago,  1872-5;  engineer  of  Lincoln 
Park,  Chicago,  1875-7;  in  mercantile  business, 
1877-8;  in  city  engineer's  office,  Chicago,  1879; 
entered  employ  of  Samuel  S.  Greeley,  Chicago, 
1880;  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Greeley,  Carlson 
&  Co.,  land  surveyors,  1882,  which  was  suc- 
ceeded by  the  corporation,  Greeley-Carlson  Co. 
In  1887;  name  of  company  changed,  1898,  to 
Greeley-Howard  Co.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  dlr. 
Mem.  Illinois  Soc.  of  Engineers  and  Surveyors. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  Chicago  Op- 
era House  Blk.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

HOWE,  Frederick  A.,  general  agent  Grand 
Trunk  Ry.  System;  b.  Shetoqua  Co.,  Mass., 
Mar.  3,  1829;  s.  Frederick  A.  and  Martha  (Win- 
ter) Howe;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents  In 
childhood,  arriving  June  7,  1834;  thus  for  70 
years  continuously  residing  In  Chicago;  ed. 
Chicago  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1878,  Helen  L. 
Owen;  1  son:  William  A.  Began  business  life, 
1844,  as  clerk  in  warehouse  of  Marcus  A. 
Stearns;  became  clerk  in  grocery  store  of 
Spencer  &  Gray,  1847-51;  partner,  1851,  with 
Albert  T.  Spencer,  in  warehouse  and  forward- 
Ing  business  at  State  and  Water  Sts.,  being 
agents  for  Charles  M.  Read's  line  of  side- 
wheel  steamers,  plying  between  Buffalo,  Erie 
and  Chicago,  also  became,  in  1854,  agents  for 
the  Western  Transportation  Line  steamers  to 
Buffalo;  ran  City  of  Superior  to  Sault  Ste. 
Marie,  1855,  being  the  second  steamer  that 
ever  landed  at  the  town  of  Superior,  Wis.,  and 
was  on  board  at  that  time;  firm  had  line  of 
steamers  to  Goderich  in  connection  with  the 
now  Grand  Trunk  Ry.  System,  1857;  built  the 
propeller  Ontanagon  for  the  Lake  Superior 
Line  and  were  heavy  stockholders  in  the  Gar- 
den City  copper  mine  (one  of  the  first  on  Lake 
Superior);  in  1857  firm  purchased  two-thirds 
Interest  In  ill-fated  steamer  Lady  Elgin,  lost 
Sept.  8,  1860;  then  left  water  lines  and  en- 
tered railway  service  as  joint  agent  of  M.  C. 
and  G.  T.  for  5  years;  after  that  of  G.  T. 
alone:  was  prime  mover  of  entry  of  G.  T. 
into  Chicago,  first  train  running  May  1,  1881; 
in  1886  retired  from  active  rail  business  and 
took  over  the  lake  and  rail  grain  trade  with 
the  general  business  of  the  G.  T.  System,  of 
which  Is  general  agent.  Vlce-pres.  G.  T.  Junc- 
tion Ry.  Furnished  substitute  In  Civil  War  of 
1861-5.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  Home 
Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  3931  Grand  Boul. 

HOWE,  Richard  P.,  manufacturer;  b.  Green 
Bay,  Wis.,  June  25,  1863;  a.  James  H.  and 
Mary  Gordon  (Cotton)  Howe;  grad.  Harvard 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1884;  m.  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  Feb. 
8,  1898,  Abby  Marion  Deerlng;  1  son:  William 
Deering.  After  leaving  college  became  Identi- 
fied with  mfg.  and  banking  In  Wisconsin  and 
Chicago  until  1899.  Since  then  was  with  Deer- 
Ing  Harvester  Co.  until  the  organization,  1902, 
of  the  International  Harvester  Co.;  became 
sec.  and  treas.  of  the  company.  Also  vlce-pres. 
of  the  S.  Chicago  Furnace  Co.  Republican.  Uni- 
tarian. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Washington 
Park,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Mid-Day,  Chicago 
Golf,  Onwentsia;  also  Tennis  and  Racquet,  and 
Brook,  New  York;  Tennis  and  Racquet,  Bos- 
ton. Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Residence:  468  Elm 
St. 

HOWE,  Samuel  Jaxnei,  lawyer;  b.  Ogle  Co., 
111.,  Apr.  5,  1858;  a.  William  R.  and  Elizabeth 
A.  (Jones)  Howe;  ed.  public  schools  of  Toledo, 
la.,  and  Ashton,  111;  m.  Maquoketa,  la.,  June 


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29.  1882,  Louisa  E.  Watts;  1  son:  Willard  C. 
Teacher  in  public  schools  of  Iowa  and  Illinois; 
co  supt.  of  schools  of  Lee  Co.,  111.,  1882-6; 
practiced  law,  Dixon,  111.,  1887;  Wichita,  Kan., 
1887-90;  Chicago  since  1890.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 4133  Berkeley  Av. 

HO  WELL,  William,  merchant;  b.  Glasgow, 
Scotland,  June  2,  1868;  s.  Thomas  Howell  and 
Mary  (Davidson)  Howell;  studied  in  private 
schools  of  Stirling,  Scotland,  and  Crewe,  Eng., 
and  was  grad.  College  of  Preceptors,  London; 
m  Chicago,  Apr.  24,  1894,  Katherine  Ross- 
Lewin;  children:  Mary  Katherine,  William 
Ross-Lewin,  Jean.  Began  business  career  in 
the  Board  of  Trade,  Liverpool,  Eng.;  came  to 
Chicago,  1890;  was  sec.  and  treas.  of  G.  H. 
Martin  &  Co.,  importers  of  china,  crockery 
and  glassware;  in  1895  became  associated  with 
the  well-known  house  of  Burley  &  Tyrrell  as 
buyer,  subsequently,  in  1893,  becoming  1st 
vlce-pres.  of  the  company,  a  position  he  still 
holds.  Republican.  Club:  Skokle  Country.  Of- 
fice: 238  Adams  St.  Residence:  1031  Evanston 
Av.,  Buena  Park. 

HOWETT,  'William  Andrew,  lawyer;  b. 
Flora,  111.,  June  18,  1860;  s.  Judge  Edmund  L. 
and  Sarah  E.  (Corrie)  Howett;  much  of  youth 
was  spent  in  Mississippi,  where  his  parents 
removed  in  1868,  and  where  his  father  was 
U.  S.  District  Atty.  and  later  U.  S.  District 
Judge;  grad.  High  School,  and  Northern  In- 
diana Normal  School,  in  scientific  and  elocu- 
tionary courses;  taught  school,  studied  law, 
and  was  admitted  to  bar  in  June,  1882;  m. 
Hlllsboro,  111.,  Feb.  16,  1882,  Ida  M.  Rutledge; 
children:  G.  Earle,  W.  Roy,  Wilbur  E.,  Hugh 
Drexel.  After  admission  to  bar,  1882,  prac- 
ticed with  Thomas  J.  Rutledge,  his  father-in- 
law,  at  Hillsboro,  111.,  until  death  of  Mr.  Rut- 
ledge,  1885;  after  that  alone  until  1894,  when 
became  partner  of  Thomas  M.  Jett  (mem.  of 
Congress  from  18th  Illinois  District)  until 
1898,  when  removed  to  Chicago  to  take  Ma 
present  position  as  local  atty.  of  I.  C.  R.  R. 
Co.  for  Cook  Co.  Democrat;  served  one  2-year 
term  as  mayor  of  Hillsboro,  111.  Mem.  of  the 
Illinois  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.  Office:  Central 
Station  and  Ashland  Blk. 

HOWLAND,  Thomas  Smith,  treas.  C.,  B.  & 
Q.  R.  R. ;  b.  N.  Dartmouth,  Mass.,  Feb.  13, 
1844;  s.  William  and  Louisa  Rowland ;  grad. 
Lawrence  Scientific  School  of  Harvard  Univ., 
B.S.,  1868;  m.  Burlington,  la.,  1871,  Eliza  S. 
Henbuck;  children:  A.  H.,  Mary  S.  (Mrs.  J.  W. 
Linn),  Elizabeth  H.,  Ruth  A.  Engineer  in 
service  of  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  R.  from  Mar.  1, 
1868  to  1876;  sec.  to  vice-pres.  of  the  C..  B. 
&  Q.  R.  R.,  1876-83;  sec.  same  road  since  1883, 
and  since  1902  also  treas.;  and  clerk  of  board 
since  1897;  since  1902,  treas.  and  asst.  sec.  of 
the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  Ry.  Office:  209  Adams  St. 

HOWLAND,  William  Israel,  teas;  b.  West- 
port,  Mass.,  July  11,  1847;  s.  Stephen  R.  and 
Lucy  Peterson  (Washburn)  Rowland ;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Westport,  Mass..  until  15  years 
old;  then  for  2  years  at  Middleboro  (Mass.) 
Acad.;  m.  New  York,  Dec.  2,  1885,  Annie  Cros- 
san  Snyder;  children:  William  I.,  Jr.,  Virginia 
R.  Agent  for  New  York  importers,  1871-5;  im- 
porter of  teas,  firm  of  Schoyer  &  Rowland, 
1876-9;  Fitch  &  Rowland,  1880-95;  since  1896 
alone.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Skokie 
Country.  Office:  41  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
1251  Asbury  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

KOYNE,  Prank  Gilbert,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  17,  1854;  B.  Thomas  and  Leonora 
(Temple)  Hoyne;  ed.  Palmer  Acad.,  Chicago, 
and  in  old  Chicago  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  24, 
1884,  Florence  Ashton;  children:  Leonora  Tem- 
ple, Helen  Ashton.  Was  engaged  in  real  estate 
business  prior  to  1886,  when  he  was  appointed 
TJ.  S.  Appraiser  at  Chicago,  In  which  capacity 
he  served  2  terms  under  Pres.  Cleveland,  1886- 
1890  and  1894-8.  In  1889,  with  brother,  James 
T.  Hoyne,  established  firm  of  Hoyne  Bros., 


later  succeeding  as  sole  owner  of  the  business, 
which  is  confined  to  buying,  selling,  managing 
and  renting  business  property  and  looking 
after  estates;  Jan.  1,  1904,  admitted  Duncan  L. 
Clinch,  firm  style  becoming  Frank  G.  Hoyne 
&  Co.  Democrat  (sound  money).  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  (dir.,  1903- 
1906).  Mem.  1st  Regt.  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  1875-80; 
corporal  and  sergeant  Co.  C,  q.  m.'s  sergeant 
of  regt.,  1st  Brigade  Q.  M.,  1880-4;  since  then 
mem.  Veteran  Corps,  of  1st  Regt.  Infy.  Mem. 
Art  Institute.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian,  Wausaukee  Hunting  and 
Fishing.  Office:  88  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  90 
21st  St. 

HOYmB,  Maclay,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  12, 
1872;  s.  Thomas  M.  and  Jeannie  T.  (Maclay) 
Hoyne;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Allen's 
Acad.,  William's  College,  Massachusetts,  A.B., 
1895;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1897;  m.  Chicago,  1897,  Marie  F.  Jacobs;  1  son: 
Thomas  M.  Hoyne,  II.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illi- 
nois, 1897,  and  to  the  firm  of  Hoyne,  O'Connor 
&  Hoyne;  asst.  corporation  counsel  of  the  city 
of  Chicago  since  July,  1903.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Chicago  Law 
Club,  Chicago  Legal  Club.  Democrat.  Office: 
108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4923  Washington 
Av. 

HOYNE,  Thomas  Maclay,  lawyer;  b.  Galena, 
111.,  July  17,  1843;  s.  Thomas  and  Lenora 
(Temple)  Hoyne;  came  to  Chicago  in  early 
boyhood;  ed.  public  schools  and  grad.  Chicago 
High  School;  later,  for  a  time  in  business  in 
New  York  City,  but  returned  to  Chicago, 
studying  law  for  3  years  in  offices  of  Hoyne, 
Miller  &  Lewis  (of  which  his  father  was  sen- 
ior mem.),  and  In  law  school  of  old  Chicago 
Univ.,  graduating,  1866;  m.  1871,  Jeannie  T., 
daughter  of  Moses  B.  Maclay,  of  New  York; 
children:  Maclay,  Thomas  T.,  Archibald  L., 
Susan,  Eugene  M.,  Mary  L.  In  1867  joined  his 
father's  firm,  which  then  became  Hoyne,  Hor- 
ton  &  Hoyne;  changed  to  Horton  &  Hoyne,  on 
death  of  his  father  in  1883,  until  1887,  when 
Oliver  H.  Horton  was  elected  to  the  bench; 
then  associated  himself  with  George  A.  Fol- 
lansbee  and  John  O'Connor  in  firm  of  Hoyne, 
Follansbee  &  O'Connor  until  Jan.  1,  1899,  when 
firm  became  Hoyne.  O'Connor  &  Hoyne,  with 
his  son,  Maclay  Hoyne,  as  junior  partner. 
Firm  has  a  general  practice,  but  is  especially 
active  in  commercial,  real  estate  and  probate 
law.  Democrat;  one  of  founders  of  old  Chi- 
cago Democratic  Club,  which  became  the  Iro- 
quois Club  in  1881.  In  1903  each  party  nomi- 
nated 3  provisional  candidates  for  additional 
Circuit  judges  of  Cook  Co.  under  the  act  In 
force  July  1,  1901,  and  he  received  3,477  votes 
more  than  the  next  highest  candidate  so  pro- 
visionally nominated,  but  the  Supreme  Court 
declared  the  election  invalid.  Mem.  Illinois 
State  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns,  and  Chicago 
Law  Institute.  Clubs:  Iroquois  (pres.  1897), 
Law.  Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
3369  Calumet  Av. 

HOYT,  Henry  Warrington,  manufacturer:  b. 
on  farm  in  Walworth  Co..  Wis.,  July  29,  1852; 
s.  Avery  A.  and  Caroline  M.  Hoyt;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin,  Ph.B.,  1872,  and  post-graduate 
degree  of  M.L. ;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  22,  1875, 
Florence  L.  Hastings;  children:  Madge,  Hazel 
H.  (Mrs.  Fred  P.  French),  Sue  H.,  Florence 
H.  Editor  and  proprietor  Saline  Co.  Post, 
Crete,  Neb.,  1873-7;  postmaster,  Crete, 
Neb.,  1875-7;  editor  and  proprietor  Daily 
Democrat,  Madison,  Wis.,  1877-83;  proprietor 
Gault  House,  Chicago,  1883-7;  sec.  and  gen. 
mgr.  Gates  Iron  Works,  Chicago,  1887-1901; 
2d  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  sales  dept.  Allis-Chal- 
mers  Co.,  1901-4.  Dir.  Prairie  State  Nat.  Bank, 
1888-93;  now  dir.  Western  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank,  Prairie  Nat.  Bank  and  Great  Lakes  En- 
gineering Works.  Cleveland  Democrat.  Chris- 
tian Scientist.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Union  League; 


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Detroit,  of  Detroit  Mich.  Office:  210  State  St. 
Residence:  1031  Michigan  Av.,  Bvanston,  111. 

HOYT,  Howard  Henry,  western  supt.  of  the 
Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.  of  U.  S.  ;  b. 
Madison,  Wis.,  May  29,  1857;  s.  Lansing  W. 
and  Melvina  (  Williams  )  Hoyt;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools,  Madison,  Wis.,  to  1875;  grad 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  A.B.,  1879,  and  from  law 
dept.  of  same,  1881;  m.  Lancaster,  Pa.,  Oct. 
10,  1884,  Mary  H.  Mitchell;  children:  Lansing 
W.,  J.  Mitchell,  Henrietta,  Howard  H.,  Jr  , 
Gerald,  Olive.  Began  law  practice  as  partner 
of  Judge  Pulling,  Senator  Neal  Brown  and 
asst.  atty.-gen.  of  U.  S.,  L.  A.  Pradt,  at  Wau- 
sau,  Wis.,  1882-3;  business  merged  into  Wau- 
sau  Law  and  Land  Assn.;  sold  out  interest, 
1885;  established  Union  Credit  Co.,  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  1886,  one  of  the  most  successful  institu- 
tions  of  its  kind,  which  he  carried  on  until 
1898,  when  entered  life  insurance  work  with 
Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co  at 
home  office  of  the  company  at  Milwaukee, 
Wis.;  made  gen.  mgr.  for  Wisconsin  and 
Northern  Michigan  for  Equitable  Life  Assur- 
ance  Soc.  of  the  U.  S.  in  1900,  and  promoted 
to  be  Its  western  supt,  1902,  with  headquarters 
at  Chicago.  Republican.  Presbyterian  Office- 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  1741  Hin- 
man  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

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Sradua&i!     Ph  B       from     Sheffield      ^  intffio 

KrctUUMllUK        rU.D.,        1IUJI1        Oneuieia        OCientinC 

School,  Yale  Univ.,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  25, 
1895,  Bessie  Wade  Allen;  1  daughter:  May 
Elizabeth.  Entered  business  life  immediately 
after  era  dilation-  <?1nr>p  thon  pne-fm-oH  )n  roil 
Istete  and  wno?eslle  IroclrV  busi  ness  -since 
Julv  -30  1903  sec  and  treas  of  thl  W  M 
Hovt  Co  wholesafe  grocers  Indlr>^dpMt 
voter  C?uW  University  Saddle  '  nd  OvolP 
Onwentsia  Glen  vfew  'Office  1-9  River  St' 
Residence-'  576  F  DivTs'ion  St 

HOTT    Willl^  Mllancthon    whoiP«i* 
ce?  b    New  Ha^n    Addfsor^  ?  Co     V  -      T  flv^fi" 

1837-  s  Carlos  ^M  inrl  T  vflln  Anr  i  Vttiittninh  V 
18df,  S.  oariOS  M.  ana  l^yala  Ann  (iiuttolph) 

Hoyt;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  acad.  of  Mr. 
Ten  Broeke,  Panton,  Vt;  m.  Apr.  9,  I860,  Emi- 
lie  J.,  daughter  of  Nelson  Landon,  of  Benton, 
Lake  Co.,  111.;  children:  William  Landon  (died 
when  5  years  old),  Emilie  Lydia  (Mrs.  F.  Mor- 
ton  Fox,  of  Philadelphia,  also  deceased),  Nel- 

ftnn    T  nnrlnn      Phplrns    RiittnlnVi      Oimo    tr>    OViino 

In    T«£.-   2;«wL^ipifi   „    UtJ?»^  ^  to  Chica- 

gO,     1855;     worked     18     months    for     Mr.     BevanS, 

«r»r>r.oT"  +nnir  nmiKco  f\t  otn/iTr  of  Tj^iTc.  /~«^«, 
grocer,  IOOK  course  or  study  at  tsell  s  Com- 

hir^fnr^   aj?uit   dea,l6r,  l 
isfi^  "yfnn^t  h,,«i?f«  ~?   T&  ^^ 

1865    bought    business    Of    James    A. 


ner  Lodge.  409,  A.  F.  and  A.  M..  and  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.  Club:  Chicago  Press.  Of- 
flce:  p-  °-  Bldg.  Residence:  7145  Euclid  Av. 

HUBBABD,  Joseph  Derwln,  mining  opera- 
tor:  b-  Bridgeton,  N.  J.,  Aug.  25,  1859;  s.  Jo- 
sePn  w-  and  Rebecca  M.  Hubbard;  grad. 
Princeton,  in  the  class  of  1881;  m.  Evanston, 
I11-«  1889,  Janet  Watson;  1  daughter:  Janet. 
Studied  law,  1881-5;  was  admitted  to  the  bar 
and  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago, 
1881-98;  since  1898  interested  in  the  develop- 
ment,  purchase  and  operation  of  western  min- 
InF  enterprises;  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Western 
Mines  Development  Co.  The  Western  Mines 
Development  Co.  discovered  and  opened  up 
tne  Goldfield  mining  district  in  Nevada.  Dur- 
lng  the  first  10  months  of  its  history  the  dis- 
trict  produced  and  shipped  ore  to  a  greater 
value  than  any  other  district  within  the  same 
period  from  its  discovery.  Pres.  Combination 
Mines  Co.  Clubs:  University,  Onwentsia.  Of- 
fice:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  57  Cedar 
st-  _ 

HTTBBABD,  William  Lines,  journalist;  b. 
Farmersville,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  22,  1867;  s.  William 
R-  and  Augusta  (Pearson)  Hubbard;  high 
school  education;  student  at  Dresden  with 
Lamperti,  Scholtz  and  Fahrmann,  1893-8. 
Musical  editor  Chicago  Evening  Journal,  1888- 
1891;  same  Chicago  Tribune,  1S91-3,  and  Feb. 
to  Nov"  1899-  Representative  and  special  cor- 
respondent  at  Vienna,  Austria,  1900-1,  musical 
edltor  1901-2'  dramatic  and  musical  editor 
Chicago  Tribune  since  Oct.,  1902.  Office:  The 

T?  not  A  an  <->  a-     IfiOl      T3i.1oy     T>1 

n£«i«.  w«S«l*    I  <•  w 

>      narles  ^olcott,  treas.  of  Hen- 


nedoutin  iR  t 

burned  out  in  fire  of  1871,   but   on   same  day 

leased  store  on  S.  Canal  St.  and  conducted 
business  there  until  1872;  bought  the  -site  of 
Old  Ft.  Dearborn,  at  Michigan  Av.  and  River 

fVo^  Vff^1*  P^S6^  s^lesrooms:  «,rm 
Incorporated  1893  as  W.  M  Hoyt  of  which 

he  is  pres.   Has  large  Investments   in  Chicago 
Michigan    Av.    Resi- 


HtTBBABD,  John  Maynard,  asst,  postmaster 
of  Chicago;  b.  Drewsville,  Cheshire  Co.,  N.  H., 
Mar.  13,  1847;  s.  Leonard  Clark  and  Caroline 
Partridge  (Maynard)  Hubbard;  ed.  district 
schools  and  acads.  in  Vermont;  m.  Boston, 
Mass.,  Dec.  23,  1868,  Helen  M.,  daughter  of 
Seymour  and  Electa  M.  Childs;  children:  John 
Maynard,  Jr.,  Mary  Maynard.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago  from  Vermont,  Sept.,  1864;  entered  dry 
goods  house  of  John  V.  Farwell  &  Co.,  Jan., 
1865,  remaining  until  June  1,  1870;  appointed 
clerk  in  Chicago  Postoffice  in  Apr.,  1871,  and 
remained  until  July  1,  1881;  deputy  sheriff  of 
Cook  Co.  from  1881  to  1889,  and  since  1889  has 
been  in  present  position  as  asst.  postmaster 
of  Chicago.  Republican.  Mem.  Thomas  J.  Tur- 


wnnt 

S.  WOlCOtt  S.  S. 

kins>  Hubbell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio  and 
afterward  studied  abroad;  m.  New  York,  1884, 
Maude  M-  Murray;  children:  John  Boise,  Kath- 
arlne  Livingston.  Began  business  life  in  em- 
P10^  of  Goulds  &  Austin,  Chicago,  in  their 
accounting  dept.  from  1881  to  1887;  then 
formed  partnership  with  W.  B.  Henion  form- 
ln^  tne  flrm  of  Henion  &  Hubbell,  pumps  and 
mil1  supplies,  and  in  1902  incorporated,  under 
nfimp  hpoominc-  trpnq  of 
IJamf>  RfMubf  •  TTftWn 
Office-  69  NTefferson 
Kim  bark  Av 

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'-   h    Sn^fn^fieid    Mo     Anr    ^?    ?860: 
Mortis    T"and  ftnrv   1    rp^ili  ^Hnhhle-  la 

s-    -"lartin   J.    ana   JMary   J.    (FOVfell)    HUDDie,    CO. 

public  schools  and  Drury  College,  Springfield, 

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jvio.  ,    wasningTon    i^aw    ftcnooi,    ot.    j_/ouis,    m. 

i      MO       AHP-     ^      IRS?     virp-inio     T 
ch'ild^n:    He^ryf  '  Luly3/  Bdwf^wfc 
"am,  Helen,  Emma  Jane.  Was  engaged  in  law 

nro0HPp    ln    Qnrine-fiplri     Mo      •?    vpnrq     nnrl    «5inr>p 

fffi^s^fSThelnSartoeTiwfnS?,  com! 
.-__.   frnTn    Tvn««niiH    tr>    rvMrne-n    in    iQnn-    fnr- 

mfriv  Sn^il  icent  -of  the  Western  InsS?- 
™™yc<  pen,nd  Of  ^the  G?eenwtph^  Insurance  Co 
«fCNew"Y?rk°  since  1904  citv  rngr  fo?  the 
Que?neWInIuranCe  Co!  of  America^  Mem^local 
^oard  of  flre  underwriters.  Baptist.  Cleveland 
it  Clubs-  Union  Leaeue  Wheaton 
:  159  LasSfe  I  St.  Rlsfdence:  Wheat- 

HUBER,  Julius  Herz.  architect;  b.  Newark, 
N.  J.,  Mar.  23,  1852;  s.  John  Paul  and  Rosetta 
(Christa)  Huber;  ed.  public  school  and  by 
private  tutors,  and  in  Newark  Military  Acad.; 
m.  Lockport,  111.,  Nov.  3,  1880,  Lucy  Pitts. 
For  one  and  a  half  years  was  in  the  office  of 
Henry  Fernbach,  architect,  in  New  York  City; 
went  to  Europe  in  1872  and  1873;  studied  in 
the  Polytechnic  Institute  of  Munich;  came  to 
Chicago,  1873,  and  practiced  architecture  with 
his  father  until  1880.  Mem.  Architects'  Assn. 
and  Am.  Institute  of  Architects.  Mason.  Re- 
publican.  Office:  171  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence:  2560  Wayne  Av. 

HUGH,  Charles  Ernest,  tanner;  b.  Northeim, 
Ger.,  Mar.  29,  1873;  s.  Louis  and  Louise  (Poll- 


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man)  Huch;  attended  schools  3  years  in  Ger- 
many and  4  years  in  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct  6,  1897,  Bertha  Tiedemann;  children:  Em- 
ma, Charlotte.  Went  from  Germany  to  Can- 
ada, 1883,  and  thence  to  Chicago,  1884;  in  1887 
entered  the  tanning  business  which  had  been 
established  a  year  previously,  by  his  father, 
under  whom  learned  the  trade,  and  upon  the 
incorporation  in  1901  of  the  Huch  Leather  Co., 
tanners  of  kangaroo  kip  and  sides,  became  sec. 
and  treas.  of  the  company.  Independent  in  pol- 
itics. Mem.  Cregier  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Of- 
fice: 306  Elston  Av.  Residence:  352  N.  Win- 
chester Av. 

HUGH,  George,  tanner;  b.  Northeim.  Ger., 
Dec.  3,  1866;  s.  Louis  and  Louise  (Pollman) 
Huch;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany  and  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  1896,  Josephine  Felz;  chil- 
dren: Florence,  Louis.  Began  to  learn  the  tan- 
ning business  in  1879,  and  after  coming  to 
Chicago  worked  at  the  trade  until  1886,  when 
joined  his  father  in  establishing  a  tannery; 
and  since  the  incorporation  of  the  Huch 
Leather  Co.,  1901,  has  been  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
Mem.  of  the  Sennerfelder  Soc.  Office:  306  El- 
Bton  Av.  Residence:  1424  N.  Sawyer  Av. 

HUGH,  Louis,  tanner;  b.  Hamburg,  Ger., 
Oct.  25,  1831;  s.  Wilhelm  and  Christine  Red- 
dersen  Huch;  ed.  German  schools;  m.  in  Ger- 
many, Louise  Pollman  (now  deceased);  chil- 
dren: Charles  E.,  George,  Dora,  Elizabeth,  Jo- 
hanna, Came  from  Germany  to  Canada,  1883, 
and  to  Chicago,  1884.  From  boyhood  has  been 
continuously  engaged  in  the  tanning  business; 
worked  at  trade  until  1886,  when  established 
in  business  for  self,  incorporating,  1901,  the 
Huch  Leather  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Mem. 
Sennerfelder  Soc.  Office:  306  Elston  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 228  W.  Division  St. 

HUCK,  Loui»  Charles,  real  estate  dealer;  b. 
Baden,  Ger.,  Nov.  2,  1842;  s.  John  A.  and  T. 
E.  (Eckerly)  Huck;  came  to  Chicago  with  pa- 
rents, 1846;  ed.  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  Indiana; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.,  1893,  Paula  Reif;  children: 
Paula,  Louis  C.,  Jr.  Was  engaged  in  the  malt- 
Ing  business  for  22  years;  founding  the  Louis 
C.  Huck  Malting  Co.;  since  1892  in  real  estate, 
handling  his  own  real  estate  exclusively.  Also 
a  dir.  of  the  Western  Stone  Co.  Pres.  of  the 
Annie  Laurie  Mining  Co.  Was  co.  treas.  and 
tax  collector  of  Cook  Co.,  1875-7.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Germania.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  576  LaSalle  Av. 

HUDSO2T,  Pnlhemus  Searing,  heating  sup- 
plies; b.  Rockland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  26,  1850;  s. 
Frederick  and  Maria  (Bogert)  Hudson;  ed. 
public  schools  of  New  York  City;  m.  Carrie  A. 
Rapp;  children:  Christine  A.  (Mrs.  W.  A.  Grif- 
fin), Albert  S.  (deceased),  Frederick  G.  Began 
active  business  with  Baker,  Smith  &  Co.,  New 
York  City,  and  represented  that  firm  in  Chi- 
cago for  several  years;  Chicago  mgr,  the 
Western  Valve  Co.,  heating  supplies,  since 
1899.  Appointed,  1888,  and  ever  since  has 
served  as  consul  in  Chicago  for  the  Argentine 
Republic.  Republican.  Mason  (32°);  Past  Emi- 
nent Commander,  K.  T.  Office:  41-3  W.  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  6618  Normal  Av. 

HUDSOXT,  Thomas  James,  traffic  mgr.  Was 
In  service  of  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  1865-71,  first  as 
clerk  and  later  as  freight  agent,  in  the  Spring- 
field office;  then  with  Oilman,  Clinton  & 
Springfield  R.  R.  as  general  agent,  1871-2; 
general  freight  and  passenger  agent,  1872-5; 
supt.  and  general  freight  and  passenger  agent, 
1875-7;  since  July,  1877,  with  I.  C.  R.  R.,  as 
supt.  Springfield  division,  at  Springfield,  111., 
to  1881;  supt.  Chicago  division  at  Cairo,  111., 
1881-6;  supt.  Illinois  and  Iowa  lines  at  Chi- 
cago, 1886-7;  since  Aug.  1,  1887,  in  present  po- 
sition as  traffic  mgr.,  I.  C.  R.  R.  Office:  Central 
Station. 

HUDSON1,  Thomas  James,  Jr.,  wholesale 
and  retail  coal  merchant;  b.  Springfield,  111., 
Mar.  16,  1875;  s.  Thomas  James  and  Jennie 
(Foggitt)  Hudson;  ed.  Hyde  Park  public 


schools,  Chicago  Manual  Training  School,  Chi- 
cago Atheneum;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  17,  1898, 
Edyth  Virginia  Bingham;  1  daughter:  Virginia 
Louise.  Entered  coal  business  in  1892;  10 
years  mgr.  and  vice-pres.  New  Kentucky  Coal 
Co.;  since  1902  vice-pres.  Standard  Washed 
Coal  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  coal  dealers; 
also  vice-pres.  Commercial  Coal  Co.  Republi- 
can. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  Calumet.  Office:  303 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  171  E.  50th  St. 

HUGHES,  Charles,  lawyer  and  author;  b. 
Madison  Co.,  O.,  1854;  s.  Daniel  and  Elizabeth 
(Robison)  Hughes;  ed.  common  schools  and 
partial  course  at  Univ.  of  Illinois;  m.  Monti- 
cello,  111.,  1879,  Pamelia  Combs;  children: 
Evangeline,  Charles  Harold.  Spent  childhood 
on  farm  near  Monticello,  111.;  began  teaching 
public  school  at  age  of  18,  continuing  about  8 
years,  last  position  being  principal  of  N.  divi- 
sion of  Monticello  high  schools;  in  meantime 
read  law  in  office  of  Peter  A.  Hamilton,  of 
Monticello;  came  to  Chicago  in  1889;  admitted 
to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1880,  and  in  active  prac- 
tice ever  since.  For  past  5  years  writer  o.n  law. 
Author  of  Hughes  Criminal  Law;  also  of  In- 
structions to  Juries.  Also  contributor  to  gen- 
eral literature.  Was  States  atty.  for  Piatt  Co., 
111.,  1881-9.  Republican.  Liberal  in  religious 
views.  Mem.  K.  P.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  105 
Washington  St.  Residence:  315  E.  58th  St. 

HUGHES,  William  Mackenzie,  bridge  engi- 
neer; b.  near  Utica,  N.  Y.,  June  5,  1848;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Susan  M.  Hughes;  ed.  public  schools; 
apprenticed  to  machinist  trade  until  1870;  then 
took  optional  course  in  Cornell  Univ.;  m.  1876, 
Nettie  Small,  of  Cincinnati;  1  daughter:  Lily 
M.  Upon  leaving  Cornell,  engaged  in  railroad 
surveying  and  engineering  until  1874;  since 
then  devoted  especially  to  bridge  engineering; 
bridge  engineer  for  Cincinnati,  1874-81;  then 
with  N.  Y.,  C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.,  designing  and 
superintending  construction  of  all  bridge 
work  for  that  company  between  Chicago  and 
Buffalo;  in  charge  designing  and  construction 
of  bridge  work  for  City  of  Cleveland  5  years; 
engineer  and  asst.  gen.  mgr.  Keystone  Bridge 
Co.,  Pittsburgh,  1889-90;  engineer  of  construc- 
tion World's  Columbian  Exposition;  city 
bridge  engineer  of  Chicago  and  engineer  on 
construction  of  the  W.  Side  Metropolitan  Ele- 
vated Ry.,  Chicago;  since  1895  in  business  for 
himself  and  among  other  work  had  charge  of 
the  design  and  construction  of  the  Drainage 
Canal  bridges.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E.  and  of 
the  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  5927  Indiana  Av. 

HUGHITT,  Marvin,  pres.  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. 
since  June  2,  1887;  b.  Genoa  Twp.,  Cayuga 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  9,  1837;  has  lived  in  Chicago 
since  1854.  Was  telegrapher  and  later  in  rail- 
way service  with  C.  &  A.  and  I.  C.  railroads; 
with  latter  successively  as  trainmaster,  asst. 
gen.  supt.  and  gen.  supt.;  asst.  gen.  mgr.  C., 
M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1870-1;  gen.  mgr.  Pullman's 
Palace  Car  Co.,  1871-2;  gen.  supt.,  Mar.  1,  1872; 
gen.  mgr.,  May  1,  1876;  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.,  June  2,  1880,  to  June  2,  1887,  C.  &  N.-W. 
Ry.  Pres.  C.,  St.  P.  M.  &  O.  Ry.  Co.,  Tremont, 
Elkhorn  &  Missouri  Valley  R.  R.,  St.  Paul, 
Eastern  Grand  Trunk  Ry.,  Sioux  City  and  Pa- 
cific R.  R.  Co.;  dir.  IT.  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  Northern 
Trust  Co.,  Equitable  Life  Assurance  Soc.  of 
the  U.  S.  Office:  22  5th  Av.  Residence:  2828 
Prairie  Av.,  and  Lake  Forest,  111. 

HTJGHXTT,  Marvin,  Jr.,  railway  official;  b. 
Bloomington,  111..  Sept.  21,  1861;  s.  Marvin 
and  Belle  Hughitt;  ed.  Shattuck  School.  En- 
tered service  of  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  in  general 
freight  dept.,  1881,  and  on  Feb.  1,  1887,  became 
division  freight  agent;  promoted  Jan.  1,  1883, 
to  assistant  general  freight  agent,  and  Oct.  1, 
1896,  to  general  freight  agent,  until  Feb.  1, 
1900,  when  assumed  his  present  position  as 
freight  traffic  mgr.  Also  vice-pres.  Kentucky 
River  Poplar  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Wash- 


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ington  Park,  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Mid-Day, 
Midlothian.  Office:  22  5th  Av.  Residence:  2828 
Prairie  Av. 

HUGHSON,  George  Farrington,  vice-pres. 
John  Davis  Co.;  b.  St.  Paul.  Minn.,  Mar.  25, 
1858;  a.  Egbert  B.  and  Loraine  (Luce)  Hugh- 
son;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
1884,  Lydia  O'Leary;  1  son:  Harry.  Was  trav- 
eling salesman  for  various  concerns  up  to 
1890,  when  became  connected  with  the  John 
Davis  Co.,  manufacturers  of  wrought  iron 
pipe,  steam  fittings,  etc.;  was  sales  agent  for 
the  company  until  1901;  since  then  vice-pres. 
and  general  sales  agent.  Mason.  Clubs:  Ken- 
wood, Washington  Park,  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 860  S.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  5116  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

HULBERT,  Edmund  Daniel,  banker;  b. 
Pleasant  Valley,  Conn.,  Mar.  2,  1858;  s.  Henry 
R.  and  Emmeline  (Stillman)  Hulbert;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Hartford  and  Winsted,  Conn.; 
m.  Winona,  Minn.,  Aug.  8,  1897,  Emma  Stray- 
er.  Entered  Hurlbut  Nat.  Bank,  Winsted, 
Conn.,  as  messenger,  1875;  went  to  Winona, 
Minn.,  as  bookkeeper  in  the  1st  Nat.  Bank 
there,  1877;  promoted  to  cashier,  1880,  and 
served  in  that  capacity  until  1895,  when  came 
to  Chicago  as  2,d  vice-pres.,  Merchants  Loan 
and  Trust  Co.,  and  in  1898  advanced  to  his 
present  position  as  1st  vice-pres.  of  that  bank; 
also  dir.  Pullman  Loan  and  Savings  Bank. 
Democrat.  Was  treas.  City  of  Winona,  Minn., 
3  terms;  pres.  Board  of  Education,  City  of 
Winona,  2  terms.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Bankers,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View.  Office: 
135  Adams  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

HULBERT,  Eri  Baker,  head  prof,  church 
history  and  dean  of  the  Divinity  School,  Univ. 
of  Chicago;  b.  Chicago,  July  16,  1841;  grad. 
Union  College,  1863  (A.M.,  1866;  Madison 
Univ.,  1866;  D.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary, 
1880;  LL.D.,  Bucknell  Univ..  1898);  m.  1869, 
Ettie  E.  Spencer.  Troy,  Pa.  Prof,  church  his- 
tory, Baptist  Union  Theological  Seminary, 
1881-92;  acting  pres.  same,  1884-5.  On  editorial 
staff  of  Am.  Journal  of  Theology,  and  of  the 
Biblical  World.  Mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn., 
Religious  Education  Assn.  Clubs:  Quadrangle, 
Reynolds.  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Chicago. 

HULBURD,  Charles  Henry,  pres.  Elgin 
Watch  Co.;  b.  Stockholm,  Lawrence  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  May  28,  1850;  s.  Hiram  and  Amelia  H. 
Hulburd;  grad.  Oberlin  College,  1871;  law 
dept.  Univ.  of  New  York,  1873;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  3,  1880,  Anna  R.  Belknap.  In  1873  he 
came  to  Chicago  and  practiced  law  for  about 
2  years;  then  gave  up  practice  and  entered 
grain  commission  business  with  his  uncle, 
in  firm  of  Culver  &  Co.,  until  1888;  traveled 
in  Europe  until  1893;  organized  firm  of  Hul- 
burd, Warren  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas- 
urer; dir.  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank  and 
Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank;  pres.  Elgin  Watch 
Co.  since  1898.  Dir.  South  Chicago  Elevator 
Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  City,  Mid- 
Day,  Union,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  131  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  40  Lake 
Shore  Drive. 

HTTIiIN,  William,  manufacturer;  b.  Rock- 
ford,  111.,  Sept.  6,  1860;  s.  William  and  Vienna 
(Dart)  Hulin;  graduate  of  Chicago  public  and 
high  schools,  1879.  Entered  business  in  1879 
as  clerk  in  the  retail  china  and  glassware 
business  with  Ovington  Bros.  &  Ovinerton, 
Chicago.  Sec.,  treas.  and  mgr.  Chicago  Wood 
Finishing  Co.  since  its  organization,  1884.  In 
1884  also  entered  the  glove-making  business 
of  Hall  &  Ross  Husking  Glove  Co.,  which 
was  succeeded  in  1902  by  the  Ross-Sellinger 
Co.,  of  which  is  treas.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Lake  Zurich  Golf.  Office:  253- 
273  Elston  Av.  Residence:  334  E.  Huron  St. 

HULL,  Leverett  Lord,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Cincinnati,  O.,  July  1,  1867;  s.  Leverett  Rus- 
sell and  Florence  (Dodge)  Hull;  grad.  Wood- 
ward High  School,  Cincinnati,  1885;  Yale  Col- 


lege, 1889.  After  graduation  from  Yale  en- 
tered employ  of  Rogers,  Brown  &  Co.,  pig 
iron,  Cincinnati,  O.;  on  July  1,  1894,  with  How- 
ard Tracy,  formed  firm  of  Hull  &  Co.,  and 
succeeded  George  H.  Hull  &  Co.,  of  Louisville, 
Ky.,  which  business  was  established  in  1871; 
in  May,  1895,  moved  headquarters  to  Chicago, 
and  has  since  resided  here.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Union,  Chicago  Golf,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  City.  Office: 
Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  Union  Club. 

HUMBURG,  Andrew  rhlllp,  lawyer;  b.  Her- 
mann, Gasconade  Co.,  Mo.,  Dec.  21,  1867;  s. 
Conrad  and  Margaret  (Phillip)  Humburg;  ed. 
grammar  school;  also  at  State  Univ.  of  Mis- 
souri, 1884-5;  Northern  Illinois  Normal  School 
at  Dixon,  111.,  1888;  Chicago  College  of  Law 
(law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.),  1891-4, 
graduating  LL.B.,  1894,  and  Soper  School  of 
Oratory,  Chicago.  Was  school  teacher,  1885-8; 
stenographer  and  sec.  in  newspaper  and  rail- 
road offices,  1888-99;  chief  clerk  law  dept., 
I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  since  1899.  Admitted  to  bar 
June,  1893.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
1  Park  Row  (Central  Station).  Residence:  1620 
Melrose  St. 

HUME,  John  Howard,  lawyer;  b.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  Dec.  19,  1864;  s.  John  Ferguson  and  Caro- 
line (Carter)  Hume;  prepared  for  college  at 
Phillips  Exeter  Acad. ;  grad.  Yale,  B.A.,  in 
class  of  1887.  Studied  law  after  leaving  Yale, 
and  came  to  Chicago  from  Poughkeepsie,  N. 
Y.,  in  fall  of  1889;  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois 
in  1890;  partner  in  firm  of  Stein,  Mayer,  Stein 
&  Hume  since  1904.  Republican.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  81  Clark  St.  Residence:  25  Wal- 
ton PI. 

HUMMEL,  Ernst,  brewer,  city  treasurer;  b. 
Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Apr.  7,  1842;  s.  Frederick 
and  Katherine  (Bayha)  Hummel;  ed.  German 
schools;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents,  May, 
1856;  m.  1865,  Mary  Allmendinger,  of  Chicago; 
children:  Ernst,  Clara.  Soon  after  coming  to 
Chicago  was  apprenticed  for  5  years  to  learn 
the  trade  of  brewer;  and  was  brewer  of  the 
Lill  brewery,  1861-64;  of  the  Busch  &  Brand 
Brewing  Co.,  1864-80;  established  with  Charles 
Brand,  1860,  Brand  &  Hummel  Brewing  Co., 
at  South  Chicago,  changing  name,  1888,  to 
South  Chicago  Brewing  Co.,  of  which  he  be- 
came pres.  This  brewery,  with  others,  united 
in  the  organization  of  the  United  Breweries 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  Democrat.  Was  North 
Town  Collector,  1876-7;  mem.  legislature,  1885- 
1887;  alderman,  1890-4;  city  treasurer,  1897-9; 
and  again  since  1903.  Mason  (32°);  Odd  Fel- 
low. Mem.  Schwaben  Soc.  (was  its  first  pres.), 
and  of  Harugari  Lodge.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  10134  Avenue  M. 

HUMMER,  John  Sylvester,  lawyer;  b.  Del- 
phos,  O.,  Feb.  20,  1869;  s.  Frank  and  Justina 
(Lang)  Hummer;  ed.  first  in  public  schools 
of  Delphos,  O.,  and  in  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame, 
1886-91;  received  degree  of  LL.B.,  1890,  and 
B.Lit.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  15,  1896,  Laura 
Georgia  Doolittle;  children:  Richard  Paul, 
John  David,  Charles  Alfred,  Robert  John- 
stone.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1891,  and  has  since 
been  in  practice  in  Chicago;  now  of  law  firm 
of  Hummer,  Murphy  &  McDonald.  Appointed 
in  1898,  and  still  serving,  master  in  chancery 
of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.  R.  C.  Demo- 
crat. Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Knights  of  Co- 
lumbus. Clubs:  Iroquois,  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 100  Washington  St.  Residence:  3162  Bea- 
con St. 

HUMPHREY,  Arthur  L-,  railway  equip- 
ment; b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  June  12,  1860;  s.  Ar- 
thur K.  and  Huldah  (Orcutt)  Humphrey;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Maquoketa,  la.,  and  Platts- 
mouth,  Neb.,  1866-78;  m.  San  Bernardino, 
Calif.,  Jan.  16,  1890,  Jennie  Field;  children: 
Arthur  F.,  Frederick  D.  Entered  railway  ser- 
vice with  Colorado  Midland  Ry.,  remaining 
18  years,  nnd  becoming  supt.  of  motive  power; 
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Ry.  and  C.  &  A.  Ry.;  since  Aug.  1,  1903,  west- 
ern mgr.  Westinghouse  Air  Brake  Co.  Repub- 
lican Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  Ravens- 
wood.  Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  7 
Gordon  Terrace,  Buena  Park,  111. 

HUMPHREY,  John,  manufacturer;  b.  Marcy, 
Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  15,  1842;  s.  John  and 
Ann  Humphrey;  ed.  public  schools;  served 
In  Civil  War,  1861-5,  In  14th  and  117th  N.  Y. 
Regts.  (3  years  and  3  months)  Vol.  Infy.; 
m.  New  York,  Jan.,  1875,  Catherine  F.  Black- 
wood;  children:  Harriet  A.,  Mabel  M.,  Edith. 
Began  business  life  as  a  drug  clerk  In  Utica, 
N.  Y.;  resident  of  Chicago  since  1886,  coming 
from  New  York  City;  was  mgr.  In  Chicago 
for  a  firm  manufacturing  hotel  and  restaurant 
ranges,  1886-1900,  and  in  Oct.,  1900,  estab- 
lished on  his  own  account  in  the  same  line 
as  the  Chicago  agent  Wrought  Iron  Range 
Co.'s  goods,  and  handling  ranges,  urns,  carv- 
ing tables,  jacket  kettles,  copper,  tin  and  iron 
culinary  utensils,  etc.  Mem.  Sheridan  Post  No. 
516,  G.  A.  R.,  Oak  Park,  111.  Office:  52  S.  Frank- 
lin St.  Residence:  River  Forest,  111. 

HUMPHREY,  John,  lawyer;  b.  Walpole,  Co. 
of  Norfolk,  Eng.,  June  20,  1838;  s.  Thomas 
and  Mary  (Dring)  Humphrey;  came  to  Chi- 
cago with  parents  in  1848;  settled  on  farm 
at  Orland,  Cook  Co.;  ed.  schools  in  Chicago 
and  Leonia,  Mich.;  m.  1st,  Bremen  Tp.,  111., 
Amelia  A.  Patrick;  m.  2d,  Ida  L.  Stuart;  chil- 
dren: Wirt  E.,  Clara  B.  (now  Mrs.  P.  Myers), 
Maud  E.,  John  S.  Has  been  engaged  in  farm- 
ing nearly  all  his  life.  Read  law  with  James 
P.  Root,  and  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1872; 
now  of  firm  of  Humphrey  &  Humphrey.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Supervisor  of 
Orland,  35  years;  school  treas.  24  years;  mem. 
of  House  of  Representative  In  General  Assem- 
bly of  Illinois,  4  years;  mem.  of  State  Senate 
20  years  (a  longer  term  in  the  General  Assem- 
bly than  any  other  member  of  either  house) ; 
now  serving  from  7th  district.  Office:  Ashland 
Blk.  Residence:  Orland,  111. 

HUMPHREY,  Wirt  E.,  lawyer;  b.  Orland, 
Cook  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  6,  1868;  s.  John  and  Amelia 
A.  (Patrick)  Humphrey;  ed.  public  school 
(country),  Northwestern  Univ.  Acad.,  1884-6; 
College  of  Liberal  Arts,  Northwestern  Univ., 
1886-90;  Ph.B.,  1890;  Ph.M.,  1893;  Lake  Forest 
Univ.  Law  School,  1890-1;  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School,  1891-2,  LL.B.;  m.  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  May  31,  1893,  Kate  M.  Hay;  1  son:  Mer- 
rill. Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1892;  since 
1893  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Humphrey  &  Hum- 
phrey (John  and  Wirt  E.  Humphrey).  Was 
deputy  clerk  of  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co., 
1890-2;  master  in  chancery  of  Superior  Ct.  of 
Cook  Co.  since  Dec.,  1893;  U.  S.  Commissioner 
for  northern  district  of  Illinois  since  Jan., 
1895.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa  Soc.,  Phi 
Kappa  Psi  college  fraternity,  Phi  Delta  Phi 
law  fraternity.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Mason.  Odd  Fellow.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Mar- 
quette,  Evanston,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  2129  Sherman  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

HUMPHREYS,  William  A.,  vice-pros,  and 
mgr.  N.  A.  Williams  Co.;  b.  New  Castle,  Pa., 
Jan.  15,  1867;  s.  Thomas  M.  and  Venetia 
Frances  (Darley)  Humphreys;  grad.  Arkansas 
College,  Batesville,  Ark.,  1885;  m.  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  Feb.  10,  1904,  Adine  Riddell.  Was  sales- 
man for  H.  T.  Simon,  Gregory  &  Co.,  whole- 
sale dry  goods,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1885-90;  mgr. 
Chicago  branch  Columbus  Sewer  Pipe  Co., 
1890-94;  mgr.  Chicago  branch  of  the  Robinson 
Clay  Product  Co.,  1894-1901;  since  Jan.  1, 
1902,  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  N.  A. 
Williams  Co.;  also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Illi- 
nois Sewer  Pipe  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Ashland.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  1657  W.  Adams  St. 

HUNCKE,  Carl,  fire  "underwriter;  b.  Det- 
mold,  Ger.,  May  16,  1851;  s.  August  and  Minna 


Huncke;  ed.  Germany,  and  was  apprenticed 
to  the  wholesale  drug  business  before  coming 
to  U.  S.,  arriving  in  New  York,  June  12,  1867, 
and  two  weeks  later  in  Chicago;  m.  Mankato, 
Minn.,  Sept.  12,  1877,  Rosa  M.  Rockey;  3  chil- 
dren: Irma,  Otmar,  Gerda.  On  arrival  in  Chi- 
cago obtained  employment  with  Samuel  S. 
Greeley,  city  and  county  surveyor,  as  sur- 
veyor and  draftsman,  but  has  been  engaged  in 
insurance  business  since  1876;  mgr.  Chicago 
branch  office  of  the  Germania  Fire  Insurance 
Co.,  of  New  York,  since  Jan.  1,  1884.  Mem.  of 
the  Chicago  Board  of  Underwriters  and  the 
Chicago  Underwriters'  Assn.  Club:  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Office:  230  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
320  Webster  Av. 

HUNT,  Robert  Woolston,  engineer;  b.  Fall- 
sington,  Bucks  Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  9,  1838;  s.  Dr. 
Robert  A.  and  Martha  L.  (Woolston)  Hunt; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Covington,  Ky. ;  worked 
in  a  rolling  mill  at  Pottsville,  Pa.,  in  a  prac- 
tical way,  learning  puddling,  heating,  rolling, 
etc.;  studied  analytical  chemistry  in  Phila- 
delphia, 1850-60;  was  chemist  of  Cambria 
Iron  Co.,  1860-1;  served  as  private  to  sergeant, 
Pa.  Vol.,  and  capt.  in  command  of  Camp 
Curtin,  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  1861-5;  m.  Dec.  5, 
1866,  Eleanor  Clark,  of  Ecorse,  Mich.  Supt. 
of  steel  works,  representing  the  Cambria  Iron 
Co.  at  Wyandotte,  Mich.,  1865-6;  Cambria  Iron 
Co.,  1866-73;  John  A.  Griswold  &  Co.,  Troy, 
N.  Y.,  1873-5;  Troy  Steel  &  Iron  Co.,  1875-88; 
since  1888,  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Robert  W. 
Hunt  &  Co.,  consulting  engineers,  iron  inspect- 
ors, etc.,  with  principal  offices  in  Chicago  and 
branches  in  New  York,  Pittsburgh,  Philadel- 
phia and  London,  Eng.  Distinguished  espe- 
cially as  metallurgical  engineer;  mem.  Am. 
Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  Am.  Institute  of  Min- 
ing Engineers  (pres.  1883-4),  Am.  Soc.  of  Me- 
chanical Engineers  (pres.,  1891),  Western  Soc. 
of  Engineers  (pres.,  1893),  British  Iron  &  Steel 
Institute,  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers  of 
England,  The  Institute  of  Civil  Engineers. 
Contributor  of  many  papers  on  the  metallurgy 
and  manufacture  of  steel,  to  scientific  so- 
cieties. Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  614 
Division  St. 

HUNT,  William  Francis,  hardware;  b.  New 
York  City,  Apr.  3,  1847;  s.  Edwin  and  Sophia 
Hunt;  came  to  Chicago  about  June  1,  1854;  ed. 
in  old  Dearborn  public  and  old  West  Side 
high  schools;  m.  1887,  Amelia  R.  Mather  (now 
deceased) ;  1  daughter:  Margaret  M.  In  1862 
entered  the  wholesale  hardware  house  estab- 
lished by  his  father,  Edwin  Hunt,  in  New 
York,  in  1833,  and  in  Chicago  in  1847,  and  is 
and  has  been  many  years  a  partner  in  the 
present  firm  of  Edwin  Hunt's  Sons.  Repub- 
lican (independent).  Presbyterian.  Office:  180 
Lake  St.  Residence:  5126  E.  End  Av. 

HUNT,  William  Frescott,  Jr.,  vice-pres. 
Frost  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  steam  en- 
gines and  boilers;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  19, 
1859;  s.  William  Prescott  and  Catherine 
(Muller)  Hunt;  ed.  Chauncy  Hall  School  and 
Harvard  College,  graduating  in  class  of  1881; 
also  special  course  in  engineering  at  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology;  m.  Chicago, 
June  7,  1893.  Rebecca  Mandeville  Rozet.  Was 
vice-pres.  of  the  South  Boston  Iron  Works, 
Boston,  Mass.,  1884-94;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1894;  with  Crane  Elevator  Co.  as  gen.  supt., 
and  Fairbanks.  Morse  &  Co.,  as  mgr.  engine 
dept.,  until  1902;  since  Jan.  1,  1902,  vice-pres. 
of  the  Frost  Mfg.  Co.,  builders  of  steam  en- 
gines and  steam  boilers  (established  1854). 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Harvard;  also  Harvard 
Union,  Cambridge,  Mass.  Office:  135  Adams 
St.  Residence:  340  LaSalle  Av. 

HUNTER,  Edwin  Llewellyn,  physician;  b. 
Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  Mar.  25,  1874;  s.  Llewellyn 
Kidder  and  Florence  Emma  (Patchen)  Hun- 
ter; ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  graduating  1892;  grad.  Hahne- 


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mann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1896.  Has  ical  Lutheran  Chicago  Synod  Missions  since 
practiced  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1896;  1901.  Residence:  586  LaSalle  Av. 
office  332  E.  63d  St.  until  1903;  since  then  KURD,  Harry  Boyd,  lawyer;  b.  Livingston 
100  State  St.;  was  house  surgeon  at  Hahne-  Co.,  Mo.,  Jan.  8,  1876;  s.  Inscoe  E.  and  Har- 
mann  Hosp.  from  Mar.  26,  1896,  until  Apr.  1,  riet  Jane  (Andrews)  Hurd;  ed.  public  schools 
1897;  now  adjunct  prof,  of  surgery,  Hahne-  in  Missouri,  Muscatine  (la.)  High  School,  and 
mann  Med.  College.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Homon.  Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  Sterling,  111.,  Dec. 
Assn.;  mem.  Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann  Col-  25,  1902,  Margaret  Julia  Frank;  1  daughter: 
lege.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  7247  Jef-  Harriet  Margaret.  Admitted  to  bar  Jan.  15, 
fery  Av.  1897;  was  associated  with  Max  Pam  while  he 

HUNTER,  Thomas  M.,  broker  in  seeds;  b.  was  a  mem.  of  Moses,  Pam  &  Kennedy;  when 
Scotland,  1853;  s.  Thomas  M.  Hunter;  ed.  the  firm  of  Pam,  Donnelly  &  Glennon  was 
Chicago  public  schools.  Since  leaving  school  formed,  became  a  mem.  of  that  firm,  and  con- 
has  been  in  commission  business  on  Chicago  tinued  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Pam,  Cal- 
Board  of  Trade,  and  has  been  a  mem.  of  the  houn  &  Glennon.  Has  been  principally  identi- 
board  since  1880;  now  a  dir.  Since  1879  en-  fled  with  corporation  work;  actively  partici- 
gaged  in  business  for  self  as  a  broker  in  flax  pated  in  the  formation  of  many  of  the  large 
seed  and  grain  seeds.  Republican;  now  serving  corporations  with  which  firm  of  Pam,  Cal- 
as  alderman  from  the  35th  Ward.  Office:  169  houn  &  Glennon,  and  Mr.  Pam  principally, 
Jackson  Boul.  have  been  identified,  notably:  Chicago  Title 

HUNTER,  William  Crosbie,  publisher;  b.  &  Trust  Co.,  Chicago  Pneumatic  Tool  Co.,  In- 
Frankfort  Station,  111.,  July  18,  1866;  s.  David  ternational  Nickel  Co.,  International  Harves- 
W.  and  Mary  (Philip)  Hunter;  ed.  public  ter  Co.,  Am.  Steel  Foundries,  K.  C.  S.  Ry.  Co., 
school  at  Frankfort,  111.,  until  Apr.,  1881;  m.  and  others.  With  Max  and  Hugo  Pam,  organ- 
Osborn,  Mo.,  1903,  Nancy  Duncan;  1  son:  Dun-  ized  Feb.  1,  1904,  firm  of  Pam  &  Hurd,  counsel 
can.  Began  business  life  Apr.  27,  1881,  with  for  a  large  number  of  important  corporations. 
Hotchkin,  Palmer  &  Co.,  cloaks  and  millinery;  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
on  May  23,  1885,  became  staff  correspondent  letic  (life  mem.).  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
of  the  Scientific  Times,  New  York;  editor  dence:  803  Greenleaf  Av.,  Rogers  Park. 
Dry  Goods  Reporter,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Apr.  1,  HURD,  Harvey  Bostwick,  lawyer;  b.  Hunt- 
1886;  publisher  Bulletin  of  Commerce,  Kansas  ington,  Conn.,  Feb.  14,  1828;  s.  Alanson  and 
City,  Mo.,  May,  1888;  western  representative  Elizabeth  Hurd;  ed.  common  schools;  m.  1st, 
of  newspapers,  Mar.  7,  1890;  since  May  9,  1892,  1853,  Cornelia  Hilliard  (died  1857);  2d,  1860, 
with  W.  D.  Boyce  Co.,  newspaper  publishers,  Sarah  W.  Collins  (died  1890);  3d,  July,  1892, 
of  which  is  now  sec.  Also  sec.  of  the  W.  D.  Susannah  M.  Van  Wyck  (died  Mar.  25,  1896). 
Boyce  Paper  Mills  Co.,  of  Marseilles,  111.,  and  At  printer's  trade,  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  1842-4; 
pres.  of  the  Hunter  Publishing  Co.,  of  Oak  Jubilee  College,  Peoria  Co.,  111.,  1844-5  (LL.D., 
Park,  111.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Paymas-  Northwestern  Univ.);  came  to  Chicago,  Jan.  7, 
ter  gen.,  with  rank  of  col.,  on  staff  of  Gov.  1846;  studied  law;  admitted  to  bar,  Mar.  8, 
Hunt,  of  Idaho,  1901-2;  aide-de-camp  to  Gov.  1848;  prof,  in  Chicago  Law  School  (now  dept. 
Norrison,  Idaho,  1903-4.  Clubs:  Atlas  (pres.),  Northwestern  Univ.)  since  1862.  First  pres. 
Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League,  Oak  Park,  Village  of  Evanston;  sec.  Nat.  Kansas  Com., 
Westward  Ho.  Office:  112  Dearborn  St.  Resi-  which  conducted  Kansas  War  on  part  of  the 
dence:  Oak  Park,  111.  North  (1856-8).  Official  reviser  of  gen.  statutes 

HUNTER,  William  Wilkinson,  grain  and  of  Illinois,  1869  to  1874;  edited  State  Edition 
mill  feeds;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Was  engaged  in  of  same,  1874;  has  since  edited  16  editions; 
business  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1869-79;  in  latter  originator  of  the  Chicago  Drainage  Canal 
year  came  to  Chicago  and  has  since  been  a  scheme.  Author:  Torren's  Act  of  Illinois  for 
dealer  in  all  kinds  of  grain  and  mill  feeds,  registration  of  land  titles;  also  of  Juvenile 
Mem  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Repub-  Court  act  of  Illinois,  Apr.  22,  1899.  Pres. 
lican  Clubs:  Union  Leaerue,  Kenwood.  Office:  Evanston  Historical  Soc.  Club:  Evanston.  Of- 
Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  4919  Lake  fice:  99  Randolph  St.  Residence:  1572  Ridge  Av. 
Av.  HURLBUT,  William  Daniels,  railway  offl- 

HUNTON,  William  lee,  clergyman;  b.  Mor-  cial;  b.  Ogdensburg,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  10,  1861;  s. 
risburgh,  Ont.,  Can.,  Feb.  16,  1864;  s.  Rev.  J.  N.  L.  and  Fannie  E.  (Daniels)  Hurlbut;  ed. 
H.,  of  Lima,  Ohio  (b.  Newmarket,  Va.),  and  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
Lavinia  P.  (Baker)  Hunton  (b.  Woodstock,  Dec.  4,  1886,  Hattie  Deutsch;  children:  Wil- 
Va.);  ed.  Fultonham  Acad.  (Ohio),  1879-80;  Ham  Nathan,  Josephine.  Entered  railway  ser- 
Thiel  College,  Gettysburg,  Pa.,  1881-6,  grad-  vice  with  I.  C.  R.  R.  Aug.,  1875,  continuing 
uating  A.B.,  1886;  A.M.,  1889;  Ph.D.;  Philadel-  to  Dec.,  1899,  as  clerk  in  gen.  freight  office, 
phia  Theological  Seminary,  1886-9,  graduating  Chicago;  asst.  gen.  freight  agent  Chicago,  Jan., 
B.D.,  1886;  m.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  July  3,  1894,  1890,  to  Aug.,  1892,  and  at  Memphis,  Tenn., 
Emma  M.  Hoppe;  children:  William  Hoppe,  Aug.,  1892,  to  Aug.,  1896;  general  freight 
Marion  Hoppe.  Ordained  by  Evangelical  Lu-  agent  Louisville,  Ky.,  Aug.,  1896,  to  Dec., 
theran  District  Synod  of  Ohio,  June  16,  1889;  1899;  general  coal  agent,  same  company,  Chi- 
pastor  at  Amanda,  O.,  June,  1889,  to  Sept.,  cago,  Dec.,  1899,  to  May,  1902;  traffic  mgr.  Nat. 
1891;  established  Grace  English  Lutheran  Hardwood  Lumber  Assn.,  May,  1902,  to  May, 
Church,  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  and  was  its  pastor,  1903;  since  May,  1903,  pres.  and  traffic  mgr. 
1891-4;  founded  Church  of  the  Atonement  Nat.  Traffic  Assn.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
(English  Lutheran),  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  and  served  Club:  Woodlawn  Park.  Office:  Merchants  Loan 
it  until  Apr.,  1898,  leaving  it  with  a  member-  &  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  Morgan  Park, 
ship  of  389;  pastor  St.  John's  Church,  Wilkes-  HURLEY,  Timothy  David,  justice  of  the 
barre,  Pa.,  1898-1901;  pastor  Holy  Trinity  peace;  b.  Maysville,  Mason  Co.,  Ky.,  Aug.  31, 
Church,  Chicago,  since  Sept.,  1901.  Partici-  1863;  s.  Timothy  and  Ellen  (McNamara)  Hur- 
pated,  as  mem.  of  executive  committee  in  or-  ley;  ed.  Catholic  parish  school  of  Maysville, 
ganization  of  Luther  League  of  America,  Feb.-  Ky. ;  entered  a  printing  office  in  Maysville  and 
May,  1893;  one  of  founders  Lutheran  Church  learned  the  trade;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and 
Home  for  the  Aged,  Buffalo,  1897,  and  trustee  worked  in  job  offices;  entered  Union  College 
2  years;  since  Oct.,  1899,  associate  editor  Lu-  of  Law,  paying  tuition  by  acting  as  night 
theran  Lesson  Commentary  and  General  Coun-  janitor  for  the  school,  and  grad.,  LL.B.,  1887; 
cil  Graded  Sunday  School  Literature.  In-  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  19,  1889,  Mary  A.  Murtha; 
structor  in  Biblical  theology  and  history,  Chi-  children:  Emmett  (deceased),  Gerald  (de- 
cago  Lutheran  Theological  Seminary  since  ceased),  Ethel,  Dorothy,  Timothy  Donald.  Be- 
May,  1903;  official  correspondent  The  Lu-  gan  practice  of  law  in  1887;  later  partner  with 
theran  (Philadelphia)  since  1896;  editor  The  Victor  K.  Koerner  for  several  years;  since 
Western  Lutheran  since  1902;  supt.  Evangel-  1891,  justice  of  the  peace.  Democrat.  R.  C. 


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Pres.  of  the  Visitation  and  Aid  Soc.;  was  pres. 
of  the  Illinois  State  Council  of  the  Catholic 
Benevolent  Legion;  now  mem.  of  the  board 
of  mgrs.  of  the  St.  Charles  Home  for  Delin- 
quent Boys,  and  the  first  chief  probation  offi- 
cer of  the  Juvenile  Court;  dir.  of  Chicago  In- 
dustrial School  for  Girls;  dir.  of  Bureau  of 
Charities  and  dir.  and  vice-pres.  of  Chicago 
Charity  Directory,  and  on  executive  commit- 
tee of  the  Nat.  Conference  of  Charities  and 
Corrections  and  on  executive  committee  Cook 
Co.  Child-Saving  Conference  and  sec.  of  Cook 
Co.  Child-Saving  Legislative  League.  Office: 
(Court)  128  Clark  St.;  law  office:  79  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  3653  Grand  Boul. 

HUSCHART,  Frank  Michael,  merchant;  b. 
Lawrenceburg,  Ind.,  July  24,  1855;  s.  George 
H.  and  Margaret  (Lang)  Huschart.  When  15 
years  old  left  school  and  became  office  boy, 
in  1870,  with  Anderegg  &  Roth,  pork  packers, 
Cincinnati  (now  the  John  C.  Roth  Packing 
Co.),  remaining  in  various  capacities  for  22 
years,  the  last  5  years  as  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.; 
sold  interest  in  1896  on  account  of  failing 
health  and  spent  about  a  year  and  a  half  in 
travel;  in  Aug.,  1898,  joined  in  oganization  of 
Marshall  &  Huschart  Machinery  Co.,  of  Chi- 
cago, of  which  he  has  since  been  sec.  and 
treas.  Republican.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington-  Park,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Calumet.  Office:  62-4  Canal  St.  Resi- 
dence: Calumet  Club. 

HUSZAGH,  Rudolph  Daniel,  lawyer;  b.  New 
York  City,  Aug.  30,  1854;  s.  Julius  G.  and 
Elizabeth  Huszagh;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Brooklyn  and  New  York  to  age  of  13;  then 
went  to  military  acad.  at  Nazareth,  Pa.,  and 
afterward  attended  the  Bryant  &  Stratton 
Business  College,  Brooklyn;  m.  Chicago,  111., 
Oct.  5,  1882,  Henrietta  Robinson;  5  children: 
Harold,  Roy,  Victor,  Kenneth,  Ralph.  At  17 
entered  employ  of  a  Michigan  copper  min- 
ing company  as  bookkeeper,  remaining  until 
1873;  then  removed  with  father's  family  to 
Chicago  and  was  employed  in  wholesale  grocery 
house;  later  in  real  estate  business;  studied 
law  in  Union  College  of  Law,  graduating  1879, 
with  honors;  since  then  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law,  making  a  specialty  of  real 
estate  law.  Republican.  Liberal  in  religious 
views.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Club:  Mencken.  Office:  112  Clark 
St.  Residence:  1270  Washington  Boul. 

HUTCEINS,  James  Calhoun,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  15,  1858;  s.  James  Cass  and  Martha 
C.  (Phillips)  Hutchins;  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School  (Union  College  of  Law), 
LL.B.,  1879;  m.  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  Agnes 
Potter;  children:  James  Cadwell,  Edward  Pot- 
ter, John  Mitchell.  Since  1880  engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago,  and  for  past  10  years 
lias  been  general  atty.  for  the  Illinois  Trust  & 
Savings  Bank,  in  which  is  also  a  dir.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Washington  Park, 
Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office:  237  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  4810  Ellis  Av. 

HUTCHINSON,  Charles  Grove;  b.  Williams- 
ville,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  s.  William  H.  and  Jane 
(Grove)  Hutchinson;  removed  with  parents  to 
Chicago  in  1849;  ed.  Washington  School,  Chi- 
cago, until  15  years  old;  then  4  years  in  mili- 
tary acad.  at  Pulton,  111.  After  leaving  school 
returned  to  Chicago  and  became  identified  with 
his  father's  business  of  manufacturing  soda 
water,  which  he  continued  to  carry  on  after 
his  father's  death  in  1880.  In  1879  with  his 
brother,  George  C.  Hutchinson,  established 
under  the  name  of  W.  H.  Hutchinson  &  Son 
(now  a  corporation)  as  a  manufacturer  and 
dealer  in  bottlers'  supplies  and  extracts.  Also 
mem.  of  firm  of  James  Corday  &  Co.  Ex-pres. 
Chicago  Fountain  Soda  Water  Co.  and  of  the 
Chicago  Steel  Mfg.  Co.  Democrat.  Mason;  K. 
T.  Office:  198  S.  Desplaines  St.  Residence:  245 
S.  Hamlin  Av. 

HUTCHINSON,  Charles  Lawrence,  banker; 
b.  Lynn,  Mass.,  Mar.  7,  1854;  s.  Benjamin  P. 


and  Sarah  M.  Hutchinson;  has  lived  in  Chi- 
cago from  boyhood;  grad.  Chicago  High 
School,  1873;  became  grain  merchant  and 
later  banker;  m.  1881,  Prances  Kinsley.  Has 
been  pres.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  was  chair- 
man and  dir.  Pine  Arts  Com.,  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition;  now  pres.  Art  Institute, 
Chicago  Orphan  Asylum;  vice-pres.  Corn  Ex- 
change Nat.  Bank;  dir.  Northern  Trust  Co., 
State  Bank  of  Chicago,  North  Am.  Provision 
Co.,  Traders'  Insurance  Co.,  Western  Stone  Co., 
Presbyterian  Hosp. ;  treas.  Auditorium  Assn.; 
treas.  Univ.  of  Chicago;  trustee  Carnegie  In- 
stitute. Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Caxton, 
Chicago  Athletic,  University,  Quadrangle, 
Commercial,  Literary.  Office:  Corn  Exchange 
Nat.  Bank.  Residence:  2709  Prairie  Av. 

HUTCHINSON,  Thomas,  distiller;  b.  Ire- 
land; ed.  Ireland.  Came  to  U.  S.  as  young  man 
and  was  for  some  years  resident  at  Boston, 
Mass.;  came  to  Chicago,  1856;  engaged  in 
wholesale  millinery  business  until  1879,  when 
embarked  in  present  business  as  a  distiller 
of  whiskies,  now  being  pres.  and  sec.  the 
Chicago  Distilling  Co.  Office:  233  Kinzie  St. 
Residence:  334  Oakwood  Boul. 

HUXLEY,  Edward  Haley,  Chicago  mgr. 
Boston  Woven  Hose  &  Rubber  Co.;  b.  New- 
ton, Mass.,  Nov.  11,  1873;  s.  Edward  C.  and 
Alice  J.  (Haley)  Huxley;  ed.  Newton  High 
School,  Newton,  Mass.,  and  Massachusetts 
Institute  of  Technology,  graduating  B.S.  in 
class  of  1895.  Has  been  Chicago  mgr.  since 
Jan.,  1900,  for  the  Boston  Woven  Hose  &  Rub- 
ber Co.  of  Boston,  Mass.  Republican.  Was 
mem.  of  1st  Corps  Cadets,  Mass.  Vol.  Militia. 
Clubs:  Evanston  Golf;  also  Technology  Club, 
Boston,  Mass.  Office:  185  Lake  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

HYDE,  Charles  Cheney,  lawyer;  b.  Chicaero 
May  22,  1873;  s.  Dr.  James  Nevins  and  Alice 
Louise  (Griswold)  Hyde;  attended  Harvard 
School,  Chicago,  1881-90;  grad.  Yale,  A.B., 
1895,  A.M.,  1898;  Harvard  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1898.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1898;  since 
then  engaged  in  general  practicei  of  law; 
clerk  for  Holt,  Wheeler  &  Sidley,  1898-1901; 
since  then  in  practice  alone.  Appointed  lec- 
turer on  diplomacy,  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
Scho9l,  Chicago,  1899;  now  associate  prof,  of 
law  in  Northwestern  Univ.,  having  charge  of 
courses  on  international  law.  Specialist  in 
international  law.  Contributor  to  Am.  Law 
Review,  Harvard  Law  Review,  Yale  Law 
Journal  and  Atlantic  Monthly,  on  topics  re- 
lating to  international  law.  Mem.  Interna- 
tional Law  Assn.  of  London,  Eng.,  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Club.  Republican.  Re- 
formed Episcopalian,  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  So- 
ciety of  Mayflower  Desecendants.  Board  of 
managers  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Clubs:  University,  On- 
wentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Chicago  Literary; 
also  Yale  Club  (New  York).  Office:  Merchants 
Loan  &  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  2409  Michigan 
Av. 

HYDE,  Charles  Edwin,  retired;  b.  New  York 
City,  Sept.  29,  1841;  s.  Edwin  Newman  and 
Julia  (Brown)  Hyde;  ed.  public  schools  of 
New  York  City;  m.  Chicago,  Medora  A.  Sam- 
mons;  children:  Charles  A.,  Walter  W.,  Grace 
Medora  (Mrs.  Fred  A.  Schaaf).  Began  busi- 
ness career  at  age  of  13  in  a  manufacturing 
jewelry  house  at  Newark,  N.  J.,  where  learned 
the  trade  thoroughly,  and  at  20  was  foreman 
of  the  entire  shop;  enlisted  in  the  Union 
Army,  in  which  served,  first  in  the  2d  N.  J. 
Vol.  Infy.  and  afterward  in  121st  Ind.  Vol. 
Infy.,  becoming  post  adjutant.  At  end  of  war 
came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  merchant 
tailoring  business;  remained  in  one  location, 
at  the  corner  of  Clark  and  Monroe  Sts.,  for 
31  years;  disposed  of  tailoring  business,  Jan. 
1,  1904,  and  has  since  devoted  entire  attention 
to  looking  after  his  property  interests.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Illinois  (ex-pres.).  Office:  175 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  601  Jackson  Boul. 


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HYDE,  Henry  Morrow,  journalist,  author;  mem.  All  Souls'  Church.  Clubs:  Standard 
b.  Freeport,  111.,  Oct.  6,  1867;  s.  Henry  C.  and  Ravisloe  Country.  Office:  State  and  Washing- 
Mary  C.  M.  Hyde;  grad.  Beloit  College,  1SS8;  ton  Sts.  Residence:  4830  Forrestville  Av. 
m.  London,  O.,  Jan.,  1896,  Robert  M.  Hanson.  HYMAN,  Thomas  Jesse,  sec.  and  treas.  Illi- 
Editorial  writer  Chicago  Tribune  since  1898.  nois  Steel  Co.;  b.  Camanche,  Clinton  Co.,  la., 
Clubs:  Little  Room,  University:  Author:  Ani-  Apr.  8,  1855;  s.  Sylvester  and  Mary  E.  (Elce) 
mal  Alphabet,  Child's  Book  of  Verse,  1900;  Hyman;  ed.  public  schools,  Cornell  College,  Mt 
One  Forty  Two,  Confessions  of  the  Re-  Vernon,  la.,  Iowa  State  Agricultural  College, 
formed  Messenger  Boy,  1901,  etc.  Address:  Ames,  la.;  m.  Sabula,  la.,  Dec.  25,  1877;  chil- 
University  Club.  dren:  Frank  S.,  Jessie,  Jean,  Helen,  Mary, 

HYDE,  James  Kevins,  physician;  b.  Nor-  Dorothy,  Richard.  From  1876  to  1898,  was 
wich,  Conn.,  June  21,  1840;  s.  Kdward  Good-  successively,  paymaster  S.  C.  &  P.  R.  R.,  pay- 
rich  and  Hannah  Huntington  (Thomas)  Hyde;  master  St.  P.  &  S.  C.  R.  R.,  asst.  auditor  C., 
educated  Andover,  Mass.,  Acad.,  1856-7;  grad.  St.  P.,  M.  &  O.  Ry.;  auditor  M.  &  St  L  Ry 
Yale,  1861,  A.M.,  1865;  grad.  med.  dept.  Univ.  W.  C.  Ry.,  C.  &  N.  P.  R.  R.;  asst.  to  pres  G 
of  Pa.,  1869;  asst.  surgeon  U.  S.  N.,  1863;  N.  Ry.;  auditor  E.  &  T.  H.  Ry.;  auditor  Am. 
past  asst.  surgeon,  1865;  resigned  and  en-  Steel  &  Wire  Co.;  since  Jan.  1,  1899,  sec., 
gaged  in  private  practice;  m.  July  31,  1872,  treas.  and  dir.  Illinois  Steel  Co.  Also  sec.  and 
Alice  Louise  Griswold;  1  son:  Charles  Cheney,  treas.  Cundy  Iron  Co.,  and  of  Interstate  Fuel 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Co.,  and  dir.  South  Chicago  Savings  Bank. 
Literary,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Mem.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Oak  Park, 
S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars,  Soc.  of  May-  Westward  Ho.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
flower  Descendants.  Author:  Early  Medical  Chi-  315  Wesley  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 
cago;  Diseases  of  the  Skin  (Hyde  and  Mont-  HYNES,  William  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Kilkee,  Co. 
gomery),  7  editions,  1901-4.  Office:  100  State  Clare,  Ireland,  Mar.  31,  1842;  s.  Thomas  and 
St.  Residence:  2409  Michigan  Av.  Catherine  (O'Shea)  Hynes;  father  died  in 

HYDE,  James  William,  lawyer;  b    Freeport,  1848,  and  mother  brought  family   to  U.   S.    in 
111.,    Dec.    31,    1868;    s.    Henry    C.    and   Mary    C.  1853,    settling   in    Springfield,    Mass.;    attended 
(Morrow)    Hyde;    ed.    Freeport    High    School;  school;  apprentice  in  office  of  Springfield  Re- 
attended  Univ.  of  Wisconsin  a  short  time,  and  publican;  m.   Sept.,  1871,  Jennie  W.,  daughter 
law   dept.    of   Univ.    of   Michigan    1    year.    Ad-  °f,Ju<i?e    George    B.    Way,    of    Ohio.    Student 
mitted  to  bar  in  Michigan  and  Illinois  in  1890;  p°lun?J?lanJ  Univ.     Law     School,    Washington, 
practiced   law    in    Freeport,    111.,    1890-5,    hold-  1868-70;   admitted  to  bar,   1870,   and  practiced 
ing    the    office    of   master    in    chancery    of    the  at  Little  Rock    Ark.;  elected  to  Congress  from 
Circuit    Court    of    Stephenson    Co.,    111.,    from  Arkansas    at    large    on    Greeley    ticket,    1872; 
Dec.,  1891,  until  resigned  May,  1895,  upon  re-  re-elected  by  popular  vote,   1874,  "but  counted 
rnoval    to    Chicago.    Since    then    junior    mem.  out   ;  came  to  Chicago,  1875;  was  partner  with 
of  law   firm   of  Fry  &  Hyde    (George  C.   Fry,  J"d&e  Walter  B.   Scates;   later   senior  of  firm 
senior  partner).   Mem.   Am.,   Illinois   State  and  °J   Hyne,si  English    &    Dunne;    now    practicing 
Chicago  Bar  Assns.,   and  Chicago   Law   Insti-  alone     Office:    59    Clark    St.    Residence:    3914 
tute.    Republican.    Episcopalian.    Mason    (32°),  E1UH  Av. 
Freeport   Consistory   and   Freeport   Command- 
ery;    K.    T.    Clubs:    Union    League,    Hamilton, 
Exmoor.    Office:    New    York    Life    Bldg.    Resi- 
dence: Wilmette,  111.  IDDINGS,  Joseph  Paxson,  geologist;  b.  Bal- 

HYMAN,  Charles  Edward,  wholesale  milli-  timore,  Jan.  21,  1857;  s.  William  Penn  and 
nery;  b.  Lebanon,  O.,  Oct.  9,  1865;  s.  Martin  and  Almira  (Gillet)  Iddings;  grad.  Sheffield  Scien- 
Hannah  (Heinsheimer)  Hyman;  ed.  public  tific  School,  Yale,  Ph.B.,  1877,  in  engineering 
schools  of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  Memphis,  Tenn.,  course;  grad.  student,  same,  in  chemistry  and 
Apr.,  1901,  Irene  DeY.  Katzenberger;  1  daugh-  mineralogy,  1877-8;  asst.  in  mech.  drawing 
ter:  Elizabeth  Martin.  Began  business  life  as  and  surveying,  same,  1877-8;  grad.  student 
stock  boy  with  A.  Laufer  &  Co.,  of  Cincinnati,  geology  and  assaying,  Columbia  School  of 
O.,  1882,  which,  in  1891,  became  Brown,  Laufer  Mines,  1878-9;  in  microscopic  petrography, 
&  Co.,  and  in  1892,  Brown,  Hyman  &  Co.  (all  Heidelberg,  1879-80;  asst.  geologist,  1880-8; 
in  Cincinnati),  of  which  he  became  a  mem.;  geologist,  1888-92,  and  again  since  1895,  U.  S. 
came  to  Chicago  1892,  and  has  since  been  Geol.  Survey;  asso.  prof.  1892-5,  and  since 
treas.  of  the  Chicago  Mercantile  Co.,  doing  a  1895  prof,  petrology,  Univ.  of  Chicago;  for- 
very  large  wholesale  and  mail  order  business  eign  mem.  Geol.  Soc.  London;  mem.  Scientific 
in  millinery.  Also  sec.  Woods  Motor  Vehicle  Soc.  of  Christiania;  fellow  A.  A.  A.  S.  (See 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books  and  writ- 
Golf.  Office:  106-12  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  ings.)  Address:  5730  Woodlawn  Av. 
Chicago  Beach  Hotel.  ILES,  Robert  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Alexandria,  Ky., 

HYMAN,  Edward  Sigmund,  diamond  mer-  Jan.  30,  1848;  s.  Nicholas  and  Martha  (Smith) 
chant  and  jeweler;  b.  Chicago,  May  4,  1869;  lies;  ed.  chiefly  by  parents  at  home  until  17 
s.  Sigmund  and  Carrie  (Schwartzschild)  Hy-  years  old;  taught  school;  grad.  North  Mis- 
man;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Chicago;  sourl  State  Normal  School,  Kirksville,  Mo., 
m.  New  York,  Sept.  24,  1891,  Josephine  1875;  supt.  schools,  Hiawatha,  Kan.,  1875-81; 
Samuels,  of  New  York.  Since  1882  in  house  took  post  graduate  course,  receiving  degree  of 
of  Hyman,  Berg  &  Co.  (originally  founded  as  A.M.,  State  Normal  School  of  Missouri; 
Wendell  &  Hyman  by  Charles  Wendell  and  studied  law  at  Hiawatha,  Kan.,  until  1880;  m. 
Sigmund  Hyman  in  1859);  now  partner  in  firm,  1876,  Althea  I.  Davis,  of  Butler,  Mo.;  1  daugh- 
who  are  largely  engaged  as  jewelers  and  dia-  ter:  Bertha.  Went  to  Black  Hills  of  Dakota, 
mond  merchants.  Independent  in  politics.  1881,  and  engaged  in  cattle  ranching;  ad- 
Mason.  Clubs:  Jewelers,  Standard.  Office:  Cor.  mitted  to  Dakota  bar,  1882;  came  to  Chicago 
State  and  Washington  Sts.  Residence:  4133  and  began  practice  of  law  1882;  now  senior 
Drexel  Boul.  .  mem.  of  lies  &  Martin.  County  atty.  of  Cook 

HYMAN,   Harry   Sigmund,    jeweler;    b.    Chi-  Co.,    1894-1900.    Republican;     mem.    Cook    Co. 

cago,    Sept.    13,    1864;    s.    Sigmund    and    Jean-  Central    Committee    from    31st    Ward,    1891-5. 

nette    (Sulsbach)   Hyman;   ed.   Haven    (public)  Was  Supreme  Archon   Royal  League  3   terms, 

School,    1871-8,    and    a    course   in    bookkeeping  and    now    supreme    pres.    North    Am.    Union, 

in  1879;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  16,  1890,  Belle  Bush-  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Colonial.  Office:   59  Clark  St. 

nell:   children:   Elaine,   Dorothy,   Robert.    Since  Residence:   669  48th  St. 

1879   in   jewelry   business   of  Hyman,    Berg  &  INDERRIEDEN,     John     Bernard,     importer 

Co.,  established  1859,  of  which  firm  is  now  the  and  commission  merchant;   b.   Baltimore,   Md., 

senior    partner.     Mem.     Jewelers'    Club.     Inde-  Sept.    25,    1839;   s.   Joseph   and   Sophia    (Harig) 

pendent  in  politics.  Non-sectarian  in  religion;  Inderrieden;   ed.   public   schools  of  Baltimore; 


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m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Sept.  5,  1865,  Mary  O.  Le- 
Beau;  children:  John  LeBeau,  Joseph  Sylves- 
ter, Chauvin  Valentine,  Robert,  Virginia, 
Marie,  Zoe,  Leontine.  First  employment  was 
in  a  Baltimore  hardware  store;  then  was  clerk 
with  Charles  Spiker  &  Co.,  importer  of  toys 
and  notions,  1855-62;  with  Gail  &  Ax,  to- 
bacconists, 1862-3;  came  to  Chicago,  1864,  and 
established  business  in  dried  and  canned 
fruits,  etc.,  under  name  of  Reessing,  Inder- 
rieden  &  Co.;  firm  changed  to  J.  B.  Inder- 
rieden  &  Bro..  1867,  and  in  1893  was  incor- 
porated under  style  of  J.  B.  Inderrieden  Co., 
of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Club:  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  36-8  River  St.  Residence:  553 
N.  State  St. 

INGALLS,  Frederick  Attwill,  grain  com- 
mission; b.  Lynn,  Mass.,  Dec.  1,  1864;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Susan  (Todd)  Ingalls.  grad.  high 
school  at  Lynn,  Mass.  In  1881  came  to  Chicago 
and  was  employed  in  Board  of  Trade  work 
with  B.  P.  Hutchinson  for  2  years;  then  with 
Cudahy  &  Steever  for  8  years,  and  in  1891 
established  present  firm  of  F.  A.  Ingalls  & 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Postal  Tele- 
graph Bldg.  Residence:  179  Fifty-third  St. 

INGALLS,  Lewis  Ellsworth,  real  estate;  b. 
township  of  DuPage,  Will  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  26, 
1839;  s.  Henry  and  Louis  (Royce)  Ingalls;  ed. 
district  school  in  DuPage  Co.,  111. ;  m.  Mar- 
engo,  111.,  Jan.  14,  1870,  Esther  E.  Bartholo- 
mew; 1  daughter:  Myra  M.  (now  Mrs.  George 
M.  Peale).  At  age  of  16  went  to  work  on  farm; 
subsequently  speculated  in  various  commodi- 
ties, dealt  in  lumber  and  building  material, 
owned  general  stores,  traded  for  land  and 
dealt  in  real  estate.  Republican.  Universalist. 
Mason.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: 184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Joliet,  111. 

INGALS,  E.  Fletcher,  physician;  b.  Lee  Cen- 
ter, 111.,  Sept.  29,  1848;  s.  Charles  Francis  and 
Sarah  (Hawkins)  Ingals;  ed.  public  schools, 
Normal  School,  Bloomington,  111.,  and  Rock 
River  Seminary,  Mt.  Morris,  111.;  m.  Sept.  5, 
1876,  Lucy  S.,  daughter  Dr.  Ephraim  Ingals; 
children:  Francis  E.,  Melissa  Rachel,  Mary 
Goodell,  E.  Fletcher,  Jr.  Taught  school  1  win- 
ter; bookkeeper  in  Chicago  1  year;  grad.  Rush 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  1871  (A.M.,  Univ.  of 
Chicago);  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1871;  lec- 
turer Rush  Med.  College,  1871;  visited  hosps. 
and  med.  schools,  London  and  Paris,  1873;  in 
general  practice  10  years;  since  then  specialist 
in  diseases  of  throat  and  chest;  now  prof, 
diseases  of  chest,  throat  and  nose,  and  comp- 
troller Rush  Med.  College;  professorial  lec- 
turer in  medicine,  Univ.  of  Chicago;  ex-prof, 
diseases  of  throat  and  chest,  Northwestern 
Univ.  Woman's  Med.  School;  prof,  laryngology 
and  rhinology,  Chicago  Polyclinic,  since  1889. 
Has  been  pres.  Am.  Laryngol.  Assn.;  Am. 
Climatol.  Assn.;  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc. ;  Am. 
Med.  College  Assn.;  Chicago  Laryngol.  and 
Climatol.  Soc.;  Citizen's  Assn.  of  Chicago; 
mem.  (ex-chairman)  sec.  laryngology,  Pan- 
Am.  Congress,  1893,  and  of  Am.  Med.  Assn.; 
mem.  of  nearly  every  International  Med.  Con- 
gress since  1880.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Quadrangle,  Colonial,  Home- 
wood.  Author:  Diseases  of  the  Chest,  Throat 
and  Nose,  4th  edit.,  1900;  also  many  articles 
and  monographs  on  similar  subjects.  Office: 
Venetian  Bldg.  Residence:  4757  Grand  Boul. 

INSTILL,  Samuel,  pres.  Chicago  Edison  Co.; 
b.  London,  England,  Nov.  11,  1859;  s.  Samuel 
and  Emma  (Short)  Insull;  ed.  private  schools 
in  London,  Reading  and  Oxford,  England;  m. 
New  York,  May  24,  1899,  Margaret  A.  Bird. 
Began  business  career  as  private  sec.  to  Col. 
George  E.  Gouraud,  who  was  then,  as  London 
representative  of  Mr.  Thomas  A.  Edison,  en- 

Eaged    in    forming    Edison    Telephone    Co.,    of 
ondon,    which    was    subsequently    merged    in 
Bell    Telephone    Co.,    which    amalgamated    Co. 
finally  became  part  of  National  Telephone  Co. 


Came  to  U.  S.,  Feb.,  1881,  and  became  private 
sec.  to  Thomas  A.  Edison,  having  full  charge 
of  his  business  affairs  for  many  years.  Repre- 
sented him  in  organization  and  management 
of  the  Electric  Tube  Co.,  first  manufacturers 
of  underground  conductors  for  electric  lights, 
Edison  Machine  Works  and  Edison  Lamp  Co.; 
built  and  operated  as  gen.  mgr.  (for  Mr.  Edi- 
son), Edison  Machine  Works  at  Schenectady, 
N.  Y.  In  1889,  the  various  Edison  manufac- 
turing concerns  and  the  Edison  Electric  Light 
Co.  were  consolidated  into  the  Edison  General 
Electric  Co.,  of  which  became  2d  vice-pres., 
and  when  that  company  was  amalgamated, 
1892,  with  the  Thomson-Houston  Co.  as  the 
General  Electric  Co.,  became  2d  vice-pres.  of 
latter,  in  charge  of  manufacturing  and  selling 
depts.  of  company.  Resigned,  June,  1892,  to 
accept  present  position  as  pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Edison  Co.,  and  is  also  pres.  of  the  Common- 
wealth Electric  Co.,  the  two  companies  con- 
trolling the  entire  electric  lighting  business 
of  Chicago.  Also  pres.  of  the  North  Shore 
Electric  Co.,  operating  electric  lighting  and 
power  business  in  suburbs  and  residential  dis- 
tricts around  Chicago,  and  pres.  of  United  Gas 
&  Electric  Co.,  and  Louisville  &  Southern  In- 
diana Traction  Co.;  vice-pres.  Economy  Light 
&  Power  Co.;  dir.  Union  Gas  &  Electric  Co. 
Mem.  of  Am.  Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers, 
British  Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Republican.  Clubs:  Whitehall, 
Devonshire  (London,  England) ;  Union  League, 
Lawyers',  Engineers'  (New  York) ;  Chicago, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  139  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: Kenilworth,  111. 

IB  WIN,  Charles  David,  grain;  b.  Albany, 
N.  Y.,  Apr.  19,  1859;  s.  D.  W.  and  Harriet  L. 
(Nash)  Irwin;  ed.  Chicago  South  Division 
High  School;  m.  1881,  Hettie  F.  Duryea,  of 
Nyack,  N.  Y. ;  children:  Jessie  N.,  David  D. 
After  leaving  school  entered  the  business  of 
Irwin,  Green  &  Co.  (established  1854),  doing 
a  Board  of  Trade  grain  business,  shippers, 
receivers  and  general  grain  merchants,  becom- 
ing a  partner  in  1881.  Independent  in  politics. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence,  Evanston,  111. 

IK, WIN,  William  T.,  coal  and  grain;  b.  Cir- 
cleville,  0.,  May  15,  1857;  s.  John  E.  and 
Catherine  (Tobias)  Irwin;  ed.  Everett  High 
School,  Circleville,  O.;  m.  Dec.  14,  1884,  Carrie 
B.,  daughter  of  Dr.  Samuel  Wagenseller,  of 
Pekin,  111.;  1  son:  Walter  B.  Learned  printing 
trade,  1868-73,  Cincinnati,  O.;  published  Cir- 
cleville (O.)  Advertiser  (weekly),  1873-6; 
came  to  Chicago,  July,  1879;  was  employed  8 
years  by  Cameron,  Amberg  &  Co.;  advertising 
mgr.  for  James  H.  Walker  &  Co.,  dry  goods, 
1887-90;  organized  Phillip  Grain  &  Coal  Co.  in 
May,  1890,  and  is  now  managing  partner. 
Democrat.  Office:  4798  N.  Clark  St.  Residence: 
754  Lunt  Av.,  Rogers  Park. 

ISHAM,  Ralph,  railway  official;  b.  Chicago, 
Feb.  13,  1865;  s.  Ralph  N.  and  Katherine 
(Snow)  Isham;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools. 
University  School,  Chicago,  and  Harvard 
Univ.,  graduating  1889;  m.  Rochester,  N.  Y., 
June  24,  1902,  Mary  Louise  Otis;  one  son, 
Albert  Keep.  Clerk  with  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Co., 
1889-90;  with  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  1890-9;  since 
Aug.,  1899,  treas.  and  dir.  Chicago  Union 
Transfer  Ry.  Also  sec.  and  treas.  Chicago 
Transfer  &  Clearing  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Warehouse 
&  Transfer  Co.,  Chicago  &  South-Eastern  Ry. 
Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Sons  of 
the  Revolution.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Har- 
vard. Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  11 
Ritchie  PI. 

ISMOND,  Robert  Edwin,  real  estate  broker; 
b.  near  Niagara  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  12,  1849; 
s.  William  Henry  Harrison  and  Elizabeth 
(Masales)  Ismond;  ed.  Port  Huron,  Mich.; 
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estate  broker  since  May,  1887,  and  is  now 
head  of  the  firm  of  R.  B.  Ismond  &  Co.  Also 
dir.  of  the  Jackson  Trust  &  Savings  Bank. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  (pres.,  1904). 
Independent  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  343 
Bowen  Av. 

ISOM,  William  H.,  vice-pres.  North  Am. 
Transportation  &  Trading  Co.;  b.  Champaign, 
111.,  Nov.  27,  1859;  s.  William  G.  and  Elna 
(Lysaght)  Isom;  m.  1st,  Nettie  Whitton  Lena 
Chittenden  (deceased) ;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  July 
12,  1902,  Hallie  Chittenden;  children:  Edward 
W.,  Frances,  Marion,  Nettie,  Evelyn,  Elbert. 
Oil  refiner,  Toledo,  O.,  1880-7;  mgr.  Toledo 
division  Standard  Oil  Co.,  1887-91;  vice-pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  Standard  Oil  Co.  of  Minn.,  1891- 
1894;  gen.  mgr.,  1896-1900,  Indiana  Pipe  Line 
&  Refining  Co.,  Northern  Indiana  Oil  Co., 
Cudahy  Oil  Co.,  Ohio  &  Indiana  Oil  Co.;  since 
1900,  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  North  Am. 
Transportation  &  Trading  Co.  Also  now  sec. 
Cudahy  Oil  Co.  Republican.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery: Residence:  Kenilworth,  111. 

IVES,  Marvin  Allen,  soaps;  b.  Detroit,  Mich., 
Nov.  2,  1859;  s.  Caleb  and  Mary  Lavinia 
(Allen)  Ives;  ed.  high  school,  Monroe,  Mich., 
and  Denison  Univ.,  Granville.  O. ;  m.  Minne- 
apolis, Minn.,  Oct.  7,  1896,  Virginia  Howard 
Reno;  children:  John  Reno,  Mary  Virginia. 
Has  been  with  the  Globe  Soap  Co.  of  Cincin- 
nati, O.,  since  Mar.,  1878;  now  vice-pres.,  dir. 
and  Chicago  mgr.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
C.  Turner  Soap  Co.  Republican.  Baptist.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Exmoor.  Office:  21  River  St. 
Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 


JACKMAN,  Howard  Hill,  civil  engineer;  b. 
E.  Liverpool,  O.,  Feb.  9,  1852;  s.  Stockdale  and 
Narcissa  P.  (Hill)  Jackman;  reared  on  farm; 
studied  2  years,  Alliance,  O.,  College;  grad. 
Bethany  College,  W.  Va.,  C.E.,  1873;  surveyor. 
E.  Liverpool,  1873-5;  in  city  engineering  dept., 
Cleveland,  O.,  1875-7;  returned  to  E.  Liverpool, 
practicing  as  civil  and  mining  engineer,  1877- 
1878;  surveyor  in  Harper  Co.,  Kan.,  1878;  m. 
Anthony,  Kan.,  Dec.  18,  1879,  Lydia  M.  Goss. 
Co.  surveyor,  Harper  Co.,  Kan.,  1880;  upon 
engineering  force,  construction  dept.,  St. 
Louis,  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita  R.  R.,  from  Fort 
Scott,  through  Wichita,  to  near  line  Indian 
Ty.,  1882-8;  city  engineer,  Wichita,  superin- 
tending complete  sewerage  and  paving  sys- 
tems, city  hall,  bridges,  parks,  etc.,  1889-91; 
engineer  on  sewerage,  Topeka,  1891-2;  judge 
of  awards  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
1893;  practiced  in  Chicago,  1894-5;  1895-1903, 
in  the  Bureau  of  Enginering,  Chicago,  in  har- 
bor div.,  1895-6;  afterward  in  construction  of 
waterworks  tunnels;  in  charge  of  the  five  city 
waterworks  cribs  and  of  Div.  of  Tunnel  Con- 
struction and  Pumping  Station.  Repairs,  1900- 
1901;  since  July  1,  1901,  engineer  in  charge 
location  trunk  lines  of  railway  across  the  two 
Virginias,  involving  the  difficult  technical 
feat  of  having  secured  an  easy  and  practicable 
line  across  Shenandoah  and  Allegheny  moun- 
tains and  several  intervening  ranges  and 
streams.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Civil  Engineers,  West- 
ern Soc.  Engineers.  Residence:  2177  Washing- 
ton Boul. 

JACKSON,  Arthur  Stanley,  sec.  and  treas. 
Badger  &  Jackson  Co.,  lumber;  b.  Middletown, 
N.  Y.,  Aug.  19,  1870;  s.  William  S.  and  Ella 
(Helmer)  Jackson;  grad.  Chicago  public  schools 
in  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  19,  1895,  Louise 
Burkhardt;  1  son:  Arthur  S.,  Jr.  Was  engaged 
with  out-of-town  lumber  firms  from  1890  to 
1896,  and  in  latter  year  assisted  in  organizing 
the  Badger  &  Jackson  Co.,  dealers  in  Wiscon- 
sin lumber,  with  yards  at  Green  Bay  and 
Rhinelander,  of  which  company  is  sec.  and 
treas.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 


Washington    Park.     Office:     Postal     Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  17  Drexel  Sq. 

JACKSON,  David  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  14,  1874;  s.  Jonathan  and  Ma,ry  (Forsyth) 
Jackson;  ed.  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  1890-2;  Lake 
Forest  College,  1892-5;  Cornell  Univ.,  1895-6; 
Lake  Forest  College,  1897;  A.B.,  1897;  taught 
in  Shurtleff  College,  1898-9;  grad.  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1901.  Since  1901 
engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in  Chi- 
cago. Mem.  Lake  Forest  City  Council;  jus- 
tice of  the  peace  of  Lake  Co.;  mem.  Lake  Co. 
Board  of  Review,  1904;  mem.  Republican 
Central  Committee  of  Lake  Co.  Mem.  Beta 
Theta  Pi,  college  fraternity,  and  of  Phi  Delta 
Phi,  law  fraternity.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Lake 
Forest  Winter,  Lake  Forest  Chicago.  Office: 
Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

JACKSON,  Dwigrht,  treas.  Marshall-Jackson 
Co.,  stationers;  b.  Rochester,  Wis.,  Apr.  11, 
1858;  s.  Abram  and  Jane  (Wright)  Jackson; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
29,  1882,  Nellie  Hubbard;  children:  Marshall 
H.,  Helen  L.,  Warren.  Began  at  age  of  15  as 
office  boy  in  the  stationery  store  of  the  Skeen 
&  Stuart  Stationery  Co.,  which  later  became 
the  Thayer  &  Jackson  Stationery  Co.;  in  1904 
that  company  and  George  E.  Marshall  &  Co., 
in  the  same  line,  were  united  and  incor- 
porated as  the  Marshall-Jackson  Co.,  of  which 
is  treas.  Republican.  Universalist.  Was  6  years 
a  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Education  of  Oak 
Park.  Clubs:  Hamilton.  Oak  Park.  Office:  140-6 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  345  Home  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

JACKSON,  George  Washing-ton,  civil  en- 
gineer; b.  Chicago,  July  21,  1861;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago  and  at  Oxford,  Eng. ;  m. 
Chicago,  1883,  Rose  Tracy  Casey;  children: 
Thomas,  Rose.  Engaged  in  engineering  and 
contracting  since  1883;  was  contractor  for 
the  Strickler  Tunnel  through  Pike's  Peak;  for 
14-foot  subway  at  Reading,  Pa.;  pneumatic 
tube  system  for  the  Associated  Press;  Went- 
worth  Av.  drainage  system,  Chicago,  and 
about  90  per  cent  of  the  entire  underground 
system  for  the  Chicago  Telephone  Co.,  Postal- 
Telegraph-Cable  Co.  and  Western  Union  Tele- 
graph Co.;  also  systems  at  Columbus,  O.,  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.,  Muscatine,  la.,  Philadelphia, 
etc.  Engineer  and  contractor  for  the  entire 
system  of  tunnels  in  Chicago  for  the  Illinois 
Telephone  Construction  Co.  Consulting  en- 
gineer for  the  local  transportation  committee 
of  Chicago  in  its  study  of  the  traction  prob- 
lem, and  hydraulic  engineer  for  the  high  pres- 
sure water  commission  of  the  City  of  Chi- 
cago. Pres.  Jackson  &  Corbett  Co.,  contractors; 
Jackson  &  Corbett  Bridge  &  Steel  Works,  In- 
terlocking Steel  Sheeting  Co.,  Security  Trust 
&  Deposit  Co.  Clubs:  Illinois  Athletic,  Chicago 
Riding  and  Driving,  Chicago  Technical.  Mem. 
Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  K.  T.,  Elk,  Mason 
(32°).  Office:  177-9  E.  Monroe  St.  and  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  177  E.  Monroe  St. 

JACKSON,  Henry  Oodden,  clergyman;  b. 
Manchester,  Dearborn  Co.,  Tnd.,  Jan.  1,  1838; 
s.  John  and  Mabel  Gregory  (Garrigus)  Jack- 
son; ed.  public  schools,  academy  and  the  In- 
diana Asbury  (now  DePauw)  Univ.,  graduat- 
ing A.B.,  1862,  A.M.,  1865,  D.D.,  1876;  m.  Ash 
Grove,  111.,  Sept.  22,  1862,  Alice  Clark;  children: 
Charles  Henry,  John  Luther,  Alice  Mabel, 
Mary  Sophia,  Arthur  Dudley,  Harrison  Clarke, 
Emmett  Monroe,  Raymond  Danforth.  Or- 
dained in  ministry  of  M.  E.  Church,  1862; 
principal  of  Stockwell  Collegiate  Institute, 
1862-5;  pastor  of  Ames  M.  E.  .Church,  New 
Orleans,  La.,  1865-6;  missionary  in  Buenos 
Ayres,  South  America,  1868-78;  pastor  Grand 
Av.  M.  E.  Church,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  1878-83; 
pres.  Lewis  College,  Glasgow,  Mo.,  1883-5; 
pastor  Centenary  Church.  Chicago,  1885-90; 
presiding  elder,  Chicago,  1890-1901;  since  1902 
nastor  Ravenswood  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago. 
Mem.  General  Missionary  Committee  of  M.  E. 


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Church;  mem.,  for  Rock  River  Conference, 
of  Joint  Hymnal  Commission  of  M.  E.  Church 
and  M.  E.  Church,  South.  Author  (while  at 
Buenos  Ayres  (of  "Hymnos  Evangelicos,"  a 
collection  of  hymns  in  Spanish  for  the  use 
of  Evangelical  congregations  in  South  Amer- 
ica. Republican-Prohibitionist.  Address:  690 
Sunnyside  Av. 

JACKSON,  James  Swaine,  dealer  and  agent 
in  real  estate;  b.  Chicago,  July  16,  1868;  s. 
John  W.  and  Eleanor  S.  (Lavis)  Jackson;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  16, 
1903,  Minnie  Mershon;  children:  Bernice  Mer- 
shon,  Eleanor  Sarah.  Since  1884  has  been  in 
the  real  estate  business  on  the  West  Side  in 
the  old  llth  Ward,  in  which  he  was  born  and 
reared,  the  firm  being  Jackson  Bros.,  which 
style  is  still  continued,  although  he  is  now 
sole  proprietor  of  the  business.  Republican. 
Royal  Arch  Mason.  Club:  Menoken.  Office:  571 
W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  765  Warren  Av. 

JACKSON,  John  Lovington,  clergyman;  b. 
Brantford,  Canada,  May  31,  1849;  s.  John  and 
Margaret  (McCall)  Jackson;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  A.B.,  1872;  A.M.,  1876;  Baptist  Theo- 
logical Seminary,  B.D.,  1876;  D.D. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  3,  1874,  Ella  Odell  Lovett;  children:  Jay 
Stanley,  Emery  Brigham,  Laura  Ella,  Flor- 
ence Margariette.  Ordained  to  Baptist  minis- 
try, 1876;  pastor  Aurora,  111.,  1876-84,  Bloom- 
ington,  111.,  1884-90;  Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
1890-6;  since  1896  pastor  Hyde  Park  Baptist 
Church,  Chicago.  Republican.  Address:  5607 
Lexington  Av. 

JACKSON,  John  Luther,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Stockwell,  Ind.,  Oct.  30,  1866;  s.  Rev.  Henry 
Godden,  D.D.,  and  Alice  (Clarke)  Jackson; 
studied  at  DePauw  Univ.,  1886-9,  graduating 
Ph.B.,  1889,  A.M.,  1892;  Chicago  College  of 
Law,  LL.B.,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  June  24,  1891, 
Laura  Elizabeth  Bond;  children:  Laura  Avis, 
John  Spencer,  Amy  Clarke,  Mabel  Bond,  Alice 
Edith.  Admitted  to  bar,  1892.  Became  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Bond,  Adams,  Pickard  &  Jack- 
son, 1892.  Republican.  Pres.  River  Forest 
Board  of  Education,  3d  term.  M.  E.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Patent  Law  Assn.  of  Chicago. 
Mem.  Delta  Kappa  Epsilon.  Clubs:  Oak  Park; 
also  University,  of  Washington,  D.  C.  Office: 
Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  337  Keystone  Av., 
River  Forest,  111. 

JACKSON,  Jonathan  Worth,  life  insurance 
underwriter;  b.  Pittsboro,  Chatham  Co.,  N.  C., 
Mar.  3,  1859;  s.  Joseph  John  and  Lucy  Jane 
(Worth)  Jackson;  ed.  Pittsboro  Acad.  to  1876; 
in  New  Garden  Boarding  School,  1876-8;  Univ. 
of  North  Carolina,  1878-82,  graduating  A.B., 
and  with  special  degree  in  mathematics;  m. 
Murfreesboro,  Tenn.,  Apr.  20,  1892,  Selene 
Childress.  Asst.  in  Raleigh,  N.  C.,  Male  Acad., 
1882-5;  general  agent  New  York  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  1885-95;  since  1895, 
gen.  mgr.  for  Home  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  New 
York,  in  State  of  Illinois  and  Northern  Indiana. 
Democrat  in  nat.,  liberal  in  local  affairs.  Mem. 
P.  E.  Church.  Clubs:  University,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest. 

JACKSON,  Richard  Arlmthnot,  lawyer;  b. 
Richmond,  Ind.,  Sept.  5,  1858;  s.  Richard  and 
Anna  M.  (Knott)  Jackson;  ed.  public  schools, 
Richmond,  Ind.,  and  Earlham  College  to  1875; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Virginia.  LL.B.,  1879;  m.  Ash- 
land, Neb.,  Sept.  19,  1882,  Anna  V.  Scott;  1 
son:  Fielding  V.  Admitted  to  bar,  Jan.,  1880; 
prosecuting  atty.  Wayne  Co.,  Ind.,  1886-90; 
general  practice  to  1902;  now  1st  vice-pres. 
and  general .  solicitor  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co.; 
dir.  in  following  companies:  Chicago,  Rock 
Island  &  El  Paso  Ry.  Co.,  Choctaw  &  Chicka- 
saw  R.  R.  Co.,  Kansas  City-Rock  Island  Ry. 
Co.,  Little  Rock  &  Southern  R.  R.  Co.,  St. 
Louis,  Kansas  City  &  Colorado  R.  R.  Co.,  St. 
Louis-Rock  Island  Terminal  Ry.  Co.;  dir.  and 
vice-pres.  in  following  companies:  Gulf  Con- 
struction Co.,  Rock  Island  Coal  Co.,  Rock  Is- 


land Improvement  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Union  League,  Mid-Day,  University.  Of- 
fice: 144  Van  Buren  St.  Residence:  Hotel 
Metropole. 

JACKSON,  Samuel  Ward,  lawyer;  b.  Berlin, 
Ont.,  Can.,  June  21,  1858;  s.  Henry  F.  J.  and 
Isabella  Allen  (Murphy)  Jackson;  ed.  Berlin, 
Ont.,  public  and  high  schools,  and  grad.  as 
B.C.L.  McGill  Univ.,  Montreal,  P.  Q.,  1881. 
Began  practice  of  law  at  Montreal,  1881;  went 
to  Winnipeg,  Man.,  1882,  and  was  in  the  law 
offices  of  the  Canadian  Pacific  R.  R. ;  came  to 
Chicago,  Sept.,  1882,  and  admitted  to  the  bar, 
1883;  was  in  the  offices  of  Frederic  Ullman 
and  of  Horton  &  Hoyne  until  1888;  since  then 
in  practice  alone,  making  a  specialty  of  min- 
ing and  corporation  law;  counsel  for  the  Big 
Creek  Mining  Co.,  Kurtz  Chatterton  Copper 
Mining  Co.,  Pearl  Land  &  Town  Site  Co.,  and 
the  Big  Horn  Mining  Co.;"  local  counsel  for 
the  Nat.  Mining  &  Milling  Co.,  and  others. 
Republican.  Mem.  of  Oriental  Lodge  No.  33, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Clubs:  Wanderers  Cricket,  Ath- 
letic. Office:  172  Washington  St.  Residence: 
3101  Groveland  Av. 

JACKSON,  Thomas  Morierty,  cashier  of  the 
Chicago  Nat.  Bank;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb.  15, 
1861;  s.  Joseph  and  Catherine  (Henley)  Jack- 
son; ed.  public  schools  of  Boston;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  28,  1884,  Helen  Nutting;  children: 
Marion,  Helen,  Elsie.  Began  business  career 
as  a  draftsman  in  the  employ  of  J.  M.  Van 
Osdell,  architect;  subsequently  employed  by 
J.  M.  Adsit,  banker,  whose  business  was  the 
nucleus  of  the  present  Chicago  Nat.  Bank; 
upon  organization  of  latter  became  clearing- 
house clerk,  and  advanced  to  present  position. 
Treas.  Northwestern  Gas  Co.;  dir.  of  Oakwood 
Cemetery  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Oak  Park.  Office:  152  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
River  Forest,  111. 

JACKSON,  W.  J.,  gen.  supt.  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.; 
b.  Toronto,  Ont.,  1859;  s.  John  and  Jane  Jack- 
son; ed.  public  schools  of  Toronto;  m.  To- 
ronto, 1884,  Eliza  J.  Preston;  children:  Annie, 
Edna,  Emma,  Robert.  In  Nov.,  1877,  began  in 
the  G.  T.  Ry.  shops  at  Toronto  as  a  machin- 
ist's helper;  in  May,  1S78,  became  freight 
clerk  same  road,  at  Toronto,  and  in  Jan.,  1882, 
chief  claim  clerk  at  Chicago  for  C.  &  G.  T. 
Ry. ;  general  freight  foreman,  1885-90,  and 
asst.  agent,  1890-1,  same  road,  at  Chicago; 
since  Aug.,  1891,  in  service  of  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R., 
being  asst.  local  freight  agent  to  Jan.,  1893, 
and  local  agent  to  July  5,  1899,  at  Chicago; 
then  asst.  gen.  supt.  until  Feb.  1,  1903;  since 
then  gen.  supt.  Mason.  Office:  144  VanBuren 
St.  Residence:  7301  Yale  Av. 

JACKSON,  William  Stanley,  senior  mem. 
Jackson  Bros.  &  Co.,  commission  merchants. 
Pres.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Office:  145  Van- 
Buren St.  Summer  residence:  Lake  Geneva, 
Wis.  Residence:  37  Aldine  Sq. 

JACKSON,  Zenas  Zella,  merchant;  b.  Quincy, 
111.,  May  30,  1871;  s.  Henry  D.  and  Eleanor 
(Huddleston)  Jackson;  ed.  country  schools 
around  Blandinsville,  111.,  winters  until  15 
years  old;  m.  Blandinsville,  Oct.  7,  1897,  Mary 
Edna  Helton.  Father  died  when  he  was  8 
years  old,  and  from  that  time  until  15  worked 
on  farm  with  grandparents;  began  business 
life  at  15  as  clerk  with  J.  B.  Bailey,  clothing 
and  men's  furnishings,  BlandinsvilJe,  111.,  for 
5  years;  came  to  Chicago.  June,  1892;  traveled 
for  short  time  for  wholesale  clothing  firm; 
since  then  In  retail  men's  furnishing  business, 
1  year  with  Riley  Darnell,  2  years  with 
Hubert  Fowler,  then  1  year  again  with  Riley 
Darnell;  since  then  with  Capper  &  Capper 
(incorporated  1893),  manufacturers  and  re- 
tailers of  men's  wear,  of  which  he  is  now 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  Mem.  Chicago  Credit  Men's 
Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Christian  (Disciples) 
Church.  Mason,  Blue  Lodge.  Clubs:  Normal 
Park  Golf,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  45-7  E. 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  3234  Groveland  Av. 


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JACOBS,  Charles  Robinson,  printer;  b. 
Youngstown,  O.,  Nov.  6,  1866;  s.  Sheldon  and 
Lucy  (Truesdale)  Jacobs;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Mar.  15,  1905,  Annie  Woodruff 
Orton.  Was  in  stationery  business  at  Eldorado, 
Kan.,  1884-90;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  in 
employ  of  S.  A.  Maxwell  &  Co.,  and  of  Keen  & 
De  Lang,  respectively;  since  then  engaged  in 
stationery  and  printing  business  and  now 
mem.  firm  of  Jacobs  &  Holmes,  printers.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois, 
Westward  Ho  Golf.  Office:  163-167  Adams  St. 
Residence:  184  E.  47th  St. 

JACOBS,  William  Vaug-han,  real  estate;  b. 
West  Chester,  Chester  Co.,  Pa.,  June  19,  1853; 
s.  Thomas  B.  and  Mary  (Elliott)  Jacobs;  ed. 
public  schools  and  attended  the  West  Chester 
Military  Acad.  with  a  view  to  entering  the 
U.  S.  N.,  but  school  was  discontinued,  and 
then  gave  up  hopes  of  a  naval  career;  m. 
Winona,  Minn.,  Nov.  19,  1890,  Mary  Whipple; 
children:  Elliott,  Whipple,  Katharine.  At  age 
of  18  became  teller  in  bank  of  Kirk  Mac- 
Veagh  &  Co.,  of  West  Chester;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1873,  and  was  for  short  time  clearing- 
house clerk  for  Preston,  Kean  &  Co.;  then 
sec.  of  the  Cornell  Watch  Co.  at  Grand  Cross- 
ing until  Aug.  13,  1876,  when  factory  was 
sold;  since  then  engaged  in  real  estate  and 
mortgage  loan  business.  Became  connected 
with  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  in  1878,  and  in  1884 
was  lieut.-col.,  commanding  the  regiment.  In 
1892  became  pres.  Calumet  Electric  St.  Ry. 
Co.,  built  50  miles  of  the  road;  also  organized 
Englewood  &  Chicago  Electric  R.  R.,  now  the 
Chicago  Electric  Traction  Co.;  resided  in  Glen- 
coe  since  1897;  elected  mem.  village  council, 
1903;  re-elected,  1904.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Skokie. 
Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

JAMES,  Edward  Arthur,  sec.  and  treas.  Ar- 
mour Grain  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  30,  1862;  s. 
William  find  Aurelia  (Booth)  James;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  4,  1883, 
Ada  Harris;  children:  Sydney  Vincent,  Gar- 
rett  Bell.  On  leaving  school  at  about  18  years 
of  age  entered  employ  of  Armour  &  Co.;  sec. 
and  treas.  of  the  Armour  Grain  Co.  Office:  205 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3259  Groveland  Av. 

JAMES,  Frederic  Sinclair,  fire  underwriter; 
b.  Cook  Co..  111.,  Feb.  20,  1849;  s.  William  and 
Catherine  Cowan  James;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Oct.  6,  1868,  Loretta  B.  Whitney; 
children:  Flora  B.,  Bertha  W.,  Whitney  P., 
Louis  H.,  Robert  E.  Began  insurance  expe- 
rience in  office  of  Alfred  James  &  Co.  at  Clark 
and  S.  Water  Sts.,  and  upon  coming  of  age 
was  admitted  to  firm  as  partner;  following 
Chicago  fire  opened  a  local  agency  in  1872, 
which  has  long  been  one  of  the  foremost  in 
the  insurance  field,  now  being  incorporated  as 
Fred  S.  James  &  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.,  the 
company  representing  a  large  number  of  lead- 
ing companies.  Was  for  some  time  dept.  mgr. 
of  the  Fire  Insurance  Assn.  of  London  and 
later  of  the  Washington  Fire  &  Marine  of 
Boston,  which  reinsured  in  1888  in  the  Nat. 
of  Hartford,  of  which  he  became  general  agent, 
in  charge  of  the  western  dept.  Was  chairman 
of  the  Insurance  Auxiliary  Committee  of  the 
World's  Columbinn  Exposition.  1892-3.  Office: 
171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1621  Judson  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

JAMES,  Joseph  Gary,  banker  and  broker; 
b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Oct.  4,  1874;  s.  Garth  W. 
and-  Caroline  E.  (Gary)  James;  ed.  private 
schools.  Began  business  life  in  New  York 
City  with  the  Nat.  Union  Bank  until  1889; 
then  in  manufacturing  business  at  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  with  the  Nat.  Electric  Co.,  as  salesman, 
from  1889  to  1902;  in  1902  became,  and  still 
is,  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Tracy  &  Co.,  bank- 
ers and  brokers  (William  W.  Tracy,  A.  N. 
McGeoch,  Gordon  Bigelow,  Joseph  C.  James, 
R.  D.  Covington).  Office:  115-7  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  Hotel  Virginia. 


JAMIESON,  Egbert,  lawyer;  b.  Castleton, 
Vt.,  Apr.  29,  1846;  s.  Egbert  and  Caroline  M. 
(Woodward)  Jamieson;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Racine  College;  learned  printing  trade  in  office 
of  Racine  Co.  (Wis.)  Democrat;  later  engaged 
in  editorial  newspaper  work  on  the  Milwaukee 
Daily  News;  came  to  Chicago,  1866,  and 
studied  law  in  office  of  E.  S.  Smith;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 111.,  Dec.  2,  1873,  Mary  A.  Daniels.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1869,  and  was  partner  with 
Judge  James  H.  Knowlton  until  1871;  part- 
ner with  Emery  S.  Storrs,  1872-3;  elected  city 
atty.,  1873;  served  as  corporation  counsel,  and 
made  successful  fight  in  the  Hoyne-Colvin 
mayoralty  contest;  judge  of  the  Superior  Court 
of  Cook  Co.,  1886-90.  He  presided  as  judge  in 
the  notable  conspiracy  case  in  which  a  ma- 
jority of  the  county  commissioners  were  de- 
fendants; and  during  the  trial,  it  became 
necessary  at  various  times  to  adjourn  the 
court  in  order  to  allow  the  defendants  to  meet 
and  to  transact  the  business  of  the  county. 
He  resigned  as  judge  to  become  general  coun- 
sel for  the  West  Chicago  and  North  Chicago 
Street  Ry.  Cos.,  which  connection  he  continued 
until  1897.  Was  mem.  Lincoln  Park  Board, 
1893-7.  Independent  in  politics.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  38  Stratford  PI. 

JAMIESON,  Malcolm  M.,  banker;  b.  Castle- 
ton,  Vt.,  May  27,  1846;  s.  Dr.  Egbert  and  Caro- 
line (Woodward)  Jamieson;  settled  at  Racine, 
Wis.,  in  childhood;  ed.  private  schools,  later 
attending  Racine  College;  married.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1864;  began  business  career  as  clerk 
for  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.;  later  cashier  in  dry 
goods  house,  then  teller  in  4th  Nat.,  Manufac- 
turers Nat.  and  1st  Nat.  Banks  until  1886;  be- 
came associated  with  W.  S.  Morse,  1886,  and 
began  banking  and  brokerage  business  under 
firm  name  of  Morse,  Jamieson  &  Co.,  which  was 
later  succeeded  by  Jamieson  &  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  (ex-sec.),  Glen  View,  Saddle 
and  Cycle.  Address  Lessing  Annex. 

JAMIESON,  Stillman  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Lake 
Co.,  111.,  July  27,  1875;  s.  T.  N.  and  Anna 
(Bingham)  Jamieson;  ed.  public  schools,  Chi- 
cago Manual  Training  School,  and  Chicago 
College  of  Law;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  Nov.  16, 
1897,  Maurine  Green;  2  sons:  Hamer  H.,  Still- 
man B.,  Jr.  Admitted  to  bar,  1897;  atty.  for 
county  treas.  of  Cook  Co.  Master  in  chancery 
of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.  since  1900. 
Mem.  Phi  Delta  Phi.  Republican.  Mem.  Ken- 
wood Evangelical  Church.  Mason,  K.  T.  Club: 
Union  League,  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence: 
4510  Woodlawn  Av. 

JAMIESON,  Thomas  N.,  naval  officer,  Port 
of  Chicago,  pince  1904;  b.  Co.  of  Grey,  Ont., 
Feb.  29,  1848;  s.  James  and  Agnes  (Robertson) 
Jamieson;  ed.  public  schools  Ontario.  Drug- 
gists' apprentice.  1862-6;  removed  to  Chicago; 
became  drug  clerk;  entered  drug  business  for 
himself,  1870;  pres.  Chicago  Retail  Drug  Assn. 
3  years;  pres.  Illinois  Board  of  Pharmacy  5 
years.  Founder  of  the  Chicago  Veteran  Drug- 
gists' Assn.;  chairman  Cook  Co.  Central  Repub- 
lican Committee,  1890;  sec.  State  Central  Com- 
mittee, 1892;  chairman  State  Central  Commit- 
tee, 1894;  mem.  for  Illinois  Republican  Nat. 
Committee,  1896-1900;  was  clerk  Appellate 
Court,  1st  Illinois  district;  m.  1874,  Anna  M. 
Bingham.  Vice-pros,  and  treas.  Am.  Auto- 
matic Switch  &  Signal  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park.  Press.  Office:  Post 
Office  Bldg.  Residence:  4f>08  Woodlawn  Av. 

JANNEY,  James  Walker,  life  insurance 
mgr.;  b.  Hillsboro,  Loudoun  Co.,  Va.,  Dec.  18, 
1845;  s.  James  C.  and  Rebecca  (Walker) 
Janney  (Quaker  ancestry);  ed.  country 
schools  in  Virginia  and  in  Pennsylvania.  Was 
in  mercantile  pursuits  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  and 
Washington,  D.  C.,  from  time  of  leaving 
school  until  1876,  when  he  entered  the  service 
of  the  Provident  Life  &  Trust  Co.  of  Philadel- 
phia as  special  agent  at  the  home  office,  and 
in  1886  was  appointed  general  agent  of  the 


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company,  with  headquarters  at  Chicago,  which 
position  he  has  ever  since  retained.  Was  the 
first  pres.  of  the  Life  Underwriters'  Assn.  of 
Chicago,  and  was  again  elected  its  pres.  in 
1901;  and  has  for  years  been  annually  a  dele- 
gate to  and  participant  in  the  meetings  of 
the  Nat.  Assn.  of  Life  Underwriters.  Club: 
Homewood.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
4729  Greenwood  Av. 

JAQUES,  Charles  Everett,  treas.  Jaques 
Mfg.  Co.,  baking  powder;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  24, 
1872;  s.  Frank  P.  and  Abbie  L.  (Everett) 
Jaques;  ed.  Chicago  grammar  schools  and 
Chicago  Manual  Training  School;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  9,  1899,  Annie  C.  Champlin;  1  daughter: 
Hallie  M.  Was  bill  clerk  and  city  salesman 
for  P.  F.  Jaques  &  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  in 
1894,  on  organization  of  Jaques  Mfg.  Co.,  was 
elected  dir.  and  treas.,  and  in  1895  removed 
to  Chicago,  in  charge  of  Chicago  branch,  now 
the  main  office  and  factory.  In  1889,  when  the 
Am.  Baking  Powder  Assn.  was  organized,  was 
elected  vice-pres.  and  dir.,  and  in  1900  was 
elected  pres.,  and  re-elected  every  year  since. 
Republican.  Mem.  of  Drug  Trade  Club,  New 
York;  Chicago  Athletic  Assn.  Office:  244  John- 
son St.  Residence:  2873  Sheridan  Rd. 

JAQUES,  Willard  W.,  manufacturer  of  bak- 
ing powders;  b.  Feb.  7,  1875;  s.  Prank  F.  and 
Abbie  (Everett)  Jaques;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago,  high  school,  Kansas  City,  and  Univ. 
Med.  School  of  Kansas  City.  Began  business 
in  Jan.,  1901,  as  an  employe  of  F.  F.  Jaques 
&  Co.,  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  then  sec.  Jaques 
Mfg.  Co.,  and  since  July,  1903,  pres.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  244  E.  Johnson  St. 
Residence:  2140  Kenmore  Av. 

JAQUITH,  Walter  Allen,  physician;  b. 
Sydenham,  Ont.,  Can..  Aug.  3,  1874;  a.  Ken- 
neth and  Marian  (Nichols)  Jaquith;  grad. 
public  school,  1886;  high  school,  1893  (after 
being  out  of  school  3  years),  Sydenham,  Ont.; 
honor  graduate  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College,  Dec.,  1891;  honor  graduate  Royal  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  and  Queen's 
Univ.,  Kingston,  Ont.,  1898;  degrees  of  M.D. 
and  C.M. ;  prosector  anatomy  class,  Queen's 
Univ.,  1895-6;  held  championship  of  Queen's 
Univ.  as  all-round  athlete  for  2  years,  1896-7; 
m.  Wilton,  Ont.,  Feb.  20,  1902,  Mabelle  Bough- 
ton  Emerson.  Clerk  in  general  store,  1888-91, 
then  returned  to  high  school;  head  bookkeeper 
wholesale  hardware  store,  1  year,  1893-4;  pur- 
ser on  a  St.  Lawrence  River  steamboat  while 
attending  college  during  summer  vacations, 
1894-8.  Came  to  Chicago,  1898,  and  began  prac- 
tice of  medicine.  Official  microscopist  and 
urologist  for  Chicago,  Prudential  Insurance 
Co.,  and  now  also  examiner  for  same  com- 
pany; examining  surgeon  Travelers  Insurance 
Co.:  examiner  for  Federal  Life  Insurance  Co. 
and  Des  Moines  Life  Insurance  Co.  Lecturer 
on  urinary  diagnosis  and  asst.  to  prof,  of 
medicine,  Post  Graduate  Med.  College  of  Chi- 
cago. Mem.  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.;  mem.  and  chair- 
man nominating  committee,  Nat.  Examining 
Surgeons'  Assn.;  sec.  1903,  pres.  1904,  Chicago 
Med.  Examiners'  Assn.;  mem.  Class  A,  Pru- 
dential Old  Guard.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Charle- 
voix.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  5700 
Indiana  Av. 

JAR  VIS,  •William  Bancroft,  lawyer;  b.  Madi- 
son, Wis.,  Aug.  9,  1865;  s.  William  B.  and 
Mary  Frances  Bancroft:  ed.  public  and  high 
schools:  m.  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  Apr.  27,  1893, 
Eliza  Clarke  Irwin;  children:  William  Ban- 
croft, Frances  Irwin,  Amee  Elizabeth.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar  in  1887  and  has  ever  since  been 
in  practice;  now  of  firm  of  Cratty  Bros.,  Jar- 
vis  &  Latimer.  Republican.  Office:  Fort  Dear- 
born Bldg.  Residence:  9836  Harvard  Ct.  (Long- 
wood). 

JAY,  Frank  Webster,  physician;  b.  Marion, 
Ind.,  Sept.  1,  1868;  s.  Dr.  Milton  and  Euretta 
Jay;  ed.  Racine  College,  Wis.,  and  Rush  Med. 


College,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Dubuque,  la.,  Dec., 
1901,  Harriet  Staples.  Mem.  of  faculty  of  Rush 
Med.  College  (surgery)  since  1892;  in  practice 
in  Chicago,  1890-8;  surgeon  in  Spanish-Am. 
War;  acting  surgeon  to  5th  Cav.,  with  rank  of 
lieut. ;  was  sent  home,  sick,  and  not  able  to 
resume  practice  until  1902.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Acad.  of  Medicine, 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Royal  Arch  Mason. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  2510  Indiana 
Av. 

JAYCOX,  Elbert  E.,  general  underwriter;  b. 
New  York  City,  Oct.  24,  1857;  s.  William  B. 
and  Louisa  M.  (Bailey)  Jaycox;  grad.  high 
school  in  Evanston,  111.,  1874;  m.  1st,  Mar.  6, 
1877,  Harriet  A.  Walker;  2d,  Chicago,  Sept.  20, 
1900,  Ina  Ward;  children:  Ralph  Eugene,  Clar- 
ence Walker,  Lester  Ward,  Marjorie  Easter. 
Entered  the  service  of  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  in 
the  general  ticket  dept.  in  1874;  was  selected 
by  the  presidents  of  all  the  railroads  center- 
ing in  Chicago  for  traffic  mgr.  of  the  World's 
Columbian  Exposition,  1890-3.  Entered  firm  of 
Magill  &  Co.,  insurance  agency,  at  close  of 
the  fair;  dissolved  partnership  Apr.  1,  1897, 
to  become  the  general  agent  of  the  Merchants' 
Insurance  Co..  of  Newark,  N.  J.,  for  Cook  Co., 
which  position  still  holds.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3207 
Maiden  St. 

JEFFERIS,  Andrew  Wilson,  banker;  b.  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo.,  May  12,  1869;  s.  Andrew  and 
Mary  (Gaudette)  Wilson;  father  died  in  1871, 
and  mother  again  m.,  at  Arnprior,  Ont.,  Can., 
to  Samuel  E.  Jefferis,  by  whom  was  legally 
adopted;  ed.  public  schools,  Muskegon,  Mich. 
Organized  firm  of  A.  W.  Jefferis  &  Co.,  bank- 
ers, 1903.  Mem.  Am.  Bankers'  Assn.,  Bankers' 
Assn.  of  the  State  of  Illinois.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Mason,  Knight  of  Maccabees. 
Was  mem.  Co.  G,  1st  Regt.,  Mich.  N.  G.,  1890-1. 
Office:  250  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3300  In- 
diana Av. 

JELKE,  John  Paris,  manufacturer  of  oleo- 
margarine; b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.  6,  1856;  s. 
Ferdinand  and  Louisa  (Paris)  Jelke;  ed.  Cin- 
cinnati public  schools;  m.  Charleston,  111.,  Apr. 
24,  1879,  Louanna  Frazier;  children:  Ferdi- 
nand Frazier,  John  Faris,  Jr.  Entered  business 
life  with  father  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  in  1872, 
that  business  being  still  continued  as  F.  Jelke 
&  Son.  Came  to  Chicago,  1889,  and  has  ever 
since  been  identified  with  the  oleomargarine 
industry,  in  which  he  is  the  most  extensive 
manufacturer;  now  pres.  of  Braun  &  Pitts, 
Incorporated  (oleomargarine),  Chicago;  dir.  of 
the  Ohio  Butterine  Co.,  Cincinnati;  dir.  of  the 
Andrew  Rohan  Co.  (oleomargarine),  Cincin- 
nati. Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Mem.  4th  Presbyterian 
Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Glen  View. 
Office:  187-97  N.  Union  St.  Residence:  516  La- 
Salle Av. 

JENKINS.  George  Hasting,  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  of  Shea  Smith  &  Co.,  manufacturing 
stationers;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  June  18,  1857; 
s.  Charles  E.  and  Nettie  (Dorland)  Jenkins; 
ed.  public  schools,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  19,  1890,  Nelly  Durfee;  children: 
Edwin  Henry,  George  Harry.  Nellson.  Began 
business  career  as  a  cash  boy  with  Field, 
Leiter  &  Co..  and  was  engaged  in  various 
pursuits  until  1874,  when  entered  the  ser- 
vice of  the  Merchants'  Despatch  Transporta- 
tion Co.,  in  which  remained  until  1882;  en- 
tered employ  of  Shea  Smith  &  Co.,  1882;  and 
upon  incorporation  of  the  business  in  1884  was 
made  treas.,  and  in  1891  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Served  in  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  1880- 
1890,  5  years  as  private,  and  now  commis- 
sioned officer,  and  elected  2d  lieut.  and  after- 
ward 1st  lieut.;  resigned.  Mem.  Veteran  Corps 
1st  Regt.  Mason  (32°);  also  mem.  Medinah 
Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Oak  Park.  Office:  18-20  Custom  House  Ct. 
Residence:  251  Home  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 


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JENKINS,  George  Raymond,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  26,  1870;  s.  Robert  E.  and  Marcla 
(Raymond)  Jenkins;  ed.  Brown  (public) 
School,  West  Division  High  School,  graduating 
1888;  Beloit  College,  A.B.,  1892;  Harvard  Univ. 
Law  School,  LL.B.,  1896.  Was  clerk  in  law  of- 
fice of  Jesse  A.  and  Henry  R.  Baldwin;  clerk 
in  legal  dept.  of  the  Metropolitan  Elevated  R. 
R.  Co.;  admitted  to  bar,  1896;  now  head  of  firm 
of  Jenkins,  Stevens  &  Faulkner;  atty.  for  Citi- 
zen's Assn.  of  Chicago.  Sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Real  Estate  Title  and  Trust  Co.,  engaged  in 
making  abstracts  of  titles  to  real  estate;  sec. 
Abstract  Construction  Co.  and  W.  F.  Hafner 
Co.  Prof,  of  law  of  wills,  and  lecturer  on  law 
of  trust-deeds,  Chicago  Law  School.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Beta 
Theta  Pi  Fraternity.  Republican.  Mem.  S.  Con- 
gregational Church.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Twen- 
tieth Century,  Hamilton.  Office:  107  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  3903  Lake  Av. 

JENKINS,  John  Ellas,  dry  goods  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Palmyra,  O.,  Oct.  18,  1849; 
s.  John  E.  and  Jane  (Morgan)  Jenkins;  early 
boyhood  on  farm  at  Union,  Rock  Co.,  Wis. ; 
family  moved  later  to  Oshkosh,  Wis.;  ed.  Osh- 
kosh  Public  School  and  High  School;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  19,  1885.  Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph 
E.  Otis;  1  son:  John  Elliott.  Began  business 
career  as  clerk  and  cashier  in  a  dry  goods 
store  in  Oshkosh;  came  to  Chicago  and  entered 
employ  of  Field,  Palmer  &  Leiter,  on  Lake  St., 
1867,  in  wholesale  dress  goods  dept.;  foreign 
buyer  for  its  successors,  Field,  Leiter  &  Co., 
and  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  1873-83;  supt.  dress 
goods  dept.,  1883-95.  Resigned,  1895,  and  with 
others  entered  upon  tin-plate  manufacturing 
business  at  Joliet,  111.;  in  1898  sold  plant  to 
Am.  Tin  Plate  Co.  Since  1898,  mem.  dry  goods 
commission  firm  of  Jenkins,  Kreer  &  Co.  Dir. 
Chicago  Savings  Bank;  sec.  and  dir.  Great 
Western  Tin  Plate  Co.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Clubs:  Calumet,  Union  League,  Tolles- 
ton  Shooting,  Coleman  Lake.  Office:  211  Jack- 
son Boul.  Residence:  1730  Prairie  Av. 

JENKINS,  Robert  Edwin,  lawyer;  b.  Clark 
Co.,  Mo.,  Feb.  6,  1846;  s.  Robert  and  Elizabeth 
(Rambo)  Jenkins;  ed.  St.  Francisville,  Mo., 
and  at  Illinois  College;  grad.  Union  College 
of  Law,  Chicago,  1867;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  2, 
1869,  Marcia  Raymond.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  1867;  was  assignee  in  bankruptcy  under 
law  of  1867  in  over  1,200  cases;  has  been  pres. 
Law  Institute,  and  several  years  treas.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.;  was  chairman  of  commission 
which  drew  present  jury  commission  law,  and 
secured  its  passage  through  the  legislature; 
was  mem.  reform  board  of  Cook  Co.  Commis- 
sioners, 1888,  and  chairman  of  its  finance  com- 
mittee; now  and  for  many  years  past  vice- 
pres.  Citizens'  Assn. :  vice-pres.  Chicago  City 
Missionary  Soc. ;  supt.  for  10  years  of  Sunday 
School  of  Union  Park  Congregational  Church, 
and  for  8  years  of  that  of  South  Congrega- 
tional Church.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Club:  Congre- 
gational. Office:  89  Madison  St.  Residence: 
4334  Ellis  Av. 

JENKINS,  Thomas  Atkinson,  educator;  b. 
Wilmington,  Del.,  May  24,  1868;  s.  Howard 
M.  and  Mary  Anna  (Atkinson)  Jenkins;  grad. 
Swarthmore  College,  1887;  Univ.  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, 1888,  Ph.D.;  Johns  Hopkins.  1894;  m. 
Swarthmore,  Pa.,  June  19,  1894,  Marian  Magill. 
Adjunct  prof.  Vanderbilt  Univ.,  Nashville, 
1895-9;  prof.  Swarthmore  College,  1899-1900; 
asso.  prof.  French  philologv,  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
since  1900.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa,  Delta 
Upsilon,  Modern  Language  Assn.  of  America. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books  and 
writings.)  Residence:  488  E.  54th  PI. 

JENKS,  Anson  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Berkshire, 
Tioga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  183-6;  s.  Calvin  and  Annis 
(Brown)  Jenks;  ed.  public  schools,  studied 
law  in  offices.  Admitted  to  bar  on  examina- 
tion at  Norwich,  N.  Y.,  1858,  and  practiced 
at  Owego,  N.  Y.,  until  fall  of  1859,  when  came 


to  Chicago,  and  opened  law  office  in  partner- 
ship with  G.  C.  Walker,  under  firm  name  of 
Walker  &  Jenks,  until  1861;  practiced  alone 
until  1865,  then  with  F.  G.  Bradley  as  Jenks 
&  Bradley  until  1871;  since  then  alone.  Demo- 
crat. Office:  79  Clark  St.  Residence:  3756  Lake 
Av. 

JENKS,  Chancellor  Livingston,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  May  11,  1863;  s.  Chancellor  L.  and 
Pamela  M.  (Holsington)  Jenks;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Evanston,  111.,  and  at  Dartmouth 
College,  graduating,  A.B.,  1886;  grad.  Union 
College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1888;  m.  Oakland, 
Calif.,  June  25,  1889,  Janet  Lyons;  children: 
Herbert  Chancellor,  Ruth  Elizabeth.  Practiced 
law  at  San  Diego,  Calif.,  1888-92;  became  asso- 
ciated with  Richard  S.  Thompson  of  Chicago 
in  1892,  and  in  1902  formed  partnership  with 
him  in  present  firm  of  Thompson  &  Jenks, 
engaged  in  general  law  practice.  Mem.  Alpha 
Delta  Phi.  Mem.  and  pres.  Evanston  Board  of 
Education,  1895-8.  Pres.  Evanston  Musical 
Club,  1901-4.  Republican.  Clubs:  University, 
Hamilton,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  1217  Ridge  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

JENKS,  William  Shippen,  manufacturer;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Aug.  3,  1859;  s.  Courtland 
Fell  and  Caroline  Henderson  (Leeds)  Jenks; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Philadelphia;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  31V  1892,  Delphine  May,  daughter  of 
Edwin  L.  and  Josephine  M.  Gillette.  Began 
business  career  with  Drexel,  Morgan  &  Co., 
New  York,  1816-83;  correspondent  Northwest- 
ern Nat.  Bank,  Chicago,  1883-6;  mgr.  sales 
dept.  Fairbank  Canning  Co.,  Union  Stock 
Yards,  1886-8;  mgr.  sales  dept.  and  treas.  the 
N.  K.  Fairbank  Co.,  1888-98;  in  1902  joined  in 
organization  of  the  Strang  Engine  Co.,  of 
which  is  treas.  and  sec.;  also,  since  1892, 
asst.  mgr.  of  the  Edwin  L.  Gillette  estate.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  137  Lin- 
coln Park  Boul. 

JENNET,  George  Harvey  Bullard,  capital- 
ist; b.  Waterloo,  la.,  Oct.  14,  1869;  s.  Harvey 
W.  and  Ellen  (Bullard)  Jenney;  ed.  public 
school  and  manual  training  school,  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1902,  Lamartine  Taylor. 
Began  business  career  as  salesman  for  Jenney 
&  Graham  Gun  Co.,  becoming  gen.  mgr.  in  the 
business,  wholesale  and  retail  until  1892,  When 
he  became  connected  with  the  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition  as  executive  officer  of  the 
council  of  administration;  purchasing  agent 
for  City  of  Chicago,  1894-8;  inventor  of  the 
waste  paper  boxes  that  are  used  in  the  City  of 
Chicago,  and  now  also  used  in  18  different 
cities.  Established  in  1903  and  is  vice-pres. 
U.  S.  Telephone  Directory  Co.  Pres.  and  treas. 
Inter-City  Advertising  Co.,  sec.  and  treas.  In- 
terlocking Steel  Sheeting  Co.,  sec.  and  treas. 
Clean-Street  Co.  Republican:  active  in  politics; 
sec.  of  executive  committee  during  Swift  may- 
oralty campaign;  asst.  serpeant-at-arms  last 
3  Republican  State  Conventions.  Clubs:  Calu- 
met, Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic  (dir.). 
Forty  (treas.).  Chicago  Yacht,  Exmoor:  also 
T.ambs,  New  York  City.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 
Residence:  The  Raymond,  Lake  Shore  Drive 
and  Walton  PI. 

JENNEY,  William  Le  Baron,  architect;  b. 
Fairhaven,  Mass.,  Sept.  25,  1S32;  ed.  Phillips 
Acad.,  Andover,  Harvard  Scientific  School; 
grad.  ficole  Centrale  des  Arts  et  Manufac- 
tures, Paris,  1856;  later  studied  art  and  archi- 
tecture in  Paris  studios,  1858-9:  was  capt.  U. 
S.  A.,  assigned  to  engineer  duty;  on  staff 
Gen.  U.  S.  Grant,  Cairo  to  Corinth;  on  staff 
Gen.  W.  T.  Sherman,  Corinth,  until  1866; 
brevetted  maj.,  1864;  located  in  Chicaero  as 
architect,  1868;  landscape  engineer  for  West 
Chicago  Parks,  1870-1;  invented,  1883,  and 
first  used  in  Home  Ins.  Bldg.,  1884,  the  skele- 
ton construction  now  generally  used  for  tall 
buildings,  in  honor  of  which  the  Bessemer 


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Steamship  Co.,  named  one  of  its  vessels  the 
W.  L.  B.  Jenney;  architect  of  the  Union 
League  Club,  Siegel  &  Cooper  Bldg.,  Y.  M.  C. 
A.  Bldg.,  New  York  Life  Bldg. ;  The  Fair  and 
the  Horticultural  Bldg.,  at  the  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition,  etc.,  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Union 
League,  G.  A.  R.,  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  the 
Loyal  Legion,  Am.  Institute  of  Architects; 
corr.  mem.  Societfi  Centrale  des  Architects 
Frangais.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  60 
Bittersweet  PI. 

JENNINGS,  Edwin  Brizse,  capitalist;  b.  Chi- 
cago, May  11,  1859;  s.  John  D.  and  Hannah  W. 
(Brizse)  Jennings  (father  was  one  of  the  pio- 
neers of  Chicago,  1837);  ed.  public  and  high 
schools,  Chicago.  Began  in  real  estate  and  loan 
business  in  Chicago  in  1875,  and  has  contin- 
ued ever  since.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois  Ath- 
letic. Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2406 
Prairie  Av. 

JENNINGS.  James  Elliott,  mortgage  bank- 
er; b.  Washington  Co.,  Ark.,  in  a  little  log 
cabin,  Apr.  5,  1869;  s.  F.  E.  P.  and  Mary  S. 
(Ellis)  Jennings;  grad.  Eureka  Springs  (Ark.) 
High  School;  attended  Univ.  of  Arkansas,  but 
left  before  graduation,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
31,  1894,  Mae  L.  DaMond;  1  son:  Allen  Ford. 
Was  mgr.  Thayer  Transfer  Co.,  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  1889-91;  salesman  Browning,  King  &  Co., 
Chicago,  1891-2;  Humphrey  &  Co.,  St.  Louis, 
1892-3;  connected  with  J.  Graf  ton  Parker  & 
Co.,  in  real  estate  and  renting  business,  1893- 
1894;  established,  1894,  firm  of  J.  Elliott  Jen- 
nings &  Co.  nnd  did  general  real  estate,  rent- 
ing and  loan  business,  until  Jan.  1,  1900,  when 
consolidated  business  with  that  of  Royal 
Trust  Co.  Bank,  organizing  the  real  estate 
loan  dept.,  which  ran  under  contract  until 
Nov.  1,  1903;  organized  the  Jennings  Real  Es- 
tate Loan  Co.,  with  capital  of  $1,000,000,  of 
which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Enthusiastic  golfer  and  devotee  of  outdoor 
sports  and  exercises.  Owns  110-acre  stock 
farm  and  country  home  at  Delavan,  Wis. 
Clubs:  Evanston,  Evanston  Country,  Evanston 
Golf,  Glen  View.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  1612  Wesley  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

JEROME,  William  B.,  railway  official;  b. 
Auburn,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  13,  1852.  Was 
telegrapher  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1870-2;  telegra- 
pher and  bill  clerk  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1872-5; 
clerk  in  office  of  gen.  supt.  M.  C.  R.  R.,  May  1 
to  July  5,  1875;  ticket  agent  M.  C.  and  Chicago 
&  W.  Michigan  railroads,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
1875-8.  Since  July  1,  1878,  resident  of  Chicago; 
Michigan  passenger  agent,  M.  C.  R.  R.,  1878- 
80;  traveling  passenger  agent,  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R. 
R.,  1880-3;  since  Feb.  1,  1883,  general  western 
passenger  agent  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.  R.  R.;  also 
general  agent  N.  Y.  C.  Lines.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  LaSalle  Street  Station.  Resi- 
dence: 4740  Prairie  Av. 

JERREMS.  William  George,  Jr.,  tailoring;  b. 
Sydney,  N.  S.  W.,  Australia,  Feb.  5,  1869;  s. 
William  George  and  Mary  (Nicoll)  Jerrems; 
ed.  N.  London  Collegiate  School,  1877-81;  Chi- 
cago public  school,  1881;  Charlier  Institute, 
New  York  City,  1882-5;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  21, 
1897,  Genevieve,  daughter  of  Dr.  Henry  T.  By- 
ford;  1  daughter:  Marjorie  Byford.  Entered 
business  of  Nicoll  the  Tailor,  1885,  and  has 
filled  every  position  in  the  house  (except  on 
the  bench)  up  to  vice-pres.,  which  now  holds. 
Independent  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Histor- 
ical Soc.,  Chicago  Numismatic  Soc.  (pres.), 
Am.  Numismatic  Assn.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  214  Clark  St.  Residence:  3807  Grand 
Boul. 

JESSE,  Dan  Bowmar,  stocks  and  bonds;  b. 
Woodford  Co.,  Ky.,  Feb.  24,  1859;  s.  Thomas 
and  May  Anne  (Gibson)  Jesse;  ed.  common 
schools  of  Woodford  Co.,  Ky. ;  m.  St.  Louis, 
June  2,  1892,  Anna  M.  Bezner;  1  son:  Dan 
Bowmar,  Jr.  From  1879  to  1885  was  in  em- 
ploy of  Illinois  Watch  Co.,  Springfield,  111.;  in 
internal  revenue  service,  Pekin,  111.,  1885-90; 


of  Iron  Belt  Loan  Co.,  Roanoke,  Va.,  1890-3; 
sec.  Illinois  Savings  and  Loan  Co.,  1894-8; 
cashier  Bureau  of  Water,  Chicago,  1898-1900; 
since  1900  broker  in  stocks  and  bonds  under 
firm  name  of  Dan  B.  Jesse  &  Co.  Democrat. 
Presbyterian.  Pres.  Englewood  Men's  Club.  Ma- 
son, K.  T.,  Shriner.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence:  6524  Normal  Av. 

JESSOF,  James  Bailey,  wholesale  fish;  b. 
Sandwich,  Ont.,  Can.,  June  23,  1851;  s.  James 
and  Mary  (Ryan)  Jessop;  ed.  common  school 
at  Sandwich,  Ont.;  m.  Sandwich,  Apr.  25,  1876, 
Julia  Frances  Harris;  children:  Elenora  B., 
Catherine  J.,  Theodore  Charles,  Sydney  Thom- 
as, Cordelia  Grace.  In  fish  business  since  boy- 
hood and  since  1872  trading  representative  for 
the  largest  fish  concerns  in  the  country;  resi- 
dent of  Chicago,  off  and  on.  since  1890;  has 
direct  connections  with  extensive  lake  and 
ocean  fisheries,  and  in  1900  organized,  in  Chi- 
cago, the  J.  B.  Jessop  Co.,  wholesale  dealers 
in  fish  and  oysters,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and 
mgr.  Also  treas.  Northwest  Fish  Co.  Office:  3- 
5  Milwaukee  Av.  Residence:  389  Oak  St. 

JEWETT,  Samuel  Rountree,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  2,  1862;  s.  John  N.  and  Ellen  (Roun- 
tree)  Jewett;  preliminary  education  in  Chica- 
go University  School;  grad.  Yale  College  with 
class  of  1883;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  8,  1888,  Lucy 
Virginia  McCormick;  children:  McCormick,  El- 
len Rountree.  Emma  McCormick,  Lucy  McCor- 
mick. Studied  law  in  office  of  father,  John  N. 
Jewett,  and  was  admitted  to  practice  In  July, 
1885.  Practiced  law  in  assn.  with  his  father 
and  brother  until  1900,  and  after  that  date 
had  office  with  his  father  until  latter's  death, 
1904.  Republican.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Swan  Lake  (sec.  and  treas. 
since  1889).  Office:  Stock  Exchange.  Residence: 
426  N.  State  St. 

JOB,  Frederick  William,  lawyer;  b.  Alton, 
111.,  May  19,  1862;  s.  Zephaniah  Bell  and  Aman- 
da (Montgomery)  Job;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, Ph.B.,  1885,  law  dept.  same,  1887;  m.  Jan. 
6.  1897,  Helen  Crafts,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Helen  Cordelia,  Virginia  Amanda,  Mary  Bell. 
Has  practiced  law  in  Chicago  since  July,  1887. 
Hawaiian  consul-general  at  Chicago,  1894- 
1900;  mem.  and  chairman  Illinois  State  Board 
of  Arbitration,  Mar.,  1901,  to  Dec.  8,  1902; 
resigned  to  accept  position  of  gen.  sec.  Chi- 
cago Employers  Assn.;  also  consul  at  Chicago 
of  Dominican  Republic.  Dir.  McKenzie  Fur- 
nace Co.  Mem.  executive  committee  Citizens' 
Industrial  Assn.  of  America.  Law  Institute, 
Bar  Assn.  Club:  Kenwood.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  5141  Kimbark  Av. 

JOCEIiYN,  Franklin  C.,  lumberman;  b.  S. 
Deerfield,  Mass.,  Sept.  30,  1844;  s.  Henry  Clark 
and  Tryphena  Orcutt  Jocelyn;  father  died, 
1854;  mother  removed  with  her  children  to  Mt. 
Pleasant,  la.,  1856;  ed.  schools  of  Massachu- 
setts and  at  Mt.  Pleasant,  la.;  m.  Independ- 
ence, Kan.,  Aug.,  1872,  Harriet  Maria  Bean, 
of  Ravenna,  O. ;  children:  Robert  McCoy,  Bere- 
nice, Franklin,  Jr.,  Ruth  D.  In  service  B.  &  M. 
R.  R.,  1859-62;  U.  S.  Government,  1862-4;  H.  & 
St.  J.  R.  R.,  1865-6;  Am.  Express  Co.,  1868-9. 
In  charge  of  branch  lumber  yards  In  Kansas 
for  Bradford,  McCoy  &  Co.,  lumber  manufac- 
turers at  W.  Quincy,  111.,  1870;  acrmired  inter- 
est in  yard  at  Cherryvale,  Kan.,  1871,  and  in 
yards  at  Independence,  Chanute  and  Thayer, 
Kan.,  1872;  later  interested  with  S.  A.  Brown 
&  Co.,  in  lumber  yards  along  railroads  in 
Southern  Kansas,  with  headauarters  and  a  dis- 
tributing yard  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  in  1881 
Gilbert  B.  Shaw  bought  out  the  S.  A.  Brown 
Interest,  became  associated  with  him  in  the 
firm  of  G.  B.  Shaw  &  Co.,  until  they  sold  out 
their  yards,  1886-7.  Pres.  Inter-State  Lumber 
Co.,  1888-93;  now  pres.  F.  P.  Rusher  Lumber 
Co.,  the  Lima  Sash  and  Door  Co.:  sec.  and 
treas.  Laurens  Hull  Lumber  Co.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4247 
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JOHNSON,  Albert  Mussey,  life  insurance 
underwriter;  b.  Oberlin,  Lorain  Co.,  O.,  May 
31,  1872;  s.  Albert  H.  and  Rebecca  A.  (Jen- 
kins) Johnson;  ed.  public  school,  Oberlin,  O.; 
special  work  in  Oberlin  College,  1890;  grad. 
Cornell  Univ.,  1895;  m.  Oakland,  Calif.,  Nov. 
19,  1896,  Bessie  Morris  Penniman.  Began  work 
as  station  agent  on  Arkansas  Midland  Ry., 
1888-9;  sec.  and  mgr.,  Mussey  Stone  Co., 
Elyria,  O.,  1897-8;  sec.  of  McDermott  Stone 
Co.,  1898;  mining  lead  and  zinc,  Joplin,  Mo., 
1899;  vice-pres.  Arkansas  Midland  R.  R., 
1901-2;  pres.  Oberlin  (O.)  Gas  and  Electric 
Co.  until  1903;  vice-pres.  of  Nat.  Life  Insur- 
ance Co.,  U.  S.  A.,  since  1902.  Pres.  N.  Am. 
Cold  Storage  Co. ;  pres.  and  treas.  of  N.  Am. 
Storage  Co.,  of  Fidelity  Safe  Deposit  Co.,  and 
of  Nat.  Life  Bldg.  Co.;  dir.  Columbus  Safe  De- 
posit Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Plymouth  Congre- 
gational Church.  Club:  Casino.  Office:  159  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  2835  Sheridan  Rd. 

JOHNSON,  Alfred  Sidney,  managing  editor 
Technical  World.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America 
for  sketch.)  Office:  3321  Armour  Av. 

JOHNSON,  Andrew  P.,  chair  manufacturer; 
b.  Vos  Bergenstift,  Norway,  Nov.  22,  1835;  s. 
John  L.  and  Emily  P.  (Vinge)  Jearager  (name 
changed  to  Johnson);  family  came  to  U.  S., 
1850,  and  settled  in  Boone  Co..  111.;  worked 
on  farm  and  went  to  school  until  20  years  of 
age;  m.  1871,  Martha  Satry;  children:  Josenh 
F.,  Anna  E.,  Arthur  L..  Beniamin  O.,  Ruth 
Isbel.  Went  to  Beloit,  Wis.,  1855,  and  began 
learning  carpenter's  trade;  contractor  and 
builder,  Beloit,  1857-61;  came  to  Chicago,  1861; 
enlisted,  1862,  in  construction  corps  of  Fed- 
eral Army,  serving  till  end  of  war,  working 
at  Nashville,  Chattanooga,  Bridgeport,  etc. 
After  war,  carpenter  and  contractor  in  Chica- 
go, until  1868;  began  manufacturing  chairs  on 
small  scale,  1868;  admitted  Nels.  Johnson  as 
partner,  1877,  in  firm  of  A.  P.  Johnson  &  Co.; 
incorporated,  1883,  as  Johnson  Chair  Co.,  of 
which  he  has  since  been  pres.  Dir.  State  Bank 
of  Chicago.  Republican;  represented  14th 
Ward  in  City  Council,  1889-91.  Lutheran;  was 
1st  pres.  of  Norwegian  Lutheran  Cemetery 
Assn.,  and  chairman  executive  board,  Norwe- 
gian Lutheran  Tabitha  Hosp.  Mem.  A.  O.  U. 
W.  Office:  255  N.  Green  St.  Residence:  695  N. 
Robey  St. 

JOHNSON,  Charles  Lincoln,  banker,  manu- 
facturer; b.  in  a  log  cabin  on  Mt.  Vernon  farm, 
Hancock  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  8,  1863;  s.  Christopher 
William  and  Margaret  Elizabeth  (Huff)  John- 
son; grad.  Johnson's  Commercial  College,  St. 
Louis,  1878;  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111., 
A.B.,  1886,  A.M.,  1889;  Columbia  School  of 
Political  Science,  New  York,  A.M.,  1888;  Co- 
lumbia School  of  Law,  New  York,  LL.B.,  18S9; 
m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  11,  1893,  Helen  Sylves- 
ter Woods;  children:  Helen  Alathena,  Romola 
Elizabeth,  Parkman,  Pickens,  Margaret  Ade- 
laide. Was  employed  in  German  Nat.  Bank, 
Denver,  Colo.,  1886-7;  private  sec.  to  the  Gov- 
ernor of  Colorado,  1889-91;  in  Nat.  Bank  of 
Commerce,  Denver,  Colo.,  1891-2;  in  State 
Bank  of  Chicago,  1892-1900;  pres.  Western 
State  Bank,  Chicago,  1901-3.  Since  1903  treas. 
and  dir.,  respectively,  of  the  Am.  Electric  Fuse 
Co.,  the  Western  Telephone  Mfg.  Co.,  Chicago, 
and  of  the  Citizens'  Telephone  and  Telegraph 
Co.,  Kenosha.  Wis.  Independent  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Con- 
gregational. Office:  42  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 1423  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

JOHNSON,  Charles  Nelson,  dentist;  b.  Brock 
Twp.,  Ontario  Co.,  Can.,  Mar.  16,  1860;  s. 
Winthrop  and  Laura  (Moore)  Johnson;  ed. 
high  school,  Port  Perry,  Ont.;  grad.  L.D.S. 
Royal  College  of  Dental  Surgeons,  Ontario, 
Mar.,  1881,  and  as  D.D.S.  Chicago  College  of 
Dental  Surgery,  1885;  honorary  M.A.  Lake  For- 
est Univ.,  1897;  m.  Toronto,  Ont..  Mar.  7,  1883, 
Fannie  E.  Patterson;  children:  Mignon,  Nelyon. 
Engaged  in  dentistry  from  1875.  Prof,  of  oper- 


ative dentistry  in  Chicago  College  of  Dental 
Surgery  since  1891.  Editor  of  The  Dental  Re- 
view. Author  of  The  Hermit  of  the  Nonquon; 
Poems  of  the  Farm  and  Other  Poems;  Princi- 
ples and  Practice  of  Filling  Teeth;  Success  in 
Dental  Practice,  etc.  Mem.  and  ex-pres.  Chica- 
go Dental  Soc.,  Odontological  Soc.  of  Chicago, 
Odontographic  Soc.  of  Chicago;  pres.  Illinois 
State  Dental  Soc.,  1904;  mem.  Nat.  Dental 
Assn. ;  honorary  mem.  of  many  dental  socs. 
Republican.  Office:  31  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2731  Sheridan  Rd. 

JOHNSON,  Edward  Walter,  general  western 
agent  Merchants'  Despatch  Transportation  Co.; 
b.  Middlebury.  Vt.,  Apr.  4,  1847;  s.  Walter  Shel- 
don and  Electa  M.  (Hagar)  Johnson;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  Racine  College;  m.  Indianapo- 
lis, Ind.,  Nov.  8,  1883,  Maud  Runkle;  1  son: 
Sheldon.  First  employment  was  with  the  Good- 
rich Steamboat  Line,  1861-2;  in  general  office 
of  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  1862-7;  1868-79  in  wholesale 
groceries  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.;  1879-84  associ- 
ated post  trader  at  Ft.  Meade,  with  W.  S. 
Fanshawe  &  Co.;  became  identified  with  the 
Merchants'  Despatch  Transportation  Co.,  at 
St.  Paul  and  Minneapolis,  Jan.  1,  1895,  and 
came  to  Chicago  as  western  "agent  of  the  com- 
pany, Apr.  1,  1899.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Union  League;  also  Minnesota,  of  St. 
Paul.  Office:  Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence: 
Union  League  Club. 

JOHNSON,  Ernest  Valentine,  manufacturer, 
capitalist;  b.  New  York  City.  Feb.  14,  1859;  s. 
George  H.  and  Marie  (Salkeld)  Johnson;  ed. 
Ernst  Acad.,  Buffalo,  and  Cooper  Institute, 
New  York  City;  m.  July,  1888,  Mrs.  Eva  L. 
Brooks,  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Apprentice  for  7 
years,  1872-8,  in  New  York  office  of  Stephens 
&  Spilsbury,  civil  engineers;  came  to  Chicago, 
1878,  to  join  his  father  in  the  fire-proof  tile 
enterprise  of  Johnson  &  Co.,  succeeding  to  his 
father's  interest  upon  death  of  latter  in  1879, 
and  upon  the  reorganization  of  the  business, 
1880,  as  the  Pioneer  Fire-Proof  Construction 
Co.,  became  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.,  and  designed 
and  supervised  the  construction  of  the  com- 
pany's large  plant  at  Ottawa,  111.  Also  organ- 
ized, 1889,  and  became  pres.  of  the  Peerless 
Brick  Co.;  was  elected  treas.  of  .the  Great 
Northern  Hotel  Co.,  1890,  and  later  pres.  of 
the  Hartford  Deposit  Co.,  owners  of  the  Hart- 
ford Bldg.;  now  vice-pres.  and  western  mgr. 
Nat.  Fireproofing  Co.  Mason;  K.  T.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Builders.  Office: 
140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  493  E.  42d  St. 

JOHNSON,  Frank  Asbury,  lawyer;  b.  Go- 
wanda,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  IS.  1845; 
s.  Alfred  and  Betsy  Eliza  (Weeks)  Johnson; 
grad.  Lawrence  Univ.,  Appleton,  Wis.;  m.  Ap- 
pleton,  Wis.,  Jan.  14,  1874,  Annie  C.  White; 
children:  Quintard,  Howard  W.  In  1863-4  was 
in  black  walnut  lumber  business  in  western 
New  York;  in  1864-5  was  engaged  in  mfg.  sash, 
doors  and  blinds  at  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.;  sold 
out  and  took  univ.  course  of  4  years;  studied 
law;  admitted  to  bar,  Apr.  28.  1871;  since  then 
in  practice  of  law.  Republican.  Unitarian. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.,  South  Side  Improvement  Assn..  Am.  His- 
torical Assn.,  Chicago  Sharpshooters'  Assn. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Association  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 5817  Monroe  Av. 

JOHNSON,  Frank  Seward,  physician;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  18,  1856;  s.  Hosmer  Allen  and  Mar- 
garet (Seward)  Johnson;  m.  Sept.  30.  1900, 
Elizabeth  Burbank  Ayer;  children:  Hosmer 
Ayer,  Edward  Ayer.  Grad.  Northwestern  Univ., 
A.B.,  1878:  M.D.,  Chicago  Med.  College,  1881; 
now  emeritus  dean  and  prof,  medicine  and 
clinical  medicine  Med.  Dept.,  Northwestern 
Univ.;  attending  physician  Michael  Reese 
Hosp.;  consulting  physician  Woman's  Hosp. 
and  Mercy  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Climatological  Assn.,  Chicago  Soc. 
for  Prevention  of  Tuberculosis,  Nat.  Assn.  for 


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Study  and  Prevention  of  Tuberculosis,  Chica- 
go Acad.  of  Sciences.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary, 
Physicians.  Address:  2521  Prairie  Av. 

JOHNSON,  Henry  William,  manufacturer  of 
chairs;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Nov.  1,  1834;  s. 
James  E.  and  Emily  B.  Johnson;  removed, 
when  6  years  old,  to  Middlefleld,  Geauga  Co., 
O.;  ed.  Hiram  College  during  presidency  of 
James  A.  Garfleld  (afterward  pres.  of  the  U. 
S.);  taught  school  in  Ohio  and  Missouri,  and 
on  breaking  out  of  war,  1861,  returned  to  Bur- 
ton, O. ;  enlisted  and  served  through  the  war 
(5  years)  under  Gen.  W.  B.  Hazen,  in  41st  O. 
Vols.;  promoted  through  intermediate  rank 
until  became  capt.  Co.  B,  41st  O.  Vols.;  was 
breveted  maj.  for  meritorious  service;  while 
capt.  Co.  B  appointed  full  maj.  of  U.  S.  V., 
Q.  M.'s  Dept;  at  close  of  war  was  commis- 
sioned in  8th  Regt,  U.  S.  A.,  but  declined;  m. 
Columbus,  O.,  Jan.  1,  1867,  Ellen  A.  Ford  (sis- 
ter of  his  partner,  J.  S.  Ford);  children:  Emma 
F.,  William  F.,  Edward  F.,  Helen  F.,  Margue- 
rite F.,  Alice  F.  In  1867  formed  partnership 
with  J.  S.  Ford,  as  Ford  &  Johnson,  manufac- 
turers of  chairs  and  settees,  and  in  1868,  re- 
moved that  business  to  Michigan  City,  Ind., 
where,  under  firm  name  of  Ford,  Johnson  & 
Co.,  established  large  factories,  of  which  he 
has  ever  since  had  charge.  In  1872  the  copart- 
nership title  became  J.  S.  Ford,  Johnson  &  Co., 
and  offices  and  warehouses  were  opened  in 
Chicago.  In  June,  1900,  all  the  factories  at 
Michigan  City  and  the  copartnership  business 
at  Chicago  were  consolidated  in  a  corporation 
undor  the  name,  J.  S.  Ford,  Johnson  &  Co., 
and  he  became  vice-pres.  and  factory  mgr.  The 
Chicago  offices  of  the  company  are  at  1550  In- 
diana Av.  and  1437  Wabash  Av.;  the  factory 
office  is  at  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  where  he  re- 
sides. Address:  Michigan  City,  Ind. 

JOHNSON,  Herrick,  clergyman,  educator;  b. 
Kaughnewaga,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  22,  1832;  s.  John 
J.  and  Lydia  (French)  Johnson;  grad.  Hamil- 
ton College,  N.  Y.,  1857;  Auburn  Theological 
Seminary,  N.  Y.,  1860  (D.D.,  Western  Reserve 
College;  LL.D.,  Wooster  Univ.;  D.C.L.,  Omaha 
Univ.).  Held  several  pastorates;  since  1880 
prof,  in  McCormick  Theological  Seminary, 
Chicago.  Was  moderator  Presbyterian  General 
Assembly,  1882;  pres.  Presbyterian  Board  of 
Education  and  Board  of  College  Aid,  etc.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  list  of  books,  etc.) 
Address:  1060  N.  Halsted  St. 

JOHNSON,  John  Mitchell,  railway  official ;  b. 
Cincinnati,  O.,  May  13,  1845;  s.  Henry  and 
Mary  Johnson;  ed.  public  school,  Cincinnati; 
m.  Franklin,  Ind.,  1866,  Ada  E.  Fisk;  children: 
Will  S.,  Clara  Maude  (Mrs.  W.  E.  Nichols), 
John  M.,  Jr.,  Ada  B.,  Margaret,  Winifred.  Was 
station  agent  Indianapolis,  Cincinnati  &  La- 
fayette Ry.  at  Franklin,  Ind.,  1870-2;  general 
freight  and  ticket  agent  Cincinnati  &  Martins- 
ville  R.  R.,  1872-5;  in  service  of  Indianapolis, 
Cincinnati  &  Lafayette,  traveling  auditor  to 
asst.  general  freight  agent,  1875-83;  with  C., 
R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.,  since  1883,  consecutively  as  1st 
asst.  general  freight  agent,  general  freight 
agent,  freight  traffic  mgr.;  elected  3d  vice- 
pres.,  Mar.  16,  1899;  resigned  Apr.  2,  1903,  to 
become  asst.  to  vice-pres.  of  Gould  Lines.  Has 
been  chairman  Western  Classification  Commit- 
tee, and  mem.  Uniform  Classification  commit- 
tee representing  Western  Freight  Assn.  Dir. 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Englewood.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Midlothian,  Lake  Geneva  Country.  Of- 
fice: Western  Union  Bldg. 

JOHNSON,  John  Nathaniel,  merchant;  b. 
country  district  in  Sweden,  Feb.  2,  1865;  s. 
John  and  Frederika  Johnson;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Sweden;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  24,  1893,  Emma 
Johnson;  children:  Myrtle  Wilhelmina,  Reuben 
Nathaniel.  Resided  in  Paxton,  111.,  3  years  and 
learned  the  broom-making  trade  before  coming 
to  Chicago,  1887;  Sept.  1,  1897,  with  C.  M. 
Morse,  established  firm  of  Morse  &  Johnson, 
broom  corn,  broom-makers'  supplies,  etc.  Re- 


publican. Mem.  Swedish  Mission  Church.  Of- 
fice: 225-227  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  2797  N.  See- 
ley  Av. 

JOHNSON,  Julius  Arthur,  lawyer;  b.  Jack- 
son, Mich.,  Mar.  10,  1858;  s.  Julius  E.  and  Mar- 
tha (Farnum)  Johnson;  grad.  Wayland  Acad., 
Beaver  Dam,  Wis., -1875;  Brown  Univ.,  Provi- 
dence, R.  I.,  A.B.,  1882  (A.M.,  1887);  m.  Oak 
Park,  111.,  June  13,  1889,  Esther  H.  Boise.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1886;  practiced  at  Pierre,  S. 
Dak.,  1886-91;  engaged  actively  in  the  manage- 
ment of  the  State  campaign  which  resulted  in 
locating  the  State  capital  at  Pierre  in  1889 
and  1890;  removed  to  Chicago,  18.91,  and  has 
practiced  alone  ever  since.  County  atty.  for 
Cook  Co.,  Dec.  1,  1899,  to  June  1,  1901;  has 
made  a  specialty  of  laws  pertaining  to  cor- 
porate taxation  and  general  corporation  law. 
Republican.  Baptist.  Was  mem.  Delta  Kappa 
Epsilon  at  Brown  Univ.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Law 
Club,  Cook  Co.  Bar  Assn.  Office:  135  Adams  St. 
Residence:  6549  Yale  Av. 

JOHNSON,  Bobert  Massie,  mfg.  jeweler;  b. 
Toronto,  Can.,  May  6,  1842;  s.  F.  B.  and  Ber- 
tha Johnson;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ontario; 
m.  1st,  Sherbrooke,  Can.,  Elizabeth  Anderson 
(now  deceased) ;  m.  2d,  Norwich,  Conn.,  Ella 
Burdick;  1  son:  Edward  L.  Mfg.,  wholesale  and 
retail  jeweler  in  Chicago  since  1871;  firm  now 
R.  M.  Johnson  &  Son.  Republican.  Mason — Past 
Commander-in-Chief,  Oriental  Consistory  S.  P. 
R.  S.  (32°),  Past  Potentate  Medinah  Temple  A. 
A.  O.  N.  M.  S.;  Past  Sovereign  St.  John's  Con- 
clave, Knights  of  Red  Cross  of  Constantine; 
now  Grand  Sovereign  of  the  Grand  Imperial 
Council  of  the  Red  Cross  of  Constantine  for 
the  Western  Hemisphere  of  the  U.  S.  A.  Of- 
fice: 67  E.  Washington  St.  Residence:  204  S. 
Robey  St. 

JOHNSON,  William  Ford,  sec.,  treas.  and 
Chicago  mgr.  J.  S.  Ford,  Johnson  &  Co.,  chair 
manufacturers;  b.  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  July 
13,  1869;  s.  Henry  W.  and  Ellen  (Ford)  John- 
fon;  grad.  high  school,  Michigan  City,  Ind., 
1887;  entered  Lafayette  College,  Easton,  Pa., 
1887,  graduating,  A.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
17,  1900,  Harriet  Wheeler.  Began  business  life 
after  leaving  college  in  June,  1891,  in  the 
credit  and  cashier's  dept.  of  J.  S.  Ford,  John- 
son &  Co.;  was  cashier  until  1900,  when,  upon 
incorporation  of  the  business,  was  elected  sec. 
of  the  company,  and  in  1904  was  elected  treas. 
and  Chicago  mgr.,  still  retaining  the  office  of 
sec.,  and  also  being  a  dir.  in  the  company, 
which  operates  large  factories  at  Michigan 
City,  Ind.  Mem.  Delta  Kappa  Epsilon.  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  Indiana  Av.  and 
16th  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

JOHNSON,  William  Herbert,  lawyer;  b. 
Lawton,  VanBuren  Co.,  Mich.,  Oct.  31,  1856;  s. 
Gilbert  Davidson  and  Nancy  (Longwell)  John- 
son; ed.  public  schools;  studied  law  in  office 
of  Edwards  &  Sherwood,  Kalamazoo,  Mich.;  m. 
Oct.  15,  1889,  Kate,  daughter  of  Franklin  and 
Sarah  (Lyman)  Hubbard,  of  Toledo,  O.;  chil- 
dren: Gilbert  D.,  Franklin  H.,  Robert  L.,  Kath- 
ryn  E.,  Elizabeth.  Admitted  to  Michigan  bar, 
Sept.,  1878;  came  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1878,  and 
entered  offices  of  Tenney,  Flower  &  Cratty, 
remaining  with  them  until  May,  1883,  when  he 
became  partner  in  Cratty.  Abbott  &  Johnson 
for  1  year,  changing,  1884,  to  Abbott  &  John- 
son, then  Johnson  &  Bartlett,  later  Johnson, 
Morrill  &  Bartlett,  and  afterward,  by  retire- 
ment of  Mr.  Bartlett  to  Johnson  &  Morrill. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Has  been 
school  dir.  and  pres.  of  the  village  of  Glencoe. 
Clubs:  Law,  Marquette,  Hamilton,  Skokie  Golf, 
Winnetka.  Mem.  Law  Institute  and  Chicago 
and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  Office:  100  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

JOHNSON,  William  Stevenson,  lawyer;  b. 
Albany,  N.  Y.,  June  1,  1850;  s.  James  and  So- 
phia (Middlebrook)  Johnson;  came  to  Chicago 
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lege  at  18,  and  remained  2  years,  until  the 
death  of  his  father  in  1870;  then  studied  law 
in  office  of  James  P.  Root;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
10,  1886,  Lila  Hopkinson;  children:  Gardner  H. 
Charles  H.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1875,  and 
entered  law  office  of  Emory  A.  Storrs,  but 
later  established  in  practice  alone.  Clubs:  Illi- 
nois Athletic,  Iroquois.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  451"  Washington  Boul. 

JOHNSON,  Willis  Flavel,  grain  commission; 
b.  Yates  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  4,  1834;  s.  Morgan  S. 
and  Wealthy  Wood  (Willey)  Johnson;  moved 
with  parents  to  Wickliffe  (now  Palatine)  Cook 
Co.,  111..  1844;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Morrison, 
111.,  Jan.  13,  1859,  Phena  Young.  Was  engaged 
in  business  at  Morrison,  111.,  1856-74,  and  still 
has  interests  there  in  elevator,  lumber  and 
coal;  since  1873  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade,  and  since  1874  engaged  in  commis- 
sion business  in  Chicago;  established  present 
business,  1880,  and  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  W. 
P.  Johnson  &  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Marquette. 
Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  10  Haw- 
thorne PI. 

JOHNSTON,  Georg-e  Franklin,  manufactur- 
er, merchant;  b.  Kankakee,  111.,  Mar.  29,  1870; 
s.  Frederick  and  Lora  (Goodman)  Johnston; 
ed.  public  schools  and  acad.,  Joliet,  111.,  until 
1885;  m.  Lockport,  111.,  Sept.  27,  1897,  Flora 
May  Chamberlin;  1  daughter:  Geraldine  Evon. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Lockport,  111.,  1892; 
was  7  years  in  employ  of  Norton  &  Co.,  mer- 
chant millers:  purchasing  agent  Calumet  Elec- 
tric St.  Ry.  Co.,  1893-5;  purchasing  agent 
Gates  Iron  Works,  1895-1902;  originator  and 
incorporator  of  Nat.  Fire  Proof  Paint  Co., 
1898,  which,  on  Nov.  28,  1903,  was  succeeded 
by  the  Nat.  Fire  Proof  Paint  Corporation,  of 
which  he  is  sec.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Manufac- 
turers, of  New  York  City.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Office:  87-89  S.  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
Joliet,  111. 

JOHNSTON,  Harry  Bennett,  mgr.  of  the 
Hartford  Life  Insurance  Co.;  b.  Iowa,  Apr.  21, 
1863;  s.  G.  H.  and  Clara  (Lewis)  Johnston; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Ludington,  Mich.,  Jan. 
31,  1895,  Minnie  M.  Porter.  Entered  life  insur- 
ance business,  1890,  in  field  work;  since  Mar., 
1895,  gen.  mgr.  in  Chicago  for  the  Hartford 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Life  Underwriters'  Assn.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence: 
1723  Roscoe  St. 

JOHNSTON,  James  Wrigfct,  manufacturer; 
b.  Springfield,  111.,  Mar.  11,  1860;  s.  Robert  P. 
and  Maria  J.  (Wright)  Johnston;  ed.  public 
schools  and  at  Racine  (Wis.)  College;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  20,  1887,  Bessie  S.  Rust;  children: 
Henry  Rust,  Katherine,  Helen,  Elisabeth. 
Spent  first  3  years  of  business  life  in  office 
work  as  clerk;  then  was  for  a  time  engaged 
in  the  real  estate  business,  and  afterward  an 
officer  in  the  Expanded  Metal  Co.  until  1896, 
since  which  time  he  has  been  treas.  of  the 
Western  Electric  Co.  Republican.  Office:  259  S. 
Clinton  St.  Residence:  172  E.  50th  St. 

JOHNSTON,  Robert  Stuart,  Hour  miller;  b. 
Greenville,  P».,  Sept.  27,  1857;  s.  S.  P.  and  M. 
S.  (Sutton)  Johnston;  grad.  Lafayette  College, 
Easton,  Pa.,  1878;  m.  Easton,  Pa.,  Feb.,  1882, 
F.  S.  Seitz;  children:  S.  P.,  Fannie  S.  Was  in 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Greenville,  Pa.,  from  1878  to 
1894;  since  then  in  Chicago;  pres.  of  the  Star 
and  Crescent  Milling  Co.  (established  1866). 
Independent  in  politics.  Presbyterian.  Mason. 
Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  5536  Washington  Av. 

JOHNSTON,  Thomas  Taylor,  civil  engineer; 
b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Aug.  8,  1856;  s.  Alexander 
and  Margaret  (Taylor)  Johnson;  grad.  C.E., 
Rensselaer  Polytechnic  Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y., 
1877;  took  post-graduate  work  at  Washington 
Univ.,  St.  Louis,  in  heat,  electricity  and  higher 
mathematics;  m.  Philadelphia,  Aug.  18,  1876, 
Wilhelmina,  daughter  of  William  and  Hen- 
rietta Breuninger;  children:  Alexander,  Wil- 


liam, Thomas.  In  practice  as  civil  engineer 
since  1877;  asst.  engineer  corps  U.  S.  A.,  first 
at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  later  on  Missouri 
and  Mississippi  rivers;  entered  service  of  Chi- 
cago Drainage  and  Water  Supply  Commission, 
June,  1886;  asst.  city  engineer  of  Chicago  in 
charge  of  water  supply,  1887-8;  in  charge  of 
construction  of  new  artesian  waterworks  at 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  1888;  of  artesian  water  sup- 
ply for  Savannah,  Ga.,  1891-3;  asst  engineer 
Sanitary  District  of  Chicago  as  principal,  1890; 
rf"nenntered  service  of  Sanitary  District,  Jan 
892,  and  since  then  asst.  chief  engineer.  Mem 
Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Office:  188  Madi- 
son St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111 

JOHNSTON,  William  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Glas- 
gow, Scotland,  Feb.  19,  1839;  s.  William  and 
Jean  (Beith)  Johnston;  came  with  parents  to 
Kane  Co.,  111.,  when  7  years  old;  reared  on 
farm;  ed.  public  schools,  St.  Charles,  111,  and 
lW«  dept-  of  the  Univ-  of  Michigan,  LL.B., 
*8?j>;  m-  Aug.,  1870,  Lizzie  Sanders,  of  Plain- 
field,  NY;  children:  William  S.,  John  A., 
H.ele,n-.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Michigan,  1865,  and 
of  Illinois,  1866,  and  was  with  the  law  firm 
of  Hervey.  Anthony  &  Gait  until  the  great 
?£?!  °of  i£71;  engaged  in  individual  practice, 
1871-2;  then  of  Snowhook,  Johnston  &  Gray, 
1872-89,  and  of  Johnston  &  Gray,  1889-92;  since 
then  in  practice  alone.  Office:  163  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  232  Park  Av. 

JOHNSTONS,  Stuart,  physician;  b.  Toronto, 
Ont.,  Can.,  Apr.  2,  1858;  s.  J.  H.  and  M  A! 
Johnstone;  ed.  public  schools  of  Toronto  and 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
M.D.,  1887;  m.  Canada,  1887,  J.  S.  St.  Croix;  1 
son:  St.  Croix.  Member  staff  of  Cook  County, 
Lakeside,  Chicago  and  Post-Graduate  hos- 
pitals; professor  and  lecturer  on  diseases  of 
women  at  Jenner  Med.  College,  and  on  diseases 
of  the  rectum  in  Post-Graduate  Med.  School. 
Surgeon,  Hussar  Squadron,  I.  N.  G.  Mem  Am 
Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Electro-Therapeutic  Assn 
Chicago  Soc.  for  the  Prevention  of  Tubercu- 
losis. Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  11 
Drexel  Sq. 

JONAS,  Charles,  pres.  Metallic  Folding  Bed 
Co.;  b.  Racine,  Wis.,  Aug.  20,  1874;  s.  late 
Charles  Jonas  (Consul-General  at  St.  Peters- 
burg, and  twice  lieut.-gov.  of  Wisconsin) 
and  Christina  Korzak  Jonas;  ed.  Racine  public 
and  high  schools  and  undergraduate  Chicago 
Med.  College  and  Chicago  School  of  Pharmacy; 
m.  Chicago,  1903,  Hattie  Eichmann  Was  vice 
and  deputy  U.  S.  Consul  at  Crefeld,  Ger , 
Cleveland's  2d  administration.  At  time  of  in- 
corporation of  the  Metallic  Folding  Bed  Co., 
manufacturers  of  steel  furniture,  in  1878,  be- 
came its  sec.  and  asst.  mgr. ;  later  advanced  to 
pres.  and  mgr.,  which  position  still  holds.  Also 
sec.  and  dir.  of  Standard  Gold  Mining  Co.,  of 
Kingman,  Ariz.  Office:  21st  and  Jefferson  Sts. 
Residence:  6258  Jackson  Park  Av. 

JONES,  Alexander  J.,  lawyer  and  trustee 
Chicago  Sanitary  District;  b.  Sangamon  Co., 
111.,  July  11,  1860;  ed.  public  schools.  Began 
career  as  a  school  teacher  and  later  was  in 
journalism  in  Chicago;  admitted  to  bar  and 
engaged  in  general  practice.  Democrat;  has 
served  in  the  General  Assembly  of  Illinois,  and 
as  U.  S.  Consul  in  Colombia;  elected  in  1895 
a  trustee  of  the  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago, 
and  re-elected  in  1900.  Office:  188  Madison  St. 
Residence:  828  71st  PI. 

JONES,  Alfred  Hanby,  state  food  commis- 
sioner; b.  Crawford  Co.,  111.,  July  4,  1850;  s. 
John  M.  and  Elizabeth  (Ford)  Jones;  ed.  Nat. 
Normal  School,  Lebanon,  O.,  and  Westfield 
(111.)  College;  m.  1st,  Greenhill,  ind.,  1873, 
Ellen  M.  Thompson;  1  son:  Gustavus  A.;  m. 
2d,  Robinson.  111.,  Nov.  26,  1878,  Catherine  A. 
Beals.  Read  law  in  office  of  Callahan  &  Jones, 
Robinson,  111.,  and  admitted  to  practice  in 
1875;  later  took  Mr.  Jones'  place  in  firm, 
which  has  continued  as  Callahan  &  Jones  for 


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28  years.  Dir.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Robinson,  111 , 
and  of  Robinson  Creamery  Co.  Republican; 
chairman  of  County  Republican  Committee  of 
Crawfard  Co.  since  1880;  was  mem.  of  State 
Central  Committee  for  8  years;  counsel  for  the 
C.,  C.,  C.  &  St.  L.  Ry.  (Cairo  Div.):  State's  atty. 
for  Crawford  Co.,  111.,  1876;  mem.  Illinois 
Legislature,  1885;  was  pres.  of  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, Eastern  Illinois  State  Normal  School; 
since  1899  state  food  commissioner.  Chairman 
Commercial  Club,  Robinson,  111.  Office:  Man- 
hattan Bldg.  Residence:  Robinson,  111. 

JONES,  Arthur  Russell,  banker  and  broker; 
b.  Vinton,  la.,  Jan.  8,  1865;  s.  Bushrod  W.  and 
Lydia  (Stickney)  Jones;  ed.  public  school  and 
high  school;  m.  Vinton,  la.,  Aug.  6,  1889,  Edith 
Forrester;  1  son:  Arthur  Forrester.  Came  to 
Chicago  in  1883  and  entered  service  of  the  C. 
&  N.-W.  Ry.  as  traveling  live-stock  agent;  In 
1889  was  made  asst.  gen.  mgr.  of  Street's 
Western  Stable  Car  Line;  then  with  the  M.,  K. 
&  T.  R.  R.  as  general  freight  agent,  with  head- 
quarters at  Ft.  Worth,  Tex.,  until  1896,  when 
came  to  Chicago  and  established  firm  of  Ar- 
thur R.  Jones  &  Co.,  making  specialties  of 
commercial  paper,  etc.  Treas.  and  dir.  Illinois 
Machine  and  Foundry  Co.  Republican.  Mason. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Co- 
lonial, Chicago  Automobile,  Fox  Lake  Yacht. 
Office:  159.LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3810  Forest 
Av. 

JONES,  Casius  Clay,  State  bank  examiner; 
b.  Seneca  Falls,  N.  Y.,  May  3,  1845;  s.  Walton 
and  Mary  A.  (Edwards)  Jones;  ed.  district 
schools  and  2  terms  at  Seneca  Falls  (N.  Y.) 
Acad.;  m.  New  Brunswick,  N.  J.,  Dec.  29,  1869. 
Mary  D.  Hankinson;  1  daughter:  Grace  L.  (b. 
1874,  died  1888).  After  leaving  acad.  worked 
in  general  store  2  years;  moved  to  Albany,  N. 
Y.,  1861;  engaged  in  railroading,  1861-8,  except 
during  service  in  U.  S.  N.,  1863-4;  moved  to 
Rockford,  111.,  1868,  and  was  bank  officer  there, 
1868-81;  coal  dealer,  1881-8;  appointed  State 
bank  examiner,  1890;  served  until  1893,  and 
again,  1897-1901;  auditor  Chicago  Title  and 
Trust  Co.,  Jan.,  1902,  to  Aug.,  1903;  again  re- 
appointed  as  State  bank  examiner.  Republican. 
Served  in  N.  Y.  N.  G.  5  years;  I.  N.  G.,  7 
years;  adjt.-gen.  G.  A.  R.  (Nat.),  1894-5;  Su- 
pervisor of  Census,  2d  District  Illinois,  1890. 
Episcopalian.  Resident  of  Chicago  since  1902. 
Mason,  K.  P.,  Elks,  Shriner.  Address:  Hyde 
Park  Hotel. 

JONES,  Charles  Edward,  business  educator; 
b.  Thurman,  la.,  May  1,  1862;  s.  James  S.  and 
Amanda  M.  (Wylie)  Jones;  ed.  Thurman  (la,) 
public  schools;  Tabor  (la.)  College;  Eastman 
College,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
19,  1894,  Mary  J.  Armstrong;  1  daughter: 
Frances  Dora.  Since  1886  engaged  as  an  edu- 
cator in  business  colleges;  pres.  and  treas.  of 
Jones  Business  College,  160  Washington  St.; 
Jones  North  Chicago  Business  College,  and 
Jones  Business  College,  Hammond,  Ind.,  de- 
voting entire  attention  to  these  institutions. 
Republican.  Office:  160  E.  Washington  St. 
Residence:  1114  S.  3d  Av.,  Maywood,  111. 

JONES,  Cyrus  Marsh,  supt.  of  The  Fair;  b. 
Cleveland,  O.,  Apr.  27,  1854;  s.  Abraham  and 
Martha  (Hale)  Jones;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Louisville,  Ky. ;  m.  Louisville,  Feb.  1,  1883, 
Harriet  H.  Johns;  1  daughter:  Martha  Hous- 
ton. In  employ  of  the  E.  Jennings  Co.,  403-5 
W.  Madison  St.,  becoming  gen.  mgr.,  1879-89; 
gen.  supt.  The  Fair,  dept.  store,  1890-3;  in 
business  for  self,  1893-4;  gen.  supt.  A.  M. 
Rothschild  &  Co.,  1894-7;  since  1897  again 
Bupt.  of  The  Fair.  Republican.  Methodist.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  State,  Adams  and  Dearborn 
Sts.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

JONES,  Fernando,  title  examiner;  b.  Chau- 
tauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  26,  1820;  s.  William 
and  Anna  (Gregory)  Jones;  moved  to  Buffalo, 
1824;  ed.  public  schools,  Buffalo,  and  was 
student  under  Millard  Fillmore,  afterward 
pres.  of  the  U.  S.;  acad.  at  Fredonia,  N.  Y., 


and  afterward  at  Canandaigua,  N.  Y. ;  removed 
to  Chicago,  1835;  m.  1853,  Jane  Grahame; 
1  child:  Grahame.  On  coming  to  Chicago 
was  clerk  in  his  father's  hardware  store; 
learned  the  Pottawatomie  tongue;  was  em- 
ployed in  the  land  office,  Chicago,  1835-6; 
bought  property;  went  into  abstract  business 
(with  partners)  and  compiled  abstracts  of  all 
titles  in  Cook  Co.,  which  became  of  enor- 
mous value  to  the  land  owners  when  the 
records  of  the  county  were  destroyed  by  the 
great  fire  in  1871;  business  was  consolidated 
with  that  of  the  two  other  abstract  firms  and 
finally  merged  in  the  Title  Guarantee  &.Trust 
Co.,  now  known  as  the  Chicago  Title  &  Trust 
Co.  Alderman,  1859-60;  South  Town  super- 
visor during  war;  helped  establish  Camp 
Douglas;  was  trustee  Orphan  Asylum,  State 
Asylum  for  Insane,  Jacksonville,  111.,  and  the 
old  Chicago  Univ.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.,  and  Historical  Soc.  (Buffalo,  N.  Y.). 
Clubs:  Press,  Calumet.  Address:  1834  Prairie 
Av. 

JONES,  Prank  Hatch,  lawyer;  b.  Griggsville, 
Pike  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  6,  1854;  s.  George  W.  and 
Cecelia  B.  Jones;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1875; 
studied  law  in  Columbia  Law  School,  New 
York,  and  Chicago  Law  School.  Began  practice 
at  Springfield,  111.,  in  1879,  and  since  1897  has 
been  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago. 
Now  sec.  Am.  Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Demo- 
crat. Served  in  General  Assembly  in  1891,  and 
made  nominating  speech  for  Gen.  John  M. 
Palmer  for  the  U.  S.  Senate;  1st  asst.  post- 
master general  of  U.  S.,  1893-7.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go, Union  League,  Merchants,  University,  Iro- 
quois,  Union,  Onwentsia,  Bankers.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  354  Huron  St. 

JONES,  Frank  Warren,  pres.  U.  S.  Mica 
Mining  and  Milling  Co.;  b.  Stoughton,  Mass., 
Aug.  20,  1855;  s.  Francis  and  L.  Augusta 
(Thompson)  Jones;  descendant  of  Gov.  Wins- 
low,  who  landed  from  Mayflower  at  Plymouth, 
Mass.,  1620;  ancestors  settled  in  Norfolk  Co., 
Mass.,  1636,  and  served  in  Indian,  Colonial  and 
Revolutionary  wars;  grand  sire  was  one  of 
the  incorporators  and  first  selectman  of  Ded- 
ham,  Mass.,  the  county  seat;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Massachusetts;  m.  Lynn,  Mass.,  1879,  Abbie 
A.  Gardner;  children:  Myron  Scott,  Marion 
Louise.  Was  supt.  of  a  shoe  manufactory, 
1876-84;  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  a  shoe  mfg. 
company,  1884-8;  Jones,  Curtis  &  Towne,  1888- 
1898;  pres.  of  electric  company,  1896-1900;  sec. 
and  dir.  Belt  Line  Electric  Ry.,  1890-5;  pres. 
of  Home  Med.  Co.  since  1898;  sec.  and  vice- 
pres.  Kraig  Chemical  Co.  since  1902;  pres.  Am. 
Insulite  Co.  since  1904;  since  Sept.,  1901,  pres. 
U.  S.  Mica  Mining  and  Milling  Co.,  owning  the 
largest  deposits  and  being  the  largest  pro- 
ducers of  mica  in  the  U.  S.  Democrat;  was 
mem.  House  of  Representatives  of  Massachu- 
setts, 1884-5;  senator  of  Massachusetts,  1886- 
1887-8;  prison  commissioner  of  Massachusetts, 
1890-5;  gen.  supt.  of  prisons,  1893-5;  park  com- 
missioner, 1889-94;  nominated  for  congress, 
1892,  against  Henry  Cabot  Lodge,  and  nomi- 
nated for  mayor,  1900;  declined  both,  although 
election  was  assured.  Chairman  Democratic 
Committee  of  Essex  Co.,  Mass.,  1886-96;  mem. 
executive  Massachusetts  Democratic  Club.  Be- 
came resident  of  Chicago,  1900.  Mem.  Henry 
George  Assn.  and  of  Municipal  Ownership 
League.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
change. Residence:  2940  Lake  Park  Av. 

JONES,  Fred  Bennett,  vice-pres.  the  Adams 
&  Westlake  Co.;  b.  Peoria,  111.,  Jan.  14,  1858; 
s.  George  W.  and  Cecelia  (Bennett)  Jones;  ed. 
public  schools;  graduate  of  high  school.  En- 
tered the  employ  of  the  Adams  &  Westlake 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  railway  supplies,  hard- 
ware specialties,  etc.,  in  sales  dept.,  in  1877, 
and  soon  afterward  became  stockholder  and 
dir.  Now  vice-pres.  of  the  Adams  &  Westlake 
Co.,  and  dir.  the  Curtain  Supply  Co.,  U.  S. 
Head  Light  Co.,  and  other  corporations.  Clubs: 


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Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Mid-Day. 
Office:  110  Ontario  St.  Residence:  290  LaSalle 
Av. 

JONES,  George  Herbert,  pres.  Inland  Steel 
Co.;  b.  Co.  of  Surrey,  Eng.,  Jan.  25,  1856.  Was 
with  S.  D.  Kimbark,  iron  and  steel,  1871-1893; 
since  1893  pres.  Inland  Steel  Co.  Also  vice- 
pres.  Buffalo  Steel  Co.,  of  Tonawanda,  N.  Y. ; 
dir.  Sunnyside  Coal  Co.,  and  pres.  Inland  Coal 
and  Washing  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chica- 
go Athletic.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 56  Woodland  Park. 

JONES,  George  Fhifer,  manufacturer;  b.  S. 
Solon,  Madison  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  3,  1839;  s.  William 
and  Sarah  (Phifer)  Jones;  ed.  public  schools 
of  London,  Madison  Co.,  O.;  m.  London,  O., 
May  1,  1861,  Samantha  Graham;  children:  Gra- 
ham P.,  Belden  D.,  Florence,  Grace  Marie. 
Kept  country  store,  London,  O.,  1861-4;  in  dry 
goods  business,  Joliet,  111.,  1864-7;  Des  Moines, 
la.,  1867-9;  in  mfg.  business,  Joliet,  1869;  or- 
ganized Will  Co.  Nat.  Bank,  1871,  with  H.  N. 
Higinbotham,  and  conducted  it  5  years  as 
cashier;  moved  to  Chicago,  1877,  and  was  em- 
ployed by  Keith  Bros,  in  credit  dept. ;  supt. 
of  public  service,  Cook  Co.,  1889;  bought  the 
Jones  Car  Door  Co.,  1890  (now  pres.).  Has 
been  receiver  for  several  large  corporations. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  2721  Ken- 
more  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

JONES,  Jeiikin  Lloyd,  independent  minister, 
editor,  lecturer;  b.  Cardiganshire,  S.  Wales, 
Nov.  14,  1843;  s.  Richard  Lloyd  and  Mary 
(Thomas)  Jones;  parents  moved  to  Wisconsin 
when  an  infant;  worked  on  farm  until  1862; 
private  6th  Wis.  Battery,  3  years  in  Civil  War; 
grad.  Meadville  (Pa.)  Theological  Seminary, 
1870;  9  years  pastor  All  Souls  Church,  Janes- 
ville,  Wis.;  was  sec.  Western  Unitarian  Con- 
ference for  9  years;  organized  and  was  first 
sec.  Western  Unitarian  Sunday  School  Soc. ; 
in  1878,  with  others,  established  Unity,  a 
weekly  paper,  now  organ  of  the  Congress  of 
Religion,  and  has  been  its  editor  since  1879; 
organized  and  since  1882  pastor  of  All  Souls 
Church,  Chicago;  sec.  World's  Parliament  of 
Religions,  1892-3;  in  1894  was  instrumental  in 
organizing  the  Congress  of  Religion  in  Illi- 
nois, its  gen.  sec.  since;  pres.  Illinois  State 
Conference  of  Charities;  lecturer  in  English, 
unlv.  extension  dept.,  Univ.  of  Chicago;  pres. 
Tower  Hill  Summer  School  of  Literature  and 
Religion;  founder  and  first  pres.  Chicago 
Browning  Soc.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America 
for  books,  etc.)  Address:  N.  W.  Cor.  Oakwood 
Boul.  and  Langley  Av. 

JONES,  John  Sutphin,  pres.  the  Jones  & 
Adams  Co.;  b.  Washington  Court  House,  O., 
Jan.  4,  1848;  s.  William  R.  and  Elizabeth 
(Morris)  Jones;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ohio;  m. 
Granville,  O.,  Oct.  22,  1884,  Sarah  F.  Follett. 
From  1870  to  1888  was  engaged  in  the  railroad 
business  as  operator,  conductor,  trainmaster 
and  supt.;  after  that  date  engaged  in  the  coal 
business  as  pres.  of  The  Jones  &  Adams  Co., 
operating  coal  mines  in  West  Virginia,  Ohio 
and  Illinois,  and  coal  docks  on  the  lakes,  with 
general  offices  in  Chicago.  Resident  of  Chicago 
(coming  from  Ohio)  since  1887.  Also  pres.  of 
the  National  Hocking  Coal  Co.;  and  is  con- 
nected with  the  Little  Kanawha  syndicate,  in 
building  branch  railroads  and  acquiring  coal 
properties  in  West  Virginia.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°);  mem.  Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T. 
(Chicago);  Cincinnati  (O.)  Consistory,  A.  A. 
S.  R. ;  Medinah  Temple  (Chicago),  Nobles  of 
the  Mystic  Shrine.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Washington  Park,  Kenwood,  Mid-Day.  Office: 
Old  Colony  Bldg.  City  residence:  Union  League 
Club.  Country  home:  Monomoy  Place,  Gran- 
ville, O. 

JONES,  Joseph  Russell,  retired;  b.  Con- 
neaut,  Ashtabula  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  17,  1823;  s.  Joel 
and  Maria  (Dart)  Jones;  ed.  local  school;  m. 
Galena,  111.,  Sept.  14,  1848,  Elizabeth  Ann 


Scott;  children:  Russell  Sheldon,  Ben  Camp- 
bell, Lizzie  Scott,  Frank  Ormsby,  Rebecca 
Fulkerson,  Eliza  Maria.  Was  clerk  in  store 
at  Conneaut;  went  to  Galena,  111.,  and  was 
first  clerk  and  later  partner  in  wholesale  gro- 
cery business  at  Galena,  1840-61;  sec.  and 
treas.  the  Galena  &  Minnesota  Packet  Co., 
1846-61;  was  alderman  in  Galena;  mem.  Illi- 
nois Legislature,  1860;  U.  S.  Marshal  at  Chi- 
cago, 1861-9;  U.  S.  minister  to  Belgium,  1869- 
1875;  on  his  return  from  Belgium  was  ten- 
dered the  position  of  Sec.  of  the  Interior  in 
Gen.  Grant's  Cabinet,  which  he  declined,  and 
was  then  appointed  collector  of  the  port  of 
Chicago,  1875-6.  Organized,  1863,  the  Chicago 
W.  Division  Ry.  Co.,  and  was  its  pres.  for 
about  25  years,  except  when  residing  abroad 
as  minister  to  Belgium.  Organized  the  North- 
Western  Horse  Nail  Mfg.  Co.  and  was  its  pres. 
many  years.  Dir.  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank,  Chicago  Telephone  Co.,  Central  Union 
Telephone  Co.,  Guarantee  Co.  of  N.  America. 
Republican.  Pres.  Pelee  Club,  located  on  Pelee 
Island  in  Lake  Erie,  Ontario,  Can.  Office:  Illi- 
nois Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Residence:  2108 
Michigan  Av. 

JONES,  Jndson  M.  W.;  b.  Hoosac,  Rensse- 
laer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  21,  1821;  common  school 
education;  m.  1859,  Harriet,  daughter  of 
George  W.  Snow.  At  18  removed  to  Troy,  N. 
Y.,  and  was  engaged  In  the  book  and  station- 
ery business,  first  as  employe  and  later  as 
proprietor,  until  1857;  came  to  Chicago,  1857, 
and  bought  out  the  blankbook  and  stationery 
business  of  Burley  &  Co.;  now  pres.  J.  M.  W. 
Jones  Stationery  and  Printing  Co.  Burned  out 
in  fire  of  1871,  but  immediately  secured  other 
premises  and  resumed  business.  Built  his  pres- 
ent printing  house,  1888.  Club:  Chicago  Of- 
fice: 76-82  Sherman  St.  Residence:  480  Dear- 
born Av. 

JONES,  Nathaniel  Magruder,  lawyer;  b. 
Jackson,  La.,  Aug.  8,  1850;  B.  Benjamin  and 
Rachel  W.  B.  Jones;  ed.  schools  of  Port  Gib- 
son, Miss.,  and  Southern  Univ.,  Greensboro, 
Ala.,  graduating,  with  honors,  1869;  instructor 
in  Collegiate  Institute  of  Baton  Rouge,  La 
1869-71;  read  law  in  office  of  Trusten  Polk,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  1871-2;  m.  Oct.  4,  1881,  Mary  E., 
daughter  of  H.  T.  Merrill,  of  Chicago;  chil- 
dren: Helen  M.,  Mildred  B.,  Rachel  B.,  Gordon 
M.  Came  to  Chicago,  1873;  admitted  to  practice 
In  Illinois,  1874,  and  was  associated  with  B. 

D.  Magruder  until  latter  went  to  the  Supreme 
bench  In  1886;  In  partnership  under  name  of 
Jones  &  Hacker,  and  Jones  &  Strong  for  sev- 
eral   years;    since    then    engaged    in    practice 
alone,  making  a  specialty  of  real  estate,  chan- 
cery and  corporation  law.  Mem.  Oak  Park  M. 

E.  Church.  Elector  School  District  No.   1,  Oak 
Park.  Mem.  of  Chicago  and  Illinois  Bar  Assns. 
Pres.   Chicago  Law  Institute,   1902.  Office:   Ta- 
coma    Bldg.    Residence:    324    Kenilworth    Av , 
Oak  Park,  111. 

JONES,  Richard,  lawyer;  b.  Columbus,  O , 
Nov.  3,  1867;  s.  David  and  Eliza  (White) 
Jones;  ed.  public  schools  and  under  private  In- 
structors In  Philadelphia;  grad.  Harvard  Col- 
lege, A.B.,  1890;  m.  Columbus,  O.,  Nov.  7, 
1894,  Eliza  Rinks;  children:  George,  Richard, 
III.  Studied  law  and  was  admitted  to  bar,  1892, 
beginning  practice  at  Columbus,  O.,  and  in 
1899  came  to  Chicago,  making  a  specialty  of 
corporation  law.  General  solicitor  of  the  Re- 
public Iron  and  Steel  Co.  Republican.  Clubs: 
University,  Onwentsia,  Harvard,  of  Chicago 
and  New  York;  also  Columbus,  Ohio.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  149  Lincoln 
Park  Boul. 

JONES,  Stephen  B.,  coal  merchant;  b.  Co- 
lumbus, O.,  Jan.  16,  1856;  s.  Daniel  S.  and 
Frances  (Evans)  Jones;  ed.  public  school,  Co- 
lumbus, O.,  graduating  grammar  grade  at  asre 
of  17;  then  attended  Bryant  Business  College; 
m.  Columbus,  O.,  Mar.  12,  1879,  Mary  A.  Evans, 
of  Columbus,  O. ;  children:  Homer  D.,  Frances 


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E  Alma  E.,  Jennie  Irene,  Ethel  Grace,  Steph- 
en Barrett,  Russell  A.  Began  business  life  at 
age  of  18  as  bookkeeper  with  Columbus  Buggy 
Co  ;  became  traveling  salesman  at  19  and  re- 
tained position  for  11  years;  moved  to  Chicago 
in  1886  Has  organized  several  companies,  in- 
cluding the  Western  Fuel  Co.,  of  which  ia 
ores  and  treas.,  and  Banner  Coal  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres  ;  also  the  Medicated  Cream  Soap  Co., 
the  Dr.  Gossom  Co.,  and  the  Manila  Drug  Co., 
of  each  of  which  is  pres.  and  treas.  Republi- 
can. Methodist.  Club:  Union  League  Office: 
Adams  and  Rockwell  Sts.  Residence:  1643  W. 

JOKES,'  Walter  Clyde,  lawyer;  b.  Pilot 
Grove  la,  Dec.  27,  1870;  a.  Jonathan  and  Sa- 
rah (Bufflngton)  Jones;  ed.  public  and  high 
Bchools  of  Keokuk,  la,;  grad.  engineering 
course,  Iowa  State  College,  as  M.E.,  1891;  from 
Chicago  College  of  Law  (Lake  Forest  Univ.), 
LLB  1895;  m.  Paulina,  la.,  1896,  Emma  Boyd; 
1  son-  Walter  Clyde,  Jr.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar  1895,  and  since  then  in  general  practice 
of  iaw  in  Chicago.  Mem.  law  firm  of  Jones  & 
Addington.  Dir.  and  treas.  Benjamin  Electrical 
Mfg  Co.,  Knickerbocker  Mfg.  Co.,  and  Peary 
Time  Stamp  Co.;  also  gen.  mgr.  of  latter.  Mem. 
Franklin  Institute,  Philadelphia;  Am.  Soc.  or 
Mechanical  Engineers;  ex-pres.  Chicago  Elec- 
trical Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton,  Quadrangle,  Midlothian.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  5540  Monroe  Av. 

JONES,  William  A.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chambersburg,  Franklin  Co.,  Pa..  Nov.  23, 
1849;  s.  Nathan  W.  and  Sarah  E.  (Oilman) 
Jones;  largely  self  educated;  m.  LaSalle,  111., 
May  23,  1872,  Mary  C.  Baxley;  children:  Elsie 
May  (deceased),  Jessie  E.,  Clara  E.,  Mabel  A., 
Marcia  A.  (deceased),  Sarah  L.,  Grace  G.,  War- 
ren G ,  Frankie  B.  Apprenticed  to  learn  iron 
molder's  trade,  Ottawa,  111.,  1866;  advanced  to 
foreman  in  shop  before  apprenticeship  was 
finished;  moved  to  Marseilles.  111.,  where  was 
foundry  foreman  for  Marseilles  Mfg.  Co.,  1876- 
1882;  moved  to  Chicago  to  take  position  of 
foundry  supt.,  which  held  until  June,  1890; 
started  foundry  for  self,  1890;  incorporated, 
Jan  1,  1904,  W.  A.  Jones  Foundry  and  Ma- 
chine Co.  Ex-pres.  and  life  mem.  Am.  Foun- 
drymen's  Assn.  Republican.  Baptist.  Club:  Ash- 
land; also  several  gun  clubs.  Office:  142-64  W. 
North  Av.  Residence:  325  S.  Harvey  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

JONES,  William  Hugh,  vlce-pres.  Interna- 
tional Harvester  Co. ;  b.  Penygroes,  Wales  May 
1  1845;  s.  Hugh  Jones;  ed.  Wales  until  1857; 
emigrated  to  Columbia  Co.,  Wis.;  m.  1868, 
Elizabeth  Owen;  children:  Hugh  W.,  William 
O  Garfleld  R.  Worked  on  farm  in  Wisconsin 
until  1865;  agent  for  Dodge  reapers  and  Cham- 
pion mowers,  Berlin,  Wis.,  1866-8;  traveling 
salesman  for  L.  J.  Bush  &  Co.,  Milwaukee, 
1868-70;  employe  of  E.  H.  Gammon  and  Wil- 
liam Deering,  1870-81;  with  E.  H.  Gammon 
established  Piano  Mfg.  Co.,  at  Piano,  111.,  1881, 
becoming  pres.,  and  in  1893  removing  plant 
to  W.  Pullman;  in  1902,  on  organization  of  In- 
ternational Harvester  Co.,  became  vice-pres. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

JONES,  William  Thomas,  mgr.  Wright  & 
Hills  Linseed  Oil  Co.;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May  2, 
1846;  s.  William  H.  and  Mary  T.  (Richeson) 
Jones;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
Nov.  8,  1871,  Anna  L.  Carter;  children:  Claudia 
Richardson,  Olive  Rankln,  Varella  Hebbert, 
Clarence  Be^ktold.  Began  business  career  In 
the  fire  brick  and  sewer  pipe  works  of  the 
Cheltenham  Fire  Brick  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1863-9;  then  became  connected  with  the  Col- 
lier White  Lead  and  Oil  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  and 
after  its  linseed  oil  dept.  was  consolidated 
with  the  Nat.  Linseed  Oil  Co.,  continued  with 
latter  company  until  in  1899  its  effects  were 
absorbed  by  the  Am.  Linseed  Co.;  then  as- 
sumed the  management  of  its  Wright  &  Law- 


ther  Oil  and  Lead  Manufacturing  Co.  branch  at 
Chicago,  and  on  Mar.  3,  1899,  was  transferred 
to  the  management  of  the  Wright  &  Hills  Lin- 
seed Oil  Co.,  Chicago,  which  is  a  part  of  the 
Am.  Linseed  Co.  Methodist.  Royal  Arcanum, 
A.  O.  U.  W.  Office:  22d  and  Lumber  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 6506  Peoria  St. 

JOBDAN,  Edwin  Oakes,  associate  prof,  bac- 
teriology, Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1900;  b. 
Thomaston,  Me.,  July  28,  1866;  s.  J.  L.  and 
E.  D.  (Bugbee)  Jordan;  grad.  Massachusetts 
Institute  Technology,  1888  (Ph.D.,  Clark 
Univ.,  1892);  m.  June  16,  1893,  Elsie  Fay 
Pratt.  Chief  asst.  biologist  Massachusetts 
State  Board  of  Health,  1888-90;  lecturer  on 
biology  Massachusetts  Institute  Technology, 
1889-90;  fellow  in  morphology  Clark  Univ., 
1890-2;  associate,  1892-3;  instructor  anatomy, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1893-5;  Pasteur  Institute, 
Paris,  1896.  Pres.  Soc.  of  Am.  Bacteriologists, 
mem.  Am.  Public  Health  Assn.,  Am.  Assn. 
Pathologists  and  Bacteriologists.  Address: 
5720  Woodlawn  Av. 

JOSIiIH,  Alexander  Davis,  auditor  of  pas- 
senger receipts,  I.  C.  R.  R.;  b.  Norwalk,  Huron 
Co.,  O.,  May  13,  1848;  s.  Richard  Davis  and 
Mary  (Vredenburgh)  Joslin;  ed.  district 
school,  Peru  Twp.,  Huron  Co.,  O.,  and  gram- 
mar and  high  school,  Norwalk,  O. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  25,  1876,  Cora  Ella  Smith;  children:  Alex- 
ander Smith,  Ruth.  In  1864  entered  office  of  L. 
S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  machine  shops,  Norwalk,  O.,  as 
bookkeeper's  asst.;  left  early  in  1866;  came  to 
Chicago,  May,  1866,  and  in  July  went  to  Water- 
vliet,  Mich.,  and  entered  general  store  of 
Swain,  Olney  &  Co.,  until  Nov.,  1866,  when  re- 
turned to  Chicago  and  entered  general  passen- 
ger dept.  of  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  which  company 
he  has  since  served  continuously,  in  passenger 
dept.  until  1874,  in  accounting  dept.  since,  be- 
coming, Jan.  1,  1890,  auditor  of  passenger  re- 
ceipts. Also  dir.  Knickerbocker  Ice  Co.;  pres. 
and  dir.  Nat.  Union  Bldg.  Assn.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Mem.  Nat.  Union.  Club:  Illinois 
Athletic.  Office:  Central  Station.  Residence:  331 
E.  50th  St. 

JOYCE,  Joseph,  pres.  Empire  Paper  Co.;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  27,  1860;  s.  Michael  and  Mary 
Joyce;  attended  Holy  Family  School,  Clark 
public  school;  m.  Chicago,  June  10,  1885,  Ella 
McLaughlin;  1  son:  Joseph  Henry.  At  age  of 
16  took  position  in  the  wholesale  paper  house 
of  Bradner  Smith  &  Co.;  afterward  with  Cleve- 
land Paper  Co.,  J.  W.  Butler  Paper  Co.,  and 
Calumet  Paper  Co.,  until  1895,  when  he  organ- 
ized the  Empire  Paper  Co.  (pres.  and  treas.). 
Catholic.  One  of  organizers  of  Chicago  Zou- 
aves. Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  and  Royal  League, 
Knights  Columbus.  Club:  Sheridan.  Office:  72 
Sherman  St.  Residence:  5234  Prairie  Av. 

JOTCE,  William  Thomas,  lumberman;  b. 
Salisbury,  Conn.,  Jan.  2,  1860;  s.  David  and 
Elizabeth  F.  (Thomas)  Joyce;  ed.  Allen's 
Acad.,  Chicago;  m.  Clinton,  la.,  Oct.  15,  1884, 
Clotilde  Gage:  children:  David  G.,  James  Stan- 
ley. Engaged  In  lumber  business  with  his  fath- 
er at  Clinton,  la.,  1880,  and  succeeded  to  his 
father's  interests  In  1895;  now  president  of 
the  Joyce  Lumber  Co.,  The  W.  T.  Joyce  Co., 
Itasca  Lumber  Co.,  Pearl  River  Lumber  Co., 
Trinity  County  Lumber  Co.,  Joyce-Pillsbury 
Lumber  Co.,  Forest  Product  &  Mfg.  Co.,  Park 
Hotel  Co.,  Minneapolis  &  Rainey  River  R.  R. 
Co.,  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank  of  Clinton,  la.;  1st 
Nat.  Bank  of  Lyons,  la.;  and  Lyons  Savings 
Bank.  Operates  27  retail  lumber  yards  in  Iowa 
and  1  in  Minnesota.  Dir.  in  White  River  Lum- 
ber Co.,  Mississippi  River  Logging  Co.,  St. 
Paul  Boom  Co.,  Manistee  &  Grand  Rapids  Ry. 
Co.;  also  Inter-State  Trust  and  Banking  Co., 
New  Orleans.  Republican.  Mem.  Masonic  Lodge 
at  Clinton,  la.;  Elk.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
cago Yacht,  Midlothian.  Office:  234  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  4614  Woodlawn  Av. 


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JUDAH,  Noble  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Vincennes, 
Ind.,  Sept.  7,  1851;  s.  Samuel  and  Harriet 
(Brandon)  Judah;  student  of  public  schools, 
Vincennes  Univ.,  Indiana  State  Univ.;  grad. 
Brown  Univ.,  1872;  studied  law  in  office  of 
Hitchcock  &  Dupee,  Chicago,  and  in  law  dept., 
Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  1878,  Kate  Hutchinson; 
children:  Noble  B.,  Jr.,  Helen  A.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1874;  partner,  1875,  in  firm  of  Hitchcock 
&  Dupee,  and  after  Mr.  Hitchcock's  death,  in 
the  firm  of  Dupee  &  Judah,  and  then  Dupee, 
Judah,  Willard  &  Wolf;  since  Apr.  1,  1905, 
Judah,  Willard  &  Wolf.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Dir.  Englewood  Elevated  R.  R.  Co. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Hamilton.  Office:  187  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  2701  Prairie  Av. 

JUDGE,  Thomas  Francis,  tax  agent;  b.  To- 
ronto, Can.,  July  18,  1842;  s.  Patrick  and  Mary 
Sheridan  Judge;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
1876;  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Duffy;  children:  Frank  L., 
Mary  L.,  Frances  C.  Resident  of  Chicago  since 
1863;  was  employed  In  City  Collector's  office, 
1869;  later  In  Co.  Treasurer's  office  for  11 
years;  clerk  of  the  Drainage  Board,  1890-6;  ap- 
pointed by  Judge  Carter,  1898,  as  Democratic 
representative  on  the  Board  of  Election  Com- 
missioners; mem.  of  firm  of  Judge  &  Berg,  tax 
agents.  Club:  City  Democratic.  Offices:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.,  and  4th  floor  City  Hall.  Residence: 
728  W.  Adams  St. 

JUDSON,  Frank  Purvis,  cashier  Bankers' 
Nat.  Bank;  b.  Belvidere,  111.,  Mar.  18,  1863;  B. 
William  H.  and  Emma  (Trotter)  Judson;  re- 
moved to  Chicago  with  parents  when  2  years 
old;  ed.  public  schools  In  Chicago  and  Evans- 
ton;  m.  Freeport,  111.,  1892,  Lilian  Wolf ;  chil- 
dren: Frank  M.,  Marian.  Engaged  In  banking 
since  1886,  as  clerk,  afterward  teller  Am.  Ex- 
change  Nat.  Bank  until  1892,  when  became 
teller  Bankers'  Nat.  Bank,  on  Its  organization, 
advancing  to  asst.  cashier  In  1894,  and  since 
1899  cashier.  Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Evans- 
ton  Commandery  K.  T.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Evanston.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

JUDSON,  Hale  Daniel,  railway  official;  b. 
Waupaca,  Wis.,  May  30,  1853;  s.  Nathan  P.  and 
Mary  (Brayton)  Judson;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Wisconsin;  m.  Rochelle,  111.,  1884,  Josephine 
E.  Gould;  children.  Bessie  G.,  Howard  M.,  Wil- 
liam Wallace.  Began  railway  service  30  years 
ago  with  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  as  telegraph 
operator,  and  has  remained  with  the  company 
ever  since,  becoming  successively  agent,  train 
despatcher,  division  supt.,  and  since  July  1, 
1904,  gen.  supt.  the  Illinois  district.  Lived  12 
years  at  Aurora,  and  after  that  at  Galesburg 
until  1904.  Republican;  mem.  of  Nat.  Republi- 
can conventions  of  1896  and  1900.  Clubs:  Gales- 
burg  City,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  209  Adams 
St. 

JUDSON,  Harry  Pratt,  head  prof,  political 
science  and  dean  of  the  faculties  of  Arts,  Lit- 
erature and  Science,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since 
1892;  b.  Jamestown,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  20,  1849;  grad. 
Williams,  1870  (A.M.,  1883;  LL.D.,  1893;  LL.D., 
Queens  Univ.,  Canada,  1903);  m.  1879,  Rebecca 
A.  Gilbert,  Troy,  N.  Y.  Teacher  and  prln.  high 
school,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1870-85;  prof,  history 
Univ.  of  Minn.,  1885-92;  has  been  co-editor 
Am.  Hist.  Rev.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America 
for  books,  etc.)  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 

JUDSON,  William  Bosworth,  lumber  jour- 
nalist; b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  May  17,  1849;  s. 
John  F.  and  Maria  Bosworth  Judson;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  m.  1872, 
Grace  King,  of  Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  children:  Wil- 
liam Bruce,  Paul  King,  Ruth  Sarah.  Was  local 
editor  Miami  Valley  News,  Piqua,  O.,  1867-8; 
in  insurance  business,  1868-71,  at  Bay  City, 
Mich.  Spent  several  months  in  office  of  Lum- 
berman's Gazette,  Bay  City,  first  of  Am.  lum- 
ber trade  papers;  established  the  Michigan 
Lumberman  at  Grand  Rapids,  Feb.,  1873,  but 
moved  it  to  Muskegon  after  the  first  issue, 
and  in  Jan.,  1874,  removed  it  to  Chicago, 


changing  the  name  to  the  Northwestern  Lum- 
berman, which  for  many  years  was  recognized 
as  one  of  the  greatest  trade  journals.  In  Jan., 
1899,  the  Northwestern  Lumberman  and  the 
Timberman  were  consolidated  as  the  American 
Lumberman;  Is  pres.  and  gen.  business  mgr. 
of  the  corporation  of  same  name.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  4231  Michigan  Av. 

JUEBGENS,  Paul,  pres.  Juergens  &  Ander- 
sen Co.,  mfg.  jewelers;  b.  Oldenburg,  Holstein, 
Ger.,  Sept.  19,  1834;  s.  William  and  Paulina 
Schaffenberg  Juergens;  attended  schools  In  na- 
tive city  until  13,  then  entered  the  Polytech- 
nicum,  from  which  was  grad.  1848;  joined  rev- 
olution of  the  province  against  the  Danish 
Government;  came  with  family  to  America, 
1850;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  23,  1861,  Augusta  Kru- 
ger;  children:  Mary,  Emma,  Frederick  W., 
Anna,  Hans.  In  employ  of  New  York  jewelers 
until  1854;  came  to  Chicago;  opened  shop  in 
connection  with  jewelry  house  of  Isaac  Spear, 
then  largest  in  city,  until  1857;  in  1857  became 
partner  with  Sebastian  D.  Andersen,  as  Juer- 
gens &  Andersen,  mfg.  jewelers;  burned  out  in 
great  fire  of  1871,  but  at  once  resumed;  incor- 
porated, 1893,  as  Juergens  &  Andersen  Co. 
Mason.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  92 
State  St.  Residence:'  488  LaSalle  Av. 

JUEBGENS,  Theodore  Daniel,  varnish  man- 
ufacturer; b.  Chicago,  Nov.  29,  1853;  s.  Lud- 
wlg  and  Helen  (Koehn)  Juergens;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  of  Chicago  to  1869;  m.  Sept., 
1876,  Mary  Hemmer;  children:  Helen,  William, 
Adalia,  Edwin.  Began  business  career,  1869, 
as  a  telegraph  operator  for  the  C.  &  N.-W. 
Ry. ;  afterward  engaged  in  business  as  a  sipn 
painter  and  decorator,  and  still  later  in  mer- 
cantile business  until  1892,  when  became  con- 
nected with  the  Am.  Varnish  Co. ;  now  pres. 
Mem.  W.  Side  Club,  Royal  League.  Office:  309- 
15  N.  Branch  Av.  Residence:  82  Ewing  PI. 

JUNKIN,  Francis  Thomas  Anderson,  law- 
yer; b.  Rockbridge  Co.,  Va.,  Feb.  3,  1864;  s. 
William  Finney  (D.D.,  LL.D.)  and  Anna  Ay- 
lett  (Anderson)  Junkin;  grad.  Kenyon  College, 
A.B.,  1884,  A.M.,  1890;  grad.  Columbia  Univ. 
Law  School,  1887.  Practiced  law  on  Wall  St., 
New  York,  1887-98;  since  1898,  general  atty. 
A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  system.  Mem.  Soc.  Colonial 
Wars,  New  York  Southern  Soc.,  Am.  Bar 
Assn.  Clubs:  University  (New  York);  Union, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Winter  (Chica- 
go). Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Union  Club. 


KAEGE,  Anthony  Leo,  real  estate;  b.  Ga- 
lena, Jo  Daviess  Co.,  111.,  July  31,  1865;  s. 
Charles  L.  and  Agnes  M.  (Frlesenecker) 
Kaege;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
Apr.  28,  1893,  Eugenie  M.  Kennicott.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  employ  of  H.  Rottler,  retail  store, 
Galena,  111.,  1880-3;  traveling  salesman,  1883- 
1890;  engaged  in  manufacture  of  wooden  ware 
and  hardware  specialties  (Eclipse  Mfg.  Co.), 
Sterling,  111.,  1890-6;  traveling  salesman  for 
Hayes  Lithographing  Co.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1896- 
1901;  on  Nov.,  1901,  with  F.  J.  Hetzel,  engaged 
in  real  estate  business  under  firm  name  of 
Kaege  &  Hetzel.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 301  N.  Harvey  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

KAHLKE,  Charles  Edwin,  surgeon;  b.  Rock 
Island,  111.,  Jan.  13,  1870;  s.  J.  J.  and  Louise 
Elizabeth  (Witte)  Kahlke;  ed.  grammar  and 
high  school  at  Rock  Island,  111.,  to  1887;  State 
Univ.  of  Iowa,  B.S.,  1891;  Hahnemann  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1894;  studied  in  Univ. 
of  Vienna  in  1899  and  in  1902;  m.  Berlin,  Wls., 
June  21,  1902,  Agnes  Crawford;  1  daughter: 
Margaret  Louise.  Interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  18 
months,  1894-5;  since  then  engaged  in  practice, 
with  specialty  in  surgical  work.  Mem.  Homce. 
Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago  (ex-pres.);  ex-chairman 
surgical  bureau,  Am.  Institute  of  Homce.  Prof. 


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of  surgery  Hahnemann  Med.  College  of  Chi- 
cago. Attending  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp. ;  at- 
tending surgeon  to  Hahnemann  Hosp.  Mem.  Phi 
Delta  Theta  fraternity.  Republican.  On  mili- 
tary roll  of  honor  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  for 
highest  military  record  of  class  at  Univ.  of 
Iowa.  Baptist.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
3124  Prairie  Av. 

KAHN,  Feliz,  clothing  manufacturer;  b. 
Duensbach,  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Nov.  28,  1843: 
a.  Jacob  and  Yetta  (Steiner)  Kahn;  attended 
schools  of  native  place  to  14th  year;  clerk  in 
his  father's  store  there,  1857-60;  came  to  U. 
S.,  1860;  m.  Oct.  7,  1877,  Carrie,  daughter  of 
Louis  Kaufman,  of  Greeneville,  111.;  children: 
Louis,  Moses,  Harry,  Ella.  Clerk  in  store  of 
his  older  brother,  Louis,  at  Lacon,  111.,  1860-2; 
in  store  of  other  brothers,  Mattoon,  111.,  1862- 
1864;  partner  with  his  uncle,  Henry  Steiner, 
Lacon,  1864-7;  bought  business  and  conducted 
it  in  his  own  name,  1867-71;  in  business  with 
his  brothers  and  afterward  alone,  Mattoon, 
111.,  1871-82;  closed  out  and  came  to  Chicago, 
1882,  becoming  head  of  Kahn,  Schoenbrun  &  Co., 
1882-9;  head  of  Felix  Kahn  &  Co.  since  1897. 
Mason.  Mem.  Sinai  Congregation.  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard. Office:  246  Market  St.  Residence:  4219 
Grand  Boul. 

KAHN,  Harry,  physician;  b.  Huntington, 
Ind.,  July  18,  1869;  s.  Abraham  and  Jetta  (Op- 
penheim)  Kahn;  Northwestern  Univ.  School 
of  Pharmacy,  Ph.G.,  1888;  Dept.  of  Pharmacy, 
Univ.  of  Mich.,  Ph.M.,  1891;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1898.  Held  position  as 
chemist  in  the  analytical  dept.  of  Park,  Davis 
&  Co.,  1891-2;  instructor  Northwestern  Univ. 
School  of  Pharmacy,  1892-3;  chief  druggist, 
World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1893;  chemist 
Agricultural  Experiment  Station,  Geneva,  N. 
Y.,  1893-4.  After  graduation  in  medicine  was 
interne  in  Mercy  Hosp.,  1898-9.  Asst.  prof,  of 
materia  medica  and  physiology  Northwestern 
Univ.  School  of  Pharmacy  since  1900;  lecturer 
in  pharmacology  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  1903;  attending  otologist  and  rhinolo- 
gist,  United  Hebrew  Dispensary.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Pharmaceutical  Soc.;  pres. 
Grand  Council  Phi  Rho  Sigma  Fraternity.  Jew- 
ish religion.  Clubs:  Lakeside,  S.  Side.  Office 
and  residence:  4705  Indiana  Av. 

XAXiES,  Albert  Martin,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  11,  1875;  s.  Francis  Henry  and  Ellen  P. 
(Davis)  Kales;  ed.  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord, 
N.  H.,  1888-92;  Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1896; 
Harvard  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1899;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  Nov.  22,  1899;  children:  Elizabeth, 
Anne.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Oct.,  1899; 
clerk  in  office  of  Winston  &  Meagher  until 
Apr.,  1901;  since  then  in  practice  of  law  for 
self.  Since  1900  connected  with  teaching  force 
of  Northwestern  Law  School,  and  since  1902 
asst.  prof,  of  law  of  property,  with  full  charge 
of  all  property  courses  in  the  school,  making 
the  study  of  John  C.  Gray's  Cases  on  Property 
the  foundation  of  work  in  these  courses;  has 
urged  the  establishment  of  moot  courts  con- 
ducted according  to  the  principles  of  oral  de- 
bate devised  by  George  P.  Baker,  of  Harvard, 
and  the  study  of  the  principles  of  argumenta- 
tion as  expounded  by  him.  Published  volume 
on  Homestead  Exemption  Laws  of  Illinois 
(250  pp.),  1902;  article  on  Fellow  Servants' 
Doctrine  in  the  U.  S.  Supreme  Court,  Michigan 
Law  Review,  Nov.,  1903;  Statutory  Estates  in 
Place  of  an  Estate  Tail,  Yale  Law  Journal, 
Apr.,  1904;  Contingent  Future  Interests  after 
a  Particular  Estate  of  Freehold,  Law  Quarterly 
Review,  Apr..  1905;  also,  work  on  Future  In- 
terests in  Illinois  (350  pp.).  Mem.  City  Homes 
Assn.,  and  in  that  connection  participated  in 
framing  and  urging  the  present  Chicago  Tene- 
ment House  Ordinance.  Mem.  Legal  Club  of 
Chicago,  Law  Club  of  Chicago,  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Uni- 
versity, Chicago  Literary.  Office:  Merchants' 


Loan  and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  241  Goethe 
St. 

KALES,  John  Davis,  physician;  b.  Chicago, 
May  3,  1864;  s.  Francis  H.  and  Ellen  (Davis) 
Kales;  ed.  Phillips  Exeter  Acad.,  N.  H.,  and 
Med.  Dept.  Harvard  Univ.,  M.D.,  1887;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  17,  1896,  Gertrude  Jones;  children: 
Marguerite,  Davis.  Instructor  in  histology, 
1888-9;  in  pathology,  1890-2;  prof,  of  bac- 
teriology, 1893-4;  prof,  of  etiology  and  hygi- 
ene, 1895-8;  in  Med.  Dept.  of  Northwestern 
Univ.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Club:  University. 
Office:  Chicago  Savings  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
Winnetka. 

KAMMEBEB,  Frank  Gregory,  commission 
merchant  in  grain  and  provisions;  b.  Wash- 
ington Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  24,  1845;  s.  John  and 
Elizabeth  Kammerer;  ed.  common  schools  of 
Washington  Co.,  Pa.;  m.  Wheeling,  W.  Va., 
Dec.  9,  1886,  Dorie  Hildreth;  children:  Eugene 
H.,  Frances.  Was  engaged  in  mercantile  and 
mfg.  enterprises  in  Washington  Co.,  Pa,,  from 
boyhood  until  1878,  when  came  to  Chicago  and 
established  in  business  as  a  Board  of  Trade 
commission  merchant.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Pres.  of  the  Hygienic  Filter  and  Cooler 
Co.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  234  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  4626  Woodlawn  Av. 

KANE,  Thomas,  manufacturer;  b.  on  farm 
in  Adams  Co..  O. ;  s.  George  and  Catherine 
(Platter)  Kane;  ed.  public  schools,  Tipton, 
Ind.;  m.  Tipton,  Ind.,  Aug.  13,  1860,  Adeline  E. 
Bickle;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  Theodosia  Kane  Van 
Doozer.  Was  engaged  in  a  general  store  at 
Tipton,  Ind.,  1858-68;  general  merchant,  Green- 
field, Ind.,  1868-70;  Indianapolis,  1870-2;  came 
to  Chicago,  1872,  and  in  1875  began  manufac- 
ture of  school  furniture  under  style  of  Thom- 
as Kane  &  Co.  (later  incorporated),  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Pres.  Am.  Spiral  Pipe  Works,  since 
1901;  Pres.  of  the  Winona  Assembly  and  Sum- 
mer School  Assn.,  Winona  Lake,  Ind.,  Winona 
Electric  Light  and  Water  Co.;  dir.  Presbyte- 
rian Hosp.;  trustee  Lewis  Institute.  Republi- 
can. Presbyterian;  frequently  a  delegate  to  the 
Presbyterian  General  Assembly;  contributor  to 
The  Interior.  Greatly  interested  in  the  sub- 
ject of  Tithing  and  has  for  25  years  been  cir- 
culating literature  upon  that  subject,  under 
the  pseudonym  of  "Layman."  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Illinois,  Glen  View.  Office:  64-6  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  310  Ashland  Boul. 

KANST,  Fred  H.,  mgr.  retail  dept.  Pitkin  & 
Brooks;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1874;  s.  Fred  and 
Elizabeth  (Youngblood)  Kanst;  ed.  Chicago 
public  school,  graduating  June,  1887,  and  In 
Chicago  Business  Law  School,  class  of  1899; 
m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1899,  Alice  McManus;  1 
daughter:  Stella.  On  Sept.  15,  1891,  entered  ser- 
vice of  Pitkin  &  Brooks,  manufacturers,  Job- 
bers and  retailers  of  crockery,  glassware,  etc.; 
now  mgr.  retail  dept.  Office:  Lake  St.,  N.  E. 
Cor.  State  St.  Residence:  6611  Kimbark  Av. 

KABFEN,  Isaac,  furniture  manufacturer;  b. 
Vongrowitz,  Ger.,  Mar.  1,  1865;  s.  Morris  and 
Johanna  (Cohen)  Karpen;  came  to  Chicago 
in  childhood;  ed.  Wells  (public)  School;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  22,  1888,  Hattie  Bernstein;  chil- 
dren: Morris  H.,  Nathan,  Benjamin,  Mildred. 
Entered  the  factory  of  S.  Karpen  &  Bros.,  in 
1880,  as  an  apprentice;  thoroughly  learned  all 
details  in  the  manufacture  of  upholstered  fur- 
niture, working  through  all  depts.,  and  is  now 
supt.  of  the  factory  of  S.  Karpen  &  Bros.,  and 
a  dir.  in  the  company,  which  is  engaged  in 
the  manufacture  of  upholstered  furniture  for 
the  trade  only.  Hebrew  religion;  mem.  Moses 
Monteflore  Congregation.  K.  P.  Office:  22d  and 
Union  Sts.  Residence:  4402  Prairie  Av. 

KABFEN',  Julius,  manufacturer;  b.  Chicago, 
Nov.  20,  1873;  s.  Morris  and  Johanna  (Cohen) 
Karpen;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago,  gradu- 
ating from  Northwest  Division  High  School, 
1892;  graduated  from  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1896, 
and  from  Kent  College  of  Law,  1896;  m.  Chi- 


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cago,  Sept.  5,  1898,  Mae  Hand.  After  leaving 
college  became  Identified  with  the  large  furni- 
ture mfg.  enterprise  of  S.  Karpen  &  Bros.,  of 
which  he  is  now  the  gen.  mgr.  Office:  22d  and 
Union  Sts.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

KARPEN,  Solomon,  furniture  manufacturer; 
b.  Wongrawitz,  Posen,  Ger.,  Jan.  7,  1858;  a. 
Moritz  and  Johanna  (Cohn)  Karpen;  ed.  public 
school,  Germany,  and  night  school,  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  Feb.  17,  1884,  Ernestine  Schwalbe; 
children:  Martin,  Isadore,  Marie,  Erma,  Harry. 
Started  in  business  for  himself,  1880,  in  base- 
ment at  corner  of  Milwaukee  Av.  and  Tell  PL; 
later  took  in  2  brothers;  removed  several 
times  to  accommodate  growth  of  business,  be- 
fore removing  to  present  bldg.  at  Union  and 
22d  Sts.,  in  1899;  now  pres.  of  Karpen  Bros., 
furniture  manufacturers.  Mem.  Keystone 
Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M.;  Star  Council,  No.  31, 
Royal  League.  Office:  Union  and  22d  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 4556  Michigan  Av. 

KAUFFMANN,  Pred,  tailor;  b.  New  York 
City,  Dec.  22,  1859;  s.  Narix  and  Sara  Kauff- 
mann;  came  to  Chicago,  1861;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College,  grad- 
uating from  latter,  1874.  Engaged  in  various 
occupations  until  1886,  when  he  established 
in  the  tailoring  business,  becoming  popularly 
known  as  "The  American  Tailor,"  doing  a  large 
business  in  the  city  and  through  agents,  all 
over  the  country.  Independent  in  politics.  Ma- 
son; Elk;  mem.  Legion  of  Honor  and  Nat.  Un- 
ion. Club:  Standard.  Office:  186  Market  St. 
Residence:  84  E.  34th  St. 

KAVANAOH,  John  E.,  broom  corn;  b.  N. 
Java,  Wyoming  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  30,  1859;  s. 
Charles  and  Eleanor  (Murphy)  Kavanagh;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Western  New  York;  m.  Java 
Center,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  9,  1888,  Sarah  Louise 
Loughren;  children:  Clarence  Henry,  Ethel  Ma- 
rie, Beatrice  Marguerite  (deceased).  Engaged 
in  coal  business,  1882;  entered  employ  of  W. 
Li.  Hubbard  &  Co.,  1883;  admitted  as  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  John  N.  Hubbard  &  Co.,  broom 
corn,  1885;  mgr.  Hubbard  &  Co.,  1896,  to  Jan. 
1,  1904;  since  then  head  of  firm  of  Kavanagh 
Bros.  &  Co.,  successors  to  Hubbard  &  Co., 
broom  corn,  broom  machinery,  etc.  Also  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Chicago  Ferrule  Co.;  was  dir. 
Western  State  Bank,  1901-3.  Democrat.  R.  C. 
Club:  Ravenswood.  Office:  125-127  Kinzie  St. 
Residence:  2753  N.  Ashland  Av. 

KAVANAGH,  Marcus,  judge;  b.  Des  Moines, 
la.,  Sept.  3,  1859:  s.  Marcus  and  Mary 
(Hughes)  Kavanagh;  grad.  Niagara  Univ., 
1876,  and  from  law  dept.  of  Iowa  State  Univ., 
LL.B.,  1878.  Admitted  to  Iowa  bar,  1878;  elect- 
ed city  atty.  of  Des  Moines,  1880;  re-elected, 
1882;  elected  district  judge  of  the  9th  Judicial 
District  of  Iowa,  1885,  but  resigned  in  1889, 
coming  to  Chicago,  June,  1889,  and  becoming 
a  partner  with  Judge  John  Gibbons,  under  firm 
name  of  Gibbons  &  Kavanagh,  later  Gibbons, 
Kavanagh  &  O'Donnell,  and  after  the  election 
of  Judge  Gibbons  to  the  bench  changed  to 
Kavanagh  &  O'Donnell,  so  continuing  until  at 
the  election  in  1899  was  elected  to  present 
position  as  judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of 
Cook  Co.  Was  major  and  afterward  lieut.- 
col.  of  3d  Iowa  Infy.,  Iowa  N.  G.,  before  com- 
ing to  Chicago.  Was  elected  lieut-col.  7th  regt., 
I.  N.  G.,  1894,  and  col.  in  1896;  served  with 
distinction  in  Spanish-Am.  War  as  col.  7th 
111.  Vol.  Tnfy.  Republican.  Club:  Washington 
Park.  Office:  Co.  Bldg.  Residence:  1518  Michi- 
gan Av. 

KAVANAGH,  Matthew  H.,  broom  corn  mer- 
chant; b.  N.  Java,  N.  Y.,  July  11,  1851;  s. 
Charles  and  Eleanor  (Murphy)  Kavanagh;  ed. 
district  school  of  N.  Java  and  Dulittle  Insti- 
tute, Wethersfield  Springs,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Java 
Center,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  6,  1878,  Anna  M.  Gaffney; 
children:  Estella,  Alice  Jane,  Anna,  Charles 
Joseph.  Frank,  Edward.  Came  to  Chicago,  Mar. 
25,  1872;  returned  to  New  York,  1873-5;  since 
then  in  Chicago  in  the  broom  corn  business 


with  exception  of  5  years  in  New  York  State 
engaged  in  general  merchandise  business.  Was 
mem.  of  firm  of  Hubbard  &  Co.,  broom  corn, 
6  years,  when  name  was  changed  to  Kavanagh 
Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been  a  mem.; 
postmaster  of  N.  Java,  N.  Y.,  1893;  dealers 
in  broom  corn,  and  supplies  for  mfg.  brooms 
and  brushes.  Pres.  Kenosha  Telegraph  and 
Telephone  Co.  from  its  beginning  to  Dec.  31, 
1903;  now  one-third  owner  Wabash  Valley 
Telephone  Co.,  of  Efflngham,  111.  Catholic; 
mem.  Knights  of  Columbus  and  of  Catholic 
Mutual  Benevolent  Assn.  Democrat.  Office:  125 
E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  909  Addison  Av. 

KAWIN,  Charles  C.,  metallurgist  and  chem- 
ist; b.  Peoria,  111.,  Aug.  4,  1867;  s.  M.  and 
Helen  (Sandlusky)  Kawin;  ed.  public  schools, 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  6,  1898,  Kathryn  L. 
Mulcahy;  children:  Berniece  Helen,  Marian 
Carlos.  Beginning  Oct.  9,  1889,  was  for  nearly 
8  years  chemist  with  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  S.  Chi- 
cago; chief  chemist,  1896-1903,  with  Griffin 
Wheel  Co.,  Chicago;  since  1903  in  general  prac- 
tice as  consulting  chemist  and  metallurgist; 
makes  a  specialty  of  advising  in  foundry  mix- 
tures, and  of  chemical  analyses  of  founders' 
and  steel  manufacturers'  materials  or  prod- 
ucts. Independent  in  politics.  Hebrew.  Office: 
40  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1087  Victor  St., 
Edgewater. 

KAYSER,  Charles  William,  western  mgr.  Jo- 
seph Wild  &  Co.,  linoleums,  rugs,  etc.;  b. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y..  Sept.,  1864;  grad.  Cooper  In- 
stitute, New  York,  in  5  years'  scientific  course, 
1886.  Entered  employ  of  Joseph  Wild  &  Co., 
New  York,  July  17,  1880,  as  stock  boy;  became 
salesman  in  1885;  established  Boston  office  for 
firm,  1895;  opened  Chicago  branch,  July,  1902, 
and  is  western  mgr.  Entered  C  Co.,  23d  Regt., 
N.  G.  of  State  of  New  York  as  private,  Mar. 

17,  1884;  served  for  18  years;  discharged  Nov. 
20,    1902,    with    rank    of    capt.,    on    removal    to 
Chicago;  served  5  months  as  Capt.  Co.  B,  201st 
N.  Y.  Vols.   in  Spanish-Am.  War.  Liberal  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Club:  Army  and  Navy 
(New   York).   Office:    234    Franklin   St. 

KEEFE,  James  Eucherius,  dentist;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  20,  1864;  s.  Edward  F.  and  Ellen  M. 
(Sullivan)  Keefe;  ed.  Franklin  School,  Y.  M. 
C.  A.  night  school,  Chicago  College  of  Dental 
Surgery,  D.  D.  S.;  m.  Chicago,  June  25,  1890, 
Bessie  M.  Cleary;  children:  Howard  M.,  Helen 
E.,  Doris  E.,  James  E.,  Jannette  M.  Began  in 
dentistry  as  student,  1880,  as  practitioner  on 
own  account,  1886;  now  pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
Haskell  Post-Graduate  Dental  College.  Mem. 
Odontographic  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Dental  Soc.,  Nat.  Dental  Assn. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence:  4417  Lake 
Av. 

KEEFE,  John  8.,  1st  vice-pres.  Am.  Steel 
&  Wire  Co.  of  New  Jersey;  b.  Boston,  Mass., 
Jan.  24,  1864;  s.  David  F.  and  Sarah  J.  Keefe; 
ed.  Boston  public  schools  until  16  years  old; 
m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1890,  Mattie  A.  Lee;  chil- 
dren: Ethel,  Ruth,  Jeanette.  Was  employe  of 
C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.,  1880-8;  traffic  mgr.  111.  Steel 
Co.,  1889-99;  pen.  traffic  mgr.  Am.  Steel  &  Wire 
Co.,  1899-1901;  1st  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  same 
since  1901.  Now  also  gen.  traffic  mgr.  Northern 
Liberties  Ry.  and  Pittsburg  &  Ohio  Valley 
Ry.  Pres.  and  dir.  of  Columbia  Wire  Co.  and 
of  Waukegan  &  Mississippi  Valley  Ry.  Co.; 
dir.  Newburgh  &  South  Shore  Ry.  Co.  and 
Pittsburgh  &  Ohio  Valley  Ry.  Co.  Clubs: 
Union  League  (Chicago),  Lawyers  (New  York 
City);  Century  (Cleveland).  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  411  Clinton  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

KEEPER,  Edward  Ferdinand,  live  stock 
commission;  b.  Allegheny  City,  Pa.,  Mar.  21, 
1875;  s.  Louis  and  Esther  (Kraus)  Keefer;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  Chicago  Manual 
Training  School  until  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 

18,  1897,  Rae  Eisman;   children:  Allan  Harold, 
Edward  Louis.  On  leaving  school  entered  office 


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of  the  firm  of  Doud  &  Keefer,  commission 
merchants  for  the  purchase  of  live  stock, 
later  becoming  buyer,  and  in  1899  was  ad- 
mitted as  a  mem.  of  the  firm,  in  which  con- 
tinues. Also  treas.  Doud  Stock  Car  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Home  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Saddle  and  Sirloin,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  4621  Prairie  Av. 

KEEPER,  Louis,  live  stock  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Hahnlein,  Hesse-Darmstadt,  Ger., 
July  1,  1844;  s.  Aaron  and  Minnie  Keefer;  ed. 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Allegheny,  Pa.,  Dec. 
29,  1869,  Esther  Kraus;  children:  Minnie,  Ed- 
ward P.,  Flora,  Cora,  Arthur,  Edna,  Ruth. 
Came  to  U.  S.  in  1863,  and  located  in  Pennsyl- 
vania; was  engaged  in  the  live  stock  commis- 
sion business  at  Allegheny,  Pa.,  until  1876, 
when  came  to  Chicago,  engaging  in  the  same 
line  here,  becoming  a  partner  with  Levi  B. 
Doud  in  present  firm  of  Doud  &  Keefer,  com- 
mission merchants  for  the  purchase  of  live 
stock.  Dir.  of  the  Doud  Stock  Car  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Standard,  Saddle 
and  Sirloin.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
4835  Grand  Boul. 

HEELER,  Charles  Butler,  lawyer;  b.  Homer, 
Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1851;  s.  Daniel 
and  Lydia  A.  (Weaver)  Keeler;  went  to  Iowa 
in  childhood;  prepared  for  college  in  public 
schools  of  Iowa;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
Ph.B.,  1873;  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago, 
LL.B.,  1875;  m.  Cedar  Rapids,  la.,  June  2, 
1881,  Ellen  C.  Rock;  children:  Charles  But- 
ler, Jr.,  George  Greene.  Began  practice  at 
Cedar  Rapids,  la.,  fall  of  1876;  mem.  law  firm 
of  Mills  &  Keeler,  Cedar  Rapids,  1878-94; 
local  atty.  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  1881-94;  re- 
moved to  Chicago,  Aug.,  1894,  to  become  asst. 
general  solicitor  of  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry. 
Co.,  in  which  capacity  he  has  since  had  charge 
of  its  litigation  in  Chicago  and  State  of  Illi- 
nois. Is  also  counsel  for  the  Quaker  Oats  Co. 
and  the  Am.  Cereal  Co.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Mason  (32°).  Mem.  Chicago  Art  Insti- 
tute. Clubs:  Union  League,  Midlothian.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  5110  Mad- 
ison Av. 

KEELER,  Charles  Franklin,  coal  mines;  b. 
St.  Albans,  Vt,  Feb.  8,  1839;  s.  Lewis  and  Sarah 
Hannah  (Reid)  Keller;  ed.  Plattsburgh  (N.  Y.) 
Acad.;  enlisted  May  15,  1861,  in  Capt.  Robert 
Freeman's  Co.  K,  1st  la.  Vol.  Cav. ;  served 
until  mustered  out,  Sept.,  1864,  as  1st  lieut., 
same  company;  conmmanded  a  battalion  on 
Gen.  Steel's  expedition  to  Camden,  Ark.;  re- 
fused commission  as  lieut.  in  regular  U.  S. 
Cav.;  m.  Chicago,  June  30,  1886,  Katie  Mada- 
line  Sexton;  children:  Susie  Sexton,  John 
Fitzallan.  Came  to  Chicago  Jan.  15,  1865;  went 
on  road  for  wholesale  druggists  of  New  Or- 
leans, La.  In  1888  began  operating  coal  mines 
in  Indiana,  and  now  has  large  mining  inter- 
ests near  Terre  Haute,  Ind.  (Charles  F.  Keeler 
Coal  Co.,  of  which  is  sole  owner).  Republican. 
Catholic.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  and  of  G.  A.  R.  Office: 
77  Jackson  St.  Residence:  1468  Michigan  Av. 

KEELER,  Hervey  Eugene,  Chicago  mgr. 
Ludlow  Valve  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Seneca  Falls,  N. 
Y.,  Jan.  2,  1855;  s.  William  Henry  and  Netty 
Agnes  (Bignall)  Keeler;  ed.  public  schools 
in  New  York  State;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Jan.  2, 
1878,  Mary  F.  Burnham;  1  daughter:  Georgie. 
First  business  connection  was  with  the  Silsby 
Mfg.  Co.  (now  known  as  the  Am. -La  France 
Fire  Engine  Co.)  at  Seneca  Falls,  N.  Y.,  in 
1872;  then  went  to  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  was 
traveling  salesman  for  the  M.  C.  Bignall  Co., 
heavy  hardware;  in  same  line  with  Ripley  & 
Kimball,  1877-9;  with  Nat.  Tube  Works,  Chi- 
cago branch,  1879-99;  in  1899  opened  Chicago 
branch  for  the  Ludlow  Valve  Mfg.  Co.,  of 
which  he  has  since  had  charge  as  mgr.  In  1889 
organized  the  Rogers  Park  water  system  and 
still  operates  it  as  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Rogers 
Park  Water  Co.;  also  gen.  mgr.  Lake  Forest 


Water  Co.  Past  Master  Park  Lodge  No.  843, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  past  high  priest  Evanston 
Chapter  No.  144,  R.  A.  M.,  Park  Chapter  No. 
213,  R.  A.  M. ;  past  commander  Evanston 
Commandery  No.  58,  K.  T.;  mem.  Oriental 
Consistory,  A.  A.  S.  R.  (32°),  of  Chicago.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Birchwood.  Office:  97-99  S.  Clinton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3678  Sheridan  Rd. 

KEELER,  Sanford,  manufacturers'  agent; 
b.  Union,  Broome  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  21,  1837;  s. 
Lewis  S.  and  Sarah  (Warner)  Keeler;  ed. 
district  school  at  Union  until  13  yeaxs  old,  fol- 
lowed by  2  years  at  Fay's  Seminary,  Pough- 
keepsie,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Saginaw,  Mich.,  Jan.  18, 
1860,  Lucy  M.  Nelson;  children:  Harriet  E. 
(now  Mrs.  L.  M.  Slack),  Mabel  S.  (now  Mrs. 
Frederick  Carlisle).  Served  apprenticeship  of 
3  years  to  machinist  trade;  bored  first  salt 
well  in  Michigan,  1859;  entered  railway  ser- 
vice with  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette  R.  R.  as 
mechanic,  Apr.  1,  1860;  fireman,  engineer,  and 
mechanic  to  1861;  master  mechanic,  1861-73; 
gen.  supt.  and  supt.  of  motive  power,  1873-91; 
supt.  of  construction  Iron  Range  &  Huron  Bay 
R.  R.,  1891-3;  gen.  mgr.  Saginaw,  Tuscola  & 
Huron  Ry.,  1893-6;  supt.  of  construction  In- 
terurban  Electric  Ry.,  Saginaw  to  Bay  City, 
Mich.,  1896-7;  since  Mar.  1,  1897,  general  west- 
ern agent  Nathan  Mfg.  Co.  of  New  York, 
manufacturers  of  injectors  and  lubricators. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Western  Ry.  (Chicago), 
East  Saginaw  (Saginaw,  Mich.),  St.  Louis  Ry. 
(St.  Louis  Mo.),  Northwestern  Ry.  (Minne- 
apolis and  St.  Paul).  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  4017  Lake  Av. 

KEELER,  William  B.,  vice-pres.,  Charles  E. 
Graves  &  Co.,  jewelers.  Commander  Military 
Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Woodlawn 
Park.  Office:  Madison  St.  and  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  6200  Kimbark  Av. 

KEELEY,  Edward  S.,  railway  official;  b. 
Peru,  111.,  Nov.  11,  1858;  s.  John  and  Mary 
Keeley;  public  school  education.  Entered  rail- 
way service,  1874,  and  was  division  freight 
agent  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  at  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
until  May  1,  1891,  when  was  promoted  to  asst. 
general  freight  agent;  and  from  that  position, 
Jan.  1,  1900,  to  general  freight  agent,  same 
road,  which  position  still  occupies.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 

KEELEY,  James,  managing  editor  of  Chi- 
cago Tribune,  since  1898;  b.  London,  Eng., 
Oct.  14,  1867;  common  school  education;  m. 
June  5,  1895,  Gertrude  E.  Small.  Was  reporter, 
night  city  editor,  city  editor,  Chicago  Tribune, 
for  several  years  prior  to  1898.  Office:  The 
Tribune.  Residence:  86  Astor  St. 

KEEN,  Edwin  Hall,  western  mgr.  for  Eber- 
hard  Faber;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Oct.  25,  1838; 
s.  Joseph  and  Sarah  (Iredale)  Keen;  ed.  public 
schools  and  high  schools  at  Philadelphia  until 
1855;  came  to  Chicago,  1856;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
25,  1874,  Ida  Edwards.  Was  mem.  stationery 
firm  of  W.  B.  Keen  &  Co.,  Chicago,  until  1878, 
when  he  became  mgr.  Chicago  branch  of  Eber- 
hard  Faber,  of  New  York,  manufacturer  lead 
pencils,  etc.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  35  Randolph  St.  Residence:  4555 
Ellis  Av. 

KEENE,  William  James,  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Spring  Butt  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1880;  s. 
Joseph  and  Rosa  Ann  (Burgett)  Keene;  pre- 
paratory ed'n  at  Armour  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, Chicago,  and  Cascadilla  School,  Ithaca, 
N.  Y.;  then  took  course  of  civil  engineering 
at  Cornell  Univ.,  graduating  1901.  After  leav- 
ing the  university  immediately  entered  the 
Chicago  Spring  Butt  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
specialties  in  builders'  hardware,  of  which  is 
now  vice-pres.  and  dir.;  during  university 
course  spent  some  time  in  studying  applica- 
tion to  the  detail  of  present  occupation.  Mem. 
Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn.  and  Nat.  Assn. 
of  Manufacturers.  Mem.  Chi  Phi  fraternity, 


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Cornell  Univ.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office: 
491  Carroll  Av.  Residence:  6601  Harvard  Av. 

KEEITEB,  William  T.,  medical  bookseller; 
b.  Jacksonville,  111.,  Feb.  21,  1843;  moved  with 
parents  to  Peoria,  111.,  when  8  years  old;  was 
ed.  and  employed  there  until  1862,  when 
enlisted  in  Co.  H,  36th  111.  Vol.  Infy.;  served 
in  South  and  Southwest;  was  with  Gen.  Sheri- 
dan at  battle  of  Perryville,  Ky.,  at  Chicka- 
mauga  and  at  Kenesaw  Mountain;  mustered 
out  in  July,  1865,  and  came  to  Chicago;  m. 
Dixon,  111.,  Oct.  15,  1872,  Lizzie  Warner;  chil- 
dren: Alice  B.,  Charles  E.,  Mary  E.  Was  clerk 
with  Clark,  Whitehouse  &  Co.,  1865-9;  in  1869 
established  business  of  selling  books  by  sub- 
scription, and  in  1874  changed  to  his  present 
business  of  dealing  in  medical  books;  firm 
name  is  now  W.  T.  Keener  &  Co.  Club:  Illinois. 
Office:  90  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  145  Ashland 
Boul. 

XEENEY,  James  P.,  real  estate  dealer;  b. 
Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  Sept.  15,  1840;  was  pre- 
pared for  college  at  Brockport,  N.  Y. ;  grad., 
with  honors,  from  Univ.  of  Rochester,  1866; 
studied  law;  came  to  Chicago,  1868,  and  en- 
gaged in  real  estate  business;  with  others 
purchased  and  subdivided  the  land  upon  which 
the  beautiful  and  now  populous  suburb  of 
Ravenswood  was  built;  also  bought  and  laid 
out  into  lots,  South  Evanston,  where  built 
fine  railroad  station,  a  business  block  and 
50  large  residences;  was  one  of  the  most 
active  advocates  and  promoters  of  the  present 
park  system,  taking  active  part  (with  Paul 
Cornell)  in  the  campaign  which  resulted  in 
the  vote  for  its  establishment.  After  panic  of 
1873  bought  five  townships  of  land  in  Trego 
Co.,  Kan.,  on  Kansas  Pacific  Ry.,  in  center  of 
which  laid  out  city  of  Wa-Keeney,  the  county 
seat,  building  up  a  large  town  and  selling 
his  lands  to  settlers;  secured  location  of  U. 
S.  Land  Office  there,  which  gave  the  town  con- 
siderable importance;  mem.  Kansas  legisla- 
ture, 1878-9,  and  was  mem.  of  committee  on 
ways  and  means.  Was  mem.  State  Board  of 
Agriculture,  and  was  strongly  urged  to  permit 
his  name  to  be  placed  in  nomination  for  gov- 
ernor; was  pres.  State  Fair  at  Lawrence, 
Kan.,  delivering  inaugural  address  which  wag 
widely  published  by  press.  Returned  to  Chi- 
cago, 1881,  and  has  since  been  in  real  estate 
business,  laying  out  and  building  up  several 
suburbs,  including  Hermosa,  Chicago  Heights 
and  Columbia  Heights  (now  called  Steger), 
and  is  still  engaged  in  building  up  the  last 
mentioned  suburbs.  Republican.  Office:  Cham- 
berof  Commerce. 

KEEP,  Albert,  railroad  official;  b.  Homer, 
Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  30.  1826;  s.  Chauncey 
and  Prudence  (Wolcott)  Keep;  ed.  common 
schools  and  2  years  at  Cortland  Acad. ;  m. 
Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  3,  1861,  Harriet  S. 
Gunn.  Began  business  career  at  14,  with  5 
years  in  store  at  Homer,  N.  Y.;  came  W.  in 
1846  and  acquired  interest  in  mercantile  house 
of  Philander  Peck  and  Henry  Keep  at  White- 
water, Wis. :  later  of  Peck,  Keep  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, until  1857;  after  that  in  real  estate  and 
loan  business;  managed  negotiations  for  se- 
curing right  of  way  and  depot  facilities  for  L. 
S.  &  M.  S.  and  Rock  Island  Rys.,  1864:  dir. 
and  mem.  executive  committee  L.  S.  &  M.  S. 
Ry.  Co.,  1865-83;  pres.,  1873-87;  chairman 
board  of  directors,  1873-1901,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. 
Co.  Dir.  Crerar  Library;  trustee  Merchants 
Loan  &  Trust  Co.;  trustee  Chicago  Home  for 
Incurables.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet.  Office: 
135  Adams  St.  Residence:  2010  Michigan  Av.; 
summer,  Lake  Geneva,  Wis. 

KEEP,  Chauncey,  manufacturer,  capitalist: 
b.  Whitewater.  Wis.,  Aug.  20,  1853;  a.  Henry 
and  Phebe  (McCluer)  Keep;  ed.  public  schools, 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1888,  Mary  H. 
Blair;  children:  Margaret,  Henry  B.,  Katharine 
F.  Identified  with  numerous  large  interests; 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  Raymond  Lead  Co.  (in- 


corporated 1880),  manufacturers  of  lead  goods, 
pipe,  sheet  lead,  shot,  etc.  Dir.  Chicago  Tele- 
phone Co.,  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank, 
Merchants  Lean  &  Trust  Co.  Republican.  Epis- 
copalian. Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Onwentsia,  Midlothian, 
Chicago  Golf,  Commercial.  Office:  135  Adams 
St.  Residence:  2825  Prairie  Av. 

KEEP,  William  Flemmingr,  capitalist;  b. 
Lockport,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  20,  1844;  a.  William  and 
Frances  S.  (Rhoades)  Keep;  ed.  public  schools 
of  State  of  New  York.  Was  engaged  in  the 
wholesale  hardware  business  in  Chicago,  1868- 
1879,  as  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Miller  Bros.  & 
Keep;  then  retired  and  has  since  devoted 
attention  to  management  of  his  own  property 
and  investments.  Clubs:  Chicago.  Chicago  Golf, 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: 387  Dearborn  Av. 

KEHOE,  John  E.,  lawyer;  b.  Sangamon  Co., 
111.,  Feb.  26,  1867;  s.  Patrick  and  Margaret 
(Brannick)  Kehoe;  grad.  Illinois  College, 
Jacksonville,  111.,  A.B.,  June.  1888;  studied  law 
in  office  of  Gen.  John  M.  Palmer  at  Spring- 
field; m.  Chicago,  111.,  June  24.  1901,  Frances 
Valentine.  Was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar  at 
Springfield,  Nov.,  1890.  Came  to  Chicago,  1892, 
and  was  engaged  in  law  dept.  of  Armour  & 
Co.,  1892-4;  since  then  in  general  law  prac- 
tice. Was  one  of  counsel  for  defense  in  famous 
Luetgert  trial;  was  chief  trial  atty.  for  Chi- 
cago city  law  dept..  1900-2,  and  one  of  the 
trial  attys.  for  the  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.  and 
Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.  corporations. 
Clubs:  Sheridan.  Ashland.  Office:  59  Clark  St. 
Residence:  949  W.  Monroe  St. 

KEHOE,  Miles,  justice  of  the  peace;  b.  Co. 
Carlow,  Ireland,  Aug.  15,  1848;  s.  Arthur  and 
Winifred  (Byrne)  Kehoe;  came  to  U.  S.  with 
parents  while  an  infant  and  located  in  Chica- 
go, 1849;  grad.  Foster  School,  1865;  m.  1st. 
Chicago,  1875,  Kate  Murphy  (died  1889);  1 
son:  Arthur  T. ;  m.  2d,  Mary  A.  Busch;  1  son: 
Frank  Busch.  After  leaving  school  in  1865 
worked  for  a  time  in  a  brick  yard  and  later 
engaged  In  the  teaming  business  with  his 
father.  Elected  to  State  Senate  from  the  old 
3d  Senatorial  District,  1873,  being  the  young- 
est mem.  of  the  Illinois  Senate  ever  elected 
up  to  that  time:  was  re-elected  for  a  2d  term, 
serving  until  1880;  candidate  for  Congress. 
1878,  but  defeated  by  Col.  George  R.  Davis; 
law  clerk  in  the  offices  of  Judges  Gary.  Hnwes 
and  Sidney  Smith,  successively,  1880-6;  stud- 
led  law;  admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois,  Nov.,  1892;  appointed  justice  of  the 
peace  in  1895,  and  has  continued  to  serve  by 
virtue  of  quadrennial  reappointments.  Repub- 
lican. Delegate  at  large  to  Nat.  Republican 
Convention.  1892.  Delegate  to  Irish  Nat.  Con- 
vention held  in  Chicago.  1895.  Ex-mem.  An- 
cient Order  of  United  Workmen,  and  of  Nat. 
Union  (pres.  Nat.  Assembly  of  latter  1895- 
1900).  Office:  179  W.  Madison  St.  Residence: 
639  S.  Ashland  Av. 

KEIM,  Isaac,  2d  vice-pres.  Siegel,  Cooper  & 
Co.;  b.  Chicngo,  Nov.  28,  1860;  s.  Zachariah 
and  Eva  Keim;  ed.  Skinner  and  Dore  public 
schools  and  at  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago.  1887.  Yetta  Pfaelzer; 
children:  Hazel.  Melville,  Edwin.  In  1875  be- 
gan business  career  in  store  of  Charles  Guth- 
mann  &  Bro..  dry  goods,  on  S.  Halsted  St., 
and  in  1876  entered  the  employ  of  E.  J.  Leh- 
mann  of  the  Fair  Dept.  Store,  of  which  be- 
came buyer  and  supt.,  with  practically  the 
entire  management  of  the  business.  In  May, 
1887,  the  firm  of  Siegel,  Cooper  &  Co.  was  or- 
ganized, with  Mr.  Keim  one  of  the  partners, 
and  upon  its  later  Incorporation,  sec.  and 
gen.  mgr.,  and  later  2d  vice-pres.  and  dir.,  in 
which  position  he  has  active  management  of 
the  business  of  that  great  mercantile  estab- 
lishment. Independent  In  politics.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Ravlsloe  Country.  Office:  299  State 
St.  Residence:  4117  Grand  Boul. 


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KEITH,  Edson,  Jr.,  engineer,  lawyer,  com- 
poser; b.  Chicago,  June  27,  1862;  s.  Edson  and 
Susan  (Woodruff)  Keith;  ed.  Harvard  School, 
Chicago;  grad.  Ph.B.  (dynamic  engineering), 
Yale,  1884;  grad.  Columbia  Law  School,  New 
York,  LL.B.,  1889;  m.  Denver,  Colo.,  Apr.  15, 
1891,  Nettie  Keener;  children:  Katherine, 
Frederick  Walter.  Elected  vice-pres.  Keith 
Bros.  &  Co.  (hats  and  caps),  Jan.  1,  1897, 
and  so  continues.  Incorporated  the  firm  of 
Edson  Keith  &  Co.,  Jan.  1,  1897,  and  was  its 
pres.  until  Jan.  1,  1901,  when  he  sold  all  in- 
terests in  that  business.  Has  composed  a 
number  of  musical  productions  of  various 
kinds,  published  by  Schirmer  &  Co.  and  Lyon 
&  Healy;  also  magazine  contributor  on  various 
topics.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Literary,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Yale,  Onwentsia,  Chicago  Golf,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg. 
Residence:  2110  Prairie  Av. 

KEITH,  Walter  Woodruff,  grain  elevator 
owner;  b.  Chicago,  July  4,  1869;  s.  Edson  and 
Susan  (Woodruff)  Keith;  preparatory  educa- 
tion in  Harvard  School,  Chicago;  grad.  Shef- 
field Scientific  School,  Yale  Univ.,  1891;  m. 
Baltimore,  Md.,  Oct.  14,  1896,  Frances  Brown, 
of  Baltimore;  1  son:  Walter  Winchester.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  asst.  cashier  for  Keith 
Bros.  Co.,  wholesale  hats,  caps,  etc.,  1892-4; 
after  death  of  father  in  1896  succeeded  to 
the  business  of  Keith  &  Co.,  grain  elevators, 
established  by  Edson  Keith,  his  father,  about 
1879.  Was  also,  until  1897,  a  dir.  in  the  house 
of  Edson  Keith  &  Co.  (wholesale  millinery). 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Saddle 
and  Cycle,  Washington  Park,  University;  also 
Maryland,  of  Baltimore,  Md.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  1904  Prairie  Av. 

KEITH,  William  Scott,  lumber;  b.  Green- 
field, Franklin  Co.,  Mass.,  Jan.  11,  1844;  s. 
William  and  Almyra  (Thompson)  Keith;  ed. 
Deerfleld  Acad.  and  Highland  Military  Acad., 
Worcester,  Mass.  Began  business  life  as  teller 
in  the  Franklin  Co.  Nat.  Bank,  at  Greenfield, 
Mass.,  of  which  his  father  was  pres.,  continu- 
ing there  until  1866,  when  he  came  to  Chicago, 
becoming  teller  in  the  Second  Nat.  Bank  until 
1869,  when  he  resigned  to  enter  the  hardwood 
lumber  business;  was  of  firm  of  Hatch.  Hoi- 
brook  &  Co.  until  1884;  then  of  firm  of  Hatch 
&  Keith  until  1890,  when  the  present  Keith 
Lumber  Co.  was  organized,  of  which  has  since 
been  pres.  and  treas.  Was  the  first  pres.  of 
the  Hardwood  Dealers'  Assn.;  mem.  Lumber- 
men's Exchange,  and  a  dir.  for  several  years. 
Club:  Chicago  (since  its  organization).  Office: 
Wood  and  14th  Sts.  Residence:  708  Pullman 
Bldg.;  summer  residence,  Waukegan. 

KELLEB,  William  George,  manufacturer; 
b.  Chicago,  Aug.  3,  1876;  s.  George  and  Mary 
(Troutman)  Keller;  ed.  St.  Canisious  College, 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  to  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  24, 
1901,  Agnes  McAuley.  After  leaving  school  in 
1893  entered  the  business  established  by  his 
father,  George  Keller  In  1866,  and  in  1898 
was  admitted  to  the  firm,  which  became 
George  Keller  &  Son,  manufacturers  of  picture 
mouldings  and  frames,  and  since  his  father's 
death,  June  12,  1904,  has  conducted  the  busi- 
ness alone,  under  the  same  firm  name.  Repub- 
lican. R.  C.  Mem.  Catholic  Knights  and  Ladies. 
Office:  703  N.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  554  Dear- 
born Av. 

KELLEY,  Charles  Bailey,  lumber  merchant; 
b.  Conway,  N.  H.,  Feb.  19,  1856;  s.  Samuel  C. 
and  Frances  (Eastman)  Kelley;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Davenport,  la.;  m.  Lowell,  Mass., 
1885,  Nellie  F.  Howe  (died  July,  1901);  1  son: 
Hudson.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Iowa  in  1874, 
and  was  bookkeeper  with  Kelley,  Morley  & 
Co.,  coal  firm,  1874-8;  became  mem.  of  firm  of 
Kelley,  Maus  &  Co.  in  1878  and  continued  with 
that  firm  until  1890,  when  engaged  in  the 
lumber  business  as  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  C. 
B.  Kelley  Lumber  Co.,  wholesale  lumber  mer- 


chants, with  mills  in  Arkansas.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Calumet,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  4860 
Washington  Av. 

KELLEY,  Paul  David,  merchant;  b.  Chica- 
go, Aug.  11,  1875;  s.  David  and  Sarah  J. 
Kelley;  early  education  in  Chicago  public 
schools;  grad.  Sheffield  Scientific  School,  Yale 
Univ.,  B.S.,  1898.  After  leaving  college  en- 
tered house  of  Kelley,  Maus  &  Co.,  wholesale 
dealers  in  iron  and  steel,  wagon  and  carriage 
makers'  supplies,  hardware,  woodwork  and 
trimmings,  blacksmiths,  horseshoers,  coal 
miners  and  stone  workers'  tools  and  supplies 
and  railway  supplies;  sec.  and  2d  vice-pres. 
of  the  company  since  1901.  Clubs:  University, 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Onwentsia,  Chi- 
cago Golf.  Office:  Lake  St.  Bridge.  Residence: 
3159  Michigan  Av. 

KELLEY,  Thomas  Henry,  real  estate;  b. 
Hale's  Corners,  Milwaukee  Co.,  Wis.,  Aug.  15, 
1847;  s.  M.  F.  and  Ellen  (Goodwin)  Kelley; 
ed.  public  school,  Cascade,  Sheboygan  Co., 
Wis.,  and  high  school,  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.; 
grad.  Girard  Acad.,  Pa.,  1864;  m.  Albia,  la., 
May  25,  1876,  Addle  C.  Jones;  children:  Char- 
lotte Goodwin,  L.  Thomas,  Frances  (deceased). 
During  Civil  War  was  recruit  in  1st  Wis. 
Infy.,  Co.  I;  rerved  less  than  6  months;  dis- 
charged on  account  of  sickness  and  under 
age.  Entered  real  estate  business  at  Kansas 
City,  1884-9;  since  1889  real  estate  broker  in 
Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  and 
on  its  public  service  committee  for  the  north 
side.  Republican.  Mem.  Ft.  Dearborn  Council, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 171  Lake  View  Av. 

KELLEY,  William  Edward,  lumberman;  b. 
Passadunkeag,  Me.,  Aug.  27,  1850;  s.  Asa  Page 
and  Mary  A.  (Hodgkins)  Kelley;  ed.  district 
schools,  at  Monson  (Mass.)  Acad.  and  at  Yale 
College;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  14,  1876,  Margaret 
A.,  daughter  of  Asa  Vail;  children:  William 
R.,  Asa  R.,  Eleanor  V.,  Margaret  H.,  Dorothy 
S.  Father  having  engaged,  in  lumber  business 
in  Chicago  in  1862,  he  became  clerk  to  firm  of 
Kelley,  Wood  &  Co.,  lumber,  until  1873;  part- 
ner in  Kelley,  Rathbone  &  Co.,  1873;  and  later 
of  A.  P.  &  W.  E.  Kelley  Co.  until  1891;  also 
became  mem.  of  firm  of  Bradley  &  Kelley. 
Milwaukee;  and  is  now  senior  mem.  of  firm  of 
William  E.  Kelley  &  Co.,  wholesale  lumber. 
Was  vice-pres.  of  old  Lumberman's  Exchange. 
1882-6.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Calumet,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago,  Onwentsia.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence:  2129  Calumet  Av. 

KELLEY,  William  Vallandigham,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Ohio,  Feb.  13,  1861;  s.  William  J. 
and  Susan  E.  (Taylor)  Kelley;  ed.  high  school 
of  Greenville,  O.,  followed  by  commercial 
course  in  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  14, 
1894,  Lilian  Phelps;  children:  William  V.,  Jr., 
Russell  Phelps,  Phelps.  Began  business  life  as 
clerk  and  bookkeeper  in  a  hardware  store  at 
Springfield,  O. ;  next  was  sales  agent  of  the 
Springfield  Malleable  Iron  Co.;  then  sales 
agent  for  Charles  Scott  Spring  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  car  and  locomotive  springs;  since 
organization,  1897,  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Sim- 
plex Ry.  Appliance  Co.  Also  pres.  of  the  Sim- 
plex Ry.  Appliance  Co.,  of  Canada,  Ltd.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Washington  Park, 
Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 
Residence:  4849  Ellis  Av. 

KELLOGG.  Walter  Orson,  Chicago  mgr.  for 
Watson  &  Newell  Co.,  silversmiths;  b.  Fond 
du  Lac,  Wis.,  Apr.  13,  1874;  s.  Orson  W.  and 
Cornelia  (Manvill)  Kellogg;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago with  parents  in  1881;  ed.  grammar  school 
and  business  college;  studied  dentistry  \Vz 
years;  m.  Chicago,  June  15,  1899,  Jeannette 
Pilgrim;  children:  Elaine  Josephine,  Jeannette 
Gertrude.  Went  to  work  for  Marshall  Field  & 
Co.  at  age  of  14;  worked  in  jewelry  dept.  1% 
years;  worked  in  a  jewelry  store  2  years;  then 


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for  E.  G.  Webster  &  Son  3  years  In  sliver 
plated  ware  trade;  then  for  A.  T.  Towle  & 
Co.,  silversmiths,  from  1896  until  their  failure 
In  business  in  1901;  since  1901  has  been  Chi- 
cago mgr.  for  Watson  &  Newell  Co.,  silver- 
smiths, of  Attleboro,  Mass.  Mem.  of  Jewelers' 
Club  of  Chicago.  Baptist.  Republican.  Office: 
156  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  423  Balrd  Av., 
Austin,  111. 

KELLY,  Edward  James,  freight  and  passen- 
ger traffic  mgr.;  b.  Sandusky,  O.,  Feb.  3,  1854; 
8.  Edward  J.  C.  and  Eliza  (Hurley)  Kelly; 
ed.  public  schools  In  Indiana;  St.  Clalr  Acad., 
Cleveland,  O.;  private  school,  New  Albany, 
Ind. ;  Sisters'  School,  North  Madison,  Ind.,  and 
Hall's  Commercial  College,  Logansport,  Ind., 
graduating  1869;  m.  Logansport,  Ind.,  Oct.  19, 
1880,  Mary  L  Woll;  children:  Paul  Edward, 
Claude  Francis,  Ruth  Mary  and  Ralph  James 
(twins).  Lived  at  Logansport,  Ind.,  until  1879, 
where  he  was  chair  seater  In  chair  factory, 
1869;  clothing  salesman  and  buyer,  1870-2; 
cigar  and  tobacco  salesman,  1872;  bookkeeper 
In  lumber  and  planing  mill  office,  1873;  tobacco 
factory,  1874;  clerk  local  freight  office  P.,  C., 
C.  &  St.  L.  Ry.,  1874;  chief  clerk,  Eel  River 
R.  R.,  1874;  chief  clerk,  Wabash  Ry.,  1874-9; 
joint  freight  agent  at  Lafayette  Junction,  Ind., 
for  Wabash,  Big  Four,  L.  E.  &  W.  and  Cin- 
cinnati, Lafayette  &  Chicago  Rys.,  1879-83; 
freight  and  ticket  agent  C.,  C.,  C.  &  St.  L.  Ry., 
Kankakee,  111.,  1884;  asst.  local  freight  agent 
Wabash  Ry.,  Chicago,  1884;  rate  clerk,  M.,  L. 
S.  &  W.  Ry.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1887-93;  travel- 
ing auditor,  C.  &  O.  Ry.,  Richmond,  Va.,  1893; 
asst.  gen.  freight  agent  L.  M.  &  L.  S.  Trans- 
portation Co.,  Chicago,  1894-9;  freight  claim 
agent,  Hocking  Valley  Ry.,  Columbus,  O.,  1899- 
1901;  gen.  freight  and  passenger  agent,  1902-3, 
traffic  mgr.,  1904,  L.  M.  &  L.  S.  Transporta- 
tion Co.,  Chicago.  Grover  Cleveland  Democrat. 
R.  C.  Was  1st  Lieut.  Cass  Blues,  Logansport, 
Ind.  Office:  530  N.  Water  St.  Residence:  301 
S.  Humphrey  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

KELLY,  James  Andrew,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  Nov.  17,  1856;  s.  J.  J.  and 
Ann  (Curtis)  Kelly;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  June  7,  1896,  Marie  A.  Shumaker; 
children:  James  A.,  Jr.,  Margaret.  After  leav- 
ing school  engaged  In  railroading,  and  was 
for  14  years  supt.  of  the  C.,  G.  W.  Ry.,  prior 
to  Aug.  5,  1903,  when  become  pres.  Illinois  & 
Indiana  Coal  Co.  Republican.  Office:  355  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  1426  Graceland  Av. 

KELLY,  Thomas;  b.  Providence,  R.  I.,  Jan. 
3,  1843;  s.  John  and  Margaret  Kelly;  parents 
removed  to  Wisconsin,  1845;  ed.  Wisconsin 
district  schools;  m.  Nov.  14,  1864,  Ann  Mc- 
Cahill;  2  children:  Rose,  Maggie.  Supt.  Brigh- 
ton Cotton  Mills.  1876-9;  engaged  in  contract- 
Ing  business,  1879,  and  later  In  real  estate. 
Mem.  board  of  trustees,  Town  of  Cicero,  1882; 
mem.  Chicago  City  Council,  1888-92;  mem.  of 
drainage  board.  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago, 
1892-7;  pres.  same,  1897.  Democrat.  Address: 
3622  S.  Western  Av.  Boul. 

KELLY,  Thomas;  b.  Winston  Co.,  Miss.,  Feb. 
13,  1859;  s.  Charles  D.  and  Mary  (Sweatman) 
Kelly;  ed.  private  schools;  m.  Brookhaven, 
Miss.,  Nov.  9,  1885,  Margaret  Ward  Atkins; 
children:  Lena  Margaret,  Carl  Duncan,  Mary 
Elizabeth,  Thomas  Lloyd.  At  age  of  18  began 
business  career  at  farming  and  railroad  con- 
tracting for  about  5  years;  then  in  mercantile 
line  at  Winona  and  Vaiden,  Miss.,  for  about  4 
years.  Ranched  in  Arizona  territory;  came  to 
Chicago  in  Dec.,  1885;  for  a  brief  period  bought 
and  sold  cattle  at  the  stock  yards  for  specu- 
lative purposes,  and  in  Jan.,  1888,  organized 
the  Chicago  Live  Stock  Commission  Co.;  when 
it  became  necessary  to  establish  branch  offices 
at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  and  Ft. 
Worth,  Tex.,  the  name  of  the  firm  was  changed 
to  the  Nat.  Live  Stock  Commission  Co.,  of 
which  he  has  since  been  pres.  Also  has  exten- 
sive interests  in  land  and  cattle  in  Texas. 


Club:  Colonial.  Office:  Exchange  Bldg.,  Union 
Stock  Yards.  Residence:  4018  Grand  Boul. 

KELSEY,  Horatio  Nelson,  mgr.  western 
dept.  of  the  Sun  Insurance  Office  of  London; 
b.  St.  Mary's,  O.,  June  14,  1865;  s.  Benjamin 
and  Mary  Adams  (Gray)  Kelsey;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  and  Butler  Univ., 
Irvington,  Ind.;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  June 
21,  1892,  Burnett  Lawson  Bloomer;  children: 
Esther,  Burnett  K.,  Mary  Alice.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  local  office  in  fire  Insurance  at 
Indianapolis,  Ind.,  1885;  in  general  office  Lon- 
don Assurance  Corporation  of  London,  1888, 
and  In  1889  became  special  agent  for  same 
company  in  Iowa,  Nebraska,  Missouri  and 
Kansas;  state  agent  and  adjuster  for  Norwich 
Union  Fire  Insurance  Soc.  of  England,  for 
Indiana  and  Illinois,  1890;  asst.  mgr.  of  west- 
ern dept.,  for  Sun  Insurance  Office  of  London, 
Mar.  1,  1901,  and  on  Feb.  1,  1904,  was  pro- 
moted to  western  mgr.  for  same  company. 
The  Sun  Insurance  Office  was  established  In 
1710,  and  is  the  oldest  fire  insurance  com- 
pany In  the  world.  Served  8  years  In  Indiana 
State  Militia.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Sigma  Chi 
fraternity.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 232  Main  St..  Evanston,  111. 

KEMP,  Edward  Milton,  pres.  Wabash  Screen 
Door  Co.;  b.  Germantown,  O.,  Feb.  27,  1865; 
s.  Ezra  and  Lydla  (Shank)  Kemp;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Germantown,  O.,  and  Otterbein 
Univ.,  Westervllle,  O.,  to  1884;  m.  Wabash, 
Ind.,  Oct.,  1887,  Minnie  Amoss;  1  daughter: 
Frances.  After  leaving  school  organized  the 
Wabash  Screen  Door  Co.  in  1884  at  Wabash, 
Ind.;  resided  there  until  1889,  when  removed 
to  Rhlnelander,  Wis.,  and  from  there,  In  1900, 
to  Chicago,  where  are  located  the  principal 
offices  of  the  company,  of  which  he  Is  pres. 
and  treas.  The  factories  are  now  at  Minne- 
apolis, Minn.,  and  Memphis,  Tenn.;  products 
are  "Wabash"  screens,  stove  boards  and  wash 
boards.  Republican.  Clubs:- Union  League,  Mid- 
Day,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  4643  Woodlawn  Av. 

KEMP,  Oliver  Cromwell,  mgr.  Delaware  and 
Reliance  Insurance  Co.'s;  b.  Kalamazoo  Co., 
Mich.,  Jan.,  1851;  s.  Alfred  and  Mary  A. 
(Jones)  Kemp;  ed.  public  schools  of  Kala- 
mazoo, Mich.,  and  Rlchland  Seminary  in  Kala- 
mazoo Co.;  m.  1st,  Greenville,  Mich.,  May, 
1877,  Mary  J.  Burke;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Jan., 
1896,  Mary  Helen  Williams;  children:  J.  Ster- 
ling, Clayton  C.,  Hazel  C.,  Arthur  J.  Engaged 
in  fire  Insurance  business  at  Greenville,  Mich., 
in  1875;  gave  up  that  local  agency  to  a  young- 
er brother,  and  removed,  in  1893,  to  Chicago, 
where  has  since  resided.  Engaged  with 
Rochester  German  Ins.  Co.  in  1882  as  west- 
ern special  agent,  covering  10  western  states; 
was  made  gen.  agent  and  adjuster  In  1890, 
with  supervision  over  company's  entire  west- 
ern business  until  Apr.,  1901,  when  resigned 
to  accept  the  joint  management  of  the  west- 
ern dept.  of  the  Delaware  Insurance  Co.  of 
Philadelphia,  and  of  the  Reliance  Insurance 
Co.  of  Philadelphia;  also  taking  an  Interest 
In  the  local  agency  of  George  Hermann  &  Co. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Woodlawn  Park.  Auburn 
Park  Golf.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
5003  Madison  Av. 

KEMPEB,  Arthur  Lincoln,  stock  and  bond 
broker;  b.  near  Alton.  111..  Oct.,  1863;  s. 
Thomas  Jefferson  and  Rachel  Becket  (Porch) 
Kemper;  grad.  Grinnell  (la.)  High  School, 
1880;  grad.  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon, 
la.,  as  M.C.E.,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  June  30,  1896, 
Emelyn  Lamb;  children:  Dorothy,  Horace 
Lamb.  Began  business  life  as  surveyor; 
broker  since  1894,  and  in  1898  established 
under  firm  name  of  A.  L.  Kemper  &  Co.,  a 
brokerage  business  in  loans,  stocks  and  bonds. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  539 
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XEMPNER,    Adolph,    grain    commission;    b.  vice-pres.  and  gen.  solicitor  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry. 

Schrimm,  Prussia,  Oct.  27,  1869;  B.  Isaac  and  Co.;    m.    St.    Louis,    June    2,    1894,    Madeline, 

Bertha  (Dienstag)  Kempner;  ed.  public  schools  daughter    of     Richard     C.     Kerens;     children: 

and    Elkhart    (Ind.)    High    School,    graduating  Richard  Kerens,  Mary  Dudley,  Edward  Dudley, 

1885;  m.  Chicago,  June  12,  1899,  Bertha  Has-  Jr.   Clubs:   Chicago,  Union  League,  Metropoli- 

terlik;  1  son:  Jean.  Began  business  in  1885  in  tan  (New  York),  St.  Louis  (St.  Louis).  Office: 

employ  of  W.  G.  Press  &  Co.,  brokers  on  the  9  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  344  Erie  St. 

Board  of  Trade,  and  remained   with   them   14  KENNEDY,  Andrew  Joseph,  cigar  manufac- 

years,  retiring  as  sec.  of  company.  Became  a  turer;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1862;  s.  Andrew  and 

mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade  in  1890  and  estab-  Bridget     (Walsh)     Kennedy;     ed.     Lake    View 

lished  in   independent  business  under   present  common   and   high    schools;    m.   Chicago,   Mar. 

firm  name  of  Adolph  Kempner  &  Co.,  in  grain,  25,  1894,  Alma  M.  Grommes;  children:  Beatrice 

provisions,   stocks   and  bonds.    Independent   in  M.,    Alma   M.    Started    to    learn    stained    glass 

politics.  Jewish  religion.  Mem.  Order  of  B'nai  trade;    then    was    index    clerk    in    mercantile 

B'rith.  Club:  Lakeside.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  agency;    5   years   in   wholesale  and   retail   gro- 

Bldg.  Residence:  4235  Prairie  Av.  eery  business;   next  with  Vogler  &  Geudtner, 

KENDRICK,  John  William,  railway  official;  trunk  manufacturers,  as  shipping  clerk,  bill 
b.  Worcester,  Mass.,  Oct.  14,  1853;  a.  John  clerk  and  salesman;  lived  in  California  5 
Abbot  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Crosby)  Kendrick;  years;  played  baseball  professionally,  drove 
ed.  public  schools,  Worcester,  Mass.,  and  Wor-  stage  in  Northern  California  prospected  and 
cester  Polytechnic  Institute;  m.  Gloucester,  mined  for  gold  2y2  years;  came  to  Chicago  and 
Mass.,  Jan.  14,  1880,  Elizabeth  Foster  Dolliver;  was  in  real  estate  and  building  business  about 
children:  Margaret  Carroll,  Carroll  Crosby,  8  years;  joined  in  organization,  July  1,  1900, 
Helen  Elizabeth,  John  Foster.  In  miscella-  of  Grommes  &  Kennedy  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
neous  engineering  work  In  New  England  after  clear  Havana  cigars,  principally  doing  an  ex- 
graduation  until  Aug.  10,  1879,  when  he  clusiyely  wholesale  business.  R.  C.  Mem.  Co- 
entered  the  service  of  the  N.  P.  R.  R.  as  lumbian  Knights.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
leveler  in  engineer  corps  in  Yellowstone  Val-  flee:  230-232  E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  2144  N. 
ley;  resident  engineer,  same,  Mar.  16,  1882;  Hermitage  Av. 

chief  engineer  St.  P.  &  N.  P.  Ry.,  June,  1883;  KENNEDY,   David   J.,   real    estate;   b.    Chl- 

chief  engineer  N.  P.  R.  R.,  Mar.  20,  1888;  gen.  cago,   July    11,   1853;   s.   John   M.   and   Rosetta 

mgr.  N.  P.  R.  R.,  July,  1893;  2d  vice-pres.  N.  (Hamilton)     Kennedy;     ed.     public    and     high 

P.   Ry.,   Feb.    1,    1899;    since   June   5,   1901,    3d  schools   of   Chicago;    m.    Chicago,    1883,   Carrie 

vice-pres.  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Barton;  children:  Laura,  Helen,  Barton.  After 

Civil   Engineers.    Clubs:    Chicago,    Washington  leaving   school    was   with    C.    H.    Besly   &  Co., 

Park,  Chicago  Golf,  Glen  View,  Mid-Day;  also  machinists'    supplies,    for    8    years;-    then    of 

Union  League  and  Mid-Day   (New  York),  and  Jones    &   Kennedy,    lumber,    6    years;    then    of 

Minnekahda     (Minneapolis).     Office:     Railway  Kennedy  &  Ballard,  real  estate,  5  years;  since 

Exchange.  Residence:  466  Elm  St.  1900    alone    in    real    estate    and    investments. 

KENFIELD,  Fred  Standlsh,  publisher;  b.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Pres.-  Sun- 
Hastings,  Mich.,  Nov.  6,  1864;  s.  Hiram  J.  and  beam  Incandescent  Lamp  Co.;  dir.  Payson 
Sophia  E.  (Standish)  Kenfield.  Only  12  years  Mfg.  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
old  at  time  of  father's  death;  attended  the  nee:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
public  schools  at  Hastings  until  18,  when  he  Hi- 
entered  a  jewelry  store  and  learned  the  trade,  KENNEDY,  Henry  Herbert,  lawyer;  b. 
3  years;  attended  business  college  at  Grand  Washington  Co.,  la.,  June  6,  1862;  s.  Joseph 
Rapids,  Mich.;  then  traveled,  selling  oils,  ad-  Reid  and  Deborah  (Wilcox)  Kennedy;  grad. 
vertisement,  maps,  etc.,  until  1887.  On  coming  Iowa  College,  Grinnell,  la.,  A.B.,  1883  (A.M., 
to  Chicago  in  Sept.,  1887,  became  business  1886);  grad.  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
mgr.  of  the  Am.  Jeweler,  2  years;  western  LL.B.,  1885;  m.  Grinnell,  la.,  June  15,  1892, 
representative  for  an  eastern  publication,  1  Minnie  G.  Perkins;  1  son:  Herbert  H.  In  active 
year;  started  the  Street  Railway  Review,  an  practice  of  law  in  Chicago  since  1885,  par- 
international  journal  of  street  and  electric  ticularly  engaged  in  corporation  law  business; 
railways;  in  1894  started  Brick,  devoted  to  mem.  of  firm  of  Moses,  Rosenthal  &  Kennedy, 
clay  Interests;  m.  Amy  Sweeney,  of  Rock  Is-  which,  with  its  predecessors,  has  been  in  con- 
land,  111.,  1894;  1  daughter:  Ruby.  Pres.  and  tinuous  practice  in  Chicago  for  over  40  years, 
mgr.  Kenfleld  Publishing  Co.,  general  publish-  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago 
ers  and  printers.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Congregational  (pres.).  Union  League,  Home- 
45  Plymouth  PI.  Residence:  5553  Monroe  Av.  wood.  Office:  Woman's  Temple.  Residence: 

XENLY,  William  Kennard,  dealer  in  rails,  The  Kenwood,  47th  St.  and  Kenwood  Av. 
track  material  and  railway  supplies;  b.  Chi-  KENNEDY,  Henry  Sibley,  sec.-treas.  and 
cago,  Feb.  26,  1869;  s.  David  F.  and  Arabella  Chicago  mgr.  Thomas  Gin  Compress  Co.;  b. 
(Hoge)  Kenly;  ed.  public  and  private  schools  Nicollet  Co.,  Minn.,  May  11,  1858;  s.  Duncan 
of  Chicago.  After  leaving  school  was  employed  R-  and  Susanna  N.  Kennedy;  ed.  public  schools 
with  James  B.  Clow  &  Sons,  manufacturers  in  Minnesota;  m.  Sept.  28,  1887,  Mary  A.  Kitt- 
of  plumbers'  supplies.  After  that  was  for  a  redge;  children:  Laura  K.,  Henry  T.  Was  for 
time  engaged  in  the  fire  insurance  business  on  years  engaged  in  the  grain  business  at  Minne- 
his  own  account;  next  was  engaged  in  the  apolis,  Minn.,  coming  thence  to  Chicago  in 
iron  and  steel  business,  and  in  1901  incor-  the  early  months  of  1902.  In  Jan.,  1902,  be- 
porated  Templeton,  Kenly  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  deal-  came  associated  in  the  organization  of  the 
era  in  railway  supplies;  was  sec.  and  treas.  Thomas  Gin  Compress  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
of  that  company  until  July,  1904,  at  which  cotton  conpresses  at  Little  Rock,  Ark.,  and 
time  he  sold  his  stock,  and  during  the  early  *s  sec-  and  treas.  of  the  company,  also  having 
part  of  1905  incorporated  the  W.  K.  Kenly  Co.,  charge,  as  mgr.,  of  the  company's  office  in 
of  which  he  is  pres.,  dealers  in  rails,  track  thls  city-  Club:  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  Rail- 
material  and  railway  supplies.  Clubs:  Union,  wav  Exchange.  Residence:  Grand  Pacific  Hotel. 
Germania.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  9  KENNICOTT,  Cass  Lang-don,  chemist;  vice- 
Astor  St.  pres.  Kennicott  Water  Softener  Co.;  b.  Chi- 

KENNA,    Edward    Dudley,    lawyer,    railway  cago,  Feb.   25,   1871;   s.   Ransom  K     (U    S    A  ) 

official;   b.    Jacksonville,   111.,  Nov.    17,    1861;    s.  and  Helen  M.    (Smith)    Kennicott; 'ed.   Chicago 

M.   E.  and  Ellen    (Pilcher)    Kenna;   ed.   public  public    schools    and    Case    School    of    Applied 

schools   and    Drury    College,    Springfield,    Mo.;  Science,  Cleveland,  O.;  m.  June  6,   1894    Marv 

f,  A -TV*  14-4-n*!      4-rt     V,.-,  «        O .-.»!«  ™  fl  ^1  ,3        •**•«.  T n        i   n  o  r»  .         tr*        T-» _         s^t _  _       i         ^     _  '       *-*«,*  j 


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Kennicott  Water  Softening  Machine.  Ex-sec, 
section  chemistry,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences; 
mem.  Am.  Chem.  Soc. ;  fellow  Chem.  Soc.,  Lon- 
don; mem.  Illinois  State  Microscopical  Soc., 
Am.  Soc.  for  Testing  Materials.  Author:  Dust 
Explosions;  Chicago's  Milk  Supply;  Ice;  Water 
Analysis;  Food  Adulterations.  Mason;  Odd 
Fellow.  Club:  Automobile.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
change. Residence:  218  W.  65th  St. 

KENNY,  William  Stuart,  glass,  paints  and 
oils;  b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Jan.  26,  1855;  s.  John 
and  Emily  (Parrott)  Kenny;  preparatory  edu- 
cation at  Russell  School,  New  Haven,  Conn.; 
grad.  Yale,  1875;  m.  Dover,  Me.,  Sept.  10,  1902, 
Annie  H.  Peaks.  Read  law  with  Hon.  John 
Gibson,  of  York,  Pa.,  1875-6;  admitted  to 
Pennsylvania  bar,  1877;  in  banking  and  cattle 
business,  Dakota  and  Montana,  1877-82;  in 
Prairie  State  Bank,  Chicago,  1882-7;  was  vice- 
pres.  Winfleld  (Kan.)  Nat.  Bank;  with  Ger- 
man Nat.  Bank  of  Denver,  1888-9;  came  to 
Chicago,  1889;  sec.  the  James  H.  Rice  Co., 
importers  and  jobbers  of  glass,  paints,  oils, 
etc.;  became  pres.  and  treas.  on  death  of  J.  H. 
Rice,  1897.  Independent  in  politics.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Yacht.  Office:  80-82  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
5126  Kimbark  Av. 

KENT,  James  Tyler,  physician;  b.  Woodhull 
Tp.,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  31,  1849:  B. 
Stephens  and  Caroline  (Tyler)  Kent;  ed.  Mad- 
ison Univ.,  Hamilton,  N.  Y. ;  grad.  Eclectic 
Med.  Institute,  Cincinnati,  O.,  1871;  Homo?. 
Med.  College,  St.  Louis,  1889;  m.  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  July  2,  1896,  Clara  Louise  Tobey.  Prac- 
.  ticed  in  home  town  until  1873;  at  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1873-88;  in  Philadelphia  12  years;  since 
1900  in  Chicago.  Was  prof,  of  materia  medica, 
Homce.  Med.  College,  St.  Louis,  and  prof,  and 
dean  in  Post-Graduate  School  of  Homoeo- 
pathies, Philadelphia,  and  now  in  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Chicago;  mem.  of  staff  of  Hahne- 
mann Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeo- 
pathy, International  Hahnemannian  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Homce.  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Homoe. 
Assn.;  corresponding  mem.  British  Homoe.  Soc. 
Author:  Repertory  of  the  Homce.  Materia 
Medica;  Lectures  on  Homce.  Philosophy  and 
Materia  Medica.  Republican.  Office:  92  State 
St.  Residence:  1142  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

KENT,  Thomas  Martin,  plumbers'  brass 
goods;  b.  Co.  Wexford,  Ireland,  Feb.  8,  1848; 
s.  Patrick  and  Mary  (Murphy)  Kent;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  2, 
1885,  Elizabeth  O'Malley;  children:  Richard, 
Mary,  Margaret,  Elizabeth,  Irene,  Raymond, 
George,  Ruth,  Esther.  After  leaving  school 
learned  the  trade  of  brass  finisher  with  the 
Crane  Co.,  remaining  with  that  house  18  years, 
and  quitting  as  foreman;  then  was  with  firm 
of  Lehner,  Johnson  &  Hoyer,  until  1889,  when 
joined  in  organizing  and  incorporating  the 
Street  &  Kent  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
plumbers'  brass  goods,  of  which  is  now  pres. 
Independent  in  politics.  Office:  43-45  Fulton  St. 
Residence:  311  Sunnyside  Av. 

KENT,  William,  dealer  in  lands  and  live 
stock;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  29,  1864;  a.  Albert 
Emmett  and  Adaline  Elizabeth  (Dutton)  Kent; 
ed.  private  schools  of  California,  at  Hopkins 
Grammar  School,  New  Haven,  Conn.,  and 
Yale  College,  graduating  A.B.,  1887;  m.  Ojai 
Valley,  Calif.,  Feb.  26,  1890,  Elizabeth 
Thatcher;  children:  Albert  Emmett,  Thomas 
Thatcher,  Elizabeth  Sherman,  William,  Jr., 
Adaline  Dutton,  Sherman.  After  graduation  in 
1887  came  to  Chicago  to  look  after  interests 
of  his  father;  taken  into  partnership,  1890, 
under  title  of  A.  E.  Kent  &  Son;  father  died, 
1901;  has  managed  real  estate  and  other  in- 
terests here,  and  has  done  considerable  build- 
ing; interested  in  lands  in  Nebraska,  Nevada, 
California,  Michigan,  Wisconsin  and  Kansas. 
Republican;  mem.  Chicago  City  Council,  1895- 
1897.  Pres.  Municipal  Voters'  League,  1899- 
1900;  on  executive  committee  of  same,  1897- 


1904;  on  executive  committee  Citizens'  Assn. 
Dir.  Am.  Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  mem.  firm  of 
Kent  &  Burke  (cattle);  pres.  Golconda  Cattle 
Co.  Mem.  of  All  Souls  Church.  Mem.  Illinois 
Civic  Service  Assn.  and  Civil  Service  Reform 
League.  Clubs:  Union  League,  University, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Quadrangle,  City.  Office:  12 
Sherman  St.  Residence:  5112  Kimbark  Av. 


.,  George  Benton,  manufacturer; 
b.  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind.,  Oct.  5,  1856;  s.  James  W. 
and  Annie  (Allishouse)  Keplinger;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Louisville,  Ky.  ;  m.  Oct.  7,  1883, 
Nellie  Gertrude  Fox,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  chil- 
dren: George  Welsley,  Walter  Fox,  Cora.  For- 
merly resident  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  was  con- 
tractor and  builder  on  theatrical  buildings  for 
J.  B.  McElfatrick  &  Sons,  of  New  York  and 
St.  Louis;  built  10  or  12  theaters  for  them; 
remodeled  Chicago  Opera  House  in  1886;  came 
from  St.  Louis  to  Chicago,  as  resident,  in 
1886.  In  1892  established  the  Turnlock  Mfg. 
Co.;  in  1896  originated  the  Pinlock  Mfg.  Co.; 
has  10  or  12  patents  in  this  line,  having  orig- 
inated the  first  pinlock  fastener  for  buttons, 
and  has  made  a  special  study  of  the  business; 
consolidated  the  Pinlock  Mfg.  Co.,  1902,  with 
the  Photo-Jewelry  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  is  vice- 
pres.  Republican.  Mem.  K.  P.  Office:  464  Car- 
roll Av.  Residence:  988  Warren  Av. 

KEBCHEB,  John,  physician;  b.  Munich, 
Bavaria,  Feb.  13,  1863;  s.  Anton  (died  in 
Munich)  and  Anna  (Braumiller)  Kercher 
(latter  still  living  at  age  of  84);  ed.  Munich 
until  nearly  13  years  old,  when  immigrated  to 
Chicago;  earned  own  living  and  education  ever 
since;  attended  public  school  2  years  (work- 
ing mornings  and  evenings  for  board  and 
clothing);  when  15  years  old  became  sham- 
pooer  in  Turkish  bath  until  was  19,  studying 
under  private  tuition,  mornings;  when  19  be- 
gan studying  for  4  years  under  tutelage  of 
Dr.  Pillsbury  (then  of  Chicago);  then  entered 
med.  dept  of  Northwestern  Univ.,  graduating 
M.D.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  13,  1890,  Ma- 
thilda Charlotta  Schroeder;  children:  John, 
Antoinette.  Formerly  clinical  asst.  in  South 
Side  Dispensary;  also  formerly  chief  of  the 
nervous  dept.  in  Columbia  Free  Dispensary; 
formerly  lecturer  on  therapeutics,  Post-Grad- 
uate  Med.  School  of  Chicago,  and  in  1898-9 
went  as  physician  and  surgeon  to  the  Dusty 
Diamond  Co.  to  Northwest  Alaska;  was  gone 
1%  years  and  returned  Sept.,  1899,  finan- 
cially ruined;  resumed  practice  in  May,  1900. 
Mem.  Ashlar  Lodge  No.  308,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
Liberal  Christian  In  religion.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Address:  2359 
Indiana  Av. 

KEBFOOT,  William  Dale,  real  estate;  b. 
Lancaster,  Pa.,  Apr.  16,  1837;  s.  Dr.  George  B. 
and  Eliza  (Reed)  Kerfoot;  ed.  public  schools 
and,  1852-4,  at  St.  James  College,  Maryland; 
m.  1865,  Susan  B.,  daughter  of  William  B. 
Mooklar,  of  Mason  Co.,  Ky.  ;  children:  Susan 
M.,  William  D.,  George  B.,  Margaret  D., 
Charles  S.,  Eliza  R.,  Ethel,  Russell.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1854,  and  entered  real  estate  office 
of  James  M.  Rees;  later  clerk  for  Thomas 
B.  Bryan  until  he  established  himself  as  a 
financial  agent  and  real  estate  broker,  doing  a 
successful  business  until  1871,  when  the  great 
fire  destroyed  his  office,  with  papers,  books 
and  other  documents.  His  temporary  office 
was  the  first  building  erected  in  the  fire- 
swept  district.  Did  a  large  business  for  east- 
ern investors  and  capitalists  after  the  fire 
and  has  continued  to  represent  many  large 
financial  interests.  Took  George  Birkhoff,  Jr., 
as  partner  in  1877,  the  firm  since  then  be- 
ing known  as  W.  D.  Kerfoot  &  Co.  Was  city 
comptroller,  1899-1901;  dir.  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition;  pres.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Exchange;  pres.  Chicago  Opera  House  Co.; 
dir.  Title  Guarantee  &  Trust  Co.  of  Chicago. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union  League. 


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Office:  85  Washington  St.  Residence:  127  Astor 
St. 

KEBH,  August  Jacob,  manufacturer;  b.  De- 
troit, Mich.,  Aug.  28,  1868;  s.  George  A.  and 
Barbara  (Stellberger)  Kern;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Detroit,  Mich.;  m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  July  12, 
1903,  Annie  E^.  Fournier;  1  son:  Alfred  George. 
Began  with  firm  of  A.  P.  Kern  Picture  Co., 
manufacturers  of  moldings,  picture  frames 
and  art  goods,  in  1889,  becoming  vlce-pres. 
upon  its  incorporation  in  1892  as  the  A.  F. 
Kern  Co.,  and  in  1901  succeeded  his  brother, 
A.  F.  Kern,  as  pres.  The  company  has  its 
office  and  factory  at  15-17  Lake  St.,  and  a 
warehouse  at  33  Michigan  Av.,  and  is  espe- 
cially prominent  in  its  dept.  of  art  calendars 
and  advertising  specialties.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 15-17  Lake  St.  Residence:  5118  Prairie  Av. 
KEEN,  George,  manufacturer;  b.  Detroit, 
Mich.,  Oct.  22,  1853;  s.  George  Adam  and  Bar- 
bara (Stellberger)  Kern;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Detroit  until  1870;  m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug.  18, 
1880,  Margaret  DuBois;  children:  George  Wil- 
liam, Albert  Stephen,  Charles  Robert,  Hen- 
rietta. Began  business  life  as  bookkeeper  for 
Detroit  News  Co.;  later  was  bookkeeper  for 
the  Eckhardt  &  Becker  Brewing  Co.  and  the 
Goebel  Brewing  Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  1890, 
from  Detroit,  entering  the  business  of  the  A. 
F.  Kern  Co.,  manufacturers  of  moldings,  pic- 
ture frames,  art  goods,  etc.,  of  which  he  be- 
came sec.  and  treas.,  1898.  Republican.  Club: 
Columbia  Yacht.  Office:  15-17  E.  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 618  Sheffield  Av. 

KEEN,  Jacob  J.,  lawyer;  b.  west  division  of 
Chicago,  Jan.  10,  1863;  s.  Anton  and  Eleanora 
Kern,  both  of  German  birth;  ed.  Catholic 
parochial  schools  of  Chicago  and  St.  Francis 
College,  Quincy,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  May  2, 
1904,  Algenia  A.  Trude.  On  leaving  college 
entered  employ  of  the  C.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.; 
later  was  stereotyper  in  the  offices  of  the 
Chicago  Newspaper  Union,  the  Chicago  Tri- 
bune and  the  Chicago  Herald;  began  study 
of  law  in  office  of  Hon.  W.  W.  O'Brien,  and 
attended  Union  College  of  Law;  admitted  to 
bar,  1885;  was  elected  to  the  Illinois  House 
of  Representatives,  1889;  elected  city  atty., 
1890,  and  state's  atty.,  1892,  serving  until 
Dec.,  1896;  now  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Kern  & 
Brown.  Democrat.  Mem.  Germania  Maenner- 
chor.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  79  Clark 
St.  Residence:  49  Delaware  PI. 

KERB,  Qeortre  Buchanan,  agent  for  manu- 
facturers; b.  Franklin,  Delaware  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Apr.  17,  1850;  s.  George  and  Lucia  M.  Kerr; 
ed.  district  schools,  Franklin,  N.  Y.,  .and 
academies  at  Watertown  and  Cooperstown, 
N.  Y.;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  12.  1877, 
Emma  H.  Adams;  children:  George  B.,  Jr., 
Frank  H.,  Leslie  L.  Began  business  career  in 
a  country  store  at  Prattsville,  N.  Y.,  but  'In 
1868  entered  the  employ  of  Scovill  Mfg.  Co., 
at  Waterbury,  Conn;  4  years  later  went  to 
the  company's  store  at  Boston  until  1887; 
then  he  camo  to  Chicago  as  western  agent 
for  the  company,  which  connection  he  has 
ever  since  retained.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  Dearborn  Lodere  No.  310,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
and  Chicago  Lodge  No.  4,  B.  P.  O.  Elks.  Club: 
Auburn  Park.  Office:  208-210  Lake  St. 

KERR.  Norman,  physician;  b.  near  Harring- 
ton, Oxford  Co.,  Ont.,  Aug.  12.  1867;  s.  Norman 
McLeod  and  Catherine  (MacKenzie)  Kerr;  ed. 
public  school  at  Holyrood,  Ont.,  and  grad. 
Kincardine  (Ont.)  High  School,  1884;  grad. 
McOill  Med.  College,  Montreal,  as  M.D.,  C.M., 
1889;  m.  Oberlin,  O.,  Nov.  3,  1897,  Lottie  M., 
daughter  of  Dr.  John  Austin;  children:  John 
Austin,  Norman  Archibald.  Came  to  Chicago 
about  a  month  after  graduating  in  medicine; 
appointed  asst.  in  surgery,  Chicago  Policlinic, 
1891;  instructor  in  1895,  and  asst.  prof,  of 
surgery,  1902;  attending  surgeon  Maurice  Por- 
ter Hosp.  for  Children  since  1898.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 


Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Orthoepedic  Soc.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Office:  10  State  St.  Residence:  275  LaSalle  Av. 
KERR,  Robert  Joseph,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  27,  1872;  s.  Samuel  and  Josephine  Marian 
(Kirk)  Kerr;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B., 
1894;  LL.B.,  1895;  m.  Rockford,  111.,  June  2, 
1896,  Blanche  Weyburn.  Admitted  to  bar  of 
Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  1895;  associated  with 
father,  Samuel  Kerr,  under  firm  name  of  Kerr 
&  Kerr.  Republican.  Universalist.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Oak  Park,  Westward 
Ho.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  113  S. 
Elmwood  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

KERB,  Samuel,  lawyer;  b.  McHenry  Co., 
111.,  Feb.  22,  1846;  s.  Joseph  and  Lydia  H. 
(Langdon)  Kerr;  reared  in  Wisconsin;  grad. 
Lombard  Univ.,  1869;  m.  1st.  Josephine  M. 
Kirk  (now  deceased);  2  sons:  Robert  Joseph, 
Ellis  Kirk;  m.  2d,  Mary  E.  Dunton,  of  Belvl- 
dere,  111.;  children:  William  Dunton,  Samuel, 
Jr.  Admitted  to  bar,  1870;  partner  of  Hon. 
Benjamin  D.  Magruder  until  1875;  practiced 
alone,  1875-84;  later  senior  mem.  of  Kerr  & 
Barr,  and  now,  with  his  son,  Robert  J.,  of 
Kerr  &  Kerr.  Republican;  was  alderman  from 
llth  Ward,  1886-7.  Universalist;  mem.  of  the 
Church  of  the  Redeemer;  trustee  of  Lombard 
Univ.;  was  mem.  board  of  trustees  of  Uni- 
versalist General  Convention.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Office:  189 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

KEBSTEN,  George,  judge  of  the  Circuit 
Court  of  Cook  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  21,  1853; 
s.  Joachim  and  Sophia  (Eisner)  Kersten;  ed. 
in  Capt.  Standon's  German-Am.  Institute, 
Franklin  School  and  Eastman's  Commercial 
College,  graduating  from  latter,  1869;  m.  Sept. 
4,  1875,  Julia,  daughter  of  Adam  Baierle;  chil- 
dren: Walter  George  (deceased),  Lilian.  En- 
gaged in  various  commercial  pursuits,  1869- 
1880;  clerk  Police  Court,  1880;  Justice  of  the 
Peace,  1880-1903,  and  for  many  years  police 
justice;  elected  judge  of  the  Circuit  Court  of 
Cook  Co.,  1903.  Mason,  Shriner,  Forester,  K. 
P.  Mem.  Columbian  Knights,  Royal  Arcanum, 
North  Side  Turner  Soc.;  one  of  originators, 
1st  sec.  and  later  pres.  Cook  Co.  Democratic 
Club.  Prominent  as  sharpshooter  and  mem.  of 
various  gun  clubs.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
Germania.  Office:  County  Bldg.  Residence:  418 
Belden  Ay. 

KESNER.  Abraham  Leon,  pres.,  treas.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Evan  Lloyd  &  Co.,  retail  dry  goods; 
b.  New  York,  Aug.  5,  1869;  s.  Louis  and  Sarah 
(Staal)  Kesner;  ed.  Scammon,  Haven  and 
Jones  public  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  4,  1896,  Robertine  Feinberg;  children: 
Irene  Eleanor,  Robert  Abraham.  Entered  em- 
ploy of  The  Fair  as  cash  boy  at  age  of  12 
years  (remained  5  years);  then  went  to  Siegel, 
Cooper  &  Co.,  10  years,  as  mgr.  and  purchaser 
for  several  depts. ;  also  buyer  in  Europe; 
from  there  went  to  Gimbel  Bros.,  Philadel- 
phia, where  managed  and  purchased  for  nu- 
merous depts.,  and  also  did  the  foreign  buying 
in  Europe;  on  June  25,  1904,  headed  a  cor- 
poration and  bought  the  entire  business  of 
Evan  Lloyd  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.,  treas. 
and  gen.  mgr.  Republican.  Office:  136  State 
St.  Residence:  671  E.  48th  St. 

KE  SITES,  Jacob  Levl,  merchant;  b.  London, 
Eng.,  Dec.  30,  1865;  s.  L.  J.  and  Sarah  (Staal) 
Kesner;  came  to  Chicago  in  boyhood;  ed. 
Scammon  and  Haven  public  schools  and  Com- 
mercial Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  Aug. 
30,  1887,  Bettie  Frobman;  1  daughter:  Lucile. 
Started  in  business  life  with  The  Fair  (dept. 
store),  Oct.,  1877.  as  cash  boy  at  $2.50  per 
week,  and  advanced  from  time  to  time  to  dif- 
ferent positions  and  occupations:  cash  boy, 
bundle  wrapper,  cashier,  salesman,  floor- 
walker, buyer,  asst.  mgr.,  and  on  Jan.  1,  1895, 
was  made  gen.  mgr.  of  the  entire  business, 
and  so  continues.  Also  pres.  Strowger  Auto- 
matic Telephone  Exchange.  Republican.  Mem. 


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Sinai    Congregation.    Clubs:    Hamilton,    Stand-  in  present  firm  of  James  Kidston  &  Co.  Mem. 

ard.   Office:   The  Fair.    Residence:    4756   Grand  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.   Clubs:   Illinois  Ath- 

Boul.  letic,  LaGrange  Country,  LaGrange  Suburban. 

KE8SI.ER,  Hallet  H.,  carriages;  b.  LaPorte,  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:   La- 

Ind.,  Mar.  3,  1871;  s.  S.  I.  and  Annette  (Hahn)  Grange,  111. 

Kessler;  ed.  public  schools  at  LaPorte,  Ind. ;  KIERNA1T,  James  George,  physician;  b.  New 
m.  LaPorte,  Oct.  5,  1893,  Dora  May  Nation.  York,  June  18,  1852;  s.  Francis  and  Mary 
Began  business  life  as  employe  of  LaPorte  (Aiken)  Kiernan;  ed.  public  schools,  and. 
Carriage  Co.  in  1890,  being  made  mgr.  of  Den-  1868-71,  College  City  of  New  York;  grad.  med. 
ver  branch  Studebaker  Bros.  Mfg.  Co.  in  1899;  dept.  Univ.  City  of  New  York,  1874;  m.  New 
since  Sept.,  1903,  mgr.  at  Chicago  of  the  York,  Feb.  10,  1881,  Jane  Ann  Trumper;  chil- 
Cortland  Wagon  Co.,  the  company  having  for  dren:  Mrs.  W.  W.  Edwards,  of  Aetna,  Ind.  Be- 
over  20  years  maintained  a  branch  in  Chicago,  came  asst.  physician  New  York  City  Asylum 
and  who  have  won  enviable  distinction  In  for  Insane,  1874,  and  as  officer  of  New  York 
their  present  specialty  as  manufacturers  of  Neurological  Soc.  took  active  part  in  reforms 
high  grade  carriages.  Mem.  B.  P.  O.  E.  Office:  brought  about  by  that  soc.  in  Am.  psychiatry 
377  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Hotel  Windermere.  and  neurology.  Became  supt.  Cook  Co.  (Chl- 

KETMAN,  Tony  IiOtiis,  western  sec.  of  the  cago)  Insane  Hosp.,  1884,  and  forced  the  in- 
Missionary  Dept.  Am.  Baptist  Publication  yestigation  of  county  charities  in  1885,  which 
Soc  ;  b  Humboldt  Co.,  la.,  Sept.  30,  1868;  s.  led  to  the  "boodle"  trials  and  convictions  of 
H.  J.  and  Frances  (De  Smidt)  Ketman;  at-  1887.  Expert  for  defense  in  Guiteau  trial,  1881, 
tended  country  school  in  Humboldt  Co.,  la.;  Mooney  trial,  1884,  for  state  in  Van  Dyne  case, 
did  college  preparatory  and  college  work  in  for  defense  in  Prendergast  case,  and  in  many 
Central  Univ.  of  Iowa,  graduating  A.B.,  1894;  other  criminal  and  civil  cases  in  which  medico- 
grad.  Divinity  School,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1896  legal  Issues  were  Involved.  Foreign  associate 
(D.D.,  Central  Univ.  of  Iowa,  1903);  m.  Mon-  mem.  French  Medico-Psychologic  Assn.;  fel- 
roe,  la.,  Dec.  1,  1897,  Minnie  Corney.  Was  or-  low  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine;  hon.  pres. 
dained  to  Baptist  ministry  while'  pastor  of  section  Nervous  and  Mental  Diseases,  Pan- 
the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Omaha,  Neb.,  Dec.  Am.  Med.  Congress,  1893;  mem.  International 
8,  1896;  continued  work  as  pastor  until  Sept.  Med.  Congress,  1900;  hon.  mem.  Chicago 
1,  1902,  when  entered  upon  present  work  as  Neurol.  Soc.;  prof,  forensic  psychiatry,  Kent 
Western  Sec.  of  the  Missionary  Dept.  of  the  College  of  Law,  Chicago;  formerly  prof. 
Am  Baptist  Publication  Soc.,  now  having  over-  mental  and  nervous  diseases,  Milwaukee  Med. 
sight  of  missionary  work  of  the  soc.  In  22  College;  prof,  of  neurology,  Chicago  Post- 
western  states.  Also  pres.  of  the  old  Union  Graduate  School,  1903-4;  prof,  of  med.  Jurls- 
Mining  &  Milling  Co.,  of  Colorado,  and  sec.  prudence,  Dearborn  Med.  College;  contributor 
of  the  Yellowstone  Land  Co.,  of  Wyoming,  to  med.  and  scientific  journals  on  Insanity, 
Republican.  Office:  177  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  neurology,  psychiatry.  Democrat.  Office:  103 
3106  Groveland  Av  State  St.  Residence:  808  Pratt  Av. 

KEYES,  Albert  Belcham,  physician;  b.  Ash-  KIES,  William  S.,  lawyer;  b.  Mapleton, 
Ingdon,  Co.  of  Essex,  Eng.,  Aug.  16,  1862;  s.  Minn.,  Dec.  2.  1877;  s.  Christian  L.  and  Bertha 
William  and  Mary  (Kilworth)  Keyes;  ed.  A.  (Steeps)  Kies;  ed.  at  Oshkosh  (Wis.)  High 
Kelvedon  and  St.  John's  College,  Hurstpier-  School,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  modern  classical 
point,  Eng.;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  course,  B.L.,  1899;  law  school,  same,  LL.B., 
School,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  1891,  Florence  Norrls  1900;  m.  July,  1905,  Mabel  D.  Best.  Came  to 
Martin;  children:  Fanshawe  Martin,  Hubert  Chicago  from  Madison,  Wis.,  Sept.,  1901,  and 
Ashingdon,  Norman  Belcham.  Interne  St.  was  with  the  legal  dept.  of  the  Chicago  City 
Luke's  Hosp.,  1890,  and  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1891;  Ry.  Co.,  2  years;  was  next  appointed  trial  atty. 
asst.  in  medicine,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  for  City  of  Chicago  as  ranking  1st  asst.  city 
School,  1892-6;  associate  in  surgery,  Rush  attorney;  resigned  Apr.  1,  1905,  to  accept  posi- 
Med.  College,  1894;  elected,  1895,  prof,  gyne-  tion  as  gen.  atty.  of  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry^  Co. 
cology,  Chicago  Policlinic,  Post-Graduate  Taught  school  from  age  of  16  to  18  at  Graf- 
School;  appointed,  1901,  instructor  In  gyne-  ton,  Wis.  While  at  univ.  was  mgr.  of  College 
cology  and  obstetrics,  Rush  Med.  College.  Of-  Daily,  and  first  mgr.  of  Wisconsin  Alumni 
flee:  100  State  St.  Residence:  299  N.  State  St.  Magazine;  intercollegiate  debater,  class  of 

KEYES,  Bollin  Arthur,  wholesale  grocer;  b.  1899.  University  of  Wisconsin;  mem.  Phi  Betn 
Somerville.  Mass..  Dec.  14,  1854;  s.  Rollln  Kappa  and  Kappa  Sigma.  Republican;  cam- 
Webb  and  Abigail  A.  (Chandler)  Keyes;  ed.  paign  speaker  Clubs:  Waupanseh  (dir.),  Ham- 
public  schools  and  1  year  in  Chicago  Acad.  "ton  (dir.),  Chicago  Athletic  Office:  C  & 
(Henry  H.  Babcock,  principal);  m.  Chicago,  N.-W.  Bldg.,  Franklin  St.  and  Jackson  Boul. 
Oct.  4,  1876,  Katharine  D.  Officer:  children:  KZIiBET.  George  Alfred,  commissioner  of 
Mrs.  Frances  Keyes  Pearsons,  Rollin  Webb,  the  Salvation  Army;  b.  near  Cheltenham,  Eng., 
Katharine.  Began  business  career  as  clerk  Jan.  22,  1857;  s.  George  and  Elizabeth  (Webb) 
with  E.  H.  Sargent  &  Co.,  retail  druggists,  Kilbey;  ed.  England;  m.  Belfast,  Ireland.  1883, 
1871-2;  In  1872  entered  service  of  Franklin  Margaret  Coatsworth;  children:  Catherine  E., 
MacVeagh  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  as  clerk,  Alfred  D.,  Maggie,  Grace  A.,  Florence  E., 
and  in  1880  was  admitted  to  the  firm.  Is  also  George,  Cornelie.  Entered  Salvation  Army 
dir.  of  the  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic,  City  Training  School,  London,  1880;  first  officer 
Nat.  Bank  of  Evanston,  and  First  State  Pawn-  commissioned  from  it  as  capt.  in  charge  of  a 
ers*  Soc.  Republican.  Swedenborgian.  Chair-  station;  commissioned  maj.,  18S2,  and  given 
man  finance  committee  Legislative  Voters'  oversight  of  Salvation  Army  operations  in 
League;  vice-pres.  Evanston  Municinal  Assn.;  Ireland;  transferred  to  oversight  of  large  dls- 
dlr.  Evanston  Hosp.  Assn.  Clubs:  Commercial  trict  In  Midland  counties  of  England,  1884, 
(sec.).  Merchants,  City,  Chicago,  Evanston,  and  to  oversight  of  Salvation  Army  work  In 
Glen  View.  Office:  29  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  South  Devon  and  Cornwall;  transferred  to 
Evanston,  111.  Australia,  1888,  to  Important  position  in  Syd- 

KIDSTOW,  James,  commission  grain;  b.  Chi-  ney  and  western  New  South  Wales,  afterward 

cago,    Feb.    28,    1853;    s.    Alexander    and    Ann  taking  direction   of  all   Salvation   Army   work 

(Stewart)   Kidston;   ed.  public  schools  of  Chi-  In  New  South  Wales;  next  becoming  chief  sec. 

cago;    m.    Chicago,    1876,    Frances    J.    Henry;  and    second    in    command    In    Australasia,    In- 

children:  William  H.,  Ross  H.  Began  business  eluding  New  Zealand,  with  rank  of  col.,  which 

life   In   the    employ   of   the    grain   commission  position  held  nearly  7  years;  next  transferred 

firm    of   J.    H.    Hulburt    fk   Co.,    1875-83;    then  back  to  London,   where  became  2d  In   foreign 

was  In  business  for  self  In  firm  of  Kidston  &  office  of  the  Salvation  Army,  making  frequent 

Cayzer  for   3   years,   and   afterward   alone   for  visits   of  inspection    to   most   European   coun- 

8  years;  then  Joined  by  his  son,  W.  H.  Kidston,  tries;   next  chief  sec.   and   2d   In  command   In 


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Great  Britain  and  Ireland;  promoted  commis- 
sioner, 1899.  and  appointed  to  oversight  of 
all  Salvation  Army  work  in  South  Africa,  so 
serving  through  Anglo-Boer  War;  since  Nov. 
2  commissioner  and  deputy  commander  of  all 
Salvation  Army  work  from  Chicago  to  Pa- 
cific Coast  (also  including  Hawaii),  with 
headquarters  at  Chicago.  First  vice-pres.  the 
Salvation  Army  (incorporated),  1st  vice-pres. 
the  Industrial  Homes  Co.;  dir.  the  Reliance 
Trading  Co.  Office:  51  Hubbard  Ct. 

KILNER,  John  Caleb,  newspaper  publisher; 
b  Yorkshire,  Eng.,  June  6,  1855;  8.  William 
and  Sarah  (Taylor)  Kilner;  ed.  private  schools 
in  Yorkshire  and  in  London,  Eng.;  m.  York, 
Neb.,  Sept.  27,  1877;  children:  Alice.  Isabel, 
Louise,  Harold,  Ralph,  Mercedes,  Frederic, 
Cedric.  Was  with  Kilner  Bros.,  glass  bottle 
manufacturers,  London,  Eng.,  1869-77;  farmer, 
York  Co.,  Neb.,  1877-82;  in  foundry  and  ma- 
chine shop,  1882-9;  since  Nov..  1889,  with  and 
now  dir.,  treas.  and  mgr.  Advance  Publishing 
Co ,  publishers  The  Advance,  Congregational 
weekly.  Congregationalist.  Office:  225  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  706  Warren  Av. 

KIMBALL,  Charles  Frederick,  carriages;  b. 
Portland,  Me.,  July  31,  1854;  s.  Charles  P. 
and  Mary  King  (Porter)  Kimball;  grad.  Bow- 
doin  College,  1874;  Columbia  Law  School, 
1876  In  Feb.,  1877,  entered  the  carriage  build- 
ing business  established  by  his  father,  and 
is  now  at  its  head  as  pres.  of  C.  P.  Kimball 
&  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Commercial,  Merchants,  Chicago,  Calu- 
met, Washington  Park;  also  St.  Louis  (St. 
Louis),  and  New  York  (New  York).  Office: 
315  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  Calumet  Club. 

KIMBALL,  Curtis  Nathaniel,  vice-pres.  W. 
W  Kimball  Co.,  manufacturers  of  pianos, 
pipe  organs,  etc.;  b.  Wayne  Tp.,  Mitchell  Co., 
la,  Jan.  4,  1862;  s.  David  W.  and  Sarah 
(Moore)  Kimball;  ed.  country  school  at  place 
of  birth  and  private  school  near  by,  finishing 
at  18;  took  business  course  after  coming  to 
Chicago,  1879;  m.  Chicopee  Falls,  Mass.,  Nov., 
1894,  Fannie  C.  B.  Hadley;  children:  William 
Wallace,  David  Wheeler.  Prior  to  1879  engaged 
on  his  father's  farm  in  Iowa;  since  1879  with 
W.  W.  Kimball  Co.,  first  7  years  in  office,  fol- 
lowed by  7  years  of  general  work  among  deal- 
ers; since  then  treas.,  and  now  dir.  and  vice- 
pres.  of  the  company,  with  varied  duties,  in- 
cluding treas.  Republican.  Attends  Methodist 
Church.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Homewood.  Office: 
243  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  5441  E.  End  Av. 

KIMBALL,  Edward  Devalson,  iron  mer- 
chant; b.  Hennepin,  111.,  June  2,  1849;  s.  Luke 

5  and  Nancy  S.  (Roberts)  Kimball;  ed.  Naper- 
ville    (111.)    and   Warrenville    (111.)    academiea 
and    district    schools;    m.    Chicago,    June    26, 
1889,  Ida  M.,  daughter  of  O.  S.  Hough.  From 
1872    to    1885    was    salesman    with    Seneca    D. 
Kimbark;  in  1885  organized  firm  of  E.  D.  Kim- 
ball &  Co.,  incorporated,  1889,  and  of  which  he 
has   been   pres.    since   1893.    The   company   are 
extensive  jobbers  of  iron  and  heavy  hardware 
and   dealers   in   horseshoers'   and   blacksmiths' 
supplies  and   carriage  and   wagon   wood   mate- 
rial    Republican.    Club:    Kenwood.    Office:    242 
E    Randolph  St.  Residence:   4828  Kenwood   Av. 

KIMBAIiIi.  Enjrene  8.,  capitalist;  b.  Chica- 
go; ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Lake  Forest 
Acad.  and  at  Waltham,  Mass.  Mem.  Chicago 
Historical  SOP.,  Art  Institute.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  '  Kenwood,  Midlothian,  Kenwood 
Country.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Lakota  Hotel. 

KIMBAIiIi,  George  P.,  retired  glass  dealer; 
b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb.  23,  1839;  s.  Alvah  and 
Rnth  (Woodbury)  Kimball;  ed.  Boston  public 
schools  and  Andover  College;  m.  Oct.,  1874, 
Mrs.  Lydia  Taft,  of  Waukegan,  111.  Left  col- 
lege at  16  and  entered  the  employ  of  Bent 

6  Duvall,    dry    goods,    Louisville,    Ky.;    mem. 
Johnson    &    Kimball,     dry     goods,     Louisville, 
1859-61;  in  pay  dept.  U.  S.  A.,  Louisville,  1861- 


1862;  in  q.  m.  dept.,  Cincinnati,  1862-5;  solic- 
itor of  consignments  for  auction  and  commis- 
sion house  of  Anderson  &  Co.,  Louisville,  1865- 
1869,  in  New  York;  then  to  Chicago,  for  same 
firm,  until  1871;  chief  clerk  James  H.  Rice, 
glass,  Chicago,  1871-9;  engaged  in  glass  busi- 
ness on  his  own  account,  1879;  now  retired. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington  Park.  Resi- 
dence: Auditorium  Annex. 

KIMBELIi,  Spencer  Sxnalley,  pressed  brick 
manufacturer;  b.  Jefferson  Tp.,  Cook  Co.,  111., 
Oct.  8,  1842;  s.  Martin  A.  and  Sarah  Ann 
(Smalley)  Kimbell;  ed.  district  school  of  Jef- 
ferson Co.  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College,  receiving  diploma,  1860;  m.  Wheel- 
ing, Cook  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  2,  1865.  Bell  P.  Mil- 
lard;  children:  Lucy  Seymour.  Fanny  Spencer, 
Florence  Talcott,  Mary  Otis  Talcott.  Enlisted 
as  private  in  Battery  A,  Chicago  Light  Artil- 
lery, Aug.  6  1862;  mustered  out  of  service 
July  10,  1865,  as  2d  lieut. ;  during  service  in 
army  never  missed  a  day's  duty.  Participated 
in  every  engagement  and  never  got  a  scratch. 
After  war  engaged  in  stone  business,  and  since 
1885  has  been  in  pressed  brick  manufacturing 
business,  being  successively  treas.  of  the  Sin- 
ger &  Talcott  Stone  Co.,  gen.  mgr.  Excelsior 
Stone  Co.,  partner  in  the  firm  of  Purlngton  & 
Kimbell,  treas.  Purington  &  Kimbell  Brick 
Co.,  and  of  Lockwood  &  Kimbell,  vice-pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  Chicago  Hydraulic  Press  Brick 
Co.;  since  1902  pres.  S.  S.  Kimbell  Brick  Co. 
Also  treas.  Brownell  Improvement  Co.;  dir. 
Irving  Park  Building  &  Loan  Assn.  Repub- 
lican; was  township  school  trustee  6  years, 
county  commissioner  2  terms,  alderman  from 
27th  Ward  1  term.  Mem.  Benjamin  F.  Butler 
Post,  G.  A.  R.,  and  Loyal  Legion.  Mason;  mem. 
Myrtle  Lodge,  St.  Elmo  Commandery,  K.  T., 
Oriental  Consistory,  and  of  Medinah  Temple, 
Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Universalist. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Builders'  (elected  pres., 
Jan.,  1904).  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg. 
Residence:  1527  Kimball  Av. 

KINDELBERGER,  Charles,  mgr.  western 
branch  Chocolat-Menier;  b.  Alsace  (then  in 
France),  Mar.  15,  1861;  s.  Charles  and  Wilhel- 
mina  (Ern)  Kindelberger;  ed.  schools  of  Al- 
sace and  by  private  tutor;  m.  1st,  Switzerland, 
Aug.  2,  1883,  Anna  Elizabeth  Hintze;  m.  2d, 
Elgin,  111.,  Apr.  22,  1897,  Mary  Louise  Batter- 
man;  children:  Charles  Henry  Hintze,  Anna 
Elizabeth,  Pauline  Charlotte,  Waldemar  Eugene 
Julius,  Esther  Laura.  Charlotte  Leah.  After 
completing  studies  became  bookkeeper  in  Al- 
sace, and  later  mgr.  of  a  salt  factory  in  Lor- 
raine to  1892:  came  to  U.  S..  1892,  and  became 
bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  Chocolat-Menier, 
and  mgr.  western  branch,  Dec.  15,  1897.  Re- 
publican. Office:  64-66  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
485  Racine  Av. 

KING,  Charles  Bohan,  retired  merchant;  b. 
Martinsburgh,  Lewis  Co..  N.  Y. ;  s.  William 
and  Christina  (Rockwell)  King;  ed.  district 
school,  and  1  year  in  Lowville  Acad.,  Lewis 
Co.,  N.  Y.:  m.  Chillicothe,  O.,  Oct.,  1864,  Ella 
S.  Garfleld:  children:  Harriet  Rockwell.  Alice 
Garfleld,  Charles  Garfleld,  Rockwell.  Was  in 
wholesale  grocery  firm  of  Barrett,  King  & 
Co.,  1863-5;  then  jobber  in  hats,  caps  and  furs, 
as  mem.  of  firm  of  King,  Carhart  &  Co.,  1865- 
1867,  and  of  King  Bros..  1867-91;  since  then 
retired.  Pres.  and  dir.  Commercial  Safe  De- 
posit Co.  since  1885.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Office:  88  Monroe  St.  Residence:  159  Rush  St. 

KING,  Christopher,  lawyer;  b.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.  12,  1863;  s.  Godfrey  and  Katherine 
(Kinzie)  King;  removed,  when  12  years  old, 
to  Bradford,  111.;  ed.  in  public  schools  of 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  Northwestern  Normal  School 
at  Geneseo,  111.,  1885-6;  Kent  College  of  Law, 
Chicago,  LL.B.,  1896.  Taught  school;  admitted 
to  bar,  1896,  and  since  engaged  in  practice  of 
law  in  Chicago;  since  1902,  firm  of  Gridley, 
Culver  &  King.  Republican.  Club:  Marquette. 


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Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  76 
Walton  PI. 

ioKWS?  H°y*'  1feyyer5,1^  Danville,  Ind.,  Apr. 
12>  ^llv8'  fe,mit1n  A1?,3,  Laura  <Hoyt)  King; 
grad.  hgh  school  1888;  grad  Indiana  Univ. 
(law  school),  LL.B.,  1892;  m.  Springfield,  111., 
1898,  Maude  Lemon  (now  deceased);  1  son: 
Norman  Hoyt.  Came  to  Chicago,  1892;  entered 
law  office  of  Keep  &  Lowden;  then  asst.  pri- 
yate  sec.  to  Maj.  McClaughry.  chief  of  police, 
f2r,J&  years;  began  practice  of  law  In  spring 
of  1894;  since  June,  1903,  of  firm  of  Prussing, 
Brown  &  King.  Republican.  Sec.  Municipal 

yo°ntner1£L1Leasue'  1896-8'  ?ec  Citizens'  Assn., 
1899-1901;  now  sec.  Legislative  Voters' 
League.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Hamll- 
ton,  City.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  816 
Fargo  Av.,  Rogers  Park. 

XING,  Jesse  Gustavua,  supt  the  Bradstreet 
Co.;  b.  Chautauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  13,  1841; 
s.  Aaron  Noyes  and  Sarah  Plerpont  (Ayers) 
King;  ed.  public  schools  Chautauqua  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  Aurora,  111.,  and  Maple  Park,  111.;  served 
In  52d  Regt.  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  Aug.,  1861,  to  Oct., 
1864;  severely  wounded  at  battle  of  Shlloh, 
Apr.  6,  1862;  m.  Maple  Park,  111.,  Nov.,  1865, 
Cornelia  A.  Van  Vlack  (died  June,  1887);  chil- 
dren:  Harry  Vernon,  Hollan  Richard  (de- 
ceased),  Howard  Clayton,  Clifford  Morton, 
Worked  on  father's  farm  In  Kane  Co..  111., 
until  enlistment  in  1861;  settled  In  Chicago, 
Mar.,  1865;  engaged  in  insurance  until  1877; 
since  then  connected  with  the  Bradstreet  Co., 
mercantile  agency,  of  which  became  asst.  supt. 
in  1880,  and  since  1888  supt.  at  Chicago.  Re- 
publican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Geo.  H.  Thomas 
Post,  G.  A.  R.  (past  commander).  Clubs:  Ham- 
llton,  Woodlawn  Park  (was  2  years  pres.). 
Office:  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Residence: 
6428  Minerva  Av. 

XING,  John  A.,  retired  business  man;  b. 
DeWitt  Tp.,  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1834;  s.  Wil- 
Ham  M.  and  Hannah  (Hadley)  King;  brought 
up  on  farm.  Entered  employment  of  grocery 
flrm  of  Syracuse  at  15;  later  served  as  mes- 
senger  to  teller  Mechanics'  Bank  of  Syracuse; 
In  business  in  Toledo,  O.,  1859-61;  bookkeeper 
and  later  treas.  S.  M.  Nickerson  &  Co.,  dls- 
tillers,  1861-7;  wholesale  drug  business,  1867- 
1888;  bought  controlling  Interest  in  McEvoy 
Brewing  Co.,  1888,  selling  property  to  Eng- 
lish  syndicate,  1889;  pres.  Ft.  Dearborn  Nat. 
Bank,  Apr.  22,  1889,  to  1903;  now  dlr.  same; 
elected  trustee  Chicago  Sanitary  District, 
1889;  resigned  July,  1891.  Democrat.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Illinois,  Iroquois.  Residence: 
267  Ashland  Boul. 

KING,  John  Blair  Smith,  physician;  b.  Phila- 
delphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  11,  1855;  s.  Edwin  and  Sarah 
C.  (Smith)  King;  ed.  Penn  Quaker  School, 
Philadelphia,  followed  by  4  years  at  Gregory's 
Acad.;  grad.  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy, 
1875;  clerked  in  James  L.  Blspham's  drug 
house  in  Philadelphia  4  years,  then  attended 
Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  1  year; 
then  in  employ  of  David  Bossier,  druggist  at 
Germantown,  Pa.,  for  3  years;  came  to  Chi- 
cago,  1879,  and  was  manufacturing  clerk  for 
the  drug  house  of  Thomas  Whitfield  &  Co.  3 
years;  student  at  Hahnemann  Med.  College, 
Chicago,  graduating  M.D.,  1883;  m.  Chicago, 
Mar.  22,  1883,  Arabell  Surbridge;  children: 
Jules  Moyes,  Vivien,  Louis,  Cedric,  Hilary, 
Raymond,  Arthur,  Laurence,  Merle,  Madeline. 
Since  1883  actively  engaged  in  general  prac- 
tlce  of  medicine  in  Chicago.  Sec.  International 
Hahnemannian  Assn.;  mem.  Illinois  Homce. 
Soc.,  Englewood  Homce.  Soc.  Office:  Masonic 
Temple.  Residence:  Glenview. 

KING,  John  C.,  broker;  b.  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  Nov. 
23,  1864.  Came  to  Chicago,  1890,  and  has  since 
been  a  stock  and  bond  broker  in  this  city, 
now  being  senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  King, 
Hodenpyl  &  Co.  Mem.  New  York  Stock  Ex- 
change,  Cleveland  (O.)  Stock  Exchange,  Cht- 
cago  Stock  Exchange,  and  mem.  of  the  govern- 


ing  committee  of  latter;  also  mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Wash- 
mgton  Park,  Iroquois,  Bankers,  Chicago  Golf, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Mid-Day.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  143  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

KING,  John  C,  lawyer-  grad  St  Mary's 
College,  Cincinnati,  O.,  18?i;  taught  school  at 
Cincinnati  1  year,  and  attended  lectures  at 
Union  College  of  Law.  Admitted  to  bar  at 
Cincinnati,  O..  1873;  mem.  firm  of  Morrow  & 
King,  1873-8;  came  to  Chicago,  1878;  was  ad- 
mitted  to  Illinois  bar,  and  was  principally  en- 
gaged  in  criminal  law  practice  until  1895; 
now  head  of  firm  of  King  &  Gross.  Office:  87 
Washington  St.  Residence:  497  W.  Congress  St. 

KING,  Oscar  A.,  physician;  b.  on  farm  near 
Peru,  Ind.,  Feb.  22,  1851;  s.  Timothy  Lewis  and 
Mary  M.  (Wright)  King;  grad.  head  of  class 
(valedictorian),  Peru  High  School;  taught 
school  until  1873,  then  began  medical  studies 
under  Prof.  Henry  Palmer,  surgeon  general  of 
Wisconsin,  at  Janesville;  afterward  private 
student  Prof.  Louis  A.  Sayre,  of  New  York; 
grad.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College,  Univ.  of 
New  York,  M.D.,  1878;  m.  1887,  Minerva, 
daughter  of  Hon.  Orrin  Guernsey,  of  Janes- 
ville,  Wis.,  and  graduate  of  Boston  Univ.  After 
graduation  associated  short  time  in  practice 
with  Dr.  Henry  Palmer,  until  appointed  2d 
asst.  physician  in  Wisconsin  State  Hosp.  for 
tn®  Insane,  at  Madison.  On  leave  of  absence, 
1880  and  1881,  attending  lectures  in  Univ.  of 
Vienna  and  clinics  in  Allgemeien  Kranken- 
housen;  special  studies  in  neurology  and 
psychiatry  under  Meynert,  Leidersdorf,  Weiss 
and  Benedict.  First  assistant  physician,  Wis- 
consin  State  Hospital,  Madison,  in  1881-2, 
resigning  that  position  and  declining  appoint- 
ment  as  supt.  Northern  Hosp.  for  the  Insane, 
Wis.,  to  become,  1882,  prof,  of  mental  and 
nervous  diseases  in  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons,  Chicago,  title  later  changed  to  pres- 
ent  one;  prof,  neurology,  psychiatry  and  clin- 
ical  medicine;  in  1894  became  sec.  of  the  col- 
lege,  since  1900  vice-dean  College  of  Physi- 
cians  and  Surgeons.  As  chairman  committee  on 
univ.  relations,  1899,  and  later  years,  did  great 
service  in  securing  adoption  of  by-law  favor- 
able  to  development  of  the  college,  in  securing 
its  permanent  incorporation  into  the  Univ.  of 
Illinois,  in  purchase  of  new  grounds  and 
buildings  and  founding  College  of  Dentistry  of 
Univ.  of  Illinois  as  a  department  of  the  Col- 
lege  of  Medicine.  In  1895  was  appointed  by 
Wisconsin  State  Board  of  Control  pathologist 
and  consulting  alienist  to  state  charitable  and 
penal  institutions.  Founded,  1883,  and  com- 
pleted,  1885,  at  cost  of  $106,000,  the  Oakwood 
Retreat,  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  a  private  sani- 
tarium  for  care  of  the  insane,  of  which  be- 
came  president  and  chief  of  medical  staff; 
founded,  in  1896,  Lake  Genova  Sanitarium, 
and  in  1901  the  two  sanitaria  were  united 
into  one.  of  which  remains  director.  Tn  1896 
applied  the  toxine  of  erysipelas  effectively  in 
the  treatment  of  23  nearly  consecutive  cases 
of  mania  and  melancholia.  In  practice  since 
1882  as  specialist  in  nervous  and  mental  dis- 
eases  in  Chicago.  Prof,  neurology,  Post-Grnd- 
uate  Med.  School.;  chief  dept.  of  neurology 
West  Side  Free  Dispensary;  associate  mem. 
med.  staff  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Mod. 
Soc.,  Wisconsin  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Neu- 
rological  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  IHinois  Club 
of  Chicago.  Office:  S.  W.  cor.  State  and  Madi- 
son  Sts.  Residence:  330  Ashland  Boul. 

XING,  Ralph  Warren,  grain  merchant;  b. 
Three  Rivers,  Mich.,  Oct.  6,  1871;  s.  Jasper  and 
Helen  Louise  (Greene)  King;  moved  to  Ber- 
rien  Co.,  Mich.;  attended  public  and  high 
school  there  and  later  West  Division  High 
School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  30,  1897, 
Nelora  Sarah  Borden;  children:  Jasper  Sey- 
mour,  Nelora  Helen,  Ralph  Warren,  Jr.,  Wini- 
fred.  After  leaving  school  was  salesman  in 


334  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

wholesale  house  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co.  until  as  gen.  supt.  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  Re- 

going  Into  grain  business  In  1892.   Mem.  Chi-  publican.    Chairman    executive    committee    of 

cago  Board   of   Trade  since   1898.    Republican.  Illinois  State  Conference  of  Charities,   1904-5. 

Mem.        Washington       Park       Congregational  Mem.     Am.     Acad.     of     Political     and     Social 

Church.   Mason    (32°);    K.    T.;    Shriner.    Office:  Science,  Nat.  Conference  of  Charities  and  Cor- 

Root  and  LaSalle  Sts.  Residence:   5113  Michl-  rections.  Congregationallst.  Club:  City.   Office: 

gan  Av.  51-53  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

KINO,  Bockwell,   pres.    Western   Cold   Stor-  KINNEY,   Henry   Clay,    clergyman;    b.    New 

age  Co.;   b.   Chicago,  Feb.   7,   1853;   s.   Charles  Tork  City,  Nov.  14,  1837;  s.  George  and  Eliza 

Boham  and  Jane  (Rockwell)  King;  ed.  Chicago  (Cahoone)     Kinney;    grad.    Columbia    College, 

public  schools;  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.;  A.B.,  1858,  and  Virginia  Theological  Seminary, 

Harvard  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1881,  Lucy  1861;  m.  New  York,  Apr.  23,  1865,  Mrs.  Annie 

Wolcott   Andrews;    children:    Ethel,    Marjorle,  (Wilson)    Hunter,    who   died   in   1874.   Ordered 

McGregor  Adams,   John  Andrews.  After  leav-  deacon,    1861,    and    ordained    priest,    1862,    by 

ing  school   worked   for   1   year  for  Adams   &  Bishop  Horatio  Potter,  of  New   York;   served 

Westlake  Co.;  then  established  firm  of  King  &  pastorates    in    Tiffin,    O.,    Randolph,    Vt.,    and 

Andrews,   foundrymen,   now   the   King  &  An-  New  York  City;  came  to  Chicago  and  served 

drews   Co.,   of  which   he  is   pres.   In   1898    be-  various    churches    until    about    20    years    ago, 

came  pres.   of  the  Western  Cold  Storage  Co.  since   which    time    has    been    In    charge    of   a 

(the  largest  cold  storage  plant  in  the  world),  mission  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards.  Mem.  Chi- 

Is   treas.   of  the  Harrington-King  Perforating  cago  Historical   Soc.    Residence:    809    W.    47th 

Co.,  and  dir.  of  the  Adams  &  Westlake  Co.  Re-  St. 

tains   active   conj.ro!   over  all   his   enterprises.  KINNEY,  William  Crane,  real  estate  agent 

As  a  boy,  served  fn  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Repub-  and  dealer;  b.  Cambridge,  Lenawee  Co.,  Mich., 

lican.    Clubs:    Chicago,    University,    Harvard,  Feb.  3,  1838;  s.  Sylvanus  and  Hannah  (Crane) 

Saddle    and    Cycle,    Merchants.    Office:    39    N.  Kinney;     ed.     common     and     high     school     of 

State  St.  Residence:   63  Hawthorne  PI.  Adrian,  Mich.;  m.  May,  1869,  Mary  C.  Troy;  1 

KING,    Samuel    Balch,    lawyer;    b.    Ottawa,  son:    Troy   Sylvanus.    Lived   in    Chicago   since 

111.,    May    27,    1865;    s.    Claude    B.    and    Anna  1872;    engaged    in    the    real    estate    business. 

(Wyman)  King;  removed  with  parents  to  Chi-  Trustee  village  of  Hyde  Park,  1888,  until  an- 

cago,   1871;   ed.   public   schools   of  Hyde  Park  nexation    of    the    village    to    Chicago,     then 

until  1878.  At  age  of  13   went  to  work  for  a  elected   alderman,    serving   until    1892.    Repub- 

mercantile    house    and    continued    until    1885;  lican.  Liberal  in  religion.  Mem.  Military  Order 

began  study  of  law,   Sept.,   1885,  in  offices  of  Loyal    Legion,    Veteran    League,    Apollo    Com- 

Doolittle  &  McKey,  at  same  time  entering  Un-  mandery,    K.    T.    Office:    189    LaSalle   St.    Resi- 

ion  College  of  Law,  from  which  grad.,  LL.B.,  dence:  3831  Elmwood  Av. 

1887;  admitted  to  bar,  1887.  Republican.  Mem.  KINSELLA,    John    Julius,    glass;    b.    Lock- 

Illinois    Soc.    Sons    of    the    Revolution.    Office:  port,    111.,    Jan.    12,    1859;    s.    John    and    Mary 

1st   Nat.    Bank   Bldg.    Residence:    5417    Wash-  (Ryan)     Kinsella;     grad,     Lockport     (public) 

ington  Av.  School,    Chicago,    and    afterward    attended    St. 

KINO,   Simeon  Woodrow,  lawyer  and  U.   S.  Ignatius    College.    First    business    experience 

commissioner;    b.    King's    Section,    Penn    Tp.,  was  on  a  ranch  at  Lockport,   111.  Went  west, 

Morgan    Co.,    O.,    Aug.     18,     1843;     s.     Hiram  1881,    and    remained    about    2    years.    In    1885 

Rogers  and  Deborah   (Woodrow)  King;  ed.  T.  bought  out  a  glass  business  which  had  been 

Clarkson  Taylor's  Acad.,  Wilmington,  Del.,  and  established   in   1874,   and   continued   it   on   his 

at  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  own    account,    and    in    1894    incorporated    the 

May   28,    1902,   Estella  Winter   Gair.    Came   to  business  as  John  J.  Kinsella  Co.   (of  which  he 

Chicago,  1854;  worked  in  grocery  store,  planing  is    sec.).    Democrat.    R.    C.    Mem.    Knights    of 

mill  and  for  contractor;  taught  night  school;  Columbus.    Clubs:    Sheridan    (pres.),    Ellerslie 

studied   law.    Served    on    Gov.    Richard    Yates'  Golf,  Washington  Park.  Office:   22d  and  John- 

stafE   at    battle    of    Shiloh,    1862;    admitted    to  son  Sts.  Residence:  3539  Michigan  Av. 

Illinois  bar,  Apr    3,  1863;  appointed  US.  com-  KIPEBf  Charles,  saddlery  manufacturer;   b. 

missioner  northern  district  of  Illinois  by  Hon.  Douglas  Co.,  Kan.,  Nov.  15,  1858;  s.  Louis  and 

Thomas  Drummond,  Oct.  7,  1864,  under  admin-  Henrietta      (TTir^phhpre-)     Vcinpr:      P<I       rmhiiv 

istration  of  Abraham  Lincoln,  and  reappointed  School    of    Atchison    Co      Kan  •'    m     Leaven 

by  subsequent  U.   S.  judges,   serving  continu-  ^<?r°th'     Kan      Apr     15     188  E  i     Gertrude  T  WiIeT 

ously  to  present  time,  present  appointment  be-  rv.iifirpn-  Tfi'        ' 

ing   dateS   Mar     30,    1904     Besides    practicing  SSltted  to 


^Sfr^i^ftS.*?  Sons-    manufacturers    of    saddlery,    Atchison, 

only  commissioner  of  deeds  in  Chicago  for  all  Kan.;  business  was  removed  to  Chicago,  1891. 

Of,*the*v,stat£?  and  territories,   besides   Canada  Pres.    of   Nat.    Saddlery   Manufacturers'    Assn. 

and    other   European    governments;    is   also    a  Jewish    religion.    Office:    Congress   and    Peoria 

notary  public  and  passport  agent.   Was  mem.  sts    Residence:  685  48th  PI. 

of  the  old  board  of  supervisors   of  Cook  Co.  klFEB,  Herman,  saddlerv  manufacturer;  b. 

for  7  years  and  introduced  and  procured  pas-  Cleveland,    O.,    Feb.    14,    1854;    s.    Louis    and 

sage   of  resolution  that  established   the   Cook  Henrietta     (Hirschberg)     Kiper;     ed.    common 

P0\,150fmal  School;  hence  the     father     of  that  schools  of  Kansas,  of  which  State  was  a  resi- 

institution.   Was   county  &tty.   of   Cook   Co     3  dent,    1859-91;   m.   Quincy,    111..    Mar.    16,    1880, 

terms;  has  been  pres.  South  Town  Board;  also  Rosa  Hermann;    1   daughter:   Henrietta.    As   a 

South   Town   clerk  and   county   commissioner.  boy  became  associated  with  the  business  con- 

Republican;    speaker    in    city,    state    and    nat.  ducted  by  his  father  at  Atchison,  Kan.,  as  a 

campaigns.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Cook  Co.  Repub-  deaier   in   hides,    wool,    leather,   and    saddlery; 

lican    Marching,    Lincoln.    Office:     Monadnock  came    to    Chicago    in     1891,     and    has    since, 

B1^.vSSiSJ2™e:»i19  Wa™ei}  Av-  as  partner  in  L.  Kiper  &  Sons,  been  engaged 

XINGSMY,  Sherman  Colver,  gen    supt.  Chi-  in  the  harness  and  saddlery  industry.  Repub- 

Sag°i?l*Ief  and-.A,id,  Soc->  ^yaverl5rArrI.?vj  Ma?  "can.   Jewish  religion.   Club:   Illinois  Athletic. 

27,     1866;     a.    Calvin    and    Mary     (Williams)  office:   225  S.  Peoria  St.   Residence:   4454  Vin- 

Kingsley;    grad.    high    school,    Waverly,    la,;  cennes  Av 

Knox  College,   B.S.,   1892;   post-graduate   work  K1PEB,   Julius,    saddlery    manufacturer;     b. 

in   Harvard   Univ.,    1893-4;   m.    Detroit,   Mich.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  June  12,  1852;   s.  Louis  and 

Aug.,  1895,  Bessie  L.  Cook;  1  daughter:  Eliza-  Henrietta  (Hirschberg)  Kiper;  moved  to  Kan- 

£?thvAsst<;  sec.,   Brooklyn,   N.    Y.,   Bureau   of  sas   in   1858;    ed.    public   schools;    m.    Chicago, 

Charities,  Sept.,  1894,  to  Feb.,  1895;  agent  Bos-  July  19,  1881,  Tenie  Metz;  children:  Harold  J., 


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came  to  Chicago  as  partner  in  the  firm  of  L. 
Kiper  &  Sons.  Republican.  Mem.  William  B. 
Warren  Lodge,  No.  209,  A.  P.  and  A.  M.;  K. 
P.,  Lodge  No.  7  (Golden  Cross),  Atchison, 
Kan.  Jewish  religion.  Office:  225  S.  Peoria  St. 
Residence:  561  B.  45th  St. 

KIFFAX,  John  B.,  physician,  author;  b. 
Brantford,  Out,  Nov.  5,  1849;  s.  Robert  and 
Mary  (Hargreaves)  Kippax;  M.D.,  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  1869;  LL.B.,  Northwestern  Univ., 
1872;  mem.  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons, Ontario,  1880;  m.  Oct.  18,  1877,  Martha 
E.  Wood.  In  practice  in  Chicago  since  1869; 
prof.  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  1872-6;  ex- 
pres.  and  late  prof,  practice  of  medicine,  clin- 
ical medicine  and  legal  medicine,  Chicago 
Homce.  Med.  College;  one  of  the  founders 
same  (1876)  and  prof,  there  for  25  years; 
emeritus  prof,  of  theory  and  practice  of  medi- 
cine and  of  clinical  medicine,  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  1905;  late  clinical  lec- 
turer and  visiting  physician,  Cook  Co.  Charity 
Hosp.  Pres.  Homce.  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago,  1900-1; 
mem.  (chairman  intercollegiate  committee, 
1900)  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy,  111. 
Homce.  Med.  Assn.  and  other  Am.  and  foreign 
med.  socs.  Republican.  Associate  editor  Uni- 
versal Homce.  Annual,  Paris,  France,  1894; 
associate  editor  Annual  Record  of  Homce. 
Literature,  Philadelphia,  1873-4;  contributor 
to  med.  periodicals.  Author:  Churchyard 
Literature,  1877;  Hand-Book  of  Skin  Diseases, 
6th  edit.,  1896;  Lectures  on  Fevers,  1884;  also 
numerous  monographs,  addresses,  etc.  Ad- 
dress: 3154  Indiana  Av. 

KIBBY,  Thomas  Bernard,  pres.  Kirby  Lum- 
ber &  Equipment  Co.;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Feb., 
1853;  s.  of  Peter  and  Charlotte  (Bernard) 
Kirby;  ed.  public  schools  of  Troy,  N.  Y.;  m. 
Adrian,  Mich.,  June  2,  1875,  Annie  Anderson; 
children:  Mrs.  Bessie  H.  Bowles,  Daisy  Emma, 
Charlotte  Maretta.  Entered  the  service  of  the 
L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  in  1869,  at  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.;  was  employed  in  the  shops  at  Adrian, 
Mich.,  1873-80.  and  became  division  master  car 
builder  for  the  company,  with  headquarters  at 
Chicago,  1880-90;  from  1890  to  1900  was  supt. 
of  the  Armour  Car  Lines  In  Chicago;  since1 
1900  pres.  Kirby  Lumber  &  Equipment  Co.; 
also  vice-pres.  I.  B.  Seely  Truss  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mason;  Mystic  Star  Lodge,  Englewood 
Commandery,  and  Medinah  Temple,  Shrine. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  230 
Commonwealth  Av.,  Elgin,  111. 

KIRCHBEHGER,  William  Arnold,  merchant: 
b.  New  York  City,  Mar.  10,  1877;  s.  Siegfried 
H.  and  Alice  (Friedman)  Kirchberger;  ed. 
Harvard  School,  Chicago,  followed  by  a  course 
at  the  Univ.  of  Mich,  to  1896;  m.  Chicago, 
June  17,  1901,  Blanche  Kimmelstiel;  1  daugh- 
ter: Alice.  In  1898  entered  the  house  of  M. 
Born  &  Co.,  tailors  to  the  trade,  and  is  now 
sec.  and  treas.  of  that  company.  Club:  Stand- 
ard. Office:  337  Franklin  St.  Residence:  4905 
Grand  Boul. 

KIBCHHEIMEB,  Joseph,  paper;  b.  Heil- 
bronn,  Ger.,  Jan.  2,  1873;  s.  Hermann  and  Ellse 
Kirchheimer;  ed.  *"vmnasium  of  Heilbronn, 
Ger.;  came  to  U.  S.,  1887,  settling  in  Ft. 
Wayne,  Ind.  Began  business  as  dealer  in  pa- 
per, paper  bags,  etc.,  at  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind., 
removing  to  Chicago  in  1898,  and  with  his 
brother  Sigmund,  established  here  firm  of 
Kirchheimer  Bros.,  paper  and  twine,  caper 
bags,  etc.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  121  Klnzie 
St.  Residence:  4339  Forrestville  Av. 

KIRK,  Alfred,  district  supt.  of  schools;  b. 
Harrison  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  16,  1832;  s.  Samuel  and 
Mary  (Hukill)  Kirk;  attended  common  school 
until  16  years  of  age,  then  entered  Richmond 
College,  Richmond,  O.,  remaining  until  1852; 
m.  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  H.,  July  10,  1866,  Lucy  A. 
Bruce;  children:  Allan  Bruce,  Harold  Bruce. 
Continuously  engaged  in  teaching  school  from 
1852,  and  since  1868  a  teacher  In  the  public 
schools  of  the  City  of  Chicago;  now  district 


supt.  of  schools.  Republican.  Congregational- 
ist.  Mason.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
4229  Oakenwald  Av. 

KIBK,  James  Alexander,  pres.  James  S. 
Kirk  &  Co.;  b.  Utica,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  24,  1840;  B. 
James  S.  and  Nancy  Ann  (Dunning)  Kirk;  ed. 
public  schools  of  State  of  New  York;  m.  1st, 
Utica,  N.  Y.,  July  17,  1860,  Margaret  Corn- 
stock;  children  (living):  Gertrude,  Roderick, 
Willing  D.;  m.  2d,  Utica,  N.  Y.,  Clara  Corn- 
stock,  Mar.  17,  1885;  children:  Margaret,  Alex- 
ander. Began  business  life  as  a  boy  in  the  ser- 
vice of  James  S.  Kirk  &  Co.,  soap  manufac- 
turers at  Utica,  N.  Y.,  coming  to  Chicago  when 
the  business  was  removed  to  this  city  in  1860, 
and  filling  the  various  positions  until  becoming 
pres.  of  James  S.  Kirk  &  Co.,  upon  the  death 
of  his  father.  Republican.  Was  alderman  for 
2  years  under  the  administration  of  Mayor 
Monroe  Heath,  In  1877-9.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  360  N.  Water  St.  Residence:  456  Elm  St. 

KIBE!,  Uiltou  W.,  1st  vice-pres.  James  S. 
Kirk  &  Co.,  soap  manufacturers;  b.  Utica,  N. 
Y.,  Feb.  18,  1346;  s.  James  S.  and  Nancy  A. 
Kirk;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Chicago; 
m.  1st,  Alice  Florence  Thompson;  m.  2d,  Ethel 
Lucy  Klrkman;  children:  Walter  T.,  Emma  D., 
Milton  A.;  m.  3d,  Sept.  1,  1902,  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
Josephine  Mary  Cunningham.  After  leaving 
school  became  identified  with  the  business  of 
James  S.  Kirk  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  soaps, 
and  has  ever  since  been  actively  identified 
with  the  business,  which  was  incorporated 
after  the  death  of  his  father,  the  founder; 
now  1st  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  James  S.  Kirk 
&  Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mason;  K.  T. 
Served  as  pres.  of  the  village  board  of  Evans- 
ton  before  Its  Incorporation  as  a  city;  mem. 
board  of  directors  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
sition, 3  years.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Fellowship,  Union.  Office:  360  N.  Water  St. 
Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

KIBK,  Walter  Badcliffe,  broker;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  21,  1873;  s.  Milton  W.  and  Alice  (Thomp- 
son) Kirk;  grad.  Pennsylvania  Military  Col- 
lege, B.S.,  1892;  attended  Harvard  Law  School, 
1899-1900;  m.  Santa  Barbara,  Calif.,  Dec.  2, 
1903,  Maud  Hambleton.  Since  graduation  from 
college  identified  with  James  S.  Kirk  &  Co., 
and  was  vice-pres.  of  the  company,  1900-1; 
in  1901  organized  and  incorporated  firm  of 
Kirk  Bros.,  manufacturers  of  soaps  and  per- 
fumes, which  was  subsequently  sold  to  James 
S.  Kirk  &  Co.  Now  broker  for  James  S.  Kirk 
&  Co.  In  oils,  fats  and  glycerine.  Catholic. 
Clubs:  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia,  Chicago 
Golf,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  35-37  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  149  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

KIRKEBY,  Marias,  manufacturer,  mer- 
chant; b.  Norway,  Jan.  23,  1860;  s.  H.  P.  and 
Martha  (Sorum)  Kirkeby;  ed.  Norway;  m.  Ber- 
gen, Norway,  Aug.  30,  1895,  Signe  Hansen; 
children:  Margit  Katherine,  Arnold  Sigurd,  Ed- 
win Oliver.  Came  to  Chicago,  1883;  in  1886 
started  produce  firm  of  Kirkeby  &  Stoffhas; 
bought  out  Interest  of  partner,  1890,  and  has 
since  conducted  it  as  M.  Kirkeby  &  Co.  In  1896 
bought  half  Interest,  and  is  now  sec.,  treas. 
and  dlr.  of  August  Hausske  &  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  parlor  furniture  frames.  Helped  or- 
ganize, 1892,  and  is  now  dir.  Milwaukee  Av. 
State  Bank.  Democrat.  Evangelical  Lutheran. 
Office:  100  Weed  St.  Residence:  1396  N.  Saw- 
yer Av. 

XZBKMAN,  Marshall  Jay,  lawyer;  b.  Chica- 
go, July  25,  1876;  s.  Marshall  M.  and  Fannie 
(Lincoln)  Klrkman;  early  education  in  public 
schools;  grad.  law  dept.  Northwestern  Univ., 
LL.B.,  1897.  Engaged  In  practice  of  law  since 
1897.  Vice-pres.  and  general  counsel  of  the 
World  Ry.  Publishing  Co.,  and  the  Am.  Ac- 
counting Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Onwentsia,  Chicago 
Press,  Evanston  Country.  Office:  79  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 


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KIRKMAN,  Marshall  Monroe,  railway  offi- 
cial; b  July  10,  1842,  In  Central  Illinois;  en- 
tered railway  service,  1856,  with  C.  &  N.-W.; 
since  then  with  telegraph  and  traffic  depts. 
and  as  train  dispatcher,  1856-61;  auditor  of 
freight  accounts,  1861-5;  asst.  gen.  accounting 
officer,  1865-7;  gen.  accounting  officer,  1867-81; 
also  local  treas.,  1870-81;  comptroller,  1881-9; 
pres.  and  treas.  Florence  Co.  Ry.  Co.;  treas. 
and  dir.  DePue,  Ladd  &  Eastern  Ry.  Co.,  Ma- 
coupin  Co.  Ry.  Co.,  Princeton  &  Western  Ry. 
Co.,  Sioux  City  &  Pacific  R.  R.  Co.,  St.  Paul, 
Eastern  Grand  Trunk  R.  R.  Co.,  Consolidation 
Coal  Co.,  Sioux  City  Bridge  Co.,  Superior  Coal 
Co.,  Western  Town  Lot  Co.;  asst.  treas.  and 
dir.  Winona  &  St.  Peter  R.  R.  Co.,  2d  vice-pros. 
C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  since  Nov.,  1889.  Author:  The 
Science  of  Railways,  1894  (12  vols.);  Classical 
Portfolio  of  Primitive  Carriers,  1896.  Also  va- 
rious other  treatises  on  transportation  mat- 
ters. The  Romance  of  Gilbert  Holmes,  novel, 
1900;  The  Air  Brake,  1901;  Building  and  Re- 
pairing Railways,  1901;  Locomotive  Appli- 
ances, 1901;  How  Oil  is  Used  for  Fuel  on  Loco- 
motives, 1902;  Iskander,  novel,  1903.  Office: 
Jackson  Boul.  and  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

KIBKPATBICK,  Edward  Franklin,  mgr.  Mc- 
Roy  Clay  Works;  b.  Allegheny  City,  Pa.,  July 
4,  1862;  s.  Henry  and  Mary  Ann  (Irwin)  Kirk- 
patrick;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.; 
m.  Pittsburgh,  Oct.  25,  1885,  Mary  Agnes  Mc- 
Intyre;  children:  Edna  North  (died,  aged  8), 
Edward  Franklin,  Jr.  Entered  boot  and  shoe 
business  at  Pittsburgh,  1880,  and  remained  in 
that  business  until  1887;  became  district  agent 
of  the  Westinghouse  Electric  and  Mfg.  Co.,  of 
Pittsburgh,  Cincinnati  branch,  Oct.,  1887;  Chi- 
cago branch,  Oct.,  1891;  resigned  Sept.,  1897, 
to  accept  Chicago  agency  for  Ft.  Wayne  Elec- 
tric Corporation  until  Dec.,  1898,  when  became 
Chicago  agent  General  Electric  Co.,  of  Sche- 
nectady,  N.  T.,  leaving  that  corporation  Dec., 
1900,  to  engage  in  the  manufacture  of  clay 
conduits  for  underground  wires,  now  being 
mgr.  of  the  McRoy  Clay  Works.  Private  In 
Washington  Infy.  and  Battery  B,  Pa.  N.  G., 
1889-96.  Republican.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 3625  Lake  Av. 

KIBKFATRICK,  John  Armour,  physician;  b. 
on  farm  in  Muskingum  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  20,  1864; 
s.  James  Wylie  (abolitionist  and  Union  sol- 
dier) and  Eleanor  Ann  (Lyons)  Kirkpatrick; 
worked  on  father's  farms  until  21  years 
old;  removed  to  Illinois,  1860;  moved  to  farm 
in  Washington  Co.,  Ia.t  1869;  moved  to  Kansas, 
taught  school  and  singing  schools,  and  attend- 
ed State  Normal  School  at  Leavenworth,  Kan., 
and  State  Univ.,  at  Lawrence,  Kan.;  began 
study  of  medicine  under  M.  B.  Smith,  Holton, 
Kan.;  then  2  years  school  principal;  attended 
Hahnemann  Medical  College  and  Hosp.,  1882- 
1884,  graduating,  M.D.,  1884;  m.  Denison, 
Jackson  Co.,  Kan.,  Sept.  10,  1885,  Alvira  B. 
Colvin;  children:  Jessie  Belle,  John  (deceased), 
Mary  (deceased),  Stanley  James.  Began  prac- 
tice of  medicine  at  North  Cedar,  Kan.,  1  year; 
then  at  Anthony,  Harper  Co.,  Kan.,  1885-92; 
since  then  in  Chicago.  Was  pres.  Southwestern 
Homoa.  Med.  Assn.;  also  sec.  State  Homoe. 
Med.  Soc.  of  Kansas;  mem.  International 
Hahnemannian  Assn.  Prohibitionist.  Elder  In 
U.  P.  Church  since  1885;  in  3d  Church,  Chi- 
cago, since  1892.  Office:  423  E.  47th  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4840  Evans  Av. 

KISEB,  Samuel  Ellsworth.,  journalist,  au- 
thor; b.  Shippensville,  Pa.,  Feb.  2,  1862;  B. 
Samuel  and  Charlotte  Kiser;  ed.  Pennsylvania 
and  Ohio.  After  quitting  school  and  under- 
going brief  experience  on  farm,  learned  teleg- 
raphy; later  became  a  reporter;  then  news- 
paper sub-editor,  and,  in  1896,  began  writing 
special  sketches  for  the  Cleveland  Leader. 
Since  then  has  contributed  to  many  papers 
and  magazines.  Now  special  and  editorial 
writer,  Chicago  Record-Herald.  Club:  Evans- 


ton.  Author:  Budd  Wilkins  at  the  Show,  and 
other  Verses,  a  book  of  poems,  1898;  Georgie, 
1890;  Love  Sonnets  of  an  Office  Boy,  1902;  Bal- 
lads of  the  Busy  Days,  1903;  Charles  the 
Chauffer,  1905.  Office:  The  Record-Herald. 
Residence:  405  Grove  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

KISSACK,  William,  pres.  Am.  Crushed  Stone 
Co.;  b.  Liverpool,  Eng.,  May  15,  1859;  s. 
Thomas  Kissack,  architect;  ed.  Hollybank 
School,  Birkdale,  Lancashire,  and  in  engineer- 
ing at  Liverpool  Univ.  College;  m.  Chicago, 
Jan.  11,  1886,  Julia  Cecilia  Buechner,  of  Pfuni?- 
stadt,  Ger. ;  1  child:  Florence  B.  Spent  about 
7  years  in  municipal  engineering  in  South- 
port  and  Worthing,  Eng.,  principally  on  sewer- 
age and  sea  defense  works,  and  about  2  years 
in  different  branches  of  the  ordnance  survey 
of  England  under  officers  of  the  Corps  of 
Royal  Engineers.  Came  to  Chicago,  1883;  was 
employed  by  John  A.  Cole  as  asst.  engineer  on 
municipal  work  in  the  suburbs  of  Chicago,  and 
on  the  construction  of  the  Hyde  Park  water- 
works tunnel  under  Lake  Michigan.  In  en- 
gineering dept.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1884-6.  Con- 
struction engineer  Chicago  West  Division  R. 
R.  under  D.  C.  Cregier,  1886-7.  In  engineering 
dept.  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  on  construction  of 
line  from  Kansas  City  to  Chicago,  1887-9; 
town  engineer  of  Cicero,  1889,  and  1890.  Mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Kissack  &  Muir,  contractors, 
1890-5,  and  alone  in  same  business  to  1897. 
Supt.  of  paving  for  Dolese  &  Shepard  Co.  to 
1902.  May,  1902,  organized  Am.  Crushed  Stone 
Co.  Is  a  mem.  of  Harlem  Lodge  540,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.  and  of  Chicago  Lodge  No.  4,  Elks.  Of- 
fice: 92  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1317  Lawrence 
Av. 

KITCH,  David  Alfred,  manufacturer  of  por- 
traits and  frames;  b.  Sandy  Lake,  Mercer  Co., 
Pa.,  Dec.  2,  1861;  s.  John  McLean  and  Eliza- 
beth (McCleary)  Kitch;  ed.  District  Schools 
in  Mercer  Co.,  Pa.,  and  Crawford  Co.,  O. ;  then 
at  State  Normal  School,  Ada.,  O. ;  m.  Apr.  10, 
1890,  Hattie  Kearby.  Bereaved  of  father  at  4 
and  mother  at  14  years,  and  early  life 
was  devoted  to  hard  work  interspersed  with 
the  schooling  earned  by  own  labor.  Mar.  9, 
1883,  engaged  with  Western  Publishing  House, 
Chicago,  as  salesman,  until  1886;  manufactur- 
ers' agent,  Lincoln,  Neb.,  1886-8;  In  hotel  busi- 
ness. S.  Omaha,  Neb.,  1888-93;  collector  for 
Model  Portrait  Co.,  1893-4;  1st  vice-pres.  Chi- 
cago Portrait  Co.,  1894-1902;  since  1902  sec. 
Chicago  Picture  Frame  Works,  mgr.  Chicago 
Crayon  Co.,  and  mgr.  G.  S.  Lyle  Co.,  photo- 
graphic enlargements;  also  since  1903  sec.  Mo- 
hawk Gold  Mining  Co.,  of  Saratoga,  Wyo. 
Republican.  Mason;  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  York 
Chapter,  Tyrian  Council,  Columbia  Comman- 
dery  K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory,  Medinah  Tem- 
ple (Mystic  Shrine),  and  Noble  Queen  Chap- 
ter, Order  of  Eastern  Star.  Club:  Menoken.  Of- 
fice: 1123  W.  20th  St.  Residence:  912  War- 
ren Av. 

KITTBEDGE,  Bnfna  Jay,  designer  and 
printer  of  colored  labels,  show  cards,  etc.;  b. 
Glendale,  O.,  Oct.  19,  1859;  s.  Charles  and 
Emma  Caroline  (Rich)  Kittredge;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1S80,  Sarah 
Peacock;  children:  Rufus,  William,  Charlotte, 
Alfred  Rich,  Lillian,  Clara,  Benjamin  Edmund, 
Bessie  Ada,  Sara  Mae.  In  1876  began  In  the 
printing  business,  and  gradually  drifted  into 
the  label  and  color  printing  business.  In  1892 
the  business  was  incorporated  as  R.  J.  Kitt- 
redge &  Co.,  of  which  he  has  ever  since  been 
pres.,  the  company  turning  out  a  very  large 
quantity  of  fine  work  in  colored  labels  and 
show  cards,  posters,  etc.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Mem.  Nat.  Union,  Royal  League,  Mac- 
cabees. Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Green 
and  W.  Superior  Sts.  Residence:  209  Baird  Av. 

KLEBS,  Arnold  Carl,  physician;  b.  Berne, 
Switzerland,  Mar.  17,  1870;  s.  Dr.  Edwin  Th. 
A.  and  Rose  (Grossenbacher)  Klebs;  ed.  pri- 
mary school  and  Imperial  Gymnasium,  Prague, 


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and    gymnasium    at    Zurich,    graduating    1888;  of   a    Race;    Traits    of    Character.    Office:    161 

univs.     of     Zurich,     Berlin,     Kiel,     Wurzburg,  Washington  St.  Residence:  Naperville,  111. 

S^S  ?<?fe}i>  SwAss  St  »te,  Examination,   1893,  KLICXA,    Emll,    manufacturer;    b.    Chicago, 

M.D.    1894    (Basel);  asst    in  polyclinic,  Basel;  May  26,  1879;  s.  Joseph  and  Emily  (Bernhardt) 

pathological    institute     Zurich;    post-graduate  Klicka;    graduate    of    Chicago    public    schools. 

?|u5lef  at  London  and  Paris,  came  to  Chicago,  Spent   2    years   in   Southern   California,   where 

1897    (father    prof,    of    pathology,    Rush    Med.  he  was  engaged  in  the  cattle  and  mining  busi- 

College);     became     naturalized    citizen.    May,  ness;  with  that  exception  entire  life  has  been 

1904;  m.  Milton.  Mass  ,   June,   1898.  Margaret.  Bpent  in  Chicago,  and  since  leaving  school  has 

^"^H^iaoo  Ji    Mflcol1m/,  F1orvHts>.  2f   Bv,°™01}:  been  continuously  connected  with  the  business 

she  died  1899,  leaving  1  daughter:  Sarah  Mai-  Of    the   Joseph   Klicka   Co.,    manufacturers    of 

colm    Klebs.    Engaged    in    general    practice    of  roOm  and  picture  frame  mouldings,  especially 

medicine    in    Chicago    since    1897.    Consulting  flne  gnt  mouldings  for  frames.  After  serving 

physician    (tuberculosis)    to  Cook  Co.   institu-  ln   various   capacities  became   sec.,   treas.   and 

tions;   med.  dir.   Tuberculosis  Committee,  Vis-  dlr.   On  July   1,   1903.   Republican.   Mason;  Ben 

iting  Nurses'   Assn.   Mem    board   of  dirs.   and  Hur  Lodge,  Wiley  M.   Egan  Chapter,  Chicago 

executive  committee  Nat.  Assn.  for  Study  and  Commandery  K.  T.,  and  Medinah  Temple  Mys- 

Prevention  of  Tuberculosis;  mem.  Am.  Clima-  tlc   shrine.    Office:    114    S.    Jefferson    St.    Resi- 

tological  Soc.  and  many  others.  Author  of  sev-  dence:  2707  N    Lincoln  St 

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eral    monographs    on    Tuberculosis    and    other        _.TTTirT,    ft   '„__ 
med.   subjects    Mem.   Swiss  Reformed    (Zwin-    t,,,*?™^*?  °?&e 


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gli)   Church.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  City,     $1  I%2.ra^P  Cgk' 


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Saddle    and    Cycle,    Onwentsia,    Chicago    Golf.       a|'       !£    «u'ofJ,,^'Twnjt         *  £    i    w  i» 

nfflpp-  ion  cttnt^  <5t-  Kline;  ed.  Shattuck  Military  School,  Faribault, 

bt-  Minn.    Entered    service   of   Continental    Insur- 


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EE,    Nathan,    flre    underwriter;    b.    Ger-  ance  Co.,  of  New  York,  Nov.,  1879,  in  the  west- 

many,  Aug.  4,  1870;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ger-  ern  dept.  at  Chicago;  appointed  asst.  gen.  mgr. 

many    and    Chicago.    Entered    flre    insurance  of   dept.    in    1891;    appointed   gen     mgr.,    1898; 

business   with   A.    R.    Edwards,    Mar.    1,    1885;  elected  dir.,  1902;  elected  vice-pres.,  1903,  con- 

?ec.ame.«partner  in  1893:   SI,  business  f  or  self,  tinuing  in  charge  of  the  western  dept.  business 

1897-1902;    consolidated   with   B.    F.   Rogers   &  of    the    company.    Republican.     Clubs:     Union 

Co.,  May  1,  1902,  firm  becoming  Klee,  Rogers  League,  Washington  Park,   Glen  View.   Office: 

&  Cory;   firm   represent   Prussian   Nat.    Insur-  280  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2300  Michigan  Av. 

ance   Co.,   of  Stettin,   Ger.;   Georgia  Home  In-  •trT.mv    TnHn«  nwnnifta    T  T  r>     ia™^o7--   v> 

surance  Co.,  of  Columbus,  Ga.;  Western  Insur-  Ph1fSd5^ni^Pn      r*£l£  ^Sfi?'-'   «,     A     «nrt 

nnr-o     Pn        nf     PlttshnrcrVi      T>a   •     T  Ivprnnnl     nnrl  Jrnliaaeipnia,     fa,.,     JJCC.      10,     lobo,     S.     A.     and 

T  ondon  and  Globe    of  InelaAV  and  Indianaco-  Mary      (Reynolds)      Kline;     ed.     Pennsylvania 

Ms   F?re  Insurance  Co     of  Indiana    OfiS  169  State    Normal    School    and    Allegheny    College; 

LaSallf  *  St    Science'-'  4137   Drael  Boul'  studied   law   in  Pennsylvania  and   Illinois;   m. 

ljab<          bt-   *  June,    1899,    Lee    Newman,    of    Colorado.    Ad- 

KI.EIN,      Frederick,      printer;      b.      Waren.  mitted   to   Illinois  bar,   Nov.,    1891;    resided  in 

Mecklenburg-Schwerin,  Ger.,  Nov.   13,   1856;   s.  Chicago  since  1886;  has  enjoyed  extensive  prac- 

John    and    Augusta    (Toerber)     Klein;    ed.    in  tice  both  in  civil  and  criminal  cases,  including 

gymnasium    in    Germany;    m.    Madison,    Wis.,  homicide   cases  —  notably    the   defense   of   Ann 

Mar.    26,    1883,   Emma   Reuter;    1    son:   Walter  Mahoney   in   the   Barnes   murder   case,  and  in 

Fred.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1871,  and  learned  the  the  Leindecker  and   Weirnecke  murder  cases, 

printing  trade  in  Chicago;  became  a  mem.  of  in  ail  of  which  he  secured  acquittals;  of  late 

the    firm    of    Wehrer    &    Klein,    and    in    1885  years    practice    has    been    principally    in    civil 

acquired    partner  s    interest    and     established  cases,  including  large  corporations  among  his 

the  firm  of  Fred.  Klein  &  Co.,  which  was  in-  clients.    Prof,    of    Law    at    the    Chicago    Law 

corporated,  1892,  as  Fred.  Klein  Co.,  of  which  School;  asst.  adjt.-gen.  3d  Brigade,  ING   Ma- 

is pres.;  specialty  of  the  company  is  the  filling  son.   Republican.   Mem.    Phi  Alpha  Delta  Law 

of    large   contracts    in   all    foreign    languages.  Fraternity.    Club:   Marquette.    Office:    59   Clark 

Mem.    Chicago    Typothetae.    Clubs:    Germania,  st.  Residence:  364  Dayton  St. 

Fidelia.-  Office:  132  Market  St.  Residence:  2471  KLINE,  Sol,  manufacturer  of  cloaks,   suits, 

Magnolia  Av.  etc.;  b.  Denver,  Colo.,  June  29,  1870;  s.  Joseph 

KIiEIN,    !•.,    department    store;    b.    Kerzen-  and  Sophia  (Berry)  Kline;  resident  of  Chicago 

heim,   Bavaria,    Oct.    17,   1844;    s.   Leopold   and  since    1871;    ed.    public    schools,    and    Chicago 

Babette    (Schultz)     Klein;    ed.    public    school,  College  of  Law.  Since  1884  has  been  identified, 

Kerzenheim,    Bavaria,    1850-7;    m.    New    York,  in   Chicago,   with   the   manufacture   of   cloaks, 

Mar.  15,  1877,  Rosalind  Tuska;  children:  Min-  suits   and   skirts   for  ladies,   misses  and  chil- 

nie,  Cora,  Irvin,  Edwin,  Florence.  Was  on  his  dren,  and  is  now  partner  in  the  firm  of  Beifeld, 

father's  farm  until  1865;  came  to  Chicago  and  Hirsch  &  Kline,  successors  to  Joseph  Beifeld 

worked   in    dry    goods    store    of    Simon    Klein,  &  Co.  Also  mem.  of  Cincinnati  Millinery  Co., 

1865-9;    bought    out    Charles    Kominsky,    1869,  and  of  Kline  Bros.  Co.,  both  of  Cincinnati,  O. 

and    afterward    started    for    self    in    a    small  Sec.  of  the  Nat.  Assn.  of  Manufacturers;  dir. 

store,  which  was  soon  outgrown;   then  estab-  of  the  Chicago  Commercial  Assn.  Republican. 

lished  the  business  which  he  now  conducts  at  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe.  Office:   230-236  Ad- 

present   location,   now   the  largest  dept.    store  ams  St.  Residence:  Standard  Club. 

in    southwestern    section    of    city.    Jewish    re-  KNAP,   William  Eerschel,   manufacturer   of 

ligion.   Independent   in   politics.    Clubs:    Stand-  optical  goods;  b.  Bedford,  Ind.,  Aug.  27,  1860; 

ard,    Ravisloe    Golf.    Office:    14th    and    Halsted  s    Eli   and  Nancy   A.    (Newland)    Knap;    grad. 

Sts.  Residence:   4401  Grand  Boul.  Decatur     (111.)     High     School,     1876;    Cornell 

KIiETZXNQ,    Henry    P.,    business    mgr.    and  Univ.,   Ithaca,   N.   Y.,    1884;   College  of  Physi- 

sec.    Christian   Witness   Co.;    b.    Fairview   Vil-  clans  and  Surgeons   (Chicago),  M.D.,   1886;  m. 

lage,   Pa.,   Nov.   24,    1850;   s.   Henry   and  Anna  Niantic,    111.,    1886.    Harriet    E.    Blake;    1    son: 

F.    (Frick)   Kletzing;   grad.   Northwestern  Col-  Herschel    Blake.    Practiced    medicine    8    years; 

lege;    Naperville    College,    Naperville,    111.,    in  then    began    business    career    in    1892,    selling 

classical    course.    A.B.,    1879;    A.M.,    1882;    m.  microscopes    and    optical    goods    to    scientific 

Niota,   111.,    June   21,    1877,   Louise   K.   Knobel;  men,  such  as  profs,  in  schools  and  univs.,  doc- 

children:    Elva    Marie,    Henry    Raymond.    Was  tors,   etc.;   made   a  special   study   of  photomi- 

prof.  of  mathematics  at  Northwestern  College,  orography,    and    has    done    work   in    this    diffl- 

Naperville,  111.,  for  17  years;  in  June,  1901,  be-  cult  line  for  Rush  Med.  College,  Univ.  of  Chi- 

came  sec.  of  Christian  Witness  Co.,  publishers  cago,  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  Univ.  of  Michigan, 

of  The  Christian  Witness  (a  religious  weekly),  etc.   Sec.   and   treas.   of   the   Illinois   School   of 

and  numerous  religious  books.   Prohibitionist.  Electro-therapeutics;   prof,   of  histology,   Har- 

Mem.    Evangelical    Assn.    Author    of   Progress  vey     Med.     College.    Methodist.     Odd     Fellow. 


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Club-  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  156  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  6017  Kimbark  Av. 

KNAFF,  Charleg  H.,  railway  official;  b.  Cay- 
uga  N  Y.,  Jan.  12,  1837;  s.  John  T.  and  The- 
oda  (Newcomb)  Knapp;  ed.  public  schools  of 
New  York  State;  m.  Victory,  N.  Y.,  1858,  Sa- 
rah B.  Riker;  1  son:  James  Newcomb.  Began 
railway  service  Mar.  1,  1859,  with  the  Galena 
&  Chicago  Union  Ry.,  and  continued  in  the 
service  of  that  road  and  its  successor,  the  C. 
&  N  - W.  Ry.  without  an  intermission;  check 
clerk  at  Freeport,  111.,  until  Sept.  1,  1859;  then 
cashier  and  ticket  clerk  to  Nov.  10,  1864;  was 
agent  at  Freeport,  111.,  from  Nov.  10,  1864,  to 
Nov  10,  1875;  general  agent  Winona  &  St. 
Peter  Division  at  Winona,  Minn.,  to  Oct.  1, 
1879;  since  then  asst.  general  freight  agent  at 
Chicago.  Office:  Jackson  Boul.  and  Franklin 
St.  Residence:  206  28th  St. 

KNAPP,  George  Owen,  pres.  People  a  Gas 
Light  &  Coke  Co.,  Union  Carbide  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Mid-Day,  Kenwood,  Quadrangle.  Office:  157 
Michigan  Av.  Summer  residence:  Lake  George, 
N.  Y.  Office:  249  49th  St. 

KNAPP,  John  Daniel,  founder  and  now  sec. 
and  gen.  mgr.  Continental  Life  Insurance  Co.; 
b  Salem,  Washtenaw  Co.,  Mich.,  Nov.  27,  1863; 
B.  Henry  and  Lucretia  Knapp;  ed.  country  and 
village  schools  in  Lapeer  Co.,  Mich.,  and  taught 
in  same  county  at  age  of  19,  later  attending 
Fenton  (Mich.)  Normal  School  and  Commer- 
cial College,  from  which  was  grad.;  completed 
studies  in  State  Normal  School,  Valparaiso, 
Ind.,  taking  a  special  course  in  the  sciences 
and  higher  mathematics,  after  which  was  in 
charge  of  commercial  dept.  in  the  Fenton 
(Mich.)  Normal  School;  m.  Sept.  23,  1896,  Olive 
P  Hull.  Engaged  in  life  insurance  business 
since  1888,  first  representing  the  Equitable 
Life  Insurance  Soc.  of  the  U.  S.  and  later  do- 
ing an  insurance  brokerage  business  until  1892, 
when  became  supt.  of  the  Total  Abstinence 
Life  Assn.  of  America,  of  which  was  later 
actuary;  then  established  Total  Abstinence 
Dept.  of  the  Mutual  Reserve  Fund  Life  Assn.; 
In  1895  became  mgr.  of  the  western  dept.  of 
the  Am.  Temperance  Life  Insurance  Assn.  of 
New  York.  Republican.  Office:  188  Madison  St. 

KNAFF,  Xemper  K.,  lawyer;  b.  Marquette, 
Green  Lake  Co.,  Wis.,  Mar.  7,  1860;  s.  Charles 
and  Jennette  (Vine)  Knapp;  early  education 
in  common  schools  in  Winneconne,  Wis.;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Wis.,  B.S.,  1879,  B.L.,  1882.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  1882  and  ever  since  engaged  in  prac- 
tice; now  senior  mem.  law  firm  Knapp,  Haynie 
&  Campbell  (organized  May  1,  1904).  In  law 
dept.  C.,  G.  W.  R.  R.  Co.,  1885-90;  law  dept. 
Chicago  &  Northern  Pacific  R.  R.  Co.,  1890-3; 
atty.  Wisconsin  Central  Co.,  operating  Chicago 
&  Northern  Pacific  R.  R.,  Co.,  1893-5;  atty. 
Chicago  and  Calumet  Terminal  Ry.  Co.,  1893- 
1897;  atty.  for  receivers,  Chicago  &  Northern 
Pacific  R.  R.  Co.,  1895-7;  gen.  atty.  Chicago 
Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co.,  and  of  Elgin, 
Joliet  &  Eastern  Ry.  Co.,  of  Chicago,  Lake 
Shore  &  Eastern  Ry.  Co.,  and  of  Illinois  Steel 
Co.,  1897-9;  general  counsel  and  dir.,  respec- 
tively, since  1899.  of  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  Elgin, 
Joliet  &  Eastern  Ry.  Co.,  and  of  Chicago,  Lake 
Shore  &  Eastern  Ry.  Co.  Clubs:  University, 
Law,  Glen  View,  Skokie  Country,  Marquette. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  411  Oak  St. 

KNECHT,  Samuel  Edwin,  lawyer;  sec.  State 
Bank  of  Chicago;  b.  Deerfield,  Lake  Co.,  111., 
Feb.  4,  1862;  s.  John  and  Henrietta  (Schneid- 
er) Knecht;  grad.  Northwestern  College,  Na- 
perville,  111.,  B.S..  1886;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Monroe,  Mich.,  Aug.  3, 
1887,  Ella  M.  Waggoner;  1  son:  Howard  Wag- 
goner. Teacher  of  English  literature  at  Chi- 
cago Conservatory,  1886;  sec.  and  trust  officer 
of  State  Bank  of  Chicago  since  Jan.  1,  1891; 
engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  since  1891; 
now  senior  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Knecht  &  Day. 
Formerly  atty.  for  and  now  mem.  of  the  in- 


vestment committee  of  the  Supreme  Council 
Royal  League.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Royal 
Arcanum,  Royal  League.  Republican.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  526  Burling  St. 

KNEEL  AND,  Lorenzo  D.,  broker;  senior 
mem.  firm  of  Kneeland,  Clement  &  Curtis; 
mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  219  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4932  Lake  Av. 

KNIGHT,  Clarence  A.,  lawyer;  b.  McHenry 
Co.,  111.,  Oct.  28,  1853;  ed.  public  schools  near 
his  birthplace  and  in  Cook  Co.  Normal  School; 
taught  school;  law  student  in  office  of  Spaf- 
ford,  McDaid  &  Wilson,  1872-7.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1874;  asst.  city  atty.  under  Julius  Grin- 
nell,  1879-84;  city  atty.,  1884-8;  asst.  corpora- 
tion counsel  under  Mayor  Roche,  1888-9;  pre- 
pared the  act  under  which  Hyde  Park,  Lake 
View,  Jefferson  and  a  portion  of  Cicero  were 
added  to  the  city.  In  general  practice  with 
Mr.  Paul  Brown,  1883-1903,  in  firm  of  Knight 
&  Brown,  then  alone  until  Nov.,  1904,  when 
was  joined  by  Judge  George  W.  Brown,  form- 
ing present  firm  of  Knight  &  Brown.  General 
counsel,  1883,  Lake  Street  Elevated  Railroad 
Company;  of  Union  Elevated  Railroad  Co., 
1898;  and  Northwestern  Elevated  R.  R.  Co. 
Mason;  K.  T.;  mem.  Royal  League  and  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  Foresters.  Democrat.  Clubs: 
Iroquois,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 100  Washington  St.  Residence:  3222  Cal- 
umet Av. 

KNIGHT,  John  B.,  real  estate;  b.  Hopklns- 
ville,  Ky.,  Oct.  1,  1847;  s.  John  B.  and  Eliza 
E.  Knight;  ed.  private  schools  of  Kentucky 
and  Bethany  College,  W.  Va. ;  studied  law; 
m.  1892,  Mrs.  Susan  C.  Marshall  (now  de- 
ceased). Came  to  Chicago,  Oct.,  1871,  when  his 
father's  property  in  the  city  was  destroyed 
by  fire,  and  took  charge  of  the  work  of  re- 
building and  subsequent  care  of  the  family 
property.  Was  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Knight 
&  Marshall  from  1891  to  June,  1904.  Demo- 
crat. Clubs:  Iroquois,  Union  League,  Kenwood. 
Office:  97  Clark  St.  Residence:  159  47th  St. 

KNIGHT,  Newell  Clark,  stocks  and  bonds;  b. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  25,  1862;  s.  Augustus  and 
Fanny  (French)  Knight;  preparatory  educa- 
tion in  St.  Louis  public  school  and  acad.  of 
Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis;  grad.  Yale,  1884; 
after  graduation  took  course  in  bookkeeping; 
m.  1886,  Annie  Louise,  daughter  of  James  L. 
Sloss,  of  St.  Liouis;  children:  Augustus,  Fran- 
cis McMaster,  Katharine,  Newell  Sloss,  Louise. 
Intending  to  become  a  shoe  manufacturer  he 
entered  the  Hamilton-Brown  Shoe  Co.'s  fac- 
tory and  worked  at  the  bench  and  machines;  2 
years  of  this  work  affecting  his  health  he  dis- 
continued it  and  accepted  the  position  of  sec. 
of  an  investment  company  at  Wichita,  Kan., 
but  soon  after  retired  from  that  to  establish, 
with  his  brother,  Harry  F.,  a  business  in  mort- 
gages and  commercial  paper  under  the  name 
of  the  Knight  Investment  Co.  Closed  that  busi- 
ness in  1893,  coming  to  Chicago,  and  with 
Reuben  H.  Donnelley  established  the  well- 
known  firm  of  Knight,  Donnelley  &  Co.,  bond 
and  stock  brokers.  Cleveland  Democrat,  but 
active  in  the  campaigns  for  McKinley  In  1896 
and  1900;  elected  pres.  Four  Mile  League  of 
Evanston,  1899,  and  accepted  position  of  Chief 
of  Police  of  Evanston,  without  pay,  in  order 
to  enforce  the  law  prohibiting  saloons  in  that 
place.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange  and  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Evanston,  Glen  View.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  1800  Sheridan  Rd. 

KNIGHT,  Stephen  Corbly,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  near  Casstown,  Miami  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  9, 
1847;  s.  William  D.  and  Elizabeth  Knight;  at- 
tended school  in  winters  and  worked  on  the 
farm  summers;  after  several  rejections  on  the 
score  of  youth,  he  was  enlisted  and  served  in 
1864,  as  a  100-day  volunteer  in  the  134th  O. 


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Vol.  Infy.,  spending  the  entire  time  In  front 
of  Petersburg  and  Richmond;  resumed  farm- 
ing and  gave  a  portion  of  his  time  to  study, 
until  1868,  when  entered  law  dept.  of  the  Univ. 
of  Mich.,  from  which  grad.,  LL.B.,  1870;  m. 
1st,  1874,  Elizabeth  S.  Morgan  (died  1876); 
m.  2d,  1878,  Jennie  H.  Doty,  daughter  of  Col. 
Theodore  Doty  of  Chicago.  Admitted  to  bar  of 
Michigan  and  Illinois,  1871;  practiced  at 
Champaign,  111.,  1871-9.  and  since  then  in  Chi- 
cago. Mem.  of  G.  A.  R.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Of- 
fice: 107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3336  Rhodes 
Av. 

KNIGHT,  Thomas  Duerson,  lawyer;  b. 
Goshen,  Oldham  Co.,  Ky.,  Apr.  15,  1863;  a. 
Moses  G.  and  Martha  Thomas  (Duerson) 
Knight;  grad.  Haven  School,  Chicago,  1876; 
Central  High  School,  Chicago,  1880:  Williams 
College,  Mass.,  A.B.,  1884  (A.M.);  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1886;  m.  Raleigh, 
N.  C.,  July  22,  1892,  Helen  Whittaker  Fowle; 
children:  Duerson,  Haywood  (died  in  infancy). 
Admitted  to  bar,  1886,  and  engaged  In  prac- 
tice in  Chicago  ever  since;  Asst.  State's  Atty. 
from  1892  to  1896.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Mem.  Lodge  A  F.  and  A.  M.  Pres.  Junior  Busi- 
ness Club  of  Chicago,  a  home  for  waifs.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Washington  Park,  Kenwood,  Chica- 
go Yacht,  Union  League.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  3016  Groveland  Av. 

KNIGHT,  William  Hugh,  railway  official, 
horseman;  b.  Bradford,  Ontario,  Can.,  Oct.  14, 
1849;  s.  Thomas  M.  and  Mary  (Wilson) 
Knight;  ed.  public  schools  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y.; 
m.  Hinsdale,  111.,  June  9,  1880,  Isabel  M.  Rob- 
bins;  1  daughter:  Glendora  Elizabeth.  Came  to 
Chicago,  Mar.  13,  1873,  and  clerked  in  freight 
office  of  the  M.  C.  R.  R.  until  Apr.  16,  1876, 
when  he  entered  service  of  Southern  Dispatch 
Line;  general  agent  Mo.  P.  R.  R.  in  Chicago, 
1881-3;  division  freight  and  passenger  agent 
Wabash  R.  R.,  at  Detroit,  1883-7;  asst.  general 
freight  agent,  same  road,  1887-8,  at  St.  Louis; 

feneral  agent  U.  P.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  from  Dec. 
,  1888,  until  consolidation  with  the  So.  P.  in 
1902,  when  he  resigned;  in  service  of  A.,  T.  & 
S.  P.  until  May  i,  1903;  since  then  sec.  and 
treas.  Am.  Trotting  Assn.  and  Am.  Trotting 
Register  Assn.  Independent  in  politics.  Club: 
Hinsdale.  Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Hinsdale,  111. 

XNISELY,  John  A.,  metal  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  1863;  s.  Richard  and  Mary  (Brennan) 
Knisely;  grad.  Hayes  School,  1876;  attended 
St.  Patrick  School  2  years;  m.  Chicago,  May  8, 
1895,  Annie  O'Reilley.  Began  to  learn  trade 
of  roofer  and  sheet  metal  manufacturer  in 
1878,  with  Knisely  Bros.  &  Miller;  started  in 
business  for  self,  1883,  and  in  1886  formed 
partnership  with  father  as  Richard  Knisely 
&  Son,  which  style  continued,  after  death  of 
father  in  1888,  until  1891,  when  was  joined 
by  brother,  Richard  W.,  forming  firm  of  Knise- 
ly Bros.  Mem.  Builders'  Club.  Republican.  R. 
C.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Riding  and  Driving,  Chicago  Automo- 
bile. Office:  28th  St.  and  5th  Av.  Residence: 
4149  Michigan  Av. 

KNISKEBN,  Warren  B.,  passenger  traffic 
mgr.  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.;  b.  Carlisle,  N.  Y.,  July 
7,  1851;  messenger  to  clerk  in  gen.  passenger 
dept.,  I.  C.  R.  R.;  in  charge  foreign  reports, 
general  ticket  office,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  1873-5; 
chief  ticket  clerk,  New  Orleans,  Jackson  & 
Northern  R.  R.,  1875-6;  with  general  passenger 
dept,  L.  &  N  R.  R.,  1876-8;  city  ticket  agent 
same,  1878-85;  asst.  general  passenger  agent, 
1885-96;  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent, 
1895-1901;  passenger  traffic  mgr.  since  1901, 
C  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Office:  Jackson  Boul  and 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  4849  Greenwood  Av. 

KNOPF,  Philip,  congressman;  b.  on  farm, 
Lake  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  18,  1847;  ed.  public  schools; 
served  in  Civil  War  In  Co.  I,  147th  regt.,  111. 
Vol.  Infy.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1866,  and  was 


in  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College,  1866- 
1867;  m.  Dec.  23,  1880,  Carrie  Fehlman,  of  Lake 
Co.,  111.  Was  in  teaming  business,  1867-84; 
chief  deputy  coroner,  Cook  Co.,  1884-92;  State 
senator,  1887-94;  county  clerk  Cook  Co.,  1894- 
1902;  mem.  Congress,  7th  Illinois  district, 
1903-7.  Republican.  Residence:  471  N.  Hoyne 
Av. 

KNOTT,  Henry  Adams,  real  estate;  b.  An- 
gola, Ind.;  s.  Adams  and  Sarah  Knott;  ed.  Chi- 
cago Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  2,  1883,  Isabel 
Waller.  Engaged  in  real  estate  business  since 
1881;  firm  formerly  Henry  A.  Knott  &  Co.,  now 
Knott,  Chandler  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board  since  1888  (has  been  mem.  leading 
committees,  treas.  and  pres.):  was  one  of  the 
leaders  in  securing  passage  of  the  Special  As- 
sessment bill;  has  been  sec.  Citizens'  Commit- 
tee. Clubs:  University,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  110  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  15 
Ritchie  PI. 

KNOWLTON,  Edward  B.,  supt.  Chicago 
Terminal  Transfer  Ry.;  b.  New  York  City. 
Jan.  22,  1857;  s.  Edward  R.  and  Lettetia 
(Jones)  Knowlton;  ed.  public  and  high  schools; 
m.  Jackson,  Mich.,  Oct.  9,  1877,  Mary  E.  Gil- 
christ;  children:  Benjamin,  Francis,  Zoe,  Roy, 
Eddie  William,  Helen.  Started  in  1875  as  tele- 
graph operator  and  train  dispatcher  with  M. 
C.  Ry.,  Jackson,  Mich.,  and  later  at  Michigan 
City,  Ind.;  train  dispatcher  with  Northern  Pa- 
cific, Brainard,  Minn.,  1881-3.  Train  master, 
Mandan,  N.  Dak.,  1883,  and  promoted  same 
year  to  supt.  of  Northern  Pacific  R.  R. ;  supt. 
Wisconsin  Central  R.  R.,  Waukesha,  Wis., 
1889-91.  Supt.  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  Ry. 
since  1891.  Mason.  Episcopalian.  Republican. 
Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Grand  Central  Station. 
Residence:  5500  Washington  Boul. 

KNOX,  Georgre  Washington,  engineer;  b. 
Milledgeville.  Til.,  June  21,  1865;  s.  George  W. 
and  Mary  J.  (Palmer)  Knox;  ed.  public  school 
up  to  1884,  followed  by  2  years  in  the  scien- 
tific course  of  Northern  Illinois  College,  Ful- 
ton, 111.;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Sept.  5,  1898,  Alice 
Henrietta  Meers;  children:  Alice  Henrietta, 
George  Washington,  Jr.  In  mechanical  dept., 
Chicago,  Burlington  &  Northern  Ry.  Co.,  1885- 
1887;  in  street  car  dept.  Pullman  Palace  Car 
Co.,  1887;  then  with  Thomson-Houston  Co., 
equipping  the  first  cars  that  went  west  of  the 
Mississippi  River  (for  an  Omaha  street  rail- 
way); with  the  old  Sprague  Co,,  1889;  asst. 
engineer  on  installation  of  W.  Side  line,  Mil- 
waukee; asst.  to  chief  engineer  in  charge  of 
equipment  of  street  railways  in  Minneapolis 
and  St.  Paul,  in  1891-2,  for  Edison  Electric  Co.; 
Installed  additional  railway  lines  in  Milwaukee 
and  in  other  cities;  installed  motors  and  gen- 
erators on  Kansas  City  Elevated  Ry.,  Kansas 
City,  for  General  Electric  Co.,  1892;  electrical 
engineer,  and  later  engineer  of  construction, 
Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.,  1892-1900;  mgr.  railway 
dept.  Kohler  Bros.,  1900-1;  opened  office  as 
electrical  engineer  and  builder,  1901,  Incorpo- 
rated, 1902,  as  Knox  Engineering  Co.,  doing 
all  kinds  of  designing  and  construction  of  elec- 
tric rys.,  light  and  power  work,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  and  treas.  Company  has  built  electric 
railways  at  Rockford  and  Galesburg,  111.;  Be- 
loit,  Janesville,  Green  Bay,  DePere  and  Kau- 
kauna,  Wis.;  Canton,  Alliance  and  Salem,  O. ; 
Oklahoma  City,  O.  Ty.,  and  Joplin,  Mo.  Asso- 
ciate mem.  Am.  Soc.  Electrical  Engineers. 
Pres.  Knox,  George  &  Co.,  New  Orleans,  La.; 
pres.  and  mgr.  Knox  Construction  Co.  Inven- 
tor of  the  Automotoneer,  a  device  for  the  con- 
trol of  electric  motors  as  applied  to  operating 
street  railway  cars,  and  pres.  and  treas.  Knox 
Automotoneer  Co.  Now  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  Green  Bay  Traction  Co.,  Green  Bay,  Wis. 
Independent  Republican.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  2329  Magnolia 
Av.,  Edgewater. 

KNOX,  Reuben,  lumberman;  b.  Rock  Island, 
111.,  June  15,  1849;  s.  Joseph  and  Susan  Knox; 


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ed.  public  schools  In  Chicago,  followed  by  an 
elective  course  In  the  Chicago  Univ.;  m.  1875, 
Mary  E.,  daughter  of  R.  K.  Bickford.  In  real 
estate  office  of  Hubbard  &  Jackson,  1870-2; 
served  in  Chicago  Custom  House,  under  Col- 
lector Norman  T.  Judd,  1875-8;  was  a  mem. 
commission  lumber  firm  of  Bickford  &  Knox, 
and  now  of  Bickford  &  Knox  Co.;  mem.  Knox 
&  Johnson  Lumber  Co.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

KNUDSON,  Theodore,  ship  builder;  b.  Arn- 
dale,  Norway,  Sept.,  1868;  s.  Ole  and  Emma 
Knudson;  removed  with  parents  to  U.  S.,  1876; 
came  from  South  to  Chicago,  1880;  ed.  public 
schools,  Norway  and  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.,  1892,  Olive  Johnson;  children:  Olive,  Er- 
win,  Floyd,  Ruth,  Myrtle.  Learned  trade  in 
Chicago;  was  wheelman  on  the  Lakes  for  iya 
years;  worked  for  Miller  Bros.,  Chicago,  and 
for  Fitzgerald  in  Milwaukee,  and  in  1897  es- 
tablished in  business  for  himself,  doing  all 
kinds  of  ship  construction  and  repair  work, 
under  firm  name  of  Theodore  Knudson  &  Co. 
Mason.  Office:  34  Robert  St.  Residence:  122 
Cortez  St. 

KOCH,  Charles  Bndolph  Edward,  sec.  North- 
western Univ.  Dental  School;  b.  Birnbaum,  Po- 
lish Prussia,  Apr.  24,  1842;  s.  Augustus  and 
Josephine  (Von  Lutz)  Koch;  removed  with 
parents  to  Manitowoc,  Wis.,  in  infancy;  ed. 
public  schools,  Manitowoc,  until  1859;  assisted 
in  father's  business,  1856-9;  employed  on  farm 
near  Chicago,  1859,  and  later  student  in  dental 
office  of  Dr.  Kennicott  until  Aug.,  1862,  when 
enlisted  private,  72d  111.  Infy.,  serving  in 
Northern  Mississippi  campaign,  Yazoo  Pass 
Expedition,  Vicksburg  campaign  and  siege;  de- 
tailed chief  clerk  Gen.  Ransom's  headquarters, 
Nov.,  1863;  appointed  capt.  49th  U.  S.  Colored 
Infy.;  detailed  on  staff  of  Lorenzo  Thomas, 
adjt.-gen.,  organizing  colored  troops  in  South- 
west; rejoined  command  Feb.,  1864,  serving 
with  it  in  Louisiana  until  May,  1865;  provost 
marshal,  Yazoo  City,  Miss.,  May-Aug.,  1865; 
provost  marshal  Western  District  of  Missls- 
Bippi,  Vicksburg,  Aug.,  1865,  to  Mar.,  1866, 
when  was  mustered  out;  m.  June  25,  1868, 
Sylvia  Bigelow,  daughter  Hon.  Otis  Adams,  of 
Graf  ton,  Mass.;  children:  Josephine  von  Lutz 
(Mrs.  Arthur  M.  Grain,  Boston),  Alice  Adams 
(Mrs.  Charles  P.  Tobin,  Boston),  Mabelle 
Grace.  Rejoined  Dr.  Kennicott,  1866,  and  later 
his  partner  in  practice  of  dentistry  until  1871, 
then  practiced  alone  until  1898.  Organized  and 
was  capt.  of  a  company  of  Union  Veterans, 
serving  in  labor  riots  of  1877,  and  when  I.  N. 
G.  was  organized,  with  some  other  mems.  of 
this  company,  enlisted  as  private  in  1st  Infy., 
I.  N.  G.,  in  Aug.,  1877;  became  capt.  Co.  I, 
Oct.,  1877;  maj.,  Apr.,  1886;  lieut.-col.,  Feb., 
1888;  col.,  Apr.,  1889;  voluntarily  retired,  Nov., 
1893.  Organized  regt.,  at  breaking  out  of  Span- 
ish War,  1898,  which  was  accepted  by  the 
State  and  maintained  at  his  own  expense  over 
4  months,  but  was  finally  disbanded  and  hon- 
orably discharged  by  Act  of  Legislature.  Mem. 
George  H.  Thomas  Post,  No.  5,  G.  A.  R. ;  dir. 
of  the  Cook  Co.  Grand  Army  Memorial  Hall 
Assn.;  past  post  commander,  past  inspector- 
gen.,  past  adjt.-gen.,  Dept.  of  Illinois.  Asso- 
ciate mem.  Military  Service  Institute  of  the 
U.  S.;  mem.  Loyal  Legion,  Soc.  of  Army  of  the 
Tennessee.  Sec.  1869,  pres.  1875,  Chicago  Den- 
tal Soc.;  sec.  and  editor  annual  publications, 
1871-5;  pres.,  1877,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.; 
military  editor  Chicago  Inter  Ocean,  1880-2; 
sec.  and  pres.  Illinois  State  Board  of  Dental 
Examiners,  1886-91;  pres.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Dental 
Examiners,  1891;  mem.  since  1901,  and  now 
see.  Illinois-Vicksburg  Military  Park  Com- 
mission; since  Jan.,  1904,  sec.  Dental  Dept., 
Northwestern  Univ.  Received  honorary  degree 
Doctor  of  Dental  Surgery  from  Washington 
Univ.,  1888.  Office:  Lake  and  Dearborn  Sts., 
Northwestern  Univ.  Bldg.  Residence:  140  E. 
47th  St. 


KOCH,  Edward  John,  manufacturer  of  rich 
cut  glass;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  27,  1861;  s.  G. 
Charles  and  Caroline  Sophia  (Francke)  Koch; 
ed.  parochial  school  and  4  months  at  Ogden 
School;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  May  9,  1889,  Pauline 
J.,  daughter  of  E.  F.  W.  Meier,  ex-pres.  of  St. 
Louis  City  Council,  and  at  one  time  the  most 
prominent  queensware  merchant  of  St.  Louis. 
Began  business  career  in  1875  in  employ  of 
Burley  &  Tyrrell,  at  a  salary  of  $2  per  week; 
in  1889  became  traveling  salesman  for  the  Mt. 
Washington  Glass  Co.,  of  New  Bedford,  Mass., 
manufacturers  of  cut  glass,  and  held  that  po- 
sition until  1898.  On  Jan.  1,  1899,  established, 
under  style  of  Edward  J.  Koch  &  Co.,  his  pres- 
ent business,  as  a  manufacturer  of  cut  glass, 
confining  operations  to  the  handling  of  nothing 
but  cut  glass  manufactured  by  his  firm.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Jewelers'  Club  of  Chicago.  Of- 
fice: 40-42  State  St.  Residence:  1732  Arlington 
PI. 

KOCH,  Otto,  manufacturers'  mgr. ;  b.  Hilde- 
sheim,  Ger.,  Mar.  16,  1852;  s.  D.  and  Doris 
(Metzler)  Koch;  ed.  Germany.  Came  to  U.  S., 
1862,  and  began  work  as  a  boy  in  the  Balti- 
more works  of  the  William  Wllkins  Co., 
steamed  curled  hair  and  bristle  manufacturers 
upon  a  large  scale;  remained  with  the  com- 
pany in  Baltimore  until  1885,  when  he  came  to 
their  Chicago  house,  of  which  he  is  now  In 
charge  as  western  mgr.  Club:  Germanla.  Of- 
fice: 141  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  1953  Deming 
PI. 

KOCHS,  Theodore  A.,  pres.  Theo.  A.  Kochs 
Co.,  barbers'  supplies.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Germania,  Maennerchor.  Office:  158  Wells  St. 
Residence:  1836  Surf  St. 

KOEBEK,  Henry  Jacobs,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  30,  1871;  s.  Henry  and  Lisette 
(Weinlederer)  Koeber;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June  14,  1899,  Anna 
Lindemann;  children:  Elsa  Gertrude,  Theodore 
Henry.  Began  business  career  in  188.7  as  office 
boy  with  the  Pennsylvania  Coal  Co.,  and  re- 
mained in  the  company's  service  until  Mar., 
1901,  advancing  through  various  grades  to 
chief  clerk.  In  1901  joined  Henry  Holverscheid, 
and  established  the  wholesale  coal  firm  of 
Henry  Holverscheid  &  Co.  Also  sec.,  treas.  and 
dir.  of  the  Albany  Coal  Co.,  and  dir.  the  Bar- 
ker Coal  Co.  Mem.  Vorwaerts  Turn  Verein.  Of- 
fice: 1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  974  S. 
Hamlin  Av. 

KOEHLEE,  Charles  William,  coal  merchant; 
b.  Woodsfleld,  Monroe  Co.,  O.,  Sept.  7,  1868;  B. 
Frederick  and  Mary  J.  (Patterson)  Koehler; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Ohio  and  Chicago,  remov- 
ing with  parents  to  this  city  in  1881;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  12,  1895,  Emma  Kretlow;  1  son: 
Edwin  Robert.  Began  business  with  his  father 
In  1881,  and  since  1890  has  been  with  the  firm 
of  R.  G.  Waggener  &  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail 
coal,  of  which,  for  3  years  past,  he  has  been 
sole  proprietor,  with  yards  at  Halsted  and  Di- 
vision Sts.,  and  at  Elston  Av.  and  Division  St. 
Independent  in  politics.  Office:  215  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  2547  Evanston  Av. 

KOENIG,  Herman,  manufacturer;  b.  Chica- 
go, Jan.  1,  1867:  s.  John  and  Augusta  (Hornlg) 
Koenig;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  and  busi- 
ness college;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  29, 
1893,  Ida  Wasserman;  1  son:  John.  From  1884- 
]  893  was  in  business  of  his  father,  furniture 
manufacturer;  then  entered  the  Koenig  & 
Gamer  Furniture  Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas. 
Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  266 
N.  Grt-en  St.  Residence:  386  Ashland  Boul. 

XOESTEB,  George  Frederick,  real  estate 
dealer  and  loan  broker;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  8, 
1862;  a.  John  H.  and  Mary  A.  (Schulz)  Koes- 
ter;  ed.  public  schools  and  W.  Division  High 
School,  to  1878;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1891,  Fan- 
nie C.  Martin;  children:  George  F.,  Jr.,  Harold 
M.,  Frances  C.  After  leaving  school  In  1878 
worked  successively  for  the  German  Book  and 
News  Co.,  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  Nat 


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Live  Stock  Journal,  and  then  for  the  grocery 
house  of  Scherer,  Shirk  &  Co.;  began  handling 
real  estate  In  1881  and  in  1892,  with  Henry  G. 
Zander,  established  firm  of  Koester  &  Zander, 
who  have  since  been  engaged  in  a  general  real 
estate,  loan  and  insurance  business.  Republi- 
can. Congregationalist.  32°  Mason;  mem.  I.  O. 
O.  F.,  Nat.  Union,  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Ra- 
venswood,  Ravenswood  Golf.  Office:  69  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  2671  N.  Hermitage  Av. 

KOHBJlR,  Franklin  Washington,  contract- 
ing electrical  engineer;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
May  3,  1861;  s.  I.  and  Anna  C.  (Fischer)  Koh- 
ler;  ed.  public  schools  in  Philadelphia;  re- 
moved to  Chicago  in  Mar.,  1890.  In  1891  be- 
came a  mem.  of  firm  of  Kohler  Bros.,  contract- 
Ing  electrical  engineers.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Calumet  Heights  Gun.  Office:  279  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  5218  Madison  Av. 

KOHIiEE,  G.  A.  Edward,  contracting  elec- 
trical engineer;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  17, 
1864;  s.  I.  and  Anna  C.  (Fischer)  Kohler;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Philadelphia,  Louderback 
Acad.,  and  the  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  class 
1886;  m.  Chicago.  Oct.  11,  1899,  Mary  Ward 
Everett;  1  son:  Franklin  W.  Kohler,  II.  Re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1887,  under  the  employment 
of  the  U.  S.  Construction  Co.;  in  1888  entered 
the  employ  of  Peabody,  Daniels  &  Co.;  several 
months  afterward  was  made  sec.  and  gen.  mgr. 
of  a  saw  mfg.  company;  in  1890  engaged  in 
Belling  electrical  machinery;  June  1,  1891,  or- 
ganized Kohler  Bros.,  composed  of  himself 
and  Franklin  W.  Kohler,  contracting  engineers, 
principally  electrical;  also  builders  of  electric 
railroads.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1812 
Sheridan  Rd. 

KOHIiEB,  Henry  Arthur,  pres.  Kohler  Die 
and  Specialty  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  26,  1869; 
B.  John  August  and  Elnora  (Moln)  Kohler;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  followed  by  a  2-year 
course  in  the  Chicago  School  of  Electricity;  m. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May,  1899,  Tena  Arend;  chil- 
dren: John  August,  Jr.,  Lillian  May.  Since 
leaving  school  has  been  identified  with  the 
manufacture  of  presses,  dies  and  machinery, 
entering  the  Kohler  Die  and  Specialty  Co., 
founded  in  1889  by  his  father,  and  since  lat- 
ter's  retirement  has  been  pres.  of  the  company. 
Republican.  Mem.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Office:  Canal, 
N.  E.  Cor.  W.  "Washington  St.  Residence:  Win- 
netka.  Til. 

KOHX.SAAT,  Cnrlstlan  Cecil,  judge;  b.  Ed- 
wards Co.,  111..  Jan.  8,  1844;  s.  Reimer  and 
Sarah  (Hall)  Kohlsaat;  ed.  common  schools, 
Galena,  111.,  and  Univ.  of  Chicago;  LL.T).,  Illi- 
nois College,  1903;  law  reporter  of  Chicago 
Evening  Journal;  minute  clerk  co.  court,  1867; 
admitted  to  bar;  m.  June,  1871,  Frances  S. 
Smith.  Defeated  for  co.  judere,  1881:  mem. 
Board  of  W.  Park  Commissioners,  1880-90; 
pres.  Union  League  Club  of  Chicago.  1896; 
probate  judge  Cook  Co..  111.,  1890-9;  judge  U. 
S.  District  Court,  Northern  District  of  111., 
Feb.  28.  1899,  to  Mar..  1905:  judere  U.  S.  Cir- 
cuit Court  since  Mar.,  1905.  Vice-pres.  and 
trustee  Lewis  Institute;  trustee  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
Chicago.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
239  Ashland  Boul. 

KOHIiBAAT,  KermAnn  Henry,  capitalist, 
journalist;  b.  Albion,  Edwards  Co.,  111.,  Mar, 
22,  1853;  s.  Reimer  and  Sarah  (Hill)  Kohlsaat; 
ed.  common  schools,  Galena.  111.,  and  Skinner 
School.  Chicago.  Began  business  life  as  cash- 
boy  and  later  cashier  in  dry  goods  store;  trav- 
eling salesman  for  two  other  firms  and,  1875- 
1880,  for  Blake,  Shaw  &  Co.,  wholesale  bakers; 
became  junior  partner,  1880,  and  had  charge 
of  a  bakery  lunch  established  by  this  flrm; 
bought  that  branch  of  business,  1883,  and 
greatly  enlarged  it,  later  incorporating  the  H. 
H.  Kohlsaat  &  Co.,  of  which  is  now  vice-pres. ; 
dir.  Chicago  Athenaeum,  Chicago  Auditorium 
Assn.:  part  owner  in  Chicago  Inter  Ocean, 
1891-3;  editor  and  publisher  Chicago  Times- 


Herald,  1894  (amalgamated  with  Chicago  Rec- 
ord, becoming  Record-Herald,  1901);  also  of 
Chicago  Evening  Post,  1894-1901;  retired  from 
the  Record-Herald,  1902.  Has  been  largely 
identified  with  local  real  estate  operations; 
presented  statue  of  Gen.  Grant  to  City  of  Ga- 
lena, 111.;  has  contributed  largely  to  charities; 
mem.  Nat.  Republican  Convention,  1896.  Resi- 
dence: 112  Astor  St. 

KOHN,  Enmnnel  J.,  merchant;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  23,  1864;  e.  Joseph  A.  and  Julia  Kohn; 
ed.  Haven  School  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Busi- 
ness College;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  28,  1892,  Selma 
Cahn;  children:  Fannie  L.,  Margaret  J.,  Louise 
P.  Started  to  work  for  firm  of  Kohn  Bros.,  Jan. 
1,  1882,  and  ever  since  his  admission  as  a  part- 
ner, Jan.  1,  1892,  has  had  charge  of  credits  and 
matters  pertaining  to  the  office.  House  was 
founded  in  1855  by  father,  manufacturers  and 
wholesale  dealers  in  high  grade  men's  cloth- 
ing. Republican.  Reform  Jewish  in  religion. 
Trustee  of  Michael  Reese  Hosp.,  of  Nat.  Hosp. 
for  Consumptives,  Denver,  Colo.;  of  W.  Side 
Free  Dispensary,  Chicago;  chairman  United 
Hebrew  Charities.  Mason;  past  master  Chicago 
Lodge.  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe  Country.  Of- 
fice: Jackson  Boul.  and  5th  Av.  "Residence:  4244 
Drexel  Boul. 

KOHN,  Iionls  Henry,  partner  and  office  mgr. 
Bderheimer,  Stein  &  Co.,  clothing  manufactur- 
ers; b.  Chicago,  Dec.  29,  1861;  s.  Henry  S.  and 
Hannah  (Kohns)  Kohn:  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  29,  1898,  Caroline  G.  Hart;  1 
son:  Henry  Louis.  "Was  employed  in  office  of 
the  flrm  of  Kohn,  "Wineman  &  Co.,  wholesale 
clothing,  1878-9;  with  L.  Loewenstein  &  Sons, 
wholesale  clothing,  1879-90;  since  1890  mem. 
of  Ederheimer,  Stein  <fe  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
boys'  clothing.  Republican.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Hamilton.  Office:  Corner  5th  Av.  and  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  4639  Drexel  Boul. 

KOHTZ,  Xionig  O.,  insurance;  b.  Snxonv, 
Germany,  July  28,  1844;  s.  Louis  E.  and  Wil- 
helmina  (Stoehrel)  Kohtz;  early  education  in 
Germany;  came  to  U.  S.,  and  continued  educa- 
tion in  public  schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  m. 
Louise  Rub;  children:  Rudolph  O..  Ida  L., 
J.  Louis,  Elsa.  Served  in  16th  Wis.  Vols.,  and 
was  detailed  for  special  service  in  adjutant 
general's  office,  17th  Army  Corps,  at  Vicks- 
burg,  Miss.,  until  close  of  war;  after  that  in 
U.  S.  q.  m.'s  dept.  at  Ft.  Morgan,  Colo.,  until 
1866.  Entered,  1868,  Chicago  local  office  of 
^Etna  Insurance  Co.,  with  which  has  since 
continued,  and  has  been  asst.  general  agent 
since  1885;  has  been  mem.  Board  of  Educa- 
tion, Chicaero.  Mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post, 
G.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Germania,  Chicago  Turncre- 
melnde.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  650 
Fullerton  Av. 

KONTNY,  John,  jobber  of  stoves;  b.  Chica- 
go, Apr.  27,  1873:  s.  Bartholomew  and  Kather- 
ine  Okonek;  ed.  Chicncro;  grad.  Holden  School, 
June,  1887;  Metropolitan  Business  College, 
July,  1888;  m.  Chicaero.  July  6.  1898,  Katherine 
Berendt;  children:  Edwin,  John.  Irene.  Book- 
keeper with  Lehigh  and  Franklin  Coal  Co., 
1888-9;  chief  clerk  for  Olson  &  Comstock  Co., 
manufacturers  of  piano  cases,  piano  stools, 
covers,  etc.,  1889-9R;  from  Feb.,  1895.  whole- 
Bale  dealer  and  jobber  in  stoves,  ranges,  fur- 
naces, hot-water  and  steam  boilers;  western 
agents  for  triumph  furnaces  and  boilers.  Re- 
publican Mem.  Citizens'  Aspn.  Office-  65-67  N. 
Desplaines  St.  Residence:  1417  N.  Ballou  St. 

KOZMXK8KI.  Maurice  W.,  steamship  agent; 
b.  Chicago,  1863;  s.  late  Charles  and  Bertha 
(Bergman)  Kozminski;  ed.  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1895,  Estella  Rosenbaum;  children: 
Charles,  Sybil.  Began  business  career  in  office 
of  his  father,  who  was  many  years  in  bank- 
ing and  loan  business  in  Chicago.  At  age  of  23 
became  general  western  agent  of  the  Com- 
pagnie  Ge'ne'rale  Transatlantique  (French  Line 
Steamers).  Is  also  of  flrm  of  Kozminski  & 
Yondorf,  mortgage  loans.  Chevalier  Legion 


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d'Honneur  de  France,  1904.  Mem.  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange.  Republican;  was  col.  on  staff 
of  late  John  R.  Tanner.  Mason;  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard. Hamilton.  Office:  71  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: Evanston,  111. 

KRAFT,  John  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Rudelsdorf, 
Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Oct.  3,  1857;  s.  Kaspar. 
Kraft;  ed.  In  Germany.  Lived  on  father's  farm 
until  15  years  old;  then  went  to  London,  Eng., 
where  engaged  In  the  butchering  business  for 
4  years,  studying  mechanics  in  the  evenings; 
came  to  U.  S.  in  1878  and  engaged  In  commis- 
sion business  in  flour,  cereals,  etc.,  until  1881, 
whe.n  sold  out  and  began  study  of  law,  grad- 
uating from  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1884;  admitted  to  bar,  1884,  and  since  then 
engaged  in  general  practice;  m.  Chicago,  Aug. 
22,  J1884,  Fannie  E.  Palmer.  Democrat.  Club: 
Iroquois.  Office:  70  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1726  Humboldt  Boul. 

KRAMER,  Adolph  Ferdinand,  real  estate ;  b. 
Chicago,  Oct.  11,  1870;  s.  Ferdinand  and  Ber- 
tha (Stein)  Kramer;  grad.  Douglas  School  and 
attended  Chicago  Manual  Training  School;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  1,  1899,,  Ray  Frledberg;  1  son: 
Ferdinand.  At  age  of  17  was  a  stock  boy  In 
father's  business  (Elslnger  &  Kramer,  whole- 
sale dry  goods);  then  with  Schlesinger  & 
Mayer,  1888-93,  working  up  to  head  of  men's 
furnishing  dept. ;  left  to  enter  real  estate 
business  and  same  year  Joined  Arthur  W. 
Draper,  forming  present  firm  of  Draper  & 
Kramer,  real  estate,  mortgage  loans  and  rent- 
Ing,  with  specialty  In  property  along  S.  Side 
"Alley  L"  road.  Also  pres.  Chicago  Realiza- 
tion Co.,  a  corporation  organized,  1904,  for 
buying  and  selling  assets.  Mem.  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board.  Republican.  Mem.  Slnal  Temple 
congregation.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  125  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  2912  Prairie  Av. 

KRANSZ,  Henry  Peter,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  10,  1863;  s.  Nicholas  and  Margaret 
(Faber)  Kransz;  grad.  Lake  View  High  School 
In  class  of  1883;  m.  Litchfleld,  111.,  Apr.  24, 
1897,  Anna  Loescher;  children:  Henry  N.,  Ruth 
M.,  Mary  Lillian.  In  Aug.,  1885,  began  real 
estate  and  loan  business  with  Mr.  Bernard  F. 
Weber,  first  under  the  name  of  B.  F.  Weber 
&  Co.,  later  changing  to  Weber,  Kransz  &  Co. 
Republican.  R.  C.  Office:  84  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 841  Hood  Av. 

KRANZ,  John,  confectioner;  b.  Doerzbach, 
Ger.,  1841;  s.  Michael  and  Margareth  Nuegel 
Kranz;  ed.  public  schools  of  native  city;  came 
to  U.  S.,  1860;  m.  Chicago,  1869,  Florentine 
Bunte;  children:  Florence,  Laura,  Ida,  Alma, 
Llll.  Learned  the  confectionery  business  In 
Philadelphia,  1860-8;  then  came  to  Chicago 
and  in  1869  established  as  a  manufacturer  of 
candies  on  the  West  Side;  in  1873  estab- 
lished a  retail  store  in  connection  with  the 
wholesale  dept.,  78-80  State  St.,  and  by  de- 
grees occupied  the  entire  bldg.;  In  1884,  occu- 
pied the  bldg.  at  74-76  Randolph  St.  for  the 
wholesale  dept.  Lutheran.  Independent  In  poli- 
tics. Club:  Germania.  Office:  78  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 627  Dearborn  Av. 

KRATTS,  Adolf,  lawyer;  b.  Bohemia,  1850;  B. 
Jonas  and  Ludmila  Kraus;  ed.  Rokycan, 
1855-65;  m.  Jan.  7.  1877,  Mathilde  Hirsh;  chil- 
dren: Albert,  Paula  Weil,  Harry,  Milton. 
Came  to  U.  S.,  1865;  admitted  to  bar,  1877. 
Mem.  Chicago  School  Board,  1881-7  (pres. 
1884-6);  corporation  counsel,  Chicago,  1893; 
resigned  when  Mayor  Harrison,  Sr.,  died;  pres. 
Civil  Service  Commission,  1897-8.  Now  mem. 
law  firm  of  Kraus,  Alschuler  &  Holden.  Office: 
Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  4518  Drexel  Boul. 

KBEBS,  William  Samuel,  vlce-pres.  McCor- 
mick Harvesting  Machine  Co.,  mgr.  McCor- 
mick  estates  and  properties;  b.  Fredericks- 
burg,  Va.,  Jan.  18,  1854;  s.  Rev.  William  Krebs 
(M.  E.)  and  Margaret  Jane  (Hamilton)  Krebs; 
attended  private  schools  in  Maryland  and  Vir- 
ginia, and,  in  1866-8,  Columbia  College,  Wash- 


ington, D.  C. ;  grad.  Stuart  Hall,  Baltimore, 
Md.,  1870;  then  1  year  in  med.  college  and  2 
years  In  Baltimore  College  of  Dental  Surgery 
(now  Univ.  of  Maryland),  graduating,  D.D.S., 
1876;  m.  Albert  Lea,  Minn.,  Dec.  14,  1885,  Ade- 
laide Adelle  Batchelder;  1  son:  William.  Entry 
clerk  Samuel  Bevan  &  Co.,  wholesale  dry 
goods,  Baltimore,  1870;  salesman,  Poultney  & 
Trimble,  Imported  guns,  etc.,  Baltimore,  1872; 
studying  and  practicing  dentistry  in  Mary- 
land and  Virginia,  1874-9;  came  to  Chicago, 
1879,  and  entered  employ  of  C.  H.  &  L.  J.  Mc- 
Cormlck  (later  McCormick  Harvesting  Ma- 
chine Co.);  became,  1880,  asst.  general  agent 
McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.,  at  Man- 
kato,  Minn.;  general  agent  for  Southern  Min- 
nesota and  Northern  Iowa,  residing  at  Albert 
Lea,  Minn.,  1882-98;  promoted  to  Chicago  of- 
fice as  asst.  mgr.  and  auditor  Dec.,  1898,  to 
Oct.,  1902,  when  company  merged  into  Inter- 
national Harvester  Co.,  of  which  was  asst. 
mgr.  at  Chicago  from  Oct.  1,  1902,  to  Mar.. 
1904;  resigned  Apr.  1,  1904,  at  request  of 
Cyrus  H.,  Harold  F.,  and  Stanley  McCormick 
to  take  management  of  all  their  personal  and 
financial  affairs,  properties  and  real  estate, 
and  the  management  of  the  McCormick  Har- 
vesting Machine  Co.,  in  liquidation.  Cleveland 
Democrat,  1884-96;  Gold  Democrat,  1896  and 

1900.  Office:    215   Dearborn   St.   Residence:    211 
S.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

KREER,  John  George,  naval  architect  and 
marine  engineer;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  13,  1874; 
s.  John  J.  and  Eva  Waller  (George)  Kreer; 
ed.  St.  Joseph's  Catholic  School,  1879-85,  and 
tutor,  1885-6;  St.  Ignatius  College,  1886-91, 
graduating,  B.A.;  School  of  Naval  Architec- 
ture and  Marine  Engineering,  Royal  Technical 
High  School,  Charlottenberg,  Berlin.  Ger.. 
graduating  as  naval  architect  and  marine  en- 
gineer; m.  Chicago,  June  15,  1901,  Martha 
Washington;  children:  John  George,  Jr.,  Ma- 
rie Louise.  Hull  designer  for  H.  C.  Stuelcken 
&  Son,  Hamburg,  Ger.,  1899;  1st  asst.  to  J. 
Schuette,  engineer-in-chief  Experimental  Mod- 
el Basin  of  the  N.  -German  Lloyd,  Bremer- 
haven,  Ger.,  1900;  with  Purdy  &  Henderson, 
Chicago,  1901 ;  superintending  engineer.  Ma- 
rine Iron  Works,  Chicago,  1902;  with  Illinois 
Steel  Co.,  Chicago,  1903;  in  partnership  with 
R.  M.  Parsons,  in  firm  of  Kreer  &  Parsons, 
designers  and  builders  of  steel  ships,  since 
1904;  also  consulting  engineer  Marine  Iron 
Works.  In  charge  of  the  Dept.  of  Marine  En- 
gineering of  the  Chicago  Nautical  School  since 

1901.  Also    since    May    1,    1905,    mem.    firm    of 
Southard   &  Kreer,   representing  the   Gas   En- 
gine and  Power  Co.,   Charles   L.   Seabury  and 
the   Matthews    Boat   Co.,    yachts;    also   agents 
for      Nordyke      &      Marmon's      (Indianapolis) 
Marmon  automobiles.   Republican.   R.  C.   Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Naval  Architects  and  Marine  En- 
gineers,   Western    Soc.    of    Engineers.    Offices: 
2-24     Lawrence    St.,    and    1409    Michigan    Av. 
Residence:   1654  Buckingham  PI. 

KREIDXiEB,  •William  A.,  pres.  of  the  Elec- 
trician Publishing  Co.;  b.  S.  Dansville,  Steu- 
ben  Co..  N.  Y.,  Aug.  20,  1868;  s.  Peter  and 
Ellen  (Allen)  Kreldler;  ed.  Rogersville  Union 
Seminary,  S.  Dansville,  N.  Y. ;  Dansville  Semi- 
nary, Dansville,  Livingston  Co.,  N.  Y.;  Univ. 
of  Rochester,  N.  Y.;  m.  Elgin,  111.,  Feb.  1, 1903, 
Netta  Ophelia  Preston.  Came  to  Chicago,  1882, 
and  filled  position  with  Western  Electric  Mfg. 
Co.  for  2%  years;  left  them  to  establish  west- 
ern office  for  an  eastern  electrical  journal; 
after  conducting  western  business  for  that 
paper  for  2%  years  saw  opportunity  for  simi- 
lar periodical  in  West,  and,  1887,  founded 
The  Western  Electrician,  a  weekly  technical 
journal,  of  which  is  still  conductor  and  chief 
owner.  Associate  mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Elec- 
trical Engineers,  New  York.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Exmoor.  Mem.  D.  K.  E.,  U.  of  R.  Of- 
fice: Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  295  Belden 
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KKEMEB,  Charles  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Osh- 
kosh,  Wis.,  Dec.  23,  1850;  s.  Michael  J.  and 
Agathe  E.  (Leins)  Kremer;  ed.  schools  of  Osh- 
kosh,  Wis.;  studied  law;  m.  Chicago,  May  2, 
1877,  Margaret  A.  Collins;  1  daughter:  Eu- 
genie M.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Wisconsin,  1874; 
Illinois,  1875;  of  U.  S.  Supreme  Court,  1885. 
Lecturer  on  Admiralty  law  in  Chicago  College 
of  Law  and  University  of  Chicago.  Pounded 
Chicago  Yacht  Club  in  1875;  one  of  founders 
Chicago  Law  Club.  Pres.  Troquois  Transpor- 
tation Co.,  Ravenscraig  Transportation  Co., 
and  Steamer  Phoenix  Co.;  dir.  Calblck  Trans- 
portation Co.  Republican.  One  of  founders  and 
now  treas.  of  Bureau  of  Justice;  mem.  Chi- 
cago and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  and  the 
U.  S.  Maritime  Law  Assn.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Twentieth  Century,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Law.  Office:  Fort  Dearborn  Bldg.  Residence: 
482  N.  State  St. 

KRETZINGEB,  George  Washington,  lawyer; 
b.  Plymouth,  O.,  Aug.  11,  1846;  s.  Isaac  and 
Elizabeth  (Oglesby)  Kretzinger;  ed.  Otterbein 
Univ.,  Ohio;  m.  Aug.  28,  1878;  children:  George 
W.,  Clara  J.  Enlisted  in  the  Union  Army,  1861, 
serving  through  the  war;  came  to  Illinois, 
studied  law  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar; 
practiced  with  Judge  R.  L.  Hannaman,  of 
Knoxville,  111.,  until  1873;  since  then  in  Chi- 
cago; now  at  head  of  law  firm  of  Kretzinger, 
Gallagher,  Rooney  &  Rogers.  Incorporated  the 
Santa  Fe,  Prescott  &  Phoenix  Ry.  Co.,  of  Ari- 
zona, 1891,  and  has  since  been  a  mem.  of  the 
board  of  dlrs.  of  that  company.  Dir.  Consoli- 
dated Stone  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Twentieth  Century. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Virginia 
Hotel. 

KRETJTER,  Adam,  manufacturer  of  laundry 
machinery:  b.  Germany,  Oct.  11,  1860;  s.  Wer- 
ner and  Katharine  (Gundlach)  Kreuter;  ed. 
public  grammar  school,  Treysa,  Ger. ;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  5,  1884,  Emilie  Birkner:  children: 
Verner  A.  C.,  Julia  K.  Learned  machinist  trade 
in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.,  1880,  and  worked 
at  trade;  was  employed  by  Plamondon  Mfg. 
Co.,  1880-4;  then  by'L.  H.  Watson,  1884-90, 
but  with  a  fellow-workman  in  same  concern, 
R.  L.  Nelson,  started  on  own  account,  July 
22,  1890;  business  incorporated  as  Nelson  & 
Kreuter  Co.,  of  which  he  Is  pros,  and  treas. 
Republican.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor, 
Schiller  Liedertafel.  Office:  955-975  N.  Spauld- 
ing  Av.  Residence:  339  N.  Winchester  Av. 

KRIECJ,  William  G.,  architect;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  20,  1874;  s.  Frederick  Gustav  and  Hen- 
riette  (Reichardt)  Krieg;  ed.  public  schools 
and  later  by  private  unaided  study;  m.  Chl-v 
cago,  June  3,  1896,  Clara  J.  Patz;  children: 
Amelia,  Arthur.  Asst.  and  apprentice  to  fath- 
er, who  was  a  contractor,  1888-91;  foreman 
and  asst.  to  same,  1892-3;  estimater  and  book- 
keeper for  same,  1894,  and  his  partner,  1896. 
Tn  1896  started  architectural  office  with  F.  E. 
Gatterdam  under  firm  name  of  Gatterdam  & 
Krieg;  dissolved  partnership  in  1898,  and  has 
since  practiced  alone,  making  a  specialty  of 
apartments.  Non-partisan  in  politics.  German 
Lutheran.  Mem.  of  all  Masonic  bodies  to  32°, 
including  K.  T. ;  mem.  Chicago  Sharpshooters' 
Assn.,  Revolver  Section  Chicago  Sharpshoot- 
ers* Assn.  (pres.),  U.  S.  Revolver  Assn.,  Short 
Range  Rifle  League  of  Chicago,  Willow  Rifle 
and  Gun  Club  (pres.),  Lincoln  Gun  Club.  Of- 
fice: 84  Washington  St.  Residence:  760  S.  Clif- 
ton Park  Av. 

KBOESCHSl.li,  Charles,  manufacturer;  b. 
Nashville,  Tenn.,  May  22,  1848;  s.  Herman  and 
Bertha  (Kieney)  Kroeschell;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  1876,  Sarah  Fowler; 
children:  Emma,  Anna,  Cora,  Carl.  Began 
working  in  boiler  shop  in  boyhood;  rose  to 
foreman;  in  1879,  with  his  brothers,  estab- 
lished the  boiler  and  steamfitting  works 
now  conducted  by  Kroeschell  Bros.  Co.  (Incor- 
porated 1894),  of  which  he  is  pres.  Also  dir. 


Kroeschell  Bros.  Ice  Machine  Co.  Republican. 
Office:  29-55  Erie  St.  Residence:  209  Belden 
Av. 

KROPF,  Oswald  Frederick,  sec.  and  treas. 
of  Findeisen  &  Kropf  Mfg.  Co.,  plumbers'  sup- 
plies; b.  Madison,  Wis.,  Mar.  11,  1867;  s.  Au- 
gust F.  and  Wilhelmina  (Paunack)  Kropf;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  22,  1891,  Mar- 
tha Louise  Johnson;  children:  Martha  Louise, 
Katherine  Helen.  After  leaving  school  began 
business  career  as  clerk  in  State  Bank,  Madi- 
son, Wis.;  at  age  of  19  accepted  position  as 
treas.  with  Stoughton  Wagon  Co.,  Stoughton, 
Wis.  Since  Jan.,  1894,  engaged  as  a  manufac- 
turer of  plumbers'  supplies,  and  now  sec., 
treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Findeisen  &  Kropf  Mfg. 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  plumbers'  supplies  and 
plumbers'  woodwork.  Also  sec.,  treas.  and 
dir.  the  Western  Brass  Mfg.  Works;  also  dir. 
of  The  World  Today  Magazine.  Republican. 
Mason.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  21st 
and  Rockwell  Sts.  Residence:  53  St.  James  PI. 

KRTJPKA,  John  Albert,  wholesale  grocer;  b. 
Tyndall,  S.  Dak.,  Jan.  15,  1874;  s.  Frank  and 
Anna  Krupka;  ed.  public  schools  of  Tyndall, 
S.  Dak.,  and  In  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  23,  1903,  Mary 
Vana.  In  1894  began  business  life  in  Chicago 
with  G.  Lesher,  commission  merchant;  later 
with  Kirchman,  wholesale  confectionery,  and 
in  1896  with  Dusek  &  Lalla,  commission  mer- 
chants. In  1897  bought  Mr.  Dusek's  interest, 
firm  becoming  John  F.  Lalla  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers;  May,  1904,  firm  was  incorporated,  Mr. 
Krupka  becoming  sec.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum, 
Travelers'  Protective  Assn.  Sec.  Svornost 
Bldg.  and  Loan  Assn.  Office:  208-212  W.  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  71  Fisk  St. 

KRUTTSCHNITT,  Julius,  dir.  of  mainte- 
nance and  operation  Union  Pacific  R.  R.,  etc.; 
b.  New  Orleans,  La.,  July  30,  1854;  s.  John  K. 
and  Penina  (Benjamin)  Kruttschnitt;  grad.  as 
civil  engineer  from  engineering  school  of  the 
Washington  and  Lee  Univ.,  Lexington,  Va., 
1873;  m.  New  Orleans,  Feb.  14,  1882,  E.  Minna 
Kock;  children:  T.  Herman,  Julius,  Jr.,  John, 
Rebecca.  Entered  railway  service  July  1,  1878, 
as  engineer  of  extension  of  Morgan's  Louis- 
iana &  Texas  R.  R.  and  Steamship  Co.,  until 
Jan.  1,  1880,  when  became  roadmaster  West- 
ern Division,  same  road;  promoted  Apr.  1, 
1881,  asst.  chief  engineer  and  general  road- 
master,  and  Apr.  1,  1883,  chief  engineer  and 
supt.,  same  road,  until  Oct.  1,  1885,  when  be- 
came asst.  mgr.  Atlantic  System,  Southern 
Pacific  Co.;  gen.  mgr.  Atlantic  System  July  1, 
1889,  and  at  same  time  vice-pres.  Gnlveston, 
Harrisburg  &  San  Antonio  Ry.  and  Texas  & 
New  Orleans  R.  R.;  Oct.  1,  1S95,  to  Oct.  1, 
1901,  gen.  mgr.  of  all  lines  of  the  Southern 
Pacific  Co.;  and  on  Oct.  1,  1901,  gen.  mgr.  and 
asst.  to  pres.  of  all  lines  of  the  Southern  Pa- 
cific Co.;  since  Apr.  1,  1904,  dir.  of  mainte- 
nance and  operation,  U.  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  Oregon 
Short  Line  R.  R.  Co.,  Oregon  R.  R.  &  Naviga- 
tion Co.  and  Southern  Pacific  Co.;  also,  from 
Apr.  1,  1898,  vice-pres.  Southern  Pacific  Co.; 
pres.  Union  Pacific  Coal  Co.  Mem.  and  dir. 
Am.  Ry.  Engineering  and  Maintenance  of  Way 
Assn.  Mem.  International  Railway  Congress. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Golf;  also 
Burlingame  Country  (San  Francisco);  New 
York  Athletic  (New  York).  Office:  135  Adams 
St.  Residence:  Highland  Park. 

KUBITZ,  Edward  Hugo,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  8,  1875;  s.  Otto  and  Bertha  (Gnadt)  Ku- 
bitz;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  Chicago 
Athenaeum  and  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law, 
graduating,  LL.B.,  1902;  m.  River  Forest,  111., 
Feb.  25,  1903,  Mabel  Longfleld;  1  son:  Wesley 
Raymond.  Learned  trade  of  harness  making 
and  worked  at  it  for  8  years  in  Chicago  for 
Paul  G.  Kubltz,  an  uncle;  studied  law  in  mean- 
time, and  gave  up  harness  business  in  1900; 
was  with  Alfred  D.  Eddy,  atty.  for  the  Stand- 
ard Oil  Co.,  for  1%  years;  since  Mar.,  1903, 


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mem.  law  firm  of  Meek,  March  &  Kubitz,  en- 
gaged in  general  practice.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Office:  163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  River 
Forest,  111. 

KUEHMSTED,  Anuln  Oscar,  electrician;  b. 
Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Oct.  16,  1864;  s.  William  and 
Ida  Kuehmsted;  grad.  Oshkosh  High  School, 
1879;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  25,  1902,  Marie  Chls- 
holm  Gregg;  1  daughter:  Josephine.  Pres.  of 
E.  H.  Kuehmsted  Co.  (still  active  at  Oshkosh, 
Wis.).  Since  1895  vice-pres.  and  credit  mgr.  of 
the  Gregory  Electric  Co.,  Chicago.  Mem. 
Western  Soc.  of  Engineers  (Electrical  Sec- 
tion), Nat.  Electrical  Assn.  and  Northwestern 
Electrical  Assn.  Mason,  K.  T.,  K.  P.,  Elk. 
Mem.  Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Club:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Independent  In  politics.  Office : 
58-62  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  4909  Madison 
Av. 

KUFIiEWSKI,  Wladyslaw  Au^ustyn,  physi- 
cian; b.  Jaroszewo,  Posen,  Poland,  May  26, 
1870;  s.  August  and  Salomea  (Kalaclnska) 
Kuflewski;  ed.  in  Jaroszewo  private  school, 
Poland;  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy;  Chi- 
cago evening  schools  and  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons  of  Chicago,  graduating, 
M.D.,  Apr.  3,  1894.  Practicing  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago since  1894;  prof,  of  surgery,  Chicago 
Clinical  School.  Surgeon  2d  regt.,  I.  N.  G. ; 
surgeon-general  since  1902.  Mem.  Board  of 
Education  of  Chicago;  ex-pres.  Chicago  Public 
Library;  chief  med.  examiner  Polish  Nat.  Al- 
liance, U.  S.  A.;  pres.  Polish  Nat.  Library. 
Author  of  Sterlization  of  Books;  also  How  to 
Celebrate  Independence  Day  and  many  arti- 
cles In  various  journals.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Military  Surgical  Assn.,  Illinois  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  and  Polish  Surgical 
Soc.,  of  Cracow,  Poland.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  724  W. 
18th  St. 

KUH,  Abraham,  merchant;  b.  Redwltz,  Ba- 
varia, Ger.,  May  7,  1834;  s.  Jacob  and  Ida 
(Lang)  Kuh;  ed.  schools  of  native  place  to  age 
of  14;  came  to  U.  S.  at  age  of  19;  m.  1861, 
Caroline  Leopold,  daughter  of  L.  Leopold,  a 
prominent  Chicago  merchant;  1  daughter:  Mrs. 
E.  Buxbaum.  When  came  to  U.  S.,  first  clerked 
6  months  in  store  of  his  brother,  Isaac,  in  New 
York  City;  then  in  clothing  store  of  B.  Wolf 
&  Co.,  Dubuque,  la.,  about  2  years;  then  in 
business  for  himself  at  Ft.  Madison,  la.;  after 
that  in  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  where  he  lost  nearly 
all  he  had  accumulated,  but  paid  his  liabili- 
ties, dollar  for  dollar;  came  to  Chicago,  1861, 
and  engaged  in  buying  uncurrent  money  for  a 
time;  then  was  in  merchant  tailoring  3  years; 
then  became  partner  in  a  clothing  firm  under 
style  of  Leopold,  Kuh  &  Co.,  for  14  years; 
withdrew  in  1878  and  spent  18  months  in  rest 
and  recreation  in  Europe;  returned,  1880,  and 
established,  with  partners,  the  house  of  Kuh, 
Nathan  &  Fischer,  which  has  long  been  ac- 
counted one  of  the  largest  and  most  success- 
ful houses  In  Its  line.  Mem.  Chicago  Sinai 
Congregation.  Dir.  and  pres.  of  Old  People's 
Home.  Club:  Standard  (charter  mem.).  Office: 
276  Franklin  St.  Residence:  4320  Drexel  Boul. 

KUH,  Sydney,  physician;  b.  New  York  City, 
Mar.  6,  1866;  s.  Isaac  and  Mathilda  (Kupfer) 
Kuh;  ed.  gymnasium,  Bayreuth,  Bavaria, 
1875-82;  Chicago  Med.  College,  1885-6;  Univ. 
of  Heidelberg,  Germany,  1886-90,  graduating 
M.D.,  1890;  Univ.  of  Vienna,  1890-1;  asst.  at 
Univ.  Hosp.,  Heidelberg.  1891-2;  med.  schools 
of  Paris  and  London,  1892.  Attending  neurolo- 
gist to  Cook  Co.  and  Michael  Reese  Hosps., 
United  Hebrew  Charities,  West  Side  Dispen- 
sary; consulting  neurologist  to  Homes  for 
Aged  Jews  and  Jewish  Orphans,  and  Chicago 
Lying-in  Hosp.  and  Dispensary;  mem.  advisory 
committee  for  the  Dunning  institutions  and 
chairman  sub-committee  on  the  Care  of  the 
Insane.  Author  of  numerous  articles  on  neu- 
rological subjects.  Prof,  of  nervous  diseases, 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School,  Chicago;  asst. 


clinical  prof,  of  nervous  diseases  (extra- 
mural), Rush  Med.  College;  pres.  Chicago 
Neurological  Soc.;  mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Physicians'  Club,  German  Med.  Soc.,  Rush  and 
Univ.  of  Chicago  Med.  Socs. ;  fellow  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Medicine.  Republican.  Jewish.  Club: 
Quadrangle.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence: 
4712  Greenwood  Av. 

KUHI.MEY,  Albert,  pres.  of  A.  Ortmayer  & 
Son,  saddlery;  b.  Danzig,  Ger.,  July  25,  1855; 
s.  Friedrich  and  Henrietta  Kuhlmey;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  private  schools  in  Europe;  arrived  in 
New  York  in  June  and  Chicago  in  July,  1873; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  20,  1882,  Annie  Ortmayer, 
oldest  daughter  of  Andrew  Ortmayer;  children: 
Walter,  Melitta.  Was  employed  In  law  office 
in  Danzig,  Ger.,  Nov.,  1868,  to  Nov.,  1871; 
clerk  in  father's  store  In  Danzig,  Nov.,  1871, 
to  May,  1873;  employed  in  various  kinds  of 
business  in  Chicago  from  July,  1873,  to  Mar., 
1874,  when  entered  wagon  manufacturing 
business  of  Schuttler  &  Hotz,  Chicago,  as 
timekeeper,  and  left  there  Apr.  1,  1882,  as 
asst.  supt.  Entered  business  of  A.  Ortmayer  & 
Son,  May  1,  1882,  as  bookkeeper  and  cashier, 
and  when  business  was  incorporated  Feb.  1, 
1886,  was  elected  sec.  and  treas.  and  dir. ; 
after  death  of  Andrew  and  Carl  G.  Ortmayer 
was  elected,  June  15,  1895,  pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
and  dir.  of  A.  Ortmayer  &  Son,  wholesale 
manufacturers  of  saddlery,  which  position 
still  holds.  Treas.  of  Wholesale  Saddlery  Assn. 
of  the  United  States,  and  of  the  Nat.  Saddlery 
Manufacturers'  Assn.;  mem.  Illinois  Manufac- 
turers' Assn.,  and  of  the  Manufacturers'  and 
Travelers'  Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Office:  116  Illinois  St.  Residence: 
496  Dearborn  Av. 

KUHITEKT,  Louis  C.,  manufacturer  and 
jobber;  b.  Woodstock,  111.,  Apr.  22,  1854;  s. 
Charles  and  Wilhelmia  Kuhnert;  ed.  city 
schools  of  Woodstock;  m.  Apr.  22,  1869,  Lena 
Lasman;  children:  Louis  C.,  Carrie  K.  Began 
business  career  in  1868  and  was  engaged  in 
retail  grocery  business  in  Chicago  until  1888; 
next  in  wall  paper  business  with  Lartz  Wall 
Paper  Co.,  1888-93;  was  owner  of  the  New 
Era  Bank,  corner  of  Blue  Island  Av.  and  Har- 
rison St.,  1893-8;  then  became  one  of  the  prin- 
cipals and  treas.  of  the  corporation  of  Remien 
&  Kuhnert  Co.,  manufacturers  and  jobbers  of 
wall  paper  and  painters'  supplies.  75-77  Lake 
St.,  and  188-190  Ohio  St.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Wabash  Av.  and  Lake  St. 

KUPFENHEIMEB,  Jonas,  senior  mem.  firm 
B.  Kuppenheimer  &  Co.,  wholesale  clothing. 
Clubs:  Standard,  Hamilton.  Office:  299  Frank- 
lin St.  Residence:  2801  Michigan  Av. 

KUROWSKI,  Eugene  Frank,  manufacturer; 
b.  East  Prussia,  Ger.,  July  5,  1858;  s.  F.  and 
Bertha  (Friese)  Kurowski;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  Germany:  m.  Chicago.  1884,  F. 
Haberstraw;  children:  Rudolph,  Melanie.  For 
many  years  connected  with  and  pres.  since 
1894,  the  John  C.  Moninger  Co.,  greenhouse 
construction  materials.  Office:  111-125  Black- 
hawk  St.  Residence:  2485  Magnolia  Av. 

KUSEL.  Isidore  Julius,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  111.,  Apr.  28,  1865;  s.  Julius  A.  and 
Isabella  (Jacobs)  Kusel;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Mar.  17,  1896,  Cora  Canmann; 
1  son:  Sylvan.  Began  business  career  as 
traveling  salesman  for  the  cotton  goods  house 
of  G.  H.  Thomas  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  through 
the  middle  west  territory;  formed  the  Mis- 
souri Telephone  Mfg.  Co.,  1890-1;  disposed  of 
his  interests  in  that  company  and  in  1897 
organized  the  Eureka  Electric  Co.,  with  main 
office  and  factory  at  Genoa,  111.,  of  which  was 
pres.  until  recently,  and  is  still  a  stockholder 
and  in  charge  of  the  Chicago  sales  dept.  of 
the  company.  Mem.  Nat.  Telephone  Assn.  of 
America.  Has  obtained  many  patents  in  the 
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mem.  of  Co.  C  and  Co.  A,  5th  111.  N.  G.,  and 
was  in  active  service  in  the  East  St.  Louis 
strike.  Jewish  religion.  Mem.  K.  P.  Office:  625 
Monadnock  Blk. 


LA  BUT,  Michael  Alexander,  lawyer,  real 
estate;  b.  Ludom,  Poland  (Prussia),  Sept.  28, 
1846;  s.  Louis  and  Rozalia  (Domogawa)  La 
Buy;  ed.  Blufton  High  School,  Bryant  &  Strat- 
ton  Commercial  Law  School,  and  Spencerian 
Business  College,  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Joined  the 
Union  Army,  enrolling  Sept.  28,  1864,  in  Co. 
G,  1st  Wisconsin  Heavy  Artillery,  serving 
until  close  of  war.  After  war  was  engaged  in 
commercial  pursuits  until  1879,  when  was  ap- 
pointed clerk  of  the  W.  Side  police  court,  then 
located  at  Union  and  Madison  Sts.,  but  after- 
ward removed  to  Desplaines  St.,  corner  of 
Fowler  St.;  held  that  position  until  1887,  when 
was  appointed  a  justice  of  the  peace,  and  con- 
tinuously held  the  office  of  justice  and  police 
magistrate,  with  office  at  Halsted  and  Madison 
Sts.  for  many  years.  Now  of  firm  of  La  Buy 
&  La  Buy  (with  Frank  La  Buy),  in  law,  real 
estate,  loans  and  insurance.  Dir.  Milwaukee 
Av.  State  Bank;  dir.  and  treas.  Original  Quartz 
Hill  Gold  Mining  Co.;  pres.  Kosciusko  Monu- 
mental Assn.:  treas.  16th  Ward  Bldg.  Assn. 
Democrat;  mem.  Co.  Democracy.  R.  C. ;  mem. 
Holy  Cross  Assn.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.;  past  com- 
mander Post  No.  304,  Dept.  of  Illinois,  and 
mem.  Dept.  Commanders'  Staff  Assn.,  with 
rank  of  col.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  579-583  Mil- 
waukee Av.  Residence:  581  Milwaukee  Av. 

LACEY,  Edward  Samuel,  pres.  Bankers  Nat. 
Bank,  Chicago;  b.  Chili,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  26,  1835; 
moved  with  family  when  7  years  old  to  Eaton 
Co.,  Mich.;  ed.  public  schools  and  Olivet  Col- 
lege; became  clerk  at  18  years,  in  general 
store  at  Kalamazoo,  Mich.;  after  1857  lived 
at  Charlotte,  Mich.;  one  of  the  founders,  1862, 
of  private  "bank,  which  became,  1871,  the  First 
Nat.  Bank  of  Charlotte,  of  which  he  was 
cashier  and  later  pres.  Register  of  deeds, 
Eaton  Co.,  Mich.,  1860-4;  trustee  State  In- 
sane Asylum,  1874-80;  delegate  to  Nat.  Re- 
publican Convention,  1876;  chairman  Repub- 
lican State  Central  Committee  of  Michigan, 
1882-4;  1st  mayor  of  Charlotte;  mem.  of  Con- 
gress, 1881-5;  unsuccessful  candidate  for  U. 
S.  Senate,  1886;  comptroller  of  the  currency, 
1889-92;  resigned  to  become  pres.  Bankers 
Nat.  Bank:  resident  vice-pres.  Am.  Surety  Co., 
of  New  York;  m.  Jan.  1,  1861,  Annette  C. 
Musgrave,  Charlotte,  Mich.:  children:  Jessie 
P.,  Edith  M.,  Edward  M.  Office:  Bankers  Nat. 
Bank.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

IiACKNEB,  Ernest,  physician;  b.  Racine, 
Wis.,  Oct.  6,  1851;  s.  Joseph  and  Louise 
(Franzen)  Lackner;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ra- 
cine, Wis.,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1869-71;  Ben- 
nett Med.  College,  graduating  M.D.,  1872; 
studied  at  Heidelberg  and  Berlin,  Ger.,  1884-5; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  24,  1878,  Louise  Grossen- 
heider;  children:  Adele,  Josephine,  Julius  E. 
Began  practice  in  1876  on  South  Side,  Chi- 
cago; connected  with  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  for 
24  yeors;  pres.  of  dispensary  staff,  attending 
physician  to  dispensary  (children's  dept.), 
attending  physician  to  Michael  Reese  Hosp. 
(children's  dept.).  Prof,  of  diseases  of  chil- 
dren, Dearborn  Med.  College.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Pediatric  Soc.  Republican.  Office: 
103  State  St.  Residence:  3201  Calumet  Av. 

IiACKNER,  Francis,  lawyer;  b.  Detroit, 
Mich.,  Oct.  14,  1840;  s.  Francis  C.  and  Rosalia 
(Harnischmacher)  Lackner;  grad.  German- 
Am.  Acad.  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  m.  Columbus, 
Wis.,  1872,  Nannie  Jussen;  children:  Meta 
(Mrs.  Franklin  Corbin),  Else,  Irma,  Francis 
A.,  Beatrice.  Served  in  Civil  War,  1862-5,  en- 
tering the  service  as  2d  lieut.  and  rising  to 
the  rank  of  maj.,  and  after  the  war  was 


brevetted  lieut.-col.  Served  with  his  regiment 
and  also  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Carl  Schurz  and 
Gen.  Daniel  Butterfield  as  judge  advocate  and 
asst.  inspector  gen.  of  the  3d  Division,  20th 
Army  Corps.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  in 
1866  and  has  ever  since  been  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law  in  Chicago;  now  senior 
of  firm  of  Lackner,  Butz  &  Miller.  Republican. 
Mem.  of  Military  Order  of  Loyal  Legion. 
Clubs:  Union,  University.  Office:  Chicago  Title 
&  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  Kenllworth,  111. 

LAFI.IN,  Albert  S.,  capitalist.  Mem.  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington 
Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Calumet,  Union,  Chi- 
cago Golf.  Office:  66  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
2335  Michigan  Av. 

X.AFI.XK,  Jionis  E.,  capitalist;  dir.  Elgin 
Nat.  Watch  Co.,  Hamilton  Nat.  Bank,  Mer- 
chants' Safe  Deposit  Co.;  treas.  Chicago  Acad. 
of  Sciences;  associate  mem.  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, University,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  66  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  369  Erie  St. 

LAKIFF,  Edward  Mag-uire;  b.  Whitegate. 
Co.  Cork,  Ireland,  1863;  s.  Patrick  and  Bridget 
(Barry)  Lahiff;  ed.  St.  Vincent's  Seminary, 
Cork;  m.  Ireland,  1895,  Ellen  Malone;  children: 
John,  Edward,  Gerald,  Maurice.  Came  to  U.  S., 
1886,  and  for  a  year  or  two  was  in  employ  of 
W.  P.  Rend  &  Co.,  Coal  merchants,  as  coal 
shoveler;  was  in  newspaper  work  in  Chicago 
on  staff  of  the  Herald  and  its  successor,  the 
Times-Herald;  went  East  and  was  for  a  time 
with  the  New  York  World;  hired  out  to  the 
Carnegie  Co.  as  a  "scab"  workman,  In  order  to 
gain  admission  to  the  fortified  works  of  that 
company  at  Homestead,  Pa.;  in  1895  secured  a 
lengthy  interview  with  Rt.  Hon.  William  E. 
Gladstone,  the  first  time  Mr.  Gladstone  ever 
consented  to  an  interview  with  a  newspaper 
representative;  private  sec.  to  Mayor  Carter 
H.  Harrison,  Jr.,  1897-1903;  city  collector  of 
Chicago,  1903  to  Oct.  1,  1905.  Democrat.  Sec. 
Democratic  County  Committee  of  Cook  Co., 
1904.  Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  957  Pratt 
Av. 

liAlNQ,  John  Robertson,  manufacturer;  b. 
Birmingham,  Eng.,  Feb.  28,  1852;  s.  William 
G.  and  Catherine  (McDougall)  Laing;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Scotland  and  at  private  boarding 
school  in  England;  m.  Marseilles,  111.,  June 
9,  1872,  Mary  Ryall;  children:  Mrs.  Ira  J. 
(Genevra  Fuller)  Couch.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
1871,  and  was  in  the  employ  of  Miner  T.  Ames 
&  Co..  coal  merchants,  about  4  years;  connect- 
ed with  Palmer,  Fuller  &  Co.  since  May,  1876, 
becoming  pres.  on  reorganization  of  the  com- 
pany in  1899;  large  manufacturers  of  sash, 
doors  nnd  blinds.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Lumber  St., 
S.  of  22d  St.  Residence:  3819  Vincennes  Av. 

IiAKE,  Richard  Conover,  banker,  stockman; 
b.  on  farm  in  Montour  Co.,  Pa.,  July  20,  1846; 
s.  James  and  Hannah  (Dye)  Lake;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Pennsylvania,  supplemented  by  pri- 
vate instruction  nnd  personal  study  at  later 
periods;  m.  1st,  Central  City,  Colo.,  Sept.  14, 
1871,  Mary  Randolph  (died  Sept.  14.  1894); 
children:  Jessie.  Amy.  Mnrv  (died  in  infancy), 
Richard  Randolph,  Margaret.  George  Ernest, 
James  Lawrence  (died  in  childhood),  Ger- 
trude; m.  2d,  Evanston,  111.,  Feb.  9,  1899, 
Helen  M.  Kitchell;  1  daughter:  Helen  (died  in 
infancy).  First  important  employment  with 
Fowler  &  Creveling,  Espy,  Pa.;  second  with 
Roworth  Bros.,  Central  City.  Colo.:  in  mercan- 
tile business  as  Roworth  &  Lake,  Central  City, 
1869-77;  in  mercantile  business,  Dendwood,  S. 
Dak.,  1877;  pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank,  Deadwood, 
1879;  pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Rapid  City.  S. 
Dak.,  1884;  pres.  Bank  of  Chadron,  Neb.,  1886, 
2d  vice-pres.  Union  Nat.  Bank,  Chicago,  1894; 
pres.  Masonic  Fraternity  Temple  Assn.,  1896; 
not  now  officer  in  any  bank,  hut  has  financial 
interest  in  several.  Principal  business  now 
with  Lake,  Tomb  &  Co.,  range  cattle  in  Texas 


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and  S  Dakota.  Republican.  Dir.  Evanston  Free 
Public  Library,  Evanston  City  School  Board. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Glen  View,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Country.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

LAKE,  William  H.,  broker;  b.  Chicago,  1861. 
Entered  grain  business,  1877,  with  Dwight  & 
Gillett;  was  with  Bartlett,  Frazier  &  Co.,  1881- 
1889;  later  with  Arthur  Leask  under  firm 
name  of  Lake  &  Leask;  now  senior  mem.  firm 
of  W.  H.  Lake  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Exchange,  Milwaukee 
Chamber  of  Commerce,  N.  T.  Produce  Ex- 
change. Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Yacht,  Glen  View.  Office:  6  Sher- 
man St.  Residence:  18  Kennesaw  Terrace. 

LALLA,  John  P.,  wholesale  grocer;  b.  Bo- 
hemia, May  16,  1857;  s.  Vaclav  and  Josephine 
Lalla;  ed.  public  schools  in  Bohemia;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1882,  Barbara  Zeman;  children:  Mary, 
James  J.,  John,  Agnes,  Emily,  George.  Began 
business  career  as  retail  grocer;  afterward 
established  in  commission  business  in  firm 
of  Dusek  &  Lalla,  later  changing  to  John  F. 
Lalla  &  Co.,  with  John  A.  Krupka  as  partner, 
adding  a  wholesale  grocery  business,  and 
later  becoming  exclusively  wholesale  grocers. 
The  firm  was  changed  to  a  corporation  May 
25,  1904,  and  Mr.  Lalla  was  made  pres.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Office:  208-212  W.  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  259  W.  20th  St. 

LAMB,  Benjamin  B.,  broker;  dir.  West  Chi- 
cago St.  Ry.  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change. Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Onwent- 
sia.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2011 
Prairie  Av. 

LAMB,  Charles  Allison,  retired  merchant 
and  mine  pres.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Dec.  30,  1846; 
B.  Charles  Churchill  and  Sarah  Allen  (Allison) 
Lamb;  grad.  Phillips  School,  Boston,  1862; 
m.  Boston,  Sept.  17,  1874,  Martha  L.  Pike; 
children:  Mabel  H.  (now  Mrs.  William  E. 
Thresher),  Charles  H.  (died  at  18  years).  Was 
with  Henry  Callender  &  Co.,  wholesale  West 
India  goods,  Boston,  1862-9;  with  J.  &  D.  W. 
Hitchcock,  wholesale  boots  and  shoes,  1870-2; 
mem.  firm  of  Leonard,  Lamb  &  Crosby,  manu- 
facturers and  wholesale  dealers  in  boots  and 
shoes,  Boston,  1872-8;  21  years  mgr.  of  the 
Nat.  Tube  Works  Co.,  Chicago,  July  1,  1878, 
to  Aug.  1,  1899,  when  he  sold  out  to  the 
trust  and  retired.  Pres.  Massachusetts  Con- 
solidated Mining  Co.  Republican.  Universalist. 
Mem.  Sons  of  the  Revolution  and  S.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Glen  View,  Edgewater 
Golf;  also  Strollers  (New  York).  Office:  6 
Beacon  St.,  Boston,  Mass.  Residence:  2425 
Sheridan  Rd. 

IiAMB,  Prank  Hooker,  sec.  Miehle  Printing 
Press  &  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  2, 
1851;  s.  Charles  C.  and  Sarah  (Allison)  Lamb; 
ed.  Dwight  Grammar  School,  Boston;  m.  West 
Brookfleld,  Mass.,  June  9,  1879,  Clara  Dane 
Lamb;  1  son:  Roy  Dane.  Began  business  life 
In  Boston  as  bookkeeper  for  A.  Hamilton 
&  Co.,  wholesale  dry  goods,  in  1866,  at  the 
age  of  15;  1871-2,  with  John  &  David  W. 
Hitchcock,  wholesale  boots  and  shoes;  cashier 
for  Henry  Callender  &  Co.,  of  Boston,  whole- 
sale grocers,  1872-7;  came  to  Chicago;  1877-99, 
was  asst.  local  mgr.  at  Chicago  of  the  Nat. 
Tube  Works  Co.;  since  Aug.,  1899,  has  been 
sec.  of  the  Miehle  Printing  Press  &  Mfg.  Co. 
Is  also  treas.  of  the  Nat.  Warehouse  Co.,  and 
dir.  Columbia  Tool  Steel  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Union  League,  Casino  (Edgewater). 
Office:  Clinton  St.,  cor.  Fulton  St.  Residence: 
2421  Sheridan  Rd. 

LAMBERT,  John,  capitalist.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  sketch.)  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  Joljet,  111. 

LAMKEY,  Arthur  Edmund,  producers' 
agent  for  coal  and  coke;  b.  Oconto,  Wis.,  Feb. 
24,  1875;  s.  George  and  Adeline  (Mosett) 
Lamkey;  ed.  public  schools  of  Oconto  and 
Hurley,  Wis.,  and  in  Lewis  Institute,  Chicago; 


m.  Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1902,  May  Rose  McAdam; 
1  daughter:  Helen  Adeline.  After  leaving 
school  became  salesman  with  Marshall  Field 
&  Co.,  and  later  with  Schlesinger  &  Mayer; 
after  that  with  coal  corporations  and  firms  of 
Coxe  Bros.  &  Co.,  O'Gara,  King  &  Co.,  The 
Marmet  Co.  and  Williams  &  Peters,  until  Apr. 
1,  1901,  when  he  established  business  for  him- 
self, as  representative  of  several  collieries. 
Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Ashland,  Fel- 
lowship, Neighborly.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  2247  Kenmore  Av. 

LAMM,  Abraham  H.,  merchant;  b.  Cincin- 
nati, O.,  Sept.  13,  1858;  s.  Samuel  and  Caro- 
line (Lebolt)  Lamm;  public  school  education; 
m.  Sept.  26,  1897,  Frances  M.  Broderick,  of 
Chicago.  Began  business  career  as  traveling 
salesman;  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Lamm  &  Co., 
tailors  to  the  trade,  since  1889.  Office:  Adams 
and  Jefferson  Sts.  Residence:  4959  Grand 
Boul. 

LAMM,  Joseph  C.,  merchant;  b.  Cincinnati, 
O.,  Dec.  8,  1854;  s.  Samuel  and  Caroline  (Le- 
bolt) Lamm;  grad.  public  school  in  Philadel- 
phia; m.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Oct.  5,  1903,  Belle 
Walter.  Started  to  work  for  his  father  as 
clerk  in  clothing  store  at  Parkersburg,  W.  Va. ; 
came  to  Chicago  soon  after  the  great  fire 
with  father;  in  same  line  here  until  1875;  in 
clothing  and  furnishing  goods  business  in  Fre- 
mont, Neb.,  2  years;  went  to  Leadville,  Colo., 
1879,  before  there  was  either  railroad  or  city 
government,  and  assisted  in  establishing  the 
community;  returned  to  Chicago,  1881,  and 
established  clothing  business  with  brothers  as 
Lamm  &  Co.;  now  largely  engaged  as  "tailors 
to  the  trade."  Independent  in  politics.  Mem. 
Sinai  Congregation.  Club:  Standard.  Office: 
Adams  and  Jefferson  Sts.  Residence:  Chicago, 
111. 

LAMOJTT,  Robert  Patterson,  1st  vice-pres. 
Simplex  Ry.  Appliance  Co.;  b.  Detroit,  Mich., 
Dec.  1,  1867;  s.  Robert  and  Isabella  Lamont; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S.,  C.E.,  1891;  m. 
Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1894,  Helen  Gertrude  Trot- 
ter; children:  Robert  P.,  Jr.,  Dorothy.  After 
leaving  college  was  an  engineer  at  the  World's 
Columbian  Exposition,  1891-2;  sec.  and  en- 
gineer of  Shailer  &  Schinglau,  a  contracting 
company,  1892-7;  since  1897,  1st  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  of  the  Simplex  Ry.  Appliance  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  Simplex  bolsters,  Susemihl  side 
bearings,  Simplex  brake  beams,  coil  and  elliptic 
springs  for  all  classes  of  railway  equipment, 
with  works  at  Hammond,  Ind.,  and  offices  at 
Chicago,  St.  Louis  and  New  York.  Also  2d 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  The  Simplex  Ry.  Appli- 
ance Co.  of  Canada,  Ltd.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
University,  Midlothian.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 
Residence:  217  E.  52d  St.  and  Midlothian  Club. 

LAMPER.T.  Nelson  Norman,  vice-pres.  Ft. 
Dearborn  Nat.  Bank;  b.  Newton,  Wis.,  Mar.  19, 
1872;  s.  Bartholomew  and  Mary  (Stark)  Lam- 
pert;  grad.  Garfield  Grammar  School,  Chicago. 
Started  in  May,  1887,  as  messenger,  in  the 
Ft.  Dearborn  Nat.  Bank,  and  has  filled  every 
position  up  to  vice-pres.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Mem.  of  all  the  Masonic  bodies.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Bankers,  Colum- 
bia Yacht.  Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
1537  Oakdale  Av. 

CAMPING,  Georgfe  Leonard,  merchant;  b. 
Lawrenceburg,  Ind.,  Jan.  6,  1853;  s.  Lewis  L. 
and  Anna  M.  (Mulflnger)  Lamping;  ed.  Law- 
renceburg, Ind.,  public  school;  m.  Chicago. 
1881,  Mary  K.  Rauch;  children:  Amelia  L.  and 
Eunice  C.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1872,  and  later 
salesman  on  road;  in  1889  with  F.  A.  Rauch, 
bought  out  the  business  of  M.  Kunkel  &  Co., 
and  as  F.  A.  Rauch  &  Co.  they  have  since 
conducted  business  as  wholesale  dealers  in 
upholstery  supplies.  Republican.  Mason. 
Methodist.  Office:  252-254  Market  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3161  5th  Av. 

LAMSON,  S.  Warren,  grain  and  provisions; 
b.  Nyack,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  31,  1838.  Came  to  Illi- 


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nois  in  infancy;  later  engaged  in  agricultural 
pursuits  until  1868,  when  removed  to  Iowa 
and  engaged  in  the  nursery  business;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1875  and  engaged  in  the  com- 
mission business  in  grain  and  provisions  un- 
der the  firm  name  of  Lamson  Bros.  &  Co.,  in 
which  has  ever  since  continued;  also  pres.  the 
Harry  H.  Lobdell  Co.;  vice-pres.  the  Mount 
Hope  Cemetery  Assn.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  All 
Souls  Church,  and  has  been  pres.  of  the  board 
of  dirs. ;  ex-pres.  of  the  Oakland  School  Board. 
Life  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Athletic  Assn.  Of- 
fice: Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  3991  Ellis 
Av. 

LANCASTEB,  Eugene  Abiel,  carpets;  b.  Be- 
loit,  Wis.,  Nov.  7,  1848;  s.  Andrew  and  Ade- 
line (Gray)  Lancaster;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Dubuque,  la.;  m.  Chicago,  May  5,  1875,  Helen 
M.  Hutchinson;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  Kate  Brew- 
ster.  Came  to  Chicago,  1864,  in  employ  of 
James  Boyd.  stock  broker,  1864-71;  cashier 
Keith  Bros.,  wholesale  millinery,  1871-6;  sec. 
and  treas.  Chicago  Carpet  Co.,  1876-99,  when 
that  business  was  merged  in  the  new  cor- 
poration of  Carroll  &  Lancaster,  Incorporated, 
of  which  he  is  sec.  and  treas.,  carpets,  rugs 
and  curtains.  Republican.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Office:  162-4  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
2703  Prairie  Av. 

LANDFIELD,  Abraham  Ellas,  cigar  manu- 
facturer; b.  Russia,  July  4,  1872;  s.  Ellas  and 
Tessie  Landfleld;  ed.  common  school  in  Mon- 
treal, Canada,  to  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  15, 
1895,  Ida  Cominofsky;  children:  Harold,  Ed- 
win. Was  workman  at  bench  and  foreman  for 
Landfleld  &  Co.,  later  foreman  for  R.  Mills; 
joined  C.  T.  Randall  in  firm  of  Randall  & 
Landfleld,  1900;  incorporated  Jan.  1,  1904;  Is 
sec.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  Montiflore 
Lodge,  K.  P.  Office:  14  S.  Water  St.  Residence: 
4941  Champlain  Av. 

LANDIS,  Kenesaw  Mountain,  Jurist;  b.  Mill- 
vllle,  O.,  Nov.  20,  1866;  lived  in  Indiana,  1876- 
1890;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago; 
admitted  to  bar,  1891;  married.  Was  sec.  to 
Judge  Gresham  2  years  while  he  was  sec.  of 
state;  appointed  judge  U.  S.  District  Court, 
Mar.,  1905.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Mid-Day.  Office:  Post  Office  Bldg. 
Residence:  4830  Madison  Av. 

LANE,  Albert  Orannis,  educator;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  15,  1841;  s.  Elisha  B.  and  Amanda  (Gran- 
nis)  Lane;  ed.  public  schools;  prin.  Franklin 
School,  Chicago,  1858-69;  supt.  schools  Cook 
Co.,  111.,  1869-73;  cashier  Preston,  Kean  &  Co.'s 
West  Side  Bank,  Chicago,  1874-7;  again  county 
supt.  schools,  1877-91:  supt.  Chicago  city 
schools,  1891-8;  since  July,  1898,  asst.  supt. 
same.  Pres.,  1893-4,  and  now  chairman  board 
of  trustees  Nat.  Educational  Assn.;  dir.  of  its 
educational  exhibit,  1887;  mem.  Nat.  Council 
of  Education;  pres.  Illinois  State  Teachers' 
Assn.,  1899;  trustee  Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago. 
Active  in  Methodist  Church  and  Sunday 
School  work.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
430  W.  Adams  St. 

LANE,  Arthur  Erastus,  bookbinders'  sup- 
plies; b.  Norton,  Mass.,  Jan.  16,  1853;  s.  Daniel 
and  Ann  Elizabeth  (Pidge)  Lane;  ed.  high 
school  of  Lawrence,  Mass.;  m.  Philadelphia, 
Pa..  Dec.  21,  1882,  Mary  Louise  Walker;  1 
daughter:  Marjorle.  In  1871  entered  service  of 
Gane  Bros,  (established  1846)  and  in  1883 
was  admitted  to  membership  in  the  firm  of 
Gane  Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  the  only 
active  mem.,  manufacturers  of  bookbinding 
materials  and  machines,  leather  binders' 
boards,  etc.  branch  houses  In  New  York  and 
St.  Louis.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  116-120 
Market  St.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

LANE,  Francis  W.,  editor;  b.  Ashburnham, 
Mass.,  Oct.  24,  1858;  s.  Allen  F.  and  Laura 
P.  (Tyler)  Lane;  ed.  Cushing  Acad.,  Ashburn- 
ham, Mass.,  and  Dartmouth  College,  graduat- 


ing, A.B.,  1881;  m.  Boylston,  Mass.,  Dec.  26, 
1881,  Gertrude  D.  Kilbourne;  children:  Harold 
F.,  H.  Richardson,  Jessie  G.,  Lena  Y.  Prin- 
cipal public  schools,  Yonkers,  N.  Y.,  1881-2; 
special  examiner  U.  S.  Interior  Dept.,  1882-7; 
patent  atty.  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1887-92;  since 
1892,  consecutively  mechanical  editor,  manag- 
ing editor,  asst.  editor-in-chief  The  Railway 
Age;  also  dir.  of  The  Railway  Age  Co.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers,  Master  Car 
Builders'  Assn.,  Am.  Railway  Master  Me- 
chanics' Assn.,  etc.  Republican.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk.  Residence:  7157  Yale  Av. 

LANG,  John  Mills,  physician;  b.  Toronto, 
Can.,  July  23,  1865;  s.  R.  and  Eliza  (Mills) 
Lang;  ed.  public  schools  of  Toronto,  Ont., 
and  Rush  Med.  College;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Anna 
M.  Outhet.  Was  interne  at  Wesley  Hosp.  for 
18  months;  engaged  in  general  practice  In 
Chicago  since  1895.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.  and  Chicago  Med.  SOP. 
Office:  Hotel  Brevoort.  Residence:  4800  Prairie 
Av. 

LANGBEIN,  Otto  Theodore,  real  estate;  b. 
Chicago,  Sept.  20,  1864;  s.  Ferdinand  and 
Pauline  (Klemm)  Langbein;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools,  and  1  year  in  Bryant  &  Stratton 
Business  College,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
11,  1896,  Elizabeth  Rietz;  children:  Otto  Theo- 
dore, Jr.,  Pauline  Elizabeth.  Engaged  in  busi- 
ness since  1882,  devoting  most  of  time  to  real 
estate;  now  in  charge  of  financial  affairs  of 
William  Kent,  agent.  Republican.  Office:  12 
Sherman  St.  Residence:  4306  Calumet  Av. 

LANGE,  Fred  John,  manufacturer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  2,  1852;  s.  Fred  and  Louise  Lange; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
30,  1875,  Barbara  Ruh;  1  son:  Edward  Law- 
rence. Was  formerly  in  the  wholesale  grocery 
business  for  30  years,  with  Reid,  Murdoch  & 
Co.,  11  years;  with  Sprague,  Warner  &  Co.,  3 
years;  then  for  self  7  years,  first  of  Reid, 
Walsh  &  Lange,  and  then  of  Walsh,  Lange  & 
Co.,  until  1902,  when  he  became  pres.  of  the 
Brookman  Mfg.  Co.  (established  1879),  im- 
porters and  packers  of  heavy  chemicals,  seeds, 
etc.;  packers  of  Golden  Harvest  Bird  Seed, 
and  manufacturers  of  "Big  Bonanza"  lye, 
potash,  chemicals  and  grocers'  sundries.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Marquette.  Office:  79-81  La- 
Salle  Av.  Residence:  1052  Sheridan  Rd. 

LANGE,  Herman  Otto,  sec. -treas.  of  Fergu- 
son &  Lange  Foundry  Co.;  b.  Bromberg,  Ger., 
May  14,  1855;  s.  Louis  and  Pauline  (Braun) 
Lange;  ed.  in  Real  Gymnasium  in  Bromberg, 
Ger.;  m.  Muskegon,  Mich.,  Oct.  15,  1882,  Ida 
M.  Torrent;  children:  Marguerite,  Nellie,  Flor- 
ence, Listen.  Came  from  Germany  to  Muske- 
gon, Mich.,  1870;  was  first  engaged  in  mer- 
cantile business  and  then  for  6  years  cashier 
and  dir.  of  the  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank  of  Mus- 
kegon; after  that  mem.  of  the  lumber  manu- 
facturing firm  of  Torrent  Co.,  and  was  also 
sec.  of  the  Muskegon  Booming  Co.  and  other 
corporations;  came  to  Chicago  from  Muskegon 
in  1899,  becoming  sec.  and  treas.  The  William 
Ferguson  Foundry  Co.,  reincorporated,  1903, 
as  the  Ferguson  &  Lange  Foundry  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Germania  Mfinnerchor.  Office:  Cly- 
born  Av.  and  Willow  St.  Residence:  15  Buena 
Terrace;  summer  residence,  Lake  Harbor, 
Mich. 

LANGHORST,  Henry  Anprnst;  b.  Hanover, 
Ger.,  July  13,  1837;  s.  Daniel  and  Wllhelmina 
(Fenker)  Langhorst;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Ohio;  m.  1st,  Cincinnati.  O.,  1866.  Marie 
Ahlers;  children:  Adele,  Herman;  m.  2d,  Oct., 
1883,  Johanna  Kahle;  1  daughter:  Margaret. 
Served  in  Civil  War  in  O.  Vol.  Art.;  engaged 
in  business  in  Cincinnati  as  iron  merchant 
until  1880;  in  latter  year  became  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Albert  Schwill  &  Co.,  malt  manu- 
facturers, removing  from  Cincinnati  to  Chi- 
cago in  1898,  and  1901  incorporating  the  busi- 
ness, when  became  vlce-pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
company;  the  manufacturing  facilities  of  the 


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company  aggregate  a  capacity  of  4,000,000  bu. 
of  malt  annually.  Mason  (32°);  K.  T.  Clubs: 
Gormania,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  255  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  175  Lake  View  Av. 

IiAMTTBY,  Thomas  Barnaby,  lawyer;  b. 
Helena,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21,  1866;  s.  Barnaby  and 
Ann  (Mahoney)  Lantry;  grad.  Ogdensburg 
(N.  T.)  Acad.,  1885;  Georgetown  (D.  C.)  Univ., 
A.B.,  1889.  Admitted  to  bar  Sept.,  1891,  and 
engaged  in  practice;  now  mem.  firm  of  Lantry 
&  Lyon.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  Hotel  Newberry,  225  Dearborn  Av. 

LAPHAIC,  Arden  Barker,  wholesale  leather 
and  hide  merchant;  b.  Clinton  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar. 
15.  1845;  s.  Nathan  and  Jane  (Barker)  Lap- 
ham;  ed.  public  school  and  in  academy  at 
Keeseville,  N.  Y.;  m.  Clinton  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June 
15,  1870,  Mary  S.  >torgan;  children:  Arden  B., 
Jr.,  Jane  A.,  Edward  M.,  Edna.  Began  business 
experience  in  general  merchandising  and 
manufacturing  in  Clinton  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1861-72; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1873  and  engaged  in  busi- 
ness as  mem.  of  firm  of  Lapham,  Smibert  -& 
Co.,  wholesale  dealers  and  tanners  of  hides 
and  leather,  until  1881,  when  firm  of  A.  B. 
Lapham  &  Co.  succeeded,  changing  in  1883  to 
present  style  of  Lapham  Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which 
is  senior  partner.  Republican.  Mem.  Society 
of  Friends  (Quakers).  Club:  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  738  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2921  Kenmore  Av. 

IiAPHAM,  Edwin  Nathan,  mgr.  hide  dept. 
U.  S.  Leather  Co.;  b.  Peru,  Clinton  Co.,  N.  Y., 
June  19,  1850;  s.  Nathan  and  Jane  R.  (Barker) 
Lapham;  ed.  public  district  schools  of  Clin- 
ton Co.,  N.  Y.,  and  attended  Cornell  Univ.  for 
1  year  in  mechanical  engineering  dept.,  1871; 
m.  San  Jose,  Calif.,  1895,  Evadine  M.  Hunkins; 
children:  Harold,  Dorothy.  Since  1871  has  been 
interested  in  milling  business  in  Clinton  Co., 
N.  Y.,  with  his  father;  in  1876  engaged  in 
leather  and  hide  business  in  Chicago,  for  Lap- 
ham,  Smibert  &  Co.;  then  with  O.  K.  Lapham 
&  Co.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  for  7  years;  in  brokerage 
in  New  York  City,  1884-93;  since  organization 
of  the  U.  S.  Leather  Co.  in  1893,  has  resided 
in  Chicago.  Clubs:  Casino  (Edgewater),  Edge- 
water  Golf,  Glen  View.  Office:  66  N.  Canal  St. 
Residence:  2989  Kenmore  Av. 

LAPP,  Peter,  jeweler:  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Dec. 
24,  1847;  s.  John  and  Salome  (Stephens)  Lapp; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Cincinnati.  Began  busi- 
ness life  with  W.  B.  Clapp  &  Bro.,  in  the 
jewelry  business  in  Cincinnati,  and  in  1869 
came  to  Chicago  as  representative  of  that 
firm,  with  whom  continued  until  1876;  since 
then  mem.  firm  of  Lapp  &  Flershem.  Mason. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Edgewater  Golf. 
Office:  195  State  St.  Residence:  1825  Sheridan 
Rd. 

r.-ABNT!l>,  Sherwood  Johnston,  gen.  supt. 
Chicago  Telephone  Co.;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  July 
28,  1867;  s.  J.  N.  and  Frances  (McCrea) 
Lnrned;  ed.  Buffalo  public  and  high  schools, 
1884-6,  and  Cornell  Univ.,  1886-90,  graduating 
1890,  with  degree  of  M.E.;  m.  New  York  City, 
Oct.  25,  1899,  Mabel  Scott  Hall.  Began  as  asst. 
electrician  in  engineering  dept.  Am.  Telephone 
<fc  Telegraph  Co.,  New  York,  1890-2;  since  Aug., 
1892,  with  Chicago  Telephone  Co.,  beginning 
as  asst.  engineer;  promoted  1894  as  supt.  or 
traffic,  supt.  June,  1896,  and  gen.  supt.  Aug., 
1900.  Democrat.  Clubs:  University,  Quadrangle, 
Homewood;  also  Onteora  (Catskill  Moun- 
tains). Office:  203  Washington  St.  Residence: 
5549  Woodlawn  Av. 

liABNED,  Walter  Cranston,  lawyer,  author; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  30,  1850;  s.  Edwin  C.  and 
Frances  (Greene)  Lamed;  grad.  Harvard, 
1871;  studied  Harvard  Law  School,  1871-2; 
studied  in  Europe,  1872-3;  Columbia  Law 
School,  1873-4;  admitted  to  bar,  1874;  has 
since  practiced  in  Chicago;  m.  1875,  Emma  L., 
daughter  late  Charles  Scribner,  New  York, 
publisher;  children:  Frances  (now  Mrs.  F.  W. 
Blatchford),  Walter  Cranston,  Jr.,  John  I. 


Blair,  Edwin  C.  Republican.  Author:  Arnaud's 
Masterpiece;  A  Romance  of  the  Pyrenees; 
Churches  and  Castles  of  Mediseval  France; 
Rembrandt,  a  Romance  of  Holland,  etc.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Literary,  Onwentsia.  Office:  325  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

LABBABEE,  Edward  Allan,  clergyman;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  31,  1852;  s.  Charles  Rollin  and 
Mary  A.  (Wood)  Larrabee;  grad.  Racine  Col- 
lege, A.M.,  1873,  Gen.  Theol.  Seminary,  New 
York,  1876.  Ordained  priest,  Episcopal  Church, 
May  27,  1877;  in  charge  St.  John's,  Quincy,  111., 
1876-9;  St.  Paul's,  Springfield,  111.,  1879-84; 
rector  Ch.  of  the  Ascension,  Chicago,  since 
June,  1884.  Superior  General  Guild  of  All 
Souls  (Am.  branch);  deputy  to  General  Con- 
vention from  Diocese  of  Chicago,  1901  and 

1904.  Author:    Sacramental    Teaching    of    the 
Lord's  Prayer,  1888;  Good  Friday  Meditations, 

1905.  Address:    405    Dearborn    Av. 
LARSON,    Adolph,    building    contractor    and 

real  estate  dealer;  b.  Frederikshald,  Norway, 
Sept.  15,  1856;  s.  Martin  and  Elizabeth  (John- 
son) Larson;  ed.  common  school,  1862-70,  and 
in  drawing  school  in  the  evening,  1868-73,  at 
Frederikshald,  Norway;  grad.  Royal  Technical 
School  of  Norway  in  city  of  Horten,  1875;  at- 
tended Royal  Acad.  of  Drawing,  Christiania, 
Norway,  1876-7;  m.  Christiania,  Norway,  Oct. 
12,  1877,  Marie  Albeck;  children:  Adolph,  Jr., 
Dagmar,  Mabel.  Began  to  learn  machinist 
trade  In  spring  of  1870  and  worked  at  same 
until  emigrated  from  Norway,  1880,  at  same 
time  studying  professions  of  architect  and 
mechanical  engineer;  worked  in  Chicago  as 
machinist  and  engineer,  1880-4;  in  partnership 
with  Freeman  Hyde  as  contractor,  1884-7;  in 
business  alone,  1887-1903;  since  then  with  son 
Adolph,  Jr.,  in  business  as  building  contrac- 
tors, real  estate  and  insurance  under  firm 
name  of  Adolph  Larson  &  Son.  Republican; 
alderman  from  28th  Ward,  elected  Apr.,  1903, 
and  re-elected  Apr.,  1905.  Pres.  Norwegian 
Am.  Copper  Mining  and  Smelting  Co.  Luth- 
eran; supt.  of  Sunday  School  for  about  20 
years,  and  pres.  board  of  trustees  for  many 
years;  pres.  Norwegian  Lutheran  Deaconess 
Hosp.  from  its  foundiner  in  1896;  mem.  Board 
of  Home  and  Foreign  Missions  of  United  Nor- 
wegian Lutheran  Church  of  America,  1901-3. 
Office:  1684  Milwaukee  Av.  Residence:  1170  N. 
Maplewood  Av. 

IiASIEB,  David  B.,  grain;  b.  Freeport,  111.; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Freeport,  111.  In  grain 
business  since  leaving  school;  came  to  Chica- 
go, 1869,  and  began  operations  in  grain  on 
the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  continuing  in 
various  connections  until  1890,  when  he 
formed  his  present  co-partnership  with  James 
K.  Hooper,  in  firm  of  Lasier  &  Hooper.  Mem. 
Board  of  Trade.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg. 
Residence:  1219  Winthrop  Av. 

IiATHBOP,  Bryan,  trustee  and  agent  for 
real  estate  investments;  b.  Alexandria,  Va., 
Aug.  6,  1844;  s.  Jededlah  H.  and  Mariana 
(Bryan)  Lathrop;  ed.  Dinwiddie's  School  In 
Virginia,  and  under  private  tutors  in  Ger- 
many and  France;  has  lived  in  Chicago  since 
June,  1865;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  Apr.  21, 
1875,  Helen  Lynde,  daughter  of  Judge  Asa  O. 
Aldis.  Since  1865  actively  engaged  in  real 
estate  operations,  and  for  years  has  managed 
real  estate  investments  for  large  investors, 
and  is  trustee  of  estates  under  wills.  Pres. 
Graceland  Cemetery  Co.;  pres.  Chicago  Or- 
chestra Assn.;  was  pres.,  2  years,  Chicago  Re- 
lief <fe  Aid  Soc.;  trustee  Art  Institute.  New- 
berry  Library,  etc.;  has  served  as  Lincoln 
Park  Commissioner.  Republican  (independent). 
Clubs:  University  (pres.  1  year),  Saddle  and 
Cycle  (pres.  1  year),  Chicago,  Chicago  Liter- 
ary; also  Century  Club,  New  York.  Office:  293" 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  -77  Bellevue  PI. 

LATJEENDEB,  John  Ferdinand,  insurance; 
b.  Massalon,  O.,  Oct.  5,  1844;  s.  Michael  and 
Mary  (Wenkeimer)  Laubender;  ed.  common 


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schools  in  Ohio;  served  4  years  and  2  months 
as  mem.  of  19th  O.  Vol.  Infy.  in  Civil  War; 
m.  Union  City,  Pa.,  1871,  Ella  M.  Woods.  Was 
engaged  in  retail  dry  goods  business  in  Cleve- 
land, O.,  1866-9;  went  to  Union  City,  Pa.,  1869, 
and  engaged  in  general  retail  business  until 
1888;  one  of  principals  in  Union  Lumber  Co., 
North  Bloomfleld,  O.,  1888-94;  since  May,  1894, 
in  Chicago  as  partner  in  the  firm  of  W.  A. 
Alexander  &  Co.,  general  agents  for  the  Fidel- 
ity &  Casualty  Co.,  of  New  York.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Oak  Park,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  New 
York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  449  N.  Kenil worth 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

LAuaHLIir,  Henry  D.,  pres.  Northern 
Hotel  Co.,  etc.;  b.  Bath  Co.,  Ky.,  Jan.  21,  1848; 
s.  Tarldon  C.  and  Anna  E.  (Hopkins)  Laugh- 
lin;  ed.  public  schools,  and  in  law  school  at 
Lexington,  Ky.;  m.  1st,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1874, 
Ella  Haynes;  2d,  June,  1901,  Ora  Brownfleld; 
children:  Randolph,  Hester  B.,  Elmyr  Adams, 
Robert  T.  Until  1884  was  engaged  in  the  prac- 
tice of  law  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  where  was 
elected  to  the  bench,  1878,  serving  until  1882. 
In  conjunction  with  E.  B.  Leigh,  in  1888  re- 
organized the  Nat.  Hollow  Brake  Beam  Co., 
which  in  1893  leased  its  business  and  plant 
to  the  Chicago  Ry.  Equipment  Co.;  then 
bought  the  Am.  Brake  Beam  Co.,  and  subse- 
quently organized  the  Kewanee  Mfg.  Co.,  at 
Jersey  City,  both  of  which  he  sold  in  1899  to 
the  Chicago  Ry.  Equipment  Co.  In  1900  pur- 
chased the  control  of  the  Northern  Hotel  Co., 
which  owns  the  Great  Northern  Hotel,  of 
which  company  is  pres.  and  controlling  owner 
of  stock.  Also  organized  the  West  Coast  Co., 
of  Waukegan,  111.,  manufacturers  of  roofing 
materials;  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  company.  Also 
pres.,  and  substantially  owner,  of  Nat.  Hol- 
low Brake  Beam  Co.  Republican.  Office: 
Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  Great  Northern 
Hotel. 

LAUGHLIH,  Jniacu  Laurence,  head  pror. 
political  economy,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since 
1892;  b.  Deerfleld,  O.,  Apr.  2,  1850;  grad.  Har- 
vard, 1873  (A.M.,  Ph.D.,  1876).  Taught  in 
Hopklnson's  Classical  School,  Boston,  1873-8; 
instructor,  1878-83,  asst.  prof.,  1883-7,  polit- 
ical economy,  Harvard;  pres.  Manufacturers' 
Mutual  Fire  Ins.  Co.,  Philadelphia,  1887-90; 
prof,  political  economy,  Cornell,  1890-2.  In 
1894-5  prepared  for  government  of  San  Do- 
mingo a  scheme  of  monetary  reform,  which 
was  afterward  adopted;  mem.  Monetary  Com- 
mission created  by  Indianapolis  Monetary  Con- 
ference, 1897.  Mem.  International  Institute 
Statistics;  sec.  Political  Economy  Club.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  writings, 
etc.)  Residence:  5627  Madison  Av. 

LAUTH,  Jacob,  manufacturer  of  leather 
innersoles;  b.  Hessen,  Ger.,  May  29,  1851;  B. 
Philip  and  Mary  (Schaller)  Lauth;  removed 
with  parents  to  Chicago,  1857;  ed.  Chicago 
public  (Brown)  schools  to  1864;  m.  Chicago, 
May,  1878,  Katie  C.  Shade;  children:  William 
P.,  Emma  Catherine,  Elizabeth  Myrtle.  After 
leaving  school,  1864,  learned  trade  of  press- 
man in  printing  office  of  Thompson,  Heggie 
&  Zimmer;  afterward  worked  for  Lakeside 
Printing  &  Publishing  Co.,  Church,  Goodman 
&  Donnelly  and  other  printing  firms  until 
1877,  when  established  business  as  a  manu- 
facturer of  leather  innersoles  and  sheet  heel- 
ing, in  which  he  has  since  been  continuously 
engaged,  building  up  a  large  business;  also 
established  the  firm  of  J.  Lauth  &  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  automobiles  and  gasoline  engines. 
Is  also  pres.  and  dir.  in  several  other  enter- 
prises, to  which  devotes  a  portion  of  his 
time,  including  the  following:  Pres.  Blue  Ridge 
Copper  Co.;  pres.  Acme  Toy  Co.  Republican. 
K.  P.  Office:  94-98  Rawson  St.  Residence:  653 
Pine  Grove  Av. 

LAVESY,  George  Louig,  manufacturer  of 
post  office  equipments;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Feb. 
18,  1856;  a.  Richard  and  Sophie  Josephine 


(Girardin)  Lavery;  ed.  English  High  School, 
Boston,  and  for  mechanical  engineering  pro- 
fession at  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology,  Boston;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1884, 
Marion  Jean  Johnson;  children:  George  L.  Jr., 
Marion  Adrienne.  Apprentice  to  Boston  Ma- 
chine Co.,  Boston,  Mass.,  1872-7;  foreman  and 
later  supt.  George  Miles  Iron  Works,  1877-84; 
mechanical  engineer  and  salesman  for  Yale 
&  Town  Mfg.  Co.,  "Yale  Locks,"  etc.,  1884-7; 
general  western  mgr.,  same,  1887-98;  in  busi- 
ness of  manufacturing  post  office  equipment, 
etc.,  under  name  of  George  L.  Lavery  &  Co., 
1899-1902;  organized  stock  company  and  sold 
out  to  Am.  Post  Office  Equipment  Co.,  becom- 
ing pres.  and  treas. ;  also  dir.  Pacific  Post 
Office  Equipment  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Mechan- 
ical Engineers  since  1886.  Republican;  organ- 
izer Illinois  Commercial  &  Industrial  League, 
and  chairman  executive  committee  same;  or- 
ganizer and  vice-pres.  Dept.  of  Commercial 
Travelers  of  the  U.  S.  and  associated  with 
the  executive  committee  of  the  Nat.  Repub- 
lican Committee,  1896-1904.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton.  Mem.  execu- 
tive committee  Northwestern  Assn.  Massachu- 
setts Institute  of  Technology.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum,  Royal  League,  Nat.  Union.  Office: 
Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  4300  Ellis  Av. 

LAW,  George  Wallace,  fire  underwriter;  b. 
Cincinnati,  O.;  s.  Dr.  John  S.  and  Elizabeth 
Reid  (Burroughs)  Law;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools,  finishing  at  the  old  Chickering  Acad., 
Cincinnati.  In  1881  entered  the  insurance 
agency  established  in  Cincinnati  by  his  father 
in  1852,  this  having  been  one  of  the  first  three 
general  agencies  of  the  Royal  Insurance  Co. 
established  simultaneously  at  New  York, 
Philadelphia  and  Cincinnati;  was  one  of  the 
firm  of  John  H.  Law  &  Bros.,  managers  of  the 
Central  Dept.  of  the  Royal  Insurance  Co. 
until  1895,  when  he,  with  his  brother,  John 
H.,  moved  to  Chicago  to  take  charge  of  the 
business  of  the  entire  west  of  the  Royal  In- 
surance Co.  (covering  14  states)  under  the 
firm  name  of  Law  Bros.,  managers.  Is  also 
vice-pres.  of  the  Laws  Insurance  Agency  Co. 
of  Cincinnati.  Dir.  Royal  Trust  Co.  Bank,  Chi- 
cago. Democrat  (Cleveland  school).  Christian 
Scientist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  Elm- 
hurst,  111. 

LAW,  John  Hugh,  insurance;  b.  Savannah, 
Ga.,  Aug.  17,  1836;  s.  Dr.  John  S.  and  Eliza- 
beth R.  (Burroughs)  Law;  ed.  Heron  College, 
Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  Cincinnati,  1858,  Georgia 
Overaker.  Entered  Cincinnati  agency  of  the 
Royal  Insurance  Co.  as  sec.  to  his  father, 
then  agent  of  the  company  at  Cincinnati,  1852; 
taken  Into  partnership,  1871,  and  became  mgr. 
of  the  dept.  upon  death  of  his  father,  1877; 
on  the  consolidation  of  the  Central  Dept.  at 
Cincinnati  and  the  Western  Dept.  at  Chicago, 
1895,  became  mgr.  of  the  Western  Dept.,  with 
his  brother,  George  W.,  under  firm  name  of 
Law  Bros.  Was  mayor  of  Loveland,  O.,  4 
terms,  and  also  held  other  important  state 
and  local  offices.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  1817  Barry  Av. 

LAW,  Bobert  Henry,  loan  broker;  b.  Chi- 
cago. Formerly  in  the  coal  business  for  many 
years;  in  business  as  loan  broker  since  1899. 
Pres.  Arkansas  Land  Co.,  The  "Lakota";  vice- 
pres.  Sinaloa  Sugar  Co.;  dir.  Kansas  City, 
Mexico  &  Orient  Ry.  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange;  associate  mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Lakota  Hotel. 

LAW,  Robert  Oswald,  printer;  b.  Ottawa, 
Can.,  May  18,  1861;  s.  William  H.  and  Susan 
Goodall  Law;  ed.  public  schools  of  Canada; 
m.  Oshawa,  Can.,  1884,  Ellen  J.  Mackie.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1889;  was  for  10  years  treas.  W. 
B.  Conkey  Co.;  in  1900  established  the  Robert 
O.  Law  Co.,  printers  and  binders,  of  which  is 
pres.  Also  pres.  of  the  Aquatype  Co.  of  Amer- 


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ica.   Republican.   Office:    121-127    Plymouth   Ct.  Office  :^31 9  Franklin  St.  Residence:  4438  Green- 

H*kdw»EK5c:H9    Andrew    MIddleton,     newspa-  W°1AY,  Albert   Tracy,    capitalist;    b.    Batavia, 

1AWBENCE,    Anorew    Miaoiew^               *  June           lg               George   w    and   Olive 

^rP^o^P    and  Mary  Golding  Lawrence;   ed.  (Foote)    Lay;    ed.    public    schools    of    Batavia 

Clarence  P.  and  Mary  uommg^civv            ,  ^     Geneseo,  N.    Y.;    m.    Batavia,   N.   Y.,   Feb. 

m    San  FmnciYcoOctfri 884,   Minnie  20,    1855,    Catherine    Smith;    children:    Mrs.    C. 

n^/Beean    newspaper    career    as    re-  A.   H.  McCauley,  Mrs.   R.   F.   Clinch.   Came  to 

then    cfty    edUor?  Washington    corre-  Chicago    from    Batavia     N     Y      in    1849     and 

™nrPnt    managing   editor   of   the   San   Fran-  was  actively  engaged  in  the  lumber  business 

^FsooExam?^  for  14  years;  came  to  Chicago  until  1888  in  the  firm  of  Hannah,  Lay  &  Co. 

«<f  manaefne   editor  Hearst's   Chicago   Ameri-  (established   1850);   now   vice-pres.    Hannah   & 

?an-    became   Dublisher    same,    1903,   and   pres.  Lay  Co.;   pres.   of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce 

and' Dublisher  the   Examiner  since  1904.  Mein.  Safety   Vaults   Co.;    vice-pres.   Hannah  &  Lay 

Calif £rnia     legislature,      1887-8;      delegate-at-  Mercantile  Co.,  and  of  Traverse  City    (Mich.) 

in W-P    Democratic    Nat.    Convention,     Illinois,  State    Bank.    Republican.    Episcopalian.    Mem. 

i^nf       Democrat       Episcopalian.      Office:      146  Chicago  Historical  Soc.  Clubs:   Union  League, 

franklin  St   Residence:  563  Dearborn  Av.  Church,    Builders.    Office:    Chamber    of    Com- 

tAWBENCE    William  Elmer,  transportation  merce.  Residence:  321  Michigan  Av. 

nfflrlfll-b    Allegheny  City,  Pa.,  May  30,   1845;  LEACH,   Perry  W.,   mem.   Farson,   Leach   & 

s    John  and  Jean  Yjohnstone)    Lawrence;   ed.  Co.     bonds     Mem.    Chicago    Stock    Exchange, 

erammar 'school    of    Allegheny    City,    Pa.;    m.  Clubs:    Union   League,   Chicago  Athletic.   Mid- 

Iffiheny    City.    Apr     29,    1874,    Clara    Spear.  Day,  Bankers,  Oak  Park.  Office:   140  Dearborn 

Entered    the    service    of    the    Pennsylvania    R.  St.  Residence:  237  S.  Oak  Park  Av.,  Oak  Park, 

•R     at    Pittsburgh     as    messenger,    1859,    and  111. 

after  intermediate  promotions  was  appointed  LEAKE,  Joseph  Bloomfleld,  lawyer,  soldier; 
asst  audftom  of  the  Union  Line  at  Pittsburgh,  b.  Deerfleld,  N.  J.,  Apr.  1,  1828;  s.  Lewis  and 
1870-  parne  to  Chicago  1876,  to  take  charge  Lydia  Leake;  removed  with  parents  to  Cincin- 
nf  the  western  interests  of  the  International  nati,  Nov.,  1836;  grad.  Miami  Univ.,  1846; 
Navigation  Co  In  1903  that  company  was  A.M.,  1849;  m.  Boston,  Nov.  28,  1865,  Mary  P. 
Absorbed  by  the  International  Mercantile  Hill.  Admitted  to  bar,  Jan.  16,  1850;  practiced 
Marine  Co  of  which  he  was  appointed  west-  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  until  removed  to  Davenport, 
prnfreieht' agent  in  which  position  he  is  still  la.,  Nov.,  1856;  mem.  Iowa  House  of  Repre- 
terVine -Republican  ClubsV  Chicago.  Union  sentatives,  1861-2;  elected  state  senator,  1862, 
TMoiiS'  Office-  4  Sherman  St.  Residence:  but  resigned  after  first  session  to  become 
fefvJSdde  111  caPt-  20th  Ia-  Vols-;  Heut.-col..  1862-5;  brevet 
tAWSON  Victor  Fremont,  publisher  Chi-  col.  and  brig.-gen.,  U.  S.  V.,  1865;  elected  state 
caeo  Daily 'News;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1850;  senator,  1866,  but  again  resigned;  county  atty. 
s  Tver  Lawson;  ed.  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Scott  Co.,  la.,  1866-71;  pres.  board  of  educa- 
Tvratio  •  took  charge  of  an  interest  of  his  tion,  Davenport,  1868-71;  removed  to  Chicago, 
father's  estate  in  a  printing  establishment;  Nov.,  1871;  U,  S.  atty.  northern  district  of  Illi- 
hmieht  Chicago  Daily  News,  1876,  and  with  nois,  1879-84;  atty.  board  of  education,  Chi- 
hi<i  latp  nartner  Melville  E.  Stone,  developed  cago,  1887-91;  since  then  in  private  practice, 
it  to  success-  started  morning  edition,  1881;  Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post  No.  28,  G.  A.  R.,  Illi- 
housrht  out  Mr  Stone,  1888,  and  became  sole  nois  Commandery  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal 
nrot>rietor  Retained  the  name  Daily  News  for  Legion.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Liter- 
evening  paper  and  changed  the  morning  issue  ary,  Chicago  Athletic,  Marquette.  Office:  99 
to  Chicago  Record;  later  was  merged  with  Washington  St.  Residence:  218  Cass  St. 
Times-Herald,  1901,  into  Record-Herald.  Has  LEAMING,  Jeremiah,  lawyer;  b.  Cape  May, 
been  pres  the  Associated  Press;  established  N.  J.,  Jan.  20,  1831;  s.  Jeremiah  and  Abigail 
Dailv  News  Fresh  Air  Fund,  which  maintains  (Faulkenberg)  Learning;  grad.  Princeton  Col- 
the  Lincoln  Park  Sanitarium  for  sick  poor  lege,  1853;  studied  law  at  Bordentown,  N.  J.: 
children  and  has  been  active  in  other  philan-  admitted  to  New  Jersey  bar,  1856;  m.  1856, 
thropic  'work  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Harriet,  daughter  of  Rev.  Alden  Scovel,  of 
Chicago  Athletic,  University,  Union,  Commer-  Bordentown,  N.  J.  Removed  to  Bloomington, 
cial  Fellowship,  Onwentsia,  Press  (life).  Of-  111.,  and  practiced,  1856-67,  forming  personal 
flee'  The  Daily  News.  Residence:  317  LaSalle  acquaintance  of  Abraham  Lincoln,  and  prac- 
Ay  '  ticing  in  court  of  Judge  David  Davis;  since 

LAWSON,  William  C.,  clerk  criminal  court;  1867  has  practiced  in  Chicago;  also  for  years 
b  Hamilton,  Ont.,  Can.,  1860;  s.  Joseph  and  Master  in  Chancery  of  the  Circuit  Court  of 
Charlotte  (Davlson)  Lawson;  ed.  Canada;  Cook  Co.  Mem.  Law  Institute  (ex-pres.).  Re- 
came  to  Chicago,  1880;  grad.  Chicago  Law  formed  Episcopalian.  Democrat.  Club:  Iro- 
School  1890;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1890,  Mary  quqis.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  3869 
T  Lewis-  1  son:  William  C.,  Jr.  (died  Aug.,  Ellis  Av. 

1897)     After    coming    to    Chicago    worked    as  LEARNED,  Edwin  Julias,  treas.  Reid,  Mur- 

clerk    before    beginning    on    practice    of    law,  doch    &    Co.,    wholesale    grocers;    b.    Chicago, 

1890     Republican;    asst.    sheriff    of    Cook    Co.,  Feb.  8,  1858;  s.  Samuel  Julius  and  Ann  Elisa- 

1898-1902-  elected  clerk  of  the  criminal  court,  beth   (Lowry)    Learned;   studied  at  Lake  For- 

1902    for   term   expiring   1906.   Pres.   Marlboro  est    Acad.    and    Amherst    College,    class    1880. 

Portland     Cement     Co.     Presbyterian.     Clubs:  With   Farwell   Reduction   Works,    Georgetown, 

Union   League    Washington  Park,   Press,   Chi-  Colo.,    1880-2;    entered    the    employ    of    Reid, 

cago  Yacht    Office:  Criminal  Court  Bldg.  Resi-  Murdoch    &    Fischer    as    asst.    cashier,    1883; 

dence-    5326   Cornell  Av.  became   cashier,    1884,   retaining  that   position 

LAWTON,    Lyndon    Charles,    merchant;    b.  until  1891,   when   the  company  of  Reid,   Mur- 

South     Egremont      Mass.,     Mar.     3,     1854;     e.  doch   &  Co.   was   incorporated  and  he  became 

Charles    S     and    Roby    (Adams)    Lawton;    ed.  treas.  of  the  corporation.  Mem.  Chi  Psi.  Club: 

public    schools    of    Pittsfleld,    Mass.,    until    16  Onwentsia.  Office:  Lake  and  Market  Sts.  Resi- 

vears    old-    m     Chicago,    Jan.    14,    1879,    Alice  dence:    Lake   Forest,   111. 

M     Swan-    children:    James    Swan,    Lucile    R.,  IiEAVITT,   Herbert  B.,   lumber;   b.   on  farm 

Marguerite    Came   to   Chicago,    1875,   and   was  in  Boone  Co.,  111.,  June  26,  1868;  s.  Oscar  and 

in   employ   of   Goodyear   Rubber   Co.    6    years;  Delilah    (Newton)    Leavitt;   ed.   public  schools 

organized,    with    others,    in   1881,   the   Chicago  of    Boone    Co.,     Illinois,    and    at    Cheboygan, 

Rubber    Clothing    Co.;    sold    out    in    1886    and  Mich.,  where  removed,  when  11  years  old,  with 

went  into  the  Duck  Brand  Co.  (Lawton  &  Hall  parents,  remaining  5  years;  then  came  to  Chi- 

are  proprietors),   rubber  clothing.   Republican,  cago,  and  studied  a  year  in  Souder's  Business 

Universalist.   Clubs:   Union  League,   Kenwood.  Cpllege;    m.    Wlnsted,    Conn.,    1893,    Louise    C. 


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Cooke;  children:  Helen  C.,  Herbert  B.  At  age 
of  17  secured  position  as  office  boy  with  Cran- 
dall.  Schultz  &  Co.,  wholesale  dealers  in  pine 
lumber,  in  Chicago;  soon  promoted  to  clerk 
and  from  that  to  more  responsible  positions; 
when  that  firm  dissolved  became  partner. 
May,  1894,  with  J.  N.  Crandall  in  firm  of 
Crandall  &  Leavitt,  whose  specialties  were 
hardwoods  and  yellow  pine,  who  in  1898 
bought  extensive  tracts  of  yellow  pine  tim- 
ber in  Bradley  Co.,  Ark.,  and  erected  at  War- 
ren, Ark.,  a  circular  saw  of  60,000  feet  daily 
capacity;  Mr.  Crandall  sold  his  interest  in 
Jan.,  1899,  to  Messrs.  Rittenhouse  and  Embree, 
and  the  business  was  incorporated  as  the  Ar- 
kansas Lumber  Co.,  of  which  was  treas.  and 
gen.  mgr.;  resigned,  came  to  Chicago  in  Sept., 
1903,  and  became  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
Wisconsin  Oak  Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Office: 
3400  Center  Av.  Residence:  624  E.  50th  PL 

LEAVITT,  Sheldon,  physician;  b.  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich.,  Apr.  9,  1850;  s.  David  Sheldon 
and  Martha  Ann  Leavitt;  literary  education 
in  public  schools  of  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  med. 
education  in  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chi- 
cago (M.D.,  1877),  and  in  hosps.  abroad.  En- 
gaged in  practice,  Chicago,  since  1877;  special- 
ist in  obstetrics  and  gynecology.  Prof,  of  ob- 
stetrics in  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chicago, 
1880-98;  prof,  of  gynecology,  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College,  1898-1902.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
of  Homoeopathy.  Author:  The  Science  and  Art 
of  Obstetrics  (text-book);  Psycho-Therapy. 
Republican.  Mem.  Kenwood  Evangelical 
Church  (undenominational).  Office:  100  State 
St.  Residence:  4665  Lake  Av. 

LEBOLT,  Myer  Harry,  jewelry;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  4,  1868;  s.  L.  E.  and  Jeanette  Lebolt;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools.  Began  business  career 
as  an  errand  boy  in  the  wholesale  jewelry 
house  of  H.  F.  Hahn  &  Co.,  Oct.  8,  1882;  later 
traveling  salesman  for  same  firm  until  1895; 
Jewelry  buyer  for  A.  M.  Rothschild  &  Co., 
1895-9;  in  July,  1899,  established  jewelry  busi- 
ness of  Lebolt  &  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Jewish  religion.  Mason 
(32°)  Clubs:  Standard,  Jewelers,  Automobile; 
also  Criterion  (New  York).  Office:  167-169 
State  St.  Residence:  3350  Prairie  Av. 

LE  BOSKY,  Jacob  C.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Oct.  26,  1879;  s.  Harris  B.  and  Mary  (Alexan- 
der) Le  Bosky;  grad.  Burr  (grammar)  School, 
1893;  studied  Y.  M.  C.  A.  evening  school,  1894- 
1895;  Lewis  Institute,  1896-9;  law  school, 
Univ.  of  Michigan  (summer),  1899;  Lake  For- 
est Univ.  (Chicago)  College  of  Law,  LL.B., 
1900  Employed  in  office  of  Collins,  Goodrich, 
Darrow  &  Vincent,  1893;  mgr.  law  printing 
dept.  A.  B.  Case  Printing  &  Publishing  Co., 
1897-9;  with  Altgeld,  Darrow  &  Thompson, 
lawyers,  1901-2;  mem.  law  firm  Darrow, 
Thompson  &  Cross,  1902-3;  Prentiss  &  Le 
Bosky,  1903-4;  since  then  alone.  Represented 
Referendum  League  before  election  commis- 
sioners in  attack  of  Union  Traction  Co.  on 
municipal  ownership  petition.  Democrat.  Of- 
fice: Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  481  N.  Robey  St. 

LEDEREH.,  Charles,  cartoonist;  b.  Lowell, 
Mass.,  1856;  s.  J.  Lederer;  self-educated.  Car- 
toonist and  illustrator  since  1875,  Chicago 
Chronicle,  and  other  journals.  Democrat.  Club: 
Press.  Residence:  3846  Ellis  Av. 

LEDERER,  Charles,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  111., 
Apr  22,  1877;  s.  Sigmund  and  Resie  (Klaus- 
ner)  Lederer;  grad.  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Ph.B., 
1898;  Northwestern  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1901;  was 
mem.  of  Northwestern  Univ.  debating  team 
versus  Michigan  Univ.  at  Ann  Arbor,  Mich., 
in  Mar.,  1902.  Admitted  to  bar  in  May,  1901; 
mem.  law  firm  of  Adler  &  Lederer  since  May, 
1903  Republican.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  3848  Vincennes  Av. 

LEE,  Blewett,  lawyer;  b.  near  Columbus, 
Miss.,  Mar.  1,  1867;  s.  Lieut.-Gen.  Stephen  Dill 
Lee,  C.  S.  A.,  and  Regina  (Harrison)  Lee; 
grad.  Agricultural  and  Mechanical  College  of 


Mississippi,  B.S.,  1883;  student  at  Univ.  of 
Virginia,  1883-5;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.M., 
LL.B.,  1888,  and  studied  at  Univs.  of  Leipzig 
and  Freiburg,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1898, 
Frances,  daughter  of  John  J.  and  Frances 
(Macbeth)  Glessner;  children:  John  Glessner, 
Frances.  Was  private  sec.  to  Justice  Horace 
Gray  of  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.,  1890;  prac- 
ticed law  in  Atlanta,  Ga.,  1890-3;  since  1893 
in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  and  was  prof, 
of  law  in  the  law  school  of  Northwestern 
Univ.  and  later  of  the  Univ.  of  Chicago;  now 
gen.  atty.  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  Mem.  Am.,  Illinois 
and  Chicago  Bar  Assns. ;  contributor  to  legal 
journals.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University.  Office: 
Central  Station.  Residence:  1700  Prairie  Av. 

LEE,  Edward  Hervey,  railway  official;  b. 
Dayton,  O.,  Jan.  29,  1863;  s.  John  Newton  and 
Julia  (Sheldon)  Lee;  ed.  public  schools,  and 
at  Ohio  Univ.,  1876-8,  and  Univ.  of  Wooster 
(O.),  1884-5.  Since  1880,  rodman,  asst.  en- 
gineer, etc.,  with  various  railroad  companies, 
including  the  "Nickel  Plate,"  Wisconsin  Cen- 
tral and  U.  P.;  for  6  years,  1887-93,  office  en- 
gineer and  chief  engineer  E.,  J.  &  E.  Ry. ;  in 
private  practice,  1893-7,  as  engineer  and  supt., 
and  also  in  charge  of  field  work  for  Sanitary 
District  of  Chicago.  In  1898,  principal  asst. 
engineer  on  joint  track  elevation  and  de- 
pression at  16th  St.,  Chicago;  since  1898  en- 
gineer and  general  roadmaster  C.  &  W.  I. 
R.  R.  and  Belt  Ry.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers, 
Am.  Ry.  Engineering  and  Maintenance  of  Way 
Assn.  Club:  Western  Ry.  Office:  Dearborn  St. 
Station. 

IiEE,  James  Longbotham,  printers'  ma- 
chinery; b.  Halifax,  Yorkshire,  Eng.,  July  19, 
1839;  s.  Henry  Longbotham  and  Ruth  Ann 
Lee;  common  school  education;  m.  Denver, 
Colo.,  June  1,  1861,  Sarah  S.  E.  Gadsden; 
children:  Fannie  G.,  James  Edgar,  Lizzie  L., 
Ruth  M.  Apprentice  to  printers'  trade,  Halifax, 
Eng.,  Sept.,  1851;  came  to  America  with  par- 
ents, 1853;  completed  his  apprenticeship  in 
Davenport,  la.;  went  to  Pike's  Peak,  1860; 
foreman  Rocky  Mountain  News  job  room, 
1861-2;  came  to  Chicago,  Sept.,  1863;  foreman 
for  Jerry  S.  Thompson,  1865-70;  began  electro- 
type foundry  with  Paul  Shniedewend,  Nov., 
1870;  lost  everything  in  fire  of  1871;  resumed 
business  in  firm  of  Shniedewend  &  Lee,  until 
1893;  organized  new,  the  Challenge  Machinery 
Co.,  Nov.,  1893,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  removed 
factory  to  Grand  Haven,  Mich.,  June  1,  1903, 
retaining  salesroom  in  Chicago.  Home  in  Chi- 
cago until  1900,  when  he  had  to  remove  to 
Pasedena,  Calif.  Was  editor  of  the  Electro- 
typer  and  of  the  Printers'  Album  (trade  pa- 
pers for  printers)  for  about  20  years.  Mem. 
Illinois  Press  Assn.,  Old  Time  Printers'  Assn. 
of  Chicago.  Republican.  Mason.  Office:  127 
Market  St.  Residence:  673  S.  Los  Robles  Av., 
Pasedena,  Calif. 

IiEE,  John  H.  8.,  lawyer;  b.  Topeka,  Kan., 
1871;  s.  J.  N.  and  Julia  (Sheldon)  Lee;  grad., 
B.A.,  Lake  Forest  College;  B.A.,  Harvard 
Univ.,  1896;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School; 
m.  Evanston,  111.,  Oct.  6,  1903,  Jessie  Haskell 
Condict.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court 
of  Illinois,  1898;  asst.  state's  atty.  of  Cook 
Co.  with  Charles  S.  Deneen,  1899-1902;  since 
1902  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Musgrave,  Vroman 
&  Lee  (Harrison  Musgrave,  Charles  E.  Vro- 
man, James  B.  Gascoigne,  John  H.  S.  Lee),  en- 
gaged in  general  practice;  asst.  prof.  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School.  Republican.  Clubs: 
University,  Hamilton,  Glen  View.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  411  Grove  St., 
Evanston,  111. 

LEE,  Lester  Edwin,  lawyer;  b.  Terre  Haute, 
Ind.,  Nov.  10,  1872;  s.  Alfred  P.  and  Mary 
Margaret  (Sheets)  Lee;  ed.  public  schools 
and  3  years  in  high  school  at  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  to  1891;  came  to  Chicago;  grad.  Bryant 
&  Stratton  Business  College,  Mar.,  1892;  grad. 


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Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  June.  1896; 
m.  Chicago,  May  1,  19 02-,  Alice  Lewis  Carter. 
Admitted  to  bar  June  11,  1896;  entered  law 
firm  of  Phelps  &  Cleland  as  junior  mem.,  Sept., 
1896,  until  li>00;  since  Oct.,  1900,  with  Julian 
A.  Burch,  practicing  as  Burch  &  Lee.  For  6 
years  past  atty.  for  Englewood  Law  and 
Order  League;  mem.  and  for  past  year  atty. 
Citizens  Anti-Crime  Committee.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Has  done  much  civic  reform  work 
with  different  movements.  Clubs:  Fraternity, 
City,  Hamilton.  Office:  Journal  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 6012  Indiana  Av. 

LEEDS,  Joseph  Smith,  mgr.  Santa  Fe  Re- 
frigerator Despatch;  b.  Clermont  Co.,  O.,  Feb. 
18,  1844;  s.  Aaron  and  Mary  (Smith)  Leeds; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio;  served  in  79th  Regt. 
of  Ohio  Vol.  Infy.  in  Army  of  Georgia  and 
with  Sherman  in  march  to  the  sea;  m.  Ohio, 
1867,  Sarah  Halsted;  children:  4  living,  Mary 
B.,  Hosmer  W.,  Emma,  Elizabeth;  and  2 
now  deceased,  Josephine  A.,  Alanson  H.  Began 
railway  service  in  Feb.,  1866,  as  telegraph 
operator  on  the  Marietta  &  Cincinnati  R.  R. 
at  Cincinnati  until  1868;  telegraph  operator 
and  clerk  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  at  Buda  and  Al- 
toona,  111.,  1868-9;  station  agent  Lewiston,  111., 
1869-70;  chief  clerk  and  cashier  Keokuk,  la., 
1870-8;  chief  clerk  general  freight  office,  A., 
T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  1879-81;  asst.  general  freight 
agent,  1881-4;  general  freight  agent,  1884-8, 
A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R. ;  chairman  Transcontinen- 
tal Assn.,  St.  Louis,  1888-9;  freight  traffic 
mgr.  Mo.  P.  Ry.,  1889-91;  traffic  merr.  Traffic 
Assn.  of  Calif.,  San  Francisco,  1891-5;  traffic 
mgr.  Business  Men's  League,  St.  Louis,  1895-7; 
mgr.  Santa  Fe  Refrigerator  Despatch  since 
Apr.,  1903.  Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Resi- 
dence: 5635  Madison  Av. 

XiEEMXNO,  Charles  Whitaker,  real  estate; 
b.  Brantford,  Can.,  Oct.  17,  1863;  s.  Henry  B. 
and  Janet  (Whitaker)  Leeming;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Brantford,  Toronto  Univ.  and 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  College,  graduating, 
M.D.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  1891,  Grace  E.  Pard- 
ridge;  children:  Dorothy,  Florence,  Grace 
Jeannette,  Mary,  Robert  Pardridge.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1879;  grad.  in  medicine,  but  has  not 
practiced,  always  being  in  business  pursuits; 
was  in  grain  commission  business  on  the 
Board  of  Trade  for  10  years,  but  retired  in 
1900  and  has  since  been  engaged  In  the  real 
estate  and  renting  business.  Dir.  Knicker- 
bocker Ice  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Colonial, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4545  Grand  Boul. 

LEEMllTG,  John,  physician  and  surgeon;  b. 
Brantford,  Can.,  Mar.  17,  1859;  s.  Henry  B. 
and  Janet  (Whitaker)  Leeming;  grad.  public 
and  high  schools  and  from  Collegiate  Insti- 
tute of  Brantford,  Ont.,  1879;  med.  dept.  of 
Univ.  of  Toronto,  1886;  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  Ont.,  1887;  Royal  College  of 
Physicians  of  London,  Eng.,  1887;  m.  Chicago, 
July  16,  1890,  Margaret  Sibley;  children:  John, 
Jr.,  Francis  C.,  Eleanor  W.,  Tom,  James  W., 
Mason  Starring.  For  few  years  after  finish- 
ing school  in  Canada  was  employed  In  dry 
goods  and  grocery  store  In  Brantford,  Ont.; 
came  to  Chicago,  1879,  for  a  year;  employed 
in  wholesale  grocery  on  River  St.  (Scherer, 
Sherk  &  Co.),  and  6  months  in  retail  store  of 
C.  H.  Slack;  traveled  for  New  York  firm, 
Thomas  Leeming  &  Co.,  2  years;  then  took  up 
medical  studies  at  Toronto,  Ont.,  and  London, 
Eng.,  5  years;  since  1887  In  med.  practice  In 
Chicago;  has  been  connected  with  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Med.  School  8  years,  as  mem.  of 
the  faculty  and  prof,  of  materia  medica;  has 
been  since  connected  as  attending  surgeon 
with  several  hosps. ;  attending  physician  Chi- 
cago Provident  Hosp.,  several  years;  attend- 
ing surgeon  Lakeside  Hosp.  and  Chicago 
Hosp.,  and  now  attending  surgeon  Chicago 
Baptist  Hosp.  and  Cook  Co.  Hosp.;  practice 
during  past  8  years  has  been  chiefly  in  sur- 


gery. Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Physicians'  Club,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Washington 
Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Colonial.  Office  and 
residence:  3541  Indiana  Av. 

LEx'ENS,  Thies  Jacob,  real  estate  owner;  b. 
Hamburg,  Germany,  Mar.  4,  1846;  s.  Jacob  and 
Meta  (Stremmann)  Lefens;  ed.  schools  of 
Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  12,  1878,  Marie 
Seipp;  4  children.  Was  apprenticed  in  Germany 
to  merchant  in  produce  business,  1861-5;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1865,  and  was  engaged  in  the 
produce  commission  business,  1865-78;  became 
sec.  and  treas.  Seipp  Brewing  Co.,  1878-1902; 
when  the  business  was  sold  to  Chicago  Con- 
solidated Brewing  &  Malting  Co.;  since  then  in 
real  estate  business.  Pres.  Traders  Insurance 
Co.;  vice-pres.  South  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.; 
vice-pres.  Auditorium  Assn.;  dir.  Merchants 
Loan  &  Trust  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Commer- 
cial, Washington  Park,  Tolleston,  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Republican.  Office:  Teutonic  Bldg. 
Residence:  2626  Michigan  Av. 

LErriNGWELL,  Frank  Fierce,  lawyer;  b. 
Clinton  Co.,  la.,  Mar.  25,  1853;  s.  William  E. 
and  Celinda  F.  (Walrod)  Lefflngwell;  ed. 
Univ.  of  Notre  Dame,  Ind. ;  m.  Clinton  Co.,  la., 
May,  1878,  Annie  Wadleigh;  1  daughter:  Mrs. 
Clyde  B.  Peck.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1876;  prac- 
ticed at  Clinton,  la.,  until  1879;  since  then 
in  Chicago.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and 
Chicago  Law  Institute.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  185  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5465  Jef- 
ferson Av. 

ItE  FUBGT,  Lndlow  B.,  broker  and  importer 
In  groceries,  California  products  and  foreign 
oils,  spices,  etc.;  b.  New  York,  Sept.  19,  1856; 
a.  William  and  Mary  J.  LeFurgy;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  York  City;  m.  Detroit,  Mich., 
Sept.  25,  1902,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  L.  Knight.  Be- 
gan business  in  wholesale  dry  goods  house  of 
A.  T.  Stewart  &  Co.,  New  York,  continuing 
for  3  years;  spent  several  years  "roughing.lt" 
In  California;  has  been  engaged  In  present 
line  since  Nov.  15,  1883;  now  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  W.  S.  Knight  &  Co.  Republican.  Office: 
2-4  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

LEGNER,  William  Q.,  brewer;  b.  Neustadt, 
W.  Prussia,  Ger.,  Aug.  15,  1858;  s.  William  G. 
and  Flora  (Noetzel)  Legner;  ed.  Gymnasium, 
Neustadt,  Ger.,  and  at  business  college,  Troy, 
N.  Y.,  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1882,  Dora  Leusch; 
children:  Harriet  O.,  Ellen  H.,  Roger  H.  From 
1876-9  engaged  in  father's  cigar-box  factory, 
Troy,  N.  Y.;  1879-86  in  advertising  dept.  of 
the  Chicago  Freie  Presse  and  Staats  Zeitung, 
and  business  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  Democrat; 
deputy  collector  of  Internal  Revenue,  1886-9; 
since  July  1,  1889,  with  the  W.  Side  Brewing 
Co.,  beginning  as  shipping  clerk;  now  vice- 
pres.  and  treas.  Democrat;  elected,  1892,  as 
presidential  elector;  1900,  as  trustee  of  the 
Sanitary  District  of  Chicago.  Lutheran.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum,  Central  Turn-Verein,  Teu- 
tonla  Maennerchor.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Ashland.  Germania,  North  West,  Iroquois,  Co- 
lumbia Yacht,  Fox  Lake  Yacht,  Chicago  Rid- 
ing. Office:  405  N.  Paulina  St.  Residence:  709 
N.  Hoyne  Av. 

LEHLE,  William  Louis,  architect;  b.  Ulm, 
Ger.,  1844;  s.  George  Louis  Lehle;  ed.  Univ. 
of  Stuttgart,  Ger.;  came  to  U.  S.,  1867;  m. 
1872,  Josephine  Watson;  children:  George 
Louis,  Amelia  Susan,  Anna,  William  Louis,  Jr. 
Since  1872  engaged  In  practice  as  architect, 
and  since  1892  has  made  a  specialty  of  plans 
and  designs  for  Industrial  plants.  Offlce:\103 
Randolph  St.  Residence:  1727  E.  Waveland 
Av. 

LEHMAN,  Louis  Bernhard,  wholesale 
gloves;  b.  Nurnberg, , South  Ger.,  Mar.  29,  1854; 
s.  Bernhard  and  Salle  (Zeiller)  Lehman;  ed. 
Germany;  m.  Chicago,  June  25,  1884,  Delia 
Reiss;  children:  Warren,  Sadie.  Clerked  in  re- 
tail dry  goods  store  in  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  1869- 
1873;  in  retail  dry  goods  business  at  Pitts- 


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field,  Mass.,  1873-80;  with  J.  &  M.  Lehman, 
New  York  City,  as  silent  partner,  1880-2;  then 
established  a  wholesale  glove  business  in  Chi- 
cago. Republican.  Jewish  religion.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  153  Market  St.  Residence: 
3646  Grand  Boul. 

LEHMAN,  William,  pres.  Gage-Downs  Co., 
waist  and  corset  manufacturers;  b.  Schorn- 
weisach,  Bavaria,  Ger.,  Dec.  11,  1856;  s.  H. 
and  Louise  Lehman;  ed.  Germany;  m.  Par- 
sons, Kan.,  Feb.  10,  1886,  Hattie  C.  Bing; 
children:  Louise  C.,  Bruce  W.  Conducted  a 
general  store  at  Chetopa,  Kan.,  1871-91;  came 
to  Chicago;  pres.  of  the  Gage-Downs  Co.  since 
May  1,  1891,  sole  manufacturers  waists  and 
corsets.  Mem.  Chicago  Commercial  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Credit  Men's  Assn.,  Illinois  Manufac- 
turers' Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Ravisloe  Country.  Office:  208-210  VanBuren  St. 
Residence:  3346  Prairie  Av. 

LEHMANN,  Karl  Ludviar,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Skjolden,  Norway,  May  6,  1860;  s. 
Hans  and  Synnove  (Knudsen)  Lehmann;  spent 
childhood  at  Bergen,  Norway,  where  father 
was  wholesale  merchant,  and,  after  death  of 
parents,  was  5  years  in  Polytechnic  Institute, 
Zurich,  Switzerland,  from  which  was  grad. ; 
was  employed  for  a  time  in  measuring  de- 
grees for  the  Indo-European  Commission,  and 
after  traveling  over  Europe  returned  to  Nor- 
way to  look  after  the  administration  of  his 
father's  estate,  at  same  time  being  engaged  as 
teacher  of  mathematics,  and  after  closing  up 
the  affairs  of  the  paternal  estate  came  to  the 
U.  S.  in  1882.  When  arrived  in  this  country 
first  engaged  in  mercantile  business,  trans- 
lating, and  teaching  mechanics,  but  later  en- 
gaged as  engineer  and  architect,  at  St.  Paul, 
and  from  thence  to  Chicago,  where  has  since 
been  engaged  as  engineer,  designing  bridges, 
elevated  railways,  the  great  arches  at  Tatter- 
sail's,  bascule  bridges  for  the  city  of  Chicago, 
etc.,  covering  a  wide  range  of  civil  and  archi- 
tectural engineering  work.  Mem.  St.  Paul  Soc. 
of  Engineers.  Office:  112  Clark  St.  Residence: 
211  N.  Humboldt  St. 

LEICHSENRINCJ,  Hermann  Carl,  contractor 
for  mosaic  work,  etc.;  b.  Dresden,  Ger.,  Jan. 
8,  1865;  s.  Frederick  August  and  J.  (Gutwas- 
ser)  Leichsenring;  ed.  Dresden;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  1,  1887,  Minna  Leitritz,  of  Dresden,  Ger.; 
children:  Hermann,  Johanna,  Anna,  Elizabeth, 
Gertrude.  Served  apprenticeship  as  stucco 
worker  in  Dresden;  1883-7,  worked  and  studied 
in  Vienna,  Trieste,  Munich,  Cologne  and  Ber- 
lin. Came  to  Chicago  in  Mar.,  1887;  organized, 
1890,  and  was  supt.  until  1902,  and  since  then 
gen.  mgr  of  the  Art  Marble  Co.  Office:  Flour- 
noy  and  Rockwell  Sts.  Residence:  514  Eddy  St. 

LEICKT,  Edward  Albert,  treas.  Paepcke- 
Leicht  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Jersey  City,  N.  J.,  Oct. 
31,  1866;  s.  Andrew  E.  and  Louise  (Seba) 
Leicht;  removed  with  parents  to  Chicago  in 
childhood;  ed.  Lincoln  School,  Bryant  &  Strat- 
ton  Commercial  College  and  North  Division 
High  School,  Chicago,  and .  at  Royal  Gym- 
nasium, Sondershausen,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  May 
12,  1891,  Angelina  Madlener;  1  son:  Albert  Ed- 
ward. Since  1890  in  the  Paepcke-Leicht  Lum- 
ber Co.,  wholesale  manufacturers  and  dealers 
in  lumber,  box-shooks  and  boxes,  of  which  he 
the  Marked  Tree  Lumber  Co.;  trustee  of  the 
Chicago  Mill  &  Lumber  Co.,  sec.  and  dir.  of 
the  Marked  Tree  Lumber  Co.;  trustee  of  the 
Illinois  Med.  College,  and  mem.  of  Art  Insti- 
tute. Republican.  Protestant.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Mid-Day,  Germania  Maennerchor.  Office:  Tri- 
bune Bldg.  Residence:  17  Lake  View  Av. 

LEIGH,  Edward  Baker,  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  Chicago  Ry.  Equipment  Co.;  b.  Townsend, 
Mass.,  Apr.  13,  1853;  s.  Edwin  and  Susan 
(Scollay)  Leigh;  moved  to  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1855;  ed.  City  Univ.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1862-7; 
Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis,  1867-8;  obliged 
to  leave  school  on  account  of  ill  health;  m. 


Furnessville,  Ind.,  Nov.  15,  1876,  Clara  N. 
Furness;  1  son:  Edwin  Furness.  Clerk  in  Pa. 
R.  R.,  1869-74;  asst.  sec.  St.  Louis  Grain  Ele- 
vator Co.  and  sec.  East  St.  Louis  Grain  Ele- 
vator Co.,  1875-82;  mgr.  Am.  Brake  Co.,  St. 
Louis,  1882-7;  organized  the  Nat.  Hollow 
Brake  Beam  Co.,  Chicago,  1888,  of  which  he 
was  mgr.  until  Jan.,  1903,  when  he  assisted 
in  organizing  the  Chicago  Ry.  Equipment  Co. 
(which  succeeded  to  the  business  of  the  Nat. 
Hollow  Brake  Beam  Co.),  and  has  since  been 
vice-pres.,  gen.  mgr.  and  treas.  of  same,  and 
sec.  and  treas.  Nat.  Hollow  Brake  Beam  Co. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Calumet  Golf,  Illinois  Athletic,  Hamil- 
ton; also  St.  Louis,  Detroit.  Mem.  Elks  Lodge 
No.  9.  Office:  40th  St.  and  Princeton  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 3838  Calumet  Av. 

LEITEB,  Joseph;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  4,  1868; 
p.  Levi  Z.  and  Mary  Theresa  (Carver)  Leiter; 
prepared  at  St.  Paul's  Schools,  Concord,  N. 
H.;  grad.  Harvard,  1891;  assisted  his  father's 
agent,  1891-2;  agent  for  his  father,  1892-8;  in 
autumn  of  1897  bought  wheat  -on  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  to  such  an  extent  as  to  make 
him,  at  the  beginning  of  1898,  the  largest  in- 
dividual holder  of  wheat  in  the  history  of  the 
grain  trade;  vice-pres.  Universal  Fuel  Co.; 
dir.  Chicago  Edison  Co.,  S.  Side  Elevated  Ry. 
Co.,  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.,  Spaulding  Co.  Office: 
81  Clark  St.  Residence:  101  Rush  St. 

LELAND,  Edward  P.,  commission;  b.  Boston, 
Mass.,  May  16,  1862;  s.  G.  A.  and  Anne  (Fair- 
field)  Leland;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents, 
1866;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Entered  busi- 
ness life  as  employe  of  A.  T.  Stewart  &  Co., 
and  later  was  with  Libby,  McNeill  &  Libby; 
with  Parker,  Martin  &  Co.,  Oct.,  1881;  with 
W.  W.  Catlin  &  Co.  and  finally  with  Rumsey, 
Lightner  &  Co.,  in  which  he  became  a  part- 
ner until  1892,  when  with  J.  L.  Ward  organ- 
ized firm  of  Ward  &  Leland,  dissolved  1896; 
continued  alone  until  Jan.  1,  1898,  when  with 
John  Herbert  Ware,  established  present  firm 
of  Ware  &  Leland.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Glen  View.  Office:  145  VanBuren  St. 
LEMAN,  Henry  Warren,  lawyer;  b.  Charles- 
town,  Mass.,  Dec.  6,  1852;  s.  Henry  Warren 
and  Deborah  (Whitmore)  Leman;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Massachusetts;  came  to  Chicago, 
1870,  and  studied  law,  attending  law  school 
for  a  time;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  7,  1881,  Frances 
E.,  daughter  of  James  H.  Dole;  children:  Shel- 
son  Dole,  Frances  M.  Admitted  to  bar,  1873, 
and  engaged  in  practice  until  about  1890,  when 
retired  to  become  2d  vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Title  &  Trust  Co.,  and  having  charge  of  the 
trust  dept.,  but  resumed  practice  a  few  years 
later.  Also  vice-pres.  J.  H.  Dole  &  Co.,  com- 
mission merchants.  Republican;  was  state 
senator  from  the  6th  district  of  Illinois,  1885- 
1890;  was  mem.  of  the  famous  103  who  elected 
Gen.  John  A.  Logan  to  U.  S.  Senate  after  5 
months'  deadlock.  Was  2  years  a  mem.  of  tho 
Ellsworth  Zouaves.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  103  Society. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Glen  View,  Marquette.  Office: 
100  Washington  St.  Residence:  337  Dearborn 
Av. 

LEMMON,  Thomas  Alexander,  coal  operator; 
b.  New  Albany,  Ind.,  Apr.  16,  1841;  s.  Michael 
and  Martha  J.  (Griffin)  Lemmon;  ed.  com- 
mon and  high  schools  of  New  Albany,  Ind., 
until  1857;  m.  New  Albany,  Ind.,  Apr.  27,  1865, 
Sarah  C.  Berry;  children:  Mrs.  Florence  R. 
McDonald,  Chandler  Fontaine,  Albert  Berry. 
Served  in  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  1861-5,  in 
5th  Ohio  Cav. ;  was  in  first  day's  fight  at 
battle  of  Shiloh,  in  which  his  was  the  only 
cavalry  regiment  engaged.  After  leaving  army 
was  for  11  months  in  clothing  business  in 
Louisville,  Ky. ;  came  to  Chicago  July  5,  1866, 
and  entered  employ  of  E.  D.  Taylor  &  Son, 
coal  dealers,  as  bookkeeper;  later  with  Taylor 
&  Thomas  for  1  year;  started  in  business  for 
himself,  in  firm  Lemmon  &  Cornish,  in  1871; 


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burned  out  in  big  fire;  entered  service  of  Chi- 
cago, Wilmington  &  Vermillion  Coal  Co.  in 
1872,  as  bookkeeper;  since  1887  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  company.  Also  treas.  Mammoth  Vein 
Coal  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Columbia  Post,  G. 
A.  R.  Mem.  William  B.  Warren  Lodge  No.  209, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Club:  Hinsdale.  Office:  Old  Col- 
ony Bldg.  Residence:  5530  Washington  Av. 

LENEKAN,  Joseph  H.,  insurance;  b.  Du- 
buque,  la.,  Nov.  15,  1852;  s.  Bartholomew  D. 
and  Mary  A.  Lenehan;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Dubuque,  la.;  m.  Dubuque,  1883,  Margaret 
Littleton;  children:  Margaret,  Francis  Little- 
ton, Mary  Calista.  After  leaving  school  en- 
gaged in  insurance  business  at  Dubuque;  or- 
ganized the  Will  Co.,  111.,  insurance  compact 
at  Joliet  in  1885;  later  inspector  of  special 
hazards  for  mutual  insurance  companies,  and, 
in  1887,  became  Illinois  State  agent  for  the 
Insurance  Co.  of  North  America  and  the  Penn- 
sylvania Fire  Insurance  Co;  assisted  in  or- 
ganizing western  dept.  of  the  Palatine  In- 
surance Co.  of  Manchester,  Eng.,  1892;  asst. 
mgr.  western  dept.  of  North  British  &  Mer- 
cantile Insurance  Co.,  1898-9;  asst.  general 
agent  of  the  Phenix  Insurance  Co.  at  Chicago, 
July  1,  1899,  and  in  1900  became  general  agent 
of  that  company.  Pres.  Illinois  State  Board  of 
Fire  Underwriters,  1890;  pres.  Fire  Under- 
writers' Assn.  of  the  Northwest,  1897.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Glen  View,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4515  Greenwood  Av. 

LENFESTEY,  John  Thomas,  merchant  flour 
miller;  b.  Owen  Sound,  Ont.,  Can.,  Mar.  17, 
1856;  s.  Peter  and  Jane  (Bezeck)  Lenfestey; 
ed.  public  schools,  Kankakee,  111.,  to  1875;  m. 
Kankakee,  111.,  June  9,  1881,  Frances  Beardsley; 
1  son:  Reginald.  Was  13  years  Jewelry  mer- 
chant in  Chicago  and  for  4  years  a  manufac- 
turer of  household  utensils  from  flax  fiber,  at 
Mankato,  Minn.;  since  1888  has  been  proprie- 
tor of  the  Lenfestey  Milling  Co.,  with  office 
and  warehouse  at  27  Michigan  Av.,  flour  mills 
and  water  power  at  Waldron,  Kankakee  Co., 
111.  Has  been  pres.  of  the  village  board  of 
Waldron,  111.,  and  supervisor  of  Aroma  Tp., 
Kankakee  Co.,  111.  Republican.  Mem.  Ivanhoe 
Commandery,  K.  T.,  Kankakee,  111.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Marquette;  Kankakee  Commercial 
(Kankakee,  111.).  Office:  27  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 434  Dearborn  Av. 

LENKE,  August,  coal;  b.  Hanover,  Ger., 
Mar.  16,  1844;  s.  Henry  and  Christina 
(Schwerdfeger)  Lenke;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Hanover  to  1859;  m.  Chicago,  May  22,  1868, 
Sophia  Rauter;  children:  August,  Jr.,  Alvina, 
Anna.  Resided  in  Bremen,  Ger.,  1859-64;  came 
to  New  York  and  thence,  after  short  stay, 
to  Chicago,  1864;  peddler,  1864-8;  in  feed  and 
flour  business,  1870;  in  coal  business,  1873; 
since  1877  partner  in  O.  S.  Richardson  &  Co., 
miners  and  shippers  of  coal;  also  dir.  of  Col- 
lins Coal  Co.  Republican.  Appointed  fish  com- 
missioner by  Gov.  Yates  in  Jan.,  1901.  Mason; 
mem.  Cregier  Lodge.  Club:  Germania.  Office: 
Bedford  Bldg.  Residence:  93  Ewing  PI. 

LEONARD,  Arthur  George,  gen.  mgr.  Union 
Stock  Yards  &  Transit  Co.;  dir.  Chicago  Junc- 
tion Ry.  Co.,  Nat.  Live  Stock  Bank,  Stock 
Yards  Savings  Bank.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Mid-Day,  Caxton,  Midlothian. 
Office:  Union  Stock  Yards.  Summer  residence: 
Thornton,  111.  Residence:  4726  Woodlawn  Av. 

LEONARD,  Charles  Clyde,  merchant,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Clyde,  O.,  Nov.  14,  1855;  s.  Joshua 
W.  and  Margaret  Jane  (Crawford)  Leonard; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Attica,  Seneca  Co.,  O. ; 
m.  Muskegon,  Mich.,  Jan.  3,  1877,  Estella  G. 
Clark;  children:  Irene  M.,  Earl  C.  Since  Jan. 
1,  1894,  sec.-treas.  and  mgr.  of  the  U.  S.  Bot- 
tlers' Supply  Co.;  also  dir.  Chicago  Cork 
Works  Co.  and  of  the  Kimble  Glass  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  vials.  Republican.  Universalist. 


Office:   212  Randolph  St.  Residence:   4549  Vin- 
cennes   Av. 

LEONARD,  John  Robert,  commission  hay 
and  grain;  b.  New  York  City,  Sept.  19,  1865; 
s.  Arthur  and  Elizabeth  (Farlow)  Leonard; 
ed.  Trinity  College,  Hartford,  Conn.;  m.  Al- 
bany, New  York,  Feb.,  1897,  Harriet  Olcott; 
children:  Mary  Elizabeth,  Daniel.  Was  asst. 
superintendent  of  the  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.  R.  R., 
1890-1901;  in  Apr.,  1901,  established  in  Chi- 
cago in  the  hay  and  grain  commission  busi- 
ness, and  in  May,  1903,  associated  with  George 
S.  Bridge  in  the  present  firm  of  Bridge  & 
Leonard.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Club:  Saddle  and  Sir- 
loin. Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence: 
5228  Hibbard  Av. 

LEONARD,  John  William,  editor,  author;  b. 
London,  Eng.,  June  6,  1849;  s.  Howard  James 
and  Mary  Ann  (Smith)  Leonard;  academic 
education;  traveled  in  Europe,  Africa,  E.  In- 
dies, Australia;  engaged  in  journalism;  came 
to  U.  S.,  July,  1868;  m.  May  21,  1884,  Geor- 
giana  Mix,  of  Rochelle,  111.;  children:  Howard 
G.,  William  E.,  Alice  Mae,  Bessie  Virginia, 
Robert  H.  Admitted  to  Texas  bar,  Nov.,  1870, 
at  Beaumont;  practiced  in  Texas,  Arkansas, 
Arizona  and  Illinois;  held  various  local  offices; 
edited  daily  and  weekly  papers;  contributor 
to  reviews  and  magazines  on  sociol.  themes; 
literary  critic;  edited  The  Social  Forum, 
1899-1900.  Organizer  and  first  secretary  Terri- 
torial Democratic  Committee,  Arizona,  1877-8; 
Democratic  nominee  for  Congress,  8th  Illinois 
district,  1898,  1900;  mem.  and  sec.  board  of 
education,  Wheaton,  111.,  since  1899;  lecturer 
on  natural  sciences,  Christian  sociology  and 
economics;  mem.  committee  on  temperance, 
Illinois  State  Sunday  School  Assn.;  Illinois 
delegate  to  International  Sunday  School  Con- 
vention, Toronto,  1905.  Mem.  Nat.  Geog.  Soc., 
A.  A.  A.  S.,  Am.  Acad.  Polit.  and  Social 
Science.  Methodist.  (See  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica for  books,  etc.)  Residence:  Wheaton,  111. 

LEONARD,  Mark  Trafton,  stocks  and  bonds; 
b.  Mt.  Vernon,  Ind.,  Jan.  14,  1863;  s.  Charles 
F.  and  Mary  E.  (Pierce)  Leonard;  ed.  Mt. 
Vernon  High  School;  m.  Mt.  Vernon,  Ind., 
June  20,  1884,  Mary  R.  Sullivan;  children: 
Frederick  Charles,  John  Hay.  Began  business 
life  as  clerk  in  the  bank  of  the  Mt.  Vernon 
Banking  Co.,  1880,  and  became  asst.  cashier 
in  1882;  cashier  of  International  Bank,  Mt. 
Vernon,  1884;  vice-pres.  of  Mt.  Vernon  Bank- 
ing Co.,  1888;  came  to  Chicago,  1890,  and  es- 
tablished present  firm  of  Mark  T.  Leonard  & 
Co.,  brokers  in  unlisted  stocks  and  bonds.  Re- 
publican. Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 36  Madison  Park. 

LEONARD,  William  Austin,  western  mgr. 
the  Winsted  Silk  Co.,  manufacturers  of  silk 
threads;  b.  Beloit,  Wis.,  Sept.  20,  1865;  s. 
William  A.  and  Harriet  (Taylor)  Leonard;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Nov  15, 
1893,  Emma  B.  Neff;  children:  Lowell  Austin 
and  Willard  Leslie.  Engaged  in  mercantile 
pursuits  since  leaving  school  and  has  held  his 
present  position  since  1890.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  230-232  Adams  St.  Residence: 
5719  Madison  Av. 

LEOPOLD.  Henry  P.,  merchant;  b.  Han- 
cock, Mich.,  Dec.,  1862;  s.  Aaron  F.  and  Bertha 
F.  Leopold;  ed.  public  schools,  Milwaukee, 
Wis.;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1894.  During  entire 
business  career  has  been  connected  with  trade 
in  dried  fruits  and  canned  goods;  now  pres. 
and  treas.  of  the  Leopold  &  Feron  Co.  Office: 
9-15  River  St.  Residence:  4437  Ellis  Av. 

LEOPOLD,  Nathan  Freudenthal,  lake  trans- 
portation; b.  Eagle  River,  Mich.,  July  2,  1860; 
s.  Samuel  F.  and  Babette  F.  Leopold;  removed 
to  Chicago  from  Michigan  in  1867;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1892, 
Florence  G.  Foreman;  children:  Foreman, 
Samuel,  Nathan  F.,  Jr.  Engaged  continuously 
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in  1900  became  pres.  of  the  Manitou  Steam- 
ship Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Standard, 
Hamilton.  Office:  108  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
3223  Michigan  Av. 

LEBMIT,  Gerald  Henry,  insurance;  b.  Ded- 
ham,  Essex,  Eng.,  1855;  mgr.  of  the  western 
dept.  of  the  Northern  Assurance  Co.  since 
1894.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Monadnock 
Bldg.  Residence:  5119  Jefferson  Av.  Summer 
home:  Pointe  Aux  Pins,  Mich. 

LESH,  iilewellyn  Boyd,  pres.  and  treas. 
Lesh  &  Matthews  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Pierceton, 
Ind.,  June  20,  1867;  s.  Gabriel  B.  and  Melissa  C. 
(Matthews)  Lesh;  ed.  public  schools  of  War- 
saw, Ind.,  and  grad.  from  DePauw  Univ., 
Greencastle,  Ind.,  in  class  of  1889;  m.  Chicago, 
June  14,  1903,  Florence  E.  Forkner.  Began 
business  career  with  the  G.  B.  Lesh  Mfg.  Co., 
Warsaw,  Ind.,  until  1890;  in  1890  became 
mgr.  of  the  Chicago  branch  of  the  G.  B.  Lesh 
Mfg.  Co.,  and  in  1891  organized  and  incorpor- 
ated the  Lesh  &  Matthews  Lumber  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  hardwood  lumber,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  and  treas.  Also  dir.  of  the  Chicago  Em- 
bossed Moulding  Co.,  and  partner  in  firm  of 
Olson  &  Lesh,  at  Memphis,  Tenn.  Republican. 
Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Psi.  Mason,  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  4144  Grand  Boul. 

LESHER,  Jacob  Henry,  wholesale  dealer  In 
woolens  and  tailors'  trimmings;  b.  Dayton,  O., 
Jan.  3,  1844;  s.  Henry  and  Sarah  (Waltz) 
Lesher;  ed.  Dayton  public  schools.  At  age  of 
20,  in  1864,  engaged  in  dry  goods  business  at 
Miamisburg,  O. ;  sold  out,  1865;  in  merchant 
tailoring  in  Tippecanoe  and  New  Carlisle,  O., 
until  1868;  moved  to  Lima  and  continued  mer- 
chant tailoring  until  1879,  when  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  engaged  in  wholesale  tailors'  trim- 
mings business,  with  John  L.  Bobo  as  partner, 
under  firm  name  of  J.  H.  Lesher  &  Co.;  added 
a  woolen  dept.,  1890,  and  continued  until  1902, 
when  the  firm  was  dissolved  by  mutual  con- 
sent; Mr.  Lesher  taking  woolen  dept.,  now 
under  name  of  Lesher  Woolen  Co.  Built  Lesh- 
er Blk.,  1902.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  319-327  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
Chicago  Athletic  Club. 

IiESIiIE,  John  Hampton,  merchandise  bro- 
ker; b.  Montrose,  Scotland,  Nov.  4,  1851;  s. 
George  and  Jean  (Hampton)  Leslie;  came  to 
Chicago  with  parents,  in  childhood;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  worked  as  Western  Union  mes- 
senger from  12  to  14,  and  as  errand  boy  in 
wholesale  grocery  house  from  14  to  16;  then 
took  short  course  at  an  acad. ;  m.  1st,  1875, 
Sallie  L.,  daughter  of  ex-Mayor  Jas.  H.  Wood- 
worth;  m.  2d,  Flora  C.  Dodson;  children:  Jean 
Agnes,  John  Woodworth,  Almyra  Virginia, 
Elianor  Irene.  After  leaving  the  acad.  held 
clerkship  in  a  wholesale  grocery  house  until 
he  was  21;  then  joined  his  father  in  merchan- 
dise brokerage,  later  becoming  partner  and 
finally  head  of  the  firm,  now  known  as  John 
H.  Leslie  &  Co.,  adding  to  the  brokerage  busi- 
ness that  of  an  importer  of  foreign  dried 
fruits  and  commission  merchant  in  domestic 
dried  fruits  and  canned  goods.  Was  candidate 
for  treas.  on  Citizens'  ticket,  1891.  Republican. 
Baptist;  for  many  years  supt.  of  Sunday 
School  in  Calvary  1st  Baptist  Church,  and 
deacon  of  Calvary  Baptist  Church.  Office:  29 
Michigan  Av.  Residence:  3344  Rhodes  Av. 

LESTER,  Albert  G.,  broker;  b.  Boston, 
Feb.  11,  1857;  s.  Albert  G.  and  Maria  A. 
(Storrs)  Lester;  father  died,  1857;  mother  mar- 
ried Renslow  S.  Parker,  1859;  family  moved  to 
Chicago;  ed.  public  and  high  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  5,  1881,  Fanny  I.  Boggs;  children: 
Helen,  Ruth.  In  1891  entered  board  of  trade 
firm  of  L.  Everingham  &  Co.;  in  1893  went 
with  Lobdell,  Farwell  &  Co.,  stocks  and  bonds, 
etc.,  and  has  since  remained  with  that  firm 
and  its  sucessors,  Granger  Farwell  &  Co., 
established  Jan.  1,  1899.  Republican.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change. Clubs:  Union  League,  Quadrangle, 


Bankers.  Office:  226  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
5737  Madison  Av. 

LETOURNEAU,  Robert  Antoine,  physician; 
b.  Kankakee,  111.,  Feb.  9,  1862;  s.  George  R. 
and  Eladie  (Langlois)  Letourneau;  ed.  public 
schools  and  St.  Viateur's  College,  and  in 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  graduating, 
M.D.,  class  of  1895;  m.  New  York  City,  1898, 
Cornelia  A.  Ferguson;  children:  Raymond, 
Florence,  Robert  A.,  Jr.  Surgeon  to  Chicago 
Baptist  Hosp.;  gynecologist  to  Provident 
Hosp.  and  Dispensary;  surgeon  to  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  1902-3.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Republi- 
can. Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  3601  Ellis 
Av. 

LETTERMAN,  Edmund  B.,  insurance;  b. 
Pekin,  111.,  Sept.  24,  1863;  s.  Fred  and  Mary  A. 
Letterman;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pekin,  111.; 
m.  Apr.  1,  1893,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Minnie  L. 
Parker;  1  daughter:  Helen  Minda.  Connected 
with  insurance  business  in  Chicago  since  1882. 
Now  mem.  insurance  firm  of  Letterman  & 
Chamberlin.  Republican.  Clubs:  Mencken,  Chi- 
cago Fly  Casting.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 934  Walnut  St. 

IiETTOKT,  Theodore  W.,  fire  insurance.  Re- 
moved with  parents  to  Quincy,  111.,  1842;  ed. 
private  schools  in  Quincy;  was  for  several 
years  capt.  of  a  military  company  called  the 
"Quincy  Cadets,"  and  in  1861  enlisted  in  15th 
111.  Infy.  as  1st  lieut.  of  Co.  C;  later  promoted 
to  adjt.  of  regt. ;  served  3  years.  Entered  insur- 
ance business  in  1871,  in  local  agency,  and 
became  western  mgr.  of  the  Fire  Insurance 
Assn.  of  London,  and  afterward  U.  S.  mgr. 
of  the  same  company,  with  headquarters  at 
New  York;  the  western  mgr.  of  the  Union  In- 
surance Co.,  of  San  Francisco,  with  headquar- 
ters in  Chicago;  since  Oct.,  1891,  U.  S.  mgr. 
of  the  Prussian  Nat.  Insurance  Co.  of  Stettin, 
Prussia.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Of- 
fice: Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  4846  Kimbark 
Av. 

LETTS,  Frank  Crawford,  pres.  Western  Gro- 
cer Co.;  b.  Magnolia,  111.,  Apr.  28,  1861;  s.  Noah 
H.  and  Herma  (Cowen)  Letts;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  1897,  Cora 
Perkins;  children:  Fred  C.,  Herma,  Courtney, 
Hollis.  Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  store  at 
Afton,  la.,  1876-8;  in  employ  of  A.  T.  Stewart 
&  Co.,  Chicago,  dry  goods,  1878-81.  In  1881 
went  to  Marshalltown,  la.,  and  was  in  retail 
dry  goods  business  4  years;  wholesale  grocer- 
ies, Marshalltown,  la.,  1885,  as  the  Letts- 
Fletcher  Co.,  later  establishing  houses  also  at 
Mason  City  and  Oskaloosa,  la.;  St.  Joseph, 
Mo.;  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  and  Albert  Lea,  Minn., 
all  of  which  are  now  branches  of  the  Western 
Grocer  Co.,  incorporated,  1898,  with  headquar- 
ters at  Chicago;  also  1st  vice-pres.  and  finan- 
cial mgr.  of  the  Nat.  Grocer  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers,  with  branches  at  Detroit,  Jackson, 
Saginaw,  Bay  City,  Grand  Rapids,  Traverse 
City,  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Lansing,  Port  Huron, 
and  Durand,  Mich.;  South  Bend,  Ind.,  and  De- 
catur.  111.  Also  dir.  of  the  Am.  Pacific  Fisher- 
ies of  Puget  Sound.  Republican;  on  military 
staffs  of  Govs.  Jackson,  Drake  and  Shaw,  of 
Iowa,  as  col.  Mason,  K.  T.  and  Shriner.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Glen  View,  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  42  Madison  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

LEVERING.  Mortimer,  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
Mallory  Commission  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Apr.  25,  1849;  s.  William  H.  and  Irene  (Smith) 
Levering;  grad.,  1872,  Lafayette  (Ind.)  Col- 
legiate Institute:  m.  Lafayette,  Ind.,  Oct.  2, 
1872,  Julia  Henderson;  1  son:  Richmond.  Was 
engaged  as  private  banker  at  Lafayette,  Ind., 
1875-99;  pres.  Columbia  Nat.  Bank,  Indianap- 
olis, Ind.,  1899-1904.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Indianapolis,  1904,  to  become  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  of  the  Mallory  Commission  Co.  (es- 
tablished 1862),  live  stock.  Also  pres.  of  the 
Lea  Electric  Mfg.  Co.;  sec.-treas.  Am.  Shrop- 


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shire  Register  Assn.,  and  of  the  Am.  Shetland 
Pony  Club;  treas.  International  Live  Stock 
Exposition;  sec.  Am.  Wool  Growers'  Assn.; 
dir.  Inter-State  Life  Assurance  Co.  Republi- 
can. Baptist.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Scottish  Rite  Ma- 
son; past  Eminent  Commander,  Indiana  Com- 
mandery,  No.  3,  K.  T.  Past  Noble  Grand  Odd 
Fellows,  No.  22,  Indiana,  past  chancellor  Pa- 
triarchs' Encampment,  and  past  commander 
Canton,  I.  O.  O.  F.;  mem.  K.  P.,  B.  P.  O.  Elks, 
order  of  Ben  Hur,  Royal  Arcanum,  etc.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Saddle  and  Sirloin,  Riding 
and  Driving  (Chicago) ;  University,  Columbia, 
Country,  Commercial,  Contemporary  (Indian- 
apolis); Lafayette  (Lafayette,  Ind.).  Office: 
Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Resi- 
dence: 4759  Lake  Av. 

LEVERING,  Richmond,  manufacturer;  b. 
Lafayette,  Ind.,  June  15,  1881;  s.  Mortimer 
and  Julia  (Henderson)  Levering;  ed.  public 
and  high  school,  Lafayette,  Ind.;  Peekskill  (N. 
Y.)  Military  Acad. ;  Andover  (Mass.)  Acad. 
and  Yale  University,  graduating  Ph.B.  Since 
its  incorporation,  Nov.,  1902,  has  been  actively 
engaged,  as  pres.  of  the  Indian  Asphalt  Co., 
in  the  refining  of  crude  oils,  asphalt,  and  lubri- 
cating and  fuel  oils.  Is  also  dir.  of  the  Co- 
lumbia Nat.  Bank.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  University,  Midlothian;  also  a  mem.  of 
the  New  York  Yale  Club.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  4759  Lake  Av. 

LEVINS  ON,  Harry  Charles,  lawyer;  b. 
Maryampol,  Russia,  Mar.  12,  1878;  s.  Isaac  and 
Sophia  (Reichseligman)  Levinson;  ed.  New 
York  and  Chicago  public  schools;  Medill  High 
School  (grad.  1894);  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B., 
1900;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  17,  1902,  Fannie  Cohn. 
Admitted  to  bar  in  May,  1900;  mem.  of  the 
law  firm  of  Hofheimer  &  Levinson.  Republi- 
can. Jewish  religion.  Office:  79  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  483  44th  St. 

LEVINSON,  Salmon  Oliver,  lawyer;  b.  No- 
blesville,  Ind.,  Dec.  29,  1865;  s.  Newman  D. 
and  Minnie  (Newman)  Levinson;  ed.  Nobles- 
vllle  public  and  high  schools  and  old  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  1883-5;  Yale  Univ.,  graduating,  A.B., 
1888;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ., 
LL.B.,  1891;  while  attending  law  school  also 
read  law  in  office  of  Moses,  Newman  &  Pam; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  9,  1894,  Helen  Bartlett  Halre 
(now  deceased);  children:  Horace  C.,  Ronald 
B.,  Helen  W.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme 
Court  of  Illinois,  1891,  and  since  then  engaged 
in  general  practice  of  law;  since  1892,  partner 
in  present  law  firm  of  Newman,  Northrup, 
Levinson  &  Becker.  Dir.  of  Woods  Motor  Vehi- 
cle Co.  Republican.  Sec.  and  treas.  Rubinkam 
Lecture  Assn.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Yale. 
Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence: 
4049  Lake  Av. 

LEVIS,  John  Mitchell,  manufacturer;  b.  Al- 
ton, 111.,  Apr.  30,  1857;  s.  Edward  and  Mary 
(Moffltt)  Levis;  ed.  public  schools  of  Alton, 
111.;  m.  Edwardsville,  111.,  May  10,  1880,  Julia 
Ida  Cotter;  children:  Albert  C.,  Mary  K.  Began 
business  life  in  1872  with  Illinois  Glass  Co.,  of 
which  is  now  the  treas.  and  mgr.  Also  pres. 
Western  Bottle  Mfg.  Co.,  the  U.  S.  Bottle  and 
Supply  Co.,  and  of  the  Sheldon-Foster  Glass 
Co.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park.  Marquette,  Hamilton, 
Woodlawn.  Office:  212-214  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6427  Kimbark  Av. 

LEVY,  Alexander  H.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Richmond,  Va.,  Sept.,  1850;  s.  A.  A.  and 
Frances  (Phillip)  Levy;  ed.  White  Plains,  N. 
Y.;  m.  Los  Angeles,  Calif.,  July  18,  1895, 
Juana  F.  Nejal.  Began  business  life  with  John 
Lucas  &  Co.,  paint  manufacturers,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.;  opened  their  Chicago  branch  in  1892; 
resigned,  Dec.,  1896,  to  accept  a  position  with 
the  Alston  Mfg.  Co.  Since  Jan.,  1897,  pres.  and 
treas.  of  the"  Alston  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  paints,  dry  colors,  and  crushers  of  flax  seed. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish,  Chica- 
go Athletic;' also  Rushmere,  of  Detroit.  Office: 


Wade,  Currier  and  Crittenden  Sts.  Residence: 
1225  Winthrop  Av. 

LEVY,  David  Bose,  lawyer;  b.  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  Apr.  27,  1867;  s.  Z.  and  Rose  (Benjamin) 
Levy;  ed.  public  and  high  schools,  Springfield, 
111.  Teacher  in  Springfield,  111.,  1885-6;  in  em- 
ploy of  Wabash  R.  R.  and  was  successively  in 
claim,  engineering  and  transportation  depts., 
1887-93;  admitted  to  bar  of  Indiana,  1893;  of 
Illinois,  1896;  asst.  sec.  Illinois  R.  R.  and 
Warehouse  Commission,  1893-5;  sec.  to  Hon. 
John  P.  Altgeld,  gov.  of  Illinois,  1895-6;  since 
1896  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago, 
making  a  specialty  of  corporation  law;  part- 
ner in  law  firm  of  Prentiss,  Gregg  &  Levy, 
1896-8;  since  Dec.  15,  1902,  asst.  corporation 
counsel  of  the  City  of  Chicago.  Democrat. 
Mem.  Democratic  Co.  Central  Committee,  be- 
ing senatorial  committeeman  of  5th  Senatorial 
District;  re-elected  June,  1904.  Jewish  religion. 
Clubs:  Lakeside,  Iroquois,  Illinois  Athletic, 
Jefferson.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  4325 
Calumet  Av. 

LEVY,  Simon  Henry,  treas.  of  Lanz,  Owen 
&  Co.,  manufacturers  of  leather  traveling 
goods;  b.  Berlin,  Ger.,  Aug.  8,  1869;  s.  Henry 
and  Eva  (Crocker)  Levy;  came  to  Chicago  in 
boyhood;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Kenosha,  Wis., 
May  10,  1892,  Hattie  Quitman;  children:  Lu- 
cille, Maurice,  Dorothy,  Hortense.  Began  with 
the  Stein  Mfg.  Co.  as  an  office  boy,  1881-2,  and 
in  1882  became  connected  in  the  same  capacity 
with  Lanz,  Owen  &  Co.;  promoted  from  time 
to  time  until  the  incorporation  of  the  firm  in 
1895,  when  was  elected  sec.,  and  more  recently, 
on  reorganization,  necessitated  by  the  retire- 
ment of  Messrs.  George  and  William  Lanz 
from  the  firm,  was  elected  to  present  position 
as  treas.;  has  been  credit  man  and  financial 
mgr.  for  the  company  since  1895.  Republican. 
Jewish  religion.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor. 
Club:  Hampden.  Office:  183-189  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1931  Deming  PI. 

LEWALD,  Frank,  wholesale  jeweler;  b. 
New  York  City,  Sept.  29,  1854;  s.  Solomon 
and  Caroline  (Doctor)  Lewald;  removed 
in  infancy  with  parents,  to  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  and  was  educated  in  public  schools  of 
that  city;  m.  Mar.  7,  1883,  Bertha  Kohn,  of 
Rock  Island,  111.;  1  son:  Clarence.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1868,  and  was  employed  with  E. 
Devide  in  painting  business  until  1871;  then 
in  employ  with  C.  E.  Webber  &  Co.,  produce 
commission  merchants,  1871-81;  went  to  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  and  engaged  in  jewelry  business, 
1881-3;  since  1883  in  wholesale  jewelry  busi- 
ness in  Chicago  (F.  Lewald  &  Co.).  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  185  Adams  St.  Residence:  La- 
kota  Hotel. 

LEWIS,  David  B.,  vice-pres.  Hibernian 
Banking  Assn.;  vice-pres.  and  treas.  Mansion 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, University,  Evanston  Country,  Edge- 
water,  Onwentsia.  Office:  Clark  and  Monroe 
Sts.  Residence:  1504  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

LEWIS,  Edward  B.,  mem.  firm  Mason,  Lew- 
is &  Co.,  bankers.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk.  Residence:  4413  Oakenwald  Av. 

LEWIS,  Edwin  Herbert,  prof.  English,  Lew- 
Is  Institute,  Chicago;  b.  Westerly,  R.  I.,  Nov. 
28,  1866;  s.  A.  Herbert  and  Augusta  (Johnson) 
Lewis;  grad.  Alfred  Univ.  (A.M.),  1887;  Ph.D., 
in  Latin,  Syracuse  Univ.,  1892;  fellow,  1892-3; 
Ph.D.,  in  English.  1894,  Univ.  of  Chicago;  m. 
Plainfield,  N.  J.,  1890,  Elizabeth  Loxley  Tay- 
lor. Senior  teacher  and  vice-principal,  Plain- 
field  (N.  J.)  High  School,  1887-8,  1889-90; 
studied  in  Italian  libraries;  prof.  Latin,  Alfred 
Univ.,  1890-2;  asst.  in  rhetoric,  1893-4;  instruc- 
tor in  English,  1895-6;  associate  prof.  English, 
1896-9,  Univ.  of  Chicago.  (For  books,  etc.,  see 
Who's  Who  in  America.)  Address:  Lewis  In- 
stitute, Chicago. 

LEWIS,  Francis  Hervey,  manufacturer's 
agent;  b.  Hardingstone,  Northamptonshire, 


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Eng.,  Oct.  19,  1856;  s.  Francis  and  Elizabeth  name,  as  fire  and  marine  insurance  agent  and 
Hannah  (Ferris)  Lewis;  academic  education;  adjuster  of  fire  losses;  since  Apr.,  1888,  repre- 
m.  Dolton,  111.,  Nov.  28,  1882,  Minnie  B.  Dol-  sentative  of  the  Detroit  Fire  and  Marine  In- 
ton;  children:  Marguerite  Dolton,  Gertrude  surance  Co.,  of  Detroit,  Mich.  Republican.  Con- 
Vivian.  Since  1892  mgr.  western  sales  dept.  of  gregationalist.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
Fred  Rueping  Leather  Co.,  tanners,  Fond  du  cago  Athletic.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
Lac,  Wis.  Office:  205  Lake  St.  Residence:  816  dence:  3335  Indiana  Av. 
Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  LEWIS,  James  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b.  Dan- 

LEWIS,  George,  gen.  mgr.  C.  F.  Blanke  Tea  ville,  Va.,  May  18,  1866;  removed  to  Augusta, 
and  Coffee  Co.;  b.  San  Francisco,  Calif.,  Jan.  Ga.,  1866;  ed.  Houghton  College  and  Univ.  of 
10,  1867;  s.  S.  J.  and  Caroline  (Helwig)  Lewis;  Virginia;  studied  law,  Savannah;  admitted  to 
ed.  public  schools  in  Oakland  and  San  Fran-  bar,  1884;  m.  Nov.,  1896,  Rose  Lawton  Doug- 
cisco,  Calif.;  College  in  Oakland,  and  Calif  or-  las,  of  Georgia.  Located  at  Seattle,  Wash., 
nia  Military  Acad.;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  May  2,  Nov.,  1886;  elected  to  territorial  senate;  de- 
1896,  Florence  Lorenz  de  Castro;  1  son:  Gay-  clined  nomination  for  Congress,  1890;  candi- 
nard  Spencer.  Early  In  life  worked  for  the  Pa-  date  for  gov.,  1892;  nominee  for  U.  S.  Senator, 
cine  Steamship  Co.;  afterward  became  an  offi-  1894;  State  of  Washington  candidate  for  Vice- 
cer  on  their  ships;  and  still  later  entered  firm  presidential  nomination,  Dem.  Nat.  Conven- 
of  Bernard  &  Mantel,  teas  and  coffees,  San  tion,  1896;  mem.  of  Congress,  1897-9,  Wash- 
Francisco,  to  manage  their  branch  at  Stockton,  ington,  at  large;  caucus  nominee  for  U.  S. 
Calif.;  then  managed  San  Francisco  branch  for  Senator,  1899;  was  author  resolution  in  Con- 
Thomson  &  Taylor  Spice  Co.,  of  Chicago,  for  gress,  1897,  for  recognition  Cuban  independ- 
6  years;  joined  Carter,  Macy  &  Co,  teas,  of  ence;  candidate  for  vice-pres.,  1900,  Demo- 
New  York,  Japan  and  China,  and  had  charge  cratic  Nat.  Convention,  Kansas  City;  endorsed 
of  their  western  offices  outside  of  Chicago;  in  by  the  Pacific  Coast  States.  Democrat.  Served 
1896  opened  Chicago  branch  for  C.  F.  Blanke  on  staff  Gen.  F.  D.  Grant  in  Spanish-Am.  War 
Tea  and  Coffee  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  of  which  has  in  Cuba.  1898.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1902.  Ad- 
slnce  been  gen.  mgr.  In  1889  was  mem.  Call-  dress:  Home  Insurance  Bldg. 
fornia  Drill  Corps,  N.  S.  G.  W. ;  recently  capt.  LEWIS,  James  Henry,  mgr.  Walter  M. 
1st  Cav.  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  q.  m.  and  commissary.  Lowney  Co.;  b.  W.  Winterport,  Me.,  Nov.  27, 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Has  been  an  exten-  1860;  s.  James  H.  and  Arietta  Lewis;  ed.  pub- 
sive  traveler  in  this  and  foreign  countries,  lie  schools,  Swanville,  Me.;  m.  Boston,  Mass., 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  Fox  June,  1888,  Ellen  E.  Eastman.  Since  Mar.,  1892, 
Lake  Yacht.  Office:  25  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  Chicago  mgr.  for  the  Walter  M.  Lowney  Co., 
5229  Cornell  Av.  of  Boston,  Mass.,  chocolates.  Office:  1222-1226 

LEWIS,  Harry  Albert,  co.  atty.  Co6k  Co.;  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  560  45th  PI. 
b.  Berwick,  111.,  Aug.  20,  1869;  s.  John  V.  and  LEWIS,  John  Calvin,  supt.  for  N.  K.  Fair- 
Anna  (Humiston)  Lewis;  ed.  public  schools;  bank  &  Co.;  b.  North  Bend,  Hamilton  Co.,  O., 
Elliott's  College,  Burlington,  la.,  class  of  1891,  Apr.  17,  1836;  s.  Joseph  and  Mary  (Wakefield) 
and  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School;  m.  Chi-  Lewis;  grad.  Miami  Univ.,  Oxford,  O.,  1860; 
cago,  June  18,  1895;  children:  Ethel,  Esther,  studied  law,  1860-1;  m.  1863,  Alice  E.,  daughter 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  in  1896,  and  engaged  of  Dr.  John  H.  F.  Thornton,  of  North  Bend, 
in  general  practice  for  5  years.  In  Sept.,  1901,  O.,  and  granddaughter  of  Pres.  William  Henry 
was  appointed  as  asst.  State's  atty.  of  Cook  Harrison.  While  studying  law  In  the  office  of 
Co.,  holding  that  position  until  Dec.,  1904,  his  uncle,  S.  F.  Lewis,  of  Clinton,  111.,  the  war 
when  was  appointed  by  the  Co.  Board  to  pres-  broke  out,  and  in  July,  1861,  mustered  into 
ent  position  as  county  atty.  of  Cook  Co.  Resi-  U.  S.  service  as  2d  lieut. ;  Aug.  5,  1861,  pro- 
dence:  438  W.  65th  St.  moted  1st  lieut.  just  after  the  surrender  of  Ft. 

LT3WIS,  Henry  Foster,  physician;  b.  Chica-  Donelson,  and  capt.,  Apr.  3,  1862;  was  in  num- 
go,  Feb.  15,  1864;  s.  Joseph  Briggs  and  Mary  erous  battles,  but  because  of  ill  health  re- 
Elizabeth  (Foster)  Lewis;  ed.  public  school  signed  Oct.,  1862,  and  returned  North.  Came  to 
(Kenwood  School),  Hvde  Park  High  School,  Chicago,  1870,  and  was  connected  with  the 
Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1885;  Harvard  Med.  lumber  firms  of  Newman  &  Summalt,  and 
School,  M.D.,  1888;  post-graduate  work  at  Holmes  &  Co.,  becoming  identified,  1875,  with 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1898;  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1902;  N.  K.  Fairbank  &  Co.;  superintended  the  St. 
m.  Cedar  Rapids,  la.,  July  9,  1890,  Minnie  Louis  branch,  1876-80,  asst.  supt.  at  Chicago, 
Dows  Naa,  of  Bangkok,  Siam;  children:  Kath-  1880-90;  supt.  since  1890,  having  general 
arine,  Maude,  Josephine,  Henry  Foster,  Jr.  In-  charge  over  the  company's  operations  in  the 
terne,  Boston  City  Hosp.,  1888;  interne  Cook  manufacture  of  cottolene,  soap,  etc..  at  the 
Co.  Hosp.,  1888-90;  curator  Pathological  Mu-  Chicago  works.  Republican.  Office:  225  19th 
seum  in  same.  1892;  prof,  of  physical  diagnq-  St.  Residence:  4140  Ellis  Av. 
sis,  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chi-  1EWIS,  Thomas  Henry,  nhvsician:  b.  Chi- 
cago, 1892-3;  instructor  in  medicine,  Chicago  cago,  June  3.  1872;  s.  Martin  nnd  Jessie 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School,  1891;  asst.,  1899;  (Rogers)  Lewis;  ed.  Evanston  Twp.  High 
associate,  1900;  instructor  since  1901,  in  ob-  School,  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.T?.,  1S93;  Northwestern 
stetrics  and  gynecology.  Rush  Med.  College;  Univ.  Med.  School.  189fi.  Was  interne  at  St. 
asst.  obstetrician,  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  since  Luke's  Hosp.,  1896-9;  now  gynecologist,  St. 
1900.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Luke's  Hosn.  Dispensary;  instructor  in  gyne- 
Medicine,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn..  Illi-  cology,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  refiru- 
nois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chica-  lar  examiner  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co..  New 
go  Medico-Legal  Soc.,  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Alumni  York.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  Physicians'  Soc..  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc..  Chicatro  Med. 
Club.  Democrat.  Club:  Kenwood.  Office:  103  Examiners'  Assn.  Club:  Evanston  Country.  Of- 
State  St.  Residence:  4426  Lake  Av.  flee:  103  State  St.  Residence:  251  Dearborn 

LEWIS,  Isaac  John,  fire  insurance;    b.    Ma-  AV. 

haska  Co.,  la.,  June  9,  1845;  s.  William  J.  and  LEWIS,  "William  Henry;  b.  New  York  City, 

Elizabeth  (Jenkins)  Lewis;  ed.  public  schools,  May    30.    1S36:    s.    Isaac    Lewis    and    Cornelia 

Burlington,   la.,   and  Cleveland,   O.;    m.   Cleve-  Donaldson     Lewis;     ed.     New     York     private 

land,  O.,  June  18,  1867,  Anna  F.  Loud.  Entered  schools;    m.    New   Albany.    Tnd.,    1862,    Julia  F. 

insurance   business,   1862,   at  Cleveland,    O.,   as  Snively;  children:  Edward  M.   (capt..  U.  S.  A.), 

office  boy   with   May  &  Coe;  came  to  Chicago,  Arthur  H.,  Francis  S.,  Adelaide  L.  Beeran  rail- 

1866,     representing     the     Cleveland     Insurance  road   career   as   treas.    for  trustee   of  New   Al- 

Co.  and  the  Commercial  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  bany  &  Salem  R.  R.  Co.,  1858,  to  Sept.  1.  1868, 

of  Cleveland,   O.,   and   became  associated   with  and  after  that  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Louisville, 

C.  H.  Hinckley,  as  C.  H.  Hinckley  &  Co.,  until  New  Albany  &  Chicago  Ry.   until   July,   1897; 
1870;    since    1870    in    business    under   his    own    since  then  treas.  and  asst.  sec.  of  the  Chicago, 


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Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry.  Also  sec.  and 
treas.  Indiana  Stone  R.  R.  Co.;  sec.  and  dir. 
of  the  Consolidated  Stone  Co.;  dir.  Art  Marble 
Co.  Mem.  Sons  of  the  Revolution.  Office:  198 
Custom  House  PI.  Residence:  Windermere  Ho- 
tel 

iilBEY,  George  Mlfflin  Dallas,  pres.  of  Lib- 
by  &  Sherwood  Printing  Co.;  b.  Cape  Eliza- 
beth, Me.,  Feb.  9,  1845;  s.  George  Washington 
and  Sarah  J.  (Thrasher)  Libby;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Maine;  m.,  1st,  1870,  Chicago,  Ella 
M  Brown  (died  1881);  m.,  2d,  Caledonia,  Wis., 
1883,  Adaline  E.  Brown;  children:  Lucretia  T., 
Dallas  M.,  Cornelia.  Served  in  25th  Me.  Infy. 
and  30th  Me.  Vet.  Vols.  3  years  in  Civil  War 
in  Army  of  the  Gulf  and  in  the  Shenandoah 
Valley.  Learned  printing  trade  in  St.  John, 
N.  B.,  and  Portland,  Me.;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1866;  was  with  H.  C.  Tiffany  as  supt.  for  some 
years,  and  in  1884  mem.  of  firm  of  Libby  & 
Russell,  which  later  became  successively  G. 
M.  D.  Libby,  and  Libby  &  Sherwood,  1891, 
incorporated,  1893,  as  Libby  &  Sherwood  Print- 
Ing  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been  pres.  Mem. 
Chicago  Typothetse.  Republican;  was  pres.  of 
Board  of  Education,  Maplewood  and  Humboldt 
District,  before  annexation  to  Chicago.  Mem. 
G.  A.  R.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  142  Monroe 
St. 

LICHTENBEHQER,  Charles,  Jr.,  publisher; 
b.  Chicago,  Apr.  8,  1854;  s.  Charles  and  Fannie 
(List)  Lichtenberger;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.,  1st,  Anna  Hickey  (died  1902);  m., 
2d,  1904,  Mrs.  Anna  Lichtenberger.  On  leaving 
school,  1869,  entered  the  office  of  Howard, 
Bartels  &  Co.  (established  1867),  and  In  1875 
became  a  mem.  of  the  firm,  publishers  of 
Daily  Trade  Bulletin.  Republican.  West  Park 
Commissioner  (ex-pres.  of  board) ;  ex-pres. 
llth  Ward  and  20th  Ward  Republican  Clubs. 
Mason;  mem.  Hesperia  Lodge  (past  master), 
York  Chapter,  and  Chicago  Commandery,  K. 
T.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  28  Sherman  St.  Resi- 
dence: 488  Dearborn  Av. 

LIDGERWOOD,  Robert  Elliot,  knit  goods; 
b.  Putnam,  Washington  Co.,  N.  T.,  Jan.  19, 
1847;  s.  John  A.  and  Isabella  (Willey)  Lidger- 
wood;  academic  education,  Putnam,  N.  T.  Li- 
censed to  teach  at  18  years  of  age,  and  taught 
2  years  in  common  schools  in  New  York  State; 
engaged  in  dry  goods  trade  in  Minnesota,  1872- 
1877;  was  with  A.  T.  Stewart  &  Co.,  dry  goods, 
in  Chicago,  1877;  with  Field,  Leiter  &  Co., 
wholesale,  1878-81;  with  Wilson  Bros.,  whole- 
sale house,  as  salesman,  1882-90;  since  1890 
mem.  of  the  Lewis  Knitting  Co.,  of  Janesville, 
Wis.,  and  vice-pres.  12  years,  company  mfg. 
finest  grades  of  wool,  silk  and  wool  and  pure 
silk  underwear.  Republican.  Was  officer  In  1st 
Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  1878-82.  Has  done  some  writing 
for  newspapers,  and  wrote  and  published  book 
for  Republican  campaign  of  1896.  Office:  Me- 
dinah  Temple.  Residence:  Pullman  Bldg. 

liIEBENSTEIN,  Si&rmund,  stock  broker;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  10,  1876;  s.  Charles  and  Rosa 
(Feinberg)  Liebenstein;  ed.  Germany  and 
Switzerland  and  then  attended  the  Univ.  of 
Chicago  until  1894:  m.  Chicago.  1900,  Leona 
Hartman;  1  son:  Sigmund,  Jr.  Since  1896  en- 
gaged in  successful  business  as  a  broker  in 
stocks  and  bonds.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change. Club:  Standard.  Office:  199  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  Lakota  Hotel. 

LIEBERTHAL,  David,  physician;  b.  Gold- 
ingen,  Baltic  province  of  Courland.  Russia, 
Mar.  22,  18R7;  s.  Scholem  and  Wilhelmine 
(Berg)  Lieberthal:  ed.  private  tutor  until 
1879,  at  gymnasium  of  classics,  Goldingen, 
1879-86,  graduating  with  gold  medal,  1886; 
Univ.  of  Vienna,  1886:  finished  course,  1893, 
receiving  degree  of  M.D. ;  attached  as  asst.  to 
clinics  of  dermatoloev  and  urology,  Vienna 
Policlinic,  until  coming  to  Chicago  in  1895; 
m.  Vienna,  Austria,  Feb.  10,  1894,  Adele  Maria 
Reichelt;  children:  Eugene  P..  Fritz.  Prof,  of 
skin  and  urinary  diseases  in  Illinois  Med.  Col- 


lege since  1900;  attending  physician,  dept. 
of  skin  diseases  at  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  and 
consulting  dermatologist  to  Lakeside  Hosp. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Dermatologi- 
cal  Soc.,  German  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  1750  Wright- 
wood  Av. 

LIEBIiIKO,  Emil,  musician;  b.  Pless,  Ger., 
Apr.  12,  1851;  studied  piano  under  Ehrlich  and 
Kullak  at  Berlin;  Dachs  at  Vienna,  and  Liszt 
at  Weimar;  theory  with  Dorn  at  Berlin.  In 
U.  S.,  1867;  in  Chicago  since  1872;  prominent 
as  concert  pianist;  also  teacher,  musical 
writer,  lecturer  and  composer.  Studio:  243  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  22  Astor  St. 

LILIENTELD,  William  P.,  manufacturer  of 
cigars;  b.  Hanover,  Ger.,  Mar.  9,  1842;  s.  Phil- 
ip and  Eliza  (Weinberg)  Lilienfeld;  ed.  public 
school  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  13,  1880, 
Minnie  Price;  1  son:  Eugene  W.  Was  clerk  in 
retail  clothing  store  at  Kalamazoo,  Mich., 
1860;  established  in  cigar  business  (retail, 
wholesale  and  mfg.),  1861;  in  1880  branched 
to  Chicago  in  wholesale  and  retail  cigar  busi- 
ness, and  added  the  importing  of  fine  Havana 
cigars;  now  pres.  Lilienfeld  Bros.  &  Co.,  man- 
ufacturers, jobbers  and  retailers  of  cigars; 
also  dir.  in  Am.  Restaurant  Co.  Republican. 
Jewish  religion.  Mason.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 
fice: 79  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  3649  Prairie 
Av. 

IiILTEXTCBANTZ,  Gustavo  Adolph  MatMas, 
U.  S.  Asst.  Engineer;  b.  Upland,  Sweden,  Apr. 
11,  1842;  s.  Baron  Johan  Carl  and  Henriette 
(von  Schoultz)  Liljencrantz;  ed.  under  private 
instruction  to  1857;  public  schools,  Stock- 
holm, Sweden,  1857-62;  Royal  Technological 
Institute,  Stockholm,  1862-6,  graduating,  C.E., 
m.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  27,  1875,  Adaline  Char- 
lotte Hall;  1  daughter:  Ottilie  Adaline  (au- 
thor). Engaged  on  canal  construction  (Dahls- 
land's  Canal),  Sweden,  1866  to  Dec.,  1868;  in 
U.  S.  Engineer  Office,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May, 
1869,  to  May  15,  1870;  with  C.,  M.  &  St.  P. 
Ry.  Co.,  In  Milwaukee,  May  16,  1870,  to  Apr. 
11,  1871;  in  U.  S.  Engineer  Office,  Chicago  Dis- 
trict, on  river  and  harbor  improvements  since 
Apr.  12,  1871.  Mem.  Swedish  Technological 
Soc.,  Stockholm,  since  1866;  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers,  Chicago,  since  1878.  Mason  (Blaney 
Lodge,  past  master),  and  mem.  Masonic  Vet- 
eran Assn.  since  1890.  Independent  in  politics. 
Evangelical  Lutheran.  Office:  U.  S.  Engineer 
Office:  Federal  Bldg.  Residence:  3808  Elmwood 
Av. 

LILL,  George,  coal;  b.  England,  May  21, 
1845;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Padley)  Lill;  came  to 
U.  S.  in  boyhood  with  parents,  settling  on  a 
farm  In  Lake  Co.,  111.;  ed.  Janesville  (Wis.) 
public  schools;  served  in  Union  Army  in 
Civil  War  as  private  in  40th  Wis.  Vols.;  m. 
Chicago,  May  21,  1866.  Rebecca  J.  Fish;  chil- 
dren: George  H.,  William  W.,  Edith  L.  Brick 
manufacturer,  1870-85;  since  then  in  coal  busi- 
ness; pres.  George  Lill  Coal  Co.;  also  identi- 
fied with  a  number  of  other  enterprises.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Mason.  Club:  Ravens- 
wood.  Office:  39-67  Chester  St.  Residence:  3170 
Dover  St. 

LILL,  George  Herbert,  coal;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  27.  1868;  s.  George  and  Rebecca  Jane 
(Fish)  Lill;  ed.  Agassiz  School.  Lake  View 
High  School,  and  Metropolitan  Business  Col- 
lege; m.  Dowagiac,  Mich.,  Apr.  29,  1903,  Ade- 
laide Rix.  First  engaged  in  coal  business, 
1885;  incorporated,  1888,  George  Lill  Coal  Co.: 
sec.,  treas.  and  mgr.  of  the  company.  On  Apr. 
1.  1904,  organized  and  became  pres.  of  the 
Metropolitan  Fuel  Co.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Mem.  Park  Lodge.  A.  F.  and  A.  M., 
and  of  the  Nat.  Union.  Office:  34  Chester  St. 
Residence:  1925  Kenmore  Av. 

LILL,  William  West,  coal;  b.  Chicago,  Oct. 
6,  1870;  s.  George  and  Rebecca  Jane  (Fish) 
Lill;  ed.  Chicago  public  school  and  Metropoli- 
tan Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  June  19, 


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1895,  Mary  Laughlin  Stewart;  children:  Edith 
Agnes,  Mary  Rebecca.  Vice-pres.  of  the  George 
Lill  Coal  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Ravenswood. 
Office:  39-67  Chester  St.  Residence:  2567  N. 
Paulina  St. 

LILL  IE.  Frank  R.,  zoologist,  educator;  b. 
Toronto,  Ont,  June  27,  1870;  s.  George  W.  and 
Emily  (Rattray)  Lillie;  grad.  Univ.  of  To- 
ronto, 1891;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1894;  m. 
Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  June  29,  1895,  Frances 
Crane.  Since  1900  prof,  zoology  and  embryol- 
ogy, Univ.  of  Chicago.  Asst.  dir.  Marine  Biol. 
Laboratory,  Wood's  Holl,  Mass.;  managing 
editor  Biol.  Bulletin;  fellow  A.  A.  A.  S. ;  mem 
Am.  Soc.  Naturalists,  Am.  Soc.  Zoologists; 
Boston  Soc.  of  Natural  History;  Am.  Soc.  of 
Anatomists.  Clubs:  Quadrangle  (Chicago);  St. 
Botolph  (Boston).  Residence:  5801  Monroe  Av. 

LIMBEBT,  Gcorg-e  Brown,  iron  merchant; 
b.  Ripon,  Wis.,  Nov.  15,  1862;  s.  Matthew  and 
Nannie  (Brown)  Limbert;  ed.  common  schools 
at  Ripon,  Wis.;  m.  Ripon,  Wis.,  1888,  Marie 
Kuderlir\g;  children:  Robert  Matthew,  Marie. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1882  and  was  traveling 
salesman  for  wholesale  house  to  1892;  then 
city  salesman,  1892-97.  In  1897  established 
George  B.  Limbert  &  Co.,  iron  pipe  and  steam 
goods,  of  which  business  is  now  sole  proprie- 
tor. Republican.  Mem.  Woodlawn  Park  Lodge, 
A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  49-55 
Fulton  St.  Residence:  6634  Drexel  Av. 

LINCOLN,  George  Eckert,  mgr.  Chicago 
agency  of  the  Mergenthaler  Linotype  Co.;  b. 
on  farm  in  Chester  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  2,  1848;  s. 
George  V.  and  Mary  M.  (Morris)  Lincoln;  ed. 
public  school  and  Parkesburg  (Pa.)  Acad. ;  m. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  28,  1898,  Mary  Yates. 
Learned  the  printing  business  (hand  book 
composition),  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  from  17  to  21 
years  old;  drifted  into  the  newspaper  business, 
and  in  1897  invented  the  "Lincoln"  type  gal- 
ley; later  obtained  a  number  of  valuable  pat- 
ents, principally  pertaining  to  type  composing 
machines.  Has  a  thorough  knowledge  of  all 
existing  composing  machines  and  all  past  and 
present  efforts  of  inventors  in  that  line,  and 
has  contributed  materially  to  the  success  of 
the  Linotype;  mgr.  Chicago  agency  Mergen- 
thaler Linotype  Co.,  since  Jan.  1,  1902.  Demo- 
crat. Mem.  Hill  Grove  Lodge,  No.  540,  A.  F. 
and  A.  M.,  and  Evening  Star  Chapter,  No.  225, 
R.  A.  M.,  both  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Office:  17-21 
VanBuren  St.  Residence:  5340  Drexel  Av. 

LINCOLN,  Robert  Todd,  lawyer;  b.  Spring- 
field, 111.,  Aug.  1,  1843;  eldest  son  of  Pres. 
Abraham  Lincoln;  grad.  Harvard,  1864  (LL.D., 
Harvard,  1893);  entered  Harvard  Law  School, 
but  left  to  enter  army,  serving  until  end  of 
war  as  capt.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Grant;  m.  Sept. 
24,  1868,  Mary  Harlan,  daughter  of  James 
Harlan,  of  Iowa;  2  married  daughters:  Mary 
Isham,  Jessie  Beckwith.  Admitted  to  Chicago 
bar;  U.  S.  Secretary  of  War,  1881-5;  U. 
S.  minister  to  Great  Britain,  1889-93.  Was  spe- 
cial counsel  for,  and  after  death  of  George 
M.  Pullman,  became  pres.,  the  Pullman  Co.; 
vice-pros.  Chicago  Edison  Co.,  Commonwealth 
Electric  Co.:  trustee  Am.  Surety  Co.,  of  New 
York:  dir.  Chicago  Telephone  Co.,  Central  Un- 
ion Telephone  Co.,  Commercial  Nat.  Bank, 
Pullman  Loan  and  Savings  Bank,  Equitable 
Life  Assurance  Soc.  of  the  TT.  S.  Clubs:  Union, 
University,  Harvard.  New  York,  Chicago,  Chi- 
cago Athletic  and  others.  Office:  Pullman  Bldg. 
Residence:  60  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

LINDBLOM,  Robert,  commission  merchant: 
b.  Nerike.  Sweden,  Nov.  17,  1844;  s.  Nils  and 
Lovisa  (Tolf)  Lindblom;  ed.  private  tutors, 
In  agricultural  and  business  college,  and  course 
In  civil  engineering;  came  to  U.  S.,  1864;  m. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  17,  1874,  Hattie  Lewis 
(now  deceased);  children:  Lenor,  Vesta.  Has 
been  engaged  as  a  board  of  trade  commission 
merchant  since  1873.  as  Robert  Lindblom  & 
Co.  Was  col.  on  staff  of  Gov.  Altgeld,  1893-7; 
pres.  of  Civil  Service  Commission  of  Chicago, 


Feb.  18,  1898,  to  July  1,  1902;  was  one  of  the 
original  35  World's  Fair  dirs.;  Swedish  Royal 
Commissioner  to  World's  Fair;  knighted  by 
the  King  of  Sweden,  1893.  Sec.  Farmers'  Nat. 
Exchange  Co.  Agnostic  in  religion.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Swedish.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  161  Lake  View  Av. 

LINDEN,  Frank  Louis,  interior  decorator;  b. 
Chicago,  June  16,  1859;  s.  A.  W.  and  C.  A. 
(Johnson)  Linden;  ed.  public  schools  of  Rock- 
ford,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  June  1,  1898,  Carrie 
Louise  Knlll;  1  son:  Frank  L.,  Jr.  After  leav- 
ing school  in  1876,  went  to  New  iork  City, 
where  was  engaged  in  interior  decorating  un- 
til 1881,  when  returned  to  Chicago;  in  1882 
entered  into  partnership  with  Ernest  J.  Spier- 
ling,  forming  present  firm  of  Spierling  &  Lin- 
den. Also  of  Linden  Glass  Co.  Independent  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Kenwood,  Architectural  Of- 
fice: 1216  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  175  47th 
St. 

LINDGBEN,  John  Richard,  banker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  20,  1855;  s.  Charles  Magnus  and 
Johanna  (Anderson)  Llndgren;  ed.  common 
and  high  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1898, 
Ethel  May  Roe.  Entered  business  life  as  vessel 
and  insurance  agent;  mem.  Haugan  &  Lind- 
gren,  bankers,  1879-91,  when  the  business  was 
organized  under  state  charter;  since  then  cash- 
ier of  the  State  Bank  of  Chicago.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  142 
Washington  St.  Residence:  1224  Sheridan  Rd., 
Evanston,  111. 

LINDLEY,  William  Orvllle,  lawyer;  b.  Chil- 
llcothe,  O.,  Apr.  18,  1870;  s.  Henry  Bartlett 
and  Mary  M.  (Cory)  Lindley;  ed.  private 
school  and  high  school  of  Chillicothe,  O., 
graduating  from  latter,  1886;  special  studies 
at  Univ.  of  Michigan  and  law  course  in  same, 
graduating,  LL.B.,  1893.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
fall  of  1893,  and  since  then  has  been  in  con- 
tinuous practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  with  ex- 
ception of  extensive  travels.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Onwentsia,  San  Juan  Coun- 
try (Porto  Rico,  charter  mem.).  Office:  107 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

LINDSTEN,  Frank  J.,  retired  manufacturer; 
b.  Jankoping,  Sweden,  June  7,  1846;  s.  Carl  M. 
and  Mary  Eliza  Lindsten;  ed.  Sweden;  came 
to  U.  S.,  arriving  in  Chicago  Aug.  9,  1868;  m., 
1st,  Sarah  Samuelson  (died  Apr.  25,  1886); 
children:  Edward  J.,  Emil  G.,  Alice  C.,  Mabel 
F;  m.,  2d,  1888,  Alma  Hedner.  In  1869  went 
into  business  as  a  manufacturer  of  clothing 
from  cloth  supplied  by  the  wholesalers;  the 
business  grew  and  brought  him  a  comfortable 
fortune,  and  in  1878  he  turned  business  over 
to  his  2  sons.  Elected  supervisor  of  the  town 
of  Lake  View,  1896,  and  mem.  of  the  Board 
of  Co.  Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.,  1898.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Odd  Fellows,  Royal  Arcanum, 
K.  P.  Clubs:  Swedish  Glee:  also  Columbia,  of 
Fox  Lake.  Residence:  960  Pratt  Av. 

LING,  John,  lawyer;  b.  Lincolnshire,  Eng., 
Apr.  10,  1842;  s.  John  and  Rebecca  (Lee)  Ling; 
came  to  America  with  parents  in  1851,  settling 
in  Rome,  N.  Y. ;  removed  to  Batavia,  N.  Y., 
and  thence  to  Clinton  Co.,  Ta. ;  early  education 
in  parish  schools  in  England  and  public 
schools  in  this  country,  working  on  farm 
summers;  taught  school  about  6  years;  studied 
at  Wheaton  (111.)  College,  1861-3;  Bryant  & 
Stra.tton  Commercial  College,  Chicago,  1863- 
1864,  at  same  time  studying  Latin  and  German 
under  private  tutor;  read  law  with  A.  B.  Tyr- 
rell, of  Clinton,  la.;  principal  of  graded  school 
at  Camanche,  la.,  1866-7:  studied  law  there; 
admitted,  to  bar  of  Chicago,  Mar.,  1870; 
m.  Chicago,  1877,  Anna  B.  Hall;  children:  John 
T.,  Blanche  H.  Democrat.  Office:  172  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1029  North  Av.,  Wilmette, 
111. 

LINN,  James  "Weber,  author,  educator;  b. 
Winnebago,  111.,  May  11,  1876;  s.  John  M.  and 
Mary  C.  (Addams)  Linn;  preparatory  educa- 
tion Geneseo,  111.,  Collegiate  Inst. ;  grad. 


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Univ  of  Chicago  1897;  since  1899  instructor  head  violin  dept.,  Chicago  Musical  College.  Of- 
Univ'  of  Chicago;  m  Mar.  26,  1904,  Mary  How-  fice:  202  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  683  Fuller- 
land.' Mem.  Alpha  Delta  Phi.  Clubs:  University,  ton  Av. 

Quadrangle,    Midlothian.    Author:    The    Second  LITT,  Solomon,  mgr.  McVicker's  Theatre;  b. 

Generation     (novel),      1902;     The     Chameleon,  Milwaukee,   Wis.,   Apr.   28,   1872;    s.    Isaac  and 

1903    Residence:   230   56th   St.  Mary   (Litt)   Litt;  ed.  public  schools,  Milwau- 

LINN,    William    Bobert,    grain    commission  kee,    Wis.;    m.    Chicago,   Aug.,    1895,   Henrietta 

merchant;  b.   Butler  Co.,  O.,  Mar.   25,   1850;   s.  Litt;  1  son:  Solomon,  Jr.  Since  1883  has  been 

M     G    Linn;    removed   with   parents    to   Terre  engaged    in   theatrical   business   in    connection 

Haute,  Ind.,  when  quite  young,  and  was  edu-  with    Jacob    Litt;    was    first    with    the    Bijou 

cated  there;  came  to  Chicago,  1867;  m.  Chica-  Theatre,    Milwaukee,    of    which    became    treas. 

go    Mar    14,   1881,   Nellie  B.  Butler;   children:  and  mgr.;  traveled  as  mgr.  and  advance  agent 

Mabel,  Howard,  Dwight,  Dorothy  C.  Was  em-  for  5  years,  and  came  to  Chicago,  1898,  to  be- 

ployed  by  Linn  &  Reed,  commission  merchants  come  sec.,  treas.  and  mgr.  of  McVicker's  Thea- 

(of  which  his  father  was  senior  mem.),  1867-  tre.    Mem.    Chicago    Commercial    Assn.    Club: 

1872;  became  mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Illinois  Athletic.   Office:    78   Madison  St.   Resi- 

June    1875,  and  has  since  carried  on  a  general  dence:  4331  Grand  Boul. 

commission  business  in  grain  and  provisions.  LITTLE,  Charles  Benton,  manufacturer;  b. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago,  Washington  Indianola,  la.,  Oct.  18,  1872;  s.  A.  J.  and  Mar- 
Park,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  145  VanBuren  garet  (Conklin)  Little;  ed.  Simpson  College, 
St  Residence:  2709  Michigan  Av.  Indianola,  la. ;  m.  Indianola,  la.,  Jan.,  1895, 

LINNELL,  Bird  McPherson,  physician;  b.  Agnes  Buxton.  Has  been  in  mfg.  business 
Union  Co.,  111.,  June  8,  1866;  s.  Lewis  Thomas  since  leaving  college,  and  in  1897  became  a 
and  Isabelle  A.  (Longley)  Linnell;  ed.  Cob-  resident  of  Chicago,  and  a  mem.  of  the  firm 
den  (111.)  High  School  to  1883;  Southern  Illi-  of  Kittleman  &  Little,  manufacturers  of  belts, 
nois  Normal  School,  1883-4;  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  leather  specialties,  etc.;  firm  was  incorporated 
1884-5;  Lake  Forest  College,  1885-9,  graduat-  Aug.,  1903,  when  became  vice-pres.  and  sec. 
ing,  A  B.,  1889;  instructor  in  biology,  same,  Republican.  Pres.  of  Village  of  Berwyn,  1903- 
1890-1:  student  Rush  Med.  College,  1889-90,  1904.  Mem.  Berwyn  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. 
and  1891-3,  graduating,  M.D.,  1893;  m.  Dixon,  Office:  63  Market  St.  Residence:  Berwyn,  111. 
111.,  June  30,  1896,  Grace  A.  Brubaker.  Was  in-  LITTLE,  Charles  G.,  lawyer;  b.  Philadel- 
terne,  Presbyterian  Hosp..  1893-4.  Asst.  prof,  phia,  Pa.,  Oct.  17,  1874;  s.  Dr.  Charles  Joseph 
of  medicine,  Rush  Med.  College;  asst.  physl-  (now  pres.  Garrett  Biblical  Institute)  and 
cian  Presbyterian  Hosp.;  associate  physician  Anna  Marie  (Bahn)  Little;  grad.  Amherst  Col- 
Cook  Co.  Hosp;  attending  physician,  Chicago  lege,  1895;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
Union  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  1897;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Oct.  2,  1900,  Myra  Wil- 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  son;  children:  Alice  Elizabeth,  Charles  Joseph. 
Pathological  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Republi-  Admitted  to  bar,  June,  1897.  Asst.  prof,  of  law 
can.  Six  years  asst.  surgeon,  2d  regt.,  I.  N.  G.  in  the  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School.  Clubs: 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Chicago  Press.  Office:  100  University,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Marquette 
State  St.  Residence:  290  Belden  Av.  Bldg.  Residence:  1418  Forest  Av.,  Evanston, 

LINTHICUM,  Richard,  news  editor,  Chicago  111. 

Chronicle,    since    July,    1904;    b.    Libertytown,  LITTLE,  Charles  Joseph,  pres.  Garrett  Bibli- 

Md.,  Mar.   30,   1859;  s.   Hamilton  S.  and  Soph-  cal  Institute,   since  1895;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 

ronia    (Gallaher)     Linthicum;    ed.    schools    of  Sept.    21,    1840;    grad.    Univ.    of   Pennsylvania, 

Baltimore  and  Liberty  Acad.;  m.  Denver,  Sept.  A.B.,    1861;    studied   in  Berlin,    1870-1;    (Ph.D., 

24,    1882,   Mary  Alice  Van   De  Venter;    1   son:  DePauw;   LL.D.,   Dickinson);   m.   Dec.    3,    1872, 

Earl.    Served   as   observer,   U.    S.   Weather   Bu-  Anna   Marina    Schultze,    Berlin,    Prussia.    Prof, 

reau,  1877-80;  engaged  in  newspaper  work  and  philosophy     and     history,    Dickinson    College, 

magazine   writing    since    1883;    contributor    of  1874-85;    prof,    logic     and    history,     Syracuse 

articles,   short  stories,   etc.,   to  various  maga-  Univ.,   1885-91;   prof,  historical  theology,   Gar- 

zines.    Author:    Rocky    Mountain    Tales,    1892;  rett  Biblical  Institute,  1891-5.  Fernley  lecturer 

Boer  and  Britisher  in  South  Africa,  1900;  Best  to  British  M.  E.  Conference  for  1900.  Author: 

Recitations,    1902;    Educational    Encyclopaedia  Christianity  and  the  Nineteenth  Century;  The 

of   C9mmon    Things,    1903;    The    War   Between  Angel    in    the    Flame.    Address:    2016    Sheridan 

Russia    and    Japan,    1905.    Business    address:  Rd.,  Evanston,  111. 

Chicago    Chronicle.    Residence:    1981    Kenmore  LITTLE,    Josiah,    banker;    b.    Auburn,    Me., 

Av.,  Chicago.  Sept.  10,  1832;  s.  Josiah  and  Nancy  (Bradford) 

LXPFEBT,  Joseph  John,  broker;  b.  Cincin-  Little;  ed.  public  schools,  and  at  Lewiston 
nati,  O.,  Nov.  19,  1870;  s.  Joseph  and  Gather-  Falls  (Me.)  Acad.  at  age  16  to  18;  m.  Frahk- 
ine  (Steimer)  Lippert;  ed.  public  and  high  lin,  Lee  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  17,  1859,  Mary  Ann  Hus- 
schools  of  Cincinnati;  m.  Cincinnati,  Mar.  8,  sey;  children:  Josiah,  Nancy  J.  (both  deceased), 
1893,  Louise  Schaetzle;  1  daughter:  Mildred  A.  Mary  E.,  Edward  H.,  Maria  W.  Left  home  in 
In  grain  commission  business,  Cincinnati  Portland,  Me.,  Oct.,  1851;  resided  in  Missouri 
Chamber  of  Commerce,  for  10  years,  with  Jo-  2  years;  located  at  Amboy,  111.,  in  spring  of 
seph  Good  and  in  firm  of  Rieker  &  Lippert  1854;  merchant  there  until  1868,  when  estab- 
prior  to  1898,  in  which  year  came  to  this  city;  lished  the  banking  business  of  Josiah  Little; 
was  with  Goemann  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1898,  to  organized  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Amboy,  111.,  Nov. 
May,  1904,  and  on  May  16,  1904,  the  Lippert  1,  1899;  removed  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1902.  Pres. 
Co.  was  organized,  of  which  company  is  sec.  and  dlr.  of  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Amboy  and  1st 
and  treas.  Also  Chicago  mgr.  of  the  Goemann  Nat.  Bank  of  Crystal  Lake,  la.;  dir.  Nat. 
Grain  Co.,  of  Toledo,  O.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  Bank  of  N.  America.  Chicago,  and  of  Colonial 
of  Trade.  Mem.  Knights  of  the  Maccabees.  Of-  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  Chicago.  Republican, 
flee:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence:  1218  Flournoy  Congregationalist.  Club.  Congregational.  Resi- 
st, dence:  3211  Calumet  Av. 

LISTEMABTN,  Bernhard,  violinist;  b.  Schlot-  LITTLE,  Biley  McMillan,  clergyman;  b.  Ce- 
heim,  Thuringia,  Ger.,  Aug.  28,  1841;  appoint-  darville,  O.,  Sept.  15,  1865:  s.  Robert  and  Mary 
ed  at  17  court  violinist  to  Prince  of  Schwartz-  (McMillan)  Little;  ed.  Cedarville  (O.)  High 
burg;  came  to  U.  S.,  1867,  and  traveled  exten-  School;  Monmouth  (111.)  College,  B.S.,  June 
sively;  concert  master  Theodore  Thomas  or-  12,  1890;  Allegheny  Theological  Seminary,  B.D., 
chestra,  New  York,  1870-4;  founded,  1874,  Bos-  Apr.,  1893;  m.  E.  Palestine,  O.,  May  10,  1893, 
ton  Philharmonic  Club,  and  organized,  1879,  Nannie  M.  Chamberlin;  children:  Mary  Cham- 
Boston  Philharmonic  Orchestra,  of  which  he  berlin,  William  Clark,  Dorothy,  Elma  Eliza- 
was  dir.;  concertmaster  Boston  Symphony  Or-  beth.  Entered  U.  P.  ministry  as  pastor  of  U.  P. 
chestra,  1881;  founded,  1881,  the  Listemann  Church  of  Albany,  Ore.,  Sept.  1,  1893,  to  Oct. 
String  Quartette,  which  continues.  Since  1893,  23,  1896;  became  first  pastor  of  Woodlawn  U. 


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P.  Church,  Nov.  1,  1896,  in  which  pastorate 
continues.  Dir.  Monmouth  College;  dir.  Chi- 
cago Tract  Soc. ;  dir.  and  chairman  of  general 
advisory  committee  Chicago  Bureau  of  Asso- 
ciated Charities.  Republican.  Mem.  7th  Ward 
Republican  Club,  Woodlawn  Improvement 
Club.  Address:  449  E.  62d  St. 

LITTLEFIELD,  Andrew  Sylvester,  pres.  N. 
Am.  Ry.  Construction -Co.;  b.  Baltimore,  Md., 
Oct.  3,  1859;  s.  J9hn  W.  and  Sally  (Byrd)  Lit- 
tlefield;  ed.  public  school;  m.  Baltimore,  Md., 
June,  1886,  Blanche  Worthington;  children:  Ar- 
thur, Raymond,  Goodrich,  Worthington.  Began 
business  life  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  with  the  Bal- 
timore Car  Wheel  Co.,  with  which  continued 
8  years;  then  came  to  Chicago  as  general  sales 
agent  for  the  Lorain  Steel  Co.,  for  which  he  is 
still  agent;  in  1898  organized  the  N.  Am.  Ry. 
Construction  Co.  (which  succeeded  the  Am. 
Ry.  Construction  Co.,  which  went  out  of  busi- 
ness), of  which  he  is  pres.,  in  a  general  line 
of  railway  supplies  and  construction.  Inde- 
pendent Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Union 
.League.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
Auditorium  Annex. 

LITTLEJOHN,  John  Martin,  pres.  and  prof, 
of  theory  of  osteopathic  therapeutics  and 
practice,  Am.  College  of  Osteopathic  Medicine 
and  Surgery  since  1900;  b.  Glasgow,  Scot- 
land, Feb.  15,  1867;  s.  Rev.  James  and  Eliza- 
beth Walker  Scott  Littlejohn;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Glasgow;  studied  theology;  ordained,  1886; 
taught  theology,  1886-7;  continued  studies; 
A.M.,  1889;  B.D.,  1890;  LL.B.,  1892;  univ.  fel- 
low Columbia  Univ.,  1892-3;  grad.  Ph.D.  (hon- 
orary D.D.  and  LL.D.);  M.D.,  Dunham  Med. 
College  and  Hering  Med.  College;  m.  Aug.  11, 
1900,  Ipswich,  Eng.,  Mabel  Alice  Thompson; 
children:  Mary  Elizabeth  Helen  (b.  June  8, 
1901),  Mabel  Emma  (b.  Sept.  19,  1903).  Was 
tutor  Glasgow  Univ.,.  1882-5;  principal  Rose- 
mount  Coll.,  1890-2;  pres.  Amity  Coll.,  College 
Springs,  la.,  1894-7;  prof,  physiology,  psychol- 
ogy and  psychiatry  and  dean  of  faculty,  Am. 
School  of  Osteopathy,  Kirksville,  Mo.,  Feb., 

1898,  to   June,   1900    (D.O.,    1900);   enrolled  as 
lawyer,    May,    1899;    prof,    physiology,    Hahne- 
mann  Med.   College,  Chicago.  Fellow  and  gold 
medalist  Soc.  of  Science,  London,   1895;  fellow 
Royal    Soc.    of    Literature    of    Great    Britain 

1899.  Editor-in-chief  Osteopathic  World,  1903- 
1905.   Author:    Christian   Sabbatism,   1892;    The 
Political   Theory    of   the   Schoolmen   and   Gro- 
tlus    (3    parts),    1894;    The    Evolution    of    the 
State,    1895;    Lecture    Notes     on     Physiology, 
1898;  Text-book  on  Physiology,  1898;  Lectures 
on  Pyscho-Physiology,  1899;  Lectures  on  Pys- 
cho-Pathology,    1900;    the   Journal   of   the   Sci- 
ence   of    Osteopathy,    1900-3;    The    Science    of 
Osteopathy,     1899;     Treatise     on     Osteopathy, 
1902.  Office:  Masonic  Temple,  and  497  W.  Mon- 
roe St.  Residence:  928  W.  Adams  St. 

LITTLEJOHN,  Wiley  Jones,  insurance;  b. 
Fayette  Co.,  Tenn.,  1849;  s.  Wiley  Jones  and 
Margaret  (Chisholm)  Littlejohn;  ed.  public 
schools,  Memphis,  Tenn;  St.  Louis  (Mb.)  Univ.; 
m.  Memphis,  Tenn.,  1873,  Mary  Louise  Poston. 
Engaged  in  fire  insurance  business  in  Mem- 
phis, Tenn.,  1866;  general  agent  Merchants' 
Insurance  Co.,  of  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  1874-80; 
special  agent,  Connecticut  Fire  Insurance  Co., 
of  Hartford,  Conn.,  1880-6;  1886-94,  asst. 
mgr.  same  comapny;  since  1894,  mgr.  western 
dept.  N.  British  and  Mercantile  Insurance  Co., 
of  Great  Britain.  Formerly  pres.  Missouri, 
Kansas  and  Nebraska  State  Board  of  Fire  Un- 
derwriters; pres.  Fire  Underwriters  of  the 
Northwest.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston 
Country,  Glen  View.  Office:  Nat.  Life  Bldg. 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

LIVINGSTON,  Charles  George,  flour  and  ce- 
reals; b.  Chicago,  Apr.  12.  1863;  s.  Isaac  and 
Hannah  Livingston:  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
caeo  to  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.,  1892,  Hattie 
Livingston.  In  1885  entered  employ  of  I.  Pies- 
er  &  Co.,  flour  and  cereals,  as  office  man,  be- 


coming a  partner  in  1892;  business  was  incor- 
porated, 1902,  as  the  Pieser-Livingston  Co., 
of  which  is  sec.  and  treas.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Lakeside,  Illinois  Athletic  (charter  mem.).  Of- 
fice: 235-247  Johnson  St.  Residence:  Lakota 
Hotel. 

LIVINGSTON,  Van  Benaselaer,  mgr.  Schu- 
bert Piano  Co.;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  12,  1849; 
B.  Van  R.  and  Jane  (Sutherland)  Livingston; 
ed.  public  schools,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  and  Milwaukee, 
Wis.;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  1881,  Ettie  McCracken 
Clarke;  children:  Etta  Louise,  Alice,  Gertrude. 
Lived  in  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  for  7  years  in 
youth;  has  been  in  the  piano  business  for  the 
past  30  years;  was  with  Root  &  Cady,  1871-2; 
then  with  W.  J.  Dyer  &  Bro.,  Minneapolis,  as 
traveling  representative,  and  with  Mason  & 
Hamlin  as  traveling  representative;  with 
Chickering,  Chase  Bros.  Co.,  1889-1890;  then 
associated  with  Lyon,  Potter  &  Co.,  as  corre- 
spondent and  mgr.  of  the  wholesale  dept., 
1890-8;  then  western  mgr.  for  the  A.  B.  Chase 
&  Co.,  of  Norwalk,  O.,  at  Chicago,  until  May 
1,  1904,  when  he  became  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 
branch  of  the  Schubert  Piano  Co.,  of  New 
York.  Republican.  Mason;  Oriental  Lodge,  La- 
fayette Chapter,  R.  A.  M.  Club:  Bryn  Mawr. 
Office:  179  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  7200  Mer- 
rill Av. 

LLEWELLYN,  Frank  J.,  asst.  vice-pres.  and 
contracting  mgr.,  Am.  Bridge  Co.;  b.  Somerset- 
shire, Eng.,  May  22,  1861;  s.  Rev.  Lewis  and 
Mary  Ann  Joanna  (Rutt)  Llewellyn;  ed.  Stony 
Gate  Grammar  School,  Leicester,  Eng.;  m.  Can- 
non Falls,  Minn.,  1887,  Alberta  Cook;  children: 
Lewis  Kenneth,  Francis  Albert,  Dorothy,  Ma- 
rian Grace.  Was  articled  apprentice  to  Gim- 
son  &  Co.,  engineers,  Leicester,  Eng.,  1876-82; 
designing  engineer  Midland  Ry.  Carriage  and 
Wagon  Co.,  Shrewsbury,  Eng.,  1882-4;  trav- 
eled, 1884-5;  chief  engineer  for  Gillette,  Her- 
zog  Mfg.  Co.,  Minneapolis,  1885-90;  vice-pres. 
and  chief  engineer  of  same,  1890-1900;  sold 
out  to  Am.  Bridge  Co.,  1900;  pres.  Koken  Iron 
Works,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1900-1;  asst.  vice-pres. 
and  contracting  mgr.,  Am.  Bridge  Co.,  of  New 
York,  since  1901.  Also  dir.  International  Bond 
and  Development  Co.,  World  Today  Co.;  trus- 
tee of  the  Univ.  of  Chicago;  trustee  and  treas. 
Univ.  of  Chicago  Divinity  School.  Mem.  Am. 
Soc.  of  C.  E.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Quadran- 
gle, Homewood  Country.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  6033  Jefferson  Av. 

LLEWELLYN,  John  Thomas,  manufacturer; 
b.  Briton  Ferry,  South  Wales,  July  7,  1863;  s. 
Henry  and  Elizabeth  (Gower)  Llewellyn; 
came  to  America  with  parents  same  year;  at- 
tended Holden  Grammar  School,  Chicago,  2 
years;  moved  to  Milwaukee  in  1869,  and  at- 
tended Bay  View  High  School.  Began  work  at 
16  as  office  boy  at  Milwaukee  Works,  North 
Chicago  Rolling  Mill  Company  (now  Illinois 
Steel  Co.);  advanced  at  different  periods  to 
telegraph  operator,  order  clerk,  asst.  paymas- 
ter and  asst.  sales  agent;  when  offices  Mil- 
waukee Works  moved  to  Chicago,  in  1892,  ac- 
cepted position  mgr.  Belle  City  Malleable  Iron 
Co.'s  Works,  Racine,  Wis.,  remaining  six 
years;  then  organized  Chicago  Malleable 
Castings  Co.,  of  which  is  now  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Treas.  Hendee  Wire  Brush  Co.,  Mil- 
waukee; dir.  Llewellyn  Park  Land  Co.,  Racine, 
Wis.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  Kilbourne 
Lodge  No.  3,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  (Milwaukee),  and 
Western  Railway  Club  (Chicago);  m.  June  23, 
1886,  Mary  Agnes,  daughter  James  Sheriffs, 
of  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  1  son:  James  S.  Office: 
120th  St.  and  Center  Av.,  West  Pullman.  Resi- 
dence: 5494  Cornell  Av. 

LLEWELLYN,  Joseph  Corson,  architect;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July  22,  1855;  s.  David  R. 
and  Huldah  S.  (Corson)  Llewellyn;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Illinois,  1877;  m.  Monticello,  111.,  May,  1883, 
Emma  C.  Piatt;  children:  Ralph  C.,  Clarinne, 
Ruth,  Vida.  Instructor  in  Univ.  of  Illinois, 
1877-9;  with  J.  W.  Givens  as  bldg.  supt.. 


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1879-80;  supt.  Lindell  Ry.,  St.  Louis,  1880-6; 
engaged  for  self  In  various  branches  of  work 
until  1893;  since  then  in  practice  as  architect 
in  Chicago.  Was  2  terms  pres.  of  the  Architec- 
tural League  of  America.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Architectural,  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Hamilton,  LaGrange  Country.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  324  6th  Av., 
LaGrange,  111. 

LLEWELLYN,  Silas  James,  manufacturer; 
b.  Briton  Ferry,  Wales,  Oct.  25,  1860;  s.  Henry 
and  Elizabeth  (Gower)  Llewellyn;  ed.  public 
schools,  Milwaukee,  Wis. ;  m.  Milwaukee,  June 
19,  1884,  Mary  E.,  daughter  of  William  B. 
Parkes;  children:  Paul,  Gertrude,  Elizabeth. 
Entered  employ  of  N.  Chicago  Rolling  Mill 
Co.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Oct.,  1879,  as  clerk;  re- 
mained with  that  company  and  its  successor, 
Illinois  Steel  Co.,  until  1897,  successively  as 
salesman,  asst.,  and  acting  mgr.,  Milwaukee 
works;  removed  to  Chicago,  with  same  com- 
pany, 1895-7;  in  1897  became  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Inland  Iron  and  Forge  Co.;  this  merged,  1899, 
into  Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  of  which  was 
sec.  and  mem.  of  the  executive  committee;  in 
1900,  vice-pres.  Piano  Mfg.  Co.,  which  was 
merged  in  the  International  Harvester  Co.  in 
which  he  is  division  mgr.  Also  vice-pres.  Chica- 
go Malleable  Castings  Co.,  Jones  Automatic 
Stoker  Co.;  dir.  Chicago,  W.  Pullman  &  South- 
ern Ry.  Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Evanston.  Office:  7  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  1246  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

LGBDELL,  Charles  Wesley,  retired  mer- 
chant, banker  and  manufacturer;  b.  Victor, 
N.  Y.,  Feb.  27,  1834;  s.  George  A.  (descendant 
of  Simon  Lobdell,  of  Milford,  Conn.,  1646) 
and  Almira  (Preston)  Lobdell;  academical  ed- 
ucation; m.  Moline,  111.,  Oct.  22,  1864,  Henri- 
etta M.  Shaw;  children:  Edwin  L.,  Mrs. 
Frances  Lobdell  Brown,  Mrs.  Marion  Lobdell 
Bradford.  Engaged  in  practice  of  law,  1859-62; 
abandoned  profession  for  business  life  in  1862, 
and  was  merchant,  banker  and  manufacturer 
at  Moline,  111.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1888;  now 
retired.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Repub- 
lican. Reformed  Episcopalian.  Residence:  3861 
Lake  Av. 

LOBDELL,  Edwin  Lyman,  banker  and  bro- 
ker; b.  Illinois,  July  14,  1857;  s.  Charles  W. 
and  Eliza  J.  (Gere)  Lobdell;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Jan.  4,  1883,  Annie  Philpot;  chil- 
dren: Charles,  Adeline  Edith.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  1873,  and  served  as  teller  in  1st  Nat.  Bank, 
1874-81;  on  Board  of  Trade  as  partner  in  firm 
of  Nash,  Wright  &  Co.,  and  in  1888  started 
brokerage  and  banking  business.  In  1890  took 
partner,  the  firm  being  known  as  Lobdell,  Far- 
well  &  Co.,  which  dissolved  in  1898;  estab- 
lished present  firm  of  Edwin  L.  Lobdell  &  Co. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Bank- 
ers, Exmoor,  Midlothian,  Twentieth  Cen- 
tury. Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  2716 
Prairie  Av. ;  summer,  Highland  Park,  111. 

LOBDELL,  Harry  Harrison,  wholesale  boots 
and  shoes;  b.  Rochester.  N.  Y.,  Aug.  18,  1866; 
s.  J.  Harvey  and  Julia  (Harrison)  Lobdell;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  24,  1890, 
Nelly  F.  Lamson;  children:  Warren,  Ruth, 
Harrison.  Began  business  career  as  an  office 
boy  in  1883  with  George  W.  Ludlow  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  boots  and  shoes,  when,  left 
that  firm,  1891,  to  organize  the  Harry  H.  Lob- 
dell Co.,  manufacturers  of  shoes,  of  which  he 
is  mgr.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park.  Chicago  Yacht,  Midlothian.  Office:  203- 
205  Monroe  St.  Residence:  62  Oakwood  Boul. 

LOCKETT,  Oswald,  hardware  merchant;  b. 
Manchester,  Eng.,  Aug.  1,  1843;  s.  James  Gar- 
net and  Sarah  (Gunner)  Lockett;  ed.  common 
schools,  Boston,  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  17, 
1876,  Anna  Maria  Wood,  of  Galesburg,  111.; 
children:  Oswald,  Kenneth,  Anna,  Harold. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Oct.,  1863;  entered  employ 
of  Botsford  &  Kimball,  109  Lake  St.,  to  learn 
hardware  business;  in  1865  went  with  Edwin 


Hunt,  wholesale  and  retail  hardware,  and 
traveled  through  the  West  selling  goods;  re- 
mained with  that  firm  until  after  the  great 
fire  in  Oct.,  1871;  on  May  2,  1872,  formed  co- 
partnership with  Frank  B.  Orr,  under  firm 
name  of  Orr  &  Lockett,  at  129  W.  Randolph 
St.;  on  S.  Clark  St.,  1873-93;  since  May  1,  1893, 
at  71-73  E.  Randolph  St.;  now  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Orr  &  Lockett  Hardware  Co.,  wholesale 
and  retail  hardware;  has  devoted  much  atten- 
tion, for  30  years,  to  improvement  of  builders' 
hardware,  for  purpose  of  combining  art  with 
utility.  Republican.  Swedenborgian.  Club:  Un- 
ion League.  Office:  71-73  E:  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5116  Madison  Av. 

LOCKETT,  Samuel  Hobart,  mgr.  Insurance 
Survey  Bureau;  b.  Marion,  Ala.,  June  25,  1870; 
s.  Samuel  H.  and  Cornelia  C.  (Clark)  Lockett; 
spent  3  years  of  his  childhood  in  Cairo,  Egypt, 
where  his  father  was  chief  of  staff  in  Khed- 
ive's Army;  returned  to  U.  S.,  1878,  attending 
private  schools  and  1  term  in  public  school 
at  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  and  his  father's  lectures 
in  physics  and  chemistry  at  Univ.  of  Tennes- 
see; after  1883  in  public  school  and  high  school 
In  New  Jersey,  and  at  Rutgers  College,  grad- 
uating from  the  engineering  and  scientific 
course,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  6,  1896,  Addie 
McMichael;  children:  Samuel  H.,  Jr.,  Donald 
McMichael.  After  graduation  engaged  in  sur- 
veying and  in  mechanical  and  electrical  engi- 
neering work  until  1891;  sprinkler,  electrical 
and  special  hazard  expert  Middle  States  In- 
spection Bureau,  1891-4;  asst.  special  agent 
for  a  few  months  In  New  England,  1894,  and 
later  in  Chicago  until  1898,  insurance  engi- 
neer, for  Continental  Insurance  Co.,  of  New 
York;  since  1898  mgr.  of  Insurance  Survey  Bu- 
reau. Clubs:  Midlothian,  Auburn  Park  Golf, 
Kenwood  Country,  Chicago  Fire  Insurance.  Of- 
fice: 315  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  7052  Yale  Av. 

LOCKWOOD,  Isaac  Le  Grand,  agent  N.  Y., 
C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.  2, 
1847;  s.  Isaac  I.  and  Mary  (Stevens)  Lock- 
wood;  reared  and  ed.  Kentucky;  attended  com- 
mon schools  and  took  a  practical  course  in 
college,  and  afterward  read  law  1  year  in  Cin- 
cinnati; m.  1876,  Lillie  A.  Bowlby,  of  Ply- 
mouth, O. ;  1  daughter:  Lillie  M.  In  railway 
service  as  clerk  in  claim  dept.  of  the  B.  &  O. 
R.  R.,  Columbus,  O.,  1872-3;  chief  clerk  of 
Globe  Fast  Freight  Line  (auxiliary  to  the  B. 
&  O.  R.  R.),  with  office  at  Toledo,  O.,  1873-4; 
local  agent,  Plymouth,  O.,  1874-80;  Tiffin,  O., 
1880-1,  and  for  a  few  months,  in  1881,  at 
Sandusky,  O. ;  transferred  to  Chicago,  1881, 
and  was  local  freight  agent  B.  &  O.  system 
until  Oct.,  1882;  since  then  agent  for  the  N. 
Y.,  C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.  Also  pres.  State  Line  R. 
R.  Co.;  dir.  Mutual  Bldg.  and  Loan  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Club:  Englewood 
Men's.  Office:  Taylor  &  Clark  Sts.  Residence: 
325  W.  61st  PI. 

LOEB,  Adolph,  fire  insurance  mgr.;  b.  Bin- 
gen,  Ger.,  Mar.  9,  1839:  s.  Ludwig  and  Helen 
(Brandeis)  Loeb;  ed.  Normal  School;  m.  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  1864,  Lucille  Hart.  Began  business 
life  as  a  bookkeeper  and  continued  in  that 
vocation  until  1869,  when  he  established  a  fire 
insurance  agency  at  Memphis,  Tenn.;  moved 
to  Chicago,  1873,  and  established  a  local  flre 
insurance  agency,  which  is  still  conducted  un- 
der the  style  of  Adolph  Loeb  &  Son.  Also, 
since  1893,  U.  S.  mgr.  for  the  N.  German  Fire 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Hamburg,  Ger.,  and  the 
Transatlantic  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Ham- 
burg. Pres.  of  the  N.  German  Fire  Insurance 
Co.,  of  New  York,  and  local  agent  of  the  Ger- 
man of  Freeport,  New  Hampshire  of  Manches- 
ter, and  general  agent  of  the  Anchor  Fire  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Cincinnati,  and  of  the  Atlan- 
ta-Birmingham Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Atlanta. 
Ex-pres.  Chicago  Sinai  Congregation;  pres. 
Jewish  Agricultural  Aid  Soc.  of  America;  ex- 
pres.  District  Grand  Lodge,  Independent  Or- 
der of  B'nai  B'rith;  trustee  Cleveland  Orphan 


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Asylum.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  159  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  3622  Grand  Boul. 

LOEB,  Albert  Henry,  sec.  Sears,  Roebuck 
&  Co.,  general  mail  order  supply  house;  b. 
Rockford,  111.,  Feb.  18,  1868;  s.  Moritz  and  Jo- 
hanna (Unna)  Loeb;  ed.  public  schools,  Chica- 
go high  schools,  and  in  Johns  Hopkins  Univ., 
classical  and  economic  course  to  1887;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  26,  1894,  Anna  Bolmen;  children: 
Allan  M.,  Ernest  G.  After  leaving  school  taught 
in  public  evening  schools  in  Chicago,  at  same 
time  studying  law;  admitted  to  bar  by  Su- 
preme Court  of  Illinois,  1889,  and  practiced 
law  in  firm  of  Loeb  &  Adler  until  1901,  when 
he  became  sec.  of  Sears,  Roebuck  &  Co.  Re- 
publican. Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Standard,  Rav- 
isloe.  Office:  Fulton  and  Desplaines  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 397  E.  50th  St. 

LOEB,  Leo  A.,  insurance  underwriter;  b. 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  June  20,  1867;  s.  Adolph  and 
Lucille  (Hart)  Loeb;  entered  public  school, 
Chicago,  1873,  and  high  school,  1879,  gradu- 
ating 1883;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1893,  Minnie 
Elson.  On  June  20,  1887,  entered  the  insur- 
ance agency  of  A.  Loeb  &  Son,  in  which  he  is 
now  a  partner,  and  which  was  established  by 
his  father  in  1873.  Is  vice-pres.  of  the  N. 
German  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  and  asst.  U.  S. 
mgr.  of  the  Transatlantic  Fire  Insurance  Co. 
Republican.  Dir.  United  Hebrew  Charities,  Chi- 
cago; mem.  executive  committee  Nat.  Hosp. 
for  Consumptives,  Denver,  Colo.;  vice-pres. 
Home  for  Jewish  Friendless.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Hamilton.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
4113  Grand  Boul. 

LOEHK,  Qnstavus  Henry,  pres.  of  the  Per- 
fected Furnace  Co.;  b.  Carllnville,  111.,  Oct., 
1865;  s.  John  C.  and  Frederica  (Knabner) 
Loehr;  ed.  in  public  schools  of  Carlinville,  111. 
Began  business  career  in  the  wholesale  Jew- 
elry trade,  1883-8;  solicitor  for  the  Consoli- 
dated Adjustment  Co.,  1888-91;  supt.  of  same 
company,  1891-1903;  since  organization  in 
Sept.,  1903,  pres.  of  the  Perfected  Furnace  Co., 
contractors  for  steam  boiler  plants.  Also  vice- 

?res.  and  treas.  of  the  Mexico  Gold  Fields  Co. 
ndependent  in  politics.  Mason;  K.  T.  (Cheva- 
lier Bayard  Commandery) ;  mem.  Nat.  Union 
and  Royal  League.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 50th  St.  and  Calumet  Av. 

LOESCH,  Frank  Joseph,  lawyer;  b.  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.,  Apr.  9,  1852;  s.  Frank  and  Mary  (Fish- 
er) Loesch;  ed.  private  and  public  schools  of 
Buffalo,  graduating  Grammar  School  No.  16, 
June,  1868;  3  years'  course  in  Union  College 
of  Law,  graduating  LL.B.,  June,  1874;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  2,  1873,  Lydia  T.  Richards;  chil- 
dren: Angeline,  "Winifred  (Mrs.  Frederick  Z. 
Marx),  Richards  Llewellyn,  Joseph  Benjamin. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  jar,  Sept.  8,  1874,  and  en- 
gaged in  practice,  making  specialty  of  rail- 
way, telegraph  and  corporation  law;  counsel 
at  Chicago  for  Pennsylvania  Lines  west  of 
Pittsburgh  since  Apr.,  1886;  general  counsel 
since  1892,  for  Western  Division  (composed 
of  all  states  west  of  Pennsylvania  to  Moun- 
tain states)  for  the  Postal  Telegraph-Cable 
Co.  Senior  mem.  law  firm  Loesch  Bros.  & 
Howell.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education, 
July  11,  1898,  to  July  10,  1901;  reappointed 
for  second  term;  resigned  Nov.  11,  1902.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Am.,  Illinois  and  Chicago  Bar 
Assns.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Ashland 
Blk.  Residence:  46  Lincoln  PI. 

LOFTIS,  Samuel  T.  A.;  b.  Cincinnati,  O., 
May,  1860;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cincinnati. 
Learned  jewelry  business  in  Cincinnati,  and 
in  1885  came  to  Chicago  and  established  as  a 
manufacturing  jeweler,  with  his  brothers,  and 
is  now  pres.  of  Loftis  Bros.  &  Co.,  watches, 
jewelry,  diamonds,  etc.  Republican.  Office:  92 
State  St.  Residence:  1921  Indiana  Av. 

LOGAN,  Floyd  Tilghman,  manufacturer;  b. 
Newport,  Ky.,  Feb.  20,  1860;  s.  Floyd  Franklin 
and  Augusta  Anna  (Hayman)  Logan;  grad. 
Peekskill  Military  Acad.,  Peekskill,  N.  Y.,  1879; 


m.  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Mar.  18,  1886,  Laura 
Anna  Hackett;  1  son:  Floyd  Thomas.  Began 
business  career  in  1880  as  an  employe  of  the 
Western  Sash  and  Door  Co.,  of  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  remaining  in  that  business  until  Jan.  1, 
1891,  when,  with  John  A.  Gauger,  became  part- 
ner in  the  firm  of  John  A.  Gauger  &  Co.,  now 
a  corporation,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and  treas., 
manufacturers  of  sash,  doors,  blinds,  mould- 
Ings,  etc.  Republican.  Mem.  of  Masonic  or- 
ders. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic,  Calu- 
met. Office:  22d  and  Laflin  Sts.  Residence:  3906 
Lake  Av. 

LOGAN,  Frank  Granger,  retired  commission 
merchant;  b.  on  farm  in  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct. 
7,  1851;  s.  Simeon  Ford  and  Phebe  (Hazen) 
Logan;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  Ithaca  (N. 
Y.)  Acad.;  m.  1882,  Josie,  daughter  of  John  L. 
Hancock,  of  Chicago.  Came  to  Chicago,  1870; 
clerk  in  dry  goods  house  of  Field,  Letter  & 
Co.;  then  for  a  year  with  a  Board  of  Trade 
firm  before  establishing,  1876,  under  style  of 
F.  G.  Logan  &  Co.,  in  the  commission  grain 
trade,  beginning  on  a  very  modest  scale,  and 
becoming  one  of  the  leading  houses  operating 
on  the  Board  of  Trade.  Made  a  fine  collection 
of  archaeological  specimens,  which  he  exhib- 
ited in  Anthropological  dept.  of  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition;  also  a  collection  of  interest- 
ing relics  of  John  Brown  and  Abraham  Lin- 
coln, exhibited  in  the  Illinois  Bldg.  Congrega- 
tionalist;  officer  of  Plymouth  Church;  dir. 
City  Missionary  Soc.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  2919  Prairie 
Av. 

LOGAN,  Theron,  commission  merchant;  sen- 
ior mem.  firm  of  Logan  &  Bryan;  dir.  Work- 
man's Legal  Security  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Exchange  (dir.). 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  6533  Stewart  Av. 

LOMBARD,  Isaac  Gross,  banker;  b.  Truro, 
Mass.,  Sept.  9,  1835;  s.  Louis  and  Sarah  Cross 
Lombard;  ed.  Davis'  Acad.,  Truro;  m.  Boston, 
Mass.,  Dec.  24,  1857,  Margaret  Baker;  children: 
Katherine,  Ernest  Baker.  Sec.  Union  Insur- 
ance and  Trust  Co.,  1857-63;  cashier  5th  Nat. 
Bank  of  Chicago,  1863-83;  pres.  Nat.  Bank  of 
America,  1898-1900;  dir.  Corn  Exchange  Nat. 
Bank  since  1900;  chairman  of  clearing  house 
committee,  1880-1900.  Mem.  Sons  of  New  Eng- 
land Soc.,  Mayflower  Soc.  Conservative  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Bankers,  Union  League.  Office: 
Corn  Exchange  Bank.  Residence:  1819  Indiana 
Av. 

LONG,  Frank  Elmer,  advertising;  b.  on  farm 
in  Boone  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  7,  1865;  s.  Joseph  and 
Rhoda  Anna  (Wheeler)  Long;  ed.  public  school 
and  at  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School,  Val- 
paraiso. Ind.;  m.  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Oct.  18, 
1898,  Nellie  Wilhelmina  Ebert;  children:  El- 
mer Ebert,  Constance  Evelyn.  On  leaving 
school  was  employed  for  several  years  in  dry 
goods  store  of  Albert  Rivet,  Rockford,  111., 
and  later  in  collection  dept.  of  Emerson,  Tal- 
cott  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  agricultural  im- 
plements, Rockford,  and  still  later  mgr.  of 
that  dept.  for  several  years;  resigned  to  en- 
ter employ  of  Frank  B.  White,  special  repre- 
sentative of  publishers,  at  Chicago,  June,  1892; 
In  May,  1894,  Frank  B.  White  Co.,  advertising 
agents,  was  Incorporated,  of  which  became 
vice-pres.,  later  assuming  management  of 
eastern  office  at  New  York  until  July,  1902, 
when  elected  to  presidency  of  Frank  B.  White 
Co.  In  Sept..  1903.  with  others,  incorporated 
the  Long-Critchfleld  Corporation,  of  which  is 
also  pres.  Republican.  Congree-ationalist.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  156  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: Oak  Park,  111. 

LONG,  James  Henry,  sales  mgr.;  b.  Chica- 
go, Mar.  5,  1844;  s.  James  and  Cerusa  (Con- 
ant)  Long;  ed.  high  school,  Chicago,  and  Chi- 
cago Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  4,  1867,  Isabel 
Johnson.  Served  3  years  in  Battery  A,  Chicago 
Light  Artillery  during  Civil  War;  after  war 


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engaged  in  business  as  lumberman  in  Chicago 
for  12  years  Was  traffic  mgr.  Illinois  Steel 
Co  1878-93;  since  1893  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  of- 
flee  of  the  Am.  Steel  Foundries  (office,  New 
York)  Also  dir.  of  the  Am.  Oil  Co.  Republican. 
Clubs'  Union  League,  Chicago  Literary,  Ken- 
wood  Country,  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 

Tfvwrt  Tnim  Tiarnpr  nrnf  ohpmistrv  Med 
q,.ft?n?  Northwestern  Univ  ChTcago  since 
?»»i  h  nP^r  qtpubenville  6  Dec  1856-  s 
'  I  one  erld  Univ  of  Kan  B  S  1877 
it  BTifhfnsen  WurzbuVe  and  Breslau 
n  TflMnm  18^791  -m  Cedar 


-   ores    Am    Chem    Soc  . 


LONG,  Theodore  Kepner,  lawyer;  b    Millers- 
town,  Pa^,  Apr    26    1857,  s   Abraham  and  Cath- 

Srlne  i  (K£Pnfr)  t™£g:  i?o-.        it/tP        NnH™i 

ic?00?'  J^,illersn°wn-b    Pa^'       I£*5  «JutrSy\ 

School,  Millersville,  Pa.,  New  Bloomfield  (Pa.) 

Classical  Acad;  took  special  studies  at  Yale 
and  was  grad.  law  dept  of  same,  1878  degree 
LL.B.;  m  Eau  Claire  Wia,  Nov.  25.  1885.  Kate 
Carson;  1  son:  William  Carson.  Was  clerk  in 
War  Dept,  Washington,  D  ^UgL.twor 
Mandan  (N.  Dak)  Daily  Pioneer  1882,  com- 


States  Atty.  for  district  west  of  the  Missouri 
River,  Dakota.  1885;  atty.  for  N.  P.  B.  B. 
Bismarck,  Dak.,  1887;  located  I  in-  Chicago,  1894 
where  has  been  mainly  devoted  to  corporation 
law.  Legal  adviser  in  formation  of  the  Illinois 
Life  Insurance  Co,  the  Western  Trust  and 
Savings  Bank,  and  other  corporations  Gen- 
eral  counsel  and  dir.  the  Illinois  Life  Insur- 
ance  Co  and  Western  Trust  and  Savings  Bank; 
dir.  Pullman  Loan  and  Savings  Bank,  general 
counsel  Charles  A.  Stevens  &  Bros  (corpora- 
tion);  mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican, 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton  (ex-pres.), 
Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office:  Ft.  Dearborn 
Bldg.  Residence:  4823  Kimbark  Av. 

IiONOENECKEB,  Joel  Pitch,  lawyer;  b.  Ol- 
ney,  111.,  Dec.  21,  1880;  s.  Joel  M.  and  Emma 
Florence  (Fitch)  Longenecker;  ed.  public 
schools,  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College 
and  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law,  graduating 
In  class  of  1902.  Began  practice  of  law  in  1902 
in  firm  of  Longenecker  &  Longenecker  (Joel 
M.,  R.  R.  and  J.  F.).  Dir.  and  sec.  of  the  Am. 
Art  Glass  Co.;  dir.  Chicago  and  Cook  Co.  Os- 
teopathic  Assn.  Republican;  pres.  10th  pre- 
cinct  of  6th  Ward  and  chairman  of  6th  pri- 
mary  district.  Methodist.  Mem.  Sons  of  Vet- 
erans  (Division  sec.  Illinois  Division).  Of- 
flee:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  4125  Vincennea 
Av. 

LOR-GENECKEB,  Joel  M.,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  in  Crawford  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  12,  1847;  8. 
Edwin  A.  and  Mary  (Byers)  Longenecker;  ed. 
public  schools  until  1862,  when  enlisted  in  Co. 

F,  5th    111.    Cav.,    serving    until    end    of    war; 
then  attended  Robinson  High  School,    Crawford 
Co.,    with    intervals     of     teaching    in    public 
schools   to   sustain   himself  while  prosecuting 
studies;  m.  Robinson,  111..  1870,  Emma  Florence 
Fitch;   children:    Rolla    R.,    Joel    F.,    Theodosia 
M.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar  at  Olney,  Rlchland 
Co.,    1871;    was   city   atty.    of   Olney,    2    years; 
State's    atty.,    1876-80;     removed-   to    Chicago, 
1881;    was    asst.    State's    Atty.    under    Luther 
Laflin  Mills  and  Julius  Grinnell,  and  on  pro- 
motion  of  latter  to  bench  was  elected   to   fill 
his  unexpired   term    and,    upon   its  expiration, 
for  a  full   term;   tried  many  important  cases, 
Including   the   Cronin    case.    Republican.    Mem. 

G.  A.    R.,    Lincoln    Post,    91;    Past    Dept.    Com- 
mander  State  of  Illinois,   1900.   Masonic   (Blue 
Lodge),  Chapter  and  Commandery;   also  Mys- 
tic   Shrine;   K.   P.   Pres.   of  the  Law   Institute 
and  mem.   Chicago,  State  and  Co.   Bar  Assns. 


Office:     Tacoma    Bldg.     Residence:     4125    Vin- 
cennes  Av. 

LONGENECKEB,  Bolla  Budolph,  lawyer;  b. 
Olney,  111.,  Apr.  1,  1875;  s.  Joel  M.  and  Emma 
Florence  (Fitch)  Longenecker;  ed.  common 
and  high  schools  of  Chicago  and  studied  law 
5  years  in  office  of  Joel  M.  Longenecker;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  20,  1904,  Grace  Louise  Brinker- 
hoff.  Admitted  to  bar,  1900,  and  joined  his 
father.  Joel  M.  Longenecker  in  forming  firm 
of  Longenecker  &  Longenecker.  in  which  a 
younger  brother,  J.  F.,  is  also  now  a  mem. 
Since  1901  prof,  of  med.  jurisprudence  in  the 
Am.  College  of  Osteopathic  Medicine  and  Sur- 
.  Dir.  Chicago  and  Cook  Co.  Osteopathic 


Tacoma  BldE- 

LOITGIiET,  Albert  Warren,  merchant;  b. 
Westford  Mass.,  Oct.  12,  1848;  s.  Otis  and 
Nancy  Lock  (Goodhue)  Longley;  attended  pub- 
llc  schools  of  Springfield,  Mass.  Came  to  Chi- 
o  and  conducted  a  retail  grocery  store  and 
meat  market  on  w_  Madison  St.,  1869-72;  re- 
b  nt  th  Massasolt  House  and  opened  it  as  a 
h  t  ,  1873  ,  1882  established  firm  of  Long- 
,  IjQW  &  Alexander,  wholesale  hats  and 
caps,  of  which  is  pres.;  also  pres.  Cosmopoli- 
t  c  Factory.  Republican.  Club:  Washing- 

t  Residence: 


jiQOMIS,  Edward  Beach,  physician  and  sur- 
Reon;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.t  Apr.  6,  1848;  s.  Rev. 
Harmon  and  Charlotte  M.  (Torrey)  Loomis; 

ed  Brooklyn  Polytechnic  Institute  to  1863; 
Unlv  of  the  Clt  of  New  York  Unly  of  Ver. 

mont  and  med  de  t  of  Unlv  of  Vermont, 
praduating,  M.D.,  1870;  m.  Burlington,  Vt., 
-Mar  14  1871  -RffoE-pnp  M  Fnllpr-  1  rinne-htpr- 
Srlo«e  C  'M^m^niin^is^tLte  Med  Assn.'. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc., 
Therapeutic  Club.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois. 
office:  34  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  145  S.  Ro- 
bey  st 

LOOSE,  Jacob  1.,  manufacturer;  b.  Frank- 
lln  Co->  Pa  (  June  17>  1850;  s  Isaac  and  Ellza 

(Scholl)  Loose;  removed  to  Sangamon  Co.,  111., 
1860;  ed.  schools  of  Franklin  Co.,  Pa.,  and  De- 
catur  (111.)  High  School;  m.  1878,  Ella,  daugh- 
ter  of  Jonas  Clark,  of  Carthage,  Mo.  After 
leaving  school,  clerk,  for  short  time,  in  dry 
eroods  house,  Decatur,  111.;  later  at  Chetopa, 
Kas.,  clerk  in  a  dry  goods  store  conducted  by  2 
of  his  brothers  as  D.  A.  Loose  &  Co.;  bought 
interest  of  1  brother,  firm  becoming  D.  A.  &  J. 
L.  Loose;  established  branch  at  Joplin,  Mo.; 
partnership  dissolved  soon  after,  elder  brother 
taking  Missouri  business,  while  he  conducted 
Kansas  business.  In  1882,  with  brother,  J.  S. 
Loose,  bought  controlling  interest  in  Corlo 
Cracker  and  Confectionery  Co.,  Kansas  City; 
changed,  1889,  to  Loose  Bros.  Mfg.  Co.;  built 
up  large  business  which  he,  with  other  large 
biscuit  manufacturers,  consolidated  as  Am. 
Biscuit  and  Mfg.  Co.  (incorporated  May  15, 
1890),  of  which  he  was  pres.  for  7  years,  until 
he  retired  and  went  to  Europe.  Afterward 
business  was  merged  into  Nat.  Biscuit  Co. 
After  long  rest  established,  in  conjunction 
with  brother,  J.  S.,  and  others,  bakeries  in 
competition  with  Nat.  Biscuit  Co.  at  Kansas 
City,  St.  Louis,  Dallas,  Minneapolis  and  other 
places  as  Loose-Wiles  Cracker  and  Candy  Co.. 
of  which  is  pres.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Midlothian,  Washington  Park  (Chi- 
cago)  ;  also  Kansas  City  and  Kansas  City 
Country  (Kansas  City).  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

LORD,  Daniel  Miner,  vice-pres.  Metropoli- 
tan  Trust  and  Savings  Bank:  b.  Newton  Cor- 
ner,  Mass.,  Sept.  29,  1844;  s.  Daniel  Miner  and 
Eliza  (Hardy)  Lord;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  21,  1887,  Alice  Barbee  Tullis; 
children:  Arthur  D.,  Alice  Tullis,  Florence 
Eliza,  Daniel  M.,  Jr.  Was  fitted  for  college  in 


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1861,    but,    owing    to    his    father    having   been  lumber,     1880-87;    organized,    Apr.,    1887,    and 

killed   in   an    accident,    he    gave    up    a   college  now  pros,  and   treas.   P.  A.   Lord  Lumber  Co., 

course.   Engaged  in   shipping  business   in   New  dealers  in  lumber  and  coal,  and  manufacturers 

York  until  the  close  of  the  Civil  War;  came  to  of  church  furniture.  Prohibitionist.  Methodist. 

Chicago,  Oct.,  1868,  and  within  2  years  entered  Office:    198    LaSalle    St.    Residence:    LaGrange, 

the  newspaper  advertising  business,  which  he  111. 

continued  as  senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Lord  LORENTZ,     ChriBtoph     AnguBt,     newspaper 

&  Thomas  until  Feb.  1,  1904,  when  sold  inter-  publisher;  b.   Oldersum,   Ger.,   May  7,   1858;   s. 

est  to  former  employes  and  retired  from  busi-  Arend    Christoph    and    Zwaantje    Lorentz;    ed. 

ness.    Vice-pres.    and    dir.    Metropolitan    Trust  public   and,  private   schools  and   business   col- 

and  Savings  Bank,  and  of  Sterling  Remedy  Co.;  lege    in    Germany;    m.    Chicago,    Jan.    1,    1892, 

treas.  and  dir.   Opaque  Shade  Cloth  Co.;  pres.  Clementine  Parisek;   1  son:  Christoph  August, 

and  dir.  H.  G.  &  M.   Oil  Co.;  dir.  Quaker  Co.,  Jr.  Was  apprentice  for  3  years  in  grocery,  then 

Indiana  Mineral   Springs  Co.,   Illinois  and   In-  salesman  and  traveler  for  grain  and  grocery 

diana  Oil   Co.    Independent  in   politics.   Clubs:  business.  Came  to  U.  S.,  1885;  was  2  years  in 

Union    League,    Chicago     Athletic     (ex-pres.),  general  merchandise   store  in  Logan  Co.,   111.; 

Chicago    Literary,     City,     Kenwood,     Bankers,  came  to  Chicago,   1887;   2  years  with  mercan- 

Calumet  Country.  Address:  5450  Cornell  Av.  tile  house;  since  1889  in  business  dept.  of  the 

LORD,    Edgar    A.,    pres.    Lord    &    Bushnell,  Abendpost,  newspaper,  and  since  1898  sec.  and 

lumber  merchants;  b.  St.  Joseph,  Mich.,   1842;  dir.   of   The  Abendpost   Co.   Was   volunteer   in 

s.  James  F.  and  Marcia  Pepper  Lord;  ed.  pub-  German  Army,  1878-9.  Mem.  Reformed  Church. 

lie  schools;   m.   St.    Joseph,   Mich.,    1868,   Mary  Office:  173-175  5th  Av.  Residence:  1736  Wright- 

B.,   daughter  of  B.   C.   Hoyt;   children:    James,  wood  Av. 

F.,  Helen  P.  (now  Mrs.  E.  L.  Hasler),  Mary  B.  LO  RIMER,    William,    mem.    Congress,    con- 

From  age  of  21  years  engaged  in  the  lumber  tractor;    b.    Manchester,    Eng.,    Apr.    27,    1861; 

business  with  his  father  until  latter  sold  out  when  5  years  old  came  with  parents  to  U.  S., 

to  Babcock  &  Bros.;   then  engaged  in  lumber  and  in  1870  came  to  Chicago;  father  died,  and 

business  with  A.  T.  King  as  A.  T.  King  &  Co.;  at   12   became   sign-painter's   apprentice;   later 

bought  with  Abbott  L.   Adams,   interest   of  F.  worked    in    packing    houses    and    for   a    street 

W.    King    in    that    firm    on    death    of    latter    in  railroad  company;  entered  real  estate  business, 

1870,  and  in  1872,  upon  death  of  A.   T.   King,  1886;    pres.    Murphy    &    Lorimer    in   bldg.    and 

firm  became  Adams  &  Lord,  and  in  May,  1882,  brick   mfg.    business;    pres.    Lorimer   &   Galla- 

Winslow    Bushnell    having    become    interested,  gher,  contractors;  supt.  water-main  extensions 

the  business  was  incorporated  as  the  Lord  &  and   later  supt.   water  dept.,   City  of  Chicago. 

Bushnell    Company,    of    which    has    ever    since  Defeated  for  clerk  Superior  Court,  1892;  mem. 

been   pres.   Clubs:   Calumet,   Washington   Park.  Congress,    1895-1901,    2d    Illinois    district,    and 

Office:  West  22d  St.  and  Center  Av.  Residence:  1903-7,  6th  district.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 

1901   Indiana  Av.  dence:   903  Douglas  Park  Boul. 

LORD,  Frank  Elmer,  lawyer;  b.  Danvers,  LOSCH,  Nathaniel  Richardson,  asst.  cashier 
Mass.,  Dec.  20,  1861;  s.  Edward  A.  and  Nancy  Commercial  Nat.  Bank;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
(Boardman)  Lord;  graduate  Holten  High  Nov.  28,  1869;  s.  Rev.  Henry  and  Hannah  Jane 
School,  Danvers,  Mass.,  1878;  Salem  (Mass.)  (Richardson)  Losch;  ed.  Philadelphia  at  Ken- 
High  School,  1879;  Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B.,  derton  Consolidated  Grammar  School;  Phila- 
1883.  Studied  law;  admitted  to  bar,  1886;  In  delphia  High  School  and  private  school;  m. 
1889  joined  late  John  H.  Hamline  and  Frank  Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1900,  Marion  Blanche  Stock- 
H.  Scott  In  firm  of  Hamline,  Scott  &  Lord;  ton;  children:-  John  Stockton,  Nathaniel  Rich- 
slnce  May  1,  1904,  Scott,  Bancroft,  Lord  &  ardson.  Jr.  First  engagement  was  as  clerk  in 
Stephens.  Mem.  Law  Club,  Illinois  State  Bar  coal  office  of  Charles  Denny  &  Co.,  Philadel- 
Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Congre-  phia,  1885;  later  same  year  with  W.  S.  Kim- 
gatlonalist.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Union  League,  ball,  real  estate.  Came  to  Chicago,  Mar.  11, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  The  1886,  and  Mar.  15,  1886,  accepted  position  with 
Temple.  Residence:  1328  Hinman  Av.,  Evans-  Carson,  Pirie  &  Co.,  as  cashier;  resigned  Sept., 
ton.  111.  1888,  to  accept  position  with  Commercial  Nat. 

LORD,  John  Brackett,  pres.  and  mgr.  Ayer  Bank  as  messenger;  appointed  asst.  cashier, 
&  Lord  Tie  Co.;  b.  Newton  Upper  Falls,  Mass..  Jan.  10,  1900.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
June  3,  1848;  s.  Brackett  and  Clarissa  Wil-  175  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  38V2  Bellevue  PI. 
Hams  (Winslow)  Lord;  ed.  schools  of  New-  LOSEY,  Clifford  Sutherland,  physician;  b. 
ton,  Mass.,  and  Wesleyan  Acad.,  Wilbraham,  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Dec.  15,  1874;  s.  Robert  C. 
Mass.;  m.  1874,  Annie  E.,  daughter  of  Dr.  and  Emma  Jane  (Sutherland)  Losey;  ed.  pub- 
James  M.  Steele,  of  Grand  View,  Edgar  Co.,  lie  school  of  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  1880-8;  Ken- 
Ill.;  children:  Clara  S.,  Mary  L,  Margaret,  tucky  Military  Institute,  Frankfort,  Ky.,  1888- 
Russell.  In  1867  entered  his  father's  grain  and  1892;  Ohio  Military  Institute,  College  Hill,  O., 
flour  business,  remaining  until  1872,  and  re-  1892-4;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1894-7, 
moved  to  Kansas,  111.,  where  his  father  owned  M.D.,  1897;  m.  Ashtabula,  O.,  June  2,  1897, 
a  large  grain  warehouse,  of  which  he  took  Gertrude  H.  Gillette.  Engaged  in  practice  of 
charge;  became  general  buyer  and  shipper  of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  June,  1897;  special- 
grain  through  Central  Illinois,  1875-82;  in  rail-  ist  in  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose  and  throat, 
road  lumber  supply  business,  with  C.  W.  Pow-  Asst.  otologist,  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Hosp., 
ell,  Paris,  111.,  1882-4,  and  in  Chicago,  1884-  Chicago  Policlinic  Hosp.,  Michael  Reese  Hosp., 
1893,  when  firm  dissolved;  associated  since  and  asst.  surgeon  the  Illinois  Charitable  Eye 
1893  with  Ayer  &  Lord  Tie  Co.,  now  largest  and  Ear  Infirmary.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
oak-tie  dealers  in  U.  S.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Laryngological  and  Climatologlcal 
Chicago,  Kenwood,  Homewood.  Office:  Ry.  Ex-  Soc.,  Am.  Laryngological,  Rhinological  and 
change.  Residence:  4857  Greenwood  Av.  Otological  Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Hinsdale 

LORD,  Parley  Adalbert,  pres.   and  treas.   P.  Golf.    Office:     31    Washington    St.    Residence: 

A.  Lord  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Lathrop,  Susquehanna  5046   Washington  Park  PI. 

Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  13,  1860;  s.  Asahel  A.  and  Lucy  LOTT,   Edward   C.,   district   mgr.   Am.    Steel 

Mary    (Squires)    Lord;    grad.    Scranton    (Pa.)  and   Wire   Co.;    b.    Wyoming  Co.,    Pa.    Became 

High  School,  1876;  m.  Foster,  Pa.,  Jan.  21,1884,  identified    with    the    wire    industry    at    DeKalb, 

Sara  E.  Squier;  children:  Harry  A.,  Edgar  A..  111.,  and  upon  the  consolidation  of  the  business 

Walter  Vincent,  Marion  E.  Began  business  life  there  with  other  large  plants  in  the  Am.  Steel 

as  clerk  in  an  insurance  office  at  Scranton,  Pa.,  and  Wire  Co.,  was  made  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 

1876;  school   teacher  near  Scranton,   Pa.,   1877-  district,    having    charge    of    the    sales    in    this 

1879;  came  to  Chicago,  Mar.,  1879;  asst.  book-  city    and    section.    Also    vice-pres.    and    dir.    of 

keeper  for   Turner   &   Bond,    real   estate,    1879-  the  Standard  Office  Co.,  and  of  the  DeKalb  & 

1880;   bookkeeper  for   Adams,   Hastings  &  Co.,  Great   Western   Ry.,   and   dir.    of   the  Columbia 


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Wire   Co.    Mason.   Club:    Chicago   Athletic.    Of- 
fice:   Railway    Exchange.    Residence:    DeKalb, 

i-OUCKS,   Charles   Olney,   lawyer;   b.    Mena- 

sha,  Wis.,  June  7,  1877;  s.  Charles  N.  and  Mary 
(Reece)  Loucks;  grad.  Irving  Park  Grammar 
School,  Chicago,  1889;  Jefferson  High  School, 
3894;  2  years'  work  in  A.B.  course  at  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  1894-6.  Clerk  in  law  office  of 
Pease  &  McEwen,  Chicago,  1896-7;  Atwood  & 
Pease,  1897-9;  admitted  to  bar,  Dec.  16,  1899; 
practiced  law  alone  until  Jan.,  1901;  mem.- 
firm  of  Atwood  &  Pease,  Jan.,  1901,  to  Oct., 
1902;  Atwood,  Pease  &  Loucks,  Oct.,  1902,  to 
Sept.  1,  1903;  since  then  of  Atwood,  Pease, 
Corbin  &  Loucks.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem. 
Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Club:  Apollo 
Musical.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  2321 
Lowell  Av.,  Chicago. 

LOUDEBBACK,  William  Johnson,  broker;  b. 
Hamilton,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  16,  1864;  s.  Alfred  and 
Sarah  (Wilson)  Louderback;  grad.  Episcopal 
Acad.,  Philadelphia,  in  class  of  1880;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1897,  Jane  Darragh;  children:  William 
J.,  Elizabeth,  Darragh,  Sarah.  Was  a  clerk  for 
Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  Chicago,  1880-1; 
then  with  Central  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  as 
bookkeeper,  and  afterward  as  general  account- 
ant, until  1885;  with  Pullman  Co.,  1886-7,  as 
special  accountant;  cashier  Chicago,  Santa  Fe 
&  California  R.  R.,  until  1889;  afterward  with 
Norman  Williams,  in  charge  of  estates.  Now 
of  King,  Hodenpyl  &  Co.,  stocks  and  bonds. 
Treas.  Goodrich  Transportation  Co.,  and  of 
Crerar  Library.  Club:  Chicago.  Office:  217 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

IiOUNSBURY,  James  Allen,  manufacturer 
of  wood-working  machinery;  b.  Wethersfield, 
Conn.,  June  8,  1867;  s.  Cooke  and  Isabella 
(Spalding)  Lounsbury;  ed.  public  schools  and 
high  schools  of  Hartford,  Conn.;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  26,  1893,  Gertrude  Greenlee;  children: 
Ralph,  Elizabeth.  Engaged  in  electrical  and 
mechanical  engineering  work  in  various  capac- 
ities, 1887-97;  during  1892-3,  engineer  of  in- 
candescent lighting  for  World's  Columbian  Ex- 
position, Chicago.  In  1896  engaged  in  business 
of  mfg.  electrical  machinery;  lost  plant  and 
business  by  fire,  Jan.,  1897,  which  wiped  out 
financial  resources;  during  1897-8,  engaged  in 
experimental  work  in  connection  with  the  man- 
ufacture of  steel  for  English  capitalists.  In 
1899  became  connected  with  Greenlee  Bros.  & 
Co.,  and  in  Jan.,  1902,  was  made  a  dir.  and 
vice-pres.  of  the  company,  mfg.  wood-working 
machinery  and  special  heavy  machines  for  car 
bldg.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  Rail- 
way Exchange.  Residence:  1692  Graceland  Av. 

LOVE,  Charles  Finney,  pres.  C.  F.  Love  & 
Co.,  fruit  and  produce  commission;  b.  Wauke- 
sha,  Wis.,  Mar.  29,  1845;  s.  Robert  and  Martha 
(Barnett)  Love;  ed.  public  school;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.,  1877,  Miss  Ula  Wilkins.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  1863  and  worked  for  a  jewelry  house  until 
the  fire;  after  the  fire  engaged  with  C.  B. 
Ayers  in  the  fruit  and  produce  commission 
business  under  present  firm  name  of  C.  F. 
Love  &  Co.;  the  firm  was  incorporated,  1904, 
and  he  became  pres.  Mem.  I.  O.  U.  W.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  89  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  4471 
Lake  Av. 

LOVE,  Sidney  Cox,  banker  and  broker;  b.  Ot- 
tumwa,  la.,  Jan.  2,  1872;  s.  Judge  James  M. 
and  Mary  (Milburn)  Love;  ed.  under  direc- 
tion of  Bishop  Whipple,  Faribault,  Minn.  On 
leaving  school  his  first  pccupation  was  clerk 
in  a  bank  at  Keokuk,  la.;  in  1893  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  was  employed  by  S.  Side  Elevated 
R.  R.  Co.;  in  1897  helped  to  organize  banking 
and  brokerage  firm  of  John  C.  King  &  Co., 
from  which  he  retired  Dec.,  1900,  and  organ- 
ized firm  of  Sidney  C.  Love  &  Co.,  bankers 
and  brokers,  with  offices  in  Chicago,  New 
York  and  St.  Louis.  Mem.  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change, New  York  Stock  Exchange  and  Chi- 


cago Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Onwentsia, 
Chicago  Golf;  also  Metropolitan  and  Racquet, 
New  York.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  12 
Ritchie  PI. 

LOVE,  William  Samnel,  mgr. ;  b.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  May  20,  1867;  s.  Capt.  James  E.  and  Eliza 
M.  (Wilson)  Love;  grad.  St.  Louis  Manual 
Training  School,  1883,  and  Washington  Univ., 
St.  Louis,  1888,  with  degree  of  mechanical  en- 
gineer; m.  Chicago,  1892,  Annie  Archibald;  1 
son:  Douglas.  Was  with  Pond  Engineering  Co., 
St.  Louis  and  Chicago,  1888-92;  in  machinery 
business  in  Chicago,  1892-5;  mgr.  Chicago  of- 
fice of  Abendroth  &  Root  Mfg.  Co.,  1895-8;  since 
1898  mgr.  western  office  of  the  Wheeler  Con- 
denser and  Engineering  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
of  Mechanical  Engineers.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  415  Lake  View  Av. 

LOVE  WELL,  Charles  Hubart,  physician;  b. 
Fairhaven,  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  9,  1848;  s. 
Nehemiah  and  Phebe  P.  (Cole)  Lovewell; 
moved  with  parents  to  Coldwater,  Mich.,  set- 
tling on  farm,  1855;  ed.  country  school  and 
Coldwater  High  School,  walking  daily  4  miles 
each  way  between  the  farm  and  school  during 
the  4  years'  high  school  course,  and  gradu- 
ating in  1865;  taught  school,  1865-6;  studied 
medicine  in  office  of  Dr.  J.  H.  Bennett,  of  Cold- 
water,  Mich.,  and  spent  5  years  in  study,  at 
same  time  teaching  to  earn  money  enough  for 
his  college  course;  entered  med.  dept.  of  Univ. 
of  Mich.,  1868,  graduating  M.D.,  Mar.  29,1871; 
m.  Coldwater,  Mich.,  1870,  Debbie  Cladwell; 
children:  C.  Hubart,  Maurice  N.,  Ralph  E., 
Frank  S.  Practiced  medicine  at  Coldwater, 
Mich.,  as  equal  partner  with  his  former  pre- 
ceptor, Dr.  Bennett,  1871-5;  came  to  Chicago, 
1875,  and  located  in  Englewood,  where  has 
since  been  engaged  in  general  practice  of  med- 
icine. Was  for  3  terms  chief  executive  in  the 
Patriarchal  Circle  and  mem.  of  several  other 
fraternal  orders.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Southwestern  Med.  Soc.,  and  Ma- 
sonic order.  Office  and  residence:  6058  Went- 
worth  Av. 

1OW,  Jamei  E.,  D.D.S.,  inventor  of  crown 
and  bridge  work;  b.  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1837; 
s.  Rlnald  and  Susan  (Maywood)  Low;  in  or- 
der to  prepare  for  professional  career  entered 
Cooperstown  Seminary,  near  his  home,  and 
later  took  up  professional  studies  in  leading 
dental  schools  of  New  York;  m.  Milford,  N. 
Y.,  1857,  Rowena  Knapp;  children:  Maud,  Ma- 
bel. Came  to  Chicago,  1865,  and  soon  built  up 
large  practice  as  dentist;  early  became  identi- 
fied with  several  prominent  dental  socs.,  in- 
cluding the  Illinois  Dental  Soc.,  which  he 
joined  in  1870;  the  Am.  Dental  Soc.,  which  he 
joined  in  1873;  and  Chicago  Dental  Soc.; 
eventually  withdrew  from  these  socs.  because 
of  differences  of  opinion  among  his  profes- 
sional brethren  with  reference  to  patenting 
some  of  his  many  inventions.  Inventor  of 
some  of  the  most  advanced  methods  in  den- 
tistry, that  of  crown  and  bridge  work,  for 
which  received  patent  Mar.,  1881.  This  process 
was  introduced  by  him  throughout  the  various 
states.  A  long,  tedious  and  bitter  litigation 
followed,  the  final  result  of  which  was  that 
the  validity  of  the  patent  was  declared  in  the 
U.  S.  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals  in  New  York 
City,  Mar.  12,  1903.  Became  interested  In  the 
Columbian  Dental  College,  1893,  and  later  its 
pres.  and  treas.,  and  during  the  few  years  he 
was  connected  with  the  college  it  had  a  phe- 
nomenal growth  because  of  Its  progressive 
teachings,  due  to  his  advanced  methods.  Of- 
fice: 89  Madison  St.  Residence:  410  Washing- 
ton Boul. 

LOW,  John  Melvin,  hats  and  caps;  b.  Scho- 
harle  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  5,  1847;  s.  Peter  and 
Harriet  (Becker)  Low;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
New  York  City,  1885,  Nannie  Armitage.  Was 
bookkeeper  for  Sweet,  Dempster  <&  Co.,  whole- 


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sale  hats,  for  2  years;  then  for  12  years  trav- 
eling salesman  for  same  firm.  In  1882  joined 
in  organizing  Longley,  Low  &  Alexander,  hats, 
caps  and  gloves,  of  which  is  now  sec.  and 
treas.  Republican.  Club:  Washington  Park.  Of- 
fice: 193  Adams  St. 

LOW,  Willard  Wainwright,  electrical  sup- 
plies; b.  Flint,  Mich.,  Oct.  24,  1858;  s.  Spencer 

F.  and  Julia  (Seamen)  Low;  ed.  public  schools, 
Flint,    Mich.;    m.    Flint,    Mich.,    July    5,    1886, 
Louise    Wallingford;    children:    Herrisa    Mar- 
guerite,   Luferry    Willard.    Learned    trade    of 
carriage  mfg.  and  was  in  that  line  up  to  1884. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1888,  and  since  the  Electric 
Appliance  Co.    was   organized,    1891,   has   been 
its     pres.     Republican.     Mem.    of   all    Masonic 
bodies  up  to  33°.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chica- 
go   Athletic,    Colonial.    Office:    36    W.    Jackson 
Boul.   Residence:   4917  Lake  Av. 

LOWDEN,  Frank  Orren,  lawyer;  b.  Sunrise 
City,  Minn.,  Jan.  26,  1861;  s.  Lorenzo  Orren 
and  Nancy  Elizabeth  (Breg)  Lowden;  attend- 
ed common  school,  Point  Pleasant,  la.,  in  win- 
ter, working  on  farm  in  summer;  grad.  Iowa 
State  "Univ.  (valedictorian),  1885;  grad.  Union 
College  of  Law,  Chicago  (valedictorian),  1887; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  29,  1896,  Florence,  daughter 
George  M.  Pullman.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
July,  1887;  pres.  Law  Club,  Chicago,  1898; 
lieut.-col.  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  1898;  prof.  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  1899;  tendered 
office  of  1st  asst.  postmaster-gen.,  1900;  dir. 
Pullman  Loan  &  Savings  Bank  (ex-pres.);  dir. 
Nat.  Bank  of  Republic  and  several  corpora- 
tions. Delegate  Nat.  Republican  conventions, 
1900,  1904;  mem.  Republican  National  Commit- 
tee for  Illinois,  and  member  executive  com- 
mittee same  during  campaign,  1904.  Candi- 
date for  Illinois  gubernatorial  nomination, 
1904.  Trustee  Knox  College;  ex-pres.  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School  Alumni  Assn.;  mem. 
numerous  clubs,  etc.,  and  Am.,  Illinois  State 
and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.  Office:  184  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  Oregon,  111. 

LOWE,  John  Williamson,  wholesale  coal 
merchant;  b.  Dayton,  O.,  Oct.  14,  1861;  B. 
Thomas  O.  and  Martha  (Harshman)  Lowe; 
ed.  Dayton  High  School.  Engaged  in  coal 
business  ever  since  leaving  high  school,  1879; 
now  vice-pres.  of  Tom  Corwin  Coal  Co.,  Smith, 
Lowe  Coal  Co.  and  of  Weyanoke  Coal  Co.  Mc- 
Kinley  Democrat.  Mem.  Chicago  Public  Li- 
brary Board.  Mem.  Sons  of  the  Revolution. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union,  Onwentsia, 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  Union  Club. 

LOWE,  Perley,  lumberman;  b.  Levant,  Me., 
Nov.  6,  1845;  s.  William  G.  and  Susan  Moor 
Lowe;  worked  on  father's  farm;  enlisted,  1864, 
in  1st.  Me.  Cav.,  and  served  under  Gen.  Phil. 
Sheridan;  m.  Chicago,  1873,  Eliza  Templeton; 
children:  Agnes  S.,  Emily  E.,  Annie  E.,  Grace 

G.  After   war   taught    school    in    Maine;    came 
to    Chicago,    1867;    worked    in    lumber    yards; 
mem.   of  the  lumber  firm  of  Thompson   Bros. 
&  Lowe,  1885-9;  Kelley,  Lowe  &  Co.,  1889-93; 
Perley  Lowe  &  Co.,   since  1889.  Several  terms 
dir.,  vice-pres.,  1885,  pres.,  1886,  Lumbermen's 
Exchange.  Active  layman  of  M.  E.  Church;  has 
been   especially   interested   in   the  Halsted   St. 
Mission;   lay   delegate  from   Rock   River  Con- 
ference to  General   Conference  M.   E.   Church, 
Los  Angeles,  Calif.,  1904.  Pres.  Wesley  Hosp.: 
trustee  Northwestern  Univ.    Club:    Westward 
Ho.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:   599 
Washington    Boul. 

LOWELL,  George  X.,  railway  official;  b. 
Dover,  N.  H.,  Mar.  19,  1856;  s.  George  G.  and 
Phebe  H.  Kaime  Lowell;  ed.  Dover,  N.  H. ;  m. 
Louisville,  Ky.,  1890,  Mary  Emma  Park.  Be- 
gan railway  service  in  1876  as  a  fireman  on 
the  Boston  &  Maine  R.  R.,  and  was  afterward 
roundhouse  man,  -freight  and  passenger  brake- 
man,  train  baggagemaster  and  freight  and  pas- 
senger conductor  on  the  Boston  &  Maine,  Gulf, 
Colorado  &  Santa  Fe,  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.,  and  the 


Louisville,  Evansville  &  St.  Louis  railroads; 
master  of  transportation,  1889-90,  supt.  of 
transportation,  1890-1,  Louisville,  Evansville 
&  St.  Louis  R.  R.;  asst.  supt.,  1891-3,  supt.  Jan., 
to  Dec.,  1893,  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chica- 
go Ry. ;  since  Dec.,  1893,  gen.  supt.  same  road 
and  its  successor,  the  Chicago,  Indianapolis  & 
Louisville  Ry.  32°  Mason.  Office:  198  Custom 
House  PI.  Residence:  4213  Ellis  Av. 

LOWENTHAL,  Solomon  L.,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  1,  1868;  ed.  public  schools  and 
grad.  Englewood  High  School;  grad.  law  dept. 
Northwestern  Univ.  Engaged  in  the  practice 
of  law  in  Chicago  since  1889;  was  atty.  for 
the  school  trustees  of  Englewood  in  settle- 
ment of  annexation  matters  with  the  City  of 
Chicago;  was  atty.  for  several  property  own- 
ers in  connection  with  the  Wentworth  Av. 
Sewer  case,  etc.  Elected  mem.  House  of  Repre- 
sentatives in  General  Assembly  of  Illinois 
from  3d  Senatorial  District,  1894.  Office:  112 
Clark  St.  Residence:  1405  W.  103d  St. 

LOWER,  Elton,  political  reporter;  b.  New- 
castle, Pa.,  Mar.  9,  1870;  s.  C.  B.  and  Sarah 
(Edwards)  Lower;  ed.  public  schools,  New- 
castle, Pa.,  and  by  private  tutors  at  Mt.  Her- 
mon,  Northfield,  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  1890, 
Mabel  Campbell;  children:  Paul,  Lillian.  After 
leaving  school  engaged  in  government  service, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  until  coming  to  Chicago, 
1889;  entered  service  of  Chicago  Daily  News, 
1889-91;  since  then  with  Chicago  Eveni'ng  Post; 
entire  newspaper  career  as  political  reporter. 
Republican.  Chairman  of  Cook  Co.  Civil  Ser- 
vice Commission  since  1901,  and  recently  re- 
appointed.  Club:  Chicago  Press.  Office:  The 
Chicago  Evening  Post.  Residence:  1437  Castle- 
wood  Terrace. 

LOWETH,  Charles  Frederick,  civil  engi- 
neer, railway  official;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Mar.  3, 
1857;  s.  Daniel  and  Mary  A.  P.  (Brown)  Low- 
eth;  attended  Oberlin  College;  m.  Wilmington, 
Del.,  Feb.  15,  1881,  Carrie  T.  Curtis;  children: 
Mary  Grace,  Margaret,  Frederick  C.,  Robert  C. 
Began  business  life  as  rodman  on  survey  for 
railroad  in  Ohio;  since  1880  civil  engineer, 
principally  in  railway  service,  being  succes- 
sively chief  engineer  of  the  Davenport,  Rock 
Island  &  Northwestern  Ry.,  and  consulting  en- 
gineer for  the  N.  P.  Ry.,  M.,  St.  P.  &  S.  Ste. 
M.  Ry.,  M.  &  St.  L.  Ry.,  and  others;  since 
Mar.,  1901,  engineer  and  supt.  of  bridges  and 
bldgs.,  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E.,  Western  Soc. 
of  Engineers.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange.  Residence: 
5206  Jefferson  Av. 

LOWSEY,  Frederick  Charles,  pres.  Central 
Commercial  Co.,  brokers  and  merchants;  b. 
Chicago,  Aug.  25,  1871;  s.  Charles  Griffin  and 
Susan  Ann  Shaffer;  ed.  Oak  Park  (111.)  High 
School  and  Chicago  Athenaeum;  m.  Van  Wert, 
O.,  Apr.  25,  1893,  Lucy  Eva  Phillips;  children: 
Forest  Roderick,  Florence  Winifred.  After  5 
years'  office  experience  and  1  year  as  travel- 
Ing  salesman,  entered  brokerage  business  in 
1892;  one  of  the  incorporators,  1894,  senior 
mem.,  1902,  and  pres.  since  1903  of  Central 
Commercial  Co.,  brokers  and  merchants.  One 
of  incorporators,  1900,  and  now  chairman  of 
board  of  dirs.  of  Keystone  Oil  and  Mfg.  Co. 
Republican.  Office:  225  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 267  Franklin  Av.,  River  Forest,  111. 

LOWBT,  Charles  Doak,  district  supt.  pub- 
lic schools;  b.  Ripley,  Brown  Co.,  O.,  July  6, 
1864;  s.  William  Ramsey  and  Rebekah  (Good- 
rich) Lowry;  grad.  public  school,  Ripley,  O., 
1881;  m.  Chicago,  June  28,  1895,  Lydla  Purdy 
Hess;  children:  Charles  Doak,  Oswin  William, 
Louise  Talman.  Taught  country  schools  in 
Brown  Co.,  O.,  1881-6;  senior  teacher  in  State 
School  for  Blind,  Columbus,  O.,  1886-9;  taught 
physics  In  W.  Division  High  School,  Chicago, 
1889-96;  principal  Arnold  School,  Chicago,  1896- 
1900;  present  position  as  district  supt.  of  pub- 
lic schools  since  1900.  Republican.  Presbyte- 


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rian  Dir.  in  Apollo  Musical  Club.  Office: 
Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  807  Touhy  Av. 

liOWBY,  Francis  Maher,  manufacturer;  b. 
Milliken's  Bend,  La.,  Nov.  3,  1844;  s.  Alfred 
John  and  Cleora  Cornelia  (Hynes)  Lowry;  ed. 
St  Joseph's  College,  Beardstown,  Ky.,  and 
Center  College,  Danville,  Ky.;  m.  Spring  Lake, 
Mich.,  Aug.  31,  1898,  Mary  E.  Clarke  Rose, 
During  Civil  War  served  3  years  in  Co.  B,  3d 
Louisiana  Cav.,  C.  S.  A.;  clerk  in  the  Mer- 
chants'  Bank,  Louisville,  Ky.,  1866-9;  then 
with  Cornwall  &  Bro.,  manufacturers  of  soaps, 
Louisville,  Ky.,  1869-80;  1880  to  July,  1882,  in 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  with  the  Southern  Dairy  Co., 
as  mgr.  ;  came  to  Chicago,  1882;  entered  em- 
ploy  of  Braun  &  Fitts,  churners  of  butterine, 
1887;  was  mgr.  of  their  St.  Louis  house,  1887- 
1895;  the  business  was  incorporated  in  1889, 
and  in  1902  was  chosen  sec.  of  the  company, 
Office:  187  N.  Union  St.  Residence:  3707  Sheri- 
dan  Rd. 

LUCAS,  Bobert  Snddards,  Chicago  mgr. 
John  Lucas  &  Co.;  b.  Gibbsboro,  Camden  Co., 
N.  J.,  July  30,  1870;  s.  John  and  Harriet  An- 
nie  (Browne)  Lucas;  ed.  Episcopal  Acad., 
Philadelphia,  and  Briar  Cliff  Military  Acad., 
Sing  Sing,  N.  Y.,  graduating  from  latter  June 
20,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  26,  1895,  Marie  Es- 
ther  Collier;  children:  Robert  S.,  Jr.,  Richard 
C.,  Harriet  Marie.  After  leaving  school,  1888, 
entered  the  Philadelphia  house  of  John  Lucas 
&  Co.  (founded  by  his  father  in  1848),  whole- 
sale  manufacturers  of  and  dealers  in  dry  col- 
ors,  varnishes,  brushes,  glass  and  painters 
sundries,  and  since  Dec.,  1893,  has  been  mgr. 
of  the  Chicago  house  of  the  same  firm,  who 

?.^ale  larT§eTpa4nt  ^ind  vanish  works  at 
Gibbsboro  N  J  Republican  Episcopalian.  Of- 
flee:  53-55  N.  Desplames  St.  Residence:  1276 
w*n.™,rop  Av 

LUCE,  Franklin  Augustus,  silks,  etc.  .  . 
Haydenville  Mass.,  Oct.  31,  1854;  s  Augustus 
and  Elvira  (Clapp)  Luce;  ed.  public  schools, 
Haydenville,  and  at  Williston  Seminary,  East- 
hampton,  Mass.;  m.  Northampton,  Mass.,  June 
2,  1881,  Helen  Prindle;  1  daughter:  Katherine 
Prindle.  Began  business  career,  1872-5,  with 
Lincoln  &  Southwick,  carpets,  dry  goods,  etc.; 
Northampton,  1875-6;  with  A.  W.  Willis,  Pal- 
mer,  Mass.,  1877-8;  with  William  Skinner,  silk 
manufacturer,  New  York,  1878-80;  since  1880 
western  mgr.  for  the  William  Skinner  Silk 
Mfg.  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Glen  View.  Office:  220-224  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence-  472  Elm  St 

LTTDIiOW.  George  McMurtry,  manufacturer- 
b.  Elizabeth,  N.  J.,  Sept.  28,  1863;  s.  George 
Watson  and  Mary  (Arrison)  Ludlow;  ed.  pub- 
lie  schools  of  Utica,  N.  Y.,  and  at  Brooklyn 
Polytechnic  Institute;  m.  Chicago,  June  19, 
1895,  Cornelia  Hartwell;  children:  Edward 
Hartwell,  George  Hartwell,  Elizabeth  Hart- 
well.  Began  business  career  with  his  father  in 
shoe  manufacturing  business  until  1892;  in 
real  estate  business,  1892-5;  since  its  organi- 
zation  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Moneyweight  Scale 
Co.;  also  vice-pres.  and  dir.  The  Computing 
Scale  Co.  of  America.  Also  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Stimpson  Computing  Scale  Co.;  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  W.  F.  Stimpson  Co.;  dir.  Acorn  Brass  Mfg. 
Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Computing  Scale  Co.  of  Can- 
ada.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Mayflower 
Soc.,  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars,  S.  A.  R.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston,  Evanston  Golf, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  47  State  St.  Residence:  1205 
Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

I.TTDWIO.  Boscoe  Fuller,  dentist;  b.  Waldo- 
boro,  Me.,  Sept.  29,  1846;  s.  George  and  Sarah 
(Richards)  Ludwig;  father  descended  from 
Joseph  Ludwig,  who  came  from  province  of 
Dietz,  Germany,  1753,  under  auspices  of  Brig. 
Gen.  Samuel  Waldo,  and  settled  at  Broad  Bay, 
now  Waldoboro,  Me.;  mother's  ancestor,  Wil- 
Ham  Richards,  was  Puritan  who  came  from 
Weymouth,  England,  to  Plymouth,  Mass., 
1632;  ancestors  on  both  sides  fought  in  Revo- 


lutionary  War  and  War  of  1812;  ed.  schools 
of  Waldoboro,  Me.,  until  1857;  of  Chelsea, 
Mass.,  1857-62,  graduating  from  latter;  came 
to  Chicago,  1863,  and  studied  dentistry  4 
years  under  Dr.  W.  W.  Alport,  best  known 
dentist  in  the  city  at  that  time;  also  attended 
course  of  lectures  at  Chicago  Med.  College 
and  full  course  at  Rush  Med.  College;  grad. 
Mar.,  1867,  from  Ohio  College  of  Dental  Sur- 
gery  as  D.D.S.  ;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1867,  Emma 
Rich  Scales;  children:  Roscoe  Frost  (died 
Oct.  25,  1883),  Daisy  Emma,  Faustina,  Leon 
Eugene.  Since  1867,  engaged  in  continuous 
practice  in  Chicago.  Has  made  several  useful 
dental  inventions,  on  which  has  patents.  One 
of  founders  of  Chicago  Dental  College,  and 
of  the  Univ.  Dental  College;  was  of  faculties 
of  Univ.  Dental  College,  and  Am.  Dental  Col- 
lege,  before  they  were  absorbed  by  North- 
western  Univ.  Delegate  to  the  International 
Med.  Congresses  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and 
at  Berlin,  Germany.  Served  in  Civil  War, 
enlisting,  1862,  for  9  months'  service,  at  end 
of  which  was  mustered  out;  later  served  a 
100-day  enlistment  in  the  134th  111.  Regt. 
Mem.  George  H.  Thpmas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Mem. 
Am.  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago 
Dental  Club.  Charter  mem.  of  Suburban  Club 
of  LaGrange,  and  of  the  LaGrange  Country 
Club.  Office:  28  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  The 
Larches,  LaGrange,  111. 

LUHNOW,  Frederick  August,  pianos;  b.  Chi- 
cagOi  Apr.  i?(  i870;  s.  Frederick  and  Henrietta 
(Pomrehn)  Luhnow;  ed.  public  and  private 
schools,  followed  by  3  years'  course  in  Chi- 
cago  Athenaeum  to  1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  21. 
1898  Sadie  Jung  After  Caving  school  took 
up  study  of  commercial  law  and  was  mgr. 
f£  a  s>  Rlchardson  &  Co.,  coal,  until  1898. 
when  became  treas.  of  the  M.  Schulz  Co., 
manufacturers  pianos  and  organs.  Also  treas. 
of  the  Werner  Plano  Co.(  andBdlr.  of  the  W.  C. 
Luhnow  Coal  Co.  Independent  Republican. 
Mason  (32°).  club:  Northwest.  Office:  373  Mil- 
P^UIPTIPP-  fi?5  T>J  WnvnA  AT/ 
a  '  Hoyne  Av- 

.  ,   frank  Bllwood,  sec.   of   the   Nat. 

Assn.  of  agricultural  Implement  and  Vehicle 
Manufact%er^:  £•  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  July  19, 
I85,9:  s-  Richard  and  Mary  F  (Anderson) 
Lukens;  m.  Peoria,  111.,  Nov.  18,  1885,  Mar- 
garet  L.  Miller;  1  daughter:  Elsie  Louise.  Ed. 
public  school  and  high  school  at  Indianapolis, 
graduating,  1878,  followed  by  course  at  Bryant 
&  Stratton  Business  College;  removed  from 
Indianapolis  to  Peoria  in  1882,  and  engaged  in 
coal  business  there;  was  also  city  clerk  of 

££?rla  fro,mn;Ma,y'  1?93>  to  May>  A.895i,£am.e  to 
Chicago,  1896;  is  also  sec.  of  the  Illinois  & 

Wisconsin  Retail  Coal  Dealers'  Assn.  Repub- 
"fan.  nc\\ib:  Charlevoix.  Office  :  Monadnock 
BldS-  Residence:  5908  Indiana  Av. 

LTTKENS,  William  Johnson,  real  estate;  b. 
Germantown,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  20,  1854; 
a.  Cornelius  and  Anna  (Sines)  Lukens;  ed. 
grammar  schools  of  Germantown,  going  to 
school  in  winter  and  working  in  summer;  m. 
Morrison,  Whiteside  Co.,  111.,  July  23,  1881, 
Cora  Elizabeth  Lyon;  children:  William  Deer- 
ing,  Fred  Baxter,  Porter,  Corella.  Was  farmer 
until  Jan.,  1880,  leaving  Philadelphia,  Mar., 
1872,  and"  working  successively  at  Sparta.  111., 
Yorkville,  111.,  Newton,  Kan.,  Pratt.  Kan., 
Plattville,  111.  In  Jan.,  1880,  came  to  Chicago, 
took  a  position  with  William  Deering  until 
1885;  went  into  express  business,  known  as 
Lukens'  Express,  1885-6;  since  1886,  in  real 
estate  business,  handling  many1  large  deals. 
Independent  in  politics.  Baptist.  Mem.  Real 
Estate  Board,  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.  Mason, 
K.  T.,  Odd  Fellow;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum, 
Royal  League,  Nat.  Union.  Club:  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  1218  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Building. 

LTJNDT,  Ayres  Derby,  mechanical  and  elec- 
trical  engineer;  b.  Ft.  Dodge,  la.,  May  25,  1861; 


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s.  Albert  D.  and  Jennie  (Ayres)  Lundy;  grad. 
Princeton  College,  A.B.,  1884,  and  took  A.M. 
degree  at  Cornell  Univ.,  1887,  after  2  years' 
post-graduate  course  in  electrical  engineering; 
m.  Aug.  8,  1888,  Mary  Thompson,  of  Topeka, 
Kan.;  1  daughter:  Esther  Ayres.  On  leaving 
college  began  in  electrical  railway  work  with 
the  Sprague  Electric  Ry.  &  Motor  Co.  at  Rich- 
mond, Va.,  afterward  chief  engineer  for 
Sprague  Electric  Equipment  Co.  of  Chicago, 
building  for  them  the  first  electric  roads  in 
the  states  of  Iowa,  Ohio,  Indiana,  Minnesota 
and  Washington;  district  engineer  for  Edison 
General  Electric  Co.,  southern  district,  1890-1; 
since  June,  1891,  of  firm  of  Sargent  &  Lundy, 
mechanical  and  electrical  engineers.  Mem.  Am. 
Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers.  Club:  Uni- 
versity. Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: LaGrange,  111. 

LUNHAM,  Robert  Thomas,  pork  packer;  b. 
Co.  Cork,  Ireland,  Nov.  8,  1856;  s.  Robert  and 
Mary  (Darling)  Lunham,  both  natives  of  Ber- 
wickshire, Scotland;  ed.  Liverpool  Inst.  and 
School  of  Art,  Liverpool,  Eng.,  and  by  private 
tutors  at  home;  m.  Chicago,  June  29,  1881, 
Elmora  Hughes,  of  Louisville,  Ky. ;  children: 
Elmore  Ainslie,  Clayton  Wescott,  Elsie 
Frances,  Chester  Hughes,  Robert  Thomas,  Jr. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1874  and  started  in  busi- 
ness same  year  in  firm  of  Boyd,  Lunham  & 
Co.,  and  continued  in  pork  packing  until  1879; 
then  sold  packing  house  and  engaged  in  ex- 
port provision  and  commission  business.  In 
1895  resumed  pork  packing  business,  renting 
Jones  &  Stiles'  plant  at  Union  Stock  Yards 
until  July,  1896,  when  they  bought  the  plant 
formerly  owned  by  the  W.  H.  Silberborn  Co., 
which  have  since  operated;  now  sec.,  treas., 
dir.  and  asst.  gen.  mgr.  Boyd,  Lunham  &  Co. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1892.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  4234 
Prairie  Av. 

LTTNSFOBD,  Todd,  lawyer;  b.  "Wheeling,  W. 
Va.,  Nov.  15,  1868;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  Ellen 
(Todd)  Lunsford;  ed.  at  Brooks  Military  Acad., 
Cleveland,  O.,  Washington  and  Jefferson  Col- 
lege, and  Chicago  Law  School,  graduating 
LL.B.,  1898;  m.  Oak  Park,  111.,  Aug.  25,  1904, 
Kate  Gerts.  Admitted  to  bar  of  state  of  Illi- 
nois, Dec.,  1898;  since  May  1,  1901,  with  Farlin 
H.  Ball,  composing  law  firm  of  Ball  &  Luns- 
ford. Democrat.  Asst.  corporation  counsel,  city 
of  Chicago.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Sec.  Chicago  City  Council 
Charter  Amendment  Committee;  Chicago  rep- 
resentative Boston  Transcript.  Mem.  Phi 
Gamma  Delta  fraternity.  Clubs:  Iroquois 
(sec.  since  1901),  City;  also  City  (New  York). 
Office:  99  E.  Randolph  St.  Residence:  950  Fos- 
ter Av. 

HUNT,  Ernest  Miller,  western  mgr.  for 
Towle  Mfg.  Co..  silversmiths;  b.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Dec.  12,  1870;  s.  George  D.  and  Caroline 
(Carr)  Lunt;  ed.  2  years  at  Dummer  Acad., 
Byfleld,  Mass.,  after  that  public  schools  of 
Newburyport,  Mass.,  to  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Mar. 
22,  1893,  Emmy  Meuschafer;  children:  Caro- 
line, Ernest  M.,  Jr.,  Jessie  (deceased).  On  leav- 
ing school  in  1885  entered  the  employ  of  the 
Towle  Mfg.  Co.,  silversmiths  and  manufactur- 
ers of  table  ware,  of  Newburyport,  Mass.,  con- 
tinuing in  the  home  office  until  Aug.,  1899, 
when  was  transferred  to  the  Chicago  house, 
and  in  1902  reached  present  position  as  west- 
ern mgr.  for  the  company.  Independent  in  poll- 
tics.  Mem.  Garden  City  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
Mem.  Jewelers'  Club.  Office:  149  S.  State  St. 
Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

liUSSKY,  Gottlieb  Hermann,  hardware  mer- 
chant; b.  Frauenwalde,  Ger.,  Apr.  26,  1850;  s. 
Gotthard  and  Johanna  Louisa  (Haubeiss) 
Lussky;  came  to  U.  S.  in  boyhood;  attended 
public  school  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  1855-6;  Chi- 
cago, 1857-8  (about  1  year  each),  and  2  years 


in  Cincinnati,  1861-3;  m.  1st,  Cincinnati,  O, 
June  13,  1872;  Anna  Kramer  (died);  1  son: 
Arthur;  m.  2nd,  Cincinnati,  O.,  Aug.  1,  1877, 
Caroline  Wocher;  children:  Charlotte  Louise, 
Edgar.  At  age  of  8  did  chores  on  farm  In 
Arago,  Neb.  Ter.;  at  age  of  9  took  care  of 
spindles  of  3  machines  in  cotton  mills  at  Can- 
nelton,  Ind.,  keeping  them  free  from  waste  and 
tying  broken  threads,  at  $1  per  week,  payable 
In  checks  on  the  company  stores;  served 
errand  boy,  clerk  and  salesman  with  J.  L. 
Wayne  &  Son,  hardware  merchants,  Cincinnati, 
Apr.  18,  1864,  until  Oct.  1,  1869;  traveling 
salesman  for  Phoenix  Iron  Foundry  until 
works  were  destroyed  by  fire  in  1870;  returned 
to  J.  L.  Wayne  &  Son  as  salesman,  general 
order  clerk  and  stock  clerk,  1870-9;  gen  mgr 
Feb.  1,  1879,  and  partner,  Jan.  1,  1882,  to  Jan. 
1,  1887,  Glaescher  &  Co.,  hardware,  Cincinnati; 
sold  interest  to  remaining  partners,  and  Mar. 
16,  1887,  bought  interest  in  firm  of  Gibson, 
Parish  &  Co.,  who  failed,  July,  1889.  On  July 
1,  1889,  started  firm  of  Lussky,  Payn  &  Co., 
succeeded,  Jan.  1,  1903,  by  Lussky,  White  & 
Coolidge,  jobbers  of  cabinet  hardware  and 
upholstering  material.  Republican.  Protestant. 
Office:  111-113  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  156  50th 
St. 

LTDSTON,  G.  Frank,  surgeon;  b.  Tuolumne, 
Calif.,  1858;  s.  George  N.  and  Lucy  A.  Lydston; 
grad.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College,  New  York, 
1879;  prof,  genito  urinary  surgery  and  ven- 
ereal diseases  Chicago  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons;  surgeon  to  St.  Mary's  and  Sa- 
maritan hosps. ;  surgeon-in-chief  (genito  urin- 
ary and  venereal  dept.)  W.  Side  Free  Dispen- 
sary. Prof,  of  criminal  anthropology,  Chicago 
Kent  College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Josie 
M.  Cottier;  children:  Frances  M.,  Josephine  E 
Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  2817  Indiana 
Av. 

LYFORD,  Oliver  Smith,  railway  official;  b. 
Mt.  Vernon,  Me.,  June  19,  1823;  s.  Dudley  and 
Betsy  Lyford;  ed.  high  school  at  Mt.  Vernon, 
Me.;  m.  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  27,  1852,  Lovinia 
A.  Norris;  children:  Mrs.  J.  W.  Griffith,  Will 
H.,  Harry  B.,  O.  S.,  Jr.  Began  railway  service 
as  watchman  and  asst.  baggage  master  Boston 
&  Lowell  R.  R.,  1846;  ticket  agent  and  extra 
passenger  conductor,  same,  1846-51;  shop 
clerk,  Erie  Ry.,  Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  1851;  passen- 
ger conductor,  same,  -1851-5;  joint  station 
agent  Erie  &  Atlantic  and  Great  Western  Rys., 
Salamanca,  N.  Y.,  1860-3;  division  supt.  Atlan- 
tic &  Great  Western,  1863-9;  asst.  gen.  supt., 
same,  1869-71;  division  supt.,  Buffalo  and 
Rochester  divisions,  Erie  Ry.,  1871-2;  gen. 
supt.,  Hannibal  &  St.  Joseph  R.  R.,  1872-3;  gen. 
supt.,  K.  P.  Ry.,  1874-6;  supt.,  1878-86;  gen. 
mgr.,  1886-7;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.,  1887-90; 
since  then  vice-pres.  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R. ;  also 
vice-pres.  Brazil  Block  Coal  Co.  Office:  LaSalle 
St.  Station.  Residence:  2968  Lake  Park  Av. 

LYFORD,  Will  Hartwell,  railway  official;  b. 
Waterville,  Me.,  Sept.  15,  1858;  s.  Oliver  S. 
and  Lovinia  A.  Lyford;  ed.  Cleveland  High 
School  and  Colby  College,  Waterville,  Me.;  m. 
Nebraska  City,  Neb.,  Apr.  28,  1886,  Mary  L. 
MacComas;  children:  Gertrude,  Calhoun.  Asst. 
engineer,  1879-80;  stenographer  for  gen.  supt., 
1880-2;  chief  clerk  to  gen.  mgr.,  1882-3;  claim 
agent,  1883,  for  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Admitted  to 
Illinois  bar,  Oct.  10,  1884;  asst.  general  solic- 
itor, 1884-7,  atty.  in  charge  law  dept.,  1887-9. 
general  solicitor,  1889-92,  general  counsel  since 
Mar.  15,  1892,  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R. ;  general  counsel 
Frisco  System  since  Oct.  1,  1902;  dir.  Belt  Ry. 
Co.  of  Chicago,  C.  &  W.  I.  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago 
Transfer  &  Clearing  Co.,  National  Warehouse 
&  Transfer  Co.  Is  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of 
Calhoun,  Lyford  &  Sheehan.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chi- 
cago Yacht,  Hamilton.  Office:  LaSalle  St.  Sta- 
tion and  Rookery  Bldg.  Residence:  4847  Kim- 
bark  Av. 


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LYMAN,  David  Brainerd,  lawyer,  financier; 
b.  Hilo,  Hawaii,  Mar.  27,  1840;  s.  Rev.  David 
B.  and  Sarah  (Joiner)  Lyman  (father  and 
mother  both  being  missionaries  of  A.  B.  C.  F. 
M.,  Sandwich  Islands,  1831-84);  came  to  U.  S., 
1860;  grad.  Yale,  1864;  Harvard  Law  School, 
1866;  m.  Oct.  5,  1870,  Mary  E.,  daughter  of  F. 
D.  Cossitt,  of  Chicago;  children:  D.  B.,  Jr., 
Mary  Cossitt,  now  Mrs.  Murray  Baker.  Ad- 
mitted to  Massachusetts  bar,  1866;  located  in 
Chicago,  firm  of  Lyman  &  Jackson,  practicing 
from  July,  1868,  to  Oct.  1,  1895,  when  he  be- 
came pres.  of  the  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co., 
until  1902;  now  dir.  same;  resumed  practice, 
1902;  firm  now  Lyman,  Busby  &  Lyman.  Is 
trustee  Pullman  Land  Assn.  and  Grant  Land 
Assn.,  besides  many  other  trusts.  Ex-pres.  and 
mem.  of  Board  of  Education  (LaGrange).  Mem. 
(ex-pres.)  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Church 
(ex-pres.),  Union  League,  Chicago,  University, 
Country  and  Suburban  (LaGrange).  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

LYMAN,  David  Brainerd,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  11,  1871;  s.  David  Brainerd  and 
Mary  Eliza  (Cossitt)  Lyman;  prepared  for  col- 
lege in  Racine  College  Grammar  School,  1886- 
1888;  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H.,  1889- 
1891;  grad.  Yale,  A.B.,  1895;  in  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School;  m.  New  York  City,  May  10, 
1894,  Edith  Oliver  Rowe;  1  son:  David  Brain- 
erd, III.  Upon  graduation  from  Yale  entered 
office  of  Lyman  &  Jackson,  lawyers,  July, 
1895;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Aug.,  1897;  made 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  Nov.,  1899,  under  style  of 
Jackson,  Busby  &  Lyman;  after  death  of  Col. 
H.  W.  Jackson,  Jan.,  1901,  business  carried  on 
by  L.  A.  Busby  and  D.  B.  Lyman,  Jr.,  under 
same  name.  Oct.,  1901,  David  B.  Lyman,  former 
pres.  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.  and  of  the 
original  firm  of  Lyman  &  Jackson,  joined  firm, 
and  name  changed  to  Lyman,  Busby  &  Lyman. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Suburban  (LaGrange),  LaGrange 
Country;  also  Yale  (New  York);  also  sec.  and 
treas.  of  Yale  Club  of  Chicago.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  129  Kensington 
Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 

LYMAN,  Edson  W.,  insurance;  mem.  firm 
Moore,  Janes,  Lyman  &  Herrick;  m.  Mem.  S. 
A.  R.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Oak  Park,  West- 
ward Ho.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
405  N.  Oak  Park  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

LYMAN,  Jesse  P.,  pres.  Nat.  Packing  Co.;  b. 
Alburgh,  Vt.,  1862;  .s.  Philyn  L.  and  Miranda 
M.  Lyman;  at  4  years  of  age  removed  with 
parents  to  Chateaugay,  N.  Y.;  ed.  in  schools 
there.  At  17  went  to  Boston,  where  he  was  2 
years  with  a  produce  house  and  2  years  with 
George  H.  Hammond  &  Co.,  afterward  in  busi- 
ness for  himself  in  Boston  as  mem.  of  firm  of 
Bartlett,  Lyman  &  Co.  until  1886,  when  he  was 
appointed  eastern  mgr.  for  George  H.  Ham- 
mond &  Co.;  became  general  mgr.  for  G.  H. 
Hammond  Co.,  with  headquarters  in  Chicago, 
in  1891,  and  pres.  in  1896,  and  in  1903  became 
pres.  of  the  Nat.  Packing  Co.;  is  also  a  dir.  in 
the  following  other  corporations:  Chicago 
Junction  R.  R.,  Stock  Yards  Savings  Bank, 
Am.  Electric  Telephone  Co.  In  1895  and  1896 
built  a  double  track  belt  railroad  from  Whit- 
Ing,  Ind.,  to  Franklin  Park,  just  outside  the 
city  limits,  known  as  Chicago,  Hammond  & 
Western  R.  R.,  now  a  part  of  Chicago  Junction 
R.  R.  system.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
Ashby,  Mass. 

LYMAN,  William,  insurance;  b.  on  farm  in 
Jefferson  Co.,  near  Palmyra,  Wis.,  Nov.  14, 
1862;  s.  Luther  H.  and  Amanda  M.  (Pratt) 
Lyman;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
23,  1891,  Louise  H.  Heafford;  children:  William 
H.,  George  S.  Connected  with  insurance  offices 
since  1882;  mem.  firm  of  Lyman,  Otis  &  Co., 
insurance,  since  its  organization,  1902.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Washington 
Park,  Kenwood,  Homewood.  Office:  159  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  46  Madison  Pk. 


LYNCH,  James  Oamian,  investments;  b. 
Chicago;  ed.  public  schools  and  Georgetown 
Univ.,  Georgetown,  D.  C.;  m.  Chicago,  June  18, 
1901,  Elizabeth  Pence.  Began  business  in  asso- 
ciation with  his  father  in  the  distillery  of  H. 
H.  Shufeldt  Co.,  and  since  that,  for  the  past 
15  years,  has  been  engaged  in  the  investment 
business,  as  a  silent  partner  in  various  enter- 
prises; also  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Buena 
Vista  Plantation  Co.;  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
Globe  Automatic  Telephone  Co.,  etc.  Democrat. 
R.  C.  Club:  Chicago.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

LYNCH,  John  A.,  pres.  Nat.  Bank  of  the 
Republic;  b.  Chicago,  June  11,  1853;  s.  Thomas 
and  Ann  (Flanagan)  Lynch;  early  education 
in  public  school;  grad.  Dyrenforth  College, 
Chicago;  m.  June  21,  1896,  Clara  M.  Schmall, 
of  Chicago.  On  graduation  entered  distilling 
firm  of  H.  H.  Shufeldt  &  Co.,  and  subsequent- 
ly sold  his  interest  and  turned  attention  to 
banking;  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Nat. 
Bank  of  the  Republic,  of  which  he  became 
pres.  on  resignation  of  J.  B.  Mailers.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Bankers,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Burton  PI. 

LYWDE,  Samuel  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
1860;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Chicago. 
Read  law  in  offices  in  Chicago  and  in  1882  was 
admitted  to  practice,  continuing  in  general 
practice  until  1901,  when  appointed  general 
atty.  for  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Office:  215  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  398  Ontario  St. 

LYON,  David  J.,  lawyer;  b.  New  Orleans, 
La.,  1843;  s.  Benjamin  Ross  and  Clara  (La- 
farque)  Lyon;  ed.  Jesuit  College,  New  Orleans, 
and  at  Woodstock  (Vt.)  Acad.;  enlisted  in  12th 
Vt.  Vol.  Infy.  in  Aug.,  1862,  regiment  forming 
part  of  the  2d  Vt.  Brigade,  which  took  part  in 
battle  of  Gettysburg;  after  term  expired  re- 
turned to  Vermont  and  thence  came  in  Aug., 

1864,  to    Chicago;    studied    at    Law    Univ.    of 
Chicago;  m.  1867,  Alice  Packard,  of  Rochester, 
Vt.    (died  Sept.,   1880).  Admitted  to  bar   1867; 
practiced  with  Hon.   E.  B.  Sherman  and  later 
with  George  K.  Clark;  after  fire  of  1871  alone. 
Republican.    Mason,    Odd    Fellow,    K.    P.    Was 
justice  of  the  peace  for  south  division  of  Chi- 
cago, 1883-95.  Mem.   Grant  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Of- 
fice:   160  Washington   St.    Residence:    122   31st 
St. 

LYOJf ,  Blchard  Starkweather,  grain  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Oct.  18,  1843; 
s.  Richard  T.  and  Ellen  M.  (Starkweather) 
Lyon;  ed.  Cleveland  High  School  and  Union 
College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  graduating  A.B., 

1865.  In  business  at  Cleveland,  O.,  1866-75;  in 
Chicago  since   1875;   since   1878   with  J.   C.   F. 
Merrill  in  firm  of  Merrill  &  Lyon,  grain  com- 
mission    merchants.     Mem.     Board     of    Trade 
(dir.,    1892-6;    vice-pres.,    1896-9;    pres.,    1899). 
Republican.        Presbyterian.        Clubs:        Union 
League,  Illinois  (pres.,  1905).  Office:  Board  of 
Trade.  Residence:  147  Ashland  Boul. 

LYON,  Thomas  B.,  lumberman  and  finan- 
cier; b.  Conneaut,  O.,  May  31,  1854;  s.  Robert 
and  Clarissa  (Kellogg)  Lyon;  academic  edu- 
cation; m.  Ludington,  Mich.,  Oct.  26,  1875, 
Harriet  W.  Rice;  children:  Mrs.  Emily  Lyon 
Gary,  John  K.,  Mrs.  Pauline  Lyon  Fentress, 
Harriet.  Resided  at  Ludington,  Mich.,  1873- 
1892;  since  then  in  Chicago:  managing  partner 
of  the  mfg.  lumber  firm  of  Thomas  R.  Lyon, 
agent,  at  Ludington,  Mich.,  from  1878  to  about 
1901;  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Lyon,  Gary  &  Co., 
investment  securities,  Chicago,  since  1891; 
was  pres.  of  the  Commercial  Loan  and  Trust 
Co.  Bank,  Chicago,  1895-8;  has  large  interests 
in  timber  lands  and  lumbering  and  is  pres.  of 
the  Lyon  Cypress  Lumber  Co.,  and  of  the 
Stearns  &  Culver  Lumber  Co.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Calumet,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Onwentsia.  Office:  204  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  72  Astor  St. 


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LYTTON,  Henry  Charles,  merchant;  b.  New 
York  City,  July  13,  1846;  s.  Charles  and  Annie 
Lytton;  ed.  New  York  public  schools  and  grad. 
into  College  of  New  York  at  age  of  14;  m. 
Winnsboro,  N.  C.,  Sept.  13,  1871,  Rose  Wolfe; 
children:  Charles  (died  1879),  George,  Walter, 
Beaumont,  Mrs.  Gertrude  Benzinger  (wife  of 
noted  Swiss  artist  living  in  Paris).  Entered 
business  life  as  entry  clerk  in  wholesale  dry 
good  business  at  17;  from  18  to  21  as  book- 
keeper for  retail  store;  returned  to  New  York 
and  went  into  business  with  about  $1,800  he 
had  saved;  thence  to  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  re- 
maining 15  years;  failed  in  business  in  1876, 
but  paid  up  indebtedness  in  full  many  years 
later.  Started  in  business  in  Indianapolis,  1884, 
but  in  1887  came  to  Chicago  and  started  "The 
Hub"  clothing  store,  which  has  been  built 
up  to  very  large  proportions,  and  now  incor- 
porated as  The  Hub,  of  which  he  is  pres.; 
divides  part  of  profits  with  clerks  each  year. 
Republican.  Life  mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc. ; 
also  Art  Institute.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Ham- 
ilton, Washington  Park;  also  Lotos  (New 
York).  Office:  State,  Jackson  and  Quincy  Sts. 
Residence:  2700  Prairie  Av. 

M 

MAAS,  Philip,  real  estate;  b.  Oppenheim, 
Ger.,  June  27,  1845;  s.  Frederick  and  Barbara 
(Glaeser)  Maas;  came  with  family  to  U.  S., 
1850,  and  to  Chicago  in  1851;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  May  7,  1868,  Elizabeth 
Pokorny;  1  son:  Frederick.  Began  business  life 
as  designer,  modeler  and  wood  carver;  later 
engaged  in  liquor  business,  then  hardware 
merchant  and  later  sec.  and  a  large  stock- 
holder in  Northwestern  Brewing  Co.;  city  col- 
lector under  George  B.  Swift's  administration; 
now  with  his  son,  Frederick,  engaged  in  the 
real  estate  business.  Was  formerly  pres.  and  is 
now  sec.  and  supt.  Waldheim  Cemetery  Co. 
Mason  (32°),  Lessing  Lodge  (was  9  years 
Worshipful  Master),  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter, 
Chicago  Commandery,  Oriental  Consistory  and 
Medinah  Temple.  Was  treas.  North  Am.  San- 
gerbund  of  the  U.  S.,  1881.  Address:  670  W. 
Chicago  Av. 

Me  ADO  W,  Pinley  Holmes,  manufacturer;  b. 
on  farm,  Adams  Co.,  O.,  Dec.  31,  1851;  s.  Rev. 
Joseph  H.  McAdow  and  Eliza  J.  (Kerr)  Mc- 
Adow;  ed.  Ohio  public  schools,  and  St.  Louis 
(Mo.)  High  School;  m.  Mar.  26,  1885,  Ella  G. 
Nims,  of  Racine,  Wis. ;  children:  Eugene  F., 
Mabel  (deceased),  Marion,  Helen.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  a  bookkeeper  in  Chicago;  re- 
moved to  Racine,  Wis.,  holding  a  responsible 
position  there  with  the  Racine  Hardware  Co. 
until  Sept.  1,  1884,  when,  upon  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  H.  C.  Staver  Mfg.  Co.,  at  Chicago, 
he  became  its  sec.;  the  style  became  Staver 
&  Abbott  Mfg.  Co.,  Nov.  1,  1890,  of  which  he 
was  sec.  and  treas.,  retaining  the  same  con- 
nection with  its  successor,  the  Staver  Car- 
riage Co.,  since  the  latter  was  organized,  Mar. 
1,  1897.  Pres.  of  Chicago  Credit  Men's  Assn., 
1904-5.  Office:  W.  76th  and  Wallace  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 6426  Stewart  Av. 

Mac  ALIiISTER,  Dickinson;  b.  Ft.  Hunter, 
Pa.,  May  16,  1855;  s.  James  Harris  and  Amanda 
C.  (Lantz)  Mac  Allister;  ed.  public  schools. 
Learned  civil  engineering  in  the  field;  came  to 
Chicago,  1890,  in  charge  of  the  construction, 
as  asst  engineer,  of  the  South  Side  Elevated 
Ry.;  then  with  Metropolitan  Ry.  as  engineer 
of  construction  until  1895,  when  was  made 
chief  engineer;  on  June  20,  1897,  was  appointed 
receiver  for  the  road,  2  years;  on  reorganiza- 
tion of  the  company  was  elected  pres.  the 
Metropolitan  West  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.;  re- 
signed Apr.  5,  1905;  also  dir.  Union  Elevated 
Ry.  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers.  Ad- 
dress: 169  Jackson  Boul. 


McARDLE,  Edward  Joseph,  lawyer;  b.  Dun- 
dalk,  Co.  Louth,  Ireland,  Mar.  3,  1857;  s.  Robt. 
and  Margaret  (Callan)  McArdle;  ed.  Christian 
Bros.  School  and  St.  Mary's  College,  Dundalk, 
and  Incorporated  Law  Soc.  of  Ireland  (Dublin), 
qualifying  as  atty.  at  law  and  admitted,  June 
24,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  21,  1884,  Mary 
O'Hare;  children:  Margaret  Mary,  Mary  Kath- 
leen, Edward  J.,  Jr.,  Theresa,  John,  Robert  P., 
Mary.  Practiced  law  in  Dublin,  1882-3;  came 
to  Chicago  from  Ireland,  1883;  admitted  Illi- 
nois bar,  Jan.  16,  1884;  since  Jan.  1,  1902, 
mem.  of  law  firm  of  McArdle  &  McArdle  Re- 
publican. Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence: 5203  Michigan  Av. 

McARDLE,  Patrick  Lawrence,  lawyer;  b. 
Dundalk,  Co.  Louth,  Ireland,  Aug.  10,  1867;  s. 
Robert  and  Margaret  (Callan)  McArdle;  ed. 
Christian  Bros.  School  and  St.  Mary's  College, 
Dundalk,  Ireland;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Lake 
Forest  Univ.,  1890.  Studied  law  Chicago;  asst. 
city  prosecuting  atty.,  3  years;  in  1895,  formed 
partnership  with  Edward  J.  Walsh  as  Walsh 
&  McArdle,  but  after  death  of  Mr.  Walsh, 
joined  his  brother,  Edward  J.,  in  firm  of  Mc- 
Arde  &  McArdle.  Identified  with  organization 
and  spread  of  Knights  of  Columbus  from  Chi- 
cago through  West,  South  and  Northwest;  for 
6  years  state  deputy  of  Illinois;  elected,  1903, 
by  International  Convention,  Deputy  Supreme 
Knight.  R.  C.  Mem.  Ancient  Order  of  Hiber- 
nians. Club:  Sheridan.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence:  5203  Michigan  Av. 

Mac  ARTHUR,  Archibald,  contractor;  b.  Mt. 
Morris,  N.  Y.,  June  15,  1834;  s.  John  R.  and 
Mary  MacArthur;  academic  education,  followed 
by  a  course  in  civil  engineering;  m.  1856, 
Keturah  Pratt,  of  Oramel,  N.  Y.;  7  children: 
3  sons  and  4  daughters.  Learned  contracting 
business  under  his  father,  a  prominent  con- 
tractor in  State  of  New  York.  In  1857,  togeth- 
er with  his  older  brothers,  William  and  James, 
established  the  firm  of  MacArthur  Bros.;  the 
business  of  the  firm  extended  over  a  wide  ter- 
ritory in  the  East  until  1873,  when  the  head- 
quarters of  the  firm  were  moved  to  Chicago. 
On  the  death  of  William  and  James  MacAr- 
thur the  Illinois  corporation  of  MacArthur 
Bros.  Co.  was  formed  in  1893,  Archibald  Mac- 
Arthur  becoming  Its  pres.  In  1903  the  present 
corporation  of  MacArthur  Bros.  Co.,  of  New 
Jersey,  was  formed,  succeeding  to  the  business 
of  the  Illinois  corporation.  During  the  long 
period  since  the  establishing  of  the  business, 
Archibald  MacArthur  has  been  the  principal 
directing  head  of  its  affairs.  Has  executed 
many  of  the  most  important  contracts  in  the 
way  of  public  works  in  the  U.  S.,  involving 
the  construction  of  many  thousand  miles  of 
the  principal  railroad  properties  in  the  coun- 
try, together  with  important  work  for  the  U. 
S.  Government,  etc.  The  contracts  of  Mac- 
Arthur  Bros.  Co.  for  the  year  1904  exceeded 
$14,000,000.  Principal  stockholder  and  chair- 
man of  the  W.  &  A.  MacArthur  Co.,  Limited, 
of  Cheboygan,  Mich.,  doing  an  extensive  lum- 
ber business  in  Michiean  and  Canada  since 
1865.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Office: 
Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  4943  Washington  Av. 

Mac  ARTHUR,  Arthur  P.,  contractor;  b. 
Oramel,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  24,  1860;  s.  Archibald  and 
Keturah  Pratt  MacArthur;  came  to  Chicago, 
1874;  prepared  for  college  at  the  Chicago 
Acad.,  1874-8;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1882; 
m.  June  24,  1889,  Mary  S.,  daughter  of  David 
Barnum,  of  New  York  City.  After  graduating 
from  Harvard  returned  to  Chicago,  and  for  2 
years  was  connected  with  the  lumbering  busi- 
ness of  W.  &  A.  MacArthur  Lumber  Co.,  Che- 
boygan, Mich.;  removed  to  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
1884,  in  charge  of  the  northwestern  office  of 
MacArthur  Bros.,  having  at  the  time  exten- 
sive railroad  and  other  contracts  in  the  North- 
west; returned  to  Chicago,  1890,  and  had 
charge  of  the  entire  work  of  preparing  the 
World's  Fair  Grounds  at  Jackson  Park  for 


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Mac  Arthur  Bros.,  who  had  contract  for  same; 
became  partner  in  MacArthur  Bros.,  1887,  and 
is  at  present  vice-pres.  and  pen.  mgr.  Mac- 
Arthur  Bros.  Co.  Clubs:  University,  Union 
League,  Harvard  of  Chicago.  Office:  Fisher 
Bldg.  Residence:  2000  Indiana  Av. 

McARTHUR,  John,  retired  manufacturer;  b. 
parish  of  Erskine,  Scotland,  Nov.  17,  1826;  ed. 
there;  learned  blacksmith's  trade;  m.  1848, 
Christina  Cuthbertson,  of  his  native  parish, 
Settled  in  Chicago,  1849;  became  boiler  manu- 
facturer;  entered  Civil  War  as  Col.  12th  111. 


™     Phin       aas 
m.    Chicago,    loco, 


in  operations  against  Vicksburg;  distinguished 
himself  in  several  battles.  Was  commisioner 
public  works  Chicago  and  pres.  of  board  dur- 

-  -  1  C71  •       i-./^otryioatoT-         Phinatrn 

n\  Mnn?oP  tmaster>    Cnica«°' 
fu'reeon-   b    Bos- 

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A°?'  ISfrt     V.nf«     rwondworth  ^  McArthur      ed 

HH  a^hnniJ  ^  nf  Ph?pn^-n  to  1  870  LakI  '  For- 
public  schools  of  Chicago  to  .1870,  ,  Lake  i  For- 

'    S  ple   Chicleo   188o' 

wliker-    Children1 
waiKer,    cnnuren. 

T  ^Tiric  T  inn     Tr     T?ii- 
w«<    hm,«  Wnreeon   Cook   Co 
i  RSO     =   Took    S  Graduate     courses' 

l   at  WPldPlhPre  and  ?  Vienna   Prof   §f  sur- 
1882-3,  at  Heidelberg  and  I  Vienna   Fror  .or  BUT 

gery  in  Post-Graduate  Med.  acnooi,  ex-pres. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Mem.  Am.  Surgical  Assn., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.;  attending  surgeon,  since  1886, 
St  Luke's  and  Michael  Reese  Hosps.  Mem.  Am. 
Assn  for  the  Advancement  of  Science,  and 
other  socs.;  International  Assn.  of  Surgeons, 
Clubs-  Chicago,  University,  Athletic,  Washing- 
ton  Park,  Glen  View.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence-  4415  Drexel  Boul. 

MAC  ABTHUR,  Robert  3>.,  physician;  b. 
Glengarry,  Ontario,  Can.,  Aug.  1,  1843;  s.  John 
and  Margaret  (Mac  Martin)  Mac  Arthur; 
grad  Williamstown  Grammar  School,  1868; 
McGill  Univ.,  Montreal,  Can.  (med.  dept.), 
M.D.,  1867;  m.  Montreal,  Can.,  Sept.  27,  1871. 
Minna  Beattie;  1  daughter:  Ida  Belle.  Engaged 
in  practice  of  medicine  since  1867;  in  Chicago 
since  1871;  was  appointed  prof,  of  skin  and 
venereal  diseases  at  Chicago  Policlinic  in 
1889,  and  in  1890  attending  physician  In  der- 
matology  at  Presbyterian  and  St.  Joseph 
hosps.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  College,  Chicago 
Dermatological  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Demo- 
crat  (gold  standard).  Club:  Union.  Office:  204 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  414  Dearborn  Av. 

McATTLIFF,  Cornelius,  newspaper  man;  b. 
Ireland,  1850;  s.  Cornelius  and  Hannah  Me- 
Auliff;  ed.  public  schools  and  law  dept.  Univ. 
of  Michigan;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Mary  Hanlan. 
Engaged  at  various  times  in  editorial  positions 
Chicago  Times  and  Chicago  Daily  News;  was 
the  first  managing  editor  Chicago  Evening 
Post;  was  one  of  the  founders  of  the  Chicago 
Mail;  managing  editor  Chicago  Times-Herald 
and  Record-Herald  since  1895.  Office:  Herald 
Bldg.  Residence:  619  46th  St. 

McBEAN,  George  Barnet,  real  estate  dealer; 
b.  Chicago,  Nov.  19,  1866;  s.  Archibald  J.  and 
Georgiana  Elspeth  (Barnet)  McBean;  attended 
Moseley  School  (public),  1877-8;  Allen's  Acad., 
1878-80,  and  Harvard  School  (private),  1880-2, 
Chicago;  traveled  in  Europe,  1882-4;  returned 
to  Harvard  School,  1884;  to  Rowe's  Acad.,  Tar- 
rytown,  N.  Y.,  1885;  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover, 
Mass.,  1885-6;  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology,  Boston,  1886-7.  Employe  of  A.  J. 
McBean  &  Co.,  contractors,  1887-8;  in  real 
estate  on  own  account,  1889-90;  partner  in  A. 
J.  McBean  &  Co.,  contractors,  1890-7,  and  in 
A.  J.  McBean  &  Co.,  cements,  1895-1901;  since 
1901  in  real  estate  business  under  style  of 
G.  B.  McBean  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Mem.  Northwestern  Assn.  of  Massa- 
chusetts  Institute  of  Technology.  Clubs:  Cax- 
ton,  Homewood.  Office:  78  LaSalle  St.  Resl- 
dence:  2017  Prairie  Av. 


McBEAN,  James  George,  pres.  Garden  City 
Paving  and  Post  Co.;  b.  Glengarry  Co.,  Can., 
Jan.  25,  1841;  son  John  and  Susan  (Curray) 
McBean;  ed.  public  schools  in  Canada;  came 
to  Chicago,  1857;  m.  Chicago,  July  6,  1870, 
Lizzie  Hawley.  Began  contracting  for  street 
paving  in  a  small  way,  1869,  the  business  de- 
veloping  into  the  Garden  City  Paving  and 
Post  Co.,  contractors  for  public  works  and 
dealers  in  cedar  posts  and  paving  blocks 
Mason.  Mem.  Builders'  Exchange.  Office:  167 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  3326  Vernon  Av 


Cininnat  O  or  31880-  s  John  A  anri 
Hannah  (Sulli4n)  Mac  Bride-  ed  nublio 
f^^o/ctacinnatl  O*  m  Fvan'stnn  o  not 

BUnWUM    UL    OlIlOlIlIld.il,    <_».  ,    HI.    .HiVanSCOn,    U.,    UCt. 

1,  1902,  Pearl  Helen  Jones;  1  daughter:  Pearl 
Marguerite.  Began  work  at  Cincinnati,  O.,  with 
the  c-  &  °-  Ry-  and  held  several  positions 
wlth  this  company;  left  that  road  to  accept 
Position  with  the  Big  Four  Ry.  at  Cincinnati 
Jn  189g  remainl  with  that  company  until 
1901-  when  resigned  to  become  asst.  to  the 
trafflc  mer-  of  the  New  River  Consolidated 
pnai  &.  p/ik-o  Pn  fminera  anfi  chinnm-ai  nHfH 
v*o*u  oc  \^uK.n  oo.  (.miners  ana  snippers.;,  witn 

offlces  at  Cincinnati;  on  Jan.  1,  1903,  was 
Promoted  to  present  position  of  resident  mgr. 
for  same  company  at  Chicago.  Independent  in 
polltlcs-  R  c  Knight  of  Columbus.  Office:  277 


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McCAOQ,  Ezra  Butler,  lawyer;  b.  Kmder- 
hook,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  22,  1825;  studied  law  Hudson, 
N.  Y.;  practiced  in  Chicago  since  1847;  was 
mem.  U.  S.  Sanitary  Commission  and  pres. 
Northwestern  Sanitary  Commission  during 
Civil  War;  pres.,  many  years,  board  trustees 
Illinois  Hosp.  for  Insane;  1st  pres.  Lincoln 
Park  trustees;  has  large  library  and  art  col- 
lection,  and  has  delivered  many  public  ad- 
dresses;  m.  Sept.  8,  1892,  Therese  Marie  Davis; 

I  son:  Louis  Butler.  Clubs:  City,  Chicago,  Uni- 
versity,  Loyal  Legion.   Office:   153   LaSalle   St. 
Residence:  67  Cass  St. 

McCARTNEY,  James,  pres.  U.  S.  Life  &  En- 
dowment  Co.;  b.  Enniskillen,  north  of  Ireland, 
Feb.  14,  1835;  s.  Irvine  and  Margaret  (Fyfe) 
McCartney;  ed.  common  schools  of  Trumbull 
Co.,  O.,  and  in  Western  Reserve  Seminary;  b,e- 
gan  study  of  law  at  Warren,  O.,  and  finished 
In  Monmouth,  111.;  m.  1st,  Trumbull  Co.,  O., 
Feb.  3,  1858,  Eunice  A.  Llndsley  (died);  chil- 
dren:  Mrs.  Cora  B.  Miller,  Lewis  L.,  Harry  J.; 
m.  2d,  Rock  Island,  111.,  Apr.  16,  1888,  Sarah  C. 
Swank  (now  deceased).  Was  admitted  to  bar 
of  state  of  Illinois  in  January,  1858,  and  prac- 
ticed  law  at  Monmouth,  111.,  and  Galva,  111., 
until  the  Civil  War,  in  which  served  as  1st 
lieut.  of  Co.  D,  17th  111.  Infy.,  and  capt.  Co.  G, 

II  2th  111.  Tnfy.,  until  close  of  war.  Went  from 
army  to  Fairfield,  111.,  and  practiced  there  until 
elected  atty.-gen.  of  the  state  of  Illinois,  serv- 
ing,  1880-5;  after  that  practiced  law  at  Spring- 
field,    111.,    and    Hutchinson,    Kan.,    until    the 
spring  of  1891,  when  came  to  Chicago,  and  en- 
gaged  in  practice  here  until  Jan.  1,  1904,  when 
assisted  in  organizing  the  U.  S.  Life  &  Endow- 
ment  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Republican.  Mem. 
G.  A.  R.,  A.  O.  U.  W.  and  the  Knights  of  the 
Maccabees.    Office:    100    Washington    St.    Resi- 
dence:  Berwyn,  111. 

McCASKIIiL,  Daniel,  lawyer;  b.  Brown  Co., 
m.,  Sept.  21,  1845;  s.  Daniel  and  Esther  (Tur- 
ner)  McCaskill;  ed.  public  schools  in  Chicago 
and  in  Brown  and  Christian  cos.,  111.;  served 
in  Civil  War  in  14th  111.  Infy.  in  Army  of  the 
Tennessee;  m.  Virden,  111.,  Mar.  18,  1875, 
Hattie  Robinson;  1  son:  Oliver  LeRoy.  Return- 
ing  from  war  attended  school,  1865-7;  in  cir- 
cult  clerk's  office  of  Christian  Co.,  111.,  1867-70; 
admitted  to  bar  at  Taylorville,  111.,  1870,  and 
practiced  there  with  brother,  Alexander,  until 
1880,  when  health  failed  and  went  to  Colo- 
rado;  practiced  law  at  Walsenburg,  Colo.,  1880- 
90,  and  at  Pueblo,  Colo.,  1890-6;  since  1896  in 


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general  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  but  making 
a  specialty  of  corporation  law;  counsel  for 
Schillinger  Bros.  Co.,  etc.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mem.  Butler  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Pueblo,  Colo.; 
mem.  of  the  Woodmen  of  the  World  and  K.  P. 
Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  6410 
Kimbark  Av. 

McCAUGHAN,  William  John,  Presbyterian 
clergyman;  b.  Ireland,  Dec.  4,  1859;  s.  Nehe- 
miah  Craig  McCaughan;  grad.  in  arts,  London- 
derry, 1879;  grad.  in  theology,  same,  1883;  m. 
Apr.  9,  1890,  Sara  A.  Cooper.  Pastorates:  Wel- 
lington St.  Church,  Ballymena,  Ireland,  1884-5; 
Mountpottinger  Church,  Belfast,  1885-97;  St. 
Andrew's  Church,  Toronto,  Can.,  1897-8;  3d 
Presbyterian  Church,  Chicago,  since  Nov.  17, 
1898.  Author:  Love,  Faith  and  Joy.  Residence: 
610  Jackson  Boul. 

McCAUIiET,  William  Iiowis,  miner  and 
shipper  of  coal;  b.  Glens  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  12, 
1861;  s.  James  and  Mary  A.  (Perry)  McCauley 
(both  now  deceased) ;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Glens  Falls  and  at  Acad.  in  Troy,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Oct.  8,  1890,  Jennie  M.  Loscher; 
chidren:  Kenelm,  Regina  M.  Began  business 
life  as  manufacturer  of  matches.  Since  1886 
in  coal  business;  now  sec.  of  the  W.  B.  Stone 
Coal  &  Coke  Co.,  miners  of  Brazil  block  coal 
at  Brazil,  Ind.,  and  sales  agents  also  for  sev- 
eral large  mines  in  the  Hocking  Valley  and 
West  Virginia  coal  fields.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 
Oshkosh,  Wis. 

McCATJSIiAND,  Samuel  Garber,  live  stock; 
b.  Franklin  Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  17.  1840;  s.  John 
Clemson  and  Catherine  (Garber)  McCausland; 
lived  in  West  Virginia,  1847-55;  moved  to 
Scott  Co.,  la.,  1855;  ed.  public  schools  there; 
served  in  Union  Army,  on  the  frontier,  for  3 
years,  in  20th  Iowa  Vol.  Infy.,  of  which  was 
regimental  q.  m.'s  sergeant;  m.  Lancaster, 
Pa.,  Nov.  9,  1893,  Mary  A.  Woods;  children: 
John  Woods,  Anna  Catherine,  Samuel  Garber, 
Jr.  Was  farmer  and  stock  raiser  in  Scott  Co., 
la.,  until  1878;  since  then  in  live  stock  com- 
mission business  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards, 
Chicago;  now  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  McCaus- 
land, Hoag  &  Turner.  Mem.  Lincoln  Park 
Post,  G.  A.  R.  Republican.  Office:  Exchange 
Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  7330 
Princeton  Av. 

MAC  CHESNEY,  Nathan  William,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  June  2,  1878;  s.  Maj.  Alfred  Brunson 
(A.M.,  M.D.)  and  Henrietta  (Milsom)  Mac- 
Chesney,  M.D. ;  ed.  Brown  Grammar  School, 
W.  Division  and  Hyde  Park  High  School,  Chi- 
cago; Union  High  School,  Redlands,  Calif.; 
Union  High  School,  Phoenix,  Ariz.;  Univ.  of 
the  Pacific,  1898;  Univ.  of  Arizona,  1899;  spe- 
cial student  Leland  Stanford  Univ.,  Univ.  of 
California,  Univ.  of  Denver,  Univ.  of  Chicago; 
law  student  Northwestern  Univ.,  1899-1900; 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B.,  1902;  post-graduate 
work  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  1902-3; 
m.  Riverside,  111.,  Dec.  1,  1904,  Lena  M.,  daugh- 
ter W.  E.  Frost.  Instr.  Univ.  of  Ariz.,  1898-9; 
lecturer  on  Am.  constitutional  history  for 
Chautauqua  Circle  In  Arizona,  California  and 
Minnesota,  1899;  press  correspondent  Califor- 
nia, Arizona  and  New  Mexico,  1897-9;  with 
father  in  real  estate  business,  1899-1903;  ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  June  24,  1902;  prac- 
ticed with  D.  G.  Robertson,  1902-3;  partner 
with  Herbert  E.  Bradley  (MacChesney  &  Brad- 
ley) in  law  practice  since  July,  1903;  counsel 
and  mgr.  property  Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago.  Sec. 
and  dir.  Building  Managers'  Assn.  of  Chicago; 
chairman  Public  Service  Committee:  sec.  and 
dir.  Excelsior  Printing  Co.;  pres.,  dir..  A.  B. 
MacChesney  &  Co.  Partner  in  firm  of  Holt, 
MacChesney  &  Cheney,  real  estate  and  bonds. 
Was  mem.  and  preacher  in  Methodist  Church, 
1897-1900;  now  Presbyterian.  Active  in  Set- 
tlement work.  Republican.  Was  member  of 
National  Guard  of  California;  National  Guard 
of  Arizona;  volunteer  for  Spanish-Am.  War, 


doing  garrison  duty  on  Pacific  Coast.  Mem. 
Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Sons  of  Veterans,  U.  S.  A.  Mason. 
Clubs:  University,  Union  League,  Illinois,  Chi- 
cago Yacht,  Chicago  Athletic,  Windsor  Coun- 
try, Riverside  Golf.  Office:  153  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  742  W.  Harrison  St.  (summer, 
South  Shore). 

McCLASTAHAN,  Albert  Clarence,  physician; 
b.  Monmouth,  Warren  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  22,  1865; 
s.  Thomas  S.  and  Mary  Jane  (Martin)  Mc- 
Clanahan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Warren  Co., 
111.,  until  1882;  taught  school  in  Warren  Co., 
1882-6;  then  studied  medicine,  graduating 
Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1889;  m.  1st, 
Chicago,  June  22,  1892,  Margaret  Esson  (died 
Mar.  15,  1896);  1  daughter:  Margaret  Hope; 
m.  2d,  Aug.  24,  1904,  Lockey  Fox,  of  Port- 
land, Ore.  After  graduation  served  as  interne 
in  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  May,  1889,  to  Oct., 
1890;  surgeon  to  Rocky  Fork  Coal  Co.,  Red 
Lodge,  Mont,  Feb.,  1891,  to  Apr.,  1900;  re- 
signed to  engage  in  med.  studies  in  Europe; 
settled  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago, 
1901.  Was  connected  with  Brainard  Polyclinic 
several  years;  now  connected  with  Rush  Med. 
College;  has  contributed  articles  on  different 
med.  subjects  to  various  med.  journals.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Soc.  of 
Ex-Internes  of  the  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  Chi- 
cago Soc.  of  Med.  Examiners.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 160  Evanston  Av. 

McCIiANAHAN,  Archie  Allen,  lawyer;  b. 
Norwood,  Mercer  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  29,  1859;  a. 
Dr.  J.  P.  and  Margaret  (Jones)  McClanahan; 
ed.  Monmouth  College,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  1883, 
Nettie  Braden;  children:  Nettie,  Miles,  Alice, 
Baird,  Archie,  Jr.,  Wilhelmina  V.  As  a  boy  was 
engaged  in  lumber  business  at  Alexis,  111.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1885,  and  in  practice  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  until  1895,  when  came  to  Chicago;  was 
city  atty.  of  Wheaton,  111.,  1897-8.  Republican. 
Mason.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
3273  Maiden  St.,  Sheridan  Park,  111. 

McCLABY,  Nelson  A.,  pres.  Northwestern 
Gas  Light  &  Coke  Co.,  etc.;  b.  Albany,  Vt., 
Aug.  17,  1856;  s.  Orson  R.  and  Lucy  P.  (Smith) 
McClary;  grad.  Dartmouth  College,  A.B.,  1884; 
m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  1888,  Emily  Bicknell 
Rood;  children:  Orson  Rood,  George  Brewer. 
Was  clerk  with  Jansen  &  McClurg  (now  A.  C. 
McClurg  &  Co.),  1884-5;  salesman  Natural  Gas 
Light  &  Fuel  Co.,  builders  of  gas  apparatus, 
1885,  becoming  asst.  mgr.,  1888,  and  mgr.,  1889; 
sec.  and  dir.  Nat.  Gas  &  Water  Co.,  1890-1901; 
pres.  Cicero  Gas  Co.,  1890-1901;  gen.  mgr. 
Ogden  Gas.  Co.,  1895-1901;  since  1901  at  head 
of  N.  A.  McClary  &  Co.,  promoters.  Pres.  and 
dir.  Northwestern  Gas  Light  &  Coke  Co.,  De 
Kalb  (111.)  Gas  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Sterling  (111.) 
Gas  &  Electric  Light  Co.;  pres.  and  dir.  Austin 
(Tex.)  Gas  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Gas  &  Water  Co.; 
vice-pres.  Florence  Oil  Co.  Mem.  Western  Gas 
Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Illinois  Soc.  S.  A.  R., 
Chicago  Dartmouth  Alumni  Assn.  Clubs:  Uni- 
versity, Oak  Park.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 126  Home  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

McCIiEAN,  Samuel  A.,  Jr.,  packer:  b.  Bel- 
fast, Ireland,  Feb.  11,  1870;  s.  Samuel  A.  and 
Elizabeth  McClean;  ed.  public  schools,  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.;  m.  Chicago,  1892,  Anna  Jack- 
son; children:  2  girls:  Beatrice,  Hortense. 
Identified  with  the  packing  and  provision  in- 
dustry since  1880;  now  pres.  and  dir.,  respec- 
tively, of  the  Nat.  Packing  Co.,  the  Continental 
Packing  Co.,  Omaha  Packing  Co.,  Anglo-Am. 
Provision  Co.,  Fowler  Packing  Co.  of  Kansas 
City,  Delray  Salt  Co.,  Nat.  Car  Line  Co.  and 
Friedman  Mfg.  Co.;  also  dir.  of  the  Stock 
Yards  Savings  Bank.  Mem.  and  dir.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Washington  Park.  Mason  (32°), 
Shriner,  Elk.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence: 
4853  Lake  Av. ;  summer,  Glenwood  Lodge,  Glen 
Ellyn,  111. 


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McCLELliAN,  John  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Living- 
ston, Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  5,  1833;  s. 
Dr.  Samuel  R.  and  Catherine  (Garner)  Mc- 
Clellan;  attended  school  in  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y., 
until  1845,  when  removed  with  family  to 
Kenosha  Co.,  Wis. ;  worked  on  farm  and  at- 
tended school  and  later  was  In  the  high  school 
of  Kenosha;  studied  law  in  the  office  of  E.  W. 
Evans  of  Kenosha,  and  in  law  dept.  of  Albany 
Univ.,  from  which  was  grad.,  LL.B.,  1856;  m. 
1861,  Julia  G.  Wheldon,  Racine,  Wis.;  children: 
Helen  (now  Mrs.  B.  F.  Cummins),  Edward  W. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1856,  and  began  practice  at 
Oconto,  Wis.;  elected  district  atty.,  1857,  and 
held  that  office  until  1862;  asst.  atty.  gen.  of 
Wisconsin,  1862-3;  appointed,  1864,  asst.  q.  m. 
of  volunteers,  with  rank  of  capt.,  and  placed 
in  charge  of  Johnson's  Island,  O.,  and  after- 
wards at  Tallahassee,  Fla.,  and  other  posts 
until  1866,  when  he  was  mustered  out;  since 
then  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago.  Was  for 
years  in  charge  of  legal  affairs  of  J.  V.  Far- 
well  &  Co.,  dry  goods,  and  later  in  general 
practice.  For  several  years  partner  in  McClel- 
lan  &  Cummins  (latter  now  gov.  of  Iowa);  now 
mem.  of  firm  of  McClellan  &  Spencer.  Mem.  G. 
A.  R.,  George  H.  Thomas  Post  No.  5.  Office: 
115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1671  Clifton  Av. 

McCLINTCCK,  William  Darnall,  prof.  Eng- 
lish literature  and  dean  Univ.  College,  Univ. 
of  Chicago,  since  1900;  b.  Elizaville,  Ky.,  July 
28,  1858;  grad.  Kentucky  Wesleyan  College, 
1878  (A.M.,  1882);  graduate  scholar  Johns 
Hopkins,  1881-3;  student  Union  Theological 
Seminary,  New  York,  1884-6.  Prof.  English, 
Chautauqua,  from  1882;  pastor  Church  of  Dis- 
ciples, Richmond,  Ky.,  1886-8;  prof.  English, 
Wells  College,  1889-91;  student  British  Mu- 
seum, London,  1889,  1892,  1894.  Asst.  prof., 
1892-4,  asso.  prof.,  1894-1900,  English  litera- 
ture, also  1892-1900,  dean  in  Junior  College, 
Univ.  of  Chicago.  Address:  5629  Lexington  Av. 

Me  CLUE  R,  William  Bitting-er,  real  estate;  b. 
Rockbridge  Co.,  Va.,  Nov.  6,  1862;  s.  John 
William  and  Bettie  S.  McCluer;  grad.  Wash- 
ington and  Lee  Univ.  of  Virginia,  A.B.,  in  class 
of  1880.  Began  real  estate  business,  1893,  in 
firm  of  Cannell  &  McCluer,  and  in  1902  the 
present  firm  of  Cochran  &  McCluer  succeeded. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  University,  Saddle. and  Cycle. 
Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  University 
Club. 

McCLURE,  James  Gore  Kin?,  clergyman;  b. 
Albany,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  24,  1848;  grad.  Phillips 
Andover  Acad.,  1866;  Yale,  1870;  Princeton 
Theological  Seminary,  1873  (D.D.,  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  1888);  ordained  Presbyterian  minister, 
1874;  m.  Nov.  19,  1879,  Annie  P.  Dixon,  daugh- 
ter Nathan  F.  Dixon,  Westerly,  R.  I.  Pastor- 
ates: New  Scotland,  N  .Y.,  1874-9;  Lake  Forest, 
111.,  since  1881;  pres.  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  1897- 
1901,  resigned;  continues  pastorate  at  Lake 
Forest.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books, 
etc.)  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

McCLURCr,  Os'clen  Trevor,  sec.  A.  C.  McClurg 
&  Co.,  booksellers  and  publishers;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  8,  1878;  s.  Gen.  Alexander  C.  and  Eleanor 
(Wheeler)  McClurg;  prepared  for  college  at 
Chicago  Latin  School;  grad.  from  the  scentiflc 
dept.  of  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1901;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  24,  1903,  Marion  Ewen.  After  graduation 
from  Yale  entered  the  house  of  A.  C.  McClurg 
&  Co.  as  retail  salesman,  and  has  continued 
with  the  house  and  is  now  secretary  and  dir. 
of  the  company.  Protestant  Episcopalian.  Mem. 
Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  University,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Caxton,  Chicago  Yacht,  New  York  Yacht. 
Office:  215-221  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  99  As- 
tor  St. 

MACOMBER,  Frank  Bartlett,  manufacturer; 
b.  Sterling,  111.,  Aug.  2,  1869;  s.  Lev!  Forbes 
and  Mary  A.  (Rundlett)  Macomber;  family  re- 
moved to  Chicago  in  1883;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Sterling  and  Chicago;  m.  May,  1889,  Anne, 
daughter  of  H.  H.  Scoville,  Jr.;  children:  Ruth 
Bartlett,  Suzanne.  In  employ  of  Sargent, 


Greenleaf  &  Brooks,  1885-7;  with  J.  C. 
Vaughan,  seedsman,  1887-9;  became  connected 
with  the  Scoville  Iron  Works,  1889,  and  sec. 
from  incorporation  until  1893;  sec.  Macomber 
&  Whyte  Rope  Co.  since  1896.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Colonial. 
Office:  21  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

McCONNELL,  Charles  Henry,  pres.  and 
owner  Economical  Drug  Co.;  b.  Dublin,  Ireland, 
Oct.  12,  1841;  s.  James  Kenny  and  Sarah 
(O'Neil)  McConnell;  ed.  public  schools  of  De- 
troit, Mich.;  m.  Detroit,  May  31,  1868,  Clara 
Virginia  Chope;  1  daughter:  Cora  Edith.  Served 
3  years  in  the  24th  Mich.  Infy.,  of  the  "Iron 
Brigade,"  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  1862-5. 
Founded  the  Nat.  Printing  Co.  in  1873,  making 
a  leading  specialty  of  show  printing.  Suc- 
ceeded to  Columbia  Theatre,  Chicago,  in  1883. 
and  eight  other  theatres  and  a  dozen  or  more 
shows  of  J.  H.  Haverly,  on  failure  of  the  lat- 
ter. Lost  $321,000  on  Haverly  and  his  enter- 
prises, eventually,  and  the  Nat.  Printing  Co. 
was  ruined  in  1884  by  two  fires  occurring 
within  15  months;  loss  $250,000  above  insur- 
ance. On  June  24,  1892,  established  the  Eco- 
nomical Drug  Store,  the  first  to  engage  in  the 
retailing  of  drugs  at  cut  prices.  Mem.  Am. 
Pharmaceutical  Assn.  Prominent  mem.  of  G. 
A.  R.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood.  Office: 
84  State  St.  Residence:  4417  Ellis  Av. 

McCONNELL,  John,  real  estate;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  8,  1847;  s.  Edward  and  Charlotte  (Mc- 
Glashan)  McConnell;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  high  school,  1855-65;  old  Chicago 
Univ.,  1866-8;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  June  27, 
1871,  Kate  Gooding;  children:  Edward  D.,  John 
G.,  George  Malcolm,  Kathryn  C.,  Kenneth  G. 
In  timber  and  lumber  business,  Chicago,  1869- 
1872;  manufacturer  picture  frame  mouldings, 
etc.,  in  firm  of  John  Moore  &  Co.,  1875-81;  since 
1881  engaged  in  real  estate  business,  princi- 
pally buying  and  subdividing  property  in 
Town  of  Lake  View  (now  part  of  Chicago),  as 
mem.  of  firm  of  McConnell  Bros.  Also  pres. 
Compound  Door  Co.,  of  St.  Joseph,  Mich.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Lake 
View,  1881-2;  supervisor  and  pres.  town  board 
of  trustees,  Lake  View,  1883-5;  alderman  town 
of  Lake  View,  1887-8.  Attends  Episcopal 
Church.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  60  Hawthorne  PI. 

McCONlSTELL,  Luther  William,  retired  mer- 
chant; b.  near  Princeville,  111.,  Aug.  8,  1839; 
s.  John  and  Marie  Louise  (Eads)  McConnell; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Peorla  Co.,  111.,  and  at  the 
Kinzie  School,  Chicago;  m.  1st,  Medford,  Mass., 
Sept.  1,  1870,  Jeanne  S.  Binney  (died);  2d,  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  7,  1894,  Jane  Logan  of  Toronto,  Ont. 
(died  July  12,  1903).  Began  business  career  in 
1853  with  T.  B.  Carter  &  Co.,  then  the  leading 
dry  goods  merchants,  becoming  cashier;  office 
partner  of  H.  M.  Thompson  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers  on  S.  Water  St.,  1862-7;  in  credit  dept. 
of  Field,  Leiter  &  Co.  and  Marshall  Field  & 
Co.,  dry  goods,  from  1867  until  Dec.  31,  1902, 
when  he  retired.  Republican  on  nat.  issues, 
but  never  held  office;  was  somewhat  active 
from  1867  until  1880;  delegate  to  state  con- 
vention of  Illinois  and  mem.  of  the  execu- 
tive committee  of  Cook  Co.  in  1880.  Club: 
Union  League  (one  of  founders).  Address: 
Union  League  Club. 

McCORD,  Alvin  Carr,  manufacturer,  car 
builder;  b.  Paris,  111.,  Nov.  24,  1867;  s.  Wil- 
liam B.  and  Mary  J.  (Campbell)  McCord;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Paris,  111.,  Chicago  and 
Minneapolis,  and  at  Princeton  Univ.,  graduat- 
ing, 1889,  followed  by  1  year  of  law  study  in 
the  Univ.  of  Minnesota;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Dec. 
22,  1896,  Emily  Davis  Rowe;  1  daughter:  Mar- 
jorie  Carr.  Entered  upon  manufacturing  busi- 
ness as  vice-pres.  Drexel  Ry.  Supply  Co.,  rail- 
way supplies,  in  1891,  and  since  May,  1895, 
has  been  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  company.  In 
May,  1897,  became  pres.  and  dir.  McCord  & 


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Co.,  which  office  still  retains.  In  1900  became 
gen.  mgr.  and  a  few  months  later  vice-pres. 
Illinois  Car  &  Equipment  Co.,  from  which  re- 
signed Aug.,  1902,  and  in  May,  1902,  became 
pres.  and  dir.  Western  Steel  Car  &  Foundry 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University, 
Union  League,  Glen  View;  also  Princeto'n 
(New  York).  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 600  N.  State  St. 

McCORDIC,  Alfred  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Jura, 
Lambton  Co.,  Ont,  Can.,  Nov.  8,  1862;  s.  James 
and  Hannah  (Dawson)  McCordic;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Canada;  grad.  Harvard  Law  School, 
1889;  m.  Windsor,  Conn.,  July  3,1889,  Jane  Au- 
gusta Ladd;  children:  Christine  Ruth,  Fletcher 
Ladd,  Malcolm  Niles  (deceased).  Began  study 
of  law,  spring  of  1884,  in  law  firm  of  Fletcher 
&  Wanty,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich,  until  entering 
Harvard,  1886.  Opened  law  office,  Duluth, 
Minn.,  1889,  with  Wilson  G.  Crosby,  of  Massa- 
chusetts, as  McCordic  &  Crosby;  moved  to 
Chicago,  1896,  becoming  partner  with  Joseph 
A.  Sleeper  in  law  firm  of  Sleeper  &  McCordic; 
since  1900  partner  with  Andrew  R.  Sheriff  in 
present  law  firm  of  McCordic  &  Sheriff,  in 
which  Charles  T.  Freeman  is  now  also  a  part- 
ner. Pres.  of  village  of  Winnetka,  1903-4. 
Clubs:  University,  Harvard,  Winnetka,  Skokie 
Golf.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  Win- 
netka, 111. 

McCOKMICK,  Alexander  Agnew,  editor  and 
publisher  Chicago  Evening1  Post;  b.  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  Feb.  21,  1863;  s.  Alexander  Agnew 
and  Katherine  (McQuiston)  McCormick;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Philadelphia  to  senior  class 
of  grammar  school;  m.  Lake  Forest,  111.,  June 
1.  1905,  Maud  Warner.  Employed  in  publishing 
dept.  of  A.  C.  McClurg  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1888- 
1895;  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  Evening  Post 
and  the  Times-Herald,  1895-1901,  and  of  Rec- 
crd-Herald,  1901-4;  since  Nov.,  1904,  editor 
and  publisher  of  The  Evening  Post;  sec.  cam- 
paign committee,  1895,  and  later  pres.  of  the 
Civil  Service  Assn.,  Chicago;  was  sec.  Sunset 
Club,  1892;  trustee  of  Illinois  College,  Jack- 
sonville, 111.  (vice-pres.,  1903-4) ;  chairman 
labor  committee,  1900-5,  Am.  Newspaper  Pub- 
lishers' Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League  (pres.),  Merchants  (ex-pres.).  Uni- 
versity, Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mid-Day, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  154  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 100  Buena  Av. 

McCORMICK,  Cyrus  Hall,  business  man;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  May  16,  1859;  s.  of  inven- 
tor of  reaping  machine  of  same  name;  grad. 
Princeton,  1879;  he  then  became  connected 
with  McCormick  Harvesting  Co.,  of  which, 
after  his  father's  death,  1884,  he  was  pres. 
till  the  organization  of  the  International  Har- 
vester Co.,  of  which  he  has  been  pres.  since 
Aug.,  1902;  dir.  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.;  dir.  Mer- 
chants' Loan  and  Trust  Co.;  trustee  Y.  M.  C. 
A.;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  5,  1889,  Harriet  Bradley 
Hammond.  Clubs:  University,  Metropolitan 
(New  York) ;  Chicago,  Union  League,  Univer- 
sity, Chicago  Athletic,  Commercial.  Office:  7 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  321  Huron  Sf. 

McCORMICK,  Harold  Fowler,  vice-pres.  In- 
ternational Harvester  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  May  2, 
1872;  s.  of  late  Cyrus  Hall  and  Nettie  (Fow- 
ler) McCormick;  preparatory  education  at  Uni- 
versity School,  Chicago,  and  Browning  School, 
New  York;  grad.  Princeton  Univ.,  1895;  m. 
Nov.  26,  1895,  Edith,  daughter  of  John  D. 
Rockefeller.  Previous  to  graduation  spent 
some  time  in  summer  with  local  agents  and 
at  works,  familiarizing  himself  with  business 
of  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.;  gen- 
eral agent  for  same  company  at  Council  Bluffs, 
la.,  1896-7;  vice-pres.  International  Harvester 
Co.  since  1902.  Trustee  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Mc- 
Cormick Theological  Seminary  and  Chicago 
Exchange  Building  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Mer- 
chants, University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Onwent- 
sia; also  University,  Racquet  and  Tennis, 


Strollers  and  Princeton   (New  York).  Office:  7 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  88  Bellevue  PI. 

McCORMICK,  Joseph  Medill,  treas.  Tribune 
Co.;  b.  Chicago,  May  16,  1877;  s.  Robert  S.  and 
Katherine  (Medill)  McCormick;  ed.  Elstree, 
England,  1888-91;  Groton  School,  Groton, 
Mass.,  1896;  Yale,  B.A.,  1900;  m.  Cleveland,  O., 
June  10,  1903,  Ruth, "daughter  of  Hon.  M.  A. 
Hanna.  Immediately  after  graduation  from 
Yale  in  1900  entered  the  service  of  the  Chi- 
cago Tribune  as  reporter;  subsequently  served 
as  insurance  and  real  estate  editor,  correspond- 
ent in  the  Philippines  and  at  Washington,  and 
as  editorial  writer.  Independent  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  City,  Marquette. 
Office:  The  Tribune.  Residence:  120  Lake 
Shore  Drive. 

McCORMICK,  Robert  Hall,  trustee  of  the 
Leander  J.  McCormick  Estate;  b.  Rockbridge 
Co.,  Va.,  Sept.  6,  1847;  s.  Leander  J.  and  Hen- 
rietta M.  (Hamilton)  McCormick;  was  brought 
by  his  parents  to  Chicago  in  the  fall  of  1848; 
attended  preparatory  and  collegiate  courses 
of  the  old  Chicago  University;  m.  June  1, 
1871,  Sarah  Lord  Day,  daughter  of  Henry  Day, 
of  law  firm  of  Lord,  Day  &  Lord,  New  York; 
children:  Henrietta  H.,  Elizabeth  D.,  Robert 
Hall,  Jr.,  Phebe  Lord,  Mildred  D.  Began  busi- 
ness with  the  firm  of  C.  H.  &  L.  J.  McCormick 
in  1871;  was  admitted  as  a  partner  in  1874,  and 
upon  its  incorporation  as  the  McCormick  Har- 
vesting Machine  Co.,  was  appointed  asst.  supt. 
of  the  manufacturing  dept.;  made  improve- 
ments on  both  reaper  and  binder,  which  were 
patented  and  adopted  by  the  firm.  During  the 
years  1875  and  1876  he  experimented  person- 
ally with  the  self-binder  in  the  field  from 
Texas  to  Minnesota,  and  was  in  charge  of  the 
field  trials  exhibit  of  the  McCormick  Binder  at 
the  Centennial  Exposition  at  Philadelphia  in 
1876,  which  was  the  introduction  of  the  self- 
binder  to  the  public  as  the  greatest  labor-sav- 
ing device  of  the  age.  Always  interested  in 
art;  has  made  a  special  study  of  the  British 
school;  has  examples  of  most  of  the  leading 
artists  of  that  school  in  his  collection.  Has 
published  an  elaborate  illustrated  catalogue  of 
the  collection,  which  is  in  the  principal  art 
galleries  of  the  U.  S.  and  Europe.  Always  been 
interested  in  yachting  and  coaching,  and  was 
one  of  the  first  to  introduce  coaching  in  the 
West,  driving  his  four-in-hand  the  opening 
season  of  the  Washington  Park  Club  in  1884. 
Democrat.  Trustee  Art  Institute,  Chicago  Re- 
lief and  Aid  Soc. ;  mem.  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.,  the  Copley  Soc.  of  Boston.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Washington  Park,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Onwent- 
sia, New  York  Yacht,  Nat.  Arts  of  America 
(New  York),  Reading  Room  (Bar  Harbor, 
Me.),  Kebo  Valley  (Bar  Harbor,  Me.).  Office: 
145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  124  Rush  St. 

McCORMICK,  Stanley,  comptroller  Interna- 
tional Harvester  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  2,  1874; 
s.  Cyrus  Hall  an(J  Nettie  (Fowler)  McCormick; 
ed.  Univ.  School,  Chicago,  1888-9;  Drowning 
School,  New  York,  18 89-90:  Princeton  College, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1891-5;  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School,  1896-7.  Managed  real  estate  of 
self  and  family,  1898-9;  represented  McCor- 
mick Harvesting  Machine  Co.  at  Paris  Exposi- 
tion, 1899-1900;  acting  supt.  of  works  of  Mc- 
Cormick Harvesting  Machine  Co.,  1900-1;  oper- 
ated ranch  in  Cimarron,  N.  M..  1901-2;  engaged 
in  special  work  for  McCormick  Harvesting  Ma- 
chine Co.,  1902-4,  in  connection  with  the  liqui- 
dation and  sale  of  its  property  to  the  Inter- 
national Harvester  Co.,  of  which  is  a  dir.  and 
comptroller.  Also  dir.  East  Chicago  Co.;  see., 
treas.  and  dir.  Chicago  Building  Exchange  Co. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc. 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Chicago  Golf,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Saddle  and  Cycle  Club  Fleet,  Union;  also  Uni- 
versity (New  York).  Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: 135  Rush  St. 


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McCORTNEY,  John  Howard,  operator  in  real  Culloch,  1893-1900;  since  May  1,  1900,  with 
estate  investments;  b.  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  Mar.  wife  (who  is  distinguished  as  lawyer  and  re- 
24  1864'  s  James  R.  and  Matilda  (Hadden)  former)  in  business  as  McCulloch  &  McCul- 
McCortney  ed  Lafayette  College,  Easton,  Pa.,  loch;  counsel  for  the  Merchants'  Loan  and 
and  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology,  Trust  Co.  Congregationalist.  Independent  Dem- 
Boston-  m  Chicago,  June  12,  1894,  Joan  Rice  ocrat.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
(now  deceased).  Came  to  Chicago,  Feb.,  1887,  Union  League,  Evanston  Democratic,  Congre- 
from  Wheeling,  W  Va. ;  in  employ  of  E.  A.  gational,  Law.  Office:  Merchants'  Loan  and 
Cummings  &  Co.,  real  estate,  1887-90;  then  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  2236  Orrington  Av., 
joined  in  organization  of  present  firm  of  Mad-  Evanston,  111. 

burg,  Eidmann  &  McCortney,  real  estate,  loans        McCULLOH,    Thomas    Qrubb,    manufactur- 

and  builders.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic,  er;    b.     Logansport,    Ind.,    July    30,     1844;     B. 

Caxton,    Fox    Lake    Yacht.    Address:    Colonial  Thomas   G.    and   Ann    Elizabeth    (Hanna)    Mc- 

Trust  &  Savings  Bank,   205  LaSalle  St.   Resi-  Culloh;   ed.   public   schools   of   Peoria,   111.;    m. 

dence:  83  20th  St.  1870,  Maria  Louise  Woodbury;  children:  James 

McCOY,    Homer  Wirt,    broker;    b.    Sheridan,  Woodbury,   Thomas   Grubb,   Jr.   Was  formerly 

O.,   Apr.    29,    1859;    s.    Charles  W.    and  Urania  engaged  in   the  woolen  mill  business  at  Kan- 

( Wheeler)    McCoy;   finished  education  at  Ohio  kakee,    111.;    then    cashier    of    the    old    2d    Na- 

State  Univ.,   1876-9,   and   2   years  at  Philadel-  tional    Bank    of    Peoria,    111.;    back    to    Kanka- 

§hia  College  of  Pharmacy;  m.  Washington,  111.,  kee  in  the  linseed  oil  business,  1876;  came  to 

ept.  20,  1887,  Jessie  May  Danforth;  1  daugh-  Chicago,    1889,    continuing   in   same   line;    now 

ter:    Dorothy.    Came    to    Illinois,    1880;    estab-  vice-pres.   and  treas.   of  the  Nat.   Linseed   Oil 

lished  and   managed   a  bank  at   Cuba,   Fulton  Co.;    pres.    of   the   Confectioners'    and   Bakers' 

Co.,  111.,  1886-90;  then  elected  cashier  the  Bank  Supply  Co.,   the  Federal  Mfg.  Co.,  and  the  E. 

of  Commerce,   Peoria;   later   elected  vice-pres.  j.     Lutwyche    Co.     Republican.      Presbyterian. 

Merchants   Nat.    Bank,    Peoria;    resigned,    1897,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Resi- 

to    become    cashier    Commercial     Nat.     Bank,  dence:  5130  Hibbard  Av. 

Peoria,  until  1901,  when  removed  to  Chicago,  McCULLOUGH,  Edward  Wilson,  coal ;  b.  Jack- 
becoming  vice-pres.  and  treas.  MacDonald,  Me-  sonvine,  m.,  july  16,  1861;  s.  John  D.  and  Sa- 
Coy  .&  Co.,  dealers  in  bonds,  etc  When  re-  ran  Jane  McCullough;  grad.  Springfield  (111.) 
signed  as  cashier  Commercial  Nat.  Bank  of  High  School,  1880.  Started  life  as  farm  hand; 
Peoria,  was  elected  vice-pres.  and  continued  a  left  farm  to  work  in  rolling  mill,  1873;  from 
dir.  of  the  bank,  and  still  retains  interests  roning  mm  went  to  work  as  fireman  on  loco- 
there;  also  vice-pres  and  dir  Citizens  Gas  &  motive  on  Wabash  R.  R.,  and  was  afterward 
Electric  Co^  and  of  Pekin  Light,  Heat  &  locomotive  engineer  on  same  road  for  3  years. 
Power  Co.  Pres.  Illinois  Bankers  Assn.,  1102  leaving  to  engage  in  grocery  business  at 
and  has  served  3  terms  on  executive  council  Springfield,  111.,  1885-93;  then  engaged  in  min- 
of  same;  was  also  3  years  mem.  executive  ing  coal  at  Springfield  and  Spaulding,  111.;  was 
council  Am.  Bankers  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  pres  of  the  Spaulding  Coal  Co.,  Jan.,  1902,  un- 
League, Bankers.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Resi-  til  May>  1905i  when  company  was  absorbed  by 
dence:  1084  E.  Garfleld  Boul.  the  standard  Washed  Coal  Co.,  of  which  is  2d 
MAC  CRACKEK,  William  Patterson,  physi-  vice-pres.  Mason.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois 
clan;  b.  Allegheny,  Pa.,  May  20,  1863;  s.  Isaac  Athletic.  Office:  303  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
and  Isabel  (Caldwell)  MacCracken;  ed.  West-  Grand  Pacific  Hotel. 

eirn,,  T^nI,X'  of  r£!nnsylv™n-^a  f?od-7  Hahn.emann  McCULLOUGH,  Hiram  B.,  3d  vice-pres.  C.  & 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1887;  m  Aurora,  N..w.  Ry.;  b.  Elkton,  Md.,  Oct.  7,  1850;  s.  Hi- 
N.  Y.,  1887,  Mary  Avery;  1  son:  William  P.  ram  McCullough;  ed.  Washington  and  Lee 
Jr.  Came  to  Chicago,  1885  Was  formerly  prof,  univs.;  m.  Martha  M.  Hughitt;  children:  Belle, 
of  med.  jurisprudence,  and  of  the  theory  and  Plorence.  With  general  freight  dept.  I.  C.  R.  R., 
practice  of  medicine,  at  Hahnemann  Med  Col-  1873.9 ;  division  freight  agent  C.  &  N.-W.,  Wi- 
lege.  Was  med.  officer  and  in  charge  of  hosps.  nona  Minn.,  1880-2;  same,  Chicago,  1883-5; 
on  return  of  Spanish-Am.  War  Vols  Mem  asst  gen  freight  agent,  Chicago,  1885-6;  gen- 
Am.  Institute  of  Homceopathy  Illinois  and  eral  freight  aglnt,  1887-91;  general  traffic  mgr.. 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  socs.,  Chicago  Clinical  Oct  j  |896,  to  Dec.  31,  1897;  3d  vice-prts.. 
Soc  (ex-pres.).  Republican.  Was  capt.  of  j  j"  1898;  vice-pres.,  Escanaba,  Iron  Moun- 
cadets  at  Umv  of  Pennsylvania  1878  Mason:  t  ,  £  Western  Ry.,  Chicago  Northern  Ry. 
High  Priest,  Fairvlew  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.  capt.  c  MIssourI  valley  and  Bllir  Ry.  &  Bridge 
of  drill  corps,  Montjoie  Commandery,  K.  T.  Co  Prlnceton  &  Western  Ry.  Co.,  St.  Paul, 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  and  Royal  League.  Su-  Eastern  &  Grand  Trunk  Ry..  Winona  &  St.  Pe- 
pervising  examiner  for  State  of  Illinois  for  t  R  R  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Chi- 
SnS  SSPaPSSSfc  ZFAfr&SSS&JSPK'  cae°  Athletic,  Glen  View,  Onwentsil.  Office: 
100  State  St.  Residence:  4327  Greenwood  Av.  215  Jackson  Boul.,  cor.  Franklin  St.  Residence: 

McCBEA,     Wiley     S.,     treas.     People's     Gas  Lake  Forest.  111. 

Light   &   Coke   Co.;    mem.    Chicago    Stock   Ex-         McCULLOTTQH,    Jay    Stuart,     Northwestern 

change.    Clubs:    Chicago.    Union    League.    Mid-  passenger   agent    Southern    Ry. ;    b.    Maysville, 

Day,   Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,   llli-  Ky.,  Nov.  1,  1852;  s.  Francis  T.  (native  Virginia) 

nois,  Germania  Mannerchor.   Office:   157  Mich-  and   Nancy   Jane    (Black)    McCullough;    ed.   N. 

igan  Av.  Residence:  122  Lincoln  Park  Boul.  Liberty    (O.)    Acad.;    Lincoln    College,    Green- 

McCREADY,  Edward  Washington,  corks;  b.  wood,  Mo.;  m.  Warrensburg,  Mo.,  Sept.  25, 
Crisfield.  Md.,  May  6,  1860;  s.  George  S.  and  1874,  Celia  Eddy  Jewett;  children:  Charles  Ed- 
Loney  McCready;  ed.  country  schools.  Now  win,  Chester  Charlton,  Celia  Jewett.  Studied 
mgr.  and  treas.  R.  W.  McCready  Cork  Co.,  es-  ]aw,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  at  age  of 
tablished,  1866,  and  incorporated,  1891.  Clubs:  21  at  Warrensburg,  Mo.;  practiced  in  War- 
Chicago  Athletic,  Westward  Ho,  Automobile,  rensburg  and  Holden,  Mo.,  until  1876,  when 
Office:  47  Illinois  St.  Residence:  428  N.  Kenil-  engaged  in  newspaper  business  also,  as  manag- 
worth  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111.  ing  editor  of  the  Warrensburg  Standard;  en- 

McCULLOCH,    Frank    Hathorn,    lawyer;    b.  tered   railway   service,   Oct.    1,    1879,   with    the 

Winnebago  Co.,  Wis.,  Jan.  14,  1863;  s.  Hathorn  Central  Iowa  R.   R.,  at  Marshalltown,  and  in 

and  Charlotte  M.  (Brown)  McCulloch;  ed.  pub-  1880    became    connected    with    C.,    R.    I.    &    P. 

lie   schools  and   grad.    Union   College   of   Law,  Ry.,    Chicago;    in    same    year    was    placed    in 

Chicago,  1886;  m.  Rockford,  111.,  May  30,  1890,  charge  of  ticket  accounts,  C.  &  A.  Ry.,  under 

Catharine  G.   Waugh;  children:   Hugh  Waugh,  Auditor  Kelsey;  Jan.  1,  1884,  was  made  special 

Hathorn  Waugh,  Catharine  Waugh,  Jr.  Admit-  passenger   agent   for   the   C.,    St.    P.,   M.    &   O. 

ted  to  bar,  June,  1886;  mem.  firm  of  Prussing,  Ry.,    at   St.    Paul,   and    was   successively    chief 

Hutchins  &  McCulloch,  1891-3;  Prussing  &  Me-  clerk  and  asst.  general  passenger  agent,  same 


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road,  until  March,  1893;  was  then  appointed 
sec.  and  in  charge  of  Trans-Missouri  Assn., 
at  Kansas  City,  until  Jan.  1,  1895,  when  took 
service  with  the  Memphis  &  Charleston  Ry., 
a  branch  of  the  Southern  Ry.,  at  Memphis, 
Tenn. ;  since  then  with  Southern  Ry.  as  chief 
clerk  and  Northwestern  passenger  agent.  In- 
dependent in  politics  (voted  for  Roosevelt, 
1904).  Baptist.  Office:  225  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3846  Ellis  Av. 

McCUIiIiOUCrH,  John  R.,  physician;  b.  Ft. 
Fortune,  Province  of  Que.,  Can.,  Dec.  6,  1835; 
s.  William  and  Elizabeth  Stinson  (Stevenson) 
McCullough;  ed.  public  schools  and  3  years 
at  Victoria  College,  Ottawa,  Can.  On  leaving 
college  apprenticed  himself  to  an  apothecary 
at  Toronto,  and  was  later  employed  in  whole- 
sale drug  house  at  Syracuse,  N.  Y. ;  went  to 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1856,  and  worked  in  drug 
store,  at  same  time  studying  anatomy  and 
other  branches  preparatory  to  medicine;  went 
to  Toronto  and  matriculated  in  Toronto  School 
of  Medicine  and,  on  graduation  therefrom,  re- 
turned to  Milwaukee  and  engaged  in  med.  prac- 
tice until  Sept.,  1861,  when  enlisted  as  hosp. 
steward  in  the  1st  Wis.  Regt.  for  3  years'  ser- 
vice; the  hosp.  in  his  charge  at  Chickamauga 
was  captured  by  the  Confederates,  Sept.  20, 
1863;  the  wounded  were  paroled  and  sent  out- 
side the  lines  while  the  med.  men  were  sent  to 
Libby  Prison;  from  there  he  was  transferred  to 
Pemberton  prison,  remaining  until  Nov.  6, 
when  was  transferred  to  the  hosp.  With  aid 
of  comrades,  "played  dead,"  was  wrapped  in  a 
blanket,  carried  outside  the  lines  to  the  dead- 
house  and  placed  in  a  coffin  from  which  made 
escape  after  dark,  and  after  perilous  adven- 
tures arrived  in  Washington  on  Christmas 
morning,  1863;  rejoined  command;  mustered 
out  in  Oct.,  1864,  time  having  expired,  but  re- 
entered  service  on  being  appointed  asst.  sur- 
geon U.  S.  A.,  and  remained  in  the  general 
hosp.  at  Chattanooga,  Tenn.,  until  Apr.  16, 
1866;  m.  Mansfield,  O.,  Apr.  4,  1867,  Agnes  Cul- 
bertson;  1  son:  William  H.  Resumed  practice, 
Jefferson,  Wis.,  1866;  removing  to  Chicago, 
1872,  and  since  then  in  general  practice  here. 
Served  as  attending  physician  in  gynecology, 
at  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Member  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem. 
Cleveland  Lodge,  No.  211,  A.  F.  and  A.  M., 
and  of  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  No.  5,  G.  A.  R. 
Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  35  Park  Av. 

McCTJRBACH,  David,  Jr.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Perth,  Scotland,  July  10,  1876;  s.  David  and 
Harriet  McCurrach;  ed.  public  schools  of  Scot- 
land and  Chicago,  coming  here  in  1889.  From 
1894-1900,  engaged  in  cold  storage  business  in 
Chicago,  with  Produce  Cold  Storage  Exchange, 
Western  Union  Cold  Storage  Co.,  and  Union 
Cold  Storage  and  Warehouse  Co.;  in  q.  m.'s 
dept.,  U.  S.  A.,  Chicago,  1900-2;  mgr.  James 
McCurrach  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  neckwear, 
1902-3;  since  Jan.  1,  1904,  treas.  and  mgr.  of 
McCurrach  &  Smith,  manufacturers  of  neck- 
wear and  importers  of  silks.  Club:  Evanston. 
Office:  238-240  Adams  St.  Residence:  408  Lee 
St.,  Evanston,  111. 

MoCtTTCHEOlT,  George  Barr,  author;  b.  on 
farm,  Tippecanoe  Co.,  Ind.,  July  26,  1866;  s. 
John  Barr  and  Clara  Glick  McCutcheon;  ed. 
Lafayette  public  schools  and  Purdue  Univ. 
Became  reporter  Lafayette  Journal,  1889;  city 
editor  of  Lafayette  Courier,  1893;  m.  Sept.  26, 
1904,  Marie  Van  Antwerp  Fay,  Highland  Park, 
111.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athlet- 
ic, The  Little  Room,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Ex- 
moor;  The  Players  (New  York);  Authors  (New 
York).  Author:  Graustark,  1900;  Castle  Craney- 
crow,  1902;  The  Sherrods,  1903;  Brewster'3 
Millions,  1903;  The  Day  of  the  Dog,  1904;  Bev- 
erly of  Graustark,  1904.  Has  written  numer- 
ous short  stories  in  various  magazines.  Office: 
203  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  62  Cedar  St. 


McCUTCHEON,  John  Tinney,  cartoonist;  spe- 
cial correspondent  since  1889;  b.  near  Lafay- 
ette, Tippecanoe  Co.,  Ind.,  May  6,  1870;  s.  John 
Barr  and  Clara  Glick  McCutcheon;  lived  on 
farm  until  June,  1876;  removed  to  Lafayette; 
attended  schools  there;  grad.  Purdue  Univ., 
1889;  art  instruction  under  Prof.  Ernest 
Knaufft.  With  Chicago  Record,  1889-1901;  Chi- 
cago Record-Herald,  1901-3;  Chicago  Tribune 
since  July  1,  1903;  the  first  conspicuous  car- 
toon work  being  in  the  campaign  of  1896. 
Started  on  trip  around  the  world  on  dispatch 
boat  "McCulloch,"  Jan.,  1898;  was  on  board 
that  vessel  during  war  against  Spain,  and  in 
Battle  of  Manila  Bay,  1898.  In  1898  made  tour 
of  special  service  in  India,  Burma,  Siam,  and 
Cochin,  China;  also  tour  on  special  service  to 
Northern  China,  Korea,  and  Japan,  returning 
to  Philippines  in  Nov.  for  fall  campaign.  At- 
tended the  military  expeditions  of  occupation 
until  the  following  Apr.,  when  he  was  sent  to 
the  Transvaal;  joined  the  Boers  in  interest  of 
his  paper.  Returned  to  Chicago,  Aug.,  1900; 
furnished  political  cartoons  for  Chicago  Rec- 
ord during  1900  campaign.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Press,  Art  Soc.,  Exmoor,  Saddle  and  Cy- 
cle; The  Players  (New  York).  Author:  Stories 
of  Filipino  Warfare,  1900;  Cartoons  by  Mc- 
Cutcheon, 1903;  Bird  Center  Cartoons,  1904. 
Office:  203  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  300  Schil- 
ler St. 

McDERMID,  John  Jay,  grain  commission; 
b.  Mayfleld,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  4,  1836;  e.  Joseph  and 
Elizabeth  (Bryant)  McDermid;  ed.  Hillsdale 
College  (Mich.);  m.  Claremont,  N.  H.,  Jan.  22, 
1867,  Frances  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Gov. 
Ralph  Metcalf,  of  New  Hampshire;  children: 
Frances  E.,  Julian  M.,  Ralph,  Ferdinand.  Be- 
came cashier  of  Bank  of  Three  Rivers,  Mich., 
1859;  came  to  Chicago,  1861,  as  bookkeeper  in 
bank;  served  In  Union  Army  from  Feb.,  1862, 
to  July,  1866;  appointed  capt.  and  asst.  q.  m., 
and  discharged,  July,  1866,  with  rank  of  bre- 
vet lieut.-col.  Engaged  in  grain  commission 
business  in  1866,  in  firm  of  McDermid  &  Oer- 
tel;  firm  is  now  McDermid  &  Co.  Mem.  Chica- 
go Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  George  H. 
Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Mem.  Grace  Episcopal 
Church.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
4032  Ellis  Av. 

McDOEIi,  William  Henry,  railway  official; 
b.  Goffstown,  N.  H.,  Mar.  28,  1841;  s.  Joseph 
and  Ann  (Clogston)  McDoel;  ed.  public  school, 
Goftstown,  N.  H. ;  m.,  1st,  State  Line,  Ind., 
Sept.  12,  1865,  Rebecca  Lucas;  1  daughter: 
Mrs.  Mary  McDoel  Hickman;  m.,  2d,  Kenosha, 
Wis.,  Dec.  27,  1898,  Katherine  R.  Neff.  En- 
tered service  of  Great  Western  R.  R.  of  Illi- 
nois, Sept.  7,  1861,  as  clerk;  later  agent  same 
at  Danville  and  Tolono,  111.;  agent,  Toledo, 
Wabash  &  Western  Ry.,  State  Line,  Ind.,  1864- 
1865;  general  agent  same,  Keokuk,  la.,  1865- 
1875;  western  agent  Blue  Line,  1875-7;  gen- 
eral freight  agent  Hannibal  &  St.  Joseph  R. 
R.,  1878-84;  southwestern  freight  agent,  C.,  B. 
&  Q.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  1884;  since  July  1, 
1884,  with  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago 
Ry.,  and  its  successor,  the  Chicago,  Indianapo- 
lis &  Louisville  Rv.,  as  general  freight  agent, 
1884-6:  traffic  mgr.,  1886-91;  general  mgr., 
Apr.  15,  1891;  also  vlce-pres.,  Apr.,  1894;  re- 
ceiver same,  1896-7;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr., 
1897-9;  since  Apr.  25,  1899.  pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
Also  pres.  Indiana  Stone  R.  R.  Co.,  pres.  Ken- 
tucky &•  Indiana  Bridge  and  R.  R.  Co.;  dir. 
Am.  Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Gold  Democrat. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League.  Washington 
Park,  Midlothian,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  198 
Custom  House  PI.  Residence:  Geneva,  111. 

McDONALD,  Alexander  Roderick,  physician; 
b.  on  farm  near  Parkhill,  Ont.,  Dec.  30,  1863; 
s.  Roderick  and  Jessie  (McEachin)  McDonald; 
ed.  Parkhill  (Ont.)  High  School  to  1877;  grad. 
Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1897;  Rush 
Med.  College,  M.D.,  1898;  m.  Sheridan,  Huron 
Co.,  Mich.,  Apr.  20,  1895.  On  leaving  high 


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school  joined  family,  which  had  removed  to  erine  (Stewart)  MacDonald  (natives  of  Scot- 
Michigan  in  1876;  began  teaching  a  district  land);  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Oak 
school  in  Huron  Co.,  Mich.,  before  was  16  Park,  111.,  Nov.  2,  1882,  Mary  Kerkhoff;  chil- 
years  of  age;  taught  for  7  years,  meanwhile  dren:  Mary  K.,  William  Stewart,  Ruth  Marga- 
buying  a  small  farm  upon  which  widowed  ret.  Joined  in  organizing,  May  1,  1900,  Mac- 
mother  and  the  younger  children  lived;  came  to  Donald,  McCoy  &  Co.,  dealers  in  municipal  and 
Chicago,  1887,  and  was  in  employ  of  Western  corporation  bonds,  of  which  is  pres.  Republi- 
Union  Telegraph  Co.  until  1894,  during  latter  can.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  171  LaSalle 
part  of  time  working  evenings  while  attending  St.  Residence:  688  LaSalle  Av. 
med  college  in  day  time.  In  practice  of  homce.  MACDONELL,  Joseph  A.,  insurance;  b.  Corn- 
medicine  in  Chicago  since  1897;  appointed  to  wall,  Can.,  Dec.  25,  1856;  s.  Alexander  K.  and 
minor  position  on  staff  of  Chicago  Homoe.  Isabella  (McDonald)  Macdonell;  ed.  public 
Med.  College,  1899;  advanced  rapidly  and  is  schools  of  Canada,  and  St.  Laurent  College, 
now  prof,  of  physiology  and  lecturer  on  dls-  near  Montreal,  ending  Mar.,  1875;  m.  Milwau- 
eases  of  the  lungs;  in  1901  elected  and  has  kee,  Wis.,  Aug.  19,  1884,  Sarah  M.  Whaling; 
since  been  dean  for  students  and  a  year  later  children:  Helen  J.,  Marguerite  I.  (latter  died 
became  a  dir.  of  the  college;  under  reorgani-  in  infancy).  In  Apr.,  1875,  entered  service  of 
zation,  1903,  became  a  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Canada  Paper  Co.,  Montreal,  remaining  until 
Trustees;  attending  physician  Chicago  Homoe.  May,  1880;  came  to  Chicago  same  year;  entered 
and  Cook  Co.  Hosps.  Mem.  Clinical  Club  of  insurance  field,  Feb.,  1881,  with  Home  Insur- 
Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College,  Chicago  Homce.  ance  Co.,  of  New  York;  since  then  continuously 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  Homce.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  In-  in  Chicago,  except  the  period,  1889-96,  when 
stitute  of  Homoe.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Office  was  in  casualty  insurance  lines  in  Minneapolis, 
and  residence:  338  Park  Av.  Minn.  Pres.  Macdonell-Baker-Callender  Co., 

MACDONALD,  Charles  Alexander,  insur-  general  insurance  agency;  business  establish- 
ance;  b.  Cheshire,  Eng.,  1859;  s.  Alexander  ed,  1889;  incorporated  under  present  name, 
and  Jessie  (Taylor)  Macdonald;  ed.  England;  1902;  specialty,  liability  insurance  and  fidelity 
m.  Madison,  N.  J.,  Jan.,  1888,  Martha  Stuart  and  surety  bonds.  Independent  in  politics. 
Slaughter;  1  son:  Charles  Stuart.  Entered  ma-  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View.  Office:  159 
rine  insurance  business,  Liverpool,  1877;  came  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  250  E.  52d  St. 
to  New  York,  1882,  as  asst.  mgr.  for  U.  S.  of  MACDOWELL,  James  Nelson,  dentist;  b. 
Thames  &  Mersey  Marine  Insurance  Co.;  came  Greenfield,  Mo.,  Aug.  14,  1870;  s.  Nelson  B. 
to  Chicago,  1887,  as  western  mgr.  of  a  combi-  and  Anna  (Hampton)  MacDowell;  grad.  North- 
nation  of  English,  Am.,  Canadian  and  German  western  Univ.  Dental  Dept.,  D.D.S.,  1895;  m. 
companies.  Organizer  and  first  pres.  Shipown-  Pontiac,  Mich.,  June  28,  1900,  Lottie  Sophia 
ers  Dry  Dock  Co.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Greene.  Since  1895  engaged  in  practice  of  den- 
Onwentsia,  Chicago  Athletic,  Saddle  and  Cy-  tistry  in  Chicago.  Lecturer  in  Northwestern 
cle.  Residence:  3273  Dover  St.,  Sheridan  Park.  Univ.  Dental  College  and  prof,  of  orthodontia 

McDONALD,  James,  coal  merchant;  b.  Lin-  in  dental  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Chi- 

coln,  Eng.,  July  21,  1865;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth  cago  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Odontographic  Den- 

(Halliday)   McDonald;  ed.  private  school,  Lin-  tal  Soc.,   Illinois  State  Dental   Soc.  Author  of 

coin,  Eng.,  and  at  Oxford  Univ.,  with  degree  of  Orthodontia,     text-book    for    dental     colleges; 

Associate  of  Arts;  m.  Hinsdale,  111.,  1890,  Flor-  booklets   on  the  Use   of  the   X-ray   in   Ortho- 

ence    R.    Lemmon;    children:    Paul    A.,    Bessie  dontia,    Facial    Art,    The   Age    for    Treatment. 

Mae.   Was  in   the  grain  business   in   England;  Inventor  of  MacDowell   System   of  regulating 

came  to  U.  S.,  and  from  Oct.,  1883,  to  Apr.  1,  appliances.    Republican.    Mason   and    Odd    Fel- 

1903.    was    with    the    Chicago,    Wilmington    &  low.   Club:   Homewood.    Office:    31   Washington 

Vermillion    Coal    Co.,    of   Chicago,    first   as    ac-  St.  Residence:   171   47th  St. 

countant  and  paymaster,  and  afterward  as  gen-  McDOWELL,  Louis  Donald,  coffee   broker;    b. 

eral  sales  agent;  on  Apr.  1,  1903,  organized  the  Pontiac,  111.,  Sept.  14,  1875;  s.  H.  H.  and  Emma 

Interstate    Coal    and     Coke    Co.,    miners    and  (Thayer)  McDowell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pon- 

wholesale  dealers  in  coal,  of  which  he  is  pres.  tiac,  111.,  and  in  Morgan  Park  (111.)   Acad. ;  m. 

Is  also   sec.   and   gen.   mgr.   of   the   Mammoth  Chicago,  May  7,  1903,  Blanche  Carson.   Began 

Vein  Coal  Co.,  and  sec.  of  the  Job's  Ohio  Hock-  business  career  in   1893   with  J.   W.   Doane  & 

ing    Coal    Co.    Republican.    Congregationalist.  Co.,  coffee  importers,  as  office  boy,  remaining 

Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston.  with  that  firm  in  various  capacities  until  June 

MACDONALD,  James,  engineer,   contractor;  1,  1902,  when,  with  Mr.  Ruffner,  established  the 

b.  Collingwood,  Ont.,   Jan.   15,   1857;  s.   Donald  firm     of     Ruffner     &     McDowell,     commission 

and  Elizabeth    (Leach)    Macdonald;   ed.   public  agents  in   green   coffees.   Served   3  years  in  I. 

schools,  Collingwood,  Ont.;  m.  Peterboro,  Ont.,  N.  G.,  and  with  U.  S.  Vols.  in  the  Spanish- Am. 

May    17,    1881,    Laura    Alma    Wear;    children:  War.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  25-27 

Alma  Etta,  Mary  Edna,   Florence  Marguerite,  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  111  E.  42d  PI. 

James  Wear.  Pres.,  since  1894,  Macdonald  En-  McELHEBNE,   Daniel  J.,   lawyer;   b.   Joliet, 

gineering  Co.;  dir.  Webster  Mfg.  Co.  Independ-  111.,   Sept.   11,   1864;    s.   Daniel   B.   and  Eleanor 

ent   in   politics.   Mem.   Western   Soc.    of   Engi-  McElherne;     grad.     Niagara     Univ.,     Niagara 

neers.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:   1225  Falls,  N.  Y.,  1885;  read  law  at  Joliet.  Admitted 

Michigan  Av.,  Evanston.  111.  to  bar,   1887;   practiced   1   year  at   Joliet,   111.; 

MacDONALD,   James   Henry,   clergyman;   b.  since  then   in   Chicago;   asst.    State's   Atty.   of 

Cranston,   R.    I.,    June   2,    1864;   s.    Robert   and  Cook  Co..  1892-6.  Democrat.  Mem.  Nat.  Union 

Mary   (MacMullen)   MacDonald;   ed.   E.  Green-  and  K.   P.   Office:    79  Dearborn   St.   Residence: 

wich  Acad.,  and  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Middletown,  2513  Indiana  Av. 

Conn.;  m.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  June  10,  1890,  Cora  McELHONE,  Frederick  Halsey,  insurance;  b. 
Blair  Nolen;  children:  Florence  Elizabeth  (de=  Ellenville,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  28,  1859;  s.  John  and 
ceased),  Cora  Leslie.  In  ministry  of  M.  E.  Elizabeth  R.  (Halsey)  McElhone;  ed.  public 
Church  since  1890.  Received  first  appointment  schools.  Learned  tanning  trade,  but  in  1885 
in  New  England  Southern  Conference,  at  Nan-  abandoned  it  and  entered  the  New  York  office 
tasket,  Mass.,  1890;  subsequent  appointments  of  the  Washington  Fire  &  Marine  Ins.  Co.,  and 
were  E.  Weymouth,  Mass.,  1892:  Newport,  R.  after  some  years  in  the  service  of  that  com- 
I.,  1895;  Fail  River,  Mass.,  1897;  transferred  pany,  became  special  agent  for  Texas  and 
in  1901  to  the  New  England  Conference,  and  Arkansas  of  the  Pennsylvania  Fire  Insurance 
stationed  in  Lowell,  Mass.;  transferred,  1902,  Co.;  resigned,  1890,  becoming  special  agent  for 
to  the  Rock  River  Conference,  and  since  then  Texas,  Arkansas  and  Louisiana  for  the  Fire- 
pastor  Oakland  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago.  Resi-  man's  Fund  Insurance  Co.,  of  San  Francisco, 
dence:  200  Oakwood  Boul.  Calif.,  with  headquarters  at  Dallas,  Tex.;  in 

MacDONALD,  William  J.,  broker;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.,    1899,    was   made    2d   asst.    mgr.,    and   in 

Aug.  27,  1860;  s.  Alexander  Robert  and  Cath-  May,  1900,  associate  mgr.  of  the  Central  dept. 


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of  the  same  company,  with  headquarters  at 
Chicago,  the  managing  firm  being  known  as 
Marshall  &  McElhone.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

McELLIGOTT,  Thomas  G.,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  26,  1861;  s.  John  and  Sarah  J. 
(Cusack)  McElligott;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Feb.  12,  1888,  Mary  A.  Stor- 
en  (now  deceased);  children:  Sadie,  John, 
Thomas,  James,  Marie.  Learned  trade  of  cooper 
and  worked  at  it  several  years;  later  in  tea 
and  coffee  business;  studied  law;  admitted  to 
bar,  Mar.,  1890;  clerk  of  the  Appellate  Court, 
1890-6;  engaged  in  general  practice  since  1896. 
Was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Referendum 
League,  1901,  and  drew  up  the  questions  of 
Public  Policy  which  were  submitted  at  the 
Apr.  election,  1902.  Democrat.  Was  mem.  of 
35th  and  36th  General  Assemblies  of  Illinois, 
1SS7,  1889,  and  special  (World's  Fair)  session 
of  1890.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 79  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4516  Indiana 
Av. 

McEIiROY,  John  Howard,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Catlin,  111.,  Jan.  29,  1867;  s.  John  Johnston  and 
Harriet  Matilda  (Thompson)  McElroy;  grad. 
Rossville  (111.)  High  School,  1882;  DePauw 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1888;  A.M.,  1891;  also  special  en- 
gineering course  in  Univ.  of  Illinois;  grad.  Co- 
lumbian Univ.,  LL.B.,  1892;  LL.M.,  1893;  m. 
W.  Chicago.  111.,  Aug.,  1899,  Cora  L.  Allen.  En- 
gaged in  office  of  Chief  of  Engineers,  U.  S.  A., 
1890-1;  examiner  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  1891-6. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1891;  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.,  1898.  Practiced  patent  law,  alone, 
1896-7;  in  firm  of  Coburn,  Hibben  &  McElroy, 
1898-1900;  Coburn,  McRoberts  &  McElroy,  1901- 
1903;  temporarily  retired  from  practice,  1903, 
because  of  severe  illness  a_nd  spent  6  months 
in  California  and  the  West  in  search  of  health; 
resumed  practice  in  May,  1904,  devoting  atten- 
tion especially  to  testifying  as  mechanical  ex- 
pert in  patent  causes.  Mem.  Beta  Theta  Pi  fra- 
ternity, Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Apollo  Club,  The  Pat- 
ent Law  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  195 
E.  54th  St. 

McEliKOY,  Robert  Lemuel,  pres.  Automatic 
Fire  Protection  Co.;  b.  on  farm  near  Lebanon, 
Ky.,  Mar.  24,  1861;  s.  Samuel  Rice  and  Mary 
Belle  (Reed)  McElroy;  common  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Belton,  Tex.,  June  29,  1893,  Lula  Mil- 
ler; children:  Margie,  Robert  L..  Jr.  (deceased), 
Edwin  Miller,  Alice  Crocker.  Pres.  Automatic 
Fire  Protection  Co.,  since  Jan.  1.  1903;  also 
pres.  General  Fire  Alarm  and  Watch  Service 
Co.;  dir.  Vendome  Apartments,  Butler's  Choc- 
taw  Lumber  Co.  Republican.  Office:  159  La- 
Salle St. 

McELWEE,  Robert  Harvey,  lumberman:  b. 
Lexington,  Rockbridge  Co.,  Va.,  Jan.  28.  1858; 
B.  William  M.  and  Annie  (Harvey)  McElwee; 
ed.  Lexington  schools;  m.  June,  1882,  Eliza- 
beth, daughter  of  Jesse  Spalding;  1  daughter: 
Nancy  A.  (deceased).  In  banking  house  of 
Hunt  &  Co.,  1875-8;  bookkeeper  and  later  in 
charge  correspondence  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank, 
Chicago,  1878-83;  since  1883  treas.  Spalding 
Lumber  Co.  Mem.  lumber  commission  firm  of 
McElwee  &  Carney,  1885-97;  senior  mem.  Mc- 
Elwee &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  lumber.  Mari- 
nette,  Wis.;  vice-pres.  Menominee  River  Lum- 
ber Co.,  of  Menekaunee,  Wis.  Dir.  Hibernian 
Banking  Assn.  Clubs:  Onwentsia,  Exmoor.  Of- 
fice: 204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest, 
111. 

McENEEliT,  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Madison 
Co.,  O.,  June  7,  1858;  s.  Thomas  and  Ann 
(O'Donohue)  McEnerny:  ed.  common  schools 
of  Ohio;  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School, 
graduating  A.B.,  1884;  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of 
Mich.,  LL.B.,  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  22,  1888, 
Mary  A.  Banta;  children:  Sarah,  Anna,  Mar- 
guerite, Katherine,  Aileen,  Winifred.  Engaged 
in  general  law  practice  in  civil  cases  in  Chi- 
cago since  admission  to  bar  of  Illinois,  Aug. 


19,  1884;  also  licensed  to  practice  in  Ohio,  In- 
diana, Michigan,  and  in  U.  S.  Circuit  and  Dis- 
trict Courts.  Pres.  Am.  Bond  and  Mortgage 
Co.;  pres.  Ernst  Construction  Co.;  counsel  for 
the  Ohio  Talk-O-Phone  Co.,  for  Chicago  ter- 
ritory. Was  mem.  City  Council  of  Chicago  from 
10th  Ward,  1889-91.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Pres.  Illi- 
nois Jurisdiction  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters; 
mem.  N.  Am.  Union,  and  Royal  League.  Office: 
110  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Park  Ridge,  111. 

McEWEN,  Walter,  artist;  b.  Chicago;  pupil 
Cormon,  and  Tony  Robert-Fleury,  Paris.  Hon- 
orable mention,  Salon,  1886;  silver  medal,  Ex- 
position Universelle,  Paris,  1889;  grand  gold 
medal  City  of  Berlin,  1891;  silver  medal,  Lon- 
don, 1890;  medal  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion, 1893;  medal  of  honor,  Antwerp,  1894;  gold 
medal,  Berlin,  1896;  small  gold  medal,  Munich, 
1897;  silver  medal,  Paris  Exposition,  1900. 
Chevalier  of  the  Legion  of  Honor,  France,  Hors 
Concours,  1896.  Represented  by  pictures  in  Chi- 
cago Art  Institute,  Luxembourg,  Paris,  Mu- 
seum of  Ghent,  Liege,  and  Magdeburg.  Deco- 
rated the  hall  to  reading  rooms  in  Congres- 
sional Library,  Washington.  Residence:  512  La- 
Salle Av. 

McEWEU,  Willard  Milton,  lawyer,  judge;  b. 
Milan  Twp.,  DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  15,  1863; 
s.  Lewis  Milton  and  Elizabeth  (Ward)  Mc- 
Ewen;  ed.  public  schools  and  grad.  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law  (now  Northwestern  Univ.),  LL.B., 
1887;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Andrea  Autsen.  Prac- 
ticed law  in  partnership  with  Charles  S.  (now 
Governor)  Deneen,  as  Deneen  &  McEwen; 
then  in  partnership  with  Frank  Pease,  as 
Pease  &  McEwen,  until  1902.  when  elected 
judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Irvine:  Park  Country,  Union 
League.  Office:  Criminal  Court  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2399  N.  42d  Av. 

McFADDEN,  Everett  B.,  lawyer  and  bank 
officer;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  27,  1868;  s. 
Michael  and  Margaret  (O'Hare)  McFadden; 
moved  west  in  childhood;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Boone,  la.;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  Chicago,  1894;  m.  Rushville,  111.,  Oct.  14, 
1903,  Elizabeth  Scripps  Speed.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1894;  engaged  in  practice;  now  asst.  sec.  arid 
atty.  for  Hibernian  Banking  Assn.  Democrat. 
Office:  Clark  and  Monroe  Sts.  Residence:  354 
62d  St. 

MACFABXAND,  Henry  Janes,  wholesale 
boots  and  shoes;  b.  Worcester  Co.,  Mass.,  Aug. 
9,  1837;  s.  Joseph  T.  and  Eliza  Ann  (Colburn) 
Macfarland;  ed.  public  schools  of  Massachu- 
setts; m.  1st,  Boston,  1865,  Carrie  E.  Gunni- 
son;  m.  2d,  Lina  Wheeler  Cook,  1894;  children: 
Henry  J.,  Jr.,  Lanning.  Began  business  career 
at  Boston,  Mass.,  in  the  employ  of  the  jobbing 
house  of  Potter,  White  &  Bailey,  1860-7;  came 
to  Chicago,  1867,  and  was  a  partner  in  the 
house  of  M.  D.  Wells  &  Co.,  wholesale  boots 
and  shoes,  and  on  incorporation  as  M.  D.  Wells 
Co.,  1903,  became  pres.  of  the  company.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Commercial,  Calumet,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  195  Monroe  St.  Residence:  220  E. 
48th  St. 

McFATRICK,  James  Burton,  physician;  b. 
Lena,  111.,  Apr.  4,  1862;  srrad.,  M.S.,  Upper 
Iowa  Univ.,  Fayette,  la.,  1879:  M.D..  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  School,  Chicago,  1885.  Specialist 
in  diseases  of  eye  and  ear;  prof,  of  ophthal- 
mology, otology  and  clinical  surgery,  Bennett 
Med.  College.  Mason;  has  served  as  Eminent 
Grand  Commander  Illinois  Commandery,  K. 
T  Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  3408 
Prairie  Av. 

TCcFELI.,  Jndson,  electrical  contractor;  b. 
Port  Dover,  Ont.,  Can.,  Sept.  12,  1859;  s.  Joseph 
and  Cynthia  McFell:  ed.  Ingersoll  Collegiate 
Institute,  Ingersoll,  Ont.;  m.  Chicago,  1883, 
Catharine  Doyle.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Port 
Dover,  Ont.,  1881,  and  was  connected  with  the 
Western  Electric  Co.  until  1890,  when  estab- 
lished for  self  as  an  electrical  contractor  under 
firm  name  of  McFell  Electric  Co.,  of  which  he 


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is  pres.  and  treas.  Mem.  Electrical  Contractors' 
Assn.  Republican.  Mem.  Nat.  Union  and  Royal 
Arcanum.  Office:  303  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
6838  Sangamon  St. 

McGAFFEY,  Ernest,  poet,  critic,  lawyer;  b. 
Ohio,  Aug.,  1867;  for  several  years  connected 
with  Chicago  press  as  contributor  in  prose  and 
verse;  lately  critic  on  Saturday  literary  edi- 
tion Chicago  American.  Was  private  sec.  to 
Carter  H.  Harrison,  ex-mayor  of  Chicago.  Has 
been  mem.  of  law  firm  of  David,  Smulski  & 
McGaffey  since  1901.  Author:  Poems  of  Gun 
and  Rod,  1892;  Poems,  1895;  Poems  of  the 
Town,  1900;  Cosmos,  1903;  Sonnets  to  a  Wife, 
1901.  Residence:  Lewiston,  111. 

Me  G  ANN,  Lawrence  Edward;  b.  Gal  way,  Ire- 
land, Feb.  2,  1852;  s.  Edward  and  Bridget 
(Ford)  McGann;  father  died  in  1854;  came 
with  mother  to  U.  S.,  1855,  settling  first  at 
Milford,  Mass.,  and  coming,  1865,  to  Chicago; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Milford,  Mass.,  and  Chi- 
cago; m.  1st,  May  1,  1883,  Mary  White;  m. 
2d,  Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1903,  Edith  Foster;  chil- 
dren: Lawrence,  John,  William  Walter,  Mary 
Helen.  Was  engaged  in  boot  and  shoe  trade, 
1866-79;  clerk  in  city  service,  1879-85;  supt.  of 
streets,  1885-91;  mem.  52d  and  53d  Congresses, 
1881-5;  received  certificate  and  was  seated  in 
54th  Congress,  the  returns  of  the  election  of 
1894  showing  a  small  majority  for  him,  but 
recount  on  contest  showing  sufficient  errors  to 
change  the  results,  cheerfully  conceded  the 
election  of  his  Republican  opponent,  Hugh  R. 
Belknap;  supt.  Chicago  General  Ry.  Co.,  1895- 
1897;  commissioner  of  public  works,  Chicago, 
1897-1901;  appointed,  1901,  comptroller  of  the 
City  of  Chicago.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Iro- 
quois,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  City  Hall.  Resi- 
dence: 125  S.  Central  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

McQANN,  Robert  Greaves;  b.  Doylestown, 
Pa.,  Oct.  6,  1867;  s.  Byron  Moore  and  Mary  E. 
(McNeille)  McGann;  ed.  Hill  School,  Potts- 
town,  Pa.,  till  1888.  Was  engaged  with  the 
Crown  Smelting  Co.,  Chester,  Pa.,  for  3  years 
before  coming  to  Chicago,  in  1895,  when  en- 
gaged in  the  handling  of  machinery,  Robert  G. 
McGann  &  Co.;  in  1899  became  vice-pres.  the 
Ruggles-Coles  Engineering  Co.,  consulting  and 
contracting  engineers,  and  manufacturers  of 
the  Ruggles-Coles  dryer  for  all  materials.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Union,  Chicago  Golf,  Saddle 
and  Cycle.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 
12  Washington  PI. 

Me  GARRY,  Patrick,  boiler  manufacturer;  b. 
Belfast,  Ireland,  July  2,  1845;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Murray)  McGarry;  ed.  Episcopalian 
School  at  Belfast;  m.  Logansport,  Ind.,  Apr. 
28,  1874,  Augusta  Annette  Beckley;  children: 
Mary  Annette,  Eugene  Louis,  Charles  Patrick, 
Robert  Emmett,  Anna  Teresa,  Phillip  Henry 
Cronin.  Served  5  years  apprenticeship  with 
Harland  &  Wolff,  shipbuilders,  Belfast,  where 
learned  the  trade  of  boilermaker  and  iron  ship 
builder;  served  as  boilermaker  aboard  the 
first  White  Star  steamer,  Oceanic;  came  to  U. 
S.,  staying  5  months  in  New  York  City;  then 
came  to  Chicago  and  worked  at  trade.  The 
house  in  which  he  resided  on  the  N.  Side  was 
one  of  the  last  to  be  swept  away  by  the  flre 
of  1871,  and  it  is  related  as  one  of  the  humors 
of  that  tragic  time  that  Mr.  McGarry  endeav- 
ored to  stay  the  flames  with  a  dipper  and  a 
barrel  of  cider,  that  being  the  only  liquid 
available  at  the  time.  Established,  Jan.  15, 
1881,  as  a  manufacturer  of  boilers,  stand 
pipes,  lard  tanks,  coolers,  etc.,  and  every  kind 
of  sheet  iron  work,  and  is  still  at  head  of  the 
business  now  known  as  P.  McGarry  &  Son, 
proprietors  of  the  Washington  Steam  Boiler 
Works.  Independent  Democrat.  R.  C.  Helped 
organize  the  Hibernian  Rifles.  Mem.  Ancient 
Order  of  Hibernians;  charter  mem.  Cathedral 
Court  36,  of  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  De 
Soto  Council,  No.  517,  of  Knights  of  Columbus. 
Office:  1177-1179  S.  Paulina  St.  Residence:  442 
Seminary  Av. 


McGAVIN,  Charles,  Congressman;  b.  River- 
ton,  Sangamon  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  10,  1874;  s.  James 
and  Mary  Ann  (Farley)  McGavin;  attended 
public  schools  at  Springfield,  111.,  and  high 
school  at  Mt.  Olive,  111.,  but  did  not  remain 
until  graduation.  At  age  of  15  became  asst. 
bookkeeper  at  a  coal  mine  at  Smithboro,  111.; 
in  June,  1890,  removed  to  Springfield,  111., 
where  was  employed  by  the  Sangamon  Coal 
Co.,  finally  becoming  top  boss;  later  was  mark- 
er for  the  Carbon  Iron  Co.,  of  Pittsburgh,  at 
Springfield,  111.,  and  later  was  promoted,  being 
foreman  of  stocking  dept.  when  the  mill  burned 
down;  became  asst.  agent  at  Springfield  of  the 
DuPont  Powder  Co.,  1892.  Began  study  of  law 
in  the  office  of  Orendorff  &  Patton,  Springfield. 
1894,  and  in  May,  1897,  was  admitted  to  the 
bar;  came  to  Chicago,  1899,  and  has  since  prac- 
ticed here.  Candidate  for  alderman  of  18th 
Ward  in  spring  of  1903,  running  ahead  of  vote 
of  Republican  candidates  for  city  offices;  be- 
came asst.  City  Atty.,  July,  1903.  Elected  in 
Nov.  election  of  1904,  on  Republican  ticket,  as 
a  mem.  of  the  59th  Congress,  by  vote  of  about 
7,000  plurality  over  W.  P.  Harrison,  the  Demo- 
cratic candidate.  Presbyterian.  Office:  Unity 
Bldg.  Residence:  435  Washington  Boul. 

Me  G  A  VICE,  Alexander  J.,  R.  C.  bishop;  b. 
Fox  Lake,  111.,  Aug.  21,  1863;  s.  James  and 
Catherine  (Watt)  McGavick;  attended  public 
school  until  15  years  of  age;  entered  St.  Via- 
teurs  College,  Kankakee,  111.,  1879,  graduat- 
ing, A.M.,  1887;  ordained  priest,  1887;  ap- 
pointed pastor  St.  John's  Church,  Chicago,  1897; 
on  account  of  work  there  was  made  auxiliary 
bishop  of  Chicago,  consecrated  May  1,  1899, 
titular  bishop  of  Marcolis;  pastor  of  Holy 
Angels  Church  since  1900.  Address:  264  Oak- 
wood  Boul. 

MacGILli,  Alexander  Dunlop,  manufacturer; 
b.  Greenock,  Scotland,  Oct.  20,  1842;  s.  Hugh 
and  Agnes  (Thomson)  MacGill;  ed.  Troon 
Acad.,  Scotland;  m.  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  Sept.  29, 
1869,  Emily  Augusta  Ayres;  children:  Alexan- 
der Dunlop,  Jr.  (died  age  of  20),  Robert  Ayres. 
First  occupation  was  with  the  Glasgow  and 
South  Western  Ry.,  for  12  years,  ending  with 
position  of  station-master  at  Gatehouse;  came 
to  U.  S.,  1865;  ticket  agent  at  Kalamazoo, 
Mich.,  for  M.  C.  R.  R.;  thence,  1869,  to  Crane 
Co.,  Chicago,  manufacturers  of  wrought  iron 
pipes  and  fittings,  now  being  asst.  treas.  and 
a  dir.  of  the  company;  also  dir.  Mutual  Fire 
Insurance  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  P.  E.  Church. 
Office:  10  N.  Jefferson  St.  Residence:  1069 
Warren  Av. 

McGINNESS,  John  R.,  army  officer.  (For 
sketch  see  Who's  Who  in  America.)  Address: 
Union  League  Club. 

McGLASSON,  Oscar  Beaufort,  merchant, 
lawyer;  b.  Glasgow,  111.,  May  27,  1866;  s. 
Francis  M.  and  Mary  Ann  (Adams)  McGlas- 
son;  grad.  Winchester  High  School,  1884; 
Pierce's  College,  Keokuk,  la.,  1885;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Mich.,  LL.B.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  12, 
1894,  Nora  McNeil;  1  son:  Howard  Francis. 
Admitted  to  bar  in  Michigan  and  Illinois,  1888; 
began  practice,  Dec.,  1889,  with  James  Lane 
Allen  and  Robert  Van  Sands,  as  Allen,  Van 
Sands  &  McGlasson,  until  1891;  partner  with 
Henry  C.  Beitler  as  McGlasson  &  Beitler,  from 
1891  until  Dec.,  1899,  when  was  elected  dir.,  sec. 
and  treas.  of  McNeil  &  Higgins  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers.  Also  dir.  and  treas.  of  the  Glenor  Co. 
Democrat.  Baptist.  Office:  19  Market  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1902  Barry  Av. 

McGOVERN,  John,  author;  b.  Troy,  N.  Y., 
Feb.  18,  1850;  compositor,  proof-reader  and 
night  editor  Chicago  Tribune,  16  years;  since 
1880  engaged  in  literary  work;  m.  1877,  Kate 
C.  Van  Arsdale.  Lecturer  on  Andree,  Rousseau, 
Shakespeare,  Marie  Antoinette,  Lincoln  and 
Carlyle's  "French  Revolution."  For  3  years 
literary  expert  for  Samuel  Eberly  Gross,  au- 
thor of  The  Merchant  Prince  of  Cornville,  vs. 
Edmond  Rostand,  author  of  Cyrano  de  Berge- 


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rac  (both  being  dramas).  In  this  case  707  ex- 
hibits were  prepared,  one  of  which  contained 
1,200  parallels  of  Rostand's  French  sentences 
with  the  English  sentences  of  Gross,  written  20 
years  earlier.  Decree  of  U.  S.  Court  at  Chicago, 
May  21,  1902,  forbade  representation  of  Cyrano 
de  Bergerac  in  America,  because  of  piracy  of 
playright.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
books,  etc.)  Address:  416  S.  Wood  St. 

McGOWAN,  John  Denis,  physician;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Jan.  18,  1853;  s.  Denis  (M.D.)  and 
Louise  (Doherty)  McGowan;  ed.  Boston  pub- 
lic schools  and  Boston  College;  employed  in 
the  drug  store  of  stepfather,  1870-85;  grad. 
Harvard  Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1885;  m.  San 
Francisco,  Calif.,  June  20,  1900,  Marie  Chamon 
de  St.  Hubert.  Surgeon  to  the  Chicago  Edison 
Co.,  the  Commonwealth  Electric  Co.,  and  the 
Chicago  Telephone  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc..  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Democrat.  R.  C. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  242  Oakwood 
Boul. 

McGRECJOR,  George  L.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Glasgow,  Scotland,  May  7,  1847;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Glasgow;  m.  1880,  Jennie,  daughter 
of  late  David  Bauld.  Served  5  years  appren- 
ticeship as  a  boilermaker  in  Glasgow;  came 
thence  to  Chicago,  1868;  worked  2  years  in  the 
Canal  St.  works  of  Peter  Devine,  1868-70;  fore- 
man boiler  shops  of  Pa.  R.  R.  System  in  Chi- 
cago, 1870-3;  foreman  Rock  Island  Ry.  boiler 
shops,  1873-81.  Established,  1882,  his  present 
locomotive,  marine  and  stationary  boiler 
works.  Republican,  Mason:  K.  T.  Office:  246  S. 
Clinton  St.  Residence:  1040  W.  Adams  St. 

McGREQOH,  Feter  Duncan,  fire  insurance; 
b.  Inverness-shire,  Scotland,  Jan.  13,  1865;  s. 
Alexander  and  Mary  Cameron  (Taylor)  Mc- 
Gregor; ed.  Chicago  public  and  high  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1890,  Ada  Josephine 
O'Brien;  children:  Alexander  N.,  Josephine. 
Clerk  in  office  of  Union  Insurance  Co.,  of  Phil- 
adelphia in  Chicago,  1881-5;  in  western  dept. 
office  of  Connecticut  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, 1885-92;  special  agent  for  same  in  Indi- 
ana, Kentucky  and  Tennessee,  1892-4;  asst. 
mgr.,  1894-8;  associate  mgr.,  1898-9,  same  com- 
pany; mgr.  western  dept.,  Queen  Insurance 
Co.  of  America  since  Oct.  1,  1899.  Gold  Demo- 
crat. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hins- 
dale  Golf,  LaGrange  Country,  Suburban.  Of- 
fice: Royal  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

McGUiRE,  J.  Fred,  real  estate  dealer  and 
broker;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  22,  1868;  s.  Daniel  E. 
and  Isabella  (King)  McGuire;  ed.  14th  St.  and 
Foster  St.  public  schools  and  Sowders  Busi- 
ness College,  Chicago;  m.  Riverside,  111.,  Sept. 
13,  1888,  Sarah  Reed;  children:  Walter  John, 
Florence  Louise.  Began  business  life  Jan., 
1885,  as  office  boy,  Wilson  Bros.,  men's  fur- 
nishings; remained  4  years,  becoming  cashier; 
entered  real  estate  and  loan  business,  1889; 
established  in  business  for  self,  Aug.  15,  1895; 
organized  Feb.  15,  1897,  firm  of  McGuire,  Orr 
&  Wilson,  changing  6  months  later,  on  Mr. 
Wilson's  retirement,  to  McGuire  &  Orr,  which 
still  continues.  Sec.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board, 
1904;  sec.  N.  Shore  Park  District  from  its  In- 
ception, 1900;  re-elected  each  year  but  re- 
signed Apr.  5,  1904,  because  of  personal  busi- 
ness demanding  entire  time.  Republican  in 
national,  independent  in  local  politics;  served 
In  Co.  I,  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  M.  E.  Church. 
Trustee  Evanston  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  mem. 
Park  Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M. ;  Garden  City 
Council,  Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Chicago  White 
Lake  Yacht.  Office:  101  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 903  Chase  Av.,  Rogers  Park,  111. 

McGUIRE,  William;  b.  Anamosa,  la.,  Mar. 
10,  1861;  s.  John  G.  and  Palmyra  (Parsons) 
McGuire;  ed.  public  schools,  Anamosa,  la., 
1866-80,  business  college,  Dubuque,  la.,  1880-1, 
College  of  Pharmacy,  Chicago,  111.,  1881-2;  m. 
Anamosa,  la.,  June  4,  1889,  Hattie  M.  Lull. 
Engaged  in  restaurant  business  at  Anamosa, 


la.,  1881-4;  commercial  traveler  for  Dewstoe, 
Glasser  &  Bradley,  cigar  importers,  Dubuque, 
la.,  1884-5;  then  in  jobbing  tobacco  business 
for  himself,  Marshalltown,  la.,  until  1887;  re- 
turned to  Anamosa  and  engaged  in  the  drug 
business  until  1895;  came  to  Chicago  and  was 
city  salesman  for  Goes  Lithographing  Co  un- 
til 1898;  from  1898  to  1900  was  a  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Southard  &  Trainer,  in  real  estate 
business;  afterwards  was  for  a  short  time 
mgr.  of  the  Lexington  Hotel,  and  later  be- 
came a  mem.  of  the  present  firm  of  McGuire 
&  Cobb,  proprietors  of  Hotel  Warner.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  K.  P.,  Hotel  Men's  Assn.  of  Chi- 
cago. Hotel:  Cottage  Grove  Av.,  cor  33d  St. 
Residence:  3  Groveland  Park. 

McHUGH  Fatrick,  lawyer;  b.  in  Ontario. 
Can.,  May  6,  1843;  s.  Patrick  and  Catherine 
(Curran)  McHugh;  grad.  Union  College  of 
Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1867.  Engaged  in  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago  since  1867;  partner 
with  John  M.  Rountree,  1892-5;  since  then 
alone.  Democrat;  was  nominee  for  the  Circuit 
bench  in  1893,  but  defeated.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Columbus,  Iroquois.  Office:  Chamber 
of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  Chicago  Athlet- 
ic Club. 

MclLROY,  Frank  Berry,  rubber  merchant; 
b.  Brampton,  Ont.,  Oct.  21,  1864;  s.  T.  and 
Elizabeth  Mcllroy;  collegiate  education  in 
Canada.  In  rubber  goods  trade  with  the  Tren- 
ton Rubber  Mfg.  Co.,  since  1886,  from  office 
boy  to  salesman,  and  finally,  since  1892,  mgr. 
of  the  company's  branch  house  in  Chicago. 
The  company  are  extensive  manufacturers  of 
rubber  belting,  hose,  packing  and  all  kinds  of 
mechanical  rubber  goods,  having  their  large 
factories  and  main  office  at  Trenton,  N.  J.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  183  E 
Lake  St.  Residence:  Victoria  Hotel. 

McILVAINE,  Alan  Cassilis,  lawyer;  b  Or- 
ange, N.  J.,  Sept.  8,  1869;  s.  Col.  Francis  E. 
and  Sarah  (Sloo)  Mcllvaine;  grad.  Vincennes 
(Ind.)  Univ.,  1888;  Princeton  Univ.,  A.B.,  1892; 
Chicago  College  of  Law,  1894;  admitted  to  bar, 
1894;  m.  Chicaeo,  Apr.  24,  1899,  Bertha  Marie 
Hately.  Student  and  law  clerk  Hoyne,  Follans- 
bee  &  O'Connor  until  Jan.,  1897,  when  changed 
to  firm  of  Lackner,  Butz  &  Miller,  being 
partner,  1898-1901;  since  then  alone.  Republi- 
can. Episcopalian;  vestryman  St.  Paul's  P.  E. 
Church,  Hyde  Park,  since  1900;  trustee  since 
1902,  Church  Home  for  Aged  Persons.  Clubs: 
Kenwood,  Calumet  Country.  Office:  Chicago  Ti- 
tle and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  4521  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

McILVAIJTE,  William  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Peoria, 
111.;  s.  George  H.  and  Priscilla  J.  (McClure) 
Mcllvaine;  ed.  public  schools  of  Peoria,  111., 
and  at  Princeton  Univ.,  A.B.,  1885;  m.  Balti- 
more, Md.,  Oct.,  1891,  Julia  LeMoyne;  children: 
Romalne  LeMoyne,  Madeline  LeMoyne,  Pris- 
cilla, William  B.,  Jr.  Read  law  in  offices  of 
John  P.  Wilson  and  Nathan  G.  Moore;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  1888;  now  mem.  firm  of  Wilson, 
Moore  &  Mcllvaine.  Republican.  Club:  Univer- 
sity. Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Lake- 
side, 111. 

McINTOSH,  Harry  Milne,  pres.  Am.  Inter- 
national Fuel  and  Petroleum  Co.;  b.  Aberdeen- 
shire,  Scotland,  1856;  was  engaged  in  mercan- 
tile pursuits  in  England,  1869-77;  came  to  U.  S., 
1877,  and  engaged  in  banking  and  mercantile 
business  in  Michigan;  removed  to  Minneapo- 
lis, 1880,  where  he  continued  in  the  same  line 
of  business  until  1884,  when  he  engaged  in  the 
real  estate  and  investment  business;  came  to 
Chicago,  1890,  and  has  resided  here  ever  since. 
Now  pres.  of  the  Am.  International  Fuel  and 
Petroleum  Co.,  also  of  the  Car  Builders'  Sup- 
ply Co.,  the  Consolidated  Oil  Co.,  and  the  Kan- 
sas Prospecting  and  Developing  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Resi- 
dence: 3668  Michigan  Av. 


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MACK,  Edwin  Frederick,  banker;  b.  Ann 
Arbor,  Mich.,  Oct.  6,  1860;  s.  Christian  and 
Marie  (Schmid)  Mack;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, B.A.,  1883.  Was  cashier  of  the  Barnum 
Wire  and  Iron  Works,  1884-5;  then  entered 
Citizens'  Savings  Bank,  of  Detroit,  as  teller, 
asst.  cashier  and  cashier,  1885-98;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1899,  as  cashier  of  the  Royal  Trust  Co., 
and  since  1903  vice-pres.  and  cashier.  Pres. 
Cook  Co.  Savings  Bank;  vice-pres.  N.  Side 
State  Savings  Bank.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  171  Lake 
View  Av. 

MACK,  Gottlieb  Henry,  leaf  tobacco;  b.  Bre- 
men, Germany,  Nov.  3,  1851;  s.  G.  H.  and  Jo- 
hanna (Kotzenberg)  Mack;  ed.  schools  of  Bre- 
men; widower;  children:  Gottlieb  Henry,  Jr., 
Elizabeth,  Marguerite.  Came  to  U.  S.,  1867;  was 
in  New  York  City,  1867-72;  in  Cleveland,  O., 
1872-90,  establishing  business  there  in  1876 
and  removing  to  Chicago  in  1890;  since  then 
head  of  firm  of  Mack  &  Co.,  leaf  tobacco.  Ma- 
son (32°);  K.  T.,  Shriner.  Mem.  Swiss  Benevo- 
lent Assn.,  German  Benevolent  Soc.,  Schwaben 
Verein.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  218  Lake  St. 
Residence:  1697  Wellington  Av. 

MACK,  Josiah  A.,  sec.  Chicago  Bible  Soc.; 
b.  Gilead,  Toland  Co.,  Conn.,  July  4,  1828;  s. 
Ela  A.  and  Esther  (Cone)  Mack;  came  via  Erie 
Canal  and  Great  Lakes,  with  parents,  to  Chi- 
cago, 1836,  arriving  after  a  journey  of  6 
weeks;  attended  district  schools  winters,  work- 
ing summers;  later  attended  select  school, 
and  afterward  studied  "with  pastor,  Rev.  Dr. 
William  E.  Merriman;  m.  1st,  Batavia,  111., 
1850,  Eliza  S.  Toon;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  1903,  An- 
nette S.  Richards,  M.D. ;  children:  Emily  E., 
Charles  A.,  Mary  L.,  William  H.,  Frances  C., 
Rose  C.  Licensed  to  preach  from  Elgin  (111.) 
Congregational  Assn.,  1859;  ordained,  I860;  held 
Congregational  pastorates  in  Udina,  Plainfield, 
Moline,  Peoria  and  Joy  Prairie,  111.,  and  in 
Gilead,  Conn.,  in  all,  22  years;  in  service  of 
Chicago  Bible  Soc.  as  sec.  24  years.  During 
Civil  War  in  service  of  Christian  Commission 
among  the  soldiers  in  Arkansas.  Mem.  Chica- 
go Congregational  Assn.  Office:  167  Wabash 
Av.  Residence:  821  Warren  Av. 

MACK,  Julian  W.,  lawyer;  b.  San  Francisco, 
Calif.,  July  19,  1866;  s.  William  J.  and  Re- 
becca (Tandler)  Mack;  ed.  public  schools,  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  1872-84;  Harvard  Univ.  (Law 
School),  1884-7  (LL.B.);  univs.  of  Berlin  and 
Leipzig,  1887-90;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Mar.  9, 
1896,  Jessie  Fox;  1  daughter:  Ruth.  Admitted 
to  bar,  1890;  elected  judge  of  the  Circuit  Court 
of  Cook  Co.  for  term,  1903-9.  Civil  Service 
Commissioner,  Jan.  to  May,  1903.  Prof,  of  law, 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1895-1902;  prof,  of  law, 
Univ.  of  Chicago  since  1902.  Parker  Fellow  of 
Harvard  Univ.,  1887-90.  Mem.  Am.  Historical 
Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Law  Club  of  Chicago. 
Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
Harvard,  Chicago  Literary,  Quadrangle.  Resi- 
dence: 4651  Drexel  Boul. 

MACK:,  Thomas,  mgr.  of  architectural  and 
advertising  depts.  of  Am.  Varnish  Co. ;  b.  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  1873;  s.  Richard  M.  and  Caroline 
(Meyer)  Mack;  ed.  public  schools  and  grad. 
Chicago-Kent  Law  College  (Lake  Forest 
Univ.),  LL.B.,  1903;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1896, 
Rose  Doll;  1  daughter:  Edith.  Began  business 
life  in  1896  as  paint  and  varnish  salesman  for 
Pratt  &  Lambert,  varnish  makers;  since  July, 
1904,  mgr.  architectural  and  advertising  depts. 
of  Am.  Varnish  Co.,  manufacturers  of  var- 
nishes since  1879.  Mem.  Builders'  and  Trad- 
ers' Exchange  and  of  Chicago  Architectural 
Club.  Mason  (32°)  :Pleiades  Lodge,  478,  Wiley 
M.  Egan  Chapter  126,  Chicago  Commandery, 
No.  19;  Shriner.  Office:  313-315  N.  Branch  St. 
Residence:  654  S.  California  Av. 

McKAY,  Edwin  Burge,  mgr.  Empire  Rubber 
Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Lowell,  Can.,  Oct.  1,  1874;  s.  Os- 
car and  Melissa  (Hendershot)  McKay;  ed. 


common  schools  of  Port  Huron,  Mich.,  and  l1^ 
years  in  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  1891; 
m.  Muskegon,  Mich.,  June  1,  1895,  Belle 
Beardsley;  1  daughter:  Dorothy  Edna.  At  20 
to  22  years  of  age  was  in  business  in  Muske- 
gon, Mich.,  as  retail  druggist;  embarked  in 
rubber  goods  business  at  22  years  of  age;  was 
traveling  salesman  for  Toledo  Rubber  Co., 
later  with  Walter  F.  Ware  Co.;  came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Muskegon,  Mich.,  3  years  ago;  since 
Sept.,  1903,  mgr.  in  Chicago  for  the  Empire 
Rubber  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  a  complete 
line  of  mechanical  rubber  goods;  also  dir. 
Walter  F.  Ware  Co.,  rubber  goods,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.  Republican.  Mem.  Muskegon  Lodge, 
No.  274,  B.  P.  O.  Elks;  mem.  Golden  Rule 
Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Club:  Muskegon  (Mus- 
kegon, Mich.).  Office:  20  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
6358  Ellis  Av. 

MACKAY,  Jameg,  sec.  Kellogg-Mackay- 
Cameron  Co.,  boilers,  radiators,  etc.;  b.  Mon- 
treal, Province  Quebec,  Can.,  Nov.  24,  1856;  B. 
Andrew  and  Jannette  (Manson)  Mackay;  ed. 
public  and  high  schools,  Montreal,  Can.;  m. 
Montreal,  P.  Q.,  1876,  Christina  E.  Inrie;  1 
daughter:  Elizabeth  Scott.  Served  appren- 
ticeship in  heating  and  plumbing  business 
at  Montreal;  went  to  Boston  and  worked  at 
trade,  1870-8;  Baltimore,  1878-82;  supt.  Steam 
Evaporator  Co.,  Charlotte,  Mich.,  1882-9;  came 
to  Chicago  as  salesman  for  Richardson  & 
Boynton  Co.,  1889,  and  in  1893  with  Am.  Boil- 
er Co.,  remaining  until  1898,  when  joined  in 
the  organization  of  the  Kellogg-Mackay-Cam- 
eron  Co.,  manufacturers  of  boilers  and  radia- 
tors for  heating  and  power  purposes.  Also  dir. 
of  the  Kewanee  Boiler  Co.,  and  of  the  Federal 
Boiler  and  Supply  Co.  Presbyterian.  Mason;  K. 
T.,  St.  Bernard  Commandery,  Medinah  Temple. 
Office:  222  Lake  St.  Residence:  4315  Berkeley 
Av. 

McKEEVEB,  Buell,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Sept. 
2,  1872;  s.  James  Lambert  and  Mary  Augusta 
(Buell)  McKeever;  ed.  Oakland  public  school 
and  Harvard  School,  1887-90;  Yale  College, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1894,  Kent  College  of  Law, 
LL.B.,  1896.  Entered  office  of  law  firm  of 
Isham,  Lincoln  &  Beale,  1894,  and  later  be- 
came a  mem.  of  the  firm.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Chicago  Literary,  Legal,  Kenwood  Country, 
Yale  Club  of  Chicago.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  3900  Lake  Av. 

MacKELLAB,  Orville  William,  physician;  b. 
Highland  Twp.,  Clayton  Co.,  la.,  Mar.  7,  1864; 
s.  Peter  and  Samantha  (Moon)  MacKellar;  ed. 
public  schools  and  med.  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Iowa, 
graduating,  M.D.,  Mar.  2,  1887;  post-graduate 
work,  New  York  City,  1893;  engaged  in  prac- 
tice in  South  Dakota,  1887-93;  since  Apr.  1, 
1893,  in  practice  in  Chicago;  senior  prof,  of 
surgery,  Jenner  Med.  College;  attending  sur- 
geon Cook  Co.  Hosp.  6  years;  consulting  sur- 
geon Mary  Thompson  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  South  Da- 
kota State  Med.  Soc.  Was  mem.  Nat.  Guard  of 
South  Dakota,  1900-1.  Republican.  Club:  Wood- 
lawn  Park.  Office:  332  E.  63d  St.  Residence: 
Hotel  Del  Prado. 

McKENDBY,  William  Henry,  manufacturer; 
b.  Canton,  Mass.,  May  17,  1859;  s.  William  and 
Caroline  (Tucker)  McKendry;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Canton,  Mass.;  grad.  high  school, 
1876;  grad.  Boston  Latin  School,  1878;  Har- 
vard College,  1882.  Started  business  career  as 
a  contractor,  opening  an  abandoned  zinc  mine 
at  Warren,  N.  H. ;  next  had  charge  of  a  pro- 
cess for  heating  steel  with  petroleum,  with 
S.  Boston  Iron  Works,  and  was  transferred  to 
Joliet,  111.,  doing  the  same  work  for  the  Joliet 
Steel  Works,  now  the  Illinois  Steel  Co.;  in- 
stalled a  similar  plant  for  the  Chicago  Tire 
and  Spring  Works  at  Melrose,  111.;  entered  the 
employ  of  the  firm  of  Palmer,  Fuller  &  Co., 
1885,  as  a  clerk,  and  on  the  reorganization  of 
the  business,  1899,  became  sec.  of  the  com- 


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pany,  large  manufacturers  of  sash,  doors  and 
blinds,  and  among  the  pioneer  enterprises  in 
that  line  in  Chicago,  the  business  having  been 
established  in  1850  by  Goss  &  Phillips,  chang- 
ing, 1866,  to  the  present  firm  name.  Republi- 
can. Unitarian.  Clubs:  Harvard  of  Chicago, 
Massachusetts  of  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  Lumber  St.,  south  of  22d  St.  Residence: 
3500  Ellis  Av. 

McXENNA,  Edward  P.,  Jr.,  broker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  31,  1873;  s.  Edward  P.  and  Marga- 
ret Jane  McKenna;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Racine,  Wis.,  Dec.  2,  1896,  Nellie  S. 
Roach;  children:  Marion  Stevenson,  Jane  Cath- 
erine, Robert  Neal.  Worked  for  the  Western 
Union  Telegraph  Co.,  as  boy,  1887-9;  with 
Bartlett,  Frazier  &  Co.,  commission  merchants 
and  brokers,  1889-1904;  in  Jan.,  1904,  became 
a  partner  In  the  firm  of  W.  H.  Lake  &  Co., 
commission  merchants  and  brokers  in  grain, 
provisions,  stocks,  cotton  and  coffee.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht, 
LaGrange  Country,  Suburban,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  6-8  Sherman  St.  Residence:  La- 
Grange,  111. 

McKENNA,  Edward  W.,  asst.  to  the  pres., 
C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Oct.  24, 
1848;  ed.  St.  Vincent's  College,  Latrobe,  Pa,; 
widower;  1  daughter:  Marie  Sprague  McKen- 
na. Was  telegraph  messenger  and  operator  Pa. 
R.  R.,  May,  1862,  to  June,  1864;  served  in 
Civil  War  in  U.  S.  Military  Telegraph,  June, 
1864,  to  Aug.,  1865;  freight  clerk  and  general 
supt's  clerk  P.,  C.  &  St.  L.  Ry.;  train  dispatch- 
er, 1870-1;  supt.,  1871-80,  Indianapolis  &  Vtn- 
cennes  R.  R. ;  supt.  Jeffersonville,  Madison  & 
Indianapolis  R.  R.,  1880-5;  in  special  service 
under  immediate  direction  of  gen.  mgr.  Penn- 
sylvania Lines  west  of  Pittsburgh,  1886-7; 
chief  clerk  to  gen.  mgr.  New  York,  Lake  Erie 
&  Western  R.  R.,  Feb.,  to  June,  1887;  supt. 
Prairie  du  Chien  and  Mineral  Point  divisions 
C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1887-8;  supt.  LaCrosse  and 
Wisconsin  Valley  divisions,  1888-9;  asst.  gen. 
supt.  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1890-4;  gen.  supt. 
Eastern  district,  G.  N.  Ry.,  at  St.  Paul,  1894-5; 
pres.  McKenna  Steel  Working  Co.,  Joliet,  111., 
1895-1903;  since  Feb.,  1904,  asst.  to  the  pres., 
C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  Republican.  Clubs:  Wash- 
ington Park;  also  Kansas  City  (Kansas  City), 
Milwaukee  (Milwaukee),  Minnesota  (St.  Paul). 
Office:  Ry.  Exchange. 

McKENZIE,  JDongal  James,  pres.  of  the  Mc- 
Kenzle  Furnace  Co.;  b.  St.  Thomas,  Can.,  Oct. 
11,  1863;  s.  James  and  Mary  (McArthur)  Mc- 
Kenzle;  of  Scotch  descent  on  both  sides;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Canada;  m.  Palos  Park,  111., 
Dec.  5,  1901,  Harriet  Arnold;  children:  Dougal 
James,  Jr.,  Oswald  Arnold.  After  working  in 
the  engineering  business  for  several  years, 
established  in  1892  the  McKenzie  Furnace  Co. 
(manufacturers  of  traveling  grate  stokers; 
also  contracting  engineers),  of  which  com- 

Eany  is  pres.,  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  Mem.  of 
oc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers,  Brotherhood  of 
Stationary  Engineers,  Mason  Builders'  and 
Contractors'  Assn.  Republican.  Mason  (32°), 
Shrlner,  Odd  Fellow.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht, 
Engineers.  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence: 
Palos  Parkjlll. 

McXEOWN,  John  Alfred,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
near  Joliet,  111.,  Sept.  22,  1867;  s.  Hugh  and 
Mary  Ann  (Kavanagh)  McKeown;  ed.  country 
school,  W.  Division  High  School,  Chicago,  and 
Joliet  High  School;  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  B.L.,  1896.  Worked  on  farm  until  20 
years  old;  taught  country  school  in  Kendall 
Co.,  111.,  1890.  Admitted  to  bar,  1896;  law  clerk, 
1896-1900;  since  then  in  law  practice.  Demo- 
crat. Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  1244 
Sheridan  Rd. 

McKEY,  William  Davis,  real  estate;  b. 
Janesville,  Wis.,  Sept.  15,  1853;  s.  Michael  F. 
and  Elizabeth  (Folds)  McKey;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools  of  Janesville,  and  Racine  Col- 
lege, 1867-73;  m.  Aurora,  Ind.,  Oct.  22,  1884, 


Grace  Appleton;  children:  Josephine  Appleton, 
Margery,  Kathryn  Appleton.  In  dry  goods  bus- 
iness, 1873-80;  wholesale  leaf  tobacco,  1880-8; 
since  1888  in  real  estate  business,  in  firm  of 
McKey  &  Poague.  Pres.  Woodlawn  Safety  De- 
posit Co.  Democrat.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Ken- 
wood. Office:  134  Washington  St.  Residence: 
5114  Hibbard  Av. 

McKlNliOCK,  George  Alexander,  electrical 
supplies;  b.  Oswego,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  27,  1857;  s. 
John  and  Margaret  Ann  (McCormick)  McKin- 
lock;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  2, 
1890,  Marion  Wallace  Rappleye;  1  son:  George 
Alexander,  Jr.  Business  career  practically  be- 
gan Apr.  1,  1877,  as  mgr.  Am.  District  Tele- 
graph Co.,  at  Detroit,  Mich.;  then  cashier  and 
auditor  Bell  Telephone  Co.,  at  Detroit,  until 
1886;  came  to  Chicago,  Mar.,  1887,  and  organ- 
ized the  Central  Electric  Co.,  of  which  is  pres 
Republican.  Office:  209  E.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 1712  Prairie  Av. 

MCKINNEY,  Frederick  Warren,  banking;  b. 
Rushford,  N.  Y.,  July  5,  1859;  s.  Burdette  and 
Sarah  Day  McKinney;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Rushford,  N.  Y.;  m.  Augusta,  Ky.,  1893,  Anna 
L.  Knoedler;  children:  Lois,  Frederick  K., 
Mary  Buckner  Frances,  Sarah  Gilmore.  Was 
engaged  In  real  estate  business  at  Benton 
Harbor,  Mich.,  before  coming  to  Chicago 
(same  line),  1892.  In  1902  organized  the  First 
Mortgage  Bond  and  Trust  Co.,  which  he  con- 
ducted until  Aug.,  1904,  when  it  was  absorbed 
by  the  Royal  Trust  Company-Bank,  with 
which  has  since  been  connected  as  mgr.  of  the 
real  estate  loan  dept.  Pres.  Security  Trust  and 
Deposit  Co.,  pres.  United  Supply  Co.,  treas. 
Mother's  Remedies  Co.  Republican.  Club:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 3075  Kenmore  Av. 

McKINNEY,  Robert  Morris,  cashier;  b.  Nau- 
voo,  111.;  s.  Robert  W.  and  Mary  S.  Beck  Mc- 
Kinney; ed.  public  schools;  m.  Burlington,  la., 
June  12,  1889,  Emilie  Thul.  Began  business 
career  as  a  clerk  in  a  country  store  at  Bush- 
nell,  111.;  then  bookkeeper  for  wholesale  no- 
tion store  at  Burlington,  la.;  in  1885  took  a 
position  in  the  Nat.  State  Bank,  Burlington,  la.; 
then  1  year  in  First  Nat.  Bank  of  Anaconda, 
Mont.,  and  in  Jan.,  1892,  came  to  Chicago  and 
started  in  the  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic,  as 
bookkeeper,  becoming  cashier,  Dec.  31,  1903. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Ashland, 
Bankers.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1036  W.  Jackson  Boul. 

McKXNNON,  John.  Wallace,  dealer  in  Invest- 
ment securities;  b.  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  Feb.  28, 
3868;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Wallace)  McKinnon; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Scotland  and  at  Boston, 
Mass.;  m.  Portland,  Me.,  Oct.  20,  1889,  Lillian 
N.  Robinson;  children:  John  W.,  Jr.,  Lillian  C., 
Madeleine,  Dorothy.  In  1891  formed  partner- 
ship in  Boston,  with  Ira  M.  Cobe  to  handle  in- 
vestments; moved  to  Chicago,  1895,  and  has 
ever  since  continued  same  business  as  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Cobe  &  McKinnon.  In  1899,  with 
Mr.  Cobe,  organized  the  Assets  Realization 
Co.,  to  take  over  a  part  of  the  business  there- 
tofore conducted  by  the  firm  of  Cobe  &  Mc- 
Kinnon, and  is  now  2d  vice-pres.  of  that  com- 
pany; in  1901  consolidated  the  Security  Title 
and  Trust  Co.,  Title  Guarantee  and  Trust  Co., 
and  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co.  into  the  Chi- 
cago Title  and  Trust  Co.  Also  pres.  and  dir. 
Illinois  Straw  Products  Co.;  dir.  Sterling  Hy- 
draulic Co.,  Sterling,  111.;  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Central  Storage  Warehouse  Co.,  of  Baltimore, 
Md.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Automobile.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 177  51st  St. 

McKITTBlCK,  Joseph  !•.,  lawyer;  b.  near 
Zanesville,  O.,  Jan.  5,  1848;  s.  Samuel  and 
Elizabeth  (Newman)  McKittrick;  moved  to 
Wisconsin  in  boyhood;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Vernon  Co.,  Wis.;  enlisted  in  18th  Wis.  Infy., 
Feb.,  1862,  but  on  account  of  his  youth  was 


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taken  home  by  his  father;  in  1863  was  made 
a  q.  m.'s  clerk  and  served  until  captured  in 
Arkansas;  after  3  weeks  was  exchanged;  en- 
listed in  1st  Neb.  Vols.,  served  in  Arkansas, 
and  in  campaign  on  plains  against  Indians; 
detailed  as  clerk,  1865,  serving  in  offices  of 
Gen.  Grenville  M.  Dodge  and  Gen.  W.  T.  Sher- 
man, at  St.  Louis,  part  of  time  as  Gen.  Sher- 
man's private  sec.,  until  1866;  was  appointed 
to  West  Point,  but  declined  and  came  to  Chi- 
cago; employed  in  insurance  office  for  a  time; 
later  clerk  in  general  q.  m.'s  dept.  at  Omaha; 
m.  LaCrosse,  Wis.,  1869,  Romelia  Travis;  1 
son:  Roland.  Admitted  to  bar,  1877,  but  did  not 
begin  practice  until  1882,  at  Bathgate,  N.  Dak.; 
later  appointed  clerk  of  District  Court;  re- 
signed, 1884,  and  became  chief  clerk  in  law 
dept.  of  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.;  later  asst.  atty.  for 
that  company  until  1891;  asst.  to  W.  B.  Keep, 
as  general  counsel  for  Am.  Casualty  Insurance 
Co.,  1891-3;  later  of  Bliss,  McKittrick  & 
Northam;  now  practicing  alone.  Atty.  and  dir. 
Home  Security  Loan  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Dr. 
Matchett  Tobacco  Cure  Co.,  and  of  Oregon 
Electric  Power  Co.;  dir.  Dairy  Shippers'  De- 
spatch. Republican.  Mason;  K.  T. ;  G.  A.  R. 
Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  Wilmette,  111. 

MACKLIN,  Charles  Howell,  telephone  appa- 
ratus; b.  Youngstown,  O.,  July  7,  1871;  s.  S. 
S.  and  Amanda  (Neff)  Macklin;  ed.  public 
schools,  Canfield,  O.,  and  at  the  Northeastern 
Ohio  Normal  College,  Canfleld,  O.  Entire  busi- 
ness experience  has  been  in  the  telephone  in- 
dustry; was  with  the  Am.  Electric  Telephone 
Mfg.  Co.,  1894-9;  sec.  and  mgr.  of  the  Swedishr 
Am.  Telephone  Co.  since  1899.  Independent  in 
politics.  Office:  88-92  W.  Jackson  Boul. 

McLA-HE,  James  A.,  real  estate;  b.  Newark, 
N.  J.,  Mar.  22,  1857;  s.  Henry  H.  and  Ida  E. 
(Scharff)  McLane;  grad.  Waukegan  (111.)  High 
School;  Univ.  of  Illinois,  B.S.,  1878.  Was  in 
employ  of  C.  &  N.-W.  R.  R.  July  1,  1878,  to 
Jan.  1,  1881;  traveled  on  road  1  year;  had 
charge  of  real  estate  dept.  for  Mead  &  Coe 
for  8  years;  since  1897  in  real  estate  business 
on  own  account;  since  June,  1903,  Jury  com- 
missioner of  Cook  Co.,  appointed  to  fill  unex- 
pired  term  of  2  years.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board  (sec.,  1903).  Republican.  Clubs: 
Hamilton  (dir.,  1903-4),  Riverside  Golf,  Illi- 
nois Athletic.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 408  36th  PI. 

McLAKEN,  John,  pres.  International  Audit 
Co.;  b.  Edinburgh,  Scotland,  Sept.  11,  1836;  s. 
William  and  Helen  (Hume)  McLaren;  ed.  Scot- 
land; in  1852  removed  with  family  to  Amer- 
ica; m.  Chicago,  May  26,  1868,  Harriet  A. 
Studley.  Was  apprenticed  to  carpenter  and 
builder  in  Chicago  and  later  followed  his  fam- 
ily to  Dubuque,  la.,  where  followed  trade  un- 
til breaking  out  of  Civil  War,  when  enlisted 
as  private;  rose  through  grades  to  orderly 
sergeant,  sergeant-maj.,  2d  lieut.,  1st  lieut., 
and  in  Dec.,  1864,  was  mustered  out  at  Savan- 
nah, Ga.,  as  adjt.  of  his  regt.  In  1865  became 
bookkeeper  for  Col.  John  Mason  Loomis,  com- 
mission merchant  in  lumber,  and  in  1870  a 
partner  in  firm  of  John  Mason  Loomis  &  Co.; 
firm  continued  until  1885,  when  it  became  a 
part  of  the  Pere  Marquette  Lumber  Co.,  of 
which  is  vice-pres.  Prom  1885-8  was  of  firm 
of  McLaren  &  Morris,  lumber;  was  also  vice- 
pres.  of  A.  R.  Beck  Lumber  Co.,  of  S.  Chi- 
cago; was  one  of  the  organizers  and  a  dir.  of 
the  Milwaukee  Av.  State  Bank,  and  a  dir.  of 
the  Industrial  Bank  of  Chicago  until  1894, 
when  became  pres.  of  the  Hide  and  Leather 
Nat.  Bank,  which  was  absorbed  in  1897  in  the 
Union  Nat.  Bank,  of  which  was  vice-pres.  un- 
til latter  was  merged  in  1st  Nat.  Bank,  1900. 
Was  pres.  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.,  1891-2; 
mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education,  1887-93; 
and  part  of  time  its  pres.  Since  Dec.,  1901, 
pres.  International  Audit  Co.  Appointed  by  Su- 
perior Court,  1894,  trustee  of  the  Allen  C. 
Lewis  trust  fund  established  for  founding  a 


polytechnic  school  now  known  as  the  Lewis 
Institute;  also  trustee  of  the  Mary  Thompson 
Hosp.  Presbyterian.  Vice-commander  Military 
Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion;  mem.  G.  A.  R., 
and  of  Army  of  the  Tennessee.  Mason  (33°); 
was  Worshipful  Master,  Cleveland  Lodge,  No. 
211,  1870-1;  High  Priest,  Washington  Chapter, 
1874;  Eminent  Commander,  Chicago  Comman- 
dery,  K.  T.,  1875-6.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Bankers 
(honorary  mem.),  Union  League.  Office:  135 
Adams  St.  Residence:  339  Ashland  Boul. 

McLAUGHLIN,  Frank  Leo,  treas.  of  Soo 
Fuel  Co.;  b.  Lowell,  Mich.,  Feb.  7,  1875;  s. 
Michael  and  Katharine  (Burns)  McLaughlin; 
ed.  public  schools,  Muskegon,  Mich,  and  Ferris 
Business  College,  graduating,  1902;  m.  Chica- 
go., Jan.  27,  1904,  Anna  V.  O'Shea.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  lumber  inspector  with  Bennett 
Bros.  Lumber  Co.,  1893,  and  was  with  Mann, 
Moon  &  Co.,  1894-5,  at  Muskegon,  Mich.;  lum- 
ber inspector  for  T.  B.  Scott  Lumber  Co.,  Mer- 
rill, Wis.,  1896;  traveling  salesman  for  W. 
Shore  Wood  Co.,  of  Chicago,  1897-9;  in  busi- 
ness alone,  1900-1;  then  partner  with  W.  W. 
Pollock  until  Jan.  1,  1902,  when  the  Soo  Fuel 
Co.  was  incorporated  and  he  became  its  treas. 
Independent  in  politics.  R.  C.  Mem.  Young 
Men's  Institute,  Columbian  Knights,  Knights 
of  Columbus.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence: 
1924  Kenmore  Av. 

McLAUQHLIN,  George  D.,  merchant,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Chicago,  Feb.  22,  1864;  s.  W.  F. 
McLaughlin;  ed.  private  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
1898,  Edith  Frost;  children:  Harriet,  George, 
Herbert.  Began  business  career  in  the  house  of 
W.  F.  McLaughlin  &  Co.,  coffees,  with  which 
continued  for  several  years;  now  sec.  of 
Wakem  &  McLaughlin  (incorporated),  owning 
and  conducting  7  large  importers'  warehouses. 
In  Apr.,  1904,  also  became  pres.  of  the  Am. 
Chocolate  Confection  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Un- 
ion, Onwentsia.  Office:  96  S.  Water  St.  Resi- 
dence: 13  Ritchie  PI. 

McLEAN,  Charles  Forrest,  lawyer;  b.  Wau- 
pun,  Wis.,  Apr.  5,  1873;  s.  Charles  A.  and 
Emma  (Forrest)  McLean;  related  through 
mother  to  former  ducal  house  of  Perth,  Scot- 
land (restored  as  earldom),  and  to  foreign  titles 
of  same  family;  ed.  first  by  tutor  and  in  private 
school;  grad.  Douglas  (public)  School,  Chica- 
go, 1887;  grad.  Shattuck  School,  Faribault, 
Minn.,  1890;  then  in  Williams  College,  class 
of  1893;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1894.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1894,  and 
later  to  bars  of  U.  S.  District  and  Circuit  courts 
and  U.  S.  Court  of  Appeals.  Employed  in  law 
office  of  Frank  P.  Lefflngwell  for  4  years,  then 
formed  firm  of  Williams  &  McLean,  of  which 
is  still  a  mem.;  firm  engaged  in  general  prac- 
tice of  law,  but  has  given  especial  attention 
to  corporation  law,  and  has  organized  many 
corporations;  dir.  and  counsel  the  Kitro  Grape 
Fruit  Co.,  Chicago  Gas  and  Oil  Co.;  sec.  and 
counsel  the  Wood  Distillates  and  Fibre  Co.; 
counsel  Grover  Cleveland  Gas  and  Oil  Co.,  L. 
A.  Becker  Co.,  Dispenser  Publishing  Co.,  Louis- 
iana Land  and  Oil  Co.,  Limited,  and  various 
other  corporations.  Republican.  Mem.  Ply- 
mouth Congregational  Church.  Held  potential 
commission  in  Minnesota  N.  G. ;  was  offered 
commission  in  U.  S.  A.,  1898.  Mem.  Delta  Kap- 
pa Epsilon  (college  fraternity)  and  Phi  Delta 
Phi  (legal  fraternity).  Clubs:  Calumet,  Delta 
Kappa  Epsilon.  Office:  Assn.  Bldg.  Residence: 
3143  Calumet  Av. 

McLEAN,  David  Munroe,  real  estate;  b.  On- 
tario, Can.,  1864;  s.  Hector  H.  and  Janet  Mc- 
Lean; ed.  Queen's  College,  Kingston,  Ont.  Was 
engaged  in  real  estate  business  at  Winnipeg, 
Manitoba,  1880-4;  came  to  Chicago,  and  in  1885 
established  present  business  of  David  M.  Mc- 
Lean &  Co.,  investments,  real  estate,  etc.  Is 
also  pres.  of  the  David  M.  McLean  Land  Co., 
of  Winnipeg,  Manitoba.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board  and  of  Winnipeg  Real  Estate 
Exchange.  Republican.  Mem.  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Ma- 


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son;  K.  P.,  B.  P.  O.  E.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
Assn.  Bldg.  Residence:  1246  N.  Clark  St. 

MacLEISH,  Andrew,  dry  goods  merchant ;  b. 
Glasgow,  Scotland,  June  28,  1838;  s.  Archibald 
and  Agnes  (Lindsay)  MacLeish;  ed.  Glasgow 
Normal  Acad. ;  Hardy's  English  Acad. :  Flint's 
Commercial  Acad.,  and  High  School,  Glasgow; 
m.  1st,  Chicago,  1858,  Lillias  Young;  children: 
Lily  Agnes  (Mrs.  C.  L.  Day),  Blanche  E.  (Mrs. 
C.  K.  G.  Billings);  m.,  2d,  Chicago,  1881,  Marie 
Louise  Little;  1  son:  Bruce;  m.,  3d,  Plymouth, 
Conn.,  1888,  Martha  Hillard;  children;  Norman 
Hillard,  Archibald,  Kenneth,  Isabel  Marjori- 
banks.  Served  as  employe  in  Glasgow,  Scotland, 
and  London,  Eng.,  1855-6;  in  Chicago,  employe 
of  J.  D.  Sherman  and  J.  B.  Shay,  1857-63;  mem. 
firm  J.  B.  Shay  &  Co.,  1864-6;  since  1867  mem. 
firm  Carson,  Pirie,  Scott  &  Co.,  founding  and 
managing  its  retail  business.  Republican.  Bap- 
tist. Vice-pres.  trustees  the  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
trustee  Rush  Med.  College,  trustee  Chicago 
Manual  Training  School;  vice-pres.  Am.  Bap- 
tist Home  Mission  Soc. ;  mem.  Baptist  Social 
Union.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Quadrangle.  Of- 
fice: State  and  Madison  Sts.  Residence:  Glen- 
coe,  111. 

McLENJSTAN,  William  E  triage,  clergyman ;  b. 
Northeast  Margaree,  Cape  Breton,  N.  S.,  1861; 
s.  John  and  Catherine  Agnes  (McLeod)  Mc- 
Lennan; ed.  Northwestern  Acad.,  1880-3; 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1883-7,  A.B.,  A.M.;  m. 
Nora,  111.,  1887,  Lila  F.  Keely;  children:  Flor- 
ence, Charles  Morris,  Donald,  Dorothy.  En- 
tered ministry  of  M.  E.  Church,  1887;  after  2 
years  In  Indiana  was  pastor  of  Trinity 
Church  (Methodist),  Mexico  City,  Mex.,  1889- 
1891;  pastor  of  Milburn  Memorial  Chapel  (now 
St.  Paul's  M.  E.  Church),  South  Bend,  Ind.,. 
1891-4;  pastor  Berwyn  (111.)  M.  E.  Church, 
1894-9;  Trinity  M.  E.  Church,  Chicago,  1899- 
1901;  Emmanuel  M.  E.  Church,  Evanston,  111., 
1901-3;  joined  Presbyterian  Church,  1903;  in- 
stalled pastor  of  Belden  Av.  Presbyterian 
Church,  Chicago,  in  Mar.,  1904,  and  so  contin- 
ues. Republican.  Author:  Comfort  for  the  Sick, 
1893;  Comfort  for  the  Bereaved,  1894;  An  Open 
Letter  to  a  High  Churchman,  1898;  In  His 
Footsteps,  1896;  The  Lord's  Supper,  1903;  Let- 
ters of  an  Old  Methodist  to  His  Son  in  the 
Ministry,  1904.  Residence:  215  Osgood  St. 

MncLEOD,  Eben  Erstine,  chairman  West- 
ern Passenger  Assn.;  b.  Newport,  Hants  Co., 
N.  S.,  Can.,  Aug.  30,  1866;  s.  Rev.  John  M. 
and  Mary  Amelia  (Parker)  MacLeod;  grad. 
Prince  of  Wales  College,  Charlottetown,  Prince 
Edward  Island,  Can.,  1885;  m.  St.  Albans,  Vt., 
June  10,  1891,  Katherine  Sears  Bailey.  Began 
railway  service  as  clerk  in  the  New  England 
agent's  office  of  the  G.  T.  Ry.,  at  Boston,  1885- 
1888;  ticket  clerk  B.  &  A.  R.  R.,  Boston,  1888- 
1889;  traveling  passenger  agent,  C.,  R.  I  &  P. 
Ry.,  Boston,  1889-92;  Canadian  passenger 
agent,  same  road,  Montreal,  1892-5;  Southeast- 
ern passenger  agent,  same  road,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.,  1895-8;  asst.  gen.  passenger  agent,  Tope- 
ka,  Kan.,  Jan.  1,  to  Dec.  1,  1898,  and  at  Chica- 
go, Dec.  1,  1898,  to  July  1,  1899,  C.,  R.  I.  &  P. 
Ry.;  since  July  1,  1899,  chairman  Western 
Passenger  Assn.,  Chicago.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston 
Country,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  930  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston, 
111. 

McMAHON",  James  B.,  vice-pres.  the  N.  K. 
Fairbank  Co.;  dir.  Am.  Cotton  Oil  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Address:  Tribune  Bldg. 

McMANAMAN,  John  James,  lawyer;  b.  Lake 
Co.,  111.,  Mar.  4,  1864;  s.  John  and  Catherine 
(McCullough)  McManaman;  resident  of  Chi- 
cago since  1879 ;  grad.  Indiana  Northern  Normal 
School,  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  in  classical,  scientific, 
and  law  depts.,  1895;  m.  Steuben  Co.,  Ind.,  June 
8, 1896,  Bertha  N.  Barber;  1  daughter:  Gladys. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1895,  and  ever  since 
then  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in  Chi- 


cago; since  1902  chief  probation  officer  of  the 
Juvenile  Court,  and  in  1903  instituted  a  home 
for  homeless  delinquent  boys,  which,  since  its 
inception,  has  proved  a  great  credit  to  the  city 
from  a  humanitarian  and  economic  principle. 
Mem.  of  Illinois  Legislature  from  21st  Sena- 
torial District,  1903,  elected  on  Public  Owner- 
ship ticket.  Mem.  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Colum- 
bian Knights  (chairman  of  committee  on  law 
for  State  of  Illinois).  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 428  Washington  Boul. 

MCMASTEB,  Thomas  Jefferson,  engineers' 
supplies;  b.  Chillicothe,  O.,  Oct.  19,  1855;  s. 
Washington  and  Sarah  (Kettel)  McMasters; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Ironton,  O.,  Oct.  23,  1881, 
Alice  Weeks;  1  daughter:  Lily.  Oct.,  1901,  or- 
ganized the  McMaster-Davis  Supply  Co.,  of 
which  is  pres.  Mem.  Chicago  Steam  Engineers' 
Club.  Office:  160  Lake  St.  Residence:  482  E. 
42d  PI. 

MAC  MILLAIT,  Thomas  C.,  clerk  of  U.  S. 
District  Court  for  Northern  District  of  Illi- 
nois since  Dec.,  1895;  b.  Stranraer,  Wigtown- 
shire, Scotland,  Oct.  4,  1850;  s.  James  Hanna 
and  Susan  (Gumming)  MacMillan;  came,  with 
parents  from  Scotland  to  Chicago,  1857;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools,  Central  High  School, 
and,  for  a  time,  at  old  Chicago  Univ.  (A.M., 
Illinois  College,  Jacksonville,  1885);  m.  1883, 
Mary  C.  Goudie,  of  Na-au-say,  Kendall  Co., 
111.  Began  newspaper  work  on  city  staff  of 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean,  Jan.,  1875,  and  remained 
with  that  paper,  in  various  positions,  nearly 
25  years.  Mem.  Cook  Co.  Board  of  Education, 
3  years,  during  which  time,  with  John  F. 
Eberhard  and  Albert  G.  Lane,  introduced  free 
kindergartens  to  Cook  Co.;  mem.,  by  appoint- 
ment of  Mayor  Carter  H.  Harrison,  Sr.,  of 
Chicago  Public  Library  Board,  5  years;  mem. 
Illinois  Legislature  (lower  house),  1884-8,  sen- 
ate, 1888-92;  mem.  of  commission  which 
drafted  Chicago  Sanitary  District  Act,  and 
chairman  senate  committee  on  waterways, 
which  secured  passage  of  this  act;  chairman 
senate  committee  on  World's  Fair,  which  se- 
cured $800,000  appropriation  from  the  state 
for  the  exposition.  Republican.  Pres.  Illinois 
Congregational  Home  Missionary  Soc.  for  5 
years;  moderator  Illinois  General  Congrega- 
tional Assn.,  1899;  pres.  Chicago  Congrega- 
tional Club,  1900-1;  1st  pres.  Am.  Congrega- 
tional Deaconess  Assn.;  corporate  mem.  Am. 
Board  of  Commissioners  for  Foreign  Missions; 
vice-pres.  Am.  Missionary  Assn.;  pres.  Cook 
Co.  Child-Saving  Conference;  mem.  several 
years  Chicago  Theological  Seminary  Board. 
Mem.  Board  of  Managers,  Illinois  State  Re- 
formatory at  Pontiac;  mem.  for  7  years  of 
Chicago  Civic  Federation;  had  charge  of  bills 
for  civil  service,  tax  reform,  primary  elec- 
tions, etc.,  which  became  laws  by  act  of  legis- 
lature. Office:  Post  Office  Bldg.  Residence:  816 
W.  Adams  St. 

McMlLLEN,  William  Ferris,  district  sec.  of 
the  Missionary  Dept.  of  the  Congregational 
Sunday  School  and  Publishing  Soc.;  b.  Lick- 
ing Co.,  O.,  Aug.  15,  1856;  s.  James  and  Cath- 
erine M.  (Cramer)  McMillen;  ed.  Oberlin  Col- 
lege and  Oberlin  Theological  Seminary,  gradu- 
ating from  latter  as  B.D.,  1887  (D.D.,  Wheaton 
College,  June,  1901);  m.  near  Columbus,  O., 
Apr.  18,  1878,  Almeda  C.  Regal;  children: 
Charles  R.,  William  C.,  James  H.  Ordained  in 
Congregationalist  ministry,  1887,  at  Cleveland, 
O.,  where  remained  until  1892  as  district  sec. 
of  the  Missionary  Dept.  of  the  Congregational 
Sunday  School  and  Publishing  Soc.,  and  since 
1892  has  filled  the  same  position  at  Chicago. 
Club:  Chicago  Congregational.  Office:  153  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  58  Warren  Av. 

McMUNN,  Samuel  Worthington,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Sharon,  Noble  Co.,  O.,  Mar.  20,  1850; 
s.  Isaac  and  Maria  McMunn;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Sharon  Acad.,  Sharon,  O. ;  m.  Belpre,  O., 
Dec.  4,  1878,  Jessie  Northrop;  children:  Wil- 
liam Northrop  (b.  Jan.  12,  1880),  Mary  Wayne 


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(b.  Oct.  21,  1884)  now  Mrs.  Alvar  L.  Bour- 
nique.  On  leaving  Sharon  Acad.  engaged  in 
school  teaching,  but  later  entered  employ  of 
Ohio  River  Salt  Co.,  St.  Louis,  and  later  be- 
came rnem.  of  G.  L.  Joy  &  Co.,  successors  of 
that  company;  soon  after  also  became  pres. 
Am.  Transportation  Co.,  and  pres.  Am.  Brake 
Co.;  mgr.  Consolidated  Coupling  Co.,  New 
York,  1884-9;  then  with  Carnegie  Steel  Co., 
1889-94;  mgr.  of  Otis  Steel  Co.,  Chicago,  1894. 
Pres.  and  treas.  Kindl  Car  Truck  Co.;  pres. 
Raymond  Concrete  Pile  Co.;  2d  vice-pres.  Oro 
Verde  Mining  and  Milling  Co.,  of  Colorado; 
dir.  Page  Woven  Wire  Fence  Co. ;  trustee  Mu- 
tual Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Illinois.  Mem.  Elks 
Lodge,  No.  9,  St.  Louis;  Tuscan  Lodge,  No. 
360,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  St.  Louis;  Normal  Park 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  and  Englewood  Commandery 
K.  T.,  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs:  Calumet, 
Hamilton;  also  Transportation,  Lotos,  Man- 
hattan, Engineers,  Lawyers  (New  York) ;  Du- 
quesne  (Pittsburgh).  Office:  135  Adams  St. 
Residence:  5423  East  End  Av. 

McMURDY,  Robert,  lawyer;  b.  Frankfort, 
Ky.,  Mar.  8,  1860;  s.  Rev.  Dr.  Robert  and 
Marcella  E.  (Russell)  McMurdy;  grad.  Hyde 
Park  High  School,  1876;  grad.  law  school, 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B.,  1880;  honorary 
LL.M.,  from  same,  1895;  m.  Little  Falls,  N. 
Y.,  July  16,  1891,  Lillian  May  Harter  (now 
deceased).  Admitted  to  bar  in  Michigan  and 
in  Illinois,  1881,  and  practiced  in  Chicago 
from  1S81  to  present  time;  since  1897  of  firm 
of  Church,  McMurdy  &  Sherman.  Pres.  Chica- 
go Alumni  Assn.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1895. 
Master  in  chancery,  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co., 
1890-92;  lecturer  on  med.  jurisprudence  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  1890-2;  pres.  Chicago  Law 
Institute,  1898;  mem.  Illinois  Practice  Com- 
mission, 1900.  Republican.  Mem.  Illinois  Leg- 
islature, 1892;  presidential  elector,  1904.  Epis- 
copalian. Was  first  pres.  of  the  Hamilton  Club, 
1890.  Trustee  Provident  Hosp. ;  mem.  of  Ex- 
ecutive Committee  of  Civic  Federation;  mem. 
of  New  Charter  Convention;  vice-pres.  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.,  1905.  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  4853  Kimbark  Av. 

McMYNN,  John  Clark,  consulting  engineer; 
b.  Racine,  Wis.,  Jan.  16,  1869;  s.  Col.  John  G. 
and  Marion  F.  (Clark)  McMynn;  Williams 
College,  A.B.,  1890;  Cornell  Univ.,  M.M.E., 
1892;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  15,  1904,  Elsa  Vocke. 
On  graduation  from  Cornell,  1892,  came  to 
Chicago,  and  became  connected  with  Robert 
W.  Hunt  &  Co.,  in  which  has  continued  ever 
since.  Republican.  Clubs:  Marquette,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Columbia,  Germania,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 177  Eugenie  St. 

McNAB,  Joseph.  Lowe,  lawyer;  b.  Crieff, 
Scotland,  Dec.  25,  1873;  s.  John  and  Helen 
(Beattie)  McNab;  ed.  public  schools,  Milwau- 
kee; grad.  dept.  Liberal  Arts,  Univ.  of  Wiscon- 
sin, B.L.,  1896.  Was  in  legal  dept.  of  C.,  M.  & 
St.  P.  R.  R.  for  3  years,  and  for  8  months 
atty.  of  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co.;  since 
Apr.,  1898,  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Gregory,  Pop- 
penhusen  &  McNab.  Republican.  Mason.  Club: 
Evanston.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1206  Benson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

McNALLY,  Frederick  George,  pres.  Rand, 
McNally  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  20,  1865;  s. 
Andrew  and  Delia  (Hyland)  McNally;  ed. 
Highland  Military  Acad.  in  class  of  1884;  m. 
New  Rochelle,  N.  Y.,  1884,  Lydia  L.  Wyles; 
children:  Andrew,  Frederick,  Wyles.  Began 
connection  with  house  of  Rand,  McNally  &  Co. 
as  bill  clerk,  1884,  and  from  that  position 
steadily  advanced  until  became  vice-pres.  and 
auditor,  1898,  and  from  that,  in  1904,  succeed- 
ed his  father,  the  late  Andrew  McNally,  as 
pres.  of  Rand,  McNally  &  Co.,  publishers, 
printers  and  stationers.  Dir.  Chicago  Nat. 
Bank,  Home  Savings  Bank,  Equitable  Trust 
Co.;  pres.  and  dir.,  Prairie  Farmer  Publish- 
ing Co.,  Farm  Life  Co.,  Vindermere  Ranch  Co., 


Neff  Laboratory  Co.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic  (life  mem.),  Union  League, 
Washington  Park,  Marquette,  Glen  View,  Chi- 
cago Automobile;  non-resident  mem.  New 
York  Athletic.  Mason  (32°),  Oriental  Consist- 
ory, Shriner.  Office:  Rand,  McNally  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 836  N.  Park  Av. 

McNALLY,  James,  publisher;  b.  Armagh, 
Ireland,  Oct.  5,  1847;  s.  Andrew  and  Margaret 
(Burroughs)  McNally;  grad.  Royal  School, 
Armagh,  Ireland,  1868;  studied  pharmaceutics 
in  Belfast,  and  medicine  in  Royal  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Dublin;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  5,  1876,  Emily  A.,  daughter  of  Richard 
A.  Waite,  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  children:  James 
H.,  Raymond  Andrew,  Nina  Lydia.  Came  to 
Chicago  fr9m  Belfast,  Ireland,  in  1869,  and 
from  that  time  associated  with  brother,  the  late 
Andrew  McNally,  in  firm  of  Rand,  McNally  & 
Co.,  printers  and  publishers,  in  which  is  now 
a  dir.  Also  vice-pres  Prairie  Farmer  Publish- 
ing Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Mar- 
quette. Office:  166  Adams  St.  Residence:  11 
Scott  St. 

McNEIL,  John,  wholesale  grocer;  b.  Ardrie, 
Scotland,  May  22,  1839;  s.  Daniel  and  Jane 
(Crichton)  McNeil;  came  to  Dundee,  111.,  in 
1848;  ed.  district  school  at  Dundee,  at  Elgin 
Acad.  and  at  business  college  in  Chicago;  m. 
Mar.  1,  1864,  Janet  Crichton,  of  Dundee,  111.; 
4  children:  3  boys:  Leo  John,  Walter  William, 
Howard  Crichton  (all  Harvard  men),  and  1 
girl,  Maud  Janet.  In  1863  he  established  busi- 
ness with  his  brother,  Malcolm,  in  Elgin, 
under  firm  name  of  M.  &  J.  McNeil;  sold  out 
in  1872  to  establish  the  firm  of  McNeil  &  Hig- 
gins,  Chicago,  which  was  incorporated  1888, 
and  of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  Still  resides  at 
Elgin;  dir.  of  Home  Savings  and  Home  Nat. 
Banks  of  Elgin,  and  has  large  dairy  farm  near 
that  city.  Mason.  Republican.  Baptist.  Club: 
Century.  Office:  23  Market  St.  Residence:  El- 
gin, 111. 

McNEIL,  Malcolm,  pres.  McNeil  &  Higgins 
Co.,  wholesale  grocers;  b.  Ardrie,  Scotland, 
Sept.  12,  1832;  s.  Daniel  and  Jane  (Crichton) 
McNeil;  ed.  Scotland;  family  removed  to  Dun- 
dee, 111.,  1848,  and  purchased  land  3  miles  north 
of  that  village;  m.  1st,  1859,  Catherine,  daugh- 
ter of  A.  R.  Dempster  of  Dundee,  111.  (died 
1870);  m.  2d,  1871,  Orel,  daughter  of  Charles 
W.  Martin  of  Wayne,  111.;  children:  Nora, 
Malcolm  Gordon,  Ella,  Marvin  John,  Chas 
Higgins,  Jeanie.  Worked  on  farm  until  1858- 
established  small  grocery  store  at  Elgin,  111  , 
which  grew  to  be  the  largest  general  store 
m  that  place;  sold  his  Elgin  business  in  1872 
and  with  Charles  Higgins  established  in  Chi- 
cago the  wholesale  grocery  house  of  McNeil 
&  Higgins  (incorporated  in  1888),  and  now 
one  of  the  largest  in  the  city.  Also  owns  3 
large  dairy  farms  near  Elgin,  adjoining  which 
is  his  country  residence,  "Glenora  Springs." 
Office:  23  Market  St.  Residence:  448  LaSalle 
Av. 

MACOY,  Engene  Hartwell,  pres.  Nat.  Print- 
ing &  Engraving  Co.;  b.  Cambridge,  Vt.,  May 
4,  1857;  s.  Hartwell  Norris  and  Sarah  Jane 
Macoy;  ed.  public  schools  at  Ottumwa,  la  ' 
m.  Ottumwa,  Ta.,  May  1,  1879,  Theresa  L 
Chambers;  children:  Earl  H.,  Ethel,  Harold 
C.  Since  Dec.  6,  1896,  pres.  of  the  Nat.  Print- 
ing &  Engraving  Co.;  also  pres.  of  the  Am 
Amusement  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  Tribune 
Elder.  Residence:  5350  Indiana  Av. 

MACQUARRIE,  David  Oliver,  mgr.  Corbin 
Cabinet  Lock  Co.;  b.  Ontario,  Can.,  Dec.  30, 
1863;  s.  John  and  Eleanor  (McLelland)  Mac- 
quarrie;  ed.  schools  of  Ontario;  came  to  Chi- 
cago from  Canada,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  9, 
1895,  Josephine  A.  Cummings.  Since  1890  mgr. 
in  Chicago  and  sec.  Corbin  Cabinet  Lock  Co., 
of  Chicago,  large  manufacturers  of  locks,  hav- 
ing extensive  factories  at  New  Britain,  Conn. 
Independent  in  politics.  Adherent  of  the  Pres- 
byterian Church.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 


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flee:  107-109  Lake  St.  Residence:  1776  Sheridan 
Road. 

MAC  QUEABY,  Thomas  Howard,  supt. 
Parental  School,  Chicago,  since  July  1,  1900; 
b.  near  Charlottesville,  Va.,  May  27,  1861 ;  s. 
Thomas  H.  and  Sarah  J.  (Garland)  Mac 
Queary;  ed.  parish  school  of  Albemarle  Co., 
Va.,  and  Norwood  College,  Va. ;  grad.  Episco- 
pal Theological  Seminary,  Alexandria,  Va., 
1886;  grad.  Univ.  of  Minnesota,  1897  (A.M., 
1898);  m.  Jan.  14,  1892,  Emma  Clarkson, 
daughter  Hon.  John  T.  Harris,  Harrisonburg, 
Va.  Took  orders  in  P.  E.  Church,  July,  1885; 
tried  by  ecclesiastical  court  at  Cleveland,  O., 
Jan.,  1891,  for  denial  of  miracles;  suspended 
from  P.  E.  ministry  for  6  months;  resigned, 
Sept.,  1891;  engaged  in  sociological  work; 
founded  Unity  House  Social  Settlement, 
Minneapolis;  taught  in  Morgan  Hall  Acad., 
Minneapolis,  1899;  became  vice-principal 
Northwestern  Military  Acad.,  Highland  Park, 
111.,  1900.  Author:  The  Evolution  of  Man  and 
Christianity,  1889;  Topics  of  the  Times,  1890. 
Address:  Parental  School,  cor.  W.  Berwyn  Av. 
and  N.  St.  Louis  Av.,  Chicago. 

McBEYNOLDS,  George  Shipman,  grain  mer- 
chant and  warehouseman;  b.  Peoria,  111.,  Jan. 
5,  1859;  s.  Matthew  Wheeler  and  Caroline 
(Shipman)  McReynolds;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Racine  College;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Hattibel 
Cook;  1  son:  George  Douglas.  Began  business 
life  with  Reynolds  &  Co.,  pork  packers,  Peoria, 
111.;  in  1878  came  to  Chicago  and  was  with  W. 
P.  Harvey  &  Co.,  in  the  grain  business;  mem. 
of  firm  of  William  P.  Harvey  &  Co.  in  1883, 
and  later  of  Carrington  Hannah  &  Co.,  so  con- 
tinuing until  Jan.  1,  1899,  when  established 
present  firm  of  McReynolds  &  Co.,  engaged  in 
commission  grain  and  elevator  business.  Dem- 
ocrat. Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Onwentsia, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  240  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: Glencoe,  111. 

McBOY,  George  Gardner,  wholesale  mil- 
linery; b.  Chicago,  Dec.  14,  1853;  s.  Samuel  and 
Chloe  (Wilcox)  McRoy;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  children:  Harold  Foster,  George  Aus- 
tin, Clifford  Jay,  Robert  Barnard,  Maud 
Frances.  Bookkeeper  for  D.  A.  Hewes,  whole- 
sale millinery,  1871-87;  then  with  Edson  Keith 
&  Co.,  wholesale  millinery,  as  salesman;  on  re- 
organization of  the  company  in,  1897  became 
a  dir.,  and  in  1899  vice-pres.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Colonial.  Office:  132- 
134  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  4950  Prairie  Av. 

McSUBELY,  William  Harvey,  lawyer;  b.  Ox- 
ford, Butler  Co.,  O.,  Jan.  27,  1865;  s.  Rev.  Wil- 
liam Jasper  (D.D.)  and  Hulda  (Taylor)  McSure- 
ly;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hillsboro,  O. ;  South 
Salem  Acad.,  Ross  Co.,  O. ;  Univ.  of  Wooster, 
A.B.,  1886  (A.M.,  1889);  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  18, 
1892,  Mary  Elizabeth  Cadman;  children:  Ma- 
rion, Elinor  (died  in  infancy),  William  Cad- 
man. Came  to  Chicago,  Aug.,  1887;  read  law; 
admitted  to  bar,  Mar.  29,  1889;  mem.  firm  of 
Norton,  Burley  &  Howell,  Jan.  1,  1895;  suc- 
ceeded, Jan.  1,  1897,  by  Burley  &  McSurely. 
Nominee  for  Representative,  5th  Senatorial 
District,  Illinois,  1894.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Trustee  Univ.  of  Wooster.  Mem.  of  coun- 
ty and  state  bar  assns.  Clubs:  University, 
Hamilton,  Homewood  Country,  Law.  Office:  140 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5037  Washington  Av. 

MAC  VEAGH,  Eames,  wholesale  grocer:  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  23,  1871;  s.  Franklin  and  Emily 
(Eames)  MacVeagh;  grad.  Harvard  Univ., 
1895.  After  leaving  college  became  connected 
with  the  house  of  Franklin  MacVeagh  &  Co., 
wholesale  grocers,  and  in  1900  was  admitted 
as  a  partner  in  the  firm.  Dir.  Commercial 
Safety  &  Deposit  Co.  Is  a  mem.  of  the  Delta 
Kappa  Epsilon  and  the  Hasty  Pudding  Club 
(college  socs.);  mem.  of  the  Council  of  the 
Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars:  mem.  Soc.  of  the  S.  A. 
R.  and  of  the  Soc.  of  the  Cincinnati.  Demo- 
crat. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  University,  Chi- 
cago Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Harvard,  Caxton. 


Office:    Lake    St.    and    Wabash    Av.    Residence: 
103  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

MAC  VEAGH,  Franklin,  merchant;  b.  on 
farm,  Chester  Co.,  Pa.;  grad.  Yale,  1862;  Co- 
lumbia Law  School,  New  York,  1864;  aban- 
doned practice  because  of  ill  health  and  came 
to  Chicago,  establishing  in  wholesale  grocery 
business,  at  head  of  which  he  continues,  and 
is  interested  in  various  other  important  busi- 
ness enterprises;  dir.  of  the  Commercial  Nat. 
Bank,  Commercial  Safety  Deposit  Co.,  and  the 
Fay-Sholes  Co.;  trustee  Chicago  Penny  Sav- 
ings Soc.;  pres.  Citizens'  Assn.,  1874,  which 
inaugurated  many  important  municipal  re- 
forms; nominated  by  Democrats  of  Illinois, 
1894,  for  U.  S.  Senator  and  made  canvass  of 
State,  but  defeated  in  legislature.  Pres.  Bureau 
of  Charities  and  Municipal  Art  League;  mem. 
Com.  of  36  of  Nat.  Civic  Federation.  Office: 
Wabash  Av.  and  Lake  St.  Residence:  103  Lake 
Shore  Drive. 

McVOY,  Eugene  Joseph,  iron  merchant  and 
manufacturer;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Dec.  24,  1872; 
s.  John  and  Isabella  (McHenry)  McVoy;  ed. 
St.  Ignatius  College,  Chicago;  m.  St.  Charles, 
Mo.,  June  14,  1899,  Celeste  Aymond;  1  daugh- 
ter: Marie  Celeste.  After  leaving  college  in 
1892  entered  the  house  of  John  McVoy  &  Co., 
sheet  iron  manufacturers,  established  by  his 
father  in  1877;  was  asst.  mgr.,  1894-9,  then 
took  full  control  of  the  business,  and  since 
1902  has  been  its  sole  owner.  Previous  to 
1899  firm  were  manufacturers  only,  but  in 
that  year  sold  out  the  rolling  mills  at  Muncie, 
Ind.,  to  the  United  States  Steel  Corporation, 
but  retained  Chicago  plant,  and  after  sale  of 
the  sheet  mills  entered  upon  a  jobbing  busi- 
ness in  sheet  metals,  tin  plates  and  metal  sup- 
plies; are  also  galvanizers  and  manufacturers 
of  galvanized  articles.  Independent  in  politics. 
Office:  21-25  Michigan  St.  Residence:  2714 
Kenmore  Av. 

McWHOBTEB,  Richard  Cox,  box  manufac- 
turer; b.  Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1860;  s.  Roger 
Alexander  and  Mary  (McComb)  McWhorter; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  Jones  Business 
College,  graduating  from  latter;  m.  Berwyn, 
111.,  Oct.  2,  1901,  Helen  Augusta  Hawkins. 
Served  a  complete  apprenticeship  as  a  box 
maker,  and  worked  for  most  of  the  leading 
box  makers  of  Chicago.  In  1888  took  an  active 
part  in  the  formation  and  organization  of  the 
Acme  Box  Co.,  and  has  been  continuously 
active  in  the  management  of  the  business, 
now  being  the  pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  company. 
The  products  of  the  company  include  wooden 
packing  boxes  of  all  kinds,  box  shooks,  etc. 
Episcopalian.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Yeomen 
of  America,  Brotherhood  of  St.  Andrew.  Of- 
fice: 306  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  3321  Carroll 
Av.,  Berwyn,  111. 

Me  WILLIAMS,  Lafayette,  retired  merchant; 
b.  Peterboro,  Madison  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  11,  1843; 
s.  Hugh  and  Mary  (Wilson)  McWilliams;  ed. 
district  school  and  Peterboro  (N.  Y.)  Acad.; 
taught  school  1  year  in  Madison;  entered 
Oberlin,  but  left  after  a  few  months  to  enlist, 
in  June,  1862.  as  private  157th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Infy., 
advancing  successively  to  sergeant,  2d  lieut. 
and  capt.  of  his  company;  received  severe 
wound  in  leg  at  battle  of  Honeyhill,  S.  C., 
Nov.  30,  1864;  came  to  Chicago,  1865;  m.  June 
29,  1871,  Mary  F.  Goodman,  of  Chicago;  chil- 
dren: Thomas  G.,  Mary,  Hugh  L.,  Donald  S. 
Began  business  career  in  Chicago  in  employ 
of  dry  goods  firm  of  Field,  Palmer  &  Leiter, 
remaining  with  that  house  through  its  de- 
velopments and  advancing  in  duties  and 
honors  until  he  was  admitted  to  partnership 
in  the  present  house  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co., 
which  connection  he  held  until  his  retirement 
from  the  firm  in  Jan.,  1900.  Now  engaged  in 
producing  petroleum  oil,  mostly  in  Indiana. 
Republican.  Presbyterian  elder.  Mem.  G.  A. 
R.,  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 


388  THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

League,  Homewood.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  MAGERSTADT,  Ernest  John;  b.  Germany, 
Bldg.  Residence:  3961  Lake  Av.  Dec.  26,  1864;  s.  Frederick  J.  and  Lena  (Cas- 

•MWIWTT  T  T  A  TWO      Roinnni      A-ndormni       nhviai-     ter)   Magerstadt;  brought  to  U.   S.   in  infancy, 
Me  WILLIAMS,     SarnueX     Anaer«on,     physi-    ed    Cni  *  bli     sc£oo}s.   In   the   coal   busfi_ 

f Anderson)   Mc'willllms-  grad  Unfv  "ess    with    his    brother,     1878-87,    and    alone, 

on     R  A      M  A      ISfil^^temfed   Med  1887-99.  Was  supt.   streets  for   South  Division 

'    ^863-     tauehthieh     school     at  of  Chicago  under  Mayor  Washburne;  delegate 

is      1863  5-    el-ad    mtdicine   North-  to   Republican   Nat.    Convention,    1892;   also   in 

'TJiv Med College' CMcago    1866°  m  1896'  but  withdrew  in  favor  of  George  Schni- 

w!*      l?Ph     28     1869    f  died)  •'  m"  der'    mem-    Republican   State  Central   Commit- 

'   Wn    '2      1884     Bertha ScheibTl1  tee-    1896-1900;    mem.    Cook    Co.    Central    Com- 

oi    FstPlla    Samuel    Edwin    Was  mittee  many  years'  clerk  of  Criminal  Court  of 

in   notice of  mTdloine   wTth' Prof  Cook    Co-    1S94-9;    sheriff    of    Cook    Co.,    1899- 

in    practice    OI    meaiCine    Wltn    rruZ.       -inni        Mpm       Ma«50n<?       TT'nrfxstprss        ATat        TTnirm 

Nathan  S.  Davis,  senior,  1866-8;  lectured  on  «{»•  ^^ni^n  o%oi-  1^8  Wn^MnVtnn  ?!?' 
Physical  diagnosis  and  anatomy  in  Chicago  Sl^Ht™^}0  24th  st  Washington  St. 

Med.  College,   1866-7;   was  10  years  attending    Residenc 

physician  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1878-88;  was  MAGILL,  Henry  Waters,  fire  underwriter; 
prof,  chest  diseases  and  clinical  medicine,  b.  Cincinnati,  p.,  July  11,  1863;  s.  Henry  M. 
Chicago  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  and  Sarah  (Ellicott)  Magill;  ed.  public  schools 
and  was  vice-pres.  -and  dir.  of  same,  from  of  Cincinnati,  and  Harvard  Univ.,  1882-6 
time  of  its  dedication,  Sept.  26,  1882,  until  (A.B.).  Special  agent  in  Michigan  for  the 
3891;  prof,  of  anatomy  in  Woman's  Hosp.  Med.  Phoenix  Insurance  Co.  of  Hartford,  1886-8; 
College,  Chicago,  1870-&;  prof,  of  eruptive  fe-  Chicago  mgr.  for  the  same  company  since 
vers  and  physical  diagnosis  Jenner  Med.  Col-  1888.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  University, 
lege,  1901-3;  prof,  physical  diagnosis  and  chest  Onwentsia,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Ath- 
dlseases  in  Dearborn  Med.  College  since  1903.  letic.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lakota 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Hotel. 

Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Medico-Legal  MAGILL,  Thomas  Whitehead,  real  estate; 
Soc.,  Physicians'  Club,  Am.  Acad.  of  Medicine,  b.  Clinton,  la.,  Oct.  26,  1859;  s.  Samuel  G.  and 
Presbyterian.  Residence:  3456  Michigan  Av.  Harriet  (Riddell)  Magill;  ed.  public  schools. 
MADDEN,  Martin  Barnaby,  pres.  Western  Came  to  Chicago  in  1883;  now  a  mem.  of  the 
Stone  Co.;  b.  Darlington,  Eng.,  Mar.  20,  1855;  firm  of  H.  O.  Stone&  Co.,  real  estate,  renting, 
s.  John  and  Eliza  Madden;  ed.  public  school,  and  'nseuranc|;  Club:  Washington  Park  Office: 
night  school  and  business  college,  beginning  2°6  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Wmnetka,  111. 
work  at  age  of  10  in  stone  business;  m.  „  MA,QI"'  W«liam  Charles,  insurance;  b. 
Downers  Grove,  111.,  1878,  Josephine  Smart;  Bu,ffaJ,°'. N-  J-  ,££nf,  14>  I,850.',  s-  Charles  J. 
1  daughter:  Mabel  B.  Has  continued  in  stone  and  ,Bs1-her  S-  (Chalker)  Magill;  moved  with 
business  and  has  been  gradually  promoted  £anlily  t° Chicago  when  about  4  years  old;  ed. 
from  water  boy  to  the  presidency  of  the  West-  first  at  the  Skinner  School  and  afterward  at 
ern  Stone  Co.;  dir.  and  mem.  finance  committee  Immanuel  Hall,  a  military  school  at  Ravens- 
Metropolitan  Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  dir.  and  w°od-  until  \7  years  old;  ITK  Nov  12,  1873, 
mem.  executive  committee  Manufacturers  Fuel  Marv  C.  Montgomery,  of  Buffalo,  N.  T. ;  chil- 
Co.  Republican;  chairman  Republican  city  dren.:  Robert,  Esther,  Irving,  Laura  Marion, 
committee  for  6  years;  has  been  mem.  Re-  E"nice-,,B1efanp  business  career  at  17  in  the 
publican  county  committee  10  years;  served  office  of  his  father,  who  was  a  commission 
as  temporary  chairman  state  convention,  1896;  mer°han£  operating  on  the  Chicago  Board  of 
delegate  to  nat.  conventions  of  1896  and  1900  Trade,  the  firm  being  then  Magill  &  Latham, 
(on  committee  on  resolutions  and  wrote  Isth-  a"d.  lat®T  Ma^in  &  Hall;  afterward  connected 
mian  plank,  1900);  chairman  3d  Ward  delega-  with  other  commission  houses,  and  in  Apr., 
tion  in  state  convention  of  1904,  and  voted  79  J,874-  Became  Board  of  Trade  representative  of 
times  for  Lowden.  Mem.  Chicago  City  Council  George  C.  Clark  &  Co.  as  manager  of  marine 
from  old  4th  Ward,  1889-7;  7  years  chairman  department,  and  later  general  solicitor  for 
of  finance  committee;  presided  over  Council  2  same  office;  since  1880  in  fire  insurance  busi- 
years.  Was  4  years  pres.  Quarry  Owners'  Assn.  ?®ss'41,supcce.Ts.s\ye1ly  Ss  "^"^r  ™th!  ms  °/ 
of  U.  S.;  5  times  nat.  delegate  to  builders'  Magi1J  ^,,NDlciPls>  /5e,°,rge  W-  Montgomery  & 
convention;  was  vice-pres.  Builders  and  Trad-  Co.,  Magill  &  Chamberlin,  and  now  mem  of  the 
ers'  Exchange  of  Chicago;  dir.  3  years  and  flrm11of  wy,eY-  Jennings,  Corlies  &  Magill.  Re- 
pres.  1  year  Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Publican.  Episcopalian.  Mason  (Evans  Lodge 
Elected  to  the  59th  Congress  from  1st  district  Evanston  Commandery.  K.  T.,  and  Oriental 
of  Illinois.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  S°ns^?ry)-  S,,er£ed  fofr  4  ?f1ar?,^s  tr^sAeeT  of 
Residence:  3829  Michigan  Av.  e  ^  elagil  °£  Evans1t1°on0'  AHi  °.fflce=  I59  ^a-~ 

MADLENEB,    Albert    Pridoline,    liquors;    b.    ?{Jlle  St-   Residence:   1138   Oak  Av.,  Evanston, 
Chicago,   Oct.    19,   1868;   s.   Fridoline  and   Mar-         MAGNUS    Albert    hrpwpr<?'   «?iinnl1p<!-  h    Phi 
garetha    (Blatz)    Madlener;   ed.   Chicago  public     ._]* ^  7 ul v   14 1     1858-    s "    Aulust   and L   Henrietta 
Tin     4     18QS     TPioo    CQi.t-vT?.    1     ar.n  •     l  "J-feOi    J  uiy    it,    looo,    t>.    ^.uguht   ana    neiirieiid 
ii    n-  T'    n     ,'*      •        Se"pp,'    1.son;     (Preussner)     Magnus;     ed.     Chicago    grammar 
e%n^s5hi°a°MeKtevHd    schools  and  1  yelr  of  high  school f  m.  Chicago, 
^  1853  bv  hi|    Mar.    25,    1884,    Josephine    H.    Schneider;    chil- 
^ •  ?Ti  pr6S'  ,°f    dren:  Henrietta,  Albert,  Jr.,  Joseph,  Marie,  Ma- 
Af,i  ^  Stl^rSt     n^'    thilde.  When  taken  from  school,  1873,  was  em- 

Q  T          <  - lcaeoAthletlc.  Office:  147-    ployed  1  year  by  W.  H.  Colvin;   then  entered 

149  Lake  St.  Residence:  45  Butler  PI.  the  business  of  his  father,  and  has  since  con- 

MADLtTNG,  William-,  real  estate;  b.  Cook  tinued  in  it.  Was  also  for  9  years  mgr.  of  the 
Co.,  111.,  July  21,  1855;  s.  Charles  and  Eliza-  Chicago  Hominy  Milling  Co.  Democrat.  Office: 
beth  (Bumbach)  Madlung;  ed.  public  schools;  Kinzie  St.  and  LaSalle  Av.  Residence:  1932 
m.  Chicago,  1880,  Rosa  Schill;  1  daughter:  Es-  Barry  Av. 

talle.  Began  in  dry  goods  business  at  39th  and  MAGNUS,  August  Charles,  malt;  b.  Chi- 
State  Sts.  in  firm  of  Jacobs  &  Madlung,  1875-  cago,  Oct.  24,  1862;  s.  August  and  Henrietta 
1884;  William  Madlung,  1884-8;  in  1886  en-  Emma  (Preussner)  Magnus;  ed.  Scammon 
gaged  in  real  estate  and  insurance  business  School  and  high  school,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago, 
with  H.  F.  Eidmann  (Madlung  &  Eidmann),  and  Jan.  17,  1894,  Mabel  Miller  Pope.  Entered, 
in  1890,  upon  admission  of  J.  H.  McCortney,  Feb.  1,  1882,  house  established  by  his  father, 
present  style  of  Madlung,  Eidmann  &  McCort-  which  was  later  incorporated  under  style  of 
ney  was  assumed.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  A.  Magnus  Sons  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres., 
Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  hops,  malt  and  brewers'  supplies.  Also  vice- 
6845  Union  Av.  pres.  Pope  &  Eckardt  Co.,  commission  mer- 


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chants.   Independent  in  politics.  Office:   244  E.  Town  Atty.,  1891;  county  atty.,  1893;  now  atty. 

Randolph  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111.  for   the   Chicago    Board   of   Education.    Demo- 

MAGBUDEB,     Benjamin     Drake,     associate  crat.  Roman  Catholic.  Mem.  Knights  of  Colum- 

justice  Supreme  Court,   Illinois,  since   1885;  b.  bus,     Catholic     Order     of     Foresters,     Catholic 

Jefferson  Co.,  Miss.,  Sept.  27,  1838;  grad.  Yale,  Benevolent    Legion,    Ancient    Order    of    Hiber- 

1856;  grad.  law  dept.  Univ.  of  Louisiana  (vale-  nians,  Royal  League.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Resi- 

dictorian),    1858;    practiced    law    in    Memphis,  dence:  512  Ashland  Boul. 

Tenn.,   1859-61;   practiced  at  Chicago,   1861-85;  MAHONEY,    Georgfe    William,    oculist    and 

master    in    chancery,    1868-85.    Republican;    m.  aurist;   b.   Lawton,   VanBuren   Co.,   Mich.,   Dec. 

June,    1864,   Julia   M.    Latham,   Springfield,    111.  31.  1867;  s.  Michael  and  Honoria  Marie  (Davis) 

Office:  Chicago  Opera  House  Blk.  Residence:  7  Mahoney;  attended   Univ.   of  Michigan,   1885-7; 

Washington  PI.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College,  New  York,  M.D., 

MAHAN,     William    Robert,     Bedford     stone  1888;   made  a   tour   of   eye  and   ear   hosps.   of 

merchant;    b.    Chicago,    Mar.    7,    1868;    s.    John  Europe,     1896-7;    began    practice    at    Decatur, 

H    and  Ellen  Eliza   (Ogden)    Mahan;   ed.   Chi-  Mich.,   1888;   removed   to   Chicago,   1893.   Mem. 

cago    public    and    high    schools;    m.    Chicago,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,   Illinois  State  Med.   Soc.,  Chi- 

May    7,    1902,    Esther    E.    Brockway;     1     son:  cago  Med.   Soc.;   prof,   ophthalmology,   Chicago 

Robert    Brockway.    On    leaving   school    entered  Policlinic;  attending  oculist  Chicago  Policlinic 

employ  of  Montgomery   Ward  &  Co."  and  was  Hosp.,    St.    Vincent    Infant    Asylum,    House    of 


agent  for  the  company  until  1899,  when  re-  when  resigned.  Was  mustered  into  vol.  ser- 
signed  to  embark  in  business  on  own  account  vice  of  U.  S.  in  spring  of  1898;  served  through 
as  a  dealer  in  Bedford  stone,  which  has  since  Spanish-Am.  War;  held  rank  of  capt.  and 
conducted  under  style  of  Mahan  &  Co.  Dir.  asst.  surgeon  in  Vol.  Army;  detached  from 
Central  Oolitic  Stone  Co.  Mem.  Builders'  and  7th  regt.  during  summer  of  1898  and  placed 
Traders'  Exchange.  Independent  in  politics,  in  charge  of  entire  hosp.  corps  of  2d  Army 
Mem  A.  O.  U.  W.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Corps.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Sheridan,  El- 
Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  1418  lershe  Cross  Country.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Lakeside  Av.  Residence:  225  Dearborn  Av. 

MAHEB,  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Lancashire,  MAHONEY,  James  Vincent,  chairman  West- 
Eng.,  Jan.  17,  1859;  s.  Edward  J.  and  Elizabeth  ern  Trunk  Line  Committee;  b.  Golden,  Co.  Tip- 
(Martin)  Maher;  of  Irish-Scotch  descent;  came  perary,  Ireland;  about  54  years  of  age;  ed.  pub- 
to  U.  S.,  1869;  ed.  schools  of  England  and  in  lie  schools  in  Illinois.  Began  in  railroad  busi- 
public  schools  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y. ;  engaged  in  ness  in  1869,  and  among  other  positions  has 
mercantile  business  for  some  years.  Read  law  filled  those  of  general  freight  agent  of  the 
in  office  of  Judge  E.  A.  Otis  and  Union  College  Rock  Island  &  Peoria  R.  R.;  general  freight 
of  Law,  Chicago,  111.,  graduating  with  honors,  agent  of  the  Chicago,  Pekin  &  Southwestern 
1885;  m.  May,  1903,  Elizabeth  Stirling;  chil-  Ry. ;  division  freight  agent  of  the  C.,  M.  & 
dren:  Laura,  Eugene  E.,  Lincoln  E.  Was  an  St.  P.  R.  R.,  and  traffic  mgr.  Sioux  City  & 
officer  in  2d  Regt.  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.  Is  counselor  Northern  Ry. ;  since  July  1,  1901,  chairman 
for  leading  firms  and  corporations  of  this  city;  Western  Trunk  Line  Committee  of  the  West- 
1893-8,  in  partnership  with  Charles  C.  Gilbert,  ern  Passenger  Agreement;  also  chairman  West- 
in  firm  of  Maher  &  Gilbert.  Is  vice-pres.  Chi-  ern  Passenger  Agreement.  Republican;  was 
cago  Forge  and  Bolt  Co.;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  enrolling  and  engrossing  clerk  of  the  Illinois 
mgr.  South  Haven  &  Eastern  R.  R. ;  vice-  Legislature,  1869,  and  later  was  alderman  of 
pres.  Milwaukee,  Benton  Harbor  &  Columbus  Rock  Island.  Roman  Catholic.  Mem.  Knights 
R.  R. ;  formerly  vice-pres.  of  Am.  Bridge  of  Columbus.  Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Resi- 
Works.  Independent  in  politics.  Was  nomi-  dence:  4326  Greenwood  Av. 

nated  for  county  judge  of  Cook  Co.  in  1890,  MAHONEY,  Joseph  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Oswego, 
but  was  defeated  by  Jude-e  Scales.  Office:  108  N.  Y.,  Nov.  1,  1864;  s.  Michael  and  Mary 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5627  Prairie  Av.  (Canty)  Mahoney;  removed  with  parents  to 

MAHEB,  George  Washington,  architect;  b.  Chicago  when  only  3  years  old;  grad.  Chicago 
Mill  Creek,  W.  Va.,  Dec.  25,  1864;  s.  Theo.  public  schools;  studied  law  in  office  of  Jewett 
Daniel  and  Sarah  (Landis)  Maher;  ed.  public  &  Norton;  m.  Dallas,  Tex.,  Jan.  31,  1899,  Nonie 
schools,  New  Albany,  Ind. ;  studied  architec-  Boren:  one  son:  Joseph  Boren.  Admitted  to 
ture,  beginning.  1878,  under  the  Chicago  archi-  bar,  1885,  and  ever  since  engaged  in  active 
tects.  August  Bauer  and  Henry  W.  Hill;  com-  practice;  now  of  firm  of  Rogers  &  Mahoney; 
pleted  studies  in  J.  L.  Silsbee's  office;  then  was  Master  in  Chancery  of  Circuit  Court  of 
sketched  and  studied  in  Europe;  m.  Chicago,  Cook  Co.  for  several  years.  Elected  mem.  of 
Oct.  25,  1894,  Elizabeth  Brooks;  1  son:  Philip  the  House  of  Representatives  of  the  General 
Brooks.  Began  actual  practice  of  architecture,  Assembly  of  Illinois  at  21  years  of  age,  and 
1888;  has  developed  a  specialty  in  residence  served  3  consecutive  terms  from  the  5th  sena- 
work,  and  in  shaping,  architecturally,  such  torial  district:  then  3  terms  (12  years)  as 
suburbs  as  North  Edgewater  and  Kenilworth,  senator  from  the  same  district;  was  selected  3 
including  a  unique  landscape  effect  at  the  times  leader  of  the  Democratic  side  in  the 
entrance  to  the  latter  town.  Architect  of  resl-  State  Senate.  Was  vice-pres.  of  Illinois  com- 
dences  of  John  Farson,  Oak  Park;  James  A.  mission  to  the  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposi- 
Patten,  Evanston;  A.  B.  Leach,  South  Orange,  tion,  St.  Louis,  Mo.  Democrat.  Is  a  dir.  of  the 
N.  J. ;  Harry  Rubens  estate  at  Glencoe;  Edge-  Boren-Stewart  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  Dallas, 
water  Presbyterian  Church,  and  others,  which  Tex.,  and  also  of  the  Federal  Life  Insurance 
he  has  individualized  and  which  follow  no  Co.,  Federal  Life  Agency  Co.,  Union  Securities 
established  precedent,  but  represent  a  new  Co.  and  other  corporations.  Clubs:  Chicago 
thought  in  architecture.  Mem.  Chicago  Archi-  Athletic,  Ironuois.  Office:  100  Washington  St. 
tectural  Club,  Am.  Inst.  of  Architects.  Re-  Residence:  Chicago,  111. 

publican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Mid-Day.  Skokie  MAIB,  Charles  A.,  broker;  pres.  Chicago 
Golf,  Kenilworth  Golf.  Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Industrial  School  for  Girls.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Residence:  Kenilworth,  111.  Washington  Park,  Onwentsia,  Exmoor.  Office: 

MAHEB,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Will  Co.,  111.,  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  583  N.  State  St. 
May  24,  1859;  s.  Thomas  and  Ellen  (Kene-  MAITIiAND,  Francis  Edward,  investment 
fick)  Maher;  ed.  St.  Viateur's  College.  Bour-  agent  and  broker;  b.  Scotland,  1874;  s.  Thomas 
bonnais  Grove.  111.  (B.A.,  LL.B.);  m.  Chicago,  and  Lauretta  (Puerh)  Mnitland;  ed.  England, 
Apr.  8,  1891,  Mary  C.  Rafferty;  children:  Mary  entering  Elstreo  School,  1886,  Harrow,  1888, 
G.,  Thomas  F.,  James  J.  Graduate  of  Union  and  New  College,  Oxford,  1893;  B.A.,  1897. 
College  of  Law;  admitted  to  bar,  1886;  West  Established  in  investment  business  in  Chi- 


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cago,  1902,  and  since  Aug.  1,  1903,  of  firm 
of  Northcote,  Dudley  &  Maitland  (the  Hon. 
Amyas  S.  Northcote,  Peter  Dudley,  Francis  E. 
Maitland),  making  investments  in  Am.  securi- 
ties and  real  estate  loans,  principally  for  for- 
eign clients.  Asst.  sec.  Am.  &  British  Securi- 
ties Co.,  Ltd.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Golf; 
also  Bath  (London)  and  Royal  and  Ancient 
Golf  (St.  Andrews).  Office:  Monadnock  Blk., 
Chicago,  and  49  Wall  St.,  New  York.  Resi- 
dence: University  Club. 

MAIZE,  Howard  De  Shong,  banker;  b.  Ash- 
land, O.,  May  5,  1866;  s.  Nelson  and  Susan  (De 
Shong)  Maize;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ashland, 
O.,  to  1880;  m.  Ashland  Co.,  O.,  June  20,  1889, 
Leffie  E.  Barnhill;  children:  Earl  H.,  Roy  F., 
Ruth  E.,  Dorothy  L.  First  employment  was 
with  the  C.  W.  Wadsworth  Mfg.  Co.,  with 
whom  remained,  1880-4;  then  was  employed  by 
the  Erie  R.  R.  Co.,  beginning  as  night  clerk, 
1884,  and  ending  as  passenger  agent  in  1893; 
came  to  Chicago,  1893,  becoming  connected 
with  the  Aermotor  Mfg.  Co.,  in  which  con- 
nection remained  until  1899;  since  then  en- 
gaged in  a  banking  business,  making  a  lead- 
ing feature  of  the  buying  and  selling  of  high 
class  securities.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange.  Republican.  Office:  234  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  405  Wesley  Av.,  Oak  Park. 

MALLEN,  Herman  William,  manufacturer; 
b.  Newton,  Mass.,  Aug.  12,  1856;  s.  Herman  Z. 
and  Gertrude  (Dillhoff)  Mallen;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Newton  and  Boston,  Mass.;  m. 
Wheaton,  111.,  Apr.  18,  1886,  Ellen  Miller; 
children:  Henrietta,  Lillian,  Clara,  Doris.  Quit 
school  at  14  years  of  age  and  served  appren- 
ticeship of  4  years  as  cabinet  maker  with  D. 
Shales  &  Co.,  Boston;  removed  to  Chicago  and 
worked  at  undertaking,  carpentry,  etc.,  1874- 
83,  then  joined  father  in  manufacture  of  par- 
lor furniture  frames  under  style  of  H.  Z. 
Mallen  &  Co.,  under  which  name  continues  the 
business  as  sole  proprietor;  line  consists  of 
mahogany,  oak  and  birch  sofas,  couches, 
chairs,  etc.  Pres.  Chicago  Furniture  Manufac- 
turers' Assn.  Republican.  Lutheran.  Mason — 
Dearborn  Lodge,  Columbia  Commandery, 
Oriental  Consistory,  Medinah  Temple.  Clubs: 
Westward  Ho,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  61  St. 
Johns  PI.  Residence:  Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

MALLEN,  Philip  Henry,  chemist  and  phar- 
macist; b.  Frankfort,  111.,  Oct.  20,  1858;  s. 
Herman  Z.  and  Gertrude  (Dillhoff)  Mallen; 
ed.  Boston,  Mass.,  public  schools  and  at  Univ. 
of  Illinois;  grad.  pharmacy  and  chemistry  of 
the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  1885;  m. 
Joliet,  111.,  Sept.  1,  1900,  Millie  Tatge;  chil- 
dren: Gertrude,  Philip  Tatge.  Entire  business 
career  has  been  in  present  line;  organized 
P.  H.  Mallen  Co.,  Apr.  1,  1894,  and  its  pres. 
ever  since,  doing  a  manufacturing,  wholesale 
and  retail  business  as  homos,  pharmacists  and 
dealers  in  physicians'  supplies,  surgical  instru- 
ments, etc.  Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Garfield 
Lodge;  Past  Eminent  Commander  Columbia 
Commandery,  63,  K.  T.;  mem.  Oriental  Con- 
sistory, Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  Mystic 
Shrine.  Club:  Menoken.  Office:  38  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  1661  Monroe  St. 

MALLORY,  De  Witt  Clinton,  live  stock  com- 
mission; b.  Town  of  Moscow,  Mich.,  Sept.  19, 
1843;  s.  Azariah  and  Azuba  (White)  Mallory; 
ed.  Albion  College;  m.  Moscow,  Mich.,  Mar.  27, 
1865,  Mary  J.  Vaughn;  children:  Selby  A., 
Louisa  V.  (Mrs.  A.  C.  Dean).  Since  1871  in  live 
stock  commission  business.  Was  first  with 
Mallory  Bros,  for  several  years  as  salesman, 
later  becoming  a  mem.  of  that  firm,  and  of 
Mallory  &  Zimmerman;  2  years  salesman  with 
R.  Strahorn;  then  mem.  Mallory  Son  &  Zim- 
merman; also  vice-pres.,  pres.  and  dir.  in 
that  company,  which  was  succeeded  by  the 
Mallory  Commission  Co.,  of  which  was  'pres., 
later  vice-pres.  and  now  treas.  Republican. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Union  Stock 
Yards.  Residence:  470  E.  48th  St. 


MANDEL,  Emanuel,  1st  vice-pres.  Mandel 
Bros.;  b.  Germany,  Feb.  17,  1844;  s.  Fiber  and 
Caroline  (Klein)  Mandel;  came  to  Chicago 
with  mother  when  7  years  old;  attended  public 
schools  until  he  was  13  years  old;  m.  Chicago, 
1871,  Babette  Frank;  children:  Frank  E.,  Ed- 
win E.,  Rosa.  At  the  age  of  13  began  business 
career  as  errand  boy  in  dry  goods  store  of 
Ross  &  Foster;  promoted  to  clerk,  and  later 
became  partner  with  Simon  Klein  in  firm  of 
Klein  &  Mandel,  subsequently  becoming  a 
partner  with  his  brothers,  Simon  and  Leon 
Mandel,  in  the  firm  of  Mandel  Bros.,  of  which 
he  is  now  1st  vice-pres.  Democrat.  Jewish  re- 
ligion. Clubs:  Standard,  Iroquois.  Office:  117 
State  St.  Residence:  3400  Michigan  Av. 

MANDEL,  Leon,  pres.  Mandel  Bros.;  b.  Ker- 
zenheim,  Germany,  Sept.  10,  1841;  s.  Fiber  and 
Caroline  (Klein)  Mandel;  came  to  U.  S.  in 
1854;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  1869,  Belle  Foreman;  children: 
Frederick,  Robert,  Fannie,  Ida,  Blanche,  Lulu, 
Florence.  On  leaving  school  was  employed, 
first  as  cash-boy  and  later  as  clerk,  in  dry 
goods  store  of  Ross  &  Foster,  and  later  still 
with  brothers  was  mem.  of  firm  of  Klein  & 
Mandel,  dry  goods;  he  and  brother  Simon 
withdrew  and  established  house  of  Mandel 
Bros.,  in  which  Emanuel  Mandel,  another 
brother,  later  became  a  partner;  burned  out 
in  fire  of  1871,  but  at  once  resumed,  on  22d 
St.,  re-establishing  down-town  in  1872;  firm 
later  incorporated  under  same  name  of  Mandel 
Bros.,  of  which  is  pres.  One  of  the  executive 
board  of  the  Associated  Jewish  Charities. 
Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe.  Office:  117  State  St. 
Residence:  3409  Michigan  Av. 

MANDEL,  Robert,  merchant;  b.  Chicago, 
July  16,  1871;  s.  Leon  and  Belle  (Foreman) 
Mandel;  ed.  New  York  public  school,  3  years; 
New  York  private  school,  6  years;  Paris 
(France),  1  year;  business  college,  New  York, 
1  year;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  3,  1903,  Stella  Kauf- 
man, of  Dubuque,  la.  Started  May  1,  1889,  as 
stock-boy  in  dry  goods  store  of  Mandel  Bros, 
and  advanced  gradually  to  positions  of  sales- 
man, asst.  buyer  and  buyer,  becoming  foreign 
buyer,  1891;  asst.  supt.,  1897;  gen.  mgr.  and 
dir.,  1899,  which  position  still  holds.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  Mandel  Bros.,  State,  Madison 
and  Wabash.  Residence:  4601  Michigan  Av. 

MANDEVILLE,  Charleg  Edward,  clergyman; 
b.  Red  Hook-on-the-Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  1, 
1840;  s.  Edward  R.  and  Helen  (Bronk)  Mande- 
ville;  prepared  for  college  at  Hudson  River 
Institute,  Clavernack,  N.  Y. ;  grad.  Wesleyan 
Univ.,  Middletown,  Conn.,  in  classical  course 
as  A.B.,  1867;  A.M.,  1869;  D.D.,  Rust  Univ., 
1881;  D.D.,  Mt.  Union  College,  1893;  m.  Chi- 
cago, May  30,  1871,  Mary  Louise  Bronse;  chil- 
dren: Maude,  Paul,  Maurice.  After  graduation 
joined  New  York  East  Conference  and  took  ap- 
pointment in  Stamford,  Conn.,  1868;  trans- 
ferred to  Rock  River  Conference,  1869,  and 
appointed  to  the  Oakland  Church,  serving 
1869-71;  pastor  M.  E.  Church,  Galena,  111., 
1871-3;  pres.  Jennings  Seminary,  Aurora,  111., 
1873-6;  pastor  Court  St.  Church,  Rockford, 
111.,  1876-9;  presiding  elder  Rockford  district, 
1879-83;  pastor  Oak  Park  M.  E.  Church,  1883- 
1885;  Western  Av.  M.  E.  Church,  1885-8;  trav- 
eled in  Europe,  1889;  pastor  1st  M.  E.  Church 
of  Englewood,  Chicago,  1890-5;  presiding 
elder,  Chicago  Northwestern  District,  1897- 
1903;  now  pastor  South  Englewood  M.  E. 
Church.  Was  delegate  to  Christian  Commis- 
sion during  Civil  War.  Address:  8712  Emerald 
Avenue. 

MANOASARIAN,  Mangrasar  M.,  lecturer, 
author;  b.  Dec.  29,  1859,  Constantinople,  Tur- 
key; ed.  Robert  College,  Constantinople.  Tur- 
key, and  Princeton  Theological  Seminary, 
1882;  lectures  Independent  Religious  Soc.  of 
Chicago,  Grand  Opera  House,  every  Sunday; 
editor  Liberal  Review.  Author:  The  Religion 
of  the  Future,  1900;  Omar  Khayyam,  1901;  A 


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New  Cathechism,  1902;  Christian  Science,  a 
comedy  of  four  acts,  1903;  The  Abysmal  Mon- 
ster, 1903;  European  Criticism  of  America, 
1903;  the  Martyrdom  of  Hypatia,  1905;  Pagan- 
ism and  Christianity,  1905;  Which  Religion 
Has  Done  the  Most  Harm?,  1905;  The  Wor- 
ship of  Jesus,  1905. 

MANGEL,  John,  florist;  b.  Sparta,  Greece, 
May  2,  1864;  s.  Thomas  and  Helen  Mangel; 
ed.  public  schools,  Sparta,  Greece.  Came  from 
Greece  direct  to  Chicago  20  years  ago;  was 
engaged  in  various  enterprises  until  he  en- 
gaged in  the  florist  business  in  1889;  has  been 
very  successful,  and  besides  the  main  store 
at  Wabash  Av.  and  Monroe  St.  has  a  branch 
at  47th  St.  and  Lake  Av.  Formerly  owned  a 
cattle  ranch  near  O'Neill  City,  Neb.  Mem. 
Horticultural  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 163  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Palmer 
House. 

MANGLER,  •William,  caterer;  b.  Massillon 
O.,  May  26,  1854;  s.  Charles  and  Rosalie 
(Mantz)  Mangier;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  5,  1887,  Minnie  Roelle;  children: 
William  Adams,  Albert  Howard,  Robert  Hop- 
kins, Marion  McCormick,  Frederick  Jones.  Be- 
gan business  life  as  an  office  boy  in  the  em- 
ploy of  the  Adams  &  Westlake  Co.,  and  re- 
mained with  that  company  for  25  years,  re- 
tiring as  mgr.  In  1895  went  into  the  catering 
business,  in  which  has  ever  since  continued. 
Democrat;  has  been  active  in  city  politics; 
was  oil  inspector,  appointed  by  Mayor  Carter 
H.  Harrison,  Sr.,  and  serving  from  May  1, 
1892,  to  1895;  alderman  from  the  21st  Ward, 
1897-9.  Mem.  County  Democracy.  Mason — 
Covenant  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  Lincoln  Park 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  Lincoln  Park  Commandery, 
and  Medinah  Temple  Shrine.  Order  of  Red 
Men.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht, 
Pistakee  Bay  Yacht,  Belmont  Golf,  Germania. 
Office:  119  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Lessing  An- 
nex. 

MANIERRE,  George,  real  estate;  b.  Chicago, 
Feb.  5,  1845;  s.  George  and  Ann  Hamilton 
(Reid)  Manierre;  grad.  Yale  College  as  A.B., 
in  class  of  1868  (hon.  A.M.,  1893);  grad.  Co- 
lumbia Law  School  in  class  of  1869;  m.  Ft. 
Wayne,  Jnd.,  Feb.  9,  1876,  Ann  E.  Edgerton; 
children:  Alfred  E.,  Louis,  Arthur,  Francis  E. 
Since  1871  has  been  continuously  engaged  in 
the  real  estate  and  loan  business,  and  since 
1886  with  Henry  Dibblee,  composing  the  firm 
of  Dibblee  &  Manierre.  Trustee  and  sec.  Field 
Columbian  Museum,  Chicago,  and  trustee  New- 
berry  Library.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Exmoor.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  61  Bellevue  PL 

MANIERRE,  William  Reid,  proprietor  Cen- 
tral Warehouses;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  25,  1847;  s. 
George  and  Ann  Hamilton  (Reid)  Manierre; 
ed.  Snow's  School,  Chicago;  Lake  Forest  Acad., 
old  Chicago  Univ.,  and  grad.,  1878,  Union  Col- 
lege of  law,  Chicago;  b.  New  York  City,  Apr. 
20,  1875,  Julia  Orr  Edson;  children:  George, 
Marguerite,  Julia  Edson,  William  Reid,  Jr., 
Wilhelmine,  Edson,  Aline,  Harold.  Enlisted, 
1864,  in  134th  111.  Vols.,  and  served  until  close 
of  war.  After  war  served  in  Marine  Bank 
under  J.  Y.  Scammon,  and  later  was  asst. 
cashier  in  IT.  S.  sub-treasury,  Chicago;  prac- 
ticed law  with  Richard  Prendergast  as  Ma- 
nierre &  Prendergast,  1878-81;  since  1881  pro- 
prietor Central  Warehouses,  at  north  end  of 
Rush  St.  bridge;  organized,  1898,  Manierre- 
Yoe  Syrup  Co..  and  is  its  pres.  and  treas. 
Alderman  old  18th  Ward  (afterwards  24th  and 
now  21st),  1883-9;  alderman  24th  Ward,  1895- 
1897;  county  commissioner,  1891-3.  Republican. 
One  of  organizers,  and  pres.,  economic  confer- 
ences between  business  men  and  working  men, 
1889;  mem.  World's  Fair  committee  on  labor, 
1893;  selected  by  contending  parties  as  arbi- 
trator in  "Debs  Strike,"  1894;  was  trustee  Bu- 
reau of  Justice;  mem.  Civic  Federation  ex- 
ecutive committee.  One  of  organizers  and  now 


vice-pres.  Soc.  for  Ethical  Culture;  mem.  Illi- 
nois Manufacturers'  Assn.  Club:  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  S.  W.  cor.  Rush  and  N.  Water 
Sts.  Residence:  399  Superior  St. 

MANLY,  John  Matthews,  educator,  author; 
b.  Sumter  Co.,  Ala.,  Sept.  2,  1865;  s.  Charles 
and  Mary  Manly;  grad.  Furman  Univ.,  1883; 
Harvard,  A.M.,  1889;  Ph.D.,  1890.  Engaged  in 
teaching  since  Jan.,  1884;  prof.  English,  Brown 
Univ.,  1891-8;  Univ.  of  Chicago  since  1898. 
Mem.  Am.  Philol.  Assn.,  Modern  Language 
Assn.,  Am.  Dialect  Soc.  Clubs:  University, 
Quadrangle,  Lake  Zurich  Golf.  Contributor  to 
various  periodicals.  Editor:  Macbeth,  1896.  Au- 
thor: Specimens  of  the  Pre-Shakespearean 
Drama,  1897.  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 

MANN,  Charles  Riborg,  prof,  of  physics, 
Ryerson  Physical  Laboratory,  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, since  Jan.  1,  1896;  b.  Orange,  N.  J.,  July 
12,  1869;  s.  Rev.  Charles  H.  and  Clausine 
(Borchsenius)  Mann;  grad.  Columbia  College, 
1890  (A.M.,  Ph.D.,  Berlin,  Ger.,  1895);  m. 
June  25,  1896,  Adrienne  Amalie  Graf,  Newark, 
N.  J.  Translated  (from  the  German  of  P. 
Drude)  Theory  of  Optics,  1902.  Author:  Man- 
ual of  Advanced  Optics,  1902.  Residence:  5309 
Greenwood  Av. 

MANN,  Edward  Loring-,  lawyer;  b.  Gilman, 
Iroquois  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  7,  1869;  s.  William  H. 
and  Elizabeth  Dabney  (Abraham)  Mann; 
grad.  High  School,  Gilman,  111.,  1889;  Univ.  of 
Illinois  (at  Urbana),  M.L.,  1895;  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law  (Lake  Forest  Univ.),  1897;  m.  Mt. 
Carroll,  111.,  July  22,  1903,  Edna  Blanche  Dun- 
shee.  Came  to  Chicago  from  the  farm  at  Gil- 
man, 111.,  1890;  studied  law  in  office  of  brother, 
James  R.  Mann,  and  in  colleges;  admitted  to 
bar,  1897,  and  has  since  engaged  in  practice. 
Republican.  Mem.  Christian  Church.  Enlisted 
as  private  in  Co.  F,  1st  Regt.  111.  Infy.,  U.  S. 
V.,  in  Apr.,  1898;  was  appointed  corporal  while 
in  the  field;  served  with  regiment  before  San- 
tiago, Cuba;  elected  1st  lieut.,  Co.  F,  1st  Infy., 
I.  N.  G..  July  15,  1904.  Mem.  Soc.  of  the  Army 
of  Santiago  de  Cuba;  Garden  City  Council, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence: 
6144  Monroe  Av. 

MANN,  Henry  Naphtali,  woodenware  manu- 
facturer; b.  Saukville,  Wis.,  May  20,  1850;  s. 
Joseph  and  Mary  (Brandeis)  Mann;  ed.  in  7th 
Ward  public  school  and  German  and  English 
Acad.,  Milwaukee,  graduating,  1866;  prepared 
for  college  in  New  York  in  1867,  but  eyesight 
became  bad  after  passing  examination  and 
therefore  had  to  discontinue  studies;  m.  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  June  16,  1879,  Louise  E.  H. 
Schaeffer;  children:  Herbert  James,  Florence, 
Helena.  Began  business  life  as  employe  of 
Mann  Bros.,  lumber  and  woodenware,  in  Mil- 
waukee; moved  to  Chicago  in  1870,  to  take 
charge  of  their  business  in  this  city.  Now  pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Two  Rivers  Mfg.  Co., 
manufacturers  of  woodenware  and  lumber; 
pres.  of  the  New  Century  Washing  Machine 
Co.;  dir.  of  the  Two  Rivers  Mercantile  Co. 
Republican.  Mem.  of  the  Soc.  for  Ethical  Cul- 
ture. Clubs:  Union  League,  City.  Office:  6  Wa- 
bash Av.  Residence:  751  Pine  Grove  Av. 

MANN,  James  B.,  congressman;  b.  on  farm 
near  Bloomington,  111.,  Oct.  20,  1856;  moved  to 
Iroquois  Co.,  1867;  grad.  Univ.  of  111.,  1876; 
Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1881;  since 
then  in  law  practice  in  Chicago;  mem.  Oakland 
School  Board,  village  of  Hyde  Park  (now 
Chicago),  1887.  Attorney  village  of  Hyde  Park, 
1888;  upon  annexation  to  Chicago,  became  al- 
derman 32d  Ward,  Chicago,  1893-6;  temporary 
chairman  Republican  state  convention,  1894; 
temporary  chairman  Cook  Co.  Republican 
convention,  1895;  master  in  chancery.  Superior 
Court,  Cook  Co.,  1892-6;  gen.  atty.  South  Park 
Board,  Chicago,  1895;  now  head  of  law  firm  of 
Mann  &  Miller;  mem.  of  Congress,  from  1st 
111.  district,  1897-1907;  chairman  Cook  Co.  Re- 
publican convention,  1902.  Republican.  Ad- 
dress: Hyde  Park  Hotel.  Office:  Ashland  Blk. 


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MANN,  William  Alfred,  physician;  b.  Rut- 
land, 111.  July  22,  1859;  s.  Capt.  William  H. 
and  Elizabeth  Dabney  (Abraham)  Mann;  ed. 
public  schools  near  Normal,  111.,  until  8  /ears 
old,  and  at  Oilman,  111.,  1867-75;  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois 3  years,  1875-9;  Chicago  Med.  College, 
1880-3;  M.D.,  1883  (pres.  of  class);  m.  1st, 
May  20,  1884,  Jessie  H.  Allen,  of  Oilman,  111. 
(died  1889);  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Aug.  8,  1894,  Anna 
D  Cram;  children:  William  Alfred,  Jr.,  Mar- 
jorie  Damon.  Practiced  and  was  health  officer 
at  Palatka,  Fla.,  1883-5;  in  Rockport,  Ind., 
1885-9;  since  1889  in  Chicago;  practice  lim- 
ited to  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  since  1895; 
oculist  arid  aurist  to  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  Dis- 
pensary, 1890-9;  prof,  ophthalmology  in  Chi- 
cago Eye,  Ear,  Nose  and  Throat  College,  1899- 
1903<  oculist  and  aurist  at  Provident  Hosp. 
from  1899,  and  at  South  Side  Dispensary  from 
1892;  asst.  clinical  prof,  of  ophthalmology  and 
otology,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  from 
1903  Was  pres.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School  Alumni  Assn.,  1902.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
\ssn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Ophthalmological  and  Otological 
Soc.,  Physicians'  Club;  also  Delta  Tau  Delta 
and  Phi  Rho  Sigma  fraternities.  Republican. 
Affiliated  with  South  Congregational  Church, 
but  not  a  member.  Office:  70  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4166  Drexel  Boul. 

MANNING,  Randolph,  manufacturer  of 
leather;  b.  Pontiac,  Mich.,  Nov.  28,  1851;  s. 
Randolph  and  Jane  (Carley)  Manning;  (father 
was  judge  of  Supreme  Court  of  Michigan  from 
1859  until  his  death  in  1864);  ed.  public  school, 
Pontiac,  Mich.;  old  Velplint  Institute,  Plain- 
field,  N.  J.,  and  Bryant  and  Stratton  Business 
College,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  m.  Riverside,  111., 
1882,  Mary  Louise  Spear,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Randolph  R.,  Ruth  Ives.  Started  in  business 
as  clerk  with  former  guardian  in  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1879,  remaining  4  years;  then  spent  3 
years  in  an  importing  metal  house  in  New 
York;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and  engaged  in 
business;  in  1884  established  the  R.  Manning 
Leather  Co.,  manufacturers  of  light  leathers, 
12  years  later  changing  to  present  corporation 
of  Wilder,  Manning  Tanning  Co.,  of  which  he 
is  pres.  Republican.  Baptist.  Regent,  2  terms, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  214  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: Riverside,  111. 

MANNING,  Renben  Ellas,  supt.  of  Baptist 
City  Missions;  b.  Penfield,  Monroe  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Mar.  31,  1840;  s.  William  Elias  and  Eveline 
Koon  (Martin)  Manning;  ed.  public  school, 
Salem,  Mich.;  State  Normal  School,  Ypsilanti, 
Mich.,  and  Kalamazoo  (Mich.)  College,  grad- 
uating B.S.,  1872  (M.S.,  D.D.);  grad.  Baptist 
Union  Theological  Seminary,  Chicago,  1874;  m. 
Salem,  Mich.,  July  27,  1862,  Sarah  Cook. 
Worked  on  farm,  attended  school  and  taught 
until  1862;  was  in  Union  Army  in  20th  Mich. 
Infy.  from  July,  1862,  until  close  of  the  war; 
served  as  sergeant,  and  received  2  commis- 
sions near  the  close  of  the  war  after  being 
prisoner  nearly  7  months  (most  of  the  time 
at  Andersonville),  but  never  mustered  on 
either:  bought  farm  in  1865  and  remained  on 
it  until  1869;  after  that  in  college  and  semi- 
nary, 5  vears.  First  settled  as  pastor  at  Beaver 
Dam,  Wis.,  1874;  associate  principal  of  Way- 
land  Acad.,  Beaver  Dam.  Wis.,  1877-80;  pastor 
South  Baptist  Church,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1880- 
1886;  pastor  12th  St.  Baptist  Church,  Detroit, 
Mich.,  1886-7;  pastor  North  Church,  Detroit, 
1887-95;  since  Feb.,  1895,  supt.  of  Baptist  City 
Missions  in  Chicago.  Prohibitionist.  Office: 
Monon  Bldg.  Residence:  956  Jackson  Boul. 

MANNING,  William  Josiah,  lawyer;  b.  near 
Waterloo,  Seneca  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  15,  1838;  s. 
Rockwell  and  Sarah  (Warner)  Manning; 
family  moved,  1849,  to  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  set- 
tling near  Warrenville;  ed., public  schools  of 
Waterloo,  N.  Y.,  and  DuPage  Co.,  111.;  grad. 
Warrenville  Seminary;  m.  Aug.  15,  1877,  Ellen 
P.,  daughter  of  N.  B.  Curtiss,  banker,  of 


Peoria,  111.;  children:  Ralph  C.,  Curtiss  R. 
After  leaving  school  engaged  in  mercantile 
business  on  his  own  account;  studied  law, 
1868-71;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1871; 
admitted  to  bar;  was  one  of  the  representa- 
tives of  Chicago  bar  when  Hon.  Melville  W. 
Fuller  took  oath  of  office  as  Chief  Justice  of 
the  U.  S.  Republican;  formerly  mem.  Repub- 
lican central  committee  of  DuPage  Co.  Mem. 
Chicago  Law  Institute,  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Am.  Bar  Assn.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  3242  Calu- 
met Av.,  and  Warrenville,  111. 

MANNS,  Albert  Georg-e,  chemist;  b.  Alle- 
gheny, Pa.,  June  5,  1860;  s.  Louis  and  Sophia 
(Hahn)  Manns;  ed.  public  schools  of  Oak 
Park,  111.;  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy, 
Univ.  of  Illinois,  B.Sc.,  1885;  Univ.  of  Berlin, 
Ger.,  Ph.D.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1902, 
Anna  H.  Lausten.  Was  prof,  of  chemistry, 
Univ.  of  Illinois,  and  chemist  of  the  Agricul- 
tural Station,  1888-90;  was  prof,  of  chemistry, 
Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  1890-3;  since 
June,  1893,  chief  chemist  for  Armour  &  Co. 
Dir.  Union  Stock  Yards  State  Bank.  Mem.  Am. 
Chemical  Soc.  Mem.  Sigma  Chi.  Office:  Ar- 
mour &  Co.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence: 
5643  Marshfield  Av. 

MANSURE,  Edmund  !•.,  manufacturer  up- 
holstery and  drapery  trimmings;  b.  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  June  10,  1860;  s.  John  J.  and  Mary 
(Shields)  Mansure;  ed.  Philadelphia  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  1895,  Nellie  F.  Forsman; 
1  son:  Edmund  F.  Went  to  work  when  a  boy 
of  12  years  of  age;  learned  business  of  manu- 
facture of  upholstery  trimmings  in  factory  of 
William  H.  Horstmann  Co.,  Philadelphia,  with 
whom  he  stayed  until  1887;  came  to  Chicago 
and  worked  for  J.  H.  Stevenson  &  Co.,  1887-90. 
In  1890  established  for  self  and  has  built  up, 
in  the  present  corporation  of  E.  L.  Mansure 
Co.  (of  which  he  is  pres.)  one  of  the  largest 
manufacturing  enterprises  of  its  kind  in  the 
world.  In  1893  absorbed  the  business  of  J.  H. 
Stevenson  &  Co.,  and  in  1900  moved  to  pres- 
ent large  quarters,  where  employs  600  people; 
in  1903  established  another  plant  in  Philadel- 
phia, where  200  hands  are  employed;  also  has 
branch  house  in  New  York.  Republican. 
Mason;  mem.  Montjoie  Commandery,  K.  T. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Kenwood.  Office:  74  Michigan 
Av.  Residence:  164  E.  47th  St. 

MANZ,  Jacob,  pres.  J.  Manz  Engraving  Co. ; 
b.  Marthalen,  canton  of  Zurich,  Switzerland, 
Oct.  1,  1837;  s.  J.  J.  and  Elizabeth  (Keller) 
Manz;  ed.  schools  of  native  place;  learned 
wood  engraving  with  Lips  &  Spalinger,  Schaff- 
housen,  Switzerland;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Jan.  6, 
1859,  Caroline  Knoepfle;  children:  Carrie,  Wil- 
liam; m.  2d,  Chicago,  Nov.  24,  1867,  Johanna 
Hesse;  children:  Ida,  Paul,  Adolph,  Helen. 
Came  to  Chicago  direct  from  Switzerland, 
1855,  securing  employment  with  S.  D.  Childs 
&  Co.,  then  the  only  engraving  house  in  Chi- 
cago; in  1867,  with  partner,  established  en- 
graving business  as  Maas  &  Manz,  later  suc- 
ceeding as  sole  proprietor;  burned  out  at  s.  w. 
cor.  Madison  and  Dearborn  Sts.  in  great  fire 
of  Oct.,  1871;  re-established  after  fire,  first  on 
W.  Madison  St.,  afterward  on  s.  w.  cor.  of 
Randolph  and  LaSalle  Sts.;  moved  to  LaSalle 
and  Washington  Sts.,  then  to  105-7  Madison 
St.,  later  to  183-7  Monroe  St.,  and  finally,  in 
1895,  to  present  location  at  195-207  Canal  St. 
Alfred  Bersbach  became  a  partner  in  1880 
and  F.  D.  Montgomery  in  1889,  and  in  1890  the 
business  was  incorporated  as  J.  Manz  Engrav- 
ing Co.,  of  which  Mr.  Manz  is  pres.;  the  com- 
pany has  branches  in  New  York  and  Cleve- 
land, O.  Mason;  mem.  K.  P.,  Royal  League, 
Nat.  Union,  North  Am.  Union,  Swiss  Benevo- 
lent Soc.,  Deutsche  Gesellschaft  and  Schwaben 
Verein;  mem.  and  for  many  years  pres. 
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German  Singers.  Office:  197  S.  Canal  St.  Resi- 
dence: 562  Burling  St. 

MARCH,  Calvin  Gate,  lawyer;  b.  London- 
derry, N.  H..  Apr.  30.  1846;  s.  of  Reed  C.  and 
Mary  (Gate)  March;  with  parents  removed  to 
Dixon,  111.,  1855;  attended  public  schools  and 
assisted  father  in  farming  until  1864;  at- 
tended Dixon  Seminary,  1864-8;  read  law  with 
J.  K.  Edsall,  at  Dixon,  then  went  to  law  dept. 
of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating  LL.B.,  1870. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1870;  located  in  prac- 
tice at  Rochelle,  111.,  becoming  partner  with 
M.  D.  Hathaway  there,  1873-84;  since  1884  in 
general  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  and  now  a 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  Meek,  March  &  Kubitz, 
making  a  specialty  of  personal  injury  cases. 
Mem.  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  and  Nopareil.  Office: 
163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  9040  Muskegon 
Av. 

MARCUSE,  Benjamin,  banker  and  broker; 
b.  Berlin,  Ger.,  Mar.  19,  1871;  s.  Max  and  Lena 
(Lasker)  Marcuse  (mother  was  a  niece  of  Dr. 
Edward  Lasker,  Prussian  statesman) ;  grad. 
high  schools  of  Berlin,  Ger.,  1887;  m.  Chicago, 
1896,  Cornelia  Drom.  Came  to  New  York  from 
Germany,  1887,  and  was  traveling  salesman 
for  clothing  house  there  until  1894,  when  came 
to  Chicago,  becoming  traveling  salesman  for 
Strauss,  Eisendrath  &  Drom  and  for  Daube, 
Cohn  &  Co.,  wholesale  clothing,  until  1901, 
when  joined  Fritz  von  Frantzius,  forming 
present  firm  of  Von  Frantzius  &  Co.,  bankers 
and  brokers,  and  members  of  the  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange  and  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Republican.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  112 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3846  Grand  Boul. 

MAHCUSSON,  Henry  Hall,  manufacturer  of 
spring  beds;  b.  Lockport,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  17,  1865; 
a.  John  W.  and  Julia  (Beringer)  Marcusson; 
academic  education;  m.  Kenosha,  Wis.,  Sept. 
12,  1888,  Minnie  Starkweather.  Began  business 
career  as  telegraph  operator,  1881-4;  then  in 
the  office  of  a  life  insurance  company  until 
1888;  in  the  latter  year  became  associated 
with  Mr.  John  D.  Haggard  in  the  manufacture 
of  spring  beds,  and  in  1894  the  business  was 
incorporated  under  the  present  style  of  Hag- 
gard &  Marcusson  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and 
treas.  Republican.  Congregationallst.  Club:  La- 
Grange  Golf.  Office:  415  S.  Canal  St.  Resi- 
dence: LaGrange,  111. 

MARK,  Clayton,  2d  vice-pres.  Nat.  Malleable 
Castings  Co.;  b.  Fredericksburg,  Pa.,  June, 
1858;  s.  Cyrus  and  Rebecca  (Strohm)  Mark; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Pennsylvania  and  Chi- 
cago, coming  to  this  city  in  1872  and  con- 
tinuing in  school  until  1876;  m.  Iowa,  Sept., 
1880,  Anna  Griffith;  children:  Clarence,  Alice, 
Clayton,  Jr.,  Lydia,  Phyllis,  Cyrus,  Cythia, 
and  unnamed  baby.  After  leaving  school  en- 
tered the  office  of  the  Chicago  Malleable  Iron 
Co.,  which  subsequently  was  succeeded  by  the 
National  Malleable  Castings  Co.;  worked  up 
from  subordinate  position;  has  been  dir.  of 
the  company  since  1894,  and  2d  vice-pres.  since 
1902;  the  company  has  plants  at  Cleveland, 
Toledo,  Indianapolis,  Chicago,  and  Sharon,  P.i. 
Also  dir.  of  the  Interstate  Foundry  Co.,  of 
Cleveland,  O.;  dir.  of  the  Protection  Mutual 
Fire  Insurance  Co.;  pres.  of  the  Mark  Mfg.  Co., 
whose  plants  are  at  Chicago  and  Zanesville, 
O.  Republican.  President  of  the  Board  of  Edu- 
cation of  the  City  of  Chicago;  has  been  mem. 
since  1896;  has  been  3  times  elected  pres.  of 
the  board.  Mason.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Merchants,  Midlothian. 
Office:  W.  26th  St.  and  Blue  Island  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 306  Schiller  St. 

MAHKLEY,  John  Randolph,  pres.  of  the 
Laguna  Co.;  b.  Knox  Co.,  O.,  Mar.  13,  1855;  s. 
James  and  Catherine  (Ankeny)  Markley;  ed. 
public  schools,  Cornell  College,  la.,  law  dept. 
of  the  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  Freiburg  Univ., 
Ger.;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  1884,  Ida  M.  Wilder; 
children:  Lawrence,  Ruth,  Roland.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  1878  and  practiced  law  at  Cedar 


Falls,  la.,  and  Niobrara,  Neb.,  until  1884;  was 
registrar  of  the  'United  States  Land  Office  at 
Niobrara  and  at  O'Neill,  Neb.;  moved  to  Cor- 
vallis,  Ore.,  and  engaged  in  the  fruit  business, 
also  becoming  abstracter  of  titles;  in  1895 
went  to  Butte,  Mont.,  and  continued  in 
abstract  business  there  until  1897,  when  came 
to  Chicago  and  organized  several  land  and 
lumber  companies;  is  pres.  of  the  Laguna  Co., 
Importers  and  wholesalers  of  mahogany  lum- 
ber; pres.  of  the  Mexican  Gulf  Land  &  Lumber 
Co.  and  pres.  of  the  San  Pablo  Co.  Democrat. 
Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 

MARKWALD,  Ernst  M.,  treas.  of  the  Calu- 
met &  Western  Elevator  Co.;  b.  Berlin,  Ger., 
Sept.  5,  1858;  ed.  public  schools  of  Berlin;  m. 
Toledo,  O.,  Feb.  20,  1889,  De  Ette  Bennett;  1 
son:  Conrad  Alexander.  Since  1892  has  been  a 
resident  of  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  grain 
business;  since  1900  treas.  of  the  Calumet  & 
Western  Elevator  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Life  mem.  of  the  Art  Insti- 
tute of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illi- 
nois Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Kenwood.  Of- 
fice: 169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  5426  Green- 
wood Av. 

MARKWELL,  Max  Matthew,  merchant;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Mar.  2,  1864;  s.  Isadore  and 
Caroline  (Rindskopf)  Markwell;  ed.  Milwau- 
kee public  and  high  schools;  m.  Cincinnati, 
Dec.  2,  1891,  Carolyn  Hyman;  1  son:  Robert 
Max.  Was  engaged  as  a  traveling  salesman  for 
wholesale  clothing  business  in  Milwaukee  for 
1 2  years  before  coming  to  Chicago  in  Novem- 
ber, 1899,  to  engage  in  the  wholesale  millinery 
business,  as  vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago  Mercan- 
tile Co.  Gold  Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Mem. 
of  advisory  board  of  the  Jewish  Agricultural 
Aid  Soc.  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe.  Office:  106 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4800  Grand  Boul. 

MABLOW,  Charles  Francis,  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Chicago  Consolidated  Traction  Co.;  b. 
Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Jan.  15,  1864;  s.  James  F. 
and  Jane  (Whitaker)  Marlow;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Philadelphia  to  1879;  m.  Philadel- 
phia, Oct.  20,  1897,  Georgiana  W.  Sharpe;  1 
son:  Edward  Sharpe  Marlow.  In  employ  Penn- 
sylvania R.  R.,  freight  claim  dept.,  1879-93; 
clerk  for  William  Wharton,  Jr.  &  Co.,  street 
railway  contractors,  1893-4;  in  U.  S.  Custom 
House,  Philadelphia,  1894-6;  asst.  sec.  of  Sie- 
mans-Halske  Electric  Co.,  Chicago,  Sept.,  1896, 
to  Dec.,  1898;  from  Dec.,  1898,  to  Feb.,  1899, 
auditor  of  the  Yerkes  System  of  railroads,  and 
upon  formation  in  Feb.,  1899,  of  the  Chicago 
Consolidated  Traction  Co.,  assumed  present 
position  of  sec.  and  treas.  Was  ensign  in  Penn- 
sylvania Naval  Militia,  4  years,  at  Philadel- 
phia. Clubs:  Evanston  Country,  Edgewater 
Golf,  Glen  View.  Office:  444  N.  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1225  Greenleaf  St.,  Evanston. 

MARQUIS,  Albert  Nelson,  publisher;  b. 
Brown  Co.,  O. ;  s.  Cyrenus  G.  and  Elizabeth 
(Redmon)  Marquis;  left  an  orphan  in  early 
childhood;  brought  up  by  grandparents  (moth- 
er's side)  till  18  years  of  age;  ed.  public 
schools;  engaged  in  general  merchandise  busi- 
ness in  native  county  from  18  to  21  years 
of  age;  immediately  thereafter  employed  for 
6  months  by  a  publishing  firm:  since  then  per- 
sonally engaged  in  the  publishing  business 
under  firm  name  of  A.  N.  Marquis  &  Co.; 
earlier  publications  consisted  mainly  of  di- 
rectories, guide  books  and  maps;  book  publish- 
ing was  added  later;  established  the  Marquis 
Handy  Business  Directory  of  Chicago.  1886; 
sold  it  to  the  Chicago  Directory  Co.,  1889,  and 
it  was  merged  into  the  Lakeside  Business  Di- 
rectory of  Chicago,  and  since  published  an- 
.nually  under  that  title.  Established  Who's 
Who  in  America  (a  biographical  dictionary  of 
notable  living  Americans,  published  biennally), 
1899.  Has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1884.  Clubs: 
Illinois  (trustee,  1904;  vice-pres.,  1905),  Ham- 
ilton (dir.,  1905-6),  Illinois  Athletic,  Riverside 
Golf,  Ohio  Soc.  Was  pres.  of  the  Ashland 


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Club,  1893.  Office:  324  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 

'  MARQUIS,  David  Calhoun,  prof.  McCor- 
mick  Theol.  Seminary  since  1883;  b.  Lawrence 
Co  Pa,  Nov.  15,  1834;  grad.  Jefferson  College, 
Cannonsburg,  Pa.,  1857  (D.D.,  Washington  and 
Jefferson  College,  1875;  LL.D.,  Westminster 
College,  Mo.,  1891);  m.  1st,  Oct.,  1863,  Anna  M. 
Kennedy;  m.  2d,  July,  1879,  Helen  M.  Pearson; 
m  3d  Oct.,  1898,  Emeline  B.  Vaughn  (died, 
Feb..  1901).  Moderator  Presbyterian  General 
Assembly,  1886;  mem.  Pan-Presbyterian  Coun- 
cil Edinburgh,  1877;  same,  Glasgow,  1896; 
filled  pastorates,  Decatur,  111.,  1863-6;  Chicago, 
1866-70;  Baltimore,  1870-8;  St.  Louis,  1878-83. 
Residence:  The  Plaza. 

MARQUIS,  Georgre  Paull,  physician;  b.  Alle- 
gheny, Pa.,  Sept.  12,  1868;.  s.  Rev.  Daniel  C. 
and  Anna  (Kennedy)  Marquis;  ed.  Chicago 
High  School,  and  Washington  and  Jefferson 
College,  A.B.,  1889,  A.M.,  1892;  Northwestern 
Univ  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1892;  m.  Philadel- 
phia, 1899,  Emily  Chamberlain;  1  daughter: 
Anna.  Engaged  in  med.  practice  since  1892; 
practice  limited  to  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose 
and  throat.  Attending  laryngologist  and  otolo- 
gist, Cook  Co.  Hosp. ;  instructor  in  laryngology 
and  rhinology,  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School.  Was  chief  surgeon  2d  111.  Vols.  in 
Spanish-Am.  War  for  1  year,  in  Cuba  and 
Jacksonville,  Fla.;  now  chief  surgeon  1st 
brigade,  with  rank  of  lieut.-col.,  on  Gen.  Moul- 
ton's  staff.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Laryngologies!  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Mem.  Illi- 
nois and  Nat.  Assns.  of  Military  Surgeons.  Of- 
fice: 103  State  St.  Residence:  37  Cedar  St. 

MARRIOTT,  Abraham  Robert,  vicc-pres. 
Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.;  b.  on  farm  in  Du- 
Page  Co.,  111.,  May  26,  1860;  s.  William  and 
Kittle  (Gresham)  Marriott;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Wheaton,  111.,  and  Chicago  College  of  Law; 
m.  Oct.  19,  1882,  Minnie  C.  Cooper;  children: 
Ida  Elizabeth,  Arthur  Cooper,  Robert  William, 
Thomas  Benton.  Clerk  with  Haddock,  Coxe  & 
Co.  and  Haddock,  Vallette  &  Rickcords  (ab- 
stracts of  title),  1875-91;  supt.  of  Haddock, 
Vallette  &  Rickcords  Co.,  1891-5;  vice-pres. 
Security  Title  &  Trust  Co.,  1895-1901;  vice- 

?res.  and  dir.  Chicago  Title  &  Trust  Co.  since 
901.  On  Sept.  1,  1904,  awarded  contract  by 
Board  of  Cook  Co.  for  rewriting  abstract 
books  and  records  of  Cook  Co.,  to  be  completed 
in  2  years.  Associate  mem.  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board.  Republican.  Club:  The  Oaks 
(Austin).  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 222  S.  Park  Av..  Oak  Park. 

MARSH,  Charles  Allen,  lumber;  b.  Gran- 
ville,  O.,  July  16,  1857;  s.  F.  O.  and  Jennie  E. 
(Allen)  Marsh;  grad.  Denison  Univ.,  Granville, 
O.,  1878;  m.  1st,  Oct.  22.  1881,  Lide,  daughter 
of  Daniel  and  Eliza  (Storey)  Shepardson,  of 
Granville,  O.  (died  Apr.  22,  1890);  children: 
Harold  (deceased),  Helen,  Allen  Fletcher;  m. 
2d,  Oct.  26,  1899,  Mary  Bimm,  of  Dayton,  O. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Sept.,  1878;  began  business 
career  by  working  for  his  board  for  6  months 
In  the  office  of  his  uncle,  George  A.  Marsh,  a 
lumberman,  afterward  as  bookkeeper,  inspec- 
tor, etc.,  in  lumber  firm  of  George  A.  Marsh  & 
Co.;  then  mem.  firm  of  Marsh  Bros.  &  Ransom 
until  Jan.,  1883,  when  the  Marsh  &  Bingham 
Co.  was  organized  and  he  became  sec.;  since 
1898  vice-pres.  Dir.  The  World  To-Day  Co.; 
vice-pres.  P.  G.  Dodge  Lumber  Co.  Baptist. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Quadrangle,  Homewood. 
Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  5639 
Washington  Av. 

MARSH,  Ocorcro  Samuel,  1st  asst.  general 
passenger  agent  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry. ;  b.  Crafts- 
bury,  Vt.,  Oct.  13,  1855;  s.  C.  A.  J.  and  Caro- 
line R.  Damon  Marsh;  ed.  Meriden,  N.  H. ; 
Kimball  Union  Acad. ;  m.  Evanston,  1880, 
Emma  Dunnen;  children:  Alice  D.,  Charles 
D.,  Everett  T.,  Robert  B.  Began  railway  career 
with  the  Central  Vermont  R.  R.  at  St.  Albans, 


Vt.,  as  car  and  record  clerk,  Aug.,  1869,  to 
Aug.,  1871;  then,  after  a  year  devoted  to 
studies,  clerk  to  gen.  supt.  of  the  West  Wis- 
consin Ry.  at  Hudson,  Wis.,  Sept.,  1872,  to 
July,  1875;  bookkeeper  Waterbury  Clock  Co. 
at  Chicago,  July  to  Oct.,  1875;  clerk  in  local 
freight  office  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  at  Milwaukee, 
Oct.-Nov.,  1875;  general  clerk  general  ticket 
office  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Chicago,  Nov.,  1875,  to 
Feb.,  1880;  ticket  accountant  C.  &  G.  T.  Ry. 
at  Port  Huron,  Mich.,  Feb.  to  May,  1880;  chief 
clerk  general  passenger  dept.  Minneapolis  & 
St.  Louis  Ry.  at  Minneapolis,  May,  1880,  to 
July,  1882;  chief  clerk  general  passenger  dept., 
Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore  &  Western  Ry.  at  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  1882-5;  chief  clerk  general  pas- 
senger dept.  and  asst.  general  ticket  agent 
N.  P.  R.  R.  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  Jan.,  1885,  to 
Dec.,  1887;  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent, 
Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore  &  Western  Ry.,  Dec., 
1887,  to  Mar.,  1889;  asst.  general  passenger 
and  ticket  agent  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  Mar., 
1889,  to  Jan.  1,  1900;  since  then  first  asst.  gen- 
eral passenger  and  ticket  agent,  same  road. 
Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Sons  of  the  Revolution,  Soc. 
of  Colonial  Wars.  Club:  Evanston.  Office:  Rail- 
way Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  1332  Hinman 
Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

MARSH,  James  P.,  manufacturer;  b.  Lock- 
port,  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  29,  1841;  s. 
Caleb  and  Mary  (Latten)  Marsh;  ed.  Union 
School,  Lockport,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Waukegan,  111., 
Aug.  5,  1862,  Frances  C.  Davis  of  New  York; 
children:  Frances  Virginia,  Celeste  Rowena. 
Reared  on  a  farm;  came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and 
engaged  in  insurance  business  (Olcott  & 
Marsh)  until  1871;  established  1865,  under 
name  of  James  P.  Marsh  &  Co.,  as  a  manu- 
facturer of  steam  specialties,  and  since  1871 
has  devoted  entire  attention  to  that  business. 
Republican.  Office:  224  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3222  Michigan  Av. 

MARSH,  John  P.,  mortgage  banker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  24,  1874;  s.  John  W.  and  Annie  S. 
(Porter)  Marsh;  ed.  Chicago  grammar  and 
high  schools  and  business  colleges  and  in 
Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago,  Dec., 
1902,  Mary  McWilliams;  1  son:  John  Me  Wil- 
liams. From  1892  to  1895  was  with  the  1st  Nat. 
Bank  of  Chicago,  and  1895-6  with  N.  W. 
Harris  &  Co.,  bankers;  in  1896  entered  real 
estate  mortgage  and  insurance  business.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 
Residence:  3735  Lake  Av. 

MARSH,  William  Dixon,  insurance;  b.  El- 
lington, Conn.,  Feb.  7,  1840;  s.  Ezekiel  and 
Eliza  (Dixon)  Marsh;  ed.  Edward  Hall's 
School  for  Boys,  Ellington,  Conn.,  and  Willis- 
ton  Seminary,  East  Hampton,  Mass.;  m.  Madi- 
son, Wis.,  1884,  Lora  E.  Campbell;  children: 
Richai'd  T.,  Josephine  (Mrs.  D.  M.  Nourse), 
Mabel  Dixon.  Since  1878  mem.  of  Fred  S. 
James  &  Co.  (established  1873),  of  which  he  is 
now  vice-pres.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  3604  Grand  Boul. 

MARSHALL,  Alfred,  machinery;  b.  New 
York  City,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  3,  1868;  s.  Henry 
George  and  Jessie  (Jardine)  Marshall;  ed. 
public  schools  of  New  York  and  Polytechnic 
School,  Brooklyn;  m.  Chicago,  1895,  George 
Martin.  Was  in  employ  of  the  Prentiss  Tool  & 
Supply  Co.  of  New  York,  from  1884  to  1896; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1889  and  was  mgr.  of  the 
company's  branch  house  here  until  1896,  when 
resigned  and  organized  the  Marshall  &  Hus- 
chart  Machinery  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Mem.  St.  Andrews  Lodge, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
62-64  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  1102  Church  St. 
Evanston.  111. 

MARSHALL,  Benjamin  Howard,  architect; 
b.  Chicago,  May  5,  1874;  s.  Caleb  H.  and  Celia 
F.  (Le  Baillie)  Marshall;  ed.  Harvard  School, 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1905,  Mary  Eliza- 
beth Walton.  At  age  of  17  left  school  and  was 


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employed  as  office  boy  with  Clement,  Bane  & 
Co.  (wholesale  clothing)  at  $5  per  week;  after 
learning  cutting,  spent  the  last  months  in  de- 
signing clothing;  at  19  became  office  boy  for 
H.  R.  Wilson,  architect;  worked  way  up  and 
at  21  was  given  half  interest  in  the  business, 
the  firm  becoming  Wilson  &  Marshall,  until 
Apr.,  1902;  then  went  into  practice  alone,  de- 
signing $3,000,000  worth  of  buildings  the  first 
year,  including  5  large  theatres,  viz.:  Illinois, 
Powers,  Iroquois,  Nixon  Opera  House,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.;  Mason  Opera  House,  Los  Angeles, 
Calif.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Kenwood,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4730  Drexel  Boul. 

MARSHALL,  Caleb  Howard;  b.  West  Bridge- 
water,  Mass.,  July  16,  1840;  s.  Benjamin  and 
Polly  (Howard)  Marshall;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1869,  Celia  F.  Le  Baillie; 
children:  Celia  H.  (died  1873),  Benjamin 
Howard.  Engaged  in  business  on  own  account 
by  buying  a  general  store  at  South  Milford, 
Mass.;  sold  out,  1863,  and  came  to  Chicago, 
and  was  employed  in  the  Oriental  Flour  Mills 
(at  Madison  St.  Bridge)  for  3  years;  then  for 
3  years  in  charge  of  the  Star  and  Orescent 
Flouring  Mills;  traveling  salesman,  1870-4,  aftd 
partner,  1875-80,  firm  of  Blake,  Herdman  & 
Co.,  bakers;  sold  out  and  organized  F.  A.  Ken- 
nedy Biscuit  Co.,  1880,  and  was  its  treas.  and 
mgr.  until  1884;  sold  out  and  bought  an  in- 
terest in  Blake,  Shaw  &  Co.  (Dake  Bakery;, 
in  which  continued  as  mgr.  of  manufacturing 
dept.  until  1890,  when  firm  was  absorbed  by 
Am.  Biscuit  Mfg.  Co.,  with  which  until  1892; 
.since  then  retired  from  active  business.  Mem. 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Kenwood.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  4730  Drexel  Boul. 

MARSHALL,  Charles  Grey,  leather;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  2,  1858;  s.  James  Douglas  and  Au- 
gusta A.  (Hall)  Marshall;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Grand  Island,  Neb.,  1901,  Flora 
McDaneld;  children:  James  D.  (deceased), 
Charles  Arthur.  Brought  up  In  the  tannery 
business  established  by  his  father,  and  upon 
his  death  in  1897  succeeded  to  the  business. 
Republican.  Mason;  Lodge,  Chapter  and  St. 
Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T.  Office:  112-132 
Hawthorne  Av.  Residence:  525  Jackson  Boul. 

MARSHALL,  Charles  H.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Utica,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  28,  1854;  s.  Joseph  and  Abi- 
gal  Jane  (Lyon)  Marshall;  removed  with  fam- 
ily to  Chicago,  1863;  ed.  Skinner  and  Scammon 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  3,  1879, 
Katharine  W.  King;  children:  Clara  E.,  Fanny 
L.,  Katharine  W.,  Marion,  Dorothy.  Began  busi- 
ness career  at  12,  as  cash  boy;  after  great  fire 
salesman  in  Marshall  Field  &  Co.'s  retail  store; 
in  shawl  dept.  (wholesale)  of  J.  V.  Farwell  & 
Co.,  1872-5;  then  with  G.  H.  Foster  &  Co.,  no- 
tion specialties,  until  1880;  then  in  dry  goods 
business  for  himself;  removed  several  times 
to  secure  larger  quarters  because  of  growth  of 
business;  sold  out,  1890,  and  with  two  others 
put  up  14-story  Security  Building,  and  was 
sec.  Security  Deposit  Co.  until  1899,  when 
established  in  soap  mfg.  business,  as  pres. 
Lekko  Soap  Co.  Republican.  Baptist;  trustee 
1st  Baptist  Church;  dir.  Chicago  Baptist 
Hosp.  Mason;  mem.  Oriental  Lodge;  also  mem. 
Gen.  Grant  Council,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  27 
Michigan  Av.  Residence:  3426  Vernon  Av. 

MARSHALL,  George  Edward,  pres.  Mar- 
shall-Jackson Co.,  stationers;  b.  Utica,  N.  Y., 
Feb.  9,  1853;  s.  J.  B.  W.  and  Abigail  (Lyon) 
Marshall;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Feb., 
1882,  Mary  Louise  Chapin;  children:  Gertrude, 
Louise.  Mildred,  Leonard  Lyon.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  clerk  in  house  of  J.  M.  W.  Jones 
Stationery  Co.,  and  John  H.  Small  &  Co.,  until 
went  into  business  for  self  in  1874,  under 
name  of  George  E.  Marshall  &  Co.,  which  con- 
tinued until  1904,  when  consolidated  with  the 
Thayer  &  Jackson  Stationery  Co.  under  the 
style  of  Marshall-Jackson  Co.,  stationers  and 


printers,  of  which  is  pres.  Former  Mem.  of 
Co.  H,  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  140-146  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  30  Hawthorne  PI. 

MARSHALL,  Hobart  Elinore,  insurance;  b. 
Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  14,  1874;  s.  John 
J.  and  Helen  M.  Elmore  Marshall;  ed.  public 
schools,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  Phillips  Acad., 
Andover,  Mass.,  Yale  Univ.  (Sheffield  Scien- 
tific School);  m.  New  York,  Jan.  10,  1903,  Har- 
riet F.  Brown;  1  daughter:  Harriet  Helen. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
in  1895,  and  engaged  in  the  life  insurance 
business,  and  since  Feb.,  1898,  supt.  of  the 
Northwestern  Dept.  of  the  Provident  Savings 
Life  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht,  Yale. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  3311  Beacon 
Av. 

MARSHALL,  John  Irwin,  manufacturer;  b 
Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  19,  1864;  s.  Irwin 
and  Margaret  (Shearer)  Marshall;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Watertown,  N.  Y. ;  Oswego,  N.  Y. ; 
in  Ontario  and  at  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  and 
in  business  college;  m.  Grant  Co.,  Wis.,  Jan. 
2,  1888,  Florence  Hill;  1  daughter:  Florence 
Hill.  After  leaving  school  went  to  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  as  clerk  to  W.  D.  Gray,  of  the  Edward 
P.  Allis  Co.,  then  sec.  to  J.  Donohue,  gen.  supt. 
and  asst.  to  gen.  mgr.  Milwaukee,  Lako  Shore 
&  Western  R.  R.;  came  to  Chicago  in  fall  of 
1892  and  became  salesman  for  the  Garden  City 
Sand  Co.;  later  entered  employ,  as  mgr.,  of 
Middleby  Oven  Co.,  of  Boston,  Mass.;  spent 
1  year  in  service  of  that  company,  then  or- 
ganized the  Middleby  Oven  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres.  Spent  about  3  years  in  New  York  and 
Boston  in  the  interest  of  the  company.  The 
Middleby  Ove_n  is  of  improved  construction, 
both  as  baking  qualities  and  economy  of 
fuel,  and  is  largely  used  by  bakers,  public  in- 
stitutions, hotels,  restaurants,  etc.  A  dir.  of 
the  Manufacturers  Bank.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Non-resident  Mem.  Missouri  Athletic 
Club,  of  St.  Louis.  Office:  60  W.  VanBuren  St. 
Residence:  2110  Kenmore  Av. 

MARSHALL,  Philip  £.,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  30,  1868;  s.  James  M.  and  Susan 
C.  Marshall;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and 
Univ.  of  Michigan.  Mem.  firm  of  Knight  & 
Marshall,  real  estate,  from  1891,  to  June,  1904. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood,  Midlothian, 
Lake  Co.  (Indiana)  Gun.  Residence:  159  E. 
47th  St. 

MARSTON,  Thomas  Brnnton,  lawyer;  b.  St 
Louis,  Mo.,  July  2,  1857;  s.  Thomas  and  Emma 
(Catherwood)  Marston;  came  to  Chicago  in 
childhood;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  includ- 
ing high  school;  grad.  Yale  College,  1879; 
studied  law;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Julia  Dale 
Ewart;  1  daughter:  Dorothy  Ewart.  Admitted 
to  bar,  1884,  and  with  Henry  N.  Tuttle,  formed 
law  firm  of  Marston  &  Tuttle.  Independent  in 
politics.  Episcopalian.  Club:  University.  Office: 
Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  126  Cass  St. 

MARTHENS,  Chester  Nino,  interior  marble 
work;  b.  Covington,  Ky.,  May  31,  1864;  s. 
Albert  W.  and  Elizabeth  J.  (Hayt)  Marthens; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  Oct.  1,  1899,  Carrie  Armstrong; 
children:  Eunice,  Bradley  F.,  C.  Raymond, 
Albert  Francis.  Has  long  been  identified  with 
the  execution  of  interior  marble,  mosaic  and 
tile  work;  came  to  Chicago  in  1889;  organized 
the  Chester  N.  Marthens  Co.,  1899,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Republican.  Club:  La- 
Grange  Country.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

MARTIN,  A.  Vere,  manufacturer;  b.  on  farm 
in  De  Kalb  Co.,  111.,  May  2,  1859;  s.  George  W. 
and  Laura  (Drig-gs)  Martin:  ed.  North  western 
College,  Naperville,  111.,  1875-9;  m.  Davenport, 
la.,  Feb.  5,  1895,  Edith  Maud  Whitcomb  (now 
deceased);  1  son:  Whitcomb  (now  deceased). 
Taught  school  1  year  after  leaving  college; 


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traveling  salesman,  1880-96;  asst.  mgr.  Federal  23,    1875,   Prances    Patten;    children:    Grace   P., 

nfurance    Assn.,    1896-1900;    engaged    in  Martha  M.  First  came  to  Chicago  in  1858,  but 

mfe    since  1900'  mgr    Martcross  Co.,  manufac-  soon  went  west,  and  was  driving  stage  coach 

ture'rs   clothes   bars;   dir.    Oliver   Mfg.    Co.    Re-  out   of   Denver   for   Wells,    Fargo   Express   Co. 

oublican     Clubs:    Hamilton,    Birchwood,    Ken-  in   1864;   returned   to   Chicago   and   engaged   in 

wood    Country     Office:    40    Dearborn    St.    Resi-  business    as    dealer    in    building    material    and 

dence-   Pullman   Bldg.  supplies,  and  remained  in  that  business  until 

MARTIN,  Albert,  lawyer;  b.  Bourbon  Co.,  1896,  when  the  Dolese  &  Shepard  Co.  was  or- 
Ky  Dec  19,  1870;  s.  Samuel  Fitch  and  Re-  ganized  and  incorporated  as  producers  and 
becca  J  (Carpenter)  Martin;  grad.  Kentucky  shippers  of  stone,  etc.,  crushed  granite  and 
Wesleyan  College,  A.B.,  1889;  graduate  course  paving  contractors;  has  since  been  sec.  of  the 
in  Cornell  Univ.,  1890;  grad.  Univ.  of  Mich-  company.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  184 
igan  LLB,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  June  27,  1900,  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 
Bettie  Garth  Fible;  1  son:  Edmund  Fible.  Ad-  MARTIN,  Hiram  M.,  oculist  and  aurist;  b. 
mitted  to  bar,  June,  1892;  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Morris,  111.,  Oct.  29,  1859;  s.  William  and  Ma- 
Taylor  &  Martin.  Mem.  Law  Institute,  Chicago  ria  (Vail)  Martin;  ed.  Morris  Normal  School, 
Bar  Assn.  Club:  Hinsdale  Golf.  Office:  Royal  and  at  Carthage  College,  and  grad.  medicine, 
Insurance  Bldg.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1879.  Began  practice,  Oct., 

MARTIN,  Amos  Wilson,  lawyer;  b.  Lancas-  1879;    engaged    in    drug   business,    1881-6,    but 

ter  Co.,  Pa.,  Nov.  12,  1848;  s.  David  and  Bar-  continued    eye    and    ear    studies;    since    1886 

bara    (Witmer)    Martin;    grad.    State    Normal  actively    engaged    in    practice,    confining    It    to 

School,   Millersville,   Pa.,   B.E.,   1870,  and  from  the    eye    and    ear.    Taught    ophthalmology    in 

law    dept.    of    Univ.    of    Michigan,    graduating  Chicago   Ophthalmic   College,   from   Jan.,    1888- 

LL.B.,  1873;  m.  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  Apr.  2,  1873,  1901;    since    then    has    taught    same   at    Jenner 

Eliza  J.  Storms;  1  son:  Edward  H.  S.  Has  been  Med.   College;    pres.   Jenner   Med.    College,   and 

for  many   years   the   western   atty.   and   repre-  of  Chicago  Ophthalmic  College.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 

sentative  of  the  Portsmouth  Savings  Bank,  of  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Unitarian.  Office:  103 

Portsmouth,  N.  H. ;  also  of  the  Grand  Crossing  state  St.  Residence:   523   Jackson  Boul. 

Tack   Co.,    of    Grand   Crossing,    111.;    the    Tonk  MARTIN,  Horace  Kawes,   lawyer;    b.    Olean, 

Mfg.  Co.,  of  Chicago   (of  which  is  a  .dir.)   and  N.    Y.,    Sept.    24,    1855;    s.    Russell    and    Lydia 

many    other    corporations;    was    atty.    for    the  (Hawes)    Martin;   home  in   Racine,  Wis.,   1872- 

Union   Nat.   Bank   until   its   consolidation   with  1880;   ed.   public   schools  of  Olean,  N.    Y. ;   Ra- 

1st  National  Bank;  practice  more  generally  in  cine     (Wis.)     College,     Harvard     Law     School, 

corporation,  real  estate  and  probate  law;  since  Cambridge,  Mass.,  LL.B.,   1880;  m.  Buffalo,  N. 

1900,  has  associated  son,   under  firm   name  of  Y.,    1892,    Florence    E.    Durkee.    Came    to    Chi- 

A    W.  &  E.  H.  S.  Martin.  Mem.  Cook  Co.  Bar  cago,    1880;    engaged    in    practice;    later   for    4 

Assn.,    Illinois    State    Bar    Assn.     Republican,  years  a  mem.   of  the   firm   of  Campbell,   Jones 

Methodist.  Treas.  Washingtonian  Home.  Clubs:  &  Martin,  and  for  past   10   years   has   been   of 

Illinois,    Lincoln.    Office:    Tacoma    Bldg.    Resi-  firm    of    Herrick,    Allen,    Boyesen    &    Martin, 

dence:   6442   Ingleside  Av.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 

MARTIN,    Benjamin    Franklin,    dentist;    b.  cago  Law  Club.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Cax- 

Jacksonville,  111.,  Aug.   27,   1866;   s.   Frank  and  ton,    University,    Onwentsia.    Office:    107    Dear- 

Albina    Martin;    ed.    schools    of    Jacksonville,  born  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

Ill  ,  and  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur-  MARTIN,   James    C.,    lawyer;    b.    Elgin,    111., 

gery    in    1896;    m.    Chicago,    1903,    Nora   Marr.  June  21,   1861;   s.   Thomas  and  Ellen    (Rowan) 

Has    been    a    resident    of    Chicago    from    1887,  Martin;  ed.  Elgin  Acad.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.    (1 

and   since   1896   engaged   in   active   practice   of  year);     grad.     Univ.     of     Michigan,     A.B.     and 

dentistry    in    this    city.    Mem.    of   the    Chicago  LL.B.;    also    received    teacher's    diploma    from 

Odontographic  Soc.,   Chicago  Dental   Soc.,   Illi-  Univ.    of    Michigan    for    proficiency    in    Greek, 

nois    State    Dental    Soc.    Mem.    Masonic    order,  Latin    and    German;    m.    Kenosha,    Wis.,    Sept. 

I.  O.  O.  F.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  70  State  St.  15,    1887,    Elizabeth    J.    Kirk;    children:    Verna, 

MARTIN,     Frederick     Stanley,     broker;     b.  Sydney,    Stephen    D.,    Ruth.    Admitted    to    bar, 

Olean,    N.    Y.,    Dec.    4,    1857;    s.    Russell    and  1886,  and  engaged   in  practice  until  appointed 

Lydia  (Hawes)   Martin;  ed.  Dublic  schools  and  by    Gov.    Altgeld,    July,    1895,    justice    of    the 

at    Racine    (Wis.)    College,    graduating,    A.B.,  peace.  Democrat.   Office:  125  S.  Clark  St.  Resi- 

in  class  of  1876,  and  later,  A.M.;  m.  St.  Louis,  dence:   2419  Indiana  Av. 

Mo.,   1885,   Annie  W.   Sands;    1   daughter:   Lil-  MARTIN,   James    Gray,   vice-pres.    and    gen. 

lian.  Began  business  life  with  Reynolds  Bros.,  mgr.  Northern  Grain  Co.;  b.  Tiffin,  O.,  Sept.  23, 

and  afterward  with  Charles  Counselman  &  Co.,  1863;    s.    Charles    and    Sophie    (Pfau)    Martin; 

1888-1904;  established,  1904,  as  broker  on  own  ed.  Heidelberg  College,  Tiffin,  O.;  m.  Tiffin,  O., 

account.    Clubs:    Chicago.    University,    Chicago  1885,   Mintie   P.    Cole;    children:    Lucile,    Hazel 

Athletic,       Onwentsia,      Glen      View,      Caxton,  C.    Was    in    business    at    Ashland,    Wis.,    until 

Evanston,  Evanston  Golf.   Office:   Postal  Tele-  1890,  when  he  came  to  Chicago  and  organized 

graph    Bldg.    Residence:    1640    Sheridan    Rd.,  the  Northern  Grain  Co.,  of  which  he  has  since 

Evanston,  111.  been  vice-pres.  and  mgr.,  and  which  has  ever 

MARTIN,  Franklin  H.,  physician;  b.  Ocono-  since  been  engaged  in  a  cash  grain  business, 

mowoc,    Wis.,    July    13,    1857;    s.    Edmond   and  Republican.    Methodist.    Clubs:    Chicago    Ath- 

Josephine   (Carlin)   Martin;   ed.  public  schools,  letic,    Union    League.     Office:     Western    Union 

Oconomowoc;     grad.     Chicago     Med.     College.  Bldg.  Residence:  2508  Magnolia  Av. 

1880;    m.    Chicago.     1885,     Isabelle    Hollister.  MARTIN,  John  Dennis,  fire  underwriter;  b. 

Prof,   gynecology,  Post-Graduate  Med.   School,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Nov.   10,   1857;   s.   George  and 

Chicago;     surgeon,     Post-Graduate,     Woman's  Grace    Elizabeth     (Smith)    Martin;    ed.    public 

and  Chicago  Charity  Hosps.   Ex-pres.  Chicago  and  high  schools  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  and  at  St. 

Gynecological    Soc.;    ex-pres.    section    of    dis-  Mary's  College,  Dayton,  O. ;  m.  Charlotte  Court 

eases   of   women,    Am.    Med.    Assn.;    mem.    111.  House,   Va.    (then  known   as   Smithville),   Oct. 

State   Med.    Soc.,    Chicago    Gynecological    Soc.,  27,    1881,    Julia    Lee    Raine;    children:     Mary 

Am.  Gynecological  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Clubs:  Elizabeth    (now  Mrs.  Edward  R.   Turnbull,  Jr., 

Union  League,  Midlothian.  Author:  Electricity  Lawrenceville,  Va.),  Lillian  Spraggins,  Charles 

in    Diseases    of    Women,    1892;    Treatment    of  Preston,    Harry    Raine,    Helen    Plum,    Joseph 

Febroid    Tumors   of    the    Uterus,    1897.    Office:  Holmes.     Was    bookkeeper    in     Augusta    Nat. 

103  State  St.  Residence:  3210  Lake  Av.  Bank,      1878-82;      went      to     Minneapolis     and 

MARTIN,  Henry  Scoville,  sec.  of  the  Dolese  worked     in     Northwestern     Nat.     Bank     there, 

&  Shepard  Co.,  quarrymen,  paving  contractors;  1882-8;     since    Nov.,     1888,     in     fire    insurance 

b.  Grand  Haven,  Mich.,  Jun«  5,  1846;  s.  Henry  business   in   Chicago;   became   a   mem.    of  firm 

and  Jane  (Scoville)   Martin;  ed.  public  schools  of  Fisher.   Martin  &  Wurts,   Jan.   1,   1889,   and 

in   Michigan;    m.    Grand   Rapids,    Mich.,    Sept.  later   of   Holmes,    Martin   &   Co.,    representing 


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leading  flre  and  plate  glass  Insurance  com- 
panies. Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Ham- 
ilton, Oak  Park.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 112  S.  Scoville  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

MARTIN,  Joseph.  Earle,  coal;  b.  Rockford, 
111..  Apr.  28,  1855;  s.  Rev.  Henry  L.  and  Jane 
Goldthorp  Martin;  ed.  Northwestern  Univ.;  m. 
Chicago,  1882,  Sylvia  Reynolds;  children:  Lois, 
May,  Dorothy,  Josephine.  Came  to  Chicago 
from  Rockford,  111.,  1875,  and  was  with  the 
Heath  &  Milligan  Co.,  1875-82;  after  that  with 
the  Devoe-Raynolds  Paint  Co.  as  sec.  for  22 
years;  since  May,  1904,  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Sunnyside  Coal  Co.,  also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Warden  Washed  Coal  Co.  Mem.  Coal  Club.  Re- 
publican. Mason — large,  chapter,  K.  T.,  com- 
mandery  and  Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  2578 
N.  Hermitage  Av. 

MARTIN,  Nicholas,  teas  and  coffees;  b.  Co. 
Galway,  Connaught,  Ireland,  Apr.  15,  1845;  a. 
Nicholas  and  Ann  (Ashe)  Martin;  ed.  common 
schools  in  Ireland;  came  direct  from  Ireland 
to  Chicago,  arriving  here  Oct.  2,  1866;  m. 
Kingston,  Can.,  Nov.  26,  1876,  Mary  B.  Car- 
ruthers;  children:  Ann  Louise,  Bessie  Flor- 
ence, George  Robert,  Nicholas,  Jr.,  Richard. 
Retail  grocer,  1868-74;  since  1874  head  of  N. 
Martin  &  Co.,  jobbers  of  teas,  coffees,  syrups, 
etc.  Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Lakeside  Lodge, 
and  Chevalier  Bayard  Commandery,  K.  T. 
Office:  44-46  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  3639 
Grand  Boul. 

MARTIN,  Robert  De  Los,  lawyer;  b.  Free- 
port,  111.,  Aug.  28,  1860;  s.  Dr.  Chancellor  and 
Mary  F.  (Hall)  Martin;  grad.  Phillips  Acad., 
Andover,  Mass.,  1876;  Yale  Univ.,  A.  B.,  1880; 
law  dept.  Columbia  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1882;  m. 
New  York,  Jan.  25,  1891,  Harriet  S.  Joy,  of 
Newark,  N.  J.;  children:  Joy  Delos,  Helen  T. 
Admitted  to  bar  in  New  York  City,  1882;  went 
west  and  practiced  law  at  Mitchell,  S.  Dak., 
and  was  elected  judge  of  probate  court  there; 
came  to  Chicago,  about  1894,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  here; 
since  1900  mem.  of  law  firm  of  lies  &  Martin. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Yale,  Hamilton,  Kenwood 
Country.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  4828 
Kimbark  Av. 

MARTIN,  Samuel  Klnmp,  Jr.,  banker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  12,  1876;  s.  Samuel  K.  and  Hattie 
Ann  (Babcock)  Martin;  preparatory  education 
at  Lawrenceville  School;  grad.  Princeton 
Univ.,  1899;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1903,  Laura 
E.  Young.  After  leaving  college  became  sec.  of 
the  S.  K.  Martin  Lumber  Co.,  of  Chicago,  un- 
til, upon  the  organization  of  the  Manufactur- 
ers' Bank  of  Chicago,  Oct.  12,  1903,  was  elected 
its  vice-pres..  which  position  he  now  holds.  Is 
1st  lieut.  and  aide-de-camp,  1st  brigade,  I.  N. 
G.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Univer- 
sity, Chicago  Auto  Assn.,  Lake  Geneva  (Wis.) 
Country  Club,  Lambs  Club  (New  York  City). 
Office:  Clinton  St.  and  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 2600  Michigan  Av. 

MARTIN,  "William.  P.,  gen.  mgr.  People's  Gas 
Light  and  Coke  Co.;  pres.  and  dir.  Acetylene 
Apparatus  Mfg.  Co.,  U.  S.  Acetylene  Car  Light- 
ing Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Chi- 
cago Golf.  Office:  157  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
60  Bellevue  PI. 

MARTYN,  Chauncey  White,  lawyer;  b.  Can- 
ton, N.  Y.,  July  17,  1865;  s.  Albert  T.  and  Mary 
S.  (Clark)  Martyn;  grad.  St.  Lawrence  Univ., 
Canton,  N.  Y.,  with  degree  of  B.S.,  in  class  of 
1885;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago, 
with  degree  of  LL.B.,  1890;  m.  Pueblo,  Colo., 
Oct.  24,  1894,  Anna  D.  Thompson;  1  son: 
Chauncey  W.,  Jr.  Resident  of  Chicago  since 
1888;  admitted  to  bar  of  State  of  Illinois,  1890; 
since  then  continuously  engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law  in  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Kenwood,  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  Fish- 
er Bldg.  Residence:  4905  Lake  Av. 

MASHEK,  Vojta  Frank,  lumberman;  b.  Ke- 
waunce,  Wis.,  Sept.  12,  1867;  s.  Vojta  and  Anna 


(Kwapil)  Mashek;  ed.  Kewaunee  High  School 
to  1881;  Markham  Acad.,  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
1881-4;  Cornell  Univ.,  1885-9,  graduating  A.B., 
1889;  m.  Litchfield,  111.,  Feb.  25,  1902,  June  S. 
Crabb.  After  graduation  entered  wholesale 
lumber  business  in  Chicago  and  is  now  vice- 
pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Pilsen  Lumber  Co.,  and 
Mashek  Lumber  Co.;  dir.  Mashek  Chemical  and 
Iron  Co.  Mason.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa,  and 
Chi  Psl.  Clubs:  University,  Midlothian,  Chica- 
go Athletic.  Office:  Laflin  and  22d  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 3750  Grand  Boul. 

MASON,  Arthur  John,  contracting  engineer; 
b.  Melbourne,  Australia,  June  1,  1857;  s.  Cyrus 
and  Jessie  (Campbell)  Mason;  ed.  public 
schools  and  Univ.  of  Melbourne;  m.  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  Jan.,  1886,  Hattie  Adelaide  Devol; 
children:  Arthur  John,  Jr.,  Marjorie  Jessy,  Har- 
riet Devol,  Carroll  Adelaide.  In  Australia  was 
engaged  as  engineer  in  chief's  dept.  of  Govern- 
ment Rys.,  and  in  1881  came  to  U.  S.,  and  en- 
gageu  in  engineering  work  in  California,  Ore- 
gon, Utah,  Colorado  and  Kansas.  Lived  in 
Kansas  City,  1884-1900,  and  was  asst.  city  en- 
gineer and  a  mem.  of  the  board  of  public 
works  there.  After  extensive  experiments 
Joined  Mr.  Frank  K.  Hoover  in  the  firm  of 
Hoover  &  Mason,  contracting  engineers  for  the 
design  and  manufacture  of  machinery  for  the 
handling  of  iron  ore  from  mine  to  furnace,  and 
processes  and  appurtenances  in  the  iron  and 
steel  industry.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  En- 
gineers, Western  Society  of  Engineers.  Clubs: 
Washington  Park,  Quadrangle,  Homewood. 
Office:  Ry.  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  5713 
Woodlawn  Av. 

MASON,  Frank  G.,  physician;  b.  Niagara 
Falls,  Ontario,  Can.,  June  8,  1865;  s.  John  J. 
and  Amelia  (Evans)  Mason;  grad.  Chicago 
College  of  Pharmacy,  Ph.G.,  1887;  Rush  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  May,  1894, 
Daisy  E.  Willard;  1  son:  Willard  J.  Was  in 
drug  business  in  Canada.  1882-5,  and  in  Chi- 
cago, 1885-90;  since  1890  engaged  in  practice 
of  medicine  in  Chicago.  Instructor  in  materia 
medica  Chicago  Dental  College  and  Rush  Med. 
College.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
92  State  St.  Residence:  474  W.  Congress  St. 

MASON,  Fred  Bonfoy,  life  insurance;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  24,  1868;  s.  Ira  J.  and  Clara  (Bon- 
foy) Mason;  attended  Oberlin  College,  1886- 
1890;  m.  Bertha  Sickles  Pfeffer;  1  son:  Ira  J., 
II.  In  Aug.,  18*0,  entered  the  service  of  the 
-(•Etna  Life  Insurance  Co.  as  a  solicitor;  in 
Oct.,  1901,  became  associated  with  his  father 
In  firm  of  Ira  J.  Mason  &  Son,  agents  of  the 
JEtna  Life  Insurance  Co.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Mem.  and  now  in  4th  annual  term 
as  sec.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Life  Underwriters;  mem. 
Life  Underwriters  of  Chicago,  and  was  sec., 
1893-9,  and  vice-pres.,  1899-1904.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  281 
Fremont  St. 

MASON,  George,  manufacturer;  b.  Paisley, 
Scotland,  Mar.  1,  1840;  s.  Carlile  and  Jean  (Mc- 
Arthur)  Mason;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents 
in  1844;  ed.  private  schools  in  Chicago  and 
scientific  dept.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  leaving  in 
senior  year  to  enlist  in  12th  111.  Infy. ;  served 
on  staff  of  Gen.  McArthur  at  Battle  of  Shiloh, 
where  his  horse  was  killed  under  him;  pro- 
moted to  adjutant  for  meritorious  conduct 
there,  and  later  acting  asst.  adjt.-gen.  on  Gen. 
Oglesby's  staff;  with  16th  Army  Corps  in  cam- 
paigns of  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  up  to  the 
fall  of  Atlanta,  breveted  maj.,  Mar.,  1865.  Re- 
turned to  Chicago  on  completion  of  his  term 
of  service  in  army;  became  interested  in  the 
Excelsior  Iron  Works,  of  which  he  is  now 
pres.  Dir.  Chicago  Public  Library,  1873-80;  on 
executive  committee  of  Inter-State  Industrial 
Exposition,  1880-92;  W.  Park  Commissioner. 
1885-92,  part  of  time  pres.;  mem.  and  sec.  of 
Shiloh  Battlefield  Commission,  Commissioner 
to  Paris  Exposition,  1900;  mem.  and  chairman 


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Board  of  Inspectors,  House  of  Correction.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Mem.  G.  A.  R., 
Loyal  Legion,  vice-pres.  Soc.  of  the  Army  of 
the  Tennessee;  dir.  Memorial  Hall  Assn.  and 
of  Central  Free  Dispensary-  Commander  Amer- 
ica Post,  G.  A.  R.,  1902;  commander  Illinois 
Commandery  Loyal  Legion,  1903-4;  m.  June 
18,  1867;  1  son:  Carlisle  (a  mechanical  engi- 
neer, residing  in  New  York).  Club:  Illinois.  Of- 
fice: 100  N.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  511  Monroe 
St. 

MASON,  Ira  Jeuks,  life  insurance;  b.  Bur- 
lington, Conn.,  Mar.  7,  1834;  s.  Ira  and  Emelia 
(Frisbie)  Mason;  ed.  common  schools  and  was 
student  at  Oberlin  College,  1856;  m.  Oberlin, 
O.,  Nov.  10,  1857,  Clara  Bonfoy  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  Maude  E.  M.  (Howland), 
Rose  B.,  Fred  B.  Came  to  Chicago,  1858;  began 
insurance  business  with  B.  W.  Phillips  &  Co., 
1861;  since  1863  consecutively  of  Paul  &  Ma- 
son, Wells  &  Mason,  Wells,  Mason  &  Merrill, 
Paul  &  Mason,  Ira  J.  Mason  and  Ira  J.  Mason 
&  Son;  has  been  general  agent  of  the  ./Etna 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.,  since 
1876.  Mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade  30  years; 
mem.  Chicago  Acad.  of  Sciences.  Republican. 
Presbyterian;  mem.  of  the  Church  of  the  Cove- 
nant. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Tribune 
Bldg.  Residence:  354  Bissell  St. 

MASON,  Lewis  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Aug. 
20,  1874;  s.  William  Ernest  (ex-U.  S.  Senator) 
and  Edith  J.  (White)  Mason;  ed.  Washington, 
(D.  C.)  High  School  and  W.  Division  (Chicago) 
High  School;  2  years  at  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School;  grad.  Kent  Law  School  (LL.D.); 
m.  Waukegan,  111.,  June  22,  1898,  Emily  M. 
Coon;  1  daughter:  Eleanor.  Admitted  to  bar, 
June,  1896;  since  1898,  in  partnership  with  his 
father  in  firm  of  Mason  &  Mason.  U.  S.  Com- 
missioner for  Northern  District  of  Illinois 
since  1898.  Republipan.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Waukegan,  111. 

MASON,  Roswell  Bertram,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  24,  1873;  s.  Edward  G.  and  Julia  M. 
(Starkweather)  Mason;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B., 
1895;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1897.  Admitted  to  bar,  1897.  Was  asst.  Corpo- 
ration Counsel  of  the  City  of  Chicago,  1899- 
1902.  Is  vice-pres.  of  the  Chicago  Union  Trans- 
fer Ry.  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  81  Clark  St. 

MASON,  William  Ambrose,  banker;  b.  Niles, 
Trumbull  Co.,  O.,  May  14,  1847;  s.  Henry  H. 
and  Adliza  T.  (Kingsley)  Mason;  ed.  Niles  dis- 
trict schools  and  at  Hiram  (O.)  College;  m.  So- 
lon, O.,  Oct.  1,  1868,  Frances  H.  Bull.  Began 
business  career  in  Niles,  O.,  1868,  conducting 
general  store  until  1873,  when  engaged  in 
wholesale  dry  goods  business  at  Cleveland;  re- 
moved to  Chicago,  1882,  continuing  in  whole- 
sale dry  goods  business  until  1892;  since  then 
has  given  exclusive  attention  to  banking  busi- 
ness (established  1890)  of  Mason,  Lewis  &  Co., 
of  which  is  senior  mem.  Firm  have  offices  in 
Chicago,  Boston  and  Philadelphia,  and  are 
dealers  in  municipal,  railroad  and  corporation 
bonds.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Marquette, 
Glen  View.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
43  Banks  St. 

MASON,  William  Ernest,  lawyer;  b.  Frank- 
linville,  N.  Y.,  July  7,  1850;  removed  with  pa- 
rents to  Bentonsport,  la.,  1858;  academic  edu- 
cation; taught  school,  1866-70,  last  2  years  in 
Des  Moines,  la.;  m.  June  11,  1873,  Edith  White. 
Admitted  to  bar;  has  practiced  in  Chicago 
since  1872;  mem.  Illinois  General  Assembly, 
1879;  State  Senator,  1881-5;  mem.  of  Congress, 
1887-91;  U.  S.  Senator,  1897-1903;  delegate  Nat. 
Republican  Convention,  1904,  and  on  the  Re- 
publican ticket  for  Presidential  Elector;  mem. 
law  firm  of  Mason  &  Mason.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Menoken,  Marquette,  Hamilton.  Office: 
205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1477  Washington 
Boul. 

MASTERS,  Arthur  Wellesly,  gen.  mgr.  Lon- 
don Guarantee  and  Accident  Co.;  b.  Amherst, 
Cumberland  Co.,  N.  S.,  Apr.  11,  1850;  s.  Arthur 


Wellesly  and  Harriet  Masters;  ed.  St.  John 
(N.  B.)  Cutten  Grammar  School,  1860-4,  and 
Acadia  College,  Wolfville,  N.  S.,  1865-7;  stud- 
ied navigation  and  received  certificate  of  com- 
petency as  Master  Mariner  from  English  Board 
of  Trade;  m.  St.  John,  N.  B.,  Aug.  6,  1883,  Es- 
telle  F.  De  Vine;  children:  John  Robbins,  Es- 
telle.  Went  to  sea  in  1867,  became  master  of 
ship  Decori  in  1875;  sailed  as  commander  of 
various  large  ships  to  all  parts  of  the  world; 
left  the  sea  in  1887,  joined  forces  of  Equitable 
'  Life  Assurance  Soc.,  Canada,  1888;  became 
supt.  of  agents,  1889-92;  in  1892  came  to  Chi- 
cago as  inspector  for  London  Guarantee  and 
Accident  Co.,  and  July,  1894,  was  promoted  to 
present  position  as  gen.  mgr.  for  same  com- 
pany. Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg. 

MASTEBS,  Benjamin  Franklin,  lumber  mer- 
chant and  manufacturer  of  packing  boxes;  b. 
Masterton,  O.,  Dec.  10,  1859;  s.  Benjamin  and 
Mary  (Evans)  Masters;  ed.  public  and  normal 
schools  of  Ohio  and  Duffs  College,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.;  m.  Masterton,  O.,  Oct.  2,  1883,  Anna  M. 
Day;  children:  Ada  Louise,  Harry  Benton.  At 
the  age  of  16  began  teaching  in  the  country 
schools  of  Noble,  Monroe  and  Washington 
counties,  O.,  teaching  during  the  winter  and 
attending  school  during  the  summer.  At  the 
age  of  20  attended  Duff's  College,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.  After  graduating  was  engaged  by  that  col- 
lege as  teacher  of  bookkeeping  and  mathemat- 
ics. Engaged  in  mercantile  business  in  Kansas 
City,  1885;  removed  to  Omaha,  1888;  and  to 
Chicago,  1892.  Employed  by  Armour  &  Co., 
packers,  for  several  years,  and  since  1899 
treas.  and  dir.  of  the  Rathborne,  Hair  &  Ridg- 
way  Co.,  wholesale  lumber  dealers,  planing 
mills  and  manufacturers  of  packing  boxes. 
Also  pres.  of  the  Nat.  Assn.  of  Box  and  Box 
Shook  Manufacturers  of  the  U.  S.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois. 
Office:  Union  and  Lumber  Sts.  Residence:  932 
Adams  St. 

MASTERS,  Edgar  lee,  lawyer;  b.  Garnett, 
Kan.,  1868;  s.  H.  W.  and  Emma  J.  (Dexter) 
Masters;  removed  to  Illinois  in  infancy;  ed. 
Knox  College;  studied  law  in  his  father's  of- 
fice; m.  June  21,  1898,  Helen  M.,  daughter  of 
Robert  E.  Jenkins,  Chicago;  1  son:  Hardin  W., 
J'r.  Admitted  to  bar,  1891;  came  to  Chicago, 
1892.  Mem.  law  firm  Darrow  &  Masters.  Dem- 
ocrat. Mem.  Chicago  Bar.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Press,  Twentieth  Century, 
Jefferson.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  4219 
Ellis  Av. 

MASTERSON,  Edwin  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Water- 
town,  Wis.,  Nov.  12,  1850;  s.  John  and  Rose 
(Rogan)  Masterson;  ed.  Northwestern  (Luth- 
eran) Univ.,  Watertown,  Wis.,  and  State  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin;  enlisted  in  Union  Army,  1865, 
too  late  for  active  service;  m.  Watertown, 
Wis.,  Oct.  19,  1882,  Mary  Mullen;  children: 
Edwin  Stanley,  Arthur  Vincent,  Helen  Marie, 
Frederick  Joseph.  Worked  as  farmer,  teacher, 
on  railway,  and  in  other  occupations  in  youth 
in  order  to  secure  means  to  complete  a  univ. 
education.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Wisconsin,  1877; 
also  mem.  of  bar  of  Minnesota,  Dakota,  Texas, 
New  Jersey,  Illinois,  and  of  U.  S.  courts.  Mem. 
law  firm  of  Masterson  &  Haft,  1892-1905;  also 
now  pres.  and  dir.  Virginia  &  Kentucky  Ry. 
Democrat.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Sheridan,  Iroquois.  Of- 
fice: Atwood  Bldg.  Residence:  3825  Vernon  Av. 

MAS  TIN,  Georsre  Crawford,  lawyer;  b.  Ros- 
coe,  O.,  Apr.  19,  1853;  s.  Jethro  and  Katherine 
(Dougherty)  Mastin;  ed.  public  schools,  Free- 
port,  111.,  and  in  old  Chicago  Univ.,  class  of 
1877;  m.  1st,  1877,  Fannie  Shelby,  of  Shannon, 
111.  (now  deceased) ;  m.  2d,  Mt.  Carroll,  111., 
Sept.  30,  1884,  Ada  C.  Crummer;  1  daughter: 
Katharine.  Learned  printer's  trade  when  boy; 
was  teacher  in  the  public  schools  in  Carroll 
County,  Illinois,  1875-86;  county  superintend- 
ent of  schools,  Carroll  County,  Illinois,  1881-6; 


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read  law  in  offices  of  C.  B.  Smith,  Mt.  Carroll, 
111.;  admitted  to  bar,  Apr.,  1884.  Practiced  law 
in  Kansas  and  Washington,  D.  C.,  1886-93, 
when  returned  to  Chicago,  where  has  since 
been  in  the  practice  of  law,  representing  many 
large  coal  corporations;  since  1902  senior  mem. 
of  law  firm  of  Mastin,  Moss  &  Sherlock.  Also 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Mammoth  Vein  Coal 
Co.;  dir.  of  the  Chicago,  Wilmington  &  Ver- 
million  Coal  Co.,  and  of  G.  E.  Lewis  &  Co.,  and 
other  corporations.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Law  Institute,  Delta  Kappa  Epsilon 
fraternity.  Republican.  Mason.  Club:  West- 
ward  Ho.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence:  448  N.  Kenilworth  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

MATHEB,  Alonzo  Clark,  inventor,  manufac- 
turer;  b.  Fairfleld,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.;  s. 
William  and  Mary  Ann  (Buell)  Mather;  ed. 
Fairfield  Preparatory  School.  After  leaving 
school  obtained  employment  at  Utica,  N.  Y.; 
from  there  went  to  Quincy,  111.,  and  in  1875 
to  Chicago;  engaged  in  business  ever  since; 
patentee  of  many  inventions,  including  a  glove 
fastener,  of  which  large  quantities  have  been 
sold.  His  leading  inventions  are  the  Mather 
automatic  car  coupler,  and  a  car  for  cattle 
transportation,  which  greatly  adds  to  the  com- 
fort  and  condition  of  the  cattle  carried  in 
them,  for  which  he  received  a  gold  medal  from 
Am.  Humane  Assn.;  now  pres.  Mather  Hu- 
mane  Stock  Transportation  Co.,  and  pres.  Ma- 
ther  Stock  Car  Co.;  vice-pres.  Union  Stock 
Yards  Bank,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  Republican.  Was 
one  of  the  first  merns.  of  1st  regt.  I.  N.  G. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Marquette.  Office:  204 
Dearborn  St 

MATHEB,'  Robert,  lawyer;  b.  Salt  Lake  City, 
Utah,  .July  1,  1859;  s.  James  and  Margaret 
(Holt)  Mather;  ed.  public  schools,  Galesburg, 
111.,  and  at  Knox  College,  graduating,  A.B., 
1882  (later  A.M.);  m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Apr.  23, 
1892,  Alice  Caroline,  daughter  of  Horatio  Jell. 
Removed  from  Galesburg  111  to 

™™™ 


B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  Co.,  1882-5;  admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  1886;  in  general  practice,  1886-9;  local 
atty.  of  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co.,  1889;  asst. 
gen.  atty.,  same,  1894;  gen.  atty.,  same,  1894- 
1902;  general  counsel,  same,  since  1902;  vice- 
pres.  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co.,  1900-4;  chairman  of 
executive  committee,  same  company,  since 
1904;  pres.  the  R.  I.  Co.  since  1904;  vice-pres. 
St.  L.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co.;  vice-pres.  C.  &  E.  I.  R. 
R.  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Bank  of  the  Republic,  West- 
ern  Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  Republican.  Epis- 
copalian.  Mem.  Am.,  Illinois  and  Chicago  Bar 
assns.;  Chicago  Civil  Service  Assn.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Law 
(Chicago);  also  Lawyers  and  Metropolitan 
(New  York).  Office:  Chicago,  LaSalle  St.  Sta- 
tion.  New  York,  71  Broadway. 

MATHEWS,  Albert  Frescott,  educator;  b. 
Chicago,  Nov.  26,  1871;  s.  William  Smyth  Bab- 
cock  and  Flora  E.  (Swayne)  Mathews;  ed.  pub- 
lic  and  high  schools,  Evanston,  111.;  grad.  Mas- 
sachusetts  Inst.  Technology,  1892;  studies  in 
biology,  Cambridge,  Eng.,  Naples,  Italy,  and 
Marburg,  Ger.,  1895-7;  Ph.D.,  Columbia,  1898; 
m.  Boston.  Feb.  7,  1895,  Jessie  G.  Macrum, 
of  Pittsburgh.  Asst.  biology,  Massachusetts 
Inst.  Technology.  1892-3;  fellow,  1893-5,  hon. 
fellow.  1897-8.  Columbia;  asst.  prof,  physiol- 
ogy,  Tufts  College  Med.  School,  1899-1900; 
instruetor  physiology,  Harvard  Med.  School, 
1900-1;  asst.  prof,  physiol.  chemistry,  Univ. 
of  Chicago,  1901-4;  asso.  prof,  since  1904. 
Known  for  original  investigations  in  partho- 
genesis  upon  the  nature  of  nerve  impulse  and 
In  pharmacology.  Contributor  to  scientific 
journals.  Address:  454  E.  60th  St. 

MATHEWS,  Shailer,  prof,  systematic  theol- 
ogy  and  junior  dean  Divinity  School,  Univ.  of 
Chicago;  editor  of  the  World  To-Day;  b.  Port- 
land,  Me.,  Mav  26,  1863;  s.  Jonathan  Bennett 
and  Sophia  Lucinda  Mathews;  grad.  Colby 
Univ.,  1884  (A.M.,  D.D.);  grad.  Newton  Theo- 


logical  Institution,  1887;  studied  at  Univ.  of 
Berlin,  1890-1;  m.  July  16,  1890,  Mary  Phil- 
brick  Elden.  Associate  prof,  rhetoric,  1887-9, 
prof,  history  and  political  economy,  1889-94, 
Colby  Univ.;  prof.  New  Testament  history  and 
interpretation,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1894-1904. 
Clubs:  Quadrangle,  University.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Address:  5736 
Woodlawn  Av. 

MATHEWS,  'William  Smythe  Babcock,  edi- 
tor,  musical  writer;  b.  Loudon,  N.  H.,  May  8, 
1837;  ed.  New  Hampshire;  studied  music  in 
Boston  (Mus.  Doc.,  Highland  Univ.,  Ill.);prac- 
tical  teacher  of  music  since  1853;  adjunct  prof. 
music,  Wesleyan  Female  College,  Macon,  Ga.  ; 

m-  0lIt'1^057!DFloru  ^.Swaynf,'.  Nunnd0^  N.'  .Y': 
m.  2d,  1902,  Blanche  Dmgley.  Since  1867  living 

^Chicago;  organist  Centenary  M.  E.  Church, 
1867-93;  editor  Musical  Independent,  1869-71; 

£n,^dltorl1aQl  St0a-7ff  £h,lc£Sov,I!,er?l0d,'i  Rec5rd^-^ 
Tribune  1877-87.  Established,  1891,  and  edited 

Music  (mag.),  merged  in  Philharmonic,  Jan., 
I?03-  (See  Who  s  Who  in  America  for  books, 
^^O^ce:  3(L38  L&ke  Av. 

.  MATTHEWS,  Henry  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Coving- 
ton,  Wyoming  Co  NY.,  Apr  16,  1843;  s. 
Isaac  V.  and  Phoebe  (Brooks)  Matthews;  ed. 
schools  near  birthplace  until  Civil  War,  when 
enlisted  in  136th  N.  Y.  Infy.  and  served  to 
Sr]os®  of  war;  part  of  military  service  in  9th 

N-  Y-  CaYv  s£r,vlce,  ^s  ser&eant  *n  Co.  H; 
wounded  at  battle  of  Resaca;  at  end  of  service 
attended  Union  College,  Schenectady,  N  Y  3 
years;  then  went  to  Amherst  College.  Joining 
senior  class,  and  graduating  in  1869;  studied 
at  Columbia  Law  College,  and  afterward  in 

°,fflce  °f  .^mj1*'  Jols°m  &JV'1Iitel:  Bu.ffalob^- 
J.;  admitted  to  the  New  York  bar  m  1872. 

Came  to  Chicago  in  1873  and  after  serving 
for  a  s.hort  tlm.e  as  law  clerk  ln  <-his.  city,  en- 
parf*  .in.  Practice  on  own  account;  later  was 
^.ead  of  firm  of  Matthews  &  Dicker;  now  prac- 
ticing  alone.  Was  mem.  of  Alpha  Delta  Phi 


«.h 

Apr  9.  1895  Louise  Pfersch;  children:  Eliza- 
J>eth,  George  D  Mem  Thomas  Post  G  A  R. 
Office:  138  Washington  St.  Residence:  2464  N. 


,™™«   , 

TTMAT^H?WS'  W,llllaT1?J  H;'  ,cle];{?ym£,1J:  b-  ^c- 
Henry  McHenry  Co  111  July  23  1868;  s.  Jo- 

?eph  J-  an<\  Cornelia  Maria  Matthews;  grad. 
Lake  forest  College,  A.B.,  1892;  A.M.,  1894; 
S™%.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1894; 
frad-  McCormick  Theological  Seminary,  B  D., 
"98;  m.  Chicago  July  9  1895,  Eva  Chandler; 
children:  Paul  Chandler^  Ruth  Elizabeth,  Wil- 
"am.  H.,  Jr.,  Edward  Talbott,  Eva  Standish. 
£ast°Ar  First  Presbyterian  Church  of  Marengo, 
S*"-AE£'  i8^8-  ,to  *PJ-  l_901i  BS?.tor  Central 

Park  ,  ?Lesbyter^P  Cnu*£,h  of  S^SS??  sin£.e 
Apr.,  1901.  Republican.  Address:  747  Walnut  St.' 

MATTHEWS,  William  Henry,  sec.  and  treas. 
of  J.  H.  Winterbotham  &  Sons,  incorporated, 
cooperage  manufacturers:  b.  Chicago;  ed.  pub- 
lie schools  of  Chicago.  Has  been  in  business 
in  Chicago  for  the  past  30  years,  and  since 
1R80  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Has  been  identified  with  the  cooperage  busi- 
ness  for  30  years,  and  since  1893  has  been  sec. 
and  treas.  of  J.  H.  Winterbotham  &  Sons, 
manufacturers  of  cooperage.  Is  also  vice-pres. 
and  sec.  of  the  J.  C.  Pennover  Co.,  and  dir.  of 
the  Eureka  Stave  and  Heading  Co.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago  Athletic.  Colonial.  Office:  226  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  5547  Michigan  Av. 

MATTHIESSEN,  Frank,  vice-president  the 
Miehle  Printing  Press  and  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Corn- 
wall-on-Hudson,  N.  Y..  May  30,  1872;  s.  Erhard 
Adolph  and  Adele  (Gignoux)  Matthiessen;  ed. 
Cobb's  School.  Cornwall-on-Hudson,  1879-80; 
Kirkland's  School,  Chicago,  1880-2;  Fessen- 
den's  Acad.,  Chicago,  1882-6;  Chicago  Manual 
Training  School,  1886-90;  Cornell  Univ.,  1891- 
1893;  m.  Dover,  Del.,  June  20,  1894,  Marion 
Louise  Peck;  children:  Frank  G.,  Richard  P., 
Ira  C.,  Theodore  DeWitt.  Began  business  ca- 


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reer  with  General  Electric  Co.,  at  Lynn,  Mass., 
1890-91;  was  pres.  of  the  Machinists'  Supply 
Co,  1894-6;  since  1896  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of 
the  Miehle  Printing  Press  and  Mfg.  Co.  Also 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Columbia  Tool  Steel 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Mid- 
lothian, Washington  Park;  also  Swan  Lake 
(Henry,  111.).  Office:  75  N  Clinton  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4545  Drexel  Boul. 

MATZ,  Hermann  Lewis,  vice-pres.  S.  S.  Kim- 
bell  Brick  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  2,  1859;  s. 
Otto  H.  and  Mary  (Lewis)  Matz;  ed.  Mrs.  E. 
W.  Blatchford's  Kindergarten  (first  in  Chica- 
go), 1864-5,  and  in  private  school,  Berlin,  Ger., 
1865-6;  Chicago  public  schools,  1866-76,  grad- 
uating from  Chicago  High  School,  1876;  grad. 
Williams  College,  1880;  m.  Portville,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  12,  1886,  Elizabeth  Dusenbury;  children: 
Carl  Dusenbury,  John  Dusenbury.  Private  tu- 
tor at  Hoosick  Falls,  N.  Y.,  1880-2;  asst.  pur- 
chasing agent  of  Walter  A.  Wood  Mowing  and 
Reaping  Machine  Co.,  Hoosick  Falls,  N.  Y., 
1882-7;  sec.  of  New  York  Architectural  Terra 
Cotta  Co.,  of  New  York,  1887-91;  salesman  and 
asst.  sec.  of  Chicago  Hydraulic-Press  Brick 
Co.,  Chicago,  1892-1900;  since  1902,  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  of  S.  S.  Kimbell  Brick  Co.,  wholesale 
and  retail  jobbers  in  facing  brick.  Mem.  Phi 
Beta  Kappa  Soc. ;  Alpha  Delta  Phi  Fraternity. 
Episcopalian.  Republican  on  Nat.  issues;  In- 
dependent on  local  questions.  Clubs:  Univer- 
sity, Builders,  Twentieth  Century,  Chicago 
Architectural.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
Residence:  19  Scott  St. 

MATZ,  Otto  Hermann,  architect;  b.  Ber- 
lin, Prussia,  Mar.  8,  1830;  s.  Johann  C.  and 
Augusta  (Dahman)  Matz;  ed.  Technical  School, 
Berlin,  Prussia;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  26,  1857, 
Mary  E.  Lewis;  children:  Hermann  L.  (vice- 
pres.  S.  S.  Kimbell  Brick  Co.),  Rudolph  (law- 
yer), Evelyn  (principal  Dearborn  Seminary). 
Established  as  architect  in  Chicago,  1854; 
architect  for  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  1854-7;  during 
Civil  War  served  as  engineer  officer  on  the 
staffs  of  Gens.  Fremont,  Halleck  and  Grant. 
Architect  for  the  School  Board,  1869-71;  Cook 
Co.  architect,  1892.  Mem.  Illinois  Chapter,  and 
fellow  Am.  Institute  of  Architects.  Republi- 
can. Lutheran.  Mason;  mem.  Apollo  Comman- 
dery,  No.  1,  K.  T.  Office:  78  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 431  Oak  St. 

MATZ,  Rudolph,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  11, 
1860;  s.  Otto  H.  and  Mary  E.  (Lewis)  Matz; 
ed.  public  and  high  schools,  Chicago;  grad. 
Williams  College,  Mass.,  A.B.,  1882;  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1886;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  19,  1890,  Florence  H.  Henderson; 
children:  Ruth  Henderson,  Charles  Henderson, 
Emily  Florence.  Admitted  to  bar,  1886;  was  in 
office  of  Dexter,  Herrick  &  Allen  1  year,  while 
in  law  school;  after  graduating  from  law 
school  traveled  for  a  year  around  the  world; 
on  his  return  spent  10  months  in  the  office  of 
Barnum,  Rubens  &  Ames,  and  in  1888  became 
associated  with  Walter  L.  Fisher,  under  firm 
name  of  Matz  &  Fisher,  changing  in  Oct.,  1897, 
to  present  firm  of  Matz,  Fisher  &  Boyden.  Dir. 
of  the  Chicago  Savings  Bank  and  of  the 
United  Shoe  Machinery  Co.  Republican.  Trus- 
tee of  2d  Presbyterian  Church;  dir.  of  the  Bu- 
reau of  Justice.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Uni- 
versity, Skokie  Country,  Chicago  Literary.  Of- 
fice: 107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Winnetka, 
111. 

MAT7S,  Fred  K.,  merchant;  b.  Belleville, 
111.,  Mar.  5,  1846;  s.  John  and  Barbara  Maus; 
ed.  public  schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  at 
U.  S.  Naval  Acad.  to  1862;  served  in  U.  S.  N. 
as  midshipman  until  1864,  when  he  left  to  en- 
gage in  business;  m.  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  Feb.  1, 
1876,  Ida  M.  Mahan;  children:  Kate,  Barbara. 
Entered  the  iron  and  steel  house  of  D.  A.  Con- 
stable, St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  1864;  then  became  as- 
sociated with  Robison  &  Maus  (St.  Joseph), 
continuing  until  1878;  in  1879,  with  David 
Kelley,  founded  the  house  of  Kelley,  Maus  & 


Co.,  which  later  became  a  corporation,  of 
which  he  is  now  pres. ;  company  is  engaged 
upon  a  very  large  scale  in  the  handling  at 
wholesale  of  iron  and  steel,  wagon  and  car- 
riage wood  stock,  hardware,  and  trimmings, 
blacksmiths'  and  horseshoers'  tools  and  sup- 
plies, coal  miners'  and  stoneworkers"  tools  and 
railway  supplies.  Club:  Germania  Miinnerchor. 
Office:  Lake  St.  Bridge.  Residence:  1888  Di- 
versey  Boul. 

MAVERICK,  Manton,  lawyer;  b.  Staten  Isl- 
and, N.  Y.,  Mar.  26,  1863;  s.  Augustus  and  El- 
len (Grover)  Maverick;  grad.  Needham  (Mass.) 
High  School,  1880;  Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1885; 
Columbian  Univ.,  Washington,  D.  C.,  LL.B., 
1888;  LL.M.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  4,  1905, 
Genevieve  Bunker.  Gen.  atty.  for  Continental 
Casualty  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Co- 
lonial. Office:  1208  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
4150  Vincennes  Av. 

MAYOR,  John,  contractor  and  builder;  b. 
New  Deer,  Scotland,  Nov.  18,  1865;  s.  George 
and  Belle  (Leith)  Mavor;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Scotland;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Jessie  L.  McEd- 
ward;  children:  Hugh  N.,  Mary  Jean.  From 
boyhood  has  been  engaged  in  the  contracting 
and  building  trade,  first  with  his  father  in 
Scotland  until  1887,  when  he  came  to  Chicago 
and  became  associated  in  the  same  line  with 
his  brother,  William  Mavor;  now  pres.  and 
treas.  of  the  William  Mavor  Co.,  contractors 
and  builders.  Mem.  of  the  Carpenters  and 
Builders  Assn.,  and  of  the  Builders  and  Trad- 
ers Exchange.  Republican.  Office:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  320  5th  Av.,  LaGrange, 
111. 

MaWHINNEY,  Elgin,  dentist;  b.  London, 
Can.,  Oct.  14,  1865;  s.  John  and  Jane  (Sands) 
MaWhinney;  ed.  Canada  Collegiate  Institute, 
and  in  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery, 
from  which  grad.  1885;  m.  Jan.,  1889,  Nellie 
King  Jewett.  Began  practice  of  dentistry  in 
Indiana,  whence  came  to  Chicago  in  1891; 
since  then  engaged  in  general  dental  practice 
in  this  city.  Prof,  of  Special  Pathology,  ma- 
teria  medica  and  therapeutics  in  Northwestern 
Univ.  Dental  School.  Mem.  Odontographic,  Chi- 
cago Dental,  and  Illinois  State  Dental  Socs. 
(sec.).  Independent  in  politics.  Club:  Colonial. 
Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence:  4555  For- 
restville  Av. 

MAXWELL,  George  Hebard,  lawyer,  irriga- 
tion advocate;  b.  Sonoma,  Calif.,  June  3,  1860; 
s.  John  Morgan  and  Clara  Love  (Hebard) 
Maxwell;  ed.  public  schools,  Sonoma  and  San 
Francisco;  St.  Mathew's  Hall,  San  Mateo, 
Calif.;  m.  Berkeley,  Calif.,  Oct.  28,  1880,  Kath- 
arine Vaughan  Lanfar;  children:  Ruth,  Don- 
ald. Official  stenographer  U.  S.  Circuit  Court 
and  Superior  Courts,  California,  1879-82;  ad- 
mitted to  bar,  Aug.  3,  1882,  and  became  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  Mesick  &  Maxwell,  San  Francisco. 
In  active  law  practice  until  May,  1899,  then 
organized  Nat.  Irrigation  Assn.,  becoming  its 
executive  chairman,  and  thereafter  giving  his 
entire  time  to  management  of  campaign  for  in- 
auguration of  national  irrigation  policy,  which 
was  accomplished  by  passage  of  Nat.  Irriga- 
tion Act,  approved  June  17,  1901.  Is  executive 
chairman  of  Nat.  Irrigation  Assn.  and  also  of 
Rural  Settlements  Assn.  Is  also  publisher  of 
"Maxwell's  Talisman"  and  "Maxwell's  Home- 
maker  Magazine."  Clubs:  Pacific  Union  (San 
Francisco),  Cosmos  (Washington,  D.  C.).  Busi- 
ness address:  1405  Fisher  Bldg..  Chicago,  and 
812  Whitehall  Bldg.,  New  York.  Home  address: 
32  Maple  St.,  Newton,  Mass.;  Maxwell  Place, 
Sonoma,  Sonoma  Co.,  Calif. 

MAXWELL,  Henry  B.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Scotland,  Feb.  26,  1850;  s.  William  and  Jean 
(Kinloch)  Maxwell;  came  to  Chicago  in  child- 
hood; ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Clinton, 
Conn.,  June  16,  1879,  Sarah  Homer  West;  chil- 
dren: Harry  West,  Augustus  Kinloch,  Ade- 
laide, William  Sterling.  After  leaving  school 
was  in  service  of  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  Co.  16 


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years,  leaving  to  join  flrm  of  Maxwell  Bros., 
box  manufacturers,  and  is  now  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  of  Maxwell  Bros.  Co.  Was  mem.  Ells- 
worth Zouaves,  and  later  2d  lieut.  and  capt. 
Co.  G,  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.;  maj.  and  asst.  in- 
spector-gen, on  staff  of  Gen.  A.  C.  Ducat,  maj. 
1st  Cav.,  I.  N.  G.;  lieut.-col.  and  asst.  adjt.- 
gen.  1st  brigade,  I.  N.  G. ;  then  col.  and  aide- 
de-camp  to  Gov.  John  R.  Tanner.  Republican. 
Office:  21st  and  Loomis  Sts.  Residence:  365 
Ashland  Boul. 

MAXWELL,  James,  cooperage  and  boxes;  b. 
Glasgow,  Scotland,  Mar.  24,  1847;  s.  William 
and  Jean  (Kinloch)  Maxwell;  brought  to  U.  S. 
when  2%  years  old,  parents  locating  in  West- 
ern New  York  until  1854,  when  came  to  Chi- 
cago; ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
1879,  Emily  B.  Mullin;  children:  Jennie  G., 
Ethel  K.  After  leaving  school  entered  the  box 
factory  of  Gage  &  Soper,  where  learned  trade, 
and  was  afterward  with  other  firms  in  the 
same  line  until  1875,  when  established  for 
self  as  James  Maxwell  &  Co.;  in  Dec.,  1878, 
admitted  brother,  Henry  B.  Maxwell,  the  firm 
becoming  Maxwell  Bros  (incorporated  1901), 
of  which  he  is  pres.,  manufacturers  of  cooper- 
age, boxes  and  hardwood  flooring.  Mason.  Roy- 
al Arcanum,  Nat.  Union.  Office:  Loomis  and 
21st  Sts.  Residence:  367  Ashland  Boul. 

MAXWELL,  Robert  Faulds,  box  manufac- 
turer; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1856;  s.  William 
and  Jean  (Kinloch)  Maxwell;  pioneer  family 
of  Chicago  (Maxwell  St.  named  for  father) ; 
public  school  education;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  7, 
1882,  Elizabeth  B.  Vanderblue;  1  daughter: 
Adelaide  B.  Entered  the  box  mfg.  business  as 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Maxwell  Bros.,  1885; 
withdrew  in  1901  and  joined  Harald  Ruud  in 
establishing  the  firm  of  Maxwell  &  Ruud, 
manufacturers  of  packing  boxes,  and  since 
Mr.  Ruud's  death,  1901,  shortly  after  firm  was 
organized,  has  continued  business  alone,  with- 
out change  of  firm  name.  Republican;  was  al- 
derman from  25th  Ward,  1886-90.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum,  Nat.  Union,  and  all  Masonic  bodies 
up  to  32°.  Office:  428-448  N.  Halsted  St.  Resi- 
dence: 468  Fullerton  Av. 

MAY,  Albert  W.,  lawyer;  b.  La.  Crosse,  Wis., 
Sept.  5,  1871;  s.  I.  G.  and  Fannie  (Spear)  May; 
ed.  Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1892. 
Read  law  in  office  of  Judge  Horatio  Wood,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  and  was  admitted  to  bar  at  St. 
Louis,  1893;  came  to  Chicago,  1894,  and  was 
mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Case  &  May.  Was  atty. 
for  Carl  Zitterbarth,  a  case  requiring  personal 
appearance  before  the  Minister  of  Justice  at 
Budapest,  Hungary,  establishing  Zitterbarth's 
identity  as  heir  to  an  estate  of  $150,000,  and 
which  resulted  in  much  correspondence  be- 
tween the  State  Dept.  and  the  Austrian  Gov- 
ernment. Represented  the  Austrian  Nat.  Socs. 
In  a  case  argued  before  Sec.  of  the  Treas.  Ly- 
man  J.  Gage;  was  counsel  for  Terlinden  in 
famous  case  involving  the  treaty  between  this 
country  and  Germany,  argued  before  IT.  S. 
Supreme  Court.  U.  S.  Commissioner  since  1898. 
Mem.  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Republican.  Mem. 
Chicago  Turngemeinde.  Mason.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  120  Randolph  St.  Residence:  502 
E.  42d  PI. 

MAY,  John,  manufacturers'  western  mgr, 
Palm,  Fechteler  &  Co.;  b.  New  York  City,  Feb. 
4,  1875;  s.  John  Valentine  and  Maggie  (Pfren- 
ger)  May;  ed.  public  schools  in  New  York  City 
to  1892.  Began  business  life  as  employe  in 
wholesale  notion  house  in  New  York  City, 
1892-3;  since  1893  with  Palm,  Fechteler  &  Co., 
of  New  York,  manufacturers  of  transfer  orna- 
ments, at  their  New  York  house  and  Chicago 
branch;  since  1901,  western  mgr.  for  the  firm; 
also  western  mgr.  for  the  Translucent  Win- 
dow Sign  Co.,  of  New  York.  Palm,  Fechteler 
&  Co.  have  been  in  business  50  years,  and  have 
branches  all  over  U.  S.  Mem.  Illinois  Commer- 
cial Men's  Assn.  Club:  Lincoln  Park.  Office: 
43-45  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  161  Eugenie  St. 


MAY,  John  Anderson,  lawyer;  b.  Potsdam, 
St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5,  1859;  s.  John 
and  Mary  (Dustin)  May;  ed.  State  Normal 
School,  Potsdam,  N.  Y.;  m.  Pekin,  111.,  Oct.  6, 
1886,  Hattie  E.  Cummings.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1881;  practiced  law  until  1899,  when  from  the 
position  of  asst.  corporation  counsel,  he  was 
made  Supt.  of  Special  Assessments  of  the  City 
of  Chicago.  When  the  Local  Improvement  Actof 
1901  was  passed,  became  ex-offlcio  sec.  and 
mem.  of  the  Board  of  Local  Improvements. 
Democrat.  Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  65  E. 
37th  St. 

MAY,  Stephen  Douglas,  lawyer;  b.  Belvidere, 
111.,  June  3,  1861;  s.  Ezra  and  Lovisa  Newton 
May;  ed.  public  schools;  Illinois  College,  Jack- 
sonville, 111.,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduat- 
ing LL.B.,  1884;  studied  law  in  offices  of  W.  F. 
S.  Browley  and  James  L.  High,  Chicago,  and 
attended  Union  College  of  Law,  1885.  Admit- 
ted to  bar,  1887,  and  has  ever  since  been  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  law  in  Chicago, 
and  specially'  in  real  estate  and  corporation 
law.  Democrat.  Mem.  of  General  Assembly  of 
Illinois,  elected  1890,1892  and  1894,  and  one  of 
the  "101"  whose  firm  adherence  to  Gen.  Pal- 
mer secured  his  election  to  the  U.  S.  Senate. 
Office:  95  Randolph  St.  Residence:  2419  Indi- 
ana Av. 

MAYER,  David,  retired  merchant;  b.  Ger- 
many, 1851.  Came  with  parents  to  America 
when  an  infant;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago. 
Began  as  dry  goods  clerk  when  a  mere  boy; 
became  partner  with  Leopold  Schlesinger  in 
Feb.,  1872,  establishing  dry  goods  business  as 
Schlesinger  &  Mayer,  corner  Madison  and  Des- 
plaines  Sts.,  and  later  had  a  branch  store  at 
Peoria  and  Madison  Sts.;  in  Apr.,  1881,  re- 
moved to  the  southeast  corner  of  State  and 
Madison  Sts.;  firm  was  later  incorporated  and 
he  became  vice-pres.  of  the  company;  business 
was  sold  to  a  syndicate,  headed  by  Henry 
Siegel  and  Harry  G.  Selfridge,  1894.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Standard,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park.  Residence:  4706  Woodlawn 
Av. 

MAYER,  Ellas,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  4, 
1878;  s.  Solomon  and  Helena  (Sinsheimer) 
Mayer;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1900; 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1900;  was  formerly  associated 
in  practice  with  Judge  Julian  W.'  Mack;  since 
Sept.  1,  1904,  of  law  firm  of  Stein,  Mayer  & 
Hume.  Mem.  Theta  Delta  Chi,  and  Phi  Alpha 
Delta.  Democrat.  Mem.  Order  of  B'nai  B'rith. 
Club:  Chicago  Riding  and  Driving.  Office:  81 
Clark  St.  Residence:  4230  Grand  Boul. 

MAYER,  George,  sec.  and  treas.  Western 
Gas  and  Investment  Co.;  b.  Frankfurt,  Ger., 
July  5,  1869;  s.  Henry  and  Rebecca  (Cohen) 
Mayer;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chica- 
go, June  1,  1895,  Alice  Robins.  General  con- 
tractor in  gas,  water  and  electrical  central 
station  plants  since  1898;  operator  of  same 
since  1902.  Sec.  and  treas.  since  Jan.,  1902,  of 
Western  Gas  and  Investment  Co.,  of  Chicago, 
engaged  in  purchasing  and  controlling  corpo- 
rations engaged  In  operating  gas,  electric, 
heating  and  water  plants,  furnishing  capital 
for  consolidation  and  taking  municipal  or 
corporation  bonds  for  construction.  Also  dir. 
Maxwell  Clay  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Consoli- 
dated Water  and  Light  Co.  Jewish  religion. 
Mem.  Nat.  Electrical  Assn.  Office:  Tribune 
Bldg.  Residence:  Metropole  Hotel. 

MAYER,  Henry,  brewery  mgr.;  b.  Southern 
Bavaria,  Ger.,  Mar.  25,  1863;  s.  Ernst  and 
Emilie  (Hemberle)  Mayer;  ed.  Bavarian 
schools,  followed  by  course  at  Polytechnic  In- 
stitute, Munich;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.,  1901,  Clara 
Singer.  Came  from  Bavaria  to  Chicago,  1886; 
employed  as  mechanical  draftsman  with  Fred 
Wolf  Co.,  manufacturers  of  ice  machines,  1886- 
1888;  bookkeeper  in  bottling  dept.,  1888-9; 
head  bookkeeper,  1889-97,  Chicago  branch  of 
the  Val.  Blatz  Brewing  Co.;  mgr.  Bartholomae 


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&   Roesing   Brewing  and   Malting  Co.,    1897-9;  est  in  New  York  City)  until  Jan.,  1867,  when 

since    1899    Chicago    mgr.    of    the    Val.    Blatz  he  removed  to  Chicago  and  established  in  the 

Brewing  Co.  Clubs:  Germania,  Lake  Shore,  II-  real  estate  business;  was  joined  by  Albert  L. 

linois    Athletic.    Office:    Union    and    Erie    Sts.  Coe,  Jan.,  1868,  and  firm  of  Mead  &  Coe  is  now 

Residence:   Lake  Forest,  111.  the  oldest  in  the  real  estate  business  in  Chi- 

MAYEB,  Isaac  H.,  mem.  law  firm  Moran,  ^ago.  Republican.  Mem.  George  H.  Thomas 
Mayer  &  Meyer.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Stand-  £??*•  J P'rinh^TTivinn ^"n 2S* * nm'On8?'«f^rOnlal 
ard,  Iroquois.  Office:  Clark  and  Monroe  Sts.  h,JJ™  <s?  w  ^ ?  r?su£v  °ffice:  If"  Wash- 
Residence:  4700  Kimbark  Av.  ington  St.  Residence:  632  Washington  Boul. 

MAYER,    Joseph,    clothing;    b.    Philadelphia,  MEAD,   Daniel  W.,   consulting   engineer;     b. 

Pa.,    Sept.    20,    1868;    s.    Leopold   and   Caroline  Fult9n,  N.  Y.,  Mar.   6,  1862;  s.  Washburn  and 

(Strauss)    Mayer;    resident    of    Chicago    since  Adelia   (Shufeldt)    Mead;   grad.    Cornell   Univ., 

1871;    ed.    public    schools    of    Chicago    and    in  C.E.,    1884;    m.    Rockford,    111.,    1886,    Katie   R. 

Chicago  Manual  Training  School,  to  1886.  Be-  Gould;    children:    Hazel   M.,   Harold    W.,    Ross 

gan  business  career  in  1886  with  Oscar  Rosen-  W.  Engaged  in  engineering  practice  since  1884, 

thai,    merchant    tailor,    until    1889;    then    with  giving    special    attention    to    waterworks    and 

Lange    Bros.,    wholesale    clothing;    since    1892,  hydraulic,  electric  and  power  plants,  designs, 

with    A.    W.    Becker,    under    style    of    Becker,  examinations,    tests    and    reports.    Among    his 

Mayer   &   Co.    Republican.      Clubs:      Standard,  special  achievements  are  the  deep  water  sup- 

Thirteen,  Chicago  Riding  and  Driving,  Ravis-  plies  for  the  cities  of  Rockford,  111.,  and  Ft. 

loe  Country.  Office:  208-216  VanBuren  St.  Resi-  Worth,    Tex.,    and    the    filtration    systems    for 

dence:   95  E.  34th  St.  Danville  and  Moline,  111.  Mem.  of  the  Am.  Soc. 

MAYEK,  Levy,  lawyer;  b.  Richmond,  Va..  of  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers. 
Oct.  23,  1858;  s.  Henry  D.  and  Clara  (Gold-  Prof,  of  hydraulic  and  sanitary  engineering  in 
smith)  Mayer;  ed.  Jones'  School,  Chicago,  and  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin.  Offices:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Chicago  High  School;  grad.  1874;  took  special  Bldg.,  Chicago;  Engineering  Bldg.,  Madison, 
studies  at  Yale  and  at  law  dept.  Yale,  1876;  Wis.  Residence:  234  S.  Park  Av.,  Austin,  111. 
asst.  librarian  of  Chicago  Law  Institute,  1876-  MEAD,  James  L.,  pres.  of  the  Mead  Cycle 
1881,  and  while  so  engaged  edited  and  revised  Co.;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Jan.  13,  1863;  s.  James 
MS.  of  Judge  David  Rorer's  works  on  inter-  R.  and  Agnes  (Barcpmbe)  Mead;  spent  child- 
state  or  private  international  law,  and  on  hood,  1863-70,  on  plains  of  Kansas,  where  fath- 
judicial  sales.  In  practice  since  1881;  mainly  er  was  buffalo  hunter  and  Indian  trader;  youth 
devoted  to  corporation  and  constitutional  law  at  Wichita,  Kan.,  1870-90,  of  which  father  was 
and  the  law  of  municipalities.  Has  been  spe-  one  of  founders;  ed.  public  schools,  Wichita, 
cially  prominent  in  attacking  validity  of  stat-  Kan.,  and  3  years  at  State  Univ.,  Lawrence, 
utes  impairing  property  or  corporate  rights.  Kan.,  1879-81;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  July  21, 
Has  been  general  counsel  for  the  Illinois  Man-  1894,  Cora  Vance;  children:  James  Enoch,  My- 
ufacturers*  Assn.  for  years.  Mem.  Am.  Eco-  ron  W.,  Agnes,  Theodore  E.  With  real  estate 
nomic  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Iroquois,  firm,  Wichita,  Kan.,  1883-9,  going  through  the 
Germania  (Chicago),  Lawyers  (New  York),  real  estate  "boom"  period;  1  year  (1890)  in 
Old  Colony  (Mass.).  Office:  Clark  &  Monroe  real  estate  business  at  Ft.  Worth,  Tex.;  in 
Sts.  Chicago,  1891-2,  with  Albert  Wisner,  real  es- 

MEACHAM,      riorus      David,      cement;       b.  tate;  business  mgr.  The  Trader,  a  Chicago  real 

White  Hall,   Washington  Co.,   N.   Y.,   Apr.    26,  estate  publication;  in  1894  entered  the  bicycle 

1843;  s.  Florus  D.  and  Lucinda  (Church)  Mea-  business,   founding  firm   of   Mead   &   Prentiss, 

cham;    came    to   Chicago    with    parents,    1857;  and  the  Mead  Cycle  Co.,  the  latter   (of  which 

ed.  schools  of  New  York  and  Chicago;  m.  1885,  is  pres.)    afterward  absorbing   the  former.   In 

E.    I.    Weatherhand,    of    Boston.     Soon    after  1904    organized   also   the  Mead   Motor   Co.,    of 

coming  to  Chicago  entered  offices  of  I.  C.   R.  which  is  treas.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club: 

R.,  remaining  until  1862,  when  he  enlisted  in  Union    League.    Office:    45    Wabash    Av.    Resl- 

the  Chicago  Mercantile  Battery;  took  part  in  dence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

Mississippi   River   Campaign,    siege   of   Vicks-  MEAD,  Wilson  Leroy,  law  book  publisher;  b. 

burg,  until  it  surrendered,  then  in  Red  River  Marshall,  Mich.,  1849;  s.  Watson  B.  and  Mary 

campaign;   afterward   in   New   Orleans   and   in  (Owen)   Mead;  ed.  public  schools  of  Marshall, 

land  operations  against  Mobile;  mustered  out  Mich.;   m.   Marshall,   Mich.,    1874,   Abbi  E.   El- 

at   close   of   war;   organized,    1874,   with  F.   S.  dred.  Salesman  for  Callaghan  &  Co.,  law  books, 

Wright,  firm  of  Meacham  &  Wright,  dealers  in  1870-87;  admitted  to  the  firm,  Jan.,   1888,  and 

Utica  and  Portland  cements,  which  was  later  is  now  senior  partner.    Republican.   Episcopa- 

incorporated,  and  of  which  he  is  pres.  Repub-  lian.  Clubs:  Union,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwent- 

lican.  Since  1898  mem.,  and  now  pres.,  Board  sia,  Caxton.  Office:  114  Monroe  St.  Residence: 

of  Review  of  Cook  Co.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion,  G.  205  Goethe  St. 

A.   R.   Clubs:    Illinois,   Lincoln,  Union  League,  MEAGHEB,      James     Francis,     lawyer;     b. 

Hamilton,   Marquette.    Office:    138   Washington  Brooklyn.  N.  Y.,  Jan.  26,  1858;  s.  James  F.  and 

St.  Residence:   610  Jackson  Boul.  Mary    (Nagle)    Meagher;    came   to   Chicago   in 

MEAD,     Aaron     Benedict,     real     estate;     b.  early    childhood;    ed.    public    schools;    father 

Franklinville,  Cattaraugus  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.   7,  died,  1869.  Entered  office  of  George  C.  Camp- 

1838;   s.   Merlin   and   Polly    (Clark)    Mead;    ed.  bell,  general  solicitor  for  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co.. 

district   school  and  local  acad.;   then   went  to  1871,  as  office  boy;  later  stenographer  for  the 

live  with  an  uncle  at  Waterbury,  Conn.,  grad-  law   firm    of   Lawrence,   Winston,   Campbell   & 

uating  from  high  school  there  at  the  head  of  Lawrence;  studied  law;  admitted  to  bar,  1881; 

his   class;    m.    Sept.,    1868,    Mary   E.,   daughter  with  Frederick  S.  Winston,  May,  1886,  organ- 

of  James  B.  and  Sarah  C.  Packard;  children:  ized  firm  of  Winston  &  Meagher;  later  became 

(now  living)    Mrs.   Elizabeth  M.   Tanner,  wife  mem.   Sears,  Meagher  &  Whitney.   Republican, 

of  Rev.   A.   A.    Tanner,   Toledo,   O. ;   Agnes   M.  Office:    1st   Nat.    Bank   Bldg.     Residence:    5012 

Van  Law,  wife  of  C.  W.  Van  Law,  mining  en-  Drexel  Boul. 

gineer,  Guanajuato,  Mex. ;  Lucy  I.  Upon  leav-  MEABS,  Charles  Henry,  lumberman;  b.  Chi- 

ing  school  was  a  clerk  in  a  dry  goods  store  at  cago,   Dec.    27,   1851;  s.   Nathan  and  Elizabeth 

Waterbury,    Conn.;    then    clerk    in    a   crockery  A.    (Gilbert)    Mears;    ed.    Chicago    public    and 

store,  Hartford,  Conn.,  until  June,  1861,  when  high    schools;    m.    Nov.    20,    1884,    Harriet    A., 

enlisted  in  Co.  A,  4th  Conn.  Vols.    (afterward  daughter    of   Andrew    J.    and    Almira   Wright; 

changed  to  1st  Conn.  Art.),  and  served  in  de-  children:  Nathan,  Margaret,  Helen.  Worked  in 

fenses   of  Washington   until,    having   been    ill  office  of  his  father,  1871-9;  became  a  partner; 

with   pneumonia,    he   was   discharged    at   Cold  after  Mr.   James  C.   Brooks  retired,  and  upon 

Harbor  in  the  latter  part  of  1862;  when  suffl-  the   death  of   Eli   Bates,   another  partner,    the 

ciently  recovered  worked  in  the  real  estate  of-  firm   became  N.    &  C.    H.   Mears   in    1881;    his 

flee  of  his  uncle,  Abner  L.  Ely  (then  the  larg-  father    retired,    1889,    and    business    was    con- 


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ducted  as  Charles  H.  Mears,  but  since  1892, 
when  J.  W.  Slayton  became  a  partner,  has 
been  Charles  H.  Mears  &  Co.  Was  sec.  and 
treas.  Oconto  Lumber  Co.  several  years,  and  is 
still  one  of  the  dirs.  of  same.  Office:  111-113 
Belmont  Av.  Residence:  Pasadena,  Calif. 

MECART1TEY,  Harry  8.,  mem.  law  nrm  Oli- 
ver &  Mccartnuy;  pres.  and  dir.  Illinois  Land 
and  Loan  Co.  Mem.  advisory  committee  Civic 
Federation;  associate  mem.  Chicago  Real  Es- 
tate Board;  pres.  Community  Club  (17th 
Ward).  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Hinsdale,  111. 

MEEK,  Samuel  Ma»on,  lawyer;  b.  Marissa, 
111.,  July  2,  1849;  s.  William  and  Mary  A. 
(Borders)  Meek;  grad.  in  classical  and  scien- 
tific courses  from  Monmouth  (111.)  College; 
read  law  in  Monmouth,  111.,  in  Missouri,  and  in 
California,  and  in  Chicago  College  of  Law 
(post-graduate),  1875-6;  m.  Monmouth,  111., 
June  6,  1878,  Emma  E.  Beckwith  (now  de- 
ceased); 1  daughter:  Mrs.  Ella  S.  Barnum. 
Served  in  Illinois  regt.  in  latter  part  of  Civil 
War;  became  resident  of  Chicago  in  spring  of 
1871;  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1877;  was  In 
law  firm  of  Ellis  &  Meek  12  years,  Meek  & 
Trowbridge,  5  years,  Meek,  Cochran  &  Munsell, 
8  years;  and  now  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Meek, 
March  &  Kubltz,  making  a  specialty  of  corpo- 
ration law.  Also  pres.  Fidelity  Trust  Co.  Gen- 
eral counsel  for  Fitzsimons  &  Connell  Co., 
Maxwell  Bros.  Co.,  L.  R.  Harsha  Mfg.  Co., 
Michigan  Buggy  Co.,  Chicago  Motor  Vehicle 
Co.,  and  other  corporations.  Was  organizer  of 
the  English-French- American  Phosphate  Trust, 
1892.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Odd  Fellow. 
Clubs:  Illinois,  Garfleld  Gun.  Office:  163  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  410  Warren  Av. 

MEEKER,  Arthur,  gen.  mgr.  Armour's  Stock 
Yards;  pres.  Omaha  Packing  Co.;  vice-pres. 
Hammond  Packing  Co.,  Hutchinson  Packing 
Co.;  dir.  Armour  &  Co.,  Nat.  Packing  Co.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Merchants,  Washington  Park,  Caxton, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia,  Chicago  Golf.  Of- 
fice: Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  1815  Prai- 
rie Av.;  summer,  Beverly  Farms,  Mass. 

MEEKEB,  Charles  Wright,  insurance;  b. 
Menasha,  Wis.,  Jan.  27,  1861;  s.  Warren  and 
Harriet  (Clinton)  Meeker;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Nov..  1887,  Cara  Vind- 
quist;  1  daughter:  Mignonne.  Began  as  an  in- 
spector with  the  Western  Mutuals  (fire  insur- 
ance) in  1885,  and  also  as  a  traveling  repre- 
sentative, covering  in  all  about  12  years.  Then, 
changing  from  fire  to  accident  and  liability 
underwriting,  was  Joined  by  Thomas  J.  Mag- 
ner,  forming  the  firm  of  Meeker  &  Magner, 
general  agents  for  the  General  Accident  As- 
surance Corporation,  Limited,  of  Perth,  Scot- 
land. Episcopalian.  Mem.  of  Masonic  orders. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  4206  Ellis  Av. 

ME  OAK,  Charles  P.,  asst.  supt.  of  schools; 
b.  Stratford,  Ont.,  Can.,  Aug.  24,  1876;  s.  Peter 
and  Mary  Jane  (Graydon)  Megan;  ed.  public 
schools  and  R.  C.  Separate  School  (Ontario); 
Stratford  Collegiate  Institute,  1887-91;  Univ. 
of  Toronto,  graduating  B.A.,  1895;  M.A.,  1896. 
In  1896  took  charge  of  depts.  of  Latin  and 
Greek  and  Mathematics  in  Regiopolis  College, 
Kingston,  Can.,  and  continued  for  2  years;  in 
summer  of  1898  acted  as  dept.  examiner  in 
Latin  for  the  Education  Dept.  of  the  Province 
of  Ontario;  in  October,  1898,  began  teaching  in 
the  evening  schools  in  Chicago;  in  Feb.,  1899, 
began  teaching  in  the  Englewood  High  School, 
where  continued  until  transferred  to  office  of 
Supt.  of  Schools  in  Nov.,  1901;  in  June,  1902, 
elected  to  present  position  of  asst.  supt.  of 
schools  of  Chicago.  R.  C.  Office:  Tribune 
Bldg.  Residence:  6016  Jackson  Park  Av. 

MEINE,  Frank  Henry  Chrlstoph,  grocery 
merchant;  b.  Cornwall,  Henry  Co.,  111.,  Mar. 
11.  1866;  s.  Friedrich  and  Wilhelmine  (Sie- 
fert)  Meine;  attended  public  school  at  Clyde, 
111.,  1876-9,  Northwestern  Univ.  at  Water- 


town,  Wis.,  1880-2;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  14.  1894, 
Theresa  Salomon;  1  son:  Franklin  J.  Engaged 
in  grocery  business  since  leaving  college  and 
in  business  for  self  as  grocer  since  1886; 
now  pres.  of  the  Meine-Williams  Co.  and  of 
the  Meine-Williams  Grocery  Co.,  and  partner 
in  the  firm  of  Meine  &  Hinkle,  and  owner  of 
the  business  conducted  as  F.  Meine  &  Co.  Re- 
publican. Lutheran.  Mem.  Chicago  Sharp- 
shooters' Assn.,  Hennepin  Shooting  Club. 
Office:  345  E.  North  Av.  Residence:  548  La- 
Salle Av. 

MEISTEB,  Henry  John,  vice-pres.  A.  R. 
Barnes  &  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  5,  1872;  s. 
Werner  and  Annie  (May)  Meister;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago  until  1886,  and  in  1890  took 
night  course  in  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  25,  1895.  Eliza  Wild; 
children:  Ruth,  Harry.  Learned  the  printing 
business,  beginning  1886,  with  A.  R.  Barnes  & 
Co.,  and  was  admitted  to  partnership  in  1900, 
and  upon  incorporation  of  the  company  was 
made  vice-pres.;  printers  and  blank  book  mak- 
ers. Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Rockwell-Barnes  Co., 
manufacturers  of  office  and  filing  systems  and 
equipments.  Independent  in  politics.  Mason. 
Mem.  Royal  League.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  521-531  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  461  E. 
44th  St. 

MELLISH,  Frank,  manufacturer  of  heating 
and  ventilating  apparatus  and  sheet  metal 
work;  b.  London,  Eng.,  Nov.  5,  1862;  s.  John 
and  Lucy  (Clark)  Mellish;  came  with  parents 
to  America  at  age  of  8  years;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  June  23,  1904,  Ada  Rock- 
wood.  Began  business  career  with  the  Boyn- 
ton  Furnace  Co.,  becoming  foreman  of  the 
works,  traveling  representative  and  expert 
supervising  installations,  etc.,  1884-95;  since 
1895  in  business  for  self  as  F.  Mellish  &  Co., 
air  combination  heating  and  ventilating  and 
tin,  copper  and  sheet  metal  work  of  all  kinds. 
Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian.  Mason, 
Odd  Fellow.  Office:  45  E.  Lake  St.  Residence: 
3327  Home  Av.,  Berwyn,  111. 

ME  LOAN,  Wade  Watts,  lawyer;  b.  Paynes- 
ville,  Pike  Co.,  Mo.,  Aug.  23,  1866;  s.  William 
A.  and  Julia  E.  (Patton)  Meloan;  ed.  high 
schools  of  Oakland  and  San  Jose,  Calif.,  and 
graduate  of  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
LL.B.,  1890;  m.  Macomb,  111.,  Nov.  5,  1891, 
Maude  Hainline  (died  Mar.  7,  1904);  1  son: 
William  Hainline.  Began  practice  of  law  at 
Macomb,  111.,  1891,  and  continued  there  until 
Apr.,  1903,  when  came  to  Chicago  and  formed 
connection  with  law  firm  of  Steele  &  Weissen- 
bach,  which  continued  until  Apr.  15,  1904,  when 
that  firm  dissolved  and  he  became  a  mem.  of 
present  firm  of  Steele,  Meloan  &  Thompson. 
Republican.  Was  county  judge  of  McDonough 
Co.,  111.,  1898;  mem.  school  board  of  Macomb, 
111.;  several  years  chairman  of  Republican 
City  Committee  of  Macomb,  111.  Mem.  K.  P., 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  Sons  of  Veter- 
ans. Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  6207 
Woodlawn  Av. 

MELVILLE,  Willis,  lawyer;  b.  Madison, 
Wis.,  Aug.  1,  1868;  s.  John  and  Mary  Melville; 
ed.  grammar  and  high  schools  of  Madison, 
Wis.,  and  in  law  school  of  Lake  Forest  Univ., 
Chicago,  graduating,  LL.B.,  1892;  m.  Wauke- 
sha,  Wis.,  1893,  Lillian  Smith;  children:  Jes- 
sie, Josie.  Practiced  law  in  partnership  with 
Seymour  Stedman,  1892-6,  afterward  of  Mel- 
ville, Stabbs  &  Melville,  and  since  1899,  of 
Wheatley,  Melville  &  Brown.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Served  an  enlistment  in  2d  regt., 
I.  N.  G.  Mason,  K.  T.,  Odd  Fellow,  K.  P.,  Royal 
League  and  Sons  of  Veterans.  Office:  Unity 
Bldg.  Residence:  Park  Av.  and  Grand  Boul., 
Grossdale,  111. 

MENOE,  Frederick,  physician  and  surgeon; 
b.  Chicago,  Aug.  28,  1869;  s.  Frederick  A.  and 
Caroline  Meyer  (Zur  Capellen)  Menge;  grad.  W. 
Division  High  School,  1889;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1892;  post-graduate 


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studies  at  Univ.  of  Berlin,  Ger.,  1893;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  11.  1902,  Alberta  Richards.  In 
practice  as  physician  and  surgeon  in  Chicago 
since  1893;  specialist  in  diseases  of  the  nose 
and  throat.  Prof,  of  laryngology  and  rhinology 
in  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  laryngol- 
ogist  to  Wesley,  Mercy,  Baptist  and  Provident 
hosps.  Mem.  Am.  Mea.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc ,  Larvngological  and  Climatological  Soc. 
of  Chicago,  Physicians  Club.  Republican.  Luth- 
eran. Club:  Jackson  Park  Yacht.  Office:  34 
Washington  St.  Residence:  156  E.  42d  PL 

MERCER,  Fielding  L.,  lumber;  b.  Hartford 
City  Ind  ,  Mar.  3,  1860;  s.  David  M.  and  Keziah 
(Campbell)  Mercer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hart- 
ford City,  Ind.,  to  1877;  m.  Hartford  City,  Ind., 
1884  Mary  Winters;  children:  Frank  C.,  Jo- 
seph D.,  Eleanor,  Donald.  Was  a  drug  clerk 
in  Chicago,  1876-80;  since  1880  in  lumber  busi- 
ness and  since  1894  mem.  firm  of  Mercer  & 
Brannum,  and  also  firm  of  Knudson,  Mercer  & 
Co,  since  1896.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1919  Wrightwood  Av. 

MERCER,  Frederick  Wentworth,  physician 
and  surgeon;  b.  St.  John,  N.  B.,  Can.,  May  31. 
1838;  s.  Joseph  and  Hannah  G.  (Golden)  Mer- 
cer; ed.  common  school  and  acad.  of  St.  John, 
N  B,  and  Boston,  Mass.,  1846-59;  Harvard 
Med.  College  and  College  of  Physicians  and 
Surgeons  (Columbia  Univ.),  New  York,  as 
M.D.,  1862;  m.  Providence,  R.  I.,  Sept.  17,  1867, 
Elizabeth  B.  Thornton.  Served  in  Union  Army, 
1862-5,  reaching  rank  of  maj.  and  surgeon; 
after  military  service  ended,  came  to  Chicago, 
1865,  and  engaged  in  practice;  was  appointed 
med.  supt.  of  Illinois  State  Soldiers'  Home, 
1868,  serving  4  years,  and  was  also  mem.  of 
board  of  dirs. ;  was  senior  asst.  physician  to 
Illinois  Southern  Hosp.  for  Insane,  1873-9; 
since  then  engaged  in  general  practice.  Mem. 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  British  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Mi- 
croscopical Assn.;  fellow  Royal  Microscopical 
Soc.  of  England;  vice-pres.  Illinois  Micro- 
scopical Soc.  Republican.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion 
of  the  U.  S.  Episcopalian.  In  1858  made  voy- 
age on  brig  Gold  Hunter,  Capt.  Charles  Robin- 
son, to  W.  coast  of  Africa,  and  on  return  voy- 
age touched  at  all  the  Caribbean  Islands,  from 
Tobago  to  Cuba.  Was  surgeon  Boston  Lancers 
and  has  served  as  examining  surgeon  for  U.  S. 
service  on  several  occasions.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 2540  Prairie  Av. 

MERIGOLD,  William  Andrews,  real  estate, 
renting  and  loan  agent:  b.  Port  Dalhousie, 
Ont.,  May  19,  1850;  s.  William  and  Ann  Eliza 
Merigold;  ed.  private  school,  St.  Catherine's, 
Ont.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.,  1874,  Emma  Louise 
Smith;  children:  William  A.,  Jr.,  Arthur  Shel- 
don, Maud  S.  K.,  Emma  L.  On  Mar.  21,  1866, 
began  business  career  in  real  estate  office  of 
W.  D.  Kerfoot,  as  bookkeeper  and  salesman 
until  1871;  mem.  of  firm  of  W.  D.  Kerfoot  & 
Co.,  1871-87;  since  1887  in  business  for  self  as 
W.  A.  Merigold  &  Co.  Has  been  interested  in 
the  purchase  or  sale  of  many  important  busi- 
ness properties,  including  the  purchase  of  the 
entire  Washington  St.  and  Wabash  Av.  front- 
age for  Marshall  Field;  sold  Handel  Music 
Hall;  negotiated  99-year  lease  of  northwest 
corner  of  State  and  Adams  Sts.  and  Kennedy 
furniture  store  on  Wabash  Av. ;  sold  Frederick 
Fisher  his  holdings  on  Wabash  Av.,  Henry 
Shuttler  his  holdings  on  Wabash  Av.  and  prop- 
erties on  State,  Madison,  Michigan  Av.,  etc.; 
mgr.  properties  of  P.  F.  W.  Peck  Estate,  Stew- 
art Bldg.,  Counselman  Bldg.,  Marine  Bldg., 
Irwin  Bldg.,  Green  Bldg.;  former  agent  for  all 
of  E.  J.  Lehman's  holdings,  agent  Shuttler  & 
Hotz  bldgs. ;  located  The  Fair  at  State  and 
Adams  Sts.;  did  the  second  largest  subdivision 
business  in  Chicago,  prior  to  1893.  Valuer  of 
properties  for  loans  for  large  corporations,  es- 
tates and  individual  owners.  One  of  three  or- 
ganizers and  first  sec.  Chicago  Real  Estate 
Board.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic, 


Illinois   Athletic.   Office:    146   LaSalle  St.    Resi- 
dence:   3984    Lake  Av. 

M±ROU,  Henri  Antoine  Joseph,  Consul  of 
France;  b.  Tarascon,  S.  of  France,  July  24, 
1853;  s.  of  Etienne  and  Louise  (Segayret)  Me- 
rou  (both  of  Latour-de-France) ;  studied  in 
Avignon  and  later  at  Nice,  graduating  as 
Bachelier-es-lettres,  and  then  prepared  for 
military  school  of  St.  Cyr;  m.  Hanover  Ger., 
June  15,  1882,  Antonie  Grevemeyer;  children: 
Etienne,  Fernand,  Louis.  Participant  in  Fran- 
co-German War,  1870-1,  as  volunteer  French 
soldier;  in  consular  service  of  France  as  616ve 
vice-consul  and  vice-consul,  at  Brussels,  Bel- 
gium, 1880-1;  Hamburg,  Ger.,  May,  1881,  to 
Nov.,  1881;  Cagliari,  Sardinia,  1881-2;  Berlin, 
1882-3;  Breslau,  1883-5;  Bremen,  1885-9;  Ham- 
burg, 1889-94;  all  in  Germany;  as  consul,  Gal- 
veston,  Tex.,  1894-8,  and  since  Jan.  14,  1898, 
as.  consul  (first  class)  at  Chicago.  Founded 
branches  of  the  Alliance  Franchise  of  Paris  at 
Galveston,  1895;  Kansas  City,  1896;  Chicago, 
1898.  Was,  as  chairman  of  a  Franco-Am,  com- 
mittee, appointed  by  M.  Delcassfi,  minister  for 
foreign  affairs  of  France  (on  suggestion  of 
Gen.  Horace  Porter,  U.  S.  Ambassador  to 
France),  chiefly  instrumental  in  the  publica- 
tion by  the  French  Ministry  for  Foreign  Af- 
fairs and  the  U.  S.  Senate,  Dec.,  1903,  of  the 
book  "Les  Combattants  Frangais  de  la  Guerre 
Americaine,  1778-83",  giving  50,000  names  of 
French  sailors  and  soldiers  who  fought,  on 
water  or  land,  for  Am.  freedom,  the  lists  being 
preceded  by  an  introduction  of  which  he  is 
author;  also  of  many  essays  and  poems;  a 
book  of  poems,  "Humanitg  Et  Patriotisme",  in- 
cluding a  poem  on  the  Centennial  of  Chicago 
Mem.  Military  Order  of  the  French  Alliance 
in  France  and  the  U.  S.;  honorary  mem.  Illi- 
nois Soc.  of  the  S.  A.  R. ;  hon.  mem.  of  the  Soc. 
of  the  Cincinnati  of  New  Hampshire.  Clubs:  . 
Chicago,  Union  League,  University.  Office- 
Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  Clark  and  Center  Sts. 
MERRIAM,  Charles  Edward,  educator;  b 
Hopkinton,  la.,  1874;  A.B.,  Lenox  College, 
1893;  A.B.,  State  Univ.  of  Iowa,  1895;  m.  1901, 
Elizabeth  Hilda  Doyle.  Teacher  Iowa  public 
schools,  1893-4;  instructor  Lenox  College, 
1895-6;  grad.  student  Columbia,  A.M.,  1897; 
Ph.D.,  1900;  fellow  political  science,  Colum- 
1-ia,  1897-8;  lecturer,  Columbia,  1898-9;  docent 
in  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1900-2;  student  Berlin 
and  Paris,  1899-1900;  instructor  in  political 
science,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1903-5;  asst.  prof, 
same  since  1905.  Author:  The  History  of  the 
Theory  of  Souvereignty  Since  Rousseau  (in 
Columbia  Univ.  Studies  in  History,  Economics 
and  Public  Law),  1900;  A  History  of  Am. 
Political  Theories,  1903.  Residence:  6045 
Woodlawn  Av.,  Chicago. 

MERRIAM,  Jonathan,  U.  S.  Pension  Agent 
for  Illinois  since  Feb.  1,  1898;  b.  Passumpsic, 
Vt.,  Nov.  1,  1834;  s.  Rev.  Jonathan  (Baptist 
clergyman)  and  Acsah  Olin  Merriam; 
brought  to  Springfield,  111.,  by  parents,  1837; 
moved  to  Upper  Alton,  1838,  and  in  1841  to 
Tazewell  Co.;  ed.  common  schools,  Illinois 
Wesleyan  Univ.,  Bloomington,  and  McKendree 
College,  Lebanon,  111.;  returned  to  farm  until 
he  entered  the  army  in  autumn  of  1862,  serv- 
ing as  lieut.-col.  117th  111.  Vol.  Infy.  to  close 
of  war;  mustered  out,  Aug.  5,  1865,  and  re- 
turned to  farming;  m.  Champaign,  111.,  Nov., 
1864,  Lucy  White;  children;  Bessie  (Mrs.  R. 
G.  Beman),  Henry  M.,  Mary  W.,  Mabel  (Mrs. 
G.  W.  Conley),  Alvin  Olin,  Nellie  Emily, 
Ralph.  Always  active  Republican;  cast  first 
vote  for  Fremont,  1856;  mem.  Illinois  Con- 
stitutional Convention,  1869-70;  unsuccessful 
candidate  for  Congress  from  8th  Congres- 
sional District,  1870;  collector  internal  rev- 
enue, Springfield  district,  1873-82;  mem.  Re- 
publican State  Central  Committee  4  years; 
elected  to  State  Legislature  from  26th  Sena- 
torial district,  1894  and  1896;  still  conducts 
farm  settled  upon  by  his  father  in  1841. 


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Office:  158  Adams  St.  Residence:  6233  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

MERRIAM,  Joseph  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Coos  Co., 
N.  H.,  June  14,  1828;  s.  David  and  Joanna 
(Smith)  Merriam;  ed.  grammar  schools  and 
acads.  of  Northern  New  Hampshire  and  Ver- 
mont; m.  Chicago,  18  TO,  Sarah  Louie  Abbott. 
Read  law  in  office  of  Burns  &  Fletcher,  Lan- 
caster, N.  H. ;  admitte  1  to  bar  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, 1854;  same  year  appointed  to  clerkship 
in  Post  Office  Dept.  it  Washington;  entered 
upon  journalism,  first  AS  a  Washington  corre- 
spondent, and  later  as  editor  and  half  owner 
of  the  New  Hampshire  Patriot,  until  1858; 
then  as  part  owner  and  one  of  the  editors  of 
the  Memphis  (Tenn.)  Avalanche,  1859-60;  at 
Grinnell,  la.,  1861-2;  came  to  Chicago  and  be- 
came partner  in  the  law  firm  of  Willson  & 
Merriam,  1862;  later  for  14  years  of  firm  of 
Merriam  &  Alexander,  and  after  that  of  Mer- 
riam &  Whipple;  later  Merriam  &  Phelps,  and 
now  alone  in  general  practice,  although  mak- 
ing something  of  a  specialty  of  patent  law. 
Democrat  in  politics.  Liberal  in  religion.  Of- 
fice: 134  Clark  St.  Residence:  543  W.  Monroe 
Street. 

MERRICK,  George  Feck,  lawyer;  b.  Man- 
teno,  111.,  Oct.  4,  1862;  s.  Dr.  George  C.  and 
Mary  (Peck)  Merrick;  grad.  Northwestern 
Univ.,  1884;  read  law  in  office  of  Hon.  Elbridge 
Hanecy;  m.  1885,  Grace  Thompson,  of  Gales- 
burg,  111.;  children:  Clinton,  Grace  W.  Thomp- 
son. Admitted  to  bar,  May,  1886;  asst.  atty. 
for  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  with  office  in  Chicago, 
Nov.,  1886  to  1889;  in  partnership  with  Mr. 
Hanecy  as  Hanecy  &  Merrick  from  1889  to 
election  of  Mr.  Hanecy  as  circuit  judge,  1893; 
practiced  alone  and  later  as  senior  of  Merrick, 
Evans  &  Whitney;  now  mem.  firm  style  Mer- 
rick &  Ramsay.  Has  been  identified  with  many 
important  cases,  notably  the  Lake  Front  cases, 
in  which  he  secured  decisions  of  the  Supreme 
Court,  establishing  the  Lake  Front  as  a  park. 
Has  served  as  alderman  and  civil  service  com- 
missioner at  Evanston.  Mason;  K.  T.  Mem.  and 
ex-pres.  Alumni  Assn.  of  Northwestern  Univ.; 
pres.  of  Board  of  Education,  Evanston,  111.; 
trustee  Northwestern  Univ.;  mem.  Am.  Bar 
Assn.,  Illinois  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Law  Institute,  Law  Club:  mem.  Sig- 
ma Chi  Fraternity.  Clubs:  University,  Evans- 
ton,  Evanston  Boat,  Glen  View,  Polo.  Office: 
100  Washington  St.  Residence:  Evanston.  111. 

MERRICK,  Lev!  Cnshman,  tobacco  manu- 
facturer; b.  Hartland,  Somerset  Co.,  Me., 
Sept.  7,  1836;  s.  Levi  J.  and  Maria  J.  (Mc- 
Master)  Merrick:  ed.  nublic  schools.  Removed 
with  parents  in  boyhood  to  Milwaukee,  Wis. ; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1864.  and  with  partner 
established  business  of  Spauldine:  &  Merrick, 
manufacturers  of  tobacco,  in  which  has  con- 
tinued ever  since.  Office:  271  Michigan  St. 
Winter  residence:  3741  Grand  Boul.;  summer 
residence.  Oconomowoc,  Wis. 

MERRILL,  Fred  Gardner,  banker  and  bro- 
ker; b.  Chicago.  Sept.  25,  1870;  s.  Hiram  T.  and 
Margaret  (Gardner)  Merrill:  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago:  m.  Chicago,  1900,  Lillian  Phelps; 
children:  Elizabeth,  Kathryn.  Began  business 
career  with  Union  Nat.  Bank,  1888,  and  was 
subsequently  with  1st  Nat.  Bank,  after  the  two 
were  consolidated;  afterward  was  with  Mac- 
Donald.  McCoy  &  Co.,  until  1904.  when  joined 
in  organizing  the  present  firm  of  Merrill,  Cox 
&  Co.,  of  which  is  senior  partner.  Office:  The 
Rookerv.  Residence:  339  Wisconsin  Av.,  Oak 
Park.  Til. 

MERRILL,  John  Charles  Fremont,  grain, 
provisions,  etc.;  b.  Bergen,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Nov.  30,  1851;  s.  Daniel  F.  and  Elvira  M. 
(Hudson)  Merrill;  ed.  public  schools  of  Gene- 
see  Co.,  N.  Y.;  m.  Gallon.  O.,  Mar.  25,  1885, 
Sarah  B.  Linsley  (died  1893);  children:  Char- 
lotte, Ralph.  Lived  and  worked  on  home  farm 
to  1869;  clerk  in  village  store,  1869-72;  In 
grain  business  as  country  buyer,  1875-8;  mem. 


Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1878,  and  now 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Merrill  &  Lyon.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Trustee  of  village  of 
Hinsdale  4  years;  pres.  of  same  9  years.  Club: 
Hinsdale.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
80  6th  St.,  Hinsdale,  111. 

MERRILL,  John  Joel,  sec.  of  the  Laguna 
Co.;  b.  Glen  Arbor,  Mich.,  Aug.  23,  1857;  s. 
Henry  A.  and  Marian  (Walrath)  Merrill;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Mason  City,  la.,  1882,  Mil- 
dred Irene  Brown;  children:  Walter  J.,  Marian 
A.  Was  employed  in  the  local  freight  office  of 
the  Omaha  Railroad,  a  part  of  the  C.  &  N.-W. 
R.  R.,  1878-9;  then  in  various  capacities  with 
the  N.  P.  R.  R.,  at  Helena,  Mont.,  until  1886; 
with  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  1886-1900;  with  the 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Mason  City,  la.,  1900-1;  came 
to  Chicago,  1901,  and  assisted  in  organizing 
the  Laguna  Co.,  wholesale  mahogany  lumber, 
of  which  is  sec.  and  treas.  Mem.  Lumbermen's 
Assn.  Sec.  and  treas.  Ry.  Employes  Sugar 
Plantation  Co.;  sec.  Utopian  Mining  Co.,  Joplin, 
Mo.,  and  Bonanza  King  Mining  Co.,  Lavelock, 
Nev.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  People's 
Liberal  Church.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 402  W.  64th  St. 

MERRILL,  Stephen  Mason,  M.  E.  Bishop, 
since  1872;  b.  Jefferson  Co.,  O.,  Sept.  16,  1825; 
s.  Joshua  Merrill;  m.  July  18,  1848,  Anna  Bell- 
mire,  Greenfield,  O.  (D.D.,  Ohio  Wesleyan, 
1868;  LL.D.,  Northwestern,  1886);  entered  M. 
E.  ministry  in  Ohio  Conference,  1846;  editor 
Western  Christian  Advocate,  1868-72.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Office: 
57  Washington  St.  Residence:  225  Dearborn 
Av. 

MERRILL,  Thnrlow  Bethel,  insurance;  b. 
Cassville,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  11,  1841;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Saquoit  Acad. ;  m.  Dec.  31, 
1862,  Ellen  C.,  daughter  of  Charles  H.  Starr, 
of  Groton,  Conn.;  children:  Mary  E.  (wife  of 
Frank  I.  Prentice,  banker  of  Hartford,  Conn.), 
Ella  S.  (wife  of  Burt  Brown  Barker,  lawyer, 
of  Chicago),  Elizabeth  L.  (wife  of  Clive  Hard- 
ing Meares,  of  London,  Eng.).  Worked  on  pa- 
ternal farm  until  reaching  majority;  then  in 
commission  business  for  a  time  and  afterward 
with  Henry  Bill  &  Co.,  publishers,  of  Norwich, 
Conn.;  entered  service  of  Charter  Oak  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  May  1,  1865,  in 
New  York  State,  and  general  agent  of  same 
company  for  Iowa,  with  office  at  Davenport, 
1866-70:  home  office  agent  same,  July,  1870; 
siipt.  of  agencies,  1871;  and  general  agent  for 
Illinois,  same  company.  1872-3:  supt.  of  agen- 
cies, 1873-84,  and  from  1880-4  also  looked  after 
real  estate  interests  of  company  in  West:  re- 
signed Jan.,  1884.  to  become  mgr.  of  the  ^Etna 
Life  Insurance  Co.  for  State  of  New  York  un- 
til Jan.,  1888;  supt.  of  agencies  from  Jan., 
1888:  returned  to  Chicago,  1896,  after  residing 
in  Hartford  for  16  years;  since  1896  supt.  of 
agencies  for  Western  Division,  yEtna  Lifp  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Mem.  Hyde 
Park  Baptist  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Quadrangle.  Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
5330  Madison  Av. 

MERRILL,  William  Pier  son,  clergyman;  b. 
Orange,  N.  J.,  Jan.  10,  1867:  errad.  High  School, 
New  Brunswick.  N.  J.,  1882;  grad.  Rutgers 
College.  A.B.,  1887:  A.M..  1890:  Union  Theolog- 
ical Seminary,  New  York,  B.D.,  1890  (D.D., 
Rutgers  College,  1904):  m.  Chicago.  Sept.  15, 
1896,  Clara  Seymour  Helmer:  children:  Hel- 
mer,  Ernest.  Ordained  to  Presbyterian  minis- 
try, Oct.  27,  1890;  pastor  of  Trinity  Presbyte- 
rian Church,  Chestnut  Hill,  Philadelphia,  1890- 
95:  of  6th  Presbyterian  Church,  Chicago,  since 
1895-.  Mem.  of  executive  board  of  Religious 
Education  Assn.  Author:  Faith  Building,  1885; 
Faith  and  Sight,  1900.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa, 
1886.  Republican.  Address:  33  Aldine  Sq. 

MERRITT,  Enorenc  Xiinesdell,  commission 
grain  and  provisions;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Nov. 
27,  1870;  s.  Augustus  and  Mary  H.  (Hoar) 
Merritt;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  St.  Paul,  Minn., 


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June  1,  1898,  Birdena  Farwell.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  Standard  Oil  Company  at 
Cleveland;  when  went  to  Sioux  City,  la.,  as 
traveling  representative  of  the  L.  S.  &  M.  S. 
Ry.;  came  to  Chicago  Jan.  1,  1894,  and  en- 
gaged in  the  grain  commission  business,  with 
brother,  William  H.  Merritt,  as  W.  H.  Merritt 
&  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  4317  Ellis  Av. 

MERRITT,  William  Henry,  commission 
grain  and  provisions;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Mar. 
16,  1865;  s.  Augustus  and  Mary  H.  (Hoar) 
Merritt;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ohio;  m.  Des 
Moines,  la.,  June  27,  1894.  Anna  E.  Wright; 
children:  Rose,  Ruth,  Thomas.  Began  business 
life  as  a  clerk  in  the  freight  dept.  of  the 
L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  until  1890;  then  was  west- 
ern agent  for  same  road  at  Sioux  City,  la., 
1890-3;  came  to  Chicago  in  1893,  and  with 
brother,  engaged  in  commission  business  in 
grain  and  provisions  under  the  style  of  W. 
H.  Merritt  &  Co.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  River- 
side, 111. 

MERRY  WEATHER,  George,  coal  merchant; 
b.  Whitby,  Yorkshire,  Eng.,  Dec.  11,  1846;  s. 
Dr.  George  and  Hannah  (Baker)  Merry- 
weather;  ed.  private  school  in  Whitby,  Eng.; 
m.  Brooklyn,  N.  T.,  Dec.  1,  1869,  Margaret 
Weddle;  children:  George  Herbert,  Arthur 
Marwood,  Mary  H.  Enlisted  May  28,  1862,  at 
Palmyra,  N.  T.,  in  llth  Infy.,  U.  S.  A.,  and 
was  assigned  to  Co.  E,  1st  Battalion  (Capt. 
John  C.  Bates,  now  maj.  gen.  U.  S.  A.,  com- 
manding) ;  promoted  to  1st  sergeant  at  Spott- 
sylvania,  May  8,  1864,  and  discharged  as  such 
at  expiration  of  term  of  service,  May  28,  1865; 
participated  in  all  battles  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac  from  Sept.,  1862,  until  close  of  war. 
Shipping  agent  on  coal  docks  at  Elizabethport 
and  Port  Johnson,  N.  J.,  1865-6,  afterward 
salesman  for  coal  operators  in  New  York. 
Entered  employ  of  Coxe  Bros.  &  Co.,  miners 
and  shippers  of  anthracite  coal,  as  salesman, 
when  they  commenced  business,  Jan.  1,  1877. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1880,  to  open  their  western 
branch,  and  upon  the  incorporation  of  their 
firm  was  elected  general  western  sales  agent, 
and  so  continues.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Min- 
ing Engineers,  Am.  Numismatic  and  Archseo- 
logical  Soc.  (life  mem.).  New  Test.  Bibliophile 
Soc.,  Boston,  Soc.  of  Army  of  the  Potomac, 
Western  Soc.  of  Army  of  the  Potomac  (ex- 
pres.),  George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R. ;  Chi- 
cago Historical  Soc.  (executive  committee), 
executive  committee  and  treas.  Chicago  River 
Improvement  Assn.,  Citizens'  Assn.  (executive 
committee).  Republican.  Episcopalian;  trustee 
St.  Luke's  Hosp.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Caxton  (pres. 
1900,  1901.  1904),  Merchants,  Church,  Onwent- 
sia;  also  Grolier  (New  York),  Milwaukee  (Mil- 
waukee), Minnesota  (St.  Paul).  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

MESI.ER,  Prank  Barton,  Chicago  mgr. 
Howard  W.  Spurr  Coffee  Co.;  b.  Cobden,  111., 
Mnr.  25,  1876:  s.  E.  A.  and  S.  C.  (Barton)  Mes- 
ler:  ed.  public  school,  Ashley,  111.,  to  1894; 
studied  architecture  under  private  tuition. 
Worked  in  office  of  Howard  G.  Hodgkins  and 
C.  J.  Warren,  architects,  1895-8;  in  1898  en- 
tered Chicago  office  of  the  Howard  W.  Spurr 
Coffee  Co..  proprietor  of  the  Revere  Coffee 
Mills.  Boston,  and  in  1900  became  Chicago 
msrr.  for  the  company.  Independent  in  politics. 
Office:  25-27  River  St.  Residence:  4429  St.  Law- 
rence Av. 

MESSEH.  loringr  Wilbur,  gen.  sec.  the  Y. 
M.  C.  A.  of  Chicago:  b.  Somersworth,  N.  H., 
Mar.  1,  1856;  s.  Charles  and  Emily  A. 
(Leathers)  Messer;  ed.  public  school  of  Read- 
ing, Mass.;  m.  Lewiston,  Me.,  Sept.  14,  1887, 
Elizabeth  I.  Garcelon;  1  daughter:  Florence 
(now  instructor  in  English  in  Reading,  Mass., 
High  School).  In  railroad  service  with  Boston 


&  Maine  R.  R.,  Boston,  If  72-4;  In  dry  goods 
business  with  Copeland  &  Bowser,  Reading, 
Mass.,  1874-81;  general  sec.  of  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
Peoria,  111.,  Oct.,  1881,  to  Dec.,  1883;  general 
Sec.  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Dec.,  1883, 
to  Mar.,  1888;  since  A',r.,  1888,  general  sec. 
Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Chicago.  Mem.  state  executive 
committee  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.;  recording  sec., 
dir.  and  instructor  in  S  ?cretarial  Institute  and 
Training  School,  Y.  M.  C.  A.;  mem.  executive 
board  and  chairman  bu  >iness  committee  of  the 
Religious  Education  Ajsn.  Republican  in  nat., 
independent  in  local  politics.  Methodist.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Literary,  Union  League,  Homewood. 
Office:  153  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5729  Wash- 
ington Av. 

MESSINGER,  William  Dorrance,  merchant; 
b.  Peterboro,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  1,  1843;  s.  Dr.  Edwin 
G.  and  Mary  (Dorrance)  Messinger;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Peterboro,  N.  Y. ;  remained  on 
farm  until  19  years  old;  in  June,  1863,  com- 
missioned by  Gov.  Andrew,  of  Massachusetts, 
2d  lieut.  55th  Mass.  Infy.  (colored) ;  resigned 
early  in  1864  on  account  of  ill  health;  removed 
to  Chicago,  1865;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1870,  Ella 
J.  McCulloch;  children:  Ralph  D.  (died  May '5, 
1897,  senior  at  Amherst  College),  Edwin  Dor- 
rance, Hubert  McCulloch,  Helen  Louise.  Was 
bank  clerk  in  Chicago.  1865-70;  engaged  in 
paper  business  since  1870.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Clubs:  Exmoor,  Highland  Park.  Office: 
179-181  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Highland 
Park,  111. 

METCAIiP,  Edwin  Styles,  lawyer;  b.  Wash- 
ington, Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  Mar.  25,  1843;  s.  Gil- 
bert C.  and  Elmira  (Dewey)  Metcalf;  (is  a 
cousin  of  Admiral  George  Dewey) ;  attended 
Rutland  (Vt.)  High  School  to  1861;  grad.  Con- 
servatory of  Music,  Leipzig,  Germany,  1870;  m. 
Paris,  France,  Apr.  22,  1870,  Ada  Emily  Phil- 
brook;  children:  Guido  Conti  Sleeper,  Victor 
Dewey.  Until  age  of  17  was  farmer  boy  and 
worked  on  farm;  served  in  Civil  War  as  non- 
commissioned officer  in  9th  Regt.  Vt.  Vol. 
Infy.;  was  taken  prisoner  at  Harper's  Ferry; 
at  close  of  Civil  War  went  to  Boston  to  study 
music  until  1868,  then  to  Leipzig  until  1870; 
then  to  Florence,  Italy,  and  studied  the  voice 
for  1  year;  then  returned  to  Boston;  estab- 
lished a  Conservatory  of  Music  at  Salem. 
Mass.,  and  was  its  proprietor  and  dir.  for  10 
years;  then  came  to  Chicago  and  took  up 
study  of  law;  admitted  to  bar,  Sept.  23,  1881, 
and  since  then  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
law.  Was  for  1  year  prosecuting  atty.  for  the 
Town  of  Lake;  was  a  special  assessment  atty. 
for  the  City  of  Chicago  under  the  Washburn 
and  Swift  administrations.  Republican.  Mason. 
Has  written  and  published  some  music,  and 
also  poetry  and  proso.  Office:  172  Washington 
St.  Residence:  6956  Wallace  St. 

METCAI,F,  Herbert  Cnshman,  stationer;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  3,  1857;  s.  Thomas  and 
Alma  (Stone)  Metcalf;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools,  Normal,  111.,  graduating  1872;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  9,  1882,  Agnes  M.  Newell;  1  son: 
Thomas  Newell.  Began  business  with  Dennison 
Mfg.  Co.,  1873-4;  with  Jansen,  McClurg  &  Co., 
1874-6;  Hadley  Bros.  &  Co.,  1876-8;  S.  D. 
Childs  &  Co.,  1878-85;  began  business  for  self, 
Jan.  15,  1885,  in  firm  of  Metcalf  &  Porter; 
bought.  Cobb's  Library  Co.  (established  1866). 
Mar.  11,  1885.  and  in  following  June,  Metcalf 
&  Porter  sold  to  Cobb  Library  Co.,  under 
which  name  the  business  continued  until  1891, 
when  the  Metcnlf  Stationery  Co.  was  organ- 
ized, he  becoming  pres.  and  mgr.  Republican. 
Unitarian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Exmoor.  Office:  86  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 3229  Rhodes  Av. 

METCALF,  John  Sanborn,  grain  elevator 
builder;  b.  Sherbrooke,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  Mar.  7, 
1847;  s.  Lucian  and  Hannah  (Smith)  Metcalf; 
ed.  district  school  of  Cookshire,  P.  Q.,  and  in 
Cookshire  Acad. ;  m.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Dec. 
25,  1873,  Alice  S.  Richey;  children:  Hugh  Fred 


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(died  In  Infancy),  Teresa  Adelia  (Mrs.  C.  C. 
Bonar),  Anne  Maria  (Mrs.  P.  E.  Thomas), 
Bertha  Alice,  Kate  Lora.  Went  to  Indianapolis, 
Ind.,  1870;  employed  on  construction  of  Ele- 
vator "A",  Indianapolis,  1870;  supt.  of  opera- 
tion of  same  until  1881;  supt.  of  construction 
for  prominent  grain  firm,  1881-4;  supt.  of 
operation  of  Burlington  &  Mississippi  Ele- 
vator, Burlington,  la.,  until  1887;  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  formed  partnership  with  T.  K.  Web- 
ster and  James  Macdonald  for  building  of 
5 rain  elevators;  interested  in  Webster  Mfg. 
o.,  1889-1901,  serving  on  board  of  dir.  most 
of  time;  built  elevators  under  style  of  Met- 
calf-Macdonald  Co.,  1887-94;  dissolved  part- 
nership and  continued  business  with  T.  K. 
Webster  as  John  S.  Metcalf  Co.  until  1901, 
when  purchased  Mr.  Webster's  interest;  now 
pres.  John  S.  Metcalf  Co.  Among  important 
elevators  constructed  are  Burlington  Elevator, 
St.  Louis;  C.,  B.  &  Q.,  East  St.  Louis;  Missouri 
Pacific,  Kansas  City;  Southern  Pacific,  Gal- 
veston;  Grand  Trunk,  Portland,  Me.,  and  Mon- 
treal, P.  Q. ;  Chesapeake  &  Ohio,  Newport 
News,  Va. ;  Manchester  Ship  Canal,  Manches- 
ter, Eng.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers, 
Canadian  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers.  Republican. 
Office:  The  Temple.  Residence:  1023  Maple  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

METTLEB,  tee  Harrison,  M.D.;  b.  New 
York  City,  June  1.  1863;  s.  Isaac  Voorhees  and 
Marcella  M.  (Smith)  Mettler;  was  grad.  from 
college  of  the  City  of  New  York,  A.B.,  1883 
(A.M.,  1886);  studied  at  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons  (Columbia  College)  and  at  Jef- 
ferson Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  M.D.,  Apr. 
2.  1886,  and  was  asst.  prosector,  1884-6;  m. 
Minnie  Warner,  Clinton,  111.;  1  child:  Mar- 
cella. Began  practice  of  medicine  in  Philadel- 
phia, 1886;  was  prosector  and  asst.  to  the  chair 
of  anatomy  in  the  Medico-Chirurgical  College 
of  Philadelphia,  1886-7;  chief  of  the  medical 
clinics,  1887-91;  lecturer  and  clinical  in- 
structor in  mental  and  nervous  diseases  and 
electro-therapeutics,  1888-91;  since  1891  in 
practice  in  Chicago.  Extensive  contributor  to 
med.  literature,  particularly  in  relation  to 
mental  and  nervous  diseases.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Medicine,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Practitioners'  Club  of  Chicago,  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Sciences.  Served  in  7th  Regt.,  N.  Y. 
N.  G.,  1884.  Club:  Kenwood.  Author  of  a 
Treatise  on  Diseases  of  the  Nervous  System, 
a  publication  of  1.000  pages.  Office:  100  State 
St.  Address:  4544  Lake  Av. 

MEYER,  Abraham,  mem.  law  firm  Moran, 
Mayer  &  Meyer.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  Clark 
and  Monroe  Sts.  Residence:  2009  Prairie  Av. 

MEYER,  Albert,  ice;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  22, 
1867;  s.  Max  A.  and  Sarah  (Prank)  Meyer;  ed. 
Chicago  at  Haven  Grammar  School  and  South 
Division  High  School.  Was  in  employ  of 
Schlesinger  &  Mayer  (dry  goods)  continuously 
from  Sept.,  1884,  until  May,  1899;  in  May,  1901, 
organized  and  incorporated  the  People's  Pure 
Ice  Co.,  artificial  ice,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Re- 
publican. Jewish  religion.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 
fice: 20-34  Clybourn  PI.  Residence:  2009  Prairie 
Av. 

MEYEK.  Anton*  Marinius,  commission  mer- 
chant in  fruits;  b.  Horton,  Norway,  Jan.  28, 
1863;  s.  Henry  and  Henrica  (Armundson) 
Meyer;  came  to  Chicago  from  old  country, 
with  parents  in  1871:  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  Sept.  5,  1891,  Min- 
nie Jensen;  children:  Myrtle,  Evaline.  Has 
been  identified  with  S.  Water  St.  commission 
business  since  1879;  was  with  Garibaldi  & 
Cuneo.  1884-96;  since  1896  of  firm  of  Ginnoc- 
chio,  Costa  &  Co.,  foreign,  domestic  and  trop- 
ical fruits,  and  the  United  Fig  &  Date  Co., 
factory  9-11  Dearborn  St.  Mem.  Concord  Lodge, 
K.  P.  Office:  109  S.  Water  St.  Residence:  490 
Potomac  Av. 

MEYER,  Henry,  cashier;  b.  New  York  City, 
Aug.  3,  1854;  s.  Herman  and  Elizabeth 


(Schwartz)  Meyer;  ed.  public  schools  in  New 
York  City;  m.  Elkader,  la.,  Apr.  19,  1892,  Min- 
erva Leach.  Began  career  as  telegraph  oper- 
ator at  Beulah,  la.,  for  the  Iowa  Eastern  Ry., 
now  part  of  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.,  and  was  supt. 
of  the  same  road,  1877-82;  then  cashier  of  1st 
Nat.  Bank  of  Elkader,  la.,  until  1898;  nat.  bank 
examiner  in  Iowa,  1898-1902;  on  Sept.  1,  1902, 
was  made  vice-pres.  of  the  Des  Moines  Nat. 
Bank  of  Des  Moines,  la.;  on  Apr.  21,  1903,  took 
present  position  as  cashier  of  the  Hamilton 
Nat.  Bank.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Was 
for  6  years  on  staff  of  Gov.  Larrabee,  of  Iowa. 
Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  80-82  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  321  Greenwood  Boul.,  Evanston,  111. 

MEYEK,  Isaac,  wholesale  tailor;  b.  Bavaria, 
Ger.,  Apr.  12,  1838;  s.  Abraham  and  Rachel 
(Mosbacher)  Meyer;  ed.  public  schools  at 
birthplace  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  12, 
1871,  Kate  Wiemer;  children:  A.  W.,  Pauline 
C.,  Selma  E.,  Alfred  C.  In  wholesale  notions 
(Frank  &  Co.),  1868-80;  wholesale  clothing, 
Meyer,  Strauss  &  Goodman,  1880-94;  since 
Jan.,  1894,  wholesale  tailoring,  Meyer  &  Co. 
(Isaac  Meyer,  Henry  X.  Strauss).  Pres.  of 
Home  for  the  Aged  Jews.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 
fice: Market  and  Quincy  Sts.  Residence:  4920 
Washington  Av. 

MEYER,  John  Matthias,  leaf  tobacco;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  10,  1859;  s.  John  H.  and  Marie  C. 
(Wortman)  Meyer;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  2  years  in  Rostock,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  1894, 
Sarah  Fitch;  children:  Anna  Mary,  Helen  Cor- 
nelia, Catherine  Marie.  After  leaving  school 
entered,  Sept.  1,  1873,  leaf  tobacco  business, 
established,  1857,  by  his  father;  firm  later  be- 
came John  H.  Meyer  &  Son,  and  incorporated 
In  June,  1904;  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Mem.  Leaf  Tobacco  Board  of  Trade  and 
Western  Tobacco  Assn.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
142  Lake  St.  Residence:  737  N.  Kenilworth  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111. 

MEYEB,  Leopold  Heyman,  furniture;  b. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  19,  1865;  s.  Heyman  and 
Agatha  (Keller)  Meyer;  ed.  public  schools  of 
New  York,  Charlier  Institute,  N.  Y.,  and 
Packard's  Business  College,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.  14,  1891,  Minnie  Keefer.  Was  in  cattle 
business  in  New  York,  1879-82,  with  his  father 
in  the  firm  of  Seigel  &  Meyer;  moved  to  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo.,  engaging  with  his  father  in  the 
live  stock  business  under  his  own  name,  1882- 
1889;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  employed  by 
Rosenbaum  Bros.  &  Co.,  live  stock  commis- 
sion, 1891;  started  firm  of  L.  H.  Meyer  &  Co., 
1891-4;  then  as  L.  H.  Meyer,  1894-8;  then 
joined  E.  F.  Kennedy  in  Dec.,  1898,  in  incor- 
poration of  Kennedy  Furniture  Co.;  is  sec. 
and  treas.  Republican.  Office:  114-116  Wabash 
Av.  Residence:  3912  Prairie  Av. 

MEYERCORD,  Georare  Rudolph,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Washington  Heights,  Cook  Co.,  111., 
May  23,  1875;  s.  Philip  and  Marie  Caroline 
(Seiff)  Meyercord;  ed.  public  schools  of  St. 
Louis  and  in  Armour  Institute,  Chicaero;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  22,  1897,  Anna  Petrie.  Worked 
as  civil  engineer.  1892-4,  and  later  organized 
the  Pneumatic  Clock  Co.,  and  also  assisted  in 
organizing,  1894,  The  Meyercord  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  decalcomania  transfer  ornaments; 
sold  out  interest  in  the  clock  company  in  1900, 
and  has  since  devoted  entire  time  to  the  inter- 
ests of  The  Meyercord  Co..  of  which  he  is  now 
pres.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clnb:  Mencken. 
Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.  Residence: 
109  S.  Central  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

MEYERCORD,  Herman  Armin,  pres.  H.  A. 
Meyercord  Decalcomania  Co.:  b.  Chicago,  Jan. 
1,  1873;  s.  Philip  and  Marie  (Seiff)  Meyer- 
cord;  ed.  St.  Louis  (Mo.)  public  schools  and 
St.  Louis  Polytechnic  to  1889;  m.  Chicago, 
May  31,  1899,  Ella  Jane  Nyman;  children: 
Grace  Eleanor,  Kenneth  Nyman.  After  leav- 
ing school  in  1889,  learned  lithographing  in 
St.  Louis  and  Chicago,  and  after  serving  ap- 
prenticeship established  business  on  own  ac- 


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count,  becoming  the  first  successful  manufac- 
turer of  decalcomania  transfers  in  America, 
in  1893,  under  the  firm  name  The  Meyercord 
Co.,  in  which  the  Franklin  Institute  of  Phila- 
delphia recognized  Mr.  H.  A.  Meyercord  as 
the  pioneer  of  this  industry  in  America,  in- 
cluding cdmmercial  transfers,  transparent 
window  signs,  Potters  decorations  and  all 
kinds  of  transfer  pictures  and  designs  for  all 
decorative  and  advertising  purposes.  He  is 
now  pres.,  the  company  having  a  large  fac- 
tory in  Wisconsin,  with  branches  in  New  York 
and  London.  Republican.  Club:  Colonial  of  Oak 
Park.  Office:  152-154  Lake  St.  Residence:  River 
Forest. 

MICHAELIS,  Richard  C.,  journalist;  b.  Gen- 
thin,  Germany,  Sept.  1,  1839;  s.  Carl  G.  W.  and 
Wilhelmine  (Pilegard)  Michaelis;  academic 
education;  m.  July  2,  1867,  Clara  Leist,  Berlin. 
Served  in  Austro-Prussian  war,  1866.  Author: 
Looking  Further  Forward;  An  Answer  to  Bel- 
lamy's Looking  Backward,  and  several  stories 
and  economic  pamphlets;  editor  the  Chicago 
Freie  Press,  and  mgr.  Illinois  Publishing  Co., 
Freie  Press  and  Illinois  Staats  Zeitung.  Club: 
Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  96  5th  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 1532  Oakdale  Av. 

MICHAELIS,  Walther  Richard,  business 
mgr.  Illinois  Publishing  Co.;  b.  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  Sept.  7,  1869;  s.  Richard  and  Clara 
(Leist)  Michaelis;  ed.  public  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  24,  1901,  Ma- 
thilde  Roth;  1  daughter:  Clara  Elizabeth. 
After  leaving  school  entered  service  of  the 
Illinois  Publishing  Co.,  and  on  May  24,  1901, 
became  sec.,  treas.  and  business  mgr.  of  the 
Illinois  Publishing  Co.,  publishers  of  Illinois 
Staats  Zeitung  (established  1849),  morning 
edition;  Chicagoer  Freie  Press  (established 
1871),  evening  edition,  and  the  Western  and 
Dahein  Consolidated,  Sunday  edition.  Repub- 
lican. Lutheran.  Mem.  Swiss  Benevolent  Soc. 
of  Chicago,  Germania  Mannerchor  of  Chicago, 
Schwaben  Verein  of  Chicago,  German  Am. 
Charity  Organization  Soc.  of  Chicago,  German 
Soc.  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Suburban,  Country  (La- 
Grange,  111.).  Office:  94-100  5th  Av.  Residence: 
94  7th  Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 

MICHEL,  Ralph  Sherman,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Warren  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  30,  1851;  s. 
Robert  and  Mary  (Loveridge)  Michel;  ed.  Ohio 
Univ.,  Athens,  O.,  and  in  med.  dept.  of  the 
Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  graduating,  M.D.,  1876; 
m.  Springboro,  O.,  Apr.  8,  1880,  Kate  Allen. 
Prof,  of  clinical  diagnosis,  Chicago  Clinical 
School;  associate  prof,  of  internal  medicine  in 
med.  dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois;  mem.  of 
staff  of  West  Side  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.  Office  and  residence:  689  N.  Robey  St. 

MICHELSON,  Albert  A.,  head  prof,  of 
physics,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1892;  b. 
Strelno,  Ger.,  Dec.  19,  1852;  s.  Samuel  and 
Rosalie  Michelson;  ed.  grammar  and  high 
school,  San  Francisco;  grad.  U.  S.  Naval  Acad., 
1873  (hon.  Ph.D.,  Stevens  Institute,  Western 
Reserve  Univ.;  hon.  ScD.,  Univ.  of  Cambridge; 
LL.D.,  Yale,  1901);  studied  at  Univ.  of  Berlin. 
1S80;  Heidelberg,  1881;  College  de  France  and 
ficole  Polytechnique,  1882;  m.  Lake  Forest,  111., 
Dec.  23,  1899,  Edna  Stanton.  Resigned  from 
IT.  S.  N.  in  1881  to  take  chair  of  physics  at 
Case  School,  Cleveland;  prof,  physics,  Clark 
Univ.,  1889-92;  mem.  Nat.  Acad.  of  Sciences, 
Am.  Acad.  of  Sciences,  A.  A.  A.  S.,  Brit.  Assn. 
Adv.  Science;  fellow  Royal  Astron.  Soc.,  Royal 
Soc.;  corr.  mem.  Acad.  des  Sciences;  mem.  In- 
ternational Com.  of  Weights  and  Measures; 
Royal  Institute;  Rum  ford  medal.  Contributor 
to  Phllos.  Mag..  Nature,  Am.  Journal  of 
Science,  etc.,  chiefly  on  researches  in  light.  Ad- 
dress: Univ.  of  Chicago. 

MIDDENDORP,  Georpre,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1844;  s.  George  and 
Katherine  (Amerland)  Middendorf;  ed.  Chlca- 

fo  public  schools;  m.  1st,  Effingham,  111.,  Nov. 
4,   1866,   Georgia  Newcomb;   children:   George 


N.,  May;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  >eb.  27,  1904,  Mary 
A.  Haskell.  Conducted  general  store  at  Effing- 
ham,  111.,  1866-71;  establish  3d  in  produce  busi- 
ness in  Chicago  in  1871,  !«.nd  later  the  firm 
became  George  Middend9rf  &  Co.,  upon  ad- 
mission of  Robert  McGuire,  and  so  continued 
until  1904,  when  the  business!  was  incorporated 
as  the  George  Middendorf  CD.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  and  treas.,  the  company  being  receivers, 
distributers  and  dealers  in  butter,  cheese,  eggs 
and  all  kinds  of  fruit  and  country  produce. 
Republican.  Club:  Quadrangle.  Office:  135-137 
S.  Water  St.  Residence:  5710  Woodlawn  Av. 

MIDGLEY,  John  William,  railroad  traffic 
rate  and  classification  expert;  b.  Dec.  24,  1843; 
s.  John  and  Mary  Midgley;  ed.  College  at 
Woodstock,  Ont. ;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.,  1873,  Luella 
Wheeler;  children:  2  sons  and  2  daughters. 
Stenographic  sec.  to  gen.  supt.  I.  C.  R.  R., 
1868-71;  to  pres.  same  road,  1871-2;  similar 
position  on  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  1872-6;  sec.  South- 
western R.  R.  Rate  Assn.,  1876-8;  commis- 
sioner same,  1878-87;  commissioner  Colorado 
Traffic  Assn.,  1881-7;  later  chairman  Asso- 
ciated Southwestern,  Colorado,  Utah  &  Pacific 
Coast  Lines,  and  chairman  Western  Freight 
Assn.;  Apr.,  1901,  organized  Bureau  of  Car 
Performances,  and  led  agitation  resulting  in 
adoption  of  per  diem  mode  of  payment  for  use 
of  freight  cars  in  U.  S.,  Canada  and  Mexico; 
also  led  the  agitation  against  private  car 
abuses.  Mem.  2d  Baptist  Church.  Club:  Gnosis. 
Office:  234  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  242  Ashland 
Boul. 

MIEHZiE,  Robert,  inventor,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  111.,  Mar.  10,  1860;  s.  Bernhard  and 
Mary  (Baumann)  Miehle;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  1881,  Anna  Margaret  Schafer; 'chil- 
dren: Mabel  Kathryn,  Maude  E.,  Robert  Frank. 
Learned  the  art  of  printing  and  the  running 
of  printing  presses  and  having  formed  some 
ideas  in  regard  to  improvements  in  presses, 
embarked  In  1884  in  the  designing,  patenting 
and  building  of  what  Is  known  as  the  Miehle 
Printing  Press,  continuing  to  conduct  the  busi- 
ness alone  until  1890,  when  the  Miehle  Print- 
ing Press  &  Mfg.  Co.  was  formed;  has  been 
identified  with  the  company  from  Its  incor- 
poration. Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Casino  (Edgewater).  Office:  75  N.  Clinton  St. 
Residence:  1195  Winthrop  Av. 

MIKSCH,  Aaron  3.,  manufacturer;  b.  New 
Philadelphia,  O.,  Feb.  5,  1837;  s.  William  and 
Anna  (Enterline)  Miksch;  ed.  district  schools; 
m.  New  Philadelphia,  O.,  Oct.  7,  1858,  Anna 
Taylor;  children:  Flora,  Viola,  Nellie,  Mary. 
Enlisted  in  army  at  age  of  24  in  the  51st  O. 
Vol.  Infy.,  serving  for  the  greater  part  of  the 
time  on  Gen.  Stanley's  Staff,  as  sergeant  of 
commissary;  served  3  years  and  3  months. 
After  war  closed  came  to  Chicago  and  engaged 
in  the  pump  business,  with  which  has  ever 
since  been  identified;  was  supt.  of  the  shop 
and  has  been  through  all  the  organizations  of 
the  Temple  Pump  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now 
vice-pres.  Republican:  was  county  commis- 
sioner of  Cook  Co.,  1884.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  (past 
commander  Post  28);  past  regent  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Office:  17  W.  15th  PI. 

MIIiBTTRN',  Joseph  Anthony,  clergyman;  b. 
Tvne  Docks,  Enerland.  Nov.  30,  1858;  s.  John 
and  Charlotte  (Dodds)  Milburn;  ed.  private 
and  public  schools  in  F.ngland  and  the  V.  S., 
followed  by  professional  training  in  Princeton 
Theological  Seminary  (D.D.):  m.  Kenosha, 
Wis.,  Aug.  10.  1891.  Lucy  Fitch  McDowell.  Be- 
gan ministry  in  Preshvterian  Church  at  Fond 
du  Lac,  Wis..  Dec..  1886;  called  to  2d  Presbv- 
terian  Church.  Indianapolis.  Ind.,  Apr.,  1890; 
since  Apr.,  1901,  nastor  Plymouth  ronereea- 
tional  Church,  Chicago.  Address:  2339  Mich- 
iganAv. 

MIIiCHRZST,  Thomas  E..  lawyer;  b.  Peel, 
Isle  of  Man,  Apr.  12,  1840;  s.  John  and  Ann 
Milchrist;  immigrated  to  U.  S.,  1848,  settling 
in  Peoria  Co.,  111.;  attended  common  schools 


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and  worked  on  farm  until  1862,  when  he  en- 
listed in  112th  111.  Infy.,  serving  through  war 
and  retiring,  1865,  with  rank  of  capt.,  after 
having  served  under  Gens.  Burnside,  Gilmore 
and  Wright,  in  Atlanta  campaign  under  Sher- 
man, and  later  under  Schoneld  and  Thomas; 
m.  Oct.,  1867,  Charlotte,  daughter  of  John  A. 
and  Mary  B.  Ay  res,  of  Galva,  111.;  children: 
William  A.,  Eleanor  Lottie,  Dorothy,  Frank. 
Studied  law  after  leaving  army;  admitted  to 
bar,  1867,  and  engaged  in  practice  in  Henry 
Co.;  state's  atty.  for  Henry  Co.,  1872-89;  asst. 
U.  S.  atty.  for  northern  district  of  Illinois, 
1889-90;  U.  S.  atty.  for  same  district,  Aug.  2, 
1890,  to  1894,  and  state  senator,  1898-1902. 
Since  1889  practicing  law  in  Chicago,  espe- 
cially in  the  federal  courts.  Republican. 
Mason,  K.  T.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Loyal  Legion. 
Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  40  Aldine 
Sq. 

MILES,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Princeton,  111., 
Sept.  9,  1870;  s.  William  and  Nancy  A.  (Par- 
ker) Miles;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  Univ. 
of  Michigan  (LL.D.);  m.  Princeton,  111.,  Feb. 
22,  1893,  Araminta  B.  McCormick;  1  daughter: 
Anne  C.  Admitted  to  bar  in  Michigan,  1888; 
began  practice  of  law  as  clerk  In  Chicago  in 
office  of  Paddock  &  Wright  in  Aug.,  1889.  En- 
tered office  of  Winston  &  Meagher  in  Sept., 
1892;  now  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Winston, 
Payne  &  Strawn,  successors  to  Winston  & 
Meagher.  Dir.  C.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.;  sec.  and  dir. 
U.  S.  Brewing  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Chicago  Con- 
solidated Brewing  &  Malting  Co.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Major  1st  Infy., 
I.  N.  G. ;  served  in  Santiago  campaign  in  Span- 
ish-Am. War  in  command  of  Co.  A,  1st  Infy., 
111.  Vol.  Clubs:  Mid-Day,  Riverside  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside, 
111. 

MILEY,  John  Lorenza,  vice-pres.  of  the 
Chicago  Portrait  Co.;  b.  LaPlata,  Macon  Co., 
Mo.,  June  1,  1870;  s.  Jacob  L.  and  Martha 
(Miller)  Miley;  ed.  public  schools  and  at  the 
Gem  City  Business  College,  Quincy,  111.,  from 
which  institution  he  graduated.  At  the  age 
of  10  he  began  work  in  a  general  store  at  La- 
Plata,  Mo.  He  entered  the  service  of  the  Chi- 
cago Portrait  Co.  as  salesman  in  Apr.,  1895, 
and  was  promoted  from  time  to  time  until  he 
became  road  mgr.,  serving  as  such  in  the  West- 
ern and  Central  States.  He  has  filled  the  posi- 
tion of  correspondent,  purchasing  agent  and 
asst.  gen.  mgr.  He  was  elected  dir.  of  the  com- 
pany in  1901,  and  in  1902  was  elected  1st  vice- 
pres.  Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Hamilton,  Chicago  Yacht,  Midlothian.  Office: 
S.  E.  cor.  Wabash  Av.  and  Congress  St.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

MILHENING,  Joseph,  manufacturer  of  fine 
gold  jewelry;  b.  Paisley,  Scotland,  Dec.  2,  1839; 
s.  D.  J.  and  Margaret  D.  Milhening;  came  with 
parents  to  Tariffville,  Conn.,  1840;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Tariffville,  Conn.;  m.  Providence, 
R.  I.,  Feb.  25.  1873,  Sarah  Louise  Pollard;  chil- 
dren: Frank,  Clara  L.,  Ralph  (deceased). 
Learned  business  of  manufacturing  jeweler 
at  New  Britain,  Conn.;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1870  and  established  In  business  at  123  Lake 
St.  as  a  manufacturer  of  diamond  mountings 
and  other  fine  gold  jewelry;  after  the  fire 
located  on  20th  St.  until  1872;  since  then  on 
State  St.,  and  for  8  years  at  present  location. 
His  son  Frank  now  has  interest  in  the  busi- 
ness. Republican.  Mem.  Hemenway  M.  E. 
Church,  Evanston.  Office:  195  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 837  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

MILLARD,  Everett  Lee,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Apr.  28,  1877;  s.  Sylvester  M.  and  Amelia 
Chapin  (Collins)  Millard;  grad.  North  Division 
High  School,  1893,  Phillips  Andover  Acad., 
1894;  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1898;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1900.  Admitted  to 
bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  1900;  mem. 
of  law  firm  of  Millard,  Abbey  &  Millard. 
Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Caxton,  City. 


Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  High- 
land Park,  111. 

MILLARD,  Sylvester  U.,  lawyer;  b.  Shia- 
wassee  Co.,  Mich.,  Aug.  24,  1839;  s.  Samuel 
Foster  and  Diadema  (Frederick)  Millard; 
reared  on  farm  and  had  little  schooling 
until  20  years  old;  then  spent  2  winters  at  a 
boarding  school,  Lansing,  Mich.;  grad  Agri- 
cultural College,  Lansing,  Mich.,  1864;  studied 
law  in  office  of  Butler  &  Cottrell,  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  1865-7;  m.  1870,  Amelia  C.  Collins;  chil- 
dren: Frederick  C.,  Olivia  S.  (now  Mrs.  H.  G. 
Fischer),  Everett  L.  Admitted  to  Wisconsin 
bar,  1867;  in  practice  in  Chicago  since  1868; 
now  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  Millard,  Abbey  & 
Millard.  Has  served  as  alderman  of  Highland 
Park  2  years;  was  trustee  12  years  and  pres. 
6  years  of  board  of  trustees  Univ.  of  Illinois. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

MILLER,  Amos  Calvin,  lawyer;  b.  Marshall- 
town,  la.,  Dec.  16,  1866;  s.  Wells  W.  and  Mary 
(Caswell)  Miller;  grad.  Sandusky,  O.,  High 
School;  from  Oberlin  College,  A.B.,  1889;  from 
Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1891;  m. 
Cleveland,  O.,  Dec.  1,  1891,  Jeanne  Gilbert; 
children:  Gilbert  A.,  Wells  W.  Began  practice 
as  asst.  atty.  for  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois 
R.  R.  Co.,  1891-3;  in  1893  began  practice  on 
own  account;  in  1895  joined  the  then  firm  of 
Lackner  &  Butz,  changing  to  present  style  of 
Lackner,  Butz  &  Miller  on  his  admission.  Vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Firestone  Tire  &  Rubber  Co.; 
dir.  Lake  Co.  Title  &  Trust  Co.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Law  Club, 
Chicago  Law  Institute,  Legal  Club.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Riverside  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
Clubs:  University,  City,  Riverside  Golf.  Office: 
100  Washington  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

MILLER,  August  William,  mem.  Cook  Co. 
Board  of  Assessors;  commission  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  June  8,  1861;  s.  Captain  George  M. 
Miller  (of  the  Chicago  police)  and  Barbara 
(Blettner)  Miller;  ed.  St.  Ignatius  College 
and  general  high  school;  m.  Chicago,  1884, 
Pauline  Steinhagen;  children:  Louise  E., 
George  W.  and  Arthur  S.  After  leaving  school 
entered  employ  of  the  wholesale  millinery 
firm  of  Ascher,  Barnard  &  Co.,  with  which  re- 
mained 21  years,  beginning  as  entry  clerk  and 
rising  to  gen.  mgr.  of  the  business;  left  firm 
In  Jan.,  1898,  to  establish  wholesale  millinery 
firm  of  Miller  &  Probst;  now  engaged  as  com- 
mission merchant.  Elected  alderman  from  10th 
Ward,  1896,  and  re-elected,  1898;  in  Nov.  elec- 
tion of  1R98  at  time  of  first  election  of  newly 
created  Cook  Co.  Board  of  Assessors,  was 
elected  mem.  of  that  board,  and  resigned  from 
City  Council:  has  continued  mem.  Board  of 
Assessors.  Republican.  Mason  (32°).  Mem. 
Royal  League.  Royal  Arrnnum.  Foresters,  Co- 
lumbian Knights.  Clubs:  Lincoln,  Illinois  Ath- 
letic. Office:  76-82  5th  Av.  Residence:  34  Car- 
lisle PI. 

MILLER,  Bavler  C.,  insurance;  b.  Clnvernck, 
Columbia  Co..  N.  Y.,  Oct.  8.  1858;  s.  Edwin  and 
Elizabeth  Miller;  came  to  Chicaeo  in  boyhood; 
ed.  Skinner,  Brown  and  Hays  schools:  m.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  31,  1880.  Jennie  B.  Dole;  children: 
Grace  Elizabeth,  Ella  Loralne.  Started  busi- 
ness career  as  office  boy  with  Tenll  &  Fisher, 
fire  insurance.  1874;  in  1875.  as  office  bov.  en- 
tered office  of  Granger  Smith,  and  in  1881  be- 
came a  partner  under  the  style  of  Ornnerer 
Smith  &  Co..  remaining  through  subsequent 
changes  as  Granger  Smith  &  Miller,  Granger 
Smith,  Miller  &  Co.;  Smith,  Miller.  Whitney 
&  Barbour.  In  1901  that  firm  consolidated  with 
the  agency  of  R.  S.  Critchell  &  Co.  (estab- 
lished 1868),  since  which  the  firm  name  has 
been  Critchell,  Miller.  Whitney  &  Barbour. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Menoken.  Office:  La- 
Salle  and  Madison  Sts.  Residence:  1692  W. 
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MILLER,  Brlce  Annan,  retired  ship-builder; 
b.  near  Coleraine,  Ireland,  Jan.  5,  1838;  s. 
David  and  Ann  (Forbes)  Miller;  came  to 
Chicago  in  boyhood;  ed.  public  schools;  grad. 
Chicago  Central  High  School,  1860;  taught  in 
grammar  school  at  Beloit,  Wis.,  during  winter 
of  1860-1;  m.  Chicago,  May  26,  1862,  Mary 
Agnes  Hutton.  Entered  ship  yard  in  1861  as 
bookkeeper,  remaining  in  that  business  and 
becoming  treasurer  of  Miller  Bros.  Dry  Dock 
Co.  until  1901,  when  he  sold  out  business  and 
retired.  Republican  since  first  vote,  for  Lin- 
coln, 1860.  Presbyterian.  Odd  Fellow  since 
1861.  Pres.  Washingtonian  Home  Assn.  Resi- 
dence: 46  Roslyn  PI. 

MILLES,  Charles,  wholesale  dealer  in  hard- 
wood lumber;  b.  Chicago,  June  11,  1872;  s. 
Isaac  and  Judith  (Greenebaum)  Miller;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  schools,  Chicago  and  Bryant  & 
Stratton  Business  College.  From  1888  to  1896 
was  bookkeeper  and  mgr.  of  the  wholesale 
hardwood  lumber  firm  of  L.  Miller  &  Co.  (now 
retired) ;  sec.  of  Miller  Lumber  Co.  (now  re- 
tired), 1896-1901;  since  1901  senior  mem.  of 
Miller  Bros.,  manufacturers  and  wholesalers 
of  hardwood  lumber.  Mem.  Nat.  Hardwood 
Lumber  Assn.,  Order  of  Hoo  Hoo,  Travelers' 
Protective  Assn.  Republican.  Jewish  religion. 
Office:  Cor.  22d  St.  and  Center  Av.  Residence: 
3238  S.  Park  Av. 

MILLER,  Charles  Porter,  lumber;  b.  Green- 
wich, N.  J.,  July  22,  1849;  s.  Edwin  F.  and 
Elizabeth  B.  S.  (Porter)  Miller;  ed  Union 
Acad.,  Shiloh,  N.  J.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  8,  1886, 
Isabel  F.  Temple;  1  daughter:.  Margaret  E. 
Early  life  on  New  Jersey  farm;  worked  for 
Central  Railroad  of  New  Jersey  as  station 
agent  and  in  freight  dept. ;  came  to  Chicago, 
1879;  was  in  employ  of  A.  A.  Gray  &  Co.,  2 
years,  then  in  business  with  T.  H.  Sheppard 
as  T.  H.  Sheppard  &  Co.;  after  death  of  Mr. 
Sheppard  in  1893,  closed  up  business,  1894,  on 
account  of  ill  health.  Resumed  business,  July, 
1895,  as  C.  P.  Miller  &  Co.  (with  Perley  Lowe 
and  William  Templeton,  partners).  Also  since 
1903,  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Mississippi  Lum- 
ber Co.  (saw  mills  at  Quitman,  Miss.;  also 
owning  Mississippi  &  Eastern  R.  R.  in  con- 
nection with  plant) ;  also  sec.  Temple  Pump 
Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Midlothian. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  2941 
Calumet  Av. 

MILLER,  Darius,  railway  official;  b.  Prince- 
ton, 111.,  Apr.  3,  1859;  s.  J.  S.  and  Elizabeth  H. 
Miller;  ed.  Princeton,  111.;  m.  Morris,  111.,  Oct. 
19,  1882,  Sue  C.  Brown.  Began  railway  ser- 
vice as  stenographer  in  general  freight  office 
Mich.  Cen.  R.  R.,  1877-80;  clerk  general  freight 
office,  St.  L.,  I.  M.  &  S.  Ry.,  1880-1;  chief  clerk 
to  gen.  mgr.,  1881-3;  general  freight  and  ticket 
agent,  1883-7,  Memphis  &  Little  Rock  R.  R.; 
general  freight  and  passenger  agent,  1887-9, 
traffic  mgr.,  1889-90,  St.  Louis,  Ark.  &  Tex. 
Ry. :  traffic  merr.  "Queen  &  Crescent"  Route, 
1890-3:  May  20,  1893,  to  Nov.,  1896,  traffic 
mgr.  M..  K.  &  T.  Ry. ;  vice-pres.,  M.,  K.  &  T. 
R.  R.,  Nov.,  1896,  to  Oct.,  1898;  2d  vice-pres., 
Great  Northern  Ry..  Oct.,  1898,  to  Jan.  1, 
1903:  1st  vice-pres.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  Ry.  since  Jan. 
1,  1903.  Dir.  Commercial  Nat.  Bank,  Union 
Trust  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League, 
Washington  Park;  also  St.  Louis  (St.  Louis, 
Mo.),  Minnesota  (St.  Paul,  Minn.).  Office:  209 
Adams  St.  Residence:  4753  Grand  Boul. 

MILLER,  Edward  George,  decorating;  b. 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  July  20,  1853;  s.  George  and 
Barbara  (Geissen)  Miller;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  m.  Chicago,  June  18,  1886, 
Elizabeth  Lucas.  Began  decorating  business 
at  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  In  1869,  remaining  there 
until  1874;  in  the  same  line  in  New  York,  1874- 
1884,  when  came  to  Chicago;  connected  with 
the  Remien  Decorating  Co.  since  1886;  vice- 
pres.  since  1895.  Club:  Ravenswood.  Office:  180 
Indiana  St.  Residence:  2696  Hermitage  Av 


MILLER,  Elisha  Hunting,  pres.  Phoenix 
Horse  Shoe  Co. ;  b.  Sacramento,  Calif.,  July  4, 
1868;  s.  Charles  and  Johanna  Miller;  ed.  public 
schools  of  San  Francisco  and  private  schools 
in  New  York.  Was  engaged  in  manufacturing 
interests  in  New  York  before  coming  to  Chi- 
cago in  1896,  and  engaged  in  same  in  Chicago 
until  1902,  when  became  pres.  of  Phoenix 
Horse  Shoe  Co.,  manufacturers  of  horse  and 
mule  shoes,  with  factories  at  Joliet,  111.,  and 
Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.  Also  pres.  Western  Net 
Manufacturing  Co.,  of  Joliet,  111.  Mem.  Illinois 
Manufacturers'  Assn.  Republican.  Club:  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  Tne  Rookery.  Residence: 
3638  Michigan  Av. 

MILLER,  Francis  Edwin,  rubber  goods;  b. 
Chicago,  July  21,  1865;  s.  James  Edwin  and 
Anna  L.  (Woodford)  Miller;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools  and  Northwestern  Univ.;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  Jan.,  1889,  Anna  P.  Lord.  Began  busi- 
ness career,  1884,  with  Chicago  branch  of 
Jones  &  Laughlin,  iron  and  steel  manufac- 
turers; with  Anaconda  Copper  Mining  Co., 
Butte,  Mont.,  1887-94;  mgr.  Portland  (Ore.) 
store  of  the  Gutta  Percha  &  Rubber  Mfg.  Co., 
1894-6;  returned  to  Chicago,  1897,  for  same 
company,  and  became  joint  mgr.  of  the  Chi- 
cago branch  with  John  H.  Brown.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston,  Skokie 
Golf.  Office:  96-98  Lake  St.  Residence:  522 
Greenwood  Boul.,  Evanston,  111. 

MILLER,  Frank  Justus,  educator;  b.  Clin- 
ton, Tenn.,  Nov.  26,  1858;  s.  James  W.  and 
Lydia  Ann  (Butler)  Miller;  grad.  Denison 
Univ.,  1879,  Ph.D.,  Yale,  1892;  attended  lec- 
tures univs.  of  Halle,  Munchen  and  Jena, 
1902-3;  m.  Bloomfleld,  N.  J.,  July  10,  1883, 
Lida  Willett.  Asso.  prof.  Latin  and  dean  of 
University  affiliations,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since 
1892.  Club:  Quadrangle.  (See  Who's  Who  In 
America  for  books,  etc.)  Address:  387  E.  56th 
St. 

MILLER,  Fred,  real  estate  loan  agent;  b. 
Richton,  111.,  Aug.  1,  1857;  s.  Adam  and  Ger- 
trude (Gross)  Miller;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Notre  Dame  Acad.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  31,  1895, 
Bertha  Nehls;  children:  Hobart,  Gertrude, 
Annie.  Began  business  life  as  clerk  for  his 
father  in  general  store  at  Richton,  111.,  until 
1882,  when  came  to  Chicago;  was  bookkeeper 
for  W.  P.  Dunn  &  Co.,  printers,  and  later  for 
Felsenthal  &  Kozminski,  bankers,  the  firm 
changing  in  Dec.,  1883,  to  Felsenthal,  Gross 
&  Miller,  which  was  merged  Mar.  9,  1891, 
into  the  organization  of  the  Bank  of  Com- 
merce, of  which  he  was  cashier,  and  since 
It  went  out  of  business  has  been  cashier 
in  liquidation;  since  1897  in  business  for 
himself,  taking  over  the  real  estate  loan  busi- 
ness of  the  bank  and  building  up  a  large 
business  in  loans  on  real  estate  security.  Re- 
publican. Evangelical  Lutheran.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  186-188  Madison  St.  Residence: 
1720  Deming  PI. 

MILLER,  Frederic  A.,  general  passenger 
agent  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  R.  R.;  b.  Hartford,  Pa., 
Apr.  10,  18 — ;  began  railroad  career,  1874,  as 
ticket  agent  and  cashier  Cairo  &  Vincennes 
R.  R.  at  Cairo,  111.  Became  successively,  ticket 
and  freight  agent,  and  finally  general  passen- 
ger agent  same  road;  entered  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  R. 
R.,  1883,  as  special  passenger  agent,  and  was 
appointed  asst.  gen.  passenger  agent,  1887.  and 
gen.  passenger  agent,  Oct.,  1900.  Office:  Rail- 
way Exchange  Bldg. 

MILLER,  George  W.,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
near  Oilman,  111.,  Jan.  12,  1869;  s.  Rufus  H. 
and  Ellen  M.  (Hale)  Miller;  student  at  Union 
College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1889-90;  clerk  in 
U.  S.  Census  Bureau,  1890-1;  engaged  in  com- 
piling the  Eleventh  Census;  joined  senior  class 
of  law  dept.  of  Columbian  Univ.,  graduating 
LL.B.,  June,  1891;  resigned  from  Census  Bu- 
reau, Sept.,  1891,  and  came  to  Chicago.;  m. 
Chicago,  Aug.  4,  1892,  Carrie  E.  Sproule;  chil- 
dren: James  Mann.  Clerk  in  the  law  office  of 


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Hon.  James  R.  Mann,  1891-4,  when  became 
partner  In  the  law  firm  of  Mann,  Hayes  & 
Miller,  and  later  firm  of  Mann  &  Miller.  Ap- 
pointed a  Master  in  Chancery  of  the  Superior 
Court  of  Cook  Co.,  Oct.,  1897.  Mem.  of  House 
of  Representatives  in  the  39th  and  40th  Gen- 
eral Assemblies  of  Illinois.  Introduced  the 
first  and  second  Torrens  bills,  placing  that  law 
on  the  statute  books,  and  also  introduced  and 
secured  the  passage  of  the  bill  to  consolidate 
the  Supreme  Court  at  Springfield.  Dir.  the  C. 
Turner  Co.  Republican.  Mason;  K.  P.,  Royal 
League  (chairman  on  committee  of  laws,  coun- 
sel for  the  league  and  mem.  of  its  managing 
committee).  Club:  Hamilton  (ex-pres.).  Office: 
59  Clark  St.  Residence:  947  72d  PI. 

MILLER,  Grant  Clark,  architect;  b.  Rock- 
ford,  111.,  Jan.  17,  1870;  s.  Horace  G.  and  Mary 
(Alden)  Miller;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois,  class 
of  1894,  as  B.S.  in  Architecture;  ^ost-graduate 
with  degree,  M.Arch.,  1895;  grad.  in  civil  en- 
gineering at  Cornell  Colleere,  Mt.  Vernon,  la., 
1898;  m.  Rockford.  111.,  Mar.  26,  1896,  Etta 
Clark.  Mem.  of  firm  of  Bowling  &  Miller, 
architects,  Rockford,  111.,  1%  years:  came  to 
Chicago,  1897,  and  became  mem.  of  firm  of 
Patton,  Fisher  &  Miller,  changing  in  1901  to 
Patton  &  Miller,  architects.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale, 
111. 

MILLER,  Harry  Irvingf,  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Jan. 
12,  1862;  s.  John  F.  and  Almira  G.  Miller;  ed. 
Russell's  College,  New  Haven,  Conn.;  Mt.  St. 
Mary's,  Emmitsburg,  Md.,  and  Cornell  Univ.; 
m.  Richmond,  Ind.,  May  B.  Burbank;  1  son: 
Alvin  Ford.  Entered  employ  of  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Lines  west  of  Pittsburgh,  as  a  clerk  in 
the  office  of  the  supt.  at  Richmond,  Ind.,  1880; 
filled  various  positions  in  the  engineering  dept. 
on  that  line,  and  appointed  supt.  of  the  Rich- 
mont  division  of  the  Pennsylvania  Lines,  1888; 
supt.  Louisville  division  of  the  Pennsylvania 
Lines,  1890;  supt.  main  line  division,  Van- 
dalia  Line,  April  14,  1894;  gen.  mgr.  Vandalia 
Line,  with  headquarters  at  St.  Louis,  June, 
1901;  while  in  that  city  was  a  dir.  of  the 
Mechanics'  Nat.  Bank  and  of  the  Am.  Central 
Trust  Co.;  gen.  mgr.  of  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry. 
Co..  with  office  at  Chicago,  from  Dec.  15,  1903, 
to  Mar.  1,  1905,  when  he  assumed  position  of 
2d  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R. 
Mem.  Kanpa  Alpha  fraternity.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic.  Chicago  Golf,  Mid- 
Day,  Union:  also  University  (St.  Louis'),  Uni- 
versity (Indiananolis).  Office:  LaSalle  St.  Sta- 
tion. Residence:  234  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

MILLER,  Hnmplirys  Henry  Clay,  lawyer: 
b.  New  York,  Oct.  17,  1845;  s.  George  and 
Isabella  Miller:  located  In  Illinois,  1854;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  1868;  A.M.,  1872;  studied 
law;  m.  Channahon,  Will  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  17,  1870, 
Harriet  S.  Lewis;  children:  Alta  D.,  George  H., 
Donald  C.  Supt.  public  schools,  Morris,  111., 
1870-5;  admitted  to  bar,  1875;  pres.  Board  of 
Education,  Evanston,  111.,  since  1883;  mayor  of 
Evanston.  111.,  1887-90;  pres.  Board  of  Civil 
Service  Commissioners.  Evanston,  1894-1904; 
vice-pres.  Board  of  Trustees  Northwestern 
Univ.:  senior  mem.  law  firm  Miller.  Thoman 
&  Oppenhelm:  was  a  mem.  staff  Gov.  Yates 
(111.)  with  rank  of  col.  (appointed,  1901);  vice- 
pres.  Chicago  Evening  Post:  dir.  State  Bank 
of  Evanston,  Nat.  Mutual  Church  Insurance 
Co.  of  Chicago,  Children's  Aid  and  Home  Soc. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  University, 
Hamilton.  Evanston,  Evanston  Country.  Glen 
View.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

MILLER,  John,  tanning;  b.  Eppshelm,  Al- 
sace, France,  Jan.  30,  1845;  s.  George  and 
Mary  CReitzenthaler)  Miller;  came  with  par- 
ents to  U.  S.,  1846,  settling  in  Northfield, 
Cook  Co.,  111.;  ed.  Northfield  until  19  years  old, 
and  1  year  at  Northwest  College,  Plainfleld, 
DuPage  Co.;  m.  1869,  Eliza  Strausberger.  Was 


employed  by  Grey,  Marshall  &  Co.,  tanners, 
1861-71;  engaged  in  hide  business,  1872,  be- 
coming partner  with  Martin  C.  Klein,  1873,  in 
hide  brokerage  business,  and  in  1876,  chang- 
ing to  a  regular  commission  business  in  hides, 
furs  and  pelts;  firm  later  changed  to  present 
style  of  John  Miller  &  Co.  Also  pres.  Chicago 
Tanning  Co.  Office:  121  Michigan  St.  Resi- 
dence: 236  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

MILLER,  John  Gibbons,  railway  supplies;  b. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Mar.  2,  1861;  s.  Joseph  G.  and 
Adele  E.  (Shirmer)  Miller;  ed.  public  schools, 
St.  Louis,  Mo.;  m.  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  Oct.  14, 
1891,  Mary  E.  Williams;  children:  Frances  M., 
Joseph  G.  In  service  of  the  Indianapolis  &  St. 
Louis  Ry.  from  Sept.  9,  1879,  until  1883;  with 
the  Wabash  Ry.,  1883-5;  cashier  and  book- 
keeper for  Kauffmann  Milling  Co.,  St.  Louis, 
1885,  with  "Big  Four"  R.  R.,  1886;  general 
agent  for  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Sept. 
1,  1887,  to  Apr.  1,  1889;  asst.  general  freight 
agent  Sante  Fe  System,  Chicago,  from  Apr.  1, 
1889,  to  Sept.  1,  1895;  general  sales  agent  Laf- 
lin  &  Rand  Powder  Co.,  from  Sept.  1,  1895,  to 
Jan.  1,  1904;  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  established  pres- 
ent business,  being  agent  for  Dilworth,  Por- 
ter &  Co.,  Ltd.,  manufacturers  of  spikes  and 
tie  plates;  William  Goldie,  Jr.,  &  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  railroad  tie  plugs  for  preservation 
of  ties;  Union  Spring  and  Mfg.  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  coil  and  elliptic  springs  for  railroad 
equipment;  the  Ajax  Metal  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  ingot  metal,  engine  brasses,  and  journal 
bearings;  Buckeye  Powder  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  black  blasting  powder;  general  freight 
agent  the  Toluca,  Marquette  &  Northern  R.  R. 
Co.,  line  from  Rutland,  111.,  to  Marquette,  111. 
Republican.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
561  Dearborn  Av. 

MILLER,  John  Hunter,  lawyer;  b.  Dublin 
Mills,  Pa.,  June  4,  1866;  s.  William  and  Mary 
(Berkstresser)  Miller;  grad.  law  dept.  of  the 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B.;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  29, 
1893,  Rosetta  Cook;  children:  Helen,  Leonard 
C.  Admitted  to  Pennsylvania  bar,  Oct.  7,  1889, 
and  in  1890  came  to  Chicago;  admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  Oct.,  1890;  in  1903,  with  Judge  Oliver 
H.  Horton  and  Paul  Brown,  formed  firm  of 
Horton  &  Brown.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mason. 
Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  111 
Balrd  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

MILLER,  John  Stocker,  lawyer;  b.  Louis- 
ville. St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  24,  1847;  s. 
John  and  Jane  (McLeod)  Miller;  ed.  common 
schools  and  acad.  at  Louisville;  grad.  A.B.,  St. 
Lawrence  Univ.,  Canton,  N.  Y.f  1869;  studied 
in  law  dept.  same,  1869-70:  m.  Chicago,  Dec. 
12,  1887,  Ann  Gross.  Admitted  to  New  York 
bar  at  Ogdensburg,  N.  Y.,  1870;  prof,  of 
mathematics,  1871-2,  and  of  Latin  and  Greek, 
1872-4,  at  St.  Lawrence  Univ.;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1874,  and  engaged  in  practice;  with 
George  Herbert  and  John  H.  S.  Quick  estab- 
lished, 1876,  firm  of  Herbert,  Quick  &  Miller; 
became  Quick  &  Miller  after  Mr.  Herbert's 
death,  until  1886;  associated  with  Senator 
Henry  W.  Leman  as  partner,  1886:  Merritt 
Starr  was  admitted,  1890,  and  later  George  R. 
Peck  succeeded  Mr.  Leman,  firm  becoming 
Peck,  Miller  &  Starr,  which  still  continues; 
corporation  counsel  of  Chicago,  1891-3;  during 
his  term  argued  in  behalf  of  city  t^e  cele- 
brated Lake  Front  case  against  the  I.  C.  R.  R. 
Co.  Republican.  Mem.  St.  Paul's  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church.  Kenwood.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago,  Hamilton.  Kenwood.  Office: 
Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  4810  Kenwood  Av. 

MILIiEB,  Joseph  Letftrett,  physician;  b.  Ke- 
wanee,  111.,  Nov.  24,  1867;  s.  James  and  Jane 
(Leggett)  Miller;  reared  on  a  farm;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  B.S.,  1893;  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1895;  m.  Lansing, 
Mich.,  July,  1901;  children:  Margaret,  Doro- 
thy. Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago from  1895.  Instructor  in  medicine,  Rush 
Med.  College;  associate  on  staff  of  Presbyte- 


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rlan  Hosp.;  attending  physician  of  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Med.,  Chicago  Med.,  and  Chicago  Pathological 
socs.  Club:  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Residence:  4577  Oakenwald  Av. 

MILLER,  Kempster  Blanchard,  consulting 
engineer;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Aug.  14,  1870;  s. 
Joseph  K.  and  Eliza  (Blanchard)  Miller;  ed. 
Washington  (D.  C.)  High  Schools  and  Cor- 
nell Univ.,  graduating  as  E.E.  in  class  of 
1893;  m.  Chicago,  1897,  Antha  Knowlton;  chil- 
dren: Dorothea,  Antha  Ruth.  Was  asst.  exam- 
iner, U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washington,  D.  C., 
1893-6;  came  to  Chicago  and  was  chief  en- 
gineer Western  Telephone  Construction  Co., 
to  1898;  in  Scranton,  Pa.,  as  electrical  en- 
gineer, 1898-9;  engineer  of  Kellogg  Switch- 
board &  Supply  Co.,  Chicago,  1899-1904;  since 
1904  engaged  in  practice  as  consulting  en- 
gineer. Also  dir.  Belden  Mfg.  Co.  Author  of 
"American  Telephone  Practice."  Mem.  West- 
ern Soc.  of  Engineers;  local  chairman  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Electrical  Engineers.  Club:  Quad- 
rangle. Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  379 
E.  56th  St. 

TkilliLEK,  Milton,  lumber  merchant;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  29,  1873;  s.  Isaac  and  Judith 
(Greenebaum)  Miller;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  Col- 
lege to  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1899,  Carrie 
Adler;  1  daughter:  Sylvia.  Began  business  ca- 
reer with  the  lumber  firm  of  L.  Miller  &  Co., 
1888-92;  mgr.  of  Chicago  branch  of  Holmes  & 
Smith,  1892-5;  vice-pres.  of  Miller  Lumber  Co., 
1895-1901.  In  1901,  with  Charles  Miller,  estab- 
lished present  firm  of  Miller  Bros.,  exclusively 
hardwood  lumber  merchants,  making  a  special- 
ty of  direct  shipments  from  mills.  Republican. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  22d  St.  and  Cen- 
ter Av.  Residence:  4332  Vincennes  Av. 

MILLER,  Richard  Oren,  teas  and  coffees;  b. 
Richmond,  Ind.,  Nov.  3,  1856;  s.  A.  M.  and 
Martha  A.  (Huntington)  Miller;  grad.  Wabash 
College,  Crawfordsville,  Ind.  In  tea  and  coffee 
business  since  1876;  since  1889  mgr.  western 
dept.  of  Dwinell-Wright  Co.  (established,  1845, 
incorporated,  1889);  is  a  dir.  of  the  company. 
Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Calumet,  Glen  View.  Office:  57  Michigan 
Av.  Residence:  54  Bellevue  PI. 

MILLER,  Boewell,  railroad  official.  Office: 
30  Broadway.  N.  Y.  (For  sketch  see  Who's 
Whoin  America.) 

MILLER.  Thomas  Eaton,  retired;  b.  near 
Coleraine,  Co.  Londonderry,  Ireland,  May  12, 
1834;  s.  David  and  Ann  (Forbes)  Miller;  came 
to  IT.  S.  in  1844;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cleve- 
land, O.,  2  years;  Oswego.  N.  Y.,  2  years;  m. 
1st,  Chicago,  Nov.  12,  1855,  Catherine  Chand- 
ler (h.  in  Chicago,  1839);  m.  2d.  Chicaero,  Jan. 
9,  1S73.  Elizabeth  Harrison;  children:  Mrs.  Dr. 
J.  F.  Jones,  Thomas  L.,  Charles  A.,  Frank  A., 
Brico  C..  Mrs.  Dr.  H.  C.  West,  Mrs.  John  G. 
Munro.  Came  to  Chicago,  1848;  learned  trade 
of  ship  carpenter  and  caulker;  started  firm  of 
Miller  Bros.,  1861;  later  with  Chicago  Dry 
Pork  Co.,  as  pres.  and  stipt. ;  now  retired. 
Joined  Vol.  Fire  Dept.,  1850,  and  continued 
with  it  until  paid  fire  dent,  was  organized;  was 
nsst.  foreman  Niaerara  Engine  Co.,  No.  3.  Has 
been  treas.  Old  Vol.  Firemon's  Benevolent 
Assn.  for  past  26  years.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Mason — charter  mem.  and  treas.  36  years 
Covenant  Lodge:  mem.  and  treas.  35  years, 
Corinthian  Chapter:  charter  mem.  and  treas. 
34  years,  Pt.  Bernard  Commandery  K.  T. ;  mem. 
Oriental  Consistory  and  Supreme  Council  of 

0  Masons;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Masonic  Or- 
nhnns'  Home.  Club:  Marquette.  Residence:  569 
LaSalle  Av. 

MILLER,  Walter  H.,  pres.  Miller  &  Hart, 
packers;  b.  Chicago,  111.,  Mch.  15,  1857;  s.  of 
Samuel  F.  and  Charlotte  (Howe)  Miller;  ed. 
high  school,  Blue  Island,  111.:  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
16,  1879,  Rowena  Fobes;  children:  Walter  F., 
Charlotte.  Began  as  clerk  in  stationery  and 
printing  house  of  Bliss,  Barnes  &  Co.,  Chi- 


cago, 1873-6;  then  for  about  6  years  with  the 
Anglo-Am.  Packing  &  Provision  Co.,  Union 
Stock  Yards.  Started  in  business  for  self  in 
1882  as  provison  broker  on  Board  of  Trade 
till  1884,  when  formed  the  firm  of  Miller, 
Craig  &  Co.,  provision  dealers.  The  name  of 
firm  was  changed  several  times  and  business 
gradually  drifted  in  that  of  packing.  In  1891 
the  name  of  the  firm  became  Miller  &  Hart, 
and  at  death  of  Mr.  Hart  in  1898,  it  was  in- 
corporated under  same  name,  with  Mr.  Miller 
as  pres.,  which  office  he  still  holds.  Repub- 
lican. Mason:  mem.  Englewood  Commandery 
and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  25th  and  LaSalle  Sts. 
Residence:  4580  Oakenwald  Av. 

MILLER,  William  Silas,  piano  manufactur- 
er; b.  Aurora,  111.,  Mar.  20,  1868;  s.  Holmes 
and  Melissa  (Tubbs)  Miller;  grad.  Aurora 
High  School,  1886;  m.  Aurora,  111.,  Apr.  15, 
1896,  Carrie  E.  Hunt;  1  son:  Donald  William. 
Entered  employ  of  Miller  &  Sencenbaugh,  dry 
goods,  Aurora,  as  clerk,  1886;  in  dry  goods 
business  in  Aurora,  under  firm  name  of 
Holmes,  Miller  &  Son,  1887,  sold  out  in  1890; 
entered  employ  of  Bush  &  Gerts  Piano  Co.  (in- 
corporated, 1886)  as  bookkeeper,  1891;  elected 
asst.  sec.,  1899;  sec.,  1901;  vice-pres.,  1904.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Office:  Bush  Temple  of 
Music.  Residence:  1864  Magnolia  Av. 

MILLIGA3T,  Charles  P.,  prop.  Victoria 
Hotel;  b.  Rushville,  O.,  Feb.  19,  1855;  s.  Josiah 
and  Mary  J.  (Boggs)  Milligan;  ed.  public 
schools,  Princeton,  111.;  m.  Princeton,  111.,  Lois 
Burkitt;  children:  Maude  B.,  Helen  L.  Began 
business  career  as  general  agent  for  Morgan 
Harvester  Co.,  1878-1886;  proprietor  of  Brack- 
ett  House,  Rochelle,  111.,  1886-88;  went  to 
Council  Bluffs,  la.,  and  for  2  years  was  pro- 
prietor of  Ogden  Hotel;  came  to  Chicago,  1890, 
and  was  associated  with  H.  A.  AVinter  in  the 
proprietorship  of  the  Hyde  Park  Hotel  until 
1894;  then  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Dabb  &  Milli- 
gan, proprietors  of  the  old  Leland  Hotel ;  since 
1896  has  been  proprietor  of  the  Victoria  Hotel. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht.  Address: 
Victoria  Hotel. 

MILLS,  Frank  O.,  live  stock  commission;  b. 
Lee  Co.,  la.,  June  1,  1854;  moved  with  par- 
ents to  Cass  Co.,  la.,  in  1857;  attended  district 
schools.  At  about  18  years  of  age  began  ship- 
ping live  stock  to  the  Chicago  market;  came 
to  Chicago,  1875,  and  was  in  employ  of  a  live 
stock  commission  house  until  1886,  except  for 
about  2%  years,  1880-2,  when  was  in  stock 
business  in  Montana;  on  May  1,  1886,  with  J. 
E.  Greer,  established  live  stock  commission 
firm  of  Greer,  Mills  &  Co.  Office:  Exchange 
Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence:  3751  In- 
diana Av. 

MILLS,  George  Frederick,  Chicago  mgr. 
Niles-Bement-Pond  Co.;  b.  Derby,  Eng.,  Sept. 
22,  1860;  s.  James  and  Maria  (Milnes)  Mills; 
ed.  private  school  in  England  and  high  school, 
Stannton,  Va.,  graduating.  1877;  m.  H.  P. 
Drake,  Lexington,  Ky. ;  children:  Alice  Peachy, 
Lily  Louise.  Began  business  career  as  aman- 
uensis to  official  reporter  of  the  U.  S.  Senate, 
1880-3;  then  engaged  with  the  Niles  Tool 
Works,  Hamilton,  O.,  in  various  capacities,  and 
since  that  company  merged  in  the  Niles-Be- 
ment-Pond Co.  has  continued  with  latter,  be- 
coming mgr.  of  the  Chicago  branch,  1894.  This 
corporation  controls  and  operates  the  works 
of  the  Niles  Tool  Works,  Hamilton.  O. ;  Be- 
ment.  Niles  &  Co.,  Philadelnhin ;  Niles  Crane 
Co.,  Philadelphia;  Pond  Machine  Tool  Co., 
Plainfield,  N.  J.;  Pratt  &  Whitney  Co.,  Hart- 
ford, Conn.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic,  Casino  (Edge- 
water);  also  Pullman,  Pullman.  111.,  and  Min- 
nesota, St.  Paul,  Minn.  Office:  Western  Union 
Bldg.  Residence:  684  Winthrop  Av.,  Edgewafer, 
111. 

MILLS,  Luther  Laflin,  lawyer;  b.  N.  Adams, 
Mass.,  Sept.  3,  1848;  s.  Walter  N.  and  Caroline 


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J.  (Smith)  Mills;  family  removed  to  Chicago, 
1S49;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and  Univ. 
of  Michigan;  studied  law  in  office  of  Homer  N. 
Hibbard,  1868-71;  m.  Saugerties,  N.  Y..,  Nov. 
15.  1876,  Ella  J.,  daughter  of  Joseph  M.  Boies; 
children:  Matthew,  ii,iecta  Boies,  Marie  Brain- 
erd  (Mrs.  Frank  T.  Crawford),  Caroline  Bige- 
low,  Agnes  Sheffield.  Admitted  to  bar,  18/1, 
and  began  practice;  associated  with  Messrs. 
Weber  <&  Ingham,  1874,  in  firm  of  Mills,  Weber 
&  Ingham;  State's  atty.  of  Cook  Co.,  1876-84; 
since  term  expired  has  been  identified  with 
prosecution  of  many  cases,  including  the  Stur- 
lata  and  Cronin  murders,  the  "boodle"  trials, 
and  the  Columbus  (O.)  tally-sheet  forgeries. 
Now  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Mills,  Gor- 
ham  &  Mills.  Distinguished  as  orator  upon 
topics  of  national  import;  has  delivered  many 
speeches  on  great  public  occasions  in  various 
cities;  and  as  a  humanitarian  is  identified 
with  measures  of  social  and  civic  reform  and 
Christian  citizenship.  Pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Tract  Soc.  and  of  the  Chicago  Boys'  Club.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Office:  New  York  Life 
Bldg.  Residence:  Buena  Park.  111. 

MILLS,  Matthew,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Aug. 
30,  1877;  s.  Luther  Lailin  and  Ella  J.  (Boies) 
Mills;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1900;  Northwest- 
ern Law  School,  LL.B.,  1903.  Admitted  to  bar, 
Oct.,  1903,  and  became  associated  with  his 
father,  Luther  Laflin  Mills,  and  Sidney  S.  Gor- 
ham,  forming  firm  of  Mills,  Gorham  &  Mills. 
At  Yale  a  mem.  of  the  Kappa  Psi  Soc.,  Psi 
Upsilon  Fraternity  and  Scroll  and  Key  Soc.  Re- 
publican (mem.  the  Roosevelt  Club  of  Chicago 
and  25th  Ward  Republican  Club).  Presbyte- 
rian. Mem.  Park  Lodge,  No.  843,  A.  F.  and  A. 
M.  Clubs:  Yale,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  171 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Graceland  and  Claren- 
don Avs. 

MILLS,  Walter,  real  estate;  b.  Terre  Haute, 
Ind.,  May  24,  1870;  s.  Isaac  Taylor  and  Mary 
Eliza  (Moore)  Mills;  ed.  graded  schools,  Terre 
Haute,  1876-84;  high  school,  1884-7;  Rose 
Polytechnic  Institute,  2%  years,  ending  Dec., 
1889;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  15,  1903,  Floy  Amber 
Gilmore.  In  real  estate  office  of  J.  E.  Mills  & 
Co.,  Chicago,  Jan.,  1900,  as  clerk;  in  1892,  with 
S.  B.  Mills,  formed  present  firm  of  S.  B.  Mills 
&  Co.,  who  have  ever  since  dealt  exclusively 
in  factory,  dock  and  warehouse  property.  In 
Mar.,  1900,  assumed  management  of  real  estate 
of  Calumet  and  Chicago  Canal  and  Dock  Co. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  (elected  vice- 
pres.,  1903).  Republican.  Mem.  Christian 
Church.  Mason;  Blue  Lodge  and  Chapter.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  Teutonic  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1038  Touhy  Av.,  Rogers  Park,  111. 

MILLSPAUGH,  Charles  Frederic,  physician, 
curator  dept.  botany,  Field  Columbian  Museum, 
Chicago,  since  1894;  b.  Ithaca,  N.  Y.,  June  20, 
1854;  s.  John  Hill  and  Marion  E.  (Cornell) 
Millspaugh;  artist;  studied  Cornell,  1872-3; 
grad.  New  York  Homoe.  Med.  College,  1881; 
m.  Waverly,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  19,  1877,  Mary  Louisa 
Spaulding.  Practiced  profession  Binghamton, 
NT  Y.,  18S1-90;  Waverly,  N.  Y.,  1890-1;  botan- 
ist, West  Virginia  Univ.,  1891-3;  prof.  med.  bot- 
any, Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College  since  1897; 
professorial  lecturer  economic  botany,  Univ.  of 
Chicago  since  1895;  prominent  as  taxionomic 
and  economic  botanist.  Mem.  Pan-Am.  Com. 
on  Med.  Botany;  hon.  mem.  New  York  Homoe. 
Med.  Soc.,  Faculty  of  Medicine,  Mexico;  Fac- 
ulty of  Medicine,  Brazil;  Binghamton  Acad. 
Science.  Fellow  Am.  Acad.  Arts  and  Sciences. 
Explored  in  Mexico,  1887,  1894,  1898,  1900; 
West  Indies,  1887,  1894,  1898,  1900;  Brazil, 
1888,  in  interest  bot.  science.  Special  field  or 
botanic  work,  the  Antillean  Islands.  Editor 
Homoeopathic  Recorder,  1890-2.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Address:  5748 
Madison  Av. 

MITCHEL,  Otto  W.,  decorator  and  furnish- 
er; b.  in  the  village  of  Vesbeck,  near  Hanover, 
Ger.,  Oct.  8,  1853;  B.  Louis  and  Christna  (Lan- 


grahr)  Mitchel;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Zanes- 
ville,  O.,  1880,  Editli  Geiger;  children:  Essie, 
Puss.  Came  to  this  country  (to  Chicago),  1873; 
learned  trade  with  Fred  M.  Atwood;  engaged 
in  decorating  and  furnishing  business  with  J. 
Fred  A.  Halbach,  1885,  under  firm  name  of 
Mitchel  &  Halbach,  Chicago,  111.  Republican. 
Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  264  Michigan  Av. 
Residence:  4353  Lake  Av. 

MITCHELL,  Clement  Clinton,  vice-pres. 
Jennings  Real  Estate  Loan  Co.;  b.  Hillside, 
Ont.,  Nov.  11,  1877;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (De- 
laney)  Mitchell;  early  childhood  was  spent  in 
a  lumber  camp  in  Northern  Michigan;  never 
went  to  school  until  15,  then  continued  until 
grad.  High  School,  North  Branch,  Mich.;  then 
taught  in  schools  there  2  years,  and  in  1900 
went  to  law  school  of  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame, 
South  Bend,  Ind.,  graduating  LL.B.,  1902;  m. 
North  Branch,  Mich.,  Sept.  7,  1904,  Nellie  Har- 
rinton.  Came  to  Chicago,  1902,  and  began  work 
in  the  real  estate  loan  dept.  of  the  Royal  Trust 
Co.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illi- 
nois, May,  1903;  since  Dec.  1,  1903,  vlce-pres. 
of  the  Jennings  Real  Estate  Loan  Co.  (capital 
$1,000,000).  Also  stockholder  in  the  Brown  Co., 
and  Physicians'  Supply  Co.,  and  partner  in  the 
law  firm  of  Kenney  &  Mitchell,  and  in  the  real 
estate  firm  of  Jennings  &  Co.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1441 
Waveland  Av. 

MITCHELL,  Clifford,  physician;  b.  Nan- 
tucket,  Mass.,  Jan.  28,  1854;  s.  Francis  Macy 
and  Ellen  Mitchell;  grad.  Harvard,  1875,  cum 
laude;  studied  Chicago  Medical  College,  1876- 
1877;  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College,  1877-8; 
M.D.,  1878;  m.  May,  1878,  Susan  P.  Lillie, 
Kansas  City  (died  May  8,  1901).  In  practice 
since  1878;  practice  limited  to  diseases  of  kid- 
neys; invented  protective  coating  for  iron  and 
steel,  Sept.,  1901;  established  Chicago  Labora- 
tory for  Clinical  Diagnosis,  Jan.,  1902  (is 
urologist  same) ;  prof,  chemistry,  toxicology 
and  also  diseases  of  kidneys,  Hahnemann  Med. 
College.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  Homoeopathy, 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Homce.  Soc.,  Phi  Beta  Kappa  (chapter  Alpha 
of  Massachusetts).  Author:  Student's  Manual 
of  Urinary  Analysis,  1879;  Practitioner's 
Guide  in  Urinalysis,  1882;  Physician's  Chem- 
istry, 1884;  Dentist's  Manual  of  Special 
Chemistry,  1887;  The  Practitioner's  Guide  to 
Urinary  Analysis,  1888;  Renal  Therapeutics, 
1898;  Diseases  of  the  Urinary  Organs,  1903. 
Office:  70  State  St.  Residence:  6030  Woodlawn 
Av. 

MITCHELL,  Harley  Bradford,  editor;  b.  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  Feb.  20,  1855;  s.  John  S.  and  Inger 
A.  (Nelson)  Mitchell;  ed.  Denison  Univ., 
Granville,  O.,  and  old  Chicago  Univ.,  A.B., 
1876;  later  A.M.;  m.  Chicago,  May  4,  1880, 
Edith  Ramskill;  children:  Herbert  H.,  Harley 
W.  Came  to  Chicago,  1873,  and  in  1876  became 
editor  of  the  Am.  Miller  and  the  Am.  Elevator 
and  Grain  Trade;  later  organized  the  Mitchell 
Bros.  Co.,  publishers  of  these  papers,  of  which 
is  pres.  Republican.  Formerly  mem.  of  the 
Board  of  Education  and  now  pres.  of  the  vil- 
lage of  LaGrange,  111.  Office:  315  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  LaG range,  111. 

MITCHELL,  John  Hennon,  mgr.  of  sales, 
Western  District,  Pressed  Steel  Car  Co.;  b. 
New  Brighton,  Pa.,  Aug.  20,  1872;  s.  Joseph  F. 
and  Margaret  Jane  (Hennon)  Mitchell;  ed. 
New  Brighton  (Pa.)  High  School,  Pennsyl- 
vania State  College  and  Cornell  Univ.,  gradu- 
ating in  mechanical  engineering  in  class  of 
1896;  m.  Beaver  Falls,  Pa.,  Nov.  2,  1898,  Mary 
R.  Morrison;  1  son:  Herbert  Morrison.  En- 
gaged as  mechanical  engineer  with  P.  &  L.  E. 
R.  R.,  1896-1901;  mechanical  engineer  Pressed 
Steel  Car  Co.,  1901-2;  since  1902  mgr.  of  sales 
for  Western  District  for  same  company.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Mechanical  Engineers,  and  of  the 
Am.  Acad.  of  Political  and  Social  Science.  Re- 


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publican.   Presbyterian.    Clubs:   Union   League,  1901-5;    1st    vice-pres.    Chicago    City    Ry.    Co. 

Chicago     Athletic,     Chicago    Yacht,     Columbia  since  1905.  Address:  2020  State  St. 

Yacht,  Skokie  Country,  Evanston;  also  Minne-  MIX,    Charles    Louis,    physician;    b.    Byron, 

sota    of   St    Paul,    Minn.    Office:    Fisher   Bldg.  111.,  Dec.  3,  1869;  s.  Ernest  and  Louise  (Misick) 

Residence:    1031    Judson    Av.,    Evanston,    111.  Mix;    grad.    Harvard    Univ.,    A.B.,    1890,    A.M., 

' 


3I  1894,  Jeannette  Elise  Caldwell.  Taugh „„ 

as  in  West  Division  High   School,   1894-6;   began 

r,'?880LUViLo3e-^e°sUTraders'"insurance  practice  of  medicine,   1897;  abandoned  general 

ro     of  Chicago'  vice-pres     chairman    Western  practice,  1902;  since  then  specialist  in  nervous 

board   of  control  and  mlm    of  Advisory  com-  diseases  and  internal  medicine.  Was  appointed 

miUee     The    Audit   Co     o?'  New York; treas.  Prof,  of  anatomy  Woman's  Med.  School,   1899, 

mdv.ance  Packing  &   Supply   Co  ;   trustee  Am  and  at  Dental  School  of  same,  1901;  asst.  prof. 

Surety  Co  .of  New   Y^k.Am    Salt  Co  ;    dir.  of  anatomy    Northwestern  Univ.  Med,  School, 

r    £   A     Rv  Vo     Kansas   Citv    Southern   Ry  1900-3;    prof,    of    physical    diagnosis    in    same 

Co     Mexican  Central  R    R     Northwestern  Ele^  since    Sept.,    1903.    Prof,    of    general    medicine, 

vaied   R.    R     Co ?    Union   Elevated I    R     R    Co.,  Post-graduate  Med.  School,  since  1900.  Attend- 

Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.,   U.   S.  Brewing  ing    physician     Cook     Co.     Hosp.;     consulting 

Po    of  Chicaeo    Chicaeo  Edison  Co     Common-  physician   Chicago   Board   of   Education.    Mem. 

wealth  Electffc  Co  .Economy  Light  &  pSwer  Am.  Medical  Assn.    Illinois  State  Medical  Soc., 

Co.    ( Toilet),    Continental    Trust    Co.    of    New  Chicago    Medical    Society     Chicago    Neuro  og- 

York,    1st    Nat.    Bank    of    New    York,    Illinois  ical  Soc,  Physicians'   Club,  Mississippi  Valley 

Trust  &  Safetv  Deposit  Co     Mississippi  River  Med.    Assn.    Republican.    Baptist.    Club:    Har- 

BHdge    Co  ,    Frank*  Parmelee Co "eta    Bank:  vard.   Office:   10$  State  St.   Residence:   3134   S. 

-   -     '          Boul.  Residence:  5012  Park  Av. 

MOAK,  William  Barnum,  lawyer;  b.  Newark, 


*ewi.    Byron     grain    comn.is-    g.  fc^l.,   mj; 


MS;  m.  XT..  AiKinson    wis..  10 ««tiiB  *>uu-  gch      ler    and    Knickerbocker    &    Holdom;    m. 

man;   children:   Eudora  H.    (deceased),   Mattie  Cnica^go    Au&  19    1886    Etta  H    Newton;  chil- 

(now  Mrs.  James  E.  Bartlett)    Served  in  Union  d           Raymond  C.,   Olive  L.,   Mildred   I.    Ger- 

Army  4%   years,  2  years  in  artillery  and  2^  trude    Marguerite.  Admitted  to  bar  Apr.,  1879, 

years  on  staff  of  Gen    John  A    Logan.  Began  and  £as  si^ce  practiced  law  aione,  except  for 

khfsSn88^!!6   1867-8^rJthrenmlrmaSuftcturer  of  3    years-    wnen    flrm    was    VanBuren    &    Moak 

Picture    frames    and'  mirrors^in    CMcago^  as  gfe^o^Malon^T^pla^e"^.  ^eo'ple^s  Zlb- 

in  grlLf^roviKsfetc.^b^mTnTa^e^  ^^^^^^l^^'-    6924.  stewart   Av- 

the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  1879.  Republican.  MODJESKI,  Balph,  bridge  engineer;  b.  Cra- 

Episcopalian.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Union  cow,    Poland,    Jan.    27,    1861;    s.    Gustav    and 

League.    Office:    Postal    Telegraph   Bldg.    Resi-  Helena    Modrzejewski;    came    to    U.    S.    with 

dence'  50  Astor  St.  mother,   1876;   name  changed   to   Modjeski   for 

•MT-prTTPT  T    ctMnav   hmkpr  in  «5tor>lr<?   honri<*  purposes  of  Am.  naturalization,  his  mother  be- 

^rnln    Pto  •  b   Chicalo   Feb    12    1876 ?s    Joseph  ln*  the  distinguished  tragedienne  Helena  Mod- 

|[^V    anri    wVlPn    S      CLeeds)    Mitchell°    ed  J'eska=   &rad-   civil  engineer  College  des   Fonts 

Sidney    and .Helen    S      (Leeds^ I     Mitchell,    ed.  t  Chaus6es    PariSi   France,  at  head   of  class, 

Sca^e°r,  ^fjg^B^W  ei^SkfS^S^&S01^ %hJK 

SSKS  fe  C^  ^JL1!?^6^^*^.^  b?fdgee,eOmlhad!ler^m-S^SS^ 


Pniintrv     Offlop-    •RnnrrJ    nf  "»»!*,     uiiiej.     urai Ltsinaii    in    i>tjw      XUIK.     uinue    Ul 

2954   PralHe   Av  same  flrm-  AuS-  1888'  and  with  Mr-  Morison  of 

e  Av>  same  firm,  at  Chicago,  until  Nov.,  1890;  later 

MITCHELL,    •William   Hamilton,   banker;   b.  asst.  engineer  and  chief  inspector  of  the  Mem- 

Belmont   Co.,   O.,   Mar.    9,    1817;    s.   James   and  phis    (Tenn.)    and    Winona     (Minn.)     bridges; 

Elizabeth    (McCullough)    Mitchell;    worked   on  since  1892  consulting  bridge  engineer,  with  of- 

farm  until   23  years  of  age;   removed  to  Illi-  flce  in  Chicago.  Designed  and  built  new  Gov- 

nois,  1848;  went  to  California,  1849,  by  over-  ernment  bridge  at  Rock  Island,  111.,  and  many 

land  route,  but  returned  to  Illinois,   1852;  m.  railway  bridges  for  the  Northern  Pacific  and 

1st,  1852,  Mrs.  N.  Small;  2d,  1858,  Miss  Barnes,  other   railways;    consulting   engineer   for   City 

of   Willsburg,    Va.;    3d,    1868,    Mrs.    Jennie    L.  of  Chicago,  and  for  the  Chicago  Sanitary  Dis- 

Plaisted.    Became    active    promoter    of    Alton  trict  in  the  bldg.  of  bascule  bridges;  employed 

Packet  Co.,  1852;  later  sold  out  and  built  the  by  U.  S.  Government  to  design  and  construct 

Alton  &  St.  Louis  Ry.   (now  C.  &  A.  Ry.) ;  was  iarge  fireproof  warehouse  in  Rock  Island  Ar- 

pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Alton.  Came  to  Chicago,  senal;  mem.  of  firm  of  Noble  &  Modjeski,  chief 

1874;    was    3d    vice-pres.,    later    2d    vice-pres.  engineers  of  bridge  over  Mississippi,  at  Thebes, 

and    now    1st    vice-pres.    Illinois    Trust    and  in    Mem.   Am.   Soc.   of  C.  E.,  Western  Soc.   of 

Savings    Bank     Republican.    Episcopalian.    Of-  Engineers    (pres.    1903-4),    Assn.    Amicale    des 

flee:    Illinois   Trust   and    Savings   Bank.    Resi-  ingenieurs   Civils    des    Fonts    et    Chaus^es    de 

dence       304  Calumet  Av.  France,  Am.  Ry.  Engineering  and  Maintenance- 

MITTEN,  Thomaa  Eugene,  street  railway  of-  of -Way  Assn.,  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.  Clubs: 

flcial;   b.    Sussex,    Eng.,    1865.   Came    to   U.    S..  Union  League,   Quadrangle,   Engineers,   Home- 

1880;  began  railroad  career  as  telegraph  oper-  wood.   Office:  Monadnock  Blk.   Residence:   5041 

ator  for  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois  R.   R.  at  Washington  Av. 

19;    was   later   agent,    train   dispatcher,    train-  MOENG,  Edward  D.,  pres.  the  Franklin  Co., 

master  and  adjuster  of  claims;  after  9  years  engravers,    printers,    etc.;   b.    Chicago,    Nov.    5, 

was  appointed  gen.  supt.  Denver,  Lakewood  &  1856;  s.  Diedrich  and  Dora  (Degenner)  Moeng; 

Golden    R.    R. ;    was    gen.    mgr.    Milwaukee    St.  ed.   public   schools,  Chicago;   m.   Chicago,   1886, 

R.  R. ;  became  gen.  supt.  International  Ry.  Co.  Helen  Jahn.  Began  business  career  as  an  er- 

ot   Buffalo,    1901,    and    gen.    mgr.    same,    Dec.,  rand  boy,  1871,  with  the  house  of  Zeese  &  Rand, 


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electrotypers,  and  after  the  fire  with  A  Zeese, 
successor  to  Zeese  &  Hand.  Left  leb.  i,  is/z, 
to  learn  the  plumbing  trade,  at  which  served 
4  years;  returned  to  A.  Zeese  &  Co.  in  l»7b-sJ, 
serving  an  apprenticeship  of  an  electrotyper; 
from  1882-9,  with  Blomgren  Bros.,  as  supt.  of 
their  electrotype  foundry;  1889-99,  supt.  for 
A  Zeese  &  Co.,  during  which  time  the  company 
was  organized  as  the  Franklin  Engraving  and 
Electrotyping  Co.,  and  capital  stock  increased 
from  $60,000  to  $180,000.  Mgr.  of  latter  com- 
pany for  2  years,  and  1901  became  its  pres.; 
capital  stock  increased  in  1902  to  $200,000;  on 
account  of  the  purchase  of  the  Marsh  &  Grant 
printing  plant.  Jan.  1,  1905,  company's  name 
was  changed  to  the  Franklin  Co.  (absorbing 
the  Marsh  &  Grant  plant),  of  which  he  is  pres. 
and  mgr.  Engaged  in  a  general  business  of  de- 
signing, illustrating,  engraving,  electrotyping, 
commercial  photographing,  embossing,  print- 
Ing  and  binding  work.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Lake  Shore.  Mason;  Royal  Arcanum.  Office: 
346-350  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1330  Oakdale 

Av 

MOEBDYKE,  Peter,  clergyman;  b.  Biervliet, 
Netherlands,  Jan.  29,  1845;  s.  James  and  Maria 
C.  (Faas)  Moerdyke;  came  to  U.  S.,  1849;  ed. 
Kalamazoo  (Mich.)  public  schools,  1851-8;  Hol- 
land (Mich.)  Acad.,  1859-63;  grad.  Hope  Col- 
lege, Holland, 'Mich.,  1866  (A.M.,  1869);  West- 
ern  Theol.  Seminary,  Holland,  Mich.,  18b9 
(D.D.,  Heidelberg  Univ.,  Tiffin,  p.,  1888);  m. 
1st.  Sept.  1,  1869,  Fannie  J.  Guy  (died,  July  10, 
1880);  m.  2d,  June  4,  1683,  Maria  Perry.  Or- 
dained to  ministry  Reformed  Church  in  Amer- 
ica, June,  1869;  pastor  Macon  and  S.  Macon, 
Mich.,  1869-71;  First  Reformed  Church,  Grand 
Rapids,  1873-91;  Trinity  Reformed  Church, 
Chicago,  since  1891.  Prof  Latin  and  Greek, 
1871-3;  mem.  of  the  Council  of  Hope  College 
since  1880.  Mem.  and  stated  clerk  Board  of 
Supts.,  Western  Theol.  Seminary,  Holland, 
Mich.,  since  1885;  stated  clerk  Particular  Syn- 
od of  Chicago,  Reformed  Church  in  America, 
since  1888.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
books,  etc.)  Address:  689  Harrison  St. 

MOHR,  Joseph,  manufacturer;  b.  Chicago, 
1855;  s.  John  and  Theresa  (Meyer)  Mohr;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools.  Began  serving  appren- 
ticeship as  boilermaker  with  the  Excelsior 
Iron  Works,  1870;  became  foreman  of  the 
boiler  dept.,  1877;  resigned,  May,  1882,  and 
with  father  started  the  boiler  mfg.  business  of 
John  Mohr  &  Son,  incorporated  1892  as  John 
Mohr  &  Sons.  Held  position  of  gen.  mgr.  and 
treas.  until  1903,  when,  upon  the  death  of 
father,  pres.  and  treas.  Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  North  West  Chicago,  Chicago  Engi- 
neers Office:  32-42  Illinois  St.  Residence:  707 
N.  Robey  St. 

MOLNEB,  Herman,  manufacturer;  b.  Mag- 
garos,  Hungary,  Sept.  29,  1865;  s.  Moritz  and 
Rosie  (Thenwald)  Molner;  ed.  public  schools 
in  town  of  Neutra,  Hungary;  m.  1st,  July  15., 
1889,  Sarah  Mayer  (now  deceased);  children: 
Ritta,  Belle;  m.  2d,  New  York,  July  2,  1898, 
Evelyn  Fleischer;  1  daughter:  Fannie.  Learned 
picture  frame  making  and  stained  glass  work 
In  town  of  Neutra,  Hungary,  and  at  age  of  20 
came  to  U.  S.;  worked  in  New  York  City  for 
Evans  &  Co.,  joining  frames  and  setting  glass 
at  $4  per  week;  struck  a  job  as  freight  brake- 
man  on  the  P.  R.  R.  and  worked  at  that  for  10 
months;  then  worked  as  wood  carver  In  a  fur- 
niture factory,  operating  a  machine  which  had 
been  given  up  as  too  hard  by  all  other  em- 
ployes of  the  firm;  learned  the  usages  of  the 
country  rapidly;  came  to  Chicago  and  worked 
for  the  Wells  Glass  Co.,  until  1896,  when  or- 
ganized the  Illinois  Moulding  Co.,  of  which  Is 
pres.  Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Pres.  Old  Peo- 
ple's Home,  Albany  and  Ogden  Avs.  Office: 
Western  Av.  and  23d  St.  Residence:  791  N. 
Leavitt  St. 

MONAGHAN,  James  Lester,  deputy  comp- 
troller of  Cook  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Apr. 


10,  1857;  s.  Peter  L.  and  Elizabeth  G.  (Donnel- 
ly) Monaghan;  ed.  public  schools;  also  read 
law  in  Chicago;  passed  in  Appellate  Court;  m. 
Chicago,  1890,  Ada  E.  Cooke;  children:  Mary 
E.,  Ada  M.,  Florence  M.  Resident  of  Chicago 
since  1877;  began  business  life  as  clerk  for 
father  (distiller).  Republican;  mem.  Illinois 
Legislature  in  36th  General  Assembly;  was 
deputy  of  Henry  L.  Hertz  in  office  of  coroner 
of  Cook  Co.,  1889;  appointed  deputy  county 
comptroller,  1894,  and  still  serving.  Has  served 
as  mem.  of  Republican  State,  County  and  City 
Central  Committees,  and  has  been  mgr.  of  the 
Lorimer  campaigns  for  Congress,  securing  his 
election  in  spite  of  strong  combinations.  Clubs: 
Lincoln,  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic.  Resi- 
dence: 1072  Douglas  Boul. 

MONASH,  Charles  Pincus,  mgr.  Monash- 
Younker  Steam  Specialty  Co.;  b.  Plattsburg, 
N.  Y.,  June  29,  1863;  s.  Pincus  and  Helen 
(Emanuel)  Monash;  ed.  high  school,  Platts- 
burg, N.  Y. ;  m.  Des  Moines,  la.,  Oct.  14,  1890, 
Nettie  Younker;  1  daughter:  Pearl  Helen. 
Present  business  established  Dec.,  1899.  He- 
brew religion.  Club:  Lakeside.  Office:  203  S. 
Canal  St.  Residence:  4436  Berkeley  Av. 

MONASH,  David  Falkner,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Plattsburgh,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  20,  1871; 
s  Pincus  and  Helen  (Emanuel)  Monash;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Plattsburgh  and  Syracuse, 
N.  Y.;  Syracuse  Univ.  and  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  Columbia  Univ.,  New 
York;  was  interne  at  the  gen.  Memorial  Hosp., 
New  York  City,  then  took  post-graduate  work, 
at  Vienna  and  Berlin.  Practiced,  1895-9,  at  Des 
Moines,  Iowa,  where  was  connected  with  med. 
school,  Mercy  and  Cottage  Hosps.,  and  pres. 
med.  staff  Iowa  Children's  Home.  Removed  to 
Chicago,  1899;  clinical  prof,  of  medicine, 
Post-Graduate  Med.  School;  lecturer  on  obstet- 
rics, Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  College;  asso- 
ciate obstetrician  Mercy  Hosp.;  mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Physicians'  Club.  Office  and  residence: 
36th  St.  and  Ellis  Park. 

1CONBOE,  Charles  Wesley,  lawyer;  b.  Alden, 
Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  7,  1850;  s.  John  and  Cla- 
rlnda  (Dunning)  Monroe;  ed.  district  school 
until  1864;  Clarence  Acad.  and  Genesee  Wes- 
leyan  Seminary,  Lima,  N.  Y. ;  Oberlin  College, 
1871-3;  law  school  Univ.  of  Wisconsin  (LL.B., 
1874);  m.  Aug.  4,  1881,  Clara,  daughter  of 
Francis  Blesch,  of  Ft.  Howard,  Wis. ;  children: 
Clara  Eloise,  Alma  Antoinette.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1874,  and  practiced  at  Ft.  Howard,  Brown 
Co.,  Wis.,  until  June,  1881;  since  then  in  active 
general  practice  of  law  In  Chicago,  making  a 
specialty  of  real  estate  law.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 155  Washington  St.  Residence:  5526  S. 
Green  St. 

MONBOE,  Kelson,  lawyer;  b.  Fairneld  Co., 
O.,  Sept.  7,  1845;  s.  Hollis  R.  and  Sarah  A. 
Monroe;  removed  to  Shelby  Co.,  111.,  1853; 
academical  education;  came  to  Chicago,  1865; 
read  law  with  Jamleson  &  Hibbard;  grad.  Un- 
ion College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1867.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1867;  m.  Chicago,  1869,  Katherine  Cross- 
man;  1  daughter:  Grace.  Office:  99  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  4313  Ellis  Av. 

MONTGOMERY,  Frank  Boylan,  railway  ser- 
vice; b.  Parkersburg,  W.  Va.,  Oct.  14,  1864;  s. 
James  and  Alma  (Hutchinson)  Montgomery; 
ed.  Ogden  College,  Bowling  Green,  Ky. ;  m. 
Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Jan.  31,  1894,  Lillian  Bass; 
1  daughter:  Frances.  Began  railway  expe- 
rience in  supt.'s  office  of  the  L.  &  N.  R.  R. ; 
afterward  worked  for  the  Ohio  Valley  Ry., 
Louisville;  St.  Louis  &  Texas  R.  R.,  Nash- 
ville; Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis  R.  R. ;  traffic 
mgr.,  Fowler  Packing  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.; 
came  to  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1900,  as  traffic  mgr. 
McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.  Since 
1902  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Illinois  North- 
ern Ry.,  Chicago,  West  Pullman  &  Southern 
Ry.,  Chicago  &  Southeastern  Ry.,  Lagonda 
Western  Ry.  and  Deerlng  Southwestern  Ry. 


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Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  7  E.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  2646 
Kenmore  Av. 

MONTGOMERY,  Frank  Hugh,  physician;  b. 
Minnesota,  Jan.  6,  1862;  s.  Albertus  and  Mary 
Louisa  Montgomery;  ed.  St.  Cloud  Hign 
School  and  Univ.  of  Minnesota;  grad.  Rush 
Med.  College.  1888;  post-graduate  work  in  Vi- 
enna, London  and  Paris;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  11, 

1897,  Carrie    L.    Williamson;    children:    Hamil- 
ton,   Charlotte,    Mary    Louise.    Associate    prof, 
skin    and    genito-urinary    diseases,    Rush    Med. 
College;    dermatologist    to    St.    Elizabeth    and 
Presbyterian  hosps. ;  mem.  Am.  Dermatological 
Assn.,  Congress  Am.  Physicians  and  Surgeons, 
Am.    Med.    Assn.,    Illinois    State   Med.,    Chicago 
Med.,     Pathological     and     Medico-Legal     socs. 
Clubs:  University.  Chicago  Literary,  Quadran- 
gle, Homewood,  Physicians.  Author:  A  Practi- 
cal Treatise  on  Diseases  of  the  Skin  (with  Dr. 
James    Nevins    Hyde),     7th    edition,     1904;     A 
Manual  of  Syphilis  and  the  Venereal  Diseases 
(with    Dr.    James    Nevins    Hyde),    2d    edition, 
1900.   Has   written  papers   and   monographs   on 
Blastomycosis     and     Dermatological     subjects, 
including     Radio-therapy     and     Photo-therapy. 
Office:    100    State    St.    Residence:    5548    Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

MONTGOMERY,  Frank  Mathews,  pres.  Chi- 
cago Crushed  Stone  Co.;  b.  Rochester,  N.  Y., 
July  22,  1862;  s.  George  W.  and  Mary  (Bliss) 
Montgomery;  ed.  public  and  high  schools, 
Rochester,  N.  Y.,  graduating,  1877;  m.  Chica- 
go, Nov.  23,  1897,  Jessie  Griffith.  After  leav- 
ing school  was  engaged  in  banking  business 
in  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  from  messenger  to  teller, 
until  1883;  established  in  general  contracting 
business  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1883-90,  the  last 
6  years  with  MacArthur  Bros.  Co.,  and  after 
that  with  same  company  at  Chicago,  until 

1898,  when     became     pres.    of    the    Chicago 
Crushed  Stone  Co.,  whose  extensive  works  are 
at    Summit,    111.    Republican.     Mem.    Builders' 
Club.    Office:    108    LaSalle    St.    Residence:    190 
45th   St. 

MONTGOMERY,  George  Warner,  lire  under- 
writer; b.  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  26,  1842;  a. 
Alva  and  Sally  (Kent)  Montgomery;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.  Removed  to 
Chicago,  1859,  when  17  years  old,  and  was 
bookkeeper  in  wholesale  drug  house  2  years, 
then  associated  with  a  firm  of  packers  until 
1862,  when  enlisted  in  Union  Army  in  the  Mer- 
cantile Battery  of  Chicago,  until  honorably 
discharged,  Mar.,  1863,  because  of  impaired 
health;  appointed,  1864,  cashier  in  office  of  Col- 
lector of  International  Revenue  in  Chicago  and 
afterward  in  dry  goods  house  until  1869,  when 
became  partner  with  O.  W.  Barrett  in  insur- 
ance business  until  1873;  then  of  Williams  & 
Montgomery,  1873-4;  afterward  conducted  busi- 
ness as  George  W.  Montgomery  &  Co.,  until 
1898,  when  the  present  firm  of  Montgomery  & 
Funkhouser  succeeded;  they  are  general 
agents  of  the  Farmers'  and  Merchants'  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  Lincoln,  Neb.;  Potomac  Fire,  of 
Washington;  German  Fire,  of  Pittsburgh;  Con- 
cordia  Fire,  of  Milwaukee;  Lloyd's  Plate  Glass 
Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York.  Pres.  Farmers' 
and  Merchants'  Insurance  Co.,  and  of  Far- 
mers' and  Merchants'  Bank,  of  Lincoln,  Neb., 
and  dir.  of  Nebraska  Underwriters'  Insurance 
Co.,  of  Omaha,  Neb.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  Club. 

MONTGOMERY,  HnffU  Mnnro  Stewart, 
grain  commission;  b.  Port  Hope,  Ont.,  May  7, 
1861;  s.  John  Thomas  and  Marcella  (Stewart) 
Montgomery;  ed.  public  and  high  schools  in 
Canada;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  14,  1885,  Frances 
Trego;  children:  Estelle,  Frances.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  the  Bank  of  Montreal  at 
various  place  in  Canada  for  4  years;  came 
from  Toronto  to  Chicago,  1880,  and  began  In 
the  grain  commission  business  with  the  firm 
of  Culver  &  Co.,  and  later,  as  partner,  In  the 


firm  of  J.  M.  Love  &  Co.,  until  1885,  when  be- 
came a  partner  with  William  T.  Trego,  in  the 
present  firm  of  Trego  &  Montgomery.  Mem. 
of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1882,  and 
has  served  as  vice-pres.  and  a  dir.  Republican. 
Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  4729  Woodlawn  Av. 

MONTGOMERY,  John  Bogersou,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1866;  s.  William  A.  and  Ellen 
S.  (Smith)  Montgomery;  grad.  Beloit  College, 
A.B.,  1887;  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1889; 
m.  Beloit,  Wis.,  Feb.  11,  1896,  Marion  Howard; 
children:  Ellen,  John  R.,  Jr.,  Marion.  Admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  1889;  practiced  in  firm  of  Mont- 
gomery &  Montgomery,  1889-95;  Montgomery 
&  Hart,  1896-1901;  Ritsher,  Montgomery  & 
Hart,  since  1901.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn. 
and  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Mem.  Illinois  Commandery  Loyal 
Legion.  Clubs:  Congregational,  Law,  Univer- 
sity. Office:  Chicago  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: Lakeside,  111. 

MONTGOMERY,  John  T.,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Carrollton,  Mo.,  Mar.  5,  1876;  s.  T.  L.  and 
Eleanor  (Creel)  Montgomery;  preparatory  ed- 
ucation in  high  school,  Carrollton,  Mo. ;  grad. 
Rose  Polytechnic  Institute,  Terre  Haute,  Ind., 
1898,  with  degree  B.S.  in  Civil  Engineering;  m. 
Chicago,  June  18,  1901,  Lillian  Mead;  1  son: 
Maurice  Mead.  Has  been  engaged  in  the  engi- 
neering profession  and  in  bldg.  in  Chicago  for 
the  past  6  years,  and  is  now  resident  mgr.  for 
the  Roebling  Construction  Co.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Evanston 
Country,  Chicago  Athletic,  Architectural.  Of- 
fice: Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  1230  Forest  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

MONTGOMERY,  William  Teel,  physician, 
oculist;  b.  Gibson  Co.,  Ind.,  Aug.  12,  1843;  s. 
Isaac  and  Mary  (Teel)  Montgomery;  lost  par- 
ents when  he  was  10  years  of  age  and  was 
adopted  by  an  uncle;  ed.  public  schools,  and 
at  Owensville  (Ind.)  High  School;  worked  on 
farm  when  not  in  school,  1853-60;  removed, 
with  uncle,  to  Princeton,  Ind.,  1860,  where  lat- 
ter engaged  In  hotel  business  and  put  him  to 
work  as  office  clerk  and  general  utility  man; 
enlisted,  1861,  in  Co.  F,  33d  Iowa  Vols.,  and 
served  with  the  regt.  until  the  war  closed;  at- 
tended and  taught  school,  1865-8,  and  in  fall 
of  1868  began  med.  study  with  Dr.  William  T. 
Kirk,  of  Atlanta,  111.;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College. 
Chicago,  M.D.,  1871,  with  first  prize  for  best 
anatomical  preparation;  was  interne,  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  July,  1871,  to  Mar.,  1873;  m.  1st,  Mar., 
1873,  Mettle  McCague,  of  Springfield,  111.  (died, 
Jan.,  1880);  m.  2d,  Apr.,  1890,  Maud  Graham, 
of  Oquawka,  111.  Engaged  in  general  practice 
of  medicine  in  Chicago,  Mar.,  1873  to  1888; 
since  then  has  confined  his  attention  to  eye 
and  ear  practice.  Appointed  oculist  and  aurist 
to  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1875;  prof,  ophthalmology 
and  otology  in  Women's  Med.  College,  Chicago, 
1879,  and  surgeon  to  Illinois  Charitable  Eye 
and  Ear  Infirmary,  1880;  now  pres.  of  Board  of 
Trustees  of  latter,  and  oculist  to  Presbyterian 
Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  and  of  Chicago 
Ophthalmological  and  Otological  Soc.  Republi- 
can. Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Physicians. 
Office:  31  "Washington  St.  Residence:  1107 
Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

MOODY,  Charles  Henry,  manufacturer  of 
pies;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  26,  1867;  s.  Alexander 
and  Ellen  (Hearken)  Moody;  ed.  Michigan  Mil- 
itary Acad.,  public  schools  of  Chicago  and 
Souders  Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  June 
12,  1889,  Agnes  O'Dowd;  children:  Marie,  El- 
len, Charles,  William.  In  1883  left  school  and 
went  into  business  with  Moody  &  Waters,  pie 
manufacturers,  founded  by  his  father,  and  C. 
E.  Waters,  in  1869;  succeeded  his  father  and 
brother  (William  J.)  as  pres.  of  the  Moody  & 
Waters  Co.,  1898.  Republican.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Club:  Illinois.  Office:  283-291  W.  Con- 
gress St.  Residence:  94  Laflin  St. 


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417 


MOODY,  Walter  Irvingr;  b.  Elgin,  111.,  Oct. 
31,  1862;  s.  William  J.  and  Urcilia  (Williams) 
Moody;  grad.  Elgin  High  School,  1879;  m. 
Osage,  la.,  1884,  Eda  Nichols;  children:  Wal- 
ter, James.  Began  business  life  in  1880  in  em- 
ploy of  Kingsley  &  Son,  creamery  operators 
In  Bremer  Co.,  la.,  and  soon  engaged  in  same 
business  for  himself,  owning  numerous  cream- 
eries in  Northern  Iowa,  known  as  the  Moody 
system,  with  headquarters  at  Nashua,  la.; 
later  became  western  agent  for  James  Row- 
land &  Co.,  New  York  commission  merchants, 
and  is  now  a  dir.  in  that  corporation;  estab- 
lished butter  business  on  S.  Water  St.,  and  be- 
came pres.  of  Moody,  King  &  Cook;  later  be- 
came gen.  mgr.  and  dir.  of  the  Am.  Rolling 
Mill  Corporation,  operating  extensive  mer- 
chant bar  iron  mills  at  Muncie,  Ind.,  and  Mus- 
kegon,  Mich.,  with  main  office  in  Chicago,  and 
still  holds  that  position;  also  pres.  of  the 
Providence  Oil  Co.,  and  a  dir.  of  the  Madsen 
Institute  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  Stock  Exchange. 
Residence:  4815  Kenwood  Av. 

MOODY,  William  Vaughn,  prof.  English  lit- 
erature, Univ.  of  Chicago;  b.  Spencer,  Ind., 
July  8,  1869;  s.  Francis  Burdette  and  Henriet- 
ta Emily  (Stoy)  Moody;  grad.  Harvard,  1893 
(A.M.,  1894).  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
books,  etc.)  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 

MOORE,  Benjamin,  wholesale  dealer  in  coal 
and  coke;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa..  Dec.  18,  1861;  s. 
John  B.  and  Elizabeth  (Ellis)  Moore;  ed.  com- 
mon and  high  schools,  Pittsburgh,  graduating 
1876;  m.  Pittsburgh,  Dec.  24,  1884,  Amabel 
Nease;  1  daughter:  Esther  Anne.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  clerk  in  office  of  Mansfield  Coal 
and  Coke  Co.,  Pittsburgh,  1888.  Was  in  lumber 
business  in  Upper  Michigan,  then  in  coal  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  and  upon  the  organization, 
Jan.  1,  1904,  of  the  Chicago  Coal  and  Coke  Co., 
wholesale  dealers  in  coal  and  coke,  became  its 
pres.;  also  now  vice-pres.  Black  Band  Collier- 
ies Co.,  Charleston,  W.  Va.  Republican.  Office: 
Old  Colony  Bldg. 

MOOSE,  Charles  Brearley,  manufacturer;  b. 
Macomb,  111.,  Aug.  28,  1874;  s.  Josiah  and  Jen- 
nie E.  (Lindsay)  Moore;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Kewanee,  111.,  and  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  gradu- 
ating in  class  of  1895.  Began  business  life  in 
1895  in  the  contracting  and  bldg.  business  un- 
der firm  name  of  C.  B.  Moore  &  Co.;  then  en- 
gaged in  the  manufacture  of  heating  appa- 
ratus in  the  Columbia  Heating  Co.,  until  Jan., 
1902,  when  joined  in  the  orgainzation  of  the 
Am.  Locomotive  Equipment  Co.,  manufactur- 
ers of  locomotive  equipment,  of  which  is  gen. 
mgr.  Mem.  Traveling  Engineers'  Assn.,  Mas- 
ter Mechanics'  Assn.  Republican;  alderman  of 
Lake  Forest,  111.,  1901-2.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

MOORE,  Edwin  White,  lawyer;  b.  Williams- 
burg,  Pa.,  Aug.  10,  1849;  s.  Rev.  John  (D.D., 
Presbyterian  clergyman)  and  Anne  Eliza 
(White)  Moore;  prepared  for  college  at  Hast- 
ings Acad.,  Philadelphia;  grad.  Princton  Univ., 
1870;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  25,  1889,  Helen  L.  Miller 
(now  deceased);  children:  Alice,  Robert  Grier. 
Admitted  to  bar,  Sept.,  1872;  practiced  law  at 
Racine,  Wis.,  before  coming  to  Chicago,  1894; 
was  asst.  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago.  Dem- 
ocrat. Presbyterian.  Club:  Skokie  Country.  Of- 
fice: Temple  Bldg.  Residence:  101  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

MOORE,  Eliakim  Hastings,  prof,  since  1892, 
and  head  of  dept.  of  mathematics,  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  since  1896;  b.  Marietta,  O.,  Jan.  26, 
1862;  s.  Rev.  Dr.  David  Hastings  Moore,  bish- 
op M.  E.  Church;  ed.  Woodward  High  School, 
Cincinnati,  O.,  1876-9;  grad.  Yale,  1883  (Ph.D., 
same,  1885);  studied  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1885-6; 
hon.  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Gottingen,  1899;  hon. 
LL.D.,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1904;  m.  Columbus, 
O.,  June  21,  1892,  Martha  Morris  Young.  Tutor 
mathematics,  Yale,  1887-9;  asst.  prof.  North- 
western Univ.,  1889-91;  associate  prof.,  same, 


1891-2.  Mem.  Am.  Math.  Soc.  (2d  vice-pres., 
1897;  1st  vice-pres.,  1899;  pres.,  1901);  mem. 
Circolo  Matematico  di  Palermo,  Deutsche 
Mathematiker  Vereinigung,  London  Math.  Soc., 
Nat.  Acad.  Sciences;  associate  fellow  Am. 
Acad.  Arts  and  Sciences.  Editor  Trans.  Am. 
Math.  Soc.,  1900.  Address:  5607  Monroe  Av. 

MOORE,  Emery  Brown,  wood  carpet;  b. 
Whately,  Mass.,  Mar.  10,  1845;  s.  James  and 
Fidelia  (Bardwell)  Moore;  ed.  Wilbraham 
Acad.;  m.  Nov.  28,  1867,  Susan  Ella  Smith,  of 
Northampton,  Mass.;  children:  Arthur  G.,  Wal- 
ter H.,  Gertrude  L.  Came  to  Chicago,  1875, 
and  has  since  been  engaged  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  hardwood  flooring  lumber,  wood  carpet, 
etc.  Head  of  firm  of  E.  B.  Moore  &  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  76  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  119  S.  Park  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

MOOSE,  Frederick  Warner,  fire  insurance 
agent;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  27,  1867;  s.  James  H. 
and  Nancy  A.  (Warner)  Moore;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  Chicago  High  School;  Hins- 
dale  (111.)  High  School;  m.  Chicago,  1897,  Min- 
nie B.  Googins.  Began  business  career  in  the 
insurance  office  of  Moore  &  Janes,  1886,  and 
continued  in  various  capacities  until  1898, 
when  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  (established 
1864),  which  was  in  1901  consolidated  with  the 
insurance  agency  of  Lyman  &  Herrick,  form- 
ing the  firm  of  Moore,  Janes,  Lyman  &  Her- 
rick. Republican.  Mem.  S.  Congregational 
Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Congre- 
gational. Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
4511  Greenwood  Av. 

MOOSE,  George  Henry,  fire  insurance;  b. 
N.  Hartland,  Vt.,  Jan.  20,  1848;  s.  Reuben  and 
Ann  Mariah  Hunt  Moore;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Dec.  16,  1870,  Emma  E. 
Smith;  children:  Carleton  W.t  Ella  F.,  George 
Albert,  Louise  H.,  Irene  H.,  Warren  W.  Com- 
menced insurance  business  with  Manhattan 
Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  1877,  as  spe- 
cial agent  for  Michigan,  Ohio,  Illinois,  Indi- 
ana and  West  Virginia;  in  Oct.,  1882,  accepted 
Michigan  State  agency,  for  Liverpool  and  Lon- 
don and  Globe  Insurance  Co.,  and  in  1893  was 
transferred  to  Chicago,  becoming  asst.  sec.  of 
the  company.  Was  pres.  Underwriters'  Assn. 
of  the  Northwest,  1896-7.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Colo- 
nial Wars,  Sons  of  the  Revolution.  Club:  Un- 
ion League.  Office:  Home  Insurance  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2131  Orrington  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

MOORE,  Henry  Robert,  traffic  mgr.  Repub- 
lic Iron  and  Steel  Co.;  b.  Warrensville,  O.,  Feb. 
16,  1856;  s.  Thomas  and  Katharine  (Gill) 
Moore:  ed.  Cleveland  public  schools;  m.  Cleve- 
land, 1876,  Harriette  Burnham.  Began  railway 
service  in  1872  as  a  clerk  with  the  L.  S.  &  M. 
S.  Ry.,  with  which  served  at  Cleveland,  O.,  in 
various  positions  to  contracting  agent,  until 
1899;  Jan.,  1890,  to  July,  1899,  general  freight 
agent  of  the  Cleveland,  Canton  &  Southern  R. 
R. ;  since  July,  1899,  traffic  mgr.  of  the  Repub- 
lic Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  Chicago.  Office:  1st  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4843  Madison  Av. 

MOORE,  James  Hills,  insurance;  b.  Wind- 
ham,  N.  H.,  July  4,  1840;  s.  Silas  and  Hannah 
Moore;  ed.  public  schools,  Windham,  and  Ches- 
ter Acad.,  until  1856;  then  came  west  and  con- 
tinued studies  at  Mendota  (111.)  College  until 
1859;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Oct.  10,  1865,  Nannie 
D.  Warner;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Apr.  15,  1889,  Ju- 
lia H.  C.  Tuthill.  Employed  in  Elgin  Bank,  El- 
gin, 111.,  1859,  to  July,  1861,  when  he  enlisted 
as  private  in  36th  111.  Vol.  Infy. ;  promoted  to 
q.  m.  and  1st  lieut.  71st  111.  Vols.,  but  retired 
from  army  on  account  of  ill  health,  Sept.,  1863. 
Came  to  Chicago  and  took  position  with  insur- 
ance firm  of  L.  D.  Olmsted  &  Co. ;  later  became 
partner  in  the  firm,  which  was  afterward 
known  as  S.  M.  Moore  &  Co.,  Moore  &  Janes, 
and  now  as  Moore,  Janes,  Lyman  &  Herrick, 
of  which  he  is  senior  partner;  firm  has  repre- 
sented Hartford  Insurance  Co.  for  40  years, 
and  other  leading  companies,  and  is  one  of  the 
largest  and  most  successful  fire  insurance 


418  THE  BOOK  OF  CH1CAGOANS 

agencies  in  Chicago.  Has  been  mem.  of  nearly  (New    York).    Office:    271    Michigan    St.    Resi- 

every    underwriting    organization    ever    organ-  dence:  Hotel  Metropole. 

ized  in  Chicago   and  was  for  2  years  pres.  Chi-        MOOS,    John    Peter,    manufacturer;    b.    Chi- 
cago Fire  Underwriters'  Assn.  Office:   159   La-  cago  .  Feb    21,   1862;  s    Peter  and  Mary   (Wol- 
Salle  St.  Residence:   4433  Greenwood  Av.  lensak)    Moos;   ed.   public   schools   of  Chicago; 
,,«^«-r.    -r             -cr^-ho^    IQTO-^T.    ™-r>mr>tAr-  h  m-  Sept.  1,  1891,  Minnie  Halvorsen.  After  leav- 
MOOBE,  James  Hobart,  lawyer,  promoter,  b.  {        s^QQl  wag  j      barber  business  until   1893, 
Berkshire    N.   \.,   June   14,   1852     acad    educa-  £•  which    year    he    became    assistant    to    his 
Uon;   m    A.Pr-.26'188,3',,^^^??^ looted  uncle-    Frank    Voigtmann,    a    manufacturer    of 
Bank  clerk,  Bto&^ffiJP'**,}^}-*!*^**  galvanized  iron  and  other  metal  cornices,  sky 
n  Chicago    1873;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  jun  and   contractor   for  ti       slate  and'    til* 

\°r'^\^-  £.«;>,?;  *vj°vl    MonrP\   of  ?a?£e  in-  roofing  work,   and  has  continued  in  that  busi- 

(with  his  brother    WH.  Moore)   of  large  in  n          nQw  be  Frank  Voigtmann 

£rUS«.tr,ialxT  ^^^i^'nit  A^  T^n  Pl^te  anl  Cornice  Co.,  incorporated  in  Jan.,  1903  Inde- 
M^Ch'™SrJt°£n« nf ™ni£m'Jir C  R  I  &  P^dent  in  politics.  Office:  129-131  N.  Franklin 
other  combinations  or  capital.  JJir.  U,,K,  i. at  st  Residence-  2711  Wavnp  AV 
P.  R.  R.  Co.,  Am.  Can  Co.,  Frazer  Lubricator  bt- ^  *J*»  Wayne  AV. 
Co  Price  Flavoring  Extract  Co.,  Union  Bag  MOOS,  Joseph  Bernhard,  cigar  and  tobacco 
and  Paper  Co.,  of  New  Jersey,  International  merchant;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  24,  1867;  s.  Bern- 
Forest  Fish  and  Game  Assn.  Office:  76  Monroe  hard  and  Caroline  Moos;  ed.  Chicago  public 
St  Residence:  2922  Michigan  Av.  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1889,  Katherine  H.  Hoyt; 
MOORE,  Lewis  Theodore,  consulting  engi-  1  daughter:  Elizabeth  M.  Since  1883  in  cigar 
neer  I  C  R.  R.;  b.  Thompson,  Conn.,  Feb.  20.  and  tobacco  business;  now  pres.  of  J.  &  B. 
1843'  s  Samuel  and  Sophronia  F.  (Stone)  Moos,  wholesale  cigars  and  tobaccos,  and  well 
Moore;  ed  public  and  high  schools  and  at  a  known  as  the  largest  cigar  and  tobacco  job- 
school  in  Providence;  m.  1st,  E.  Douglas,  bers  in  the  West.  Republican.  Club:  City.  Of- 
Mass  Burnett  E.  Stone,  May  26,  1866;  m.  2d,  fice:  102-104  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  1814 
Amboy,  111.,  Feb.  10,  1875,  Mrs.  Martha  M.  Oakdale  Av.  and  Lake  Forest,  111. 
Hinds;  children:  Frank  E.,  Lewis  E.  Began  MOBAZT,  Thomas  A.,  Jr.,  lawyer;  s.  late 
engineering  on  street  railroad  in  Providence,  Judge  Thomas  A.  and  Josephine  (Quinn) 
R.  I.,  1864.  Since^lSej  continuously^in^the ^ser-  Moran;  jnem.  J^aw  firm  of_Mpran,  Mayer  & 

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roamsm  '  =*mond  aaymmd,  physician;  b.  St. 

riiicieo    1881-7  •  chief  eneineer    1887-  Raymond,  Que.,   Can.,   Dec.   15,   1864;  s.  Ferdi- 

Mar     1     1892     conlumni    eneineer  nan<*   and   Adeline    (Angers)    Moras;    classical 

Offlop-  '  central   S^ltlon    Residence-'  education     Univ.     of     Ottawa,     Ottawa,     Ont.; 

AV            Central  fatatlon-   Resid      ce-  grad.    Harvard   Univ.    Med.    School,   M.D.,    1888, 

Grler    inwver-   h    Indiana  and  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chi- 

wrier,    lawyer,    o.    iimid.ua.  notm     ~\ir  T\      ISSQ-    TVI     r«vi<<-.a<»/^     T.iiii    IQ     iann 

1?'    «    T?PV     John   and    Anna  cas°>    JM.L».,    iBoVj    m.    CnlcagO,    July    19,    1900, 

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p>o      Tnn     9fi     18>1?'    «    T?PV     John   and    Anna          s>         ..,    ioj        .        ncag,       uy 
a  -  ^  Anna     Stamm;     1     son:     Carl     Stamm.     Mem 


fWbitPl    A/Tnnrp-   P-rad    T  afnvpttp  Polleee  «««»     BHMunj      J.      sun.      ^an     oiamm.     mem. 

in,  Pa  ,   in  class'  o¥  1873;   m    Peoria,   ifl !  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Prof,  of  obstetrics,  College 

Jorie.  ^toitS1tori)ar!lliiW!'p:ri*tilceT''atMpS-  SjSSSLvJSi^i   OfHce    and>   residence:  '  1403~ 

oria,    111.,    in    firm    of    James,    Jack   &    Moore,  MOS.-P    niaii.  vino    lo™^,..   H    TI  ,  1,1      v, 

1878-85;    since    then    in    Chicago,    first    in   law  w*™^°^  "gS*    ftPT^  BucTkinSnam.. 

firm  of  Wilson  &  Moore,  1885-8,  and  since  1888  ^^Rebecck  ( Van Horn)  More-  ffthef'dfed  Yn 

"Wilson     Moor6    &    McllvainG     VicG-prcs     and  **-Ilu  j\-cuc^L.ct   v  v  «±ii  . 

counsel  Federal  Trust  and  Savings  Bank;  dir.  1865_: J^v<^dad  i^rfMrf?hSll!5Jfe  No.rtheastern 
Dolese  &  Shepard  Co.  Associate  mem.  Chicago  p^i  "  V^  w'aitnn  iS  v  ^W*  TT«I£  «V  £ri  6iT' 
Real  Estate  Board.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Colo.,  and  Walton.  NY  and  Univ.  of  Mich- 
Mem.  Board  of  Trustees  of  Scoville  Institute,  ^an,  grad  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago, 

and   of   His?h    School    Board   of   Oak   Park,    111.  V,Tii?"«at7w.t ™ 0nV  1    «£?• %,^i     A*Bi9  ,  '            * 

r*inh«-    TTninn    T  P-IP-IIP    TTnivpr«jitv     Oak-    Park-  Julia  BtoCKweUj  1  son:  Stuart.  At  13  years  of 

Westward   Ho     Office®'  204    Dearborn   It    Resi-  a&e  was  taken  by  mother  to  Colorado;  worked 

denceTl29  Forest  Av    Oak  Park    n"  as  cowboy  in  Colorado  and  Wyoming,  attend- 

MOOKHEAD,  William  Henry,  'hay  and  grain  ln^    school    at     Greeley,     Colo.,    winters,    and 

commission;  b.  Belfast,  Ireland,  Nov.  16,  1860;  •*™PM228E  ^A^6!??"/6*  tOKpayi«QK  su?ser 

s.   Jacob  and  Alice   (Bell)   Moorhead;  came  to  Jtuent  eaucation    Aomitted  1  )  bar    1885;   clerk 

Chicago  with  parents,  in  childhood;  m.  DeKalb  LnJ,aw  "SSf  ?L¥'  tH'  Ander.son  and  Millard  & 

Co     111     Oct    11     1883     Alice   Blair-   children-  Smlth  until  1888,  then  went  to  work  for  law 

Walter  "George,  Maude's.   Learned  the  boiler-  5™   °*  ?*  SSJ?'1  J*«SJ7  «S   Gray;   afterward 

maker's  trade  in  the  rolling  mills  now  owned  ?eca     *  I         m'^  Ti  .tnat_nrm'    since    May    1, 

by    the    Illinois    Steel    Co.;    started    as    a    boy  1895,  of  firm  of  Bulkley,  Gray  &  Mora  Repub- 

and  advanced  until  was  foreman  of  the  shop  "can-     TC°ngreg^iPnali|t-      Clubs:      Hamilton, 

Started  in   retail  feed  business  July  20,   1883,  Union    League    Office     Home    Insurance   Bldg. 

and  after  8  years  sold  out  and  engaged  in  the  Residence.  Hotel  Del  Prado. 

commission  business  with  Kilmer  Commission  MOKENTTS,   Howard  Bailey,   sec.   and   treas. 

Co.    In    1895    bought    an    interest    and    became  of   The   Hobart   M.    Cable   Co.;    b.   Walton,    N. 

a    mem.    of    the   present    firm    of    Van   Wie   &  Y.,  May  31,   1869;  s.  Harvey  B.  and  Elizabeth 

Moorhead.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Re-  Hunter  Morenus;  ed.  public  schools  of  Walton, 

publican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  Board  of  Trade  N.    Y. ;    m.    Walton,    N.    Y.,    1893,    Martha    S. 

Bldg.  Residence:   58  Campbell  Park  Boul.  Cable;    1    son:    Richard    Cable.    After    leaving 

MOORHOUSE,  'William  Russell,  tobacco  school  became  clerk  in  the  1st  Nat.  Bank  of 
manufacturer;  b.  Chicago,  July  17,  1873;  s.  Walton,  N.  Y.,  and  was  afterward  promoted 
William  Henry  and  Frances  (Farrar)  Moor-  to  bookkeeper  in  the  same  bank.  Came  west 
house:  preparatory  ed.  Harvard  School,  Chi-  and  entered  the  employ  of  the  Chicago  Cot- 
cago;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1894;  m.  Ot-  tage  Organ  Co.,  as  bookkeeper  and  traveling 
tumwa,  la.,  Nov.  17,  1896,  Merry  Mitchell;  1  salesman,  afterward  becoming  mgr.  of  that 
daughter:  Phyllis.  Clerk  for  Spaulding  &  Mer-  company's  Southern  business,  with  head- 
rick,  tobacco  manufacturers,  1894-7;  cashier,  quarters  at  Atlanta,  Ga.  On  the  organization 
1897-1900;  sec.,  1900-2;  business  mgr.,  1902-4;  of  the  Hobart  M.  Cable  Co.,  1900,  became  sec. 
vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  since  Jan.,  1904.  and  treas.  of  that  company.  Republican.  Club: 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Steinway  Hall.  Resi- 
Automobile,  Chicago  Athletic;  also  Yale  Club  dence:  4947  Lake  Av. 


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MORF,  Paul  Frederick,  physician;  b.  Blue 
Island,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  26,  1871;  s.  C.  F. 
and  Katherine  (Walz)  Morf;  grad.  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D.,  1897;  m.  Chicago, 
July  9,  1903,  Louise  E.  Paulus;  1  son:  Karl 
F.  P.  House  physician.  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  June, 
1897,  to  Dec.,  1898.  Asst.  in  surgery  Chicago 
Policlinic;  instructor  in  surgery,  Northwest- 
ern Univ.  Med.  School.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad. 
of  Medicine.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office: 
270  Larrabee  St.  Residence:  318  Webster  Av. 

MOB G AN,  Ike,  Illustrator;  b.  Grand  Tower, 
111.,  June  28,  1871;  father  German;  mother 
Scotch-Irish;  ed.  public  schools,  St.  Louis; 
studied  drawing  and  painting  St.  Louis  School 
of  Fine  Arts.  Did  first  illustrating  for  St. 
Louis  Republic;  since  1896  in  Chicago  doing 
special  work  for  Record-Herald.  Illustrated: 
Kids  of  Many  Colors;  Pickaback  Songs,  etc. 
Studio:  Record-Herald  Bldg.  Residence:  386 
Dearborn  Av. 

MORGAN,  Otlio  Herron,  varnish  manufac- 
turer; b.  Lawrenceburgh,  Ind.,  Aug.  11,  1838;  s. 
Elisha  and  Catharine  (Colt)  Morgan;  ed.  Wil- 
liston  Seminary,  Easthampton,  Mass.;  m. 
Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  Jan.  19,  1864,  Julia  Potwin; 
children:  William  P.,  Anson  C.,  Elisha,  Cath- 
arine C.,  Helen  V.  D.,  Julia  P.  Entered  Union 
Army  as  2d  lieut.  7th  Ind.  Battery,  Dec.,  1861; 
promoted  capt.  of  same,  Apr.,  1864;  mustered 
out  of  service  Dec.,  1864;  entire  military  ser- 
vice in  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland.  With  A. 
C.  Potwin,  in  1866,  established  the  Chicago 
Varnish  Co.,  not  incorporated  till  several  years 
later,  when  he  became  vice-pres.,  and  later 
pres.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mason — mem. 
Apollo  Commandery  and  Oriental  Consistory. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Marquette.  Office:  35 
Dearborn  Av.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

MORGAN,  Thomas  J.,  lawyer,  socialist  lead- 
er; b.  Birmingham,  Eng.,  Oct.  27,  1847;  s. 
Thomas  J.  and  Hannah  (Simcox)  Morgan;  ed. 
Sunday  and  evening  schools;  m.  Jan.  26,  1867, 
Elizabeth  Chambers;  children:  Thomas  S., 
Annie  (now  Mrs.  Allen  Courser).  Worked  at 
machinist's  trade  37  years;  active  in  labor 
movement  since  1873;  Socialist  Labor  nominee 
for  mayor  of  Chicago,  1891;  one  of  the  com- 
mittee to  secure  location  of  World's  Fair  at 
Chicago;  represented  the  labor  organizations 
of  the  U.  S.  before  congressional  committee 
at  Washington,  requesting  the  opening  of  the 
World's  Fair  on  Sunday.  Grad.  Chicago  Law 
College,  1895;  is  now  in  practice  as  a  lawyer. 
Delivered  an  address  before  the  Trust  Conf., 
Chicago,  "A  Socialist's  View  of  the  Trusts." 
One  of  the  committee  of  100  selected  by  Civic 
Federation  to  recommend  reforms  in  Chicago 
public  schools.  Sec.  of  nat.  campaign  commit- 
tee, Social  Democratic  party,  1900;  Social 
Democrat  candidate  for  state's  atty.,  Cook 
Co.,  111.,  1900.  Lecturer  Nat.  Social.  Convoca- 
tion, Lake  Bluff,  111.,  1900.  Delegate  Nat.  Con- 
vention Socialist  party,  Indianapolis,  1901; 
nominee  Socialist  party  for  city  atty.,  Chicago, 
1903;  delegate  to  Nat.  Convention  Socialist 
party  (Chicago),  1904,  and  chairman  of  Illi- 
nois state  campaign  committee.  Mem.  of  grand 
lodge  Order  of  Sons  of  St.  George,  including 
Illinois,  Missouri  and  Wisconsin.  Mason;  Odd 
Fellow.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  6235 
Madison  Av. 

MORGAN,  William  Edward,  surgeon;  b. 
Madison,  Wis.,  July  23,  1858;  s.  Charles  E.  and 
Naomi  (Seymour)  Morgan;  ed.  public  school, 
Madison,  Wis.;  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1876-9; 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1879-82,  graduating, 
M.D.,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1885,  Frank 
C.  Jamieson  (died  1890);  1  son:  Charles  Wood- 
ward (student  at  Armour  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology). Interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1882-4; 
started  general  practice  on  South  Side  in 
spring  of  1884,  and  has  continued  ever  since. 
Has  been  connected  with  surgical  dept.  of 
alma  mater  from  graduation,  and  for  10  yeara 


past  prof,  of  operative  surgery  and  clinical 
surgery  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Surgical  Soc. 
(charter  mem.).  Republican.  Office:  42  Madison 
St.  Residence:  3122  S.  Park  Av. 

MORISON,  John  Archibald,  clergyman;  b.  on 
a  farm  in  Quebec,  Can.,  Mar.  10,  1867;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Mary  Anne  (Towner)  Morison;  in 
early  years  was  ed.  by  private  tuition  of  uncle, 
Rev.  D.  W.  Morison,  D.D.,  and  by  Rev.  George 
Weir,  DD.,  LL.D.  (sometime  prof,  in  Morin 
College,  Quebec) ;  attended  Huntingdon  Acad., 
1883-4;  McGill  Univ.,  1884-8,  graduating  B.A.; 
Montreal  Presbyterian  College,  1888-91,  grad- 
uating in  divinity;  took  post-graduate  courses 
in  oratory  at  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  in  phi- 
losophy at  Univ.  of  Wooster,  grad.  M.A.,  Ph.D.; 
courses  in  philosophy  and  divinity,  Edinburgh 
Univ.,  and  in  New  Testament  literature  at 
New  College,  Edinburgh,  1891-2;  courses  in 
philosophy  and  theology  in  Royal  Prussian 
Univ.,  Berlin,  1898,  and  was  certified  by  same 
as  full  matriculated  student  holding  degree  of 
Ph.D.  and  granted  standing  accordingly; 
course  in  Old  Testament  literature,  Christ 
Church,  Oxford,  1899;  m.  Listowel,  Ont.,  Sept. 
11,  1894,  Clara  Jeanette  Nichol;  1  daughter: 
Josephine  Jeannette.  Ordained  to  Presbyterian 
ministry  Feb.  3,  1893;  held  pastorates  at  Lis- 
towel, Ont.,  Toronto,  Ont.,  and  St.  John,  N.  BM 
Can.;  now  pastor  of  1st  Presbyterian  Church, 
Chicago.  Vice-pres.  The  Upper  Canada  Relig- 
ious Tract  and  Book  Soc.;  mgr.  ex-officio  of 
the  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  Chicago.  Honorary 
mem.  St.  Andrew's  Soc.  of  St.  John,  N.  B. ; 
for  some  years  chaplain  Bernard  Lodge  No. 
225,  Ontario,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Residence:  51  E. 
22d  St. 

MORLEY,  Robert  Lyth,  western  mgr.  the 
Michigan  Stove  Co.;  b.  York,  Eng.,  Jan.  23, 
1849;  s.  William  and  Ann  (Holdsworth)  Mor- 
ley;  ed.  national  schools  at  York,  Eng.,  and 
by  private  tutor;  m.  St.  Thomas,  Can.,  Dec. 
21,  1875,  Mary  J.  Stacy;  children:  Ida  M.  (now 
Mrs.  E.  E.  Moore),  Bertha  L.  (now  Mrs. 
Charles  B.  Van  Dyke),  Ebor  L.  (son),  Ethel, 
Gertrude.  For  3  years  was  associated  with  dry 
goods  business  in  London,  Eng.,  before  coming 
to  America  in  1873,  when  engaged  with  the 
Toronto  Globe,  in  the  accounting  dept.;  then 
with  Michigan  Stove  Co.  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and 
in  1884  assumed  duties  of  associate  mgr.  of 
the  company's  western  branch  at  Chicago,  and 
in  1902  was  promoted  to  his  present  position 
as  western  mgr.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Casino  (Edgewater).  Of- 
fice: 256-262  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  869  Win- 
throp  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

MORPHY,  William  J.,  general  agent  The 
Am.  Credit  Indemnity  Co.  Has  been  general 
agent  for  the  Dept.  of  the  Northwest  for  the 
Am.  Credit  Indemnity  Co.  of  New  York  since 
1898.  Democrat.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  Mar- 
quette Elder.  Residence:  1632  Ridge  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

MORREIil,,  Frederick  Lathrop,  life  insur- 
ance mgr.;  b.  Aurora,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May 
27,  1854;  s.  Charles  and  Margaret  (Lathrop) 
Morrell;  ed.  high  school,  Aurora,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Dunkirk,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  22,  1881,  Marguerite  Ger- 
rans;  1  daughter:  Gladys  Lathrop.  Clerk  In 
store,  Aurora,  N.  Y.,  1867-73;  with  Blue  Line 
Fast  Freight,  1873-92,  in  general  office  at 
Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  then  as  agent  at  Kansas  City 
and  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  resigned  to  accept  position 
as  inspector  Building  and  Loan  Assns.  for 
Illinois  under  Gov.  John  P.  Altgeld;  then  with 
Franklin  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Springfield; 
since  July,  1898,  with  Manhattan  Life  Ins.  Co., 
of  New  York,  and  its  mgr.  at  Chicago  since 
that  date.  Democrat.  Mem.  staff  of  Gov.  John 
P.  Altgeld,  1892-6.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Iro- 
quois, Oak  Park.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 244  Home  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 


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MOBBIIiXi,  Allan  Augustus,  varnish;  b.  East  Co.,  A.  M.  Rothschild  &  Co.,  Union  Rendering 

Kingston    N    H  ,  May  3,  1859;  s.  Charles  Enoch  Co.,  and  officer  or  dir.   in  numerous  other  cor- 

and  Adeline  Susan   (Carter)   Morrill;  ed.  Phil-  porations.     Mem.     Chicago     Board     of     Trade, 

lips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.;  m.  Manchester,  N.  Clubs:    Washington   Park,   Mid-Day,    Standard. 

H,    Mar.,    1883,    Cora    Susan    Dodge;     1     son:  Office:     Union    Stock    Yards.     Residence:     4455 

Allan    Donald.    After    leaving    school,    entered,  Grand  Boul. 

1879,  the  house  of  Valentine  &  Co.,  manufac-  MOBBIS,  Frank  Marion,  bookseller;  b.  Clin- 

turers  of  varnishes  and  colors   (of  which  his  ton,  Co.,  O.,  June  9, 1857;  s.  George  and  Jennie 

father  is  pres.),  and  is   now  a  dir.   and  asst.  (Strawn)    Morris;    ed.    public    schools    and    at 

treas    of  the  company.   Democrat.  Clubs:  Chi-  Butler  Univ.,  Indiana;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Willa 

cago  Athletic,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Fisher  Guffin;  1  son:  George.  Began  in  1880  as  a  clerk 

Bldg    Residence:   5209  Kimbark  Av.  in    the    book    store    of   Bowen-Merrill    Co.,    In- 

MORRlliL,  Charles  Enoch,  varnish  and  color  dianapolis,     Ind.,     continuing     until     1884,     in 

manufacturers;   b.   on   farm  East  Kingston,  N.  which    year    came    to    Chicago    and    opened    a 

H.,    Jan.    11,    1832;    s.    Amos    and    Sarah    E.  book   store,    which    has    ever    since    continued, 

(Nichols)   Morrill;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  East  his  establishment  known  as  "The  Book  Shop,'' 

Kingston,   N.   H.,   1857,   Adeline  Susan   Carter;  making  a  leading  specialty  of  rare  books.  Also 

children:    Allan    A.,   Mrs.    Susie    A.    Cole,    Mrs.  senior    mem.    of    The    Book    Shop    Bindery,    of 

Annie    S.    Hays.    At    16    years    of    age    learned  which  N.  K.  Aranoff  is  the  junior  mem.  Repub- 

shoe-making;    from     18    to    20    in    a    country  lican.     Formerly     mem.     of     the     Indianapolis 

grocery  and  dry  goods  store;  began  with  Stim-  Light  Infy.,  a  part  of  the  Indiana  N.  G.  Mem. 

son,   Valentine  &   Co.    (now   Valentine   &   Co.),  Illinois    State    Library    Assn.,    Bibliographical 

manufacturers    of    varnishes    and    colors,    as  Soc.  of  America,  Am.  Booksellers'  Assn.  Clubs: 

shipping    clerk,    1858-62;    traveling    salesman,  Chicago  Athletic,  Press,  Forty,  Caxton,  Chica- 

1862-82;   mgr.    Chicago  branch,   1882,   in   which  go  Library.  Office:  171  Madison  St.  Residence: 

year  he  established  and   became  pres.    of  the  4713  Indiana  Av. 

Lawson  Varnish  Co.,  but  retained  his  connec-  MOBBIS,    George    Avery,    manufacturer;    b. 

tion  with  Valentine  &  Co.;   in   1899   both   com-  Chicago,  May  27,   1860;  s.  James  H.  and  Caro- 

panies  consolidated,  and  he  was  elected  vice-  line    E.     (Stone)    Morris;    ed.    Chicago    public 

pres.,  and  in  1900  he  was  elected  pres.;  stores  schools  and  at  Highland  Military  School,  Wor- 

and  factories  in  New  York  and  Chicago,  and  cester,  Mass.,  graduating  in  scientific  course; 

branches    in    Boston,    Paris    and    Amsterdam,  m.  Dixon,  111.,  June  1,  1887,  Ida  L.  Alexander; 

Democrat.    Clubs:    Union   League,    Washington  children:    Margaret    E.,    Lucia.    After    leaving 

Park.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg.   Residence:   275   53d  school  engaged  in  the  wholesale  grocery  for  20 

St.  years,    Morris    Grocery    Co.,    until    Oct.,    1902, 

MORBHiIi,    Donald    Uttlefield,    lawyer;     b.  when,   having  acquired   an   interest   in   Brown 

Auburn,  Me.,  Feb.  8,  1860;  s.  Nahum  and  Anna  Bros.  Mfg.  Co.,  became  pres.  Dir.  Manufactur- 

I.  (Littlefleld)  Morrill;  prepared  for  college  at  ers   Bank.    Shriner.    Republican.    Clubs:    Dixon 

high    school     of    Auburn,     Me.;     grad.     Brown  (Dixon,  111.),  Evanston  Country.  Office:  22d  St. 

Univ.,  A.B.,  1880;  A.M.,  1883;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  and  Campbell  Av.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

16,   1890,  Edith  M.  Storey;   1   son:   Nahum,  Jr.  MOBBIS,  Henry  Crittenden,  lawyer;  b    Chi- 

Studied    law   at    Auburn,    Me.,    in    office    of   N.  cago,  Apr.  18,  1868;  s.  John  and  Susan  Claude 

and    J.    A     Morrill,    1880-2;    principal    of    high  Morris;    ed.    prep,    school    old    Chicago    Univ.. 

school  at  Molme,  111.,  1882-5;  principal  of  An-  1879-81;     grad.    Lombard    College,    Galesburg, 

derson    School,    Chicago,    1885-9;    admitted    to  m     1887;  A.M.,  1890;  grad.  Chicago  College  of 

bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,   1886;   since  Law    i8S9;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar.  U.  S.  con- 

1889    engaged    in    active    practice    of    law    in  sul    at    Ghent,    Belgium,    1893-8;    sec.,    1890-1, 

Chicago;    mem    of  firm   of   Johnson   &   Morrill.  pres.,    1891-2,    Young   People's   Christian    (Uni- 

Mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago.   1890-1;  versalist)    Union  of  Illinois;  trustee  Lombard 

?&£  f°J,  Boar<L°.f  Education  of  Chicago.  1891-  college  since  1900.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Twentieth 

1898.     Mem.     Chicago     Bar     Assn.     Unitarian.  Century.    Office:    188    Madison    St.    Residence: 

Clubs:   Law,   University,   Germama.   Office:   100  4442  Grand  Boul 

Washington  St.   Residence:   1809  Arlington  PI.  MOBBIS,    Ira    Nelson,    packer;    b.    Chicago; 

MOBBIS,    Alfred    Iiawrence,    insurance:    b.  ed.  Phillips  Acad.  and  Yale  Univ.  Sec.  and  asst. 

Chandler's  Valley,   Warren.    Pa..   Oct.    2.   1865;  treas.    Morris    &    Co.;    pres.    Union    Rendering 

B.    A.    P.    and    Louise    (Bondeson)    Morris:    ed.  Co.;    treas.    Consumers    Cotton    Oil    Co.;    sec. 

common  and  Viieh   schools.   Suear  Grove.   Pa.;  Fairbank  Canning  Co.;   dir.   Nat.   Packing  Co., 

m.    Chicago.    1889,    Linda    F.    Jerner:    children:  Nat.   Stock   Yards  Co.,   East   St.   Louis,   111.,  A. 

Irene,  Edgar.  Florence.   Clerk,   traveling  sales-  M.  Rothschild  &  Co.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 

man,  1855-98;  deputv  clerk  in  Criminal   Court,  Twentieth  Century,  Press.   Office:  Union  Stock 

1898-1901:    since    1901    gen.    mer.    Scandia   Mu-  Yards.    Residence:    3401    Michigan   Av. 

tual  Life  Insurance  Co.  Republican.   Lutheran.  MOBBIS,    Nelson,    packer;    b.    Black   Forest, 

Pres.    Wasa    Sick    Benefit     Assn.      Office:     159  Ger.,  Jan.   21.   1839;   self  educated;   came  to  U. 

LaSalle  S*-.  Residence:   2724  Princeton   Av.  S.    at   age    of   12;    came    to    Chicago,    1854;    se- 

MOBBIS,  Benjamin  Franklin,  mgr.   Chicago  cured    employment    in    stock    yards;    2    years 

branch  Union  Stoneware  Co.;  b.  Talmadge,  O.,  later  began  business  for  himself;  m.  Chicago, 

Feb.    22,    1870;    s.    John    and   Mary    A.    (Lewis)  1863,    Sarah   Vogel;    children:    Edward,    Ira   N., 

Morris;   ed.    public   schools.   Talmadge,   O..   and  Gusta    (Mrs.    M.    L.    Rothschild),    Maud    (Mrs. 

at  Spencerian  Business  College,  Cleveland,  O. ;  Henry   C.    Schwab).   Pres.    Morris   &  Co.,   Fair- 

m.   Red   Winer.   Minn.,   June    23.    1897.   Mary   E.  bank    Canning    Co.;    dir.    1st    Nat.    Bank.     1st 

DeKay:  children:  Frances.  Cornelia.  Since  1889  Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  Nat.  Live  Stock  Bank, 

has   been    in    employ   of   the   Union    Stoneware  Stock   Yards   Savings   Bank,   People's    Trust   & 

Co.,   the   sole   selling  agents  of   the   Minnesota  Savings   Bank.    Mem.    Chicago   Lodge,   A.    F.   & 

Stoneware   Co.    and    the   Red    Wins:    Stoneware  A.    M.    Clubs:    Standard.    Saddle    and    Sirloin. 

Co..    both    having    extensive    potteries    at    Red  Office:    Union    Stock    Yards.    Residence:     2453 

Wing,     Minn.;     was     resident     of     Red    Wing.  Indiana  Av. 

Minn.,    1892-6.    coming    to   Chicago.    Jan..    1896,  MOBBIS,  Bobert  Nelson,  physician;  b.  Hills- 

and    since    then    being    mgr.    of    the    Chicago  dale   Co..   Mich.,    July   14,    1860;    s.    Robert   and 

branch  of  the  Union  Stoneware  Co.  Independ-  Ellen     (Whan)     Morris;     ed.     Reading,     Mich., 

ent    in    politics.    Office:    33    Market    St.    Resi-  High    School,    and    Hahnemann    Med.    College, 

dence:  1122  Maple  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  Chicago,    graduating  M.D.,   1889;   also   received 

MOBBIS,   Edward,  packer;   b.   Chicago,   Oct.  degree  of  M.D.,   ad   eundem,  Hering  Med.   Col- 

1,    1866;    public    school    education.    Engaged    in  lege;   m.   Brooklyn,   Mich.,   July   25,   1886,   Rose 

business  since  1880;  vice-pres.  and  treas.  Mor-  Woodward.    Was    pharmaceutical    chemist    for 

ris   &   Co.,    Fairbank    Canning    Co.;    vice-pres.  Parke,   Davis   &  Co.,    Detroit,   Mich.,   until   be- 

Consumers  Cotton  Oil   Co.;  dir.   Nat.   Packing  gan   med.   course;   in   practice  at   Constantine, 


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Mich.,  1889-95;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Has 
since  1S95  been  connected  with  Hering  Med. 
College  and  Hosp.,  as  prof,  of  diseases  of  the 
chest,  and  as  registrar  of  the  college.  Mem. 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  Soc.,  International 
Hahnemannian  Soc.  Socialist.  Mem.  Presbyte- 
rian Church.  Mason;  K.  T.  Office:  103  State 
St.  Residence:  2758  N.  Winchester  Av. 

MORRISON,  Armer  David,  accident  insur- 
ance; b.  Rockville,  Adams  Co.,  O.,  Apr.  6, 
1844;  s.  David  and  Martha  (Mitchell)  Morri- 
son; ed.  common  schools  and  Young's  Acad., 
Covington,  Ky.,  and  graduated  from  Queen 
City  Commercial  College,  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m. 
Cincinnati,  Oct.  1,  1867,  Irene  Doty;  1  son: 
Frank  (now  deceased).  Was  10  years  chief  re- 
porter for  R.  G.  Dun  &  Co.;  then  14  years 
agent  of  New  England  Mutual  Life  Insurance 
Co.;  since  July,  1900,  general  agent  of  the  Cen- 
tral Accident  Insurance  Co.  of  Pittsburgh. 
Senior  mem.  of  insurance  firm  of  Morrison  & 
Brand.  Republican;  mem.  32d  Ward  Repub- 
lican Club.  Methodist.  Office:  Merchants  Loan 
&  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  7142  Harvard  Av. 

MORRISON,  Charles  B.,  U.  S.  district  atty. 
for  northern  district  of  Illinois  since  1905; 
grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1878; 
began  law  practice  at  Dixon,  111.;  state's  atty. 
of  Lee  Co.,  111.,  3  terms:  was  asst.  U.  S.  dis- 
trict atty.,  1898-1905.  Office:  Post  Office  Bldg. 
Residence:  Dixon,  111. 

MORRISON,  Richard  William,  lawyer;  b. 
New  Haven,  Conn.,  Aug.  27,  1861;  s.  Joseph 
P.  and  Mary  K.  Morrison;  removed  with  par- 
ents to  Chicago  in  infancy;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Chicago  and  took  special 
course  at  Chicago  Athenaeum;  m.  Oct.  3, 
1896,  Carrie  Coulter,  of  Baltimore.  Entered 
law  office  of  Wirt  Dexter  in  1879;  associated 
with  him  for  14  years;  after  death  of  Mr. 
Dexter  served  as  asst.  state's  atty.  under 
Jacob  J.  Kern,  1892-6;  Democratic  nominee  for 
judge  of  Superior  Court,  1895.  Democrat.  Club: 
Iroquois  (sec..  1888-9).  Office:  59  Clark  St. 
Residence:  4729  Indiana  Av. 

MORRISSON,  James  William,  wholesale 
druggist;  b.  Richmond,  Ind.,  Sept.  1,  1872;  s. 
Robert  and  Fayette  (Lord)  Morrisson;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago,  Harvard  School,  and 
the  Chicago  Manual  Training  School:  m.  Rich- 
mond, Ind.,  Feb.  7,  1900,  Mary  T.  R.  Foulke, 
Jr.;  1  son:  Robert.  After  leaving  school  en- 
tered the  wholesale  drug  house  of  Morrisson, 
Plummer  &  Co.  (of  which  his  father  was  one 
of  the  founders  in  1874),  and  is  now  pres.  of 
the  company.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Chicago  Literary,  Caxton,  Sanganols. 
Office:  200-206  Randolph  St.  Residence:  1846 
Belmont  Av. 

MOBBON,  John  Reynolds,  vice-pres.  Dia- 
mond Glue  Co..  Diamond  Casein  Coj  dir.  Na- 
tional Bank  of  the  Reoublic.  Schwarzschild  & 
Sulzberger  Glue  Co.,  Audebert  Wall  Paper 
Mill.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mer- 
chants, Mid-Day,  Forty,  Midlothian.  Office:  218 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3206  Michigan  Av. 

MORROW,  William  Ambrose,  lawyer;  b. 
Omro.  Wis.,  June  17,  1875;  s.  Patrick  and 
Sarah  (Goggins)  Morrow;  grad.  law  dept.  of 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin.  LL.B.,  in  class  of  1900. 
Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1900,  and  began 
practice  of  law  with  firm  of  Ennis,  Morrow  & 
McMullen,  and  in  1903  chaneed  to  firm  of 
Morrow  &  Popham.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  284  Rush  St. 

MORSE.  Charles  Hosmer.  merchant,  manu- 
facturer; b.  St.  .Tohnsbury.  Va.,  Sept.  23,  1833; 
s.  John  and  Elizabeth  (Hosmer)  Morse;  ed. 
common  schools  and  in  St.  Johnsbury  Acad.; 
m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  June  30,  1868.  Martha  J. 
Owens;  children:  Elizabeth,  Charles  Hosmer, 
Robert  Hosmer,  Franklin  Fairbanks.  Left  St. 
Johnsbury  Acad.,  Dec.  11,  1850,  to  become 
clerk  for  E.  &  F.  Fairbanks  &  Co.,  scale  manu- 
facturers, at  a  salary  of  $50  per  year  and 
board  for  3  years;  promoted  to  bookkeeper  in 


their  merchandise  store,  1853;  transferred 
to  New  York  City,  1855,  as  clerk  and  salesman 
in  house  of  Fairbanks  &  Co.;  sent  to  Chicago, 
Apr.,  1858,  with  L.  L.  Greenleaf,  of  Boston,  to 
open  a  branch  house  under  name  of  Fairbanks 
&  Greenleaf;  admitted  as  a  partner,  1862,  firm 
becoming  Fairbanks,  Greenleaf  &  Co.;  went 
to  Cincinnati,  O.,  1864,  and  opened  house  of 
Fairbanks,  Morse  &  Co.;  while  there  opened 
branch  houses  of  Fairbanks,  Morse  &  Co.  at 
Cleveland,  Pittsburgh  and  Louisville;  in  fall 
of  1869  returned  to  Chicago  to  take  charge, 
because  of  failing  health  of  Mr.  Greenleaf,  and 
on  retirement  of  latter,  Jan.  1,  1872,  Chicago 
house  became  Fairbanks,  Morse  &  Co.,  incor- 
porated, 1890,  and  now  has  houses  in  Chicago, 
Cincinnati,  Cleveland,  Detroit,  Louisville,  In- 
dianapolis, St.  Louis,  Kansas  City,  St.  Paul, 
Minneapolis,  Omaha,  Denver,  Los  Angeles,  San 
Francisco,  Portland,  Ore.,  New  York  and  Lon- 
don, Eng.,  handling  complete  lines  of  Fairbanks 
scales;  also  large  manufacturers  of  gasoline 
engines,  steam  pumps  and  windmills,  and 
many  other  machines  and  devices.  Pres.  Fair- 
banks, Morse  &  Co.;  dir.  E.  &  T.  Fairbanks  & 
Co.;  pres.  Sheffield  Car  Co.;  dir.  Western  Valve 
Co.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Union  League,  Kenwood,  Midlothian, 
Homewood,  Mid-Day.  Office:  Franklin  and 
Monroe  Sts.  Residence:  4804  Greenwood  Av. 

MORSE,  John  Whltaker,  railway  agent;  b. 
Panama,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21,  1837;  s.  William  T. 
and  Pamelia  (Anthony)  Morse;  ed.  district 
school  and  Panama,  N.  Y.,  Acad.;  m.  Atwater,, 
O.,  Oct.  13,  1863,  Frances  Irene  Cook;  children: 
Emma  Cook,  Mrs.  Bessie  M.  Chadbourn,  Mrs. 
Mary  M.  Jerrems.  Was  telegraph  operator, 
New  York  and  Chicago,  1854-61;  in  1861  con- 
structed the  first  telegraph  line  across  the 
state  of  Iowa  and  later  was  supt.  of  same; 
general  agent,  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.,  at  Council 
Bluffs  and  Omaha,  1870-7;  general  agent  U.  P. 
Ry.  Co.  at  Chicago,  1877-80;  general  passen- 
ger agent  U.  P.  Ry.  Co.,  Omaha,  1880-7;  since 
Oct.,  1887,  commercial  agent  M.  P.  Ry.  Co.  at 
Chicago,  .and  now  also  commercial  a'gent  for 
the  St.  L.,  T.  M.  &  S.  Ry.,  T.  &  P.  Ry.  and  I. 
&  G.  N.  Ry.  at  Chicago.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  186  Clark  St.  Residence:  4155 
Ellis  Av. 

MORTIMER,  William  Henry,  contractor;  b. 
Chicago,  June  19,  1859:  s.  William  E.  and 
Mary  Jane  (Linton)  Mortimer;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  1st.  Chicago,  Oct.  13, 
1881,  Grace  Lee  Osborne:  children:  A.  Osborne, 
Elsie  Maude;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  1904,  Helen  L. 
Cummings.  After  leaving  school  was  appren*- 
ticed  to  the  firm  of  Mortimer  &  Tapper,  of 
which  was  later  a  mem.:  subsequently  became 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  W.  E.  Mortimer  &  Son, 
and  still  later  senior  mem.  of  its  successor, 
the  firm  of  Mortimer  Bros.:  later  formed  a 
partnership  with  the  pldfr  ?on  of  the  late 
George  Tapper,  mem.  of  the  old  firm  of  Morti- 
mer &  Tapper,  general  contractors,  of  which 
is  now  senior  partner.  Mason:  mem.  Ashlar 
Lodge,  Washington  Chapter.  Chicago  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T. ;  Oriental  Consistorv:  Shriner. 
Mem.  Royal  League.  Nat.  Union.  Clubs:  Illi- 
nois, Skokie  Golf.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1541  Wilson  Av. 

MORTON,  Joy,  merchant:  b.  Detroit,  Sept. 
27,  1855;  s.  of  the  late  J.  Sterling  and  Caro- 
line (Joy)  Morton;  ed.  Talbot  Hall.  Nebraska 
City,  Neb.;  m.  Omaha.  Sept.  23,  1880,  Carrie, 
daughter  of  Judge  George  B.  Lake;  children: 
Jean,  b.  1883;  Sterling,  b.  1885.  Senior  mem. 
firm  of  Joy  Morton  &  Co.  since  1885;  pres.  and 
dir.  Great  Western  Cereal  Co.;  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  Am.  Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  treas.  and 
dir.  Morton-Gregson  Co.;  treas.  and  dir.  West- 
ern Cold  Storage  Co.;  pres.  the  International 
Salt  Co.  of  Illinois,  and  the  Hutchinson-Kansas 
Salt  Co.;  dir.  the  Corn  Products  Co.  and  the 
North  Am.  Trust  Co.  (of  New  York),  the  Am. 
Hominy  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc. 


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Clubs:  Commercial,  Chicago,  Iroquois,  Caxton; 
also  Lawyers,  Transportation  (New  York).  Of- 
fice: Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 

MORTON,  Mark,  merchant;  b.  Omaha,  Neb., 
Nov.  22,  1858;  s.  J.  Sterling  and  Caroline 
(Joy)  Morton;  ed.  schools  of  Nebraska  City, 
Neb.;  m.  Jan.,  1887,  Martha  Parkhurst,  daugh- 
ter John  Weare,  of  Cedar  Rapids,  la.;  children: 
Helen,  Joy,  Jane.  At  18  years  of  age  became 
office  boy  with  C.,  B.  &  Q.  Ry.,  steadily  ad- 
vancing until  he  became  traveling  freight 
agent;  in  employ  of  T.  W.  Harvey  Lumber 
Co.  as  traveling  salesman,  1882-4;  supt.  of 
packing  house  of  Nebraska  City  Packing  Co., 
1884-5;  with  brother,  Joy  Morton,  became, 
1885,  mem.  of  firm  of  Joy  Morton  &  Co.,  which 
succeeded  E.  I.  Wheeler  &  Co.,  then  the  oldest 
house  in  the  salt  business  in  the  West;  vice- 
pres.  Western  Cold  Storage  Co.;  vice-pres. 
Morton-Gregson  Co.,  packers;  treas.  U.  S. 
Sugar  Refinery;  treas.  International  Salt  Co. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

MOSEBACJC,  William,  investments;  b. 
Brown  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  14,  1845;  s.  Jacob  C.  and 
Mary  Elizabeth  Moseback;  academic  education 
at  Marietta,  O.;  m.  Chicago,  May  12,  1869, 
Mary  Isabella  Phillips;  children:  Ida  Belle; 
also  Howard  William  (died  in  infancy).  Came 
to  Chicago,  18fi2,  and  entered  employ  of  Fuller 
&  Finch,  wholesale  druggists;  organized  firm 
of  Moseback  &  Humphrey,  commission  mer- 
chants, Mar.  11,  1867;  became  partner  with 
J.  W.  Doane  in  firm  of  J.  W.  Doane  &  Co., 
coffees  and  teas,  Chicago;  since  1892  in  real 
estate  and  loan  business.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League  (dir.,  1886-7;  treas.,  1889-90). 
Office  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2333 
Michigan  Av. 

MOSEIiEY,  Carleton,  teas  and  coffees;  b. 
Dorchester,  Mass.,  Oct.  26,  1863;  s.  Fred  P. 
and  Mary  E.  (Clark)  Moseley;  ed.  Boston 
Latin  School;  m.  Hoosick  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Oct. 
4,  1892,  Marion  L.  Wilder;  children:  George 
Clark,  Marion  Renwick.  Since  1886,  of  firm  of 
Chase  &  Sanborn.  importers  of  teas  and  coffees 
from  all  producing  countries.  Mem.  Presby- 
terian Church  of  Highland  Park,  111.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Exmoor.  Office:  10-18  Lake  St. 
Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

MOSEE,  George  W.,  wholesale  paper  dealer; 
b.  Chicago,  Mar.  9,  1850;  s.  Philip  and  Mary 
(Sands)  Moser;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  27,  1873,  Mary  J.  Leslie;  entire 
business  life  has  been  spent  in  the  wholesale 
paper  trade;  was  with  Laflin,  Butler  &  Co., 
wholesale  paper,  1866-71;  with  Bradner, 
Smith  &  Co.,  1871-5;  with  F.  P.  Elliott  &  Co., 
1875-93;  in  1893  formed  the  Moser-Burgess 
Co.,  which  changed,  1901,  to  the  Moser  Paper 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  treas.  Republi- 
can. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Westward  Ho. 
Office:  208-210  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 

MOSES,  Adolph,  lawyer;  b.  Speyer,  Germany, 
Feb.  27,  1837;  s.  Joseph  Moses  and  Rebecca 
(Adler)  Moses;  ed.  public  and  Latin  schools 
of  Speyer;  came  to  U.  S.,  arriving  in  New 
Orleans,  1852;  entered  Louisiana  Univ.;  grad. 
Mar.,  1861,  and  at  once  was  admitted  to  Louis- 
iana bar;  served  in  Civil  War  for  2  years  as 
capt.  in  the  21st  La,  Vol.;  came  North  and 
practiced  at  Quincy,  111.,  until  1869;  m.  1869, 
Matilda  Wolf  of  Manheim,  Germany;  children: 
Joseph  W.,  Julius,  Hamilton,  Paul  A.,  Vir- 
ginia (now  Mrs.  Moritz  Rosenthal),  Irma 
(now  Mrs.  J.  W.  Moses,  New  Orleans,  La.). 
Since  1869  in  practice  in  Chicago,  and  known 
as  one  of  the  successful  practitioners  in  state 
and  federal  courts  and  legal  adviser  of  many 
of  the  leading  corporations;  senior  of  firm  of 
Moses,  Rosenthal  &  Kennedy.  Founded,  1890, 
the  National  Corporation  Reporter,  and  editor 
of  same.  Pres.  of  U.  S.  Corporation  Bureau. 
Democratic  nominee  for  judge  of  the  Superior 
Court,  1879;  was  6  years  a  dir.  of  the  Chicago 


Public  Library.  Originator  of  John  Marshall 
Centennial,  Feb.  4,  1901.  Pres.  State  Bar  Assn., 
1897.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Standard.  Mem.  Chicago 
Historical  Soc.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4139  Drexel  Boul. 

MOSS,  Jesse  Lathrop,  real  estate;  b.  West- 
erly, R.  I.,  Nov.  12,  1847;  s.  Jesse  Lathrop 
and  Fanny  (Dixon)  Moss;  grad.  Phillips  Acad., 
Andover,  Mass.,  1865;  Yale,  A.B.,  1869;  m.  1st, 
Chicago,  1876,  Fanny  Greene  Larned  (died 
1887);  1  daughter:  Julia  (Mrs.  Joseph  Curtis 
Sloane);  came  to  Chicago,  1887;  m.,  2d,  Morris- 
town,  N.  J.,  1892,  Harriet  Allison  Calhoun, 
daughter  of  Rev.  Simeon  Howard  Calhoun;  1 
son:  Jesse  Lathrop,  Jr.  From  1889  to  1892  was 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  Walker,  Larned  &  Moss, 
real  estate;  since  1892  in  same  business  alone. 
Also,  since  1898,  sec.  and  financial  agent  of 
the  Newberry  Library.  Clubs:  Chicago,  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  325  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

MOSS,  Solomon  Centennial,  woolen  goods 
merchant;  b.  Akron,  O.,  May  9,  1876;  s.  Her- 
man W.  and  Rosina  (Wolff)  Moss;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Akron,  O. ;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  2,  1899; 
1  daughter:  Dorothy  Hortense.  Was  in  repor- 
torial  work,  1892-3;  asst.  cashier  of  The  Wer- 
ner Co.,  publishers,  Akron,  O.,  1893-4;  since 
Oct.  22,  1894,  in  woolen  business;  since  Jan.  1, 
1901,  of  firm  of  Friend,  Moss  &  Morris,  whole- 
sale dealers  in  ladies  and  men's  woolens  and 
tailors'  trimmings.  Also  treas.  Morris  Woolen 
Co.  Republican.  Hebrew  religion.  Mem.  the 
Elks.  Club.  Social.  Office:  McNeill  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 4746  Vincennes  Av. 

MOSSEK,  Edwin  Jacobs,  lawyer;  b.  Lehigh 
Co.,  Pa.,  Nov.  16,  1870;  grad.  Muhlenberg  Col- 
lege, Allentown,  Pa.,  A.B.,  1893;  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  LL.B.,  1899.  Admitted  to  bar  by 
Supreme  Court  of  State  of  Illinois,  1900,  and 
has  ever  since  been  engaged  in  an  active  gen- 
eral practice  In  Chicago.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 108  Kenesaw  Terrace. 

MOTH,  Morris  Jonathan,  physician;  b.  Win- 
nebago  County,  Wisconsin,  May  16,  1853; 
B.  Robert  S.  and  Margery  D.  (Bacon)  Moth; 
grad.  high  school,  Berlin,  Wis.,  1872;  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  1890;  m.  Randall,  Wis., 
Dec.  16,  1879,  Laura  L.  Shibley  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  Laura  Harriet,  Robert  Shib- 
ley, Margaret  Dorothy.  Began  business  as  gen- 
eral merchant  in  Winnetka,  111.,  at  age  of  21; 
sold  out  at  age  of  32  and  took  up  study  of 
medicine;  since  graduation,  1890,  practiced  as 
homce.  physician  at  present  location.  Has  been 
mem.  of  faculty  of  Hahnemann  Med.  College 
for  12  years;  now  prof,  of  sanitary  science 
and  materia  medica  in  same.  Mem.  Illinois 
Homce.  Assn.,  Homoa.  Med.  Soc.  of  Chicago, 
Clinical  Soc.  of  Hahnemann  Hosp. ;  mem.  med. 
staff  of  Hahnemann  Hosp.  Life  mem.  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.;  mem.  Chicago  Chapter 
Royal  Arch  Masons;  Lakeside  Lodge,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.;  K.  P.  Pres.  H.  Fraser  Mfg.  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  wood  planers;  vice-pres.  Dry 
Amalgamation  Co.  Republican.  Liberal  in  re- 
ligion. Office  and  residence:  3438  Indiana  Av. 

MOULTON,  Dow  Alonzo,  vice-pres.  Corn 
Exchange  Nat.  Bank;  b.  Wellington,  O.,  Sept., 
1852;  s.  D.  A.  and  Adeline  (Wallis)  Moulton; 
ed.  public  school,  Wellington,  O.,  and  Univ.  of 
Cleveland,  O. ;  m.  Ironton,  O.,  1878,  Alice  H. 
Willard.  Began  banking  business  30  years  ago 
with  the  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Ironton,  O. ;  went 
from  there  to  the  1st  Nat.  Bank  of-  Topeka, 
Kan.;  came  to  Chicago,  1889,  and  was  with 
the  Globe  Nat.  Bank  until  1897;  since  then 
with  the  Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank,  of  which 
is  now  vice-pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Forty,  Press.  Office:  217  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  4812  Kimbark  Av. 

MOULTON,  Frank  I.,  lawyer.  Mem.  firm  of 
Helmer,  Moulton  &  Whitman.  Office:  Atwood 
Bldg. 


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MOULTON,    Oeorg-e   Mayhew,   architect   and  Moyer;    grad:    classical    course,    Cedar    Falls 

builder   of   grain   elevators;   b.   Readsboro,   Vt.,  (la.)  High  School,  1889;  m.  Danville,  111.,  June 

Mar.    15,    1851;    s.    Joseph   Tilton   and   Maria  J.  13,  1899,  Jessie  Watt;  1  son:  John  Watt.  After 

Moulton;    came    to    Chicago    with    parents    in  graduation  taught  school  for  some  time;  lived 

JS53;    grad.    Chicago    High    School,     1868;    m.  in    Iowa,    1880-95;    Chicago    since    1895.    Began 

Burlington,   la..  Mar.    12,    1873;   Anna  Florence  business  life  as  stenographer  at  Cedar   Falls, 

Garland;  children:  Edith  May,  Arthur  Garland.  la.,   1891;   later  became   stenographer   to  pres. 

Foreman   for   his   father,    rebuilding   elevators  of  the  Iowa  Life  Insurance  Co.   (then  the  Life 

in  Chicago  after  the  fire  of  1871;  became  part-  Indemnity   Investment  Co.),   Cedar   Falls,    la.; 

ner   J.    T.    Moulton    &    Son,    elevator   builders,  then    became   private   sec.    to   pres.,   and   later 

firm  later  becoming  George  M.  Moulton  &  Co.  chief  clerk;   after  consolidation   of   Iowa  Life 

Fres.    Pioneer    Fire    Proof    Construction    Co.,  Insurance    Co.    with    the    Nat.    Life    Insurance 

1877-1902.    Commissioned    maj.    2d    regt.,    I.    N.  Co.  of  U.  S.  A.,  remained  with  latter  company, 

G.,  1886;  unanimously  elected  col.,  same  regt.,  and  since  1903  has  been  asst.  sec.  Republican. 

1894,    commanding   it    when    in    active   service  Presbyterian.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 

in  Chicago,  July  and  Aug.,   1894,  during  rail-  LaGrange,  111. 

road  strike;  inspector-gen.  I.  N.  G.,  1901-3;  has         MOYER,     Harold     Nicholas,     physician;     b 

served  as  brigadier-gen    commanding  1st  brl-  Canajoharie.  N.  Y.,  Aug.  14,  1858;  s.  Waldstein 

RS^S-  «o^SJ?  i2    tV,?  nnSSt™6  ?JSitd£~  and  Ellen   (Young)   Mover;  early  education  in 

tmguished   Masons   in    the   country    (33°);    K.  public  schools;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  Chi- 

T  ;  Snrmer;  and  has  held  many  offices  of  dis-  £ago>  M.D.,  1879;  attended  univs.  and  hosp*  in 

Unction    in    Masonry     at    Present    Grand    Mas-  Vienna     and     Heidelberg,     for     post-graduate 

ter  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  K.  T.  of  the  study,    1882-3.    Began    practice    of   medicine    in 

U.   S.   A.   An   mcorporator  and  pres    K.T    and  i879  as  asst<  physician   Illinois  Eastern  Hosp. 

Masons    Life    Indemnity    Co.;    pres.,     1885-90,  for    the    Insane   at   Kankakee,    111.,    until    1882. 

Illinois    Masonic    Orphans'    Home.    Mem     New  Mem     imnOis   state   Med.    Soc.,    Chicago    Med 

England  Soc.,  Illinois  Sons  of  the  Revolution,  Soc.   Formerly  maj.   and   surgeon,    2d   regt,    L 

si  A.  R.,  Military  Order  of  Foreign  Wars    Soc  N.  a-  Cook  Co>  physician,   1887-8    Republican 

of  Colonial  Wars;  was  commander-in-chief  of  riubs-  Hamilton    Chirien  Athiptio    r-ion  view 

Nat.  Encampment  Service  Men  of  the  Spanish  ^fflce:'  103  State'  St  ' 

War,    now    merged    with    United    Spanish    War         -.-M,-,-,-,     .  ,    ,       ,      ,. 

Veterans,  of  which  is  Senior  Vice-Commander-  ,    ^JJ?*815?'  ?*P>  ^hole^le,  01*(luor  merchant; 

in-chief.  Club:   Union  League.   Office:   Masonic  b.    Wabash,    Ind.,    Noy     20     1860;    s.   Benjamin 

Temple.  Residence:  2119  Calumet  Av.  an£   Caroline    (Rosenthal)    Mpyses;    ed.   public 

MOUI.TON,    James    Gardner,    importer    and  {ffi^Ind  -^St    Louis  &Mo     Apr^l  9^         ' 

dealer   in    paintings;    b.    South   Boston,    Mass.,  j^h     Zelner™!  daughter'    Ber'enioP    Has 


After   leaving   high   school    served   5   years   at  took  to   the   organzat    n  and   incornora 

engraving,    designing    and    carving;     prof,     of  $™   of  the    Liauo^r    Dealers'    Suonlv    Co      of 

mathematics  and  lecturer  under  the  auspices  which  he  i«  vIce-Dres    and   sec     the  oomnanv 

£&Z5^S*¥8£8?3S£k*8*?°%SL£  SB?  import*?  PanedS'    exclu^ively^w^EaTe 

Baltimore,    Md  ,    1876-81,    since    18!  2    engaged  dealers  in  wines  and  whiskies,  selling  by  cata- 

na«nn     r^°^    w™H*  lo^ue    a11    over    the    u-    s-    Republican.    Clubs: 

"     (  :3rJj   ,5eS£~™a  Lakeside,   Chicago  Riding  and   Driving.   Office: 

£5!&£  ofe  202  Mlchi*an  St'  Residence:  4857  Michigan  Av. 
14-16  E.  VanBuren   St.   Residence:   429  Center        MUEIiIiEB,  Herman  Budolph,  merchant;   b. 

St.  Hamburg,  Germany,  Feb.  23,  1857;  s.  Bernhard 

MOULTON      William     Brooks,     lawyer1     b  and  Marie  (Blume)  Mueller;  ed.  private  school 

Bloomington,  111.,  Mar.  28,  1871;  s.  Cheney  and  &  Germany  until   1871;   in  business  college  in 

Mary  (Wallace)  Moulton;  grad.  Harvard  Univ..  c,h'ca?°'    l*1!'*':    m;.,9hlcag£    May    12-    1885> 

A.B.,  1895;  also  attended  Harvard  Law  School.  Mathilde   Siefert;    children:    Paul    G.,   Carl    B., 

Admitted   to  bar,   1896;   was   mem.    of   the   law  FP^a  M-:  Anita  M.  Came  to  Chicago  in  spring 

firm    of    Catlin,    Moulton    &    Weber,    Chicago;  °f   1871;   learned  trade  of  jeweler  until   1876: 

now  alone    in   general    practice   of   law.    Mem.  then  went  into  commercial  business  until  1879 

Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  mem.  and  now  pres.  of  the  with  Norton  Milling  Co.;   with   George  Bullen 

Illinois  Civil  Service  Assn.,  and  mem.   of  the  *  CO.  until.         ;  mem.  Board  of  Trade  since 

Civil  Service  Reform  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Repub-  1882;  with  Foss,  Strong  &  Co.  as  general  sales- 

Mean.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  City.  Office:  Marquette  man.  ""tH  1886;  in  business  with  W.  W.  Wat- 

Bldg.  Residence:   4459  Oakenwald  Av.  ki"s.  in  firm  of  Watkins  &  Mueller,  until  1890; 

MOYER.     Charles    Daniel,     sec.     and    treas.  »•»    ^2S£ll~m*h*-  ^jU0.1"  *nT     Crating 

Union  Stock  Yards  &  Transit  Co.:  b.  Freeburg,  )inde?T1^™fl"afm/e.  °^   *iU?ll?T    &   YoiIP^/rGr,am 

T>n      Ort    2fi    1RR2-  «*    Phllin  and  Sarah  S     fHil-  Co--   Incorporated:    since   1902   pres.    of  Mueller 

W«rtil  .    Movp'r-    BTi'd    FrankMn   &  Mar  "hail   Co  -  &  ^oung  Grain  Co.:  dir.   Tabard  Inn  Corpora- 

SS?  ^?rdegreed-B  A     and    M.^'issl;  ?a°w  «on.   Republican.   Office:   2   Sherman   St.   Resi- 

school   of  Columbia  College,  New  York,   1887;  dence.  478  Belden  Av. 

m.  Milwaukee,  Oct.    30,   1890,  Francesca  Guth-        MUHIiKE,    Joseph    H.,    lawyer;    b.    Chicago, 

rie;  children:  Emma  Francesca  G.,  William  G.  Apr.     12,     1861:     s.     John     H.     and     Catharina 

Engaged  in  law  practice  at  Minneapolis.  Minn.,  (Knust)     Muhlke;     attended     North     Division 

until    1893.    and    in    Chicago    till    Jan.    1,    1896,  High     School     and    afterwards    a    student    at 

when  became  sec.,  trens.   and  dir.  of  the  Chi-  Northwestern   Univ.,   when   his   father's   death 

capo.  Peoria  &  St.  T/ouis  R.  R.  and  director  of  in    1879    led    him    to    abandon    his    collegiate 

the  Peoria  &  Pekin  Union  Ry..  serving  in  these  course  and  begin  at  once  the  study  of  law  in 

capacities  until  Nov..   189R.   Since  Jan.   2,  1899,  office  of  Smith   &  Forch;    grad.    Union   College 

sec.,  and  since  Jan.  17,  1900,  also  treas.  of  the  of  Law,   class   of   1883;   m.   Chicago,   111..    Sept. 

Chicago  Junction   Ry..  and  also,  since  Jan.   17,  8,  1885,  Ida  R.  Swissler.  Admitted  to  bar,  1883, 

1900,  sec.  and  treas.*  of  the  Union  Stock  Yards  and   in  practice  ever  since;   in   Sept.,   1890,   be- 

&  Transit  Co.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Royal  League  came  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Smith,  Muhlke  & 

(for  2  yenrs  mem.  of  Supreme  Council).  Club:  Murdock,   now   Muhlke  &  Murdock.   Vice-pres. 

Pistakee  Yacht    (dir.).   Office:   Exchange  Bldg.,  and  dir.  Dakota  Pacific  R.  R.  Co.;  dir.  the  Mc- 

Union    Stock    Yards.    Residence:    4423    Green-  Neill    &   Higgins   Co.,    dir.    Ogden   Building   & 

wood  Av.  Loan   Assn.    Republican.    Club:   Marquette.    Of- 

MOYEK,  Ela  Bliss,  insurance;  b.   Peru,  111.,  fice:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  299  N.  State 

Feb.  11,  1869;  s.  Samuel  G.  and  Emma  (Bliss)  Street. 


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MULDOON,  Peter  J.,  R.  C.  auxiliary  bishop  then    in    real    estate    business.    Mem.    Chicago 

for   Chicago    diocese,    since   July,    1901;    b.   Co-  Real   Estate  Board.    Republican.   Presbyterian; 

lumbia,    Calif.,    1863,    of    Irish    parents;    early  elder  4th  Presbyterian  Church;  was  long  active 

education  public  schools,  Stockton,  Calif.;  later  in   Mission    Sunday    School    work;    dir.    McCor- 

studied    at    St.    Mary's,    Ky.,    and    St.    Mary's,  mick    Theological    Seminary.    Clubs:    Chicago, 

Baltimore.  Ordained,  1886,  and  was  made  asst.  Washington  Park,  Union.  Office:   108  Dearborn 

pastor  of  St.  Pius'  Church,  Chicago;  chancellor  St.    Residence:   Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 


;  a»Tv.ass 

meo's    Church,    Chicago,     1895-1901.     Address.     Lyman    and    Margaret     (Rice)     Mumford'     ed 


,   James  ?     pres.    Mullen    Brewing  n; 

Co.;  b.  Chicago   Oct.  31    1855;  s.  Peter  and  Ann  Adele>   clarence  Rice,   Grace  Rosalind,  Harold 

(Murphy)     Mullen;     ed      Skinner     *£*     £?/,e  Owen.  Came  to  Chicago.  1868,  and  kept  books 

schools;   m.   Chicago,   Oct.   31,   1874,  Nora  Kel-  for  GeOrge  A.  Smith  &  Co.,  millers;  after  that 

ley;    children:    Anna    M.,    Mary    B.,    Helen    J.,  bookkeeper  for  J.   G.   Smyth,   Board   of  Trade, 

Genevieve  R.,  James  H.   Was  with  Alexander  ,mtil    1871     when    went    lnto    wholesale    feed 

H.  Revell  &  Co.,  as  mgr     18/8-90;  resigned  to  business,    which    is    still    continued    in   firm    of 

become  a  mem.   of  the  Merle  &  Heaney  Mfg.  w.  R.  Mumford  &  Co..  with  main  office  in  Chi- 

9o°^  office    fixtures,    of    which    was    sec.    until  caf,o  and  branches  at  Minneapolis,  Milwaukee 

1894.    In    1895    organized    the    Mullen    Brewing  and    st.    LOUis,    of    which    is    pres.    and    treas 

Co.   Democrat.   R.   C.  Office:   40th  and  Wallace  Also  treas    San  Marcos  Rubber  Plantation  Co 

Sts.  Residence:  3443  Wabash  Av.  and  of  Chicago  Rubber  Planting  Co.;  sec.  Cen- 

MULLEN,  John,  pres.  Acme  Cracker  Co.;  b.  tral    Park    Improvement     Co.     Mem.     Chicago 

New    York    City,    Feb.    22,     1846;     ed.    public  Board  of  Trade.  Was  first  sec.  Flour  and  Feed 

schools  of  New  York  City;   served  in   71st  N.  Dealers'  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Metho- 

Y.  N.  G.,  6  months  in  draft  riots  in  New  York  dist.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence: 

during    Civil    War;    m.    Chicago,    Sept.,    1871,  745  Judson  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

Annie   Edwards;    children:    James    Evan,    John  MUNDAY,  John  W.,  senior  mem    law  firm  of 

Edwards,    Frances   Ann.    Has   been   a   resident  Munday,   Evarts  &   Adcock.    Office:    Marquette 

of  Chicago  since  1865.  Was  with  G.  C.  Cook  &  Bldg.  Residence:  6534  Yale  Av 

Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  2  years;  Franklin  Mac-  MtTKTDIE,  William  Bryce.  architect'  b    Ham- 

Veagh  &  Co     3  years;  Dake  Bakery  (afterward  nton,  Ont.,  Apr.  30.  1863;  s.  William  'and  Mar- 

Nat.  Biscuit  Co.),  1872-1902;  in  Sept.,  1901,  led  Raret    (Bryce)    Mundie;   ed.  public  schools  and 

in  the  organization  of  the  Acme  Cracker  Co.,  Hamilton  Collegiate  Institute;  articled  to  Pe- 

manufacturers     of    fine     biscuits,     cakes     and  ter  Brass,   architect,   of  Hamilton,   Ont.,   1880- 

crackers,  a  company  independent  of  the  trust.  ig84;   m.   1892,   Bessie  Russel  Jenney    of  Chi- 

and  is  now  at  the  head  of  the  company  as  its  Cago    (niece    of    W.    L.    B.    Jenney)-    children- 

pres.  Office:   70-74  N.  Carpenter  St.   Residence:  Elizabeth  Jenney,   Margaret  Bryce.   Draftsman 

54^in4?™4U,St';«us),tini-  in<  in  office  of  w-  L-  B-  Jenney,  Chicago,  1881-91; 

MULLIKEN,  Alfred  Henry,  pres.  Pettibone,  since  then  partner  In  firm  of  Jenney  &  Mun- 

Mulliken  &  Co.,  railway  supplies;  b.  Augusta,  die;   architect  to  Board   of  Education   of  Chi- 

Me.,    Dec.    11,    1853;    s.    Charles    H.    and    Sarah  Cago      since      1898.       Fellow      Am.      Institute 

(Hallett)     Mulliken;     ed.     public     schools     of  Of      Architects.      Republican.       Clubs:      Union 

Maine;   m.   Chicago    1893,   Mabel   Walmsley;    1  League,  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago  Architectural. 

son:   John  Hallett.   Was  in  employ  of  Crerar,  Office:    171    LaSalle   St.    Residence:    27    Gordon 

Adams  &  Co.,   general   railway   supplies,   1868-  Terrace 

1880;  in  business  for  self,  1880-5;  sold  out  to  MUNDY,     Norris     Havemeyer      agent     Am 

Crerar,    Adams    &    Co.,     1885,    and    organized  Sugar  Refining  Co.;  b.   Chicago,  Aug    12,  1874  •' 

Pettibone,   Mulliken  &  Co.    (Incor.),    of  which  s.  Norris  Woodruff  and  Annie  A.  (Havemeyer) 

was  sec.   and  treas.,    1885-99;   since   then   pres.  Mundy;   ed.   St.   Paul's   School,  Concord,  N.  H., 

of  the  company,  largely  engaged  m  the  manu-  to   1892;    grad.    Yale,   B.A..   1896.   Was   clerk  in 

facture   of  frogs,   crossings   and   switch   mate-  auditing  dept.  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  R    R.,  1896-7-  vice- 

rial.    Dir.    Federal    Trust    and    Savings    Bank.  pres.   and   dir.    Mannierre-Yoe   Syrup   Co.    since 

Mem.    Chicago  Historical    Soc.;    life   mem.    Art  1898;   mem.    since   Jan.    1,    1904,   of  William   A 

Institut^  of  Chicago.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chi-  Havemeyer   &   Co.,    sugar   brokers   and   agents 

cago,    Washington    Park     Chicago    Golf,    Glen  for    the    Am.    Sugar    Refining    Co.     (firm    was 

View    Mid-Day;   also   The    Strollers   and   Mid-  founded  by  his  uncle,  William  A.  Havemeyer. 

Day  (New  York).  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi-  and  his  father,  N.  W.  Mundy,  under  firm  name 

dence:  19  Lake  Shore  Drive.  W.  A.  Havemeyer  &  Co.,  but  now  composed  of 

MULLIKEN,     Charles     Henry,     real     estate  Herbert    32.    Havemeyer    and    N.    H.    Mundy). 

dealer  and  broker;  b.   Hallowell,   Me.,  Mar.   18,  Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Chicago 

1831;    s.    John  and  Elizabeth   Mulliken;   moved  Athletic,    Saddle    and    Cycle,    Riverside    Golf; 

to    Augusta,    Me.,    in    childhood,    and    ed.     in  also  Yale  (New  York).  Office:  25  Lake  St.  Resi- 

schools  there;  m.  Dec.  3,  1850,  Sarah  E.,  daugh-  dence:  87  Rush  St. 

ter  of  Watson  F.  Hallett,   pres.   of  the   Free-  MTJNGEB,    Edwin    Allston,    lawyer;    b.    To- 

man's   Nat.    Bank   of   Augusta;    1    son:    Alfred  peka,    Kan.,    Feb.    26,    1869;    s.    Charles    P.    and 

Henry.   Began  business  career  in   office   of  his  Vestella     (Channing)     Munger;    removed    with 

father,    a    merchant    in    Augusta,    for    a    short  parents    to    Osage    Co.,    Kan.,    in    1870,    and    to 

time;    then    clerk    in    a    merchandise    broker's  O.rleans,  Ind..  in  1875;  ed.  public  schools  there; 

office  in   Boston,   1847-50;   in   firm   of   Davis   &  removed  to  Kansas  in  1885,  and  attended  Kan- 

Mulliken,    Augusta,    1850,    and    afterward    of  sas  State  Agricultural  College;   taught  school; 

Means    &    Mulliken,    Boston,    establishing    line  came  to  Chicago,   1889,   and   entered   law  office 

of  clipper  ships  between  Boston  and  Indianola,  of    J.    Young    Scammon;    after    death    of    Mr. 

Tex.;  firm  had  a  branch  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Scammon   was  in  real  estate  business  and  for 

which    was   confiscated   upon    the    organization  2  years  attended  night  law  school,  graduating 

of   the    Confederacy.    Going    to    Texas   to    save  from   Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  in  class 

something   from    the    wreck,    was    imprisoned;  of    1892;    m.    Chicago,    Aug.    31,    1892,    Alcmena 

finally    escaped    to    Mexico,     and    went     from  Silke;  1  child:  Roy  Freeman.  Republican.  Mem. 

thence     to     New     Orleans     and     was     passed  New    Jerusalem    Church;    served    2    terms    as 

through  the  lines  by  Gen.  Butler.  After  clear-  Nat.    pres.    of   the    Young   People's   League    of 

ing   up   the  debts   occasioned   by   the   San    An-  the    New    Jerusalem    Church.    Club:    Hamilton 

tonio    confiscation,    came    to    Chicago    in    1867  (ex-pres.).  Office:   107   Dearborn  St.  Residence: 

and     became     confidential     man     of     Page     &  3307  Rhodes  Av. 

Sprague,    glass,    paints    and    oils,    until    1871;  MUNGER,  Harry  Bray,  sash,  doors,  etc.;  b. 

cashier   of   a   savings   bank   until    1874;    since  Winnebago  Co.,  Wis.,  May  4,  1863;  s.  John  E. 


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and  Harriet  (Bray)  Munger;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Oshkosh,  Wis.  Began  business  life  in  1880 
as  bookkeeper  in  foundry  at  Oshkosh,  Wis., 
changing  in  1881  to  bookkeeper  with  O.  D. 
Peck  &  Son,  sash  and  door  house  at  Oshkosh, 
Wis.;  in  1883  became  salesman  for  Carlton 
Foster  &  Co.,  sash  and  doors,  Oshkosh;  mgr. 
Chicago  house  of  same  firm,  1886-92;  in  1892, 
with  other  stockholders,  established  the  Fos- 
ter-Munger  Co.,  wholesale  sash,  doors,  blinds 
and  glass,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office:  W. 
20th  and  Sangamon  Sts.  Residence:  3923  Grand 
Boul. 

MUNGER,  John  Elijah,  vice-pres.  the  Fos- 
ter-Munger  Co.;  b.  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Nov.  30, 
1857;  s.  John  E.  and  Harriet  E.  (Bray)  Mun- 
ger; ed.  public  schools  and  Daggett's  Business 
College,  Oshkosh,  Wis.  Began  business  life  as 
bookkeeper  for  C.  C.  Paige,  machine  shop,  Osh- 
kosh, 1875-7;  with  O.  D.  Peck,  1878-80,  and 
O.  D.  Peck  &  Son,  1880-2;  began  as  traveling 
salesman  for  O.  D.  Peck  &  Son,  lumber,  sash 
and  doors,  Apr.,  1882;  traveling  salesman  for 
Carlton  Foster  &  Co.,  1882-6,  the  Morgan  Co., 
1886-91,  and  the  Foster-Munger  Co.,  from  1892, 
in  the  sash  and  door  trade;  is  traveling  repre- 
sentative of  the  firm  and  also  vice-pres.  and 
dir.  Republican.  Mem.  of  the  Order  of  Hoo 
Hoo.  Office:  W.  20th  and  Sangamon  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 3923  Grand  Boul. 

MUNN,  Daniel  W.,  lawyer;  b.  West  Fairlee, 
Orange  Co.,  Vt,  1834;  s.  Clark  and  Almira 
(Wild)  Munn;  ed.  public  schools  and  later 
grad.  Thetford  Acad.;  went  to  Indiana,  1852, 
and  taught  school  2  years  and  began  law 
study;  m.  1st,  Rising  Sun,  Ind.,  1855,  Persis  L. 
Mears  (now  deceased);  m.  2d,  1880,  Alice  M. 
Osborn;  children:  Fred  O.,  Jennie  E.  (now 
Mrs.  H.  E.  Spear).  Removed  to  Coles  Co.,  111., 
1855,  and  studied  under  Judge  Starkweather; 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1858;  practiced  at 
Hillsboro,  111.,  until  1862,  when  entered  army 
as  adjutant  of  the  126th  111.  Vol.  Infy.;  in 
1863  appointed  col.  of  1st  Ala.  Cav.,  but  com- 
pelled to  decline  because  of  failing  health;  re- 
turned to  Cairo,  111.;  resumed  practice  and 
edited  Cairo  Daily  News;  elected  to  State  Sen- 
ate, 1866,  being  first  Republican  ever  elected 
from  that  district;  nominated  for  Congress 
on  Republican  ticket,  1871,  but  defeated;  ap- 
pointed, 1872,  by  Pres.  Grant,  supervisor  of 
internal  revenue  for  district  comprising  Illi- 
nois, Michigan  and  Wisconsin;  since  1875  in 
active  practice  of  law  in  Chicago.  Has  been 
identified  with  many  important  cases,  includ- 
ing the  Clark-St.  Peter  case,  in  which  he  se- 
cured the  acquittal  of  Mrs.  Clark  from  the 
charge  of  complicity  with  Joseph  St.  Peter  in 
the  murder  of  her  husband;  also  secured  ac- 
quittal of  Jere  Dunn,  charged  with  murder  of 
Elliott,  the  prize  fighter,  and  convicted  and 
secured  penitentiary  sentences  against  7  per- 
sons in  the  noted  stock  yards  hog  stealing 
cases.  Since  1881  senior  of  firm  of  Munn  & 
Wheeler,  engaged  in  general  law  practice.  Of- 
fice: 115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  LaGrange, 
111. 

MURDOCH,  Thomas,  merchant;  b.  Forres, 
Scotland,  Oct.  26,  1829;  s.  John  and  Jane 
(Nichol)  Murdoch;  ed.  Scotland.  Came  to 
America,  1851;  was  bookkeeper  for  a  lumber 
concern  in  Canada  for  2  years:  cashier  for  M. 
S.  Hawley  on  dock,  Buffalo,  1853-4;  engaged  in 
wholesale  provision  trade  in  Buffalo,  1854-6;  in 
wholesale  grocery  trade,  Dubuque,  la.,  1856-64: 
one  of  founders  of  wholesale  grocery  house  of 
Reid,  Murdoch  &  Fisher,  1864.  On  Mr.  Fish- 
er's retiroment  the  firm  changed  to  Reid,  Mur- 
doch &  Co.,  under  which  style  the  business 
was  incorporated  previous  to  the  death  of  Mr. 
Reid  in  1892;  since  then  pres.  Reid,  Murdoch 
&  Co.  Dir.  State  Bank  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Art 
Institute.  Clubs:  Chicago.  Calumet.  Washing- 
ton Park,  Commercial.  Office:  Lake  and  Mar- 
ket Sts.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 


MURDOCH,  Ezekiel  Price,  surgeon;  b.  Dear- 
born Co.,  Ind.,  Dec.  15,  1845;  s.  Ezekiel  P.  and 
Rachel  (Taylor)  Murdock;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Missouri,  Quincy  Acad.,  Quincy,  111.;  grad. 
Mt.  Union  College,  O.,  A.B.,  A.M.,  Ph.D.;  spe- 
cial course  in  natural  history  at  Cornell  Univ.; 
grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1876;  m.  Hen- 
nepin,  111.,  Apr.  17,  1882,  Mary  M.  Durley, 
children:  Anna  Rachel,  Edgar  Paul,  Winifred 
Durley,  Archibald  Campbell.  Served  in  47th 
111.  Infy.  during  Civil  War.  Was  supt.  of  city 
school  at  Streator,  111.,  Memphis,  Mo.,  and 
Shelbyville,  111.,  before  taking  med.  course. 
Engaged  in  general  practice  of  medicine  since 
1876.  Was  capt.  Co.  A,  3d  111.  N.  G.;  chief  in- 
spector Chicago  Health  Dept.,  1895-7;  is  U.  S. 
examining  surgeon  for  pensions.  Author  of 
work  on  teratology,  contagion  of  personality, 
etc.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Am.  Sanitary  Assn.  Past  Commander 
G.  A.  R.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mason 
(32°).  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  601 
Washington  Boul. 

MURPHY,  John  B.,  surgeon;  b.  Appleton, 
Wis.,  Dec.  21,  1857;  grad.  High  School,  June 
26,  1876;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  1879;  prac- 
ticed, Chicago,  until  1882;  studied  in  Germany, 
1882-4;  resumed  practice  in  Chicago.  Prof,  sur- 
gery, Northwestern  Univ.  Distinguished  for  the 
invention  of  the  anastomosis  button,  an  ap- 
pliance for  abdominal  surgery;  received  Laet- 
are  medal  from  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  Mar.  9, 
1902.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Calu- 
met, Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Residence:  3305  Michigan  Av. 

MURPHY,  John  Edward,  treas.  C.  &  W.  I. 
R.  R.  and  the  Belt  Ry.  Cos.;  b.  Chatham,  Eng. ; 
s.  John  and  Margaret  (Murphy)  Murphy; 
family  came  to  the  U.  S.  and  located  in  Chi- 
cago in  1871.  Began  business  career  in  local 
treasurer's  office  of  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.;  entered 
service  of  C.  &  W.  I.  R.  R.  and  the  Belt  Ry. 
Cos.  in  1882,  as  bookkeeper  in  auditor's  office; 
promoted  to  chief  clerk  in  1885,  and  elected 
treas.  in  1888,  holding  position  ever  since. 
Clubs:  Sheridan  (pres.),  Ellerslie  Cross  Coun- 
try (vice-pres.).  Office:  Dearborn  Station.  Resi- 
dence: 635  E.  44th  St. 

MTTRFHY,  Michael  Whelan,  wholesale 
liquors;  b.  Hartland,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Oct. 
6,  1844;  s.  Patrick  E.  and  Catharine  (Whelan) 
Murphy;  collegiate  education;  attended  Union 
College  of  Law  and  was  admitted  to  bar,  1868; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.,  1871,  Mary  J.  Synon  (died 
1879);  3  daughters:  Veronica,  Ursula,  Mary 
Irene.  Spent  2  years  in  law  office  of  Monroe 
&  McKinnon,  then  accepted  a  position  as  book- 
keeper with  intention  to  resume  the  law  later, 
but  never  did;  bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  M. 
W.  Kerwin,  wholesale  liquors,  1878-83;  then 
secured  an  interest  in  the  firm,  which  be- 
came M.  W.  Kerwin  &  Co.;  bought  interest  of 
Mr.  Kerwin  in  May,  1889,  and,  joining  in- 
terests with  Mr.  Daniel  Delaney  soon  estab- 
lished wholesale  liquor  firm  of  Delaney  & 
Murphy,  of  which  is  sec.  and  treas.  Democrat. 
R.  C.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Elmhurst  Golf. 
Office:  10-12  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  Elmhurst, 
111. 

MURPHY,  Thomas  Georpre,  wagon  nnd  car- 
riage manufacturer;  b.  DeKalh  Co.,  111.,  Feb. 
9,  1857;  s.  James  and  Joanna  (Brennan)  Mur- 
phy; ed.  public  schools  of  DeKalb  Co.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  14,  1880,  Julia  Wright;  children: 
George,  Frank,  Harry.  Has  been  a  resident  of 
Chicago  since  1872,  in  which  year  began  to 
learn  the  trade  of  a  carriage  blacksmith.  In 
1883  with  Mr.  Wayman  established  the  firm 
of  Wayman  &  Murphy,  carriage  and  wagon 
builders  and  general  repairers.  Republican. 
Was  private  and  sergeant  of  Co.  B,  2d  111. 
Infy.,  1872-7.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus. 
Royal  League.  Office:  257-259  W.  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  316  S.  Waller  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

MUS  GRAVE,  Harrison,  lawyer;  b.  Char- 
lotte, Mich.,  Oct.  28,  1860;  s.  Joseph  and  Mi- 


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randa  S.  (Pancoast)  Musgrave;  ed.  Olivet  Col- 
lege, 1876-7;  Univ.  of  Michigan  (literary 
dept)  1878-80;  Columbian  Univ.  Law  School, 
Washington,  D.  C.,  1883-4  (LL.D.);  m.  Sagi- 
naw,  Mich.,  Nov.  7,  1889,  Meta  D.  Kimberly;  l 
son:  Harrison,  Jr.  Admitted  to  bar,  18J>o; 
since  then  engaged  in  active  practice;  for- 
merly of  law  firm  of  Flower,  Smith  &  Mus- 
grave, and  later  of  Flower,  Vroman  &  Mus- 
Krave;  now  of  Musgrave,  Vroman  &  Lee  (Har- 
Fison  Musgrave,  Charles  E.  Vroman,  James  B. 
Gascoigne,  John  H.  S.  Lee),  formed  in  1902 
and  principally  occupied  with  corporation  and 
commercial  law.  Mem.  of  Chicago,  Illinois 
State  and  Am.  Bar  Assns.,  and  Psi  Upsilon 
fraternity.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Uni- 
versity, Onwentsla,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Law. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  10 

MUSHAM,  William  Henry,  retired  flre  mar- 
shal; b.  near  corner  of  State  and  Kinzie  Sts., 
Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1840;  s.  William  L.  and  Ann 
McCloud  Musham;  Scotch-Irish  ancestry;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago  until  16  years  old; 
m  Chicago,  Sept.,  1873,  Kate  McFadden;  chil- 
dren: John  W.,  Annie,  Frank  T.,  Joseph  T., 
Harry  A.,  William  H.,  Katie  (deceased).  En- 
gaged in  carpenter's  trade  at  16,  soon  after 
becoming  volunteer  fireman;  helped  fight  Chi- 
cago's first  big  fire,  1857,  when  7  fireman  lost 
their  lives;  mem.  of  the  paid  fire  dept.,  1861, 
but  a  few  years  after  resigned  and  moved  to 
Philadelphia,  where  was  volunteer  fireman;  re- 
turned to  Chicago,  1866,  and  was  appointed  a 
pipeman;  became  foreman  of  a  flre  company; 
was  in  active  service  in  fire  of  1871;  became 
3d  asst.  fire  marshal,  1872;  first  asst.  fire  mar- 
shal and  inspector  of  the  dept.,  1879;  suc- 
ceeded Denis  J.  Swenie  as  flre  marshal,  June 
24,  1901.  and  served  until  Oct.  17,  1904;  re- 
signed. Residence:  177  Rush  St. 

MYERS,  George  William,  educator;  b.  Cham- 
paign Co.,  111.,  Apr.  30,  1864;  s.  Robert  Henry 
and  Mary  Helen  (Shawhan)  Myers;  ed.  public 
schools  and  Urbana  (111.)  High  School;  grad. 
Univ  of  Illinois,  B.L.,  1888.  M.L.,  1891;  studied 
engineering,  Univ.  of  Illinois,  and  science, 
Univ.  of  Munich  (Ph.D.,  1896);  m.  Urbana,  111., 
June  27,  1889,  Mary  Eva  Sim.  Engaged  in 
teaching  since  1888;  now  prof,  of  the  teaching 
of  mathematics  and  astronomy,  College  of 
Education,  Univ.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Astrono- 
mische  Gesellschaft,  Societe  Astronomique  de 
France,  Societe  Astronomique  de  Beige,  So- 
ciedad  Astronomico  de  Mexico,  A.  A.  A.  S., 
Astron.  and  Astrophys.  Soc.  of  America,  Am. 
Mathematical  Soc.  (See  Who's  Who  in  Amer- 
ica for  books,  etc.)  Address:  6444  Greenwood 
Av. 

MYERS,  Johnston,  clergyman;  b.  Kingston, 
N  Y.,  Dec.  14,  1859;  s.  Abram  and  Martha 
(Osterhoudt)  Myers;  early  education  in 
schools  of  Kingston.  N.  Y.;  grad.  Colgate 
Acad.,  Hamilton.  N.  Y..  1878;  Univ.  of  Roches- 
ter A.B.,  1882:  Baptist  Theological  Seminary, 
Rochester,  B.D..  1885  (D.D.,  Georgetown  and 
Ewing  Colleges);  m.  Cincinnati,  O..  Dec.,  1890, 
Mary  Rachel  Bonsall;  children:  Robert  Bon- 
sail,"  Martha  Osterhoudt,  Dorothy  Finch.  Wns 
pastor  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  1885-94;  since  1894 
r-astor  of  Tmmnnuel  Baptist  Church,  Chicago. 
Trustee  of  Chicago  Theological  Seminary. 
Pres.  of  Baptist  Ministers  of  Chicago.  Resi- 
dence: 2438  Michigan  Av. 

MYERS,  lewis  Edward,  electric  railway 
contractor;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa..  July  14,  18fi4; 
s  Joseph  and  Elln  (Schamberg)  Myers;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Allegheny,  Pa.,  and  Episcopal 
Classical  Acad.  and  Western  Univ.  of  Penn- 
sylvania; m.  Chicago,  June  3,  1898,  Caroline 
Livingston.  Began  with  the  Edison  Electric 
Light  Co.  at  Pittsburgh,  1886;  then  at  Phila- 
delphia, and  in  1890  came  to  Chicago  in  charge 
of  the  office  of  the  Detroit  Electrical  Works; 
1902  formed  organization  of  the  L.  E.  Myers 
Co.,  electric  railway  contractors,  of  which  is 


pres.  Also  pres.  Cicero  Light,  Heat  &  Power 
Co.;  vice-pres.  Topeka  Railway  Co.  of  Topeka, 
Kan.;  dir.  Springfield  &  Northeastern  Ry. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Automobile.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk. 

MYERS,  Myron  Andrew,  advertising  mgr. ; 
b.  New  Boston,  111.,  Apr.  30,  1855;  s.  William 
P.  and  Louisa  B.  (Larrance)  Myers;  ed.  public 
school  of  New  Boston,  111.,  to  age  of  15;  m. 
Anamosa,  la.,  June  10,  1885,  Mary  Eldora 
Rhodes;  children:  Lloyd  R.,  Harold  L.,  M. 
Arthur,  Florence  L.,  Edwin  Earle.  Learned 
printer's  trade  after  leaving  school;  worked  at 
trade  at  Wapello,  la.,  until  1876,  since  which 
year  he  has  been  with  the  A.  N.  Kellogg  News- 
paper Co.,  and  since  1880  western  advertising 
mgr.  for  that  company.  Republican.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  73 
W.  Adams  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

N 

NAOEIi,  John  Stephan,  physician;  b.  Rey- 
nolds, Ind.,  Jan.  6,  1874;  s.  Stephan  and  Amelia 
(Krinning)  Nagel;  grad.  Northern  Indiana 
Business  College,  1893;  Northern  Indiana  Col- 
lege of  Pharmacy,  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Ph.G., 
1894;  grad.  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons of  Chicago,  M.D.,  1898.  Appointed  and 
is  still  asst.  prof,  of  genito-urinary  diseases, 
Chicago  Clinical  School;  instructor  in  surgery 
in  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  1902-3; 
surgeon  with  the  1st  U.  S.  Cav.  in  the  Philip- 
pines, 1900-2.  Since  May,  1904,  treas.  Grace 
Hosp.  Mem.  Phi  Rho  Sigma.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Republican.  Lu- 
theran. Vice-pres.  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the 
Philippines,  Camp  Luzon.  Mason.  Club:  Illi- 
nois. Office  and  residence:  323  S.  Western  Av. 

NALLY,  Edward  Julian,  telegraph  official; 
b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Apr.  11,  1859;  s.  P.  and 
Mary  (Cullen)  Nally;  common  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Lexington,  Ky.,  June  10,  1897,  Lee 
Warren  Redd;  children:  Marylee,  Edward 
Julian.  Started  as  messenger  boy  at  15  and 
has  been  in  telegraph  service  ever  since, 
without  the  break  of  a  day,  becoming  gen. 
supt.  of  the  western  division  of  the  Postal 
Telegraph-Cable  Co.  in  Oct.,  1890.  Also  pres. 
of  the  Postal  Telegraph-Cable  Co.  of  Illinois; 
gen.  mgr.  and  dir.  of  the  Colorado  Postal 
Telegraph-Cable  Co.,  and  the  Postal  Telegraph- 
Cable  Co.  of  Iowa;  dir.,  respectively,  of  Board 
of  Trade  Telegraph  Co.  of  Illinois,  North  Am. 
Telegraph  Co.  of  Minnesota,  Postal  Telegraph- 
Cable  Co.,  of  Idaho,  Indiana  and  Utah.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Catholic.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Caxton,  Highland  Park.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  Moraine  Rd., 
Highland  Park,  111. 

NAPIER,  Richard  Alexander,  fire  insurance; 
b.  Montreal,  Can.,  Nov.  27,  1865;  s.  Richard 
H.  and  Maria  J.  (Cockbarn)  Napier;  grad. 
Boys'  High  School,  Montreal,  Can.,  1881;  m. 
Blue  Island,  111.,  June  9,  1897,  Sadie  M.  Day; 
1  son:  Richard  F.  Was  in  employ  of  Adams 
Tobacco  Co.,  Montreal,  1881-5;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, Sept.,  1885;  in  employ  of  Dwelling  House 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Boston,  Mass.,  in  their  gen- 
eral agency  at  Chicago,  1886-93,  filling  various 
positions  and  being  chief  clerk  for  a  number 
of  years;  resigned  Nov.  1,  1893,  and  with  Hugo 
Dalmar  as  partner  formed  firm  of  Napier  & 
Dalmar;  that  partnership  was  dissolved  Oct.  1, 
1900,  when  established  present  flre  insurance 
agency  of  R.  A.  Napier  &  Co.  On  May  1,  1900, 
with  L.  N.  Bachand  and  others,  organized  the 
Sanitary  Steel  Folding  Bed  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  steel  folding  couches,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
and  treas.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Mem. 
K.  P.,  Royal  Arcanum,  North  Am.  Union,  Mod- 
ern Woodmen.  Chicago  Sharpshooters  Assn., 
Chicago  Fly  Casting  Club.  Office:  159  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  Blue  Island,  111. 

NA.ST,  Alexander  Daniel,  stock  broker;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Dec.  5,  1871;  s.  Daniel  and 


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Esther  (Frank)  Nast;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Milwaukee,  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin 
and  Cornell  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  3,  1902, 
Jeannette  Nathan;  1  daughter:  Esther  Rosalie. 
Began  business  career  in  the  accounting  dept. 
of  Armour  &  Co.  at  their  stock  yards  office, 
1892-5;  since  then  in  business  as  a  broker  in 
stocks,  bonds,  etc.,  as  a  partner  in  firm  of  A. 
D  Nast  &  Co.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  199  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  5016  Drexel  Boul. 

NATHAN,  Adolph,  merchant;  b.  St.  Goar, 
Germany.  May  8,  1844;  s.  Jacob  and  Helen 
(Scheuer)  Nathan;  came  to  U.  S.  in  1849,  locat- 
ing on  farm  at  Lancaster,  Wis. ;  worked  on 
farm  and  attended  school  until  his  15th  year; 
then  attended  high  school  and  helped  in  a 
grocery  business  his  father  had  established  at 
Lancaster;  later  attended  Bryant  &  Stratton 
Business  College,  Chicago;  enlisted  in  41st 
Wis.  Vol.  in  1864,  and  served  under  Gen. 
Washburne  until  the  regiment  was  mustered 
out  in  1865;  m.  1865,  Rosa  Schreiber;  children: 
Louis  A.,  Jeannette  P.,  Edward  C.  After  war 
returned  to  Lancaster,  Wis.,  and  became  part- 
ner with  his  father  in  firm  of  J.  Nathan  &  Son, 
which  later  became  Nathan,  Schreiber  &  Co., 
1864-80;  sold  interest,  came  to  Chicago  in  1880 
and  with  partners  established  the  wholesale 
clothing  business  of  Kuh,  Nathan  &  Fischer, 
now  one  of  the  largest  houses  in  that  line, 
with  which  he  has  ever  since  been  connected. 
Was  one  of  the  organizers  of  Street's  Stable 
Car  Line  and  its  first  pres.,  1885-8.  Dir.  Fidel- 
ity &  Deposit  Co.  of  Maryland,  Strowger  Auto- 
matic Telephone  Exchange,  Florida,  Havana  & 
Sumatra  Co.,  and  the  World's  Columbian  Ex- 
position. Clubs:  Standard,  Union  League, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  276  Franklin  St. 
Residence:  5016  Drexel  Boul. 

NAUGLE,  Edward  Emmanuel,  pres.  E.  E. 
Naugle  Tie  Co.;  b.  Mooresville,  Ind.,  Mar.  26, 
1861;  s.  John  and  Charlotte  (Hockett)  Naugle; 
ed  public  schools;  twice  married;  m.  2d, 
Devil's  Lake,  N.  Dak.,  1899,  Minnie  Heerman; 
children:  Sarah  Charlotte,  Ruth  Alleen.  Ed- 
ward Emmanuel,  Jr.,  Heerman  John.  Began 
business  career  in  ry.  service,  1876-84,  first  .is 
telegraph  operator  and  station  agent  on  Cairo 
&  St.  Louis  R.  R.,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  and  G.  N.  Ry. 
Established  present  business  in  1884;  organ- 
ized in  1900  the  E.  E.  Naugle  Tie  Co.,  dealers 
in  railway  ties,  cedar  posts  and  telegraph 
poles.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  226  La- 
Sane  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

NEAL,  Charles  Fremont  Stephens,  pres. 
Board  of  Control,  K.  P.;  b.  Lebanon,  Ind.,  Aug. 
24,  1858;  s.  Stephen  and  Clara  (Davis)  Neal; 
ed.  in  Lebanon  common  schools;  m.  Lebanon, 
Ind.,  Feb.  7,  1897,  Nellie  E.  Jones;  children: 
Grade  F.,  Thomas  L.  Since  1880  has  been 
engaged,  at  Lebanon,.  Ind.,  in  real  estate 
and  abstract  business  (Neal  &  Co.);  also  dir. 
Citizens'  Loan  &  Trust  Co.,  Lebanon,  Ind.  Has 
been  an  active  mem.  of  the  K.  P.  for  years  and 
has  held  various  offices  in  the  order;  since 
Jan.  28.  1901,  pres.  Board  of  Control  and  Gen. 
Mgr.  Endowment  Rank,  K.  P.,  with  offices  in 
Chicago.  Democrat;  mem.  Democratic  State 
Central  Committee  of  Indiana  in  campaigns  of 
1898  and  1900.  Baptist.  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg. 
Residence:  Lebanon,  Ind. 

NEEXi,  William  D.,  physician;  b.  Union  Co., 
Ky.,  Aug.  25,  1851;  s.  Solomon  K.  and  Mary 
Isabelle  (Bell)  Neel;  ed.  high  school,  Cory- 
don.  Ky. ;  errad.  med.  der>t.  Univ.  of  Louisville, 
1879:  m.  2d,  Corydon,  Ky.,  Dec.  11,  1877.  Mary 
K.  Willett;  children:  Zula  Z.,  Allen  D.  Pathol- 
ogist and  specialist  on  diseases  of  the  lungs; 
writer  on  consumption,  demonstrating  that 
lack  of  air  in  the  blood  creates  necessary  con- 
dition for  nttack  by  the  tubercle  bacilli  and 
other  disease  germs.  Invented  electrical 
method  of"  aerating  the  blood  and  creating  an 
inhalent  of  turpene,  camphoric  peroxide,  by 
the  action  of  active  upon  volatile  oils  of  the 
turpine  group.  Mgr.  and  dir.  Neel,  Armstrong 


Co.  Has  written  many  articles  on  consumption. 
Dir.  North  Am.  Ore  &  Metal  Co.  Office:  21 
Quincy  St.  Residence:  6200  Monroe  Av. 

NEELY,  Charles  G.,  lawyer;  •  b.  Benton, 
Franklin  Co.,  111.,  June  11,  1855;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Illionis,  1880.  Was  admitted  to  the  bar  by 
the  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  in  its  session 
at  Mt.  Vernon,  May  14,  1884,  came  to  Chicago 
and  has  ever  since  been  engaged  in  practice  in 
this  city;  represented  6th  Senatorial  District 
in  House  of  Representatives  in  35th  General 
Assembly,  1887,  and  was  first  asst.  state's 
atty.  under  Joel  M.  Longenecker,  1887-92; 
judge  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1897- 
1903.  Now  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law. 
Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs: 
Marquette,  Evanston.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1225  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

NEELY,  John  C.,  sec.  Corn  Exchange  Nat. 
Bank;  b.  Belvidere,  111.,  1840;  s.  Alexander 
and  Jane  (Chamberlin)  Neely;  ed.  private 
schools  in  N.  Y.  and  Mass.:  m.  Chicago,  May. 
1870,  Mary  E.  Crosby;  children:  a  son  and 
daughter.  Served  in  Civil  War  as  capt.  of 
Battery  I,  1st  111.  Art.,  in  the  Army  of  the 
Tennessee  until  close  of  the  war.  Since  1869 
engaged  in  banking  in  Chicago;  for  several 
years  cashier  of  the  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank, 
and  since  1902  sec.  of  the  Corn  Exchange  Nat. 
Bank.  Dir.  of  the  Guarantee  Co.  of  North 
America,  and  of  the  Kennicott  Water  Softener 
Co.  Mem.  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Bank- 
ers (mem.  executive  committee),  Kenwood, 
Midlothian.  Office:  217  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
4929  Greenwood  Av. 

NEENAN.  John  Francis.  S.  J.,  clergyman;  b. 
Denver,  Colo.,  Apr.  4.  1862;  s.  Michael  and 
Elizabeth  (Gleason)  Neenan;  made  classical 
studies  at  St.  Mary's  College.  St.  Mary's,  Kan.; 
philosophical  studies  at  St.  Louis  Univ.;  theo- 
logical studies  at  Woodstock  College,  Mary- 
land. Entered  the  Soc.  of  Jesus,  Aug.  7,  1884; 
ordained  to  Catholic  priesthood.  June  28,  1898. 
Taught  classics  at  St.  Mary's  College  and  St. 
Ignatius  College,  Chicago;  was  vice-pres.  of 
St.  Mary's  College,  and  minister  of  St.  Igna- 
tius College,  Chicago.  Appointed  pastor  of 
Holy  Family  Church,  Sept.  6,  1903.  Address: 
417 'W.  12th'St. 

NEF,  John  Ulrlc,  chemist;  b.  Herisau,  Can- 
ton Appenzell,  Switzerland,  June  14.  1862; 
A.B.,  Harvard,  1884;  Kirkland  fellow.  Harvard, 
1884-7;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Munich,  1886:  prof, 
chemistry  and  dir.  chem.  laboratory,  Purdue, 
1887-9;  asst.  prof,  chemistry  and  acting  head 
chem.  laboratory,  Clark  Univ..  1889-92;  prof, 
chemistry,  Univ.  of  Chicngo,  1892-6;  head  prof, 
same  since  1896.  Mem.  Nat.  Acad,  of  Sciences, 
Royal  Soc.  of  Sciences,  TTpsala,  Sweden;  Am. 
Acad.  Arts  and  Sciences.  Residence:  6018  Jack- 
son Park  Av.  Address:  Univ.  of  Chicago. 

NEICE,  De  Forest  M.,  lawyer;  b.  Utica.  N. 
Y.,  Feb.  8,  1877;  s.  William  W.  and  Nellie  (Ar- 
nold) Neice;  ed.  public  schools  of  Utica,  N.  Y., 
and  Oak  Park.  111.;  grad.  in  2  years'  course 
from  Utica  Free  Acad.,  and  finished  in  Oak 
Park  High  School:  m.  Oak  Park,  Til.,  July  17, 
1900,  Clara  M.  O'Brien.  Began  study  of  law 
with  Samuel  Ware  Packard,  May  27,  1895; 
passed  examination  for  admission  to  bar.  Oct. 
18,  1897,  but  beiner  under  age  was  not  admitted 
until  Feb.  15,  1S98;  chief  asst.  to  Mr.  Packard 
until  Aug.  15,  1901,  when  was  given  a  partner- 
ship interest,  the  firm  becoming  Packard  &• 
Neice.  Took  part  with  Mr.  Packard  in  all  the 
litigation  handled  by  him  for  John  Alexander 
Dowie,  including  the  Lacemakers"  Case,  at 
Washington  and  Philadelphia,  the  Illinois 
Legislative  Investigation,  the  case  of  Steven- 
son vs.  Dowie.  and  the  numerous  questions  re- 
lating to  the  Founding  of  Zion  City,  Lake  Co., 
111.;  also  counsel  in  the  Hurtz  will  case.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 117  Marion  St.,  Oak  Park,  111. 


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,  Samuel  Graham,  engineer;  b.  Erie, 
Pa.,  Nov.  14,  1866;  s.  Samuel  E.  and  Lovinia 
(Jackson)  Neiler;  ed.  public  schools,  Minne- 
apolis, Minn.,  1872-84;  special  student,  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology,  1884-6;  post- 
graduate course  as  mechanical  engineer,  Univ. 
of  Minnesota,  1888-9;  m.  Minneapolis,  Minn., 
May  14,  1901,  Mary  A.  Gowdy.  Asst.  mechan- 
ical engineer,  M.,  St.  P.  &  S.  S.  M.  Ry.,  1889- 
1890;  engineer  in  charge  of  construction  work 
from  Boston  office  of  Thomson-Houston  Elec- 
tric Co.,  1891-2;  asst.  electrical  engineer 
World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Chicago,  1892- 
1894;  since  1895  mem.  of  corporation  and  now 
vice-pres.  Pierce,  Richardson  &  Neiler,  con- 
sulting and  designing  engineers.  Mem.  Am. 
Institute  Electrical  Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  Heat- 
ing and  Ventilating  Engineers,  Franklin  Insti- 
tute, Am.  Assn.  for  Advancement  of  Science; 
foreign  mem.  Institution  of  Electrical  En- 
gineers of  Great  Britain;  honorary  mem.  In- 
ternational Soc.  State  and  Municipal  Bldg. 
Commissioners  and  Inspectors.  Episcopalian. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Manhattan  Bldg. 
Residence:  4  Elizabeth  Ct.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

NEILSON,  James  Drake,  leather  merchant; 
b.  near  Donaldsonville,  La.,  Oct.,  1846;  s.  James 
John  and  Eliza  Brown  (Drake)  Neilson;  ed. 
schools  of  Baton  Rouge;  served  2  years  in 
Confederate  Army,  5th  Cav.,  in  Civil  War;  m. 
Chicago,  1871,  Margaret  Van  Dusen;  children: 
E.  L.,  J.  D.,  Jr.,  W.  P.,  R.  A.,  Walter,  Ade- 
laide. After  war  located  in  Louisville  and  en- 
gaged in  the  leather  business,  afterward  re- 
moving to  St.  Louis  and  continuing:  in  same 
line  until  1884;  since  then  mgr.  at  Chicago  for 
the  Am.  Oak  Leather  Co.,  having  general  of- 
fices at  Cincinnati,  O.,  and  numerous  tanner- 
ies. Democrat.  Office:  207  Lake  St.  Residence: 
552  61st  St. 

NEISE,  George  Nicholas,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  14,  1853;  s.  John  and  Margaret  (Hirth) 
Neise;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
June  12,  1883,  Eliza  Fleck;  children:  Edwin  G., 
Florence  M.  Began  business  career  on  Apr.  8, 
1867,  as  a  messenger  boy  in  the  employ  of 
Greenebaum  &  Foreman,  bankers,  and  has  con- 
tinued in  the  employ  of  that  firm  and  its  suc- 
cessors, Foreman  Bros.,  and  the  present  Fore- 
man Bros.  Banking  Co.,  of  which  is  now  cash- 
ier. Democrat.  Office:  LaSalle  and  Madison  Sts. 
Residence:  33  Pine  Grove  Av. 

NELSON,  Charles  Louis,  wholesale  mil- 
linery; b.  Sweden,  Dec.  26,  1864;  s.  John  and 
Mary  (Somaleus)  Nelson;  came  to  Chicago, 
1868;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  9,  1894,  Edna  Parker;  children:  Cornelia, 
Beatrice,  Parker  Castle.  Was  13  years  with 
Edson  Keith  &  Co.,  from  stock  boy  to  gen- 
eral salesman;  and  in  1892,  when  the  corpora- 
tion of  Gage  Bros.  &  Co.  (established  1856) 
was  reorganized,  he  became  its  vice-pres.  and 
has  so  continued  ever  since.  Republican.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum  and  K.  T.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park.  Residence:  4328 
Oakenwald  Av. 

NELSON,  Daniel  Thnrber,  physician;  b.  Mil- 
ford,  Mass.,  Sept.  16,  1839;  s.  Drake  and  Lydia 
Thurber  (Pond)  Nelson;  grad.  Amherst,  1861; 
Harvard  Med.  School,  1865;  m.  Boston,  Nov 
24,  1R62,  Sarah  Helen  Travis.  Med.  cadet  Mis- 
souri General  Hosp.,  1862-5;  acting  asst.  sur- 
geon in  armies  of  James  and  Potomac,  1865; 
practiced,  Chicago,  since  1865;  prof,  physiol- 
ogy and  histology,  Chicago  Med.  College,  1866- 
79;  prof,  clinical  gynecology.  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, 1880-98:  inventor  of  several  surgical  in- 
struments. Delegate  to  International  Med. 
Congress,  London,  1881;  Washington,  1887; 
Berlin,  1890;  mem.  British  Med.  Assn.,  1881- 
31;  life  mem.  British  Gynecological  Soc.;  mem. 
Western  Surgical  and  Gynecological  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soo.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Boston 
Gynecological  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Address: 
2400  Indiana  Av. 


NELSON,  Frank  George,  asst.  cashier  the 
Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust  Co.;  b.  E.  Sagi- 
naw,  Mich.,  Dec.  25,  1869;  s.  Julius  and  Susan 
(O'Brien)  Nelson;  ed.  public  schools  and  the 
O'Donnell  College,  Saginaw,  Mich.  In  1886 
entered  the  Home  Nat.  Bank  of  E.  Saginaw, 
as  messenger,  and  remained  in  that  bank 
until  1891;  entered  Merchants'  Loan  and 
Trust  Co.  Bank,  Chicago,  as  exchange  clerk, 
July  1,  1891;  after  serving  in  various  depts. 
of  the  bank  was  promoted  to  asst.  cashier  on 
July  1,  1900.  Republican.  Catholic.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Illinois,  Bankers.  Office:  135  Ad- 
ams St.  Residence:  Union  League  Club. 

NELSON,  Hans  Feter,  piano  manufacturer; 
b.  Helsenburg,  Sweden,  Dec.  30,  1867;  s.  Nels 
Hanson  and  Hannah  Nelson;  ed.  schools  in 
Sweden  and  at  night  schools  in  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  Mar.  7,  1891,  Hannah  Bostrom;  chil- 
dren: A.  Gerhard,  Lillian  Margaret.  Learned 
trade  of  piano  maker  in  Sweden  and  in  Chi- 
cago, coming  to  this  city  in  1883;  was  with 
Smith  &  Barnes  Piano  Co.,  of  this  city,  for 
17  years,  10  of  which  he  was  supt.  and  dir., 
then  became  similarly  connected  with  the  Fay- 
ette  S.  Cable  Piano  Co.,  which,  on  Aug.  1,  1904, 
was  reorganized  as  the  Cable  &  Nelson  Pi- 
ano Co.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  gen.  supt.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  K.  P.  and  Knights 
of  the  Maccabees.  Office:  200-202  Wabash  Av. ; 
factory:  S.  Haven,  Mich.  Residence:  S.  Ha- 
ven, Mich. 

NELSON,  Lawrence,  banking;  b.  Skeppar- 
slov,  Sweden,  Apr.  25,  1862;  s.  Eric  and  Han- 
nah Nelson;  ed.  public  school  and  business 
college;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  15,  1887,  Annie  E. 
King;  children:  Ethel  King,  Walter  Lincoln, 
Willard,  Lawrence.  Was  formerly  with  Peter- 
son &  Bay,  private  bankers,  as  asst.  bookkeep- 
er; remained  with  them  until  business  was 
merged  in  the  Western  State  Bank,  later 
changed  to  the  Western  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank,  of  which  is  vice-president.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.  Mason,  Odd  Fellow.  Office: 
157  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1610  Kenmore  Av. 

NELSON,  Murry,  retired  grain  merchant;  b. 
Fulton,  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  9,  1830;  s. 
Roger  Sherman  and  Wealthian  (Murry)  Nel- 
son; ed.  common  schools  of  New  York  State 
and  Fulton  Acad. ;  m.  Chicago,  July  6,  1859, 
Catharine  Hubbard  Thacher;  children:  Oliver 
Cooper,  Murry,  Jr.,  Mrs.  Josephine  Nelson 
Fairbank.  Worked  on  farm  summers  and  at- 
tended school  winters  until  16  years  old;  in 
country  store  until  20,  with  firm  of  wholesale 
dry  goods  dealers  in  New  York,  1849-54;  at 
Binghamton,  N.  Y.,  firm  of  Nelson  &  Priest, 
1854-6;  came  to  Chicago,  1856,  and  established 
grain  commission  and  shipping  business  as 
Murry  Nelson  &  Co.,  which  continued  until 
1902;  retired;  also  of  Vincent,  Nelson  &  Co., 
elevators  and  storage,  1866-79.  and  pres.  Nat. 
Elevator  and  Dock  Co.,  1879-1902.  At  outbreak 
of  Civil  War  the  Board  of  Trade  Battery  was 
enlisted  in  his  office;  devoted  most  of  time, 
next  3  years,  to  enlisting  3  Board  of  Trade 
regts.,  working  with  the  Sanitary  Commission 
at  same  time.  Helped  organize  Citizens'  Assn., 
1874;  was  Its  pres.  2  years,  and  dir.  until 
1904;  also  helped  organize  Chicago  Relief  and 
Aid  Soc.,  dir.  from  organization  until  1876. 
doing  hard  work  after  fire  of  1871;  helped 
organize  and  was  several  years  pres.  and  is 
life  mem.  Chicago  Athenaeum;  in  1878  organ- 
ized Yellow  Fever  Relief  Work  on  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  and  as  its  chairman  raised 
$100,000.  One  of  organizers  and  life  mem.  Chi- 
cago Art  Institute.  Republican.  Was  mem. 
Board  of  Co.  Commissioners;  1st  pres.  Board 
of  Drainage  Trustees.  Unitarian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Literary,  Commercial,  Skokie 
Golf.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1623 
Indiana  Av. 

NELSON,  Marry,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Nov.  17,  1868;  s.  Murry  and  Catharine  Hub- 
bard  (Thacher)  Nelson;  grad.  Harvard  Univ., 


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A.B.,  1891;  Northwestern  Univ.  of  Law  School; 
m.  Pittsfleld.  Mass.,  Oct.  11,  1894,  Mary  Kil- 
bourne  Brown;  children:  Thacher,  Lois  Cur- 
tis, Curtis.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1893. 
Clubs:  University,  Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Skokie,  Harvard,  Law;  also 
Harvard,  New  York.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
Residence:  Lakeside,  111. 

NELSON,  Nicholas  Joseph,  vlce-pres.  W.  P. 
Nelson  Co.,  interior  decorators,  etc.;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  17,  1867;  s.  Thomas  and  Catherine 
(Lamb)  Nelson;  ed.  Notre  Dame  College,  Ind., 
to  1880;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  23,  1894.  Katherine 
Murphy;  children:  Paul,  William,  Nicholas. 
Began  business  career  in  employ  of  Rand, 
McNally  &  Co.;  was  with  Sanford  &  Robin- 
son, wholesale  collars,  cuffs,  etc.,  1883-6;  with 
George  F.  Klmball,  glass,  1886-9;  with  Ar- 
mour, packers,  1889-90;  with  W.  P.  Nelson 
Co.,  1890-7,  when  firm  dissolved;  with  brother, 
W.  P.  Nelson,  organized  the  W.  P.  Nelson  Co., 
with  offices  at  Chicago  and  New  York,  of 
which  Is  vice-pres.,  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  The 
company's  business  includes  special  furniture 
and  draperies,  interior  decoration,  wall  pa- 
pers, painting.  The  old  firm  of  which  this 
company  is  the  outgrowth  was  established  in 
1856  by  the  late  Thomas  Nelson,  who  died  in 
1881  (father  of  N.  J.).  Independent  in  politics. 
Dir.  Am.  Wall  Paper  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Sheridan,  Washington  Park,  Ellerslie. 
Mem.  Royal  League.  Office:  193  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  4349  Lake  Av. 

NELSON,  Nils  Anton,  sec.  of  the  Svea  Bldg. 
and  Loan  Assn.;  b.  Halland,  Sweden,  Jan.  15, 
1860;  s.  Borge  and  Johanna  (Anderson)  Nelson; 
ed.  public  school  In  Sweden  until  came  to  U.  S. 
In  1881;  attended  evening  school,  Batavia,  111., 
1884;  Metropolitan  Business  College,  Chicago, 
1885-6;  m.  Chicago,  1895,  Adelia  H.  M.  Olson; 
children:  Byron  H.  L.,  Norman  A.  Worked  for 
large  Board  of  Trade  firm,  1886-96,  most  of 
the  time  being  in  charge  of  grain  receiving 
dept.  In  1893,  when  the  Svea  Bldg.  and  Loan 
Assn.  was  organized,  became  pres.  and  dir. ; 
in  1895  was  elected  its  sec.,  also  continuing 
as  dir.,  and  soon  after  resigned  his  position 
with  the  Board  of  Trade  firm,  in  order  to  de- 
vote his  attention  more  completely  to  the  af- 
fairs of  the  Assn.  and  to  a  general  real  estate, 
loan  and  Insurance  business;  also  sec.  and 
dir.  Chicago  Cemetery  Assn.,  and  treas.  and 
dir.  of  the  Scandia  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co. 
Republican.  Lutheran.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  333  W.  60th  St. 

NELSON,  Robert,  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  Inter- 
national Audit  Co.;  b.  Glasgow,  Scotland,  Nov. 
20,  1870;  s.  Gilbert  and  Mary  (Manson)  Nel- 
son; ed.  Hutcheson's  Grammar  School  and  St. 
Mungo's  College,  both  of  Glasgow,  Scotland;  m. 
Glasgow,  Oct.  5,  1897,  Elizabeth  Jane  Patter- 
son Combe;  1  son:  Gilbert.  Entered  office  of 
James  Wyllie  Guild,  chartered  accountant, 
Glasgow,  Scotland,  June,  1887;  passed  final  ex- 
amination, Apr.,  1893,  for  degree  of  C.A.  (char- 
tered accountant),  and  obtained  first  prize  in 
commercial  law  at  St.  Mungo's  College;  left 
Scotland  for  U.  S.,  May,  1895;  came  to  Chicago 
and  entered  office  of  Stuart  &  Young,  account- 
ants; in  June,  1899,  started  business  on  own 
account  as  senior  partner  of  Nelson  &  Leith, 
accountants;  in  Dec.,  1901,  formed  Internation- 
al Audit  Co.  (expert  accountants),  and  became 
Its  sec.  and  mgr.;  changed  to  vice-pres.  and 
mgr.,  June,  1902.  Chartered  Accountant  from 
Institute  of  Accountants  and  Actuaries,  Glas- 
gow; certified  public  accountant,  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois. Mem.  Glasgow  Institute  of  Accountants 
and  Actuaries,  Illinois  Assn.  of  Certified  Pub- 
lic Accountants,  Chicago,  and  Am.  Assn.  of 
Public  Accountants,  New  York.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Office:  Merchants'  Loan  and 
Trust  Bldg. 

NELSON,  Robert  S.,  manufacturer;  b.  Ber- 
gen, Norway,  Sept.  8,  1863;  s.  Rasmus  S.  and 
Martha  Nelson;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Oct.  27, 


1886,  Sophia  Swenson;  children:  Robert  S., 
Francis,  Ionia.  Learned  machinist  trade  and 
worked  at  it  several  years;  in  July,  1890, 
joined  in  organization  of  Nelson  &  Kreuter 
Co.,  manufacturers  of  laundry  machinery,  of 
which  he  is  sec.  Republican.  Mem.  Germania 
Mannerchor  and  Swedish  Glee  Club.  Office:  955 
N.  Spaulding  Av.  Residence:  1190  Winthrop 
Av. 

NELSON,  William  Paul,  interior  decorating; 
b.  Chicago,  June  27,  1859;  s.  Thomas  and 
Catherine  (Lamb)  Nelson;  ed.  Notre  Dame 
College,  Indiana,  until  16  years  old;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1889,  Elizabeth  Cudahy.  On  leaving 
school  entered  store  of  his  father,  Thomas 
Nelson,  who  began  business  of  interior  deco- 
rating In  1856;  at  21  was  made  a  partner,  firm 
becoming  Thomas  Nelson  &  Son;  on  death  of 
father  In  1881  business  went  to  his  widow, 
W.  P.  Nelson,  the  firm  becoming  W.  P.  Nelson 
&  Co.,  and  BO  continued  until  the  firm  dis- 
solved; then,  with  brother,  Nicholas  J.,  organ- 
ized the  W.  P.  Nelson  Co.;  is  pres.  of  that 
company,  and  also  of  the  Am.  Wall  Paper  Co. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Glen  View.  Office:  193  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
10  Astor  St. 

NETTLETON,  Alvred  Bayard,  soldier,  Jour- 
nalist; b.  Berlin,  Delaware  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  14, 
1838;  s.  Hiram  and  Lavlnia  (Janes)  Nettle- 
ton;  brought  up  on  farm;  attended  Oberlin 
College,  1858-61  (hon.  A.B.,  A.M.);  served  in 
U.  S.  A.  throughout  Civil  War,  1861-5,  private 
to  col.  2d  Ohio  Cav.,  and  brevet  brig.-gen., 
taking  part  In  72  battles  and  minor  engage- 
ments; m.  Jan.  8,  1863,  Melissa  Tenney;  chil- 
dren: Caroline  (now  Mrs.  Dexter  Thurber), 
Ruth  Tenney  (now  Mrs.  Burton  C.  Hamilton), 
Ralph  Bayard.  After  war  studied  law;  editor 
and  half  owner  Sandusky  (O.)  Daily  Register; 
publisher  Chicago  Advance;  managing  editor 
Philadelphia  Inquirer;  founder,  editor  and  sev- 
eral years  proprietor  Minneapolis  Daily  Trib- 
une, 1880-5.  Associated  with  Jay  Cooke  In  pro- 
jection and  construction  of  N.  P.  R.  R.,  1870-5; 
in  mining  and  mfg.,  1875-80;  went  to  Minne- 
sota, 1880;  asst.  sec.  U.  S.  Treasury,  1890-3; 
acting  sec.  for  some  time  after  death  of  Sec. 
Windom.  Mem.  World's  Columbian  Commis- 
sion, 1890-3;  In  charge  of  U.  S.  Immigration 
interests,  1891-3;  delegate  Nat.  Republican 
Convention,  1868;  mem.  Anti-saloon  Republi- 
can Nat.  Committee,  1884-9;  trustee  of  Oberlin 
College,  20  years.  Treas.  Federal  Stock  and 
Bond  Exchange;  pres.  Linatone  Process  and 
Machine  Co.;  pres.  Franklin  Research  Club. 
Author:  Trusts  or  Competition?  1900.  Office: 
140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  5742  Monroe  Av. 

NEUBURGEB,  Jacob  Mnrtin,  insurance;  b. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  July  4,  1840;  s.  Martin  and 
Henrietta  (Reitler)  Neuburger;  ed.  public 
school,  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  LaPorte,  Ind.,  Jan. 
2,  1867,  Rebecca  Hamburger;  children:  John 
M.,  Theresa,  Miriam  Caroline  (now  Mrs.  Wal- 
ter F.  Shattuck).  Clerk  in  general  store,  La- 
Porte,  Ind.;  merchant  in  LaPorte,  1862-71; 
special  agent  Imperial  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of 
London,  Eng.,  1872-3;  special  agent  German 
Am.  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  1873-91; 
since  1891  U.  S.  mgr.  for  Atlas  Assurance  Co., 
of  London,  Eng.;  dir.  Kings  County  Fire  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg. 
Residence:  4733  Kenwood  Av. 

NEVITTS,  Laird  Wilson,  specialist  In  dental 
practice;  b.  on  farm  in  Knox  Co.,  O.,  Oct.  5, 
1846;  s.  Aaron  C.  and  Sarah  (Beaver)  Nevius; 
ed.  public  school,  Fredericktown,  O.,  and  Ohio 
Wesleyan  Univ.,  Delaware,  O. ;  enlisted  Sept., 
1863,  in  2d  Ohio  Heavy  Artillery,  in  which 
served  until  after  close  of  war,  being  mus- 
tered out  Oct.,  1865;  m.  1st,  Fredericktown, 
O.,  June  23,  1868,  Viola  Josephine,  daughter 
of  Rev.  T.  G.  and  Elizabeth  B.  Neal  (died,  To- 
ledo, O.,  June  23,  1886);  children:  Edith  Gay 
(now  Mrs.  Charles  S.  Dickey,  St.  Joseph,  Mo.), 


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George  Wilson;  m  2d,  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1897, 
Charlotte  May,  daughter  Charles  A.  and  Emo- 
eene  Matthay;  1  daughter:  Jeanne  Aletheia. 
Began  practice  of  dentistry  in  1868  at  Freder- 
Icktown  O  ;  located  at  Mansfield,  O.,  1873;  To- 
ledo  O,  1881;  in  1883  was  granted  3  patents 
for  instruments  and  appliances  for  adminls- 
tering  nitrous  oxide  gas  and  extracting  teeth; 
in  1892  located  in  New  York  City  as  associate 
practitioner  with  late  Dr.  G.  Q.  Colton,  noted 
specialist  and  originator  of  the  use  of  nitrous 
oxide  gas  as  an  anaesthetic;  located  in  Chica- 
go  1895  and  has  since  practiced  as  specialist 
in  'dental  practice  (extracting  teeth  only),  and 
the  administration  of  gas  for  minor  operations 
in  surgery;  in  1897  granted  letters  patent  for 
electric  headlight,  used  by  physicians  and  den- 
tlsts  in  night  operations.  Mem.  of  Illinois  State 
Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Chicago 
Odontographic  Soc.,  Northern  Illinois  Dental 
Soc  Wrote  and  published  the  book,  The  Dis- 
covery  of  Modern  Anaesthesia,  1894.  Republi- 
can  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Protestant.  Office:  92  State 
st  Residence:  417  6th  Av.,  LaGrange,  111. 
NEWBERRY,  Robert  Thome,  architect;  b. 

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with  degree  of  B.S.  of  Architecture;  m.  Battle 
Creek,  Mich.,  Dec.  31,  1892,  Helen  Nichols;  1 
daughter:  Elizabeth  N.  In  office  of  Burnham  & 
Root,  architects,  Chicago,  1888-90;  Jenney  & 
Mundie,  1891-4;  began  practice  on  own  account, 
1894.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  184  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  388  Erie  St. 

NEWBERRY,  Walter  Call,  soldier,  capital- 
1st;  b.  Waterville,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  23,  1835;  s.  Col. 
Amasa  S.  (U.  S.  Loan  Commissioner  under 
Pres.  Polk)  and  Cornelia  (Pangburn)  New- 
berry;  academic  education;  m.  Utica,  N.  Y., 
Harriet  DeGroat;  children:  Mary  L.,  Jessica 
C.  Entered  commercial  house  of  uncle,  Oliver 
Newberry,  Detroit,  1858;  was  one  of  the  execu- 
tors  of  his  estate.  Enlisted  in  Civil  War,  pri- 
vate,  81st  N.  Y.  Vol.  Infy.;  lieut.,  1861;  capt., 
1862;  maj.  (promoted  in  24th  N.  Y.  Cav.), 
1863;  col.,  1864;  bvt.  brig.-gen.,  Mar.  31,  1865, 
for  services  at  Dinwiddie  C.  H.,  where  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Settled  in  Petersburg,  Va., 
Sept.,  1869;  mayor,  1869;  supt.  public  property, 
Vlrginia,  4  years;  built  reservoir  waterworks, 
Richmond.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1876;  engaged 
In  mercantile  business  and  as  executor  and 
trustee  of  estate  of  his  family;  postmaster, 
1888-9;  mem.  Congress,  1891-8;  has  held  other 
important  offices  of  trust.  Trustee  of  the  New- 
berry  Library.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Iro- 
quois.  Office:  79  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  Vir- 
Kinia  Hotel. 

NEWBUBY,  George  Gardner,  real  estate;  b. 
Kenosha,  Wis.,  Aug.  29,  1842;  s.  Lucius  E.  and 
Belinda  (Kniffen)  Newbury;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Kenosha,  Wis.;  m.  New  York  City,  1884, 
Sarah  E.  Bevan.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Keno- 
sha  in  1861;  entered  retail  dry  goods  house  as 
clerk  in  1861,  and  afterward  was  bookkeeper 
and  traveling  salesman  for  a  wholesale  fish 
house  until  1867,  when  became  clerk  for  Jo- 
siah  L.  James,  in  real  estate  business;  on  May 
1,  1871,  the  business  was  turned  over  to  him 
by  Mr.  James,  and  has  since  conducted  it 
under  present  style  of  George  G.  Newbury  & 
Co.  Also  dir.  Empire  Theatre  Co.  Republican. 
Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  204  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  Auditorium  Annex. 

NEWELIi,  Ashbel  Barney,  railway  official; 
b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  26,  1868;  s.  John  and 
Judith  (Hill)  Newell;  preparatory  education 
at  Fessenden's  Univ.  School,  1875-85;  grad. 
Yale,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  24,  1894,  Harriet 
King;  children:  Ashbel  B.,  Jr.,  Eleanor  King, 
Harriet.  From  1890  to  1891  traveled  as  private 


sec.  to  pres.  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.;  1891-3,  supt. 
same  road,  living  first  at  Youngstown,  O.,  and 
later  at  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  came  to  Chl- 
cago,  Jan.,  1894,  as  division  supt.  L.  S.  &  M.  S. 
Ry.;  in  1901  accepted  present  position  as  vice- 
pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  White  Pass  and 
Yukon  Ry.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Uni- 
versity,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office: 
White  Pass  and  Yukon  Ry.,  Vancouver,  B.  C. 
Residence:  159  Rush  St. 

NEWEY,  Frederick  John,  lawyer;  b.  Wolver- 
hampton,  Eng.,  Sept.  4,  1872;  s.  William 
Newey;  mother  died  in  his  infancy;  ed.  pub- 
lie  and  high  schools  of  Detroit,  Williamston 
and  Hadley,  Mich.;  Chicago  Athenaeum  and 
Chicago  College  of  Law,  graduating,  LL.B., 
1899;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1901,  Gertrude  E.  New- 
ton;  children:  Harriet  Adelaide,  Kathryn 
Brooks.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of 
Illinois,  1899,  and  at  once  joined  William  W. 
Wheelock  and  George  B.  Shattuck,  forming 
the  law  firm  of  Wheelock,  Shattuck  &  Newey. 
Also  sec.  and  dir.  of  the  Banner  Oil  Co.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Mem.  of  the  Delta 
Chi  Fraternity.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence: 

HBWMAJT.  Abraham  B.,  life  insurance;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Aug.  7,  1871;  ed.  public 
schools.  Entered  railroad  business,  1883,  with 
Wisconsin  Central  Ry.,  at  Milwaukee;  became, 
™?1A  Milwaukee  agent  Am.  Refrigerator  Tran- 
fit  Co.;  In  1893  began  in  insurance  business  in 
Milwaukee;  in  1902  appointed  mgr.  Equitable 
Life  Assurance  Soc  .of  the  U.  S..  at  Chicago. 
which  position  still  holds.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  3804  Grand  Boul. 

NEWMAN",  Henry  Parker,  physician;  b. 
Washington,  N.  H.,  Dec.  2,  1853;  ed.  New  Lon- 
don  (N.  H.)  Literary  and  Scientific  Institu- 
tion;  grad.  Detroit  Med.  College,  1878  (A.M., 
Dartmouth);  studied  2  years,  Bonn,  Leipzig 
and  Strasburg,  Germany;  has  practiced,  Chica- 
go,  since  1880;  m.  Chicago,  1882,  Fanny  Louise 
Hodges;  children:  Helen  Everett,  Willard 
Hodges.  Prof,  gynecology  and  dir.  College  of 
Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago;  ex-pres. 
and  former  prof.,  diseases  of  women,  Post- 
Graduate  Med.  School.  Fellow  Am.  Gynecologi- 
cal  Soc.,  a  founder  of  International  Congress 
of  Gynecologists  and  Obstetricians;  ex-treas. 
Am.  Med.  Assn.;  mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Gynecological 
Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Medico-Legal 
Soc.,  Med.  Examiners'  Assn.  Clubs:  Physi- 
cians,  University.  Author  numerous  med.  pa- 
pers;  former  editor  (dept.  Obstetrics  and  Gyne- 
cology)  N.  Am.  Practitioner.  Office:  100  State 
St.  Residence:  540  Dearborn  Av. 

NEWMAN,  Jacob,  lawyer;  b.  Germany,  Nov. 
12,  1851;  s.  Salmon  and  Pauline  (Lewis) 
Newman;  parents  came  to  U.  S.  when 
he  was  4  years  old  and  settled  on  farm  in 
Butler  Co.,  O.  ;  remained  on  farm  a  short  time, 
then  went  to  Noblesville,  Ind.,  working  at 
various  callings;  came  to  Chicago,  1867; 
worked  hard  for  2  years,  saving  his  money; 
entered  Univ.  of  Chicago,  working  out  of 
school  hours;  grad.  1873;  m.  May  30,  1888, 
Minnie,  daughter  of  Hugo  Goodman;  children: 
John  Hugo,  Elizabeth,  George  Ingham.  After 
leaving  college  became  associated,  1873,  with 
Judge  Graham  in  firm  of  Graham  &  Newman, 
and  after  Judge  Graham  removed  to  the  west 
continued  alone  until  1882;  with  Adolph  Moses, 
in  firm  of  Moses  &  Newman,  1882-90;  after- 
ward  alone  7  years;  now  senior  of  Newman, 
Northup,  Levinson  &  Becker.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Standard,  Ravisloe 
Country.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Resi- 
dence:  4738  Woodlawn  Av. 

NEWMAN,  Jacob,  Jr.,  merchant;  b.  Doerr- 
moschel,  Palatinate  of  Bavaria,  Feb.  6,  1850; 
s.  Solomon  and  Fredericka  (Schick)  Newman; 
ed.  public  school  at  Obermoschel,  Palatinate, 
Germany,  and  in  grammar  school  at  Harris- 
burg,  Pa.;  m.  Chicago,  1878,  Henrietta  Bauland; 


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1  son:  Henry  Bauland.  Began  business  life  with 
an  uncle  in  Pierce  City,  Mo.,  in  1870,  and  sold 
out  to  him  in  1876;  opened  dry  goods  and  fan- 
cy goods  store  at  Bellefonte,  Pa.,  1876;  sold 
out  in  1881  and  located  in  Chicago;  was  en- 
gaged as  importer  of  woolens  and  hosiery  for 

5  years,   until  compelled  to  retire  on  account 
of  health;  then  connected  with  house  of  Mor- 
genthau,    Bauland    &    Co.,    as    owners    of    sev- 
eral depts.,  until   their   retirement  from  busi- 
ness; since  1897  retail  dealer  in  cloaks,   suits 
and  furs  in  Chicago,  and  in  July,  1904,  estab- 
lished a  similar  business  at  South  Bend,  Ind., 
now  conducting  both  stores.  Republican.  Jew- 
ish   religion.    Has    been    financial    sec.    for    20 
years  of  K.  A.  M.  Congregation.  Clubs:   Lake- 
side, Standard.  Office:  215  State  St.  Residence: 
5172  Michigan  Av. 

NEWTON,  Georgre  Wentworth,  physician;  b. 
Milford,  N.  H.,  Dec.  11,  1860;  s.  Elbridge 
Gould  and  Jerusha  E.  (Stearns)  Newton;  grad. 
Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.,  1879;  taught 
school  and  engaged  in  business  for  short  time; 
studied  medicine  at  med.  dept.  of  the  Univ. 
of  Pennsylvania,  graduating  M.D.,  1884;  m. 
Philadelphia,  May  19,  1887,  Jennette  Jackson; 
children:  Harold  Jackson,  Frederick  Albert. 
Came  to  Chicago  during  fall  of  1884  and  has 
ever  since  been  in  active  practice  here,  largely 
specializing  in  gynecology.  Elected,  1897,  prof, 
of  gynecology  in  Chicago  Post-Graduate 
School  and  Policlinic;  also  attending  gynecol- 
ogist at  W.  Side  Hosp. ;  appointed,  1902,  asso- 
ciate prof,  of  clinical  gynecology  in  med.  dept. 
of  Univ.  of  Illinois  (extra  mural).  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Illinois,  Westward  Ho.  Office: 
103  State  St.  Residence:  878  W.  Adams  St. 

NIBLACK,  William  CaldweU,  lawyer;  b.  Do- 
ver Hill,  Martin  Co.,  Ind.,  Sept.  5,  1854;  s.  Wil- 
liam Ellis  and  Eliza  Ann  (Sherman)  Niblack; 
grad.  Georgetown  Univ.,  1874;  attended  lec- 
tures, Cincinnati  Law  School,  1876-7;  m. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Feb.  10,  1880,  Fannie  Herr; 
children:  Narcissa  (Mrs.  James  W.  Thome), 
Austin  Herr,  Lydia.  Admitted  to  bar,  Nov., 
1877,  and  has  ever  since  engaged  in  practice. 
Was  the  receiver  of  the  Chemical  Nat.  and 
Columbia  Nat.  banks  under  appointment  from 
the  Comptroller  of  the  Currency  of  the  U.  S. 
Vice-pres.  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  Co.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Iroquois,  Kenwood,  Law.  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  125  E.  47th  St. 

NICHOLLS,  William  Henry,  broker  and 
commission  merchant;  b.  Central  City,  Colo., 
Mar.  20,  1865;  s.  William  H.  and  Katherine 
(Dwyer)  Nicholls;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cen- 
tral City,  Colo.,  and  Chicago,  to  1880;  m.  Oak 
Park,  111.,  Apr.  28,  1897,  Charlotte  Conant; 
children:  Herbert  Conant,  Barbara.  Began 
business  career  as  employe  in  the  wholesale 
house  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co.;  afterward  suc- 
cessively for  commission  firms  of  E.  R.  Nich- 
ols &  Co.,  J.  H.  Leslie  &  Co.,  and  A.  W.  Cobb 

6  Co.,   previous   to   engaging  in   business    for 
himself;  in  1893  organized  and  became  head  of 
firm    of    William    H.    Nicholls    &    Co.,    brokers 
and   commission    merchants    in   canned    goods, 
etc.    Is   also    interested    in    numerous    canning 
companies     at     various     points.      Republican. 
Episcopalian.    Clubs:    Chicago   Athletic,   Skokie 
Golf,  Evanston.  Office:  42  River  St.  Residence: 
Winnetka,  111. 

NICHOLS,  Charles  Arthur,  western  mgr.  for 
Keasbey  &  Mattison  Co.;  b.  Northfield,  Ind., 
Apr.  16,  1866;  s.  Rue  Pue  and  Clara  (Butt) 
Nichols;  ed.  common  and  high  school  at  Zions- 
ville,  Ind.,  to  1883;  graduate  Nat.  Institute  of 
Pharmacy,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  5,  1900, 
Elizabeth  Glenn;  1  son:  Charles  Arthur,  Jr. 
Registered  pharmacist  by  examination  in  Illi- 
nois; was  in  retail  drug  business  at  Elgin,  111., 
for  Dr.  R.  F.  Bennett,  and  for  Edward  Spring- 
er, 1883-8;  came  to  Chicago,  1888,  and  was 
salesman  until  1892,  and  since  then  western 


mgr.  for  Keasbey  &  Mattison  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  magnesia  sectional  coverings,  mag- 
nesium carbonate,  alkalithia,  bromo-caffeine, 
etc.  Republican.  Mem.  LaSalle  Av.  Baptist 
Church.  Pres.  of  the  Salesmen's  Center;  dir. 
of  Polytechnic  Soc.;  graduate  of  the  Sheldon 
School  of  Scientific  Salesmanship.  Office  208- 
210  Lake  St.  Residence:  3064  Dover  St. 

NICHOLS,  Charles  McKiustry,  insurance;  b. 
Crown  Point,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  19,  1862;  s.  Thomas 
B.  and  Mary  (Wallbridge)  Nichols;  grad.  Am- 
herst  College,  in  class  of  1885;  m.  Plattsburg, 
N.  Y.,  Sept.  5,  1888,  Mary  Self  ridge  Edwards. 
After  leaving  college  in  1885,  came  to  Chicago 
and  took  position  as  court  reporter  for  8 
years;  then  went  into  the  mortgage  loan  busi- 
ness, and  after  3  years  went  into  the  fire  in- 
surance business;  was  senior  mem.  of  the  firm 
of  Nichols  &  Grey,  which  was  consolidated 
with  two  other  insurance  firms,  into  the  firm 
of  Waller,  Chandler  &  Grey,  May  1,  1905.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Columbia  Yacht.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: The  Plaza. 

NICHOLS,  Edward  Crampton,  lawyer;  b. 
Maywood,  111.,  Dec.  24,  1869;  s.  Col.  William 
T.  and  Helen  S.  (Crampton)  Nichols;  early 
education  in  public  school,  Maywood;  grad. 
Literary  Dept.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1892,  LL.B.; 
Chicago  College  of  Law,  1894;  m.  New  York 
City,  Jan.  24,  1894,  Grace  E.  Swift;  children: 
Hubert  Swift,  John  Crampton.  Admitted  to 
bar,  1893.  Dir.  and  sec.  Maywood  Co.;  dir. 
Maywood  State  Bank.  Pres.  Village  of  May- 
wood,  1896-7,  and  again  since  1903.  Republi- 
c-an.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  Maywood,  111. 

NICHOLS,  Henry  Windsor,  economic  geolo- 
gist; b.  Cohasset,  Mass.,  Dec.  7,  1866;  s.  Levi 
L.  and  Ellen  H.  Nichols;  grad.  Massachusetts 
Inst.  Technology,  S.B.,  1893;  m.  Apr.  30,  1895, 
Anna  L.  Giles,  of  Troy,  N.  Y.  Asst.  in  geology 
there,  1894;  curator  economic  geology,  1895-7, 
and  since  1897  asst.  curator  of  geology  Field 
Columbian  Museum,  Chicago.  Author:  The 
Ores  of  Colombia,  1899.  Residence:  6011  Kim- 
bark  Av.  Office:  Field  Columbian  Museum. 

NICHOLS,  Oren  M.,  sec.  Eaton  &  Prince  Co. ; 
b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  May  5,  1864;  s.  Henry  A. 
and  Susan  L.  Nichols;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  to  1883;  m.  Quincy,  111.,  June 
7,  1894,  Emily  J.  Jones;  1  daughter:  Anna  L. 
Employed  in  Milwaukee  until  1887;  came  to 
Chicago  and  was  employed  by  Armour  &  Co., 
1887-92;  following  that  for  7  years  with  De- 
troit Stove  Works,  until  Apr.  1,  1890,  when  be- 
came sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Eaton  &  Prince 
Co.,  elevators.  Republican.  Office:  71  Michigan 
St.  Residence:  River  Forest.  111. 

NICHOLSON,  Oeorgre  T.,  passenger  traffic 
mgr.;  b.  Belvidere,  N.  C.,  July  1,  1856;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Sarah  Nicholson;  ed.  Kansas  State 
Univ.;  married,  1885.  In  1882  became  a  clerk  in 
general  passenger  and  ticket  office  of  the  A., 
T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  and  was  promoted  successive- 
ly to  rate  clerk,  chief  rate  clerk,  chief  clerk, 
asst.  general  passenger  and  ticket  agent,  and 
general  passenger  agent  to  Feb.  1,  1897;  gen- 
eral passenger  agent,  St.  L.  &  S.  F.  Ry.,  Feb. 
1,  1897,  to  May  1,  1898;  since  May  1,  1898, 
passenger  traffic  mgr.  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  Sys- 
tem. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian.  Of- 
fice: Ry.  Exchange.  Residence:  5047  Washing- 
ton Av. 

NIGHTINGALE,  Augustus  Frederick,  edu- 
cator; b.  Quincy,  Mass.,  Nov.  11,  1843;  s.  Thom- 
as J.  and  Alice  Nightingale;  grad.  Wesleyan 
Univ.,  1866  (A.M.,  1869;  Ph.D.,  1891;  LL.D., 
1901);  m.  Aug.  24,  1866,  Fanny  Orena,  daugh- 
ter Rev.  C.  H.  Chase;  children:  Florence,  Har- 
ry Thomas,  Jessie  Irma,  Winifred,  Pearl 
Romeyn.  Prof.  Latin  and  Greek,  Upper  Iowa 
Univ.,  1866-8;  pres.  Northwestern  Female  Col- 
lege, Evanston,  111.,  1868-71;  prof.  Latin  and 
Greek,  Simpson  College,  Iowa,  1871-2;  supt. 
public  schools,  Omaha,  Neb.,  1872-4;  principal 


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Lake  View  High  School,  Illinois,  1874-90;  asst. 
supt  Chicago  public  schools,  1890-2;  supt. 
Chicago  high  schools,  1892-1901;  supt  of 
schools,  Cook  Co.,  since  1902;  elected,  1898, 
trustee  Univ.  of  Illinois.,  pres.  board,  1902-3; 
pres.  Nebraska  State  Teachers'  Assn.,  187;}, 
Nebraska  State  Sabbath  School  Assn.,  187d, 
Illinois  State  Teachers'  Assn.,  1887;  secondary 
dept  Nat.  Educational  Assn.,  1888;  pres.  N. 
Central  Assn.  of  Colleges  and  Secondary 
Schools,  etc.,  1898.  Chairman  Committee  Nat. 
Educational  Assn.  on  college  entrance  require- 
ments, 1895-9.  Author:  Requirements  for  Ad- 
mission to  Am.  Colleges,  etc.  Editor:  Twen- 
tieth Century  Text  Books  (100  vols.).  Office: 
Assn.  Bldg.  Residence:  1997  Sheridan  Rd. 

NIMMONS,  George  Croll,  architect;  b.  Woos- 
ter,  O.,  July  8,  1865;  s.  John  Wesley  and  Re- 
becca S.  Nimmons;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wooster, 
class  of  1887;  later  attended  the  Art  Institute 
of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1898,  Justine  V. 
Wheeler;  children:  Paul  Wesley,  Marie  Jo- 
sephine (deceased).  Began  architectural  expe- 
rience as  a  draftsman  in  the  office  of  D.  H. 
Burnham  &  Co.,  1887,  and  later  engaged  in 
practice  on  own  account;  since  1898  with  Wil- 
liam K.  Fellows  in  firm  of  Nimmons  &  Fel- 
lows. Republican.  Episconalian.  Clubs:  Univer- 
sity, Kenwood,  Homewood.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg  Residence:  Flossmoor,  111. 

NIND,  John  Newton,  editor  and  proprietor 
of  the  Furniture  Journal;  b.  St.  Charles,  Kane 
Co,  111.,  Mar.  11,  1854;  s.  James  G.  and  Mary 
(Clarke)  Nind;  ed.  public  schools  and  by  expe- 
rience in  printing  shop;  m.  Red  Wing,  Minn., 
1878,  Agnes  Williams;  children:  Helen  M,, 
John  Newton,  Jr.,  Marjorie.  Began  journalis- 
tic career  as  reporter  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  first 
on  St.  Paul  Pioneer,  1870;  later  on  the  St. 
Paul  Press,  and  after  consolidation,  on  the 
Pioneer  Press,  and  afterward  on  the  Minneap- 
olis Tribune  and  Pioneer  Press,  until  1886; 
then  proprietor  and  editor  of  the  Mississippi 
Lumberman,  1886-93;  St.  Paul  Trade  Journal, 
1893-4;  took  charge  of  the  Furniture  News, 
of  Minneapolis,  and  the  Furniture  Journal, 
of  Rockford,  111.,  July,  1904;  consolidated  the 
.2  papers  as  The  Furniture  Journal,  1899, 
which  has  since  conducted,  and  removed  head- 
quarters to  Chicago,  1901.  These  publications 
are  owned  by  the  Trade  Periodical  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  vice-pres.  Congregationalist.  Republican; 
was  State  Commissioner  from  Minnesota  to 
the  Omaha  Exposition.  Pres.  Chicago  Trade 
Press  Assn.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic, 
Press.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  and  Hoo  Hoos. 
Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  743  E.  51st 
St.;  summer,  Ottawa  Beach,  Mich. 

NITCHIE,  Joseph  Howard,  actuary;  b. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  18,  1851;  s.  John  Evert- 
son  and  Maria  R.  (Howard)  Nitchie;  ed. 
Brooklyn  Polytechnic  Institute  to  1866;  Co- 
lumbia College,  New  York,  1866-8;  Williams 
College,  Massachusetts,  graduating  A.B.,  1870; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  21,  1879,  Catharine  E.  Carter; 
children:  George  Howard  (deceased),  Charles 
Carter,  Francis  Raymond,  Katharine.  Asst. 
actuary  Excelsior  Life  Insurance  Co.,  New 
York,  1870;  asst.  actuary  Nat.  Life  Insurance 
Co.,  U.  S.  A.,  Philadelphia,  1873;  moved  with 
company  to  Chicago,  1874,  actuary  same,  1879; 
sec.,  1881-1900;  consulting  actuary  since  1900. 
Sec.  Fidelity  Safe  Deposit  Co.,  1890-1900;  sec. 
Columbus  Safe  Deposit  Co.  since  its  organiza- 
tion, in  1892.  Charter  mem.  Actuarial  Soc.  of 
America.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
Assn.  Bldg.  Residence:  826  Hamlin  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

NIXON,  Charles  Elston,  dramatic  and  musi- 
cal editor;  b.  Clermont  Co.,  O.,  May  25,  1860; 
grad.  Cornell,  1880;  studied  music,  Cincinnati; 
art  in  the  School  of  Design,  under  Benn  Pit- 
man; m.  Nov.,  1887,  at  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  El- 
dora  Lynde  Mann.  After  leaving  Cornell,  be- 
came reporter,  later  correspondent  on  Inter 
Ocean;  musical  reporter  and  editorial  para- 


grapher,  same;  editor  the  Sunday  paper,  1892- 
1894;  with  F.  Ziegfleld,  Jr.,  went  to  Europe, 
1893,  and  secured  90  musical  people  as  World's 
Fair  attractions.  Started  in  1893  and  conduct- 
ed for  2  years  the  Illustrated  Colored  Supple- 
ment, the  first  newspaper  in  America  printed 
in  colors  upon  a  Web  perfecting  press;  dra- 
matic and  musical  editor  Chicago  Inter  Ocean, 
1884-99;  established  The  Helena  Record 
(daily),  Helena,  Mont.,  July,  1900;  was  editor 
of  The  Philharmonic,  Chicago,  2  years.  Has 
written  a  number  of  dramatic  sketches  and 
songs.  Now  western  mgr.  Music  Trade.  Of- 
fice: 241  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  688  Winthrop 
Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

NIXON,  William  Fenn,  journalist;  b.  Foun- 
tain City,  Wayne  Co.,  Ind.,  Mar.  19,  1833;  s. 
Samuel  and  Rhoda  (Hubbard)  Butler  Nixon; 
grad.  Farmers'  College,  O.,  1854;  law  dept. 
Univ.  of  Pennsylvania,  1859;  m.  1st,  Cincin- 
nati, Sept.,  1861,  Mary  Stites  (died,  1862);  m. 
2d,  June  15,  1869,  Elizabeth,  daughter  Charles 
Duffield,  Chicago.  Practiced  law,  Cincinnati, 
until  1868;  mem.  Ohio  Legislature,  1865-8; 
business  mgr.  Cincinnati  Chronicle,  1868-72; 
since  1872  connected  with  the  Chicago  Inter 
Ocean  as  business  mgr.,  publisher,  gen.  mgr. 
and  editor.  Appointed  Lincoln  Park  Commis- 
sioner, 1896,  and  its  pres.  in  1897;  delegate 
from  State  at  large  to  Nat.  Republican  Con- 
vention, 1896;  Dec.,  1897,  appointed  collector 
of  port  of  Chicago;  re-appointed,  Dec.,  1901. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Marquette.  Office:  Post 
Office  Bldg.  Residence:  177  Lake  View  Av. 

NOAKE,  William  Harmon,  varnish ;  b.  Cleve- 
land, O.,  July  23,  1855;  s.  Richard  and  Eliza- 
beth (Hutchings)  Noake;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Cleveland,  O. ;  m.  Milan,  O.,  Coraline  A.  Lock- 
wood;  1  son:  Harrison  Francis.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  Berry  Bros.,  varnish  manu- 
facturers, of  Detr9it,  Mich.,  as  traveling  sales- 
man; later  traveling  salesman  for  the  Forest 
City  Varnish  Co.,  at  Cleveland,  O. ;  then  with 
Moses  Bigelow,  of  Newark,  N.  J.,  until  1891, 
when  became  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
Am.  Varnish  Co.,  Chicago,  9  years,  becoming 
pres.,  1900,  to  July,  1904;  then  purchased  the 
business  of  the  Watts  De  Golyer  Co.,  which 
organized  and  incorporated  as  the  Noake- 
Wheeler-Clough  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°).  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
fice: 377-391  Illinois  St.  Residence:  401  N.  Ken- 
ilworth  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

NOBLE,  Alden  Charles,  author;  b.  Chicago, 
May  17,  1880;  s.  James  and  Eva  F.  Noble;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  Chicago  Manual 
Training  School;  grad.  B.S.,  in  electrical  engi- 
neering course,  Armour  Inst.  of  Technology, 
1901.  Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Sigma  Fraternity.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  list  of  books,  etc.). 
Address:  4744  Kenwood  Av. 

NOBLE,  Edwin  J.,  grain  and  provisions;  b. 
near  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Apr.  28,  1852;  s.  Lewis 
C.  J.  and  Margaret  (Morrow)  Noble;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  May  4,  1882,  Mary 
Fisher;  children:  Robert  M.,  Mary  E.  Began 
business  life  in  retail  grocery  store  at  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.,  and  after  that  was  with  different 
mfg.  houses;  came  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  for 
over  20  years  has  been  a  mem.  of  the  Board 
of  Trade.  Was  chief  grain  inspector  of  State 
of  Illinois  under  appointment  of  Gov.  Tanner, 
1897-1901;  was  alderman  from  31st  Ward.  7 
years.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  Postal 
Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  6621  Harvard  Av. 

NOBLE,  Glenn  Smith,  patent  atty.  and  con- 
sulting engineer;  b.  Cresco,  Howard  Co.,  la., 
Aug.  24,  1872;  s.  Hiram  D.  and  Martha  L.  No- 
ble; ed.  Cresco  common  and  high  schools; 
grad.  civil  engineer,  Iowa  State  Univ.,  1894; 
grad.  LL.B.,  law  dept.  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  1900; 
m.  Chicago,  Jan.  3,  1901,  Marcella  Glenny,  of 
St.  Louis,  Mo.  First  experience  in  active  work 
was  with  a  newspaper.  After  studying  civil 
engineering  had  charge  of  public  and  private 
work  for  a  few  years,  including  engineering 


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work  at  Evanston,  111.,  Chicago  Heights,  and 
other  places;  later  studied  law,  was  admitted 
to  bar,  and  has  made  a  specialty  of  patent 
work,  practicing  before  the  Patent  Office  and 
the  U.  S.  Courts.  Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  N. 
Am.  Union.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  Security 
Bldg.  Residence:  5402  Prairie  Av. 

NOBLE,  William  Lincoln,  physician;  b.  Rus- 
sell,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  23,  1860; 
s.  William  and  Phoebe  (Grant)  Noble;  grad. 
St.  Lawrence  Univ.,  M.S.,  1885;  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  1, 
1899,  Marion  Holden;  1  son:  William  Holden 
Noble.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago  from  1888;  supt.  Cook  Co.  Insane 
Asylum,  1890;  county  physician  for  Cook  Co., 
111.,  1891-2;  mem.  of  staff  of  Illinois  Charit- 
able  Eye  and  Ear  Infirmary,  1893-1900;  sur- 
geon  and  chief  of  eye  dept.  in  same,  1896-1900; 
now  prof,  of  ophthalmology,  dir.  and  sec., 
Chicago  Clinical  School,  and  clinical  prof,  oph- 
thalmology,  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons  (Univ.  of  Illinois).  Ophthalmologist, 
dir.  and  sec.  the  W.  Side  Hosp.  Republican. 
Mem.  1st  Congregational  Church.  Clubs:  Illi- 
nois,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  100  State  St. 
Residence:  806  Washington  Boul. 

NOBLIT,  Joseph  Curtis,  sales  mgr.;  b.  Phil- 
adelphia,  Pa.,  Sept.  10,  1871;  s.  Dell  and  Eliza- 
beth  (Curtis)  Noblit;  ed.  William  Penn  Char- 
ter  School,  Philadelphia,  and  at  Massachusetts 
Institute  of  Technology,  Boston,  to  1893;  m. 
Philadelphia,  July,  1900,  Marie  McGinley.  Af- 
ter  leaving  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology  was  with  Cambria  Iron  Co.,  Johnstown, 
Pa.,  for  3  years,  as  asst.  to  master  mechanic; 
then  with  Yale  &  Towne,  Stamford,  Conn., 
in  charge  of  depts.  in  factories;  since  1900 
with  the  Hallwood  Cash  Register  Co.,  Phila- 
delphia,  manufacturers  of  cash  registers  and 
of  Columbus  Recording  Door  Lock,  coming  to 
Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1903,  as  mgr.  for  the  com- 
pany's  Chicago  branch.  Also  mgr.  Internation- 
al  Mfg.  Co.  Republican.  Office:  627  Garden  City 
Blk.  Residence:  740  N.  Park  Av. 

NX>E,  Elzer  Curtis,  gen.  supt.  of  Northwest- 
ern  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.  and  Chicago  and  Oak 
Park  Elevated  Ry.  Co.;  b.  on  farm  at  Western 
Star,  Summit  Co.,  O.,  Mar.  25,  1862;  s.  Benja- 
min  and  Jane  (Payne)  Noe;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1888,  Jennie  A.  Stroh.  Be- 
gan  work  in  Cleveland,  O.,  as  engineer  in  a 
flour  mill,  and  after  being  present  at  the 
Brush  Exhibition  of  Arc  Lighting  in  1879,  be- 
came  identified  with  electrical  and  mechanical 
pursuits;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and  took 
position  with  the  Western  Edison  Light  Co., 
and  remained  with  them  and  succeeding  com- 
panics  until  Jan.  1,  1903,  when  accepted  his 
present  position  as  gen.  supt.  Office:  Mer- 
chants'  Loan  and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  2483 
Lakewood  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

NOLAN,  Harry  Edgar,  mgr.  Travelers  In- 
surance  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  July  6,  1874;  s.  John 
H.  and  Emily  (St.  John)  Nolan;  ed.  Harvard 
School,  1887-91;  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N. 
H.,  1891-2;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1897;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  14,  1903,  Edith  Schuyler.  En- 
tered  insurance  business,  July  1,  1897,  as  spe- 
cial  agent  with  father,  John  H.  Nolan,  gen- 
eral  agent  of  the  Travelers'  Insurance  Co., 
and  remained  until  appointed,  July  1,  1903,  to 
present  position  of  mgr.  of  Chicago  branch 
office,  Life  and  Accident  Dept.  Travelers  In- 
surance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Won  first  posi- 
tion  in  first  prize  contest  inaugurated  by  com- 
pany  in  1902.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Yale,  Glencoe  Country.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

NOLAN,  John  H.,  life  and  accident  under- 
writer;  b.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  May  10,  1841; 
s.  Thomas  and  Mary  Ann  (O'Reilley)  Nolan; 
ed.  common  school,  New  Haven;  m.  Chicago, 
June  22,  1868,  Emily  St.  John;  children:  Cyrus 
Clark,  Julian  St.  John,  Harry  Edgar,  Alice  St. 
John,  Emily.  After  leaving  school  worked  in 


Jerome's  clock  factory  at  New  Haven,  and 
later  in  Pitch's  lock  factory;  clerk  in  drug 
store,  1858-62;  served  in  20th  Conn.  Infy.  from 
1862  to  close  of  Civil  War;  came  to  Chicago, 
1865,  and  was  a  traveling  salesman  until  1870; 
since  1870  general  agent  in  Chicago  for  the 
Travelers  Insurance  Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn. 
Republican.  Unsectarian  in  religion.  Mem.  Chl- 
cago  Stock  Exchange  Club:  Union  League.  Of- 
flce:  fc  Nat-  Bank 


NONNAST,  Louis  Frederick,  furniture;  b. 
Langenburg,  Ger.,  Sept.,  1848;  s.  Anton  and 
Sophia  (Newhouser)  Nonnast;  ed.  gymnasiums 
at  Stuttgart,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  1876,  Minnie 
Drews  (died,  1898);  children:  Emory,  Harry. 
Learned  furniture-making  trade  in  Germany; 
came  to  Chicago  from  Stuttgart,  1865;  worked 
for  furniture  factories  and  was  foreman  for 
several  firms  prior  to  1880,  when  established 
furniture  mfg.  for  himself.  Independent  in  pol- 
itics.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor;  also  of 
Lincoln  Park  Lodge  A.  P.  and  A.  M.  Office: 
254-264  N.  Green  St.  Residence:  1774  Deming 
Place. 

NOONAN,  Edward  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Macomb 
Co.,  111.,  Oct.  23,  1861;  father  was  killed  in  bat- 
tie  in  Civil  War;  moved  to  Chicago,  1868;  ed. 
public  schools;  studied  law  with  Judge  Van 
H.  Higgins  and  C.  C.  Bonney;  grad.  law  dept. 
of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B.,  1883.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  State  of  Illinois  in  1882.  Mem.  State 
Senate  of  Illinois  from  old  1st  Senatorial  Dis- 
trict,  1890-4,  and  was  one  of  the  "101"  who 
voted  9  weeks  for  Gen.  John  M.  Palmer  for 
U.  S.  Senator;  was  col.  on  staff  of  Gov.  John 
P.  Altgeld,  1892-7;  atty.  for  the  board  of  W. 
Chicago  Park  Commissioners,  1893-8;  Demo- 
cratic  nominee  for  Congress  in  1894,  1896  and 
1898,  and  elected  in  latter  year,  serving  in 
56th  Congress,  1899-1901.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
175  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  398  Washington 
Boul. 

NOBCBOSS,  Frederic  Franklin,  lawyer;  b. 
Janesville,  Wis.,  Dec.  4,  1865;  s.  Pliny  and 
Phoebe  Akin  (Poole)  Norcross;  grad.  Beloit 
College,  A.B.,  1887;  Harvard  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  June  26,  1899,  Alice 
Wrenn;  1  daughter:  Phoebe  Wrenn.  Engaged 
in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago  since  1890;  since 
1893  atty.  in  Chicago  for  the  Am.  Surety  Co. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  University, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  Marquette 
Bldg.  Residence:  166  Astor  St. 

NOBLING,  John  £.,  publisher  Swedish 
Tribune,  and  Posterlandet;  b.  Bishop  Hill, 
Henry  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  13,  1859;  s.  Andrew  D. 
and  Elizabeth  (Bengtson)  Norling;  public 
school  education;  m.  Burlington,  la.,  Dec.  30, 
1890,  Christie  Ericson;  children:  Lillian  May, 
Ruth  Elizabeth.  After  leaving  school  studied 
pharmacy  and  was  in  drug  business  for  12 
years  in  Galva,  111.;  later  in  mfg.  and  in  1890 
came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  real  es- 
tate  business.  Was  largely  engaged  in  colo- 
nizing  large  tracts  of  land  in  Colorado,  Texas, 
and  other  points  in  the  west,  and  later  en- 
gaged  in  mining;  finally,  in'  1899,  bought  the 
Swedish  Tribune  and  the  Posterlandet,  Swe- 
dish  papers.  Also  pres.  Monarch  Telephone 
Mfg.  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Globe  Automatic  Tel- 
ephone  Co.  Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Mar- 
quette,  Swedish  Glee,  Svithrod  Singing.  Office: 
59  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  801  Burling  St. 

NOBBIS,  William  Wallace,  grain  commis- 
sion  merchant;  b.  Clymer,  Chautauqua  Co.,  N. 
Y.,  Jan.  30,  1853;  s.  William  W.  and  Theodocia 
(Phinney)  Norris;  grad.  Marengo  (111.)  High 
School,  1870;  attended  Chicago  Univ.  1  year; 
m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Oct.  5,  1884,  Nellie  Lilley; 
children:  Helen,  Katherine.  Taught  district 
school,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  1870-5;  came  to  Chi- 
cago,  Jan.,  1875;  went  to  work  for  Warder, 
Mitchell  &  Co.  (now  the  International  Har- 
vester  Co.)  as  bookkeeper  and  accountant  for 
5  years;  in  similar  position  with  Board  of 
Trade  firm  of  S.  H.  McCrea  &  Co.,  1880-1900; 


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since  1900  in  business  for  self  as  W.  W.  Nor- 
ris  &  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Pres. 
Belt  Line  Transfer  and  Storage  Co.;  dir.  Lake 
Co  Gravel  Co.,  Libertyville,  111.  Democrat. 
Episcopalian.  Mem.  Am.  Fraternal  League. 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  4  Sherman  St.  Residence: 
347  S.  Troy  St. 

NORTKROP.  John  Willard,  mgr.  Emerson 
Piano  Co.;  b.  Phoenix,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  25,  1851;  s. 
James  D.  and  Evelin  A.  Corey  Northrop;  ed. 
public  schools  of  New  York  State;  m.  Mar., 
1886,  Sarah  B.,  daughter  of  Hon.  Robert  Gi- 
rard  Martin,  of  New  York;  children:  Florence 
W  Robert  E.  Began  business  life  as  bank 
messenger  in  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  old  Traders 
Nat.  Bank,  filling  all  of  the  positions,  and  In 
1865  became  cashier  in  another  bank,  25  days 
before  becoming  of  age,  and  said  to  be  the 
youngest  bank  cashier  in  the  State  of  New 
York  at  the  time;  at  end  of  2  years,  resigned, 
on  account  of  failing  health;  went  to  Colo- 
rado for  a  year;  came  to  Chicago,  1880;  en- 
tered employ  of  W.  W.  Kimball  as  salesman, 
remaining  until  Jan.  1,  1893.  Jan.  1,  1893,  be- 
came a  partner  in  the  Emerson  piano  business. 
In  1903  company  was  incorporated  as  the  Em- 
erson Piano  Co.,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park. 
Office:  190-192  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  Hotel 
Metropole. 

NORTON,  Charles  Dyer,  life  insurance;  b. 
Wisconsin,  Mar.  12,  1871;  s.  Rev.  Franklin  B. 
and  Harriet  (Dyer)  Norton;  in  Apr.,  1885,  en- 
tered employ  of  the  Northwestern  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  in  the  Home  Office,  at  Milwau- 
kee, Wis.;  grad.  Ripon  Acad.,  1889;  Amherst 
College,  A.B.,  1893.  Employed,  in  Sept.,  1893, 
with  Scribner's  Magazine,  New  York  City;  in 
July,  1895,  re-entered  employ  of  the  North- 
western Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  in  Chica- 
go office;  became  asst.  general  agent,  1897,  as- 
sociate general  agent,  1899;  mem.  of  Kimball 
&  Norton  (A.  W.  Kimball,  C.  D.  Norton),  Illi- 
nois general  agents  Northwestern  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.;  from  1902  until  1905  became 
general  agent  on  death  of  A.  W.  Kimball. 
Trustee  Lake  Forest  Univ.;  m.  Dobbs  Ferry- 
on-Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  23,  1897,  Katherine 
McKim  Garrison.  Clubs:  University,  Saddle 
and  Cycle,  Mid-Day,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mer- 
chants (sec.),  Onwentsia,  Union  League,  City 
(Chicago),  City  (New  York).  Office:  Stock  Ex- 
change Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest. 

NORTON,  John  Lyman,  grain  and  flour  mer- 
chant and  miller;  b.  Prescott,  Can.,  May  2, 
1838;  s.  Hiram  and  Rhoda  K.  (Warner)  Nor- 
ton; ed.  public  schools,  Beloit,  Wis.;  m.  Lock- 
port,  111.,  May  18,  1864,  Ada  C.  Goodlng;  chil- 
dren: Louise,  William  G.,  Hiram,  Edward  G., 
John  W.,  Rhoda  A.  In  1855  began  connection 
with  the  business  of  Norton  &  Co.,  merchant 
millers  (established  1848,  incorporated  1897), 
and  is  now  at  the  head  of  the  business,  as 
pres.  of  the  company,  extensively  engaged  in 
the  manufacture  of  flour  and  cereal  foods, 
with  mills  at  Lockport,  111.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  Royal  Insurance  Bldg. 
Residence:  Lockport,  111. 

NORTON,  Oliver  Willcox,  manufacturer 
sheet  metal  goods;  b.  Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec. 
17,  1839;  s.  Oliver  W.  and  Henrietta  (Willcox) 
Norton;  ed.  common  schools;  m.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Oct.  4,  1870,  Lucy  C.  Fanning;  children: 
Ralph  H.,  Elliot  S.,  Ruth  W.,  Strong  Vincent. 
Served  as  private  and  commissioned  officer  in 
Union  Army,  Apr.,  1861,  to  Mar.,  1866;  clerk 
4th  Nat.  Bank,  New  York,  1866-9;  in  Apr., 
1869,  formed  partnership  with  brother,  Edwin 
Norton,  and  Alton  H.  Fancher  and  David  G. 
Fanning,  in  Toledo,  O.,  as  Norton  &  Fancher, 
mfg.  cans  and  sheet  metal  goods;  removed  to 
Chicago,  Dec.,  1870,  and  in  1872,  Mr.  Fancher 
retiring,  firm  became  Norton  Bros.,  and  in  1890 
was  incorporated  under  that  title,  with  5 
brothers  interested.  Other  corporations  were 
formed  for  business  in  New  York,  Baltimore, 


and  Canada,  for  same  line  of  manufacture, 
which,  In  1901,  were  consolidated  with  others 
in  the  Am.  Can  Co.  Pres.  and  dir.  Norton  Bros., 
Chicago;  dir.  Norton  Mfg.  Co.,  Hamilton,  Ont. ; 
pres.  and  dir.  Norton  Tin  Plate  and  Can  Co., 
Baltimore;  vice-pres.  and  dir.,  respectively,  of 
Norton  Can  Co.,  New  York;  Dunkley  Co.,  Kala- 
mazoo,  Mich.;  Dunkley-Williams  Co.,  S.  Ha- 
ven, Mich.;  Automatic  Vacuum  Canning  Co., 
Chicago,  and  several  other  corporations.  Mem. 
George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  Western 
Soc.  Army  of  the  Potomac,  Loyal  Legion,  Com- 
mander of  the  Illinois  Commandery  Loyal  Le- 
gion, 1902-3.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Office:  Ma- 
sonic Temple.  Residence:  4823  Lake  Av. 

NORWOOD,  Fred  W.,  pres.  of  the  Federal 
Agency  Co.;  b.  Wilmington,  Mass.,  Nov.  4, 
1842;  s.  Francis  and  Adeline  (Choate)  Nor- 
wood; ed.  Williston  Seminary,  E.  Hampton, 
Mass.,  and  at  Amherst  College;  m.  Chicago, 
1868,  Lizzie  Winne;  1  daughter:  Winifred 
Alma.  Served  3  years  in  the  Civil  War,  as  ser- 
geant-maj.  of  the  6th  Minnesota  regt.  in  the 
campaigns  against  the  Sioux  Indians,  and  as 
capt.  68th  U.  S.  Colored  Infy.  in  16th  Army 
Corps  in  Tennessee  and  Mississippi;  wounded 
at  the  siege  of  Ft.  Blakely,  inside  the  fort 
(was  first  man  inside  the  fort);  mustered  out 
on  account  of  wound  in  July,  1865.  Engaged 
with  Doggett,  Bassett  &  Hill,  wholesale  boots 
and  shoes,  Aug.,  1865;  admitted  to  partnership, 
1872;  established  firm  of  Norwood  &  Butter- 
field  Co.,  dealers  in  Southern  pine  lumber;  was 
the  pioneer  in  this  line.  Installed  the  first  band 
mill  in  the  South,  bought  40,000  acres  of  -pine 
land,  and  built  30  miles  of  railroad;  retired 
from  lumber  business  in  1897.  Now  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  of  the  A.  T.  Stewart  Lumber  Co.;  dir. 
of  the  Federal  Life  Insurance  Co.,  and,  since 
June,  1900,  pres.  of  the  Federal  Agency  Co. 
Also  treas.  of  the  Norwall  Mfg.  Co.,  sec.  Ome- 
ga Placer  Mining  Co.,  vice-pres.  H.  D.  Jones 
Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  Loyal  Le- 
gion. Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  5218 
Jefferson  Av. 

NOTMAN,  William  Robson,  clergyman;  b. 
Sutherlandshire,  Scotland,  1859;  s.  James  and 
Margaret  (Ormiston)  Notman;  ed.  private  tu- 
tor, at  Edinburgh  Univ.  and  at  New  College, 
Edinburgh  (theological  school);  degree  of 
D.D.,  Univ.  of  Colorado;  m.  Bermuda,  1890, 
Mary  Archibald  Forbes;  children:  Lucy  Or- 
miston, Ronald  Clyde,  William  Robson,  Jr.  Or- 
dained to  Presbyterian  ministry,  1889;  minis- 
ter of  Christ  Church,  Bermuda,  1889-94;  min- 
ister of  1st  Presbyterian  Church,  Boulder, 
Colo.,  1896-9;  prof,  of  ethics,  Univ.  of  Colo- 
rado, 1897-9;  minister  of  4th  Presbyterian 
Church  of  Chicago  since  1899.  Dir.  of  McCor- 
mick  Theological  Seminary,  Chicago,  since 
1900;  dir.  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  of  Chicago,  since 
1899;  pres.  Presbyterian  League  of  Chicago 
since  1903;  pres.  Presbyterian  Social  Union  of 
Chicago.  Residence:  446  Chestnut  St. 

NOTZ,  Felix  John,  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  Jos. 
Baker  &  Sons,  Am.  Oven  Co.;  b.  Germany,  Dec. 
27,  1869;  ed.  Germany  and  England;  m.  Chi- 
cago, June  10,  1899,  Ida  M.  Kranz;  children: 
John  Kranz,  Florence,  Felix,  Jr.  Came  to  the 
U.  S.  in  1897,  and  was  a  resident  of  Michigan 
until  Sept.,  1902;  came  to  Chicago  and  accept- 
ed present  position.  Republican.  Club:  Concor- 
dia.  Office:  61-63  Union  Park  Ct.  Residence:  334 
Hampden  Ct. 

NOTTRSE,  John  Alken,  lumber;  b.  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.,  1844;  s.  Francis  and  Sarah  E. 
(Conant)  Nourse;  removed  to  Bloomington, 
111.,  1852;  ed.  Bloomington  public  schools, 
1852-60;  commercial  school,  Chicago,  1865; 
served,  1862-5,  in  Civil  War  in  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  Battery;  m.  Chicago,  1872,  Clara  E. 
Swift;  children:  Hattie  L.,  Ida  N.,  Clara.  Was 
with  Rogers  &  Co.,  coal  dealers,  1866;  Wheel- 
ock,  Dean  &  Hermann,  lumber  dealers,  1867; 
Mears,  Bates  &  Co.,  lumber,  1871;  Soper,  Brain- 


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erd  &  Co.,  lumber,  1877;  Sawyer-Goodman  Co., 
lumber,  1880;  J.  A.  Nourse  &  Co.,  lumber,  1900; 
and  in  1904  organized  Nourse-Taylor  Lumber 
Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Republican.  Was  mem. 
Battery  D,  I.  N.  G.,  1877-80.  Mem.  George  H. 
Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R. ;  Cleveland  Lodge  A.  F. 
and  A.  M.  Club:  Colonial.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  4820  Prairie  Av. 

NOUHSE,  William  George,  mgr.  of  the  Ma- 
rine Iron  Works;  b.  New  York  City,  July  1, 
1852;  s.  Joseph  and  Susan  Maria  (Lewis) 
Nourse;  ed.  public  schools  of  Rochester,  N.  Y., 
and  college  at  Cobourg,  Can.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
24,  1881,  Frances  A.  Marsh;  1  daughter  (adopt- 
ed) :  Georgia  Anna  Powers.  Began  business 
life  as  a  bank  clerk;  afterward  commercial 
traveler;  came  to  Chicago,  1881;  has  been  in 
the  machinery  mfg.  business  since  1884,  and 
since  Jan.,  1895,  has  been  sec.  and  mgr.  of  the 
Marine  Iron  Works,  builders  of  marine  en- 
gines and  boilers,  steam  launches,  steam 
yachts  and  tug  boats.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  Lin- 
coln Park  Lodge,  No.  611,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. 
Office:  Clybourn  and  Southport  Avs.  Residence: 
526  Eddy  St. 

NOVAK,  Edward  Joseph,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Nov.  2,  1869;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Krai)  Novak; 
ed.  public  schools;  grad.  Metropolitan  busi- 
ness college;  m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1893,  Emily 
J.  Padecky;  1  son:  Edward.  Began  business 
life  as  a  clerk  in  the  Co.  Treasurer's  office 
during  the  administration  of  George  R.  Davis; 
studied  law,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar, 
1895;  mem.  of  the  House  of  Representatives  in 
the  General  Assembly  of  Illinois,  1893-9;  al- 
derman from  the  10th  Ward,  1898-1902.  Demo- 
crat. Mem.  executive  committee  of  Democratic 
State  Committee.  Office;  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  648  Loomis  St. 

NOTES,  David  Allan,  grain  and  stock  bro- 
ker; b.  LaPorte,  Ind.,  Mar.  7,  1867;  s.  George 
Clement  and  E.  Ellen  (Smith)  Noyes;  ed.  pub- 
lic and  high  school  of  Evanston,  111.;  m.  De- 
corah,  la.,  Aug.  4,  1892,  Emma  R.  Bullis.  En- 
tered grain  business  in  1886  and  has  continued 
ever  since;  now  mem.  of  firm  of  Finley  Bar- 
rell  &  Co.,  grain  and  stock  brokers,  mems.  of 
New  York  and  Chicago  Stock  Exchanges,  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade  and  all  other  important 
grain  exchanges  in  the  country.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen 
View.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  7 
Scott  Av. 

NOYES,  Edmund,  dentist;  b.  Abington, 
Mass.,  Jan.  16,  1842;  s.  Spencer  W.  and  Mary 
(Packard)  Noyes;  ed.  grammar  school,  Cam- 
pello,  Mass.,  and  in  public  and  private  schools, 
Independence,  la.;  taught  country  schools,  7 
terms;  student  of  dentistry  with  Dr.  E.  L. 
Clarke,  Dubuque,  la.,  1865-7;  Ohio  College  of 
Dental  Surgery,  1866-7;  honorary  degree, 
D.D.S.,  by  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery, 
1884;  m.  1st,  Oct.  25,  1869,  Elizabeth  Miller; 
children:  Edmund  Spencer,  Frederick  Bogue, 
Gertrude  Elizabeth,  Heman  Howard;  m.  2d, 
Feb.  3,  1886,  Mary  Sophia  Wells;  children: 
Fanny  Anna,  and  twin  boys,  John  Wells,  Wil- 
liam Augustus;  m.  3d,  July  1,  1893,  Fannie 
Henrietta  Wells;  m.  4th,  Aug.  4,  1897,  Ada- 
line  Clara  Horning.  Began  practice  as  dentist 
for  self,  1867,  in  Chicago.  One  of  organizers 
Chicago  Dental  Infirmary  and  Chicago  College 
of  Dental  Surgery,  1883;  taught  there  7  years, 
5  years  as  prof,  of  operative  dentistry.  One  of 
organizers  of  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental 
School;  was  sec.  of  the  faculty,  and  afterward 
prof,  of  professional  ethics  and  jurisprudence, 
in  which  chair  continues.  Mem.  since  1868 
(pres.  1878)  Chicago  Dental  Soc.;  since  1872 
(pres.  1884)  Illinois  State  Dental  Society; 
mem.  Chicago  Odontological  Soc.  (pres.  1  year), 
Chicago  Odontographic  Soc.,  Northern  Illinois 
Dental  Soc.,  Nat.  Dental  Assn.  (since  1876). 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Club:  Congre- 
gational. Office:  92  State  St.  Residence:  716 
Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 


NOYES,  Edward  Horatio,  grain  commission; 
b.  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  Sept.  18,  1844;  s.  Horatio 
Smith  and  Mary  A.  (Chandler)  Noyes;  ed.  pub- 
lic school,  and  at  Norwich  Univ.,  Norwich,  Vt.; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  4,  1870,  Mary  C.  Hamilton; 
children:  Albert  Hamilton,  William  Hamilton, 
Edward  Hamilton  (deceased).  Served  in  7th 
Squadron,  R.  I.  Cav.,  in  Civil  War;  in  1864 
came  to  Chicago  and  was  clerk  in  grain  com- 
mission house  until  1869,  when  became  mem. 
of  Board  of  Trade,  establishing  firm  of  E.  H. 
Noyes  &  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Office: 
169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  5117  Jefferson 
Avenue. 

NOTES,  Prank  Brett,  journalist;  b.  Wash- 
ington, July  7,  1863;  s.  Crosby  S.  and  Eliz- 
abeth S.  Noyes;  ed.  public  schools  and  high 
schools  of  Washington;  preparatory  dept 
Columbian  Univ.,  D.  C.;  m.  Washington,  Sept. 
17,  1888,  Janet  Thruston  Newbold.  Mgr.  Wash- 
ington Star,  1891-1901;  pres.  Associated  Press, 
since  Jan.,  1900;  editor  and  publisher  Chicago 
Record-Herald  since  1902;  dir.  Chicago  Herald 
Co.,  the  Evening  Star  Newspaper  Co.,  of 
Washington;  City  Press  Assn.,  of  Chicago; 
dir.  executive  committee  Associated  Press 
since  1894.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Caxton,  Merchants, 
Press,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Union,  City,  Mid- 
Day,  Chicago  Golf  (Chicago) ;  Chevy  Chase 
(Washington).  Office:  Record-Herald.  Resi- 
dence: 111  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

NOTES,  Frederick  Bogue,  dentist;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  22,  1872;  s.  Dr.  Edmund  and  Eliza- 
beth (Miller)  Noyes;  ed.  public  and  private 
schools  of  Chicago;  Beloit  (Wis.)  Acad.;  Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.,  Baltimore,  A.B.,  1893;  North- 
western Univ.  Dental  School,  D.D.S.,  1895;  m. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1898,  Mary  E.  Judd;  1  son: 
Harold  Judd  Noyes.  Engaged  in  practice  of 
dentistry  in  Chicago  since  1895.  Prof,  of  his- 
tology in  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School 
since  1897.  Mem.  Chicago  Odontographic  Soc., 
Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental 
Soc.,  Nat.  Dental  Assn.  Republican.  Office:  92- 
98  State  St.  Residence:  351  E.  58th  St. 

NOTES,  Henry  C.,  lawyer;  b.  Derby  Line, 
Orleans  Co.,  Vt.,  Jan.  22,  1846;  s.  Adam  S. 
and  Sarah  (Martin)  Noyes  (father  was  a 
banker  who  moved  west  to  Rockford,  111.,  in 
1858,  but  returned  to  Boston  in  1867);  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  Beloit  College  and  law  dept.  Univ. 
of  Illinois,  graduating  LL.B.  from  latter,  1869; 
served  in  Civil  War,  enlisting  in  1863,  and  was 
6  months  In  the  134th  regt.,  111.  Vol.  Infy.; 
m.  June  19,  1873,  Angela  A.  Elmer,  formerly 
of  Belleville,  Ont. ;  children:  Angela  (now  Mrs. 
D.  K.  Cochrane),  Henry  C.,  Jr.  Admitted  to 
Illinois  bar,  1869,  and  has  since  then  been  in 
continuous  practice,  including  among  his  cli- 
ents many  railroad,  insurance  and  other  cor- 
porations; and  has  been  engaged  in  many  im- 
portant cases  in  the  State  and  Federal  courts. 
Mason.  Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post,  28,  G.  A.  R. 
Republican.  Club:  Waupanseh.  Office:  79  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  3809  Langley  Av. 

NOTES,  La  Verne  W.,  B.Sc.,  pres.  Aermotor 
Co.,  etc.;  b.  Genoa,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  7,  1849;  s.  Leon- 
ard R.  and  Jane  Jessup  Noyes;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Iowa  and  Iowa  State  College,  grad- 
uating in  1872;  m.  Charles  City,  la.,  Ida  E. 
Smith.  Removed  to  Batavia,  111.,  1876,  and  en- 
gaged in  manufacture  of  agricultural  machin- 
ery; in  1879  invented  the  Noyes  dictionary 
holder,  and  since  then  has  invented  and  pat- 
ented more  than  100  mechanical  devices;  be- 
gan the  manufacture  of  windmills  and  organ- 
ized the  Aermotor  Co.,  of  which  has  ever  since 
been  pres.  Is  also  pres.  of  the  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Illinois,  dir.  of  the  Nat. 
Bank  of  N.  America  and  the  Nat.  Business 
League.  Mem.  of  executive  committee  of  the 
Civic  Federation  of  Chicago  (ex-pres.),  execu- 
tive committee  of  Chicago  New  Charter  Con- 
vention. Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Merchants,  Midlothian,  Calumet,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  Hamil- 


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ton,  Marquette,  Twentieth  Century,  Art  Insti- 
tute (governing  life  mem.),  Forty.  Offices:  W. 
12th  and  Rockwell  Sts.  and  135  Adams  St. 
Residence:  234  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

NOTES,  Thomas  Smith,  sec.  Richardson 
Silk  Co.;  b.  LaPorte,  Ind.,  Jan.  12,  1861;  a. 
Rev.  George  C.  and  Eliza  E.  (Smith)  Noyes; 
ed.  public  schools,  Evanston,  111.  In  1888  be- 
gan his  business  career,  in  minor  capacity, 
with  the  Richardson  Silk  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  silk  thread  (established  and  incorporated 
in  1886);  rose  in  service  of  that  company  un- 
til is  now  sec.  Republican.  Club:  Glen  View. 
Office:  220  Adams  St.  Residence:  428  N.  State 
Street. 

NOTES,  •William  Hamilton,  broker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  11,  1877;  s.  Edward  H.  and  Mary 
C.  (Hamilton)  Noyes;  grad.  Hyde  Park  High 
School,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  1,  1904,  May 
Wells.  In  employ  of  Hately  Bros.,  provisions, 
from  office  boy  to  provision  buyer,  1895-9;  em- 
ployed with  McReynolds  Co.,  grain  merchants, 
as  floor  mgr.  on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  1899- 
1903;  started  in  grain  commission  business  for 
self  in  Aug.,  1903,  and  in  Dec.,  1903,  was 
joined  by  James  R.  Godman,  forming  firm  of 
Noyes  &  Godman;  since  May  1,  1905,  junior 
mem.  of  Hulburd,  Warren  &  Chandler.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Club:  Chicago.  Office:  212-214  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  4733  Vincennes  Av. 

NUTTING.  'William  Washfourn,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Westminster,  Vt.,  Aug.  5,  1832;  s.  Hi- 
ram and  Lucretia  (Washburn)  Nutting;  at- 
tended common  school  at  Westminster,  Vt., 
and  academies  at  Saxton's  River,  Chester  and 
Ludlow,  Vt.,  and  Walpole,  N.  H.;  m.  Putney, 
Vt.,  Sept.,  1858,  Mary  J.  Campbell  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  John  C.  (b.  Minneapolis, 
Minn.,  1859;  died  Cripple  Creek,  Colo.,  1894); 
Helen  C.  (wife  of  T.  M.  Jackson,  cashier  Chi- 
cago Nat.  Bank).  Taught  school  at  Jamaica, 
Vt.,  winter  of  1850-1;  Chester,  Vt.,  winter  of 
1851-2;  in  Apr.,  1852,  became  mem.  of  firm  of 
Safford  &  Nutting,  general  store,  Westmin- 
ster, Vt.;  bought  Safford  out  in  Oct.,  1853,  and 
at  same  time  established  another  store  at 
Westminster  West,  6  miles  distant;  run  both 
stores  alone  until  spring  of  1856;  sold  out  and 
went  to  Des  Moines,  la.;  in  real  estate  busi- 
ness there  until  July,  1857;  then  in  mercantile 
business  at  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  until  Apr., 
1861;  then  in  grocery  business  in  Chicago  un- 
til Mar.,  1863,  when  established  the  Chicago 
Scale  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been  pres.  Com- 
pany mfrs.  scales  of  all  varieties  and  stand- 
ards for  different  countries;  also  deals  in  fire- 
proof safes,  automobiles,  sewing  machines, 
portable  forges,  steam,  gas  and  gasoline  en- 
gines, etc.,  shipping  to  all  parts  of  world.  Re- 
publican. Office:  296  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 80  Throop  St. 

o 

OAKLEY,  William  C.,  bank  examiner;  b. 
Fairfield  Co.,  Conn.,  May  3,  1846;  ed.  in  Con- 
necticut public  schools;  was  drafted  for  Union 
Army  at  close  of  Civil  War,  but  was  not  mus- 
tered into  service.  Came  to  Chicago  in  Nov., 
1864;  paying  teller  of  Northwestern  Nat.  Bank, 
17  years;  senior  mem.  of  Oakley,  Dorrance  & 
Jones,  manufacturers,  2  years;  appointed  nat. 
bank  examiner,  1882,  served  3  years;  appoint- 
ed cashier  of  Union  Nat.  Bank,  1885,  served  7 
years;  examiner  for  Chicago  Clearing  House 
Assn.,  3  years;  appointed,  1898,  nat.  bank  ex- 
aminer for  City  of  Chicago.  Dir.  in  several 
corporations  and  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Stock 
Exchange  (charter  mem.).  Republican.  Office: 
Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  736  Fullerton 
Boul. 

O'BRIEN,  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Kalamazoo, 
Mich.,  Oct.  3,  1859;  s.  Edward  and  Sarah  Ellen 
(O'Brien)  O'Brien;  ed.  Kalamazoo  College;  m. 
Edna  M.  Porter,  1905.  After  leaving  college 


engaged  in  publication  of  a  newspaper,  but 
meeting  financial  reverses  came  to  Chicago, 
studied  law,  and  was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1890;  since  then  engaged  in  practice  of  law  in 
Chicago;  first  cases  of  note  were  in  connec- 
tion with  the  prosecution  of  the  gamblers  who 
infested  the  city  in  the  years  1890-1,  and  the 
celebrated  Charles  P.  Newberry  case;  since 
then  identified  with  numerous  notable  cases. 
Club:  Cypher  (Bohemian).  Mem.  K.  P.  Office: 
115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Park  Mansions, 
LaSalle  Av.  and  Eugenie  St. 

O'BBXEN,  John,  pres.  O'Brien  Land  and 
Lumber  Co.;  b.  Co.  Kerry,  Ireland,  Jan.  6, 
1847;  s.  Patrick  and  Mary  (Forhan)  O'Brien; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Ireland,  and  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1866;  m.  Chicago,  1870,  Mary  Lane;  chil- 
dren: Katherine,  Mary,  John,  Robert,  Walter, 
Francis,  Teresa,  Elizabeth,  Angle.  Began  busi- 
ness career  with  Dalton  Bros.,  lumber,  at  18th 
St.  Bridge,  1866;  later  for  5  years  with  B.  L. 
Anderson  &  Co.,  of  which  became  vice-pres. ; 
in  1886  organized  firm  of  O'Brien,  Green  &  Co., 
later  becoming  the  John  O'Brien  Lumber  Co., 
and  in  Nov.,  1903,  organized  the  O'Brien  Land 
and  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  also 
dir.  Mandell  Lumber  Co.  Mem.  Knights  of  Co- 
lumbus. Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg. 
Residence:  4523  Prairie  Av. 

O'BHIEN,  Qnin,  lawyer;  b.  Hancock,  Mich., 
March  27,  1871;  s.  of  Quinlan  and  Margaret 
(Green)  O'Brien;  ed.  public  school,  Jefferson, 
la.;  Panora  (la.)  College,  and  Highland  Park 
College,  Des  Moines,  la.,  graduating,  A.M.,  in 
classical  course,  1894;  graduating,  LL.B.,  Chi- 
cago College  of  Law,  1896;  m.  Davenport,  la., 
Nov.  14,  1901,  Ella,  daughter  of  Dr.  McCort- 
ney;  1  daughter:  Kathleen.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1893,  and  worked  in  law  office  while  attending 
law  school.  Admitted  to  bar,  1896;  attracted 
attention  same  year  in  nat.,  and  following 
spring  in  city,  campaigns  as  political  speaker. 
Trial  lawyer  for  city,  1897-9;  resigned  to  take 
up  practice  of  Willard  Gentleman  on  his 
death.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Lecturer  in  Chicago 
Law  School.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus, 
Young  Men's  Institute.  Clubs:  Sheridan,  Iro- 
quois.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  1827  Mel- 
rose  St.,  Lake  View. 

O'BBTAN,  Edward  T.,  lawyer;  b.  Fairfleld, 
la.,  Feb.  24,  1864;  s.  Thomas  and  Ellen  (Raf- 
ferty)  O'Bryan;  ed.  public  schools  of  Fair- 
fleld, la.,  and  Parsons  College  at  same  place; 
Law  Dept.  of  Iowa  State  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1884; 
m.  1888,  Katherine  Kronert,  of  Aberdeen, 
Wash.;  1  son:  Edward,  Jr.  Admitted  to  Iowa 
bar,  1884;  removed  to  Wichita,  Kan.,  and  prac- 
ticed law  there  for  10  years,  and  in  1896  came 
to  Chicago  to  take  present  position  of  western 
atty.  for  the  New  York  Life  Insurance  Co. 
Also  dir.  of  the  Municipal  Gas  Co.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Homewood  Country,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  171  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  4909  Madison  Av. 

O'BYRNE,  Charles  Clayton,  physician;  b. 
Pike  Co.,  Mo.,  Oct.  14,  1868;  s.  Stephen  C.  and 
Sarah  J.  (Coffman)  O'Byrne;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Missouri,  2  years  in  Pauline  College,  Col- 
lege Mound,  Mo.;  grad.  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons  of  Chicago,  1894;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  23,  1893.  Sadie  A.  Stratton;  1  son:  Stuart 
Clark.  Has  practiced  medicine  in  Chicago  since 
graduation;  attending  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp. 
for  past  5  years;  associate  prof,  of  pathology, 
med.  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Illinois;  prof,  of  sur- 
gery, Harvey  Med.  College.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office  and 
residence:  1336  Washington  Boul. 

O'BYHNE,  Timothy  Joseph,  merchandise 
broker;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  20,  1861;  s.  Patrick 
and  Ann  (Riley)  O'Byrne;  ed.  Kinzie  School, 
Chicago;  m.  Jan.  25,  1882,  Ella  Fodey;  chil- 
dren: James  Joseph,  Mabel  Lauretta,  Esther 
Eleanore,  Marie  Elizabeth,  Timothy  Ariel, 
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for  Kellogg  &  Barrett;  10  years  In  teaming 
and  transfer  business;  then  with  Gray,  Burt 
&  Klngman  as  porter,  stock  clerk  and  later 
fancy  grocery  dept.  mgr.  7  years;  then  In 
brokerage  business  as  salesman  with  Ariel 
Meinrath  as  Meinrath  &  Co.,  1889-96;  mgr. 
Cutting  Fruit  Packing  Co.,  1896-8.  Since  1898 
for  himself,  firm  of  T.  J.  O'Byrne  &  Co.,  mer- 
chandise brokers  at  42  River  St.,  representing 
packers  of  canned  fruits,  canned  salmon, 
canned  peas,  and  all  kinds  of  canned  vege- 
tables; California  dried  fruits  and  domestic 
dried  fruits,  nuts,  honey  and  beans,  imported 
figs  and  currants,  French  sardines,  mushrooms 
and  peas.  Democrat;  mem.  of  Cook  Co.  Democ- 
racy; mem.  Royal  League,  Nat.  Union,  Knights 
of  Columbus.  Office:  42  River  St.  Residence: 
311  Bissell  St. 

OCHSNER,  Albert  John,  surgeon;  b.  Bara- 
boo,  Wis.,  Apr.  3,  1858;  s.  Henry  and  Judith 
(Hottinger)  Ochsner;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Baraboo,  Wis.,  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  graduating 
B.S.,  1884;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago.  M.D., 
1886;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  3,  1888,  Marion 
Mitchell;  children:  Albert  Henry,  Bertha.  Has 
practiced  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1886. 
Chief  surgeon  Augustana  and  St.  Mary's 
Hosps. ;  prof,  of  surgery,  Univ.  of  Illinois 
(med.  dept.).  Mem.  Southern  Surgical  and 
Gynecological  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Surgical  Soc.  Author:  Handbook  of  Appen- 
dicitis; Text-Book  of  Clinical  Surgery;  and 
has  written  numerous  monographs  on  med. 
subjects.  Office  and  residence:  710  Sedgwick 
St. 

OCHSNER,  Edward  H.,  surgeon:  b.  Honey 
Creek,  Sauk  Co.,  Wis.,  Jan.  12,  1868;  s.  Henry 
and  Judith  (Hottinger)  Ochsner;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin,  B.S.,  1891;  Rush  Med.  College, 
Chicago,  1894;  studied  Univ.  of  Vienna.  1896; 
m.  Chicago,  Sept.  2,  1899,  Julia  I.  Andersen; 
children:  Marion  Louise,  Edward  Herbert. 
Resident  surgeon  and  physician,  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  1894-5;  attending  surgeon,  Augustana 
Hosp.,  since  1904;  adjunct  prof,  clinical  sur- 
gery, College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons, 
Chicago,  since  1900;  attending  surgeon  St. 
Mary's  Hosp.  since  Mar.  19,  1902.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Surgical  Soc.,  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.,  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Alumni 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Club:  Physi- 
cians. Office:  710  Sedgwick  St.  Residence:  49 
Lane  PI. 

O'CONNOR,  John,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago;  s. 
Patrick  and  Johanna  (Donahue)  O'Connor; 
family  removed  in  his  childhood  to  Cincin- 
nati, O. ;  attended  public  schools,  Cincinnati, 
O.,  and  Louisville,  Ky. ;  private  schools  at  In- 
dianapolis and  Lafayette,  Ind. ;  prepared  for 
college  at  Phillips  Acad..  Andover,  Mass.,  and 
Phillips  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  graduating  at 
the  latter,  1874;  attended  Harvard  College  2 
years;  m.  East  Saugus,  Mass.,  1887,  Nellie  M. 
Johnson:  children:  Johnson.  Eleanor.  Admitted 
to  bar,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1878;  came  to  Chicago 
to  practice  law,  1880;  mem.  firm  Follansbee  & 
O'Connor,  1884-7:  of  Hoyne,  Follansbee  & 
O'Connor,  1887-99;  of  Hoyne,  O'Connor  & 
Hoyne  since  1899.  Republican.  Office:  108  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  5210  Woodlawn  Av. 

ODELL,  John  Johnson  Feavey,  banker;  b. 
Eastport,  Me..  Aug.  19,  1847;  s.  D.  I.  and  H.  E. 
(Peavey)  Odell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Eastport 
and  1  year  at  private  school  In  Providence, 
R.  I.  Came  to  Chicago,  1865;  employed  for  a 
month  by  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R. ;  bookkeeper  North- 
western Nat.  Bank,  1865-6;  bookkeeper  Union 
Nat.  Bank,  1866;  remained  with  that  bank  In 
all  positions  from  bookkeeper,  becoming  cash- 
ier, 1880;  vice-pres.,  1885;  pres.,  1890-6;  mem. 
John  J.  P.  Odell  &  Co.,  bankers  and  brokers, 
since  1896.  Was  a  dir.  of  the  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition;  pres.  Union  Cold  Storage  & 
Warehouse  Co.,  and  of  Nat.  Storage  Co.;  pres. 
and  dlr.  1st  Nat.  Bank,  Duluth,  Minn.;  dir. 


P.  F.  Pettibone  &  Co.,  E.  E.  Naugle  Tie  Co., 
Am.  Locomotive  Equipment  Co.;  dlr.  Chicago 
Athenaeum;  mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade; 
fellow  Institute  of  Bankers  of  London,  Eng. 
Club:  Chicago.  Office:  226  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1632  Irving  Park  Boul. 

ODELL,  William  B.,  mem.  firm  Winston  & 
Co.,  real  estate  and  loans.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Mid-Day,  Union,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Chicago 
Golf,  Onwentsia.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  145  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

O'BONNELL,  James  Vincent,  lawyer  and 
master  in  chancery;  b.  Portland,  Me.,  Sept. 
14,  1868;  s.  Patrick  and  Mary  (Gaugherty) 
O'Donnell;  early  education  in  public  schools 
of  Portland,  Me.;  grad.  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame, 
B.S.,  1889;  also  from  law  dept.  of  same,  LL.B., 
1889;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  LL.B.. 
1890;  m.  Chicago,  June  21,  1899,  Agnes  Gene- 
vleve  Lynch;  children:  John  Burke,  Ruth  Mar- 
garet, Constance  Mary.  Admitted  to  bar  by 
Supreme  Court  of  State  of  Illinois,  1890;  be- 
gan practice,  1891;  in  1892  entered  law  part- 
nership with  Judge  John  Gibbons,  now  on 
Circuit  bench  and  Judge  Marcus  Kavanagh, 
now  on  the  Superior  bench,  under  firm  name 
of  Gibbons,  Kavanagh  &  O'Donnell;  changed  to 
Kavanagh  &  O'Donnell  in  1893,  when  Judge 
Gibbons  went  to  bench,  and  since  fall  of  1898, 
when  Judge  Kavanagh  went  to  bench,  has 
practiced  alone.  Master  in  chancery,  Superior 
Court  of  Cook  Co.,  since  Mar.  3,  1902.  Served 
as  1st  lieut.,  Co.  I,  7th  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  during 
Spanish  War.  Republican.  Roman  Catholic. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union,  Knights  of 
Columbus.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  1851 
Barry  Avenue. 

O'DONNELL,  Joseph  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Ballina, 
County  Mayo,  Ireland,  Dec.  23,  1859;  s.  Patrick 
and  Catherine  (Nellis)  O'Donnell;  came  from 
Ireland  to  Chicago  with  parents,  in  1866;  ed. 
St.  Patrick's  Acad.  and  Chicago  public  schools, 
later  attending  night  schools;  was  an  office 
boy  and  later  learned  the  machinist  trade,  be- 
ing foreman  when,  at  22,  he  was  compelled  to 
leave  that  business  on  account  of  impaired 
health;  took  up  study  of  law  and  was  grad. 
from  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1887,  later 
taking  degree  of  LL.M. ;  m.  1886,  Rose  E., 
daughter  of  Thomas  Dugan,  a  pioneer  of  Chi- 
cago (1833);  1  son:  Joseph  D.  Admitted  to  bar, 
1887,  and  ever  since  engaged  in  successful 
practice;  now  senior  mem.  of  law  firm  of 
O'Donnell  &  Coghlan.  Democrat.  Elected  to 
House  of  Representatives  of  Illinois  General 
Assembly,  serving  in  sessions  of  1889,  1891 
and  1893,  and  special  session  called  to  legis- 
late on  World's  Fair  matters.  Introduced 
many  important  bills,  and  through  his  efforts 
the  Australinn  ballot  law  was  passed;  was 
one  of  the  "101"  who  secured  election  of  John 
M.  Palmer  as  U.  S.  Senator.  Was  nominated 
for  judge  of  Superior  Court,  1902,  under  law 
of  1901  creating  6  additional  judges  for  that 
court,  but  name  was  not  on  ballot  because  law 
was  decided  unconstitutional;  nominated  for 
judge  of  Circuit  Court  on  so-called  Provi- 
sional ticket,  1903,  and  received  large  majority, 
but  Supreme  Court  again  decided  that  law 
under  which  he  and  colleagues  were  elected 
was  unconstitutional.  Served  as  1st  lieut.,  2d 
Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Member  of  numerous  Irish 
societies,  Royal  League,  Ancient  Order  of 
United  Workmen,  Nat.  Union,  Knights  of  the 
Maccabees,  Knights  of  Columbus,  Ancient 
Order  of  Hibernians;  mem.  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  and  a  stockholder 
In  the  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Club:  Iroquois. 
Office:  163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  225  W. 
Chicago  Av. 

OFFIELD,  Charles  K.,  lawyer;  b.  Lewiston, 
Fulton  Co.,  111.,  July  12,  1845;  s.  Franklin  Pike 
Offield,  who  died  while  he  was  an  infant,  and 
Martha  K.  Offield;  prepared  in  seminary  at 
Aurora,  111.,  and  entered  Northwestern  Univ., 
but  in  freshman  year,  1864,  served  for  9 


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months  in  Kentucky  and  Missouri  as  sergeant 
of  the  134th  111.  Vols.;  grad.  law  dept.  of 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B.,  1869;  m.  1875,  May 
R.  Munson,  of  New  Haven,  Conn.;  children: 
Charles  K.,  Jr.,  James  R.  Settled  in  Chicago 
and  was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1870,  and 
continued  studies  in  office  of  Goodwin,  learned 
&  Towle,  and  when  E.  G.  Lamed  retired  from 
that  firm,  1874,  took  his  place,  the  firm  becom- 
ing Goodwin,  Offield  &  Towle,  making  a  spe- 
cialty of  soliciting  patents  and  patent  litiga- 
tion. The  firm  became  Offield  &  Towle,  1879, 
and  Offield,  Towle  &  Linthicum,  1887.  Dir.  Den- 
tal Protective  Supply  Co.  of  the  U.  S.;  dir.  Chi- 
cago Postal  Pneumatic  Service  Co.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Bldg.  Residence:  379  Ashland  Boul. 

GO-DEN,  Howard  Newton,  lawyer,  educator; 
b.  Worthington,  Marion  Co.,  near  Fairmont, 
W.  Va.,  Apr.  16,  1864;  s.  Dr.  Presley  B.  and 
Mary  Ellen  (Coombs)  Ogden;  grad.  West  Vir- 
ginia State  Normal  School,  Fairmont,  W.  Va., 
1877,  West  Virginia  Univ.,  Morgantown,  as 
A.B.,  1881;  A.M.,  1884;  honorary  degree  of 
Litt.D.,  1894;  Ph.D.,  Marietta  College,  Ohio, 
1894,  for  advanced  studies  in  political  science 
and  history;  LL.D.,  Washington  Univ.,  1898; 
m.  Fairmont,  W.  Va.,  1887,  Olive  Margery 
Mayers;  children:  Mary  Marjorie,  Alma  Vir- 
ginia, Dana  Presley,  Olive  Josephine.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  West  Virginia  and  in  Virginia,  1884; 
practiced  law  in  Fairmont,  W.  Va.,  until  1888; 
in  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  1888-90;  prof,  of  English 
language  and  literature,  West  Virginia  Univ., 
1890-3;  graduate  student  and  lecturer  in  the 
extension  division  in  the  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
1893-4;  resumed  active  practice  of  law  in 
Chicago,  1894;  lecturer  in  Chicago  law  schools, 
1894-6:  founded,  1897,  and  since  then  pres.  of 
the  college  and  dean  of  the  faculty  of  Illinois 
College  of  Law,  Chicago.  Mem.  Am.  Historical 
Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  and  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assns.,  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Au- 
thor: A.  Method  for  Critical  Study  of  English 
Literature,  Literature  of  the  Virginians.  Editor 
of  Blackstone's  Commentaries,  and  other  legal 
publications.  Republican.  Baptist.  Club:  Ham- 
ilton. Office:  112  Clark  St.,  and  Illinois  College 
of  Law,  301  E.  Erie  St.  Residence:  6116  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

OQlIiVIE.  Georpe  W.,  publisher;  b.  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.,  July  18,  1860;  s.  Robert  and  Betsy 
(Whyte)  Ogilvie;  ed.  public  schools  of  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.,  and  New  York  City  High  School; 
m.  Dubuque,  la.,  Mar.  31.  1886,  Jennie  Cam- 
eron Deuel,  of  Chicago.  Established  in  busi- 
ness as  publisher  in  Chicago,  1884,  branch  in 
New  York,  1886;  also  established  a  publishing 
business  in  London,  Eng.,  in  1891;  in  1890 
was  pres.  of  the  publishing  houses  of  Ogilvie 
&  Gillett  Co.  and  George  W.  Ogilvie  Co.:  later 
had  controlling  interest  in  Ogilvie  Publishing 
Co.,  which  was  merged  with  W.  B.  Conkey  Co.; 
now  pres.  and  treas.  George  W.  Ogilvie  &  Co., 
Incorporated;  also  still  continuing  individ- 
ually, as  George  W.  Ogilvie.  In  1904,  after  10 
years'  preparation  (during  7  of  which  his  time 
was  wholly  devoted  to  the  task)  republished 
in  Chicago  the  first  complete  Webster's  dic- 
tionary of  the  English  language  ever  edited 
and  published  west  of  Massachusetts.  Under 
nom-de-plume  of  George  W.  Conklin  has  com- 
piled several  reference  books,  the  sales  of 
which  exceed  8,000,000  copies.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Office:  169  E.  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1462  Wesley  Av.,  Evanston.  111. 

O'KEEFFE,  Patrick  James,  lawyer;  b.  Ire- 
land, Mar.  29,  1861;  s.  Patrick  and  Margaret 
Fox  (Sullivan)  O'Keeffe;  ed.  Limerick  (Ireland) 
Diocesan  College  and  Queen's  Univ.;  grad. 
Lake  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1896;  m.  Chicago, 
Aug.  7,  1889,  Isabelle  C.  Kelly;  children:  Isa- 
belle  Margaret,  Laura  Edward.  Was  engaged 
in  journalism  in  Ireland,  1879-80,  and  in  New 
York  and  Chicago,  1881-6;  employed  in  a  con- 


fidential capacity  by  Armour  &  Co.,  and  espe- 
cially with  late  Philip  D.  Armour,  1886-96; 
admitted  to  bar,  1896.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Chair- 
man 7th  Regt.  (I.  N.  G.)  Auxiliary  Assn. 
Clubs:  Press,  Union  League;  also  Catholic 
Club  (New  York).  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 4912  Michigan  Av. 

OIiDBERO,  Oscar,  educator,  pharmacist;  b. 
Alfta,  Sweden,  Jan.  22,  1846;  s.  Anders  and 
Fredrika  Oldberg;  ed.  Swedish  public  schools, 
private  teachers  and,  1857-60,  at  Gymnasium, 
Gefle,  Sweden  (Pharm.D.,  honoris  causa,  Nat. 
College  Pharmacy,  Washington);  m.  May  17, 
1873,  Emma  Parritt,  Youngstown,  O. ;  children: 
Arne,  Olga  (now  Mrs.  Thornton  W.  Small- 
wood),  Virgil.  Came  to  the  U.  S.  in  1864;  en- 
gaged in  pharmacy;  vice-consul  of  Sweden 
and  Norway,  Memphis,  Tenn.,  1872;  chief 
clerk  and  acting  med.  purveyor,  U.  S.  Marine 
Hosp.  Service  7  years  and  at  the  same  time 
mem.  of  faculty  of  Nat.  College  of  Pharmacy; 
dean  School  of  Pharmacy,  Northwestern 
Univ.,  since  1886;  mem.  Committee  Revision 
Pharmacopoeia  of  U.  S.  since  1880;  mem.  of 
A.  A.  A.  S. ;  mem.  Am.  Pharm.  Assn.  and  sev- 
eral State  Pharm.  assns. ;  sec.  7th  International 
Pharm.  Congress,  1893.  Author:  Companion  to 
the  United  States  Pharmacopeia  (Oldberg  & 
Wall),  1884;  Weights  and  Measures,  1885; 
Laboratory  Manual  of  Chemistry  (with  Prof. 
John  H.  Long),  1894;  Home  Study  in  Phar- 
macy, 1890;  Fifteen  Hundred  Examples  of 
Prescriptions  and  Formulas,  1892;  Inorganic 
Chemistry,  General,  Medical  and  Pharmaceu- 
tical, 1900.  Has  written  numerous  papers  on 
pharmacy,  chemistry,  pharmacopoeias  and 
metrology.  Office:  87  Lake  St.  Residence:  7808 
Union  Av. 

O'LEARY,  John  Joseph,  broker;  b.  Chicago, 
1865;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Has  been  a 
mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade  since  1885;  oper- 
ated for  other  firms  until  1894,  since  then  trad- 
ing on  own  account.  Office:  255  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  431  S.  Marshfield  Av. 

OIiESON,  Richard  Bartlett,  physician;  b. 
Bloomingdale,  111.,  Feb.  11,  1870;  s.  Charles 
Wilmot  and  Abbie  Lydia  (Bartlett)  Oleson;  ed. 
public  schools,  Bloomingdale,  111.,  1876;  Colum- 
bus. O.,  1877;  Lombard,  111.,  1877-83;  Wheaton 
College,  1883-5;  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1888-9; 
med.  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ.,  1890-3;  M.D., 
1893;  m.  Lombard,  111.,  Apr.  19,  1894,  Clara 
Elizabeth  Wrisley;  1  son:  Wrisley  Bartlett. 
Began  as  errand  boy,  1885-7,  Morrisson,  Plum- 
mer  &  Co.,  wholesale  druggists,  Chicago;  with 
Burlington  Lines  at  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  1887-8; 
with  C.  D.  Smith  Drug  Co.,  St.  Joseph,  Mo., 
1888;  with  Morrisson,  Plummer  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, 1889-90;  Merchants  Publishing  Co., 
1890,  with  West  Chicago  Bank  (vacation), 
1891;  sec.  Allen  B.  Wrisley  Co.,  Chicago,  manu- 
facturers of  soaps,  perfumes  and  glycerine 
(established  1862),  since  1895.  Was  resident 
surgeon  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1893-4;  since  1894 
in  practice  of  medicine  at  Lombard,  111.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Soc.  of  Alumni  of  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  Democrat  (gold  standard);  pres.  town 
council  of  Lombard,  1899-1901  (2  annual  terms, 
declined  2d  re-election) ;  pres.  board  of  local 
improvements,  1899-1901;  health  officer  since 
1903,  Lombard,  111.  Deacon  1st  Congregational 
Church  of  Lombard,  111.  Club:  Tuesday  (Lom- 
bard). Office  and  residence:  Lombard,  DuPage 
Co..  111. 

OLIVER,  Albert  James,  pres.  and  treas.  A. 
J.  Oliver  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  20, 
1874;  s.  John  and  Mary  (McLaren)  Oliver; 
grad.  Central  Park  School,  June,  1889,  and 
took  full  course  in  Metropolitan  Business  Col- 
lege. Began  as  office  boy  at  Oliver  Bros., 
lumber,  May  1,  1891;  worked  on  dock  and  at 
mills  until  1895;  handled  sales  dept.  until 
Nov.,  1898;  employ  of  Paepcke  &  Leicht  Lum- 
ber Co.,  1898-1902,  when  started  for  self.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Mencken, 


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Columbia    Yacht.    Office:    Ft.    Dearborn    Bldg. 
Residence:    1426    Washington    Boul. 

OLIVER,  David,  2d,  sec.  Great  Western 
Cereal  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  27,  1877;  s.  David 
and  Mary  Elizabeth  Oliver;  ed.  Emerson,  Mar- 
quette  and  Tilden  schools,  graduating  from 
latter;  grad.  West  Division  High  School;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  11,  1903,  Bessie  Harden  Utley; 

1  daughter:    Henrietta.    After    leaving    school 
learned  oatmeal   milling  business  with   father 
at  Joliet,  111.;  traveled  for  firm  several  years; 
since  May,  1901,  sec.  the  Great  Western  Cereal 
Co.     Mason.     Clubs:     Union    League,    Ashland, 
Illinois.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence:   8  Gordon  Terrace. 

OLIVER,  John  Milton,  lawyer;  b.  Washing- 
ton Co.,  Pa.,  Apr.  15,  1846;  s.  John  Milton  and 
Mary  Anne  (Towne)  Oliver;  grad.  B.S.,  Wash- 
ington and  Jefferson  College,  1868;  enlisted  in 
8th  Pa.  Reserve  Regt.,  Apr.,  1861,  serving  in 
war  until  expiration  of  term  of  service;  m. 
Uniontown,  O.,  Nov.  17,  1870,  Agnes  Sharp; 
children:  Paul,  M.D. ;  Mark,  atty.  Admitted 
to  bar  May,  1870;  came  to  Chicago  and  opened 
law  office  with  brother,  Franklin  E.  Oliver, 
fall  of  1870;  burned  out  in  fire  in  1871;  part- 
ner with  A.  R.  Abbott  as  Abbott  &  Oliver, 
1873-8;  John  W.  Showalter  admitted  1878,  and 
on  Mr.  Abbott's  death  firm  became  Oliver  & 
Showalter  until  Mr.  Showalter  was  appointed 
U.  S.  Circuit  Judge,  1895;  since  then  firm  has 
been  Oliver  &  Mecartney.  Republican.  Was 
West  Chicago  Park  Commissioner  for  a  time; 
removed  by  Gov.  Tanner  for  political  reasons. 
Clubs:  Illinois,  Union  League,  Chicago,  and 
about  2  dozen  shooting  and  fishing  clubs.  Of- 
fice: 145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  514  W.  Con- 
gress St. 

OLIVES,  "Walter  Deuton,  real  estate;  b.  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y.,  Feb.  29,  1860;  s.  Dr.  Frederick  and 
Eliza  J.  (Johnstone)  Oliver;  ed.  Heathcote 
Acad.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chicago,  June  17,  1891, 
Stella  W.  Dibble;  children:  Gladys,  Blair,  Wal- 
ter Lloyd.  Dorothy.  In  grain  commission  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  1880-90;  flour  salesman  and 
milling.  1890-1900;  in  real  estate  since  1900, 
firm  of  Oliver  &  Scott  (E.  Norman  Scott). 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Independent 
Democrat.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Calumet.  Of- 
fice: 110  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4576  Oaken- 
wald  Av. 

OLMSTEAD,  William  Backns,  clergyman 
and  religious  editor;  b.  Branch  Co.,  Mich.,  July 
22,  1862;  s.  Gideon  Albert  and  Elvira  (Cham- 
berlain) Olmstead;  ed.  public  schools  of  Mich- 
igan and  at  Spring  Arbor  Seminary;  studied 
privately  after  leaving  school  and  was  later 
mem.  of  faculty  of  Spring  Arbor  Seminary  for 

2  years;  m.  Madison,  O.,  Aug.  28,  1884,  Minnie 
Luce,    of    Ashtabula.    O. ;    children:    Benjamin 
L.,  Albert  W.,  Ray  Carroll,  Frances.  Began  to 
preach,   1883;   mem.    of  the  Ohio   Annual   Con- 
ference     of      the      Free      Methodist      Church; 
preached    in    Ohio,    1884-95;    elected    editor    of 
the    Sunday    School     literature    of    the    Free 
Methodist    Church    by    General    Conference    of 
1898,  and  Sunday  School   sec.  for  same  church 
in   U.   S.   and   Canada.    Mem.   board   of  dirs.    of 
Chicago  Industrial  Home  for  Children,  and  of 
Old  People's  Rest  Home  (treas.),  both  located 
at   Woodstock.   111.,    with    office  at   14   N.    May 
St.,   Chicago.    Mem.    and   dir.    General   Mission- 
ary   Board    of    Free    Methodist    Church;    dir. 
Olive   Branch    Mission;    trustee    (several   years 
pres.  of  board)   of  Spring  Arbor   (Mich.)    Sem- 
inary. Publisher  The  Children's  Friend   (in  in- 
terest  of  the  Woodstock  homes).   Prohibition- 
ist. Residence:   45  Nebraska  Av.   Office:   14  N. 
May  St. 

OLKEY.  Thomas  Albert,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Warsaw,  Ind..  Aug.  5,  1870;  s.  Freder- 
ick E.  and  Frances  (Elliott)  Olney;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Indiana  and  Rush  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1892;  m.  Las  Vegas,  N.  M.,  June  6,  1889, 
Mary  Long;  children:  Thomas  A.,  Jr.,  Elliott. 
In  general  practice  of  medicine  since  1892; 


served  as  interne  at  Presbyterian  and  Cook 
Co.  Hosps. ;  now  associate  surgeon,  Cook  Co. 
Hosp. ;  instructor  in  surgical  anatomy.  Rush 
Med.  College;  surgeon  Metropolitan  Elevated 
R.  R.  and  Monroe  St.  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.  and  Physicians'  Club.  Republican. 
Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence:  880  W. 
Adams  St. 

OLSEN,  Henry,  manufacturer;  b.  on  a  farm 
in  Norway,  Aug.  24,  1846;  s.  Ole  Mitchell  and 
Dorothea  Margaret  Olsen;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Norway;  came  to  U.  S.  in  1864;  enlisted  in 
Oct.,  1864,  in  82d  Ind.  Infy.,  serving  1  year  in 
Army  of  the  Tennessee;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  7, 
1866,  Amelia  Maria  Harriet  Blomquist;  chil- 
dren: Louisa,  Dora,  Millie,  Alfred.  Learned 
cabinet  making  in  Norway;  after  big  fire  of 
1871  took  up  millwright  and  machinist  trade, 
working  principally  for  Charles  Kaestner  Co. 
until  1888,  when  he  established  for  himself; 
business  incorporated,  1901,  as  the  Olsen  & 
Tilgner  Mfg.  Co.,  machinists,  millwrights,  etc. 
Republican.  Office:  37-39  Ontario  St.  Resi- 
dence: 517  N.  Hoyne  Av. 

OLSEN,  Olof  C.  S.,  manufacturer;  b.  Stavan- 
ger,  Norway;  ed.  public  schools.  Learned  trade 
of  cabinet  maker  and  has  been  engaged  in 
work  of  that  kind  from  the  time  he  left  school; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1883.  In  1890  established 
business  on  his  own  account  under  the  style 
of  O.  C.  S.  Olsen  &  Co.,  as  a  manufacturer  of 
office  desks.  Office:  Austin  Av.  and  May  St. 

OLSON,  Albert  John,  wholesale  dairyman; 
b.  Elgin,  111.,  June  24,  1865;  s.  John  Olson;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Elgin,  111.;  m.  Lee,  111.,  Jane 
Seaverson.  Began  business  experience  in  em- 

?loy  of  J.  J.  Solon,  in  charge  of  a  milk  route, 
883-6;  since  latter  year  in  business  for  self 
as  dealer  in  milk  and  cream  from  Elgin 
dairies,  at  wholesale  and  retail.  Pres.  Capron 
Co.  Creamery  Co.;  dir.  McHenry  Co.  State 
Bank.  Republican;  was  mem.  of  House  of 
Representatives  in  39th  and  40th  General  As- 
semblies of  Illinois;  was  2  terms  alderman 
from  22d  Ward  of  Chicago.  Presbyterian. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office  and 
residence:  261  N.  Franklin  St. 

ON  AH  AN,  William  James,  banker;  b.  Leigh- 
lin,  Co.  Carlow,  Ireland;  s.  John  and  Johanna 
Onahan;  ed.  Liverpool;  came  to  Chicago,  1854; 
m.  Chicago,  1860,  Margaret  Gertrude  Duffy 
(died  Mar.  10,  1902).  Was  employed  in  rail- 
road and  business  offices,  and  was  city  col- 
lector of  Chicago,  1869-71,  and  again,  1879-87; 
city  comptroller,  1887-91;  later  jury  commis- 
sioner. Was  vice-pres.  and  is  now  pres.  Home 
Savings  Bank.  Distinguished  as  Catholic  lay- 
man; organized  first  General  Catholic  Con- 
gress, Baltimore,  1889;  Columbian  Catholic 
Congress,  Chicago,  1893;  decorated,  1895,  by 
Pope  Leo  XIII,  and  appointed  honorary  pri- 
vate chamberlain  to  the  pope,  and  hence  often 
referred  to  as  the  "premier  Catholic  layman 
of  the  U.  S."  Degree  LL.D.,  and  Laetare  medal 
conferred  upon  him  by  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame 
and  other  Catholic  institutions.  Took  lead  in 
founding  St.  Patrick's  Soc.,  and  the  2d  Regt.. 
I.  N.  G.  Has  been  mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Education,  and  mem.  and  pres.  Chicago  Public 
Library  Board.  Has  contributed  to  various 
periodicals.  Club:  Columbus  (one  of  founders). 
Office:  152  Monroe  St.  Residence:  47  Macalester 
Place. 

O'NEILL,  Anthony  Augrnatus,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Hereford,  Herefordshire,  Eng., 
Nov.,  1860;  s.  Christopher  (b.  Swandea.  Wales) 
and  Elizabeth  (Jones)  O'Neill  (b.  Hereford, 
Eng1.);  ed.  English  parochial  and  II.  S.  public 
schools,  followed  by  study  of  classics  under 
private  teachers;  grad.  Kansas  City  Med.  Col- 
lege, 1890;  post-graduate  degree,  Jefferson 
Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  1893;  also  studied 
at  New  York  Post-Graduate  Med.  School  and 
New  York  Polyclinic  (Ph.D.  conferred  by  Mid- 
land Univ.);  m.  Chicago,  1886,  Alice  Tobias;  1 
son:  Christopher  S.  In  practice  as  physician 


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and  surgeon  since  1890;  now  pres.  and  sur- 
geon-in-chief  Columbia  Hosp. ;  prof,  of  diag- 
nosis, 5  years,  in  Harvey  Med.  College;  prof, 
of  med.  jurisprudence,  Chicago  School  of  Law; 
prof,  of  clinical  surgery,  Nat.  Med.  College. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.  and  Am.  Electro-Thera- 
peutic Assn.  Office:  4607  Champlain  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 419  E.  46th  St. 

O'NEILIi,  Francis,  supt.  of  police;  b.  Trali- 
bane,  3  miles  from  Bantry,  Co.  Cork,  Ireland, 
Aug.  25,  1849;  s.  John  and  Catherine  (O'Ma- 
honey)  O'Neill;  ed.  Nat.  School  of  Bantry,  Ire- 
land; taught  a  short  time;  in  1865  worked  his 
passage  to  Sunderland,  Eng. ;  was  cabin  boy 
and  sailor  on  vessels  engaged  in  Mediter- 
ranean and  Black  Sea  trade;  shipped  at  Liver- 
pool, July,  1866,  on  packer  ship  "Emerald 
Isle,"  and  5  weeks  later  landed  in  New  York; 
other  voyages  were  made  from  New  York  to 
the  West  Indies  and  South  America;  then  on 
the  "Minnehaha"  of  Boston,  from  New  York 
to  Japan,  thence  to  Honolulu,  and  thence  to 
Baker's  Island  in  the  Pacific,  where  the  vessel 
was  wrecked  and  great  suffering  ensued; 
finally  taken  back  to  Honolulu  and  thence  to 
San  Francisco;  tried  sheep  herding  awhile; 
then  returned  to  San  Francisco  and  shipped 
via  Cape  Horn  to  New  York;  went  west  to 
Edina,  in  Knox  Co.,  Mo.;  taught  district 
school  in  winter  of  1869;  came  to  Chicago  and 
sailed  the  lakes;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  Nov., 
1870,  Anna  Rogers.  Returned  to  Chicago,  1871, 
and  was  employed  by  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  until  ap- 
pointed on  police  force,  July  12,  1873;  a  month 
later  was  shot  in  an  encounter  with  a  notor- 
ious burglar;  promoted  to  regular  patrolman 
for  bravery  the  following  day;  made  desk  ser- 
geant, Aug.,  1878;  advanced  to  patrol  sergeant, 
Jan.  1,  1887;  to  lieutenant,  Jan.  1,  1890;  pri- 
vate sec.  to  Chief  Brennan,  1893-4;  promoted 
to  capt.,  Apr.  17,  1894;  promoted  to  inspector, 
and  finally  appointed  supt.  of  police.  R.  C. 
Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  5448  Drexel  Av. 

O'NEILIi,  Hugh,  lawyer;  b.  Co.  Derry,  Ire- 
land, Oct.  5,  1867;  s.  Hugh  and  Ann  (Smyth) 
O'Neill;  ed.  schools  and  colleges  in  Ireland  and 
at  the  Univ.  of  Notre  Dame,  Ind.,  B.A.,  B.L., 
LL.B.,  LL.M. ;  was  prof.  1  year  at  Notre  Dame, 
Ind.;  m.  Cresco,  la.,  Sept.  1,  1898,  Regina 
O'Malley;  1  daughter:  Regina  Bernadetta.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1892,  and  since  1894  practicing 
with  L.  Bastrup  as  firm  of  Bastrup  &  O'Neill. 
Author  of  lectures  on  "American  Courts," 
"Irish  Courts,"  "English  Courts,"  "French 
Courts,"  read  at  Univ.  of  Louvain,  Belgium, 
speeches  on  "American  Ideals,"  "What  of  Ire- 
land and  America."  "Ireland  as  a  Nation," 
"Three  Revolutions,"  "American  Independ- 
ence." Author  of  articles  on  Am.  and  Irish 
subjects;  the  labor  question;  socialism;  the 
growth  of  the  law:  its  philosophy,  oratory  and 
orators,  etc.  Republican.  R.  C.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  the  Notre  Dame 
Univ.  Assn.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Charlevoix,  Irish 
Fellowship.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  2004 
Kenmore  Av. 

ORB,  John  Alexander,  pres.  Conrad  Seipp 
Brewing  Co.;  b.  Hessen-Darmstadt,  Ger.,  July 
26,  1854;  s.  John  and  Sybil  (Schmahl)  Orb; 
ed.  Acad.  of  Notre  Dame,  South  Bend.,  Ind.; 
m.  Chicago,  1893,  Ruth  Young;  children:  John 
Alexander,  Jr.,  Helen  Ruth,  Catherine  Sybil. 
Began  in  the  mechanical  dept.  of  the  Conrad 
Seipp  Brewing  Co.  in  1874,  learning  the  brew- 
ing business  thoroughly  and  remained  until 
1882,  when  became  supt.  of  the  West  Side 
Brewing  Co.,  advancing  from  that  to  pres.; 
then  became  dir.  and  pres.  of  the  Chicago 
Consolidated  Brewing  &  Malting  Co.,  and  also 
of  the  Conrad  Seipp  Brewing  Co.,  City  Brew- 
ing Co.,  and  West  Side  Brewing  Co.;  pres. 
George  Bullen  Co.,  maltsters,  and  still  remains 
at  the  head  of  these  companies.  Also  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  City  of  Chicago  Invest- 
ment Co.  Independent  in  politics.  Clubs:  Wash- 


ington Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Germania.  Of- 
fice: First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2901 
Michigan  Av. 

ORCHARD,  John  Grant,  banker;  b.  Insch, 
Aberdeenshire,  Scotland,  Mar.  9,  1845;  s.  Thos. 
Grant  and  Isabella  (McDonald)  Orchard;  ed. 
private  schools  in  Scotland;  m.  St.  Stephen, 
N.  B.,  Dec.  20,  1871,  Helen  Marks  Stevens; 
children:  Isabella,  James,  Thomas  (deceased), 
John,  Elsie,  Grace,  Priscille  (deceased),  Alex- 
ander. Entered  Aberdeen  Town  and  County 
Bank,  at  its  head  office,  Aberdeen,  Scotland,  as 
an  apprentice  for  5  years;  joined  Royal  Bank 
of  Scotland,  in  Edinburgh,  1864,  and  the  Bank 
of  British  North  America,  London,  in  1865; 
served  same  bank  in  Canada  at  London,  To- 
ronto, Kingston,  St.  John  and  Halifax;  joined 
Canadian  Bank  of  Commerce  in  1874,  and 
opened  its  Chicago  branch;  left  that  bank  in 
1883  and  joined  Merchants  Loan  &  Trust  Co., 
to  develop  its  foreign  business;  appointed, 
1895,  to  present  position  as  cashier,  same 
bank.  Mem.  Board  of  Education,  Evanston 
(chairman  Buildings  and  Grounds  Committee). 
Independent  in  politics.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Evanston;  also  golf  clubs.  Office:  135  Adams 
St.  Residence:  2203  Orrington  Av.,  Evanston, 
111. 

ORDE,  Bertram,  pres.  the  Nat.  Starch  Co.; 
b.  Lindsay.  Ont.,  Can.,  Nov.  9,  1872;  s.  Charles 
and  Emily  O'Arcy  (De  Lisle)  Orde;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Ontario  and  in  Peterboro  College, 
graduating  in  class  of  1890;  m.  Knoxville, 
Tenn.,  June,  1902,  Margaret  E.  Lewis,  daugh- 
ter of  Judge  J.  F.  J.  Lewis.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  1892  and  took  charge  of  the  office  of  Jane- 
way  &  Co.'s  wall  paper  warehouse,  remain- 
ing with  that  company  for  5  years;  in  1897  be- 
came connected  with  the  Glucose  Sugar  Refin- 
ing Co.,  as  asst.  auditor,  later  traveling  repre- 
sentative for  that  company  and  afterward 
with  the  Nat.  Starch  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now 
pres.  and  dir. ;  also  pres.  Oswego  Starch  Fac- 
tory. Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton, Skokie  Country.  Residence:  5528  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

ORGAN,  Charles  De  Marquis;  b.  La  Porte, 
Ind.;  s.  Henry  A.  and  Elizabeth  (Dewees) 
Organ;  ed.  public  schools  of  La  Porte,  Ind.; 
m.  Wichita,  Kan.,  1889,  Bessie  Allison  Wood- 
worth.  After  leaving  school  served  as  asst. 
and  deputy  in  most  of  the  county  offices  of 
La  Porte  Co.,  Ind.;  came  to  Chicago  in  1872 
and  worked  for  some  years  in  employ  of  Field, 
Leiter  &  Co.,  dry  goods;  then  returned  to 
La  Porte,  Ind.;  went  to  Kansas  in  1886;  was 
engaged  in  banking  business  at  Anthony, 
Harper  Co.,  Kan.,  until  1890,  when  returned 
to  Chicago,  becoming  connected  with  the 
Equitable  Trust  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.  and 
treas.  Also  pres.  the  Joseph  Klicka  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  mouldings,  etc.;  and  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  Audit  Co.  of  Illinois.  Democrat. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  152  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  6626  Harvard  Av. 

ORR,  Frank  B.,  pres.  Orr  &  Lockett  Hard- 
ware Co.;  b.  Mishawaka,  Ind.;  ed.  schools  of 
native  place  and  at  Indiana  State  Univ. 
Began  hardware  education  in  the  employ  of 
the  house  of  George  Worthington  &  Co.,  at 
Cleveland,  O. ;  embarked  in  business  at  Mans- 
field, O.,  conducting  it  until  1872,  when  sold 
out,  and  in  Mar.,  1872,  came  to  Chicago  and 
established  firm  of  Orr  &  Lockett,  which  was 
in  Jan.,  1890,  incorporated  as  Orr  &  Lockett 
Hardware  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.,  company 
doing  a  wholesale,  retail  and  manufacturing 
business  in  hardware,  cutlery  and  tools.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Homewood.  Office:  71-73  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  4450  Ellis  Av. 

ORR,  Willard  Talcott,  real  estate  broker  and 
dealer;  b.  Kankakee,  111.,  Dec.  29,  1865;  s. 
James  N.  and  Emma  H.  (Ainsworth)  Orr;  ed. 
Kankakee  High  School;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  14, 
1893,  Catharine  B.  Hill.  Began  in  real  estate 
business  in  Kankakee  in  1885,  and  has  con- 


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tinued  in  line  ever  since;  came  to  Chicago,  vice  in  Feb.,  1866.  At  close  of  war  service 
1890;  since  Feb.,  1896,  of  McGuire  &  Orr,  real  returned  North,  settling  at  Chicago;  studied 
estate.  Republican.  Mason — Kvanston  Com-  law  and  was  admitted  to  bar,  1868.  His 
mandery,  Oriental  Consistory  and  Medinah  brother,  Frank  Sayre  Osborne,  was  also  ad- 
Temple  (Shrine).  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  mitted  to  practice  in  1870,  and  the  two  en- 
Chicago  Riding  and  Driving.  Office:  101  Wash-  gaged  in  practice,  under  the  firm  name  of  H.  S. 
ington  St.  Residence:  5607  Prairie  Av.  and  F.  S.  Osborne  until  1893;  since  then  has 

ORTMANN,      Rudolph,      manufacturer;      b.  practiced   alone.   Republican.   Presbyterian;   m. 

Vienna,   Austria,    June   21,    1864;   s.   Charles   L.  May  18,  1904,  Mary  E.  Waller.  Office:  59  Clark 

and  Marie  (Bock)  Ortmann;  ed.  public  schools  St.  Residence:   1485  Sheridan  Rd. 

of    Saginaw    and    Detroit,    Mich.,    completing  OSBORNE.   W.  Irving',   first   vice-pres.    Cen- 

education  at  Polytechnikum,   Vienna,    Austria;  tral    Trust    Co.;    b.    Windham,    N.    Y.,    July    27, 

m.    Chicago,    Oct.    11,    1892,    Blanche    Sellers.  1859;  s.  Nathan  G.  Osborne;  ed.  public  schools 

Entered     employ     of     Market     Bank,     Detroit,  of  New  York  State.   Admitted   to  practice  law 

Mich.,  as  messenger,   May,   1883.   In   1884   went  before    Supreme   Court    of   New    York,    Illinois 

to    Duluth,    Minn.,    to    represent    some    large  and  Kansas;    engaged   in   practice  at  Catskill, 

timber  interest.  In  Apr.,  1885,  came  to  Chicago  N.  Y.,  1885-8;  practiced  at  Wichita,  Kan.,  1888- 

and    accepted    employment    with    Ajax    Forge  1893;    after   that   engaged   in   practice    of   law 

Co.  as  timekeeper;  occupied  different  positions  in    Chicago    until    1902,    when    assisted    in    or- 

in  that  company  and  was  made  sec.,  1887,  and  ganizing    Central     Trust    Co.    of    Illinois,     of 

later    vice-pres.,    which    office    he    now    holds,  which    has    since    been    1st    vice-pres.    Clubs: 

Also    in    1893    became    connected    with    Griffin  Union     League,     Chicago     Athletic,     Bankers, 

Wheel  Co.,  being  successively  asst.  treas.,  sec.  Mid-Day,    Evanston,    Evanston   Country,    Win- 

and    now    1st   vice-pres.    of   that   company.    Is  ter  (Lake  Forest).  Office:  Monroe  and  Dearborn 

dir.    also   of   Am.    Trading   &    Storage   Co.    and  Sts.    Residence:    Evanston,    111. 

of  Sellers   Mfg.   Co.   Republican.   R.   C.   Clubs:  OSBOBNSOM',  Edmund  Amund,  lumber  mer- 

Chicago,    Chicago    Athletic,    Washington    Park,  chant;    b.    Bergen,    Norway,    July    26,    1858;    s. 

Glen    View,    Exmoor,    Saddle    and    Cycle;    also  David  and  Julia  (Amundson)  Osbornson;  came 

Kansas   City    (Kansas   City,   Mo.),   and   Minne-  to  Chicago  in  childhood;  ed.  public  schools  and 

sota    (St.    Paul,    Minn.),    and    Detroit    (Detroit,  at    Bryant    &    Stratton    Business    College;    m. 

Mich.).  Office:  Western  Union  Bldg.  Chicago,  July  9,  1885,  Grace  Bryant;   1  daugh- 

ORTSEIFEN,  Adam,  pres.  McAvoy  Brewing  ter:  Carolyn  Edith.  Began  in  the  lumber  busi- 
Co. ;  b.  Montabaur,  province  of  Nassau,  Ger.,  ness  with  the  firm  of  Babcock  Bros.,  later 
Dec.  2,  1854;  s.  Christian  and  Annie  (Roth)  known  as  Babcock  Bros.  &  Park;  in  1882  with 
Orts.eifen;  came  from  Germany  to  Chicago,  Robinson  &  Prettyman  and  afterward  with 
arriving  here  Mar.  30,  1873;  m.  1879,  Josephine  George  G.  Robinson  until  1890,  when  joined 
Krieger,  Chicago;  children:  Adolph  J.,  George,  John  C.  Deacon  as  partner  in  the  firm  of  J. 
Josephine,  Margueritte  A.  Secured  employment  C.  Deacon  &  Co.,  lumber.  Republican.  Con- 
in  an  architect's  office  on  Milwaukee  Av.,  but  gregationalist;  dir.  of  the  Chicago  City  Mis- 
after  a  few  months  became  connected  with  a  sionary  Soc.  Mem.  Lumbermen's  Assn.,  Royal 
sign-painting  shop  on  N.  Clark  St.;  later  went  Arcanum,  Royal  League.  Club:  Congregational 
into  sign  painting  business  for  himself,  mak-  Office:  Loomis  and  22d  Sts.  Residence:  1657 
ing  a  specialty  of  brewers'  signs.  While  paint-  Fulton  St. 

ing  a  large   "Germania"    picture   in   a   hall    in  OSGOOD,    Stacy  Whitney,   lawyer;    b.   Ypsl- 

1877  met  Mr.  McAvoy,  who  later  engaged  him  lanti,  Mich.,  Jan.   23,   1841;   s.  Leonard  W.  and 

to   take   charge   of   the   sign   painting   for   the  Elizabeth   (Whitney)   Osgood;   family  removed 

McAvoy  Brewing  Co.  Later,  when  the  brewing  to   Rockton,   Winnebago   Co.,    111.,    in    1847;    ed. 

company  ceased  painting  their  own  signs,  was  public  and  high   schools  of  Rockton,   111.,  fol- 

appointed  agent  of  the  company  for  the  South  lowed  by  special  course  at  Univ.  of  Michigan; 

Side,   later   general   agent    for   the    entire   city,  grad.   law  dept.   of  same,   1864;   m.   1867,   Mary 

then    gen.    mgr.    and    in    1892    vice-pres.,    and  Shaw,     of     Rockton,     111.;     children:     Everett, 

finally   became   pres.    of   the   McAvoy   Brewing  Lemuel,   Marie.  Entered  law  office  of  Blodgett 

Co.;    is   also   pres.    of   the   McAvoy    Brewing   &  &  Winston  in   spring  of  1864,   remaining  until 

Malting    Co.    Democrat;    has    been    city    treas.  1866,   when   began  practice  alone;   later   was   5 

of  Chicago;  received,  vote  of  Cook  Co.  delega-  years  in  partnership  with  Judge  Frank  Baker 

tion   for    gov.    of   Illinois    in    State   Convention  and    subsequently    with    M.    F.    Riggle;    since 

of    1900.    Sec.    of   Chicago-Milwaukee   Brewers'  then  alone.  Republican.  Served  1  term  as  asst. 

Assn.    Mason    (32°).    Office:    2349    S.    Park    Av.  county    atty.    of    Cook    Co.    Several    terms    as 

Residence:   514   46th  St.  mem.    of   Council.    Mem.    41st    Illinois    General 

OSBORN,      Clark     Dempster,     manufacturer  Assembly.    Has    also    served    as    pres.    of    the 

and  jobber  of  gloves;   b.   Herkimer  Co.,  N.   Y.,  village  board  of  Winnetka;  now  postmaster  of 

July    17,    1851;    s.    Uzel    and    Mary    (Dempster)  Winnetka.    Office:    171    Washington    St.    Resi- 

Osborn;    ed.    public    schools;    m.    Black    River  dence:   Winnetka,   111. 

Falls,  Wis.,  1882,  Julia  E.  Spaulding;  children:  OSTENDORP,    Louis,    manufacturer    of    art 

Margaret    C.,    Dudley    P.    Was    engaged    in    the  glass,    etc.;    b.    Hochfeld.    Germany.    Dec.     20, 

produce  commission  business  on  S.  Water  St.,  1876;    s.    Louis    and    Mary    (Blum)    Ostendorp; 

1871-5;    began    in    glove    business    in    1875    as  ed.  private  school  in  Germany  up  to  age  of  12, 

salesman  with   C.  Dempster  &  Co.,   until   1881,  then  at  Nat.    School   near  London,  Eng. ;   came 

when    started    for    self    in    same    business;    in  to   U.    S.    in    1889,    took   a   course   in   business 

1885  took  a  partner,  the  firm  becoming  Osborn  college   in   Chicago.    First    business    experience 

&    Cayzer,    which,    in    1897,    was    succeeded   by  at  age  of  17  with  A.  O.  Mason,  Board  of  Trade 

the  corporation  C.   D.   Osborn  Co.,  of  which   is  firm;   went  to   Mora,  Minn.,   1897,  and  engaged 

pres.,   the   company   being   extensive   manufac-  in    the    produce    shipping    business,    in    which 

turers     and     jobbers     of    gloves.     Republican,  he  continued   until   1902;   returned   to  Chicago 

Methodist.   Club:   Kenwood.   Office:    120   Market  and  became  associated  with  the  Clinton  Glass 

St.  Residence:  4434  Lake  Av.  Co.,    of    which    is    now    sec.    and    treas.,    manu- 

OSBORNE,    Henry    Sayre,    lawyer;    b.    New  facturers   of  art   glass,  mitred   plates,   and   of 

York   City,   N.    Y.,   Nov.    24,    1840;    s.    Milo   and  church    and    memorial    windows.     Republican. 

Phoebe  A.    (Sayre)   Osborne;  removed  to  Rock  Catholic.    Club:    Garfield    Gun.    Office:    259    W. 

Co.,    Wis.,   in    1852;   grad.    Beloit   College,    1862,  21st  St.  Residence:  1977  Filmore  St. 

A.B.,    and    at    once    enlisted    in    8th    111.    Cav.,  OSTHOFF,  Otto   I!.,   consulting   engineer;   b. 

at    same    time    becoming    western    war    corre-  Cleveland,   O..   Oct.   4,   1874;   s.   Charles  H.   and 

spondent    of    the    Chicago    Tribune:    served    4  Henrietta       (Plasman)       Osthoff;      ed.      public 

years,    principally    in    the    East,    and    at    close  schools    of    Delphos,    O.,    3    years    at    Adelbert 

of   war   was   detailed    for   service   in    Texas   to  College   of  Western   Reserve  Univ.,   Cleveland, 

guard  the  frontier,  connected  with  Gen.  Welt-  and  3  years  at  Case  School  of  Applied  Science, 

zel's  Corps,  and  was  mustered  out  of  the  ser-  graduating  1897,  with  degree  of  Electrical  En- 


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gineer.  Began  professional  career  In  Cleve- 
land, O.,  as  consulting  engineer  for  manu- 
facturers, 1897-9;  then  went  to  New  York  as 
consulting1  engineer  for  the  Electric  Storage 
Battery  Co.,  of  Philadelphia,  and  in  1900  be- 
came western  engineer  for  the  same  company, 
with  headquarters  in  Chicago,  until  1903,  when 
became  associated  with  H.  M.  Byllesby  &  Co. 
(Incorporated),  engineers,  of  which  is  asst. 
sec.,  dir.  and  chief  engineer.  Mem.  of  the  Am. 
Institute  of  Electrical  Engineers,  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers,  and  Am.  Gas  Light  Assn. 
Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  3848 
Ellis  Av. 

OSTRANDER,  Dempster,  insurance  ad- 
juster; b.  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  20,  1834; 
s.  of  James  H.  and  Asenath  (Sheffield)  Os- 
trander;  removed  to  Wisconsin,  1842;  ed.  in 
local  school  and  worked  on  farm  summers;  at- 
tended school  winters  until  1854;  then  went  to 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin;  later  studied  law  and  was 
admitted  to  the  bar  at  Jefferson,  Wis.,  1861; 
m.  Jefferson,  Wis.,  Dec.  24,  1856,  Sarah  D. 
Manville;  children:  Frank,  Minnie  (now  Mrs. 
W.  H.  Mylrea,  of  AVausau,  Wis.),  Belle  (now 
Mrs.  Theodore  Starrett).  Began  his  connec- 
tion with  the  insurance  business  in  Wisconsin 
in  1855.  Author  of  Ostrander  on  Insurance, 
and  other  works  on  insurance  law;  contributor 
to  law  and  insurance  journals  on  like  topics; 
also  author  of  Social  Growth  and  Stability, 
and  various  articles  on  social  problems.  Re- 
publican. Unitarian.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  23  35th  St. 

OTIS,  Ephraim  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Marengo, 
Mich.,  Aug.  2,  1835;  s.  Judge  Isaac  and  Caro- 
line C.  Otis;  prepared  at  Albion  Seminary 
and  attended  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  New 
York  City,  Oct.  16,  1872,  Sarah  E.,  daughter 
of  William  K.  Kitchen;  children:  Marion  L., 
William  K.,  George  Thomas.  Admitted  to  bar, 
Jan.  8,  1858;  joined  2d  Minn.  Vol.,  Aug.  11, 
1861;  served  through  the  war  in  the  Army 
of  the  Cumberland;  was  present  at  battles  of 
Shiloh,  Stone's  River  and  Chickamauga,  leav- 
ing the  service  after  the  battle  of  Nashville 
in  Dec.,  1864,  as  asst.  adjutant  gen.  Was  ap- 
pointed chancellor  of  Tennessee  by  Gov. 
Brownlow,  and  held  that  office  until  coming 
to  Chicago  in  June,  1869;  since  then  in  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago;  now,  with  son,  Wil- 
liam K.,  in  law  firm  of  E.  A.  and  W.  K.  Otis, 
formed  May  1,  1903.  Republican.  Mem.  St. 
James  P.  E.  Church.  Late  Commander  Illi- 
nois Commandery  Loyal  Legion;  ex-pres.  Chi- 
cago Literary  Club.  Mem.  Chicago,  Illinois 
State  and  Am.  Bar  Assns.  and  Military  His- 
torical Soc.  of  Massachusetts;  George  H. 
Thomas  Post  G.  A.  R.  and  Am.  Historical 
Assn.  Club:  University,  Edgewater  Golf.  Of- 
flce:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  13  Astor 
Street. 

OTIS,  Joseph  Edward,  pres.  Western  Trust 
&  Savings  Bank;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  5,  1867;  s. 
Joseph  Edward  and  Maria  (Taylor)  Otis;  ed. 
Harvard  School,  Chicago,  Phillips  Acad.,  An- 
dover,  Mass.,  and  Sheffield  Scientific  School, 
Yale  Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  3,  1891,  Emily 
Webster;  children:  Joseph  Edward,  Jr.,  George 
Webster,  Stuart  Huntington,  Raymond.  Started 
in  business  with  Edwin  Read  in  1889,  real 
estate  and  renting;  in  1890  partner  In  firm 
of  Joseph  R.  Putnam  &  Co.,  in  same  busi- 
ness; in  1892,  father's  health  failing,  took 
charge  of  his  affairs;  while  with  him  joined 
Charles  H.  Wilcox  and  Frederick  S.  Wheeler 
in  establishing  Great  Western  Tin  Plate  Co. 
at  Joliet,  111.,  of  which  was  pres.  until  it  was 
sold  to  the  Am.  Tin  Plate  Co.  in  1897:  went 
into  stock  brokerage  business  with  Charles 
H.  Wilcox,  under  firm  name  of  Otis,  Wilcox 
&  Co.,  H.  W.  Buckingham  also  being  a  part- 
ner; in  1900  Walter  H.  Wilson  bought  In- 
terest of  Mr.  Wilcox,  firm  changing  to  Otis, 
Wilson  &  Co.,  and  the  business  was  changed 


to  private  banking,  Ralph  C.  Otis  (brother) 
becoming  a  partner;  business  consolidated  with 
Western  State  Bank,  July  1,  1903  (capital 
$500,000)  under  name  of  Western  Trust  & 
Savings  Bank  (capital  $1,000,000),  of  which 
has  since  been  pres.  and  dir.  With  assistance 
of  brother,  Ralph  C.  Otis,  organized,  1902, 
the  Chicago  Savings  Bank,  of  which  is  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Also  dir.  and  mem.  executive 
committee  Illinois  Life  Insurance  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Calumet, 
University,  Merchants,  Hamilton.  Office:  157 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2832  Prairie  Av. 

OTIS,  Fhilo  Adams,  real  estate;  b.  Berlin 
Heights,  O.,  Nov.  24,  1846;  s.  James  and  Mar- 
garetta  Graves  (Adams)  Otis;  came  to  Chi- 
cago with  parents,  1857;  grad.  Western  Re- 
serve College,  Hudson,  O.,  1868;  m.  Bridge- 
port, Conn.,  June  20,  1890,  Alice  J.  Sanford; 
1  son:  James  Sanford;  associated  with  father 
in  real  estate  business,  1871-95;  since  father's 
death,  Sept.  15,  1895,  has  carried  on  the 
business  in  own  name.  Long  and  actively  iden- 
tified with  musical  enterprises;  one  of  found- 
ers of  Apollo  Musical  Club,  1872;  mem.  of  Its 
board  of  managers  many  years  and  pres.  of 
the  club,  1890-3:  resigned,  1894.  Sec.  board  of 
trustees,  Chicago  Orchestra,  since  1894.  Has 
been  chairman  music  committee  1st  Presby- 
terian Church,  for  25  years.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Calumet,  University,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  1722 
Michigan  Av. 

OTIS,  Ralph  Chester,  vice-pres.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Savings  Bank;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1870; 
s.  Joseph  E.  and  Maria  (Taylor)  Otis;  ed. 
Beloit,  Wis.,  and  at  Northwestern  Univ.  Law 
School;  m.  New  York  City,  1899,  Sarane 
Seeley;  children:  James,  Ralph  Chester.  Began 
business  life  with  Otis,  Wilson  &  Co.,  brokers, 
1898-1903;  since  then  with  Chicago  Savings 
Bank,  of  which  is  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Also  dir. 
of  the  Western  Trust  &  Savings  Bank  and 
pres.  of  the  Madison  Building  Co.  Clubs:  Calu- 
met, Saddle  and  Cycle,  Bankers,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, University,  Washington  Park.  Office: 
State  and  Madison  Sts.  Residence:  2804  Prairie 
Avenue. 

OTIS,  Spencer;  b.  Orange,  N.  J.,  Feb.,  1858; 
s.  Daniel  C.  and  Clara  (Otis)  Otis;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  York  City  and  at  Amherst  Col- 
lege; m.  2d,  Detroit,  Mich.,  1902,  Julia  I.  Mel- 
chers;  children:  Helen,  Spencer,  Jr.,  Catherine, 
Winifred.  Engaged  in  engineering  after  com- 
pleting education,  coming  west  in  1879;  was 
for  a  time  connected  with  the  U.  P.  Ry.  at 
Omaha  and  Denver;  then  engaged  in  railway 
supply  business  at  Omaha,  incorporating  the 
Spencer  Otis  Co.  in  1896,  of  which  has  since 
been  pres.;  In  1898  became  a  resident  of  Chi- 
cago; now  maintaining  offices  in  Chicago  and 
Omaha.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton.  Ravenswood.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 
change. Residence:  1613  Kenmore  Av. 

OTIS,  •William  Augustus,  architect;  b.  Al- 
mond, Allegany  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  14,  1855;  s. 
Maj.  Seth  T.  and  Frances  L.  (Kellogg)  Otis; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.,  and 
Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating  C.E.  in  class 
of  1878:  went  abroad,  1879,  and  entered  the 
ficole  des  Beaux  Arts,  Paris,  and  studied 
architecture  3  years:  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  11,  1888. 
Elizabeth  Lincoln  Shackford;  children:  Samuel 
S.,  Louise.  Upon  return  from  Paris  came  to 
Chicago  and  entered  the  office  of  W.  L.  B. 
Jenney,  architect,  first  as  head  draftsman 
and  later  as  partner  Jenney  &  Otis,  till  1889; 
since  then  in  practice  alone.  Fellow  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Architects  and  mem.  of  Illinois 
Chapter,  same;  Ancien  eieva  a  l'6cole  des 
Beaux  Arts.  Lecturer  on  History  of  Archi- 
tecture at  Chicago  Art  Institute.  Independent 
republican.  Clubs:  University,  Skokie.  Office: 
175  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Oak  St.,  Win- 
netka,  111. 


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OTTE,  Louis  Edward,  railway  equipment;  (Palmer)  Owen;  grad.  Princeton  Univ.,  A.B., 
b.  Germany,  Sept.  23,  1870;  s.  Louis  and  Eliza  1871;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Nov.  2,  1889,  Emily 
(Elbe)  Otte;  came  with  parents  to  U.  S.  when  Drucker;  1  son:  Harry.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
9  months  old,  settling  in  Wisconsin;  ed.  pub-  1871  and  learned  the  printing  business  in  all 
lie  and  high  schools  of  Reedsburg,  Wis.,  and  its  branches,  being  employed  first  for  3  years 
took  commercial  course  at  Richmond  College,  by  H.  Wilson  &  Co.,  then  by  Ottaway  &  Col- 
Richmond,  Ind. ;  m.  Wisconsin,  Feb.  10,  1889,  bert  for  10  years,  and  af^er  that  by  J.  L. 
Minnie  H.  Bergman;  children:  Louis  W.,  Ed-  Regan  &  Co.  for  5  years;  in  1888  organized 
mund  A.,  Myrtle  F.  Entered  service  of  C.,  B.  firm  of  C.  O.  Owen  &  Co.,  printers  and  book 
&  Q.  R.  R.  Co.,  1887;  promoted  to  engineer,  manufacturers,  of  which  is  pres.  Republican. 
1890;  in  1894  became  chief  engineer  for  Chi-  Congregationalist.  Mem.  Nat.  Union.  Clubs: 
cago  Sugar  Refining  Co.,  which  position  held  Chicago  Athletic,  Casino  (Edgewater).  Office: 
until  1896;  then  became  mechanical  engineer  108  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  1437  Law- 
for  Torbert  &  Peckham,  Chicago,  for  1  year;  rence  Av. 

was  then  promoted  to  supt.  of  said  firm  for  1  OWEN,  Richard  William,  pres.   Lanz,   Owen 

year;   then   became   Eastern   mgr.   of   the  firm  &    Co.,    manufacturers     of    leather    traveling 

for  2  years;  then  gen.  mgr.  of  U.  S.  Locomo-  goods;   b.   Carnarvon,   Wales,   June   8,   1843;   s. 

tive  Corporation  for  1  year.  In  1903  joined  in  William    and    Catherine     (Jones)     Owen;     ed. 

organizing  firm  of  A.  C.  Torbert  &  Co.   (shops  public  schools;  m.   Racine,  Wis.,  May  7,   1868, 

at    Calumet    Park,    111.),    dealers    in    railway  Jennie  A.   Roberts;   children:   William   Robert, 

equipment,    locomotives,    cars,    steam    shovels  Richard    W.,    Jr.,    Edith    Gwladys.    Served    in 

and  contractors'   plant,  and  is  still  a  partner  Civil  War  3   years,   1862-5,   in   29th  Wis.  Vol., 

in   the  firm.    Republican.   Protestant.   Mason —  taking  part  in  27  battles,  including  7  general 

mem.  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.,  Chi-  engagements,    and    is   a   mem.    of   Post   No.    5, 

cago  Commandery,  K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory,  G.    A.    R.    Learned    harness    trade    at    Racine, 

S.    P.    R.     S.,    and    Medinah    Temple,    Mystic  Wis.,   1865-6,  and  after  about   15   months  was 

Shrine.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Wil-  made  supt.   of  the  shop  and   store;   in   spring 

mette,  111.  of  1872  came  to  Chicago  and  after  a  commer- 

OUGHTON,    Charles   Martin,   physician    and  cial    experience    started    in    the    manufacture 

surgeon;  b.  Clonmel,  Ireland,  Mar.   2,   1862;   s.  of  leather  traveling  goods  with  T.   H.   Bryan, 

John  R.  and  Williamina  (Latham)  Oughton;ed.  changing  later  to  Harrell  &  Owen,  which  later 

Clonmel  public  school,  Clonmel  College,  Rush  consolidated   with   the  firm   of  Lanz,  Whitney 

Med.  College,  Chicago,  graduating  M.D.,   1884;  &  Co.,  under  the  present  style  of  Lanz,  Owen 

m.   Odell,   111.,   1890,   Gracia  McWilliams;   chil-  &   Co.,    which    in    1895    was   incorporated,    and 

dren:    Mary   Dana,    Gracia,   Edith.    Was    house  of  which  he  is  now  pres.  and  gen.  supt.  Mason 

physician  and  surgeon,  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1884-5;  (Siloam  Lodge).  Club:  Menoken.  Office:  183%- 

since  then   engaged   in   general   practice.   Lee-  189  Lake  St.  Residence:  1314  Washington  Boul. 

turer  for  3  years  on  operative  surgery  at  Col-  OWEN,  William  Bussell,  pres.  Standard  Oil 

lege    of    Physicians    and    Surgeons,    Chicago.  Drilling   Machine   Co.;    b.    Conneaut,   O.,    Aug.. 

Mem.    Chicago   Med.    Soc.,    Illinois   State   Med.  1858;  s.  Ira  H.  and  Electa  A.   (Bunker)   Owen; 

Soc.,   Physicians'   Club,   Am.   Med.   Assn.,   Citi-  ed.   graded  schools   in  Michigan  and  in  Acad. 

zens*    Assn.,   Municipal   Voters'   League.    Club:  at  Detroit,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  1879,  Minnie  F. 

City.  Republican.  Office:  131  53d  St.  Residence:  June;  1  son:   Ira  J.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1872, 

64k(LJ??ei.s^n  «v'  and  from   that   time  to  1898   was  ln   the  lake 

OVERALL,   George   Whitfleld,   physician;   b.  marine  business.  Was  mgr.  and  owner  of  the 

Murfreesboro,  Tenn.,  Dec.  31,  1849;  s.  Nathan-  Owen    Line    of    freight    steamers;    established 

iel    Simeon    and    Dicie    (Crutchfleld)    Overall;  the    Escanaba   &    Lake    Michigan    Transports- 

grad.    Univ.    of   Tennessee,    with    A.B     degree;  tion  Co.  and  was  its  manager;  established  the 

studied  medicine  at  Univ.  of  Louisville  during  Holland   and   Chicago   line,   building   the    "Soo 

??hPla^t!,?    yea™2f  J1,87^3«"4'  ,onl?  rat    Jefferfon  city";    also   built   the    "Puritan,"    but    sold    to 

Med.  College,  Philadelphia,  1874-5,  graduating  the  Graham  &  Morton  Co.;  went  out  of  steam- 

M.D.,   1875;   m.   Memphis,   Tenn.,   Apr.    3,   1879,  boat  business  in   1898.   Pres.   of   the   Standard 

Rowe    Eakin.    Removed    to    Memphis,    Tenn..  oil   Drilling  Machine   since   Jan.   1,   1904;   also 

soon  after  med.   graduation,   and   remained   in  treas.    of   the    Nat.    Bond    and    Stock    Security 

active    practice    there    for    20    years;    during  Co.  Republican.   Club:   Oak  Park.   Office:   First 

that  time  was  prof,  of  physiology  and  nervous  Nat.    Bank    Bldg.    Residence:    110    Maple    Av., 

diseases   in   Memphis   Hosp.   Med.    College,   re-  oak  Park    111 

signing  chair  in  1886  on  account  of  ill  health;  OWENS,  John  Edward,  lawyer-   b    Chicago 

practiced    at    St.    Louis,    Mo.,    1898-1900;    since  June    22,    1875;    s.    P.    H.    and    Mary    (Clark) 

then  in  Chicago.  Author  of  book,    Non-Surgical  Owens;   ed.   at   St.   Stephens  Parochial   School, 

Treatise    on    Diseases    of    the    Prostate    Gland  gt.    Patrick's    Acad.,    Christian    Brothers,    and 

and    Adnexa":    also    contributor    of    scientific  prad.    ]aw    dept.    of    Lake    Forest    Univ.,    1896, 

articles  to  med.  journals.   Democrat.   Office:   74  i^L.B.    Admitted   to   Illinois    bar,    May    1,    1896, 

E.  Madison  St.  Residence:   1160  57th   St.  an(j   engaged   in    practice   of   law    in    1897;    ap- 

OVEBSHXNEB,   Ellsworth   Byron,   manufac-  pointed    asst.    city    prosecutor    in    Feb.,    1898; 

turer;  b.  Elwood,  Tnd.,  Jan.  14,  1867:  s.  James  promoted  to  position  of  chief  asst.  city  prose- 

M.  and  Louisa  J.  Overshiner;  grad.  Louisville,  cutor  in  1900;  served  as  city  atty.  of  Chicago, 

Ky.,   Commercial   College.   In  employ   of  Penn-  Sept.  26,  1901,  to  Apr.  21,  1903;  appointed  mas- 

sylvania  R.   R.   as  conductor,  1889-95;  entered  ter  in  chancery  by  the  judges  of  the  Circuit 

independent     telephone     business,     1895,     con-  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  Dec.  1.  1904.  Mem.  Chicago 

tracting    and    operating    telephone    exchanges  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Democrat, 

and  long  distance  lines,  and  in  1899  organized  Catholic.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus.  Order  of 

the    Swedish-Am.    Telephone    Co.    of    Chicago,  Foresters.     Clubs:     Ashland.     Troquois.     Office: 

which    from    one    of    the    smallest   has   become  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  1092  Warren  Av. 

one    of    the    largest    telephone    manufacturing  OWENS,   John   Edwin,   physician;    b.    on   his 

enterprises  in  the  world,   manufacturing  elec-  father's    farm    at    Charleston,    Cecil    Co.,    Md., 

trical  apparatus  of  every  character  pertaining  Oct.    16,    1836;    s.    John    and    Martha    (BlacV> 

to  the  telephone  business,   and   jobbers   of  all  Owens;   ed.   private  schools   West  Nottingham 

kinds   of   electrical    supplies.    Pres.    and   treas.  Acad.,  Elkton  Acad.,  and  under  private  tutor; 

Swedish-Am.     Telephone     Co.;     1st     vice-pres.  grad.     Jefferson     Med.     College,     Philadelphia, 

Kansas   City   &   Topeka  Ry.    Co.;    dir.    Federal  M.D.,    1862;    took    special    course    in    surgical 

Stock  and  Bond  Exchange.  Republican.  Clubs:  anatomy  and  operative  surgery   under  Dr.   D. 

Press,    Chicago    Automobile.    Office:    88-92    W.  Hayes     Agnew,     Philadelphia;     was     resident 

Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  1809  Sheridan  Rd.  physician     Blockley     Hosp.,     Philadelphia,     1 

OWEN,   Cassias   Orlln,  printer;   b.  in  Essex  year;    entered    med.    service    of    Union    Army, 

Co.,  N.  T.,  Dec.  28,  1848;  s.  Leonard  and  Julia  1863;    came    to   Chicago   and   was   assigned    to 


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THE  BOOK  OF  CIIICAGOANS 


duty  in  military  hosp.;  m.  Dec.  30,  1869,  Ale- 
thia  S.,  daughter  of  Reuben  D.  Jamar,  of  Elk- 
ton,  Md. ;  1  daughter:  Marie  Girvin  Owens. 
After  war  resumed  practice  in  Chicago;  has 
been  surgeon  at  St.  Luke's  Hosp.;  many  years 
puperintending  surgeon  of  I.  C.  Ry.,  and  chief 
surgeon  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. ;  med.  dir.  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition.  Lecturer  on  surgical  dis- 
eases of  the  urinary  organs,  1867-71,  on  prin- 
ciples and  practice  of  surgery,  1871-82;  prof, 
orthopedic  surgery,  1879-82,  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege; prof,  principles  and  practice  of  surgery, 
Woman's  Med.  College,  1877-83;  prof,  opera- 
tive and  surgical  anatomy,  1882-91,  and  of 
principles  and  practice  of  surgery  and  clinical 
surgery,  Chicago  Med.  College.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Medico-His- 
torical Soc. ;  fellow  Am.  Surgical  Assn.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Tolleston  Shooting.  Office:  34  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

OV/SLEY,  Heaton,  retired  manufacturer;  b. 
Springfield,  111.,  Nov.  15,  1856;  s.  John  E.  and 
Henrietta  (Heaton)  Owsley;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago  and  at  Center  College,  Danville, 
Ky.,  graduating  in  class  of  1877;  m.  New  York 
City,  1887,  Lina  D.,  daughter  of  late  Carter  H. 
Harrison,  Sr. ;  children:  Edna  B.,  John  E., 
Preston,  Lina  Harrison.  After  leaving  school 
in  1877  embarked  in  manufacture  of  bicycles, 
becoming  half  owner  in  the  St.  Nicholas  Mfg. 
Co.,  and  in  1900  retired  from  business,  and 
now  devotes  entire  time  to  managing  his  real 
estate  interests.  Democrat.  Club:  University. 
Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  408  E. 
Erie  St. 

OWSLEY,  Louis  Septimus,  representing 
Charles  T.  Yerkes  in  U.  S. ;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  7, 
1870;  s.  John  E.  and  Henrietta  E.  (Heaton) 
Owsley;  grad.  public  schools,  Chicago,  1885; 
grad.  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.,  1889; 
entered  Yale,  1889;  left  Yale  to  enter  busi- 
ness. Entered  employ  of  C.  P.  Kellogg  &  Co., 
wholesale  clothing,  to  learn  business,  but  left 
at  end  of  3  months  in  order  to  accept  posi- 
tion as  asst.  sec.  of  the  West  Chicago  Street 
R.  R.  Co.,  1891;  sec.  and  treas.,  1895-9;  asst. 
treas.  Union  Traction  Co.,  1899,  but  in  Aug.  of 
same  year  resigned  to  accept  position  of  finan- 
cial agent  of  Charles  T.  Yerkes.  Elected,  1899. 
pres.  Northwestern  Elevated  R.  R.  Co.  and 
Union  Loop  Co.;  resigned  from  elevated  com- 
panies, 1901,  continuing  financial  agent  Charles 
T.  Yerkes,  and  pres.  and  dir.  Suburban  R.  R. 
Co.,  Chicago  &  North  Shore  Street  R.  R.  Co. 
and  upon  Suburban  R.  R.  Co.  going  into  hands 
of  receiver  was  appointed  receiver.  Also  pres. 
and  dir.  Chicago,  Harvard  &  Geneva  Lake  R. 
R. ;  dir.  Benton  Harbor  &  St.  Joseph  Gas  Co. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Glen  View,  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  Merchants  Loan  &  Trust  Bldg. 
Residence:  1304  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

OYEN,  Adolph  Bernard,  nhysician;  b. 
Trondhjem,  Norway.  Apr.  15,  1857;  s.  Frederick 
and  Inger  Anna  (Hofstad)  Oyen;  came  with 
parents  from  Norway  to  Chicago,  1861;  grad. 
Carpenter  (public)  School,  Chicago,  1870;  at- 
tended Chicago  High  School  2  years;  grad.  De- 
troit College  of  Medicine,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Bat- 
tle Creek,  Mich.,  Aug.  2,  1877,  Jennie  A. 
Sprague;  children:  Albert  Nelson  (Rush  Med., 
'05),  Winifred  Jane  (now  kindergarten  teach- 
er), Fred  Sprague  (died  in  infancy).  Was  em- 
ployed. 1874-6,  by  Review  and  Herald  Publish- 
ing House,  Battle  Creek,  Mich.,  as  apprentice, 
printer,  proofreader  and  editor  (part  of  time 
in  Norway);  left  in  1886  to  study  medicine; 
practiced  1  year  in  Detroit:  moved  to  Chicago, 
1891.  Was  attending  physician  of  Norwegian 
Lutheran  Tabitha  Hosp.  of  Chicago,  1894-1902, 
and  last  2  years  pres.  of  staff.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Scandinavian  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Of- 
fice and  residence:  801  N.  Rockwell  St. 


PACAUD,  Arthur  Duncan,  grain  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Montreal,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  July  4, 
1872;  s.  George  Jeremiah  and  Georgiana 
(Mondlet)  Pacaud;  early  education  at  Mon- 
treal high  schools,  going  later  to  Trinity  Col- 
lege School,  Ft.  Hope,  Ont.,  from  which  he 
was  grad.  in  1890.  Came  to  Chicago  in  Nov., 
1891,  and  became  connected  with  the  firm  of 
A.  L.  Pacaud  &  Co.,  mem.  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade;  remained  with  that  firm  until 
1895,  in  which  year  he  became  a  mem.  of  the 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  entering  into  busi- 
ness for  self  as  a  commission  merchant  in 
grain.  Republican.  Club:  Calumet.  Office: 
225  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2819  Indiana  Av. 

PACKARD,  Arthur  T.,  pres.  Chicago  En- 
velope Co.;  b.  La  Porte,  Ind.,  May  25,  1860;  s. 
Jasper  and  Harriet  S.  (Tibbetts)  Packard; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Mich.,  A.B.,  1883;  m.  Oberlin, 
O.,  May  27,  1884,  Jeanie  H.  Hayford.  Editor 
Bismarck  (Dak.)  Tribune,  1883;  proprietor  Bad 
Lands  Cow  Boy,  1884-6;  railroad  editor  Chi- 
cago Herald,  1886-94;  dept.  mgr.  Heath  & 
Milligan  Mfg.  Co.,  1894-1900;  since  1900,  pres. 
of  the  Chicago  Envelope  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  envelopes;  also  vice-pres.  of  the  Photograph 
Co.  of  America,  manufacturers  of  photographs. 
Republican.  Club:  Press.  Office:  61-63  Market 
St.  Residence:  9  St.  James  PI. 

PACKARD,  Frederick  William,  lawyer;  b. 
Orange,  Franklin  Co.,  Massachusetts,  Nov.  5, 
1850;  prepared  for  college  at  Williston  Semi- 
nary, East  Hampton,  Mass.;  grad.  Amherst 
College,  A.B.,  1872;  m.  Amherst,  Mass.,  July 
25,  1877,  Stella  C.  Williams.  Entered  law  office 
of  King,  Scott  &  Payson  as  student  in  fall 
of  1872;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar  in  Jan.,  1875. 
After  dissolution  of  firm  of  King,  Scott  &  Pay- 
son,  partner  with  Mr.  King  in  firm  of  King  & 
Packard,  until  1888;  now  in  practice  alone. 
Office:  First  Np.t.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

PACKARD,  George,  lawyer;  b.  Providence, 
R.  I.,  May  27,  1868;  s.  William  L.  and  Mary 
Eastern  (Peckham)  Packard;  ed.  English  and 
Classical  School,  Providence,  1876-85;  Brown 
Univ.,  1885-9;  A.B.,  1889;  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School,  LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  23, 
1893,  Caroline  Howe;  children:  Dorothy,  Frank 
H.,  Mary.  Admitted  to  bar,  1891,  and  entered 
office  of  Peckham  &  Brown;  asst.  atty.  World's 
Columbian  Exposition,  1892-3;  returned  to 
Peckham  &  Brown,  1893,  and  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice;  firm  changed  to  Peckham, 
Brown  &  Packard,  1897;  with  Mr.  Brown,  who 
was  atty.  for  the  Park  Board,  had  much  to 
do,  1896-9,  in  establishing  questions  of  ripar- 
ian rights  in  Illinois,  in  connection  with  Lin- 
coln Park;  on  withdrawal  in  summer  of  1903 
of  Mr.  Brown,  because  of  election  to  Circuit 
Court  bench,  Edwin  Burritt  Smith,  W.  T. 
ApMadoc  and  Vincent  J.  Walsh  were  added 
to  the  firm,  which  assumed  style  of  Peckham, 
Smith,  Packard  &  ApMadoc.  Democrat.  Mem. 
Soc.  for  Ethical  Culture.  Dir.  Law  Institute, 
Children's  Memorial  Hosp.  Mem.  Phi  Beta 
Kappa  Soc.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Literary.  University,  Law,  Skokie  Country. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1922 
Barry  Av. 

PACKARD,  Samuel  Ware,  lawyer;  b.  Shel- 
burne,  Mass.,  Nov.  29,  1847;  s.  Rev.  Theophilus 
and  Elizabeth  Parsons  (Ware)  Packard;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Shelburne,  Mass.;  Lima,  O., 
and  Mt.  Pleasant,  la.;  also  at  Shelburne  Falls, 
Mass.,  Acad.,  and  Williston  Seminary,  East 
Hampton,  Mass.,  1866;  m.  Lombard,  111.,  June 
23,  1874,  Clara  A.  Fish;  children:  Stella  Emily, 
Laura  Elizabeth.  Walter  Eugene,  Esther,  John 
Cooper.  Came  to  Chicago  at  age  of  16,  and, 
in  1864-5,  began  study  of  law  in  office  of 
Barker  &  Tuley,  practicing  in  justice  court 
when  only  17  years  old;  returned  East  to 
school,  1865-6;  then  back  to  Barker  &  Tuley's 


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office  in  fall  of  1866;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Marked  Tree  Lumber  Co.;  also  pres.  and  dir. 
Aug.  16,  1867,  and  in  1868  entered  upon  a  Cairo,  Memphis  &  Southern  R.  R.  &  Trans- 
partnership  with  Col.  John  S.  Cooper,  which  portation  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
continued  10  years,  during  the  latter  part  of  letic,  Germania.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
which  Judge  Gwynne  Garnett  and  William  dence:  Glencoe,  111. 

W.  Gurley  were  also  partners.  Has  general  PAGE,  Charles  T.;  b.  Hillsdale,  Mich.,  Apr. 
civil  practice  and  has  been  identified  with  18,  1849;  s.  William  D.  and  Frances  (Durand) 
many  important  cases,  notably  the  Yankton  Page;  ed.  Rockford  (111.)  High  School;  m. 
Bond  Case,  where,  finding  his  efforts  to  collect  Alexis,  111.,  Sept.,  1876,  Bertha  Alexander  (now 
a  judgment  for  $200,000  railroad  bonds  which  deceased);  children:  Mrs.  Mary  Florence  Page 
he  had  obtained  against  the  city  of  Yankton  Ackerman,  Edna  O.  In  recorder's  office,  Rock- 
obstructed  by  the  hostility  of  the  Dakota  legis-  ford,  111.,  1866-9;  Winnebago  Nat.  Bank,  Rock- 
lature,  he  induced  Congress  to  withhold  ad-  ford,  111.,  1869-72;  Home  Nat.  Bank,  Chicago, 
mission  of  South  Dakota  to  Statehood  until  1872-4;  in  hardware  business,  Monmouth,  111., 
the  debt  was  settled.  Was  for  several  years  1875-88;  in  electric  light  business,  Englewood 
legal  adviser  of  Rev.  John  Alexander  Dowie,  and  Hyde  Park,  1888-96;  in  real  estate  opera- 
and  had  charge  of  many  important  matters  tions  and  dir.  of  corporations,  Chicago,  since 
for  him,  notably  the  Zion  Lace  Experts  Case,  1896.  Dir.  Lake  St.  Elevated  R.  R.;  dir.  Dunlap 
procuring  their  admission  by  an  appeal  to  Percolater  Co.  Republican;  has  been  delegate 
the  Washington  authorities,  after  they  had  to  State  conventions.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Un- 
been  ordered  deported  by  the  immigration  offl-  ion  League,  Englewood  Men's,  Auburn  Park 
cials.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  1st  Con-  Golf.  Office:  2  Sherman  St.  Residence:  6159 
gregational  Church  of  Oak  Park.  Club:  Con-  Lexington  Av. 

gregational.    Office:    Ashland    Blk.    Residence:  PAGE,  James  Cowey,  broker;   b.   Frankfort, 

368   Lake   St.,   Oak  Park,   111.  Ky.,    Dec.    27,    1856;    s.    John    J.    and    Martha 

PADDOCK,  George  Laban,  lawyer;  b.  Au-  (Cowey)  Page;  ed.  old  Chicago  Univ.;  m. 
gusta,  Ga.,  Oct.  8,  1832;  s.  George  Hussey  and  Chicago,  Lou  Wilson.  Began  business  career  in 
Rebecca  M.  Paddock  (both  natives  of  Hudson,  1875  as  messenger  boy  with  B.  Fowler  &  Co., 
N.  Y.);  removed  to  Princeton,  Bureau  Co.,  111.,  commission  merchants  on  the  Chicago  Board 
1846,  where  engaged  in  farming;  ed.  public  °f.  Trade;  afterward  settling  clerk  for  J. 
schools;  studied  law  while  serving  as  deputy  Edwards  &  Co.,  and  became  a  mem.  of  that 
circuit  clerk  of  Bureau  Co.  and  deputy  county  company  (a  corporation)  until  Oct.,  1901, 
clerk;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1858;  grad.  when  established  himself  as  a  broker  Dir. 
Harvard  Law  school,  1859;  m.  Oct.  1,  1862,  Collins  Coal  Co.  Mem  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Caroline  M.  Bolles.  Was  partner  with  Joseph  f"?6?6"36"1;  Ir\  Politics.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
I.  Taylor,  lawyer  at  Princeton,  111.,  1859-61.  letic,  Washington  Park,  Edgewater  Golf.  Of- 
Entered  12th  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  Apr.,  1861,  as  1st  flce:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  103  Buena  Av. 
lieut.  Co.  I,  for  3  months;  then  took  same  PAGE,  Milton  Edwin,  Jr.,  boiler  manufactur- 
position  in  reorganized  regiment,  serving  un-  er;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  2,  1869;  s.  Milton  E.  and 
der  Grant,  1861-2,  in  Kentucky,  Missouri,  Dora  O.  (St.  George)  Page;  ed.  Chicago  public 
Tennessee  and  Mississippi;  resigned  commis-  school  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  Col- 
sion  and  re-entered  U.  S.  service  as  maj.  7th  lege;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  15,  1893,  Amolia  C. 
U.  S.  Heavy  Artillery  (colored),  and  maj.  Pfeiffer;  children:  Christopher  Milton,  Wil- 
llth  U.  S.  Colored  Infy.;  later  assigned  to  liam  Edwin.  Was  mgr.  of  the  Spafford  Stand- 
duty  as  asst.  inspector  gen.  on  staff  of  Maj.  ard  Scale  Co.,  then  mgr.  of  the  machinery 
Gen.  Dana  at  headquarters  of  dept.  of  the  dept.  of  the  M.  E.  Page  Confectionery  Co.  for 
Mississippi,  and  mustered  out  as  maj.  June  several  years,  afterward  entering  the  boiler 
28,  1865.  Returned  to  Princeton,  111.,  and  was  manufacturing  business  of  the  North-Western 
partner  with  Harvey  M.  (later  judge)  Trim-  Boiler  Works  in  1893,  and  continuing  with  its 
ble,  and  several  years  master  in  chancery  of  successor,  the  Chris.  Pfeiffer  Boiler  Co.,  manu- 
Circuit  Court  of  Bureau  Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  facturers  of  steam  boilers,  tanks,  smoke- 
1868;  mem.  of  firm  of  Paddock  &  Ide,  1871-83;  stacks,  marine  work,  etc.,  of  which  he  is  now 
Paddock  &  Aldis,  then  Paddock,  Aldis  &  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  of  En- 
Wright.  Paddock  &  Wright,  afterward  Pad-  gineers.  Republican.  Veteran  of  1st  Regt.  Infy., 
dock,  Wright  &  Billings;  since  1902  of  Pad-  I.  N.  G.  Mason  (32°).  Club:  Chicago  Engineers, 
dock  &  Baker.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Army  of  the  Ten-  Office:  66-68  Michigan  St.  Residence:  10  Alta 
nessee;  companion  Loyal  Legion.  Mem.  Am.,  Vista  Terrace. 

Illinois  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.,  and  the  U.  S.  PAGE,    Samuel   Shope,    lawyer;    b.    on    farm 

Supreme  Court.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary,  Har-  in  Metamora,  Woodford  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  27,  1851; 

vard  Law  Assn.   Office:   189   LaSalle  St.   Resl-  s.  Thaddeus  and  Cordillia  Ellen  (Shope)  Page; 

dence:   5451  Cornell  Av.  afterward    moved    to    farm    in    Tazewell    Co., 

FADEN,  Joseph  Everett,  lawyer;  b.  Litch-  spending  his  boyhood  there  until  he  was  14; 
field,  111.,  Jan.  22,  1861;  s.  Samuel  A.  and  returned  to  Metamora,  attending  school,  1865- 
Polly  M.  (Scherer)  Paden;  ed.  Univ.  of  Minne-  1869;  taught  school,  1869-70;  studied  law  at 
sota;  m.  Litchfield,  111.,  1891,  Charlotte  Colt;  Metamora,  1870-2;  m.  1873,  Lucia  A.  Robin- 
children:  David  S.,  Dennison  C.,  Elizabeth,  son,  of  Clyde,  Kan.  Admitted  to  bar,  1872; 
Philip.  Taught  in  country  schools;  admitted  to  practiced  law  in  Metamora,  8  years;  state's 
Illinois  bar,  1885;  began  practice  of  law  at  atty.,  Woodford  Co.,  1876-80;  moved  to  Peoria, 
Litchfield;  came  to  Chicago,  1890;  now  mem.  1880,  becoming  mem.  of  firm  of  Worthington, 
of  law  firm  of  Paden  &  Kropf.  Was  city  atty.  Page  &  Bassett;  judge  8th  Judicial  Circuit, 
of  Litchfield,  111.,  and  later  corporation  coun-  1885-90,  resigning  in  spring  of  1890  to  engage 
sel  of  Evanston,  111.  Dir.  City  Nat.  Bank  of  in  practice  in  Chicago;  was  senior  of  firm 
Evanston.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  of  Page,  Eliel  &  Rosenthal,  1890-2;  since  then 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.;  associate  in  practice  alone;  was  one  of  special  counsel 
mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Clubs:  for  World's  Columbian  Exposition.  Mem.  Illi- 
Union  League,  Bankers,  Evanston.  Office:  159  nois  State  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.  Mason. 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1205  Ridge  Boul.,  Evans-  Clubs:  Union  League,  Iroquois.  Office:  59 
ton,  111.  Clark  St. 

FAEFCKE,        Hermann,        lumberman;        b.  FAGEIiS,   George,   wood-turner;   b.    province 

Schwerin,    Ger.,    Feb.    12,    1851;    s.    August   and  of  Pomerania,  Germany,  Oct.  31,  1852;  s.  John 

Louise    Paepcke;    ed.    Wismer,    Ger.;    m.    In-  and    Sophia    (Schwanebeck)    Pagels;    removed 

dianola,    Tex.,    1878,    Paula   Wagner;    children:  with   parents   to    Chicago    in    1863;    ed.    public 

Sophie,  Lydia,  Alice,  Walter.  In  lumber  busl-  schools   of   Germany   and   Chicago   until    1865; 

ness    in    Chicago    since    1881;    now    pres.    and  m.    Chicago,    1873,    Minnie    Dahlke;    children: 

dir.  Paepcke-Leicht  Lumber  Co.,  Chicago  Mill  George,    Hattie,    Millie.    Began    to   learn   trade 

&    Lumber    Co.,    Chicago    Packing    Box    Co.,  of    wood    turner   in    Chicago   in    1865;    worked 


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at  it  as  journeyman  until  1876,  when  estab- 
lished for  himself  in  wood  turning,  with  a 
specialty  in  stair  work.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Mason  (32°);  mem.  Apollo  Commandery, 
K.  T.,  and  of  Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the 
Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  Vorwarts  Turn  Verein, 
Schiller  Liedertafel,  Concordia  Gesangverein; 
also  southwestern  dir,  of  the  Chicago  Skat 
League.  Office:  784  Loomis  St.,  near  21st  St. 
Residence:  916  Jackson  Boul. 

PAIN,  Charles  E.,  lawyer;  b.  London,  Eng- 
land, Apr.  2,  1866;  s.  Alfred  and  Mary  Ann 
Pain;  ed.  St.  Michael's  and  All  Angels,  Lon- 
don; came  to  U.  S.,  1884;  grad.  LL.B.,  Lake 
Forest  Univ.,  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  15,  1888, 
Elizabeth  Ann  Smith;  children:  Gertrude  Jean, 
Charles  Greayer.  Admitted  to  bar  May,  1892, 
and  has  since  been  engaged  in  general  prac- 
tice; now  of  firm  of  Vail  &  Pain.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute,  Royal 
Arcanum.  Republican.  Protestant.  Club:  Union 
League,  Exmoor.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  The  Netherlands,  1352  Lawrence 
Av. 

PAINE,  Iiyman  May,  lawyer;  b.  East  "Wood- 
stock, Conn.,  Mar.  6,  1850;  s.  John  and  Mary 

A.  (May)    Paine;    ed.    Nichols    Acad.,    Dudley, 
Mass.,     Williston     Seminary,     East     Hampton, 
Mass.,     1868;     Amherst     College,     A.B.,     1872; 
taught    high    school,     1872-3;     m.     Woodstock, 
Conn.,   Aug.    31,    1881,    Geneva  Carr;    children: 
Ralph   Carr    (deceased),   Ruth,   Olive,   Norman 
Carr,    Merlin    May.    Studied    law    in    office    of 
Bonney,   Fay  &  Griggs,   Chicago;   admitted  to 
Illinois   Bar,   Jan.    7,    1876;    was   associated   in 
practice  of  law  with  Hon.  C.  C.  Bonney  until 
his   death   in   1903;    since   then   alone.    Taught 
city  night  school  for  5  or  6  years  from  1873. 
Mem.  Board  of  Managers  Chicago  Law  Insti- 
tute for  past  3  years.  Mem.  Alpha  Delta  Phi. 
Was    mem.     Board    of    Education     (Oakland) 
District  No.  3,  Hyde  Park,  1886-9.  Republican. 
Congregationalist.   Office:   Tacoma  Bldg.   Resi- 
dence: 4224  Langley  Av. 

PAINE,  Stephen  Marvin,  treas.  Chicago 
Portrait  Co.;  b.  Greenville,  Pa,,  May  24,  1874; 

B.  Stephen  Marvin  and  Alvira  McKean  Paine; 
moved   to   Kirksville,   Mo.,   in    1887,    where   he 
lived   on   a   farm;    ed.    in   district   and   public 
schools  until  1891;  1891-5,  attended  Kirksville 
Normal  School.   In  Aug.,  1895,  he  entered  the 
employ   of   the   Chicago   Portrait   Co.    in   New 
York   State;    was   promoted   rapidly   until   be- 
came  road    mgr.    in    1897,    which    position    he 
held  until  1901,  when  he  came  to  Chicago  as 
correspondent;    in    1902    was    elected    dir.    and 
treas.    Republican.    Mason    (32°).    Clubs:    Chi- 
cago    Athletic,     Chicago     Yacht,     Washington 
Park,   Exmoor.   Office.   Wabash   Av.    and   Con- 
gress St.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

PALMEB,  Honore,  capitalist,  business  man; 
b.  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1874;  s.  Potter  and  Bertha 
(Honore)  Palmer;  ed.  schools  of  Chicago,  St. 
Mark's  School,  Southboro,  Mass.,  and  Har- 
vard Univ.  (grad.  1897);  m.  1903,  London, 
Eng.,  Grace  Greenway  Brown;  1  child:  Potter 
Palmer  III.  Traveled  abroad,  1897-8;  went 
to  work  in  his  father's  office,  1898,  attending 
to  the  business  of  the  large  Potter  Palmer 
estate,  and  since  his  father's  death  has  con- 
tinued in  active  direction  of  these  large  in- 
terests; pres.  East  Chicago  Co.;  elected  alder- 
man from  21st  Ward,  1901;  re-elected,  1903. 
Democrat.  Mem.  various  college  fraternities. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union,  Germania, 
Lincoln  Cycling,  Chicago  Automobile,  Chicago 
Golf;  also  Strollers  (New  York).  Office:  La- 
Salle  St.  Station.  Residence:  187  Lincoln  Park 
Boul. 

PALMEB,  Percival  Bowditch,  cloak  manu- 
facturer; b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Aug.  2,  1851;  a. 
Dudley  R.  and  Anna  (Gibbs)  Palmer;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  graduated  English  High  School, 
Boston,  1868;  m.  1877,  Nellie  F.,  daughter  of 
Nahum  Chapin,  of  Boston;  children:  Dudley 
Chapin,  Percival  Bowditch,  Jr.,  David  H., 


Nahum  Chapin,  Lucy  Farwell.  After  gradua- 
tion was  in  employ  of  E.  Allen  &  Co.,  jobbers 
in  woolen  goods,  Boston,  1868-70;  later  with 
Springer  Bros.,  cloak  manufacturers,  Boston, 
1870-5;  represented  C.  N.  Carter  &  Co.,  cloak 
manufacturers  of  New  York,  in  Chicago,  1875- 
1877;  in  employ  of  J.  W.  Griswold  &  Co., 
cloaks,  1877-87,  and  upon  retirement  of  senior 
mem.  was  partner  with  E.  P.  Griswold  as 
Griswold,  Palmer  &  Co.,  1887-99,  till  death  of 
Mr.  Griswold;  since  1899  head  of  Percival  B. 
Palmer  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  ladies'  and 
children's  cloaks  and  suits,  one  of  the  largest 
in  that  line  in  the  U.  S.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood, 
Midlothian.  Office:  266-272  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4745  Ellis  Av. 

PALMEB,  Potter,  Jr.,  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
East  Chicago  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  8,  1875;  s. 
Potter  and  Bertha  (Honore)  Palmer;  ed.  Uni- 
versity School,  Chicago;  St.  Mark's  School, 
Southboro,  Mass.,  and  grad.  Harvard,  1898.  In 
1902  became  associated  with  the  East  Chicago 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  vice-pres.  This  com- 
pany is  rapidly  building  up  a  great  industrial 
center  at  East  Chicago,  Ind.,  near  Indiana 
Harbor,  and  19  miles  east  of  the  City  Hall  of 
Chicago.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union,  University, 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Golf,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  LaSalle  St.  Station.  Residence: 
100  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

PALMEB,  Silas,  live  stock  commission;  b. 
Devonshire,  Eng.,  Jan.  15.  1847;  s.  John  and 
Johanna  (Hicks)  Palmer;  ed.  England;  m.  In- 
warleigh,  Devonshire,  Eng.,  Apr.,  1871,  Eliza- 
beth Heale;  children:  Elizabeth  Ellen,  William 
Hale,  Elsie  Mabel,  Ernest  James,  Blanche 
Marion,  Edwin  Thomas,  Ruby  Evelyn,  Byron 
Ray.  Came  direct  from  England  to  Chicago, 
1871;  engaged  In  coal  and  wood  business, 
1872;  sold  out,  1874,  and  started  wood,  coal, 
flour  and  feed  business  on  W.  Lake  St.;  sold 
out,  1883;  in  fall  of  1884  became  a  mem.  of 
Elwell,  Green  &  Palmer  in  live  stock  com- 
mission business;  withdrew  Jan.  1,  1892,  and 
has  since  been  in  same  business  alone.  Re- 
publican. Baptist.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Of- 
fice: Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  452  Warren  Av. 

PALMEB,  Warren  Kingrsley,  gen.  mgr.  of 
the  Western  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Oct.  7, 
1861;  s.  Edward  W.  and  Julia  (Kingsley)  Pal- 
mer; ed.  public  schools  of  Cleveland;  m.  Cleve- 
land, May  8,  1890,  Carrie  A.  Mellen;  children: 
Agnes  G.,  Carolyn.  Went  into  the  glass  busi- 
ness in  Cleveland,  O.,  in  1879,  with  the  Cleve- 
land Window  Glass  Co.,  starting  in  the  office 
and  working  up  through  intermediate  posi- 
tions to  the  presidency  of  the  company,  which 
he  still  holds.  Early  in  1904  moved  to  Chi- 
cago to  take  position  of  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
Western  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  sash, 
doors  and  blinds  in  softwoods,  and  still  holds 
that  position.  Republican.  Episcopalian  Of- 
fice: Great  Northern  Bldg.  Residence:  Del 
Prado  Hotel. 

PALMEB,  William  Arthur,  lawyer;  b.  Cedar 
Rapids.  la.,  Aug.  10,  1882;  s.  Robert  and  Mary 
E.  (Fowler)  Palmer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ce- 
dar Rapids,  la.;  Highland  Park  College,  Des 
Moines,  la.,  with  degree  LL.B.;  John  Marshall 
Law  School,  Chicago,  graduating  in  spring  of 
1900,  LL.B.;  m.  Denver,  Colo.,  June,  1904,  Julia 
Putnam  Gould.  Since  1903,  firm  of  Palmer  & 
Eddy,  in  general  practice  of  law.  Dir.  and 
stockholder  in  the  Ora  Drug  Co.,  802  W.  Lake 
St.  Republican.  Mem.  Gen.  Grant  Council, 
Royal  Arcanum,  Oak  Park,  111.  Residence:  5519 
Rice  St.,  Austin,  111. 

FALTZEB,  Charles  Anthony,  lumberman;  b. 
Binsfleld,  Prussia,  Nov.  5,  1845;  s.  Jacob  P. 
and  Mary  C.  (Faber)  Paltzer;  attended  school 
in  Prussia  until  12th  year;  family  removed  to 
U.  S.,  1857;  attended  school  at  Terre  Haute, 
Ind.,  and  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  grad.  St.  Louis  Univ., 
1866;  m.  Dec.  5,  1878,  Clara  C.,  daughter  of 


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Walter  N  Woodruff,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Catherine  W.,  Susan  E.,  Charles  W.  Began 
business  career  as  bookkeeper,  St.  Louis, 
1867-9-  in  1869  with  the  lumber  firm  of 
Thompson  Bros.  &  Co.,  later  Thompson,  Henry 
&  Co,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  had  charge  of  their 
Chicago  office,  Jan.,  1873  to  1874,  when  firm 
dissolved  and  he  became  partner  in  the  new 
firm  of  C.  C.  Thompson  &  Co.  until  1884;  C. 
A  Paltzer  &  Co.,  1884-94;  since  then  pres. 
C.  A.  Paltzer  Lumber  Co.  Was  pres.  Lumber 
Dealers'  Assn.,  1886-7,  and  again  1902-4;  pres. 
Lumberman's  Exchange,  1890-1.  Mem.  Royal 
Arcanum.  Club:  Midlothian.  Office:  3700  Cen- 
ter  Av.  Residence:  20  Drexel  Sq. 

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cpll'y  cofpomtion  busfness.^e^  .Chicago  Bar 
\ssn  Sec.  of  Jewish  Agricultural  Aid  Soc.  of 
A  mpriVfi  Republican  Clubs'  Standard,  Ravis- 
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sel    for   and   dir.    Alll|-Chalinera  i   Co..    Central 

2lru5Ji.Co-        T!  i'     i    •«M.«*O^I  A™    Bar  A^ns 
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dence:  4634  Drexel  Boul. 

FARADIS,  Frederick  Edward,  railway  offi- 
cial;  b.  Burlington,  Vt.,  Dec.  24,  1869;  s. 
Edward  and  Julia  Paradis;  ed.  -public  and  pri- 
vate  schools;  m.  Burlington,  Vt.,  Sept.  22,  1890, 
Jennie  S.  Murray;  2  children.  Was  asst.  en- 
glneer  and  supt.  of  buildings  of  the  Central 
Vermont  R.  R.,  1888-90;  draftsman  in  en- 
gineering  dept.  of  the  Northern  Pacific  R.R., 
1890-3,  and  asst.  engineer  of  same,  1893-5; 
chief  engineer  Chicago  &  Northern  Pacific 
R.  R.,  1895-7;  since  1897  chief  engineer  C.  T. 
T.  R.  R.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  Flexible  Armored 
Hose  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Illinois  Athletic,  Engineers  Club  (New 
York).  Mem.  Railroad  Signal,  Ry.  Engineering 
and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.,  Western  Soc. 
of  Engineers.  Office:  Grand  Central  Passenger 
Station.  Residence:  5227  Washington  Av. 

PABDRIDOE,  Charles  Wellington,  real 
estate  operator  and  pres.  Hillman's  (dry 
goods);  b.  Onelda,  N.  Y.,  June  15,  1841;  s. 
Anson  and  Amanda  (Fields)  Pardridge;  ed. 
public  schools  of  New  York  State;  m.  1st, 
Pittsburg,  1858,  Theresa  Marsland  (deceased); 
m  2d  St  Augustine,  Fla.,  1902,  Helen  B. 
Bowen  (deceased);  children:  Charles  A.,  Ed- 
ward  W.,  Eva,  Albert  G.,  May.  Began  business 
life  as  clerk  in  dry  goods  store  of  C.  Rice  & 
Co  in  Lyons,  N.  Y.;  afterward  at  Buffalo,  N. 
Y  'engaged  in  dry  goods  business  under  firm 
name  of  C.  W.  &  E.  Pardridge,  1861-70;  came 
to  Chicago,  1870,  and  engaged  in  dry  goods 
business  here;  was  engaged,  with  brother,  as 
proprietor  of  the  Boston  Store,  accumulated 
large  real  estate  holdings,  and  has,  since  1875, 
been  largely  engaged  in  real  estate  business, 
Also  pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  of  Hillman's  (dry 
goods),  State  and  Washington  Sts.  Republican, 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  112  State  St. 
Residence:  5242  Michigan  Av. 


PARKER,  Clarence  P.,  purchasing  agent 
I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.;  b.  Charleston,  111.,  Feb.  14, 
1865;  s.  George  W.  and  Nella  (Ferguson) 
Parker;  ed.  Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis;  m. 
St.  Louis,  Feb.  6,  1889,  Harriet  Crangle;  1 
daughter:  Virginia.  Entered  train  service  of 
St.  Louis,  Alton  &  Terre  Haute  R.  R.  Co., 
1888;  in  1889  entered  office  of  the  gen.  mgr. 
as  private  sec.  and  purchasing  agent;  was 
thereafter  asst.  gen.  mgr.  and  gen.  mgr.,  same 
road,  until  Apr.,  1896,  when  line  was  absorbed 
by  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.;  then  became  general  agent 
I.  C.  R.  R.  until  May,  1902,  when  was  made 
coal  traffic  mgr.  until  June,  1904;  since  then 
was  purchasing  agent.  Republican.  Mem.  Soc. 
of  Sons  of  the  Revolution.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
.  OIRce:  Central  Station.  Residence:  5201 

,  Vranci.  Warner,  patent  lawyer, 
State  Senator;  b.  Alton,  111.,  Apr.  1,  1858;  s. 
Washington  and  MIL  Bailee  Parker;  grad. 
Shurtleff  College,  A.B.,  1878,  A.M.,  1884, 
LL-D.,  1903;  removed  to  Chicago,  1879;  studied 
law;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1883,  Alma  Chapman; 
children:  Francis  Warner.  Jr.,  Troy  L.,  Nor- 
man  Sallee,  Leslie.  Admitted  to  bar,  1880; 
connected  with  US.  Patent  Office  for  a  time; 
since  1883  in  active  practice  of  patent  law 
In  Chicago.  Republican.  Representative  in  1st 
Senatorial  District  in  34th  General  Assembly 
of  Illinois,  1885-87;  mem  of  the  "One  Hun- 
dred  and  Three"  who  elected  Gen.  John  A. 
Logan  Senator;  State  Senator  from  5th  (Hyde 
Park>  District;  elected  1902,  and  took  active 
j  session  of  1903.  Pres.  South  Park  Im- 
provement  A  .  me  H  de  p  k  Baptist 

Church;  trustee  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Baptist 
Theological  Union  and  Shurtleff  College;  has 
been  Baptist  City  Mission  Soc.  and  of 

Baptist  Social  Union.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
p^  Law  Asgn  Oriental  Con!Istory  (Ma: 

sonic).  Pres.  The  World  To-Day  Publishing 
CQ  Clubs.  Hamilton  Unlon  Lea/ue  Quadran- 

g*   OJge:   Marauette  Bldg.   Residence:   Hotel 

PARKER,  Oeorgre  Green,  grain  and  pro- 
visions;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  May  16,  1851;  s.  Or- 
iando  L.  and  Clara  F.  Parker;  came  to  Chi- 
cago  with  parents  in  1862;  ed.  public  schools 
Of  Boston  and  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  1874,  Lu- 
ena  Knapp;  children:  Leslie  G.,  Lelia  C.,  Fred 
A.  Since  1875  has  been  continuously  engaged 
jn  grain  an(j  provisions  business,  now  being 
senior  mem.  of  the  grain  firm  of  George  G. 
Parker  &  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade  (mem.  of  the  committee  on  arbitration 
an(j  appeals,  1881-4,  and  vice-pres.,  1885-90). 
clubs:  Illinois,  Lake  Geneva  Country.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  Lake  Geneva, 


PARKER,  Hilon  Adelbert,  railway  official; 
fc.  piessis,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  30,  1841;  s.  Alpheus  and 
Liicinda  Parker,  of  Revolutionary  stock;  aca- 
demic  education;  m.  1st,  Mary  E.  Cunning- 
ham,  May,  25,  1871  (died)  ;  m.  2d,  Grace  Row- 
ley,  Oct.,  1894.  Served  private  to  1st  lieut., 
Union  Army,  1861-5;  fought  at  Cold  Harbor, 
Petersburg,  Shenandoah  Valley,  Richmond,  - 
etc.  Entered  railway  service,  1866;  held  var- 
ious  positions,  1866-85;  vice-pres.  and  chief 
engineer  Chicago,  Kansas  &  Nebraska  Ry., 
1885-9;  also  gen.  mgr.,  1888;  asst.  to  pres.  C., 
R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R.,  1889-90,  and  1893-8;  3d  vice- 
pres.,  1890-3;  2d  vice-pres.,  1898-9;  1st  vice- 
pres.  and  gen.  mgr.,  Mar.,  1899,  to  Apr.,  1903; 
resigned.  Residence:  10340  Longwood  Av. 

PARKER,  James  Harper,  commission  mer- 
chant;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  May  11,  1832;  s. 
John  and  Martha  (Cochran)  Parker;  ed.  Wash- 
ington  College,  Washington,  Pa.;  m.  Pitts- 
burgh,  Pa.,  May  1,  1860,  Margaretta  Zug;  1 
daughter:  Mrs.  Thomas  S.  Blair,  Jr.  Began 
business  life  in  1850  as  bookkeeper  for  his 
father.  In  January,  1880,  established  business 
as  a  commission  merchant  in  packing  house 
products,  grain  and  all  Board  of  Trade  com- 


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modities;  firm  later  became  Cowling  &  Parker, 
and  finally  J.  H.  Parker  &  Co.;  in  1903  dis- 
posed of  membership  on  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  and  since  then  has  been  practically 
retired  from  business.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Club:  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  6  Sherman  St. 
Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

PARKER,  Joseph  Graf  ton,  real  estate;  b. 
Chelmsford,  Mass.,  Feb.  29,  1836;  ed.  Boston 
and  Lawrence  (Mass.)  public  schools,  and 
Pierce  Acad.,  Middleboro,  Mass.,  to  1852;  m. 
Boston,  1864,  Sarah  A.  Jacobs;  children:  James 
J.,  Joseph  Grafton,  Jr.,  Emma  L.,  Ella  C.  Was 
In  business  in  Boston  before  coming  to  Chi- 
cago, 1878,  and  a  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade 
from  1861  to  1889,  continuing  in  grain  com- 
mission business  until  establishing,  1889,  firm 
of  J.  Grafton  Parker  &  Co.,  real  estate  bro- 
kers, mortgage  bankers  and  renting  agents. 
Republican.  Mason — Chicago  Consistory,  Bos- 
ton Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  Medinah  Temple 
Shrine.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  100  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  4367  Oakenwald  Av. 

FAKKER,  Lewis  Wallace,  lawyer;  b.  Cen- 
tralia,  111.,  Aug.  14,  1868;  s.  Lewis  H.  and 
Mary  E.  (McDoel)  Parker;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Michigan  with  degree  of  B.L.,  1889,  and  with 
degree  of  LL.B.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  27, 
1893,  Gertrude  Mary  Bundy;  children:  John 
Curtis  Bundy,  Eleanor  McDoel,  Priscilla,  Rosa- 
lind. Admitted  to  bar  of  State  of  Illinois  in 
1890  and  has  since  been  continuously  in  prac- 
tice in  Chicago,  making  a  specialty  of  cor- 
poration and  commercial  law;  is  now  senior 
mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Parker  &  Hagan 
(Henry  M.  Hagan).  Also  dir.  of  the  Shirley 
Hill  Coal  Co.,  the  Consolidated  Stone  Co.,  and 
other  corporations.  Mem.  Sigma  Phi  frater- 
nity. Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Iroquois,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  624  Sheridan  Sq., 
Evanston,  111. 

PARKER,  Rupert  Merrill,  physician;  b. 
Pleasant  Valley,  Wis.,  Feb.  1,  1870;  s.  Charles 
D.  and  Angeline  F.  (South worth)  Parker;  grad. 
State  Normal  School  of  Wisconsin,  1890;  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin,  B.S.,  1893;  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School,  M.D.,  1896;  post-graduate  work 
at  Univ.  of  Vienna,  Austria,  1900-1;  m.  Stur- 
geon Bay,  Wis.,  1902,  Jessie  F.  Scofield;  1  son: 
Charles  Theodore.  In  practice  of  medicine  in 
Chicago  since  1896.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
and  Southwestern  and  Illinois  State  Med.  socs. 
Independent  Democrat.  Office  and  residence: 
3603  Indiana  Av. 

PARKER,  William  Reynolds,  grain  com- 
mission; b.  Dixon,  111.,  Oct.  22,  1861;  s.  Or- 
lando L.  and  Clara  (Fitch)  Parker;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Mary  M.  Paynter; 
1  son:  Oilman  M.  Began  business  life  as  re- 
ceivers' agent  on  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  at  Chi- 
cago, 1878;  then  entered  office  of  his  brother, 
G.  G.  Parker,  commission  merchant,  grain  and 
provisions,  and  in  1887  became  a  partner  un- 
der present  firm  name  of  George  G.  Parker  & 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republican. 
Club:  Colonial.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
dence: 491  42d  PI. 

PARKINSON,  Robert  H.,  lawyer;  b.  Cape 
Elizabeth,  Me.,  1849;  s.  Royal  and  Juanna  Grif- 
fin Parkinson;  grad.  Dartmouth  College,  1870; 
m.  1878,  Helen  B.  McGuffey,  of  Cincinnati,  O.; 
children:  Elizabeth  D.,  June  G.,  Stirling  B., 
Kelso  S.  Admitted  to  bar  in  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
1872;  practiced  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  for  years, 
coming  to  Chicago,  1893;  specialty  in  patent 
and  trade-mark  law;  firm  of  Parkinson  & 
Catherwood  since  1903.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn. 
and  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Union  League,  Marquette,  Chicago  Lit- 
erary, Twentieth  Century;  also  Queen  City 
(Cincinnati).  Office:  77  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 69  Bellevue  PI. 

PARKS,  Samuel  Shaw,  lawyer;  b.  Palmer, 
Mass.,  May  6,  1863;  s.  William  R.  and  Dora 
(Shaw)  Parks;  grad.  Monson  Acad.,  Monson, 


Mass.,  1882;  Amherst  College,  B.A.,  1886;  Un- 
ion College  of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1886;  re- 
ceived M.A.  degree  from  Northwestern  Univ., 
1902;  m.  Aug.  6,  1888,  Grace,  daughter  of  the 
late  Eben  F.  Runyan,  of  the  Chicago  Bar; 
children:  Clarence  Runyan,  Dora  Ruth,  Jessie 
Grace.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  June,  1888, 
and  since  then  continuously  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  law,  making  a  specialty  of  corpo- 
ration and  mining  law.  Is  general  counsel  and 
sec.  of  the  Amalgamated  Gold  Mines  Co., 
Yuma  Co.,  Ariz.,  and  other  companies.  Demo- 
crat; mem.  of  various  democratic  organiza- 
tions; was  candidate  for  Judge  of  Circuit 
Court,  1903.  Clubs:  Mencken  (dir.),  Amherst. 
Trustee  of  the  Warren  Av.  Congregational 
Church.  Mem.  of  Beta  Theta  Pi  Fraternity  and 
Phi  Delta  Phi  (legal  fraternity).  Office:  59 
Clark  St.  Residence:  1543  Fulton  St. 

PARLIAMENT,  Samuel,  cheese  merchant;  b. 
Prince  Edward  Co.,  Ont.,  June  3,  1847;  s.  Cal- 
vin and  Jane  (Wood)  Parliament;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Canada;  m.  Chicago,  May  9,  1882, 
Carrie  A.  Ela;  children:  Alice,  Clarence.  Be- 
gan business  life  in  Chicago,  1869,  as  sales- 
man for  John  H.  Clough,  provisions;  after- 
ward was  traveling  salesman,  and  in  1878 
formed  partnership  with  M.  Espert  in  firm  of 
Parliament  &  Espert,  wholesale  cheese,  later 
becoming  sole  owner  of  the  business,  which, 
however,  conducts  under  the  old  firm  name. 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Highland  Park.  Office:  98 
S.  Water  St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

PARHOTTE,  Walter  Lee,  wholesale  hats  and 
caps;  b.  Rushville,  111.,  Mar.  23,  1855;  s.  Jo- 
siah  and  Catherine  Ann  (Scripps)  Parrotte, 
ed.  Rushville,  111.;  m.  Macomb,  111.,  Nov.  24, 
1880,  Mary  E.  Tunnicliff.  In  business  as  whole- 
sale dealer  in  hats  and  manufacturer  of  caps 
since  Jan.,  1881;  now  pres.  of  Parrotte,  Beals 
&  Co.;  vice-pres.  Valley  Mercantile  Co.;  pres. 
Windemere  Lodge  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Chicago,  Pasadena  Country  (Pas- 
adena, Calif.).  Office:  180-186  Market  St. 

PARTRIDGE,  Lester  Earle,  glass;  b.  Lake 
Co.,  111.,  Jan.  12,  1869;  s.  Charles  A.  and  Jen- 
nie (Earle)  Partridge;  educated  public  schools 
of  Lake  Co.,  graduating  from  Waukegan  High 
School,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  3,  1895,  Mary 
A.  Hopkins;  children:  Florence,  Helen.  At  age 
of  17,  worked  for  George  F.  Kimball,  glass 
jobber;  remained  with  him  until  he  sold  out. 
1897;  then  with  Pittsburgh  Plate  Glass  Co. 
until  1901,  when  joined  in  organization  of 
Sharp,  Partridge  &  Co.,  jobbers  of  window  and 
plate  glass,  of  which  is  sec.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Oak  Park.  Of- 
fice: 22d  and  Union  PI.  Residence:  566  W  67th 
Street. 

PARTRIDGE,  Lyman  Herbert,  lawyer;  b 
Peacham,  Vt.,  June  1,  1863;  s.  Lyman  A.  and 
Ellen  C.  (Miner)  Partridge;  lived  on  farm  un- 
til 16;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  June, 
1890;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  25,  1890,  Minerva  Ever- 
man;  1  daughter:  Ruth  M.  Was  clerk  and 
salesman  for  Belford,  Clarke  &  Co.,  publish- 
ers and  booksellers,  1883-5;  salesman  A  C 
McClurg  &  Co.,  1886-7;  admitted  to  bar,  1890; 
since  1894,  with  brother,  composing  law  firm 
of  Partridge  &  Partridge.  Was  village  atty. 
for  Rogers  Park,  1892-3.  Republican.  Mem. 
Park  Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  North  Shore 
Lodge,  K.  P.  Office:  99  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
Elmhurst,  111. 

PARTRIDGE,  Newton  Augustus,  lawyer;  b. 
Peacham,  Vt.,  Mar.  23,  1852;  s.  L.  A.  and  El- 
len C.  (Miner)  Partridge;  ed.  common  school; 
attended  High  School,  Buda,  111.,  and  1  year 
Peacham  (Vt.)  Acad.;  m.  Chicago,  May  18, 
1882,  Nellie  L.  Hammond;  children:  Edith  A., 
Edwin  H.  (deceased),  Newton  L.  Admitted  to 
bar,  June,  1877;  since  then  in  general  practice 
in  Chicago;  atty.  for  village  of  Hyde  Park, 
1889.  Republican.  Treasurer  Rogers  Park  Wa- 
ter Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  associate 
Real  Estate  Board;  mem.  Civil  Service  Reform 


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League,  Civic  Federation.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton,  Chicago  Literary,  Hennepin 
Shooting.  Office:  Borden  Blk.  Residence:  911 
Sheridan  Rd.,  Wilmette,  111. 

PASSOW,  Louis  August,  pres.  Chas.  Passow 
&  Sons;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  14,  1873;  s.  Charles 
and  Augusta  (Schneidewend)  Passow;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Chicago  to  1889;  m.  Chicago, 
Dec.  15,  1898,  Carrie  M.  Hoeber;  1  son:  Louis 
Arthur.  On  leaving  school,  1889,  entered  em- 
ploy of  his  father,  manufacturer  of  billiard 
tables,  etc.  He  was  admitted  as  a  partner  in 
1896,  and  upon  his  father's  death  in  1901,  suc- 
ceeded him  as  senior  of  the  firm;  business  in- 
corporated as  Charles  Passow  &  Sons,  Sept., 
1904,  when  became  pres.  Mem.  D.  C.  Cregier 
Lodge  A.  F.  and  A.  M. ;  Chicago  Commandery 
K.  T.,  and  Washington  Chapter  R.  A.  M.  Of- 
fice: 703  S.  Center  Av.  Residence:  659  W.  22d 
Street. 

PATE,  Davey  S.,  lumber  merchant;  b.  Eng- 
land, Mar.  24,  1838;  s.  Thomas  P.  and  T.  E. 
(Davey)  Pate;  attended  public  schools  at  Ga- 
lena, 111.;  twice  married;  last  marriage,  1896, 
Catherine  B.  Davis.  Was  a  bookkeeper  from 
1865-75;  has  been  in  lumber  business  from 
1873,  now  pres.  of  the  D.  S.  Pate  Lumber  Co., 
vice-pres.  C.  A.  Paltzer  Lumber  Co.;  also  vice- 
pres.  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Illinois. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 
Residence:  5125  Michigan  Av. 

PATRICK,  Hugh  Talbot,  physician;  b.  New 
Philadelphia,  O.,  1860;  s.  Abraham  W.  and 
Mary  Talbot  Patrick;  ed.  Univ.  of  Wooster,  O. ; 
M.D.,  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College,  1884;  stud- 
ied mental  and  nervous  diseases  abroad,  1891- 
1894;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  28,  1896,  Fannie  E. 
Gary,  daughter  of  Hon.  Joseph  E.  Gary;  chil- 
dren: Talbot,  Catherine,  Elizabeth.  Prof,  nerv- 
ous and  mental  diseases,  Chicago  Policlinic; 
clinical  prof,  nervous  and  mental  diseases, 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  neurologist 
to  German,  Maurice  Porter,  Wesley,  Passa- 
vant  and  Peoples  hosps. ;  consulting  neurolo- 
gist to  St.  Anthony's  Hosp.,  Illinois  Eastern 
Hosp.  for  Insane,  and  Illinois  Charitable  Eye 
and  Ear  Infirmary;  ex-pres.  Chicago  Neurologi- 
cal Soc. ;  pres.,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Assn.; 
mem.  of  Am.  Neurological  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine,  Chicago 
Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Soc.  of  Internal  Medicine.  Clubs:  University, 
Physicians.  Author:  Nervous  and  Mental  Dis- 
eases in  Practical  Medicine  Series;  Disorders 
of  Sleep  in  Hare's  System  of  Therapeutics; 
The  Diagnosis  of  Hysteria;  The  Course  and 
Destination  of  Gowers'  Tract;  Trunk  Anes- 
thesia in  Locomotor  Ataxia;  The  Points  of 
Distinction  between  Cerebral  Syphilis  and 
General  Paralysis  of  the  Insane,  and  numer- 
ous other  articles  in  med.  journals.  Pres.  Dear- 
born Savings,  Loan  and  Bldg.  Assn.  Office:  34 
Washington  St.  Residence:  463  LaSalle  Av. 

PATTEN,  George  W.,  mem.  firm  Bartlett, 
Frazier  &  Carrington,  brokers;  pres.  and  dir. 
Carrington,  Patten  Co.,  Central  Elevator  Co. 
Dir.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Evanston, 
Glen  View.  Office:  138  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 1426  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

PATTEN,  James  A.,  grain  commission;  b. 
Freeland  Corners,  DeKalb  Co.,  111.,  May  8, 
1852;  s.  Alexander  R.  and  Agnes  (Beveridge) 
Patten;  ed.  country  schools;  m.  Apr.  9,  1885, 
Louise  Buchanan;  children:  Agnes,  Thomas 
Beveridge,  John  Lowrie.  Worked  in  country 
store,  1869-71;  then  3  years  on  his  grand- 
father's farm  (his  father  having  died  in  1863); 
employe  State  grain  inspection  dept.  in  Chi- 
cago, 1874-8:  with  house  of  G.  P.  Comstock 
&  Co.,  1878-80;  with  his  brother,  Harry  J.,  In 
grain  commission  business  as  Patten  Bros., 
1880,  to  July  1,  1903;  now  mem.  of  firm  of 
Bartlett,  Frazier  &  Carrington,  grain  mer- 
chants. Republican;  served  2  terms  as  alder- 
man and  was  mayor  of  Evanston,  111.,  Apr., 
1901,  to  Apr.,  1905.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union 


League,  Evanston,  Glen  View,  Polo.  Office: 
Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston, 
111. 

PATTERSON,  James  C.,  alderman,  sales- 
man; b.  Joliet,  111.,  Jan.  31,  1864;  s.  James  G. 
and  Mary  A.  (Harris)  Patterson;  ed.  public 
schools  and  business  college;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
28,  1886,  Annie  B.  Clifford;  children:  Marie  F., 
Ruth  C.  In  business  with  father  until  1883, 
when  entered  employ  of  Deane  Bros.  &  Lin- 
coln, in  sales  dept.,  and  later  was  given  a 
profit-sharing  interest;  remained  with  them  20 
years,  until  they  sold  out;  now  salesman  for 
Sprague,  Warner  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers.  Re- 
publican; now  serving  4th  term  in  City  Coun- 
cil, having  been  first  elected,  1899,  to  repre- 
sent the  old  12th  Ward,  and  when  the  redis- 
tricting  left  him  in  the  20th  Ward,  was  elect- 
ed, 1900,  and  re-elected,  1902  and  1904,  to  rep- 
resent that  ward.  Pres.  20th  Ward  Republican 
Club,  1904-5.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Me- 
noken,  Hamilton,  Lincoln  (pres.,  1904-5).  Of- 
fice: Michigan  Av.  and  Randolph  St.  Residence: 
43  Campbell  Park. 

PATTERSON,  Joseph  Medill,  commissioner 
of  public  works;  b.  Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1879;  s. 
Robert  Wilson  and  Eleanor  (Medill)  Patter- 
son; ed.  Groton  School,  Groton,  Mass.;  Yale 
Univ.,  graduating  B.A. ;  honorary  degree  of 
M.A.  from  Illinois  College,  1904;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  19,  1902,  Alice  Higinbotham;  1  daughter: 
Elinor  Medill.  War  correspondent  of  the  New 
York  Journal,  1900;  reporter,  assistant  Sunday 
editor,  editorial  writer  and  assistant  editor 
Chicago  Tribune,  1901-5.  Mem.  of  the  Illinois 
Legislature,  1903;  commissioner  of  public 
works,  Chicago,  since  Apr.,  1905.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Chicago,  Press,  Onwentsia,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  65 
Stratford  PI. 

PATTERSON,  Melvin  Elmore,  chief  deputy 
U.  S.  marshal,  Northern  District  of  Illinois; 
b.  Bureau  Co.,  111.,  July  19,  1872;  s.  David  E. 
and  Mary  (Davis)  Patterson;  entered  North- 
ern Illinois  Normal  School,  Dixon,  111.,  fall  of 
1889;  grad.  Chicago  Law  School,  May,  1900, 
with  LL.M.  degree.  Came  to  Chicago,  Oct., 
1895;  was  connected  with  the  Durand  &  Kas- 
per  Co.,  1  year;  resigned  and  accepted  position 
of  private  sec.  to  the  U.  S.  marshal,  Oct.  1, 
1896;  promoted  to  position  of  chief  deputy, 
Sept.  1,  1902,  in  which  position  continues.  Vice- 
pres.  the  Brown  Co.;  sec.-treas.  Columbia  Con- 
servatory of  Music  and  Art.  Admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  May,  1900.  Mem.  lecture  staff  of  Chi- 
cago Law  School.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Club:  Press.  Office:  Post  Office  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 19  Ashland  Boul. 

PATTERSON,  Robert  Wilson,  editor  Chica- 
go Tribune;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  30,  1850;  a.  Rev. 
R.  W.  Patterson;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
preparatory  dept.  Chicago  Univ.,  and  Lake  For- 
est Univ.;  grad.  Williams  College,  1871;  m. 
Elinor,  daughter  late  Joseph  Medill.  Began  to 
study  law  in  Chicago,  but  gave  it  up  and  be- 
came reporter  on  the  Chicago  Times;  later 
on  The  Interior  (religious  weekly);  since  1873 
with  Chicago  Tribune,  beginning  as  asst.  night 
editor,  later  becoming  Washington  correspond- 
ent, editorial  writer,  managing  editor,  and  on 
death  of  Joseph  Medill,  editor-in-chief;  pres. 
the  Tribune  Co.,  City  Press  Assn.  of  Chicago. 
Clubs:  Press,  Chicago  Golf,  Onwentsia,  Saddle 
and  Cycle.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  166 
Astor  St. 

PATTERSON,  Rudolph  McCabe,  real  estate; 
b.  Huntingdon  Co.,  Pa.,  Aug.  12,  1864;  s.  Col. 
George  W.  and  Sara  Patterson;  ed.  Valpa- 
raiso, Ind.  (Northern  Indiana  Normal  School); 
pres.  Chicago  Alumni  Assn.  of  Valparaiso.  Es- 
tablished in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago, 
1890;  mem.  real  estate  firm  of  Patterson,  Shep- 
ard  &  Co.;  was  appointed  by  Mayor  Swift,  Apr. 
25,  1895,  to  look  after  the  real  estate  owned 
and  controlled  by  the  City  of  Chicago;  appoint- 
ed by  Gov.  Richard  Yates  mem.  of  the  Illinois 


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State  Pure  Food  Commission,  June  1,  1901. 
Republican,  engaged  in  a  joint  debate  on 
the  money  question  with  U.  S.  Senator  B.  R. 
Tillman,  of  South  Carolina,  at  Philadelphia, 
Pa.,  Sept.  19,  1896.  Has  been  chosen  orator  on 
Labor  L>ay  in  Chicago  for  12  consecutive  years. 
Clubs:  Sheridan,  Hamilton,  Lincoln.  Office: 
Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

FATTXXiIiO,  Kicliard  Starr,  physician,  ocu- 
list; b.  Liverpool,  N.  S.,  May  25,  1870;  s. 
Thomas  R.  and  Mary  Jane  (Starr)  Pattillo; 
ed.  Arcadia  College,  Nova  Scotia;  Manitoba 
Univ.  and  Manitoba  Med.  College,  graduating, 
M.D.,  C.M.,  1895;  m.  Chicago,  1891,  Anna  Maude 
Doyle;  1  daughter:  Ethel  Starr.  Engaged  in 
practice  in  Chicago  as  oculist,  since  1895.  Ocu- 
list to  Mercy  Hosp.,  Chicago  Hosp.,  Chicago 
Charity  Hosp.  Instructor  Northwestern  Univ. 
Med.  School  and  Chicago  Post  Graduate  Med. 
School.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Clubs:  Colo- 
nial, Charlevoix.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  5814  Indiana  Av. 

FATTISON,  James  William,  artist,  art  wri- 
ter and  lecturer;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  July  14, 
1844;  s.  Rev.  Robert  Everett  (D.D.)  and 
Frances  (Wilson)  Pattison;  general  education 
in  New  England  schools;  student  in  art  of 
James  Hart,  New  York;  Albert  Flamm,  Diis- 
seldorf;  Luigi  Chialiva,  Paris;  m.  1st,  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  Dec.,  1871,  Elizabeth  Abbott  Pen- 
nell;  m.  2d,  Diisseldorf,  Germany,  1876,  Helen 
Searle,  of  Vermont.  Served  in  Civil  War  as 
sergeant  in  Co.  G,  57th  Mass.  Infy.;  slightly 
wounded  at  Siege  of  Petersburg;  later  detailed 
as  clerk  in  War  Dept.  for  a  time.  Instructor 
in  art  at  Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis,  1868; 
followed  profession  in  Europe  from  1873-82;  in 
Chicago,  1  year;  in  New  York,  until  1884;  dir. 
School  of  Fine  Arts,  Jacksonville,  111.,  until 
1895;  since  1896  on  Faculty  of  the  Art  Insti- 
tute of  Chicago,  holding  chair  of  lectureship 
on  antiquities,  metals,  textiles,  etc.  Painter  of 
landscapes,  figures,  animals,  etc.;  exhibitor  at 
the  Salon  in  Paris  (first  in  1879),  Nat.  Acad. 
of  Design,  New  York;  Am.  Water  Color  Soc., 
New  York;  the  Pa.  Acad.  Fine  Arts,  Philadel- 
phia; the  Exposition  at  New  Orleans;  World's 
Columbian  Exposition,  1893;  the  Louisiana 
Purciiase  Exposition,  St.  Louis  (received  med- 
al, 1904),  Art  Institute  of  Chicago,  etc.;  re- 
ceived medal  at  Boston,  1882.  Picture  in  per- 
manent collection  of  Pennsylvania  Acad.  of 
Fine  Arts.  Mem.  Municipal  Art  League  of  Chi- 
cago (trustee),  Chicago  Soc.  of  Artists  (sec.), 
Soc.  of  Western  Artists,  Palette  and  Chisel 
clubs.  Author  of  Painters  Since  Leonardo 
(H.  S.  Stone  &  Co.);  of  Painters  of  the  XVII 
and  XVIII  Centuries  (Progress  Publishing 
Co.),  and  of  numerous  magazine  and  news- 
paper articles  on  Art  topics.  Republican.  Club: 
Nat.  Arts  (New  York).  Office:  Studio  Bldg. 

PATTISON,  William  King,  lawyer;  b.  Thor- 
old,  Can.,  Nov.  6,  1857;  s.  William  Douglas 
and  Mary  J.  (King)  Pattison;  ed.  Collegiate 
Institute,  St.  Catharine's,  Ont.,  and  Upper  Can- 
ada Law  School,  Toronto;  m.  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich.,  1898,  Isabella  Kilpatrick.  Admitted  to 
bar  in  St.  Catharine's,  Ont.,  1879,  and  prac- 
ticed law  there  for  12  years.  Admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  1892,  and  has  ever  since  been  en- 
gaged in  practice  here;  now  mem.  of  firm  of 
Pattison  &  Shaw.  Democrat.  Mason.  Club:  Cal- 
umet. Office:  143  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4500 
Emerald  Av. 

PATTON,  Jacob  Allen,  physician;  b.  Charles- 
ton, 111.,  Sept.  29,  1866;  s.  William  Rush  Pat- 
ton,  M.D.,  and  Hannah  Margaret  (Decker) 
Patton;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois,  B.S.,  1888; 
Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  11,  1890,  Kate  Woodward  Parr;  children: 
Frederick  William,  Mary  Virginia,  Practiced 
medicine  Charleston,  111.,  1890-1.  Demonstrator 
of  materia  medica  and  chemistry,  Rush  Med. 
College,  1891-8,  and  since  1898  asst.  prof,  of 
materia  medica  and  chemistry;  instructor  in 
genito-urinary  surgery.  Instructor  genito- 


urinary surgery,  Chicago  Policlinic;  attending 
physician  Chicago  Union  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Urological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Examiners'  Assn.,  Illinois  Med.  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.  Mem.  N.  Shore  Congregational 
Church.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Residence: 
1963  Kenmore  Av. 

PATTON,  Joseph  Mclntyre,  physician;  b. 
Ralston,  Pa.,  1860;  s.  Joseph  R.  and  Janet 
(Vevers)  Patton;  ed.  Hasbrouck's  Institute, 
New  Jersey,  and  med.  dept.,  Univ.  of  City  of 
New  York,  M.D.,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  1886, 
Grace  Klumb;  1  son:  Leigh.  Practicing  medi- 
cine in  Chicago  since  1882;  chief  asst.  of  med. 
clinic,  1883-90;  prof,  of  physical  diagnosis, 
1890-1;  associate  prof,  of  medicine  since  1891, 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago. 
Prof,  of  diseases  of  the  chest,  Chicago  Poli- 
clinic, since  1891.  Prof,  general  anaesthesia 
and  physical  diagnosis,  dental  dept.,  Univ.  of 
Illinois,  since  1892.  Author:  Clinical  Lectures 
on  Diseases  of  the  Heart,  Lungs  and  Pleura; 
Anaesthesia  and  Anaesthetics;  and  numerous 
magazine  articles  on  med.  subjects.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.;  ex-pres.  Pathological  Soc.;  honorary 
mem.  Iowa  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Club:  Illi- 
nois. Office:  57  Washington  St.  Residence:  237 
S.  Hoyne  Av. 

PATTON,  Normand  Smith,  architect;  b. 
Hartford,  Conn.,  July  10,  1852;  s.  Rev.  William 
W.  (D.D.)  and  Mary  (Smith)  Patton;  grad- 
uated Amherst,  A.M.,  1873;  studied  at  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology;  m.  Jan.  1, 
1885,  Frances  M.  Keep,  Oberlin,  O.  (died  June 
13,  1895);  children:  Marion  K.,  Frances  C., 
Normand  K.  Has  made  a  specialty  of  public 
bldgs. ;  architect  for  board  of  education,  Chi- 
cago, 1897-8;  designed  many  schools  and  col- 
lege bldgs.  and  public  libraries  in  this  city 
and  elsewhere;  mem.  firm  of  Patton  &  Miller, 
architects;  dir.  Chicago  Hardware  Co.  One  of 
the  organizers  (2  years  sec.)  Western  Assn. 
Architects;  ex-pres.  and  organizer  of  Chicago 
Municipal  Improvement  League;  dir.  Am.  In- 
stitute Architects.  Has  contributed  important 
articles  on  library  and  school  bldgs.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Oak  Park,  Westward  Ho.  Mem. 
S.  A.  R.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  225 
N.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

PAULING,  Edward  G.,  mortgage  loans;  b. 
Chicago,  July  21,  1850;  s.  Henry  F.  and  Sophia 
D.  (Meyer)  Pauling;  ed.  public  schools  and 
business  college;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  14,  1900, 
Marie  F.  Seeman;  children:  Helen  M.,  Marie  H. 
Was  with  a  real  estate  firm  for  15  years,  first 
as  employee  and  then  as  mem.  of  firm;  has 
been  in  the  mortgage  loan  business  for  him- 
self since  1890.  Republican.  Lutheran.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum  (past  regent  of  North  West- 
ern Council).  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Marquette  (pres.  2  terms),  Glen 
View.  Office:  132  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  36 
Astor  St. 

PAULLIN,  George  Washington,  manufac- 
turer of  furs;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July  17, 
1864;  s.  Charles  and  Maria  Ann  (Smith)  Paul- 
lin;  grad.  public  schools,  Philadelphia,  1880; 
Chicago  College  of  Law,  1892;  LL.B.,  Lake 
Forest  Univ.,  1893;  m.  Jersey  City,  N.  J.,  Feb. 
2,  1886,  Mary  Hamilton  Garwood;  children: 
Frances  Anne,  Laura  Virginia,  Louise  Eliza- 
beth. Employed  on  Med.  Journal,  Philadelphia, 
1880;  went  to  learn  fur  business  with  Edward 
S.  Mawson  &  Sons,  Philadelphia,  1881;  came 
to  Chicago,  1885;  employed  by  Charles  Gos- 
sage  &  Co.,  in  fur  dept.;  buyer  and  mgr.  of 
fur  dept.,  James  H.  Walker  &  Co.,  1886-93; 
afterward  with  John  T.  Shayne  &  Co.;  since 
1899  in  business  on  own  account  as  manufac- 
turer of  furs  and  fur  garments.  Studies  law 
while  employed  at  other  work  and  admitted  to 
bar,  1892;  has  practiced  but  little.  Republican; 
6  years  on  Cook  Co.  Central  Committee,  and 
still  serving.  Dir.  Evanston  Public  Library. 


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Episcopalian.  Club:  Evanston.  Office:  92  State 
St.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

PAVLICEK,  Charles  Borromeo,  lawyer;  b. 
Bohemia,  Austria,  Sept.  11,  1863;  s.  Joseph 
and  Marie  Pavlicek;  came  to  Chicago  in  child- 
hood; ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  grad. 
S.B.,  1888,  A.B.,  1889,  Northern  Illinois  Normal 
School,  Dixon,  111.;  LL.B.,  1891,  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan; m.  Buckingham,  111.,  Jan.  30,  1892,  Hattie 
M.  Kellogg;  1  son:  Charles  B.,  Jr.  Admitted  to 
Illinois  bar,  and  has  ever  since  been  engaged 
in  general  practice  in  Chicago.  Republican.  W. 
Chicago  Park  Commissioner,  1897-1901.  Mem. 
Oriental  Lodge,  No.  33,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Office: 
Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  1526  W.  19th  St. 

PAYNE,  John  Barton,  jurist,  lawyer;  b. 
Pruntytown,  W.  Va.,  Jan.  26,  1855;  s.  Dr.  Amos 
and  Elizabeth  (Barton)  Payne;  ed.  private 
schools,  Orleans,  Fauquier  Co.,  W.  Va.,  1860- 
1870;  m.  Oct.  17,  1878,  Kate,  daughter  of  Judge 
Edward  C.  Bunker.  Admitted  to  bar,  Sept., 
1876,  Taylor  Co.,  W.  Va.;  practiced  at  King- 
wood,  Preston  Co.,  1877-82;  chairman  Demo- 
cratic committee,  Preston  Co.,  1877-82;  special 
judge  Circuit  Court,  Tucker  Co.,  W.  Va.,  1880; 
mayor  of  Kingwood,  1882;  practiced  law,  Chica- 
go, 1883-93;  pres.  Chicago  Law  Institute,  1889; 
judge  Superior  Court,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  1, 
1893,  to  Dec.  5,  1898,  when  he  resigned  to  re- 
turn to  practice  of  law;  now  a  mem.  of  the  law 
firm  of  Winston,  Payne  &  Strawn.  Democrat. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Iroquois,  Law,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
32  Astor  St. 

PAYNE,  Will,  financial  editor  The  Econo- 
mist since  Mar.,  1897;  b.  Whiteside  Co.,  111., 
Jan.  9,  1865;  s.  W.  A.  and  Caroline  Ferriss 
Payne;  ed.  common  school,  Morrison,  111.;  m. 
Harvard,  Neb.,  1886,  Katherine  Whitney;  chil- 
dren: Whitney,  Donald.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Nebraska  in  1890;  reporter,  editorial  writer, 
city  editor  and  financial  editor  Daily  News  to 
1896;  financial  editor  Chronicle,  1896,  to  Mar., 
1897.  Club:  Press.  Author:  Jerry  the  Dreamer, 
1896;  The  Monkey  Captain,  1898;  The  Story 
of  Eva,  1901;  On  Fortune's  Road,  1902;  Mr. 
Salt,  1903.  Contributor  short  stories  to  lead- 
ing magazines.  Office:  189  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1008  Farwell  Av. 

PAYNE,  William  Morton,  educator,  literary 
critic;  b.  Newburyport,  Mass.,  Feb.  14,  1858; 
s.  Henry  Morton  and  Emma  Merrill  (Tilton) 
Payne;  has  lived  in  Chicago  since  1868;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Newburyport  and  Chicago; 
after  that  self-educated;  asst.  librarian  Chi- 
cago Public  Library,  1874-6;  teacher  in  Chica- 
go high  schools  since  1876;  literary  editor 
Chicago  Morning  News,  1884-8;  Chicago  Even- 
Ing  Journal,  1888-92;  associate  editor  The 
Dial  since  1892.  Chairman  Committee  on  Phi- 
lol.  Congress,  Chicago,  1893;  pres.  Chicago 
French  Club,  1888-90;  sec.  and  treas.  Chicago 
Twentieth  Century  Club  since  1889;  mem.  Chi- 
cago Literary  Club,  the  Little  Room,  the  New 
England  Soc. ;  hon.  mem.  of  Phi  Beta  Kappa 
of  Northwestern  Univ.  Lecturer  on  English 
Literature,  Univ.  of  Wis.,  1900.  As  literary 
critic,  chiefly  concerned  with  modern  litera- 
ture (especially  poetry)  in  English,  French, 
German,  Italian  and  Scandinavian.  Author: 
The  New  Education,  1884;  Little  Leaders, 
1895;  Editorial  Echoes,  1902;  Various  Views, 
1902.  Translated  Bjornson's  "Sigurd  Slembe", 
1888,  and  Jaeger's  "Henrik  Ibsen",  1890,  from 
the  Norwegian.  Edited:  English  in  Am.  Univs., 
1895.  Has  published  many  articles  in  periodi- 
cals and  in  Warner's  Library  of  the  World's 
Best  Literature.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2246  Michigan  Av. 

FAYSON,  George  8.,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
June  21,  1862;  s.  George  and  Margaret  A. 
(Codman)  Payson;  ed.  Ogden  (public)  school; 
Barnes'  private  school;  Yale  College  (Sheffield 
Scientific  School),  graduating  Ph.B.,  1883;  fol- 
lowed by  legal  studies  at  Union  College  of 
Law,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  3,  1889,  Jo- 


sephine Ryerson;  children:  Ellen  Larnnt,  Ran- 
dolph. On  leaving  college  entered  office  of  the 
Adams  &  Westlake  Mfg.  Co.,  Chicago;  in  1884, 
entered  law  office  of  Isham,  Lincoln  &  Beale; 
in  1886  went  from  there  to  office  of  Dent  & 
Black;  in  Sept.,  1887,  went  to  office  of  Banning 
&  Banning,  and  in  1888  became  a  partner  in 
the  firm,  which  continued  until  July,  1893, 
when  left  to  become  counsel  and  treas.  of  the 
Western  R.  R.  Assn.,  in  which  position  contin- 
ues. Republican  in  Nat.  politics.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go, Chicago  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Yale,  Uni- 
versity, Caxton;  also  University  and  Grolier, 
New  York.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
88  Astor  St. 

PEABODY,  Augustus  Stephen,  lawyer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  3,  1873;  s.  Francis  B.  and  Har- 
riet Cutter  (Ten  Broeck)  Peabody;  ed.  Har- 
vard and  Univ.  Schools,  Chicago;  Hill  School, 
Pottstown,  Pa.;  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1895;  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1897.  Upon 
graduation  from  Law  School,  1897,  entered 
the  law  dept.  of  Peabody,  Houghteling  &  Co., 
bankers  in  mortgage  loans  and  investments 
(in  which  firm  is  a  partner),  and  has  been  so 
connected  ever  since.  He  makes  a  specialty  of 
corporation  and  real  estate  law.  Democrat. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  University,  Phi  Delta  Phi 
(legal  fraternity),  Delta  Kappa  Epsilon,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle,  Onwentsia.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  426  Dearborn  Av. 

PEABODY,  Francis  Bolles,  investments;  b. 
Milford,  Hillsborough  Co.,  N.  H.,  Oct.  27,  1827; 
s.  Col.  Stephen  and  Jerusha  Price  (Bolles) 
Peabody;  grad.  Trinity  College,  Hartford, 
Conn.,  1848;  studied  law  with  Pierce  &  Minot, 
of  Concord,  N.  H.  (of  which  Franklin  Pierce, 
afterward  Pres.  of  the  U.  S.,  was  a  mem.), 
and  later  at  Hillsborough,  N.  H. ;  m.  Sept.  20, 
1854,  Harriet  Cutter,  daughter  of  Rev.  Petrus 
Stuyvesant  Ten  Broeck,  rector  of  St.  Paul's 
Church,  Concord,  N.  H.  (she  died  Feb.  13, 
1901);  children:  Lucretia  (Mrs.  James  L. 
Houghteling),  Harriet  Jessie  (Mrs.  Hermon 
B.  Butler),  Francis  Stuyvesant,  Augustus 
Stephen;  also  one  who  died  in  infancy.  Admit- 
ted to  New  Hampshire  bar,  1850;  practiced  at 
Hillsboro,  N.  H.,  1850-2;  in  Concord,  N.  H., 
1852-7;  first  with  his  brother-in-law,  Nathan- 
iel B.  Baker  (afterward  governor  of  New 
Hampshire)  until  1854;  then  with  William  E. 
Chandler  (afterward  Sec.  of  the  Navy),  as 
Peabody  &  Chandler,  until  1857,  when  he  re- 
moved to  Chicago.  Practiced  law  in  firm  of 
Scates,  McAllister,  Jewett  &  Peabody,  1857-8; 
later  practiced  alone  and  then  with  Judge  Al- 
fred W.  Arrington  until  1860;  alone  again  until 
1866;  then  of  the  firm  of  Gallup  &  Peabody, 
practicing  law  until  1870;  after  that  in  mort- 
gage loans  and  investments;  firm  of  Francis 
B.  Peabody  &  Co.  succeeded,  1875,  and  Pea- 
body,  Houghteling  &  Co.,  in  1885.  Democrat 
(gold  standard);  ardent  supporter  of  munici- 
pal and  tariff  reform;  has  been  pres.  Revenue 
Reform  League,  Tariff  Reform  League,  Citi- 
zens' Assn.  of  Chicago,  Civil  Service  Reform 
League.  Episcopalian;  has  been  mem.  of  the 
vestry  of  St.  James  Church,  and  of  the  stand- 
ing committee  of  the  diocese,  and  pres.  Trus- 
tees of  the  Endowment  Fund  of  the  Diocese 
of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Commercial  (pres. 
1896).  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence: 
426  Dearborn  Av. 

PEABODY,  Francis  S.,  capitalist;  b.  Chica- 
go, July  24,  1859;  s.  Francis  B.  Peabody;  ed. 
Phillips  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  and  Yale  Col- 
lege. Entered  the  coal  trade  immediately  after 
graduation  in  1881,  building  up  the  Peabody 
Coal  Co.,  of  which  has  been  pres.  ever  since; 
also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Peabody  Mining  Co., 
Southern  Illinois  Coal  Mining  and  Mfg.  Co., 
Union  County  Power  &  Traction  Co.,  Central 
111.  Construction  Co.,  Coal  Belt  Electric  Ry. 
Co.,  Coal  Belt  Ry.  Co.,  Egyptian  Powder  Co., 
Investors*  Audit  Co.,  Marion  District  Coal 
Assn.,  North  Branch  Warehouse  Co.;  and  dlr. 


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of  Brazil  Coal  Co.,  Busse-Reynolds  Coal  Co., 
Evanston  Elevator  and  Coal  Co.,  Fassig  &  Per- 
rine  Ice  Co.,  Federal  Coal  Co.,  Job's  Ohio  Hock- 
ing Coal  Co.,  New  Pittsburgh  Coal  and  Coke 
Co.,  Pawnee  R.  R.  Co.,  J.  W.  Suffern  Coal  Co., 
Victor  Coal  Co.  Democrat.  Mem.  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Iroquois,  Caxton,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Edgewater  Golf,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  215  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  186 
Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

FEABODY,  Fred  Forrest,  merchant,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Northfleld,  Vt.,  July  6,  1858;  s.  L. 
C.  and  Sarah  (Brown)  Peabody;  ed.  public 
schools  and  taught  country  school  for  2  years; 
m.  Stevens  Point,  Wis.,  Jan.  2,  1882,  Sarah 
Blanche  Griffith;  children:  Helen,  Rachel,  Jo- 
sephine, Frederick,  Ruth.  Since  1876  in  shirt, 
collar  and  cuff  business;  now  vice-pres.  of 
Cluett,  Peabody  &  Co.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston,  Evans- 
ton  Country,  Glen  View.  Office:  324  5th  Av. 
Residence:  214  Greenwood  Boul.,  Evanston. 

PEACOCK,  Robert  E.,  vice-pres.  C.  D.  Pea- 
cock, incorporated,  jewelry;  b.  Chicago,  Apr. 
8,  1876;  s.  Charles  Daniel  (died  Feb.,  1903) 
and  Mary  (Smith)  Peacock;  ed.  Univ.  School, 
Chicago,  and  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating 
A.B.,  in  class  of  1900;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  28, 
1902,  Josephine  McLane.  Since  1896  has  been 
connected  with  the  jewelry  house  of  C.  D. 
Peacock  (established  and  incorporated,  1902), 
and  is  now  vice-pres.  of  the  company.  Mem. 
Beta  Theta  Pi  fraternity.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  State  and  Adams  Sts.  Residence: 
375  36th  PI. 

PEAKS,  George  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Muske- 
gon,  Mich.,  Oct.  11,  1872;  s.  George  Franklin 
and  Mary  (Sherburne)  Peaks;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Muskegon,  Mich.,  and  at  Gates  Col- 
lege, Nebraska;  m.  Menominee,  Mich.,  Mar.  15, 
1899,  Alice  Spies.  Came  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1890; 
read  law  with  W.  J.  Lyford  and  W.  J.  Calhoun. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1893;  mem.  of  the  firm  of 
Gann,  Peaks  &  Haffenberg  since  1897.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston, 
Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence: 
709  Foster  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

FEARCE,  "William  Greene,  2d  vice-pres.  Grif- 
fin Wheel  Co.;  b.  Marietta,  O.,  June  11,  1859; 
s.  Frederick  Edward  and  Harriet  Lydia 
(Greene)  Pearce;  ed.  public  schools  at  Mariet- 
ta, O. ;  Marietta  Acad.,  and  freshman  year  in 
Marietta  College;  m.  Sedalia,  Mo.,  1879,  Jo- 
sephine Swan.  Was  clerk  with  the  M.,  K.  &  T. 
Ry.,  1877-9;  then  with  N.  P.  Ry.,  1879-1902, 
as  consecutively  clerk,  auditor  of  disburse- 
ments, general  purchasing  agent,  asst.  gen. 
mgr.,  asst.  to  pres.  and  gen.  mgr. ;  became  2d 
vice-pres.,  Apr.,  1902,  of  Griffin  Wheel  Co., 
manufacturers  of  chilled  cast  iron  car  and 
locomotive  wheels  and  iron  and  brass  cast- 
ings. Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Chi- 
cago Golf,  Glen  View;  also  Minnesota,  St. 
Paul,  Minn.;  Union,  Tacoma,  Wash.  Office: 
Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  10  Astor  St. 

FE  ARSON,  Haynie  Robert,  lawyer;  b. 
Springfield,  111.,  June  22,  1866;  s.  Gen.  Robert 
M.  (brig.-gen.,  U.  S.  V.)  and  Mary  E.  (Tut- 
hill)  Pearson;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
Middlebury  (Vt.)  College;  Univ.  of  Michigan 
Law  School;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.,  1892,  Blanche 
B.  Arnold;  children:  Beatrice,  Robert  Swift, 
Caroline  Arnold.  Admitted  to  bar,  1889;  mem. 
firm  of  Page  &  Pearson,  1890-2;  atty.  for 
drainage  board  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago, 
1892-3;  appointed  asst.  State's  Atty.  of  Cook 
Co.,  by  Jacob  J.  Kern,  1893;  re-appointed  to 
same  position  by  Charles  S.  Deneen,  1896;  re- 
signed, 1900,  and  went  into  private  practice. 
Mem.  Michigan  Alumni  Assn.,  Delta  Kappa 
Epsilon.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion  and  Army  of  the 
Tennessee,  by  inheritance.  Republican.  Mason 
(32°);  Shriner.  Office:  172  E.  Washington  St. 
Residence:  5927  Midway  Park,  Austin,  111. 


PEARSONS,  Daniel  Kimball,  capitalist,  phi- 
lanthropist; b.  Bradford,  Vt.,  Apr.  14,  1820;  s. 
John  and  Hannah  Pearsons;  early  education 
common  schools;  taught  school,  1836-41;  took 
2  years'  course  in  med.  dept.  of  Dartmouth 
College,  completing  studies  at  a  college  at 
Woodstock,  Vt.,  graduating  M.D. ;  practiced  in 
Chicopee,  Mass.,  until  1857;  m.  1847,  Marietta 
Chapin,  of  Chicopee,  Mass.  Came  west,  1857; 
farmed  in  Ogle  Co.,  1857-60;  in  real  estate 
business  in  Chicago,  1860-87,  operating  very 
largely  and  with  much  success;  retired  from 
real  estate  business,  1887,  but  remained  dir. 
of  the  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co.  and  other  corpo- 
rations, in  which  he  has  large  interests.  Be- 
sides the  management  of  these,  and  the  care 
of  his  large  real  estate  holdings,  he  has  de- 
voted his  attention  to  benefactions  to  colleges 
and  charities  amounting  altogether  to  over 
$4,000,000.  The  Chicago  Theological  Seminary 
has  received  from  him  $280,000,  Beloit  College 
over  $500,000,  Mount  Holyoke  College  $150,- 
000,  Lake  Forest  Univ.  $100,000,  and  other 
gifts  to  Drury  College,  Colorado  College,  Po- 
mona College,  Whitman  College,  and  others, 
comprising  in  all  30  different  colleges  in  20 
different  states,  coupling  each  gift  with  the 
requirement  that  a  larger  sum  be  raised  from 
other  sources  before  his  gift  becomes  avail- 
able. Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

PEARSONS,  Harry  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Evanston, 
111.,  Jan.  15,  1873;  s.  Henry  A.  and  Catherine 
J.  (West)  Pearsons;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ., 
classical  course,  A.B.,  1895;  law  course,  LL.B., 
1898;  m.  Kenilworth,  111.,  Feb.  8,  1900,  Frances 
Keyes;  1  daughter:  Frances.  After  gradua- 
tion, 1895,  entered  the  service  of  the  Pearsons- 
Taft  Land  Credit  Co.,  of  which  has  been  atty. 
and  dir.  from  1900.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Beta  Theta  Pi,  Delta  Chi.  Club:  University. 
Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1816  Chi- 
cago Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

PEASE,  Arthur  Burr,  lawyer;  b.  Shoreham, 
Vt.,  Feb.  25,  1866;  s.  Lyman  N.  and  Maria  L. 
(Bingham)  Pease;  grad.  Sherman  Acad.,  Mo- 
riah,  N.  Y.,  1886;  Middlebury  (Vt.)  College, 
1890.  Admitted  to  bar,  1903;  now  of  the  firm 
of  Pierson  &  Pease.  Republican.  Mem.  Delta 
Kappa  Epsilon.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Ken- 
wood, Chicago  Yacht,  Kenwood  Country, 
Neighborly.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  60  Woodland  Park  Av. 

PEASE,  James;  b.  near  Kenosha,  Wis.,  July 
12,  1851;  s.  Anson  and  Julia  (Wellington) 
Pease;  ed.  public  schools  and  worked  on  farm 
until  1865;  m.  1884,  Theresa  Houlihan,  of  Chi- 
cago. Bookkeeper  with  McGlauchlin  &  Dean, 
wholesale  flour,  1865-71;  then  learned  paint- 
er's trade  and  worked  at  it  for  5  years  before 
establishing  a  small  shop  of  his  own,  1876, 
from  which  he  built  up  a  large  wall-paper  and 
painting  business  on  N.  Side;  sold  out,  Jan., 
1895.  Republican;  has  been  assessor  for  Town 
of  Lake  View  9  years;  sheriff  of  Cook  Co., 
Jan.  1,  1895,  to  Dec.  31,  1899;  4  years  on  Board 
of  Education  of  Lake  View.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum, K.  P.,  Royal  League,  Nat.  Union,  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  Foresters.  Clubs:  Marquette, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston  Shooting,  Sheridan 
Shooting,  Lake  Poygan  Gun.  Address:  3212 
Dover  St. 

FEATTIE,  Robert,  journalist;  b.  Wisconsin, 
Oct.  5,  1857;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth  Culross 
Peattie;  came  to  Chicago  in  childhood;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  1883,  Ella  A.  Wil- 
kinson; children:  Edward  Graeme,  Barbara, 
Roderick,  Donald  Culross.  Began  newspaper 
work  in  1880  on  city  staff  of  Chicago  Times; 
on  staff  of  Chicago  Daily  Herald,  1883-4,  and 
1884-7  with  Chicago  Daily  News  as  dramatic 
editor  and  in  other  work;  1888-96  managing 
editor  World-Herald,  Omaha;  since  1896  Chi- 
cago correspondent  of  the  New  York  Times. 
Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence:  7660  Bond 
Avenue. 


THE  BOOK  01^  CUIOAGOANS 


FECK,  Clarence  X.,  capitalist,  real  estate 
owner;  dir.  Am.  Rolling  Mill  Corporation,  etc. 
Associate  mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Calumet,  Chica- 
go Athletic,  Twentieth  Century.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Blk.  Residence:  2254  Michigan  Av. 

FECK,  -Ferdinand  Wythe,  capitalist;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  15,  1848;  s.  Philip  P.  W.  and  Mary 
K.  Peck;  studied  law;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1869;  m.  1870,  Tilla  Spalding;  6  children.  One 
of  the  founders,  1870,  of  Illinois  Humane  Soc. , 
ex-pres.  Chicago  Athenaeum;  ex-mem.  Chica- 
go Board  of  Education;  ex-pres.  Chicago  Audi- 
torium Assn.,  which  built  and  owns  the  Audi- 
torium bldg.,  hotel  and  theatre;  vice-pres. 
World's  Columbian  Exposition  (chairman 
finance  committee) ;  TJ.  S.  commissioner-gen- 
eral to  Paris  Exposition,  1900  (appointed,  1898, 
by  Pres.  McKinley) ;  trustee  Univ.  of  Chicago; 
dir.  Am.  Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Promoted 
the  erection  of  Confederate  monument  in  Chi- 
cago. Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic,  Union 
League,  Chicago.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 1826  Michigan  Av.;  summer,  Ocono- 
mowoc,  Wis. 

FECK,  Ferdinand  Wythe,  Jr.,  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Am.  Rolling  Mill  Corporation;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  18,  1871;  s.  Ferdinand  W.  and  Tilla 
C.  (Spalding)  Peck;  ed.  private  schools  in 
Chicago  and  Chicago  Manual  Training  School; 
later  attended  Shattuck  Military  School  at 
Paribault,  Minn.,  and  was  at  the  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  1889-92.  In  1893  entered  real  estate 
business  in  Chicago  with  Helliwell  &  Tront. 
later  becoming  mem.  of  firm  of  Helliwell, 
Treat  &  Co.  Upon  death  of  Mr.  Helliwell,  in 
1895,  continued  business  under  name  of  Treat 
&  Peck;  on  withdrawal  of  Mr.  Treat,  a  year 
later,  continued  alone  as  agent  and  mgr.  Chi- 
cago Stock  Exchange  Bldg.;  resigned,  1899, 
owing  to  the  sale  of  the  property,  and  became 
connected  with  the  U.  S.  Commission  to  the 
Paris  Exposition,  and  until  assumed,  Jan.  1, 
1901,  present  position.  Mem.  Phi  chapter,  Ann 
Arbor,  Mich.,  of  Psi  Upsilon  Fraternity.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Calumet.  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
1826  Michigan  Av. 

FECK,  Franklin  Grant,  pres.  Seymour  & 
Peck  Co.,  veneer  drums;  b.  Bloomington,  111., 
July  28,  1858;  s.  William  C.  and  Sarah  Ann 
(Green)  Peck:  ed.  public  schools  of  Albert 
Lea.  Minn.,  and  college  at  Northfleld,  Minn., 
to  1876;  m.  Chicago,  June  26,  1895.  Laura  R. 
Fdelmann;  children:  Jessie  M.,  George  H., 
Frances  L.,  Alberta  L..  Alice  L.  Cnme  to  CVii- 
cago  from  Minnesota  in  1876,  and  was  clerk 
for  various  firms  until  1879;  then  started  with 
Oconto  Lumber  Co.,  1879,  and  remained  with 
it  until  1897,  when  bought  out  the  company's 
dept.  for  the  manufacture  of  veneer  drums  for 
packing  purposes,  incorporating  it  May  12, 
1897,  separately,  as  the  Seymour  &  Peck  Co., 
of  which  is  pres.  Republican.  Served  in  I.  N. 
G.  Mem.  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Office:  288  W  20th 
PI.  Residence:  1124  S.  Central  Park  Av. 

FECK,  Georg-e  Record,  general  counsel  C., 
M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.  since  Sept.  15,  1895:  b.  Steti- 
ben  Co.,  N.  T..  May  15,  1843:  s.  Joel  M.  and 
Amanda  (Purdy)  Peck:  went  to  Wisconsin; 
ed.  common  schools  (LL.D..  Univ.  of  Kansas, 
1887;  Union  College.  New  York.  1896;  LL.D, 
Bethany  College;  A.M..  Milton  College.  19021; 
taught  school;  m.  1866.  Arabella  Burdick, 
Janesville,  Wis.  (died.  Mar.  5,  1896);  children: 
Mary  E.,  Isabelle,  Charles  B.,  Ethel.  Served 
private  to  capt.,  1st  Wisconsin  heavy  artillery 
and  31st  Wisconsin  infy.,  1861-5;  studied  law; 
admitted  to  Wisconsin  bar;  practiced,  1871-4, 
Independence,  Kan.;  1874-93,  Topeka,  Kan  ; 
since  1893  in  Chicago;  U.  S.  atty.  district  of 
Kansas,  1874-9;  general  solicitor,  A.,  T.  &  S. 
F.  R.  R.  Co.,  1881-95;  declined  appointment  to 
U.  S.  Senate,  for  unexpired  term,  from  Kan- 
sas, 1892.  Republican;  has  delivered  many  ora- 
tions on  public  occasions.  Office:  Railway  Ex- 


change Bldg.   Residence:   Virginia  Hotel,   Chi- 
cago;   Oconomowoc,    Wis. 

FECK,  Oliver  Dewey,  manufacturer,  mer- 
chant; b.  New  Britain,  Conn.,  Aug.  15,  1845; 
s.  Elnathan  and  Mary  Dewey  Peck;  ed.  public 
schools  of  New  Britain,  Conn.,  and  private 
school,  Norwalk,  Conn.  In  1861  enlisted  as 
drummer  boy  in  a  Connecticut  regt.  and  served 
3  years  and  2  months  in  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac and  James;  came  out  as  drum  major. 
Before  and  after  war  was  engaged  in  his 
father's  brass  goods  factory,  and  later  was  a 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  Peck  Bros.  &  Co.,  New 
Haven,  Conn.,  and  Chicago.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1879,  as  resident  partner  of  Peck  Bros.  &  Co., 
which  was  incorporated,  1896,  as  the  Federal 
Co.,  sanitary  specialties,  plumbing  supplies, 
etc.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Mem. 
George  H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  229  Washington  St.  Residence: 
71  Maple  St. 

FECK,  Feter  Henry,  master  mechanic,  Chi- 
cago &  Western  Indiana  and  Belt  Line  Rail- 
roads; b.  Cerro  Gordo,  111.,  Nov.  29,  1845;  s. 
William  and  Mary  (Stookey)  Peck;  ed.  Men- 
dota  Collegiate  Institute,  but  was  not  grad. ; 
served  3  years  in  Co.  K,  107th  111.  Vol.  Infy., 
July,  1862,  to  1865;  in  2d  Brigade,  2d  Division, 
23d  Corps,  Army  of  the  Ohio;  was  in  siege  of 
Knoxville,  Tenn.,  Atlanta  Campaign,  with 
Sherman,  and  in  the  battles  of  Franklin  and 
Nashville  with  Gen.  Thomas;  was  in  12  bat- 
tles of  the  Rebellion;  m.  Keokuk,  la.,  Nov.  21, 
1869,  Ella  Carter;  1  son:  Charles  L.  Entered 
railroad  service,  Aug.,  1865,  as  locomotive  fire- 
man, Keokuk  &  Des  Moines  R.  R. ;  promoted 
to  engineer,  Apr.,  1869,  to  1875;  locomotive 
engineer,  Keokuk  &  St.  Louis  R.  R.,  1875-8; 
on  Hannibal  &  St.  Joseph  R.  R.,  1878-83;  di- 
vision master  mechanic,  same  road,  at  Brook- 
field,  Mo.,  Apr.,  1883,  to  May,  1887;  since  May, 
1887,  master  mechanic  Chicago  &  Western  In- 
diana and  Belt  Line  railroads,  Chicago.  Repub- 
lican; was  mayor  of  Brookfield,  Mo.,  1886-7. 
Pres.  Am.  R.  R.  Master  Mechanics'  Assn., 
elected  June,  1904,  at  Saratoga,  N.  Y. ;  treas. 
and  dir.  Western  R.  R.  Club.  Mason  (32°) — -Au- 
burn Park  Lodge  789  (sec.),  Englewood  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory,  and  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine;  mem.  Post  444, 
G.  A.  R.,  Englewood.  Office:  83d  St.  and  Vin- 
cennes  Rd.  Residence:  7624  Union  Av. 

FECK,  Staunton  Bloodg-ood,  vice-pres.  and 
chief  engineer  Link-Belt  Machinery  Co.;  b. 
New  York  City,  Oct.  20,  1864;  s.  Thomas 
Bloodgood  and  Mary  Frances  (Staunton) 
Peck;  ed.  Park  Institute,  Rye,  N.  Y.,  1872-8; 
St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H.,  1878-82;  Co- 
lumbia Univ.,  1882-6;  fellow  in  engineering 
Columbia,  1886-7:  M.E.,  and  School  of  Mines 
C.E.,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Clarabelle  Mo- 
berly;  1  daughter:  Frances  Staunton.  Mechani- 
cal engineer  with  Burr  &  Dodge,  Philadelphia, 
1887-8;  asst.  chief  engineer,  Link-Belt  Engi- 
neering Co.,  Philadelphia,  1888-91;  chief  engi- 
neer since  1891,  and  also,  since  1900,  vice-pres. 
Link-Belt  Machinery  Co.,  Chicago.  Consulting 
engineer,  from  1900,  Dodge  Cold  Storage  Co., 
of  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Me- 
chanical Engineers  since  May,  1890.  Mem.  Al- 
pha Delta  Phi  Fraternity.  Independent  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Washington  Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  39th  St. 
and  Stewart  Av.  Residence:  223  E.  46th  St. 

FECKHAM,  Orville,  lawyer;  b.  Newport,  R. 
I.,  Oct.  30,  1846;  s.  Francis  B.  and  Elizabeth 
Bentley  (Oman)  Peckham;  grad.  Brown  Univ., 
1867;  m.  1876,  Anne  Jameson;  children:  Sarah 
Humphreys,  John  Judah.  Admitted  to  Rhode 
Island  bar,  1869;  Illinois  bar,  1872;  practiced 
at  Providence,  R.  I.,  1869-72;  in  spring  of 
1872,  with  Edward  O.  Brown,  came  to  Chica- 
go, and  with  him  formed  a  partnership  which 
continued  until  Mr.  Brown  was  elected  to  the 
bench  in  1903;  became  the  special  atty.  of  the 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago  in  1879,  and  has 


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since   given    time    almost    exclusively    to    that  Recorder    of    Cook    Co.,    1853-7;    studied    law, 

one   client.    Office:    1st   Nat.    Bank   Bldg.    Resi-  1857-60;    chief    of    map    dept.,    City    Board    of 

dence:   Geneva,  111.  Public   Works,    1860-76;    sold    set    of    abstract 

PEDRICK,  Isaac  Harwood,  lawyer;  b.  Rich-  books  to  the  county,  1875;  deputy  Co.  Record- 

mond,  Ind.,  Jan.   10,  1845;  s.  Richard  and  Su-  er,    1876-8;    founding   the   Co.    Abstract   Dept.; 

sanna    B.    Pedrick;    grad.    Univ.    of    Michigan  resigned    1878,    and    established    the    business 

(law  dept.),   LL.B.,    1870.    Admitted   to   bar   in  which  he  still  conducts  as  Otto  Peltzer  &  Co., 

Chicago,  1870;  since  Nov.,  1882,  in  partnership  examiners     of     abstracts     and     conveyancers, 

with    George    E.    Dawson,    firm    of    Pedrick    &  While   connected    with    City    Board    of    Public 

Dawson.     Republican.     Congregationalist.     Of-  Works  was  elected  Collector  of  Taxes  for  N. 

flee:    1st    Nat.    Bank    Bldg.     Residence:    2317  Chicago,   filling  one   term,   in   1868;   elected  on 

Michigan  Av.                                                             .  "Greeley    Ticket"    mem.     Illinois    Legislature, 

FEET,  Stephen  Denison,  clergyman,  author;  serving  in  double     session,  1873-4,  and  intro- 

b.    Euclid,    O.,    Dec.    2,    1831;    s.    Stephen    and  duclng  successfully,  among  other  bills,  the  law 

Martha    (Denison)    Peet;   grad.   Beloit   College,  for  compulsory  education   in   Illinois.   In   1872 

1851    (Ph.D.),  Andover  Theol.  Seminary,   1854;  published  Peltzer's  Atlas  of  Chicago,   embrac- 

m.    1st,    1854,   Katherine   Moseley;    m.    2d,    Elk-  ing    all    subdivisions    within    the    city    limits, 

horn,   Wis.,   Olive   Welworth   Cutler.    Ordained  the   records   of   which   were   destroyed   by   the 

Congregational  ministry,  1854;  pastor  churches  great  fire  of  1871,  but  copies  of  which  he  had 

at  New  London  and  Racine,  Wis. ;   Ashtabula,  preserved.  This  is  said  to  be  the  largest  work 

O. ;     Clinton,     Wis.,     and     Mendon,     111.     Well  ever  published   in   book  form,   and   100   copies 

known  as  archaeologist  and  author.  Mem.  Am.  were  sold  at  $400  each.  Extensive  contributor 

Antiquarian  Soc. ;  corr.  mem.  Am.  Oriental  Soc.,  to  magazines  on  social,   political  and   literary 

New  England  Hist.   Geneal.   Soc.,   Numismatic  subjects,   especially  on   stage  affairs   and  dra- 

Soc.,    New    York,    Davenport    Acad.    Sciences,  matic  literature.   Author  of  The  Moralist  and 

Philos.  Soc.  Great  Britain,  Soc.  Biblical  Arch-  The  Theatre,  1887;  also  several  plays,  some  of 

aeology.  Pounded  Am.  Antiquarian  and  Orien-  which    have    been    produced    in    Chicago    and 

tal  Journal,   1878;   its  editor  and  publisher   27  elsewhere;    also    pamphlets     and     translations 

years.   (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  list  of  from  German.  Office:  87  Washington  St.  Resi- 

books,  writings,  etc.).  Address:  438  57th  St.  dence:   128   Goethe  St. 

PELLET,  Clarence  S.,  fire  underwriter;  b.  PENCE,  Abram  Morris,  lawyer;  b.  Urbana, 
Newton,  Sussex  Co.,  N.  J.,  Feb.  26,  1865;  s.  O.,  Mar.  26,  1838;  s.  David  and  Priscilla 
Oakley  B.  and  Mary  E.  Martin  Pellet;  grad.  (Frazee)  Pence;  grad.  Miami  Univ..  Oxford. 
Beloit  College  (Wis.),  1886.  Soon  after  leaving  O.,  A.B.,  1856  (later  A.M.);  grad.  Cincinnati 
college  engaged  in  fire  insurance  business  in  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1862;  LL.D.,  Miami  Univ.; 
Chicago,  1887-1903  of  Pellet  &  Hunter;  since  m.  Findlay,  O.,  June  21,  1864,  Mary  Wheeler; 
1903  of  Fleetwood  &  Pellet.  Was  pres.  Chicago  children:  Mrs.  Mary  P.  Stanley,  Mrs.  Eliza- 
Underwriters'  Assn.,  1899-1902.  Clubs:  Chicago  beth  P.  Lynch,  Gertrude.  Admitted  to  bar, 
Athletic,  Oak  Park,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  159  1862,  and  settled  in  practice  in  Chicago;  now 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  129  S.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  senior  of  law  firm  of  Pence  &  Carpenter.  Re- 
Park,  111.  publican.  Mem.  of  Central  Church  since  its 

FELOUZE,  Frederick,  scale  manufacturer;  b.  organization  by  Prof.  Swing  in  1875.  Clubs: 
Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug.  6,  1869;  s.  Louis  H.  and  Union  League,  Chicago  Literary.  Office:  Port- 
Ellen  L.  Pelouze;  ed.  public  school  of  Wash-  land  Blk.  Residence:  550  N.  State  St. 
ington,  D.  C.;  Acad.  at  Brookville,  Md.;  Michi-  FENDARVIS,  Robert  Ellsworth,  lawyer;  b. 
gan  Military  Acad.,  Orchard  Lake,  Mich.;  m.  Henderson  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  30,  1861;  s.  James  P. 
Chicago,  June  25,  1895,  Bessie  E.  Ensign;  1  and  Louvisa  (Sands)  Pendarvis;  ed.  public 
son:  Robert  Forsyth.  After  leaving  school  was  schools,  Hedding  College,  Abingdon,  111.,  A.B., 
in  service  of  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  1888-98;  since  1884;  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B., 
1898  sec.  of  the  Pelouze  Scale  and  Mfg.  Co.,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  June  29,  1893,  Leila  Rouse; 
manufacturers  of  a  general  line  of  scales.  Re-  1  son:  Harry  Reed.  Taught  school  in  Knox  Co., 
publican.  Clubs:  Exmoor,  Evanston  Golf,  111.,  and  later  in  night  schools  of  Chicago, 
Evanston.  Office:  124  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi-  prior  to  admission  to  bar,  1887.  Mem.  Chicago 
dence:  1209  Michigan  Av.,  Evanston,  111.  Bar  Assn.  Methodist.  Republican;  mem.  Illi- 

FELOUZE,  William  Nelson,  pres.  of  the  Pe-  nois    General    Assembly    from    25th    District, 

louze  Scale  and  Mfg.   Co.;   b.   Washington,   D.  elected  1900,   1902,   1904;   speaker  pro   tempore 

C.,   Sept.    12,   1865;   s.   L.   H.   Pelouze    (Gen.   U.  and  chairman  of  house  committee  on  charter 

S.  A.)  and  Ellen  L.   (Doolittle)   Pelouze;  grad.  legislation,  1904.  Office:   99  Randolph  St.  Resi- 

Michigan    Military    Acad.,    1882;    m.    Chicago,  dence:  1537  N.  71st  Ct.,  Mont  Clare. 

Helen   G.    Thompson.    Came   to   Chicago,    1882,  PENTIEIiD,  Lonis  Chapin,  life  underwriter: 

and    was    with    the   Walter   A.    Wood    reaping  b.    Illinois,    July    9,    1866;    s.    Henry    Day    and 

machine  business  from  1882-84;   with  the  To-  Martha  Estelle   (Wells)   Penfield;   ed.  Harvard 

bey   Furniture   Co.,    1884-92;    pres.    of   the   Pe-  School,  Chicago,  and  Phillips   Acad.,   Andover, 

louze  Scale  and  Mfg.  Co.  since  1894.  Commis-  Mass.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1898,  Mary  Parker; 

sioned  capt.  and  adjt.  2d  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  1883;  children:   Graham,  Henry  Day,  Mary.   Entered 

capt.   Co.   H,   1885;    maj.    2d   Infy.,    1890;    asst.  employment  of  the  Washington  Life  Insurance 

adjt.-gen.,    1st    brigade,    I.    N.    G.,    1894.    Mem.  Co.,   of  New   York,   in   the  Chicago  office    (his 

Military    Order    of    the    Loyal    Legion.    Clubs:  father  being  general  agent),  Sept.   1,   1888,  as 

Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Union.  Of-  clerk;  became   cashier,   Jan.    1,   1890,   and  was 

flee:  124  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  25  Dela-  partner  with  his  father,  under  style  of  H.  D. 

ware  PI.  and  L.  C.  Penfield,  Jan.   1,  1894,  to  Apr.,   1905; 

FELTZER,  Otto,  abstract  examiner  and  con-  entered  the  employ  of  the  Northwestern  Mu- 

veyancer;    b.    near   Aix-la-Chappelle,    Germany,  tual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  May  1,  1905.  Republi- 

Nov.  29,  1836;  s.  Chas.  Eugen  and  Maria  Agnes  can.   Presbyterian.   Club:   Hamilton.   Office:    1st 

(Heinen)  Peltzer;   (Mr.  P.  traces  his  ancestors  Nat.    Bank    Bldg.    Residence:     408     Lake     St., 

back    connectedly    to    1466,    by    means    of    the  Evanston,  111. 

genealogical  history  of  the  Peltzer  family,  a  FENKTOYER,  James  Clement,  cooperage, 
quarto  volume  of  some  400  pages,  published  at  etc.;  b.  Greenoak,  Livingston  Co.,  Mich.,  Mar. 
Aix-la-Chappelle  in  1900);  ed.  public  schools  at  9,  1841;  s.  Isaac  and  Nancy  (Benham)  Pen- 
Germany  until  14  years  old,  coming  to  Chi-  noyer;  ed.  high  school.  Ann  Arhor,  Mich.; 
cago  with  parents,  1850;  m.  New  Orleans,  La.,  served  from  1862  to  1865  in  20th  Mich.  Infy., 
1860,  Annie  Schafbuch;  children:  Oscar  E.,  Army  of  the  West,  Army  of  the  Potomac  and 
Mrs.  Lottie  Peltzer  Smith;  also  Mrs.  Laura  Army  of  the  Tennessee;  serving  all  through 
Peltzer  Mitchell  and  Mrs.  Louise  Peltzer  the  Vicksburg  campaign,  the  Petersburg 
White  (both  now  deceased);  has  8  grand  chil-  campaign,  Knoxville  siege  and  campaign;  mus- 
dren  now  living.  Was  draftsman  in  office  of  tered  out  in  1865,  in  Washington,  D.  C.;  m. 


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Chicago,  1868,  Ellen  Brooks.  -Resident  of  Chi- 
cago since  1866,  first  being  employed  as  book- 
keeper and  clerk,  then  engaged  in  teaming; 
established  in  1874  as  a  dealer  in  cooperage 
and  cooper  stock,  and  in  1892  the  business  was 
incorporated  as  J.  C.  Pennoyer  Co.,  of  which 
has  since  been  pres. ;  also  does  an  extensive 
teaming  business.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Republican.  Mem.  Grant  Post,  G.  A.  R., 
and  of  Royal  Arcanum.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3244  Lake  Park  Av. 

PENNY,  John  Henry,  pres.  and  mgr.  Bonded 
Adjustment  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  6,  1868;  s. 
John  H.  and  Ellen  H.  (Doyle)  Penny;  ed.  St. 
Patrick's  Commercial  Acad. ;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  5, 
1895,  Anna  M.  Newett;  children:  John  Newett, 
James  Leonard,  William  Herbert,  Richard  Jo- 
seph. Began  business  experience  in  wholesale 
clothing  business  of  G.  Becker,  and  with 
Lange  Bros.  &  Co.  as  a  special  partner.  After 
that  took  management  of  the  collection  dept. 
of  Smith,  Helmer  &  Moulton,  lawyers,  until 
May  1,  1901,  when  organized  and  became  pres. 
and  mgr.  of  the  Bonded  Adjustment  Co.,  en- 
gaged, under  an  improved  system,  in  the  col- 
lection of  debts  of  all  kinds  and  adjustment 
of  bankruptcy  estates.  Republican.  R.  C.  Club: 
Oaks  (Austin).  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 320  S.  Waller  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

PERCE,  lie  Grand  W.,  lawyer;  b.  Buffalo,  N. 
Y.,  June  19,  1836;  s.  Hiram  Wheeler  and  Cor- 
nelia (Ryder)  Perce;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  and  by  a  partial  course  in  the 
Wesleyan  College,  of  Lima,  N.  Y.;  taught 
school  near  Buffalo  during  winter  of  1853-4; 
began  study  of  law,  1854;  grad.  Albany  (N. 
Y.)  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1857  (LL.D.,  1873,  con- 
ferred by  William  and  Mary  College) ;  m.  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  Nov.  14,  1867,  Sarah  Murray  Wal- 
lace; children:  Hiram  Wallace,  Frances  Cora, 
Mary  Elizabeth,  Ethel,  Le  Grand  W.,  Jr.  After 
graduation  in  1857  entered  law  office  of  Sawln 
&  Lockwood,  Buffalo;  removed  to  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1859;  came  to  Chicago  and  from  Sept., 
1859,  was  associated  in  practice  with  Judge 
Evert  Van  Buren  until  Apr.  21,  1861,  when  en- 
tered service  of  State  of  Illinois  as  vol.  capt., 
in  charge  of  2  companies  of  infy.  and  a  bat- 
tery of  artillery;  was  ordered  to  Cairo,  and 
stopping  at  Centralia,  111.,  en  route,  found 
there,  on  the  tracks  of  the  Ohio  &  Mississippi 
R.  R.,  a  train  load  of  military  supplies  con- 
signed to  the  South,  which  he  seized  and  car- 
ried to  Cairo,  although  war  had  not  yet  begun, 
this  being  believed  to  be  the  first  capture  of 
military  supplies  by  Union  forces  during  the 
Civil  War:  was  not  regularly  mustered  in  until 
June,  1861,  when  became  lieut.,  and  in  July, 
1861,  capt.  Co.  D,  6th  Mich.  Infy.;  brevetted 
maj.,  May,  1863,  and  lieut.-col.  and  col.  at 
close  of  war;  served  under  Gens.  Butler,  Banks 
and  Canby  in  Dept.  of  the  Gulf,  and  Dept.  of 
West  Mississippi,  Red  River  campaign,  siege 
of  Port  Hudson,  Battle  of  Baton  Rouge,  etc. 
After  war  practiced  at  Natchez.  Miss.;  res-is- 
ter  of  bankruptcy  for  Southern  district  of  Mis- 
sissippi, 1867-9:  mem.  of  Congress  from  6th 
Congressional  District  of  Mississippi,  1869-73, 
as  Republican.  Was  author  of  the  legislation 
passed  by  Congress  to  stamp  out  the  Ku-Klux 
organizations  of  the  South.  Since  1874  in  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago;  was  pres.  Union  Ele- 
vated R.  R.  Co.,  which  built  the  Union  Loop 
of  Chicago.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mem. 
and  was  several  years  commander  U.  S.  Grant 
Post,  No.  28,  G.  A.  R. ;  charter  mem.  and  first 
pres.  Chicago  Veteran  Union  League  Club. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.,  Chicago  Art  Institute.  Mem.  Sons  of  the 
Revolution.  Military  Order  Loyal  Legion. 
Clubs:  Union  League.  Church.  Office:  99  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  720  Pullerton  Boul. 

FEREKED,  Nuber  Alexander  de,  Imperial 
and  Royal  Consul  of  Austria-Hungary;  b. 
Eperies,  Hungary,  Mar.  12,  1866.  Entered  con- 
sular service  of  Austria-Hungary,  1888;  con- 


sul attache,  Constantinople,  1889-91;  vice-con- 
sul, Port  Said,  1891-5;  at  Pittsburgh  as  vice- 
consul,  1895;  vice-consul,  1897-1900,  at  Chi- 
cago, 111.;  consul  at  Pittsburgh,  1900-2;  again 
consul  at  Chicago,  since  July  14,  1902.  Knight 
of  Francis  Joseph.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Onwentsia, 
Union.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Chi- 
cago Club. 

FEBEKHAN,  John  Said,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Mardin,  Armenia,  Turkey  in  Asia, 
Feb.  7,  1867;  s.  Said  and  Freda  (Essa)  Perek- 
han;  grad.  high  school  at  Mardin,  1883;  came 
to  America,  1885;  attended  Rush  Med.  College, 
1885-8,  graduating  M.D.,  1888.  Was  house 
physician  and  surgeon,  St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  1888- 
1889;  in  general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chi- 
cago since  1888;  now  attending  surgeon,  Lake- 
side Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  and  Illi- 
nois State  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Mason;  K. 
T.  (Apollo  Commandery) ;  Shriner.  Office  and 
residence:  2600  Indiana  Av. 

PERKINS,  Augustus  Thompson,  engineer, 
manufacturer;  b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Nov.  4,  1870; 
s.  James  and  Agnes  (Thompson)  Perkins;  ed. 
Public  School  No.  9,  Baltimore  Co.,  Md.;  re- 
ceived certificate  of  scholarship  in  1883;  grad. 
Rock  Hill  College,  Ellicott  City,  Md.,  as  A.B., 
1887;  M.E.,  same,  1890;  m.  Racine,  Wis.,  Mar. 
9,  1904,  Emilie  C.  Secor.  Entire  business  career 
since  1888  has  been  with  Webster  Mfg.  Co., 
engineers,  founders  and  machinists,  of  which 
company  he  is  now  vice-pres.  Democrat.  Club: 
City.  Office:  1075  W.  15th  St.  Residence:  206 
Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

PERKINS,  Dwight  Eeald,  architect;  b.  Mem- 
phis, Tenn.,  Mar.  26,  1867;  s.  Marland  Leslie 
and  Marion  (Heald)  Perkins;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  took  2  year  partial  course  in  archi- 
tecture at  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, 1885-7;  instructor  in  architecture  in 
same,  1887-8;  m.  Hopkinton,  Mass.,  Aug.  18, 
1891,  Lucy  A.  Fitch;  1  daughter:  Eleanor  El- 
lis. In  practice  of  architecture  in  Chicago 
since  Jan.  1,  1894.  Mem.  Special  Park  Commis- 
sion (chairman  of  sub-committee  on  Play- 
grounds) ;  mem.  Municipal  Art  Commission. 
Democrat.  Mem.  Church  of  New  Thought. 
Mem.  Chicago  Architectural  Club,  Am. 
League  for  Civic  Improvement.  Am.  Park 
and  Out-door  Art  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Literary,  City.  Office:  Steinway 
Hall.  Residence:  2319  Lincoln  St.,  Evanston, 
111. 

PERKINS,  Frederick  Wainwrig'ht,  architect; 
b.  Burlington,  Wis.,  May  2,  1866:  s.  Frederick 
S.  and  Emily  'Wainwright)  Perkins;  ed.  Bur- 
lington (Wis.)  High  School  to  1877;  Racine 
(Wis.)  Acad.  (McMynns),  1878-81:  Phillips 
Exeter  Acad.,  Exeter,  N.  H.,  1881-2;  Massachu- 
setts Institute  of  Technology,  1886.  Engaged 
in  active  practice  of  architecture  on  own  ac- 
count since  1888.  Fellow  Am.  Institute  of 
Architects  and  Illinois  Chanter  of  same.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago.  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office: 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  Chicago  Club. 

PERKINS,  Henry  Southwlck,  teacher  of  mu- 
sic; b.  Stockbridge,  Windsor  Co.,  Vt.,  Mar.  20, 
1833;  s.  Col.  Orson  and  Hannah  (Rust)  Per- 
kins; ed.  public  and  select  schools  of  Vermont 
and  at  Kimball  Union  Acad.,  Meriden,  N.  H. ; 
grad.  Boston  Music  School,  1861;  Mus.  Doc. 
Western  College  of  Iowa,  1885.  Traveled 
through  country  two  seasons  as  mem.  of 
Mendelssohn  Vocal  Quartet:  was  principal  of 
Northern  New  York  Normal  School  3  years; 
orin.  Iowa  Acad.  of  Music,  and  prof,  of  music 
In  Iowa  State  Univ.  for  5  years;  also  principal 
of  Kansas  Acad.  of  Music  5  years;  settled  per- 
manently in  Chicago,  1872;  engaged  in  teach- 
ing music,  becoming  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Nat.  College  of  Music.  1889;  teacher  of 
voice  culture  and  harmony.  Pres.  Illinois  Mu- 
sic Teachers'  Assn.  from  its  organization,  in 
1886,  until  1897,  and  one  of  organizers,  and 
sec.  from  1887  to  1897  of  the  Music  Teachers' 


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Nat.  Assn.  Composer,  editor  of  music  books 
and  contributor  to  newspapers  and  musical 
publications.  Was  for  20  years  conductor  of 
musical  festivals  throughout  the  U.  S.  and 
Canada;  extensive  European  traveler.  Office: 
26  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  705  W.  Monroe 

PEBBY,  Edward  O.,  mgr.  Hotel  Metropole; 
b.  Chicago,  111.,  June  26,  1873;  s.  Orlando  S. 
and  Mary  (Atkins)  Perry;  ed.  public  schools, 
Chicago,  1880-8;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June 
22,  1895,  Gertrude  M.  Stark;  1  son:  Edward. 
Began  business  career  as  clerk  in  Virginia 
Hotel,  1889-1891,  after  which  was  clerk  at  the 
Metropole  Hotel  for  8  years;  was  mgr.  of  the 
Kenwood  Hotel,  1899-1902;  afterward  went  to 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  and  became  proprietor,  with 
John  Rigby,  in  firm  of  Perry  &  Rigby,  of  the 
Hotel  Cordova;  the  proprietorship  still  con- 
tinues; came  to  Chicago,  1903,  to  take  the 
management  of  the  Hotel  Metropole.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  B.  P.  O.  E.  Office  and  residence: 
Hotel  Metropole. 

PEBBY,  Enos  Jefferis,  dentist;  b.  W.  Ches- 
ter, Pa.,  Oct.,  1849;  s.  Henry  Clay  and  Melinda 
B.  (Jefferis)  Perry;  grad.  Philadelphia  Dental 
College,  1871;  m.  Fulton,  111.,  1876,  Sarah  E. 
Gerrish;  children:  Leslie,  Albert,  Frances.  Be- 
gan practice  in  1871  at  Fulton,  111.;  removed 
3  years  later  to  Sycamore,  111.,  and  after  5 
years  went  to  Rockford,  where  practiced  for 
5  years  before  removal,  in  1883,  to  Chicago. 
Prof,  emeritus  of  prosthesis,  Chicago  College 
of  Dental  Surgery.  Mem.  Chicago  Odontologi- 
cal  Soc.,  Chicago  Odontographic  Soc.,  Chicago 
Dental  Soc.,  Northern  Illinois  Dental  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois State  Dental  Soc.  Republican.  Mem.  of 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  67  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 6544  Washington  Av. 

PETEBKIN,  Daniel,  treas.  and  dir.  Great 
Western  Cereal  Co.;  sec.,  treas.  and  dir.  Union 
Cold  Storage  and  Warehouse  Co.;  sec.  and  dir. 
Michigan,  Indiana  and  Illinois  Line;  dir.  Mor- 
ton-Gregson  Co.,  Western  Cold  Storage  Co. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office: 
Ry.  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  84  E.  50th  St. 

PETEBS,  Edward  Harvey,  real  estate;  b. 
New  York,  Aug.  11,  1859;  s.  William  Atwater 
and  Lena  Peters;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  June 
18,  1902,  Nelle  M.,  daughter  of  Maj.  J.  E.  Mul- 
laly,  of  Chicago;  1  daughter:  Ethel.  Began 
real  estate  and  investment  business  in  Chi- 
cago, 1891.  For  9  years  the  firm  was  Edward 
H.  Peters  &  Co.,  but  on  Apr.  1,  1904,  was 
changed  to  Fetzer,  Peters  &  Co.,  whose  busi- 
ness is  principally  the  handling  of  downtown 
mfg.  and  railroad  property.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist.  W.  Park  Board  Commissioner 
and  Trustee  of  Chicago  Homce.  College  and 
Hosp.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois,  Ham- 
ilton, Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  215  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  1680  Jackson  Boul. 

PETEBS,  Homer  Henry,  retired  grain  mer- 
chant; b.  Scio,  Mich.,  Jan.  20,  1854;  s.  Henry 
E.  and  Malinda  (Holmes)  Peters;  ed.  Ann 
Arbor  (Mich.)  High  School;  m.  Dexter,  Mich., 
June  21,  1872,  Mary  E.  Gleason;  children:  Lulu 
A.,  Myrta  M.,  Mary  E.,  Homer  H.,  Jr.,  Lloyd 
G.  Began  business  career  as  a  young  man  in 
the  grain  office  of  Alexander  Lewis  &  Co.,  De- 
troit, Mich.;  later  was  employed  by  Gilett  & 
Hall,  Detroit;  in  1889  was  invited  by  Bartlett, 
Frazier  &  Co.,  who  were  just  opening  their 
Chicago  offices,  to  join  them,  and  continued  in 
business  with  that  firm  until  retiring,  Jan.  1, 
1903.  Vice-pres.  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  San  Diego, 
Calif.;  pres.  Buffalo,  Dunkirk  &  Western  R. 
R. ;  pres.  Crescent  Oil,  Asphalt  &  Gas  Co.;  dir. 
San  Diego-Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  and  of  Pacific 
Steel  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Kenwood,  Glen 
View;  also  San  Diego  Yacht  and  Corinthian 
Yacht,  of  San  Diego,  Calif.  Office:  Nat.  Life 
Bldg.  Residence:  5528  E.  End  Av. 

PE TERSE N,  Anton,  manufacturer;  b.  coun- 
try district  in  Norway,  Mar.  7,  1847;  s.  Peter 


and  Helena  (Hansen)  Petersen;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Norway;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1873, 
Nellie  Halvorsen;  children:  Henry  Lester  (de- 
ceased), Lydia  May  (deceased),  Eva  Virginia. 
Learned  trade  of  cabinet-maker  in  Norway  and 
has  always  followed  the  business;  came  to  U. 
S.  in  1870,  living  in  Minnesota  1  year  before 
coming  to  Chicago  in  1871;  worked  for  manu- 
facturers until  1879,  when  established  the  firm 
of  A.  Petersen  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  now  sole 
proprietor.  Mem.  Chicago  Furniture  Men's 
Assn.  Republican.  Was  W.  Park  Commission- 
er, 1896-1900.  Dir.  and  treas.  of  the  Norwegian 
Old  People's  Home  Soc.  since  its  organization; 
one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Tabitha  Hosp.;  dir. 
the  Norwegian  Lutheran  Children's  Home  Soc. 
Office:  15-29  Armour  St.  Residence:  1811  Hum- 
boldt  Boul. 

PETEBSEN,  Hermann,  Hour  exporter;  b. 
Hoptrup,  Schleswig,  Sept.  22,  1840;  s.  Lorenz 
and  Dorothea  (Kark)  Petersen;  ed.  private 
schools  up  to  10th  year,  after  that  in  gymna- 
sium at  Hamburg,  Ger. ;  m.  Uelzen,  Hanover, 
Sept.  27,  1867,  Mathilde  Reck  (now  deceased); 
children:  Victor  J.,  Mrs.  Adelaid  Kochs,  Elsa. 
Started  general  store  at  Lowden  and  Wheat- 
land,  la.,  1861,  under  the  firm  name  of  Peter- 
sen  Bros.;  in  1881  began  in  export  business  in 
grain  and  flour  in  Chicago  as  partner  in  firm 
of  Kilian,  McGregor  &  Petersen;  bought  out 
partners  in  1884,  and  has  continued  in  flour 
exporting  business  under  firm  name  of  Peter- 
sen  Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  is  senior  mem.,  his 
partners  now  being,  his  son,  Victor  J.  Peter- 
sen  and  Jacob  Mansar.  Also  pres.  and  dir. 
of  the  Victor  Chemical  Works,  and  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  of  the  Germania  Safe  Deposit  and 
Trust  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Germania  Man- 
nerchor.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
601  Dearborn  Av. 

PETEBSEN,  Victor  J.,  flour  exporter;  b. 
Lowden,  la.,  May  6,  1870;  s.  Hermann  and  Ma- 
thilde (Reck)  Petersen;  ed.  public  schools  and 
in  the  law  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ.,  from 
which  was  grad.,  B.L.,  in  class  of  1889;  m. 
Chicago,  1893,  Martha  Hecht;  children:  Mar- 
vie,  Ralph.  Began  business  life  as  atty.'s  clerk 
and  later  practiced  law,  but  finally  became  a 
partner  in  the  present  firm  of  Petersen  Bros. 
&  Co.,  exporters  of  flour.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade;  pres.  Flour  Exchange  of  Chicago. 
Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  Board  of 
Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  642  Fullerton  Av. 

PETERSON,  Charles  Simon,  pres.  of  the  Pe- 
terson Linotype  Co.;  b.  Daglosen,  Sweden, 
Aug.  29,  1873;  s.  Rev.  Peter  and  Sophia  Chris- 
tina Peterson;  ed.  high  school  at  Stockholm, 
Sweden;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  30,  1901,  Thyra 
Hjertquist.  Came  from  Sweden  to  U.  S.,  1887, 
and  learned  printing  trade  in  Chicago  and  San 
Francisco;  worked  at  trade  in  Chicago  and  af- 
terward for  several  years  in  the  Sandwich 
Islands,  returning  to  Chicago,  1895,  and  being 
employed  in  the  office  of  the  Svenska  Ameri- 
kanaren  (Swedish  Am.)  until  May.  1899,  when 
organized  the  Peterson  Linotype  Co..  of  which 
is  pres.,  making  specialties  of  book,  newspa- 
per and  magazine  composition.  Also  stock- 
holder in  the  Regan  Printing  House.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Press,  Swedish  Glee.  Office:  87-91 
Plymouth  PI.  Residence:  3221  S.  Park  Av. 

PETERSON,  James  Andrew,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  16,  1863;  s.  N.  P.  and  Kate  (Brad- 
well)  Peterson;  ed.  public  schools,  W.  Division 
High  School,  and  Northwestern  Univ.,  classi- 
cal course,  in  class  of  1888;  m.  Chicago,  1893, 
Lois  Barker;  children:  James  A.,  Jr.,  Kather- 
ine  L.  After  leaving  high  school  taught  school 
in  Cook  Co.,  2  years;  read  law;  was  admitted 
to  bar,  1887.  Mem.  Illinois  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Was 
mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Education,  1901; 
town  atty.  for  the  town  of  Jefferson,  1887-9; 
village  atty.  of  Desplaines,  1895-9.  Republican. 


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Club:  Westward  Ho.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com-  3  years).     Asst.  to  Supt.  Wisconsin  State  In- 

merce  Bldg.  Residence:  2345  N.  41st  Av.  stitution  for  the  Blind,  Jancsville,  Wis.,  July, 

PETERSON,  Salve,  wholesale  grocer;   b.   on  1872,    to    Sept.,    1873;    principal    High    School, 

farm   in    Norway,    Jan.    3,    1841;    s.    Peter   and  Wahoo,  Neb.,  1877;  law  student  and  lawyer  in 

Enger   Maria   Peterson;    ed.    public   schools   in  office  of  McDonald  &  Butler,  Indianapolis,  Ind., 

Norway;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  8,  1869,  Martha  Pe-  from   Jan.,   1878,   to  fall  of   1880;  admitted   to 

terson;    children:    Cyrus,    Ida    Christina,    Nora  bar  by   Indiana  Supreme   Court,   1879;   lawyer 

Isabel.  Worked  on  farm;  left  Norway  to  come  at  Burlington,  Wis.,  1880-2;  connected  with  H. 

to  Chicago,  arriving  June  1,  1864.  After  reach-  S.  and  F.  S.   Osborne,  Chicago,  in  practice  of 

ing   city   was   first   a   laborer,    then    mechanic,  law,    Jan.,    1882,    to    July,    1886;    night    editor 

and  later  retail  grocer  until  1884,  when  estab-  World,  Toronto,  Ont.,  July,  1886,  to  Oct.,  1890; 

lished  wholesale  business,  which  was  incorpo-  since  Oct.,  1890,  engaged  in  general  practice  in 

rated  1897  as  the  S.  Peterson  &  Co.  Store:  Des-  Chicago;    counsel    for    many    corporations   and 

plaines     and     Randolph     Sts.     Residence:    729  in    numerous    cases    involving   large    amounts, 

Sedgwick  St.  including  the  Rosehill  Cemetery  litigation,  the 

PETIT,  Adelor  J.,  lawyer;   b.  Chicago,  July  Air  Line  Elevated  condemnation  case,   Fulton 

12,    1868;    s.    Adelor    D.    and    Mary    E.    (Nate)  &  St.   Paul   elevator  cases,   Gore  Hotel   litiga- 

Petit;   ed.   Clarke    (public)    School  and  W.   Di-  tion,  Stiles  will  case,  etc.  Mem.  board  of  mgrs. 

vision   High    School;    O.    M.    Powers    Business  Rosehill    Cemetery   Co.,    dir.    and    sec.    Clinton 

College    and    Chicago    College    of    Law    (Lake  Power  Co.,  dir.  Clinton  Co.,  dir.  and  vice-pres. 

Forest    Univ.),    LL.B.,    1893;    m.    1st,    lola    C.  Wyoming  Hotel  Co.,  and  also  counsel  for  these 

Banker    (died  1893);   m.    2d,   Chicago,   Dec.    10,  corporations.     Republican.      Congregationalist 

1895,    Jennie   M.    Mackenzie;    children:    Gladys  Mem.    Chicago    Bar    Assn.,    Illinois    State    Bar 

Mae,  Adelor  J.,   Jr.   Private  sec.   to   Mayor  of  Assn.    Clubs:    Evanston,    The    Book,    Evanston 

Spring  Valley,  111.,  1888;  mgr.  real  estate  and  Golf,    Tuscumbia    Golf.    Office:    Ashland    Blk 

loan  business  of  J.  H.  Norton  &  Co.,  1888-92;  Residence:  1225  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111 
formed    partnership   in   law,     1893-1902,     with         PETTIT,    James:    b     Alliance     O      Mav    20 

Har7  pEo    ^n°k1r  ^Pem™*    A°nSr-Rt°hypan  18*9'  * ?  William  and Meribah   (Pen'ros^Fe?: 

Trust    Co.    Bank),    as    Petit    &    Ambler,    then  tlt;  ed    Minneapolis  public  grammar  and  high 

practiced    law    alone,    with    especial    attention  schools-    V>    vear   in   Univ    of  M1nnpc,ntn     <tii 

to  chancery  matters  and  real  estate  law  until  years  at  Oberfin  cSllesre    Ph  B     1892 ?  m    CM 

Sept.    1,    1902,    when    formed   partnership    with  yf|£S  Oct     6 i     1903     Salde    Elizabeth    P^oott" 

Daniel    W.    Parker    and    Charles    W.    Kopf,    as  gjfjfc  Yn    his    father's    office    (Minnesota    nnd 

Petit,  Parker  &  Kopf,  for  general  practice  of  Dakota     Elevator    Co  )     MtoneWoHs      18<n  4^ 

law;  general  counsel  for  several  corporations.  casMer  F H PeaVev &  Co     Minneapolis 1894 

Since  Dec.  1,  1902,  Master  in  Chancery  of  Cir-  jffg?  sec    Peavey  G^rain  Co     Ch So    1898  9: 

cuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.  Republican.  Congrega-  "**•    1900-    pres     and    een  '  mer     slnW 1901 

tionalist.    Mason    (32°).     Pres.    Lawndale    Im-  company  operates  faree  train^llevators  in  H 

provement    Club.    Mem.    Royal    League,    Royal  Chicago    Mem    Chicago  Bo-frd   of *Tr%a*    £TAW 

Arcanum,  Nat.  Union.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Union  ^$ Produce' Exchange    St    LouH  Mero'h^? 

League.  Office:  94  LaSalle  St.  Residence:   1141  ExcLnge^Duluth  sS  If  Tmde,  Milwaukee 

PETTIBONE       Amos     nrinter-     b      Brasher  Chamber    of    Commerce.      Republican.      Clubs: 

T,-^    N     T    ^PP     20     1843-    r^vlvester   and  ^,lon    League'    Hamilton,    Washington    Park, 

rails,    IN.    i.,    Dec.    ^u,    1013,    s.    oyivesier   ana  Phlpnen   VnoVit     Offir-o-    'Rnnr/i    /->•?   TV^/I^    -o^at 

Eliza    (Craig)    Pettibone:    ed.   common   schools  denclf  5035  Madison  Av° 
in  New  York  and   Illinois;   widower.   Mem.   of        *,,,.mniriwrri<r    » 

Co.    D,    74th    111.    Vol.    Infy.,    serving    in    Civil        PETTYJOHN,  Elmore  Sloan,  physician  and 

War,  1862-5.  Engaged  in  the  printing  and  sta-  surgeon;  b   Ripley,  Brown  Co.,  O.,  July  9,  1855; 

tionery  business  since  1865,  and  since  1881   of  ?;  P.ol]ajd  Fitch  and  Elizabeth   Ann    (Wallace) 

firm  of  P.  F.  Pettibone  &  Co.  Republican;  was  Pettyjohn;  ed.  city  schools  of  El  Paso,  111.,  and 

mem.    of    the    Chicago    City    Council,     1900-1.  Indiana     State     Normal  School,     Terre     Haute, 

Presbyterian.   Dir.   and   treas.    of   the   Chicago  Tnd-'   taught  in  public  and  city  schools  for  9 

Union    Hosp.    Club:    Hamilton.     Office:     50     S.  years,    and    during    same    period    took    private 

Desplaines  St.  Residence:  316  Belden  Av.  lessons  in  Latin,   Greek,   French,   German  and 

PETTIBONE,  Philo  Foster,  stationer,  print-  tne,  sciences;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College  (now 
er.  etc.;  b.  Mercer,  Pa.,  Apr.  28,  1841;  s.  Rev.  "?ed-  dePt-  of  Univ.  of  Chicago),  1882;  m.  Mt. 
Philo  C.  and  Laura  L.  (Foster)  Pettibone;  Vernon,  la,  1885,  Ada  Ernst  Lozier;  children: 
early  education  in  district  school  and  St.  Law-  w.allac?-,  Ho^arth-  Margaret  Pauline,  Elmore 
rence  Acad.,  Potsdam,  N.  Y.;  grad.  Beloit  f^g^-  Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  since 
(Wis.)  College,  1862;  m.  1866,  Mary  C.,  daugh-  1882;  was  4  years  attending  physician  at  Illi- 
ter  Hon.  Wait  Talcott,  of  Rockford,  111.  After  nols  Fa8*61?1  ?OSP-,  for,_ the  Insane,  and  Bell- 
leaving  college  became  traveling  agent  for  the  vue  PI-  Batavia,  111 .;  then  in  practice  in  Chi- 
stationery  and  printing  house  of  Culver,  Page  caS°  until  May,  1893  when  became  med.  supt. 
&  Hoyne,  Chicago;  admitted  to  an  interest  in  of  ,the  Alma  (Mich.)  Sanitarium  where  re- 
1867,  and  a  stockholder  and  dir.  when  house  mained  until  1900;  student  in  univs.  of  Berlin, 
was  incorporated,  1871:  withdrew,  1881,  and  Vienna,  Prague  and  Paris,  1900-1;  special  corn- 
aided  in  organizing  house  of  Brown,  Pettibone  missioner  to  visit  hosps.  for  the  insane  in 
&  Kelly,  now  P.  F.  Pettibone  &  Co.,  incorpo-  France,  Germany  and  Austria,  by  appointment 
rated  1894,  when  the  John  Morris  Co.  (sue-  of  the  Gov.  of  Michigan,  1900;  prof,  of  mental 
cessor  to  Culver,  Page  &  Hoyne)  was  consoli-  and  nervous  diseases  in  Post-Graduate  Med. 
dated  with  it;  now  one  of  the  largest  houses  School,  Chicago;  delegate  to  13th  Interna- 
in  the  business  of  stationery,  printing,  litho-  tional  Med.  Congress,  Paris.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
graphing,  blank  book  making,  general  binding  Assn.,  Am.  Roentgen  Ray  Soc.,  Michigan  State 
and  letter  file  mfg.  Mem.  United  Typothetse  Medical  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Missls- 
of  America.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois.  Of-  slPPJ  Valley  Med.  Assn.,  Art  Institute  of  Chi- 
flce:  178  Monroe  St.  Residence:  159  Warren  eago,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc.  Republican. 
Avenue.  Methodist;  local  preacher  and  class  leader  for 

PETTIBONE,  Robert  Frederick,  lawyer;  b.  25  years;  delegate  to  Methodist  General  Con- 
Cornwall.  Conn.,  May  21,  1857;  s.  Col.  Ira  W.  ference  from  Michigan,  1900.  Clubs:  Physi- 
and  Emily  (Miner)  Pettibone;  ed.  Winchester  cians,  Colonial,  Cornell  College.  Office:  92  State 
Institute. "Winchester  Center,  Conn.,  1865-71;  St.  Residence:  4528  Lake  Av. 
Beloit  (Wis.)  Preparatory  School,  1871-2;  Be-  PFAELZER,  David  Moses,  manufacturer 
loit  College.  1873-7,  graduating  A.B.,  1877;  and  wholesaler  of  boys'  clothing;  b.  Lauden- 
A.M.,  1880;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1881,  Florence  bach,  Grand  Duchy  of  Baden,  Nov.  23,  1853; 
Amelia  Pettibone;  children:  Florence  Amelia  s.  Moses  and  B.  Hanna  (Daube)  Pfaelzer;  at- 
(died  in  infancy),  Howard  Frederick  (died  at  tended  public  school  until  11  years  old;  grad. 


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academy  at  Weinheim,  Baden,  at  16;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  12,  1882,  Augusta  Daube.  Was  clerk 
in  wholesale  clothing  houses,  1872-6;  then  be- 
gan retail  clothing  and  men's  furnishing 
goods  business  at  Bloomfleld,  la.,  in  1876,  and 
continued  it,  in  conjunction  with  Chicago  busi- 
ness until  1901.  Since  1887  in  manufacturing 
and  wholesaling  of  boys'  clothing,  as  head 
of  firm  of  Pfaelzer,  Daube  &  Cohen,  later  of 
Pfaelzer,  Button  &  Co.,  and  now  of  David  M. 
Pfaelzer  &  Co.  Was  originally  located  at  256- 
258  Franklin  St.;  next  at  202-204  VanBuren  St.; 
then  at  221-223  Market  St.  until  sold  that  bldg. 
and  removed  to  present  quarters.  Democrat. 
Jewish  religion:  director  of  K.  A.  M.  Temple, 
Chicago.  Dir.  Jewish  Home  of  the  Friendless, 
Jewish  Agricultural  Aid  Soc.  Treas.  and  dir. 
the  Wholesale  Clothing  Exchange.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Iroquois.  Office:  225-227  Market  St. 
Residence:  4109  Grand  Boul. 

prElPFER,  William  Charles  Henry,  boiler 
manufacturer;  b.  Chicago,  July  12,  1883;  s. 
Christopher  and  Rosina  (Hauger)  Pfeiffer; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  Bryant  &  Stratton 
Business  College  and  North  Chicago  Business 
College.  After  leaving  school  became  con- 
nected with  the  Chris.  Pfeiffier  Boiler  Co.,  suc- 
cessor to  the  North  Western  Boiler  Works, 
and  since  1900  has  been  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
company,  manufacturers  of  steam  boilers, 
tanks,  smokestacks,  etc.,  with  a  specialty  of 
marine  work.  Mem.  Chicago  Engineers'  Club 
and  Nat.  Assn.  of  Engineers.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 66-68  Michigan  St.  Residence:  45  Wiscon- 
sin St. 

PFISTER,  William  Charles,  paper  box 
manufacturer;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  6,  1858;  a. 
Xavier  and  Minnie  (Pule)  Pfister;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  May  8,  1881, 
D.  Kroeck;  children:  Minnie,  Lillie,  Hattie. 
Joined  William  L.  Clark  in  present  firm  of 
Clark  &  Pfister,  1881,  paper  box  manufac- 
turers. Republican.  Was  alderman  from  old 
20th  (now  24th)  Ward,  1891-3,  and  was  Lin- 
coln Park  Commissioner  under  Gov.  John  R. 
Tanner.  Mason  (32°);  Chicago  Commandery, 
K.  T.  Office:  53  S.  May  St.  Residence:  268  Fre- 
mont St. 

PHELPS,  Charles  Addison,  lawyer;  b. 
Johnstown,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  31,  1873;  s.  Emerson  J. 
and  Lizzie  (Belding)  Phelps;  ed.  public 
schools,  Johnstown,  N.  T.,  Fairfleld  (N.  Y.) 
Military  Acad.,  Troy  Conference  Acad.,  Poult- 
ney,  Vt.,  Wesleyan  Univ.,  Middletown,  Conn., 
and  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  111.;  m. 
Chicago,  1898,  Sadie  G.  Gray;  children: 
Dorothy  Louise,  Gray.  Studied  law  at  Kent 
College  of  Law  and  in  the  offices  of  Merriam 
&  Holland,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of 
the  State  of  Illinois  In  June,  1901,  later  form- 
ing a  partnership  with  Joseph  W.  Merriam, 
but  practicing  alone  since  Nov.  19,  1904.  Re- 
publican. Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  79  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  7341  Champlain  Av. 

PKELPS,  Delos  Porter,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
in  Warren  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  16,  1837;  s.  Porter 
and  Mary  Ellen  (Rees)  Phelps;  worked  on 
farm  and  attended  district  schools  until  20 
years  old,  then  attended  Monmouth  College 
5  years,  graduating  A.M.,  1862;  m.  Monmouth, 
111.,  Apr.  13,  1870,  Sarah  Jeannette  Tucker; 
children:  Eleanor  Randolph  (wife  of  Jacob 
Coggin  Pratt,  of  Chicago),  Claire  Marguerite. 
Practiced  law  at  Monmouth,  111.,  1866-80; 
Democratic  candidate  for  Congress  from  that 
district,  1878;  in  1879  began  building  of  the 
railroad  between  Peoria  and  Kelthsburg,  111. 
(now  the  Illinois  division  of  the  Iowa  Central 
Ry.),  and  was  vice-pres.,  gen.  mgr.  and  general 
counsel  of  same;  organized  the  company  that 
bridged  the  Mississippi  River  at  Keithsburg 
about  1884;  in  1886  purchased  a  two-fifths  in- 
terest in  the  Weir  Plow  Co.  at  Monmouth,  111., 
and  as  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  carried  on  that 
manufacturing  business  until  1894;  was  chair- 
man of  the  Democratic  State  Central  Commit- 


tee during  time  Gen.  Palmer  was  chosen  Sen- 
ator and  when  Grover  Cleveland  carried  the 
State;  appointed  asst.  treas.  of  the  U.  S.  at 
Chicago,  1894,  and  held  the  office  nearly  4 
years;  opened  law  office  in  Chicago,  1894,  and 
has  remained  in  practice  ever  since,  firm  of 
Phelps  &  Cleland.  Received  votes  of  numerous 
Democratic  members  of  Illinois  legislature  for 
U.  S.  Senator  in  1879.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office: 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  4860 
Prairie  Av. 

PHELPS,  Edward  Johnson,  mgr.  Central 
Safety  Deposit  Vaults;  b.  Andover,  Mass.,  Apr. 
18,  1863;  s.  Austin  (brother  of  Elizabeth 
Stuart  Phelps)  and  Mary  Ann  (Johnson) 
Phelps;  grad.  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass., 
1882;  Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1886;  1  year's  graduate 
study,  1886-7,  receiving  M.A.  degree  from 
Yale,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  11,  1888,  Fanny 
D.  Hamill;  children:  Charlotte  Lewis,  Susan 
Hamill.  After  leaving  Yale  entered  news- 
paper life  as  telegraph  editor  of  the  New 
Haven  Morning  News,  1887-8;  city  editor 
Hartford  Courant,  1889-90;  left  editorial  posi- 
tion on  Hartford  Courant  and  came  to  Chicago 
to  do  financial  work  on  the  Chicago  Herald. 
Left  newspaper  work  July,  1895,  to  became 
sec.  of  the  1st  Civil  Service  Commission  of 
the  City  of  Chicago;  resigned  June,  1897,  to 
accept  present  position  as  mgr.  of  the  Central 
Safety  Deposit  Vaults.  Sec.  Civil  Service  Re- 
form League  of  Chicago,  1893-5.  Now  treas. 
Yale  Scholarship  Trust  of  Chicago.  Clubs: 
University,  Yale,  Glen  View  (treas.),  City, 
Mid-Day.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  6074 
Jackson  Park  Av. 

PHELPS,  Erskine  Mason,  merchant;  b.  Ston- 
ington,  Conn.,  Mar.  31,  1839;  s.  Charles  H.  and 
Ann  (Hammond)  Phelps;  ed.  Williston  Semi- 
nary, Easthampton,  Mass. ;  m.  Lancaster, 
Mass.,  Oct.  26,  1865,  Anna  Wilder.  Began  busi- 
ness career  in  the  banking  house  of  Allan, 
Copp  &  Nesbitt,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1857-61,  then 
went  to  Boston  and  in  1864  came  to  Chicago 
and  founded  a  wholesale  boot  and  shoe  house 
in  partnership  with  George  E.  P.  Dodge.  In 
1865  the  firm  became  Phelps,  Dodge  &  Palmer 
and  continued  under  that  name  until  1891, 
when  the  firm  sold  out  to  the  Edwards-Stan- 
wood  Shoe  Co.,  in  which  he  is  still  a  dir., 
the  house  being  the  largest  in  the  boot  and 
shoe  trade  in  the  Northwest.  Dir.  Merchants 
Loan  &  Trust  Co.  and  of  the  Chicago  Edison 
Co.  Democrat.  Mem.  Nat.  Democratic  Commit- 
tee, 1888;  chairman  State  Democratic  Commit- 
tee, 1888.  Consul  for  Columbia.  Vice-pres.  of 
Central  Church;  pres.  Hahnemann  Hosp. ;  pres. 
National  Business  League.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Washington  Park,  Iroquois  (pres.  7  years), 
Commercial,  Calumet  (pres.  3  years),  Peelee; 
also  Manhattan  (New  York),  Temple  and  Al- 
gonquin (Boston),  and  Thatched  House  (Lon- 
don). Office:  34  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1703 
Indiana  Av. 

PHILLIPS,  Albert  Capron,  newspaper  man; 
b.  Providence,  R.  I.,  Sept.  4,  1871;  s.  Walter 
Polk  and  Francena  (Capron)  Phillips;  grad. 
Columbia  Univ.,  A.B.,  1894;  m.  New  York  City. 
May  11,  1903,  Eleanor  Ryan.  Was  on  editorial 
staff  of  New  York  Sun,  1894-8;  night  editor 
and,  later,  managing  editor  Chicago  Inter 
Ocean,  1899-1902;  business  mgr.,  Inter  Ocean, 
since  1902;  now  also  treas.  Inter  Ocean  News- 
paper Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa, 
Delta  Kappa  Epsilon.  Club:  Calumet.  Office. 
Inter  Ocean,  110  Monroe  St.  Residence:  3752 
Grand  Boul. 

PHILLIPS,  Cropley  George,  pres.  Am.  Ac- 
counting Co.;  b.  Cambridgeshire,  Eng.,  July 
30,  1859;  s.  Walter  George  and  Selina  Granger 
(Pilgrim)  Phillips;  ed.  by  private  tutor;  m. 
Highland  Park,  111.,  Apr.  24,  1888,  Fanny  Eliza- 
beth Jennings;  children:  George  Elmendorf, 
Mary  Alice,  Edwin  Robert,  Margaret  May. 
From  1885  to  1894,  private  sec.  to  the  2d  vice- 
pres.  of  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry. ;  since  1894  pres. 


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of  the  Am.  Accounting  Co.;  pres.  of  The  World 
Railway  Publishing  Co.;  sec.-treas.  and  hon- 
orary mem.  of  the  Assn.  of  Am.  Railway  Ac- 
counting Officers;  dir.  Highland  Park  State 
Bank.  Independent  in  politics.  Episcopalian. 
Club:  Highland  Park  (treas.).  Office:  79  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

PHILLIPS,  Edward  Jerome,  lawyer;  b.  New 
Buffalo,  Mich.,  May  24,  1860;  s.  John  V.  and 
Louisa  M.  (Salisbury)  Phillips;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  Ph.B.,  1885;  studied  law;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois. 
Jan.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  25,  1901,  Mar- 
garet C.  Sharp.  Republican.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  374  N.  State  St. 

PHILLIPS,  George  Harshaw,  grain  and  pro- 
visions; b.  Morris,  111.,  Jan.  11,  1869;  s.  Thomas 
and  Ellen  (Palliser)  Phillips;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Morris",  111.,  graduating  from  High 
School  June  26,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  20, 
1892,  Bertha  Schubert;  children:  Nellie, 
Thomas,  George.  On  Aug.  24,  1886,  came  to 
Chicago;  worked  for  various  grain  firms,  and 
was  for  several  years  in  employ  of  George  A. 
Seaverns.  In  Nov.,  1899,  and  again  in  May, 
1901,  engineered  corners  in  corn,  both  of  which 
were  successful,  but  in  Aug.,  1901,  failed.  Re- 
established grain  and  provision  commission 
business.  Dir.  the  Doyle  Air  Burner  Co.,  the 
Insulator  and  Rubber  Mfg.  Co.,  and  Kiser  Air 
Compressor  Co.  Mem.  Board  of  Trade.  Demo- 
crat. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  1847 
Magnolia  Av. 

PHILLIPS,  Lunie  Jesse,  merchant;  b. 
Fairmount,  Ind.,  Aug.  24,  1870;  s.  Josiah  and 
Margaret  (Wright)  Phillips;  ed.  at  Fairmount 
and  Angola,  Ind.,  to  1891.  After  leaving  school 
was  engaged  in  shipping  poultry  from  St. 
Mary's  and  Van  Wert,  O.,  until  1893,  when 
came  to  Chicago;  was  engaged  with  various 
business  houses  and  lastly  with  the  Central 
Commercial  Co.  until  1899,  when  became  sec. 
of  the  Keystone  Oil  &  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers 
and  jobbers  of  lubricating  and  illuminating 
oils,  in  which  position  has  continued  ever 
since.  Republican.  Office:  47  E.  Division  St. 
Residence:  593  LaSalle  Av. 

PHILLIPS,  Thomas  P.,  manufacturer, 
banker;  b.  Cadiz,  O.,  Sept.  4,  1846;  s.  John  and 
Eliza  Phillips;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cadiz,  and 
at  Hopedale,  O.,  College;  m.  1869,  Frances  E- 
Flagg;  children:  William  E.,  Sarah  E.  After 
leaving  college  located  in  Wheeling,  W.  Va., 
becoming  sec.  Franklin  Ins.  Co.  for  12  years, 
and  was  interested  in  iron  and  glass  indus- 
tries; made  large  investments  in  Chicago  real 
estate,  and,  in  1882,  removed  to  Chicago, 
representing  Eastern  capitalists  and  also  hav- 
ing charge  of  the  Western  investments  of  a 
trust  company;  made  his  country  home  at 
Naperyille,  DuPage  Co.;  organized,  1885,  and 
ever  since  pres.  of  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Naper- 
ville;  organized,  1885,  Chicago  &  Naperville 
Stone  Co.,  with  quarries  at  Naperville;  in  1897 
purchased  the  business  of  Dolese  &  Shepard, 
quarrymen  and  stone  contractors,  and,  com- 
bining it  with  the  Chicago  &  Naperville  Stone 
Co.,  formed  what  is  known  as  the  Dolese  & 
Shepard  Co.;  organized  and  is  pres.  of  the  Fed- 
eral Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg. 
Residence:  2241  Michigan  Av. 

PHILLIPS,  Wickliffe  Cooper,  shipper  of 
coal  and  coke;  b.  Lexington,  Ky.,  Feb.  22,  1873; 
s.  Theodore  and  Anna  Phillips;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  and  private  school,  Lexington, 
Ky.  Came  from  Lexington  in  1895  to  Chicago, 
and  was  with  Boyd,  Stickney  &  Co.  until  May, 
1903,  when  he  established  the  business  of  W. 
C.  Phillips  &  Co.,  shippers  of  coal  and  coke, 
having  direct  connections  with  several  exten- 
sive producers.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 339  Rush  St. 

PHILLIPS,  William  Allen,  M.  E.  clergyman; 
b.  Picton,  Ont.,  Can.,  Jan.  24,  1848;  grad.  Albert 


College,  Belleville,  Ont.,  B.A.,  1870,  and  re- 
ceived degree  of  D.D.  from  Grant  Univ.,  1892; 
m.  1st,  Sarah  M.  Clapp  (died);  1  son:  Dr.  F. 
E.,  D.D.S.;  m.  2d,  Annie  M.  Butler,  of  Lock- 
port,  111.  Upon  leaving  college  joined  the  Bay 
of  Quinte  Conference  of  the  M.  E.  Church  in 
Canada  in  1870,  and  in  1883,  after  occupying 
some  of  the  most  prominent  pulpits  of  the 
denomination  in  Canada,  came  to  the  U.  S.  and 
joined  Rock  River  Conference,  in  which  has 
served  the  churches  at  Lockport,  Morris, 
Winter  St.,  Chicago;  Court  St.,  Rockford; 
Western  Av.,  Chicago;  Grace  Church,  Chicago; 
Ottawa  St.,  Joliet,  and  now  pastor  Park  Av. 
M.  E.  Church.  Residence:  637  Washington 
Boul. 

PHILLIPS,  William  Eug-ene,  vice-pres.  and 
gen.  mgr.  Dolese  &  Shepard  Co.,  crushed  stone, 
lime  and  granite;  b.  Bloomington,  111.,  Aug. 
28,  1870;  s.  Thomas  P.  and  Frances  E.  (Flagg) 
Phillips;  ed.  Northwestern  College,  Napervillo, 
111.;  m.  Newark,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  15,  1900,  Helen  A. 
Allerton;  1  son:  William  E.,  Jr.  Presbyterian. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Calu- 
met, Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  River- 
side, Mid-Day.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3219  Michigan  Av. 

PIAZZA,  Julius  Vincent,  fruit  importer;  b. 
New  York  City,  Aug.  25,  1863;  s.  Joseph  and 
Effezia  (Conterno)  Piazza.  (father  from 
Faenza,  Italy;  mother  from  Clermont,  France); 
ed.  private  preparatory  school,  Vicksburg, 
Miss.,  until  16,  East  Tennessee  Military  Col- 
lege, Knoxville,  2  years;  Virginia  Military  In- 
stitute, Lexington,  Va.,  2  years,  followed  by 
complete  commercal  course  at  Eastman  Busi- 
ness College,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  Oct.,  1892,  Elizabeth  A.  Head.  En- 
tered fruit  jobbing  business  as  partner  Rorco 
Bros.  &  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  and  Omaha, 
Neb.,  1889-93,  and  was  mgr.  of  the  Kansas 
City  house.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1893,  and  has 
since  been  engaged  exclusively  in  the  import- 
ing and  jobbing  of  fruits;  bananas  from  Cen- 
tral America  are  almost  an  exclusive  spe- 
cialty. On  leaving  college,  1882,  returned  to 
home  in  Vicksburg,  and  assisted  in  organizing 
the  Vicksburg  Rifles,  serving  as  1st  lieut.  and 
capt.,  1883-6;  capt.  3d  Regt,  Mo.  N.  G.,  1889- 
1893.  Democrat.  Office:  12-14  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: Victoria  Hotel. 

PICKABD,  Charles  Ernest,  lawyer;  b.  Jack- 
sonville, 111.,  June  29,  1855;  s.  Joseph  Coffin 
and  Mary  Ann  (Storer)  Pickard;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Wisconsin,  A.B.,  1875;  m.  Loda,  111.,  Aug.  9, 
1881,  Ada  E.  Crandall.;  children:  Rawson  Jo- 
seph, Mary  Eleanor  (died,  Oct.,  1903),  Arthur 
Edward.  Taught  district  school,  winter  of  1875- 
1876,  in  Champaign  Co.,  111.;  was  appointed 
instructor  in  Latin,  Greek  and  English  at 
Univ.  of  Illinois,  in  summer  of  1876;  remained 
there  till  summer  of  1882,  studying  law  mean- 
while under  Hon.  J.  O.  Cunningham,  of  Ur- 
bana,  111.;  resigned  to  come  to  Chicago  to  prac- 
tice law,  1882;  in  general  practice  to  fall  of 
1892;  then  became  mem.  of  firm  of  Bond,  Ad- 
ams &  Pickard,  making  specialty  of  patent, 
trademark  and  copyright  law,  which,  by  admis- 
sion of  Mr.  J.  L.  Jackson,  1893.  changed  to  its 
present  style  of  Bond,  Adams,  Pickard  &  Jack- 
son. Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Press, 
Westward  Ho,  Chicago  Athletic:  also  Republi- 
can (New  York) ;  University  (Washington,  D. 
C.).  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  237  E. 
29th  St. 

PICKELS,  William  Dobson,  engineer,  in- 
ventor: b.  near  Leeds,  Yorkshire,  England, 
Apr.  12,  1839;  s.  James  D.  and  Sarah  (Field- 
ing) Plckels;  came  to  U.  S.  with  parents, 
1846;  self  educated;  m.  Wilmington,  Del., 
Mar.  3,  1862,  Mary  J.  Moore.  Became  mechan- 
ical expert,  especially  in  the  use  of  exhaust 
steam  for  heating  water  and  buildings;  in- 
vented and  was  the  first  to  adopt  the  ther- 
mostatic  valves  in  heating  apparatus,  known 
as  the  Webster  system  of  low-pressure  steam 


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heating;  came  to  Chicago  and  has  resided 
here  since  1889;  now  sec.  and  dir.  Am.  En- 
gineering Specialty  Co.  Served  in  Civil  War 
in  2d  Del.  Battery,  U.  S.  V.  Mem.  Western 
Soc.  of  Engineers.  Republican.  Christian  Scien- 
tist, and  Christian  Science  practitioner.  Office: 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  7631  Union  Av. 

PIERCE,  Prank  Ellis,  physician;  b.  Ke- 
wanee,  111.,  Feb.  20,  1873;  s.  John  H.  and  Sarah 
D.  Pierce;  grad.  public  schools,  Kewanee,  111., 
1890;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  B.S.,  1895; 
Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1898;  post-graduate 
med.  study  in  Europe  1  year,  1900-1;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  12,  1899,  Georgia  B.,  daughter  of 
W.  C.  Brown;  1  son:  William  Brown.  Served 
as  interne  at  the  Presbyterian  Hosp.  from 
1898  to  spring  of  1900.  Began  private  prac- 
tice in  Chicago  in  fall  of  1901;  since  1902 
surgeon  for  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  and  chief  sur- 
geon Indiana  Harbor  R.  R.  Co.  Since  1901  mem. 
of  faculty  of  Rush  Med.  College,  dept.  of 
gynecology  and  obstetrics.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.  and  Physicians'  Club.  Republican.  Prot- 
estant. Club:  Calumet  Country,  Physicians.  Of- 
fice: 144  VanBuren  St.  (LaSalle  St.  Station). 
Residence:  4801  Forrestville  Av. 

FIERCE,  Henry  Dutton,  mgr.  Vermont  Mar- 
ble Co.;  b.  Cavendish,  Vt.,  May  26,  1846;  s. 
Nathaniel  B.  and  Eliza  A.  (Fisk)  Pierce;  ed. 
Newbury  Seminary,  Newbury,  Vt. ;  Dartmouth 
College,  Hanover,  N.  H.,  graduating,  1872;  m. 
Toledo,  O.,  July  2,  1873,  Mary  E.  Hill;  chil- 
dren: Henry  K.,  Helena  E.  Served  in  Civil  War 
as  private  7th  Vt.  Veteran  Vol.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  mgr.  Toledo  Marble  Co.,  To- 
ledo, O.,  in  1875.  Since  1888  mgr.  at  Chicago 
for  Vermont  Marble  Co.  Republican;  mem. 
Oak  Park  Republican  Club.  Was  mayor  town 
of  Cicero,  1895-6,  1896-7;  pres.  of  Board  of 
Education  of  Oak  Park  5  terms;  mem.  Sco- 
ville  Library  trustees.  Episcopalian.  Mem. 
Sons  of  Revolution.  Clubs:  Oak  Park  (pres.), 
Phoenix,  Oak  Park  Improvement  Club  (pres.). 
Office:  570  N.  Water  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 

PIERCE,  Norval  H.,  physician;  b.  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  May  13,  1863;  s.  Harvey  Linsley  (sur- 
geon U.  S.  V.)  and  Katherine  Elizabeth  (Pur- 
ington)  Pierce;  ed.  public  schools  of  Philadel- 
phia, Jefferson  Med.  College,  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  M.D.,  1885;  post-graduate 
courses  in  Royal  Univ.,  Wurzbursr,  Bavaria, 
and  Imperial  Univ.,  Vienna,  Austria;  m.  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  1895,  Drucilla  Wahl.  Prof,  of 
otology,  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Med.  School 
and  Hosp.,  and  in  the  Chicago  Policlinic;  sur- 
geon (ear,  nose  and  throat),  Illinois  Eye  and 
Ear  Infirmary,  Michael  Reese  Hosp.  and  Dis- 
pensary, St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  Chicago  Passavant 
Hosp.,  Chicago  Orphan  Asylum,  etc.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Laryngological,  Rhinological 
and  Otological  Soc.  (pres.,  1903-4),  Chicago 
Laryngological  Soc.  (pres.,  1902-3),  Chicago 
Ophthalmological  and  Otological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Medico-Legal  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club;  fellow 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine;  mem.  committee 
of  arrangements  International  Otological  Con- 
gress, 1904.  Surgeon  Illinois  Naval  Reserve, 
1896-1900;  passed  asst.  surgeon,  with  rank  of 
lieut.  (senior  grade)  in  U.  S.  N.  during-  Span- 
ish-Am. War.  Republican.  Clubs:  University, 
Union,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  31  Washington  St. 
Residence:  149  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

FIERCE,  William  Lewis,  real  estate;  b.  Al- 
bany, N.  Y.,  Oct.  13,  1843;  s.  William  B.  and 
Elizabeth  Frances  (Peck)  Pierce  (direct  de- 
scendant of  Mary,  sister  of  Benjamin  Frank- 
lin; and  on  his  mother's  side,  her  father  was 
Capt.  Henry  D.  Peck,  proprietor  of  first  trans- 
portation line  of  steamers  on  the  Hudson); 
prepared  for  college  at  1st  district  public 
school  and  Brooks  School,  Cincinnati,  having 
for  classmates  William  B.  Taft  and  John  R. 
McLean;  came  to  Chicago,  1857;  grad.  Univ. 


of  Chicago,  1865;  enlisted  in  134th  Regt.,  U. 
S.  V.,  1862;  m.  Chicago,  1876,  Carrie  L.  Lyman; 
children:  Bessie  Lyman  (now  Mrs.  Ira  R. 
Hutchinson),  Florence  Dennis  and  William 
Blake  (twins),  John  Green.  Was  half  owner 
of  the  Philadelphia,  Washington,  Pittsburg 
and  Baltimore  commercial  agencies  of  Tappan, 
McKillopp  &  Co.;  since  1869  in  real  estate 
business;  was  mem.  of  firm  of  William  H. 
Sampson  &  Co.,  Pierce  &  Ware,  and  now  of 
William  L.  Pierce  &  Co.  One  of  organizers 
of  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  and  its  vice- 
pres.,  1884;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum  (Grand 
Regent  of  Illinois,  1887);  mem.  Thomas  Post, 
G.  A.  R. ;  Zeta  Psi  College  Fraternity  (pre- 
siding officer  of  U.  S.  and  Canada,  1884).  Re- 
publican. Unitarian.  Clubs:  Union  League 
Calumet  Heights  Shooting  and  Fishing.  Of- 
fice: Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  4440  Sidney  Av. 

PIEKFONT,  Henry  Villee,  retired  manufac- 
turer; b.  Vergennes,  Vt.,  1841;  s.  John  and 
Sarah  (Lawrence)  Pierpont;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Vergennes,  Vt.;  m.  Bloomington,  111, 
Frances  Walker;  children:  Lawrence,  George 
Walker,  Sarah.  Was  engaged  in  dry  goods 
business  in  Bloomington,  111.,  until  1880,  when 
came  to  Chicago  and  embarked  in  manufac- 
ture of  rattan  furniture,  becoming  pres.  of  the 
Chicago  Rattan  and  Reed  Co.  until  1894,  when 
he  retired  from  business;  is  vice-pres  of  Cobb 
Chocolate  Co.  Republican.  Residence:  1807 
Barry  Av. 

PXERRON,  Joseph  John,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  26,  1855; 
s.  John  Joseph  and  Olive  Caroline  (Rouech) 
Pierron;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools  of  Be- 
loit,  Wis.;  grad.  School  of  Pharmacy  of  Univ. 
of  Mich.,  Ph.C.,  1876,  and  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1893;  m.  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  June  7,  1882,  Sallie  Olive  Snyder; 
1  son:  Edgar  J.  Entered  the  drug  business 
as  apprentice  at  age  of  16;  after  graduation 
as  pharmacist,  at  age  of  22,  took  charge  of 
the  drug  business  of  J.  J.  Pierron  &  Son,  Lin- 
coln, 111.;  removed  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  man- 
aged the  Chicago  drug  store  of  the  firm  of 
Pierron  Bros.,  to  ownership  of  which  suc- 
ceeded, 1886,  and  has  since  conducted  it,  in 
connection  with  practice  of  medicine,  which 
began  in  1893.  Chief  surgeon  C.  T.  T.  R  R 
Co.,  and  local  surgeon  C.  G.  W.  Ry  Mem 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Catholic.  Office: 
353  5th  Av.  Residence:  276  Michigan  Av. 

PIERSON,  Eermoii  Wilfrid,  physician;  b. 
Mecca,  Trumbull  Co.,  O.,  July  14,  1856;  a. 
Daniel  Arthur  and  Sarah  Elvira  (Knapp) 
Pierson;  ed.  Western  Reserve  Seminary  Farm- 
ington,  O.;  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1876;  med. 
dept.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1879-80;  med.  dept, 
Univ.  of  Wooster,  Cleveland,  O.,  1880-1,  grad- 
uating M.D.,  1881;  med.  dept.,  Western  Re- 
serve Univ.,  M.D.,  ad  eundem,  1882;  Dunham 
Med.  College,  M.D.,  ad  eundem,  1895;  m 
Akron,  O.,  Oct.  13,  1887,  Lois  E.  Baldwin; 
children:  Alfred  D.,  Jeanette,  Ruth.  In  practice 
of  medicine  since  1881;  converted  to  homoeop- 
athy in  1890.  Moved  to  Chicago  in  1892 
Former  prof,  of  pathology  and  dir.  of  labora- 
tory in  Hering  Med.  College,  1892-5;  former 
prof,  materia  medica  and  clinical  medicine, 
Dunham  Med.  College,  1895-1902.  Former 
editor  and  publisher  of  "Medical  Advance," 
1893-5;  editor  and  publisher  of  "Hahnemannian 
Advocate,"  1895-1903.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
of  Homoeopathy,  International  Hahnemannian 
Assn.,  and  State  and  local  med.  socs.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Club:  Press.  Office: 
Marshall  Field  Bldg.  Residence:  6071  Jeffer- 
son Av. 

PIERSON,  Lcmis  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Partello 
Calhoun  Co.,  Mich.,  July  27,  1857;  s.  John  C. 
and  Electa  (Tucker)  Pierson;  early  education 
in  common  schools  of  Michigan  and  Iowa, 
parents  removing  to  latter  state  in  1869;  by 
teaching  school  winters  and  working  on  farm 


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summers  earned  means  to  complete  college 
course  at  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la., 
graduating,  B.S.,  1880  (M.S.,  1883);  taught  1 
year  in  high  school  at  Webster  Cjty,  la., 
where  studied  law  in  office  of  Judge  Miracle 
and  State  Senator  Kamrar;  m.  Mt.  Vernon,  la., 
Sept.  7,  1882,  Estella  Virden,  of  Waterloo,  la.; 
children:  Hazel  M.,  Leland  V.  Was  admitted 
to  bar  at  Webster  City,  la.,  Jan.,  1882;  prac- 
ticed there  3  years  and  at  Cedar  Rapids,  la., 
3  years;  coming  to  Chicago,  1888,  and  since 
then  in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago;  now  mem. 
of  law  firm  of  Pierson  &  Pease.  Dir.  and  gen- 
eral counsel  Tri-Bullion  Smelting  &  Develop- 
ing Co.;  dir.  and  atty.  Home  Bldg.  &  Loan 
Assn.,  and  of  Glen  Ellyn  Health  Resort  Co.; 
dir.  and  general  counsel  San  Pedro  Rubber 
Plantation  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Law  Institute 
(was  dir.,  chairman  Library  Committee,  and 
vice-pres.  5  years  and  pres.  1  year),  State 
Bar  Assn.  of  Illinois  (has  served  on  several  of 
Its  committees).  Was  atty.  of  village  of  Wil- 
mette  3  terms,  and  pres.  of  village  1  term; 
mem.  House  of  Representatives  in  44th  Gen- 
eral Assembly  of  Illinois  from  7th  Senatorial 
District.  Republican.  Trustee  of  1st  M.  E. 
Church  of  Wilmette,  111.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  810  Lake  Av.,  Wil- 
mette, 111. 

PIGGOTT,  Edward  John,  cheese  manufac- 
turer; b.  Camden,  N.  J.,  Nov.  26,  1848;  s.  of 
John  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  (Dent)  Piggott; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  m. 
Shreveport,  La.,  Dec.  24,  1874,  C.  C.  Schnur; 
children:  Otto  Aldin,  Clarence  Schnur,  Edward 
John,  Jr.  Resided  in  Shreveport,  La.,  1809-81. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  established  busi- 
ness as  a  cheese  manufacturer  and  whole- 
sale dealer;  has  cheese  factories  at  Fond  du 
Lac  and  Kiel,  Wis.,  and  also  owns  cold  stor- 
age plants;  has  a  patented  specialty  in  pack- 
ing cheese  in  ^-lb.  and  1-lb.  prints.  Repub- 
lican; ran  for  Congress  on  the  Republican 
ticket,  5th  Louisiana  district,  1873;  active  in 
municipal  reform  movements;  was  chairman 
of  the  original  John  M.  Harlan  campaign; 
mem.  Board  of  Charities  on  West  Side,  during 
the  hard  times  of  1893-5.  Office:  65-67  S.  Water 
St.  Residence:  6220  Monroe  Av. 

PIKE,  Charles  Burrall,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
June  29,  1871;  s.  Eugene  S.  and  Mary  R.  Pike; 
grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1893;  from  Har- 
vard Law  School,  LL.B.,  1896;  m.  Washington, 
D.  C.,  1898,  Frances  Alger.  Was  engaged  in 
practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  Pike  &  Gade, 
1898-1902;  vice-pres.  Western  State  Bank  from 
Jan.,  1901,  until  July,  1902;  since  Apr.,  1903, 
pres.  of  the  Hamilton  Nat.  Bank.  Also  pres. 
of  the  Merchants'  Safe  Deposit  Co.  Clubs: 
University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Onwentsia,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  80  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

PIKE,  Eugene  S.,  capitalist;  b.  Lake  Co.,  O., 
Oct.  9,  1835;  s.  Dan  Harmon  and  Jerusha 
(Hartwell)  Pike;  father  died  when  he  was  8 
years  old;  worked  on  farm  summers  attending 
schools  winters;  was  at  Western  Reserve  Col- 
lege, Hiram,  O.,  2  years  (classmate  of  James 
A.  Garfield),  and  2  years  at  Antioch  College, 
working  his  way  through  both  institutions;  m. 
1865,  Mary  Rockwell,  of  Painesville,  O. ;  chil- 
dren: Eugene  R.,  Charles  Burrall,  William  W. 
On  leaving  Antioch  College  became  salesman 
of  nursery  stock,  branching  out  until  he  be- 
came an  importer  from  France  of  fruit  trees, 
grape  vines,  roses,  etc.,  in  which  he  did  a 
large  business  with  the  South  until  breaking 
out  of  the  war,  1861;  engaged  in  banking  and 
brokerage  business  at  Painesville,  O.,  1860-5; 
came  to  Chicago,  1867,  and  bought  land  in  the 
South  Side  business  district,  and  as  he  ac- 
quired the  means  erected  business  blocks;  de- 
voted himself  almost  exclusively  to  real  estate 
transactions.  Dir.  1st  Nat.  Bank.  Was  a  dir. 
of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition;  U.  S. 
trustee  N.  W.  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  Re- 


publican. Presbyterian.  Mem.  Chicago  Histori- 
cal Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Mid-Day,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  164  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2101  Prai- 
rie Av. 

PINCKNEY,  Merritt  Willis,  lawyer;  b.  Mt. 
Morris,  Ogle  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  12,  1859;  s.  Daniel 
J.  and  Margaret  C.  (Hitt)  Pinckney;  early 
education  in  public  schools;  grad.  Rock  River 
Seminary,  Mt.  Morris,  1877,  and  Knox  College, 
Galesburg,  111.,  1881;  grad.  Union  College  of 
Law  as  valedictorian  of  class,  1883;  m.  July 
24,  1885,  Mary  Van  Vachten,  of  Cedar  Rapids, 
la.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1883;  partner 
with  William  H.  Tatge,  Nov.,  1884,  to  Mar., 
1893;  then  with  Gustavus  J.  Tatge  in  firm  of 
Pinckney  &  Tatge,  and  now  of  Pinckney, 
Tatge  &  Abbott.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office:  109  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  Hotel  Del  Prado. 

PINKERTON,  William  Allan,  principal  of 
Pinkerton's  Nat.  Detective  Agency;  b.  Dun- 
dee, 111.,  Apr.  7,  1846;  s.  Allan  P.  (noted  de- 
tective) and  Joan  (Carfrae)  Pinkerton;  ed. 
private  and  public  schools,  Notre  Dame  Col- 
lege; entered  secret  service  div.  U.  S.  A.,  1861; 
m.  Dec.  14,  1866,  Margaret  S.  Ashling,  Bliss- 
field,  Mich,  (died  Apr.  5,  1895);  children:  2 
daughters:  Mrs.  Belle  J.  Watkins,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet A.  Pullman.  Served  through  Civil  War, 
chiefly  in  Army  of  Potomac;  became  clerk  in 
his  father's  office;  later  with  his  brother, 
chief  asst.  in  agency,  succeeding  to  the  busi- 
ness on  death  of  Allan  Pinkerton,  July  1, 
1884;  operations  extend  to  all  parts  of  the 
world.  Treas.  and  dir.  Chicago  Electric  Pro- 
tective Co.;  pres.  Chicago  Riding  and  Driv- 
ing Assn.  Office:  201  5th  Av.  Residence:  196 
Ashland  Boul. 

PIRIE,  John  Taylor,  Jr.,  dry  goods  mer- 
chant; b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  11,  1871;  s. 
John  T.  and  Sarah  (Carson)  Pirie;  ed.  Brook- 
lyn Polytechnic  Institute,  graduating,  B.A., 
1892;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  20,  1897,  Sophie 
Skirving  Hunter;  children:  Margaret  Hunter, 
John  T.  II.  The  day  after  graduation  from 
college  went  to  work  in  the  dry  goods  house 
of  Carson,  Pirie,  Scott  &  Co.,  with  which  has 
remained  ever  since,  now  being  a  partner  in 
the  firm.  Republican.  Club:  Onwentsia.  Office: 
221  Adams  St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

PITCHER,  Henry  Lang-don,  pres.  of  Rose 
Hill  Cemetery;  b.  Bainbridge,  Mich.,  June  18, 
1847;  s.  Andrew  and  Harriet  (Cook)  Pitcher; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Benton  Harbor,  Mich., 
Jan.  10,  1871,  Sarah  Elizabeth  Cary.  Became 
clerk  of  dry  goods  store  at  St.  Joseph,  Mich., 
1863-9;  engaged  in  lake  navigation  as  purser 
and  clerk,  1869-71,  and  was  clerk  of  the 
steamer  "Barber,"  which  was  burned  in  mid- 
lake  in  July,  1871;  was  compelled  to  jump 
overboard,  remaining  in  the  water  from  1  a. 
m.  to  9  a.  m.,  clinging  to  a  cabin  door;  went 
into  dry  goods  business  for  self  at  Benton 
Harbor,  Mar.,  1872;  in  clothing  business, 
Janesville,  Wis.,  1884-6;  mgr.  Browning,  King 
&  Co.'s  clothing  store  at  Kansas  City,  1886-92, 
and  in  Chicago,  1892-8.  In  1895  became  in- 
terested in  Rose  Hill  Cemetery,  and  in  1899 
became  its  pres.  In  Mar.,  1899,  organized  a 
stock  company  at  Kansas  City  to  engage  in 
clothing  business  as  Henry  L.  Pitcher  Cloth- 
ing Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Republican. 
Club:  Marquette.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg. 
Residence^  874  Winthrop  Av. 

PITCHER,  Lewis  William,  sec.  Am.  Guar- 
anty Co.;  b.  Port  Byron,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Nov.  13,  1848;  s.  David  and  Melissa  Ann  (Gil- 
bert) Pitcher;  ed.  public  school,  Port  Byron; 
enlisted  Mar.,  1864,  in  Civil  War,  and  served 
until  Oct.,  1865,  as  private  Co.  F,  9th  N.  Y. 
Heavy  Art.,  2d  Brigade,  3d  Division,  6th  Army 
Corps,  serving  under  Grant  and  Sheridan  from 
the  Wilderness  to  Appomattox;  m.  Colum- 
bus, O.,  Aug.  12,  1873,  Caroline  Amelia  Weeds. 
Studied  law  and  telegraphy,  1865-7;  mgr. 
Western  Union  telegraph  office,  Port  Byron, 


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18G7-9;  entered  employ  of  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry., 
telegraph  dept.,  Dec.,  1869;  later  with  C.,  B. 
&  Q.,  C.  &  N.-W.,  and  other  railroads,  and  then 
to  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.  at  Chicago, 
where  he  was  at  the  time  of  the  Chicago  fire 
of  1871;  mgr.  offices  of  Atlantic  &  Pacific 
Telegraph  Co.  at  Columbus,  O.,  1872-6;  Urbana, 
O.,  1876,  to  Jan.,  1878;  then  entered  employ  of 
W.  P.  McLaren  &  Co.,  grain  and  provision  ex- 
porters, Chicago.  Partner,  1884,  D.  H.  Denton 
&  Co.,  grain  commission,  and  later  of  L.  W. 
Pitcher  &  Co.,  same  business.  One  of  the 
founders  of  the  Am.  Guaranty  Co.  of  Chicago, 
1892,  of  which  he  has  since  been  sec.  Also 
sec.  Salt  Lake  Southern  Ry.  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Columbia  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Calumet, 
Washington  Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  171  La- 
Sane  St.  Residence:  2725  Prairie  Av. 

PITKIN,  Edward  Hand,  pres.  Pitkin  & 
Brooks,  crockery,  glassware,  etc.;  b.  Saratoga, 
N.  Y.,  June  9,  1846;  s.  Joshua  and  Caroline 
(Hand)  Pitkin:  ed.  public  schools  of  Cleveland, 
O.,  and  Chicago,  111.;  served  in  Civil  War  as 
private  in  Co.  K,  132d  111.  Vol.;  m.  Oak  Park, 
111.,  1871,  Lillie  Elizabeth  Morey;  children: 
Lillie  May,  Frank  L.  (deceased),  Caroline  Es- 
telle,  Florence  Emily,  Elsie.  Began  business 
career  in  the  employ  of  Burley  &  Tyrell,  china 
and  glassware,  as  office  boy;  after  that  was 
for  2  years  in  the  employ  of  Johnson  &  Abbey, 
until  Jan.  1,  1872,  when  with  J.  W.  Brooks 
established  the  firm  of  Pitkin  &  Brooks;  the 
firm  became  a  corporation  in  1891,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Pres.  Chicago  Flint  &  Lime  Glass 
Co.,  of  Chesterton,  Ind. ;  pres.  Gem  Oil  Co., 
Muncie,  Ind.  Trustee  Beloit  College.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Congrega- 
tional. Office:  State  and  Lake  Sts.  Residence: 
Oak  Park,  111. 

PITTMAN,  Clement  Xnowles,  coal  and 
coke;  b.  Keokuk,  la.,  July  18,  1850;  a.  Gran- 
ville  W.  and  Eliza  H.  (Knowles)  Pittman;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Keokuk  and  at  Antioch  Col- 
lege, O.,  graduating,  1871;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
Mar.  19,  1889,  Georgian  L.  Greene;  1  daugh- 
ter: Margaret  H.  Was  principal  of  schools, 
1871-6;  with  Harper  &  Bros.,  New  York,  1876- 
1883;  since  1883  in  the  wholesale  coal  and 
coke  business  in  Iowa  and  Chicago.  Repub- 
lican. Pres.  Coal  Shippers'  Assn.  of  Chicago; 
vlce-pres.  Chicago  Coal  Exchange.  Club: 
Evanston.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 
1232  Asbury  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

PLAMONDON,  Alfred  Daniel;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  10,  1869;  s.  Ambrose  and  Cecelia  (Hig- 
gins)  Plamondon;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  in  Pennsylvania  Military  Acad.,  Chester, 
Pa.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  7,  1891,  Elizabeth  Nel- 
son; children:  Elizabeth,  Nelson,  Alfred  D., 
Jr.,  George.  On  leaving  the  academy  in  1890 
he  became  connected  with  the  A.  Plamondon 
Mfg.  Co.,  and  is  now  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
company.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Sheridan.  Mem.  Royal 
League.  Office:  105-111  Clinton  St.  Residence: 
3543  Michigan  Av. 

PLAMONDON,  Charles  Ambrose,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Ottawa,  111.,  Sept.  14,  1856;  s.  Ambrose 
and  Cecelia  (Higgins)  Plamondon;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools  and  high  schools;  m.  Leland, 
111.,  May,  1879,  Mary  L.  Mackin;  children: 
Marie,  Charlotte,  Blanche,  Ambrose,  Harold. 
After  leaving  school  became  actively  identified 
with  the  A.  Plamondon  Mfg.  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  machinery  (established  by  his  father, 
1859;  incorporated,  1877);  since  1896  has  been 
pres.  of  the  company.  Also  vice-pres.  Saladin 
Pneumatic  Malting  Construction  Co.;  dir. 
Ft.  Dearborn  Nat.  Bank.  Formerly  pres.  Pub- 
lic Library  Board  of  Chicago;  now  vice-pres. 
Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Germania.  Office:  57-67  S.  Clinton  St.  Resi- 
dence: Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 


PLAMONDON,  George,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  12,  1861;  s.  Ambrose  and  Cecelia. 
(Higgins")  Plamondon;  ed.  Skinner  School  and 
Chicago  High  School  (grad.  1877);  married; 
children:  Katharine  Theresa,  Lillian  Marie, 
Carleton  Robert.  On  leaving  school  in  1877 
became  connected  with  the  A.  Plamondon  Mfg. 
Co.;  vice-pres.  of  company  since  1896.  Also 
pres.  Saladin  Pneumatic  Malting  Construction 
Co.;  vice-pres.  William  A.  Royston  &  Co.,  Lit- 
tle Rock,  Ark.,  and  dir.  Cooke  Brewing  Co., 
Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  57-67  S.  Clinton  St. 
Residence:  1338  Washington  Boul. 

PLATT,  Edward  Marcellua,  general  Western 
sales  agent  Lehigh  Valley  Coal  Co.;  b.  Mani- 
towoc,  Wis.,  Sept.  4,  1865;  s.  Jarvis  E.  and 
Mary  (Vilas)  Platt;  ed.  public  and  high  school 
at  Manitowoc;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  in 
the  class  of  1887;  m.  Grand  Rapids,  Wis.,  Oct. 
12,  1895,  Alida  Hoskinson;  children:  Marion, 
Edward,  Caroline.  Began  business  life  as 
salesman  for  the  Armour  Packing  Co.  at  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo.,  in  1890;  afterward  engaged  in 
wholesale  coal  business,  with  headquarters  at 
St.  Paul,  Minn.;  in  1900  came  to  Chicago  as 
general  Western  sales  agent  for  the  Lehigh 
Valley  Coal  Co.  Is  also  interested  in  real 
estate  and  in  the  wholesale  grocery  business. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Riverside  Golf. 
Office:  Western  Union  Bldg.  Residence:  River- 
Bide,  111. 

FLECKER,  James  Henry,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Harrisonburg,  Va,,  Apr.  4,  1841' ; 
B.  John  R.  and  Sarah  G.  (Gilkeson)  Flecker; 
entered  private  school  at  Harrisonburg,  1850; 
came  west  with  family,  settling  at  Lexington, 
McLean  Co.,  111.,  Apr.,  1856,  and  about  2  years 
later  at  Abingdon,  111.;  worked  on  farm  sum- 
mers and  attended  school  winters,  and  in  win- 
ter of  1858-9  attended  Hedding  Seminary,  now 
Hedding  College,  Abingdon,  111.;  learned  fath- 
er's trade  of  tinner  and  worked  at  it  In  sever- 
al stores,  doing  plowing  and  farm  work  in 
summer,  until  enlisted  Aug.  12,  1861,  in  33d 
111.  Vol.  Infy.  as  a  private,  serving  3  years 
and  4  months;  re-enlisted  as  a  veteran,  and 
was  discharged  for  disability  at  end  of  3  years 
and  4  months;  served  as  musician  part  of 
time,  and  at  siege  of  Vicksburg  was  detailed 
in  .corps  hosp.,  where  began  study  of  medicine, 
which  later  completed  at  Rush  Med.  College, 

Graduating  as  M.D.,  Feb.,  1877;  m.  Prairie 
ity,  111.,  Jan.  1,  1867,  Mary  Ellen  Washburn; 
1  daughter:  Leila  Ella  (now  wife  of  Peter 
Ambrose  Dignam).  In  1865  joined  father  in 
hardware  store,  and  in  1868  became  mem.  of 
firm  of  Plecker,  Hunt  &  Co.,  conducting  dry 
goods  and  general  store  at  Bushnell,  111.  Since 
graduation  from  mod.  college  has  been  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  of  medicine.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Republi- 
can. Methodist.  Mason.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  and 
has  been  surgeon  of  U.  S.  Grant  Post,  No.  28, 
for  over  18  years;  was  med.  dir.,  Dept.  of  Illi- 
nois, G.  A.  R.,  1902-3.  Office:  183  W.  Madison 
St.  Residence:  1203  Jackson  Boul. 

PLUMB,  Glenn  Edward,  mgr.  Chicago  Gen- 
eral Ry.  Co.;  b.  Clay,  la.,  Sept.  30,  1866;  a. 
Edward  B.  and  Isabel  (Mills)  Plumb;  grad. 
Streator  (111.)  High  School,  1885;  Oberlin  Col- 
lege, Ph.B.,  1891;  law  school  of  Northwestern 
Univ.,  LL.B.,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1895, 
Grace  Edith  Clarke  (died  1898);  children: 
William  Clarke,  Grace  Isabel.  Came  to  Chica- 

fo,  Sept.,  1892;  entered  law  office  of  Miller  & 
tarr,  and  continued  with  them  and  their  suc- 
cessor, Peck,  Miller  &  Starr,  after  graduation 
until  July,  1897,  when  left  to  become  atty.  for 
the  Chicago  General  Ry.  Co.,  and  Sept.  1,  1903, 
took  charge  of  the  company  as  gen.  mgr.  for 
the  reorganizing  bond  holders,  and  elected 
pres.  Chicago  General  Ry.  Co.,  Nov.,  1904.  In 
1900  organized  and  promoted  the  Illinois  and 
Rock  River  Ry.  Co.  Is  sec.  Streator  Gardens 
and  vice-pres.  Chicago  Midland  Transit  Co. 


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Republican.      Congregationalist.      Office:      1202  sane   at   Kankakee;    went   there   June    1,    1895, 

Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  3208  Lake  Park  Av.  and   in   Sept.    was   appointed   to   regular   staff, 

FLTTMMER,  Daniel   Clarence,  resident  mgr.  remaining  there  until  Oct.   1,   1899,  when  left 

for  Berry  Bros.,  Limited,  varnish  manufactur-  to  take  post-graduate  work;  returned  to  Kan- 

ers;    b.   Windsor,    Ont.,   Can.,    Jan.    1,    1861:    s.  kakee,   May   30,   1900,   as   mem.   of  med.    staff; 

James  and  Julia  (Sullivan)  Plummer;  ed.  pub-  chief  of  med.  staff,  Feb.  to  May,  1902;  physi- 

llc    schools;    m.    Hamilton,    Ont.,    1895,    Jessie  cian    in    charge    of    Oakwood    (private)    Sani- 

Turnbull   (now  deceased);  children:  Daniel  C.,  tarium,  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  July,  1902,  to  June 

Jr.,  Jean,  James  T.  Began  business  career  as  1,  1903;  m.  Mary  Graham  Porter,  Jan.  12,  1903; 

a  telegraph  operator  in  office  of  Berry  Bros.,  since  June  1,  1903,  gen.  supt.  of  Cook  Co.  In- 

at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and  incidentally  assisted  in  stil  utions.     Ex-vlce-pres.    Kankakee    Co.    Med. 

their    varnish    business,     becoming     regularly  Soc.    Mem.    Chicago    Med.    Soc.,    Illinois    State 

identified   with    the   varnish    business    in    1876  Med.    Soc.    Republican.    Congregationalist.    Of- 

and  remaining  with  the  factory  and  main  of-  fice  and  residence:  Dunning,  111. 

flee  at  Detroit  until  1894,  when  was  appointed  POGOE,    Charles    P.,    plate    glass    insurance 

to   present   position   as   resident   mgr.    for   the  underwriter;    b.    Chicago,    Mar.     19,    1870;    s. 

company  at  Chicago.  Republican.  Mem    Paint,  Adolph  F.  and  Charlotte  (Lindt)  Pogge;  grad. 

Oil  and  Varnish  Club.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  grammar    school,    Chicago,    1885;    m.    Chicago, 

Homewood.   Office:    15-17    Lake   St.    Residence:  Oct.   11,  1893,  Helen  Otte;  1  son:  Raymond  C. 

_              __     .  .                .                 .  Since  1893,   general  agent  of  the  Metropolitan 

PtUMMEB,  George  Washington,  lawyer;  b.  Piate    Glass    and    Casualty    Insurance    Co.,    of 

Tyrone,  Pa.,  Dec.  23,  1844;   s.  William  R.  and  New  York.  Republican.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 

Catharine     (Traister)      Plummer;     ed.     public  Residence:  1012  Hood  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

schools,  and  at  Allegheny  College,   Meadville,  t>n-*irfBt\v    Tto-rv.^**        i  ^     i 

Pa.,   graduating  A.B.,    1869;    studied   law   with  *°?F^<iJlJ*     %?'  •«   I  ,      ?    G  <?   i  sr™  r" 

Judgl  Derickson,  at  Meadville,  Pa.,  and  S.   S.  S^ant,   b.   Atchison  C*  k  K-f  "AJ  ^m'   \86J:   S' 

•                                                                                        to  Lemuel  DeForest  and  Emily  A.   (Wiley)   Pom- 

«oy;    ed     public    school    until    14    years    old; 


. 

July   14,   1870,   Emily  E.   McClintock;   children:  BiadmCnUmgli  BjAooL   14   to   15;   Washburn 

Ralph,  Earle,  Phyllis;  m.  2d,  Mary  R.  Redfield,  College,  Topeka,  Kan.    lo  to  19;  m.  Ames    la., 

Nov.   22,   1892.   Removed  to  Chicago,   1871,  and  AP^-   6,   1899,   Bertha  E.   Thompson    Taught  in 

was    admitted    to    Illinois   bar,    and   has    since  P"**}1?  schools  at  Hortpn  and  Oak  Mills,  Kan., 


, 

Vioon    aotlvplv    pntrae-prl    in    a    e-pnpral    rlvll  1887-9;     moved    to     Boston,    Mass.,     and    was    in 

practice     Rep'ubl^n^M^hoSst     Mem     A    F.  »*>    Insurance    business,    1889-90;    represented 

and   A.    M.    Office:    100    Washington    St.    Resi-  £?""    Mutiial    Life    Insunr.ance    Co->    ft    Sioux 

rti>nVp-   Oak   Park    Til  City,    la.,    1890-95;    traveling    agent    for    Coxe 

POAGUE,    Charles   Martin,    real    estate    and  Bros    &  Co     coal,  from  Sioux  City    1896-1900 

banking;   b.    Greene   Co.,   O.,   Aug.    23.    1856;   s.  and   from  Chicago,   1900-3;   since  1903   general 

Robert   Davis   and   Mary   E.    (Goode)    Poague;  sales  agent  for  the  DeCamp  Coal  and  Coke  Co. 

early   education   public    schools;   attended    Mi-  Republican.  Served  8  years  in  the  Iowa  N.  G., 

ami   Univ.,    Oxford,    O.,    1873-4;    grad.    Kenyon  4th  regt.,  Co.  L,  as  private,  corporal,  sergeant, 

College,    Gambier,    O.,    A.B.,    1878;    grad.    Gin-  Iieut.    and    capt.    Mem     B.    P.    O.    Elks     No.    4, 

cinnati   Law  School,   1880;   m.   Mt.  Vernon,  O.,  Chicago.    Office:    Old   Colony   BJdg.    Residence: 

July   11,   1883,  Catherine  Walker,  daughter  of  1409    Lafayette    Parkway,    cor    Sheridan    Rd., 

Dr.  H.  W.  Smith;  children:  Walter  S.,  Gather-  Sheridan   Park,  111. 

ine  B.   Admitted   to   the   bar   by   the   Supreme  POMEROY,     Edward     D  wight,     lawyer;     b. 

Court  of  Ohio,  1880;  practiced  law  at  Cincin-  Crystal    Lake,    111.,    Oct.    11,    1872;    s.    Eleazar 

nati  until  1889,  when  removed  to  Chicago,  and  L.    and    Mary    F.    (Hastings)    Pomeroy;    grad. 

established,    with   Win.    D.    McKey,   as   McKey  Union   High    School,    Crystal    Lake,   111.,    June, 

&  Poague,  in  the  real  estate  business,  in  which  1892;    law   dept.   of   Univ.    of   Michigan,    LL.B., 

they  have  ever  since  been  extensive  operators;  1894.  Admitted  to  the  bar  at  Ann  Arbor,  Mich., 

since  May  1,  1905.  Vice-Pres.  Woodlawn  Trust  and  in  Illinois,  May,   1894;   entered  employ  of 

and   Savings   Bank;   also  vice-pres.   Woodlawn  Bangs,  Wood  &  Bangs,  attys.,  July,  1894,  and 

Safety  Deposit  Co.;  treas.  San  Carlos  Co.   Re-  continued    with    them    until    July,    1897;    since 

publican.  Office:  451  E.  63d  St.  Residence:  6501  which  date  has  practiced  law  alone.  Mem.  Chi- 

Woodlawn  Av.  cago  Bar  Assn.   Republican.   Mem.   of  Chicago 

PODBASNIK,    Alois,    wholesale    and    retail  Law    Institute.    Club:    Hamilton.     Office:     277 

wall-paper,  paints,  etc.;  b.  Blstritz  in  Moravia,  Dearborn    St.    Residence:    2484    N.    Hermitage 

Austria,   Oct.   7,   1845;   s.    Joseph  and   Barbara  Avenue. 

(Tomacek)     Podrasnik;  came  to  Chicago,  Oct.  POND,   Allen  Bartlit,  architect;   b.   Ann  Ar- 

1,  1858;  ed.  common  schools  until  14  years  old;  bor,  Mich.,  Nov.  21,  1858;  s.  Elihu  B.  and  Mary 

m.   Chicago,   Sept.    23,    1876,   A.   H.   Klapperich;  (Allen)    Pond;    grad.    Ann   Arbor   High   School, 

children:  Joseph  N.  and  Marie  Antoinette.  Be-  1876;    Univ.    of    Michigan,    A.B.,    1880;    studied 

gan   business   career   at    16   W.    Randolph    St.,  architecture;    has    practiced    several    years    in 

Apr.   1,  1875,  in  wholesale  and  retail  business  Chicago.    Associate    Am.    Institute   Architects; 

in  wall-paper,  paints,  oils,  varnishes,  etc.;  now  mem.    of  the   Architocts"    Guild,   Chicago;    fre- 

pres.   of  the  Podrasnik-Klapperich  Co.;   a  dir.  quent    contributor    to    architectural    journals; 

of   Page   Woven   Wire   Fence   Co.    Republican;  devotes  considerable  time  to  political  and  so- 

was  1st  Iieut.  Co.  K,  156th  111.  Vols.  Catholic,  cial    movements;    trustee    Hull    House    (social 

Mom.  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion,  and  settlement)   Assn.;  has  been  9  years  mem.  ex- 

of  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Menoken.  Of-  ecutive   committee   Municipal   Voters'    League. 

flee:  75-77  Lake  St.  Residence:  799  W.  Monroe  Clubs:    Union    League,    Merchants,    City,    Chi- 

Street.  cago   Literary,    Little   Room.    Office:    Steinway 

PODSTATA,  Vaclav  H.,  gen.   supt.   Cook  Co.  Hall.   Residence:   Pullman  Bldg. 

Institutions;  b.  Hohenbruck,  Austria,  Apr.  24,  FOND,   Irving1   Kane,  architect;   b.    Ann   Ar- 

1870;   s.   Vaclav  and  Anna  Koblizek  Podstata;  bor,  Mich.,  May  1,   1857;   s.   Elihu  Bartlit  and 

ed.    public    school,    Hohenbruck;    high    school,  Mary    Barlow    (Allen)    Pond;    ed.    Ann    Arbor 

Braunau,    Austria,    and    college    at    Chrudim,  public  schools  and  Univ.   of  Michigan,  gradu- 

Austria,    1888;   arrived   in   Chicago   from   Aus-  ating,  C.E.,  1879.  Came  to  Chicago,  1879;  head 

tria,  1889,  and  until  1892  was  associate  editor  draftsman  in  office  of  S.  S.  Beman  during  con- 

of  missionary  paper  Pravda,  published  by  Rev.  struction  of  Town  of  Pullman,  of  which  latter 

E.    A.    Adams,    Chicago;    during   years    1892-5,  was  architect;  went  abroad  for  year  of  travel 

engaged  in  med.  study  and  some  work  on  same  and  study,  1883-4,  visiting  France,  Spain  (Tan- 

paper;    took    interne    examination    for    Illinois  gier),    Italy,    Switzerland,    Germany,    the    Low 

State    Hosp.    positions    and    received    appoint-  Countries.  England  and  Scotland,  contributing 

ment  to  the  Illinois  Eastern  Hosp.  for  the  In-  sketches  and  articles  to  The  Inland  Architect; 


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again  head  designer  for  S.  S.  Beman,  1884-6; 
since  1886  partner  with  brother,  Allen  B. 
Pond,  in  firm  of  Pond  &  Pond,  architects.  First 
work  was  designing  of  Detroit  Opera  House 
(since  burned) ;  now  employed  by  U.  S.  Gov- 
ernment as  architects  for  certain  post  office 
work.  Interested  in  measures  for  civic  and 
social  betterment  and  were  architects  for 
Hull  House,  the  Chicago  Commons  and  the 
Northwestern  Univ.  Settlement,  in  Chicago, 
besides  social  settlement  buildings  and  insti- 
tutional buildings  (Y.  M.  C.  A.,  etc.),  in  various 
cities;  also  residences,  commercial  buildings, 
etc.  Independent  Democrat.  One  of  founders 
of  the  Architectural  Sketch  Club,  now  the 
Architectural  Club.  Fellow  Am.  Institute  of 
Architects,  Architects'  Guild.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Literary,  University,  City,  Little  Room  (one 
of  the  founders).  Office:  Steinway  Hall,  21  E. 
VanBuren  St.  Residence:  Pullman  Bldg. 

FOND,  Walter  Merritt,  lumber  merchant;  b. 
Camden,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  14,  1842;  s. 
Merritt  and  Ariadna  (Soper)  Pond;  ed.  public 
school  at  Camden  and  acad.  at  Sterling,  111.; 
m.  Chicago,  May  2,  1865,  Sarah  A.  Webb;  chil- 
dren: Lillie  (now  Mrs.  O.  W.  Holmes),  Walter 
Elmer.  Began  in  business  for  self  in  1868  as 
mem.  firm  of  Pond  &  Soper,  lumber  and  plan- 
ing mills;  10  years  later  firm  was  organized 
as  a  stock  company  under  the  name  of  Soper 
&  Pond  Co.,  of  which  he  became  vice-pres.  and 
supt. ;  sold  out  his  interest  in  1884  and  estab- 
lished retail  yards  in  Southern  Kansas  and 
Oklahoma,  with  headquarters  at  Wichita,  Kan., 
under  the  firm  name  of  W.  M.  Pond  &  Co.,  of 
which  is  still  senior  mem.  Served  in  Chicago 
city  council,  1888-92,  from  llth  ward  (now 
the  20th  ward).  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Illinois. 
Office:  Wichita,  Kan.  Residence:  Metropole 
Hotel,  Chicago,  111. 

FOND,  William  Spencer,  life  underwriter; 
b.  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  Aug.  27,  1860;  s.  Ches- 
ter E.  and  Mary  (Scott)  Pond;  ed.  public 
schools  and  2  years  in  Ann  Arbor  (Mich.) 
High  School,  1874-5;  grad.  Nat.  School  of  Elo- 
cution and  Oratory,  Philadelphia,  1889;  took 
private  instruction  in  music  in  Philadelphia, 
1884-90  (voice  culture  under  Prof.  W.  W.  Gil- 
christ,  and  harmony  under  Hugh  A.  Clarke, 
of  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania) ;  m.  Auburn,  Calif., 
Apr.  25,  1901,  Estelle  Bradford  Dickson;  1 
daughter,  Elizabeth  Bradford.  Accountant  with 
B.  F.  Dewees,  wholesale  and  retail  dry  goods, 
Philadelphia,  1S77-83;  asst.  mgr.,  Philadelphia 
office,  Brairierd  &  Armstrong  Co.,  spool  and 
embroidery  silk,  1883-9;  with  Wanamaker  & 
Brown,  Philadelphia,  as  mgr.  of  agency  sys- 
tem, 1889-91;  with  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co., 
of  New  York,  on  Pacific  Coast  (2  years  at  San 
Francisco,  2  years  at  Seattle,  and  6  years  at 
Portland)  as  special  agent,  cashier  and  State 
mgr.,  1891-1901;  with  Nat.  Life  Insurance  Co., 
of  Montpelier,  Vt.,  as  gen.  mgr.  at  Detroit, 
Mich.,  1901-3;  from  Feb.,  1903,  to  Aug.,  1904, 
as  mgr.  at  Chicago  for  the  Equitable  Life  As- 
surance Soc.  of  the  U.  S. ;  since  Aug.,  1904,  in 
partnership  with  Cyrus  R.  Dickson  under  firm 
name  of  Wm.  S.  Pond  &  Co.,  agents  of  the 
Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Milwaukee,  Wis.  Mem.  N.  Shore  Congregation- 
al Church.  Has  had  considerable  experience  in 
music  as  leader  of  choruses,  etc.  Office:  820 
Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  1761  Mag- 
nolia Av. 

FOOliE,  Charles  Clarence,  patent  lawyer;  b. 
Benicia,  Calif.,  Nov.  27,  1856;  s.  Charles  Henry 
and  Mary  A.  (Daniels)  Poole;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Washington,  D.  C. ;  fitted  for  prac- 
tice of  civil  engineering  by  private  instruc- 
tors; grad.  law  school  of  Columbian  Univ., 
with  prize  for  essay  on  Trademarks,  1882;  m. 
Chicago,  1884,  Anne,  daughter  of  the  late  Dr. 
William  Frederick  Poole,  librarian  of  the  New- 
berry  Library;  children:  Frances,  Charles  H., 
Clarence  F.,  Dorothy.  In  1874-5  served  as  asst. 


engineer  in  surveys  carried  on  by  the  Engi- 
neer Dept.  of  the  U.  S.  A.;  came  to  Chicago  in 
fall  of  1882,  and  engaged  in  practice,  and  was 
afterward  joined  by  Taylor  E.  Brown  in  the 
present  firm  of  Poole  <V-  Brown;  practice  con- 
fined to  patent,  copyright  and  trade-mark  law. 
Mem.  of  the  bar  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  U. 
S.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Patent  Law  Assn. 
(pres.).  Clubs:  Illinois  Athletic,  Chicago  Lit- 
erary. Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  939 
Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

FOOB,  Fred  Arthur,  railway  supplies;  b.  An- 
dover,  Me.,  Apr.  16,  1870;  s.  William  C.  and 
Hattie  (Smith)  Poor;  grad.  high  school,  Port 
Chester,  N.  Y.,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  June  20,  1894, 
Nettie  Baylies.  Began  business  career  with 
Adams  Express  Co.,  with  which  held  various 
positions  until  1892;  with  Hall  Signal  Co.,  in 
engineering  dept.,  1892-3;  with  I.  C.  R.  R.,  in 
engineering  dept.,  1893-1900;  since  Aug.  1, 
1900,  western  representative  of  the  Weber  Ry. 
Joint  Mfg.  Co.,  71  Broadway,  New  York,  in 
railway  supplies,  handling  different  styles  of 
track  joints.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Calumet  Golf,  Midlo- 
thian. Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  170 
E.  51st  St. 

FOFE,  Charles  Evans,  lawyer;  b.  Saline, 
Mich.,  Aug.  11,  1847;  s.  George  Greenleaf  and 
Edwina  R.  (Evans)  Pope;  grad.  Harvard 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1869;  A.M.,  1872;  came  to  Chicago 
and  studied  law  with  William  Eliot  Furness; 
m.  Sept.  4,  1883,  Louise  T.,  daughter  of  George 
H.  Hess,  of  Chicago;  children:  Edwina  Lydia, 
Mary  Howe,  Charles  Evans,  Jr.  (died),  George 
Guion,  Charles  Evans,  Jr.  Admitted  to  bar  by 
examination  in  open  court,  June,  1871.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Clubs:  Harvard,  Hamilton.  Office:  115  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  627  Hamlin  St.,  Evanston, 
111. 

FOFE,  William  J.,  pres.  and  dir.  Pope  & 
Eckhardt  Co.,  commission  merchants.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Illi- 
nois, Washington  Park.  Office:  138  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  609  E.  Division  St. 

FOPHAM,  George  Moon,  lawyer;  b.  Warsaw, 
Ind.,  Nov.  23,  1866;  s.  Joseph  and  Frances 
Mary  (Byron)  Popham;  ed.  public  schools  and 
in  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  LL.B., 
June  20,  1888;  m.  Black  River  Falls,  Wis.,  Oct. 
11,  1893,  Sara  A.  Argyle;  children:  Kathryn, 
Argyle,  George  Alfred.  Admitted  to  bar  of 
Wisconsin,  1888;  prosecuting  atty.  for  Jack- 
son Co.,  Wis.,  1893-9;  city  atty.  of  Black  River 
Falls,  Wis.,  1893-4;  came  to  Chicago,  Feb.  1, 
1900,  and  became  associated  with  firm  of 
Dupee,  Judah,  Willard  &  Wolf,  until  1902, 
when  joined  present  firm,  Morrow  &  Popham. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Mason,  Odd  Fellow, 
K.  P.;  Independent  Order  of  Foresters,  M.  W. 
A.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  6419  Jack- 
son Av. 

FOPPENHUSEN,  Conrad  Herman,  lawyer;  b. 
on  Long  Island,  N.  Y.,  July  21,  1871;  s.  Her- 
man C.  and  Caroline  S.  (Funke)  Poppenhusen; 
ed.  Flushing  (N.  Y.)  High  School;  then  8  years 
in  school  and  univ.  in  Europe,  and  later  at 
Union  College  of  Law,  1891-2;  m.  Evanston, 
111.,  June  25,  1895,  Harriet  G.  Gunn.  Admitted 
to  bar,  1893;  since  1899  of  Gregory,  Poppen- 
husen &  McNab.  Mem.  of  Phi  Delta  Phi,  Law 
Club,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  Bar  Assn. 
Republican,  and  active  in  politics.  Sec.  and 
chief  examiner,  Civil  Service  Commission;  al- 
derman of  Evanston,  111.;  mem.  Evanston  (111.) 
High  School  Board,  now  serving  3d  term  of  3 
years.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  On- 
wentsia,  Evanston  Golf,  Evanston,  City;  also 
Lawyers,  New  York  City.  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1242  Judson  Av.,  Evanston, 
111. 

FOFPENHUSEN,  Herman  A.,  vice-pres.  of 
the  Green  Engineering  Co.;  b.  Long  Island,  N. 
Y.,  Jan.,  1875;  s.  Herman  C.  and  Caroline 
Funke  Poppenhusen;  ed.  public  schools,  North- 


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western  Univ.,  and  Massachusetts  Institute  of  actions  at  Champion  Hill,  seige  of  Vicksburg 

Technology;   m.   Philadelphia,   Pa.,   1898,   Clara  and    Red    River    Expedition;    wounded    in    en- 

C.      Dittrich;      children:      Caroline,       Eleanor,  gagement  at  Gunstown,   Miss.,   June   10,   1864. 

Louise.    In    1898    became    connected    with    the  Came  to  Chicago,    1869,  and  engaged  in  fruit 

Green     Engineering     Co.      (manufacturers     of  business;    shipped    first    full    carload    of    fruit 

chain    grate    stokers,    etc.)    as    chief    engineer,  that    ever    came   to    Chicago    from    California; 

and  has  ever  since  been  with  the  company,  of  in  1869  furnished  money  for  planting  the  first 

which   is  now   vice-pres.   and  mgr.    New   York  orchard    and    vineyard    in    Fresno    Co.,    Calif.; 

Engineers    Club.    Northwestern    Soc.    of    M.    I.  also   brought   to   Chicago,    1869,    the   first   full 

T.     Office:    Western    Union    Bldg.     Residence:  carload  of  bananas  from  Panama;  established 

Evanston,  111.  large   fruit   trade   between   Pacific   States   and 

POPPENHTJSEN",   Paul   Albert,    pres.    Green  States   of   Central   America   and   Chicago.    Re- 

Engineering  Co.;  b.  College  Point,  L.  I.,  N.  Y.,  tired  several  years  ago  with  large  property  in- 

Nov.  4,  1873;  s.  H.  C.  and  Caroline  S.    (Punke)  terests.    Was   dir.    World's   Columbian   Exposi- 

Poppenhusen;  ed.  1883-9,  Kiel,  Ger.;  in  Evans-  tion,   a   mem.   of  the  committee  to   wait   upon 

ton    (111.)   High   School,  1889-90;  Northwestern  Congress    to    secure    legislation    favorable    to 

Univ.,    1890-1.    From    1891    to    1897    engaged   in  Chicago,   mem.   of  the   Ways  and   Means  Corn- 

various  enterprises;  in  1897  organized  and  has  mittee  and  active  in  the  affairs  of  the  Exposi- 

ever  since  been  pres.   of  the  Green  Engineer-  tion   from    first   to    last;    leading   advocate    of 

ing  Co.,  manufacturers  of  the  Green  traveling  permanent    improvement    of    the    Lake    Front. 

link    grates    (automatic    stokers).    Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Athletic.  Of- 

Presbyterian.  Mason;  K.  T.  and  Shriner.  Clubs:  fice:    77    Jackson    Boul.    Residence:    4043    Lake 

Chicago    Athletic,    Evanston    Golf,    Engineers;  Avenue. 

also    Duquesne     (Pittsburgh)       Detroit      (De-  POST,    Charles    Nelson,    vice-pres.    Lyon    & 

troit),  Engineers   (New  York).  Office:  Western  Healy;    b.    Cambridge,    Wis.,    Feb.    7,    1849;    s. 

Union   Bldg.  Residence:   Evanston,   111.  Charles    F.    and    Huldah    A.    (Doolittle)    Post; 

PORTER,    Gilbert    Edwin,    lawyer;    b.    Eau  ed.  public  schools  in  Illinois;  m.  Lowell,  Mich., 

Claire,  Wis.,  Dec.  9,  1863;  s.  Gilbert  Edwin  and  Nov.    12,    1873,    Emma    V.    Sterling;    children: 

Kate  (Tewkesbury)  Porter;  ed.  public  schools,  junius    S.,    Charles    Eugene,    Ruby    Gertrude. 

Eau  Claire,  Wis.,  and  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  and  came  to  Chicago,  1865,  and  the  following  year 

Union   College   of   Law,   Chicago;    m.    Chicago,  became  connected  with   the  house  of  Lyon  & 

Apr.    3,    1888,   Edith,   daughter  of   Rev.    George  Healy   (established  1864)   as  bookkeeper;  trav- 

C.    Lorimer,    D.D.;    children:    Gilbert    Lorimer,  eled   for  the   company   about   15   years,   and   in 

Burford.  Admitted  to  bar,   1884;   mem.   of  the  1335    became    a    general    partner     Inaugurated 

law    firm    of    Payne    &   Porter,    1886-90;    asst.  the  factory,  and  was  its  supt.,  1885-92;  in  1890 

corporation  counsel  during  1895;  mem.   of  law  the    business    was    incorporated,    and    took    his 

firm    of    Isham,    Lincoln   &   Beale    since    1899.  present  position  as  vice-pres.  of  the  company, 

Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Law,  now  very  large  importers,  manufacturers,  pub- 

Chicago  Golf.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Ushers,      and      dealers      in      pianos,      organs, 

ElmJ?^iISl'~I11j_  musical   instruments,   sheet  music  and  books. 

PORTER,  Henry  H.,  Jr.;  s.  Henry  H.  Porter,  independent    in   politics.    R.    A.    M.    Club:    Chi- 

Pres.  and  dir.  of  Chicago  Union  Transfer  Ry.  cagO  Athletic.  Office:  Wabash  Av.  and  Adams 

Co.;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Warehouse  st    Residence:  Kenwood  Hotel. 

and   Transfer   Co.,   and   of   the  Chicago   Trans-  •pnsT    John  A     Inwver-  h    Npwhure-h    N    Y 

fer  and  Clearing  Co.;  dir.   1st  Nat.   Bank,  Nat.  A  *°f?  '  J&T  f  Aif^d  and'  Delia  ^BWi   Post'-' 

Safe    Deposit    Co.,    Am.    Shipbuilding   Co.,    and  APr-  1VJ,ii6V'olie¥e     1875-     Columbia    College 

the   Chicago   Shipbuilding   Co.   Clubs:    Chicago,  K**  0X^*1    i879Sm    New  York   CMtv    Sent    20 

Chicago    Athletic,    Union,    University,    Saddle  ?£*  °cho  ol,  ^  1879,  m    New  York  <i"y,  bep*L  *0, 

nnri  Ovr-io    Offlpp-  THhunA  ptirip-    T?  Aci'rt  Anno-   70  1883,  Mary  A.   Abbott.  Admitted  to  New  York 

llce-   lribune  Bld&-  Residence.  70  bari    lg?9(    and    practlced    ln    New    York    Clty 

James    Wolcott     roil    <^tatP-    h  unt11  189°:  in  189°  removed  to  Chicago  to  take 

*                             s    Rev  -Tare-  tne   Position   of   general   western   atty.   for  the 
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Apart  TTartipV  Mn««  «nri  Rf>ioit  p-nii^o^  ne  nas  held  ever  since.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
Kins  ACd.a.,  xiaaiey  iviabb.,  .11111  rseioit  college,  u__  mnVvo.  r^Vii^ocrn  r>v.^ao-/->  AfVii^tio  TJi^rof 
Beloit,  Wis.,  class  of  1859;  served  in  Civil  »»"•  £Vsx£"°  a  " 

War   as   private   in    Taylor's    Battery,    B,    1st. 


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Illinois  Light  Artillery,  Vet.  Vols.,  and  as  2d  dence.  Riverside,  111. 

lieut,  E,  2d  U.  S.  Colored  Artillery  (Light).  In  POST,  louls  Preeland,  editor  The  Public;  b. 

Chicago    since    1874;    now   engaged   in    general  Vienna,  N.  J.,  Nov.  15,  1849;  s.  Eugene  J.  and 

real    estate    business.     Republican.     Presbyte-  Elizabeth   (Freeland)   Post;  public  school  edu- 

rian.    Clubs:    Union    League,    Chicago   Athletic,  cation;    m.    1st,    July    6,    1871,    Anna    Johnson, 

Office:   The  Temple.   Residence:  Union  League  Hackettstown,    N.    J.     (died    Nov.    14,    1891); 

Club  children:  Edna  (now  deceased),  Charles  John- 

PORTER,    John    Lincoln,    physician1    b     Al-  son;    m.    2d,    Dec.    2,    1893,    Alice    Thacher,    Or- 

stead,  N.  H.,   1864;   s.   Samuel  H.  and  Harriet  ange,  N.  J.  Learned  printer's  trade,  Hacketts- 

(Emerson)    Porter;   academic  education;   grad.  town;  admitted  to  New  York  bar,   1870;   asst. 

Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  1894;  m.  Chi-  U.  S.  atty.,  New  York,  1874-5;  editorial  writer 

cago,  Feb.  9,  1899,  Ethel  Quigg;  1  son:  David  on   New   York  Daily  Truth,   1879-82;    returned 

Quigg.  Interne  St.  Luke's  Hosp.,  Chicago,  1894-  to  law  practice,   1883,  and  abandoned  it,   1890. 

1895;    specialist    in    orthopedic    surgery.    Prof.  Became   interested   in   Henry   George   and   his 

of    orthopedic    surgery    in    College    of    Physi-  teachings,    1881;    ran    for    Congress    on    labor 

cians  and  Surgeons;  formerly  asst.  orthopedic  ticket,    1882;    has    since    advocated    single   tax 

surgeon  to  Home  for  Destitute  Crippled  Chil-  and  allied  economic  reforms;  edited  The  Daily 

dren.  Attending  orthopedic  surgeon,  St.  Luke's  Leader    (George   campaign    paper),    1886;    con- 

Hosp.    Attending    physician    Cook    Co.    Hosp.  tributor  to  the  Standard,  1886-91;  editor  same, 

Mem.    Chicago   Orthopedic   Soc.,   Chicago   Med.  1891-2;     editor     Cleveland     Recorder,     1896-7; 

Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  founded   The   Public,    1898;   lecturer  on   single 

Am.    Orthopedic    Assn.    Republican.    Office:    92  tax  and  other  political  and  economic  subjects. 

State  St.  Residence:  5037  Madison  Av.  Mem.  Manhattan  Single  Tax  Club,  New  York, 

PORTER,  Washington,  retired;  b.  Boone  Co.,  Henry  George  Assn.  Clubs:  Press,  Chicago  Lit- 

111.,  Oct.  26,  1846;  s.  Thomas  W.  and  Charlotte  erary,    Chicago    City,    Chicago    Jefferson.    Au- 

(Lane)    Porter;   ed.   district  school  and   Belvi-  thor:  The  George-Hewitt  Campaign,  1887;  The 

dere    (111.)    High    School;    m.    June    11,    1891,  Single  Tax,   1895;   Ethics  of  Democracy,   1893; 

Frances    Paulina    Lee,    of    Chicago;    children:  Prophet    of    San    Francisco,    1894.    Office:    1st 

Paulina     C.,     Washington     and     Frederick     C.  Nat.   Bank   Bldg.   Residence:    1643   N.   Halsted 

Served    1862-5    in    95th    111.    Vols.,    serving    In  Street. 


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POSTA,  Francis  Joseph,  coal;  b.  Chicago, 
May  1,  1874;  s.  Frank  and  Mary  Posta;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  Metropolitan  Busi- 
ness College;  m.  June  8,  1898,  Mattie  E., 
daughter  of  M.  M.  Secor,  ex-mayor  of  Racine, 
Wis.;  1  son:  Gerald.  At  20,  bookkeeper  for  the 
Chicago  &  Wellston  Coal  Co.;  at  21  elected 
mgr.  of  same;  in  1899  acquired  one-third  in- 
terest in  the  company  and  was  elected  sec. 
and  mgr.  In  1902  organized  and  is  pres.  the 
Am.  Coal  Co.;  in  1903  organized,  and  is  treas. 
the  Hicks  &  Taylor  Coal  Co.  Mason;  Arcana 
Lodge,  Washington  Chapter,  Apollo  Command- 
ery,  Oriental  Consistory  (32°);  also  Medinah 
Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  12th  and  Clark 
Sts.  Residence:  764  Douglas  Boul. 

POTTER,  Edward  Clement,  engineer,  chem- 
ist; b.  Chicago,  Jan.  5,  1860;  s.  Orrin  W.  and 
Ellen  (Owen)  Potter;  ed.  Chicago  public  and 
high  schools  and  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology;  m.  New  York  City,  Sept.  30,  1884, 
Emma  McKinley;  children:  Orrin  W.,  Dorothy, 
Eleanor,  Elizabeth.  Entered  service  of  N.  Chi- 
cago Rolling  Mills  as  chemist,  1879,  becoming 
asst.  supt.  6  months  later;  supt.  of  construc- 
tion of  S.  Chicago  Works  of  the  company, 
1880,  and  on  their  completion  appointed  gen. 
supt.;  vice-pres.  of  company,  1886,  and  when 
company  was  merged  with  Union  Steel  Co. 
and  Joliet  Steel  Co.  to  form  Illinois  Steel  Co., 
was  elected  2d  vice-pres.  in  charge  of  operat- 
ing dept. ;  resigned,  1890;  consulting  engineer, 
1892-3,  for  Colorado  Fuel  and  Iron  Co.,  re- 
organizing their  Pueblo  Steel  Works;  remained 
out  of  active  business  until  1903;  elected  pres. 
Cero-Fruto  Food  Co.,  Feb.,  1903,  but  resigned; 
now  out  of  active  business.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Mem.  Am.  Institute  Mining  Engi- 
neers, British  Iron  and  Steel  Institute.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  4800  Ellis  Av. 

POTTEH,  Edwin  Augustus,  banker;  b.  Bath, 
Me.,  Sept.  18,  1842;  s.  William  and  Pamelia 
(Gilmore)  Potter;  ed.  schools  in  Bath;  m. 
Oct.  15,  1873,  Harriet  A.,  daughter  of  Col. 
Alfred  Berry,  of  Georgetown,  Me.  Until  he  was 
30  years  old  was  connected  with  his  father's 
lumber  and  shipbuilding  business  at  Bath; 
established,  1872,  in  Chicago,  branch  of  china 
and  glassware  house  of  A.  French  &  Co.,  which 
was  later  incorporated  as  the  French  &  Pot- 
ter Co.,  and  discontinued  in  1890;  became  mem. 
of  piano  house  of  Lyon,  Potter  &  Co.,  1889; 
one  of  original  stockholders,  1889,  and  ever 
since  dlr.,  and,  since  Jan.,  1898,  pres.  Am. 
Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Un- 
ion League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian,  Ken- 
wood (ex-pres.).  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4832  Madison  Av. 

POTTER,  Orrin  W.,  retired  manufacturer; 
b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  25,  1836;  s.  Abel  and 
Cynthia  (Lathrop)  Potter;  ed.  public  schools; 
self  taught  in  higher  mathematics  and  civil 
engineering;  m.  Ellen  Owen,  Marine  City, 
Mich.,  1858  (died  June  19,  1904);  children:  Ed- 
ward C.,  Agnes  L.  (now  Mrs.  Hutchin),  Ger- 
trude W.  (now  Mrs.  Daniels),  Margaret  Hor- 
ton  (now  Mrs.  Black).  Removed  to  Wyandotte, 
Mich.,  1856,  and  clerked  in  rolling  mill;  be- 
came connected  with  Ward's  rolling  mill  in 
Chicago,  as  clerk,  in  1857;  became  sec.  and 
gen.  supt.  on  its  incorporation,  In  1865,  as  the 
Chicago  Rolling  Mill  Co.;  in  1871  the  corpora- 
tion was  changed  to  the  N.  Chicago  Rolling 
Mill  Co.,  of  which  he  was  pres.  for  over  25 
years  until  its  consolidation  with  the  Illinois 
Steel  Co.,  1899.  Clubs:  Union  League  (charter 
mem.),  Commercial.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  130  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

POTTEH,  Thomas  Jackson,  sec.  Consoli- 
dated Press  and  Tool  Co.;  b.  Clinton  Co.,  Mo., 
Jan.  1,  1871;  s.  Rev.  James  B.  and  Margarette 
A.  (Doak)  Potter;  ed.  public  schools  and  at- 
tended (1888-9)  Central  College,  Fayette.  Mo.; 
also  (1890-1)  shorthand  dept.  of  the  Kansas 


City  (Mo.)  Business  College,  graduating  from 
latter;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  June  30,  1895, 
Florence  T.  Dunn;  1  daughter:  Florence  Ger- 
trude. Came  to  Chicago  from  Kansas  City,  Mo., 
Sept.,  1890;  was  with  Chicago  branch  of  the 
Empire  Laundry  Machinery  Co.,  1891-4;  with 
Reeves  Pulley  Co.,  as  salesman,  1894-6;  sales- 
man with  J.  C.  Grant  Chemical  Co.,  1896-8; 
with  Rudolphi  &  Krummel,  machinery  manu- 
facturers, until  Mar.,  1901,  when  they  sold  out 
to  the  Am.  Can  Co.;  remained  with  latter  as 
mgr.  of  machinery  sales  dept.  until  May,  1903, 
when  he  organized  the  Consolidated  Press  and 
Tool  Co.,  manufacturers  of  tin  can  machinery, 
punch  presses  and  sheet  metal  tools,  of  which 
has  since  been  sec.,  dir.  and  mgr.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  96- 
100  N.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  2204  Congress 
Street. 

POWELL,  Ambrose  Vincent,  civil  engineer; 
b.  Laurens,  Otsego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  4,  1847;  s. 
Col.  George  W.  and  Mary  (Dunbar)  Powell; 
attended  a  preparatory  school,  the  Coopers- 
town  (N.  Y.)  Seminary,  and  grad.  Renssalaer 
Polytechnic  Institute,  1868;  widower.  First 
engineering  service  was  in  construction  work 
on  the  Pa.  R.  R.  in  western  Pennsylvania,  and 
continued  in  railroad  construction  work  until 
1879,  when  became  asst.  chief  engineer  of  the 
Chicago  &  Northeastern  Grand  Trunk  R.  R. 
and  had  charge  of  the  extension  of  the  G.  T. 
R.  R.  into  Chicago;  later  with  the  Chicago  & 
Western  Indiana  R.  R.;  in  1882  appointed  en- 
gineer for  S.  Chicago  Dock  Co.,  and  had  charge 
of  improvements  costing  $1,000,000;  appointed, 
1884,  engineer  and  supt.  of  Calumet  &  Chicago 
Canal  &  Dock  Co.,  and  had  charge  of  that 
company's  extensive  improvements  in  and 
around  S.  Chicago;  engineer  and  supt.  of  pub- 
lic works  for  village  of  Hyde  Park,  1886-9; 
since  1899  in  private  practice,  with  specialty 
in  harbor  and  dock  improvements  and  coal 
handling  plants,  designing  and  constructing 
many  large  and  costly  improvements  of  these 
kinds.  Mem.  and  past  pres.  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers;  mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  C.  E.,  Engineers' 
Club,  and  Art  Institute.  Club:  Exmoor.  Office: 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  5220  Wash- 
ington Av. 

POWELL,  George  Walter,  manufacturer;  b. 
Valparaiso,  Ind.,  May  9,  1853;  s.  William  and 
Lucinda  Drucilla  (Bartholomew)  Powell;  ed. 
Valparaiso  Acad.;  m.  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Sept., 
1874,  Ida  Childs;  children:  William  Le  Roy 
(died  in  infancy),  Walter  Childs.  Began  busi- 
ness life,  1872,  as  mem.  of  firm  of  Cooper  & 
Powell,  life  insurance  agents,  1872,  at  Lafay- 
ette, Ind.;  in  fall  of  1873  entered  employ  of 
George  Powell  &  Co.,  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  woolen 
manufacturers;  succeeded  this  firm,  1878, 
as  George  W.  Powell  &  Co.  Organized  Amazon 
Hosiery  Co.,  1881,  which  was  succeeded,  1898, 
by  the  Amazon  Knitting  Co.,  of  Muskegon, 
Mich.,  of  which  he  is  now  vice-pres.  and  gen. 
mgr.  One  of  organizers  of  the  Protection  Mu- 
tual Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Chicago,  1888;  be- 
came its  pres.,  1889,  and  so  continues.  Repub- 
lican. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  77  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  2585  Kenmore  Av. 

POWELL,  Isaac  Newton,  chief  clerk  of 
Board  of  Election  Commissioners  of  Cook  Co.; 
b.  Woodstock,  Ont.,  Dec.  22,  1866;  removed  in 
boyhood  to  Missouri,  and  thence  to  Chicago 
in  1885;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Richmond,  Mo., 
1895,  Gertrude  Hamacher;  1  son:  Donald  H. 
Began  business  career  in  1886,  as  bookkeeper 
for  Ender  &  Ender,  commission  merchants, 
Chicago.  In  1890  assisted  in  compilation  of 
the  10th  census  of  the  U.  S. ;  deputy  city  clerk 
of  Chicago,  1891-3;  sergeant-at-arms  of  Chi- 
cago City  Council,  1893-4;  asst.  chief  clerk, 
1894,  to  May,  1895,  and  since  1895  chief  clerk 
of  the  Board  of  Election  Commissioners  of  the 
City  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton. 
Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  6047  Jefferson  Av. 


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POWELL,  Moses  W.,  roofing  and  paving;  b. 
Cambria  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  13,  1831;  s.  David  and 
Mary  (Morgan)  Powell;  ed.  public  schools  In 
Pennsylvania  and  night  schools  in  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  3,  1856,  Elizabeth  Pritchard. 
Reared  on  farm;  came  to  Chicago,  Apr.  15, 
1850;  secured  employment  with  B.  F.  Barrett, 
roofer,  soon  becoming  foreman,  and  in  winter 
was  mate  of  steamboats  on  Mississippi  River; 
returned  to  Mr.  Barrett,  when  roofing  season 
opened,  and  became  supt.  and  gen.  mgr.  until 
1855,  when  purchased  interest  and  became 
partner  until  1882,  when  became  sole  proprie- 
tor of  the  business,  which  he  organized  into 
corporation  of  the  M.  W.  Powell  Co.,  of  which 
Is  pres.  Also  pres.  of  the  Peacock  Coal  Co., 
pres.  Topeka  Coal  Co.  Was  in  the  old  Chicago 
Vol.  Fire  Dept.,  1852-67.  Mem.  Builders'  Club. 
Mason  (32°).  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2707  Indiana  Av. 

POWELL,  Samuel;  b.  Peekskill,  N.  Y.,  Aug. 
22,  1827;  s.  William  H.  and  Hetty  (Vought) 
Powell;  ed.  common  schools  in  country  and  in 
private  schools  2  or  3  years  in  Detroit,  Mich., 
prior  to  1845;  m.  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Oct.  28,  1858, 
Mary  Bell;  1  son:  Charles  B.  Served  in  whole- 
sale and  retail  grocery  house  in  Detroit,  boy 
to  bookkeeper,  1848-55;  came  to  Chicago,  Apr., 
1855,  entering  service  of  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  as 
a  clerk  In  the  ticket  dept.;  In  Dec.,  1855,  was 
made  general  ticket  agent,  and  so  continued 
until  Sept.  1,  1878;  western  agent  B.  &  O.  R. 
R.,  Sept.  1,  1878,  to  Apr.,  1880;  asst.  general 
passenger  agent  M.  C.  R.  R.,  1880-1.  Since 
Feb.  1,  mgr.  vaults  of  Commercial  Safety  De- 
posit Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian;  has  at- 
tended Grace  Church  since  1855,  and  been  a 
mem.  since  1857;  now  oldest  male  parishioner 
of  Grace  Parish.  Club:  Calumet.  Office:  88 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  2424  Indiana  Av. 

POWELL,  T.  Elhanan,  dentist;  b.  on  farm 
near  Mt.  Sterling,  Ky.,  Apr.  3,  1862;  s.  Andrew 
Jackson  and  Elizabeth  Garvin  (Tipton)  Pow- 
ell; ed.  district  school  of  Livingston  Co.,  111.; 
Grand  Prairie  Seminary,  1884;  night  school, 
Chicago,  1885-6;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Den- 
tal Surgery  (valedictorian),  DD.S.,  Mar.,  1893; 
studied  political  economy  and  sociology  under 
private  instruction  of  Prof.  I.  W.  Howerth,  of 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1896-1900;  studied  medicine 
under  Dr.  I.  W.  Pierson,  1895-9;  m.  Streator, 
111.,  Sept.  2,  1889,  Florence  May  Corbin;  chil- 
dren: Ruth,  Bessie  May,  Elhanan  Tipton, 
Florence  Marie,  Marion.  Elmployed  by  Tallula 
Nursery  as  salesman,  1884-5;  general  agent 
J.  A.  Ruth  &  Co.,  1885-96;  bookkeeper  for  New 
Era  Mfg.  Co.,  1887;  appointed  clerk  In  Ry. 
Mail  Service,  1888;  promoted  asst.  chief  clerk, 
same  year;  resigned,  1892,  to  enter  profession 
of  dentistry,  and  engaged  In  practice  contin- 
uously from  1893  to  present  time.  Prof,  of 
comparative  anatomy  in  the  College  of  Den- 
tistry of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois  since  1900  (ex- 
cept 1  year).  Pres.  Englewood  Dental  Soc. ; 
mem.  Odontographic  Soc.,  Northern  Illinois 
Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Dental  Soc.  Contributor  to  dental  journals.  In- 
dependent Democrat.  Congregationalist.  Club: 
City.  Mem.  Sigma  Delta  Fraternity,  Supreme 
Chapter.  Office:  92  State  St.  Residence:  6647 
Wentworth  Av. 

POWELL,  Thomas  W.,  clergyman;  b.  Ches- 
terville,  Morrow  Co.,  O. ;  grad.  Denison  Univ., 
Granville,  O.,  A.B.  (honorary  D.D.,  1890);  m. 
Newark,  O.,  Elizabeth  Brumback.  Has  been 
pastor  at  Davenport,  la.;  Minneapolis,  Minn.; 
Milwaukee,  Wis.;  now  pastor  of  Millard  Av. 
Baptist  Church,  Chicago.  For  past  15  years 
has  lectured  at  summer  assemblies  on  "Easy 
Keys  for  Busy  Teachers",  "Fifty  Facts  Fa- 
miliarized", "Mountain  Visions  in  Life  of 
Christ",  etc.  Author  of  Work  and  Workshop; 
Half-hours  with  the  Christ.  Residence:  907  S. 
Lawndale  Av. 


POWERS,  David  Johnson,  mechanical  engi- 
neer, manufacturer;  b.  Westminster,  Vt.,  June 
3,  1814;  s.  Nathaniel  and  Esther  (Johnson) 
Powers;  ed.  common  schools  and  at  Chester 
Acad.,  Windham  Co.,  Vt. ;  m.  Canaan,  N.  H., 
Dec.  7,  1837,  Eliza  A.  Harris;  children:  Mrs. 
Loraine  E.  Griffith,  William  Penn,  Frank  A. 
Learned  trade  of  machinist,  1831-5,  and  had 
charge  of  a  portion  of  the  shop  of  R.  Daniels 
&  Co.,  Woodstock,  Vt. ;  later  had  charge  of  ma- 
chinery of  large  cotton  factory  at  Hookset,  N. 
H.,  until  came  west,  1838;  finally  located  in  Jef- 
ferson Co.,  Wis.,  built  mills,  laid  out  a  village 
and  named  it  Palmyra;  remained  there  10 
years,  and  was  a  dir.  and  active  officer  of  what 
is  now  the  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  R.  R.  Co.;  was  a 
postmaster  under  Presidents  VanBuren,  Harri- 
son and  Tyler;  elected  mem.  Wisconsin  Legis- 
lature, 1852;  removed  to  Madison,  1853;  pur- 
chased about  1,300  acres  of  farming  land  near 
there  and  embarked  in  farming,  and  also  in 
publication  of  agricultural  and  horticultural 
magazine,  The  Wisconsin  Farmer;  was  ap- 
pointed sec.  Wisconsin  State  Agricultural  Soc., 
and  held  position  several  years;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1868;  embarked  in  mfg. ;  made  several 
valuable  Inventions,  and  also  became  an  ex- 
pert in  patent  litigation,  and  for  years  was 
employed  in  that  capacity.  In  1874  established 
Union  Wire  Mattress  Co.  Republican.  Office: 
187  and  188  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  77  Lin- 
coln Av. 

POWERS,  Prank  A.,  manufacturer;  b.  Pal- 
myra, Wis.,  Jan.  10,  1853;  s.  D.  J.  and  Eliza  A. 
(Harris)  Powers;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Water- 
town,  Wis.,  Mar.  14,  1874,  Emma  M.  Griffith; 
children:  George  G.,  Allan  H.,  Loraine  M.  En- 
tered the  service  of  the  Union  Wire  Mattress 
Co.,  1875,  and  was  elected  sec.  and  treas.  of 
the  company,  1892.  Also  dir.  of  the  Powers 
Regulator  Co.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Office:  83  Erie  St.  Residence:  1719  Deming  PI. 

POWERS,  Harry  Joseph,  theatrical  mgr.;  b. 
Wenagh,  Tipperary  Co.,  Ireland,  Sept.  15,  1859; 
s.  Henry  Joseph  and  Jane  (Darcey)  Powers; 
came  with  parents  to  Chicago  In  childhood; 
ed.  Holy  Family  School  and  St.  Patrick's  Acad., 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  May  11,  1885,  Marie  F. 
Deegan;  children:  Josephine  Berry,  Rosina 
Marie,  Harry  Joseph.  Began  with  Hooley's 
Theatre,  in  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1877,  as  usher  1 
year;  then  was  asst.  treas.  2  years,  treas.  3 
years,  and  business  mgr.  15  years;  remodeled 
Hooley's  Theatre  in  1898,  changing  name  in 
Aug.,  1898,  to  Powers  Theatre,  of  which  has 
since  been  lessee  and  mgr.;  rebuilt  Powers 
Theatre  in  1904.  Also  a  dir.  of  the  Hayman- 
Davis  Co.,  operating  Illinois  Theatre.  Inde- 
pendent in  politics.  Catholic.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Midlothian,  Lake  Geneva  Country.  Office: 
Powers  Theatre.  Residence:  4843  Grand  Boul. 

POWERS,  Millard  R.,  lawyer;  b.  on  a  farm 
in  McDonough  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  15,  1849;  s.  Abra- 
ham and  Frances  M.  Powers;  grad.  Qulncy 
(111.)  College,  1870;  m.  Qulncy,  111.,  Sept.  21, 
1871,  Ida  Sartle;  children:  Arthur  N.,  Walter 
O.,  Wilbur  F.,  Horace  G.,  Nellie  M.,  Herbert 
H.,  Myrtle  I.,  Evaline  M.  Principal  of  an  acad. 
In  Hannibal,  Mo.,  1870-3;  organized,  Mar.,  1873, 
with  only  brother,  Orville  M.  Powers,  the  Met- 
ropolitan Business  College,  of  Chicago,  and 
continued  in  Its  management  until  June,  1877, 
when  was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar  and  retired 
to  enter  practice  of  law.  In  1883  associated 
with  a  number  of  gentlemen  In  organizing  the 
Royal  League,  a  fraternal  benefit  soc.,  and 
financed  It  until  it  was  self-sustaining;  was  8 
successive  years  Its  pres.  and  later  its  atty. 
Now  chairman  advisory  legal  committee  of  the 
Nat.  Congress  of  Fraternal  Socs.  Mem.  Royal 
League,  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union.  Republi- 
can; mem.  25th  Ward  Republican  Club.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Presby- 
terian. Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  2606 
Kenmore  Av. 


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POWERS,  Orville  Marcellus,  principal  of 
the  Metropolitan  Business  College;  b.  on  farm 
In  McDonough  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  2,  1852;  s.  Abra- 
ham and  Prances  M.  Powers;  ed.  Macomb, 
(111.)  High  School,  and  Quincy  (111.)  College; 
m.  May  15,  1879,  Angie  E.,  daughter  of  Joseph 
W.  Bradford,  of  Quincy,  111.;  children:  Edwin 
B.,  Eva  A.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1872,  and  estab- 
lished the  Metropolitan  Business  College,  at 
head  of  which  he  continues;  studied  law  and 
was  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1885,  but 
never  practiced.  Is  author  of  several  standard 
text-books  on  commercial  branches.  Office:  156 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  5416  Jefferson  Av. 

PRATT,  Edwin  Hartley,  surgeon;  b.  To  wan- 
da,  Pa.,  Nov.  6,  1849;  s.  Leonard  and  Betsey 
Pratt;  grad.  old  Univ.  of  Chicago,  A.B.,  A.M., 
1871,  LL.D. ;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  College, 
Chicago,  1873;  m.  Feb.  26,  1900,  Charlotte  Eva 
Kelly,  Galva,  111.  Homoe.  physician  and  sur- 
geon; prof,  anatomy  10  years;  surgery  6  years, 
oriflcial  surgery  14  years,  and  now  again  prof, 
surgery,  Chicago  Homos.  Med.  College;  for  3 
years  prof,  anatomy,  Hahnemann  Med.  College. 
Pres.  Illinois  State  Homoe.  Assn.,  1902;  hon. 
mem.  numerous  State  socs. ;  mem.  Am.  Insti- 
tute of  Homoeopathy,  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.  of  Chi- 
cago, 111.  Homoe.  Med.  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Automobile,  Century  (Evanston,  111.).  Editor 
9  years  Journal  of  Orificial  Surgery.  Author: 
Oriflcial  Surgery,  1892;  Composite  Man,  1902. 
Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  722  Hinman 
Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

PRATT,  Harry  Preston,  physician  and  sci- 
entist; b.  Warren,  Jo  Daviess  Co.,  111.,  Mar.  23, 
1860;  s.  Benoni  Preston  and  Ariadne  (Mann) 
Pratt;  ed.  in  public  schools  in  Jo  Daviess  and 
Cook  counties,  and  was  tutored  by  the  late 
Prof.  Thomas  Clark,  who  was  for  some  time 
tutor  to  the  royal  family  of  England;  three 
years  in  Rush  College,  Med.  Dept.  of  Lake  For- 
est Univ.,  and  a  post  graduate  course  at  Nat. 
Med.  College,  Bennett  Med.  College  and  Har- 
vey Med.  College,  and  secured,  as  the  result  of 
examinations,  the  degree  of  M.D.  from  each  of 
these  institutions;  was  appointed  a  teacher  in 
each  of  these  colleges  except  Rush,  and  occu- 
pies an  influential  position  in  medical  soci- 
eties. From  an  early  period  of  his  life  he  de- 
voted himself  to  scientific  research,  and  has 
invented  a  number  of  valuable  devices  along 
the  lines  of  telephonic,  telegraphic  and  elec- 
tro-therapeutical appliances.  He  is  the  pioneer 
in  X-Ray  Therapy  and  was  credited  as  such  by 
Prof.  Roentgen,  and  his  X-Ray  laboratory  in 
Chicago  was  the  first  established  in  the  world 
for  practical  medical  work.  Editor  of  the 
American  Journal  of  Progressive  Therapeu- 
tics, formerly  the  American  X-Ray  Journal; 
has  written  several  valuable  articles  which 
have  been  the  basis  and  guide  to  others  in 
their  scientific  research.  One  of  organizers,  and 
is  now  sec.  of  Finsen  Light  and  X-Ray  Insti- 
tute, an  organization  composed  entirely  of 
physicians.  Office:  Masonic  Temple. 

PRATT,  Henry,  manufacturer;  b.  Washing- 
ton Twp.,  Allen  Co.,  Ind.,  Dec.  18,  1843;  s. 
Allen  and  Margaret  (Cline)  Pratt;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Indiana;  m.  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind.,  Oct. 
23,  1868,  Catherine  Comes.  Worked  on  farm 
until  was  21  years  old;  learned  the  trade  of 
bricklayer  under  his  father,  and  then  was  a 
contractor,  and  while  doing  brick  work  on  the 
Ft.  Wayne  Gas  Works  was  employed  by  that 
concern  on  iron  construction,  thus  getting  an 
introduction  to  this  class  of  work;  in  1872 
came  to  Chicago  and  entered  the  service  of 
the  People's  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Co.,  remain- 
Ing  till  1888;  1888-90  engaged  in  contracting 
for  gas  works;  1890  became  associated  with 
Tobin  &  Hamler  Mfg.  Co.,  as  sec.  and  treas. ; 
1891  new  corporation  acquired  the  plant  and 
Incorporated  under  the  name  of  Henry  Pratt 
Boiler  and  Machine  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres., 
the  company  being  engaged  in  the  general 
manufacture  of  all  kinds  of  boilers,  tanks  and 


machinery  to  order.  Republican.  Mem.  of  the 
Masonic  order.  Office:  875  S.  Halsted  St.  Resi- 
dence: 915  W.  55th  St. 

PRATT,  Ralph  Eug-ene,  grain  merchant;  b. 
Goshen,  Conn.,  Nov.  15,  1854;  s.  E.  B.  and 
Emeline  B.  Pratt;  ed.  common  schools  and  In 
Goshen  Acad.,  graduating  from  latter;  m.  De- 
catur,  111.,  1881,  Virginia  E.  Young;  children: 
Margaret  V.,  Mrs.  S.  R.  Pruyn.  Came  west  to 
Illinois,  1874,  settling  at  Decatur;  engaged  in 
grain  trade  continuously  since  1876;  came  to 
Chicago,  1888;  since  1896  connected  with  man- 
ufacture of  white  corn  goods,  corn  oil,  etc. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1885. 
Pres.  and  dir.  Pratt  &  Buckley;  pres.,  treas., 
gen.  mgr.  and  dir.  Pratt  Cereal  Oil  Co.;  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Am.  Hominy  Co.;  dir.  Illinois 
Life  Insurance  Co.  Democrat  (old  style).  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  P^xmoor.  Of- 
fice: Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  Highland 
Park,  111. 

PREBLE,  Robert  Bruce,  physician;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  14,  1866;  s.  Eber  C.  and  Mary  Kate 
(Barnes)  Preble;  ed.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  A.B., 
1889;  Northwestern  Univ.,  med.  dept.,  M.D., 
1891;  interne  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1891-3;  attended 
Univ.  of  Vienna,  Austria,  1893-4;  m.  Chicago, 
June  12,  1889,  Alice  M.  Hosmer;  children:  Nor- 
man Hosmer,  Barbara,  Marcia.  Prof,  of  medi- 
cine in  Northwestern  Univ.;  attending  physi- 
cian to  Cook  Co.,  German,  St.  Luke's  and  Wes- 
ley hosps.  Mem.  Assn.  of  Am.  Physicians,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  590 
Dearborn  Av. 

FRENDER6AST,  Joseph,  physician;  b. 
Perth  Co.,  Ont.,  Can.,  Oct.  9,  1866;  s.  John 
Prendergast;  grad.  high  school,  Seaforth,  Can.; 
Normal  School,  Toronto,  Ont.;  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, M.D.,  1894.  Taught  school  5%  years  in 
Ontario  before  coming  to  Chicago  to  take  up 
med.  course;  since  graduation  in  1894,  engaged 
in  general  med.  practice  in  Chicago.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  Is 
also  treas.  of  the  A.  C.  Swanson  Candy  Co.,  92 
State  St.;  vice-pres.  of  "the  Superior  Mfg.  Co., 
Muskegon,  Mich.,  manufacturers  of  school  and 
church  furniture  and  opera  chairs.  Club:  Sheri- 
dan. Office  and  residence:  1510  W.  Lake  St. 

PRENTICE,  Leon  Hamline,  heating  contrac- 
tor; b.  Lockport,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  22,  1847;  s.  Alonzo 
Tyng  and  Emeline  (Rockwell)  Prentice;  ed. 
common  schools  and  commercial  college,  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  1,  1874,  Julia 
Honsinger;  children:  Mrs.  Elizabeth  H.  P. 
Johnson,  Mrs.  Lucie  Anne  Clark  P.  Yoeman, 
Leon  Hamline,  Jr.  Went  to  work  for  R.  T. 
Crane  &  Bros,  (now  Crane  Co.),  Mar.,  1863,  as 
office  boy,  and  continued  in  their  service  until 
Feb.  1,  1877,  when,  with  A.  B.  Hay,  established 
in  steam  and  hot  water  heating  business  under 
firm  name  of  Hay  &  Prentice;  incorporated  as 
Hay  &  Prentice  Co.,  Mar.  9,  1885;  changed. 
Aug.  30,  1888,  to  L.  H.  Prentice  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  24-26  Sherman  St. 
Residence:  308  Julian  St.,  Waukegan,  111. 

PRENTISS,  •William,  lawyer;  b.  Davenport, 
Ja.,  Sept.  19.  1848;  s.  Dr.  William  Prentiss  and 
Elizabeth  (Gapen)  Prentiss;  parents  removed 
to  Schuyler  Co.,  111.,  and  afterward  to  Fulton 
Co.,  where  his  father  died  in  1854;  mother,  in 
1860,  m.  James  Manley,  a  McDonough  Co. 
farmer,  upon  whose  farm  he  lived  for  several 
years;  attended  public  schools  in  winter,  after- 
ward at  schools  in  Abingdon  and  Blooming- 
ton  and  at  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  but  ill 
health  compelled  him  to  leave  before  gradua- 
tion; m.  1872,  Elizabeth  Helen  McCaughey,  of 
Marietta,  Fulton  Co.,  111.;  children:  James 
Manley  (deceased),  Jackson  McCaughey,  Wil- 
liam, Jr.  On  leaving  Knox,  went  to  Minnesota; 
farmed,  taught  school,  and  was  3  years  county 
supt.  of  schools  of  Cottonwood  Co.;  studied 
law  in  Minnesota;  returned  to  McDonough  Co., 


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1876,  and  continued  study  at  Macomb;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  June,  1878,  and  same  year  was 
elected  State's  Atty.  of  McDonough  Co.  to  fill 
a  vacancy;  re-elected,  1880,  for  full  4-year 
term;  continued  practice  in  that  county  until 
1891,  when  he  came  to  Chicago;  elected  mayor 
of  Macomb  on  Democratic  ticket,  1881;  nomi- 
nee for  Congress  in  old  llth  district,  1888, 
and  made  a  strong  race;  Democratic  nominee 
for  circuit  judge  of  Cook  Co.,  1893,  1898  and 
1903;  delegate  to  Nat.  Democratic  Convention, 
1896,  and  in  1898  was  chairman  of  the  Illinois 
Democratic  State  Convention;  active  in  cam- 
paigns of  1896  and  1900  as  Democratic  orator, 
and  was  candidate  for  Democratic  nomination 
for  governor,  1904,  but  withdrew  his  name. 
As  a  lawyer  has  been  identified  with  many  im- 
portant cases.  Office:  Opera  House  Blk.  Resi- 
dence: 1345  Morse  Av. 

PRESS,  Adam  John,  manufacturer;  b.  Rau- 
heim-on-the-Main,  Ger.,  June  14,  1846;  s.  Ja- 
cob and  Mary  (Bun)  Press;  came  to  Chicago 
in  1854;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  21,  1869,  Elizabeth  Loehr;  children: 
Hubert,  Adam,  Martha,  Louisa,  Amelia,  Laura. 
Learned  the  moulding  and  picture  frame  trade 
with  Charles  Brachvogel,  entering  his  employ 
as  a  boy  in  1862,  and  upon  the  death  of  Mr. 
Brachvogel,  in  1878,  succeeded  him,  and  in 
1884  incorporated  the  business  under  the  laws 
of  the  State  of  Illinois  as  the  Adam  J.  Press 
Mfg.  Co.,  becoming  pres.  of  the  company, 
manufacturers  of  mouldings  and  picture 
frames  and  jobbers  of  looking  glasses  and  all 
kinds  of  pictures;  at  the  expiration  of  the 
charter,  July  1,  1904,  the  firm  name  became 
Adam  J.  Press  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sole  pro- 
prietor. Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Turnge- 
meinde  since  1865,  and  Deutsche  Gesellschaft. 
Mason — mem.  Garden  City  Lodge,  Lincoln  Park 
Chapter,  Apollo  Commandery  K.  T.,  and  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
Office:  242  N.  Green  St.  Residence:  66  Lincoln 
Avenue. 

PRESTON,  Deming  Haven,  coal  merchant; 
b.  Byron,  Genesee  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  2,  1845;  s. 
John  Bower  and  Clarissa  (North)  Preston; 
removed  to  Wisconsin  in  childhood;  worked  on 
farm  in  summers  and  attended  school  winters, 
at  Berlin,  Wis.,  and  grad.  class  of  1863,  Ber- 
lin (Wis.)  High  School;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  12, 
1869,  Ella  C.  Mendsen.  Came  to  Chicago,  Apr., 
1864,  and  secured  a  position  as  bookkeeper 
with  W.  E.  Johnson  &  Co.,  and  in  1869  was 
admitted  as  a  partner  in  the  business  of  that 
firm  of  wholesale  dealers  in  coal  and  coke;  in 
1873  bought  the  interests  of  Mr.  Johnson  in 
that  firm,  changing  to  the  present  style  of  D. 
H.  Preston  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  still  the 
senior  mem.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  and  of  the  Soc.  of  Colonial 
Wars.  Dir.  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Hinsdale.  Office:  4  W.  Harrison 
St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  DuPage  Co.,  111. 

PRESTON,  Edward  E.,  cashier  Jennings 
Real  Estate  Loan  Co.;  b.  W.  Carlisle,  O.,  Apr. 
29,  1878;  s.  Lewis  B.  and  Julia  A.  (White) 
Preston;  ed.  public  schools,  Sedgwick,  Kan., 
1886-9;  Wichita,  Kan.,  1889-93;  Lewis  Acad., 
London,  O.,  1893-4;  high  school  and  prepara- 
tory, Mansfield,  O.,  1894-7;  Ohio  State  Univ., 
6  months;  m.  Chicago,  May  20,  1903,  Kather- 
ine  Dalton.  Began  business  career  as  clerk 
with  Mac  M.  Forst,  general  merchandise,  Men- 
tone,  Ind.,  1898-9;  then  storekeeper  with  the 
B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.,  1899-1900;  inspector  for 
New  York  Life  Insurance  Co.,  1900-1;  account- 
ant for  C.  Jevne  &  Co.,  grocers,  Chicago,  1901- 
1902;  became  cashier  of  the  real  estate  loan 
dept.  for  the  Royal  Trust  Co.  Bank,  1902-3; 
since  Deo.  1,  1903,  cashier  Jennings  Real  Es- 
tate Loan  Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1335  Mozart 
Street. 

PRICE,  Arthur  Edgar,  physician;  b.  Chicago, 
111.,  1875;  s.  Oscar  Jay  and  Anna  Wilder 


Price;  ed.  Chicago  public  and  high  schools, 
Northwestern  Univ.,  Rush  Med.  Coll.  (M.D.), 
1897,  and  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.;  interne  St. 
Elizabeth  Hosp.,  1897-8.  Medical  examiner 
New  York  Life  Ins.  Co.  and  City  of  Chicago. 
Mem.  Nu  Sigma  Nu  and  Sigma  Chi  frater- 
nities, Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  and 
Chicago  Therapeutic  Club.  Clubs:  Illinois, 
Westward  Ho.  Residence:  538  W.  Adams  St. 
Office:  Heyworth  Bldg. 

PRICE,  Charles  Ryan,  coal  merchant;  b. 
Springfield,  111.,  Oct.  11,  1874;  s.  Jacob  F. 
(M.D.)  and  Jessie  Vincent  (Loose)  Price;  ed. 
common  and  high  schools  of  Springfield,  in 
class  of  1892;  attended  Springfield  Business 
College;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  9,  1901,  Mildred 
Louise  Glover  (died  Dec.  23,  1901);  1  son: 
Lyman  Glover  (deceased).  Was  salesman  for 
Francis  Beidler  &  Co.,  Chicago,  1894-7;  mgr. 
of  the  Junction  Mining  Co.'s  coal  operations 
at  Springfield  Junction,  111.,  July  1,  1897,  to 
July  1,  1898;  mgr.  and  sec.,  same,  to  July  1, 
1899;  since  then  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  same, 
with  offices  at  Springfield  and  Chicago.  Vice- 
pres.,  1897-9,  pres.,  1899-1901,  Springfield  Coal 
Assn.  Sec.  Edward  F.  Hartmann  Co.,  of 
Springfield,  1901-3;  established  wholesale  and 
retail  coal  business  under  style  of  Charles  R. 
Price  Co.,  Aug.  1,  1904.  Also  pres.  and  treas. 
Junction  Coal  Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Mason — K.  T.,  Shriner.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs: 
Union  League;  also  Sangamo,  Springfield,  111. 
Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  4165  Ellis  Av. 

PRICE,  Edward  Valentine,  manufacturer  of 
men's  clothing;  b.  Savannah,  Mo.,  May  9,1856; 
B.  William  A.  and  Elizabeth  Price;  ed.  com- 
mon school,  Savannah,  Mo.,  until  14  years  old; 
m.  Pueblo,  Colo.,  Nov.  17,  1884,  Emma  Sharp. 
Clerked  in  retail  grocery  store  from  14  to  17 
years  of  age;  went  to  California,  1873,  worked 
as  cowboy  on  cattle  ranch;  worked  in  silver 
mines  in  Nevada;  drove  stage  on  Western 
Overland  Stage  road;  became  a  Wells-Fargo 
messenger  and  later  route  agent;  traveling 
salesman  for  wholesale  clothing  firm,  1882-96; 
since  1896  engaged  as  clothing  manufacturer 
in  Chicago;  now  pres.  Ed.  V.  Price  &  Co., 
wholesale  tailors;  also  of  the  retail  corpora- 
tions, Price-Draper  Clothing  Co.,  La  Junta, 
Colo.;  Price  Shoe  and  Clothing  Co.,  Raton, 
N.  M. ;  Price-Luman  Clothing  Co.,  Trinidad, 
Colo.  Republican.  Mason.  Club:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  266-268  Franklin  St.  Residence: 
Hotel  Kenwood. 

PRICE,  Edwin  Carlton,  merchant;  b.  Sand- 
wich, Mass.,  Nov.  14,  1867;  s.  William  and 
Aurelia  (Parker)  Price;  ed.  public  schools,  of 
Boston,  Mass.,  1876-83,  and  in  Bryant  &  Strat- 
ton  Commercial  College;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  21, 
1891,  Rowena  May  Bloss;  children:  Catherine 
Aurelia,  Dorothy  M.  (died),  Ida  May.  Began 
business  life  with  Swift  Bros.,  Boston,  1883; 
came  West,  1885  for  Swift  &  Co.;  worked  in 
yards  and  later  became  cattle  buyer,  and  after- 
ward purchasing  agent,  in  which  capacity  he 
went  to  Omaha  in  1890  for  Swift  &  Co.,  and 
finally  for  all  the  Western  houses;  was  gen. 
mgr.  for  Swift  &  Co.,  Omaha,  1889-1901,  when 
he  retired  to  go  into  business  for  himself  and 
bought  a  half  interest  in  the  Fred  K.  Higbie 
Co.,  dealers  in  beef  and  pork  packers'  supplies, 
Chicago,  Kansas  City  and  Omaha,  of  which 
he  is  sec.  and  treas.  Dir.  Commercial  Bank  of 
Hammond,  Ind.,  and  State  Bank  of  Lake  For- 
est, 111.;  pres.  Kingman  Salt  Mining  Co.,  and 
of  Chapman  Coal  Co.  (coal  miners).  Republi- 
can. Mason  (32°),  and  Shriner.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Onwentsia;  also  Omaha,  of  Omaha, 
Neb.  Office:  841  Ry.  Exchange.  Residence:  4735 
Lake  Av. 

PRICE,  Frederic  Augustus,  underwriter; 
b.  Toronto,  Ont.,  June  14,  1865;  s.  Samuel  A. 
and  Carrie  (Austin)  Price;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  1887,  Lida  Windsor;  1 
daughter:  Dorothy.  In  insurance  business  in 
Chicago,  since  1884,  first  in  firm  of  Weed  & 


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Price,  until  1892;  then  with  James  W.  Nye, 
1892-3;  since  1893  mem.  of  firm  of  Conkling-, 
Price  &  Webb,  general  agents  for  the  London 
Guarantee  and  Accident  Co.,  Limited,  and  for 
the  U.  S.  Fidelity  and  Guaranty  Co.  Was  1st 
lieut.  Co.  E,  3d  regt.,  Missouri  N.  G.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Automobile,  Columbia  Yacht  (commodore), 
Chicago  Yacht,  Jackson  Park  Yacht,  Sheridan, 
Forty.  Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3967 
Lake  Av. 

PRICE,  Henry  Wilbur,  lawyer;  b.  Hunting- 
ton,  Pa.,  May  1,  1865;  s.  Rev.  J.  A.  and  Kath- 
erine  (Andrews)  Price;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Baltimore;  grad.  Baltimore  City  College,  in 
the  class  of  1883;  Johns  Hopkins  Univ.,  A.B., 
1885;  Columbian  Univ.  of  Law  School,  LL.B., 
1888;  m.  Chicago,  1893,  Marie  Griswold;  chil- 
dren: Griswold,  Edward.  Admitted  to  the  bar 
in  1888  by  Supreme  Court  of  District  of  Co- 
lumbia; came  to  Chicago,  1889;  practiced  with 
Millard  &  Smith  until  1890;  then  with  Smith, 
Helmer  &  Moulton,  to  which  was  admitted 
1894,  the  firm  becoming  Smith,  Helmer, 
Moulton  &  Price;  withdrew  from  that 
firm  1902,  to  become  mem.  of  firm  of  Long  & 
Price,  counsel  for  the  Illinois  Life  Insurance 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.  Dir.  Chicago  Law  Institute.  Repub- 
lican. Methodist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamil- 
ton, Law,  Bryn  Mawr.  Office:  134  Monroe  St. 
Residence:  7217  Merrill  Av. 

PRICE,  Oscar  Jay,  physician,  surgeon;  b. 
Adrian,  Mich.,  Apr.  4,  1845;  studied  Adrian 
College;  grad.  M.D.,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1866; 
vol.  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  1865;  hosp.  stew- 
ard; practiced  Toledo,  O.,  1866-8;  took  clinical 
course  in  New  York  hosps.,  1867;  m.  Apr.  2, 
1874,  Anna  Wilder.  Practiced  in  Chicago  since 
1868.  Surgeon  Chicago,  Alton  &  St.  Louis  R. 
R.  since  1872;  was  6  years  surgeon  to  Cook 
Co.  Hosp.;  now  on  consulting  staff  Mary 
Thompson  Hosp.  for  Women  and  Children,  and 
Frances  Willard  Nat.  Hosp.;  mem.  Illinois 
State  Med.  Assn.  and  numerous  local  med. 
socs.  Club:  Illinois.  Residence:  538  W.  Adams 
Street. 

PRICE,  Raymond  Beach,  manufacturer;  b. 
Newark,  N.  J.,  Dec.  4,  1872;  s.  D.  Frank  and 
Margaretta  Beach  (Crowell)  Price;  early  edu- 
cation in  public  schools  of  Boston,  Mass.; 
grad.  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology, 
B.S.,  in  chemical  engineering,  1894.  Chemist 
Boston  Woven  Hose  and  Rubber  Co.,  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.,  1894-8;  supt.  Peoria  Rubber  and 
Mfg.  Co.,  Peoria,  111.,  1898-9;  factory  mgr., 
1899-1903,  and  since  Jan.  1,  1903,  vice-pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  Calumet  Tire  Rubber  Co.,  manu- 
facturers mechanical  rubber  goods.  Has  taken 
out  numerous  patents  in  mechanical  and  chem- 
ical lines.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Illinois  Ath- 
letic. Republican.  Office:  N.  44th  and  Waban- 
sia  Avs.  Residence:  The  Plaza. 

PRICE,  Vincent  Clarence,  pres.  Price  Fla- 
voring Extract  Co.,  Price  Cereal  Food  Co.;  b. 
Troy,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  11,  1832;  academic  educa- 
tion; grad.  Med.  College,  1852;  studied  medi- 
cine and  received  degree  of  M.D;  from  New 
York  College,  1856;  grad.  as  pharmaceutical 
chemist;  engaged  in  practice  at  Waukegan, 
111.,  1861;  m.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  1852,  Harriet  White. 
Discovered  chemical  combination  for  baking 
powder,  at  once  healthful  and  adapted  to  uni- 
versal use,  and,  in  1863,  gave  up  practice  of 
medicine  and  formed  partnership  for  manu- 
facture of  Dr.  Price's  pure  Cream  of  Tartar 
Baking  Powder,  which  now  holds  leading  place 
among  products  of  its  kind;  purchased  his 
partner's  interest,  1884;  formed  corporation  of 
Price  Baking  Powder  Co.;  sold  out  his  interest, 
1891.  Was  for  11  years  pres.  Lincoln  Nat. 
Bank,  and  pres.  Pan  Confection  Co.,  latter 
now  merged  with  Nat.  Candy  Co.  Now  pres. 
Price  Cereal  Food  Co.  and  Price  Flavoring  Ex- 
tract Co.  Office:  252  Illinois  St.  Residence: 
Waukegan,  111. 


PRICE,  William  Bates,  pres.  and  dir.  Price 
&  Teeple  Piano  Co.;  b.  Loudon,  Tenn.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  206  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 1647  Sheridan  Rd. 

PRIDE,  Joseph  P.,  sec.  and  treas.  the  Platt 
Co.;  b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  July  17,  1848;  s.  Dr. 
John  B.  and  Marietta  (Freeman)  Pride;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.;  m.  Milwau- 
kee, Wis.,  May  14,  1872,  Sara  H.  Van  Deren; 
children:  Ella  G.,  Florence,  Richard.  First  em- 
ployed in  Apr.,  1865,  by  Johnson  Bros.,  gen- 
eral store,  Cattaraugus,  N.  Y. ;  a  year  later 
by  James  Adams  &  Co.,  tobacco  manufactur- 
ers, Buffalo,  N.  Y. ;  went  to  Milwaukee,  Dec., 
1868,  and  worked  for  W.  G.  Benedict,  whole- 
sale grocer,  for  10  years;  came  to  Chicago, 
1878,  as  western  mgr.  for  Platt  &  Co.,  of  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  who  were  succeeded,  May,  1892, 
by  the  Platt  Co.,  of  which  he  is  sec.,  treas.  and 
dir.  The  company  is  one  of  the  largest  oyster 
and  canned  goods  packing  and  shipping  firms 
in  Baltimore.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Of- 
fice: 89-91  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  720  Pine 
Grove  Av. 

PBIBMOBE,  John  Edmund  Oldaker,  archi- 
tect; b.  Edgbaston,  Eng.,  July  18,  1864;  ed. 
Soho  Park  School,  Birmingham,  Eng.;  m.  Nov., 
1891,  Clara  G.  Lee,  of  New  York  City.  Left 
England,  1883,  and  spent  3  years  in  the  far 
Western  States  before  locating  in  Chicago  in 
1883;  connected  with  architects'  offices  here, 
and  later  engaged  in  practice  for  self.  Office: 
1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  1034  Winthrop 
Avenue. 

FRIDMORE,  William  Addison,  real  estate 
dealer;  b.  Birmingham,  Eng.,  Feb.  7,  1867;  s. 
William  H.  and  Avice  Emma  (Oldaker)  Prid- 
more;  ed.  schools  of  his  native  city;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1892,  Fanny  Milne,  of  Canadian  birth. 
Removed  with  parents  to  U.  S.  in  1880,  and 
after  3  years  of  travel  over  Western  States 
settled  in  Chicago;  was  employed  by  real  es- 
tate firm  of  B.  F.  Cronkhite  &  Co.,  1887-90; 
since  1890  in  real  estate  business  for  self, 
and  has  been  identified  with  many  important 
deals  in  real  estate  and  loans.  Episcopalian. 
Republican.  Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
5483  Jefferson  Av. 

PRIEST,  Frederick  C.,  clergyman;  b.  in  vil- 
lage of  Ashuelot,  Winchester,  N.  H.,  Aug.  26, 
1861;  s.  Silas  S.  and  Nancy  M.  (Wilder)  Priest; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Winchendon  and  Fitch- 
burg,  Mass.;  Tufts  Divinity  School;  Tufts 
College,  Mass.,  B.D.,  June  16,  1890  (D.D.,  Lom- 
bard College,  1902);  m.  Winchester,  N.  H., 
Dec.  31,  1883,  Addie  Isabel  Leith  (now  de- 
ceased). Early  thrown  on  own  resources  with 
mother  to  support;  made  home  for  her  from 
14th  to  21st  year;  worked  principally  in  pail 
shops,  of  Waterville,  Mass.,  and  the  chair 
shops,  of  Gardner,  Mass.;  in  1882  found  em- 
ployment in  pail  shop,  Winchester,  N.  H. ; 
worked  there  4  years,  reading  law  in  office  of 
Hosea  W.  Bingham  1%  years;  on  June  15, 
1886,  at  trade  of  pail-turning,  in  10-hour  con- 
test against  world's  champion  turner;  defeat- 
ed him,  breaking  all  records  and  turning  305 
common  pails;  June  19,  1886,  repeated  the 
feat,  again  turning  305  pails.  Notwithstanding 
great  improvement  in  machinery  and  other 
facilities  this  record  remains  unbroken  and 
unapproached  to  this  day.  After  graduation 
from  Divinity  School  was  pastor  in  Derby 
Line  and  W.  Derby,  Vt.,  1890-1,  organizing 
former  and  extinguishing  large  part  of  church 
debt  of  latter;  joint  pastorate  Saugus  and 
Marblehead,  Mass.,  1891-9 1  since  Dec.  1,  1899, 
pastor  Church  of  the  Redeemer  (2d  Universal- 
ist),  Warren  Av.  and  Rotaey  St.,  Chicago.  Re- 
publican, with  independent  proclivities;  chair- 
man and  leader  in  notable  No-License  cam- 
paign in  Marblehead,  Mass.,  1893;  mem.  School 
Committee,  Marblehead,  Mass.,  1899;  now  vice- 
pres.  Chicago  Law  and  Order  League.  Mason, 
Odd  Fellow,  Royal  Arcanum.  Residence:  691% 
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PRIME,  Samuel  Thornton  Kemeys,  compiler 
of  crop  statistics;  b.  Weston,  Conn.,  July  31, 
1834;  s.  Samuel  Irenaeus  Prime;  academic  edu- 
cation, Rahway,  N.  J.  Has  been  for  25  years 
correspondent  and  contributor  to  daily  press 
of  U.  S. ;  specialty  of  crop  statistics,  domestic 
and  foreign.  Author:  Prime's  Crop  Reports; 
Model  Farmers  and  Their  Methods.  Residence: 
3228  Lake  Av. 

PRIMIiEY,  Jonathan  Philip,  pres.  Western 
Consolidated  Granite  Co.;  b.  Elkhart,  Ind.,  Dec. 
14,  1852;  s.  Jacob  and  Sarah  (Hitchner)  Prim- 
ley;  ed.  public  schools  in  Indiana;  m.  Elkhart, 
Ind.,  Nov.  20,  1879,  Euphemia  Simonton;  1 
son:  Walter  S.  Served  an  apprenticeship  and 
then  engaged  in  retail  drug  business  at  Elk- 
hart,  Ind.,  1874-86;  disposed  of  drug  business 
and  engaged  in  manufacture  of  chewing  gum; 
came  to  Chicago,  1892,  and  continued  manu- 
facture of  chewing  gum  until  1899,  when  sold 
out  and  engaged  in  manufacture  of  granite 
paving  blocks  and  crushed  granite  products. 
Pres.  Western  Consolidated  Granite  Co.,  and 
of  Western  Granite  Supply  Co.;  dir.  Am. 
Chicle  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce. Residence:  4932  Lake  Av. 

FRINDIVItLE,  John  K.,  justice  of  the 
peace;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1851;  s.  Redmond 
and  Mary  (Harman)  Prindiville;  ed.  Seton 
Hall  College,  South  Orange,  N.  J.,  to  1868;  m. 
South  Bend,  Ind.,  Feb.  17,  1886,  Mary  Hooper. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Sept.  23,  1873,  and 
began  practice  in  Chicago.  Appointed  justice 
of  the  peace  in  May,  1879,  and  has  been  re- 
appointed  7  times;  was  10  years  police  magis- 
trate at  the  Harrison  St.  Station.  Democrat; 
mem.  Cook  Co.  Democracy.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  124  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3400  Vernon  Av. 

FRINGLE,  Frederick  Wilmot,  lawyer;  b. 
Napanee,  Ont.,  Can.,  June  17,  1864;  s.  Ira  and 
Eliza  Jane  (Lapum)  Pringle;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Napanee,  Ont.;  m.  Topeka, 
Kan.,  June  4,  1890,  Grace  D.  Hale;  children: 
Everett  Hale,  Wilfred  Ira,  Alden  Frederick, 
Henry  Lapum  Benedict.  Began  study  of  law 
at  Topeka,  Kan.,  in  office  of  George  R.  Peck, 
then  general  counsel  of  the  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R. 
R.,  1886-8;  went  to  Columbia  Law  School,  New 
York,  and  completed  course;  admitted  to  bar, 
Missouri,  1889;  Kansas  and  Illinois,  1890.  For 
2  years  after  graduation  was  in  railway  ser- 
vice with  Trans-Missouri  &  Western  Pas- 
senger Assn.;  Jan.  1,  1891,  began  practice  in 
Chicago,  first  with  Hanecy  &  Merrick,  and 
later  with  Miller  &  Starr;  in  Dec.,  1892,  asso- 
ciated with  Cohrs,  Green  &  Campbell;  changed, 
1896,  to  Green,  Pringle  &  Campbell,  and  in 
1897  to  Green  &  Pringle,  until  1902;  since 
then  alone;  specialty  in  corporation,  real  es- 
tate and  municipal  law;  appointed,  May,  1896, 
atty.  for  town  of  Cicero  and  completed  work, 
begun  in  1895,  of  revising  general  ordinances 
of  town  of  Cicero;  again  appointed  town  atty., 
1898;  village  atty.  of  Oak  Park  since  May, 
1902.  Republican.  Mem.  and  formerly  trustee 
2d  Congregational  Church  of  Oak  Park.  Mason. 
Clubs:  Colonial  (Oak  Park,  now  in  2d  term 
as  pres.),  Hamilton,  Oak  Park  Horse  Show 
Assn.  Office:  135  E.  Adams  St.  Residence:  129 
S.  Scoville  Av..  Oak  Park,  111. 

PRINGLE,  Robert,  stock  and  grain  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Seaforth,  Ont.,  Feb.  6,  1866; 
s.  James  and  Mary  (Walker)  Pringle;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools.  Began  business  life  in  1883  with 
the  Board  of  Trade  firm  of  E.  H.  Sedgwick  & 
Co.,  as  settling  clerk  and  bookkeeper,  and  has 
ever  since  been  identified  with  Board  of  Trade 
business;  established,  on  own  account,  as  a 
broker  in  stocks,  grain  and  provisions,  and  is 
now  senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Pringle,  Fitch 
&  Rankin.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Midlo- 
thian, Glen  View,  Skokie,  Chicago  Yacht.  Of- 


fice: Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  290  LaSalle 
Avenue. 

PRITCHARD,  Edward  Randolph,  sec.  of 
Dept.  of  Health;  b.  Dayton,  Ind.,  Sept.  7,  1852; 
s.  Ezekiel  and  Caroline  (Eggleston)  Pritchard; 
ed.  New  London  (Ind.)  Acad. ;  m.  Kokomo, 
Ind.,  1878,  Nancy  M.  Thome:  children:  Marga- 
ret, Frederick  Paige,  Lucy  Thorne.  Started 
out  as  a  country  school  teacher;  then  edited  a 
country  newspaper;  came  to  Chicago,  1882, 
and  engaged  in  newspaper  work  as  reporter 
and  editor  until  1898,  last  5  years  as  political 
and  municipal  writer;  appointed,  Mar.,  1898, 
by  Civil  Service  Examination,  as  sec.  of  the 
Dept.  of  Health  of  Chicago.  Democrat.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Mem.  and  ex-officio  mem.  of 
Supreme  Council,  Royal  League  (now  chair- 
man of  Board  of  Supreme  Trustees).  Mem. 
Chicago  Press  Club.  Office:  City  Hall.  Resi- 
dence: 7539  Coles  Av. 

PROPACH,  Henry  Conrad,  manufacturers' 
mgr.;  b.  Bonn,  Ger.,  Oct.  14,  1869;  s.  L.  C.  and 
Jane  (Seegesneyder)  Propach;  ed.  Technical 
High  School  and  College,  Bonn,  Ger;  m.  New 
York,  Mar.  22,  1897,  Catherine  H.  Hein.  Was 
with  Farbenfabriken  of  Elberfeld  Co.,  New 
York,  1889-97,  and  since  1897  has  been  mgr. 
of  the  Chicago  house  of  the  same  company, 
whose  headquarters  are  at  Elberfeld,  Ger., 
where  they  are  manufacturers  of  coal  tar 
products — anilines,  alizarines,  pharmaceutical 
phenacatine  aristol,  etc.,  and  photographical 
products;  also  mgr.  at  Chicago  for  the  Hudson 
River  Aniline  Color  Works,  of  Albany,  N.  Y. 
Republican.  Protestant.  Mem.  International 
Soc.  of  Chemical  Industry,  and  of  the  Drug 
Club,  of  Chicago.  Office:  189-191  Kinzie  St. 
Residence:  1096  N.  Clark  St. 

PROTTLX,  Theodore,  lawyer;  b.  province  of 
Quebec,  Can.,  Aug.  11,  1861;  s.  Cyrille  and 
Emilie  Proulx;  ed.  Normal  School  of  Montreal, 
Can.;  was  student  in  lawyer's  office  at  Mon- 
treal; came  to  U.  S.,  1878,  and  was  in  the  real 
estate  business  in  Chicago  until  1885;  studied 
law  and  was  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law, 
L.L.B.,  1890;  m.  1884,  Mathilda  Bussiere.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1890,  and  since  then  engaged  in 
practice  of  law;  appointed  asst.  prosecuting 
atty.  of  Chicago  by  Mayor  Carter  H.  Harrison, 
Jr.,  1897.  Democrat,  and  long  pres.  of  the 
French  Democracy  of  Chicago.  R.  C.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League,  Catholic  Order 
of  Foresters  and  Knights  of  Columbus;  ex- 
pres.  St.  John  Baptist  Soc.  Office:  59  Clark  St. 
Residence:  929  W.  13th  St. 

PRUSSING,  Ernest  louis.  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  4.  1852;  s.  Charles  G.  E.  and 
Caroline  (Hitz)  Prussing;  ed.  private  schools 
in  Chicago,  and  Lehigh  Univ.,  Bethlehem,  Pa., 
class  of  1873,  and  private  schools  in  Aix-la- 
Chapelle,  Ger..  and  Paris,  France  (Girard  In- 
stitute); m.  Chicago.  Apr.  28,  1875,  Aline  Mont- 
gomery; children:  Walter  E.,  Herbert.  Began 
business  career  in  Chicago  in  the  cider  and 
vinegar  trade,  and  founded  the  firm  of  E.  L. 
Prussing  &  Co..  1874,  continuing  under  that 
style  until  the  summer  of  1903,  when  the  West- 
ern Cider  and  Vinegar  Co.  was  incorporated, 
of  which  he  is  pres.  Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Sigma 
fraternity,  and  of  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  335- 
347  Larrabee  St.  Residence:  219  Hampden  Ct. 

PRUSSING,  Eucrene  Ernst,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  12,  1855;  s.  Ernst  and  Louise  (Pelt- 
zer)  Prussing;  ed.  public  schools  and  Chicago 
High  School,  and  in  law  dept.  of  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  graduating  LL.B.,  1878;  m.  New 
York  City,  Dec.  10,  1892,  Lillian  Edgerton  Bar- 
rett. Admitted  to  bar  in  Mar.,  1878,  and  from 
1879  to  1881  was  of  firm  of  Butz,  Eschenburg 
&  Prussing;  practiced  alone,  1881-9.  in  firm  of 
Prussing  &  Hutchins,  1889-90;  Prussing-,  Hutch- 
ins  &  Goodrich,  1890-1 ;  Prussing,  Hutchins  & 
McCulloch,  1891-3;  Prussing  &  McCulloch,  1893- 
1900;  alone,  1900-3;  since  1903,  of  firm  of  Prus- 
sing, Brown  &  King.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Club.  Pres. 


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Citizens'  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago,  Chicago  Literary.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  595  Dearborn  Av. 

FRUSSING,  George  Christian,  builder  and 
manufacturer  of  building  materials;  b.  Lubeck, 
Ger.,  Jan.  9,  1846;  s.  Ernst  and  Maria  (Knoop) 
Prussing;  ed.  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  16, 
1873,  Bertha  Miller.  Engaged  in  building, 
contracting  and  brick  manufacturing  business 
in  Chicago  since  Jan.  1,  1868;  now  pres.  Illi- 
nois Brick  Co.;  dir.  Purington  Paving  Brick 
Co.  and  German-Am.  Portland  Cement  Works. 
Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Takamine  Ferment  Co. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Build- 
ers, Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Bldg.  Residence:  588  Dearborn  Av. 

PRUSSING,  Nicholas,  agent  and  broker  in 
real  estate  and  loans;  b.  Homberg,  A.  D., 
Kobe,  Ger.,  Sept.  22,  1856;  s.  Daniel  and  Mar- 
garet (Morele)  Prussing;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Germany;  also  took  high  school  course  and 
courses  in  French  and  English;  read  law  in 
Kent  College,  1896-7;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  15, 
1880,  Susan  Zink;  children:  Lillian  C.  (wife  of 
Lawyer  Clinton  C.  Collins),  Peter  N.  Learned 
trade  of  machinist  in  Germany,  and  attended 
manual  training  schools  at  Dortmund,  West- 
phalia, Ger.,  and  was  chief  engineer  in  the 
school  8  years  before  coming  to  America  in 
1879;  for  13  years  was  engaged  in  retail 
grocery  business,  but  sold  interest  in  1893, 
when  established  in  the  real  estate,  loan  and 
insurance  business,  which  has  ever  since  suc- 
cessfully continued.  Served  in  infantry  regi- 
ment in  Germany.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Charter 
mem.  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters.  Office: 
Stock  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  1239  Wel- 
lington St. 

FRUY1I,  Charles  Putman,  dentist;  b.  East 
Schuyler,  Herkimer  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  8,  1854;  s. 
William  P.  and  Helen  M.  (Fairrington)  Pruyn; 
ed.  common  schools  and  Sauquoit  Acad.,  New 
York;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur- 
gery, D.D.S.,  1885;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1886;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  13,  1876,  Mary  E.  Mann; 
children:  Edith  May,  Charles  P.,  Jr.,  Walter 
M.  Came  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1872,  and  began 
study  of  dentistry  under  Dr.  George  G.  Lewis, 
and  later  under  Dr.  E.  D.  Sivain,  beginning 
practice,  1876.  Oral  surgeon,  Provident  Hosp. ; 
former  prof,  of  principles  and  practice  of  oper- 
ative dentistry,  also  of  elementary  chemistry 
and  physics  in  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental 
School.  Mem.  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odonto- 
graphic  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Medico-Legal  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office: 
92  State  St.  Residence:  4326  Greenwood  Av. 

FULSFORD,  William  Hanson,  minister;  b. 
Edinburgh,  Scotland,  1859;  s.  William  (D.D.) 
and  Anna  (Hanson)  Pulsford;  ed.  Glasgow 
Univ.,  Scotland;  Airesdale  College,  England, 
and  Univs.  of  Halle,  Gqttingen  and  Giessen. 
Was  successively  Unitarian  minister  in  Dum- 
fries, Scotland,  Montreal,  Can.,  and  Waltham, 
Mass.,  between  1883  and  1901,  when  took  his 
present  charge  as  minister  of  the  First  Uni- 
tarian Soc.  of  Chicago.  Author  of  a  series  of 
advanced  Bible  text-books  for  the  Sunday 
School.  Club:  University.  Residence:  Hotel  Del 
Prado. 

PURCELIi,  Charles  A.;  b.  New  Baltimore, 
N.  Y.,  May  2,  1854;  s.  Michael  and  Eliza  A. 
Purcell;  as  a  boy  worked  on  farm  and  at- 
tended school;  removed  to  Oak  Park,  Cook  Co., 
111.,  1872,  and  attended  school  until  1874;  m. 
1879,  Miss  Gray,  only  daughter  of  late  Dr. 
W.  C.  Gray,  editor  of  The  Interior;  children: 
William  G.,  Ralph  C.  In  1874  went  to  North 
Bend,  Neb.,  and  engaged  in  grain  shipping  and 
general  merchandise  business;  returned  to 
Chicago  and  was  partner  with  his  brother, 
W.  H.  Purcell,  in  grain  shipping  business;  in- 
corporated, 1893,  as  W.  H.  Purcell  Co.  Purcell 
properties  were  sold,  1897,  to  Am.  Malting  Co., 
of  which  he  was  for  a  time  vice-pres.  and 


gen.  mgr.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence: 
508   Forest  Av.,  Oak  Park,   111. 

FURDY,  Frederick,  wholesale  jewelers'  sup- 
plies; b.  Des  Moines,  la.,  July  15,  1861;  s. 
John  H.  and  Mary  E.  (Gregg)  Purdy;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  Chicago,  and  for  1  term  at  Carl- 
ton  College,  Northfield,  Minn.;  m.  Kenosha, 
Wis.,  Oct.  23,  1882,  Edith  Aykroyd;  children: 
Walter  L.,  Marion  Edna.  Began  business 
career  at  17  with  J.  H.  Purdy  &  Co.,  whole- 
sale jewelers'  supplies.  In  1887  accepted  posi- 
tion as  supt.  of  Am.  Spring  Co.'s  watch  spring 
factory  at  Oak  Park;  in  1889  went  with  Elgin 
Watch  Co.  for  the  purpose  of  installing  the 
process  of  manufacturing  watch  main  springs 
by  machinery  from  continuous  steel  ribbon, 
this  being  his  own  invention,  and  one  of  the 
first  processes  of  that  character.  Remained 
there  4  years:  again  joined  the  firm  of  J.  H. 
Purdy  &  Co.  in  1893,  which  firm  was  incor- 
porated May  11,  1893;  became  its  vice-pres., 
Oct.  6,  1900,  and  sec.,  May  9,  1903,  which  office 
he  now  holds.  Inventor  of  the  Perry  time 
stamp  and  several  appliances  in  the  line  of 
watch  tools.  Mem.  Chicago  Jewelers'  Assn., 
Jewelers'  Club,  Chicago  Optical  Soc.,  Illinois 
Optical  oSc.  Office:  42  E.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6138  Lexington  Av. 

PURDY,  John  Havens,  jewelers'  supplies; 
b.  Bath,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  4,  1835;  s.  Charles  and 
Harriet  L.  (Powel)  Purdy;  ed.  common  school 
at  Bath,  N.  Y. ;  went  to  Des  Moines,  la.,  from 
Bath,  N.  Y.,  in  1859;  m.  Mt.  Pleasant,  la.,  Nov. 
28,  1860,  Mary  E.  Gregg;  children:  Frederick, 
Charles  S.  Came  from  Iowa  to  Chicago  in 
1865;  was  traveling  salesman  a  part  of  the 
time  in  his  own  name  until  1880,  when  estab- 
lished business  of  J.  H.  Purdy  &  Co.,  whole- 
sale jewelers'  supplies  and  jewelry,  of  which 
he  is  now  pres.  Also  dir.  Perry  Time  Stamp 
Co.  Socialist.  Office:  126  State  St.  Residence: 
27  Aldine  Sq. 

PURDY,  Warren  Graf  ton;  b.  Baltimore,  Md., 
May  20,  1843;  s.  John  H.  and  Louisa  A.  Purdy; 
grad.  Baltimore  High  School,  1859.  Clerk  I. 
C.  R.  R.,  1859-63;  Feb.  to  Dec.,  1863,  clerk  Ohio 
&  Mississippi  Ry.;  Feb.,  1864,  to  Dec.,  1866, 
chief  clerk  q.  m.  dept.,  U.  S.  A.  Since  Jan., 
1867,  with  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.;  as  bookkeeper,  1867; 
cashier,  1867-77;  local  treas.,  1877-85;  sec.  and 
treas.,  1885-98;  2d  vice-pres.,  1887-97;  1st  vice- 
pres.,  1897-8;  pres.  June  1,  1898,  to  Dec.  31, 
1901;  resigned.  Dir.  Kansas  City,  Mexico  & 
Orient  Ry.  Co.,  Street-Amet  Weighing  &  Re- 
cording Co.  Residence:  4819  Lake  Av. 

PURINGTON,  Dillwyn  V.,  brick  manufactur- 
er; b.  Sidney,  Kennebec  Co.,  Me.,  Jan.  22,  1841; 
s.  Daniel  S.  and  Sarah  (Varney)  Purington; 
ed.  village  school  and  in  Oak  Grove  Seminary, 
Vassalborough,  Me.,  graduating  at  18;  m.  July, 
1886,  Jennie  F.  Crandall,  of  Chicago.  Served, 
1861-4,  private  to  lieut.  and  regimental  q.  m., 
4th  N.  J.  Vols. ;  capt.  and  asst.  q.  m.,  U.  S. 
Vols.,  assigned  to  25th  Army  Corps,  and  serv- 
ing in  Texas  until  mustered  out,  Jan.  8,  1866. 
In  Chicago,  1869,  engaged  in  lumber  business 
until  1872;  since  then  in  brick  business;  now 
pres.  Purington  Paving  Brick  Co.  Republican. 
Has  been  Co.  Commissioner  and  pres.  Board  of 
Co.  Commissioners.  Office:  138  Washington 
St.  Residence:  4800  Kenwood  Av. 

PURINGTON,  George  Edwin,  retired  mer- 
chant; b.  Bowcloinham,  Me.,  June  25,  1826;  s. 
Capt.  Isaac  and  Mary  Robinson  (Foster)  Pur- 
ington; ed.  public  schools  in  Bowdoinham  and 
Calais,  Me.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  9,  1857,  Marianna 
Josephine  Sturtevant  (now  deceased);  chil- 
dren: Adele,  Alilla  (and  one  other,  now  de- 
ceased). Arrived  in  Chicago  May  4,  1847;  be- 
came clerk  with  Arnold  Bigelow,  dry  goods, 
until  Apr.,  1849;  clerk  for  George  F.  Foster 
in  ship  chandlery  business,  1849-52;  became 
a  partner  George  F.  Foster  &  Co.,  1852-7,  and 
upon  its  dissolution,  1857,  formed  firm  of 
Purington  &  Scranton,  continuing  the  busi- 
ness until  1876,  then  retired.  In  1884  became 


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mgr.  of  the  Merchants'  Safe  Deposit  Co.,  and  A.  and  Abbie  A.  (Dudley)  Putnam;  ed.  Chicago 

served    until    the    stock    of    the    company    was  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  27,  1899,  An- 

sold  to  Charles  B.  Pike,  of  the  Hamilton  Nat.  nie  W.  Winchester.  Became  a  partner,  1898,  In 

Bank,   in   1903.   Republican.   Life  mem.  and  at  the  firm  of  A.  A.   Putnam  &  Son.  Republican. 

one   time    2d   vice-pres.,    Y.    M.    C.    A.    Elected  Office:    207    Monroe    St.    Residence:    Highland 

mem.,    1873,   and  pres.,    1874,   Board   of   Educa-  Park,  111. 

tion  of  Evanston.  Presbyterian;  elder  2d  Pres- 

byterian   Church,    1865-8;    mem.    and    elder    1st  /7) 

Presbyterian  Church,  Evanston,  1870-8;  united  ** 

with    4th    Presbyterian    Church,    1879;    elected        QUALES,  Nils  Theodore,  physician;  b.  Har- 

elder,  1900.  Residence:  243  LaSalle  Av.  danger,  Norway,  Jan.   17,   1831;   s.  Targiles  J. 

FURMORT,  Henry  C.,  wholesale  sash,  door  an(j     Gurine     (Tioflot)     Quales;     ed.     private 

and   lumber   merchant;    b.    Jay,   Essex  Co.,   N.  schools   and   in    the   Agricultural    Institute   of 

Y.,    Dec.    15,    1845;    s.    Adoniram    Judson    and  Hardanger,  graduating.  1851;  managed  a  farm, 

Amanda    B.     (Jordan)     Purmort;     ed.     private  1851-2;     student     Royal     Veterinary     College, 

school,   Jay,   N.   Y.;   Keeseville    (N.   Y.)    Acad.,  Copenhagen,  1852-6,  graduating  1856,  and  held 

Rutland    (Vt.)    High    School,    Eastman's  Com-  a  government  position,  1856-9;  came  to  U.  S., 

mercial  College,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.;  m.  Jay,  1859;  worked  in  railway  office  until  1861;  en- 

N.   Y.,  Nov.   12,   1867,   Lillian  M.  Blish;    1   son  listed,  Aug.,  1861,  in  Co.  B,  1st  111.  Art.   (Capt. 

(died  in   infancy).   Worked   on   farm   4    years;  Ezra    Taylor),    serving   until    1863,    when    was 

6    months   in   hardware   store;    1    year   cashier  detached  for  service  at  Gen.  Sherman's  head- 

and  bookkeeper,  Burt's  dry  goods  store,  Rut-  quarters;   was  placed  in  charge  of  veterinary 

land,  Vt.;  7  months  clerk  for  Jay  Gould,  pres.  hosp.   at  Nashville  and  was  also  asst.   at  the 

Rutland   &   Washington    Ry.,    Rutland,    Vt.;    6  post  hosp.,  where  took  up  the  study  of  medi- 

months    clerk    for    general    freight    agent    C.,  cine    until    his    term    of    enlistment    expired; 

B.  &  Q.  Ry.;  6  months  bookkeeper  and  cashier  student   at    Rush    Med.    College,    1864-6,    grad- 

for   F.   W.    Savage,   produce   commission,   Chi-  uating    M.D.,    1866;    m.    Chicago,    1870,    Carrie 

cago;  1  year  bookkeeper  for  Bennett,  Fuller  &  Lowson;     children:     Iver    L.,     Martha,     Nellie 

Co.,  fancy  groceries;  7  years  with  T.  W.  Har-  Ruth.  Was  house  physician  and  surgeon  Cook 

vey,  wholesale  lumber;  during  4  years  of  that  Co.  Hosp.,  1866-7;  since  then  in  general  prac- 

period  had  full  power  of  atty.  to  take  charge  tice;    was    connected    with    North    Side    Free 

of  all  financial  as  well  as  general  transactions;  Dispensary,     and     appointed     city     physician, 

1   year  with   S.   K.   Martin,   wholesale  lumber;  ig68;    also    later    physician    to    Scandinavian 

five  years   with   Palmer,   Fuller  &  Co.,   chiefly  immigrant    Aid    Soc.;    surgeon    U.    S.    Marine 

as     traveling     salesman     selling     sash,     doors  Hosp.,  1870-7.  Was  prime  mover  in  establish- 

and  lumber  in  16  states  and  after  1  year  with  ing  the  Norwegian  Tabitha  Hosp.  and  is  now 

Gardner  &  Spry,  wholesale  lumber,  established  physician-in-chlef  to  same.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 

in  1880  in  business  for  self  as  wholesaler  and  soc.,    Illinois    State    Med.    Soc.,    Scandinavian 

jobber    of    sash,    doors,    lumber    and    building  Med.     Soc.     (ex-pres.).     One    of     founders     of 

materials;    also    doing    some    manufacturing,  wicker    Park    Evangelical    Lutheran    Church, 

Republican.  Office:   Throop  and  22d  Sts.  Resi-  an(j  the  Lutheran  Deaconess's  Hosp.,  and  was 

dence:  i  130  Prairie  Av.  attending    physician    until    1904;    one    of    the 

PUBNELI,,      James      Edward,      lawyer;      b.  founders  and  pres.  of  the  Norwegian  Old  Peo- 

Adams   Co.,   111.,   Apr.    26,    1848;   s.   James   and  pie's  Home.  Office  and  residence:  52  Fowler  St. 
Martha    H.    (Brotherton)    Purnell;    ed.    public         OTTAYIVE    Robert    raliwnv  nffiHal-  h    Done- 

schools    of    Quincy,    111.;    afterwards    studied  ,„  ?UT^f"i  *}   Man     Nov     23     1853-    s     ThcSffa 

IQTIT     TiritV.      Tn^ero     Won  r-tr    T        TWa  rron       nf    Onlnmr  1H.S,      1S16      OI      IVian,      IN  OV.      4O,      J.5OO,      S.       1  IlOIIlrlb 

HI  T-  m    Ouinov    Til     Tan    20    1870    Marv  SnYith-'  and   Elizabeth    (Curphy)    Quayle;    ed.    Chicago; 

ehiid^n-  KateF  or/nce'  fnow  Mr*  T  To^n  Crif  m-    Chicago,    1885,    Clara   L.    Tucker;    children: 

cnuuren.    rvate  r  iorence    (.now   ivirs.   jonn  <jm-  r>,.v,^i-<-  tr     r<ia»-a   TP     Tr/ntVi  T      troti-ia,-  TJ     Woion 

fitVil       Timp«    Tfrl-cunrr?       Tr       Artmittprl     tn    V>n  r    nf  Robert  ±1.,   Clara  KJ.,   Hidltn   JU.,    iLStner   JtJ.,    iieieil 

nin.),    james   Hiuwaru,    jr.    Aamitiea    to    oar   or  ,~,      Ti/r,-,Wa    ir     \r\r\r-  ^nfi/%<i    mo^Vn'T-iicjt    in    oor^Hr.o 

Illinois    in    1870,    and    established    in    general  £-   Mona   K    Apprentice    machinist    in    service 

practice    of    law    at    Quincy,    111.;    elected    on  P*     ml    f«,,™o^an     manhfJ^at  y'U.r,  J  '>,n?s 

npmr>r>ratip  HpVpt  av  nitv  nttv    nf  Diiinnv    m  became     journeyman     machinist,     gang     boss. 

Democratic    tlCKet   as    City    atty.    OI    yuincy,    111.,  fnr<*mar\      anfl      ma^tpr      mpr-hamV      nf      <5Tmp      to 

18SO      cor^rincr    1     voar-     tVipn     -nra  «     a  nnnint  art     r*nr  lOTeman       And       indbier       IlieCIIctlllC       OI       btlllie       IU 

rsou,   serving   j.    yea,r,   tnen    wd.s>  Appointed   cor-  A_—      1001-    m  no  tar-    maoVianfn    r\f    tna    Tv/m^an 

nnrntinii    f»nnn<5p1    r>f    Diiini->v    olpi-torl    tn    T11inni<a  APr->     1881,     master     mecnaniC     Or     tne     MllwaU- 

poranon  counsel  or  vuincy,  eiectea  to  Illinois  i,ao     T  oVa    <av.r>»-Q    R-,    •\xrootcr-n    Tt\r     frnm     Ar>»- 

T  psricj'Mtiirp     1SS?     «prvin^    i     tprm  •    oamf    tn  Kee,    i_iaKe    onore    «    western    ±ty.    rrom    Apr., 

J-"egi»i«ture,     xcso<i,     berving    J.     term,     ca.me    to  -IOQI      i—     AIIO.      1  SQQ     -nrVion    tnat    i-nnr?    Time-    aVi 

PVilfac-o      Tiilv    P      1RS?      anrl    hi«    cslnr-A    bppn    f>n  1881,     tO    AUg.,     Ioy6,     wnen    tnat    TOaa    WHS    aD- 

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tratrorl      in      o-onoral      nrar>tir>o     nf     IOTV       malrintr     a  SOTOeQ      Oy      clHU      UeCellllt!      lilt;     ^i&IllrlllU      JJl 

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cnpniiltv    nf    r-ornnra  tinn     anrl     r>nmmorr>lal     IOTIT-  OI    tne   <^mcd.gx>    Oi   1\  UI  III-  VV  e&Lt:i  II    xvy.,    UL 

fcpeciclliy     Or     COIpOrdtlOIl     dnu     Commercial     LAW,  JJ,,lc!lr>n      no      Tiroes      maator-      Tnor»nanir^      until 

S°^nfoel  ^dioV^nd  SE2S?W*lflffl!a  1    A  4    w^enTe3  became"  su^t    o*f  "motive1  p 
Scenic    Studio    Co.,    and    others,    and    identified       •   ,  ^Apbinprv 

manyCS°lmPOrtanCe   ^   ^^  ^    *S?*SS 


wmiam  Aien,  physician;  b.  Eliza- 
bethtown,   Ky.,   Dec.    1,    1865;    grad.   Vanderbilt  «n    TO 

Univ.,    1885;    A.M.,    1886;    grad.    Univ.    City    of  £o..    Station    E 

New  York,  M.D.,  1888;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Sarah  HV 


«        TT    c      i  •    v.     xr  t    XT 

Cunningham.    Sec.    and    prof,    of   dermatology,     _  ,  John  H    S.,  lawyei  r;   b.   Newark^  N. 

TTn^v      rif     Tninnl^-     rlprmntnlns-icst      <?t      T  iilrp'q     J->      J«n.      13,      1837;      S.      John      S.      and      Mary 


TTn^v      rif 

Hog',  Home  tebte  cpledhHd  (Roberts)    Quick;    ed.    grammar  school   of  Co- 

Fellow  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine;  mem.  Am.  I"™1"*-   College,    New    York;    Episcopal    Acad 

Acad.  of  Medicine.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Der-  Cheshire,    Conn,     and    Trinity    College,    Hart- 

matological   Assn.,   Chicago   Pathological   Soc.,  f  °rdj.  Co,nn-  '    ™-  ^-862r,'   Henrietta   B      daughter 

Medico-Legal    Soe.,    Chicago   Med.    Soc.     Clubs:  of    the    late    H.    Kendall    Carter,    of    Hartford, 

Physicians,  University,  Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  Conn.;    children:    Florence    (now    Mrs^    F.    O. 

View,  Skolde  Country.  Office:  Chicago  Savings  Magie),  William  F.,  George  A.    Rev.  Henry  J. 

Bank   Bldg.    Residence:    512    Greenwood   Boul.,  Read  law  in  office  of  Scudder  &  Carter,  New 

Evanston    111  York;  admitted  to  New  York  bar,   1862;   prac- 

PTJTNAM,  'Abel   Addelbert,   wholesale   boots  ticed  law   there   for  a  time;    removed  to   Chi- 

and    shoes;    b.    Windham,    Vt,    June    24,    1844;  cago;    practiced    alone    until    1871;    with    Mr. 

public  school  education.  Engaged  in  shoe  bust-  George  Herbert,   1871-86,  when  John  S.  Miller 

ness  for  35  years;  now  senior  mem.  A.  A.  Put-  was    admitted,    firm    becoming   Herbert,    Quick 

nam    &    Son.    Clubs:  Athletic,    Marquette.    Of-  &    Miller    until    death    of    Mr.    Herbert,    then 

fice:  207  E.  Monroe  St.  Quick  &  Miller  for  several  years;  now  in  prac- 

FUTNAM,   John  Abel,   wholesale   boots   and  tice    alone.    Democrat.    Mem.    Grace    Episcopal 

shoes;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Apr.  15,  1869;  s.  Abel  Church.    Mason  —  K.    T.  ;    Past    Eminent    Com- 


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mander  Monjoie  Commandery.  Office:  Borden 
Blk.  Residence:  2900  Michigan  Av. ;  summer, 
Holderness,  N.  H. 

QUIGG,  David,  lawyer;  b.  Litchfield,  N.  H., 
Dec.  17,  1834;  s.  Abel  G.  and  Lydia  (Bixby) 
Quigg;  early  education  in  public  schools;  pre- 
pared for  college  at  Gilmanton  (N.  H.)  Acad. ; 
grad.  Dartmouth  College,  A.B.,  1855;  studied 
law  in  offices  of  Swett  &  Orme,  at  Blooming- 
ton,  111.;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  Apr.  7,  1865, 
Francena  Pike  (died  1894);  1  daughter:  Ethel 
(now  Mrs.  John  L.  Porter).  Admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  1857;  practiced  in  Illinois  until  1861, 
when  joined  Union  Army,  serving  as  2d  lieut. 
of  4th  111.  Cav.  until  summer  of  1862;  mus- 
tered in  as  maj.  of  14th  111.  Cav.,  Feb.,  1863, 
and  became  lieut.  col.  of  same  regt.  in  May, 
1865;  most  of  service  was  with  the  Army  of 
the  Tennessee;  was  captured  during  the  Stone- 
man  raid  in  Aug.,  1864,  and  confined  in  prisons 
of  Charleston  and  Columbia,  S.  C.,  until  ex- 
changed in  Mar.,  1865;  mustered  out  at  end  of 
war  in  July,  1865.  Came  to  Chicago  and  en- 
tered law  office  of  Higgins  &  Swett,  of  which 
became  third  mem.  in  1866;  firm  was  dissolved 
in  1873;  then  was  partner  with  Cyrus  Bentley, 
Sr.,  1873-7;  with  Judge  Richard  S.  Tuthill, 
1878-87,  and  afterward  with  Cyrus  Bentley, 
Jr.,  until  May,  1898;  since  then  alone.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  George  H.  Thomas  Post  No.  5, 
G.  A.  R.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  5037 
Madison  Av. 

QUIGLEY,  James  Edward,  R.  C.  archbishop 
of  Chicago,  Jan.  8,  1903;  b.  Oshawa,  Can., 
Oct.  15,  1854;  moved  with  parents  to  Lima, 
N.  Y.,  1856;  grad.  St.  Joseph's  College,  Chris- 
tian Brothers,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.;  studied  Seminary 
of  Our  Lady  of  Angels  (now  Niagara  Univ.); 
grad.  Univ.  of  Innsbruck,  Austrian  Tyrol; 
grad.  Coll.  Propaganda,  Rome,  1879;  ordained 
priest,  1879;  pastor  St.  Vincent's  Church,  At- 
tica, N.  Y.,  1879-84;  St.  Joseph's  Cathedral, 
Buffalo,  1884-97;  bishop  of  Buffalo,  1897-1903; 
installed  archbishop  of  Chicago,  Mar.  10,  1903. 
Address:  623  N.  State  St. 

QUINCY,  Charles  Frederick,  manufacturer; 
b.  Newton,  Mass.,  July  16,  1856;  s.  George 
Henry  and  Mary  Caroline  (Sweetser)  Quincy; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Newton,  Mass.;  m.  Salem, 
Mass.,  Oct.  22,  1879,  Etta  M.  Ives;  children: 
Ada  Ives,  Polly,  Edmund,  Roger  Bradshaw. 
Since  1887  manufacturer  of  and  dealer  in  rail- 
road devices,  machinery  and  tools;  now  pres. 
of  the  Railway  Appliance  Co.;  pres.  and  treas. 
of  the  Q  &  C  Co.;  pres.  Jewel  Mfg.  Co.  Mem. 
Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers.  Independent  in 
politics.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park, 
Glen  View;  also  Lawyers,  Engineers  and 
Strollers,  New  York.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

QUINE,  William  E.,  M.D.,  LL.D.,  dean 
faculty  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons, 
Chicago;  b.  Isle  of  Man,  Feb.  9,  1847;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Margaret  Kinley  Quine;  in  Chicago 
since  1853;  ed.  public  and  high  schools;  served 
4  years  as  an  apprentice  in  pharmacy;  grad. 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1869;  m.  1876,  Lettie 
Mason,  Normal,  111.  (died  June  14,  1903).  Prof, 
materia  medica  and  therapeutics,  Chicago 
Med.  College,  1870-83;  prof,  principles  and 
practice  of  medicine,  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  since  1883;  now  also  dean  of 
same;  mem.  med.  board  of  Cook  Co.  Hosp. 
Mem.  Neurological  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of 
Sciences,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  Chicago  Soc.  of  In- 
ternal Medicine,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.  (of 
which  is  pres.).  Clubs:  Practitioners,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  Columbus 
Memorial  Bldg.  Residence:  3160  Indiana  Av. 


R 

RACE,  Frank  T,.,  real  estate;  b.  Chicago, 
Aug.  23,  1863;  s.  Luther  E.  and  Rebecca  Jane 
(Kellogg)  Race;  ed.  public  schools  of  Austin, 
111.,  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College, 
Chicago;  m.  Austin,  111.,  Apr.  23,  1863,  Isabel 
Blackman;  children:  Hazel  Isabel,  Myrtle 
Frances,  Frank  Blackman.  Began  business  life 
as  bookkeeper  for  John  Wartman  &  Bro.,  con- 
tractors and  builders,  for  5  years;  after  that 
in  brick  business;  since  1885  in  real  estate  and 
insurance  business,  now  being  mem.  of  firm 
of  Race  &  Thiele;  also  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Blue  Ridge  Copper  Co.,  with  mines  in  Madison 
Co.,  Virginia.  Republican;  on  annexation  of 
Austin  to  Chicago,  1899,  as  35th  Ward,  was 
elected  its  first  alderman,  1900,  for  short 
term;  re-elected  for  full  term,  1901,  1903,  1905. 
Methodist.  Mason.  Mem.  Royal  Circle,  Nat. 
Union.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: South  Boul.  and  Central  Av.  Residence: 
5719  Ontario  St.,  Austin  Station. 

R  ADD  IN,  Charles  Salisbury,  contractor;  b. 
Lynn,  Mass.,  Jan.  29,  1863;  s.  Charles  E.  and 
H.  Augusta  (Monroe)  Raddin;  ed.  Chauncy 
Hall  School,  Boston;  Northwestern  Univ., 
Evanston,  A.B.,  1884;  Master's  degree  in 
science,  1887;  m.  Evanston,  June  28,  1892, 
Belle  E.  Ailing;  1  daughter:  Louise.  Mem.  of 
firm  of  Weary  &  Raddin,  designers  of  and 
contractors  for  bank  interiors,  cabinet  work, 
etc.  Vice-pres.  and  trustee  of  the  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Sciences;  sec.  of  the  Natural  History 
Survey  of  Chicago  and  vicinity;  dir.  Evanston 
Historical  Soc.;  sec.  of  the  Orrington  Av.  Im- 
provement Assn.,  Evanston.  Republican. 
Metodist.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2032  Orrington  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

RADFORD,  William  A.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Sept.  14,  1865;  s.  William  and 
Elizabeth  (Robinson)  Radford;  high  school 
education  at  Oshkosh,  Wis.;  m.  Wichita,  Kan., 
June  17,  1890,  Helen  M.  Manuel;  children: 
Roland  D.,  William  R.  First  business  enter- 
prise was  that  of  lumber,  sash  and  doors, 
Radford  Bros  &  Co.,  of  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  and 
advanced  through  various  stages  of  the  busi- 
ness until  in  1890  he  became  sec.  and  treas. 
of  the  Radford  Sash  &  Door  Co.,  and  in  1902 
pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Radford  Architectural 
Co.  Mason.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  192  W. 
22d  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

RAE,  Fred  Q.,  journalist;  b.  Edinburgh, 
Scotland,  Mar.  4,  1850;  s.  George  and  Mary 
(Stevens)  Rae;  ed.  public  schools;  learned 
trade  of  a  compositor  in  Wick,  Scotland;  later 
worked  at  that  trade  in  most  of  the  large 
British  cities;  came  to  America  from  London, 
1871,  and  to  Chicago,  1876;  m.  Chicago,  June 
2,  1881,  Margaret  McMillen;  1  daughter:  Ethel 
Isabella.  Began  newspaper  work  about  1872; 
joined  editorial  force  of  Chicago  Herald,  1884; 
later  with  Chicago  Morning  News  and  Chicago 
Mail;  returned  to  Herald  and  remained  until 
consolidation  with  Times,  serving  as  tele- 
graph editor,  New  York  correspondent,  night 
editor  and  exchange  editor;  has  been  exchange 
editor  Chicago  Chronicle  ever  since  that  paper 
was  founded.  Office:  Chronicle  office.  Resi- 
dence: 328  Eastwood  Av. 

RAE,  Robert,  lawyer;  b.  Philadelphia,  Oct. 
23,  1830;  s.  Robert  and  Jane  (Inniss)  Rae; 
ed.  Strasburg  Acad.,  LaFayette  College,  East- 
ern Penn. ;  m.  1850,  Sarah  Moulson,  of  Phila- 
delphia. Was  for  a  time  in  newspaper  work 
at  Erie,  Pa.;  admitted  to  Philadelphia  bar  at 
age  of  20;  came  to  Chicago  and  began  practice 
in  Feb.,  1852;  and  has  been  identified  with 
many  important  cases;  was  associated  with 
Abraham  Lincoln  in  the  Rock  Island  Missis- 
sippi River  bridge  case,  involving  the  right 
of  a  state  to  charter  a  bridge  over  a  navigable 
stream  forming  the  boundary  of  co-terminous 
states.  Organized  2  regts.  in  1861,  known  as 


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the  Douglas  brigade,  which  was  mustered  into 
the  U.  S.  forces  at  Camp  Douglas;  tendered 
the  1st  regt.  of  the  brigade  (afterward  the 
42d  111.  Vol.  Infy.),  fully  uniformed,  at  his 
own  expense,  to  Simon  Cameron,  Sec.  of  War, 
about  2  weeks  before  the  battle  of  Bull  Run; 
Col.  Rae's  duties  ceased  when  the  regiments 
were  ready  to  be  mustered  in.  Now  pres.  Ken- 
wood Hotel  Co.  Democrat.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: The  Kenwood. 

RAILTON,  Bert  Albert,  wholesale  grocer; 
b.  Chicago,  July  4,  1862;  s.  John  and  Annie 
(Layton)  Railton;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago to  1874;  m.  Elroy,  Wis.,  1886,  Annie 
Moore;  children:  Raymond,  Bert,  Annie,  Jose- 
phine, John.  Began  business  experience  in 
1874  with  the  wholesale  grocery  firm  of 
George  Ross  &  Co.,  until  1876;  then  with 
Sprague,  Warner  &  Co.  until  1881;  then  fore- 
man for  his  brother,  who  conducted  the  Chi- 
cago Preserving  Works,  for  2  years;  since 
then  in  business  as  wholesale  grocer,  catering 
especially  to  the  hotel  and  restaurant  trade. 
Republican.  K.  P.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 24-28  S.  Desplaines  St.  Residence:  547 
Jackson  Boul. 

RAMM,  Christ  oph,  Western  mgr.  Hamburg- 
Am.  Line;  b.  Hamburg,  Ger.,  Aug.  15,  1861; 
s.  Hans  Heinrich  and  Wilhelmina  (Hintz- 
mann)  Ramm;  ed.  public  and  private  schools 
In  Hamburg;  m.  Hoboken,  N.  J.,  Sept.  3,  1891, 
Thusnelda  Kaegebehn;  children:  Frank,  Al- 
bert, Walter,  Paul,  Werner.  Came  from  Ham- 
burg to  New  York,  1882.  Entered  service  of 
Hamburg-Am,  and  remained  in  company's  ser- 
vice there  until  Nov.,  1891,  when  he  came  to 
Chicago,  where  he  has  since  served  as  West- 
ern mgr.  of  the  Hamburg-Am.  Line.  Democrat. 
Lutheran.  Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Of- 
fice: 159  Randolph  St.  Residence:  233  Hamp- 
den  Ct. 

RAMSEY,  William  Wilson,  fireproofing  con- 
tractor; b.  near  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  May  19, 
1851;  s.  James  Read  and  Mary  (Dickey)  Ram- 
sey; ed.  at  the  Military  Acad.  at  West  Chester, 
Pa.;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  1876,  Laura  Simp- 
son White;  1  son:  William  E.  Began  business 
career  in  1873  as  agent  for  Midvale  Steel 
Works  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Since  1901  pres. 
of  the  Expanded  Metal  Fireproofing  Co.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  of  all  Masonic  bodies;  Past 
Eminent  Grand  Commander  of  Apollo  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T. :  mem.  Medinah  Temple,  Nobles 
of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  6605  Harvard  Av. 

R,  AND  ALL,  Charles  Edward,  manufacturer; 
b.  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  26,  1845;  s.  Charles 
T.  and  Allis  (Pickens)  Randall;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Orleans  Co.  until  1860;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  19,  1892,  Adda  Carter;  children:  L.  E., 
S.  E.,  C.  T.  Reared  on  farm  and  continued 
farming  in  Orleans  and  Monroe  Cos.,  N.  Y., 
until  1876,  when  he  joined  his  brothers,  A.  S. 
and  T.  P.,  in  the  paper  box  business  in  Chi- 
cago; business  incorporated,  1891,  as  the  Chi- 
cago Label  &  Box  Co.,  of  which  he  is  vice- 
pres.  Republican.  Club:  Lincoln.  Office:  226-230 
Lake  St.  Residence:  744  Washington  Boul. 

RANDALL,  Charles  Ellsworth,  mem.  Board 
of  Assessors;  b.  Woodstock,  Vt.,  June  29,  1861; 
s.  Dr.  Nathaniel  and  Sarah  (Sprague)  Ran- 
dall; ed.  public  schools.  Woodstock,  Vt. ;  came 
to  Chicago;  m.  Apr.,  1892,  Harriet  S.,  daugh- 
ter of  F.  E.  Booth,  Chicago;  children:  Ells- 
worth B.,  Harriet  E.  After  coming  to  Chicago 
was  newspaper  compositor  for  6  months,  then 
for  about  4  years  employed  in  lumber  busi- 
ness of  George  B.  Hannah,  and  after  that  for 
10  years  employed  with  other  leading  lumber 
firms;  from  1893  to  1896  in  lumber  firm  of 
Winheim  &  Randall,  and  after  disposing  of 
that  business  engaged  in  lumber  commission 
business;  is  now  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Gray- 
don  Ice  Co.  Was  assessor  of  Hyde  Park  from 
Jan.  1,  1896,  to  Jan.  1.  1899;  since  then  mem. 


of  the  Board  of  Assessors  of  Cook  Co.,  being 
one  of  the  first  assessors  elected  after  crea- 
tion of  that  board.  Republican.  Mason,  Odd 
Fellow.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  76-82  5th  Av.  Residence:  4747 
Champlain  Av. 

RANDALL,  Charles  Henry,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Mar.  8,  1871;  s.  T.  D.  and 
Ann  (Lithgow)  Randall;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  grad.  from  high  school;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1901,  Selma  Trude.  On  leaving  school  in 
1890  became  identified  in  a  minor  position 
with  the  present  house  of  T.  D.  Randall  & 
Co.  (established  1852),  commission  merchants 
in  hay,  grain  and  flour,  potatoes  and  melons; 
now  a  partner  in  the  firm.  Republican.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Mem.  Home  Lodge,  508,  A.  F.  & 

A.  M.   and   of  Chicago  Chapter,    127,   R.   A.   M. 
Office:   Board   of  Trade  Bldg.   Residence:    1114 
E.    58th    St. 

HAND  ALL,  Tabor  Fickens,  pres.  of  Chicago 
Label  and  Box  Co.;  b.  town  of  Kendall,  N.  Y., 
Dec.  12,  1839;  s.  Charles  T.  and  Alice  (Pick- 
ens)  Randall;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Hudson, 
Mich.,  June  2,  1870,  Delia  Childs:  1  son:  Irv- 
ing Randall.  In  1873  started  in  the  paper  box 
manufacturing  business  with  Randall,  Knowl- 
ton  &  Co.,  to  whom  the  firm  of  A.  S.  &  T.  P. 
Randall  succeeded  and  continued  until  1880; 
was  in  real  estate  business,  1880-90;  estab- 
lished, 1890,  Chicago  Label  &  Box  Co.,  of 
which  is  pres.  Independent  Republican.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  226-228  Lake 
St.  Residence:  179  Evanston  Av. 

RANDALL,  Thomas  David,  commission 
grain  and  provisions;  b.  Cranston,  R.  I.,  1834; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Rhode  Island.  Came  to 
Chicago  in  1850,  and  in  1851  established  him- 
self as  a  manufacturer  of  cigars;  in  1852 
founded  the  present  commission  house  of  T. 
D.  Randall  &  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade.  Mason;  life  mem.  of  Corinthian 
Chapter  and  of  Apollo  Commandery,  K.  T. 
Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  2624  Calu- 
met Av. 

HANDLE,  Charles  H.,  business  man,  capi- 
talist; b.  Alton,  111.,  June  25,  1854;  s.  Irwin  B. 
and  Mary  E.  (Harrison)  Randle;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  1878,  Ellen  S.  Hanson;  children: 
Hanson  F.,  Guy  D.,  Peachey  S.  For  17  years 
was  sec.-treas.  of  Drummond  Tobacco  Co. 
Pres.  Am.  Salt  Co.  since  organization;  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  Frank  Parmelee  Co.,  omnibus 
and  transfer  service;  2d  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Gulf  &  Mississippi  River  Transportation  Co.; 
dir.  Royal  Trust  Co.  and  Drexel  State  Bank; 
pres.  Chicago  Suburban  Water  &  Light  Co.; 
dir.  Economy  Light  &  Power  Co.  of  Joliet,  111. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Office:  Royal 
Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  4339  Drexel  Boul. 

RANDOLPH,  Isham,  civil  engineer;  b.  on 
farm,  New  Market,  Clarke  Co.,  Va.,  Mar.  25, 
1848;  s.  Robert  C.  (M.D.)  and  Lucy  Nelson 
(Welford)  Randolph;  ed.  chiefly  by  mother 
and  21  months  in  private  day  schools  in  Va. ; 
engineering  acquired  by  study  and  actual 
work,  beginning  as  axman  in  employ  of  the 

B.  &  O.  R.  R.;  m.  Chicago.  June  15,  1882,  Mary 
Henry  Taylor;  children:   Robert  Isham,  Oscar 
De  Wolf,  Spotswood  Wellford.  Chief  engineer 

C.  &  W.  I.  R.  R.  and  Belt  Ry.,  Chicago,  1880; 
chief   engineer   Chicago,    Madison   &   Northern 
Ry.,   1886;   chief  engineer  sanitary  district  of 
Chicago    since    June    7,    1893.    Mem.    and    past 
pres.  Western  Soc.  Engineers;  mem.  Am.  Soc. 
of  Civil  Engineers.  Contributor  to  engineering 
journals.     Office:     Security     Bldg.     Residence: 
Riverside,    111. 

RANDOLPH,  Smith  Martin,  architect;  b. 
near  New  Brunswick,  N.  J.,  1837;  s.  Lewis 
Stelle  and  Hanah  (Oilman)  Randolph;  com- 
mon school  education;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1854  to  study  architecture  in  the  office  of  an 
older  brother,  Mahlon  Randolph.  Served  3 
years  In  Civil  War  as  mem.  of  the  famous 


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Chicago  Board  of  Trade  Battery;  in  1865  he 
joined  his  brother  in  St.  Louis,  the  firm  of 
Randolph  Bros,  continuing  6  years;  pres.  St. 
Louis  Board  of  Police  Commissioners,  1870- 
1871;  after  the  great  fire  of  1871  he  returned 
to  Chicago,  resuming  his  profession  and  gain- 
ing a  reputation  for  advanced  ideas  in  safe 
construction,  and  making  a  specialty  of  heavy 
mercantile  and  manufacturing  buildings;  re- 
cently his  practice  has  been  largely  as  con- 
sulting architect  in  reinforced  concrete;  m. 
St.  Louis,  Feb.  9,  1870,  Hattie  E.  Johnson, 
who  died  in  1876;  1  child:  Hattie  (died  1881); 
m.  2d,  Chicago,  Sept.  14,  1882,  Mrs.  Harriet 
Maher  Smith,  whose  daughter  has  since  been 
called  Dolly  Randolph,  and  is  known  as  a  vio- 
linist; their  oldest  son,  Paul,  died  in  1890;  2d 
son,  Grant,  was  born  1888,  and  daughter, 
Grace,  was  born  in  1893.  Corresponding  mem. 
of  Am.  Institute  of  Architects.  Office:  Cham- 
ber of  Commerce.  Residence:  130  S.  Grove  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111. 

RANKIN,  James  Auld,  grain,  stocks  and 
provisions;  b.  Memphis,  Tenn.,  Aug.  7,  1861; 
s.  Thomas  and  Margaret  (Kennedy)  Rankin; 
ed.  public  schools;  m.  Utica,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  24, 
1884,  Satie  Williams;  1  daughter:  Elizabeth. 
Began  in  Board  of  Trade  business  30  years 
ago  and  has  continued  in  the  same  line  ever 
since  from  office  boy  with  R.  W.  Roloson, 
through  the  various  branches  of  the  business; 
was  associated  in  office  of  W.  P.  Harvey  & 
Co.,  and  is  now  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Pringle, 
Fitch  &  Rankin;  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  and  the  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Re- 
publican. Baptist.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Resi- 
dence: 5659  Woodlawn  Av. 

RANNEY,  Prederic  O.,  treas.  C.,  M.  &  St.  P. 
Ry.  Began  railway  service  Feb.  22,  1866,  as 
bookkeeper  for  the  Western  Union  R.  R. ;  sec. 
and  treas.  same  company,  1874-9;  cashier  C., 
M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1879-82;  asst.  treas.  of  same, 
1882-7,  and  since  Feb.  23,  1887,  treas.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  5140  Mad- 
ison Av. 

HANSOM,  Allan,  manufacturer;  b.  Geneseo, 
111.,  July  6,  1863;  s.  Perry  and  Fannie  E.  Smith 
Ransom;  ed.  high  school,  Oshkosh,  Wis.  Served 
apprenticeship  in  a  machine  shop  at  Oshkosh, 
Wis.;  came  to  Chicago  in  1888;  was  with  the 
Lodge  &  Davis  Machine  &  Tool  Co.  for  5 
years;  then  with  Prentiss  Tool  &  Supply  Co. 
until  1897,  when  the  business  was  purchased 
by  the  Marshall-Huschart  Machinery  Co.,  of 
which  became  vice-pres_.  in  1899,  which  posi- 
tion still  holds;  also  vice-pres.  Ransom  Mfg. 
Co.,  of  Oshkosh,  Wis.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Mechan- 
ical Engineers.  Republican.  Served  one  enlist- 
ment and  part  of  another  in  2d  regt.,  Wis.  N. 
G.,  and  held  commission  as  2d  lieut.  Club: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  62-64  S.  Canal  St. 
Residence:  Lexington  Hotel. 

RANSOM,  Robert  W.,  newspaper  man;  b. 
Lancaster,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  20,  1854;  s. 
Chauncey  Monroe  and  Celina  Mary  (Standart) 
Ransom;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cincinnati,  O. ; 
m.  Nov.  14,  1876,  in  Cincinnati,  Anna  Owens, 
daughter  of  Dr.  William  Owens,  of  Cincinnati; 
children:  Chauncey  Owens,  Robert  Owens.  Be- 
gan newspaper  work  in  Jan.,  1875,  as  reporter 
for  St.  Louis  Globe  (now  Globe-Democrat); 
came  to  Chicago  in  Oct.,  1875,  and  became  a 
reporter  for  the  Chicago  Tribune;  later  was 
its  legislative  correspondent  at  Springfield, 
traveling  political  correspondent,  news  editor, 
and  night  editor;  in  1898  went  to  the  New 
York  World  as  news  editor;  from  1899  to  1902 
edited  the  Standard,  of  Boston,  an  insurance 
newspaper;  in  1902-3  was  night  editor  of  the 
New  York  Commercial  and  was  on  the  night 
city  desks  of  the  New  York  Herald  and  Asso- 
ciated Press;  in  August,  1903,  returned  to 
Chicago  to  become  night  editor  of  the  Record- 
Herald;  in  Feb.,  1905,  became  its  news  editor. 


Office:  154  Washington  St.  Residence:  142  E. 
36th  St. 

RAFF,  Wilhelm,  editor-in-chief  of  the  Illi- 
nois Staats  Zeitung;  b.  Germany,  July  14, 
1828;  s.  George  and  Augusta  Rapp;  took  part 
in  German  revolutionary  movement,  1848;  sent 
for  1  year  to  fortress  of  Hohenasberg;  after- 
ward teacher  in  Switzerland;  emigrated  to 
U.  S.,  1852;  m.  Baltimore,  1869,  Gesine  Budel- 
mann;  children:  Mrs.  Mila  Kemper,  Mrs.  Frida 
Ruhstrat,  William,  Jr.,  Mrs.  Matilda  Zuer- 
laut;  editor  Turnzeitung,  Philadelphia  and 
Cincinnati;  editor  Baltimore  Wecker  (Repub- 
lican), 1857-61  (secession  mob  stormed  this 
office,  Apr.  19,  1861,  and  he  had  to  flee  for  his 
life;  edited  Illinois  Staats  Zeitung,  1861-6; 
Baltimore  Wecker  again,  1866-72;  associate 
editor,  1872-91,  and  since  1891  chief  editor 
Illinois  Staats  Zeitung.  Author:  Recollections 
of  the  German  Fatherland  by  a  German-Am. 
Of".ce:  Staats  Zeitung  Bldg.  Residence:  220 
Cass  St. 

RASSMAN,  William  B.,  wholesale  grocer;  b. 
Chicago,  Apr.  26,  1862;  s.  Edward  and  Minnie 
(Miller)  Rassman;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
and  German-Am.  School;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  15, 
1886,  Matilda  Lenz;  1  daughter:  Adeline.  Be- 
gan business  experience  as  cash  boy  with 
Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  then  went  to  Ft.  Benton, 
Mont.,  where  was  engaged  in  general  mer- 
chandise store  for  several  years;  then  back  to 
Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  grocery  business 
with  Reid,  Murdoch  &  Co.;  then  with  J.  B. 
Tnderrieden  Co.;  afterward  with  Louis  W. 
Stayart  Co.  as  mgr.,  becoming  mem.  of  the 
firm  in  1894,  and  now  being  vice-pres.  Inde- 
pendent Republican.  Mason  (32°)  and  Shriner. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  and  Nat.  Union.  Office: 
Randolph  and  Union  Sts.  Residence:  1746  Oak- 
dale  Av. 

RASSWEILER,  Henry  Eaesler,  fire  insur- 
ance; b.  Orwigsburg,  Pa.,  Apr.  3,  1842;  s. 
Philip  and  Doris  (Haesler)  Rassweiler;  grad. 
June  8,  1868,  A.M.,  from  Northwestern  College 
(then  located  at  Plainfield,  111.,  but  now  at 
Naperville,  111.,  with  degree  of  A.M.);  m.  Cedar 
Falls,  la.,  Jan.  1,  1868,  S.  Victoria  Harlacher; 
children:  Lorene,  Harry  C.  Was  prof,  of 
mathematics  in  Northwestern  College,  8  years; 
of  natural  science  and  political  economy,  8 
years:  pres.  of  the  college,  5  years;  in  all 
was  30  yfears  a  teacher.  In  1888,  on  leaving 
college  work,  was  2  years  with  Western  Pub- 
lishing House,  Chicago,  as  editor  of  publica- 
tions. In  1890  accepted  Illinois  special  agency 
for  the  Insurance  Co.  of  North  America,  of 
Philadelphia,  Pa.;  promoted,  1892.  to  position 
of  state  agent  of  same  company.  Pres.  Illinois 
State  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters,  1902-3.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  United  Evangelical  Church. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Naperville, 
111. 

RATHBONE,  Henry  Ring's,  lawyer;  b.  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  Feb.  12,  1870;  s.  Henry  Reed 
and  Clara  (Harris)  Rathbone;  grandson  Hon. 
Ira  Harris,  founder  of  the  first  law  school 
in  this  country;  his  father  was  in  the  box 
with  President  Lincoln  when  he  was  assassin- 
ated; ed.  by  private  tuition  in  U.  S.  and  Eu- 
rope until  entered  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover, 
Mass.,  in  which  was  prepared  for  college  In 
class  of  1887;  grad.  Yale  Univ.,  A.B.,  1892, 
Albany  Law  School.  1893;  grad.  Univ.  of  Wis- 
consin, LL.B.,  1894;  m.  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  Dec. 
22,  1903,  Laura  Lucille  Harney.  Admitted  to 
bar  of  Illinois,  1895,  and  after  a  season  of 
travel  established  in  practice  of  law  in  Chica- 
go, May,  1895,  and  has  so  continued.  Counsel 
Am.  Milling  Co.  and  Kensington  Drop  Forge 
&  Foundry  Co.  and  others.  Makes  a  specialty 
of  trial  work  and  secured  a  $25,000  verdict  in 
a  suit  for  personal  injuries  for  a  colored 
laborer.  Republican.  Mem.  Delta  Kappa  Ep- 
silon,  Phi  Delta  Phi  (legal  fraternity).  Mason; 
K.  T.,  Montjoie  Commandery,  Oriental  Con- 


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sistory  (32°),  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine. 
Mem.  Hyde  Park  Lodge,  K.  P.,  Colfax  Lodge, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  Modern  Woodmen  of  the 
World.  Mem.  Yale  Alumni  Assn.  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton, Quadrangle,  Union  League,  Woodlawn. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  262  E. 
52d  St. 

RATHBOENE,  William  Walter,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Virginia,  Co.  Cavan,  Ireland,  Feb.  14, 
1852;  s.  Henry  Tabor  and  Catherine  Rathborne; 
ed.  private  tutors  in  Ireland.  Came  to  the  U.  S. 
in  1876;  became  shipping  clerk  in  a  lumber 
yard  at  Center  Av.  and  22d  St.;  has  continued 
active  in  the  lumber  business  ever  since  in 
various  capacities,  and,  in  1895,  organized, 
with  others,  the  Rathborne,  Hair  &  Ridgeway 
Co.,  wholesale  lumber  dealers,  planing  mill 
proprietors  and  manufacturers  of  packing 
boxes,  of  which  company  he  is  pres.  and  mgr. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union,  Chicago,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwentsia.  Office: 
Union  and  Lumber  Sts.  Residence:  354  E. 
Huron  St. 

RATHJE,  Frederick  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Bloom- 
ingdale,  DuPage  Co.,  111.,  May  16,  1866;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Louise  (Ehlers)  Rathje;  academic 
education  and  grad.  Northwestern  Law  School, 
class  of  1896,  LL.B.;  m.  Waukegan,  111.,  Aug. 
4,  1901,  Nellie  Keay;  1  daughter:  Helen  Louise. 
Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  6715  Stewart 
Av. 

EATHOM,  John  Bevelstoke,  journalist;  b. 
Melbourne,  Australia,  1868;  ed.  Scotch  Col- 
lege, Melbourne,  and  Harrow,  Eng.  War  corre- 
spondent Soudan,  1886,  for  Melbourne  Argus; 
Cuba,  1898,  for  San  Francisco  Chronicle;  mem. 
Schwatka's  Alaska  Expedition,  1890;  now  with 
Chicago  Record  Herald;  m.  Mildred  Campbell, 
of  West  Virginia.  Contributor  to 'leading  Am. 
magazines,  Melbourne  Australasian,  London 
Daily  Telegraph,  etc.  Lecturer  and  authority 
on  immigration  and  sociological  subjects. 
Author:  Four  Years  In  the  Chinese  Navy; 
Taps;  Chicago's  Foreign  Citizens.  Office:  The 
Record  Herald.  Residence:  282  E.  Superior  St. 

RATSCH,  Frederick  James;  b.  Waukegan, 
111.,  July  24,  1862;  s.  William  Augustus  and 
Theresa  (Turrell)  Ratsch;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Nov.  19,  1884,  Mary 
Phillips;  children:  Edward  J.,  Maude  L.,  Fred- 
erick E.,  Virginius  S.;  m.  2d,  Feb.  16,  1904, 
Mabel  Pitt.  At  age  of  14  went  to  work  for 
Ortmayer  &  Son,  saddlery,  continuing  until 
about  1895,  when  he  went  into  business  on 
his  own  account,  organizing  the  Chicago  Sport- 
ing Goods  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  he  has  ever  since 
been  pres.  The  company  are  manufacturers  of 
"Ratsch's  Peerless"  line  of  baseball  and 
other  sporting  goods,  uniforms,  etc.,  and  deal- 
ers in  sporting  and  athletic  goods  of  every 
kind.  Republican.  R.  C.  Club:  Waupanseh.  Of- 
fice: 126-128  S.  Jefferson  St.  Residence:  4124 
Ellis  Av. 

RATJCHFUSS,  Charles  Frederick,  sec.  the 
Liquid  Carbonic  Co.;  b.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Oct. 
16,  1864;  s.  Charles  F.  and  Wilhelmina  D. 
(Herterich)  Rauchfuss;  ed.  public  schools  at 
Louisville,  Ky.,  and  Golconda,  111.;  m.  Gol- 
conda,  111.,  May  6,  1903,  Myrtle  Alice  Roper. 
Entered  employ  Liquid  Carbonic  Co.,  1889,  as 
traveling  salesman;  mgr.  St.  Louis  branch, 
1890-1900;  general  sales  mgr.  and  located  at 
Chicago  since  1900,  and  also  sec.  of  the  com- 
pany since  1903.  Also  sec.  of  C.  L.  Bastian 
Mfg.  Co.,  brass  founders,  1900.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Club:  Westward  Ho.  Office:  67 
Wells  St.  Residence:  30  Quick  Av.,  Oak  Park, 
111. 

EAUM,  Green  Berry,  lawyer;  b.  Golconda, 
111.,  Dec.  3,  1829;  s.  John  and  Juliet  C.  Raum; 
ed.  common  schools;  m.  Golconda,  111.,  Oct. 
16,  1851,  Maria  Field;  children:  Effie,  Daniel 
F.,  Maud,  John,  Green  Berry,  Jr.,  Maria,  Mabel, 
Frances.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1853;  later 
Supreme  Court,  U.  S.;  mem.  Nat.  Democratic 


Convention,  and  supported  Douglas  for  pres., 
1860.  After  fall  of  Ft.  Sumter,  made  first  war 
speech  in  Southern  Illinois;  entered  Union 
Army,  1861,  as  maj.  56th  111.  Vols. ;  promoted 
through  successive  grades  to  brig.-gen. ;  or- 
dered and  led  a  successful  bayonet  charge  at 
Corinth,  Oct.  4,  1862;  served  under  Grant  and 
Sherman;  severely  wounded  at  Missionary 
Ridge;  was  in  Atlanta  campaign  and  held  the 
line  of  railroad  in  rear  of  Sherman's  Army; 
discovered  and  defeated  Gen.  Wheeler's  Raid; 
reinforced  Resaca  at  night  and  held  it  against 
Gen.  Hood.  Was  in  march  to  the  sea;  had 
command  under  Gen.  Hancock  in  Shenandoah 
Valley  at  close  of  war.  After  the  Civil  War 
projected  and  procured  the  construction  of 
the  Cairo  &  Vincennes  R.  R.  Congressman, 
1867-9;  U.  S.  commissioner  internal  revenue, 
1876-83;  commissioner  of  pensions,  1889-93. 
Republican.  Author:  The  Existing  Conflict, 
1884;  History  of  Illinois  Republicanism,  1900; 
History  of  the  War  for  the  Union,  1905;  also 
seven  official  reports  as  commissioner  internal 
revenue,  1877-82,  inclusive,  and  4  years  as 
commissioner  pensions,  1889-92;  magazine 
articles.  Is  now  pres.  West  India  Planters 
Assn.,  incorporated,  1903.  Mem.  G.  A.  R. 
(Army  of  the  Tennessee  and  Army  of  the 
Potomac).  Office:  84  Adams  St.  Residence: 
The  Vermont.  569  51st  Boul. 

EAWLE,  John,  cut  stone  contractor;  b.  Ex- 
ford,  Somersetshire,  Eng.,  May  3,  1843;  s. 
John  and  Mary  (Poole)  Rawle;  ed.  common 
schools  near  his  birthplace;  learned  trade  of 
stone-cutter  and  carver,  and  later  drafts- 
man in  office  of  Sir  Charles  Fox,  a  distin- 
guished engineer;  came  to  U.  S.,  landing  at 
Portland,  May,  1868;  worked  at  his  trade  there 
and  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  for  a  few  months  at 
each  place,  coming  to  Chicago  in  fall  of  1868; 
took  a  trip  to  England,  but  returned  in  1869; 
m.  1885,  Augusta  E.  Zich,  of  Chicago;  chil- 
dren: Randolph  R.,  Elsie  M.  A.,  Eva  E.  M., 
Ethlyn  V.,  Ena  A.,  Viola  R.  Established  him- 
self in  business  as  a  cut  stone  contractor  in 
Chicago  in  1872,  and  has  since  been  continu- 
ously engaged  in  this  business.  Also  pres. 
Acme  Bedford  Stone  Co.  Mem.  Builders  & 
Tracers  Exchange,  and  treas.  and  pres.  Build- 
ers' Club.  Mason.  Office:  138  Washington  St. 
Residence:  144  E.  50th  St. 

EAWLEIGH,  James  Thomas,  pres.  J.  T. 
Rawleigh  &  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  hay, 
grain  and  feed;  b.  Deerfield,  Oneida  Co.,  N.  Y., 
Apr.  9,  1836;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Cruik- 
shanks)  Rawleigh;  ed.  district  school  of  Deer- 
field  until  1848;  then  to  Whitesborough  Acad. 
at  Whitesborough,  4  miles  from  Utica,  N.  Y., 
in  1850  for  2  years;  later  1  year  in  Chicago 
private  school;  m.  New  Buffalo,  Mich.,  Nov. 
30,  1860,  Juliette  Hosley;  children:  Mrs.  S.  R. 
Warner,  James  Harry,  Mrs.  Ava  F.  Chapman. 
Worked  for  brother,  D.  C.  Rawleigh,  from 
1855  to  1858,  assuming  control  of  grain  busi- 
ness in  1858;  was  then  located  on  Market  St., 
between  Lake  and  Randolph  Sts.;  burned  out 
in  fire  of  1871;  resumed  at  corner  of  Green 
and  Monroe  Sts.,  where  has  since  continued. 
Republican;  was  mem.  of  Board  of  Aldermen, 
1876-80;  vice-pres.  2  years  and  dir.  3  years 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Universalist.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  Green  and  Monroe  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 727  Washington  Boul. 

EAWN,  Ira  Griffith,  railway  official;  b. 
Delaware,  O.,  Aug.  20,  1855;  ed.  Delaware,  O., 
schools.  Entered  railway  service,  1870;  tele- 
graph operator,  train  dispatcher  and  train 
master,  C.,  C.,  C.  &  I.  Ry.,  1870-87;  master  of 
transportation,  Kentucky  Central  Ry.,  1887-9; 
division  supt.  and  supt.  of  transportation  C. 
&  O.  Ry.,  1889-90;  gen.  supt.  B.  &  O.  S.-W.  Rd., 
1890-4;  gen.  supt.  B.  &  O.  S.-W.  Ry.,  which  was 
a  consolidation  of  the  B.  &  O.  S.-W.  Rd.  and 
the  Ohio  &  Mississippi  Ry.,  1894-1903;  gen. 
supt.  of  transj  ortation  I.  C.,  1903-4;  asst.  gen. 


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mgr.  I.  C.  since  1904.  Club:  Homewood.  Office: 
Park  Row  Station.  Residence:  4830  Greenwood 
Avenue. 

RAWSON,  Charles  Leonard,  manufacturer 
of  ornamental  glass;  b.  North  New  Portland, 
Me.,  Sept.  24,  1844;  s.  George  Burrill  (M.D.) 
and  Eunice  Fitch  (Mellen)  Rawson;  ed.  com- 
mon school  and  Paris  Hill  Acad.,  Paris,  Me. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Mar.,  1869,  and  since  re- 
sided here  continuously.  Business  career  con- 
fined to  the  manufacturing  and  jobbing  of 
decorated  glass,  especially  chipped  and  sand 
blast  work.  Established,  with  Samuel  Evans, 
1890,  firm  of  Rawson  &  Evans,  which  from 
small  beginnings  has  grown  to  occupy  30,000 
feet  of  floor  space  and  employs  from  60  to  70 
men,  with  branch  in  New  York.  Democrat 
(recalcitrant).  Eclectic  in  religious  views.  Of- 
fice: 151-153  W.  Washington  Boul.  Residence: 
427  Jackson  Boul. 

RAWSON,  Frederick  Holbrook,  vice-pres. 
Union  Trust  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  May  30,  1872;  s. 
Stephen  W.  and  Emily  (Holbrook)  Rawson; 
academic  course,  Yale  Univ.,  class  of  1895. 
Began  banking  career  in  1895  with  Union 
Trust  Co.  as  entry  clerk,  afterward  became 
teller,  etc.,  and  in  Jan.,  1901,  attained  pres- 
ent position  as  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
Union  Trust  Co.  Also  pres.  and  dir.  of  the 
North  Chicago  Street  R.  R.  Co.,  the  West 
Chicago  Street  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Illinois 
Warehouse  &  Storage  Co.;  dir.  in  Chicago 
West  Division  Ry.  Co.,  North  Chicago  City 
Ry.  Co.,  Congress  Hotel  Co.,  Northern  Hotel 
Co.,  Saratoga  European  Hotel  and  Restaurant 
Co.,  Morrison  European  Hotel  &  Restaurant 
Co.,  and  James  H.  Rice  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Saddle  and 
Cycle,  Chicago  Golf,  Glen  View,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Bankers.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 

RAWSON,  Stephen  W.,  pres.  and  dir.  Union 
Trust  Co.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Residence: 
4945  Ellis  Av. 

RAY,  Allen  Button,  manufacturer  of  cooper- 
age; b.  Normal,  111.,  July  3,  1865;  s.  Daniel  A. 
and  Phila  Rebecca  (Sutton)  Ray;  common 
school  and  business  college  education;  m.  Oak 
Park,  111.,  Jan.  21,  1885,  Sadie  J.  Seaman;  chil- 
dren: Sadie  Seaman,  Daniel  A.  In  1885  entered 
the  service  of  the  Pioneer  Cooperage  Co.,  of 
Chicago  and  St.  Louis,  manufacturers  of  all 
kinds  of  cooperage,  and  said  to  be  now  the 
largest  enterprise  of  its  kind  in  the  U.  S. ;  now 
vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  company.  Pres.  Nat. 
Coopers'  Assn.  Republican.  Was  trustee  of  the 
village  of  Elmhurst  4  years;  since  1901  pres. 
the  village  of  Oak  Park.  Col.  in  I.  N. 
G.  Unitarian.  Mem.  Royal  League  and  Royal 
Arcanum.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Oak  Park,  Colonial,  Westward  Ho.  Office: 
137-147  N.  Hoyne  Av.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 

RAYMER,  Walter  John,  merchant,  alder- 
man; b.  Woodstock,  Ont.,  June  21,  1864;  s. 
Robert  and  Mercy  Raymer;  ed.  grammar 
school  of  Woodstock  and  part  of  term  in  the 
collegiate  grade;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  3,  1885, 
Mary  Gallagher;  children:  Abigail  Mercy, 
Alice  Veronica,  Ellen  May.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1881,  and  has  ever  since  been  engaged  in  com- 
mercial pursuits;  since  Oct.  20,  1890,  resi- 
dent mgr.  for  the  Am.  Pin  Co.,  brass  goods 
manufacturers,  of  Waterville,  Conn.  Repub- 
lican. Representative  of  the  15th,  and  now,  as 
redistricted,  of  the  new  28th  Ward  in  the  City 
Council  since  1898;  re-elected  Apr.  5,  1904,  for 
4th  term,  expiring  Apr.,  1906.  Club:  Hamilton. 
Office:  185  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  95  Hum- 
boldt  Boul. 

RAYMOND,  Charles  Eugene,  advertising;  b. 
town  of  Reading,  Schuyler  Co.,  N.  Y.t  July  11, 
1860;  s.  D.  M.  and  Charlotte  (Stilson)  Ray- 
mond; grad.  Starkey  Seminary,  Eddytown, 
Yates  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1878;  1  year  at  Cornell  Univ., 
1879;  1  year  at  Commercial  College,  Oswego, 
N.  Y.,  1880;  m.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Sept.  28, 


1887,  Carrie  M.  Lamb.  Was  employe  and  mem. 
of  H.  P.  Hubbard  Co.,  advertising  agency,  New 
Haven,  Conn.,  1881-90;  in  1890  went  with  J. 
Walter  Thompson,  newspaper  and  magazine 
advertising  agency,  and  in  1891  came  to  Chi- 
cago in  same  employ;  in  1896  the  J.  Walter 
Thompson  Co.  was  incorporated,  and  he  be- 
came stockholder,  dir.  and  vice-pres.  Repub- 
lican. Unitarian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Atlas, 
Hinsdale,  Hinsdale  Golf.  Mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence: 
21  Third  Av.,  Hinsdale,  111. 

RAYMOND,  Charles  Lewis,  commission 
merchant  and  broker  in  grain,  stocks,  etc. ;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  June  6,  1840;  s.  Z.  L.  and  Rhoda 
C.  (Hildreth)  Raymond;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Greenfield,  Mass.,  Sept.  1,  1869,  Florence 
Merriam;  children:  Edward  F.,  Charles  M., 
Abbie  M.,  John  D.,  Lucy  E.,  Ralph.  Began 
business  life  in  1858  as  a  clerk  in  the  crockery 
store  of  Otis,  Norcross  &  Co.,  Boston,  and 
later  with  Potter  &  Demmon,  provisions,  Bos- 
ton, until  1861,  in  which  year  came  to  Chicago 
and  began  in  pork  packing  business.  In  1864 
became  a  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade 
and  has  since  conducted  a  regular  commission 
business  in  grain  and  provisions;  is  also  a 
mem.  of  the  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Is  1st 
vice-pres.  and  dir.  of  the  North  Chicago  Street 
R.  R.  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Onwentsia,  Twen- 
tieth Century.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 2239  Calumet  Av. 

RAYMOND,  Frederick  Dwight,  railway  offi- 
cial; b.  Wilbraham,  Mass.,  Sept.  16,  1852;  s. 
Rev.  Miner  (D.D.,  LL.D.)  and  Elizabeth  (Hen- 
derson) Raymond;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ., 
1872;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  1878,  Carrie  M. 
Wyckoff;  children:  Ruth,  Mary,  Philip  W., 
Margaret,  Frederick  D.,  Jr.  In  1873  became 
paymaster  of  the  Chicago  &  Paducah  R.  R.; 
afterward  asst.  general  freight  agent  of  the 
same  road,  and  of  the  Chicago,  Pekin  &  South- 
western Ry. ;  then  became  cashier  Wabash  Ry. 
at  Chicago;  afterward  auditor  and  paymaster 
Chicago  &  Indianapolis  Air  Line;  next  was 
general  freight  agent  Chicago  &  Great  South- 
ern Ry.,  and  afterward  auditor  Union  Steel 
Co.,  Chicago;  since  1887,  sec.,  treas.  and  dir. 
E.f  J.  &  E.  Ry.  Co.  and  of  the  C.,  L.  S.  &  E. 
Ry.  Co.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  408 
Greenwood  Boul,  Evanston,  111. 

RAYMOND.  Henry  Sherwood,  sales  mgr.  for 
manufacturers;  b.  Elgin  111.,  Apr.  1,  1859;  s. 
George  N.  and  P.  K.  (Yarwood)  Raymond; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Dubuque,  la.,  1866-76; 
m.  Galena,  111.,  Aug.  3,  1881,  Caroline  Mac- 
loskey;  children:  Mabel  Gray,  Louis  Albert, 
Soulard.  Began  business  life  as  clerk  with  A. 
Y.  McDonald  at  Dubuque,  1876,  and  salesman, 
1878;  salesman  Nat.  Tube  Works  Co.,  1883, 
and  since  1899,  sales  mgr.  at  Chicago  for  the 
Nat.  Tube  Co.  Episcopalian.  Mem.  S.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Midlothian.  Office:  The  Rookery. 
Residence:  4533  Greenwood  Av. 

RAYMOND,  James  Henry,  patent  lawyer; 
b.  Wilbraham,  Mass.,  June  6,  1850;  s.  Rev. 
Miner  Raymond  (D.D.,  LL.D.)  and  Elizabeth 
(Henderson)  Raymond;  ed.  Wesleyan  Acad., 
Wilbraham,  Mass.,  and  in  Northwestern  Univ., 
graduating  A.B.,  1871,  A.M.,  1873;  LL.B., 
Union  College  of  Law,  1875;  m.  Springfield, 
111.,  Oct.  13,  1874,  Mary  S.,  daughter  of  Hon. 
Benjamin  Stevenson  Edwards  of  Springfield; 
children:  Edwards  F.,  Elizabeth,  Helena  Van 
Wycke  (now  Mrs.  A.  R.  Carman),  Miner.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1875;  Apr.  15,  1874,  to  Nov.  21, 
1884,  under  title  of  "sec.  and  treas.,"  was 
actuary  of  the  Western  Railroad  Assn.,  a  bu- 
reau of  103  railroad  companies,  charged  with 
considering  and  determining  all  claims  for 
infringements  of  patents,  defending  all  patent 
suits  brought  against  mem.  of  the  assn.,  etc.; 
was  mem.  firm  of  Raymond  &  Veeder,  Ray- 


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mond  &  Omohundro,  and  now  of  Raymond  & 
Barnett.  Sound  Money  Democrat;  sec.  of  1st 
Railroad  and  Warehouse  Commission  of  Illi- 
nois,  1871-3;  charter  mem.  Beta  Theta  Phi, 
Northwestern  Univ.;  trustee  and  mem.  execu- 
tive  committee  Northwestern  Univ.  12  years; 
mem.,  since  1865,  of  1st  Methodist  Church  of 
Evanston.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.  (was  one  term 
pres.  of  section  in  patents,  trade  marks  and 
copyrights),  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago  Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Law  Institute; 
founder  and  2d  pres.  Chicago  Patent  Law 
Assn.;  associate  mem.  Am.  Soc.  Mechanical 
Engineers;  mem.  Master  Car  Builders'  Assn. 
and  Master  Mechanics'  (railway)  Assn.  Mem. 
Municipal  Assn.  of  Evanston;  dir.  in  many 
private  corporations.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Evanston.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence: 
2148  Sherman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

KAYMOND,  James  Kelson,  lead  manufac- 
turer;  b.  New  York  City,  Oct.  5,  1847;  s.  Nelson 
G.  and  Jane  (Lockwood)  Raymond;  ed.  public 
and  private  schools  in  New  York  and  Con- 
necticut.  Started  in  the  lead  manufacturing 
business  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  in  the  spring  of 
1876;  sold  out  interests  in  1879;  removed  to 
Chicago  and  established  the  lead  works  at 
the  corner  of  Lake  and  Clinton  Sts.;  incor- 
porated,  1880,  under  name  of  Raymond  Lead 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.;  plant  now  the  most 
extensive  in  the  country.  Dir.  United  Lead 
Co.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
57  W.  Lake  St.  Residence:  4902  Drexel  Boul. 

Tprnmp  Hall 
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Clinton,  la.,  Mar.  10,  1869;  ed.  Chicago  public 
•nhAAla-  frmri  TJr>ri-bwp<5tPrn  TTniv  IRQ? 
(AhM°  S189frPh.D'?0UtniveSoefrnChiS1go;'  1896)1 
m.  Aug.  15,  1895,  Nettie  Josephine  Hunt,  Au- 
rora.  111.  Private  sec.  to  late  George  M.  Pull- 
man  18RQ-<)0-  <stprmj»ranhpr  fnr  into  n/n«<a 
FrancesE9  wfalart"w^Pl  "coUe'ge  af^JS" 
ton;  traveled  in  Europe  and  Asia  as  sec.  to 
Bishop  Thoburn,  completing  circuit  of  the 


tions  of  1884,  1892  and  1896.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Germania 
Mannerchor,  Hamilton,  Marquette.  Residence: 
Auditorium  Annex;  summer,  Marblehead, 
Mass. 

BEAD,  Ople,  author;  b.  Nashville,  Tenn., 
Dec.  22,  1852;  ed.  Gallatin,  Tenn.;  m.  June, 
1881,  Ada  Benham.  Began  newspaper  work  in 
Franklin,  Ky.  ;  went  later  to  Little  Rock; 
edited  Arkansas  Gazette,  1878-81;  established 
Arkansaw  Traveler  (humorous  paper),  1883; 
conducted  it  about  10  years;  since  then  in 
literary  work  in  Chicago.  Club:  Press.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Ad- 
dress:  Press  Club. 

BEADING,  Arthur  H.,  physician  and  sur- 
geon;  b.  Niles,  Mich.,  Aug.  29,  1863;  s.  Edgar 
(M.D.)  and  Amelia  (Mead)  Reading;  ed.  pri- 
vate  and  public  schools,  Niles,  Mich.;  Cottage 
Grove  (public)  School  and  South  Side  Acad., 
Chicago,  until  1879;  Chicago  Univ.,  1881: 
Northern  Indiana  Normal  School,  1882;  Ben- 
nett  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1883-6,  graduating 
M.D.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  5,  1887,  Rose  Maud 
Tramblay,  M.D.;  1  daughter:  Ruth  Amelia. 
Was  clerk  in  Chicago  Fair,  Denver,  Colo.,  1 
year,  1880;  clerk  in  Patterson's  drug  store 
during  summers  of  1884  and  1885;  clerk  in 
1st  Nat.  Bank  1  year,  1886-7;  began  practice 
of  medicine  in  Chicago  in  1886;  since  marriage 
with  Dr.  Rose  M.  Tramblay,  1887,  they  have 
practiced  in  partnership  as  Drs.  A.  H.  Read- 
ing  and  R.  M.  Reading;  in  June,  1887,  re- 
moved  to  Braceville,  111.,  where  were  surgeons 


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of  coal  miners  in  Braceville;  at  East  Chicago, 


for   the  East   Chicago   Iron 

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to    Chicago,    May,    1893,    and    built    an 

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nas    remained    in    same    location    ever    since. 


history  and  political  science  Lawrence  Univ., 
Appleton,  Wis.,  1893-4;  lecturer  sociology  and 
sec  class  study  dept.,  Univ.  Extension  Div., 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1894-5;  prof,  sociology  and 
sec.  Univ.  Extension  Dept.,  Univ.  of  Wiscon- 
sin,  1895-7;  pres.  and  prof/economics  and  so- 

Unlv"  1897-1901-  Ad- 


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,  stock  broker; 

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Orer.,    l»»5-6.    w^as    in    machinery    and    supply 

business  with  Goulds  &  Austin  and  Henion  & 
Hubbell,  1886-91;  with  S.  B.  Raymond,  repre- 
senting  Franklin  Sugar  Reflning'Co.,  of  Phila- 
delphia,  1891-1900;  partner  in  firm  of  W.  L. 
Beckwith  &  Co.,  stock  brokers,  from  1900  until 
May  1,  1904,  when  firm  dissolved.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago  Stock  Exchange.  Republican.  Club:  Chi- 
cago.  Address:  Chicago  Club. 

BATMOND,  Samuel  B.;  b.  Westfleld,  Mass., 
July,  1848;  ed.  Wesleyan  Acad.,  Wilbraham, 
Mass.;  came  to  Chicago,  1864.  Began  business 
life  in  1864  as  office  boy  for  G.  C.  Cook  & 
Co.,  wholesale  grocers;  became  salesman  of 
the  house  and  later  was  for  years  in  business 
for  himself  as  sugar  broker  and  representa- 
tive  of  Eastern  refineries.  For  over  a  quarter 
of  a  century  active  and  prominent  in  Repub- 
Iican  politics;  pres.  of  his  ward  club  for  about 
10  years  and  actively  identified  with  every  Re- 
publican  campaign  committee  in  Cook  Co.  for 
over  20  years;  was  Republican  candidate  for 
city  treas.  in  1889,  but  defeated  in  the  Demo- 
cratic  landslide  of  that  year;  elected  county 
treas.  in  1898,  serving  until  1902.  Was  pres. 
of  the  Commercial  Exchange  for  over  15 
years.  Delegate  to  Republican  nat.  conven- 


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lawn    Park    Presbyterian    Church.    Office:    100 
estate  «st    T?ocir)Anr>o-   Rfinn 
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BEAM,  Norman  Bruce,  capitalist;  b.  Som- 
merset  Co.,  Pa.,  Nov.  5,  1844;  ed.  common  and 
normal  schools;  m.  1886,  Carrie  Putnam, 
Madison,  N.  Y.  Taught  school  one  term;  then 
divided  time  between  farming  and  photog- 
J"aPhy  until  1861;  private  and  1st  lieut.  85th 
Pa-  Vo1-  until  incapacitated  by  wounds  re- 
ceived  in  battle  near  Savannah,  Ga.  Clerk  in  a 
Harnedsville  store,  1865-6;  in  business, 
Princeton,  111.,  and  Osceola,  la.,  1866-71;  live 
stock  and  grain  commission  merchant,  Chi- 
cago,  1871-88;  since  then  attending  to  his 
large  real  estate,  street  railway  and  railway 
interests;  dir.  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.,  C.  &  A.  R.  R. 
Co.,  Erie  R.  R.  Co..  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  Co., 
Colorado  Southern  Ry.  Co.,  Lehigh  Valley  R. 
R-  Co.,  Seaboard  Air  Line  System,  Chicago 
Union  Traffic  Ry.  Co.,  Brooklyn  Rapid  Transit 
Co.,  U.  S.  Steel  Corporation,  1st  Nat.  Bank 
(Chicago),  International  Harvester  Co.,  the 
Pullman  Co.,  Nat.  Biscuit  Co.,  Central  Safety 
Deposit  Co.,  Federal  Trust  &  Savings  Bank, 
First  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  Guaranty  Trust 
Co.  of  New  York,  Metropolitan  Trust  Co.,  Nat. 
Safe  Deposit  Co.,  New  York  Security  &  Trust 


480                                                    THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 

Co..  the  Reliance  Co.,  the  Corn  Products  Co.,  Pacific  Ry.  Co.;  then  in  lumber  business  as 
Federal  Trust  Co.,  Chicago;  Mount  Hope  mem.  of  firm  of  Governor  &  Redington,  Law- 
Cemetery  Assn.  Office:  24  Broad  St.,  New  York,  rence,  Kan.,  1871-5;  connected  with  lumber 
Residence:  524  5th  Av.,  New  York.  business  in  Chicago,  1875-84;  since  July  1, 

REBER,  James  Lenhart,  manufacturer  of  1888,  in  life  insurance  business;  since  July  1, 
canned  goods;  b.  Windsor  Twp.,  Berks  Co.,  1897,  jury  commissioner  of  Cook  Co.  Repub- 
Pa.,  Sept.  27,  1838;  s.  John  and  Lydia  (Len-  lican.  Congregationalist.  Trustee  of  Dart- 
hart)  Reber;  ed.  common  schools;  m.  Philadel-  mouth  College  since  1895.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  S. 
phia,  Pa.,  1864,  Rebecca  Fretz;  children:  Erwin  A.  R.,  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion, 
M.,  Schuyler  C.,  Philip  E.  (deceased),  James  Northwestern  Assn.  of  Delta  Kappa  Epsilon, 
W.,  Pearl  G.  (deceased),  E.  Myrtle.  Served  as  Sons  of  Vermont,  New  England  Soc.  of  Chi- 
1st  lieut.  Co.  H,  151st  Regt.,  Pa.  Vols.,  in  Civil  cago,  Western  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
War.  Engaged  in  manufacture  of  canned  tomac.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
goods  since  1874;  sole  proprietor  of  the  Reber  REDINGTON,  William  Henry,  manufactur- 
Preserving  Co.  Trustee  of  Wheaton  College,  er;  b.  Fredonia,  N.  Y.,  June  6,  1851;  s.  Fred- 
Active  mem.  of  the  Christian  and  Missionary  erick  A.  and  Dorinda  C.  (McCluer)  Redington; 
Alliance.  Prohibitionist.  Office:  10-16  River  St.  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1875,  Frances 
Residence:  125  Union  Av.,  Wheaton,  111.  A.  Lull;  1  daughter:  Ruth  H.  In  1868  entered, 

RECTOR,    Edward,    senior    mem.    law    firm  as   boy,    service   of   Sanford   Mfg.    Co.,    manu- 

Rector   &   Hibben.    Mem.    Am.    Bar   Assn.,   etc.  facturers    inks,    etc.,    and    now    pres.    of    the 

Clubs:      Union      League,      Midlothian.      Office:  company;    also    vice-pres.    L.    H.    Thomas    Co. 

Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  4411  Berkeley  Av.  Republican:     Clubs:     Union    League,     Chicago 

REDDICK,     James,     chief     deputy     county  Athletic.     Office:     Congress     and     Peoria     Sts. 

clerk  of  Cook  Co.;   b.   Chicago,   Oct.    28,    1863;  Residence:   1232  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,   111. 

s.    Thomas    and    Anna    (Owens)    Reddick;    ed.  REED,  Charles  Bert,  physician;  b.  Harvard, 

public   schools   of   Chicago;   m.   Chicago,    1885,  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Mar.   1,   1866;  s.  H.  V.  and 

Catherine    Knapp;    children:    James    R.    Began  Elizabeth     (Armstrong)     Reed;     ed.     Univ.     of 

business  as  a  boy  in  the  manufacturing  estab-  Mich.,   1882-4;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,   1887; 

lishment    of    Murray    &    Co. ;    later    went    into  m.    Chicago,    June    21,    1892,    Clare    Osborne. 

the    real     estate    business,     which     continues.  Specialist  in  obstetrics.   Asst.   prof,   obstetrics 

Active    in    Republican    politics    from    youth;  In  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  attending 

alderman   from   the    15th   Ward,    1892-4;    clerk  obstetrician   Cook  Co.   Hosp. ;   associate   obste- 

of  the  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago,   1896-98;  trician  Chicago  Lying-in  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago 

probate    clerk    of    Cook    Co.,    1898-1902;    chief  Med.   Soc.,   Illinois  State  Med.   Soc.,  Am.   Med. 

deputy   county   clerk   of   Cook   Co.    since    1902.  Assn.,  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.  Club:  Press. 

Chairman  Republican  County  Central  Commit-  Office:   103   State  St.   Residence:   1357   Sheffield 

tee.  Residence:  1676  Humboldt  Boul.  Av. 

HEDriELD.  Casper  Lavater,  patent  solic-  REED,  Frank  Fremont,  lawyer;  b.  Mon- 
itor; b.  Closter,  N.  J.,  Nov.  22,  1853;  s.  Dr.  mouth,  111.,  1857;  s.  Philo  E.  and  Minerva  D. 
James  W.  and  Sarah  H.  (Bowen)  Redfield;  ed.  Reed;  ed.  Warren  (O.)  public  schools,  1868-75; 
public  schools  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  in  at  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1876-80,  graduating  A.B., 
academy  at  Tarrytown,  N.  Y. ;  studied  me-  1880;  studied  law  in  offices  in  Cleveland  and 
chanical  engineering  at  the  Polytechnic  Insti-  Warren,  O.,  1880-2;  m.  Riverside,  1888,  Hallie 
tute,  Worcester,  Mass.;  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  June  C.  Allen;  1  son:  Allen  Martin.  Admitted  to 
4,  1880,  Lillian  A.  Phillips;  children:  Howard  bar,  Sept.,  1882,  and  has  since  been  In  con- 
A.,  Mabel  G.,'  Walter  H.,  James  C.,  Priscilla,  tinuous  practice;  makes  a  specialty  of  the 
Harold  P.  Business  career  has  been  as  ma-  law  of  copyrights  and  trade-marks.  Lecturer 
chinist,  teacher,  clerk,  draftsman,  mechan-  on  law  of  copyrights  and  trade-marks,  Univ. 
ical  engineer,  inventor,  and  patent  solicitor  of  Michigan  since  1893;  professional  lecturer 
since  1892.  Contributor  to  Engineering  and  on  copyright  and  trade-mark  law  in  Univ.  of 
other  technical  publications  since  1885.  Special  Chicago  since  1903.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn. 
student  of  heredity  and  discoverer  of  what  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Riverside  Golf,  Hins- 
he  has  named  as  the  Law  of  Dynamic  Hered-  dale  Golf;  also  Missouri  Athletic  (St.  Louis), 
ity.  Author:  Control  of  Heredity,  1903.  Office:  Lawyers  (New  York).  Office:  Rector  Bldg. 
Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  7729  Lowe  Av.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

REDFIELD,    Joseph    Earlow,    railway    offl-  REED,  Frank  J.,  passenger  agent;  b.  Lafay- 

cial;   b.   Stamford,   Delaware  Co.,   N.   Y.,   Sept.  ette,  Ind.,  Dec.  8,   1854.  Since  1885  in  the  ser- 

25,  1825;  s.  James  G.  and  Susan  (Barlow)  Red-  vice    of   the    Louisville,    New    Albany    &   Chi- 

fleld;    prepared   at   Delaware   Acad.,    Delhi,    N.  cago  Ry.  and  its  successor,  the  C.,  I.  &  L.  Ry., 

Y. ;    grad.   Union   College,    1852,   A.M.;    m.   Chi-  first  as  city  passenger  agent  at  Chicago,  1885- 

cago,    Jan.    12,    1860,    Sara   M.    Whitlock    (died  1893,  and  since  June  15,  1893,  as  general  pas- 

1879);    1    daughter:    Antoinette     (Mrs.    C.    B.  senger    agent.    Office:    198    Custom    House    PI. 

Hale).  Admitted  to  New  York  bar,  1855;  came  Residence:  705  49th  St. 

to  Chicago,   1855;  asst.   sec.  Chicago,  St.   Paul  SEED,  Lawrence  Joseph,  paving  contractor; 

&   Fond   du   Lac   R.    R.    Co.,    1855-9;    since   its  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  7,  1866;  s.  William  and  Annie 

organization,  June  7,  1859,  asst.  sec.,  and  since  (Conway)    Reed;   ed.   St.   Patrick's  Acad.,  Chi- 

1870  auditor,   C.   &  N.-W.   Ry.   Co.;   still   hold-  cago;    m.    Chicago,    June    28,    1893,    Helena    J. 

ing  both  positions.  Mem.  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  Of-  Quirk;     children:     Richard     J.,     Lawrence     C., 

fice:   215  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:   621  Wash-  Mildred,    Constance,    Muriel.    Began    business 

ington  Boul.  life   Mar.,    1879,    as   a    cash   boy   in    the    store 

REDINQTON,   Edward   Dana,    insurance;    b.  of  Field,   Leiter  &  Co.;   Sept.,   1880,  became  a 

Chelsea,    Orange    Co.,    Vt.,    Nov.    12,    1839;    s.  clerk   in   the   offices   of  the  C.   &  E.   I.   R.    R.; 

Edward  Caldwell  and  Caroline  Dana  (Stearns)  since  1889,  paving  contractor;  now  treas.  and 

Redington;  ed.  St.  Johnsbury   (Vt.)   Acad.  and  dir.  R.  F.  Conway  Co.,  contractors  for  asphalt 

at  Dartmouth  College;  taught  two  terms  in  St.  paving.    Also    treas.    and    dir.   of   the    Interna- 

Johnsbury    Acad.,    1861-2;    m.    1st,    St.    Johns-  tional    Asphalt    Co.,    dealers    in    asphalt,    and 

bury,  Va.,  Nov.  15,  1864,  Mary  Ann  Chamberlin  mem.  of  the  Warner-Quinlan  Asphalt  Co.,  im- 

(died  Apr.   23,  1880);  m.   2d,  Chicago,  May  18,  porters  and  refiners,  with  refinery  at  Tremley 

1882,     Mary     Julia     Towne;     children:     Lizzie  Point,    N.    J.    Clubs:    Chicago    Athletic,    Meno- 

Stearns,      Paul      Goodwin     and     John     Chase  ken,   Sheridan.   Office:   Chamber  of  Commerce, 

(twins),  Theodore  Towne;  also  5  children  who  Residence:   1383  Washington  Boul. 

died   in    infancy.    Served   as    private,    sergeant  REEDY,  William  Henry,  elevators;  b.  Rock 

maj.  and  2d  lieut.  in  12th  Regt.  Vt.  Vr-.,  Aug.,  Island,  111.,  Sept.   10,   1861;   a.   John  arid  Mary 

1862,  to  July,  1863;  maj.  and  paymaster  U.  S.  (Graham)    Reedy;    resident    of    Chicago    since 

V.    from    Feb.,    1864,    to    Nov.    30,    1865;    from  1872;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;   m.   Chicago, 

Oct.,    1866,    to    Oct.,    1871,    paymaster    Kansas  Sept.,  1889,  Clara  R.  Downey;  children:  Marie, 


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Clara,    Leo,    Marguerite,    John,   William.    After  and  Dorothea   (Kriete)    Reichmann;  ed.   public 

leaving    school    in    1879    entered    the    business  schools,   Dubuque,    la.,   and   Dubuque   Commer- 

of   the    J.    W.    Reedy    Elevator    Mfg.    Co.,    and  cial    College,    followed    by    private    studies    in 

served  in  various  capacities,  finally  becoming  mechanical    engineering    law    and    economics; 

pres.    of    the    company.    Democrat.    Knight    of  m.    Chicago,    Jan.    5,    1885,    Josephine    Lemos; 

Columbus.  Office:  83-91   Illinois  St.  Residence:  children:  Julia,  Frank  J.,  Josephine  D.,  Ernest 

130  Gale  Av.,  River  Forest,  111.  R.  Bookkeeper  and  general  office  man  in  gen- 

REES,  William  Alfred,  manufacturer;  b.  eral  merchandise  store  of  Alexander  Reich- 
Sheerness,  Kent,  Eng.,  Mar.  6,  1868;  s.  William  mann,  LeMars,  la.,  1877-9;  in  general  offices, 
F.  and  Jane  Rose  (Plane)  Rees;  ed.  English  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Chicago,  Jan.,  1880,  and  re- 
High  School  and  in  Electrical  College  in  Eng-  signed  as  chief  clerk  in  freight  auditor's  of- 
land;  m.  Cadiz,  Spain,  May  26,  1896,  Jesusa  flee,  June,  1884,  to  go  with  Nat.  Despatch  Fast 
Maria  de  Tornos;  1  son:  Edward  Alfred.  Was  Freight  Line  (Grand  Trunk  Ry.),  as  general 
for  12  years  deep  sea  cable  operator  for  the  contracting  freight  agent,  etc.  In  Sept.,  1897, 
Eastern  Telegraph  Co.,  of  England,  in  Egypt,  when  the  various  refrigerator  car  lines  oper- 
Africa,  Greece,  Spain  and  Portugal;  and  was  ating  over  Grand  Trunk  System  were  con- 
supt.  for  that  company  on  west  coast  of  solldated  under  control  of  Chicago,  New  York 
Africa,  1894-6;  came  to  Chicago  from  Eng-  &  Boston  Refrigerator  Co.,  was  made  gen. 
land,  arriving  Nov.  4,  1896.  In  Jan.,  1903,  mgr.,  serving  thus  until  Nov.  1,  1902,  when 
loined  in  the  organization  of  the  Standard  became  gen.  mgr.  Street's  Western  Stable 
Gas  Lamp  Co.,  manufacturers  gasoline  light-  Car  Line,  and  in  Feb.,  1903,  was  elected  a 
ing  systems,  etc.,  of  which  is  sec.  and  treas.  dir.  and  made  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Trus- 
Republican.  R.  C.  Office:  141-143  Ontario  St.  tee  and  chairman  committee  on  finance  village 
Residence:  336  N.  State  St.  of  River  Forest,  1900-4.  Office:  Old  Colony 

REEVES,  William  Titsworth,  dentist;  b.  Bldg.  Residence:  5207  Kimbark  Av. 
Aurora,  111.,  Oct.  29,  1855;  s.  Charles  Henry  B±iICHMANN,  Joseph  Benjamin,  sec.  of  the 
and  Lydia  B.  Reeves;  ed.  public  schools  in  Nat.  Starch  Co.;  b.  Dubuque,  la.,  Aug.  28, 
Aurora,  and  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Sur-  1875;  s.  Joseph  and  Dorothea  (Kreite)  Reich- 
gery,  graduating,  D.D.S.,  1891;  m.  Aurora,  111.,  mann;  removed  to  Chicago,  1884;  ed.  grammar 
1879,  Theodosia  Ruggles;  children:  Helen,  Al-  and  high  schools  of  Chicago  until  1891;  m. 
Ian  Gould,  Marjorie.  Engaged  in  practice  as  Chicago,  Oct.  13,  1894,  Agnes  Sickel;  1  daugh- 
dentist  in  Chicago  from  1891.  Mem.  Chicago  ter:  Dorothea.  On  leaving  school  entered  the 
Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Odontographic  Soc.,  Nat.  service  of  the  Ogdensburg  Transit  Co.,  re- 
Dental  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  North-  maining  until  1900;  in  1901  with  Chas.  Pope 
ern  Illinois  Dental  Soc.  Office:  Masonic  Temple.  Glucose  Co.;  Feb.,  1902,  became  sec.,  treas. 
Residence:  Aurora,  111.  and  a  dir.  of  the  Nat.  Starch  Co.;  also  pres. 

BEGAN,  James  It.,  pres.  the  Regan  Printing  Of  the  Illinois  Sugar  Refining  Co.  Independent 
House;  b.  London,  Eng.,  Aug.  10,  1849;  s.  in  politics.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office:  The  Rook- 
James  L.  and  Frances  (Robinson)  Regan;  ed.  ery.  Residence:  1922  Kenmore  Av. 
public  schools  in  London  and  New  York  City.  BEID,  William  H.,  banker;  vice-pres.  and 
After  leaving  school,  1865,  learned  printing  dir.  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank;  dir.  1111- 
trade  in  New  York  City;  came  to  Chicago,  nois  Trust  Safety  Deposit  Co.  Office:  LaSalle 
1870,  and  worked  for  various  printing  offices  st.  and  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  2013  Prairie 
until  1879,  when  established  in  printing  busi-  Av. 

ness   as    J;   L.    Regan   &   Co.    Was    located   at  BEHLY,  Francis   William,   physician,   sani- 

corner  of  Lake  and  Franklin  Sts.   until    1887;  tarian;  b.   Bolton,  Eng.,  Jan.   11,   1836;   s.   Ter- 

incorporated     The      Regan     Printing     House,  ence,  of  Co.  Cavan,  Ireland,  and  Hannah  Mary 

1888,    of    which    is    now    pres.    Independent    in  (Leigh)    O'Reilly,    of    Yorkshire,    Eng.;    came 

politics.     Mem.     Chicago     Typothetse.     Mason,  to    U.    S.    in    childhood;    ed.    public    and    high 

Elk     Club:    Chicago    Athletic.    Office:    83    Ply-  schools,   Philadelphia,   up   to   1851;    student   in 

mouth  Ct.  Charleston  (S.  C.)   Med.  College,  1853-4;  Rush 

REGELIN,  William  Charles,   real  estate;   b.  Med.    College,   Chicago,    1855-6;    grad.    Chicago 

Chicago,  Apr.   20,  1872;   s.   Frederick  and  Wil-  Med.    College,    M.D.,    Mar.     4,     1861;    m.    The 

helmine    (Hayden)    Regelin;    grad.    St.    Peters  Grove,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  June  9,  1862,  Alice  Mary 

Parochial     School,     1886;     m.    Kenosha,     Wis.,  Kennicott;    children:    Frank   Kennicott,    Leigh, 

May    9,    1896,    Louise   E.    Kunze;    1    son:    Wil-  Robert   Kennicott    (died   Nov.    26,    1899),   Cora 

fred    Howard.    In    real    estate    business    since  Frances    (died   Oct.    12,    1899),    Rodolphe   Ran- 

1894,  and  now  senior  mem.  of  Regelin,  Jenson  som.   Soon  after  graduation  appointed  demon- 

&   Co.    Also    sec.    and    treas.    Oregon    Develop-  etrator    of    anatomy,    Chicago    Med.    College; 

ment    Co.    and    the    Oregon    Irrigation    &    De-  entered    Union    Army    as    volunteer    surgeon, 

velopment  Co.  Served  6  years  in  I.  N.  G.,  1890-  Mar.,    1862;    wounded    at    SMloh,    Apr.    6,    1862, 

1896;  4   years  in  infy.,  and   2   years  on  signal  while   in   charge   of   45th    111.    Infy. ;    later  ap- 

and  special  messenger  corps.  Republican.  Prot-  pointed  asst.  surgeon  of  that  regt.,  with  com- 

estant.    Archon    (pres.),    Arion   Council,    Royal  mission  dated   Mar.   21,   1862;   promoted,   Nov., 

League.     Club:     The     Northwest.     Office:     105  1862,   surgeon   26th   111.   Vol.,   serving  as   such 

Washington     St.     Residence:     1389     Humboldt  until  close  of  the  war,  having  charge  of  gen- 

Boul.  eral  and  field  hosps.,  and  employed  on  special 

REHM.  William  Henry,  brewer;  b.  Chicago,  duties    under    orders    of    Gens.    Grant,    Logan 

June  29,  1866;  s.  Jacob  and  Philippina  (Reich-  and    Sherman;    resigned    commission    on    close 

enbacher)    Rehm;    ed.    Chicago    public    schools  of  war,   May,    1865,   and   returned   to  Chicago, 

and  in  the  gymnasiums  of  Arnstadt  and  Son-  Appointed   sanitary  inspector  of  Health   Dept. 

dershausen,    Ger.;   m.    Chicago,    June    14,    1899,  of  City  of  Chicago,  Apr.,  1867;  surgeon  U.  S. 

Clara    Jessie    Hotz;     1     daughter:     Catherine.  Marine     Hosp.     Service,     1873-5:     surgeon     in 

Started  in  1888  as  shipping  clerk  for  the  U.  S.  charge  of  port  of  Cincinnati,  1876;  engaged  in 

Brewing  Co.,  and  later  was  made  bookkeeper;  yellow  fever  work  in  Memphis  and  Vicksburg; 

in  1891  became  sec.  of  Chicago  Breweries  Co.,  sanitary  inspector  Nat.  Board  of  Health,  1878. 

Ltd.,  and  in   1896  bought  and  became  pres.  of  in  charge  of  sanitary  regeneration  of  city  of 

the  Nat.  Brewing  Co.,  and  so  continues.   Also  Memphis,    with    Col.    George    E.    Waring,    and 

elected   a    dir.    of    the    Schuttler   &    Hotz    Co.,  in   1879   placed   in   charge   of   sanitary   inspec- 

wagon    manufacturers,    in    Feb.,    1904.    Demo-  tion  of  the  Mississippi  Valley;  asst.   sec.   Illi- 

crat.     Protestant.     Clubs:     Germania,    Chicago  nois   State  Board   of   Health,    1881-5;   editorial 

Athletic,  Washington  Park,  Glen  View,  Skokie  writer  Chicago  Daily   News,   July,    1885,   later 

Country.  Office:  846  W.  18th  St.  Residence:  537  managing  editor  same   until   Sept.,   1891;   then 

N    State  St.  mem.  and  sec.   Illinois  State  Board  of  Health 

REICHMANN,     Frank     Joseph,     transporta-  until  July,   1893;  became  connected   with  City 

tion  official;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  1,  1860;  s.  Joseph  Health    Dept.,    1894,    and    since   Jan.    10.    1895, 


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asst.  commissioner  of  health.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Am.  Public  Health  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.  (honorary);  mem.  Loyal  Legion. 
Office:  Dept.  of  Health,  City  Hall.  Residence: 
137  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BEIWINGEB,  Edward  E.,  physician;  b. 
Pottsville,  Pa.,  May  1,  1854;  s.  Jacob  and 
Elizabeth  (Weismandel)  Reininger  (both 
natives  of  Maintz,  Ger. );  attended  Northwest- 
ern Univ.,  and  later,  1884-8,  Chicago  Horace. 
Med.  College,  from  which  was  grad.,  M.D., 
1888;  m.  Chicago,  June  12,  1888,  Nettie  Traver. 
For  9  years  was  teacher  in  several  med.  col- 
leges as  tutor,  associate  prof,  and  prof,  of 
institutes  of  homoe.  therapeutics  and  materia 
medica.  Has  been  on  med.  staff  of  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.  for  11  years.  Mem.  International  Hahne- 
mannian  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Horace.  Med. 
Assn.  and  Chicago  Homos.  Med.  Soc.  Repub- 
lican in  nat.,  independent  in  local  politics. 
Mason:  Garden  City  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
York  Chapter,  R.  A.  M. ;  Columbia  Command- 
ery,  K.  T.;  Oriental  Consistory,  A.  A.  S.  R., 
and  Medinah  Shrine.  Mem.  Royal  League, 
Royal  Arcanum,  Maccabees,  North  Am.  Union, 
etc.  Office  and  residence:  353  Oakley  Boul. 

BEMICK,  Andrew  Edward,  mgr.  William 
R.  Warner  &  Co.;  b.  Trenton,  111.,  Sept.  14, 
1861;  s.  George  W.  and  Eleanor  C.  (Powers) 
Remick;  ed.  public  and  high  school,  Trenton, 
111.;  McKendree  College,  Lebanon,  111.;  Whit- 
tlesey  Commercial  College,  Lebanon,  and 
Gem  City  Business  College,  •  Quincy,  111.;  m. 
Wooster,  O.,  Apr.  29,  1896,  Maude  Coe;  chil- 
dren: Edward,  Arthur,  Virginia.  In  drug  busi- 
ness at  Pocahontas,  111.,  1881-6;  at  Cawker 
City,  Kan.,  1886-7;  Emporia,  Kan.,  1888;  rep- 
resentative of  William  R.  Warner  &  Co. 
(manufacturing  pharmacists  of  Philadelphia), 
at  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  1889-91;  mgr.  Chicago 
branch  since  1891  (company  has  been  estab- 
lished over  50  years  at  Philadelphia,  and  has 
branches  also  in  New  York,  New  Orleans  and 
London,  Eng.).  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Drug,  Hamilton,  Ravenswood.  Office:  47  S. 
Franklin  St.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

BEMIEN,  Frank  Henry,  wall  papers,  etc.;  b. 
Neustadt,  Holstein,  Ger.,  Jan.  30,  1850;  s. 
Cornelius  Henry  and  Elizabeth  (Helberg)  Re- 
mien;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chi- 
cago, May,  1875,  Kate  Gall;  children:  Charles, 
Frank,  Harry,  Alice,  Alfred.  Came  to  Chicago 
from  Iowa  in  1869,  and  was  a  dealer  in  wall 
papers,  paint,  etc.,  alone  until  1902,  when  the 
Remien  &  Kuhnert  Co.  was  incorporated,  of 
which  is  pres. ;  paper  hangings,  oils,  paints, 
varnishes,  etc.  Also  sec.  of  the  Remien  Deco- 
rating Co.,  182  Indiana  St.  Independent  in 
politics.  Offices:  188  Ohio  St.  and  32  Lake  St. 
Residence:  35  E.  Pearson  St. 

BEMY,  Curtis  H.,  lawyer;  b.  near  town  of 
Hope,  Bartholomew  Co.,  Ind.,  Apr.  29,  1852; 
s.  Allison  C.  and  Sophia  (Spaugh)  Remy;  ed. 
Nazareth  Hall  (the  famous  Moravian  School 
in  Pennsylvania)  and  Transylvania  College, 
Lexington,  Ky.,  graduating,  1871;  also  law 
dept.  of  the  Butler  Univ.  at  Indianapolis, 
graduating  1872;  then  studied  at  Indianapolis. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1873;  practiced  at  Indian- 
apolis until  1876;  since  then  in  Chicago;  mem. 
firm  of  Remy  &  Chumasero,  1879-82;  Flower, 
Remy  &  Gregory,  1882-9;  later  of  Remy  & 
Mann;  now  practicing  alone;  m.  Oct.  27,  1875, 
Fannie  Wheeler;  children:  Victor,  Curtis,  Jr., 
Eleanor.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Republican. 
Mason  and  K.  T.  (Evanston  Lodge,  Chapter 
and  Commandery).  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Evanston,  Evanston  Boat.  Office:  204  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  1622  Forest  PI.,  Evanston,  111. 

BEND,  William  Patrick,  coal  operator;  b. 
Co.  of  Leitrim,  Ireland,  Feb.  10,  1840;  came  to 
U.  S.,  1847;  grad.  Lowell  (Mass.)  High  School, 
1857;  taught  school  in  New  Jersey  and  Mary- 
land; studied  at  St.  John's  College,  Maryland; 


served  in  14th  N.  Y.  Vols.,  1861-5;  became 
freight  clerk  in  Chicago;  organized  a  trucking 
business  and  later  started  firm  of  W.  P.  Rend 
&  Co.  Has  been  lieut.-col.  I.  N.  G. ;  has  served 
as  arbitrator  in  various  labor  disputes.  Office: 
119  Dearborn  St. 

BENDEIiIi,  Louis,  western  representative  of 
Pratt  Food  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  7, 
1872;  s.  Joseph  and  Eleanor  (Baker)  Rendell; 
ed.  Philadelphia  public  schools;  also  took 
course  in  manual  training;  m.  Chicago,  June 
24,  1901,  Adelina  M.  Giller;  1  daughter:  Doro- 
thy Eleanor.  Immediately  after  leaving  school 
took  a  position  with  the  Pratt  Food  Co.,  man- 
ufacturers of  Pratt's  food  for  horses  and  cat- 
tle, Pratt's  poultry  food,  Pratt's  improved  dog 
biscuits,  etc.,  and  after  having  served  the 
company  at  its  main  office  at  Philadelphia 
until  1893,  was  transferred  to  Chicago,  where 
he  has  since  resided  as  the  western  represen- 
tative of  the  company,  which  has  factories 
at  Philadelphia  and  Chicago,  and  agencies  at 
San  Francisco,  Toronto,  London,  Eng.,  Lagos, 
W.  Africa,  and  Dunedin,  New  Zealand.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Mason;  I.  O.  O.  F.  Office: 
341  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  2877  N.  Paulina 
St. 

BENNIE,  Albert  St.  Clair,  insurance;  b.  Ma- 
doc,  Can.,  Apr.  24,  1865;  s.  Rev.  John  and 
Elizabeth  (St.  Clair)  Rennie;  ed.  public  schools 
and  business  college,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
South  Bend,  Ind.,  Feb.  22,  1902,  Berta  Baird. 
In  life  insurance  business  since  1887,  and 
since  1889  in  service  of  the  Security  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Binghamton,  N.  Y., 
since  1897,  mgr.  of  the  western  dept.  of  tto' 
company,  at  Chicago.  Mem.  Life  Underwriters' 
Assn.,  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Wood- 
lawn  Park,  Colonial,  Monastery.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  381  E.  62d  St. 

BENSHAW,  Frederick  William,  sec.  an<? 
treas.  Kirby  Lumber  and  Equipment  Co.;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  26,  1880;  s.  William  and  Idella 
(Reeme)  Renshaw;  ed.  public  and  private 
schools  of  Chicago,  and  Sheffield  Scientific 
School  of  Yale  Univ.,  graduating  Ph.B.,  1900; 
m.  Bay  City,  Mich.,  Feb.  25,  1902,  Edith  Mc- 
Cormick.  Entire  business  life  has  been  con- 
nected with  the  trade  in  lumber  and  railway 
supplies;  was  with  the  Lappin  Brake  Shoe  Co. 
until  Jan.,  1902,  when,  upon  the  organization 
of  the  Kirby  Lumber  and  Equipment  Co.,  as- 
sumed present  position  as  sec.,  treas.  and  dir. 
Republican.  Club:  Washington  Park.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  4439  Ellis 
Avenue. 

REN  WICK,  Edward  Anderson,  architect;  b. 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Mar.  24,  1860;  s.  William 
B.  and  Mary  (Whilmore)  Renwick;  ed.  Grand 
Rapids  High  School;  m.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich., 
Oct..  1885,  Hattie  Bonney;  children:  Raich  B., 
Margaret  G.  In  employ  of  firm  of  Holabird  & 
Roche,  architects,  1882-96;  since  1896  partner 
in  the  firm.  Mem.  Chicago  Chapter  Am.  Insti- 
tute of  Architects,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers. 
Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  1574  Sheri- 
dan Rd. 

BE  QUA,  Charles  W.,  trustee  Am.  Trust  and 
Savings  Bank.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade, 
Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  Office:  Board  of 
Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  2454  Michigan  Av. 

BEVEItli,  Alexander  Hamilton,  merchant;  b. 
Chicago,  Jan.  6,  1858;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Maude  Richardson;  children:  Margaret,  Alex- 
ander H.,  Jr.,  Richardson.  Pres.  Alexander 
H.  Revell  &  Co.;  dir.  Nat.  Business  League, 
LaFayette  Memorial  Commission,  Chicago 
Athenaeum,  Chicago  Musical  College,  Central 
Trust  Co.  of  Illinois,  Manufacturers'  Bank; 
trustee  Northwestern  Univ.,  McKinley  Nat. 
Monument  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League  (ex- 
pres.),  Marquette  (ex-pres.),  Chicago  Athletic 
(ex-pres.),  Merchants  (vice-pres.),  Hamilton 
(ex-vice-pres.).  Was  a  mem.  of  executive  com- 
mittee World's  Columbian  Exposition.  Active 
in  reform  movements.  Republican.  Office:  198 


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Wabash     Av.     Residence:     184     Lincoln     Park  since  Oct.    1,   1904.   Republican.   Club:   Chicago 

Boul.  Athletic.  Address:  Virginia  Hotel. 

REXFOBD,  Henry  Lee,  lawyer;  b.  Blue  Isl-  REYNOLDS,  Henry  James,  M.I). ;  b.  Mea- 
and,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  6,  1854;  s.  Stephen  and  ford,  Ont.,  Apr.  26,  1852;  s.  James  and  Sarah 
Elvira  R.  (Barber)  Rexford;  ed.  Blue  Island  (Wilkinson)  Reynolds;  ed.  Toronto  Univ.;  be- 
High  School,  studied  3  years  in  law  office  of  gan  study  of  medicine,  1871,  in  Toronto  School 
George  H.  Leonard,  of  Chicago,  and  also  in  of  Medicine;  grad.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  Col- 
Union  College  of  Law,  graduating,  LL.B.,  1879.  lege.  New  York,  1875,  receiving  the  award  of 
Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1879,  and  since  the  "Mott"  prize  against  more  than  500  corn- 
then  continuously  engaged  in  general  practice  petitors.  Practiced  in  Michigan,  1875-83;  since 
of  law  in  Chicago.  Office:  69  Dearborn  St.  then  in  Chicago,  and  during  several  years  past 
Residence:  172  E.  Madison  St.  as  specialist  in  skin  diseases  and  diseases  of 

REYNOLDS,    Arthur   Rowley,    physician;    b.  the  genito-urinary  organs.  Held  chair  of  skin 

Meaford,    Ont.,    July    21,    1854;    s.    James    and  diseases  in  the  College  of  Physicans  and  Sur- 

Sarah     (Wilkinson)     Reynolds;     ed.     Meaford  geons,  and  was  one  of  founders  and  formerly 

public    schools;    matriculated    Toronto    Univ.;  professor    of    skin    diseases    of    the    Chicago 

was  grad.   Bellevue  Hosp.   Med.   College,    1$76.  Policlinic.    Mem.    Chicago    Med.    Soc.,    Illinois 

Engaged  in  practice   in  Chicago,   1882;   health  State  Med.  Soc.  and  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Democrat, 

commissioner,    Chicago,    1893-1905.    Mem.    Am.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:   34  Washington 

Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Public  Health  Assn.,  Sanitary  St.  Residence:  Chicago  Athletic  Club. 

Institute  of  Great  Britain,  Chicago  Med.   Soc.  REYNOLDS,    James   Joseph,   civil   engineer; 

Clubs:  University,  Glen  View,  Press.  Office:  34  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Sept.   12,  1855;  s.  James  and 

Washington  St.  Margaret  (Regan)  Reynolds;  ed.  public  schools 

REYNOLDS,  Chauncey  Preston,  agricultural  of  Cincinnati,  followed  by  studies  in  civil 
journalist;  b.  Owasso,  Shiawassee  Co.,  Mich.,  engineering;  m.  Dodgeville,  Wis.,  1888,  Dora 
Feb.  13,  1875;  s.  Preston  B.  and  Delia  E.  E.  Thomas:  1  daughter:  Dora  L.  Reynolds. 
(Cooper)  Reynolds;  grad.  Owosso  (Mich.)  Entered  office  of  the  city  engineer  of  Cincin- 
High  School,  and  Michigan  State  College  of  natl  in  1875  and  continued  there  until  1880, 
Agriculture,  Lansing,  Mich.;  m.  Milford,  when  resigned  to  engage  in  railroad  work; 
Mich.,  Dec.  31,  1902,  Mary  M.  Ross.  After  came  to  Chicago,  1884;  was  appointed  chief 
leaving  college  engaged  extensively  as  a  con-  engineer  of  the  Calumet  Terminal  Ry.,  1887, 
tributor  to  leading  Am.  agricultural  journals  and  completed  the  construction  work  of  that 
on  agricultural  topics;  Sept.  15,  1901,  joined  'road;  one  of  incorporators  of  Chicago  Elevated 
staff  of  Chicago  Daily  Drover's  Journal,  as  a  Terminal  Ry.  Co.,  1890,  and  was  appointed  its 
special  writer  on  agricultural  topics,  and  chief  engineer,  1890,  serving  until  1897;  engi- 
was  later  made  associate  editor  and  then  agri-  neer  and  supt.  of  construction  Snoqualmie 
cultural  editor  in  which  capacity  continued  Falls  Power  Co.,  Seattle,  Wash.,  1898-9;  now 
until  Mar.  18,  1905,  when  he  resigned  to  be-  engaged  in  general  practice  as  consulting  en- 
come  editor  of  the  Prairie  Farmer,  published  gineer;  mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers,  and 
by  Rand,  McNally  &  Co.  Republican.  Episcopa-  has  served  as  2d  and  1st  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
lian.  Dir.  Illinois  State  Farmers'  Institute  of  the  soc. ;  mem.  Iroquois  Memorial  Assn. 
from  1st  Congressional  District;  pres.  Cook  (served  as  its  1st  pres.).  Office:  144  VanBuren 
Co.  Farmers'  Institute.  Office:  Rand-McNally  St.  Residence:  421  45th  St. 
Bldg.  Residence:  5037  Grand  Boul.  BEYNOliDS,  John  Parker,  retired;  b.  Leb- 

REYNOLDS.  Frank  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Lockport,  anon,  O.,  Mar.  1,  1820;  s.  John  P.  and  Laura 
N.  Y.,  July  31,  1856;  s.  James  and  Mary  Patience  (Willson)  Reynolds;  grad.  Miami 
(Early)  Reynolds;  attended  public  schools  of  Univ.,  1838  (A.M.,  LL.D.);  grad.  Cincinnati 
Lockport,  N.  Y.,  until  1872;  LaSalle  College,  College  of  Law,  1840;  admitted  to  Ohio  bar, 
Toronto,  Ont,  1872-4;  high  school,  Ann  Arbor,  1841;  to  Federal  Courts,  1842;  practiced  Ham- 
Mich.,  1874-6;  Union  College  of  Law,  Chica-  ilton,  O.,  until  1849;  m.  Hamilton,  O.,  Nov.  3, 
go.,  1877-9,  graduating,  LL.B.  Admitted  to  bar  1842,  Eliza  A.,  daughter  William  Babb  (Gov. 
of  Illinois,  June  14,  1879;  since  then  contin-  of  Ohio,  1847-8)  and  Sarah  Shuck  Babb;  re- 
uously  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in  moved  to  northern  Illinois;  engaged  in  stock 
Chicago,  mostly  in  chancery  and  corporation  farming;  sec.  Illinois  State  Agricultural  Soc., 
law.  Independent  in  politics.  Office:  79  Dear-  1860-71;  pres.  State  Board  of  Agriculture,  1873- 
born  St.  Residence:  1036  Evanston  Av.,  Buena  1874;  pres.  111.  State  Hosticultural  Soc.;  111. 
Park.  111.  commissioner  to  Paris  Exposition,  1867;  pres. 

REYNOLDS,    George    McClelland,    vice-pres.  Illinois  Commission  to  Centennial  Exposition, 

Continental  Nat.  Bank;  b.  Panora,  la.,  Jan.  15,  1876;    pres.    Illinois    State    Sanitary    Commis- 

1863;  s.  E.  J.  and  Eliza  (Anderson)   Reynolds;  sion    during    Civil    War;    chief    inspector    of 

ed.  public  schools  and  grad.  Guthrie  Co.  High  grain,    State    inspection    dept.,    4    years;    sec. 

School,  class  of  1879;  m.  Panora,  la.,  Oct.   15,  Inter-State     Industrial     Exposition,     Chicago, 

1884,   Elizabeth   Hay;    1    son:   Earle  H.    Began  1873-91;    dir.-in-chief,     Illinois     World's     Fair 

business    life    as    clerk    in    Guthrie    Co.    Nat.  Commission,     1891-3.    Republican.      Residence: 

Bank,  1879-86;  went  to  Hastings,  Neb.,  1886-8;  Chicago. 

returned  to  Panora  and  was  cashier  and  mgr.  RHODES,   John  Edwin,   physician;   b.   Bath, 

of  the  Guthrie  Co.  Nat.  Bank,  1888-93;  cashier  Summit  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  12,  1851;  s.  John  and  Re- 

of  the  Des  Moines  Nat.  Bank,  1893-5,  and  its  becca  Clark    (Smith)    Rhodes;    grad.    Univ.    of 

pres.,   1895-7;    still  a  dir.   of  that  bank;   came  Chicago,   A.B.,   1876    (A.M.,   same);   Rush  Med. 

to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1897,  as  cashier  of  the  Con-  College,    M.D.,     1886;    m.     Sacramento,    Calif., 

tinental   Nat.   Bank,   and  was   elected   in   May,  July   12,    1877,   Anna   Louise   White;    children: 

1902,  vice-pres.  Dir.  Guthrie  Co.  Nat.  Bank  of  John  Edwin,   Jr.,  Margaret.   After  graduation, 

Panora,  la.;  treas.  and  sec.  Northwestern  Safe  1876,    engaged    in    wholesale    iron,    steel    and 

and  Trust  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Office:   218  LaSalle  hardware  business  in  Sacramento,  Calif.,  then 

St.  Residence:  3961  Drexel  Boul.  took  med.  course,  and  after  study  and  travel 

REYNOLDS,     George     W.,     prop.     Virginia  in   Europe   for   several   months   began    general 

Hotel;    b.    Baltimore,    Md.,    Sept.    19,    1852;    s.  practice   in    Chicago,    but    soon    confined   prac- 

Conrad  and  Frederica  Reynolds;  ed.  public  and  tice  to  diseases  of  the  throat,  nose  and  chest, 

private  schools,  Baltimore,  Md. ;  m.  Cambridge,  Associate    prof,    of   diseases    of    chest,    throat 

Mass.,   Sept.   19,   1876,   Gertrude  M.   Wright;   1  and   nose,   Rush   Med.   College;   formerly   prof, 

son:    Ralph.    Has   been    in   the    hotel    business  of    physical    diagnosis    and    clinical    medicine, 

ever  since  leaving  school,   and  has  conducted  Woman's  Med.  College.  Mem.  Am.  Laryngologi- 

some  of  the  largest  hotels  in  the  country,  viz.:  cal   Assn,   Chicago   Laryngojogical   Assn.;   Am. 

The    Montana,    Anaconda,    Mont.;    Hotel    Del  Med.   Assn.,   Illinois   State  Med.   Soc.,   Chicago 

Monte,  Del  Monte,  Calif.;  Chicago  Beach  Hotel,  Med.    Soc.,    Chicago    Pathological    Soc.,    Physi- 

Chicago,  111.;  proprietor  of  the  Virginia  Hotel  clans'  Club.  Laryngologist  to  Cook  Co.  Hosp., 


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THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS 


St.  Mary's  of  Nazareth  Hosp.  and  Home  for 
Destitute  Crippled  Children;  attending  physi- 
cian to  Marion  Sims  Sanitarium  and  Charles- 
ton (111.)  Sanitarium.  Republican.  Baptist. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Forty,  Reynolds, 
University  of  Chicago  Alumni.  Office:  100 
State  St.  Residence:  146  S.  Central  Park  Av. 

BICE,  Charles  Byron,  real  estate  and  loans; 
b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  May  10,  1857;  s.  Byron  and 
Emma  (Sanford)  Rice;  ed.  Northwestern  Univ., 
Evanston,  111.,  in  class  of  1879;  m.  Evanston, 
111.,  Feb.  15,  1883,  Mary  E.  Webster;  children: 
Webster  B(,  William  W.,  Charles  B.,  Jr.  En- 
tered business  life  as  a  manufacturer  of  ma- 
chinery as  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Rice,  Whitacre 
&  Co.,  1880-90;  since  1890  engaged  in  the  real 
estate  business  as  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Rice 
&  Creighton.  Also,  yice-pres.  Highland  Park 
State  Bank.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Highland  Park.  Office:  145  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: Highland  Park,  111. 

RICE,  Charles  Lewis,  retired  manufactur- 
er; b.  Concord,  Mass.,  Nov.  24,  1822;  s.  Eliarb 
and  Sarah  (Wear)  Rice;  ed.  district  schools 
of  Massachusetts;  m.  1st,  Rutland,  Mass., 
1844,  Nancy  J.  Daney;  m.  2d,  Elizabeth  R. 
Davis,  1877  (now  deceased).  Learned  machin- 
ist business  in  Massachusetts;  located  in  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  1855;  master  mechanic  Milwau- 
kee &  La  Crosse  R.  R.,  1855-66;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1866,  and  engaged  in  the  machinery  busi- 
ness as  C.  L.  Rice  &  Co.,  and  later  of  the 
Rice  Machinery  Co.,  until  1895,  when  he  con-' 
solidated  the  business  with  the  Dodge  Mfg. 
Co.,  and  retired.  Republican.  Office:  167  S. 
Clinton  St.  Residence:  1098  N.  Clark  St. 

EICE,  P.  'Willis,  editor  and  publisher;  b. 
Dexter,  Penobscot  Co.,  Me.,  Oct.  9,  1848;  s. 
John  H.  and  Grace  Elizabeth  (Burleigh)  Rice; 
ed.  Monson  Acad.,  Monson,  Me.;  Foxcroft 
(Me.)  Acad.,  Little  Blue  School,  Farmington, 
Me.;  Alexander  Institute,  White  Plains,  N.  Y.; 
m.  Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  4,  1876,  Annie  Rebecca 
Dyer.  Removed  to  Chicago,  1873,  and  for  2 
years  was  interested  in  railway  construction. 
Established,  May  12,  1875,  the  Nat.  Hotel  Re- 
porter, the  first  publication  in  the  interest  of 
hotels  and  resorts  in  the  U.  S.,  and  has  con- 
tinued it  on  the  same  lines  ever  since.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago  (mem.  of  executive  com- 
mittee 6  years  and  sec.  and  treas.  2  years). 
Calumet,  Fellowship  (sec.).  Office:  Auditorium 
Tower.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

RICE,  Fletcher  C.,  gen.  supt.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R. 
R.;  b.  Marion,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  10,  1844;  s.  William 
A.  and  Helen  Marr  Rice;  ed.  Beloit,  College; 
m.  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.,  1867,  Hattie  A.  Luson; 
children:  Caroline,  Robert.  Since  1863  in  ser- 
vice of  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  consecutively  as  tele- 
graph operator  and  clerk,  train  dispatcher, 
chief  operator  Galesburg  division,  mgr.  West- 
ern Union  telegraph  office  at  Galesburg,  111., 
chief  dispatcher  and  trainmaster  to  Aug.  16, 
1881;  supt.  Galesburg  division,  1881-8;  supt. 
Illinois  lines,  May  10,  1888,  to  1902;  1902-4, 
gen.  supt.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R. ;  since  July,  1904, 
general  inspector  of  transportation  Burling- 
ton System.  Office:  209  Adams  St. 

BICE,  George  Samuel,  mining  engineer;  b. 
Claremont,  N.  H.,  Sept.  8,  1866;  s.  George  Sam- 
uel and  Abby  (Parker)  Rice;  ed.  private  pri- 
mary and  public  grammar  school,  New  York; 
2  years  at  College  of  City  of  New  York;  then 
in  School  of  Mines,  Columbia  Univ.,  New 
York,  graduating,  E.M.,  1887;  m.  Kalamazoo, 
Mich.,  Dec.  23,  1892,  Julia  Sessions;  children: 
Katharine  Peabody,  Julian  Brewster.  Asst. 
field  engineer,  Colorado  &  Utah  R.  R.,  1887; 
asst.  mining  engineer,  Colorado  Fuel  Co.,  1887- 
1891;  mining  engineer,  Whitebreast  Fuel  Co., 
Ottumwa,  la.,  1891-6;  Chicago,  1896-9;  gen. 
supt.  and  dir.  Cardiff  Coal  Co.  and  consulting 
engineer  Whitebreast  Fuel  Co.  since  1899; 
dir.  Livingston  Supply  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
Mining  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers. 
Independent  Republican.  Congregationalist. 


-Clubs:  Engineers,  Evanston  Golf.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  1115  Davis  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

BICE,  John  Hovey,  retired;  b.  Mt.  Vernon, 
Me.,  Feb.  5,  1816;  s.  Nathaniel  and  Jane 
(Swasey)  Rice;  common  school  education; 
clerk  in  Registry  of  Deeds,  Augusta,  Me.,  at 
16;  resided  there  10  years;  in  mercantile  busi- 
ness; deputy  sheriff;  studied  law;  a.-d.-c. 
to  Gen.  Bachelor  in  the  Aroostook  War — i.  e., 
Northeastern  boundary  dispute  with  Great 
Britain,  1838;  moved  to  Piscataquis  Co.,  Me., 
1843;  m.  Dexter,  Me.,  Dec.  7,  1847,  Grace  Eliza- 
beth Burleigh  (died  Dec.,  1898).  Practiced  law; 
delegate  in  the  1st  Republican  Nat.  Conven- 
tion, Philadelphia,  1856;  mem.  Congress  4th 
Maine  district,  3  terms,  1861-7;  declined  4th 
nomination;  customs  collector,  Port  of  Ban- 
gor,  Me.,  1867-71;  practiced  law  in  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.,  with  Edward  Jordan,  ex-solicitor 
of  the  Treasury,  12  years;  moved  to  New 
York,  1884;  in  corporation  and  law  business 
there  15  years;  in  Chicago  since  May,  1899. 
Address:  Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

BICE,  Joseph,  sec.  the  J.  W.  Reedy  Eleva- 
tor Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Dec.  6,  1874;  s. 
Herman  and  Rose  (Weil)  Rice;  resident  of 
Chicago  from  1876;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  20,  1898,  Etta  Aaron;  1  daugh- 
ter: Rhoda  C.  On  leaving  school  in  1887  en- 
tered the  employ  of  the  J.  W.  Reedy  Elevator 
Mfg.  Co.,  and  has  continued  with  the  com- 
pany ever  since,  for  several  years  past  as  sec.; 
company  extensively  engaged  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  freight  and  passenger  elevators;  also 
general  foundry  work.  Office:  83-91  Illinois  St. 
Residence:  1904  Belmont  Av. 

BICE,  Patrick  Henry,  pres.  Rice  Malt  and 
Grain  Co.;  b.  Co.  Wexford,  Ireland,  Sept.  9, 
1847;  s.  William  and  Mary  (Furlong)  Rice; 
came  to  U.  S.  with  parents  in  1850,  settling 
first  in  Belvidere,  111.,  and  afterward  at  Elgin, 
111.,  where  father  was  distiller;  grad.  public 
schools  of  Elgin  at  age  of  14;  took  commercial 
course  at  College  of  Notre  Dame,  graduating, 
1866;  m.  Chicago,  1878,  Mary  J.  Walsh;  chil- 
dren: William  P.,  Walter  J.,  Conway  L.,  Paul 
H.,  Vera  C.  Came  to  Chicago,  1866,  and  was  in 
employ  of  F.  E.  Rigby,  retail  paints,  wall  pa- 
per, etc.,  until  1871;  bought  small  malt  house 
at  Elgin,  1868,  and  operated  it  in  connection 
with  father;  after  fire  established  malt  house 
in  Chicago,  and  in  1875  bought  and  enlarged 
a  distillery  at  the  corner  of  Kinzie  and  Sey- 
mour Sts. ;  purchased  and  built  other  malting 
plants,  and  the  Star  Brewery,  and  is  now  pres. 
Rice  Malt  and  Grain  Co.,  a  dir.  of  the  United 
Breweries  Co.,  and  of  the  Ft.  Dearborn  Nat. 
Bank.  One  of  original  organizers  and  1st  pres. 
of  the  Lake  St.  Elevated  Ry.  Democrat  until 
1896,  when  voted  for  McKinley.  R.  C. ;  mem. 
congregation  of  St.  James  Church.  Clubs: 
Sheridan,  Columbus.  Office:  255  LaSalle  St. 

BICE,  'Wallace  (de  Oroot  Cecil),  literary  ad- 
viser, book  reviewer;  b.  Hamilton,  Can.,  Nov. 
10,  1859  (of  Am.  parents  temporarily  residing 
there) ;  s.  John  A.,  noted  collector  of  Ameri- 
cana, and  Margaret  Van  Slycke  (Culver)  Rice; 
home  in  Chicago  since  July,  1861;  ed.  gram- 
mar school  of  Racine  College  and  Harvard  Col- 
lege, class  of  1883;  admitted  to  Chicago  bar, 
Nov.,  1884;  m.  Aug.  8,  1889,  Minna  (Hale) 
Angler,  of  Chicago.  On  various  newspapers 
and  .iournals  since  1890;  labor  reporter  of 
Herald,  dramatic  critic  of  Tribune,  chief  book 
reviewer  of  Chap-Book,  etc.;  now  on  critical 
staff  of  Dial,  Daily  Journal,  and  Record-Her- 
ald: head  of  MSS.  Bureau,  Am.  Correspondence 
College,  etc.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
books,  etc.)  Address:  6345  Ingleside  Av. 

RICH,  Henry  Stuart,  publisher;  b.  White 
Creek,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  18,  1841; 
s.  David  L.  and  Eliza  (Skelley)  Rich;  ed.  dis- 
trict school  of  White  Creek,  N.  Y.,  until  16 
years  of  age,  and  at  Commercial  College, 
Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y.,  1862-3;  m.  Boston,  Oct. 


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9,  1867,  Mary  E.  Givens;  children:  Herbert  G.,  25,  1876,  Sarah  M.  Crissinger;  children:  Gladie 

Frank  E.,  Harry   F.   Entered   publishing  busi-  Maud,  Grace  Ellen.  Was  for  18  years  teacher 

ness  as  partner  in    the   firm   of  J.   M.   Wing  &  in    the    public    schools    of    Indiana    and    other 

Co.,   1876;  bought  Wing's   interest  in   1887  and  states,  1868-86;  then  took  law  course;  came  to 

established  firm  of  H.  S.  Rich  &  Co.;   incorpo-  Chicago,    1890,    and    became    salesman    in    the 

rated  in  1903,  and  became  pres. ;  publishers  of  lumber   trade,    so   continuing   until   1901,    when 

The   Western   Brewer.    Democrat.    Club:    Union  became    partner    in    the    firm    of    Crandall    & 

League.    Office:    315    Dearborn    St.    Residence:  Richardson,   wholesale  and  retail   lumber  deal- 

405   Warren    Av.  ers.  Independent  in  politics.  Presbyterian.  I.  O. 

RICHARDS,  John  Thomas,  lawyer;  b.  Iron-  O.  F.  Office:  3400  S.  Centre  Av. 
ton,  O.,  Oct.  13,  1851;  s.  Rev.  John  L.  and  RICHARDSON,  George  Parker,  manufactur- 
Margaret  (Jones)  Richards;  reared  on  farm  er  of  silk;  b.  Hillsboro  Bridge,  N.  H.,  Dec.  14, 
at  Big  Rock,  Kane  Co.,  111. ;  ed.  district  schools  1850;  s.  Albert  and  Lucy  Olivia  (Howlett) 
and  Wheaton  (111.)  College,  but  was  not  grad.;  Richardson;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hillsboro, 
further  education  under  father  (Congregation-  N.  H. ;  m.  Quincy,  Mass.,  June  28,  1874,  Isabel 
al  clergyman)  and  private  tutors;  m.  Chicago,  Lorana  Adams;  1  daughter:  Isabelle  Marie. 
Mar.  21,  1888,  Lucy  Keene;  children:  Keene,  Reared  on  farm;  came  to  Chicago,  1871,  and 
Lucile,  Lillian.  Worked  on  farm  (except  when  engaged  with  T.  F.  Phillips,  tailors'  trimmings; 
at  school)  until  19  years  old;  then  1  year  in  next  was  employed  by  Belding  Bros.  &  Co., 
employ  of  Joliet  (111.)  Iron  and  Steel  Co.;  as  traveling  salesman  until  1878;  mgr.  Cin- 
came  to  Chicago,  July  24,  1872;  1  year,  in  gen-  cinnati  branch  for  same  firm,  1878-87;  Rich- 
eral  store  of  Beers  Bros.;  clerk  and  law  stu-  ardson  Silk  Co.  was  established  in  Chicago 
dent  in  office  of  William  Law,  Jr.,  Sept.,  1873;  and  incorporated,  1887,  he  becoming  sec.  and 
then  in  law  office  of  Robert  L.  Tatham  until  treas.  until,  upon  the  death  of  James  L.  Wood- 
admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  by  the  Supreme  ward,  the  pres.,  he  succeeded  him  in  that  office, 
Court,  Sept.,  1875;  since  then  in  general  prac-  also  becoming  treas.  Mem.  Silk  Assn.  of  Amer- 
tice  on  his  own  account  in  State  Courts,  and  ica.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Glen  View,  Evans- 
IJ.  S.,  Supreme  and  other  Federal  courts,  and  ton  Golf;  also  Merchants'  Central,  of  New 
identified  with  many  important  cases.  Repub-  York.  Office:  220-224  Adams  St.  Residence: 
lican.  Methodist.  Mason  (32°):  Oriental  Con-  1888  Diversey  Boul. 

sistory,  K.  T.,  Chevalier  Bayard  Commandery;  RICHARDSON,  John  Rayner,  physician  and 
mem.  Wiley  M.  Egan  Chapter  and  Dearborn  surgeon;  b.  Quebec,  Can.,  July  10,  1843;  s. 
Lodge.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton.  Is  an  Osborn  Lambley  and  Isabella  (Cathro)  Rich- 
active  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  and  ardson;  grad.  high  school  of  Quebec,  1857; 
1903  was  chairman  of  Committee  on  Griev-  took  3  years  arts  at  Laval  Univ.;  grad.  Col- 
ances.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  3432  lege  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  McGill  Univ. 
Rhodes  Av.  as  M.D.,  C.M.,  1865;  went  to  New  York  City 

RICHARDS,  John  Thomas,  2d  vice-pres.  Nat.  and  entered  military  service  as  asst.  surgeon, 
Casket  Co.;  b.  Tuscola,  111.,  Nov.  15,  1848;  s.  with  headquarters  at  Mansion  House  Hosp., 
James  and  Martha  (Henson)  Richards;  ed.  Alexandria,  Va.,  under  Surgeon  Charles  Page, 
public  schools  of  Illinois;  m.  Des  Moines,  la.,  U.  S.  A.;  later  passed  med.  examining  board 
June  11,  1874,  Louisa  Dimmitt:  children:  U.  S.  N.,  and  served  in  navy  as  asst.  surgeon, 
George,  Marcus.  Began  business  life  as  book-  with  U.  S.  S.  Dai  Ching,  South  Atlantic  Squad- 
keeper  for  F.  H.  Hill,  manufacturer  of  coffins;  ron,  until  it  was  destroyed  in  battle  on  Comba- 
in  1881  assisted  in  organization  of  the  Chi-  hee  River,  when  Sherman  was  marching 
cago  Coffin  Co.,  of  which  was  pres.  until  that  through  Georgia;  was  house  surgeon  in  Chris- 
company  was  consolidated  by  the  organization,  ty  House  Hosp.,  Philadelphia,  under  Surgeons 
1899,  of  the  Nat.  Casket  Co.;  when  became  2d  Gross  and  Pencoast;  m.  Quebec,  Apr.  17,  1879, 
vice-pres.  of  the  latter.  Is  a  dir.  in  the  World  Matilda  Levy;  children:  Dr.  William  B.  S.,  Mu- 
To-Day  Publishing  Co.  Republican.  Methodist,  riel  May,  Constance  Ruth,  Mildred  Blanch, 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Automobile.  Rawson  Cathro.  In  active  practice  of  profes- 
Office:  467  S.  Canal  St.  sion  in  Chicago  since  1882.  Is  on  staff  of  sur- 

RICHARDS,  Pierre  Charles,  coal  miner  and  geons  of  Lakeside  Hosp.:  surgeon  to  the  Sons 
shipper;  b.  Bedford,  Indiana,  Jan.,  15,  1860;  of  St.  George,  Red  Rose  Lodge,  No.  144.  Mem. 
s.  Pierre  and  Marie  (KHene)  Richards;  ed.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Medico- 
public  schools  of  Indiana;  m.  Bedford,  Ind.,  Legal  Soc.,  and  others.  Republican.  Mem.  Apol- 
Oct.  17,  1888,  Rosalie  Gaussin;  1  son:  Mar-  lo  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Office:  100  State  St. 
met  Austin  Richards.  Has  been  identified  with  Residence:  479  42d  PI. 

the  coal  business  from  the  time  of  leaving  RICHARDSON,  Omar  Sebastian,  coal  opera- 
school,  and  was  from  1886  to  1905  manager  tor;  b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Sept.  29,  1844;  s.  W.  C.  B. 
of  the  Marmet  Co.,  coal  miners,  shippers  and  and  Sarah  (Everett)  Richardson;  ed.  Cleve- 
wholesale  dealers;  now  of  firm  of  Richards,  land  public  schools  to  1860;  m.  Cleveland, 
Ambler  &  Co.,  in  same  line.  Mason.  Office:  303  Apr.,  1894,  Hattie  E.  Murray;  children:  W.  C. 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Berw'yn,  111.  B.,  Harry  S.,  Belle,  Grace,  Cora,  Frank.  En- 

RICHARDSON,  Augustus  Phelps,  vice-pres.  listed  in  19th  Ohio  Infy.  and  served  in  the 
Richardson  &  Boynton  Co.;  b.  New  York.  Dec.  Army  of  W.  Virginia,  1861-4;  came  to  Chicago; 
22,  1855;  s.  Henry  A.  and  Harriet  Delano  worked  1  year  with  a  firm  and  then  estab- 
(BHss)  Richardson;  ed.  eastern  schools;  m.  lished  the  coal  firm  of  O.  S.  Richardson  &  Co., 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  6,  1876,  Jessie  S.  Spel-  miners  and  shippers  of  coal,  of  which  he  is 
man;  children:  Ethel  L.,  Adeline,  Howard,  still  senior  partner;  also  pres.  of  the  Collins 
After  leaving  school,  1874,  entered  Richard-  Coal  Co.,  a  mining  corporation.  Mason  (32°); 
son  &  Boynton  Co.  (formerly  Richardson,  mem.  Waubansia  Lodge,  St.  Bernard  Comman- 
Boynton  &  Co.,  established  1837),  manufactur-  dery,  and  of  Medinah  Temple  Shrine.  Mem. 
ers  of  warm  air  furnaces,  combination  appa-  Columbia  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Union  League, 
ratus,  ranges,  stoves,  etc.,  with  headquarters  Office:  Bedford  Bldsr.  Residence:  106  Buena  Av. 
In  New  York  and  branch  houses  at  Boston  and  RICHARDSON,  Orlo  Wright,  carpet  mer- 
Chicago;  now  vice-pres.  of  the  company  and  chant;  b.  Orland,  Ind.,  Jan.  5,  1844;  s.  Dr.  S. 
active  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  house.  Republican.  D.  and  Lura  M.  (Choate)  Richardson;  ed.  pub- 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath-  lie  schools  at  Centerville  and  Three  Rivers, 
letic,  Exmoor.  Office:  84  Lake  St.  Residence:  Mich.;  m.,  1st,  Davenport,  la.,  Aug.  27,  1888, 
47  Bellevue  PI.  Kate  Tiffany;  children:  Maud  A.,  Orlo  D.,  Rob- 

RICHARDSON,  Benjamin  P.,  lumber  dealer;  ert  T.;   m.,   2d,   Ansonia,  Conn.,  Nov.    14,   1891, 

b.   Elkhart  Co.,   Ind.,   May   17,   1851;    s.   Daniel  Laura  M.  Lindley;  children:  Frances  L.,  Lind- 

and  Nancy  Ann  Richardson;  ed.  chiefly  in  the  ley.    Business   life   has   been   entirely   confined 

common   schools   of   Indiana;    grad.   law   dept.,  to  the  trade  in  carpets,  working  for  others  un- 

Univ.  of  Michigan,  1890;  m.  Elkhart,  Ind.,  Dec.  til    1875,    when    he    established    the    wholesale 


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and  retail  carpet  business  now  conducted  by 
O.  W.  Richardson  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
Republican.  Baptist.  Club:  Hamilton.  Office: 
Wabash  Av.  and  Congress  St.  Residence:  88 
E.  34th  St. 

RICHARDSON,  William  H.,  lawyer;  b.  near 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  June  14,  1840;  a.  Charles  and 
Anne  (Stratton)  Richardson  (direct  descend- 
ant in  8th  generation  from  Ezekiel  Richardson, 
who  landed  at  Charleston,  Mass.,  from  Eng- 
land in  1630;  grandfather  William  Richardson 
was  in  the  Revolutionary  War,  and  father, 
Charles,  was  in  the  War  of  1812) ;  prepared 
for  Harvard  at  Phillips  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass.; 
left  Harvard  in  1861  to  go  into  the  army,  in 
which  served  until  retired  on  account  of  poor 
health;  m.  Leroy,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  20,  1872,  Hattie 
H.  Bernard;  1  daughter:  Harriette  A.  Admitted 
to  bar,  Nov.  25,  1863;  asst.  State's  Atty.  from 
1863  to  1870;  connected  with  city  government 
1872-6;  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law 
ever  since.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office: 
Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  195  E.  54th  St. 

KICHIE.  Brace  Edward,  insurance;  b.  Louis- 
ville, Ky.,  Dec.  2,  1864;  s.  William  F.  and  Lu- 
cetta  P.  (McGinnis)  Richie;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  13,  1886,  Edmaressa  C. 
Clarke;  children:  William  F.,  Jr.,  Clarke,  Ja- 
net. Mem.  of  firm  of  Lyman,  Otis  &  Co.,  fire 
insurance  and  surety  bonds.  Democrat.  Epis- 
copalian. Clubs:  Hinsdale;  also  Wausaukee 
(Wisconsin).  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
Hinsdale,  111. 

RICHMOND,  Park,  lumber  merchant;  b.  Chi- 
cago, June  12,  1868;  s.  Fred  and  Jane  (Cran- 
dall)  Richmond;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools 
of  Chicago  to  1882;  m.  Syracuse,  111.,  July  22, 
1897,  Carlotta  Armstrong.  Began  business  ca- 
reer with  the  Pullman  Co.  in  general  office  as 
o'ffice  boy  in  1882,  and  later  was  in  purchasing 
agent's  dept.,  remaining  until  1888;  in  1888 
became  connected  with  Hayden  Bros.,  lumber, 
with  office  and  yard  at  65  W.  22d  St.,  and  has 
ever  since  remained  in  the  lumber  business  at 
that  location;  became  vice-pres.  of  the  Hay- 
den  Bros.  Lumber  Co.,  incorporated  in  1896, 
and  head  of  the  firm  of  Park  Richmond  &  Co., 
which  succeeded  in  1902;  in  July,  1904,  J. 
Slimmer  and  F.  R.  Slimmer,  both  of  Wausau, 
Wis.,  became  interested  with  Mr.  Richmond, 
firm  assuming  present  style  of  Richmond, 
Slimmer  &  Co.,  extensive  handlers  of  hardwood 
lumber.  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Hardwood 
Lumber  Exchange,  Nat.  Hardwood  Lumber 
Assn.  Office:  65  W.  22d  St.  (near  Jefferson). 

RICHOLSON,  Benjamin  P.,  lawyer;  b.  La- 
Salle Co.,  111.,  Jan.  30,  1854;  s.  Lewis  and  Hel- 
en (Johnson)  Richolson;  ed.  common  school 
and  at  Jennings  Seminary,  Aurora,  111.;  m. 
Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1879,  Ella  Daley;  1  daughter: 
Edna  Lucille.  Began  study  of  law  at  Ottawa, 
111.,  with  brother  and  Judge  T.  Lyle  Dickey 
(afterward  chief  justice  of  Illinois) ;  admit- 
ted to  practice  before  Supreme  Court  at  Spring- 
field, Jan.,  1878;  came  to  Chicago  same  year; 
entered  law  office  of  Tuley,  Stiles  &  Lewis, 
and  remained  until  1880;  then  opened  office 
for  self.  Republican  nominee  for  city  atty., 
1883,  but  defeated  by  late  Judge  Grinnell;  was 
city  prosecuting  atty.,  1886-8,  and  broke  up 
the  famous  "clock  gambling"  practice  known 
as  "Skakel's  clock;"  ran  for  city  atty.  on  Re- 
publican ticket  and  for  2  weeks  election  was 
conceded,  but  finally  counted  out;  appointed 
asst.  corporation  counsel  by  Mayor  Wash- 
burne,  and  tried  the  numerous  and  important 
viaduct  cases  of  that  administration;  candi- 
date for  judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook 
Co.,  1892,  and  ran  ahead  of  ticket,  which,  how- 
ever was  defeated  with  the  Nat.,  State  and 
local  tickets  of  that  year;  appointed  asst.  city 
atty.,  1892;  in  1896  became  trial  atty.  for  W. 
Chicago  St.  R.  R.  Co.,  the  Cicero  &  Proviso 
St.  Ry.  Co.,  the  Consolidated  Traction  Co.,  and 
the  Jefferson  Urban  Ry.  Co.;  severed  connec- 
tion with  these  companies  when  they  were 


merged  into  the  Chicago  Union  Traction  Co., 
Aug.,  1899;  since  then  in  private  and  general 
practice;  now  of  firm  of  Richolson  &  Levy. 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Pres.  LaSalle  Co. 
Assn.;  also  pres.  Ward  Republican  Club.  Club: 
Illinois.  Office:  112  Clark  St.  Residence:  65 
Laflin  St. 

RICHTER,  August  F.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Berlin,  Ger.,  1842;  s.  Christian  and  Louise 
(Auklaur)  Richter;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ger- 
many; m.  Chicago,  1873,  Louise  Lacaque;  chil- 
dren: Arthur,  Robert,  Lulu.  Learned  the  mould- 
ing and  picture  frame  trade  in  Germany;  came 
to  Chicago,  1867,  and  worked  at  his  trade  un- 
til 1871,  since  which  time  has  continuously 
been  in  business  for  himself  as  a  manufac- 
turer of  ornamental  mouldings  and  picture 
frames.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  42-56  E.  Huron 
St.  Residence:  285  Evanston  Av. 

RICHTER,  Harry  Mortimer,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  1872;  s.  Morris  and  Cecilia  (Loewen- 
thal)  Richter.  Engaged  in  general  practice  of 
medicine  in  Chicago  since  1894;  instructor  in 
surgery  at  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School 
(Chicago  Med.  College).  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Alumni 
Assn.  Socialist.  Office:  6559  Cottage  Grove  Av. 

RICHARDS,  William  T.,  senior  mem.  firm 
W.  T.  Rickards  &  Co.,  bankers.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Bankers,  Evanston.  Office:  140  Dear- 
born St. 

RICKCORDS,  Georg-e  Edward,  title  abstrac- 
tor; b.  New  York,  Nov.  28,  1845;  s.  George 
and  Sarah  Rickcords;  academic  education; 
came  to  Chicago,  1867;  m.  Chicago,  May  6, 
1875,  Adelaide  E.  Stanley;  1  son:  Frank  Stan- 
ley. Engaged  in  the  business  of  preparing  ab- 
stracts of  titles  of  Cook  Co.  property  since 
1868;  prepared  a  complete  set  of  abstract 
books,  which  were  saved  from  the  fire  of  1871. 
These  books,  after  the  destruction  of  the  coun- 
ty records  in  the  fire,  acquired  exceptional 
value.  Dir.  Title  and  Trust  Co.  Also  pres.  and 
dir.  Lake  Co.  Title  and  Trust  Co.;  dir. 
State  Bank  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Marquette.  Office:  100  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  572  Dearborn  Av. 

RlCKIiEFS,  Charles  Georg-e,  vice-pres.  the 
David  J.  Braun  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Jever,  Oldenburg, 
Ger.,  Sept.  23,  1854;  s.  Jacob  and  Emma  (Al- 
tona)  Ricklefs;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany 
and  at  Galena,  111.;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  Nov., 
1899,  Minnie  Pierson;  1  son,  John  C.  Resided 
in  Galena,  111.,  1866-7;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1867;  since  1880  engaged  in  the  manufacture 
and  sale  of  brass  goods.  In  1888  became  con- 
nected with  the  David  J.  Braun  Mfg.  Co.  (es- 
tablished 1874,  incorporated  1888),  manufac- 
turers of  gas,  electric  and  combination  fix- 
tures, etc.,  of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Office:  135- 
137  W.  Washington  St.  Residence:  283  Win- 
throp  St. 

RIDDELL,  Charles;  b.  Allegheny,  Pa.,  July 
4,  1867;  s.  Samuel  and  Jennie  (Boyd)  Riddell; 
grad.  grammar  school,  Haddonfield,  N.  J.,  1882; 
m.  Sunol,  Alameda  Co.,  Calif.,  Dec.  22,  1898, 
Lucy  Ellis;  children:  Elizabeth  Frances,  Jean 
Dinsmore,  Helen  Roberta.  Entered  employ  of 
the  Standard  Steel  Works  of  Philadelphia  as 
office  boy,  Oct.,  1882,  and  has  been  associated 
with  those  works  ever  since,  and  from  Aug., 
1896,  western  representative;  since  1901  has 
also  been  western  representative  of  the  firm 
of  Burnham,  Williams  &  Co.  (Baldwin  Locomo- 
tive Works),  of  Philadelphia,  which  firm  now 
owns  and  operates  the  Standard  Steel  Works. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Colonial  (Oak  Park),  Minnesota  (St.  Paul). 
Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence: 
209  S.  East  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

RIDDIFORD,  William  Henry,  brush  manu- 
facturer; b.  Cambridgeshire,  Eng.,  Dec.  10, 
1860;  s.  George  E.  and  Martha  (Behogg)  Rid- 
diford;  ed.  public  schools  of  Brantford,  Ont. : 
m.  Queenstown,  Ont.,  1890,  Mary  E.  Wray;  1 


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daughter:  Ruble.  Learned  trade  of  brush- 
maker  (beginning  1874)  from  father;  business 
was  removed  to  Chicago,  1883,  and  in  1884, 
•with  brothers,  George  and  Arthur  B.,  succeed- 
ed to  ownership,  under  style  of  Riddiford 
Bros.  Mem.  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Office:  231  Ran- 
dolph St.  Residence:  1033  Jackson  Boul. 

BIDDLE,  Francis  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Sangamon 
Co.,  near  Springfield,  111.;  s.  John  and  Sarah 
Han  (Clark)  Riddle;  ed.  country  schools,  and 
at  State  Univ.  to  end  of  sophomore  year;  en- 
listed June  20,  1862,  in  Co.  B,  130th  Illinois 
Infy. ;  appointed,  Sept.,  1863,  2d  lieut.  25th  U. 
S.  Colored  troops  (afterward  93d  U.  S.  Infy.), 
and  later,  Mar.,  1864,  1st  lieut.;  mustered  out 
of  service  Aug.,  1865;  in  Illinois  College,  1865- 
1866;  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1867;  m. 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Rev.  William  G.  Gallaher, 
of  Jacksonville,  111.  Admitted  to  bar,  1867, 
and  ever  since  in  practice  in  Chicago.  Repub- 
lican; mem.,  from  4th  District  (Chicago),  State 
Senate,  1877-81.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Lincoln. 
Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  512  Jackson 
Boul. 

RIDGELY,  Charles  Albert,  railway  supplies; 
b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Nov.  22,  1863;  s.  Charles  W. 
and  Mary  L.  (Hopper)  Ridgely;  ed.  Stewart 
Hall,  Baltimore,  and  Univ.  of  Maryland.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  a  lawyer,  practicing  in 
Baltimore  for  5  years.  Came  to  Chicago,  Dec., 
1892,  as  Chicago  mgr.  of  the  Springfield  Iron 
Co.;  May  1,  1896,  established  in  business  as  a 
jobber  of  iron,  steel  and  railway  supplies 
under  present  firm  name  of  Charles  A.  Ridgely 
&•  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Calu- 
met, Onwentsia,  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  Old  Col- 
ony Bldg.  Residence:  Calumet  Club. 

RlDGEliY,  William  Barret;  comptroller  of 
the  currency  of  the  U.  S.  Address:  Washing- 
ton, D.  C.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for 
sketch.) 

"RTD'LO'N,  John,  surgeon;  M.D.,  grad.  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  New  York,  1878; 
b.  Clarendon,  Vt.t  Nov.  24,  1852;  s.  Noel  P. 
and  Nancy  Hulett  Ridlon;  prof,  orthopedic  sur- 
gery, med.  dept.  Northwestern  Univ.;  senior 
orthopedic  surgeon,  Michael  Reese,  Wesley, 
Mercy,  and  Evanston  hosps. ;  med.  dir.  for 
Home  for  Destitute  Crippled  Children;  mem. 
Am.  Orthopedic  Assn.,  Congress  of  Am.  Phy- 
sicians and  Surgeons,  Chicago  Orthopedic  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Medico-Lesral  Soc.  Clubs: 
Physicians,  University,  Glen  View,  Evanston 
Goif.  Office:  92  State  St.  Residence:  1717  Chi- 
cago Av.,  Evanston. 

HIES,  Emil,  physician:  b.  Stuttgart,  Ger., 
July  5,  1865;  s.  I.  and  P.  (Hoechstaedter)  Ries; 
ed.  Eberhard-Ludwig  College,  Stuttgart,  1874- 
1884;  Univs.  of  Tubingen,  Strassburg  and 
Munich,  1884-9;  M.D.,  Strassburg,  1889;  post- 
graduate work  at  Univs.  of  Prague,  Vienna 
and  Berlin,  1890-1;  asst.  to  chair  of  gynecol- 
ogy,  Univ.  of  Strassburg,  1891-4;  served  in 
German  Army  until  1896;  honorably  discharged 
as  surgeon-maj.,  1898;  Am.  citizen  since  1899; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  13,  1899,  Dr.  Gay  K.  Durbin; 
1  son:  Emil  Durbin  Ries.  Came  to  Chicago  and 
engaged  in  practice  in  1895.  Prof,  of  gynecol- 
ogy,  Post-Graduate  Med.  School  of  Chicago, 
since  1896.  Pres.  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc., 
1903-4;  mem.  of  several  med.  socs.  Office:  100 
State  St.  Residence:  3547  Indiana  Av. 

RIESEB,  Herman,  cigar  and  tobacco;  b.  Bu- 
chau,  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Dec.  5,  1860;  s.  Leon- 
hard  and  Mina  (Wallensteiner)  Rieser;  ed. 
schools  in  Buchau;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1892, 
Minnie  Moos;  children:  Leonard,  Caroline. 
Came  to  U.  S.,  1880;  May  1,  1894,  became  a 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  J.  &  B.  Moos,  wholesale 
cigars  and  tobaccos  (established  1856),  and 
since  incorporation  in  1895  has  been  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Mem.  Nat. 
Union.  Clubs:  Hampden,  Illinois  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 102  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  1812  Oak- 
dale  Av. 


BIGGS,  George  Wade,  life  insurance;  b. 
Micanopy,  Fla.,  Apr.,  1861;  s.  George  S.  and 
Martha  W.  (Cato)  Riggs;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Florida;  m.  Peoria,  111.,  Nov.,  1885,  Clara 
W.  Weber;  children:  Helen  Frances,  Thirza, 
Margaret,  George  W.,  Jr.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1884,  and  has  been  continuously  engaged  in 
life  insurance.  In  1904  was  made  supt.  of 
Western  Dept.  of  the  Reliance  Life  Insurance 
Co.,  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Congregationalist.  Ma- 
son. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office: 
Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence: 
225  E.  61st  St. 

BIGHT,  Christian  C.,  insurance;  b.  Dills- 
boro,  Indiana,  April  23,  1856;  s.  Leonard  and 
Fredricka  (Huber)  Right;  ed.  public  and  col- 
le<"iate  schools;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Oct.  11,  1889, 
Emma  Alice  Stearns;  1  daughter:  Exa  Marie. 
Mem.  firm  of  Phister  &  Right  since  1903,  gen. 
mgrs.  for  the  State  of  Illinois  for  the  Liabil- 
ity Insurance  Dept.  of  the  Travelers'  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Republican.  Club: 
Hamilton.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 570  E.  50th  PI. 

RINAKER,  lewis,  lawyer;  b.  Carlinville, 
111.,  1870;  s.  John  I.  and  C.  K.  Rinaker;  ed. 
public  schools,  Blackburn  Univ.,  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois, and  Univ.  of  Michigan;  m.  Modesto,  111., 
1896,  Ollie  V.  Vancil;  children:  Lewis,  Vir- 
ginia. Admitted  to  bar,  1893,  and  a  year  later 
came  to  Chicago,  becoming,  1896,  mem.  of 
the  law  firm  of  Ayers,  Rinaker  &  Ayers.  Re- 
publican; elected  Nov.  8,  1904,  from  the  31st 
Senatorial  District,  mem.  of  the  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives in  the  General  Assembly  of  Illi- 
nois. Mason.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  1224  Sheffield  Av. 

BXHir,  George  P.,  sash,  doors,  etc.;  b.  Chi- 
cago, May  1,  1870;  s.  Philip  and  Barbara  (Ko- 
ber)  Rinn;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  31,  1893,  Mae  Montrose,  of  Rock 
Island,  111.;  children:  Marion  Montrose,  Jack- 
son Philip.  Grew  up  in  business  established 
in  1864  by  his  father,  Philip  Rinn  (who  died 
Dec.,  1903),  and  is  now  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
Philip  Rinn  Co.,  sash,  doors,  etc.  Republican. 
Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Club:  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  Crosby  and  Division  Sts. 
Residence:  234  Hampden  Ct. 

BINN,  Walter  J.,  sash,  doors,  etc.;  b.  Chica- 
go, Apr.  15,  1874;  s.  Philip  and  Barbara  (Ko- 
ber)  Rinn;  grad.  LaSalle  School,  1889;  Chica- 
go Manual  Training  School,  1893;  m.  Chicago, 
Jan.  21,  1903,  Pauline  Andersen.  On  leaving 
school,  June,  1893,  entered  business  estab- 
lished 1864  by  his  father,  Philip  Rinn  (died 
Dec.,  1903),  now  known  as  the  Philip  Rinn  Co., 
of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Germania.  Office:  Crosby  and 

E.  Division   Sts.   Residence:   515   LaSalle  Av. 
RIPLEY,   Bradford  W.,   railroad   ties,   cedar 

posts,  etc.;  b.  Poland,  O.,  Mar.  14,  1854;  s. 
William  and  B.  Eliza  (Allen)  Ripley;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Chicago;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Feb. 
22,  1876,  Anna  I.  Dunton;  children:  Allen  B., 
Ruth;  m.  2d,  Apr.  5,  1893,  at  San  Francisco, 
Persie  Peck.  Was  employed  by  his  father  until 
1880,  when  became  a  mem.  of  the  present  firm 
of  William  Ripley  &  Son.  Republican.  Congre- 
gationalist. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois, 
Glen  View,  Lake  Geneva  Country.  Office:  36 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  783  Washington  Boul 
BIPIiEY,  Edward  Payson,  pres.  A.,  T.  &  S. 

F.  Ry.   Co.    since  Jan.    1,   1896;   b.    Dorchester, 
Mass.,    Oct.    30,    1845;     ed.    Dorchester     High 
School;    m.    Oct.    4,    1871,    Frances   E.    Harding, 
Dorchester,  Mass.;  children:  Alice  H.,  Frances 
P.,    Robert   H.,    Frederick   C.    Entered   railway 
service,    1869,   as   clerk   in   Boston   office  of  P. 
R.  R.  Co.;  New  England  agent,  1872-5;  general 
eastern    agent,    1878-86;    traffic    mgr.,    1886-8; 
gen.   mgr.,   1888-90,   C.,   B.   &   Q.    R.    R.   Co.;    3d 
vice-pres.  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,   1890-5;  is  pres. 
and  dir.  of  15   railroad  companies  and  dir.  or 
officer    in    numerous    other    railway,    financial, 
mining  and  manufacturing  enterprises.  Office: 


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Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside,  Kenwood,    Lake    Zurich    Golf.     Office:     203    S. 

HI.  Green  St.   Residence:   Lake  Zurich,   111. 

RIPLEY,  William,  railroad  ties,  cedar  posts,  BITTENHOUSE,  Moses  Franklin,  lumber- 
etc.;  b.  Ellsworth,  O.,  July  9,  1818;  s.  William  man;  b.  Lincoln,  Ont.,  Aug.  12,  1846;  s.  John 
and  Susan  (Bingham)  Ripley;  ed.  private  and  Elizabeth  Rittenhouse;  ed.  Ontario  public 
school  at  Ellsworth,  O. ;  m.  1st,  Anne  Eliza  schools,  and  at  18  came  to  Chicago  to  take 
Fitch,  1839,  Ellsworth,  O.;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  course  at  Eastman's  Business  College;  m.  Dec., 
Oriana  Smith;  m.  2d,  1849,  Ellsworth,  O.,  B.  jgTi,  Emma  Stover,  of  Quakertown,  Pa.;  chil- 
Eliza  Allen;  children:  Gordon,  Bradford  W.  dren:  Edward  Charles,  Walter.  While  in  busi- 
Clerk  in  general  store  at  Ellsworth,  O.,  at  ness  college  spent  a  summer  as  tallyman  for 
early  age,  and  succeeded  to  the  business  when  the  iumber  inspection  firm  of  Geise  &  Can- 
about  23  years  old.  Moved  to  Madison,  Wis.,  tine;  measurer  and  shipper,  for  McMullen, 
in  1854  and  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  Funk  &  Ca>  i865-6,  and  for  McMullen  &  Offl- 
in  partnership  with  W.  A.  Mears.  In  186o  cer>  1866-7;  bookkeeper,  B.  L.  Anderson  &  Co., 
moved  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  lumber  1867-8,  and  for  J.  Beidler  &  Bros.,  1868-83; 
and  wood  business  in  the  firm  of  Porter,  associated  with  J.  R.  Embree,  1883,  in  firm  of 
Ripley  &  Sherwin,  at  Randolph  St.  Bridge.  Rittenhouse  &  Embree,  dealers  in  pine  and 
In  1868  located  on  the  lumber  market  in  the  hardwood  lumber;  added  planing  mill,  on 
general  commission  of  wood  products  In  1:  3  large  scale,  1888;  Rittenhouse  &  Embree  Co.  in- 
formed partnership  with  his  son,  Bradford  corporated  1892,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Also  pres. 
W.,  under  the  name  of  Wm.  Ripley  &  Son,  of  Arkansas  Lumber  Co.,  of  Arkansas;  vice- 
dealers  in  railroad  ties,  cedar  posts,  etc.  Re-  pres  Chandler  Lumber  Co.,  Chicago,  and  mem. 
publican.  Congregationalist.  Office:  36  LaSalle  of  the  firm  of  George  P.  Derickson  &  Co., 
St.  Residence:  783  Washington  Boul.  wholesale  hardware,  Minneapolis,  Minn.;  dir. 

KISTINE,    George    W.,    railway    official;     b.  Drovers   Nat.    Bank.    Presbyterian.    Clubs:    Un- 

Philadelphia,   Mar.    3,   1846;   public   school   edu-  ion  League,   Chicago  Athletic,   Bankers.   Office: 

cation,  Philadelphia;   m.    1873,   Belle   M.   Page;  3500    S.    Centre   Av.    Residence:    11    Groveland 

children:    George   W.,   Jr.,   John   D.,    Marion   B.  Park. 

Served  in  Army  and  Navy  during  Civil  War.  KITTElfHOUSE,  William,  M.D.,  physician 
With  Empire  Transportation  Co.,  clerk,  agent,  and  surgeon;  b.  on  farm  in  Lincoln  Co.,  Ont., 
western  supt.,  general  freight  agent  and  mgr.,  Can.,  Sept.  5,  1852;  s.  John  and  Elizabeth 
June,  1866,  to  Apr.  1,  1881;  asst.  to  pres.  D.  &  (Funk)  Rittenhouse;  ed.  public  schools  at  in- 
R.  G.  Ry.  Co.,  Colorado  Coal  &  Iron  Co.,  Mexi-  tervals  from  1859  to  1870;  taught  in  public 
can  Nat.  Ry.  Co.,  at  Colorado  Springs,  Colo.,  school,  1870-83;  student  at  College  of  Physi- 
Apr.,  to  Dec.,  1881;  asst.  gen.  mgr.  D.  &  R.  G.  cians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1884-5-6,  gradu- 
Ry.,  Denver,  Dec.,  1881,  to  Nov.,  1882;  gen.  ating,  M.D.,  1886;  m.  Camden,  Ont.,  Apr.  2, 
mgr.  Texas  &  St.  Louis  Ry.,  St.  Louis,  Jan.,  to  1874,  Mary  Moyer;  1  son:  Ernest  V.  (M.D.,  1901, 
Oct.,  1883;  Commissioner  Trans-Continental  Illinois  Med.  College).  In  general  practice  of 
Assn.,  San  Francisco,  Nov.,  1883,  to  Dec.,  1884;  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1886;  vice-pres.  and 
traffic  mgr.  A.  &  P.  R.  R.,  and  mgr.  A.  &  P.  dir.  Illinois  Med.  College;  prof,  of  obstetrics 
Fast  Freight  line,  San  Francisco  and  Chicago,  in  same  since  1895;  prof,  obstetrics  Jenner 
Nov.  1,  1884,  to  Dec.  31,  1885;  gen.  mgr.  Erie  Med.  College  since  1897;  obstetrician  in  Illi- 
Despatch  and  asst.  freight  traffic  mgr.  N.  Y.,  nois  Hosp.  since  1898.  Mem.  Chicago  Geologi- 
L.  E.  &  W.,  Chicago,  1886-91;  gen.  mgr.  U.  S.  cal  Soc.,  with  specialty  in  glacial  geology; 
Car  Co.,  Chicago,  1892-5;  receiver  Colorado  mem.  Therapeutic  Club.  Independent  in  poll- 
Midland  R.  R.,  Denver,  1895-7;  pres.  of  same,  tics.  Club:  Mencken.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
1897-1900;  arbitrator  at  Chicago  for  various  dence:  975  Warren  Av. 

roads  west  of  Chicago  and  St.  Louis,  1900-2;  BITTER,  Carl  Adolph,  mgr.  Chicago  branch 
chairman  Western  Pass  Agreement,  Chicago,  of  the  Am.  Tobacco  Co.;  b.  Hamburg,  Ger., 
1901-2;  since  June  2,  pres.  Rowell-Potter  Sig-  July  12,  1870;  s.  Levy  and  Caroline  (Benjamin) 
nal  Co.,  Chicago;  pres.  the  Ristine  Co.,  Chi-  Ritter;  ed.  private  school  in  Hamburg,  Ger.; 
cago;  Jan.,  to  Sept.,  1903,  dir.  transportation  came  to  U.  S.,  1891,  locating  in  Chicago;  m. 
St.  Louis  World's  Fair.  Engaged  since  Oct.,  Chicago,  July  10,  1895.  On  coming  to  Chicago, 
1903,  in  making  special  reports  on  railroad  1891,  entered  employ  of  Gradle  &  Strotz,  man- 
properties.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  ufacturers  of  smoking  tobacco,  as  bookkeeper, 
3335  S.  Park  Av.  until  May,  1899,  when  firm  sold  out  to  the  Am. 

RITCHIE,  Thomas  Weston,  paper  boxes;  b.  Tobacco  Co.,  since  which  time  has  been  mgr. 
Chicago  Aug  20,  1871;  s.  William  C.  and  Mary  of  the  Chicago  branch.  Republican.  Jewish  re- 
Field  Ritchie;  ed  Hyde  Park  public  schools  Hgion.  Office:  392  N.  Clark  St.  Residence:  2628 
and  at  Metropolitan  Business  College;  m.  Chi-  FoJI£stAv. 

cago,  Jan.  21,  1902,  Anna  Stuart.  Upon  leav-  BITTEB,  Henry  App,  lawyer;  b.  Selins- 
ing  school  entered  the  business  of  W.  C.  grove,  Pa.,  Nov.  1,  1857;  s.  Henry  K.  and  Ma- 
Ritchie  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  paper  boxes,  ria  K.  (Hachenberg)  Ritter;  grad.  Wabash 
and  upon  its  incorporation  in  1892  became  College,  A.B.,  class  of  1881;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
vice-pres  of  the  company.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath-  14,  1891,  Sarah  E.  Louderback;  children:  Hen- 
letic,  Kenwood,  Lake  Zurich  Golf.  Office:  W.  ry  App.,  Jr.,  DeLancey  L.  After  leaving  col- 
VanBuren  and  Green  Sts.  Residence:  5324  lege  studied  law,  and  was  admitted  to  Illinois 
Madison  Av.  Dar-  Mar.,  1886;  clerk  in  the  law  office  of 

RITCHIE,  William  Edward,  paper  box  man-  Shuman  &  Defrees  for  about  6  years,  and  in 
ufacturer;  b.  Beloit,  Wis.,  Oct.  24,  1861;  s.  Nov.,  1893,  became  a  partner  in  the  present 
William  C.  and  Mary  Field  Ritchie;  came  to  nrm  of  Defrees,  Brace  &  Ritter.  Republican. 
Chicago,  1866;  educated  grammar  school  and  Clubs:  Exmoor,  Highland  Park.  Office:  205  La- 
two  years  in  Hyde  Park  High  School;  m.  St.  Salle  St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 
Andrews,  P.  Q.,  Can.,  Aug.  27,  1890,  Frances  I.  BITTER,  Louis  E.,  civil  engineer;  b  Cleve- 
Beattie;  children:  'Lyell  H.,  Alice,  William  E.,  land,  O.,  Mar.  14,  1864;  s.  Louis  and  Harriet 
Jr.  Started  in  business  life  in  1877  in  the  fac-  (Lambert)  Ritter;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cleve- 
tory  of  Ritchie  &  Duck  (of  which  his  father  land;  grad.  civil  engineer  in  Case  School  of 
was  senior  partner),  paper  box  manufacturers;  Applied  Science,  1886;  m.  Cleveland,  1889, 
went  into  the  office  in  1880;  had  charge  of  the  Mary  Stair;  children:  Louis  Stair,  Francis 
factory  from  1885,  when  became  a  partner  in  Hamilton.  Engaged  in  surveys  and  construc- 
the  firm,  which  had  become  W.  C.  Ritchie  &  tion  of  Cleveland  &  Mahoning  Valley  Ry.,  1886- 
Co. ;  in  1893  firm  was  incorporated  as  W.  C.  1889;  U.  S.  asst.  engineer  on  the  improvement 
Ritchie  &  Co.,  of  which  is  now  pres.  and  larg-  of  the  Mississippi  River,  1889-92;  engineer 
est  stockholder.  Also  treas.  Randolph  Box  and  with  Jenney  &  Mundie,  architects,  Chicago, 
Label  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  1892-9;  since  1899  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Ritter 


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&  Mott,  consulting  civil  engineers.  Mem.  West- 
ern Soc.  of  C.  E.  Clubs:  University,  Engineers, 
Press.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

BITTER,  Martin  M.,  physician;  b.  Hamburg, 
Ger.,  Dec.  6,  1862;  s.  Levy  J.  and  Caroline 
(Bengamin)  Ritter;  ed.  high  school  at  Ham- 
burg, Ger.,  until  15  years  old;  grad.  College 
of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago,  1892; 
took  courses  in  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  dis- 
eases in  Vienna  and  Berlin;  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo., 
May  24,  1898,  Saidee  Meyberg.  Engaged  in 
practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago  in  1892;  now 
practicing  as  specialist  in  diseases  of  eye,  ear, 
nose  and  throat.  Was  for  several  years  In- 
structor in  nose  and  throat  diseases  in  Chica- 
go Post-Graduate  School;  instructor  in  eye 
and  ear  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
School,  attending  oculist  and  aurist  of  Chi- 
cago Charity  Hosp.,  and  consulting  oculist  to 
Chicago  Home  for  the  Friendless.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Life  Insurance  Examiners'  Assn. 
Jewish  religion.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5011  Grand  Boul. 

ROACH,  John  Millard,  street  railway  offi- 
cial; b.  Lowell,  O.,  Jan.  30,  1851;  s.  John  M. 
and  Sarah  Ann  (Mackey)  Roach;  academic  ed- 
ucation, Beverly  and  Athens,  O. ;  m.  July  4, 
1872,  Katie  E.  Lyon,  Elmira,  N.  Y. ;  1  son: 
Frederick  Lyon.  Entered  employment  N.  Chi- 
cago St.  Ry.  Co.  as  conductor,  1872,  asst.  supt., 
1887,  supt.,  1890,  2d  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr., 
1893;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  W.  Chicago  St. 
Ry.  Co.  since  1897;  pres.  Cicero  &  Proviso  St. 
Ry.  Co.,  Suburban  Ry.  Co.,  since  1897;  vice- 
pres.  Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.,  1899-1901, 
pres.  since  1901;  pres.  and  mgr.  Chicago  Con- 
solidated Traction  Co.  Office:  444  N.  Clark  St. 
Residence:  Elmhurst,  111. 

ROBBiiTS,  Daniel  Stucker,  pres.  of  the  New 
Enterprise  Milling  Co.;  b.  Asbury,  Pa.,  Sept. 
21,  1864;  s.  Cyrus  and  Lovina  (Stucker)  Rob- 
bins;  ed.  Pennsylvania  public  schools,  Orange- 
ville  (Pa.)  Acad.,  and  Valparaiso  College,  grad- 
uating, B.S.,  1890;  received  degree  of  M.S., 
1893;  m.  Mound  City,  Mo.,  Aug.  20,  1897,  Su- 
sannah Hunkins;  children:  Aimer  A.,  Leon  A. 
Taught  in  public  schools  of  Pennsylvania, 
Ohio,  and  Iowa,  1883-8;  attended  college,  1888- 
1890;  prof,  of  mathematics  in  Chillicothe  Nor- 
mal School,  Chillicothe,  Mo.,  1891-8,  and  pres. 
pro  tem.  of  same  1  year;  pres.  of  the  Stan- 
berry  (Mo.)  Normal  School  since  1898,  and 
pres.  of  the  board  of  dirs.  of  same.  Pres.  and 
dir.  New  Enterprise  Machinery  Co.,  Chicago, 
for  mfg.  machinery  to  construct  hollow  con- 
crete walls,  since  Apr.  1,  1904.  Democrat. 
Methodist.  Office:  92  Lasalle  St. 

BOBBINS,  George  Baker,  vice-pres.  Armour 
Car  Lines;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Mar.  4,  1861;  s. 
William  and  Marie  (Steele)  Robbins;  ed.  pub- 
lic school,  Hinsdale,  111.,  and  Allen's  Acad., 
Chicago:  m.  Hinsdale.  111.,  June  25,  1884,  Min- 
nie L.  Hinds  (now  deceased);  children:  Wil- 
liam, Cutler  H.,  George  B.,  Jr.  Was  in  railway 
service  C.,  B.  &  Q.,  C.  &  E.  I.  and  Wabash 
roads  for  a  few  years,  but  in  1884  entered  the 
house  of  Armour's.  Now  traffic  dir.,  Armour  & 
Co.;  pres.  Armour  Car  Lines:  pres.  Continental 
Fruit  Express;  vice-pres.  Union  Depot  B.  & 
T.  Ry.  of  Kansas  City;  pres.  Ft.  Worth  Belt 
Ry. ;  dir.  Ft.  Worth  Stock  Yards;  dir.  Folsom 
Development  Co.,  and  various  other  companies. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Union 
League,  and  various  Hinsdale  clubs.  Office: 
205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

ROBBINS,  Henry  Spencer,  lawyer;  b.  East 
Stoughton,  Mass.,  Feb.  5,  1853;  s.  John  V.  and 
Anastasia  (Ford)  Robbins;  prepared  at  Hop- 
kins Grammar  School;  grad.  Yale  College, 
A.B.;  attended  law  school  at  Madison,  Wis. ; 
admitted  to  bar  of  Wisconsin,  1874;  m.  Dec.  12, 
1883,  Fanny  F.,  daughter  of  H.  Morris  John- 
son, of  Chicago.  Practiced  law  in  New  York 
City,  1874-6;  came  to  Chicago,  1876,  and  be- 


came partner  with  Hempstead  Washburne,  un- 
til 1883,  when  Senator  Lyman  Trumbull 
joined  the  firm  which  became  Trumbull,  Wash- 
burne &  Robbins  until  Mr.  Washburne  was 
elected  Mayor  of  Chicago;  now  in  practice 
alone;  counsel  for  the  Board  of  Trade.  Mem. 
of  the  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Iroquois, 
Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  205  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel;  summer, 
Lake  Forest,  111. 

BOBBINS,  Walter  B.,  lumberman;  b. 
Whltesboro,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  22,  1843;  s.  William 
and  Margareth  (Simpson)  Robbins;  ed. 
Whitestown,  N.  Y.,  and  Ft.  Plain,  N.  Y.,  semi- 
naries; m.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  18,  1870, 
Harriet  C.  Monroe;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  George 
A.  Holmes.  Enlisted  as  private  Apr.  19,  1861, 
in  Co.  A,  14th  regt.,  N.  Y.  Vols. ;  promoted  to 
2d  lieut.  1st  N.  J.  Cav.,  Dec.,  1861;  promoted 
to  1st  lieut.,  capt.,  maj.,  lieut.-col.,  then  col. 
of  1st  N.  J.  Cav.  by  Governor  of  State;  was 
brevetted  lieut.-col.,  col.  and  brig.-gen.  by  U.  S. 
Government;  commanded  1st  brigade,  2d  cav. 
division,  Army  of  the  Potomac  at  close  of  War. 
Started  in  lumber  business  in  Northern  New 
York,  1867;  came  to  Chicago,  1872,  and  en- 
gaged in  lumber  and  planing  mill  business  at 
12th  and  Lumber  Sts. ;  burned  out  in  1877; 
was  connected  with  C.  C.  Thompson  &  Co., 
and  remained  with  their  successors  till  the 
present  time;  since  1894  has  been  sec.  of  the 
C.  A.  Paltzer  Lumber  Co.  Has  been  pres.  of 
the  Lumbermen's  Assn.  of  Chicago;  has  been 
commander  of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal 
Legion  of  U.  S.  Commandery  of  the  State  of 
Illinois.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union.  Of- 
fice: 37th  &  Center  Sts.  Residence:  3910  Lake 
Av. 

ROBERT,  Joseph  Thomas,  Congregational 
clergyman,  parliamentarian;  b.  Robertville,  S. 
C. ;  s.  Joseph  T.  and  Adeline  (Lawton)  Robert; 
ed.  public  schools,  Philadelphia,  and  Savannah, 
Ga. ;  Dennison,  O.,  and  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  univs. ; 
studied  Rochester  Theol.  Seminary,  Union 
Theol.  Seminary,  New  York  and  Chicago 
Theol.  Saminary;  m.  1864.  Hattie  K.  Wilson. 
Engaged  in  business  and  mil.  engineering, 
1864-80;  ordained  to  ministry,  1879;  in  pastor- 
ates until  1896;  since  1896  engaged  in  lectures 
on  parliamentary  law  in  law  schools,  chautau- 
quas,  etc.,  and  pastoral  work.  (See  Who's  Who 
in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Address:  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  Lake  and  Dearborn 
Sts. 

ROBERTS,  Charles  Aaron,  merchant  in  rail- 
way supplies;  b.  Lacon,  111.,  Mar.  12,  1865;  s. 
Alonzo  and  Elizabeth  (Maleham)  Roberts;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1890,  Cora 
J.  Hicks;  children:  Agnes  Elizabeth,  Shepherd 
McGregor.  After  leaving  school  entered,  1882, 
service  of  Crerar,  Adams  &  Co.  (leading  Chi- 
cago dealers  in  railway  supplies  and  contrac- 
tors' materials),  advancing  steadily  until  he 
became  vice-pres.  of  the  company,  which  office 
he  now  holds.  Republican.  Mason;  mem.  Wil- 
liam B.  Warren  Lodge,  Oriental  Consistory, 
and  Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the  Mystic 
Shrine.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  11-13  5th  Av.  Residence:  1765 
Sheridan  Rd. 

BOBEBTS,  Charles  Humphrey,  lawyer;  b. 
Long  Run,  Mt.  Pleasant,  Jefferson  Co.,  O.,  Oct. 
11,  1847;  s.  Rowland  and  Mary  Ann  (Hum- 
phrey) Roberts;  ed.  public  schools  and  short 
term  at  McNeely  Normal  School,  Hopedale, 
O. ;  grad.  law  dept.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1878; 
m.  1897,  Mary  G.  Armstrong.  Worked  as  engi- 
neer when  a  young  man  in  father's  flouring 
mills;  taught  school;  became  supt.  of  construc- 
tion for  Camden  Iron  Works,  near  Philadel- 
phia; traveled  for  the  company,  erecting  large 
gas  works,  meanwhile  studying  law.  Since 
1878  in  general  and  patent  law  practice,  Chi- 
cago. Author:  Down  on  the  Ohio,  a  novel  of 
Quaker  life,  1891.  Contributor  to  periodicals. 
Residence:  N.  Evanston,  111. 


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ROBERTS,  Charles  James,  grain,  provisions, 
etc.;  b.  Kilkee,  Ireland,  Dec.  10,  1874;  s.  John 
and  Elizabeth  (Breen)  Roberts;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  11,  1897, 
Susie  C.  Loker.  Began  business  life  with  Ar- 
mour &  Co.  as  office  boy,  and  advanced  until, 
during  the  last  5  of  the  15  years  he  was  con- 
nected with  the  house,  he  was  gen.  mgr.  of 
the  business  for  the  New  England  States.  In 
1901  became  partner  with  John  T.  Sickel, 
forming  the  present  firm  of  Sickel,  Roberts  & 
Co.,  commission  merchants  in  grain,  provi- 
sions, stocks,  cotton,  etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Saddle  and  Sirloin.  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  5032  St.  Lawrence  Av. 

ROBERTS,  Charles  Samuel,  coal;  b.  Bloom- 
ington,  111.,  May  10,  1860;  s.  Samuel  D.  and 
Maria  (Allen)  Roberts;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  1884,  Harriet  C.  Fay;  children: 
Charles  F.,  John  G.,  Gertrude  H.  From  1886 
to  1903  was  with  the  Am.  Steel  &  "Wire  Co. 
as  sec.  and  dir. ;  in  1903  assumed  present  posi- 
tion as  pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Manufacturers' 
Fuel  Co.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Kenwood, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Columbia 
Yacht.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4900 
Ellis  Av. 

ROBERTS,  Edward  !•.,  manufacturer  of 
sash,  doors,  etc.;  b.  Denbighshire,  Wales,  Jan. 
3,  1846;  s.  Edward  and  Mary  Roberts;  came 
with  parents  to  U.  S.,  1849,  locating  at  Nee- 
nah,  Wis. ;  ed.  public  schools  of  Neenah,  Wis. ; 
worked  on  farm  summers  and  attended  school 
winters  until  1860;  m.  South  Bend,  Ind.,  1873, 
Nellie  S.  Roraback;  children:  Hugh  M.,  Rhoda 
L.,  Catherine,  Ruth,  Edward  L.,  Jr.  Left  school 
in  1860,  and  was  employed  in  sawmill  for  4 
years;  then  was  in  employ  of  a  sash,  door  and 
blind  factory  at  Davenport,  la.,  becoming  part- 
ner at  age  of  20,  and  remaining  10  years;  sold 
out  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1879  and  organized 
firm  of  E.  L.  Roberts  &  Co.,  wholesale  manu- 
facturers of  sash,  doors,  blinds,  glazed  sash, 
mouldings,  balusters,  newel  posts,  etc.;  later 
incorporated  the  business  under  same  name, 
and  is  pres.  of  the  company;  mem.  of  Sharp, 
Partridge  &  Co.,  wholesale  window  glass; 
mem.  McGregor  Bros.  &  Co.,  lumber,  Granite 
Falls,  Minn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton.  Office:  22d  St.  and  Union  PI.  Resi- 
dence: 10134  Longwood  Av.  (Tracy). 

ROBERTS,  Frank  John  Segur,  manufactur- 
er; b.  Toronto,  Can.,  Sept.  1,  1851;  s.  Charles 
L.  and  Alicia  (Diamond)  Roberts;  ed.  private 
tuition  in  Model  School,  and  Collegiate  Insti- 
tute, Toronto,  Ont.  Began  business  life  in 
wholesale  dry  goods  trade;  became  buyer  for 
houses  in  Canada;  has  resided  in  Chicago  since 
1890;  engaged  with  the  Hubbard  Portable 
Oven  Co.  in  Chicago,  and  in  1899  established 
on  his  own  account  under  the  style  of  the  Rob- 
erts Portable  Oven  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
Black  Diamond  ovens.  Diamond  Double-Deck 
ovens,  and  New  Homestead  ovens,  for  restau- 
rant, hotel  and  bakery  use.  Also  dir.  Rome 
Petroleum  and  Iron  Co.  Episcopalian.  Office: 
73-83  Erie  St. 

ROBERTS,  George  William,  fire  insurance; 
b.  Chicago,  Sept.  22,  1859;  s.  George  R.  and 
Ann  Augusta  (Bulkeley)  Roberts;  ed.  private 
schools  and  Racine  College;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
24,  1882,  Nellie  Wilkinson;  children:  George 
R.,  Helen  M.  Was  employed  in  the  1st  Nat. 
Bank  of  Chicago,  1883-5;  then  became  a  mem. 
of  the  rubber  goods  firm  of  Elson,  Salisbury 
&  Co.,  until  1887,  when  entered  the  insurance 
business,  becoming  vice-pres.  of  George  H. 
Harvey  Co.  in  1902.  Republican;  alderman  of 
Highland  Park.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Highland 
Park;  also  Winter,  of  Lake  Forest.  Office: 
Nat.  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

ROBERTS,  Thomas  Elmer,  physician;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  28,  1886.  Began  study  of 
medicine  at  age  of  16  in  office  of  Dr.  O.  S.  San- 
ders, of  Boston;  at  18  began  attending  clinics 


at  Massachusetts  General  Hosp.  and  Boston 
City  Hosp.;  grad.  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  Col- 
lege, M.D.,  1888;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  27,  1892, 
Alice  Hovey  Hurlbut.  Located  in  practice  at 
Oak  Park,  Aug.,  1889,  and  in  1891  attended 
univ.  clinics  in  Vienna  and  Berlin,  making 
a  special  study  of  diseases  of  the  chest,  and 
in  that  connection  invented  a  multiple  stetho- 
scope for  use  in  teaching  auscultation.  Was 
lecturer  on  minor  surgery  in  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College,  1891-2  and  1892-3,  then  lecturer 
on  physical  diagnosis;  later  became  prof,  of 
diseases  of  the  chest  and  a  mem.  of  the  board 
of  dirs.  of  the  Chicago  Post-Graduate  Med. 
School.  Trustee  and  med.  dir.  of  the  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Illinois;  dir.  Oak  Park 
Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Mem.  Illinois  Homoe. 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine,  Chicago 
Homce.  Med.  Soc.  Dir.  Oak  Park  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Clubs:  Westward  Ho,  Oak  Park.  Office:  135 
Adams  St.  Residence:  144  S.  Oak  Park  Av. 

ROBERTS,  William  Marcus,  asst.  supt.  of 
schools;  b.  Washington  Co.,  Pa.,  Mar.  22, 
1858;  s.  John  T.  and  Sarah  (Kelso)  Roberts; 
ed.  public  school  at  Cannonsburg,  Pa.,  and  at 
Jefferson  Acad.  in  same  place.  Taught  dis- 
trict and  graded  schools  in  Washington  Co., 
Pa.,  1875-80;  from  1881  to  1883  was  principal 
of  Cannonsburg,  Pa.,  public  schools;  came  to 
Illinois,  1883,  and  became  principal  of  schools 
at  Elwood,  Will  Co.,  and  from  1886  to  1892 
was  asst.  to  the  county  supt.  of  schools  of 
Will  Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  1892;  was  prin- 
cipal of  Humboldt  School  2  years  and  of  Bis- 
marck School  8  years;  since  Oct.,  1902,  asst. 
supt.  of  schools  of  Chicago.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Mem.  and  capt.  Sons  of  Veterans. 
Club:  Chicago  Press.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 
Residence:  1081  Kimball  Av. 

ROBERTSON,  Alexander,  banker;  b.  Thorn- 
hill,  Perthshire,  Scotland,  Dec.  13,  1861;  s.  Alex- 
ander and  Jean  (King)  Robertson;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Scotland.  Entered  the  service  of  the 
Bank  of  Scotland  at  Stirling,  Oct.  1,  1877; 
transferred  to  Dundee,  1881,  and  thence  to 
Dunkeld,  1882,  remaining  until  Feb.,  1883.  En- 
tered service  of  Bank  of  Nova  Scotia  at  Hali- 
fax, N.  S.,  Mar.,  1883;  acted  as  relieving  mgr., 
1886-7,  accountant  at  Halifax,  1888;  inspector 
of  branches,  1889-92;  asst.  mgr.  at  Chicago, 
1892-7;  mgr.  at  Chicago  since  June,  1897.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Yacht,  Glen 
View,  Washington  Park.  Office:  134  Monroe 
St.  Residence:  Pullman  Bldg. 

ROBERTSON,  Charles  Alexander,  merchant 
In  builders'  hardware;  b.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug. 
12,  1869;  s.  Richard  J.  and  Emily  (Stevens) 
Robertson;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Began 
business  life  in  the  employ  of  Cutler,  Wood- 
rough  &  Co.,  Aug.,  1886,  to  1890,  and  with  the 
successors  of  that  firm,  Woodrough  &  Han- 
chett  Co.,  1890-5;  upon  retirement  of  that 
company  from  business,  1895,  went  with  Al- 
lerton,  Clarke  Co.,  fine  locks  and  builders' 
hardware,  as  traveling  salesman  until  Sept.  8, 
1902,  when  he  became  mgr.  for  the  company. 
Democrat.  Mem.  Austin  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A. 
M.,  and  Mystic  Tie  Lodge,  No.  497,  K.  P.  Of- 
fice: 118  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  5319  W.  In- 
diana St. 

ROBERTSON,  Charles  Moore,  physician;  b. 
Columbus  City,  la.,  Feb.  1,  1865;  s.  William 
Stephenson  and  Anna  Elizabeth  (Charlton) 
Robertson;  grad.  Univ.  of  Iowa,  B.S.,  1885; 
A.M.,  1888;  M.D.,  1888.  Practiced  at  Davenport, 
la.,  1888-1901;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Prof,  of 
diseases  of  the  ear.  nose  and  throat.  Univ.  of 
Iowa,  1896-1901;  since  1901  prof,  of  diseases 
of  the  nose  and  throat  in  Chicago  Policlinic. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Assn.  of  Military  Sur- 
geons of  the  U.  S.,  fellow  of  the  Am.  Soc.  of 
Otology,  Rhinology  and  Laryngology;  mem.  Il- 
linois State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Ophthalmic  and  Otological  Soc.,  Chicago 
Climatological  and  Laryngological  Soc.,  Iowa 
and  Illinois  Central  District  Med.  Soc.,  etc. 


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Was  mem.  Iowa  N.  G.,  1882-5;  surgeon  (maj.) 
2d  Iowa  N.  G.,  1890-8;  maj. -surgeon,  50th  Iowa 
Vols.,  Apr.,  to  July,  1898;  maj.  and  chief  sur- 
geon of  vols.,  July,  to  Sept.,  1898.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Calumet,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  Hotel 
Metropole. 

ROBERTSON,  David,  architect;  b.  London, 
Eng.,  Feb.  18,  1873;  s.  David  and  Jane 
(Key)  Robertson;  removed  to  Chicago,  1886; 
ed.  private  school,  London,  Eng.,  1878-80; 
Willesden  College,  England,  1880-6;  Webster 
(public)  School,  Chicago,  1886-8;  Chicago  Poly- 
technic Institute,  1888-90.  Was  draftsman  for 
William  Thomas,  Chicago,  1890-2;  Handy  & 
Cady,  1892-5;  Charles  S.  Frost,  1895-6;  Pond 
&  Pond,  1896-7;  practiced  alone  3  years,  then 
returned  to  Pond  &  Pond  for  2  years,  and  then 
with  Shepley,  Rutan  &  Coolidge  until  Dec.  1, 
1903;  entered  into  practice  Jan.  1,  1904,  suc- 
ceeding L.  E.  Stanhope,  deputy  bldg.  commis- 
sioner of  Chicago.  Designed  Robert  A.  Waller 
Electric  Light  Plant  in  Englewood,  Woodlawn 
Masonic  Temple,  Carey  Apartment  Bldg;  resi- 
dence of  Dr.  H.  P.  Newman,  Highland  Park, 
and  many  'other  bldgs.  Independent  in  politics. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Wanderers,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  6548 
Lexington  Av. 

ROBERTSON,  William  Grant,  sec.  J.  H.  Bell 
&  Co.,  teas,  coffees,  spices;  b.  Chicago,  Aug. 
10,  1853;  s.  John  and  Emma  Robertson;  ed. 
Chicago  public  and  high  schools.  Left  school 
at  17;  was  bill  clerk  and  bookkeeper;  then  re- 
ceiving teller  4th  Nat.  Bank;  entered,  1883, 
house  of  Bell,  Conrad  &  Co.  (established 
1872).  and  upon  incorporation  in  Sept.,  1897,  as 
J.  H.  Bell  &  Co.,  became  sec.  of  the  company, 
office  mgr.  and  credit  man.  Mugwump  in  poli- 
tics. Episcopalian.  Mason.  Office:  62-64  Michi- 
gan Av.  Residence:  Wilmette,  111. 

ROBIE.  George  T.,  merchant;  b.  Walworth, 
N.  Y.,  Mar.  20,  1853;  s.  Frederick  and  Mary 
Robie;  ed.  public  schools  in  New  York  State; 
m.  Walworth,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5,  1875,  Anna  Snook; 
1  son:  Frederick  C.  Came  to  Chicago,  1876. 
In  1876  established  and  has  since  been  pres. 
and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Excelsior  Supply  Co., 
jobbers  of  sewing  machine  parts,  shoe  factory 
supplies,  etc.  Also  pres.  Am.  Cement  and  Oil 
Co.;  pres.  Idaho  Irrigation  Co.  Republican. 
Mason  (32°);  Templar,  Shriner.  Dir.  Engle- 
wood Union  Hosp.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  233-237  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  7124  Yale  Av. 

ROBINSON,  Byron,  physician;  b.  Wiscon- 
sin; s.  William  and  Mary  Robinson;  ed.  in  log 
school  house,  Mineral  Point  (Wis.)  Seminary, 
and  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  B.S.,  1878  (asst.  to 
prof,  of  chemistry  during  senior  year) ;  prin- 
cipal Ashland  and  Black  Earth  (Wis.)  high 
schools,  1879-80,  at  same  time  studying  medi- 
cine under  Dr.  U.  P.  Stair;  grad.  Rush  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  M.D.,  1882;  m.  Chicago,  1894. 
Dr.  Lucy  Waite.  Practiced  medicine,  Grand 
Rapids,  Wis.,  with  Dr.  G.  F.  Witter,  1882-4; 
pursued  special  studies  and  investigations  in 
gynecology  and  abdominal  surgery  at  Heidel- 
berg, Berlin  and  London,  1884-5;  resumed 
practice  at  Grand  Rapids,  Wis.;  pursued  spe- 
cial studies  in  gynecology  at  Univ.  of  Vienna, 
1887;  returned  to  practice  until  1888;  removed 
to  Toledo,  O.,  becoming  prof,  of  anatomy  and 
clinical  surgery  -in  Toledo  Med.  College;  made 
important  experiments  and  devised  improved 
methods  by  which  the  ooeration  of  intestinal 
anastomasis  was  rendered  feasible  and  safe; 
studied  gynecology  and  abdominal  surgery 
under  Prof.  Lawson  Tait,  1891;  since  return 
has  practiced  in  Chicago  as  specialist  in 
gynecology  and  abdominal  surgery.  Has  made 
himself  known  to  the  medical  profession 
by  extensive  investigations  in  the  anatomy 
and  surgery  of  the  pelvis  and  abdomen, 
and  has  been  honored  by  having  several 
parts  of  the  abdominal  and  pelvic  anatomy 


named  after  him  by  his  colleagues,  as  the 
"circle  of  Byron  Robinson,"  and  the  abdominal 
brain,  the  oligemic  uterine  zones,  and  the 
pelvic  brain  of  Byron  Robinson  are  anatomic 
eponyms  known  to  physicians.  Is  author  of 
the  theory  that  trauma  of  the  psoas  muscle 
on  the  appendix  produces  appendicitis.  The 
damage  caused  by  the  violent  contraction  of 
the  psoas  muscle  on  the  appendix  produces  a 
plastic  peritonitis  which  gradually  contracts, 
producing  flexion  of  the  appendix  that  com- 
promises the  appendicular  circulation  nourish- 
ment and  abstracts  drainage,  ending  in  appen- 
dicular catarrh  or  perforation.  Author  of 
Landmarks  of  Gynecology  (2  vols.);  Practical 
Intestinal  Surgery  (2  vols.);  Automatic  Men- 
strual Ganglia;  Urachal  Cysts;  The  Abdom- 
inal Brain,  Its  Rhythm  and  Reflexes;  a  work  on 
the  Peritoneum;  also  monographs  on  the  Great 
Omentum,  on  Colpo-Perineorrhaphy,  and  on 
the  Utero-ovarian  Artery,  and  a  life-sized 
chart  on  the  Sympathetic  Nerve;  has  contrib- 
uted very  extensively  on  abdominal  anatomy 
and  surgery  to  current  medical  literature. 
Honorary  mem.  of  several  med.  socs.  Now 
prof,  of  gynecology  and  abdominal  surgery 
Illinois  Med.  College;  gynecologist  to  Wo- 
man's Hosp.;  consulting  gynecologist  Mary 
Thompson  Hosp.;  attending  surgeon  Frances 
Willard  Hosp.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
479  Jackson  Boul. 

ROBINSON,  Charles  O.,  live  stock  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Middletown,  la.,  May  6, 
1861;  s.  Joseph  M.  and  Margaret  J.  (Jones) 
Robinson;  ed.  public  and  private  schools  of 
Burlington,  la.,  and  of  Chicago,  coming  to  this 
city  in  Sept.,  1875;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1886. 
Minnie  Mueller.  Began  business  life  in  1877 
as  partner  in  the  firm  of  J.  M.  Robinson  &  Co., 
live  stock,  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards;  became 
an  expert  salesman;  became  a  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Clay,  Robinson  &  Co.,  formed  1886, 
which  has  long  been  one  of  the  foremost  com- 
mission houses  engaged  in  the  Union  Stock 
Yards,  Chicago,  with  branches  at  S.  Omaha, 
Neb.,  and  Kansas  City.  Mo.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park, 
Kenwood,  Saddle  and  Sirloin.  Offices:  The 
Rookery  and  Bank  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  4406  Oakenwald  Av. 

ROBINSON,  George  Iiiving»tone,  theologian, 
archaeologist;  b.  W.  Hebron,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  19, 
1864;  s.  William  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Archi- 
bald) Robinson;  grad.  Princeton,  1887;  A.M., 
1890;  studied  Princeton  Theol.  Seminary,  1890- 
1893;  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1893-4;  Univ.  of  Leipzig, 
Ph.D.,  1895;  m.  Cairo,  Egypt,  Jessie  Patton 
Lee  Harvey.  Traveled,  and  taught  in  Syrian 
Protestant  College,  Beirut,  Syria,  1887-90; 
since  1896  prof.  O.  T.  literature  and  exegesis, 
Knox  College,  Toronto,  and  McCormick  Theol. 
Seminary,  Chicago;  Presbyterian  clergyman. 
Explorer  of  Sinai  Peninsula  and  Kadesh-Bar- 
nea;  discoverer  of  the  6th  and  7th  wells  of 
Beersheba  and  the  "High  Place"  at  Petra,  the 
capital  of  Edom.  Mem.  Am.  Oriental  Soc.,  Soc. 
of  Biblical  Literature  and  Exegesis,  The  Coun- 
cil of  Seventy;  the  Irving  Club,  Chicago.  Con- 
tributor to  theol.  journals.  Address:  10  Chal- 
mers PI. 

ROBINSON1,  Harry  Allston,  consulting  engi- 
neer; b.  St.  John,  N.  B.,  Apr.  1,  1872;  s.  James 
H.  and  Emma  C.  (Seely)  Robinson:  ed.  public 
schools  of  Cleveland.  O.,  and  in  Case  School 
of  Applied  Science,  Cleveland,  O. ;  m.  Elgin, 
111.,  Nov.  28,  1903,  Ilda  Cecilia  Johnson.  Since 
1898  with  firm  of  Pierce,  Richardson  &  Neiler, 
consulting  and  designing  engineers,  and  now 
sec.  of  that  company,  covering  all  branches  of 
mechanical,  electrical,  heating,  ventilating  and 
sanitary  engineering.  Mem.  of  the  Franklin 
Institute  of  Philadelphia,  Am.  Soc.  of  Heating 
and  Ventilating  Engineers,  Nat.  Assn.  of  Sta- 
tionary Engineers.  Club:  Jackson  Park  Yacht. 
Office:  Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence:  5422  Indi- 
ana Av. 


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ROBINSON,  Michael  Waller,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  in  Callaway  Co.,  Mo.,  Oct.  13,  1837;  s. 
John  and  Mary  Bondurant  (Ayres)  Robinson; 
preparatory  education  at  Westminster  College, 
Fulton,  Mo.,  and  Georgetown,  Ky. ;  grad.  Yale 
College,  1857  (B.A.  and  M.A.);  grad.  Harvard 
Law  School,  Cambridge,  Mass.,  1860;  m.  Che- 
shire, Conn.,  Dec.  24,  1866,  Leonora  C.  Pad- 
dock; children:  Walter  B.,  Herbert  B.,  Harold 
H.,  Ethel  G.  (wife  of  William  L.  McCormick), 
Florence  C.  Prof.  Greek  and  Latin,  1857-9,  and 
in  1859  pres.  William  Jewell  College,  Liberty, 
Mo.;  began  practice  of  law  in  Fulton,  Mo., 
with  late  Judge  John  A.  Hockaday,  lately 
judge  of  that  circuit;  mem.  Missouri  legisla- 
ture, 1862-3;  curator  State  Univ.  of  Missouri, 
1862-4;  came  to  Chicago,  Oct.,  1864,  and  en- 
paged  in  general  practice;  associated  at  differ- 
ent times  with  Norman  C.  Perkins,  John  V. 
Le  Moyne,  L.  C.  Ferris,  A.  W.  Green,  and  now 
with  his  son,  Herbert  B.  Robinson,  as  M.  W. 
and  H.  B.  Robinson.  Made  specialty  of  munici- 
pal law  practice  between  1877  and  1894  as 
atty.  for  Town  of  Lake  View,  and  later  City 
of  Lake  View.  Became  asst.  to  corporation 
counsel  of  Chicago  on  annexation  of  Lake 
View,  and  in  1893-4,  special  assessment  atty. 
for  Chicago.  Putting  out  of  business  the  Lake 
View  Steam  Dummy  R.  R.  as  a  nuisance,  and 
afterward  the  Snell  Toll  Road  as  an  usurpa- 
tion, were  among  his  most  important  cases. 
Conservative  Democrat.  State  Senator  from 
7th  Senatorial  District  of  Illinois,  1874-6;  pres. 
School  Board,  City  of  Lake  View,  1890.  Pres- 
byterian. Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  698 
Fullerton  Boul. 

ROBINSON,  Theodore  Winthrop,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Boston,  Mass.,  June  7,  1862;  s.  Theo- 
dore and  Susannah  Snelling  (Powell)  Robin- 
son; grad.  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, 1884;  m.  Joliet,  111.,  1891,  Frances 
Steel;  children:  Edgar  Manning,  Frances 
Louise.  Chemist  Joliet  Steel  Co.,  1885-9;  dept. 
supt.,  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1889- 
1892;  gen.  supt.  Colorado  Fuel  and  Iron  Co., 
Pueblo,  Colo.,  1892-9:  with  Illinois  Steel  Co. 
since  1899,  and  now  1st  vice-pres.  of  the  com- 
pany. Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Mining  Engi- 
neers, and  of  the  Iron  and  Steel  Institute  of 
England.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Merchants,  Union 
League,  Kenwood,  Midlothian.  Office:  The 
Rookery. 

ROBINSON,  William  Thomas,  printer;  b.  Jo 
Daviess  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  24,  1850;  s.  Adam  and 
Isabella  (Charlton)  Robinson;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Assumption,  111.,  1886,  Harriet 
Dore;  children:  Roy,  Ruth,  Harriet,  Alice. 
An  apprentice  in  the  printing  office  of  D.  Wil- 
mott  Scott,  at  Galena,  111.,  at  age  of  15,  4 
years;  came  to  Chicago,  and  was  for  2  years 
in  the  printing  office  of  A.  M.  Wood,  then  a 
partner  in  the  firm  of  A.  M.  Wood  &  Co., 
which  he  later  purchased,  continuing  the  busi- 
ness alone  as  W.  T.  Robinson  &  Co.  Sold  out, 
and  in  1892  established,  with  Charles  G. 
Smith,  present  firm  of  Robinson  &  Smith.  Re- 
publican. Methodist.  Mason.  Office:  383  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  515  Cuyler  Av. 

ROBISON,  John  Albert,  physician;  b.  Rich- 
land,  Ind.,  July  26,  1855;  s.  William  Alexander 
and  Mary  Susan  (Graham)  Robison;  grad.  Mon- 
mouth  College,  A.B.,  1877:  Rush  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1880;  m.  Chicago,  May  19,  1890,  Adeline 
Jessie  Pyott-Love.  Began  practice  of  medicine 
in  Chicago  in  1880  in  partnership  with  Dr. 
Joseph  P.  Ross;  was  attending  physician  to 
Throat  and  Chest  Dept.,  Central  Free  Dispen- 
sary, 1880-8:  attending  physician  to  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  1884-8;  and  also  in  1890-2:  prof,  materia 
medica  and  therapeutics  in  Woman's  Med. 
College,  1888-90.  and  lecturer  in  same  branch 
at  Rush  Med.  College.  1880-8;  on  attending 
staff  of  Presbyterian  Hosp.  ever  since  its  or- 
ganization, and  now  sec.  of  the  med.  board; 
has  held  various  other  teaching  positions;  now 
consulting  physician  the  Mary  Thompson 


Hosp.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.  (pres.  W.  Side  branch),  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Practice  limited  to  internal  medicine. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Automobile.  Office:  100  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 297  Ashland  Boul. 

ROBY,  Edward,  lawyer;  b.  Brockport,  Mon- 
roe Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  31,  1840;  s.  Thomas  Rog- 
ers and  Mary  (Partridge)  Roby;  studied  law 
in  Niagara  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1857-61;  m.  Nov.  21, 
1876,  Lelia  P.  Magoun.  Admitted  to  New  York 
bar,  June,  1862;  Illinois  bar,  June,  1865;  Su- 
preme Court  of  U.  S.,  Feb.  2,  1871;  has  been 
identifled  with  many  leading  cases  involving 
novel  principles  in  jurisprudence,  notably,  Ma- 
son v.  Rollins,  1868  (80  U.  S.  602);  Rich  v. 
Chicago,  1871  (3  Chicago  Legal  News  282, 
284,  modified  on  rehearing,  59  111.  286);  Web- 
ster v.  Chicago,  opinion  Jan.,  1872,  decided 
123  cases  (4  Legal  News  116;  62  111.  302);  Peo- 
ple v.  Cooper,  1876  (83  111.  585);  Knicker- 
bocker Insurance  Co.  v.  Comstock,  (83  U.  S. 
258);  also  case  of  Walrath  v.  Cleary  ("the 
Chicago  Rebellion")  for  injunction  to  forbid 
payment  by  the  State  of  city,  town  and  county 
debts  in  aid  of  railroads  under  act  of  1869; 
opinion  sustaining  contention  was  given  in  a 
similar  case  (Ramsey  v.  Hoeger,  76  111.  432); 
Law  v.  People,  (87  111.  385);  Fuller  v.  Chicago 
(89  111.  282);  Snell  v.  Chicago  (133  111.  413), 
and  many  other  eventful  cases,  influencing 
principles  of  jurisprudence  in  criminal  cases, 
chancery  and  common  law.  Republican.  Office: 
134  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  10805  Av.  J. 

ROCKWELL,  Charles  Henry,  railway  offi- 
cial; b.  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  Jan.  11,  1852;  s. 
Henry  Thompson  and  Lucinda  (Loree)  Rock- 
well; ed.  public  schools  of  Terre  Haute,  Ind.; 
m.  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  Nov.  22,  1876;  children: 
Edward  Russell,  Cordelia  Coles,  Lilian  Goble, 
Charles  Henry,  Jr.  Began  railway  service  as 
asst.  yard  clerk,  C.,  C.,  C.  &  I.  Ry.,  at  In- 
dianapolis; filled  several  clerical  and  passen- 
ger dept.  positions  on  that  and  other  Indian- 
apolis roads  until  July  1,  1875;  auditor  and 
general  passenger  and  ticket  agent,  Indian- 
apolis, Peru  &  Chicago  Ry.  until  Apr.  1,  1884; 
auditor,  1884-6,  general  passenger  and  ticket 
agent  at  Cincinnati,  1886-9,  C.,  H.  &  D.  R.  R.; 
sec.  to  pres.,  Pullman's  Palace  Car  Co.,  1889; 
gen.  supt.,  Columbus,  Hocking  Valley  &  To- 
ledo Ry.,  1889-91;  gen.  supt.  C.  &  E.  I.  Ry., 
1891-3;  asst.  to  pres.,  same,  Jan.  to  Sept.,  1893; 
general  passenger  agent,  Cleveland,  Akron  & 
Columbus  Ry.,  1893-5;  auditor  of  Western 
Passenger  Assn.,  1895-7;  traffic  mgr.  C.,  I.  &  L. 
Ry.  since  Mar.  1,  1897.  Also  dir.  Indiana  Stone 
R.  R.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mason.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood;  also  Columbia,  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.  Office:  198  Custom  House  PI. 
Residence:  4953  Lake  Av. 

ROCKWELL,  Cortland  Butler,  physician;  b. 
New  London,  Conn.,  Nov.  10,  1841;  s.  Merritt 
and  Phoebe  (Burdick)  Rock-well;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Connecticut  and  Pennsylvania  and 
an  academy  in  New  York  State,  but  illness  of 
father  prevented  his  graduation;  worked  at 
marble  cutting  until  Civil  War,  then  volun- 
teered and  as  landsman,  paymaster's  steward 
and  acting  physician,  served  on  the  U.  S.  Sloop 
"Granite"  until  end  of  service  in  1864;  grad. 
Chicago  Homoa.  Med.  College,  1883;  m.  New 
London,  Conn.,  1865,  Mary  Jane  Riley,  of  New 
Haven,  Conn.;  children:  Gordon  Cortland 
(M.D.,  died  Dec.  9,  1895,  aged  29),  Willie  (de- 
ceased), Arthur  M.,  Everett  C.  Engaged  in 
marble  business  at  Waterford,  Conn.,  1864-6. 
In  Baptist  ministry,  ordained,  1866,  and  had 
charge  of  churches  at  So.  Centre,  Ashford, 
South  Woodstock,  North  Ashford,  Moosup 
(Plainfleld),  and  East  Killingly,  Conn.,  re- 
spectively. Practiced  at  Faribault,  St.  Paul, 
and  Alexandria,  Minn.,  and  Wahpeton,  N. 
Dak.,  until  1888;  since  then  in  Chicago  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  as  homce.  physician 
and  surgeon.  Mem.  State  Legislature  of  Con- 


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necticut    from    Eastford,    1870.     Mem.    Illinois  notions    business    from    1888    to    1895.    In    1895 

Homce.    Assn.,    Chicago    Homos.    Soc.,    Am.    In-  engaged   in  wholesale  grocery   business   in   the 

stitute  Homoeopathy.  Baptist.  Republican.  Of-  Grossfeld   &   Roe   Co.,    wholesale    grocers,    im- 

flce  and  residence:  5345  Madison  Av.  porters    and    coffee    roasters,    of    which    he    is 

ROCKWOOD,     Frank     Bradford,     wholesale  vice-pres.  Republican.  Mason.   Odd  Fellow.  Of- 

grocer;    b.    Amherst,    Mass.,    Mar.    10,    1840;    s.  fice:    185-187    W.    Randolph    St.    Residence:    47 

Harvey     and     Mary     Rockwood;     ed.      public  Alice  PI. 

schools  of  Hartford,  Conn.;   came  to  Chicago,  ROE,   Charles  Manard,   mgr.    Chicago   house 

1862;  enlisted  and  served  in  the  Union  Army,  Am.     Baptist    Publication    Soc.;     b.     Rockton, 

1862-5,    in    the    Board    of    Trade    Battery;    m.  Winnebago    Co.,    111.,    Oct.    15,     1869;    s.    Rev. 

Poland,  O.,  1867,  Lucy  C.  Truesdale;  children:  Charles   T.   and  Celora  Eloise    (Manard)    Roe; 

Frederick,  Harvey,  Florence,  Ellen.  In  grocery  ed.  common  and  high  schools  at  Rockton,  111., 

business  in  1865  as  mem.  of  firm  of  Rockwood  1877-83;     Southport,     Ind.,     1884-7;.    Waupaca, 

Bros.;  now  vice-pres.  Rockwood  Bros.  Co.  Dir.  Wis.,    1886-7;    Shurtleff   College,    Upper    Alton, 

North    Side    Bank.    Mem.    George    H.    Thomas  111.,    1889-91;    m.    Chicago,    June    2,    1898,    Mary 

Post,   G.   A.   R.  Club:   Union  League.   Office:    95  Burkley  Kohlsaat;  children:  Charles  Kohlsaat, 

N.   State  St.   Residence:   Elmhurst,  111.  Elinor.    Came    to    Chicago    when    17    years    of 

ROCKWOOD,  Frederick  Spragrue,  wholesale  age;  entered  employ  of  Am.  Baptist  Putalica- 
grocer;  b.  Amherst,  Mass.,  Mar.  10,  1840;  s.  t]on  Soc.,  as  office  clerk;  occupied  various  posi- 
Harvev  and  Mary  Rockwood;  ed.  public  schools  tlons  \n  the  house  until  189,,  when  appointed 
of  Hartford,  Conn.;  served  3  years  in  Chicago  *?£*•> }°  succeed  Rev.  F.  G.  Thearle,  deceased. 
Board  of  Trade  Battery,  in  Army  of  the  Cum-  £lso  dir.  Chacamas  Plantation  Co.  of  Chicago, 
berland,  1862-5;  m.  Hartford,  Conn.,  1867,  the  Nat.  Oil  Refining  &  Mfg.  Co.,  Chicago,  and 
Charlotte  Sanford;  children:  Grace,  Sprague,  sfc-  of  the  Old  Union  Mining  &  Milling  Co., 
Frank,  Charlotte.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1862,  of  Breckenridge,  Colo.  Mem.  of  Centennial 
and  after  return  from  Civil  War,  with  Baptist  Church,  Chicago;  dir.  Chicago  Bap- 
brother,  Frank  B.  Rockwood,  established,  1865,  4st  Hosp.;  mem.  board  of  Baptist  City  Mis- 
firm  of  Rockwood  Bros.,  which  was  incor-  fion  Soc.;  was  .4  years  dir.  Baptist  Social 
porated,  1890,  as  Rockwood  Bros.  Co.,  whole-  Union.  Republican  Mern^  Loyal  Legion  by  in- 
sale  grocers,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Mem.  George  hentance,  grandfather,  Rev.  Charles  Hill  Roe, 
H.  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Office:  95  N.  State  having  been  chaplain  of  65th  111.  Mem.  Audu- 
St.  Residence:  Elmhurst,  111.  ^\S°^'  9lubli  Caxton'  Hamilton.  Office:  177 

BODGEBS,    Louis    Ernest,    pres.     Rodgers-  W^h    Av     Residence:    Kemlworth,    111. 

Thayer   Engineering  Co.;    b.   Cerro   Gordo,    111.,  „,  B?E-       Julian,       electrician,       engineer;       b. 

Feb.  8,  1868;  s.  Andrew  Lyle  and  Jennie  Eliza-  Switzerland,    June    25     1869;    ed.    Polytechnical 

beth    (Campbell)    Rodgers;    grad.    High   School,  College;  m    Chicago,  May,   1900.   Electrician  in 

Monticello,  111.,  1886;  attended  Bryant  &  Strat-  ?h°Psnltor  Electrical  Construction  Co.,  Chicago, 

ton   Business    College,    Chicago,    1887;    m.    Chi-  J8.87^1 :   trectl?rg  engineer   with   C.   &  C.   Elec- 

cago,  Feb.   25,  1896,  Anna  Mae  Newman.  After  t"c  Co.,  New  York  and  Chicago,   1891-4;   since 

finishing  business   college   course   entered   em-  I894,    Ch*^«°,    salesman     and     mgr.     for     the 

ploy  of  James  B.   Goodman  &  Co.,  real  estate,  Crocker- Wheeler  Co  ,   manufacturers  and  elec- 

Chicago,    and   after   4    years    accepted   position  tricjU    engineers,    whose    large    works    are    lo- 

of  asst.   treas.   with  the  Hyde  Park  Thomson-  cated  at  Ampere,  ]SL  J.  Independent  in  politics. 

Houston    Light    Co.,    remaining    4    years;    then  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  578  E.  45th 

Western   mgr.   for  Buffalo  Forge  Co.,   5   years,  St. 

and  afterward  over  3  years  Western  mgr.  for  .  BOE^IT^'  ^rank  I£ruis'  leather  manufac- 
the  New  York  Blower  Co.  Organized  Feb.  15,  t?r*r''  b-  Sheboygan,  Wis.,  June  30,  1856;  s. 
1904,  and  is  pres.  of  Rodgers-Thayer  Engineer-  g.  r-  and  Magdalene  (Maas)  Roenitz;  ed.  She- 
ing  Co.  Office:  303  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  123  k°ygan  schools;  m.  Sheboygan,  Oct.  25,  1881, 
E  51st  Boul  Magdalene  Plath;  children:  Severa,  Magdalene, 

BODWAY,  Sydney  Herbert,  chartered  ac-  grankie  In  1889  he  became  pres.  of  C.  T. 
countant  and  sec.  Nat.  Audit  Co.;  b.  Trow-  Roemtz  Leather  Co  (established  by  his  father, 
bridge,  Wiltshire,  Eng.,  Jan.  31,  1857;  s.  George  1815.1>  '•  in  1899>.  wlth  other  large  tanners,  con- 
Wood  and  Sarah  (Barrell)  Rodway;  grad.  ?olidated  business  in  the  Am  Hide  and 
College  House,  Southgate,  London,  Eng.,  1876;  Leather  Co  ,  of  which  he  is  now  3d  vice-pres. 
m.  Tiffin,  O.,  June  30,  1888,  Anna  E.  Bartell;  ^o6^6"1  °t,Chlcag°'  coming  from  Sheboygan, 
children:  George  William,  Winnifred  Annie,  I900,-  ?ep,'ibl^c1an;  M®m-  Sheboygan  Lodge,  A. 
Edna  Kathryn.  Herbert  Frederick,  Leila  Ma-  f -,  &  £•  M.  Clubs:  Waupanseh,  Chicago  Ath- 
tilda.  Was  articled  to  Gibson  &  Bolland,  char-  \e*-™>  £ermania.  Office:  22o  Lake  St.  Residence: 
tered  accountants,  Liverpool,  Eng.,  1876-81;  ^^^n^^Av. 

accepted  position  with  Harmood,  Banner  &  „ BOESSLEB,  Carl  Conrad,  sec.  International 
Don,  chartered  accountants,  Liverpool,  Eng.,  Hotel  Co.;  b.  Langenburg,  Ger  Feb  8,  1872; 
one  of  the  largest  accounting  firms  in  Eng-  ed.  Germany;  m  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1896,  Fred- 
land,  and  was  with  them  for  2  years;  passed  ^rika  Roessler;  1  son:  Ernst.  Has  been  identi- 
prescribed  final  examination  of  the  Institute  £ed  with  hotel  business  for  20  years;  came 
of  Chartered  Accountants  of  England,  Nov.,  fr,on?  Vienna  to  Chicago  1894;  was  asst.  mgr. 

1883,  receiving  diploma  as  Chartered  Account-  of  the  Bismarck  Hotel  for  8  years;  since  1902 
ant     (C.A.)     and     certificate     of     membership,  sec-   and  m&r-   of  the   International   Hotel  Co.; 
dated  Dec.  31,  1884.   Left  England,  Nov.,  1885;  company    owns    the    Kaiserhof    Hotel    Restau- 
came  direct   to   Chicago  and   became   chief  ac-  rant.    Mem.    A     F.    &    A^  M.,    and    of    Chicago 
countant    and    office    mgr.    Northwestern    Life  Shar?BnOO.Hrr?c  £?s«  ,9m»ce:    266'274    Clark   St. 
Assurance  Co.   of  Chicago;   was   with   them   15  Residence:  276  Sheffield  Av. 

years,    resigning   in   July,    1901,   and   organized  BOETH,    Henry    Christian,    pres.    and    gen. 

the  National  Audit  Co.    (incorporated),  of  Chi-  mgr.    Union    Electric    Telegraph    Co.;    b.    Balti- 

cago  and  St.  Louis,  auditors  and  accountants,  more,    Md.,    Jan.    19,    1854;    s.    Ferdinand    and 

of   which   he   is   now   sec.    Independent   in   poli-  Wilhemina     (Ehrenpfert)     Roeth;     ed.     public 

tics.   R.  C.   Mem.   Knights  of  Columbus.  Office:  schools    in    Baltimore    and    Philadelphia,    and 

Marquette  Bldg.  in  Kankakee   (111.)    High  School:   m.   St.   Louis, 

ROE,    Abraham    Saul,    wholesale    grocer;    b.  Mo.,  Dec.   25,   1888,  Esther  Bailey    (died   1900); 

Wirballen,    Russia,    July    20,    1866;    s.    J.    and  children:     Esther,     Gloria.     Began     telegraphy 

Minnie    Roe;     ed.     Russia    and    Germany;     m.  Mar.   27,   1871,  on  the  I.  C.   R.  R.  and  Western 

Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1900,  Annie  Phillips;  children:  Union    wires.    Founded    Union    Electric    Tele- 

Bennie,    Maurice,    Grace.    Came    to    Chicago    in  graph  Co.  at  Philadelphia,    Apr.    16,    1875;    in- 

1884,  attending    school,    1884-5;    in    dry    goods  corporated   it  at  San  Francisco,  Calif.,   Feb.    1, 
trade,   1885-8,  and  in   wholesale  dry  goods  and  1882,   and,   under  Illinois  laws,   Sept.    15,     1884, 


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at  Chicago;  company  organized  to  give  in- 
struction to  and  qualify  persons  for  telegraph 
operators,  to  carry  on  the  business  of  buying, 
selling  and  manufacturing  electric  and  tele- 
graph instruments  and  materials;  and  to  buy, 
sell,  construct  and  maintain  telegraph  lines 
in  the  State  of  Illinois  and  elsewhere;  head- 
quarters Chicago  and  branches  at  St.  Louis 
Cincinnati,  New  York  and  New  Orleans.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Mason.  Made  a  mem. 
of  Harmony  Lodge  No.  52,  Philadelphia,  1875; 
now  mem.  Tuscan  No.  360,  St.  Louis.  Made  a 
mem.  of  Palestine  Commandery  in  1887,  and 
Mecca  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine,  New  York,  1888; 
received  32d  degree  the  same  year  and  is  now 
life  mem.  of  New  York  Consistory.  Has  occu- 
pied his  present  position  with  the  school  since 
he  founded  the  company  in  1875.  Office:,  88-90 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1427  Graceland  Av. 

ROGERS,  Bernard  Fowler,  lire  insurance; 
b.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Nov.  8,  1864;  s.  Joseph  M. 
and  Katharine  M.  (Gamble)  Rogers;  ed.  Wil- 
liston  Seminary,  Easthampton,  Mass.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  9,  1889,  Adele  Waller;  children: 
Bernard  P.,  Jr.,  James  Waller.  Started  in  in- 
surance business  in  general  office  of  Phenix 
Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  Chicago 
office,  1878;  afterward  went  back  to  school; 
started  in  insurance  again,  1882;  now  of  firm 
of  Klee,  Rogers  &  Cory.  Dir.  Hibernian  Bank- 
ing Assn.;  trustee  Industrial  Art  League. 
Twice  appointed  trustee  Chicago  Board  of 
Education;  resigned;  for  1  year  pres.  Chicago 
Board  of  Public  Improvements;  resigned. 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Onwentsia.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
74  Buena  Av. 

ROGERS,  Bnell  Stunner,  physician;  b.  Ri- 
pon,  Wis.,  June  9,  1863;  s.  Charles  Franklin 
and  Arabella  (Barnum)  Rogers;  ed.  Ripon 
(Wis.)  College,  and  Rush  Med.  College,  1889- 
1892  (M.D.).  Late  instructor  in  genito-urinary 
and  venereal  diseases  in  med.  dept.  of  Univ. 
of  Illinois,  nearly  4  years;  clinical  instructor 
in  same  branch  in  West  Side  Hosp.,  2  years 
(Post-Graduate  School)  until  about  2  years 
ago.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Military  Surgeons, 
Illinois  State  Assn.  of  Military  Surgeons,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Physicians'  Club.  Republican. 
Served  5  years  as  private  in  2d  Regt.,  Co.  F, 
Wis.  N.  G.,  and  honorably  discharged;  served 
as  capt.  and  asst.  surgeon  2d  Regt.,  I.  N.  G., 
for  about  3  years,  and  for  past  5  years  and 
now  maj.  and  surgeon  same  regt. ;  commis- 
sioned in  Spanish-Am.  War  of  1898,  but  did 
not  serve  on  account  of  active  warfare  being 
ended.  Mason;  Union  Park  Lodge,  York  Chap- 
ter, St.  Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  Medinah 
Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  of  Officers'  Assn. 
of  I.  N.  G.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  878 
S.  Spaulding  Av. 

ROGERS,  Charles  Marshall,  lire  insurance; 
b.  Philadelphia,  Apr.  30,  1856;  s.  Charles  Mar- 
shall and  Rebecca  (Deacon)  Rogers;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  1877,  Hattie  L.  Mer- 
chant; children:  Grace  L.,  Charles  M.,  Jr.  Be- 
gan business  life  in  1872  as  messenger  boy  in 
the  insurance  office  of  Rollo  &  Naghten,  Chi- 
cago, and  worked  up  through  various  duties 
in  that  office  until  1880;  then  went  with  A.  H. 
Darrow,  and  was  mgr.  of  his  office  until  1884; 
then  until  1899  alone  in  a  local  fire  insurance 
agency  business,  and  in  that  year  joined  L. 
C.  and  C.  E.  Rollo  in  forming  the  present  firm 
of  Rogers  &  Rollo,  general  agents  for  the  Am. 
Central  Insurance  Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  Mercan- 
tile Fire  &  Marine  of  Boston,  Pennsylvania 
Fire  of  Philadelphia,  Phenix  of  Brooklyn,  and 
Germania  Fire,  of  New  York.  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Evanston,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1039 
Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

ROGERS,  Daniel  Weston,  physician;  b. 
Holbrook,  Mass.,  Aug.  16,  1866;  s.  John  Cal- 
vin and  Deborah  (Beals)  Rogers;  grad.  pub- 


lic schools  of  Holbrook,  Mass.,  1882;  attended 
Thayer  Acad.,  South  Braintree,  Mass.,  1882-3; 
grad.  Amherst  College,  Amherst,  Mass.,  A.B., 
1887;  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  M.D., 
1894;  Univ.  of  Berlin,  Univ.  of  Vienna,  1894-5; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  14,  1903,  Helen  Serrell  Wain- 
wright;  1  son:  Robert  Wainwright.  Principal 
Hopkins  Acad.,  Hadley,  Mass.,  1887-8;  in- 
structor of  sciences,  Harvard  School,  Chicago, 
1888-91;  since  1895  engaged  in  gen.  med.  prac- 
tice in  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Pediatric  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Acad.  of  Medicine.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  4  years; 
surgeon  Veteran  Corps,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  New 
England  Soc.  of  Chicago;  Independent  Order 
of  Foresters,  K.  P.,  Improved  Order  of  Red 
.  Men,  Apollo  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Episco- 
palian. Club:  Calumet.  Office:  2204  Michigan 
Av.  Residence:  90  E.  21st  St. 

ROGERS.  Edward  Kendall,  retired  coal  and 
iron  merchant;  b.  Chicago,  July  15,  1849;  s. 
Edward  K.  and  Mary  Bradford  (Curtis) 
Rogers;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and  in 
private  school  of  Dr.  Quackenboss;  m.  New 
York  City,  1874,  Annie  P.  Trimble;  children: 
Annie  T.,  Mary  B.  (Mrs.  R.  F.  Hall),  Edith  P., 
Mildred  C.  In  1867  entered  the  business  of 
Rogers  &  Co.,  pig  iron  and  coal  merchants 
(established  1840),  of  which  his  father  was 
the  head,  and  was  made  in  1872  a  mem.  of 
the  firm,  in  which  continued  until  1892,  when 
retired.  Office:  215  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
370  Ontario  St. 

ROGERS,  Elmer  Ellsworth,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  in  Venango  Co.,  Pa.,  June  18,  1863;  s. 
David  and  Hannah  (Gibbons)  Rogers;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools,  business  college,  Olivet  College 
and  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.  (LL.B., 
1893).  Before  becoming  lawyer  was  teacher 
in  public  schools  and  business  college,  and 
was  supt.  of  public  schools  in  Michigan;  ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  1893.  Mem.  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Mason;  K.  T.  and  Shriner.  Of- 
fice: Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  1508  Michigan  Av. 

ROGERS,  Georg-e  Mills,  lawyer;  b.  Glasgow, 
Ky.,  Apr.  16,  1854;  s.  John  Gorin  and  Arabella 
E.  (Crenshaw)  Rogers;  removed  with  parents 
to  Chicago  in  1857;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
Chicago  Univ.  and  Yale  College  (A.B.,  in  class 
of  1876);  studied  law  in  office  of  Crawford  & 
McConnell  and  in  Union  College  of  Law;  m. 
New  York  City,  June  3,  1884,  Philippa  Hone 
Anthone.  Admitted  to  bar,  1878,  and  became 
a  partner  of  Samuel  P.  (afterward  Circuit 
Judge)  McConnell  until  appointed  asst.  city 
atty.  Received  the  Democratic  nomination  to 
State  Senate;  appointed  city  prosecuting  atty., 
1886,  but  resigned  in  Apr.,  1887,  to  travel, 
because  of  his  wife's  ill-health;  asst.  U.  S. 
atty.,  Northern  District  of  Illinois,  1887-8; 
master  in  chancery  of  Circuit  Court  of  Cook 
Co.  from  Feb.  1,  1889.  Was  nominee  on  Demo- 
cratic ticket  for  provisional  judge,  1903,  and 
received  the  highest  vote  on  any  ticket  of 
those  provisionally  nominated,  but  Supreme 
Court  declared  the  election  of  provisional 
judges  illegal.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Mem. 
Phi  Delta  Phi;  mem.  I.  O.  O.  F.  Clubs:  Univer- 
sity, Iroquois,  Riverside  Golf.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

ROGERS,  Henry  William,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Bath,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  27, 
1832;  s.  Gustavus  A.  and  Susan  (Campbell) 
Rogers;  ed.  public  schools.  Established  in 
business  as  a  ship  chandler  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y., 
continuing  until  1862,  when  he  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  began  business  as  a  commission 
merchant  in  grain  The  following  year  he  was 
joined  by  his  brother,  James  C.  Rogers,  and 
the  firm  of  H.  W.  Rogers  &  Bro.  was  formed; 
also  pres.  Rogers  Grain  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade,  of  which  has  served  as 
pres.  Democrat.  Was  formerly  on  Board  of 


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Directors  of  the  Chicago  Public  Library.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 626  Dearborn  Av. 

ROGERS,  James  Campbell,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Bath,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  16, 
1841;  s.  Gustavus  A.  and  Susan  (Campbell) 
Rogers;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Lockport,  111., 
May  3,  1865,  Mary  C.  Colt;  children:  Ellen  D., 
Mrs.  Susan  Rogers  Thomas.  Began  business 
life  in  1856  as  a  clerk  in  a  ship  chandlery 
store  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  remaining  there  until 
1860;  came  West  and  engaged  in  merchandising 
business  in  Iowa  until  spring  of  1863;  came 
to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the  grain  business 
in  firm  of  H.  W.  Rogers  &  Bro.  Also  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  Rogers  Grain  Co.  Democrat.  Office: 
169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  203  Wisconsin 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ROGERS,  James  Gamble,  architect;  b.  near 
Lexington,  Ky.,  Mar.  3,  1867;  s.  James  M.  and 
Katharine  (Gamble)  Rogers;  grad.  W.  Division 
High  School,  Chicago,  1885;  Yale  Univ.,  1889; 
began  study  of  architecture,  1889,  and  began 
practice  on  own  account,  1892,  but  was  student 
at  ficole  des  Beaux  Arts,  Paris,  1893-9,  becom- 
ing architecte  diplomfe  par  le  gouvernment 
Frangais;  m.  Lake  Forest,  111.,  Oct.  12,  1901, 
Anne  Day;  1  daughter:  Katharine  Gamble.  En- 
gaged in  general  architectural  practice  in  Chi- 
cago since  return  from  Paris,  and  has  de- 
signed structures  of  many  kinds.  Mem.  Soc. 
of  Beaux  Arts  (New  York),  Soci6t6  des  Archi- 
tectes  Diplom6  (France).  Presbyterian.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  University,  Merchants,  Onwentsia; 
also  University  of  New  York.  Office:  Ashland 
Blk.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

ROGERS,  Lutlier  Calvin,  printer;  b.  Dun- 
lap,  Peoria  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  13,  1866;  s.  James 
H.  and  Sarah  (Blake)  Rogers;  ed.  public 
schools  and  at  Knox  College,  Galesburg,  111.; 
m.  Chicago,  May  21,  1902,  Dorothy  Gallup. 
Taught  school;  came  to  Chicago  in  1888  and 
took  position  as  bookkeeper  in  printing  firm; 
later  bought  an  interest  in  the  business  and 
finally  bought  out  partners;  sec.  and  treas. 
Rogers  &  Hall  Co.  Office:  132  Market  St. 
Residence:  5806  Indiana  Av. 

ROGERS,  Oriii  Cxandall,  wholesale  jeweler; 
born  on  farm  near  Richburg,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  18, 
1840;  s.  Lemuel  D.  and  Hannah  (Stewart) 
Rogers;  academic  education;  m.  Marengo,  111., 
Nov.  10,  1868,  Sarah  A.  Reese;  children: 
Louis  C.,  Belle  (Mrs.  C.  F.  Elmore).  Enlisted, 
1861,  in  27th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Infy.;  served  in  6th 
Corps  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  until  mus- 
tered out  in  1863;  came  to  Chicago,  1865;  en- 
gaged as  clerk  on  Board  of  Trade,  afterward 
becoming  a  mem.,  but  left  that  business  in 
Feb.,  1900,  to  engage  in  the  jewelry  business 
as  pres.  of  Rogers,  Thurman  &  Co.,  in  which 
continues.  Republican.  Mem.  Post  5,  G.  A.  R., 
Chicago,  and  of  the  Western  Soc.  of  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac.  Office:  156  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 505  66th  St. 

ROGERS,  Sampson,  merchant;  b.  Cornwall, 
Eng.,  May  20,  1852;  s.  Thomas  P.  and  Mary 
(Tresidder)  Rogers;  ed.  nat.  schools  in  Eng- 
land until  14;  came  to  U.  S.,  1866,  settling  at 
Mineral  Point,  Wis.;  2  winter  terms  in  Mineral 
Point  High  School;  1  term  night  school  in 
Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College,  Chica- 
go; m.  Freeport,  111.,  Sept.  1,  1880,  Clara  Viola 
Hoover;  children:  Stella  May,  Charles  Bolles, 
Myrtelle  Hoover,  Mary  Tresidder,  Howard 
Herbert,  Maurice  Pearce,  Dorothy  Viola,  Samp- 
son, Jr.,  Helen  Elberta.  After  leaving  school 
farmed  until  Sept.,  1873;  then  went  to  Kansas 
and  was  engaged  in  cattle  business  for  short 
time;  went  to  work  in  winter  of  1874  for  John 
Hadfield,  Mineral  Point,  dealer  in  hides,  wool 
and  flaxseed;  came  to  Chicago,  fall  of  1876, 
becoming  traveling  buyer  for  wool  and  hide 
firm  of  H.  C.  Tillinghast  &  Co.,  until  1880, 
when,  with  C.  E.  Bolles,  also  buyer  for  same 
firm,  formed  a  co-partnership,  and  established 


business  under  the  firm  name  of  Bolles  & 
Rogers,  which  firm  has  ever  since  done  a  suc- 
cessful business  in  hides,  wool,  tallow,  pelts 
and  furs.  Dir.  Av.  State  Bank,  of  Oak  Park. 
111.  Republican.  Methodist.  Dir.  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
Oak  Park.  Office:  142  Kinzie  St.  Residence: 
737  N.  Euclid  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ROGERS,  Samuel  Shepard,  business  mgr. 
Chicago  Daily  News;  b.  Lee,  Mass.,  Jan.  14, 
1857;  s.  Samuel  Shepard  and  Lydia  Bradley 
(Barlow)  Rogers;  grad.  Williams  College, 
Williamsport.  Mass.,  A.B.,  1877;  m.  Washing- 
ton Heights,  111.,  June  27,  1882,  Mary  Deming 
Howe;  children:  Mary  Lydia,  Samuel  Shepard, 
Jr.,  Charles  Howe,  Dorothy.  Entered  employ 
of  Victor  F.  Lawson,  owner  of  the  Chicago 
Daily  News,  in  1881,  and  has  remained  with 
him  ever  since;  now  business  mgr.  of  the 
Daily  News.  Pres.  Am.  Newspaper  Publishers' 
Assn.  Congregationalist.  Office:  123  5th  Av. 
Residence:  301  N.  64th  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ROGERS,  Walter  Alexander,  vice-pres.  Bates 
&  Rogers  Contracting  Co.;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
1868;  s.  Alexander  H.  and  Martha  M.  Rogers; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  class  of  1888;  m. 
Wauwatosa,  Wis.,  July  1,  1891,  Julia  Gushing; 
children:  Lester,  Margaret,  Ross,  Carl.  Was 
engaged  as  topographer  in  locating  party  of 
Wisconsin  Central  R.  R.,  1889,  and  was  asst. 
engineer,  same  road,  until  1891;  asst.  engineer 
Mountain  division  N.  P.  R.  R.,  1891-2;  asst.  en- 
gineer bridge  and  building  dept.  C.,  M.  &  St. 
P.  Ry.,  1892-8;  engineer  of  subways  on  track 
elevation,  same  road,  at  Chicago,  1898-9;  en- 
gineer of  permanent  construction,  bridge  and 
building  dept,  same  road,  Sept.,  1899,  to  Apr., 
1901;  in  1901  joined  in  organization  of  the 
Bates  &  Rogers  Construction  Co.,  contractors, 
of  which  is  vice-pres.;  also  dir.  Rogers  Lum- 
ber Co.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers,  and 
of  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Office:  Ells- 
worth Bldg.  Residence:  237  Clinton  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

ROGERSON,  Edward  John,  undertaker;  b. 
Chicago,  Sept.  19,  1859;  s.  Joseph  and  Eliza 
(Fiare)  Rogerson;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  old 
Chicago  High  School.  About  1880  became  asst. 
to  his  father  in  the  undertaking  business,  and 
later  became  a  partner  in  the  firm  of  Rogerson 
&  Son,  which,  since  the  death  of  his  father, 
Feb.  16,  1904,  has  continued  under  the  same 
firm  name  as  sole  proprietor.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Illinois,  Chicago  Athletic,  Ashland, 
Menoken.  Office:  485  W.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 444  Washington  Boul. 

ROIiER,  Edward  Oscar  Pitzalan,  physician; 
b.  Winchester,  Va.,  Mar.  6,  1835;  s.  Peter  W. 
and  Catherine  (Carson)  Roler;  grad.  Asbury 
(now  DePauw)  Univ.,  1855;  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege, Chicago,  1859;  student  Univ.  of  Berlin, 
1865-6;  m.  Berea,  O.,  Aug.  27,  1867,  Dorothea 
J.  Doering;  1  son:  Albert  H.  Enlisted,  May, 
1861,  and  served  as  surgeon,  55th  111.  Vol.,  be- 
coming med.  dir.  15th  Army  Corps,  1863.  Prof, 
emeritus,  med.  dept.  Northwestern  Univ. ; 
emeritus  prof,  obstetrics,  Northwestern  Univ. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Commandery,  Loyal  Legion.  One  of  the 
founders  of  Chicago  Gynecological  Soc.  Office: 
176  29th  St.  Residence:  Hotel  Windermere. 

ROLLINS,  Charles  E.,  Sr.,  insurance  jour- 
nalist; b.  Holderness,  N.  H.,  Aug.  31,  1845.  In 
early  youth  worked  on  farm  and  clerked  in 
country  store;  went  into  insurance  business, 
1866,  as  local  fire  and  life  insurance  agent  at 
Lawrence,  Mass.,  until  1869;  removed  to  Phila- 
delphia and  was  local  agent,  1869-75;  came  to 
Chicago,  1875;  conducted  the  Herald,  a  month- 
ly insurance  journal,  until  1877,  when  he 
changed  its  name  to  The  Argus,  of  which  he 
is  still  the  proprietor  and  publisher.  Club: 
Illinois  (trustee).  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  145  Ashland  Boul. 

ROLLO.  Charles  Egbert,  fire  insurance;  s. 
Ralph  C.  and  Jeannette  (Chester)  Rollo.  With 


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the  Merchants  Insurance  Co.,  of  Chicago,  in 
a  minor  position,  1865-71;  in  business  for  him- 
self, 1872-9-8,  when  with  Charles  M.  Rogers 
and  Louis  C.  Rollo  became  associated  in 
present  firm  of  Rogers  &  Rollo.  Club:  Illinois. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  235  Ashland 
Boul. 

RCLLO,  William  Puller,  insurance;  b.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.,  Feb.  15,  1860;  s.  William  E.  and 
Jane  T.  (Fuller)  Rollo;  academic  education; 
m.  Chicago,  Jan.  31,  1882,  Mary  Rice  Smith; 
children:  Catherine  S.,  William  E.,  Thomas  R., 
Jane  F.,  John  N.  Entire  business  career  has 
been  in  the  fire  and  marine  insurance,  begin- 
ning as  office  boy  in  the  general  insurance 
agency  of  his  father,  William  E.  Rollo,  1877; 
has  continued  in  the  same  agency  ever  since 
and  is  now  senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Rollo, 
Webster  &  Co.,  successors  to  firm  of  William 
E.  Rollo  &  Co.  (established  1859).  Is  also 
Western  representative  of  the  Girard  Fire  & 
Marine  Insurance  Co.,  of  Philadelphia,  and  a 
dir.  of  that  company.  Republican.  Clubs:  Ham- 
ilton, Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois,  Casino,  Evans- 
ton.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  2003 
Sheridan  Rd. 

ROLOSON,  Robert  W.,  senior  mem.  firm  of 
R.  W.  Roloson  &  Co.,  commission  merchants; 
dir.  Provision  Dealers'  Dispatch.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Exchange. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington  Park,  Calumet, 
Onwentsia,  Glen  View.  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  2109  Prairie  Av. 

BONE'S',  Henry  B.,  concert  mgr.  and  or- 
ganist; b.  Belfontaine,  O. ;  s.  Rev.  Roney,  Bap- 
tist clergyman.  Began  musical  studies  in  boy- 
hood, and  at  age  of  13  was  organist  in  his 
father's  church.  Organist  and  dir.  of  music  in 
1st  Congregational  Church  of  East  Saginaw, 
Mich.,  1870-84;  resigned  to  organize  the  first 
vested  choir  in  Northern  Michigan,  and  was 
organist  and  choirmaster  of  St.  John's  Church, 
Saginaw,  Mich.,  1884-7;  in  1887  accepted  posi- 
tion of  organist  and  choirmaster  to  Grace 
Episcopal  Church,  Chicago,  which  he  made 
notable  for  the  size,  thorough  organization  and 
musical  excellence  of  its  choir,  both  in  solo- 
ists and  in  full  choral  work;  discovered  and 
developed  the  remarkable  boy  soprano  voice 
of  Blatchford  Kavanagh,  and  was  his  mgr. 
on  numerous  concert  tours;  for  some  years 
past  principally  devoted  to  concert  manage- 
ment and  solo  organ  work.  Was  choirmaster 
of  the  choir  festival  at  the  Chicago  Audi- 
torium, May  20,  1891.  Episcopalian.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Church.  Residence:  2358  Indiana  Av. 

ROOD,  George  Leroy,  manufacturer  of  heat- 
ing and  ventilating  apparatus;  b.  Altona,  Knox 
Co.,  111.,  Mar.  24,  1858;  s.  De  Witt  Clinton  and 
Margaret  Barker  (Ronk)  Rood;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Altoona,  111.,  and  Galesburg  (111.) 
High  School;  m.  Chicago,  June,  1889,  Alice  S. 
Gano;  children:  Clinton  Gano,  Nannie  M.,  Mil- 
dred G.,  Margaret  A.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1873, 
and  engaged  in  sheet  metal  work  with  the 
Dane,  Westlake  &  Covert  Co.,  afterward  the 
Adams  &  Westlake  Co.,  for  2  years;  then 
with  Norton  Bros,  for  3*£  years  and  after 
that  with  the  Chicago  Stamping  Co.  until  1884, 
when  became  foreman  for  Andrews  &  John- 
son, ventilation  contractors;  in  1887  estab- 
lished for  himself  and  has  since  been  engaged 
as  a  contractor  for  heating  and  ventilating, 
and  manufacturer  of  everything  in  sheet 
metal,  tin  and  sheet,  iron  job  work.  Baptist. 
Mem.  Sumner  Soc.  Office:  110  Lake  St.  Resi- 
dence: Lombard,  111. 

BOOS,  Edward,  manufacturer  furniture 
and  specialties;  b.  Hamburg,  Ger.,  Dec.  25, 
1848;  s.  Bernard  L.  and  Sophia  Rops;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  1873, 
Rosa  Hummel;  children:  Edward,  Jr.,  Otto  A., 
Ida,  Theresa,  Lena,  Ella,  Marie.  Learned  trade 
of  wood  turner  in  Germany;  came  to  the  U. 
S.  in  1865,  working  with  various  firms  as  wood 
turner  until  1871,  when  established  in  busi- 


ness for  self;  in  1887  incorporated  under 
present  style  of  The  Roos  Mfg.  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  curtain  poles,  easels,  screens  and 
furniture  novelties,  of  which  is  pres.,  treas. 
and  dir.  Dir.  Metropolitan  Trust  &  Savings 
Bank.  Republican.  Mason  (32°),  and  Shriner. 
Mem.  Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  Cor.  16th 
and  Fisk  Sts.  Residence:  534  Ashland  Boul. 

BOOT,  Frederic  Woodman,  musician,  teach- 
er of  voice  and  writer  and  lecturer  upon 
musical  topics;  b.  Boston,  June  13,  1846;  s. 
Dr.  George  Frederick  R.  (deceased),  the 
famous  composer,  and  Mary  Olive  (Woodman) 
Root;  m.  1874,  Fannie  Smith,  of  Cincinnati. 
Began  study  of  music  as  a  child  with  his 
father;  later  piano  instruction  from  Dr.  B.  C. 
Blodgett,  Dr.  William  Mason,  and  Dr.  Robert 
Goldbeck;  organ  instruction  from  James  Flint, 
New  York;  vocal  instruction  from  Carlo  Bas- 
sini,  New  York,  and  Vannuccini,  Florence, 
Italy.  Has  conducted  singing  societies  and 
musical  festivals,  and  has  composed  songs 
and  cantatas,  etc.,  and  has  compiled  and 
edited  many  collections  of  songs.  His  principal 
educational  work  is  The  Technic  and  Art  of 
Singing.  Mem.  Sons  of  the  Revolution.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Literary,  The  Forty.  Office:  243  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  5333  Cornell  Av. 

ROSBERG,  John  Henry,  manufacturer;  b. 
Malmo,  Sweden,  Nov.  23,  1856;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Sweden;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  23,  1882, 
Kerstin  Holmgren;  children:  Charles,  George, 
Albert,  Rudolph,  Harry,  Elmer.  At  age  of  16 
began  to  learn  trade  of  a  cabinet  maker  in 
Sweden;  came  to  Chicago  and  has  resided  here 
ever  since;  worked  as  journeyman  cabinet 
maker  until  1885,  when  became  a  partner  with 
Mr.  Jessen  under  the  firm  name  of  Jessen  & 
Rosberg,  and  since  death  of  Mr.  Jessen,  early 
in  1902,  has  continued  the  business  as  sole 
proprietor  under  old  firm  name;  manufacturer 
of  all  kinds  of  furniture  for  watchmakers 
and  dentists,  and  every  description  of  cabinet 
work.  Republican.  Mason.  Mem.  King  Oscar 
Lodge  No.  855,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Oriental  Con- 
sistory and  Medinah  Temple,  Nobles  of  the 
Mystic  Shrine.  Also  mem.  Atlas  Lodge  No.  1, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  of  the  Independent  Order  of 
Svithood.  Office:  397-405  W.  Kinzie  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1832  Humboldt  Boul. 

ROSE,  Edward,  clothing  manufacturer;  b. 
Blieskastel,  Ger.,  Feb.  22,  1838;  s.  William  R. 
and  Babette  (Canstadt)  Rose;  ed.  public  and 
high  (Latin)  schools;  came  to  U.  S. ;  began 
business  career  in  the  office  of  William  A. 
Lilliendahl,  New  York  (1  year);  asst.  book- 
keeper for  Bernheimer  Bros.,  New  York;  set- 
tled in  Georgia;  served  in  4th  Ga.  Regt.,  Con- 
federate Army,  in  Civil  War;  returned  to  New 
York,  1865,  and  entered  the  general  offices  of 
A.  T.  Stewart  &  Co.;  went  into  business  for 
self  in  1885  as  partner  in  the  clothing  manu- 
facturing firm  of  Strauss,  Yondorf  &  Rose 
until  that  firm  went  out  of  business  in  1894. 
In  1895  established  present  firm  of  Edward 
Rose  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  clothing  to 
order,  of  which  he  is  senior  mem.  Mem.  Illi- 
nois Manufacturers'  Assn.;  pres.  Nat.  Whole- 
sale Tailors'  Assn.;  mem.  Credit  Men's  Assn., 
Chicago  Commercial  Assn.;  treas.  Jewish  Agri- 
cultural Aid  Soc.  Jewish  religion.  Formerly 
mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Club: 
Standard.  Office:  210  Market  St.  Residence: 
4710  Grand  Boul. 

ROSE,  Hiram  Holbrook,  banker;  b.  La  Porte, 
Ind.,  Sept.  14,  1856;  s.  Landon  Cabell  and 
Nancy  (Holbrook)  Rose;  grad.  Harvard  Univ., 
class  of  1879.  Studied  law  and  was  admitted 
to  Chicago  bar,  and  engaged  in  practice  of 
law  in  this  city,  later  becoming  counsel  for, 
and  a  mem.  in  1892,  of  the  firm  of  Rose  & 
Co.,  bankers,  until  the  organization,  June  16, 
1902,  of  the  Colonial  Trust  <fe  Savings  Bank, 
of  which  has  since  been  pres.  Clubs:  Calumet, 
Chicago  Athletic,  University.  Office:  205  La- 
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ROSE,  John  Alexander,  lawyer,  street  rail- 
way official;  b.  Washington,  Will  Co.,  111.,  Oct. 
12,  1853;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Ormsby)  Rose; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Northwestern  Univ., 
graduating,  LL.B.,  in  class  of  1882;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1904,  Nellie  Arnold.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar  in  September,  1882,  and  practiced  in  Chi- 
cago. In  April,  1895,  became  gen.  atty.  for 
the  North  Chicago  St.  Ry.  and  West  Chicago 
St.  Ry.  Co.  In  July,  1899,  became  pres.  and 
dir.  of  the  Chicago  West  Division  Ry.  Co., 
Chicago  Passenger  Ry.  Co.,  West  Chicago  R. 
R.  Tunnel  Co.,  North  Chicago  City  Ry.  Co., 
and  dir.  of  the  Chicago  Consolidated  Traction 
Co.  Republican.  Mason  (32°),  and  mem.  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T. ;  also  mem.  Medinah  Tem- 
ple, Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
444  N.  Clark  St.  Residence:  Western  Springs, 
111. 

ROSE,  Lauclon  Cafoell,  banker;  b.  La  Porte, 
Ind.,  Nov.  30,  1872;  s.  Landon  Cabell  and 
Nancy  (Holbrook)  Rose;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Indiana  and  in  Wabash  College,  class  of 
1892;  in.  Crawfordsville,  Ind.,  1894,  Martha 
Binford  Thomas.  Began  banking  business  in 
firm  of  Rose  &  Co.,  1892-1902:  assisted  in  or- 
ganizing, June  16,  1902,  Colonial  Trust  &  Sav- 
ings Bank,  of  which  has  since  been  vice-pres. 
Also  dir.  of  the  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Vir- 
ginia, Stearns  Stone  &  Lime  Co.,  Mattoon  City 
Ry.  Co.,  Indian  Territory  Traction  Co.  Mem. 
Soc.  of  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars.  Clubs: 
Calumet,  Exmoor.  Office:  205  LaSalle  St. 

ROSE,  Ray  Clarke,  journalist,  author;  b. 
Oxford,  Chenango  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  21,  1870;  s. 
William  John  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Clarke) 
Rose;  ed.  public  schools,  Mich.  Engaged  in 
editorial  work  and  general  writing;  on  edi- 
torial staff  Chicago  Record  (now  Record-Her- 
ald), 1896-1901;  since  then  engaged  in  play 
writing  and  magazine  work;  has  "contributed 
over  1,000  compositions  in  verse  to  Am. 
periodicals.  Author:  At  the  Sign  of  the  Ginger 
Jar,  1901,  etc.  Office:  7  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
3707  Sheridan  Rd. 

ROSEBOOM,  William  !=.,  broom  corn  mer- 
chant; b.  Amsterdam,  N.  Y.,  July  12,  1842:  s. 
Garrett  and  Catherine  (Hutton)  Roseboom; 
reared  on  farm  and  educated  in  public  schools 
of  New  York  State;  m.  1871,  Susan,  daughter 
of  Alfred  and  Margaret  (Peters)  Birch,  of  Am- 
sterdam, N.  Y.  After  leaving  school  was  for 
5  years  employed  in  broom  factory  in  State 
of  New  York;  removed  to  Galesburg,  111., 
where  was  a  manufacturers'  agent  for  pur- 
chase of  broom  corn  for  5  years;  came  to 
Chicago,  1876,  and  with  partners  established 
as  a  dealer  in  broom  corn  and  broom  manu- 
facturers' supplies;  afterward  bought  out 
partners,  and  after  1883  continued  alone  un- 
der firm  name  of  W.  L.  Roseboom  &  Co.,  of 
which  is  still  at  the  head;  also  pres.  Chicago 
Ferrule  Co.,  and  of  Union  Broom  Supply  Co. 
Office:  237  Kinzie  St.  Residence:  1828  Barry  Av. 

ROSENBAUM,  Joseph,  live  stock  commis- 
sion; b.  Schwabach,  Bavaria,  Apr.  1,  1838; 
came  with  mother  and  brother,  Morris,  to 
America,  in  1850,  going  to  Dubuque,  la.,  where 
the  father  had  preceded  them  and  established 
in  business;  in  1858,  with  his  brother,  started 
a  general  store  at  Cedar  Falls,  la.;  enlisted 
in  June,  1862,  in  Co.  B,  31st  la.  Vol.  Infy.,  and 
served  in  it  to  the  end  of  the  war;  m.  Chicago, 
1873,  Emma  Frank;  children:  Mannie,  Edwin 
Stanton,  Blanche,  Walter.  With  brother  Morris 
began  to  handle  live  stock  and  grain  at 
Waverly,  la.,  in  1865,  for  the  Chicago  market; 
started  the  State  Bank  of  Nashua,  Chickasaw 
Co.,  la.,  and  the  State  Bank  of  Waverly,  la., 
in  1867,  Morris  Rosenbaum  being  cashier  of 
the  Nashua  Bank  and  Joseph  of  the  Waverly 
Bank;  sold  out  their  interests  in  1874  and 
came  to  Chicago,  establishing  live  stock  com- 
mission firm  of  Rosenbaum  Bros.,  now  the 
corporation  of  Rosenbaum  Bros.  &  Co.,  of 


which  Joseph  Rosenbaum  is  pres.  Also  pres. 
The  Live  Stock  Investment  Co.  and  of  the  J. 
Rosenbaum  Grain  Co.  Mem.  Sinai  Congrega- 
tion. Royal  Arch  Mason.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 
fice: Exchange  Bldg.,  Union  Stock  Yards. 
Residence:  2229  Calumet  Av. 

ROSENBERG,  Emil  William,  manufacturer; 
b.  Stolp,  Ger.,  May  7,  1874;  s.  Charles  and 
Johanna  Rosenberg;  came  to  U.  S.  in  child- 
hood; ed.  public  schools  of  Appleton,  Wis. ;  m. 
Chicago,  Dec.  25,  1899,  Charlotte  V.  Jerklin; 
children:  Grace,  Willis.  Since  1889  connected 
with  firms  in  the  railway  supply  business, 
first  with  the  Cloud  Steel  Truck  Co.,  and  since 
May  1,  1900,  sec.  and  dir.  of  the  Handy  Car 
Equipment  Co.,  manufacturers  of  the  Handy 
Pilot  Coupler,  and  treas.  of  the  Snow  Mfg.  Co., 
manufacturers  of  the  Snow  Wrecking  Frog. 
Was  a  mem.  of  Co.  L,  1st  111.  Vol.,  with  rank 
of  corporal,  in  the  Spanish-Am.  War.  Mem. 
Soc.  of  Santiago  de  Cuba.  Republican.  Office: 
Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence:  2365  N.  Ashland 
Av. 

ROSENBERGER,  William  David,  pres.  and 
treas.  Chicago  Box  Co.;  b.  Pontiac,  111.,  Sept. 
6,  1878;  s.  Julius  and  Rosa  (Traub)  Rosen- 
berger;  ed.  public  schools  of  Pontiac  and  Chi- 
cago, and  at  Metropolitan  Business  College. 
First  engaged  in  business,  1885-9,  as  a  sales- 
man for  the  Nonotuck  Silk  Co.  Then  became 
connected  with  the  Chicago  Box  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  cigar  boxes,  of  which  his  father 
had  been  mgr.  until  his  death  in  1889;  is  now 
at  head  of  the  company  as  pres.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Office:  145  E.  Ontario  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3744  Forest  Av. 

ROSENEGK,  Albert  Nickisch,  mgr.;  b.  Win- 
disch  Tychow,  Pommerania,  Ger.,  June  10, 
1848;  s.  Alfred  von  Nickisch  and  Sophie  (von 
Kleist)  Rosenegk;  ed.  various  high  schools  in 
Germany  and  in  Prussian  Military  Acad., 
graduating  as  a  commissioned  officer,  1866;  en- 
tered Prussian  Army  in  1866;  remained  in  the 
service  until  1873;  participated  in  war  of  1866, 
Prussia  against  Austria,  and  in  the  war  of 
1870-1,  Germany  against  France;  was  deco- 
rated with  Iron  Cross  and  other  orders  and 
medals;  came  to  U.  S.  and  to  Chicago;  m.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  Apr.  28,  1886,  Neville  R.  Ensor. 
Was  engaged  up  to  1883  in  the  editorial  dept. 
of  Chicago  Freie  Presse;  became  connected 
with  Pabst  Brewing  Co.,  as  a  traveling  repre- 
sentative of  the  wholesale  business  all  over 
the  U.  S.,  then  in  the  credit  dept.  in  the  main 
office  at  Milwaukee,  and  since  1898  mgr.  of 
the  Chicago  branch.  Independent  in  politics. 
Mason  (32°):  Ivanhoe  Commandery  (Milwau- 
kee) and  Wisconsin  Consistory.  Mem.  Ger- 
mania  Maennerchor,  German-Am.  Historical 
Soc.,  German  Aid  Soc.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  114  N.  Desplaines  St. 
Residence:  1343  Sheridan  Rd. 

ROSENTELD,  Maiirice,  real  estate,  capital- 
ist; b.  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1855;  s.  Levi  and  Hen- 
riette  (Reese)  Rosenfeld;  ed.  Jones  School, 
Chicago,  and  at  Commercial  college  in  Ger- 
many, 1869-71;  m.  Chicago,  June  2,  1885,  Mat- 
tie  Rosenberg;  children:  Grace,  Levi  W.  En- 
gaged in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago  since 
1887.  Dir.  Chicago  Nat.  Bank  and  of  Equitable 
Trust  Co.;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Home  Savings 
Bank  and  of  Illinois  Southern  Ry.  Vice-pres. 
United  Hebrew  Charities;  dir.  Chicago  Relief 
and  Aid  Soc.  Republican;  county  commissioner 
of  Cook  Co.,  1900-2.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Standard.  Office:  76  5th  Av.  Residence:  1620 
Michigan  Av. 

ROSENTHAIi,  Benjamin  Jefferson,  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Nov.  5,  1867;  s.  Herman  and 
Sarah  (Benjamin)  Rosenthal;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic and  high  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  1,  1901, 
Hannah  Stumer;  children:  Gladys  S.,  Elaine 
V.  In  employ  of  Gage  Bros.  &  Co.,  wholesale 
milliners,  Aug.  13,  1884,  to  Mar.  21,  1891,  when 
he  left  to  engage  in  business  for  self,  and 


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on  Sept.  1,  1891,  associated  with  Louis  M. 
Stumer  and  Louis  Eckstein,  under  firm  name 
of  Stumer,  Rosenthal  &  Eckstein,  wholesale 
and  retail  millinery.  Also  pres.  Importers'  and 
Manufacturers'  Millinery  Co.;  vice-pres.  Em- 
porium-World Millinery  Co.;  dir.,  respectively, 
the  Nat.  Bank  of  North  America,  Public  Drug 
Co.,  Am.  Restaurant  Co.  and  Red  Book  Cor- 
poration. Mem.  of  Chicago  Board  of  Education, 
1894-7;  mem.  of  numerous  quasi-public  or- 
ganizations. Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Clubs: 
Standard,  Lakeside,  Ravisloe.  Office:  170  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  3647  Michigan  Av. 

ROSENTHAL,  James,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Apr.  10,  1859;  s.  Julius  and  Jette  (Wolf) 
Rosenthal;  ed.  graded  and  high  school  of 
Chicago;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Yale  College, 
LL.B.,  1880;  m.  Emma,  daughter  of  Jacob 
Friedman;  children:  Ernest,  Ralph.  Admitted 
to  Connecticut  bar  on  graduation,  1880,  and 
to  Illinois  bar  July,  1880;  associated  with 
his  father's  firm,  Rosenthal  &  Pence,  1880-4; 
since  1894  senior  mem.  of  Rosenthal,  Kurz  & 
Hirschl,  one  of  the  leading  firms  in  corpora- 
tion and  commercial  law.  Was  for  3  years 
mem.  of  the  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago; 
one  of  organizers  and  1st  sec.  (1882-3)  Young 
Men's  Hebrew  Charity  Assn.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Woodlawn  Park,  Hamilton.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn., 
Chicago  Law  Institute.  Office:  Rector  Bldg. 
Residence:  6046  Jefferson  Av. 

ROSENTHAL,  Julius,  lawyer;  b.  Liedols- 
heim,  Grand  Duchy  of  Baden,  Ger.,  Sept.  17, 
1828;  s.  Jacob  and  Caroline  (Cahn)  Rosenthal; 
ed.  village  schools  until  12  years  old;  then  for 
8  years  in  Lyceum  at  Rastadt;  studied  juris- 
prudence, history,  etc.,  at  univs.  of  Heidelberg 
and  Freiburg;  came  to  Chicago,  July,  1854;  m. 
Jan.  29,  1856,  Jette  Wolf,  of  Chicago;  children: 
James,  Lessing  (both  well-known  lawyers), 
Hansa  (wife  of  Percy  G.  Ullman),  Frieda 
(wife  of  George  Pick).  Employed  in  bank  of 
R.  K.  Swift,  Chicago,  1854-8;  naturalized  Am. 
citizen,  1859;  engaged  as  conveyancer,  1858, 
and  was  public  administrator  of  Cook  Co.,  Dec. 
20,  1859-84.  Admitted  to  bar,  1860;  partner  of 
Lorenz  Bretano,  1860-1;  E.  W.  McComas,  1861- 
1863;  William  A.  Hopkins,  1863-6;  A.  M.  Pence, 
as  Rosenthal  &  Pence,  1866-87;  was  subse- 
quently associated  with  his  son,  Lessing,  in 
firm  of  Julius  &  Lessing  Rosenthal,  formed  in 
1894;  was  specially  prominent  as  practitioner 
in  the  law  of  wills  and  in  probate  and  real  es- 
tate law.  Was  dir.  1st  Public  Library  Board  of 
Chicago,  1872-5;  dir.  of  German  Relief  Soc. 
after  fire  of  1871;  many  years  dir.  of  Chicago 
Relief  and  Aid  Soc.;  18  years  officer  of  United 
Hebrew  Relief  Assn.;  for  some  time  dir.  Jew- 
ish Training  School  and  German  Old  People's 
Home  (Altenheim).  Vice-pres.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.,  1898-9.  Librarian,  Chicago  Law  In- 
stitute, 1867-77,  and  from  1888-1903;  pres.  same, 
1878-80;  2d  vice-pres.,  1866-7;  one  of  mgrs.  of 
same,  1880-8.  Mem.  and  sec.  of  1st  Board  of 
State  Law  Examiners,  1897-9.  Republican  from 
Fremont  campaign.  Sec.  1st  Fremont  Club. 
Mem.  Chicago,  Illinois  State  and  Am.  Bar 
assns.  Mem.  Chicago  Sinai  Congregation  (Dr. 
E  G.  Hirsch,  minister).  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Literary,  City.  Died  May  8,  1905. 

ROSENTHAL,  116881118:,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Nov.  23,  1868;  s.  Julius  Rosenthal  (for  many 
years  a  prominent  mem.  of  the  Chicago  bar) 
and  Jette  (Wolf)  Rosenthal;  grad.  Douglas 
(public)  School,  1882;  South  Division  High 
School,  1885;  received  degree  of  A.B.,  Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.  (Baltimore),  1888;  LL.B., 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School  (Chicago), 
1891,  and  Chicago  College  of  Law  (post-grad- 
uate course),  1892;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  10,  1901, 
Mrs.  Lillie  F.  Myres,  nee  Frank,  widow  of 
Julius  Myres  and  mother  of  Elsie  and  Mag- 
nus Myres;  1  daughter:  Juliette  B.  Admitted 
to  bar  of  State  of  Illinois,  June,  1891;  asso- 
ciated from  the  beginning  with  his  father;  ad- 


mitted to  partnership  in  1894  and  has  since 
continued  in  firm  of  Julius  &  Lessing  Rosen- 
thai;  general  practice;  employed  in  a  number 
of  important  cases;  much  interested  in  muni- 
cipal and  state  reform.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  (chairman  of  its  com- 
mittee on  judicial  administration,  1899-1901); 
vice-pres.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  mem.  Law  Club 
of  Chicago  (mem.  of  its  executive  committee, 
1901-3);  mem.  Chicago  Literary  Club.  Inde- 
pendent Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Sinai  Con- 
gregation. Vice-pres.  Civil  Service  Reform 
League  of  Chicago;  mem.  executive  committee 
Municipal  Voters'  League;  for  many  years  sec. 
of  the  North-Western  Assn.  of  Johns  Hop- 
kins Alumni;  dir.  Jewish  Training  School  of 
Chicago;  one  of  organizers  and  later  dir.  and 
vice-pres.  German- Am.  Charity  Assn.  Clubs: 
City,  Standard.  Office:  Fort  Dearborn  Bldg. 
Residence:  4245  Drexel  Boul. 

ROSENTHAL,  Moritz,  lawyer;  b.  Dixon,  111., 
May  4,  1866;  s.  Sampson  and  Mina  C.  Rosen- 
thai;  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1888;  studied 
law;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  12,  1897,  Virginia  Moses. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1890;  asst.  state's 
atty.  Cook  Co.,  111.,  1893;  asst.  U.  S.  atty.. 
Northern  District  of  Illinois,  1894-8.  Democrat. 
Mem.  law  firm  of  Moses,  Rosenthal  &  Ken- 
nedy. Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  The  Temple.  Resi- 
dence: 5478  Greenwood  Av. 

EOSENWALD,  Julius,  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
of  Sears,  Roebuck  &  Co.,  mail  order  mer- 
chants; b.  Springfield,  111.,  Aug.  12,  1862;  s. 
Samuel  and  Augusta  (Hammerslough)  Rosen- 
wald;  ed.  public  schools,  Springfield,  111.;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.,  1890,  G.  Nusbaum;  children:  Less- 
ing, Adele,  Edith,  Marian,  William.  Was  resi- 
dent of  New  York  City,  1879-85,  and  engaged 
in  various  lines  of  business;  came  to  Chicago, 
1885,  and  was  senior  partner  In  the  whole- 
sale clothing  firm  of  Rosenwald  &  Weil  until 
1895,  when  sold  out  and  became  connected 
with  Sears,  Roebuck.  &  Co.,  of  which  is  now 
vice-pres.  and  treas.  Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe. 
Office:  Cor.  Fulton  and  Jefferson  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 4901  Ellis  Av. 

ROSENWALD,  Morris  S.,  wholesale  cloth- 
ing; b.  Springfield,  111.,  July  26,  1864;  s.  Samuel 
and  Augusta  (Hammerslough)  Rosenwald;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Springfield,  111.;  m.  Chicago, 
June  16,  1902,  Mae  Oberfelder.  Started  in  re- 
tail clothing  business  in  New  York,  1883, 
under  the  name  of  J.  Rosenwald  &  Bro. ;  re- 
mained in  that  business  until  Oct.,  1885,  when 
organized  the  present  house  of  Rosenwald  & 
Weil,  of  which  is  treas.  Republican.  Jewish 
religion;  mem.  of  Sinai  Temple.  Club:  Stand- 
ard. Office:  Franklin  and  Congress  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 4907  Grand  Boul. 

BOSS,  Alfred  August,  manufacturer  of 
leather;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1879;  s.  August 
Herman  and  Anna  (Fiebach)  Ross;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools  to  1893.  Since  leaving  school 
has  been  identified  with  the  business  estab- 
lished by  his  father  in  1882,  as  a  tanner  of 
glove  leathers,  and  in  1896  became  a  partner 
under  the  style  of  A.  H.  Ross  &  Sons,  which 
business,  since  the  death  of  his  father  in  1900, 
continues  without  change  of  firm  name,  in 
partnership  with  brothers  and  mother.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  139-141  Hickory  Av.,  cor.  Division 
St.  Residence:  146  Seminary  Av. 

BOSS,  Bruno  Carl,  manufacturer  of  leather; 
b.  Breslau,  Ger.,  Mar.  28,  1872;  s.  August 
Herman  and  Anna  (Fiebach)  Ross;  came  with 
parents  to  Chicago  when  4  years  old;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools  to  1887;  m.  Chicago,  June 
20,  1900,  Lydia  Sexauer;  1  daughter:  Violet 
Ruth.  After  leaving  school,  1887,  was  with 
his  father  learning  the  business  of  tanning 
glove  leather  until  1891;  then  from  1891  to 
1900  was  with  the  Eisendrath  Glove  Co.,  as 
mgr.  and  sec.,  and  since  the  death  of  his 
father  in  Sept.,  1900,  has  been  a  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  A.  H.  Ross  &  Sons,  tanners  of  glove 


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leathers  exclusively.  Republican.  Office:  139- 
141  Hickory  Av.,  cor.  Division  St.  Residence: 
146  Seminary  Av. 

ROSS,  Christian  H.,  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of 
Dauchy  Iron  Works;  b.  Denmark,  Sept.  17, 
1845;  ed.  in  Denmark;  m.  Chicago,  1871,  Ellen 
Johnson;  children:  1  son,  2  daughters.  Has 
been  a  resident  in  Chicago  since  1868,  and  in 
1873,  when  George  K.  Dauchy  established  the 
Dauchy  Iron  Works,  became  connected  with 
the  enterprise,  and  has  been  an  officer  of  the 
company  of  the  same  name  from  its  incor- 
poration; now  vice-pres.  and  mgr.  Office:  84 
Illinois  St.  Residence:  1035  Early  Av. 

ROSS,  David  W.,  gen.  supt.  of  transporta- 
tion, I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.;  b.  Mineral  Point,  Wis., 
Nov.  9,  1869;  s.  John  and  Margaret  (Brown) 
Ross;  grad.  Mineral  Point  High  School,  1887; 
attended  Chicago  College  of  Law,  night 
classes,  winters  of  1889-90  and  1893-4;  m. 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  Nov.  30,  1898,  Adele  Bonds 
Dillard.  Entered  service  of  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 
in  Mar.,  1888,  and  after  serving  in  various 
capacities  was  appointed  purchasing  agent, 
May  1,  1901,  and  promoted  to  his  present  posi- 
tion June  1,  1904.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Hamilton,  Illinois 
Athletic.  Office:  1  Park  Row.  Residence:  118 
Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BOSS,  Hugh  Rankin,  manufacturer;  b.  Nor- 
folk Co.,  Ont.,  Can.,  Apr.  16,  1844;  s.  Hugh 
and  Catharine  (Reid)  Ross;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Topeka,  Kan.,  Sept.,  1876,  Alice  C.  Ward; 
children:  Jane,  Hugh,  Allen,  Catherine,  Mary. 
Came  to  Illinois  in  1859,  locating  at  Rockford, 
111.,  and  to  Chicago  in  1871;  was  clerk  in  dry 
goods  stores  and  later  for  11  years  cashier 
for  N.  C.  Thompson,  banker,  until  1884,  when 
organized  the  Chicago  Wood  Finishing  Co., 
manufacturers  of  wood  finishing  materials,  of 
which  he  is  now  pres.  Republican.  Presby- 
terian. Office:  253  Elston  Av.  Residence:  1123 
Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

BOSS,  Max  Richard,  manufacturer  of 
leather;  b.  Breslau,  Ger.,  Nov.  28,  1873;  s.  Au- 
gust Herman  and  Anna  (Piebach)  Ross;  came 
with  parents  to  Chicago,  1876;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago  to  1889.  After  leaving 
school,  1889,  became  connected  with  the  busi- 
ness established  by  his  father,  in  1882,  as  a 
tanner  of  glove  leathers  exclusively,  and  in 
1896  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  A.  H.  Ross 
&  Sons,  continuing  that  business  as  joint 
owner  with  his  mother  and  brothers  since  the 
death  of  his  father  in  Sept.,  1900.  Republican. . 
Office:  139-141  Hickory  Av.,  cor.  Division  St. 
Residence:  146  Seminary  Av. 

ROSS,  Robert  Edwin,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Sept.  19,  1871;  s.  Dr.  Joseph  P.  and  Elizabeth 
H.  (King)  Ross;  grad.  Brown  (public)  School 
and  West  Division  High  School;  grad.  Prince- 
ton Univ.,  A.B.,  cum  laude,  1895;  grad.  Har- 
vard Law  School,  LL.B.,  1899.  Admitted  to  bar 
by  Supreme  Court  of  the  State  of  Illinois, 
1899,  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  general 
practice,  now  being  a  mem.  of  the  law  firm  of 
Waterman,  Thurman  &  Ross.  Republican. 
Clubs:  University,  Union  League,  Twentieth 
Century;  also  Princeton  (New  York).  Life 
mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  The  Raymond,  234  Lin- 
coln Park  Boul. 

ROSSBACH,  Frederick  Louis,  men's  fur- 
nishings; b.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Nov.  24,  1867; 
s.  Frederick  L.  and  Regina  (Stortz)  Rossbach; 
ed.  in  public  schools,  Jeffersonville,  Ind.;  m. 
Chicago,  June  2,  1897,  Dorothy  Heine.  Was 
clerk  in  store  in  Jeffersonville,  1882-4;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1884,  entered  the  employ  of  B. 
C.  Rogers  until  1891,  when  established,  with 
Newton  H.  Myers,  the  Washington  Shirt  Co., 
incorporated,  1897,  of  which  is  pres.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Colonial,  Westward  Ho.  Office: 
Dearborn  and  Jackson.  Residence:  Oak  Park, 
111. 


ROSSITER,  Frederick  C.,  surveyor;  b.  Ober- 
lin,  O.,  July  16,  1844;  s.  Samuel  and  Maria 
(Gaston)  Rossiter;  ed.  Oberlin  College;  served 
as  enlisted  laborer,  4%  months  at  Franklin 
shops,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  1864;  honorably  dis- 
charged because  of  illness;  m.  Clarksfield,  O., 
Oct.  22,  1865,  Lucy  M.  McClaflin.  Locomotive 
fireman,  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  1866;  in  employ  of 
Wolcott  &  Fox,  1868;  grad.  Van  der  Naillen's 
School  of  Engineering,  1870;  engineer  Rose 
Hill  Cemetery,  Chicago,  1868-81;  Milwaukee  & 
Northern  R.  R.,  1870;  asst.  engineer.  City  of 
Chicago,  1868-81;  Milwaukee  &  Northern  R. 
R.,  1871;  in  general  practice  as  surveyor  and 
civil  engineer  since  Apr.,  1872.  Engineer  Union 
Stock  Yards  &  Transit  Co.,  1880-95.  Dir.  Illi- 
nois Farmers'  Institute;  vice-pres.  State  Board 
of  Agriculture;  sec.  Cook  Co.  Farmers'  Insti- 
tute and  of  Cook  Co.  Agricultural  and  Horti- 
cultural Soc.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Office:  91  Washington  St.  Residence:  1004  Van- 
Buren  St. 

BOTH,  Charles  Henry,  manufacturer;  b. 
Dayton,  O.,  Feb.  8,  1870;  s.  Jacob  and  Mary 
Roth;  ed.  Cincinnati  public  schools  and  Ohio 
Mechanics'  Institute,  Cincinnati;  m.  Cincin- 
nati, 1897,  Mollie  Funk;  1  son:  Douglas  C. 
Machinist,  1884-90;  traveling  lock  expert, 
1890-4;  since  1895  pres.  Roth  Bros.  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  motors,  dynamos  and  spe- 
cial electrical  machinery,  Chicago.  Mem.  West- 
ern Soc.  of  Engineers.  Office:  27-29  S.  Clinton 
St.  Residence:  904  S.  Central  Park  Av. 

BOTH,  John  C.,  asst.  mgr.  Auditorium  An- 
nex and  resident  mgr.  of  Great  Northern 
Hotel;  b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Aug.  6,  1870;  s. 
Charles  G.  and  Louise  (Cawein)  Roth;  ed. 
public  school,  Cincinnati,  1876-86,  Rolf  College, 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  1886-7,  Cincinnati  High 
School,  1887-9;  m.  Hartwell,  O.,  Feb.  12,  1895, 
Amy  Cooder;  1  daughter:  Louise.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  clerk  in  auditing  dept.  of  the  Cin- 
cinnati Southern  Ry.  Co.,  1891,  and  afterward 
a  clerk  with  the  St.  Clair  Hotel,  Cincinnati, 
O.,  until  spring  of  1893;  general  cashier  of  the 
Auditorium  Hotel  and  Annex,  1893-5;  purchas- 
ing agent  and  steward,  same,  1895-1901;  since 
then  asst.  mgr.  Auditorium  Annex,  and  resi- 
dent mgr.  Great  Northern  Hotel.  Episcopalian. 
Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Washington  Park, 
Illinois  Athletic.  Address:  Great  Northern 
Hotel. 

ROTHERMEL,  Samuel  Anthony,  insurance; 
b.  New  Berlin,  Union  Co.,  Pa.,  Jan.  1,  1849;  s. 
Henry  D.  and  Anna  Mary  (Wolfe)  Rothermel; 
ed.  public  schools  Jersey  Shore,  Pa.;  m.  Elgin, 
111.,  Dec.  16,  1875,  Ada  E.  Goodale;  children: 
Amy,  Edith,  Alice.  Has  spent  entire  business 
life  in  the  insurance  business,  except  1  year 
as  dealer  in  dry  goods  and  clothing  at  Elgin, 
111.;  in  Chicago  since  1875;  mem.  fire  insur- 
ance agency  of  Rothermel  &  Hasbrouck,  and 
sec.  Traders'  Insurance  Co.  Dir.  Western  Ad- 
justment Co.;  treas.  Underwriters'  Classifica- 
tion Bureau.  Was  officer  1st  Regt.  111.  Infy., 
1875;  pres.  town  of  Cicero,  1890;  pres.  Chicago 
Underwriters'  Assn.,  1891-2.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Oak  Park.  Office:  Rector 
Bldg.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

ROTHSCHILD,  Maurice,  contractor;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  10,  1867;  s.  Solomon  and  Sara 
Rothschild;  ed.  Ogden  School  and  W.  Division 
High  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  5, 
1900,  Ray  Levine;  1  daughter,  Frances  Sara. 
At  age  of  15  entered  employ  of  F.  Lewald  & 
Co.,  wholesale  jewelers,  Chicago,  remaining 
with  them  until  1894;  then  was  in  same  busi- 
ness for  himself,  1894-6;  since  1896  contractor 
for  tearing  down  buildings  and  general  house 
wrecking,  as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  House 
Wrecking  Co.  Republican.  Jewish  religion. 
Office:  West  35th  and  Iron  Sts.  Residence:  716 
E.  50th  St. 

ROUNDS,  Charles  H.,  real  estate;  b.  St. 
Joseph,  Mich.,  Sept.  25,  1864;  s.  Capt.  William 
H.  and  Mary  Ursula  (Palmer)  Rounds;  ed. 


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public  schools  of  Chicago  and  grad.  North 
Division  High  School.  Began  business  life  in 
the  fire  insurance  office  of  Fred  S.  James  & 
Co.,  1885-6;  then  entered  the  real  estate  busi- 
ness as  a  solicitor,  and  in  1889  formed  a  part- 
nership with  Harry  S.  Clough,  under  firm 
name  of  Rounds  &  Clough.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  Roanoke  Bldg.  Residence:  5810 
Ohio  St. 

HOWE,  Frederick  A.,  lawyer;  b.  Kendall- 
ville,  Ind.,  Feb.  16,  1866;  s.  George  F.  and  Ce- 
lia  M.  (Bartlett)  Rowe;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  law  dept.  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  grad- 
uating in  class  of  1892;  m.  Chicago,  May  20, 
1891,  Theresa  H.  Debits;  children:  Frederick 
A.,  Jr.,  Edith  Adelaide.  Sec.  and  mgr.  of  the 
U  S.  Corporation  Bureau  (established  in  1891), 
which  publishes  the  Nat.  Corporation  Report- 
er, a  weekly  law  newspaper.  Much  of  his  time 
has  been  devoted  to  question  of  law  of  legal 
notices,  as  applied  in  Illinois,  and  publishing 
the  same,  having  been  engaged  in  that  work 
from  1884.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republi- 
can Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Oak  Park. 
Office:  The  Temple.  Residence:  212  S.  Humph- 
rey Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ROWE,  James  Lincoln,  jeweler;  b.  Hingham, 
Mass.,  Oct.  15,  1839;  s.  David  Prescott  and 
Susan  (Lincoln)  Rowe;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Boston;  m.  Prairie  du  Chien,  Wis.,  Antoinette 
Lockwood;  children:  Elizabeth,  Antoinette, 
Lucy.  Served  5  years'  apprenticeship  as  watch- 
maker at  Brattleboro,  Vt.,  and  in  1861  went  to 
Prairie  du  Chien,  Wis.,  and  engaged  in  busi- 
ness with  William  A.  Giles;  in  1863  removed 
to  Chicago  with  his  employer,  as  mem.  of  firm 
of  Giles  Bros.  &  Co.;  in  1874  assisted  in  forma- 
tion of  firm  of  Hamilton,  Rowe  &  Co.,  and  in 
1879  firm  changed  to  Trask,  Rowe  &  Co.;  in 
1882  purchased  Mr.  Trask's  interest  and  con- 
tinued business  under  name  of  Rowe  Bros.; 
purchased  his  brother's  interest  in  1886,  but 
business  is  continued  as  Rowe  Bros.,  diamond 
dealers  and  jewelers.  Republican.  Unitarian. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5  Chalmers  PI. 

BOWLEY,  Frank  Ellis,  editor;  b.  Racine 
Wis,  Oct.  27,  1869;  s.  Rev.  Joseph  and  Mary 
M  (Ellis)  Rowley;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools, 
Univ  of  South  Dakota,  Univ.  of  Rochester, 
N  Y.,  Chicago  College  of  Law;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  10,  1900,  Pauline  C.  Fitzgerald.  Asst. 
editor  Plain  Talk,  Vermillion.  S.  Dak.,  1886; 
reporter  Rochester  (N.  Y.)  Democrat  and 
Chronicle,  1887;  reporter  Chicago  Times,  1890; 
asst.  mgr.  Chicago  City  Press.  Assn.,  1893-5; 
admitted  to  bar  of  State  of  Illinois,  1894;  city 
editor,  1897-1900,  managing  editor  since  1900, 
Chicago  Chronicle.  Independent  in  politics. 
Office:  164  Washington  St.  Residence:  414  36th 
PI 

BOWND,  Harry  Leicester,  sec.  and  general 
auditor  Republic  Iron  &  Steel  Co.;  b.  Zanes- 
ville,  O.,  Oct.  27,  1867;  s.  Robert  M.  and  Susan 
Rownd;  ed.  Ohio  Wesleyan  Univ.;  m.  Colum- 
bus, O.,  June  24,  1892,  Cora  L.  Packard.  After 
leaving  college  engaged  in  the  banking  busi- 
ness at  Columbus,  O.,  and  was  asst.  city 
treas  of  Columbus  and  asst.  county  treas.  of 
Franklin  Co.,  O.  In  1899  became  a  resident  of 
Chicago,  and  sec.  and  general  auditor  of  the 
Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 5208  Washington  Av. 

KOWNTBEE,  Harold,  manufacturer,  invent- 
or- b  Bradford,  Yorkshire,  Eng.,  Oct.  5,  1865; 
s  Henry  and  Charlotte  (Fisher)  Rowntree; 
ed  Ackworth,  Saltaire  and  Giggleswick  pri- 
vate schools,  in  Yorkshire.  Eng.;  m.  Westport, 
Mo,  Sept.  28,  1892,  Mary  A.  Johnson;  children: 
Margaret  Catherine,  Dorothy  Wornall,  Ger- 
trude Aguirre.  Came  to  U.  S.  in  1884;  settled 
in  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  naturalized,  1891;  came 
to  Chicago,  1891,  and  in  1894  organized  the 
Burdett-Rowntree  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of 
electric  dumb-waiters  and  pneumatic  door- 


openers.  This  company  now  manufactures  and 
installs  over  90  per  cent  of  all  the  electric 
dumb-waiters  in  the  U.  S.  Has  been  sec.,  "treas. 
and  mechanical  mgr.  of  the  company  from  its 
organization,  and  invented  practically  every 
device  manufactured  by  the  company;  has 
taken  out  about  30  patents.  Also  sec.  of  and 
largely  interested  in  some  successful  mining 
companies.  Independent  in  politics;  formerly 
Prohibition;  was  Prohibition  candidate  for 
pres.  of  the  County  Board  of  Cook  Co.  in  1902, 
and  was  offered,  but  declined,  Prohibition 
nomination  for  mayor  in  1903.  Liberal  in  re- 
ligious views;  not  now,  church  mem,  but 
formerly  belonged  to  Soc.  of  Friends.  Office: 
85  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  7321  Princeton 
Av. 

BOY,  Joseph  Edwin,  clergyman;  b.  Martins- 
burg,  Knox  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  7,  1827;  s.  John  and 
Elmira  (Davis)  Roy;  ed.  common  schools  until 
15;  prepared  for  college  at  Geneseo  (111.)  Acad. 
and  Lyndon  High  School;  grad.  Knox  College, 
Galesburg,  111.,  A.B.,  1848  (A.M.,  D.D.  from 
same);  taught  school  2  years  at  Lyndon;  grad. 
Union  Theological  Seminary,  New  York,  1853; 
m.  Farmington,  111.,  June  21,  1853,  Emily 
Stearns  Hatch;  children:  John  Blanchard, 
John,  Edwin  Fred  (all  died  in  childhood) ; 
Fanny  Elmira,  Emily  Hatch,  Katharine  Maria, 
Joseph  Henry  (all  living  and  married).  Was 
pastor  at  Brimfield,  111.,  1853-55,  Plymouth 
Congregational  Church,  Chicago,  1855-60;  dis- 
trict sec.  Am.  Missionary  Assn.,  Chicago,  1860- 
1862;  supt.  and  field  supt.  at  Chicago  of  Am. 
Home  Missionary  Soc.,  1862-78;  again  Western 
district  sec.  of  Am.  Missionary  Assn.  at  Chi- 
cago, 1878-1902;  since  then  district  sec. 
emeritus.  Seven  years  of  time  under  Am.  Mis- 
sionary Assn.  was  spent  as  field  sec.  in  the 
South  of  school  and  church  work  among  the 
colored  people,  with  headquarters  at  Atlanta, 
Ga.  Under  pen  name  of  "Pilgrim"  was  for  25 
years  Chicago  correspondent  of  the  Independ- 
ent, Congregationalist  and  Advance,  from 
which  a  volume  of  "Pilgrim's  Letters"  was 
compiled  and  published  by  the  Pilgrim  Press, 
of  Boston.  Trustee  of  Knox  College.  Preached 
sermon  on  occasion  of  Golden  Wedding,  Sun- 
day, June  21,  1903,  at  1st  Congregational 
Church  of  Oak  Park  ("And  ye  shall  hallow  the 
50th  year"),  of  which  1,000  copies  were  printed 
and  distributed  among  friends.  In  politics  suc- 
cessively Liberty  Party,  Free  Soil  and  Re- 
publican. Club:  Congregational.  Office:  153  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

BOYCE,  Edward  Augustus,  dentist;  b.  Belle- 
vue,  O.,  Oct.  24,  1853;  s.  Rev.  Edward  and 
Clara  A.  (Elmore)  Royce;  ed.  school  at  Hamil- 
ton, N.  Y.;  Rochester  (N.  Y.)  Business  Univ., 
New  York  State  Normal  School,  Brockport; 
began  study  of  dentistry  in  Canandaigua,  N. 
Y.,  1875;  grad.  Philadelphia  Dental  College, 
D.D.S.,  1878;  m.  Le  Roy,  N.  Y.,  1882,  Elizabeth 
M.  Crofoot.  Practiced  dentistry  at  Le  Roy,  N. 
Y.,  1878;  went  to  London,  Eng.,  1883,  and  was 
associated  in  practice  there  with  Dr.  J.  W. 
Pritchard  until  1886;  since  then  in  practice  in 
Chicago.  Mem.  faculty  of  Chicago  Dental  Col- 
lege, 1892-6.  Inventor  of  a  set  of  plugger 
points  for  the  condensation  of  gold,  and  of 
method  of  artistic  shading  of  teeth  in  arti- 
ficial dentures.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc., 
Odontological  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odon- 
tographic  Soc.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  31  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  721  Washington  Boul. 

RUBEL,  Isaac  Frank,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  14,  1864;  s.  R.  and  Harriet  (Frank) 
Rubel;  ed.  public  schools,  graduating  West 
Division  High  School,  1883;  m.  Chicago,  Apr. 
30.  1896,  Birdie  L.  Mayer;  children:  Roy  L., 
Herbert  L.  After  leaving  school  became  con- 
nected with  the  Am.  Cutlery  Co.,  of  which  he 
was  vice-pres.  until  1893,  when  he  engaged  in 
the  real  estate  business,  which  he  has  since 
conducted  with  success.  Mem.  Chicago  Real 


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Estate  Board,  and  on  its  public  service  com- 
mittee. Republican.  Mem.  of  Sinai  Congrega- 
tion. Jewish.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  115  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  91  E.  34th  St. 

RUBEL,  Isidor  Alfred,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Dec.  28,  1861;  s.  Isaac  and  Frances 
(Strauss)  Rubel;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Mar.  23,  1893,  Flora  Lin- 
dauer;  children:  Helen,  Irma.  In  1884  became 
partner  in  the  business  of  I.  Rubel  &  Son, 
now  Rubel  &  Co.,  steam  and  hot  water  heat- 
ing, of  which  is  senior  mem.  In  1896  became  a 
partner  in  the  firm  of  Allegretti  &  Co.,  con- 
fectioners, which  later  changed  to  Rubel  & 
Allegretti,  of  which  is  senior  mem.  Repub- 
lican. Jewish  religion.  Club:  Standard.  Office: 
30-32  River  St. 

RUBENS,  Harry,  lawyer;  b.  Vienna,  Austria, 
July  7,  1850;  early  education  public  schools; 
Polytechnic  School,  Vienna.  Came  to  U.  S., 
1867;  in  journalism  as  city  editor  Westliche 
Post,  St.  Louis;  associated  with  Joseph  Kepp- 
ler,  artist,  in  founding  at  St.  Louis,  1871,  the 
comic  journal  Puck,  now  of  New  York;  private 
sec.  to  U.  S.  Senator  Carl  Schurz,  1871-2;  asst. 
sec.  Missouri  State  Senate,  1872-3;  removed  to 
Chicago,  1873;  was  local  editor  Chicago  Freie 
Presse;  later  with  the  Chicago  Times  and 
Evening  Mail;  studied  law;  admitted  to  Illi- 
nois bar,  June  8,  1877;  was  mem.,  1879-85, 
pres.,  1.882-5,  Chicago  Public  Library.  For  sev- 
eral years  was  atty.  Liquor  Dealers'  State  and 
National  Assns.  Delegate  Nat.  Democratic 
Convention,  1884;  counsel  Chicago  Board  of 
Education,  1885-7;  corporation  counsel,  1894-5; 
judge  advocate  gen.  Illinois  State  Militia,  1895- 
1896;  now  gen.  counsel  and  dir.  Republic  Iron 
&  Steel  Co.,  United  Breweries  Co.,  and  other 
large  corporations;  now  mem.  law  firm  of 
Rubens,  Fischer,  Mosser  &  Rigby;  counsel  to 
consulate-general  of  Austria-Hungary  at  Chi- 
cago. Pres.  Germania  Club  several  terms. 
Decorated  by  Emperor  of  Germany  with  Order 
of  the  Crown,  1902.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  52  Walton  PI.,  and  Glencoe, 
111. 

RUBIN,  George,  physician;  b.  Russia,  Aug., 
1875;  s.  Mayer  and  Hannah  Rubin;  reared  at 
St.  Petersburg,  where  received  primary  educa- 
tion in  public  school  and  under  private  tutor; 
came  from  Russia  direct  to  Chicago,  1889;  at- 
tended public  and  private  schools;  took  up 
study  of  medicine  in  1894;  grad.  med.  dept.  of 
the  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1898.  Served  1  year  as 
hospital  interne;  took  post-graduate  courses  at 
the  Paris  (France)  and  Berlin  (Germany) 
med.  faculties,  and  at  the  Paris  Pasteur  In- 
stitute. Was  sec.  and  founder  of  the  Brainard 
Policlinic  at  Chicago;  instructor  in  gynecology 
in  med.  dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Illinois.  Fellow 
in  pathology  Rush  Med.  College  (Univ.  of 
Chicago) ;  consulting  physician  Hammond 
(Tnd.)  Hosp. ;  attending  physician  and  sec.  of 
the  med.  staff  to  Jewish  Old  People's  Home. 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Medical  Assn.;  mem.  International 
Med.  Congress,  Paris,  1900;  mem.  The  Alliance 
Frangais,  Ethical  Culture  Soc.  Author  essays 
on  Immunity,  Cause  of  Appendicitis,  Gyneco- 
logic Massage,  Genito-Urinary  subjects,  and 
letters  from  Paris  and  Berlin.  Office:  92  State 
St.  Residence:  3525  Grand  Boul. 

RUECKHEIM,  Frederick  William,  manufac- 
turing confectioner:  b.  Japenzin,  Ger.,  Apr.  18, 
1846;  s.  John  and  Maria  (Zanda)  Rueckheim; 
common  school  education  in  Germany;  at- 
tended night  school  while  in  army,  and  after- 
ward took  private  lessons  in  Berlin;  served  in 
German  Army,  1865-9;  took  part  in  conflict 
between  Prussia  and  Austria,  1866;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Nov.  28,  1872,  Mathilda  Mell  (died  Mar. 
21,  1902);  children:  Frederick  W.,  Jr.,  Edwin 
Louis,  Emma  Lydia,  Laura  Wilhelmina. 
Started  in  manufacturing  confectionary  busi- 
ness, Nov.,  1872,  in  firm  of  F.  W.  Rueckheim 


&  Bro.  (with  brother  Louis);  Paul  Fernald 
became  a  partner,  1895,  but  sold  out  in  1897 
to  Henry  G.  Eckstein,  an/1  in  June,  1902,  the 
firm  was  incorporated  as  Rueckheim  Bros.  & 
Eckstein,  of  which  he  is  pres.  Firm  has  occu- 
pied various  locations,  but  in  Apr.,  1904,  re- 
moved to  own  building  at  cor.  Harrison  and 
Peoria  Sts.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  Har- 
rison and  Peoria  Sts.  Residence:  4201  Vin- 
comics  A.V 

RUECKHEIM,  Louis,  manufacturing  con- 
fectioner; b.  Pommerania,  Ger.,  Sept.  30,  1849; 
s.  John  and  Mary  Sander  Rueckheim;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  in  Germany;  came  to  Chicago  direct 
from  Germany  in  1871;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1877, 
Margaret  Hangartner;  children:  Stella,  Flor- 
ence, Lily.  In  1874,  with  brother,  established  in 
the  manufacturing  confectionery  business  un- 
der the  style  of  F.  W.  Rueckheim  &  Bro.;  in- 
vented and  in  1896  introduced  the  confection 
known  as  "Cracker  Jack,"  which  has  extended 
its  sale  all  over  the  country,  and  which  the 
present  firm,  Rueckheim  Bros.  &  Eckstein,  in- 
corporated in  1902,  are  sole  manufacturers; 
also  manufacture  a  general  line  of  staple  can- 
dies, employing  500  people.  Republican.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Diana  Hunting,  Illinois 
Manufacturers.  Office:  Corner  Harrison  and 
Peoria  Sts.  Residence:  4226  Vincennes  Av. 

RUEHL,  Louis  A.,  pres.  Ruehl  Bros.  Brew- 
ing Co.;  b.  Detroit,  Mich.,  Aug.  6,  1855;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Christina  (Ulf)  Ruehl,  both  German 
born;  removed  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1856;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Chicago,  and  went  to  Germany 
to  study  medicine,  graduating-  from  Univ.  of 
Gottingen,  M.D.,  Aug.  6,  1881;  m.  Apr.  25, 
1883,  Augusta  Schwartz;  children:  William, 
Mildred,  Harold,  Lorraine.  Practiced  medicine 
in  Chicago,  Oct.,  1881,  to  Jan.,  1887,  when  he 
left  the  practice  to  accept  the  position  of  vice- 
pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Ruehl  Bros.  Brewing 
Co.,  of  which  he  later  became  pres.  Club:  Ger- 
mania. Mason.  Office:  Harvard  and  Washtenaw 
Avs.  Residence:  1837  Sheridan  Rd. 

RUPPNER,  William  Rogers,  coffee  broker; 
b.  Chicago,  July  26,  1872;  s.  Francis  W.  and 
Annie  Maria  Ruffner:  grad.  Chicago  public 
school,  1886;  Chicago  Manual  Training  School, 
1890;  in  business  college.  June-Nov.,  1890;  m. 
Chicago,  Aug.  29,  1903,  Grace  Cosby.  Entered 
employ  of  W.  M.  Areson,  in  coffee  brokerage 
business,  Nov.  15,  1890:  went  with  Sullivan 
Bros.,  same  business,  May,  1892;  with  Ar- 
buckle  Bros.'  Chicago  house,  Oct.,  1894;  in 
Sept.,  1896,  formed  partnership  of  Ruffner  & 
Atwood,  in  brokerage  business;  in  Nov.,  1897, 
went  to  Brazil  for  W.  F.  McLaughlin  &  Co., 
Chicago;  formed  partnership  of  Entorf,  Ruff- 
ner &  Co.,  Aug.,  1898;  of  Ruffner  &  McDowell, 
May,  1901.  Firm  wholesale  green  coffees  ex- 
clusively, from  foreign  exporters  and  domes- 
tic dealers,  to  large  roasters  and  dealers  in  all 
parts  of  the  U.  S.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor.  Office:  25-27 
Wabash  Av. 

RUQGI.ES,  Oliver  W.,  passenger  agent;  s. 
M.  W.  Ruggles.  Began  railway  service  as  er- 
rand boy  with  general  passenger  agent,  Ohio  & 
Miss.  R.  R. ;  rose  by  grade  until  he  became 
chief  clerk  of  passenger  dept.  In  freight  dept. 
Ohio  &  Mississippi  R.  R.,  as  voucher  clerk, 
claim  clerk  and  chief  clerk;  later  on  St.  L.,  I. 
M.  &  S.  Ry.,  St.  Louis,  baggageman,  conductor, 
traveling  passenger  agent  and  general  pas- 
senger agent;  on  consolidation  with  Mo.  Pac. 
Ry.,  became  asst.  passenger  agent  of  both 
lines,  until  Dec.  10,  1881,  when  became  gen- 
eral passenger  and  ticket  agent  M.  C.  R.  R. 
Office:  LaSalle  Street  Station.  Residence:  33 
Roslyn  PI. 

RUHSTRAT,  Adolpli,  pres.  Ruhstrat-Cowley 
Co.,  wholesale  cigars;  b.  Oldenburg,  Ger.,  Aug. 
26,  1860;  s.  August  and  Caroline  (Beedeker) 
Ruhstrat;  ed.  public  schools  in  Germany;  came 
to  U.  S.,  1878;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.,  1894,  Frida 
Rapp;  1  daughter:  Carola.  Resided  in  Balti- 


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more,  Md.,  1878-85;  came  to  Chicago,  1885, 
and  established  a  tobacco  business;  in  1902, 
with  others,  organized  the  Ruhstrat-Cowley 
Co,  wholesale  cigars,  of  which  is  pres.  Mem. 
Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  43  State  St. 
Residence'  1949  Deming  PI 

Henrv  Axtell    exain   commission- 
,  Henry  Axteii,  gram  commission, 

De     "'  r  *e 


if*        w         T        nvrv       ni   th*   A™  ,    T     ™ 
with  the  Holt  Lumber  Co    and  the  Am.  Lum- 

C°'C  '  " 


« 

atir     i«?(  r 

father,     1867),     Board     Of 

Trade  commission  merchants.  Also  dir.  of  the 
Dearborn  Oil  &  Gas  Co  Mem.  Military  Order 

?£^e  L?yaJ  %.esi°?-T£lu+bS:  ™10nT,  Leafue,i 
Mid-Day,  Lake  Forest  Winter  Office:  Board  of 

Trade.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

BUMSEY,  Israel  Parsons,  commission  mer- 
chant;  b.  Stafford,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  9,  1836;  aca- 
demic  education;  m.  1867,  Mary  M.  Axtell,  of 
Batavia,  N.  Y.  ;  children:  Juliet  Lay  (wife  of 
Rev.  Grant  Strok,  Muscogee,  Ind.  Ty.),  Min- 
nie  May,  Henry  Axtell,  Wallace  Donnelson, 
Lucy  Ransom  (wife  of  William  Arthur  Holt, 
of  Oconto,  Wis.)  Began  business  career  at  17 
in  dry  goods  store,  Buffalo,  N  Y.;  went  to 
Kepkuk,  la.,  1857;  worked  in  store,  and  later 

had,,n,e0w^pape.r  route;  tneP  m£.r-  of  a  st,orf 
until  1858,  when  he  came  to  Chicago;  worked 

?2L»*E5l£  ^^  of  Fhn-t  £  wt?eeler,  and  in 
1860,  with  others,  organized  gram  firm  of  Pin- 
ley,  Hpyt  &  Rumsey  Assisted  in  organizing 
Taylor's  Chicago  Battery  in  Apr.,  1861,  and 
JKP^EJS  wsmustered  Into  p.  S.  service,  July 
16,  1861,  as  Co.  B  1st  111.  Light  Artillery,  was 
elected  junior  2d  lieut.;  served  with  the  bat- 
tery  through  its  memorable  career,  becoming 
its  capt.,  until  the  fall  of  1864,  when  he  re- 

She?  ffiwtaSSUriftf  Ir°phe&  JStaw 
Rumsey,  later  adding  grain;  has  'continued 
in  the  grain  commission  business  (except  for 
2  years)  ever  since,  his  firm,  now  Rumsey  & 
Co.,  being  one  of  the  largest  receiving  houses 
on  the  board.  Has  been  active  in  reform  poll- 
tics,  especially  in  securing  high  license;  pres. 
since  1877  of  Citizens'  League  for  Suppression 
of  Sale  of  Liquors  to  Minors  and  Drunkards; 
was  on  several  important  committees  for  se- 
curing  the  World's  Fair  for  Chicago.  Presby- 
terian;  trustee  Presbyterian  League;  chair- 
man  finance  committee  that  raised  money  for 
building  Grace  Presbyterian  and  6th  Presby- 
terian  churches,  in  which  he  was  elder  for 
several  years;  was  8  years  mem.  board  of 
managers,  Presbyterian  Hosp.  Mem.  Loyal 
Legion  and  Thomas  Post,  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  Board  of  Trade.  Residence: 
Lake  Forest  111 

RUMSEY,'  Joseph  Prancke,  broker-  b  Ba- 
tavia,  N.  Y.,  July  26.  1848;  s.  Joseph  E.  and 
Lucy  M.  (Ransom)  Rumsey;  ed.  successively 
in  "little  red  school  house,"  Miss  Thrall's  pri- 
vate  school,  Batavia,  N.  Y.;  Ft.  Edward  (N. 
Y.)  Institute;  old  Chicago  Univ.,  B.S.,  1869; 
also  law  school  of  same;  admitted  to  bar, 
1871,  but  never  practiced;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Apr.  28,  1886,  Martha  B.  Downing  (now  de- 
ceased):  children:  Richard  Downing,  Joseph 
Francke,  Morris  Jones.  Operating  on  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade  since  Oct  1872  first  emnlove 
^ndrthe°n  pwt^e  ?  of  John"  W  RumSvl  B?n°lo? 
mem.  Rumsey  &  Chandler,  1881-91:  since  1895 
alone.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

RUNNELLS,  John  Sumner,  lawyer;  b.  Ef- 
fmgham,  N.  H.,  July  30,  1844;  s.  John  and 
Huldah  S.  Runnells;  early  education,  in  public 
schools  of  Tamworth,  N.  Y.,  and  New  Hamp- 
ton  (N.  H.)  Acad.;  grad.  Amherst  College, 
1865;  studied  law  at  Dover,  N.  H.  ;  removed  to 


Iowa,  1867,  becoming  private  sec.  to  Governor 
of  Iowa;  filled  consular  appointments  in  Eng- 
land,  1869-71;  m.  Des  Moines,  la.,  Mar.  31,1869, 
Helen  R.  Baker;  children:  Mabel  (Mrs.  Robert 
I.  Jenks),  Lucy  (Mrs.  A.  A.  Jackson),  Clive, 
Alice  Rutherford.  Admitted  to  Iowa  bar,  1871; 
practiced  at  Des  Moines,  1871-87;  in  Chicago 
general  counsel  of  the  Pullman  Co.  since 
1887,  and  since  May,  1905,  as  vice-pres.  and 
Seneral  counsel  of  that  company,  and  senior 

mem-    of   the   law   flrm    of   Runnells   &   Burry; 
n    g    District  Att       for  Iowa    i88i_5.   In 

Iowa  gained  prominence^  in  a  specialty  of  rail- 
way  and  telegraph  law,  and  also  in  his  suc- 
cessful  management  of  the  case,  which  he 

rnrrjprl  HirmicSi  Its  various  stntrps  thrmie-h  thp 
£arri.  ed  thra  ugh  :  ts_  var  lous  stages  thr  °ugh  the 

-,  f  ^  cour  Vvofvhfg  4?h*  heconUs?ltatlonCamy  of 
sections  of  the  Prohibitory  law  of  Iowa.  Re- 
pubiican;  was  chairman  Iowa  State  Commit- 
£ee  1879  and  1880;  mem  Republican  Nat.  Com- 
mittee  from  Iowa,  1880-4;  delegate  Republican 
Nat.  Convention,  1880.  Well  known  as  orator 
on  patriotic  and  public  occasions.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago,  Union,  Chicago  Literary,  Fellowship,  On- 
wentsia;  also  of  University,  New  York.  Office: 
Pullman  Bldg.  Residence:  593  N.  State  St. 

xtUSCO,  Charles  Alvin,  wholesale  stove  mer- 
chant;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  22,  1861;  s.  Volney  E. 
and  Jenney  R.  (Sayles)  Rusco;  ed.  Chicago 
pubiic  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1885,  Bessie  A. 
Martin;  1  son:  Charles  Alvin,  Jr.  Began  busi- 
ness  life  in  ]881  as  a  furniture  salesman,  and 
in  1899  he  became  a  stove  salesman  for  the 
c  T  Boals  stove  Co  (  continuing  until  1893, 
when  he  was  appointed  Western  mgr.  of  the 
Reading  Stove  Works,  in  which  capacity  he 
remained  until  1901,  when  he  was  appointed 
Western  mgr.  for  the  Abram  Cox  Stove  Co. 
Mason,  Shriner,  Templar.  Office:  17  W.  Lake 
st  Residence:  311  S.  Scoville  Av.,  Oak  Park, 


kee- 


,  George  Frederick,  lawyer;  b.  Milwau- 
Oct.  20,  1863;  s.  George  F  Schuster 
>  te£cS?T  **^ti  writ,er)  and  Theresa 
Rost  R,U£?h'  b°.tn  of  .  Ml11^ukee-  Wls-  Familv 
J"en!°ved,  to  Chjcaf.0  in  1868;  ed  grammar  and 
nl&h  schools  of  Chicago,  and  in  Univ  of  Michi- 
fa°-  ^o1^11111?  def  rees,  °,f  A-B-  .in  1889,  and 
A-M,,  1891;  also  studied  1  year  in  law  school 
?f  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  finished  in  Chicago 

n  f"7T^S?loP!j2?  Lake  Forest,V0nrrlv-  ^^g^duat" 

\$e,,,1LItP-t  1991'  m;  Jun,eVv,189i7V  K^thallri,e 
Nellis  Carter  daughter  of  the  late  Marshall 

W<v,Car*er',  bld%  T^?.ntractOQ'Q1of  .Chicaf  °-  Ad' 
mitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1891;  since  then  en- 

&afed  in   general  practice  of  law   in  Chicago, 

ajld/1now  Asei?lor/,mTeme  °,f,.|;1he  flrm  ?S  ^us^  & 
Holden.  Assisted  J.  S  Miller  and  W.  S.  For- 

rest  in  prosecution  of  the  election  cases  by 
Civic  Federation  in  1894  and  1895  when  over 
30  offenders  were  convicted  of  violation  of  the 
election  laws;  and  for  same  organization  con- 
ducted  investigation  of  the  Stock  Yards  water 
steals  in  1895,  and  prosecuted  offenders 
aSamst  the  Primary  Election  Law  in  1896;  has 
been  leader  in  movement  for  reform  of  pri- 
marv  electKms,  and  wrote  the  Illinois  Pri- 
marv  Election  Law.  Appointed  Master  in 

Fhanc.e;r£  °*  *he  S3upfri^r  pouprt-^of  ^Co  ™  CS' 
n  ^  by  Judge  Ball  Prof,  of  Equity  Plead- 

ing  and  Practice  in  John  Marshall  Law  School. 
Re.Public.an-  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Phi  Kappa 
Psl-  Clubs:  University,  Hamilton  (life  mem.), 
Homewood.  Kenwood  (dir.),  Law.  Office:  100 
Washington  St.  Residence:  5719  Washington 

Av- 

BT/SSEMi,  Charles  Edward,  journalist,  au- 
thor;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Sept.  25,  1860;  s.  Ed- 
ward  and  Lydia  (Rutledge)  Russell;  grad.  St. 
Johnsbury  (Vt.)  Acad.,  1881.  Was  engaged  on 
various  newspapers;  published  Chicago  Ameri- 
can  until  Jan.  1,  1902;  since  then  editorial 
writer  for  New  York  Journal,  Chicago  Ameri- 
can  and  San  Francisco  Examiner.  Club:  Au- 


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thors  (New  York).  Contributor  to  magazines. 
Author:  Such  Stuff  as  Dreams,  1902;  The  Twin 
Immortalities,  1904.  Office:  216  Madison  St. 
Residence:  Windermere  Hotel. 

RUSSELL,  Edmund  A.,  asst.  treas.  the  Otis 
Elevator  Co.;  b.  New  York,  July  1,  1866;  s.  Ed- 
mund and  Jane  Cook  Russell;  ed.  Brooklyn 
Polytechnic  Institute;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  1, 
1888,  Mary  R.  Crane;  children:  Edmund  A. 
Jr.,  Emily  C.,  Maransia.  Identified  with  eleva- 
tor business  since  1883;  was  sec.  and  treas. 
Crane  Elevator  Co.  from  1890  till  it  became 
merged  with  Otis  Elevator  Co.;  has  been  asst. 
treas.  of  the  Otis  Elevator  Co.  since  1898;  dir. 
Otis  Elevator  Co.  and  Mill  Owners  Mutual 
Fire  Insurance  Co.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Mid-Day,  Chicago  Athletic,  Onwentsia. 
Office:  Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

RUSSELL,  Edward  Perry,  banker  and  bro- 
ker; b.  New  Bedford,  Mass.,  Nov.  15,  1857;  s. 
John  and  Mary  Lee  (Barnard)  Russell;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Massachusetts;  m.  Springfield, 
111.,  Nov.  19,  1888,  Mary  Louise  Fowler;  chil- 
dren: Doris,  Mary  Louise.  Entered  the  office 
of  Edward  L.  Brewster  &  Co.  in  1885;  now 
senior  active  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Russell, 
Brewster  &  Co.,  successors  to  Edward  L. 
Brewster  &  Co.,  Mr.  Edward  L.  Brewster,  of 
the  original  firm,  still  being  interested  as  spe- 
cial partner.  Also  dir.  of  the  Am.  and  British 
Securities  Co.,  of  London,  Eng.  Mem.  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange  and  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Exmoor;  also  Metropolitan 
(New  York).  Office:  137  Adams  St.  Residence: 
206  Goethe  St. 

RUSSELL,  Edward  Willis,  district  mgr.  Nat. 
Cash  Register  Co.;  b.  Marshall  Co.,  111.,  May 
13,  1868;  s.  Willis  and  Eliza  (Simpson)  Rus- 
sell; ed.  common  and  high  schools  in  Marshall 
Co.,  111.,  graduating  1888;  m.  Des  Moines,  la., 
1896,  Nellie  Stickley;  children:  Edward  W., 
Jr.,  Grace.  After  graduating  from  high  school 
engaged  in  school  teaching  in  Colorado  in 
1888;  later  was  for  5  years  with  the  A.  H.  An- 
drews Mfg.  Co.,  of  Chicago,  school  furniture, 
etc.;  since  1898  has  been  in  service  of  the  Nat. 
Cash  Register  Co.,  coming  from  Duluth,  Minn., 
in  the  spring  of  1904,  to  become  district  mgr. 
for  the  company  at  Chicago.  Office:  48-50  State 
St.  Residence:  1224  Oak  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

RUSSELL,  John  Burnett,  banker;  b.  Hart- 
wick,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  8,  1869;  s.  J.  E.  and  Belle 
(Burnett)  Russell;  ed.  Wyoming  Seminary, 
and  Wyoming  College  of  Business,  Kingston, 
Pa.;  m.  1892,  Fannie  Schooley;  children:  Louise, 
Joseph  E.,  John  Burnett,  Jr.  Began  business 
life  at  Wilkes  Barre,  Pa.,  organizing,  1895,  the 
firm  of  J.  B.  Russell  &  Co.,  bankers  and  fiscal 
agents  for  the  Illinois  Tunnel  Co.,  and  the 
Automatic  Electric  Co.  Dir.  Automatic  Electric 
Co.,  Illinois  Tunnel  Co.,  Illinois  Telephone  and 
Telegraph  Co.;  treas.  and  dir.  Am.  Electric 
Light  Co.,  Am.  Gas  Co.,  of  Bloomsburg,  Avoca 
Electric  Light  Co.,  Blossburg  Water  Co.,  In- 
ternational Smoke  Prevention  Co.,  Lackawan- 
na  Valley  Electric  Light  and  Power  Supply 
Co.,  Lehighton  Water  Supply  Co.,  Smoke  Pre- 
vention Co.  of  America,  Standard  Electric 
Light  Co.  of  Danville,  Standard  Gas  Co.  of 
Danville,  Dushone  Water  Co.  and  Blossburg 
Water  Co.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Exmoor,  Midlo- 
thian, Chicago,  also  Union  League,  Lawyers 
and  Mid-Day  (New  York).  Office:  46  Wall  St., 
New  York.  Residence:  182  Riverside  Drive, 
New  York. 

RUSSELL,  Robert,  carpet  merchant;  b. 
Blairgowrie,  Scotland,  May  8,  1862;  s.  Robert 
and  Elizabeth  (Patterson)  Russell;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Scotland;  m.  Chicago,  July  2,  1891, 
Lillian  B.  Sutherland.  Began  business  life  with 
3  years'  service  in  jute  mfg.  business  in  Scot- 
land, until  1882,  when  went  to  Montreal,  Can., 
engaging  first  in  the  iron  commission  business 
and  later  in  other  mercantile  pursuits,  until 
1882,  when  became  traveling  salesman  for  the 


carpet  dept.  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  until 
1900,  when  organized  the  Russell  Carpet  Co., 
doing  a  mail  order  business  in  carpets,  cur- 
tains, rugs,  etc.,  of  which  company  is  pres. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  124  Market 
St.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

RUST,  Henry  Appleton,  pres.  Manufactur- 
ers' Junction  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Springfield,  Mass., 
Nov.  26,  1832;  s.  Elisha  Converse  and  Minerva 
Rust;  ed.  Springfield  (Mass.)  public  schools 
and  Connecticut  Literary  Institute,  Suffleld, 
Conn.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  28,  1864,  Sarah  Ster- 
ling, daughter  of  Gen.  Charles  and  Mary  Ann 
(Sterling)  De  Forest;  children:  Henry  Apple- 
ton,  Jr.  (deceased),  Bessie  Sterling  (wife  of 
James  Wright  Johnston),  Ph'lip  De  Forest, 
Mary  Converse  (wife  of  Enos  Melancthon  Bar- 
ton). Came  to  Chicago,  Mar.  2,  1854,  and  was 
employed  by  Store  &  Boomer,  railroad  bridge 
builders,  and  in  1855  went  to  Davenport,  la., 
and  engaged  in  construction  of  the  Rock  Isl- 
and bridge,  the  first  ever  built  across  the  Mis- 
sissippi; later  sec.  Sterling  &  Rock  Island  R. 
R.  Co.,  resigning  Aug.  12,  1861,  to  enter  Union 
Army  as  adjutant  27th  111.  Infy. ;  served  in 
armies  of  the  Mississippi  and  the  Cumberland; 
after  Chickamauga  detailed  by  Gen.  Grant  for 
service  in  engineering  dept.  on  bridge  con- 
struction; wounded  in  head  at  Rocky  Face 
Ridge;  promoted  capt.  and  maj.  of  his  regt. ; 
mustered  out  after  3  years'  service.  Engaged 
as  contractor  with  government,  1865-6,  for  re- 
building of  railroad  bridges  in  Tennessee,  Ala- 
bama and  Georgia;  from  1866  engineering  con- 
tractor Public  Works,  railway  bridges  arid 
railways  throughout  the  west,  with  offices  in 
Chicago.  Pres.  Manufacturers'  Junction  Ry. 
Co.,  and  dir.  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  R.  R. 
Co.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.,  Loyal  Legion,  Soc.  of  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland;  trustee  Hahnemann 
Med.  College  and  Hosp.,  Mount  Hope  Cemetery 
Assn.  Club:  Quadrangle.  Office:  77  Jackson 
Boul.  Residence:  Quadrangle  Club. 

RUTHERFORD,  Clarendon,  physican,  pres. 
German- Am.  Hosp.;  b.  Madrid.  St.  Lawrence 
Co.,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1854;  s.  Maj.  John  T.  and 
Belinda  Evelyn  Rutherford;  fitted  for  college 
at  Waddington  High  School;  student  Hobart 
College,  1872-5;  Union  College,  Schenectady, 
N.  Y.,  1875-6,  graduating  as  A.B.,  1876,  and 
A.M.,  in  course,  1879;  grad.  McGill  Med.  Col- 
lege, Montreal,  M.D.,  C.M.,  1882;  m.  Chicago, 
May,  1885,  Jessie  Haiselden;  1  daughter:  Bes- 
sie Evelyn.  Came  to  Chicago,  Sept.,  1882,  and 
has  since  been  engaged  in  general  practice  of 
medicine  and  surgery  in  Chicago;  elected  prof. 
of  anatomy  in  Chicago  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons,  1888.  Fellow  of  Am.  Acad.  of 
Medicine;  mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc..  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.  and  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Democrat. 
Episcopalian.  Mason.  K.  T.,  I.  O.  O.  F.  Office 
and  residence:  646  Fullerton  Av. 

RUTISHAUSER,  Engen,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Sept.  17,  1864;  s.  John  J.  and  Marga- 
ret Rutishauser;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago 
to  1880;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  8.  1889,  Nellie  Smith; 
children:  Elmer,  Howard,  Helen,  Marian.  Since 
leaving  school  has  been  actively  engaged  in 
wood  turning  work,  and  was  in  the  employ 
of  Edward  Roos  Mfg.  Co.,  and  later  of  M.  Gar- 
rison &  Co.,  until  1889,  when  he  established 
in  business  on  his  own  account  as  a  manufac- 
turer of  turned  and  spiral  mouldings,  spin- 
dles, balls,  dowels,  etc.,  including  all  kinds  of 
wood  turnings;  on  Jan.  1,  1904,  reorganized 
and  incorporated  the  business  as  the  Artistic 
Wood  Turning  Works,  of  which  is  pres.  and 
treas.  Republican.  Office:  67  N.  Sangamon  St. 
Residence:  467  Troy  St. 

RUTTER,  lynn  Ryerson,  lawyer,  coal  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  13,  1873;  s.  David  and 
Mary  E.  (McMurtry)  Rutter;  attended  public 
schools  of  Evanston  and  Chicago,  graduating 
from  latter;  grad.  Shattuck  School,  Faribault, 
Minn.,  June,  1891;  Princeton  Univ.,  B.S.,  1895; 
Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1898; 


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m.  Highland  Park,  111.,  Dec.  7,  1898,  Mabel 
Adelaide  Hill;  children:  David  Ryerson,  Cath- 
erine Burton,  John  Turnley.  Admitted  to  bar, 
June,  1897;  practiced  law  in  office  of  Otis  & 
Graves,  Chicago,  until  July  1,  1901,  when  was 
made  vlce-pres.  of  David  Rutter  &  Co.  (incor- 
porated), shippers  of  and  wholesale  and  retail 
dealers  in  coal,  and  July  1,  1902,  was  elected 
pres.  and  treas.  of  the  company.  Independent 
Democrat.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  University, 
Exmoor.  Office:  98  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Highland  Park,  111. 

BY  AN,  Andrew  Joseph,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Dec.  29,  1869;  s.  William  P.  and  Ellen  (Far- 
rell)  Ryan;  ed.  common  schools;  studied  law 
in  offices;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  26,  1896,  Nellie  T. 
Cahill;  children:  Helen  F.,  William  A.  Admit- 
ted to  Illinois  bar,  1893,  and  since  actively  en- 
gaged in  practice.  Twice  elected  to  office  of 
City  Atty.  of  Chicago;  formerly  dir.  of  the  Chi- 
cago Public  Library.  Pres.  Carbondale  Coal 
Co.;  dlr.  Western  Consolidated  Granite  Co. 
Democrat.  R.  C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus, 
Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League,  Catholic  Or- 
der of  Foresters.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Sheridan. 
Office:  Title  and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  1624 
W.  Adams  St. 

RYAN,  John  M.,  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Ryan 
&  Hart  Co.,  railroad  printers;  b.  Chicago,  Mar. 
16,  1867;  grad.  St.  Patrick's  Acad.,  June,  1882. 
Started  in  printing  business  in  mfg.  dept.  of 
the  J.  M.  W.  Jones  Stationery  and  Printing 
Co.,  Sept.,  1882;  worked  through  the  different 
djspts.  and  was  head  of  the  mfg.  dept,  and  a 
mem.  of  the  company,  at  time  of  severing  his 
connection  with  the  house;  resigned,  Nov., 
1893,  for  the  purpose  of  going  into  business 
for  himself,  in  the  firm  of  Ryan  &  Hart,  in- 
corporated, 1896,  as  the  Ryan  &  Hart  Co., 
which  now  occupies  2  large  floors  at  22  and  24 
Custom  House  PL,  and  employs  a  working 
"force  of  75  people.  Mem.  Chicago  Typothetse, 
Master  Printers'  Assn.,  Knights  of  Columbus, 
Royal  League,  Nat.  Union,  Knights  of  Equity, 
Irish  Fellowship,  Chicago  Riding  and  Driving 
Club.  Office:  22  Custom  House  PI.  Residence: 
4447  Vincennes  Av. 

KYAN,  Timothy  E.;  b.  Ballycahill,  Co.  Tip- 
perary,  Ireland,  Jan.  15,  1848.  Came  with  par- 
ents to  U.  S.  in  1852,  locating  in  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.,  until  1856,  when  came  to  Chicago,  and  re- 
moving again  to  Lockport,  111.,  1859.  Learned 
trade  of  ship-carpenter  and  caulker  and 
worked  at  it  for  some  years,  but  later  estab- 
lished In  real  estate  business  as  head  of  firm 
of  Ryan  &  Walsh,  In  Chicago.  Now  pres.  of 
Citizens'  Construction  Co.,  and  of  Gaffney  & 
Long  Construction  Co.  Became  prominent  in 
Democratic  politics  as  City  and  Co.  Commit- 
teeman,  and  was  elected  W.  Town  Assessor, 
1891;  re-elected,  1893,  and  again  elected  in 
1897.  Was  grand  marshal  on  the  occasion  of 
Irish  Day  at  the  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion, 1893.  Office:  138  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 63  Macalister  PI. 

BYCBOFT,  Herbert  Edward,  capitalist;  b. 
Liverpool,  Eng.,  Apr.  4,  1865;  s.  Rev.  Canon 
Dyson  and  Anna  Maria  (Innes)  Rycroft;  ed. 
Liverpool  College,  Liverpool,  Eng.;  m.  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.,  Mar.  17,  1890,  Theresa  Lucinda  Cos- 
tello;  children:  Fannie  Lucy,  Ethel  Josephine, 
Annie  Dyson,  Herbert  Dyson,  Theresa  Lu- 
cinda, Ernest  Costello.  Was  a  mem.  of  the  firm 
of  Bartlett,  Frazier  &  Co.,  grain  and  commis- 
sion merchants,  for  10  years;  retired  from 
active  business,  July  1,  1903.  Vice-pres.  Cres- 
cent Oil,  Asphalt  &  Gas  Co.;  dir.  Buffalo,  Dun- 
kirk &  Western  R.  R.  Co.,  etc.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Washington  Park,  Glen  View,  Colonial. 
Office:  Nat.  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  4541  Forest- 
ville  Av. 

BYEBSON,  Edward  Lamed,  iron  and  steel 
merchant;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  24,  1854;  s.  Joseph 
T.  and  Ellen  Griffin  (Lamed)  Ryerson;  ed. 


Chicago  public  and  high  schools  and  Yale 
Univ.,  graduating  Ph.B.,  1876;  m.  New  Haven, 
Conn.,  1879,  Mary  Pringle  Mitchell;  children: 
Joseph  Turner,  Mary  Mitchell,  Donald  Mitch- 
ell, Edward  Lamed,  Jr.  In  1876  entered  in  the 
business  established  by  his  father  in  1842  as 
a  wholesale  dealer  in  iron  and  steel,  the  firm 
becoming  Joseph  T.  Ryerson  &  Son  upon  his 
admission  to  partnership  in  1879,  and  incor- 
porated under  same  name  in  1888;  now  pres. 
and  dir.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Union;  also 
University  (New  York),  New  York  Yacht.  Of- 
fice: 18  Milwaukee  Av.  Residence:  31  Bank  St. 

BYEESON,  Edwin  Warner,  physician;  b. 
New  York  City,  Mar.  14,  1872;  s.  George  Wil- 
son and  Sarah  Dean  (Brown)  Ryerson;  pre- 
pared for  college  at  Univ.  School;  entered  Har- 
vard College,  1891;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.  Med. 
School,  1897;  was  house  surgeon  at  Boston 
Children's  Hosp.  until  Nov.,  1898;  went  to  Ber- 
lin and  Vienna  for  post-graduate  study,  and 
began  general  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago 
in  June,  1899;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1904,  Ade- 
laide Kendall  Hamilton,  daughter  of  David  Gil- 
bert Hamilton.  Orthopedic  surgeon  to  St.  Eliz- 
abeth's Hosp.;  adjunct  orthopedic  surgeon  to 
St.  Luke's  Hosp.;  instructor  in  orthopedic  sur- 
gery in  Chicago  Policlinic;  associate  in  sur- 
gery, Rush  Med.  College.  Mem.  Massachusetts 
Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Orthopedic  Soc.,  Mississippi  Valley 
Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Club:  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
135  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

BYEBSON,  John  Albert,  treas.  Victor  Chem- 
ical Works;  b.  New  York  City,  Jan.  25,  1866; 
s.  George  Wilson  and  Sarah  Dean  (Brown) 
Ryerson;  grad.  Columbia  College,  A.B.  1885; 
Columbia  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1887.  Began  prac- 
tice of  law  in  Chicago,  1887,  continuing  until 
1893;  became  connected  with  the  insurance 
firm  of  Moore  &  Janes,  1893-4,  and  with  A.  C. 
McClurg  &  Co.,  publishers,  1894-9;  after  organ- 
ization of  that  firm  into  a  corporation,  1899, 
was  its  sec.  and  gen.  mgr.  until  1901;  in  lat- 
ter year  organized  the  Victor  Chemical  Works, 
of  which  has  since  been  treas.  Also  sec.  and 
treas.  of  Charles  E.  Reed  &  Co.,  manufactur- 
ers of  shoe  patterns.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  University,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Onwent- 
sia.  Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg. 

RYEBSON,  Martin  A.,  capitalist;  s.  late 
Martin  Ryerson  (pioneer) ;  married.  Director 
Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank,  Northern  Trust  Co., 
Merchants  Nat.  Bank,  Elgin  Nat.  Watch  Co., 
Chicago  Auditorium  Assn.;  pres.  Board  of 
Trustees  of  the  Univ.  of  Chicago,  associate 
mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Union  League,  Washington  Park,  Chica- 
go Athletic,  Commercial  (pres.),  Chicago  Lit- 
erary, Caxton,  Quadrangle.  Office:  204  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  4851  Drexel  Boul. 


SABATH,  Adolph  Joseph,  justice  of  the 
peace;  b.  Zabor,  Bohemia,  Apr.  4,  1866;  s. 
Joachim  and  Barbara  (Eissenschimel)  Sa- 
bath;  ed.  schools  of  native  town;  came  to 
Chicago,  1881.  Worked  at  various  kinds  of 
work,  studied  law,  and  was  admitted  to  the 
bar  of  Illinois,  1889;  appointed  justice  of  the 
peace  by  Gov.  Altgeld,  1895,  and  in  1897  was 
appointed  by  Mayor  Harrison  to  be  police 
magistrate  at  the  Desplaines  St.  Station,  and 
since  1899  police  justice  at  Maxwell  St.  Sta- 
tion. Democrat;  mem.  Cook  Co.  Central  Com- 
mittee. Clubs:  Iroquois.  Lakeside.  Mason. 
Mem.  Royal  League.  Office:  186  W.  Madison 
St.  Residence:  901  S.  Ashland  Av. 

SACKETT,  Robert  Emory,  sec.  Nat.  Life  In- 
surance Co.  of  the  U.  S.  of  America;  b.  Pitts- 
ford,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  11,  1852;  s.  Robert  and  Laura 
J.  (Smith)  Sackett;  pareYits  removed  to  Michi- 


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gan  when  he  was  2  years  old;  ed.  common 
schools  and  Olivet  College,  Mich.;  left  college 
on  his  father's  death,  1872,  taking  charge  of 
farm  2  years.  Became  bookkeeper  and  pay- 
master Sioux  City  &  Pacific  R.  R.  Co.,  at  Ce- 
dar Rapids,  la.,  1874-80;  cashier  1st  Nat.  Bank, 
Denison,  la.,  1880-2;  returned  to  Sioux  City 
&  Pacific  and  placed  in  charge  of  company's 
lands  at  Sioux  City,  la.;  was  clerk  of  the 
courts  of  Sioux  City,  1888-95;  sec.  Iowa  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  at  Chicago,  1894-1900;  since 
then  in  present  position.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 

SAGE,  Donald  Alexander,  coal;  b.  Ingersoll, 
Can.,  July  13,  1857;  s.  William  M.  Sage  (traf- 
fic mgr.  Rock  Island  System)  and  Annie 
(White)  Sage;  ed.  Chicago  at  Brown  and 
Hayes  public  schools,  Bell's  private  school  for 
boys,  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  C9llege  and 
Dyrenforth  Acad. ;  grad.  Chicago  Business  Law 
School;  m.  Chicago,  May  22,  1895,  Agnes 
Louise,  daughter  A.  W.  Mitchell.  Employed  by 
Richard  Shaw  &  Winslow,  wholesale  dry 
goods,  1871;  W.  M.  Sturges,  Board  of  Trade, 
1873;  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.,  1874-6;  with  Board  of 
Trade  firms  of  Pope  &  Davis,  1876,  Charles  Ray 
&  Co.,  1877,  Robert  Warren  &  Co.,  1880;  broker 
in  cash  grain,  1880,  and  mem.  of  receiving  and 
shipping  grain  firm  of  E.  P.  Marsh  &  Co.  until 
1885;  in  oil  and  real  estate  business  in  Santa 
Paula,  Calif.,  1886-9;  cribbing  corn  in  Kansas 
and  Nebraska,  1889-91;  connected  with  C.  B. 
Congdon  &  Co.,  Board  of  Trade,  until  1894; 
since  1894  in  wholesale  coal  business,  Sage  & 
Co.,  producing  coal  in  Indiana,  and  having  ex- 
clusive agency  of  Indiana  mines  for  Chicago 
and  the  Northwest.  Also  sec.  and  dir.  Black 
Hawk  Coal  Co.,  Jasonville,  Ind.  Was  mem. 
Board  of  Trade,  1878-1902;  was  private  I.  N. 
G.  3  years.  Mem.  and  treas.  Coal  Shippers' 
Assn.  Mem.  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Chicago.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago  Automobile. 
Office:  355  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1034  Pratt 
Boul.,  Rogers  Park,  111. 

SAGE,  Harmon  Martin;  b.  Mumford,  N.  Y., 
Oct.  11,  1858;  s.  Henry  and  Mary  E.  (Harmon) 
Sage;  grad.  Univ.  of  Rochester,  B.S.,  1881;  m. 
New  York,  Oct.  14,  1885,  Mary  E.  Edgington; 
1  daughter:  Dorothy  L.  Taught  school,  1881-2; 
entered  employ  of  Western  Electric  Co.,  New 
York,  Jan.,  1883,  and  remained  there  until 
Feb.,  1901;  held  various  positions  connected 
with  factory  management,  and  the  last  few 
years  was  asst.  shop  supt.;  since  Feb.,  1901, 
supt.  of  the  Western  Electric  Co.'s  Clinton  St. 
shops.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  Mechanical  Engineers. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Evanston 
Golf.  Office:  259  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  321 
Davis  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

SAGE,  Walter  Henry,  insurance;  b.  Hunt- 
ington,  O.,  Nov.  11,  1857;  s.  Calvin  and  Corin- 
tha  (Chamberlain)  Sage;  ed.  public  schools, 
and  grad.  high  school  at  Wellington,  O. ;  m. 
Chicago,  May,  1901,  Nellie  Van  Horn.  Was  em- 
ployed in  1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Wellington,  O., 
1874-81,  as  bookkeeper  and  teller;  in  local  fire 
agency  business,  in  connection  with  the  bank, 
1876-81;  after  that  State  agent  and  adjuster 
for  various  companies;  then  for  10  years  State 
agent  and  adjuster  for  the  German  Am.  In- 
surance Co.;  promoted  asst.  gen.  mgr.,  1902, 
and  removed  to  Chicago;  in  Aug.,  1904,  be- 
came gen.  mgr.  for  the  German  Am.  Insur- 
ance Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Union 
League.  Midlothian.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  5225  Washington  Av. 

SAGER,  Hiram  Norton,  grain  commission 
merchant:  b.  Seacombe  (near  Liverpool),  Eng., 
June  20,  1859;  s.  Richard  G.  (cotton  importer) 
and  Harriet  M.  (Norton)  Sager;  early  educa- 
tion commenced  in  Seacombe,  Eng.,  later  at- 
tending grammar  and  high  school  at  Lock- 
port,  111.;  completed  education  at  Univ.  of 
Wisconsin;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  10,  1888,  Julia 
M.  Cook:  children:  Harriet  Louise,  Ruth  Mar- 
garet, Mildred  Eloise,  Alice  Cook  (died  in  in- 


fancy). Spent  5  years  in  farming  and  stock 
raising  on  the  Sager  farm  in  Will  Co.,  111.,  and 
was,  1884-1902,  associated  with  Norton  &  Co. 
(established  1848),  one  of  the  largest  flour 
milling  concerns  in  Illinois;  became  treas., 
dir.  and  Chicago  mgr.  for  Norton  &  Co.,  1897; 
resigned,  1902,  to  become  sec.,  treas.  and  man- 
aging dir.  of  J.  H.  Dole  &  Co.  (established 
1852),  owning  and  operating  a  line  of  grain 
elevators  and  doing  a  regular  commission 
business  in  grain,  seeds  and  provisions  on 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Resident  of  Chicago 
since  1884;  built  present  residence  in  Hyde 
Park,  1889.  Mem.  for  20  years,  and  dir.  Chica- 
go Board  of  Trade,  1904.  Republican.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Mem.  Alumni  Assn.  of  Chicago 
Mems.  of  Univ.  of  Wisconsin.  Club:  Colonial. 
Office:  226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4548  Forrest- 
ville  Av. 

SAGEK,  William  Dean,  stove  merchant;  b. 
Belvidere,  111.,  Oct.  2,  1863;  s.  Abram  and 
Mary  (Dean)  Sager;  ed.  public  grammar  and 
high  schools  of  Belvidere,  111.  Came  to  Chica- 
go from  Belvidere,  111.,  1884,  and  has  since 
been  in  the  stove  business;  was  Chicago  mgr. 
for  the  Cleveland  Co-operative  Stove  Co.  until 
1889;  since  then  in  business  for  self  as  whole- 
sale dealer  and  jobber  in  stoves  and  ranges; 
western  jobber  for  the  ranges  and  cooking  and 
heating  stoves  of  the  Pittsburgh  Stove  and 
Range  Co.,  Buffalo  Co-operative  Stove  Co., 
Danville  Stove  and  Mfg.  Co.,  Dighton  Furnace 
Co.,  and  Fox  Furnace  Co.  Clubs:  Ashland, 
Winnetka.  Office:  38  Michigan  St.  Residence: 
293  S.  Claremont  Av. 

SAILOR,  Samuel,  vice-pres.  and  sales  mgr. 
Heywood  Bros,  and  Wakefield  Co.,  chair 
manufacturers;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Aug. 
23,  1855;  s.  Samuel  and  Rebecca  (Baymore) 
Sailor;  grad.  Central  High  School,  Philadel- 
phia, Jan.,  1874;  m.  Philadelphia,  Mar.  27, 
1879,  Sarah  J.  Jones;  children:  Horace  P.,  R. 
Warren,  Helen,  Charles  M.  Began  business 
Apr.  8,  1874,  as  asst.  mgr.  for  Heywood  Bros. 
&  Co.,  in  Philadelphia;  was  made  mgr.  for 
same  company  Dec.  1,  1893;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago, May  20,  1897,  as  mgr.  for  sales  depts. 
for  Heywood  &  Morrill  Rattan  Co.  The  busi- 
ness was  consolidated,  July  1,  1897,  with  the 
Wakefleld  Rattan  Co.,  under  the  name  of 
Heywood  Bros.  &  Wakefield  Co.,  and  was  made 
vice-pres.  of  the  company  and  supt.  of  sales 
dept.  of  new  company.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  1302 
Harvard  St.  Residence:  1624  W.  Adams  St. 

ST.  JOHN,  Leonard,  physician;  b.  St.  Cath- 
erine's, Ont. ;  s.  Samuel  Leonard  and  Martha 
Ann  (Seaman)  St.  John;  ed.  private  schools 
and  acad.  at  St.  Catherine's,  Ont.,  and  at  Mc- 
Gill  Univ.,  Montreal,  graduating  from  the 
medical  dept.  in  class  of  1872,  and  from  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  Ontario, 
Can.,  1872;  mem.  Royal  College  of  Surgeons 
of  England,  1873;  m.  Anna  B.  Balch  (now  de- 
ceased). Began  practice  in  New  York  City, 
1874-5;  came  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1875.  Surgeon 
at  St.  Anthony's  Hosp. ;  one  of  the  staff  of 
Cook  Co.  Hosp.  One  of  the  founders  of  the  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  Chicago, 
and  prof,  of  surgery  in  same.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Washington  Park.  Of- 
fice: 103  State  St.  Residence:  539  W.  Monroe 
St. 

SALISBURY,  Jerome  Henry,  physician:  b. 
Fitchburg,  Dane  Co.,  Wis.,  Feb.  7,  1854;  s.  Rob- 
ert Wiley  and  Atlanta  (Spears)  Salisbury:  ed. 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  A.B.,  1874:  Rush  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1876;  A.M.,  Lake  Forest  Univ., 
1888;  m.  Wheaton,  111.,  Aug.  17,  1882,  Eliza  A. 
Holt;  children:  Harriet  Ruth,  Robert  Holt.  In- 
terne in  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1878-9.  Was  prof,  of 
chemistry,  Women's  Med.  College,  1886-98; 
since  1899,  asst.  prof,  of  chemistry  Rush  Med. 
College;  prof,  of  medicine  in  Chicago  Clinical 
School.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 


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Med.    Soc.,    Am.    Med.    Assn.    Methodist.    Office  Mem.  B.  P.  O.  Elks;  Social  Club.  Office:  Trib- 

and  residence:   982   Adams  St.  une  Bldg.  Residence:   4615  Vincennes  Av. 

SALISBURY.    Rollin    D.,    prof,    geology    and  SANBORN,     George     C.,     grain     commission 

geography,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1892;  dean  merchant;    b.    Dubuque,    la.,    June    7,    1854;    s. 

of    Ogden    Graduate    School    of    Science    since  George    W.    and    Grata    N.    (Emery)    Sanborn; 

1898;    b.    Spring  Prairie,   Wis.,   1859;    grad.   Be-  ed.   public  school  of  Pecatonica,   111.,  and   Jen- 

loit,    1881    (A.M.,    1884);    prof.    Beloit    College,  nings    Seminary,    Aurora,    111.;    m.    Shabbona, 

1884-91;  Univ.  of  Wis.,   1891-2;  connected  with  111.,  1876,  to  Cora  A.  Allen;  children:  Harold  C., 

U.   S.  Geological  Survey  since  1883  and   State  Grata  Jean.   Began  as   telegraph   operator  for 

geological    survey   of  New    Jersey   since    1891.  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  at  Chicago  for  2  years;  taught 

Address:  5730  Woodlawn  Av.  school  at  New  Milford,  111.,  for  2  years;  grain 

SALSBURY,  Nate  Bawson,  real  estate,  in-  dealer  at  Pecatonica,  111.,  and  Shabbona,  111.,  3 
vestments;  b.  Freeport,  111.,  Apr.  6,  1856;  s.  years;  came  to  Chicago,  1881;  bought  member- 
Washington  S.  and  Celestine  (Rawson)  Sals-  ship  on  Board  of  Trade  and  has  been  identi- 
bury;  ed.  public  schools  at  Webster  City,  la.;  fled  with  the  houses  of  Milmine,  Bodman  & 
m.  Vacaville,  Calif.,  July  14,  1881,  Fannie  A.  Co.,  J.  F.  Harris  &  Co.,  and  Harris,  Scotten 
Gibbs.  Came  to  Chicago,  1874,  at  age  of  18,  Co.,  in  the  cash  grain  business  ever  since.  In 
and  began  business  career  with  C.  E.  Webber  1898  acquired  interests  in  tropical  Mexico  and 
&  Co.,  fancy  groceries,  becoming  a  mem.  of  organized  and  became  president  of  the  Mexi- 
that  firm,  1881-5;  vice-pres.  Porter  Bros.  Co.,  can  Mutual  Planters'  Co.,  owners  and  oper- 
California  fruits,  1885-96;  in  real  estate  busi-  ators  of  plantation  of  rubber,  coffee,  etc.,  at 
ness  since  1896.  Sec.  and  treas.  of  Majestic  La  Junta,  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico.  In  1892  organ- 
Bldg.  Co.,  formed  in  1896,  which  owns  the  ized  the  Sanborn  Lumber  &  Development  Co. 
property,  100x100  feet,  known  as  the  Great  (located  at  Sanborn,  Vera  Cruz,  Mexico),  of 
Northern  OlBce  Bldg.,  and  controls  the  Hotel  which  he  is  president,  manufacturers  of  lum- 
Majestic  and  Great  Northern  Theatre.  Vice-  ber  and  clay  products;  also  personal  owner  of 
pres.  Milner  Cattle  Co.,  Ft.  Benton,  Mont,  lands  in  Mexico.  Republican.  Elk.  Clubs:  Chi- 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  cago  Athletic  (Chicago),  American  (Mexico 
Park;  also  California  (Los  Angeles).  Office:  City).  Offices:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  and  Jour- 
77  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  3800  Grand  Boul.  nal  Bldg.  Residence:  834  Walnut  St. 

SALTER,  William  Mackintire,  lecturer  of  SANBORN,  Joseph  Brown,  pres.  and  dir.  the 
Soc.  for  Ethical  Culture  of  Chicago;  b.  Bur-  J.  B.  Sanborn  Co.,  mercantile  agency;  b.  Ches- 
lington,  la.,  Jan.  30,  1853;  s.  Rev.  William  ter,  N.  H.,  Dec.  8,  1855;  public  school  educa- 
Salter;  grad.  Knox  College,  1871;  studied  at  tion.  Came  to  Chicago,  1877;  now  col.  corn- 
Yale  Divinity  School,  1871-3;  Harvard  Divinity  manding  1st  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  Mem.  Military  Or- 
School,  1873-6  (B.D.,  1876);  Gottingen  Univ.,  der  of  Foreign  Wars,  Naval  and  Military  Or- 
1876-7;  Columbia  Univ.  (School  of  Politi-  der  of  the  Spanish-Am.  War,  Soc.  of  Santiago, 
cal  Science),  1881-2;  m.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Evanston  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  Medinah 
Dec.  2,  1885,  Mary  S.  Gibbens.  Lecturer  Soc.  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
for  Ethical  Culture  of  Chicago,  1883-92,  and  letic,  Hamilton.  Office:  21  Quincy  St.  Resi- 
again  since  1897;  lecturer  Soc.  for  Ethical  Cul-  dence:  Winnetka,  111. 

ture  of  Philadelphia,  1892-7.    (See  Who's  Who  SANBORN,  Victor  Channinsr,  real  estate;  b. 

in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Club:  Chicago  Lit-  Concord,  Mass.,  Apr.   24,   1867;   s.   Franklin  B. 

erary.  Residence:   6042  Woodlawn  Av.  and    Louisa   Augusta    (Leavitt)    Sanborn;    at- 

SAMMS,   Charles   Francis,   manufacturer;    b.  tended  public   schools  of  Concord,   Mass.,   and 

Richmond,    Ind.,    Sept.    7,    1868;    s.    Louis    and  Cornell    Univ.;    m.    Chicago,     May     28,      1891, 

Mary      (Harris)      Samms;     ed.     public    school,  Louisa    Wilkinson    Kirkland;    children:    Caro- 

Richmond,    Ind.,    and    Earlham    College,    Ind.,  line  Kirkland,   Louisa  Leavitt.    Was   employed 

graduating,    1890;    m.    Chicago,    Nov.    22,    1892,  with  passenger  dept.  of  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R., 

Anna  Swager;   children:    Louis,   Harry,   Frank.  1886-97;    since    1897    in    real    estate    business, 

After  leaving  college  was  with  Western  Elec-  and  is  also  mgr.  dept.  of  estates  for  Burley  & 

trie    Co.,    Chicago,    as    voucher    clerk    and    city  McSurely.   Republican;   now   mem.   of  board  of 

collector,  1890-2;  with  Am.  District  Telegraph  trustees   of   the   Village   of   Kenilworth.    Mem. 

Co.,  St.   Paul,  Minn.,  1892-4;  in  1894  in  electri-  New  England  Historic-Genealogical   Soc.,   New 

cal   contracting  business;    now   pres.   and  mgr.  England  Soc.,  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Mid-Day,  Kenil- 

Victor    Electric    Co.,    manufacturers    of    high  worth,     Sanganois,    Chicago    Literary,    Skokie 

grade  electrical    specialties  and  apparatus   for  Country.    Office:    140   Dearborn   St. 

use  of  physicians,  surgeons  and  dentists.  Mem.  SANDBERG,  Karl  Ferdinand  Marina,  physi- 

Am.  Surgical  Trades  Assn.,   Wholesalers  Trade  cian;    b.    Gaustad,    near    Christiania,    Norway, 

Assn.  Republican.  Office:  55-61  Market  St.  Resi-  Kept.  15,  1855;  s.  Ole  R.  A.  and  Johanne  Emilie 

dence:   550  Garfield  Av.  (Barth)     Sandberg;    ed.    abroad;    m.     Chicago, 

SAMFSELL,   Marshall  E.,    clerk   of  the   Cir-  July  25,  18S5,  Inga  G.  Stinsland.  Has  practiced 

cuit  Court  of  the  U.  S. ;  b.  Marshall,  Tex.,  Feb.  in  Chicago  since  June,  1882.  Surgeon  and  pyn- 

28,     1874;     s.     Joseph     Benjamin     and     Fannie  ecologist   to  Cook  Co.   Hosp.,    1887-96;   surgeon 

(Allnut)     Sampsell;     ed.     Ashland     (O. )     High  and    gynecologist   to   Frances   E.    Willard   Nat. 

School  and  Univ.  of  Chicago,  graduating,  July,  Temperance  Hosp.   since   1889,  and   to  Tabitha 

1896,     and     Chicago    College    of    Law,     LL.B.,  Hosp.  from  1894   (now  surgeon  in  chief);  prof. 

1901;   m.   July   25,    1900,   Edna   Florence   Smith,  of  gynecology  at  Jenner  Med.  College,   1897-8; 

Chicago,    111.;    1    son:    Marshall    G.    Appointed  mem.   Chicago   Obstetrical    Staff    (15th  Ward); 

clerk    of    the    Circuit    Court    of    the    U.    S.    for  pres.  board  of  dirs.  of  Tabitha  Hosp.   for  sev- 

Northern    District    of    Illinois,    Apr.    1,    1902;  eral    years;    sec.    board    of   dirs.    Wicker    Park 

appointed  receiver  of  the  Chicago  Union  Trac-  Hosp.   Office  and  residence:    684   N.   California 

tion  Co.   and   of   the  North   and   West   Chicago  Av. 

St.  R.  R.  Co.'s,  Apr.  22,  1903,  and  still  so  serv-  SANDERS,  Albert  David,  mgr.  the  Federal 
ing.  Republican.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Clubs:  Co.;  b.  Whately,  Mass.,  Oct.,  1852;  s.  Benjamin 
Union  League,  Hamilton,  Washington  Park,  F.  and  Sarah  W.  Sanders;  ed.  common  and 
Exmoor.  Office:  Federal  Bldg.  Residence:  high  schools  of  Northampton,  Mass.;  m.  North- 
Highland  Park,  111.  ampton,  Mass.,  Oct.  8,  1874,  Rebecca  Clark 

SAMUELS,  Benjamin  John,  lawyer;  b.   Chi-  Strong;  children:  Albert  David,  Jr.,  Amy,  Ruth, 

cago,    November    7,    1863;    s.    John   and    Cecilia  After  leaving  school  was  engaged  in  the  bank- 

(Schbilski)    Samuels;   grad.   Jones  School,  Chi-  ing   business    until    he    was    32    years   old,    the 

cago,    1878;    Chicago    College    of    Law,    LL.B.,  last  8  years  being  cashier  of  the  1st  Nat.  Bank 

June,  1893;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  26,  1897,  Gertrude  of  Easthampton,  Mass.  Came  to  Chicago,  1887, 

C.  Seligman.  Admitted  to  bar,  Sept.,  1889;  now  as  mgr.   of  the  Chicago  branch   of  Peck  Bros, 

mem.  of  law  firm  of  Shrimski,  Guerin,  Goss  &  &  Co.,  of  New  Haven,  Conn.,  but  upon  the  or- 

Samuels.    Democrat.    Jewish    religion.    Mason,  ganization  of  the  Federal  Co.,  in  1896,  became 


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its  gen.  mgr.  and  treas. ;  manufacturers  and 
jobbers  of  sanitary  specialties  and  plumbing 
supplies.  Independent  Republican.  Alderman  in 
Evanston,  1898-1900.  Office:  229-237  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1227  Benson  Av.,  Evanston, 
111. 

SANDERS,  Alvin  Howard,  editor  and  pub- 
lisher; b.  Talleyrand,  Keokuk  Co.,  la.,  Sept. 
8,  1860;  s.  James  H.  and  Martha  (Rogers)  San- 
ders; ed.  Cornell  Univ.,  and  Union  College  of 
Law,  Chicago,  graduating  B.L.,  1881;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  25,  1882,  Elizabeth  A.  Hildebrand; 
children:  Elizabeth,  Marjorie  Louise,  Alva 
May.  Admitted  to  bar,  1881;  in  1882  engaged 
in  journalistic  work  on  The  Breeders'  Gazette; 
in  1888  became  managing  editor,  acquired  con- 
trolling interest,  and  still  holds  it.  Was  some 
years  sec.  of  the  Nat.  Cattle  Growers'  Assn., 
and  is  the  author  of  works  on  stock  breeding. 
Republican.  Pres.  Sanders  Publishing  Co.,  pub- 
lishing The  Breeders'  Gazette.  Was  commis- 
sioner of  the  U.  S.  to  the  Universal  Exposi- 
tion at  Paris  in  1900,  under  appointment  of 
Pres.  McKinley.  Pres.  International  Live 
Stock  Exposition  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Un- 
ion League,  Midlothian,  Washington  Park.  Of- 
fice: 358  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4356  Drexel 
Boul. 

SANDIG,  Alfred,  mgr. ;  b.  Gotha,  Ger.,  July 
12,  1876;  ed.  technical  high  school  and  college 
at  Dresden  and  Braunschweig,  Ger.  Went  from 
Germany  to  Manchester,  Eng.,  in  1897,  and 
thence  to  Philadelphia,  in  summer  of  1899; 
came  to  Chicago  from  Philadelphia,  arriving 
Dec.  7,  1900,  and  since  July,  1901,  has  been 
Chicago  mgr.  for  the  Berlin  Aniline  Works  of 
Berlin,  Ger.,  aniline  colors,  photographic  chem- 
icals, dyestuffs,  etc.  Lutheran.  Mem.  S.  Side 
Turner  Club,  Milwaukee;  Musical  Soc.,  Mil- 
waukee. Clubs:  Germania;  also  Deutscher,  of 
Milwaukee.  Office:  229  E.  Kinzie  St.  Residence: 
427  Belden  Av. 

SANDS,  Mark,  lawyer;  b.  Kossuth  Co.,  la., 
Aug.  9,  1867;  s.  Samuel  and  Harriet  Newell 
(Tyler)  Sands;  ed.  public  schools  of  Iowa  and 
1  year,  1890-1,  at  Highland  Park  Normal 
School,  Des  Moines,  la.;  grad.  law  dept.  Univ. 
of  Michigan,  B.L.,  June,  1893.  Began  practice 
as  lawyer  in  Chicago  in  Sept.,  1893;  law  part- 
ner with  Carl  H.  Leopold,  as  Sands  &  Leopold, 
1896-1900;  since  Sept.  2,  1903,  partner  with 
Alex.  Y.  Scott,  as  Sands  &  Scott,  engaged  in 
general  practice  of  law,  making  a  specialty  of 
real  estate  and  corporation  law.  Also  sec.  and 
dir.  Am.  Milk  Product  Co.;  pres.  and  treas. 
Union  Book  Co.,  treas.  Phoenix  Gold  and  Cop- 
per Mining  Co.,  etc.  Mem.  Kappa  Sigma  Fra- 
ternity, of  which  he  was  elected  Worthy  Grand 
Master  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  1902.  and  re- 
elected  at  St.  Louis,  1904.  Mason  (32°);  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Mvstic  Shrine,  K.  P.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Wanderers  Cricket.  Office:  218 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5426  S.  Park  Av. 

S  ARGENT,  Frederick,  consulting  engineer; 
b.  Liskeard,  Cornwall,  Eng.,  Nov.  11,  1859;  s. 
Daniel  and  Jane  (Yates)  Sargent;  ed.  grammar 
schools,  England,  and  Anderson  Univ.,  Glas- 
gow; came  to  U.  S.,  1883;  m.  Sioux  City,  la., 
1885,  Laura  S.  Sleep.  Consulting  engineer,  Chi- 
cago, since  1890;  mgr.  mechanical  and  electri- 
cal depts.,  World's  Columbian  Exposition, 
1893;  awarded  artists'  medal.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
Mechanical  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  Engineers. 
Club:  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  Ry.  Exchange 
Bldg.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

SATTNDERS,  Albert  E..  clergyman:  b.  Read- 
ing-, Eng.,  Aug.  25,  1860:  s.  Rev.  William  and 
Ellen  (Heath)  Saunders;  ed.  grammar  school, 
Reading,  Eng.;  Albert  Univ.,  Belleville,  On- 
tario, Can.;  Garrett  Biblical  Institute,  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  B.D.,  1891;  Taylor  Univ.,  Upton,  Ind. 
(non-resident  course),  Ph.B.,  1901;  m.  Ker- 
wood,  Ontario,  Can.,  May  25,  1887,  Minnie 
Adelaide,  daughter  of  Rev.  W.  H.  Shaw;  chil- 
dren: William  Gordon,  Albert  Edward,  John 
Wesley,  George  Moss.  Began  work  of  the  min- 


istry, June,  1882,  stationed  at  Norwich,  On- 
tario, Can.;  came  to  Chicago,  1884,  and  has 
since  been  a  mem.  of  Rock  River  Annual  Con- 
ference of  the  M.  E.  Church.  Has  been  pastor 
at  Downers  Grove,  Lincoln  St.,  Chicago,  and 
since  1900  at  Evanston  Av.  M.  E.  Church,  Lake 
View,  Chicago.  Trustee  Lake  Bluff  Orphanage; 
sec.  Chicago  Methodist  Preachers'  Meeting, 
1900-1;  sec.  and  treas.  Garrett  Biblical  Insti- 
tute Alumni  Assn.,  1901-4;  mem.  Aggressive 
Evangelism  Committee  for  Chicago.  Has  built 
2  churches  in  Chicago,  1  at  Downer's  Grove, 
and  1  at  Utica,  111.:  also  parsonages  at  Crete, 
111.,  and  Downer's  Grove,  111.  Republican-Pro- 
hibitionist. Address:  1837  Aldine  Av. 

SAVAGE,  Oeorg-e  Slocnm  Folger,  clergyman; 
b.  Upper  Middletown  (now  Cromwell),  Conn., 
June  29,  1817;  s.  Capt.  Absolom  and  Sally 
(Wilcox)  Savage;  prepared  for  college  at 
Cromwell  Acad.,  Connecticut;  grad.  Yale  Univ., 
A.B.,  1844;  Yale  Theological  Seminary,  1847; 
(D.D.,  Iowa  College,  1870,  Chicago  Theological 
Seminary,  1903);  m.,  1st,  Cromwell,  Conn., 
Sept.  28,  1847,  Elizabeth  T.  Prudden;  m.,  2d, 
Chicago,  Feb.  7,  1888,  Mrs.  Margaret  Hyde. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1847;  pastor  at  St.  Charles, 
111.,  1847-60;  se.  of  Am.  Tract  Soc.,  with  office 
in  Chicago,  1860-72;  sec.  and  dir.  Chicago  Theo- 
logical Seminary,  1854-1903;  treas.  of  same, 
1872-86;  trustee  of  Beloit  College  since  1850; 
corporate  mem.  of  Am.  Board  of  Commission- 
ers of  Foreign  Missions.  Connected  with  Con- 
gregational Illinois  State  Assn.  since  1848. 
Dir.  Congregational  Education  Soc.,  and  sev- 
eral religious  and  educational  assns.  Resi- 
dence: 628  Washington  Boul. 

SAWIN,  George,  lawyer;  b.  Boston,  Mass., 
Apr.  14,  1834;  s.  John  and  Charlotte  (Lash) 
Sawin;  ed.  public  school  at  Chelsea,  Mass., 
and  later  grad.  private  school  conducted  by 
William  D.  Swan;  read  law  in  offices  of  Sam- 
uel E.  Guild  and  Hon.  George  S.  Hillard,  of 
Boston,  for  about  2  years;  health  failed  and 
went  on  an  extensive  southern  and  western 
trip;  settled  in  Chicago  in  1854;  m.  1855,  Caro- 
line L.,  daughter  of  Elijah  C.  Rust,  of  James- 
ville,  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y. ;  1  daughter:  Ger- 
trude B.  (Mrs.  Morton  L.  Marks).  In  1855  be- 
came credit  man  for  Wisconsin,  Iowa  and 
Minnesota  of  the  mercantile  house  of  W.  &  L. 
Mills,  Chicago;  in  1856  with  Adam  Carlyle 
laid  out  the  town  of  De  Soto,  Wis.,  on  the  Mis- 
sissippi River,  investing  all  his  means  in  saw- 
mill, warehouse,  and  other  improvements; 
financial  panic  of  1857  wiped  out  his  invest- 
ments and  left  him  penniless;  returned  to  Chi- 
cago and  worked  for  Stacy  <fe  Thomas  until 
1859,  when  they  went  into  liquidation;  then 
entered  night  service  as  clerk  in  Chicago  post- 
office  and  in  day  time  studied  law  in  office  of 
James  P.  Root;  admitted  to  bar,  1860;  became 
mem.  of  law  firm  of  Root,  Walker  &  Sawin, 
and  later  of  Sawin  &  Mattocks.  Storrs,  Kellogg 
&  Sawin,  Chase,  Munson  &  Sawin.  Now  gen. 
eral  solicitor  and  dir.  Trwin  Ry.  Signal  Co. 
Served  in  Civil  War,  enlisting,  1861,  as  q.  m. 
58th  111.  Infy..  until  his  command  was  cap- 
tured at  the  Battle  of  Shiloh:  in  active  ser- 
vice in  the  field  and  served  on  staffs  of 
Gens.  Smith,  Morrow,  Dodge  and  Sweeney; 
was  in  16th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Tennessee, 
and  was  in  the  Red  River  Expedition  as  act- 
ing maj.  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Morrow;  led  a 
brigade  at  Pleasant  Hill  and  had  2  horses 
killed  under  him:  was  with  Gen.  Sherman  on 
the  Meridian  Raid.  Democrat.  Episcopalian. 
Mason,  and  Past  Eminent  Commander  K.  T. 
Office:  Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  Elmhurst,  111. 

SAWYER,  Arthur  Brown,  leather;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Oct.  7,  1863;  s.  Henry  and  Mary 
Elizabeth  (Soule)  Sawyer;  ed.  Chelsea  (Mass.) 
public  schools,  and  Harvard  College,  graduat- 
ing, A.B.,  1885.  After  graduation  became  sales- 
man for  Lynch  Bros.,  Boston,  1886-90;  sales- 
man for  Phelps  &  Lombard;  commission  mer- 
chant, 1890-6;  treas.  Sawyer  Crystal  Blue  Co., 


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1892;  dir.  Winnisimmet  Nat.  Bank,  Boston, 
1892;  came  to  Chicago,  1896,  as  western  mgr. 
of  L.  Beebe  &  Sons  and  R.  H.  Foerderer,  leath- 
er  manufacturers;  since  1902,  western  mgr. 
for  Dungan,  Hood  Co.,  of  Boston  and  Philadel- 
phia,  tanners  of  glazed  kid.  Republican.  Club: 
Harvard.  Office:  215  Lake  St.  Residence:  159 
Cass  St. 

SAWTTEH,  Carlos  Fomeroy,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago,  Mar.  14,  1861;  s.  Daniel  G.  and  Cordelia 
N.  (Barstow)  Sawyer;  attended  Amherst  Col- 
lege,  freshman  year,  1881-2;  studied  law  at 
Saginaw,  Mich.,  and  admitted  to  Michigan  bar, 
July  22,  1884;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Mar. 
20,  1885.  Employed  in  law  office  of  Gen.  Mar- 
tin  Beem,  Chicago,  about  2  years,  until  his 
death;  associated  with  law  office  of  Thomas 
Dent  and  Edwin  Burritt  Smith  (Dent  & 
Smith),  Chicago,  1888-90;  atty.  and  mgr.  for 
Bond's  Commercial  Agency  1889-91;  since  1891 
in  Practice  alone.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
(librarian  of  same  by  annual  election  s  nee 
S,ctU  1£??)-  Republican.  Congregationalism 
C-lubs,:  Sy°awi«P$gmi5&  Chicago  Congrega- 
tional.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence: 


.,rJ,  «     T 
SAWYER,  Ward  B.,  lawyer,  master  in  chan- 

eery;  b.  Streator,  111.;  s.  State  Senator  Lewis 
M.  and  Salanda  Sawyer;  grad.  Streator  High 
School  and  Northwestern  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  in  class 
of  1891,  and  later  Ph.M.,  and  LL.B.;  grad.  with 
first  honors  in  general  scholarship.  Was  ad- 
mitted  to  the  bar,  1893,  and  for  5  years  was 
atty  for  the  Public  Administrator  and  the 
Pubhc  Guardian  of  Cook  Co  Early  in  1904 
was  appointed  by  Judge  Elbridge  Hanecy  as 
master  m  chancery  of  the  Superior  Court  of 
Cook  Co.  Was  one  of  originators,  and  for  a 
while  prof  of  real  estate  law  in  the  Chicago 
Correspondence  School  of  Law.  Mem.  Beta 
Theta  Pi  college  fraternity.  Sec.  and  counsel 
for  Alabama  Steel  and  Wire  Corporation;  dir. 
1st  Nat.  Bank  of  Norton,  Kan  ,  and  of  the 
Nat.  Vending  Co.  Republican  Clubs:  Hamil- 
ton,  Evanston  Country,  Glen  View.  Office:  1st 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2446  Michigan  Av. 

SAYMR,  Harry  t.,  newspaper  man;  b. 
Little  York,  Montgomery  Co.,  O.,  Feb.  13,  1863; 
ed.  public  schools,  Shelby  ville,  Ind.,  and  De 
Pauw  Univ.,  Greencastle,  Ind.;  m.  Shelbyville, 
Ind.,  Oct.  9,  1889,  June  Elliott;  children:  John 
Elliott,  Margaret.  Began  newspaper  work  in 
1886  in  Indianapolis,  representing  St.  Louis 
Republic  and  Charleston  News  and  Courier  in 
the  political  campaign  of  that  year;  continued 
newspaper  work  in  Indiana  until  1889;  came 
to  Chicago  and  entered  service  of  the  Wright 
&  Russell  City  Press  Assn.;  in  1890  became 
asst.  mgr.,  and  in  1891  came  into  control  of 
the  assn.,  with  A.  S.  Leckie.  A  few  months 
later,  with  Mr.  Leckie,  became  one  of  the  mgrs. 
of  the  City  Press  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Mr.  Leckie 
withdrew  in  1901;  since  then  in  entire  charge. 
Democrat.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical  Soc.,  Illi- 
nois  Historical  Soc.,  Louisiana  Historical  Soc., 
Nat.  Historical  Assn.,  William  Morris  Soc. 
Clubs:  Bryn  Mawr,  Chicago  Yacht  Office:  138 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  7134  Euclid  Av. 

SAYRE,  Rockwell,  pres.  Farmers'  Trust  Co.; 
b.  Lexington,  Ky.,  Sept.  29,  1848;  s.  J.  M.  and 
Elizabeth  (Gray)  Sayre;  ed.  Charleston,  111.; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  27,  1886,  Susan  Lombard; 
children:  Sydney,  Paul,  Lloyd.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago,  1869;  retail  clothing  store  in  Chicago  to 
1879;  wholesale  clothing  till  1885;  organized 
Farmers'  Trust  Co.,  1886,  and  has  since  been 
pres.  Inventor  of  the  Sayre  Index  and  pure  air 
sanitary  system.  Has  been  trustee  of  the  Univ. 
of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Union  League.  Of- 
fice:  160  Washington  St.  Residence:  437  E. 
64th  St. 

SCANLAN,  Kickham,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Oct.  23,  1864;  removed  to  Washington,  D.  C., 
in  childhood;  attended  public  schools  of  Wash- 
ington,  followed  by  3  years'  course  at  Notre 
Dame  Univ.,  S.  Bend,  Ind.;  returned  to  Wash- 


ington;  grad.  Washington  High  School,  fol- 
lowed  by  special  course  under  private  tutor; 
came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and  was  4  years  in  em- 
ploy  of  William  P.  Rend,  coal;  in  1886  started 
to  study  law  in  office  of  Luther  Laflin  Mills 
and  George  C.  Ingham,  at  same  time  attending 
Union  College  of  Law,  from  which  he  was 
grad.  with  honors;  m.  1890,  Sadie,  daughter  of 
Fire  Inspector  Michael  W.  Conway,  of  Chica- 
go.  Admitted  to  bar,  1888,  and  was  associated 
with  firm  of  Mills  &  Ingham  until  1893.  Was 
identified  with  many  famous  criminal  cases, 
including  the  M'Garigle  case,  the  2  Cronin 
trials,  Ohio  tally-sheet  fraud  case  at  Colum- 
bus,  O.,  the  Millington  poisoning  case  at  Den- 
ver,  and  after  establishing  personal  practice, 
1893,  was  in  many  prominent  criminal  cases; 
now  head  of  firm  of  Scanlan  &  Masters.  Office: 
Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  85  Ewing  PI. 

SCHAAP,  Henry,  pres.  Adam  Schaaf  Co., 
piano  manufacturers;  b.  Chicago;  s.  Adam  and 
Caroline  (Gall)  Schaaf;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago.  From  leaving  school  was  connected 
wlth  the  piano  business  of  his  father,  Adam 
Schaaf  (established  1871):  after  his  father's 
death  in  1902  the  business  was  incorporated 
as  tne  Adam  Schaaf  Co.,  and  he  became  pres. 
Of  the  company.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic.  Office:  147-149  W.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence-  617  Jackson  Boul 

SCHAFFNER,  Robert  Centennial,  banker 
an<i  broker;  b.  Chicago,  July  6,  1876;  s  Her- 
man  and  Rachel  M.  (Becker)  Schaffner;  ed. 
public  and  high  schools  and  S.  Side  Acad.  Be- 
gan  business  life,  1893,  in  the  banking  house 
of  Herman  Schaffner  &  Co.,  of  which  his  fath- 
er  was  the  senior  mem.;  in  the  same  line  ever 
since,  and  with  the  house  of  A.  G.  Becker  & 
Co.,  incorporated,  from  its  organization  in 
1394,  now  being  sec.  and  a  dir.  in  that  com- 
pany;  bankers  and  brokers  and  dealers  in  com- 
mercial  paper.  Republican.  Jewish  religion. 
clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe  Country.  Office:  178 
Lasalle  St.  Residence:  2026  Prairie  Av. 

ssr>-a*T-rf-a  TQ™V>  T«V,«  ,,,-FO,,,  •  >, 

T  ^CH/AIlIlEiB'  Jaco».  Jo£?'  manufacturer,  b. 
£ake  Co.,  111.,  June  5,  1862;  s  Jacob  A.  and 
Catherine  (Meyer)  Schaller;  ed  Chicago  pub- 

I"5  f?ho?ls;i  ",'  Co^k  C°V>  %c^?5'  1890'  ?i!en 
M-  Kiest;  1  daughter:  Ruth  Florence.  After 

leaving  school,  at  14  was  employed  most  of 
the  time  by  Henry  Scherer  manufacturer  of 
|a^.  doors,  etc  until  1895  when  Henry 
Scherer  organized  the  Henry  Scherer  Mfg.  Co, 
"»  which  corporation  he  had  a  small  interest. 
Bought  ^  busi£ess  in  1900;  incorporated  the 
Schaller-Hoerr  Co.  in  1903,  of  which  he  is 
Pref-  aji^  treas.;  wholesale  manufacturers  of 
sa*h-  doors,  blinds,  mouldings  and  general 
mi,n-work-  Protestant.  Mason  Office:  418  Blue 

IslaZ'£Jll;T1?esi^.n^e,:  499  w-  13th  st- 

.    SCHEIDEI.,   Wilnelm,   X-ray   manufacturer; 

b-  Jrankfu.rt  J1'^.,  Ger.,  Oct.  27,  1863;  s.  Karl 
and  Elizabeth  (St  ell  wag)  Scheidel;  ed.  Real- 
schule  and  Technikum  in  Germany;  m.  Chi- 
cago  Apr.  28,  1904  E.  Schumann.  Since  1884 
nas  been  connected  with  the  manufacture  of 
electro-therapeutic  apparatus,  and  since  com- 
lnS  to  Chicago,  1892,  has  been  employed  in 
that  lme  of  work,  making  a  specialty,  since 
Roentgen's  famous  discovery,  of  X-ray  appa- 
ratus.  On  Dec.  13,  1900,  established  business 
for  himself,  under  the  style  of  W.  Scheidel 
&  Co.,  engaging  extensively  in  manufacture  of 
X-ray  apparatus.  Mason.  Office:  171-173  E. 
Randolph  St.  Residence:  1641  Roscoe  St. 

SCHERZER,  Albert  H.,  pres.  and  chief  engi- 
neer  the  Scherzer  Rolling  Lift  Bridge  Co.;  b. 
Peru,  LaSalle  Co.,  111.,  July  22,  1865;  s.  William 
and  Wilhelmina  Scherzer:  ed.  Peru  (111.)  High 
School,  and  in  the  Technical  School  of  Zurich, 
Switzerland;  upon  completing  course  at  Tech- 
nical  School,  traveled  in  Europe;  returned  to 
U.  S.,  and  became  connected  with  the  Illinois 
Zinc  Co.,  of  Peru,  111.,  1882-90,  devoting  his 
leisure  to  the  study  of  literature  and  law; 


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came  to  Chicago,  1890,  graduating,  1892,  from 
Union  College  of  Law.  Engaged  in  law  prac- 
tice in  Chicago  until  the  death  of  his  brother, 
William  Scherzer,  the  inventor  of  the  Scherzer 
rolling  lift  bridge.  Becoming  pres.  of  the 
Scherzer  Rolling  Lift  Bridge  Co.,  he  devoted 
his  attention  to  extensive  studies  of  the  con- 
struction and  improvement  of  bridges  and  es- 
pecially of  Scherzer  rolling  lift  bridges.  Under 
Mr.  Scherzer's  charge  and  plans  many  of  the 
largest  and  most  important  railroad,  electric 
railroad  and  highway  bridges  in  the  U.  S.  and 
abroad  have  been  successfully  constructed 
across  navigable  channels.  Clubs:  Union  Lea- 
gue, Chicago  Athletic,  Marquette.  Contributor 
to  the  scientific  and  technical  press  on  bridge 
engineering,  ship  canals  and  improvement  of 
rivers  and  harbors.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk. 
Residence:  The  Virginia. 

SCHICK,  Charles  Edward,  cashier  Home 
Savings  Bank;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  16,  1872;  s. 
William  and  Johanna  (Boener)  Schick;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago,  and  Bryant  &  Strat- 
ton  Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Ot- 
tilie  L.  Rutishauser;  1  daughter:  Edna  Louise. 
Began  as  messenger  in  the  Home  Nat.  Bank  of 
Chicago  and  the  Home  Savings  Bank,  in  1888, 
and  advanced  in  the  service  of  the  bank  until 
became  asst.  cashier  of  the  Home  Nat.  Bank, 
which  was  merged  with  the  Chicago  Nat.  Bank, 
and  in  1898  became  cashier  of  the  Home  Sav- 
ings Bank.  Republican.  Mem.  St.  Paul's  Luth- 
eran Church.  Office:  152  Monroe  St.  Residence: 
1246  Perry  St. 

SCHirrLlN,  Philip  Herman,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Hoboken,  N.  J.,  Nov.  10,  1861;  s.  Lew- 
is and  Ida  (Baumer)  Schifflin;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  1892,  Agnes  Krissler.  Be- 
gan business  career  as  a  boy  in  1876,  with 
Mr.  Henry  Hemmelgarn,  grain  commission, 
and  successively  passed  through  the  various 
stages  of  service,  until  1892,  when  became 
junior  partner  with  Mr.  Hemmelgarn,  in  pres- 
ent firm  of  H.  Hemmelgarn  &  Co.  Mem.  Chica- 
go Board  of  Trade.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  2925  Groveland  Av. 

SCHILLING,  Georg-e  A.;  b.  Baden,  Ger.,  1850; 
parents  were  of  the  Revolutionary  element  of 
1848  and  emigrated,  1852,  to  Pomeroy,  O.;  ed. 
public  schools  there.  Cooper  by  trade  and 
worked  at  that  calling  until  about  15  years 
ago,  when  he  entered  advertising  dept.  of 
Arbeiter  Zeitung,  Chicago.  Long  active  In 
trades-union  movement;  mem.  Coopers'  Union 
since  17  years  old;  was  mem.  executive  board 
and  district  master  workman,  District  Assem- 
bly No.  24,  Knights  of  Labor;  sec.  State  Board 
Labor  Commissioners,  Illinois,  1893-7.  Com- 
piled its  8th  Biennial  Report  on  Taxation,  of 
which  extra  edition  of  20,000  copies  was 
printed  to  satisfy  demand.  Part  of  his  9th  Bi- 
ennial Report  on  Franchise's  and  Public  Utili- 
ties was  suppressed  by  succeeding  adminis- 
tration, but  later  privately  published.  Promi- 
nent in  the  Single-Tax  propaganda. 

SCHILLO,  John  Jacob,  lumberman;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  6,  1865;  s.  Adam  and  Maria  (Young) 
Schillo;  ed.  parochial  schools  of  Chicago  to 
1881;  m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1887,  Mary  Schmitt; 
children:  Adam,  Joseph,  Mary.  On  leaving 
school,  became  associated  with  his  father's 
lumber  business,  in  which  he  later  became  a 
partner,  and  has  continued  in  the  business, 
now  being  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  Adam  Schillo 
Lumber  Co.,  lumber,  lath,  shingles,  pickets  and 
posts.  Republican.  R.  C.  Mem.  Catholic  Order 
of  Foresters.  Office:  Weed  St.  and  Hawthorne 
Av.  Residence:  218  Mohawk  St. 

SCHILLO,  Matthias  Christ,  lumber;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  4,  1876;  s.  Adam  and  Maria  (Young) 
Schillo;  ed.  parochial  and  public  schools,  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Oct.  26,  1897,  Mary  Wol- 
schieff;  1  daughter:  Eleanor.  After  leaving 
school  became  identified  with  the  Adam  Schillo 
Lumber  Co.,  organized  in  1886,  lumber,  lath, 
shingles,  etc.,  of  which  he  is  now  a  dir.  Re- 


publican. R.  C.  Mem.  of  the  Catholic  Order  of 
Foresters.  Office:  Weed  St.  and  Hawthorne  Av. 
Residence:  916  Southport  Av. 

SCHINTZ,  Theodore,  retired  lawyer;  b.  Zu- 
rich, Switzerland,  May  1,  1830;  s.  Johan  Hein- 
rich  and  Rezula  (Hofmeister)  Schintz;  colle- 
giate education  in  Zurich,  Switzerland,  to  19th 
year;  m.,  1st,  Sept.  30,  1851,  Barbara  Zentner, 
of  Winnebago  Co.,  Wis. ;  children:  Theodore 
H.,  Josephine;  m.,  2d,  Mar.  27,  1900,  Mary 
Marslowska;  1  son:  Henry  Joseph.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  1856.  Was  alderman  and  in  1869,  act- 
ing Mayor  of  the  City  of  Chicago;  twice  elect- 
ed mem.  of  the  Board  of  Education  of  Chicago. 
Gold  Democrat.  Protestant.  Travels  most  of 
the  time.  Residence:  208  Evanston  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

SCHLESINGER,  Leopold,  retired  merchant; 
b.  Germany,  1842;  ed.  school  and  college,  Ger- 
many; came  to  Chicago,  1862;  m.  Chicago,  Jan., 
1873,  Henrietta  Mayer;  children:  2  sons  and  4 
daughters.  Began  business  life  as  office  man 
in  a  wholesale  house  for  8  years.  In  1872,  just 
after  great  fire,  became  associated  with  David 
Mayer  under  firm  name  of  Schlesinger  &  May- 
er, in  the  retail  dry  goods  trade,  on  W.  Madi- 
son St.;  moved  in  1881  to  the  southeast  corner 
of  State  and  Madison  Sts.,  and  when  business 
was  incorporated  became  pres.  of  the  company; 
built  up  a  great  business,  several  times  en- 
larging the  premises,  and  continued  until 
Aug.,  1902,  when  he  sold  out  his  interest  to  a 
syndicate,  headed  by  Mr.  Henry  Siegel.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Standard.  Residence:  2805  Mich- 
igan Av. 

SCHLUETER,  Henry  William,  contractor 
and  builder;  b.  Westphalia,  Ger.,  Feb.  22,  1861; 
s.  William  and  Justina  (Duefelmeier)  Schlue- 
ter;  ed.  manual  training  schools  at  Neinburg, 
Hanover;  m.,  1st,  1884,  Sophia  Meyers  (died 
1891);  children:  Walter  M.,  Christian  H.,  Lil- 
lian; m.,  2d,  Green  Bay,  Wis.,  1892,  Minnie  L. 
Meyers.  Took  5  years'  course  in  a  general 
training  in  the  construction  of  bldgs.  in  Ger- 
many, devoting  7  months  to  a  practical  and  5 
months  to  a  theoretical  course  each  year, 
learning  all  the  bldg.  trades  and  civil  engi- 
neering as  applied  to  bldg.  work,  beginning 
at  14  years  of  age;  came  to  U.  S.  in  1880  and 
was  located  at  Green  Bay,  Wis.,  1%  years; 
afterward  at  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  then  at  Apple- 
ton,  Wis.;  returned  to  Milwaukee,  and  thence 
went  to  Topeka,  Kan.,  where  lived  3  years. 
Established  in  business  as  contractor  and 
builder  at  Topeka  in  1889;  came  to  Chicago, 
1891,  and  has  since  conducted  a  general  con- 
tracting business  here.  Has  built  many  im- 
portant structures  in  Chicago  and  elsewhere; 
built  at  the  Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition  at 
St.  Louis  the  transportation  bldg.,  California, 
Wisconsin  and  Massachusetts  State  bldgs., 
Temple  of  Fraternity,  Indian  School  and  foun- 
dation for  Ferris  Wheel;  also  installed  great 
testing  plant  for  the  Pa.  R.  R.  Republican.  Ma- 
son— mem.  Columbia  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and 
Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Mem.  Build- 
ers' and  Traders'  Exchange,  Masons'  and 
Builders'  Assn.,  Carpenters'  and  Builders' 
Assn.  Club:  Chicago  Automobile.  Office:  Mar- 
quette Bldg.  Residence:  1828  Surf  St. 

SCHMEDTGEN,  William  Herman,  artist;  b. 
Chicago,  May  18,  1862;  common  school  educa- 
tion; studied  at  Art  Institute,  Chicago;  pio- 
neer in  newspaper  illustrating  in  Chicago;  first 
work,  Chicago  Mail,  1883;  spent  2  years  in  St. 
Louis  and  the  South,  commercial  art  work; 
head  art  dept.  Chicago  Record,  1886-1901;  now 
on  staff  Chicago  Record-Herald;  field  artist 
for  Record  during  Spanish-Am.  War  in  camp 
before  Santiago;  traveled  and  sketched  for 
newspaper  articles  in  Mexico  and  Cuba;  trav- 
eled in  Spain,  Italy  and  Northern  Africa  for 
the  Record,  1900.  Address:  Record-Herald. 

SCHMETZER,  Louis,  Chicago  mgr.  Am. 
Wringer  Co.;  b.  Rothenburg,  Bavaria,  Jan.  24, 
1878;  s.  John  August  and  Marguerite  (Gerlin- 


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ger)  Schmetzer;  ed.  ficole  Proffesionelle  de 
1'Est,  Nancy,  France;  Birckfleld  High  School, 
Birmingham,  Eng.,  and  Institute  de  St.  Nicho- 
las, St.  Nicholas,  Meurthe-et-Moselle,  France; 
Am.  business  colleges,  German  and  French 
parochial  schools.  First  position  with  Root  & 
Co.,  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind.,  as  parcel  boy;  later  pro- 
moted to  clerk;  came  to  Chicago,  1893;  em- 
ployed in  offices  and  holding  responsible  posi- 
tions with  the  Home  Rattan  Co.  and  the  West- 
ern Wheel  Works;  later  in  employ  of  the  Fair 
Dept.  Store,  until  Jan.,  1898,  when  was  em- 
ployed as  accountant  by  the  Am.  Wringer  Co. 
(Chicago  office),  and  in  1900  promoted  to  pres- 
ent position  as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  and  West- 
ern office.  Republican.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  67  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  94  Jansen  Av. 

SCHMID,  Godfrey,  real  estate;  b.  Morri- 
sania,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  5,  1853;  s.  George  and  Caro- 
line (Melecker)  Schmid;  ed.  Chicago  in  pri- 
vate school,  1859-64,  and  in  Dyrenforth  Col- 
lege, 1864-9,  graduating  from  high  school 
course,  m.  Toledo,  O.,  Oct.  2,  1878,  Bertha  J. 
Fontaine;  children:  George  Fontaine,  Louis 
Godfrey.  Since  fall  of  1878,  real  estate  broker 
and  dealer,  and  since  1890  (with  George 
Schmid),  of  firm  of  Godfrey  Schmid  &  Co.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Germania  Maennerchor,  Royal 
League,  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union,  Colum- 
bian Knights.  Office:  167  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 70  Maple  St. 

SCHMID,  Richard  Gustav,  architect;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  27,  1863;  s.  Robert  and  Olivia  M. 
(Krueger)  Schmid;  ed.  public  school,  Chicago, 
1869-80;  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technol- 
ogy, Boston,  1884-6.  Was  employed  as  drafts- 
man with  Edward  Baumann,  architect,  Chi- 
cago, 1880-4.  After  special  course  in  architec- 
ture at  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, was  in  offices  of  H.  H.  Richardson 
and  his  successors,  Shepley,  Rutan  &  Cool- 
idge  (architects),  1886-9,  at  Boston,  Mass.; 
traveled  abroad  and  studied  architecture  in 
France,  Italy  and  England,  1889-90;  then  came 
to  Chicago  and  formed  partnership  with  Har- 
ris W.  Huehl,  in  present  firm  of  Huehl  & 
Schmid,  architects  and  superintendents.  Was 
architect  of  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg.,  En- 
glewood  Masonic  Temple  and  many  prominent 
warehouses  and  residences  of  Chicago.  Mem 
Am.  Institute  of  Architects,  and  Illinois 
Chapter  of  same.  Mason  and  K.  T.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Germania,  Illinois.  Office:  163  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  1642  Barry  Av. 

SCHMIDT,  Albert  Carl,  manufacturer;  b. 
Greifswald,  Ger.,  June  28,  1855;  s.  Carl  and 
Johanna  (Meyer)  Schmidt;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Germany;  m.  Harvard,  111.,  Oct.  17,  1882, 
Emma  Hochschild;  children:  Arthur  A.,  Edna 
Auretta.  Came  to  Chicago  from  Germany  in 
1871  and  was  engaged  as  workman  until  1876 
in  various  furniture  factories;  since  1876 
manufacturer  of  furniture  under  the  style  of 
A.  C.  Schmidt  &  Co.  Mason:  Covenant  Lodge, 
Corinthian  Chapter,  St.  Bernard  Commandery, 
K.  T.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  120-122  Illinois 
St.  Residence:  1893  Sheridan  Rd. 

SCHMIDT,  George  August,  soap  manufac- 
turer; b.  Kreuznach,  Ger.,  Mar.  7,  1852;  s.  Jo- 
hann  Max  and  Elizabeth  (Keller)  Schmidt; 
ed.  Germany;  came  to  Chicago,  1869;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  8,  1876,  Louisa  T.  Schmidt;  chil- 
dren: George  A.,  Rose  L.,  Jacobine  E.,  Rich- 
ard M.,  Louisa  Z.  A.,  Franklin  Z.  A.  Worked 
for  Hugh  Ritchie,  soap  manufacturer,  Chicago, 
1869-73;  in  1875  started  business  for  self; 
later  incorporated  the  Geo.  A.  Schmidt  Co., 
of  which  is  pres. ;  manufacturers  of  medicated 
and  toilet  soaps,  and  a  specialty  In  private 
brands  of  shaving,  shampooing,  tooth,  liquid, 
and  other  soaps.  Mem.  Chicago  Turngemeinde 
from  1886;  sec.,  1887;  vice-pres.,  1888;  pres., 
1889;  re-elected  8  times,  and  after  a  year 
again  elected.  Protestant.  Mem.  Civic  Fed- 
eration. Author  of  various  essays  on  Skin 


Cultivation.    Office:    405-407    North    Av.    Resi- 
dence:  639  Wells  St. 

SCHMIDT,  Otto  It.,  physician;  b.  Chicago, 
1863;  ed.  Haven  School  and  Chicago  Central 
High  School,  graduating  1880;  Chicago  Med. 
College,  M.D.,  1883;  post-graduate  study  in 
Wurzburg  and  Vienna.  Engaged  in  practice  of 
medicine  and  surgery  in  Chicago  since  gradua- 
tion in  1883.  Physician  to  Alexian  Bros.  Hosp.; 
consulting  physician  to  Michael  Reese  Hosp. 
Prof,  of  internal  medicine  in  Chicago  Poli- 
clinic. Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad. 
of  Medicine,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  etc.  Office: 
Schiller  Bldg.  Residence:  3328  Michigan  Av. 

SCHMIDT,  Richard  Ernest,  architect;  b 
Ebern,  Bavaria,  Ger.,  Nov.  14,  1865;  s.  Dr.  Er- 
nest and  Theresa  (Weikert)  Schmidt;  attended 
Chicago  public  and  high  schools  and  Massa- 
chusetts Institute  of  Technology,  graduating 
in  class  of  1887;  m.  Chicago,  June  11,  1890, 
Anna  Comstock;  children:  Kathryn,  Richard 
E.,  Jr.  In  active  practice  in  Chicago  in  general 
architectural  work;  planned  several  large 
hosps.,  including  Michael  Reese  Hosp.,  Alexian 
Brothers'  and  St.  Anne's  in  Chicago.  Planned 
and  built  Montgomery  Ward's  new  store  at 
Madison  St.  and  Michigan  Av.,  Annex  of  Chi- 
cago Athletic  Assn.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of 
Architects,  Architectural  League  of  America 
(dir.),  Chicago  Architectural  Club,  Chicago 
Historical  Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Ger- 
mania Mannerchor  (dir.),  Edgewater  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 172  Washington  St.  Residence:  604  E. 
Division  St. 

SCHMITT,  Andrew  Xavier,  life  insurance; 
b.  Cuyahoga  Falls,  Summit  Co.,  O.,  Nov.  30, 
1862;  s.  Andrew  and  Caroline  (Himplea) 
Schmitt;  grad.  Cuyahoga  Falls  High  School, 
1878;  cadet  U.  S.  Military  Acad.,  1882-5;  was 
injured  and  resigned;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  11, 
1892,  Elizabeth  Frances  Galvin;  children:  Les- 
lie Dryden,  Andrew  Xavier,  Jr.  Employed  as 
draftsman,  1878-82;  traveled  in  West  2  years 
after  leaving  West  Point,  seeking  health;  since 
Mar.,  1887,  continuously  in  employ  of  Pruden- 
tial Insurance  Co. ;  now  supt.  in  Chicago  for 
that  company.  Republican.  Club:  Hamilton.  Of- 
fice: 169  E.  Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  4421 
Greenwood  Av. 

SCHMITT,  Anthony,  manufacturer;  b.  Vin- 
cennes,  Ind.,  Oct.  11,  1839;  s.  Joseph  and  Jo- 
sephine (Miltenberger)  Schmitt;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb. 
19,  1867,  Isidora  Schneider;  children:  Eugene 
J.,  Estelle  I.  (Mrs.  Crawford),  Arthur  G.,  Dora 
M.  Was  in  wholesale  grocery  house  at  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  1853-60;  cashier  of  Missouri  Re- 
publican, St.  Louis,  1860-4;  commission  mer- 
chant, St.  Louis,  1864-8;  came  to  Chicago,  1868, 
becoming  connected  with  E.  Schneider  &  Co., 
manufacturers  of  candles,  glycerine,  and 
saponified  red  oil  (established  1842,  incorpo- 
rated 1881),  and  is  now  pres.  of  the  company. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlo- 
thian, Tolleston  Shooting,  English  Lake  Shoot- 
ing. Office:  Fisher  Bldg.  Residence:  4537  Drex- 
el  Boul. 

SCHNADIG,  Jacob,  leather;  b.  Heddernheim, 
Ger.,  Feb.  1,  1851;  s.  Moses  and  Hannah  (Er- 
langer)  Schnadig;  attended  Gymnasium  at 
Heddernheim,  near  Frankfort-on-the-Main;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  9,  1890,  Rebecca  Foreman;  chil- 
dren: Helen,  Florence.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Frankfort-on-the-Main,  Ger.,  1866;  was  of 
Schnadig  Bros.  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  boots 
and' shoes,  1870-97;  and  since  1897  pres.  of  the 
B.  D.  Eisendrath  Tanning  Co.,  office  at  Chi- 
cago and  tannery  at  Racine,  Wis.  Republican. 
Jewish  religion.  Clubs:  Boot  and  Shoe,  Stand- 
ard. Office:  206  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  4202 
Drexel  Boul. 

SCHNEEWIND,  Benjamin,  syrup  refiner;  b. 
Valparaiso,  Ind.,  Sept.  14,  1866;  s.  Ferdinand 
and  Babette  (Kramer)  Schneewind;  ed.  com- 
mon and  high  schools,  Niles,  Mich.,  to  1880; 
business  course  at  Valparaiso  (Ind.)  Normal 


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School,  1881;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Apr.  15, 
1900,  Lucie  O.  Wickham;  children:  Dorothea 
Lucie,  Harriett  Babette,  Lucien  Wickham. 
Bought  syrup  refining  business  of  L.  G.  Yoe 
&  Co.,  1898,  and  combined  it  with  that  of  W. 
B.  Manierre,  forming  the  Manierre-Yoe  Syrup 

C.°J-  of^hlch0hreo1T,?-ec-.:DeS1loc^t-.9lub:  L^nlo 
side.  Office:  358  Illinois  St.  Residence:  4062 


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SCHNEIDER,   Otto    C.,    retired   manufactur- 

er;  b.  Kusel,  Rhenish  Palatinate,  Ger.,  Dec.  5, 
1856;  s.  Chr.  Ludwig  and  Dorothea  Schneider; 
parents  died  when  he  was  9  years  old;  sent  to 
a  Latin  school  at  Kusel  until  he  was  14,  then 
came  to  this  country,  locating  in  Chicago  and 
attending  pyrenforth's  College  until  the  Chi- 
cago  fire  of  Oct.,  1871;  m.  1883,  Emily,  daugh- 
ter  of  August  Beck,  Chicago;  children:  George 
A.,  Clarence  E.  After  Chicago  fire  became  ap- 
prentice  in  a  drug  store  in  St.  Louis;  took 
course  In  pharmaceutical  college  and  became 
registered  pharmacist;  returned  to  Chicago, 
1877;  purchased  drug  store  at  Clark  and  Van- 
Buren  Sts.,  1879,  conducting  it  until  1883;  en- 
tered,  1883,  firm  of  August  Beck  &  Co.,  as 
bookkeeper  and  cashier;  purchased  interest  of 
Mr.  Beck,  1892,  and  became  pres.  of  the  com- 
pany,  disposing  of  the  business,  1899.  to  the 
Am.  Tabacco  Co.,  and  retired  to  private  life, 
Mem.  Board  of  Education,  1895-8;  appointed, 
Jan.  18,  1899,  by  Gov.  Tanner,  Lincoln  Park 
Commissioner,  but  resigned  Oct.,  1899.  Since 
1904  pres.  of  the  Am.  Institute  of  Germanics 
of  the  Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  111. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Germania  Maennerchor. 
Residence:  356  LaSalle  Av. 

SCHNEIDER,  Samuel  Newton,  physician;  b. 
Grand  View,  la.,  Oct.  25,  1857;  s.  Rev.  John 
and  Magdalina  Schneider;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Illinois  and  at  Northwestern  College,  Naper- 
ville,  111.;  student  Chicago  Homoe.  Med. 
College,  1878-81,  M.D.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  28, 
1885,  Carrie  I.  Tucker;  1  daughter:  Carrie  L. 
Lecturer  and  demonstrator  of  histology  in 
Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College,  1882-6;  adjunct 
prof,  diseases  of  children  in  same  college, 
1886-94.  Mem.  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy, 
Illinois  Homoe.  Med.  Assn.  Republican.  Club: 
Marquette.  Office:  31  Washington  St.  Resi- 
tience-  747  Fullerton  Av 

SCHNEBING,  Julius,  wholesale  jeweler;  b. 
Elderfeldt,  Ger.,  Sept.  10,  1852;  s.  Louis  and 
Emma  Schnering;  moved  with  parents  in  in- 
fancy  to  Philadelphia;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Pennsylvania  and  Chicago  night  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  10,  1885,  Helen  E.  Curtiss;  chil- 
dren:  Otto  Y.,  Marjorie.  In  1873  entered  ser- 
vice  of  firm  of  Clapp,  Young  &  Co.  (house 
known  as  W.  B.  Clapp  &  Co.,  until  1871,  then 


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State  St.  Residence:  3246  Lake  Park  Av. 

SCHOCK,  Frederick  B.,  architect;  b.  Chica- 
go,  Apr.  7,  1854;  s.  Frederick  and  Marie 
Schock;  studied  architecture  in  office  of  Henry 
L.  Gay;  m.  Chicago,  1887,  Sara  Fitzgerald; 
children:  Natalie,  Jean.  Since  1883,  of  firm  of 
Schock  &  Swanson.  Dir.  Austin  State  Bank. 
Club:  Westward  Ho.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  5803  Midway  Park,  Austin, 
111. 

SCHOEIiLKOPF,  Henry,  wholesale  grocer; 
b.  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Apr.  23,  1826;  s.  Henry 
and  Susan  Schoellkopf;  ed.  private  schools  in 
Germany;  m.  Akron,  O.,  1864,  Emma  Kohler 
(died  May  14,  1903);  children:  Henry  Jr., 
Emma,  Minnie,  Ida,  Edward.  Came  to  U.  S.  in 
1848;  settled  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  ;  bookkeeper  in 
savings  bank;  came  to  Chicago  in  1851  and 
established  in  grocery  business  at  5th  Av. 
(then  Wells  St.)  and  Washington  St.;  has  con- 
tinued  in  business  ever  since,  and  for  40  years 
has  been  located  at  232-234  E.  Randolph  St. 


Office:  234  Randolph  St.  Residence:  298  E.  Chl- 
cago  Av. 

SCHOENBERGER,  Charles,  sec.  and  treas. 
Of  the  Chicago  Coffee  Mills;  b.  Halle,  Ger., 
jan.  15,  1859;  s.  Albert  and  Amelia  (Hoffman) 
Schoenberger;  Came  to  Chicago,  1868;  ed.  Chi- 
ca-Z°  Public  and  high  schools,  graduating  in 
i876;  m.  Chicago,  1884,  Magdelen  Laphardt; 
children:  Albert  Winfred,  Lillian  Louise.  After 
leaving  school  in  1876,  went  to  work  for  the 
Chicago  Coffee  Mills,  of  which  Albert  H.  Pratt 
was  then  proprietor;  soon  became  mgr.  of  the 
minS(  in  which  capacity  has  ever  since  contin- 
ued>  and  since  the  incorporation  of  the  busi- 
ness,  1901,  has  been  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
company,  extensive  roasters  and  grinders  of 
COffees.  Independent  in  politics.  Office:  23 
Michigan  Av.  Residence:  726  E.  50th  St. 


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Tdau^hterj    Marion    Elizabeth. 
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n         T?  Begging  Co.,  Chicago  City  San- 
Co.,     Universal    Soap    Co.;    partner    in 
^  A    &X  S™|r  ™  merchandise.   Mason; 
Lodge,  No.  .  508^  Mem    Cook  Co.  Cabinet 

U.:  JkJL  °5C?^P\rmber    °f    ?om" 
-   Residence:   4330  Vmcennes  Av. 

SCHOIiM,  Henry  Ernest,  furniture;  b.  Han- 
over,  Ger.,  Feb.,  1843;  s.  Kasper  Scholle;  at- 
tended  public  schools  in  Germany  until  9  years 
old;  when  came  to  U.  S.  ;  attended  public 
schools  and  a  private  seminary,  Cincinnati,  O.; 
m-  C£1C%2uH™JnM>,S  Wirts;  children:  Henry 
Jp..  Jr.  (deceased)  Marjorie  L.  Entered  as  a 
£oy  service  of  Robert  Mitchell  Furniture  Co., 
Cincinnati,  one  of  the  largest  m  country  and 
learned  trade  of  finisher;  worked  at  trade  in 
Cincinnati  until  the  breaking  out  of  the  Civil 
War;  enlisted  in  3  months'  service  in  6th 
Onj°  vol.  Infy  Re-enlisted  in  the  same  regt. 
and  served  until  regt.  was  discharged  at  the 
e^P1-r,^tl9n.of  3  years  service  (1st  6  months  in 
W  Virginia,  remainder  of  time  in  S.  W.);took 
Part  *g  *he  battles  of  Shiloh  (Pittsburg  Land- 
ins),  Stone  River  (Murfreesboro)  and  Chicka- 
mauga,  Lookout  Mountain  and  Missionary 


wits    formed    ue   firm    of    Wirs 

furniture    Dialers     firm    ehanrfn* 

Icholle   &   Co     Jan      1894     Remihf  Ira 

ff]  ^wlbashAv      Residence-    6627    Wonwn 

j?v  Woodlawn 

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the  Bloomington  (111.)  Electric  Light  Co.;  oc- 
cupled  every  post  from  light  trimmer  to  engi- 
neer,  and  became  a  thorough  and  expert  engi- 
neer;  then,  for  a  short  time,  traveling  expert 
for  the  Thomson-Houston  Electric  Co.;  for  4 
years  in  employ  of  Western  Electric  Co.; 
afterward  mgr.  Hyde  Park  Thomson-Houston 
Co.,  Chicago,  later  merged  into  the  Common- 
wealth  Electric  Co.,  now  part  of  the  Edison 
Electric  Co.  Since  1897  in  independent  practice 
as  consulting  and  contracting  engineer;  pur- 
chased  the  Kenosha  (Wis.)  electric  light  prop- 
erties  and  was  pres.  Kenosha  Light  and  Power 
Co.,  which  he  sold,  June,  1900;  became  inter- 
ested  in  Alliance,  O.,  and  Belvidere,  111.,  prop- 
erties;  afterward  sold  out;  now  in  Blooming- 
ton  (Ind.)  gas  and  electric  properties  (pres.  of 
company),  and  pres.  Mt.  Vernon  (111.)  Gas, 
Electric  and  Heating  Co.  Republican.  Mem. 
Electrical  Club  and  Northwestern  Electric 
Light  Assn.,  Hamilton  Club,  and  several  Ma- 
sonic  orders.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence:  Hotel  Vendome. 


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SCHRECK,  Eugene  J.,  clergyman;  b.  Mata- 
moros,  Mex.,  June  30,  1859;  s.  John  \E.  and 
Bertha  (Kirchner)  Schreck;  ed.  public  and  pri- 
vate schools  in  New  York  City,  Hoboken  Acad., 
New  Jersey,  and  in  college  and  theological 
school  of  the  Acad.  of  the  New.  Church  (Swe- 
denborgian),  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  with  degrees 
of  A.B.,  Th.B.,  A.M.;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Apr.  24,  1884,  Frances  Aitken.  Has  preached 
since  1880;  taught  in  schools  of  the  Acad.  of 
the  New  Church,  Philadelphia,  occupying  vari- 
ous positions,  and  becoming  dean  of  the  fac- 
ulty in  1889;  removed  to  Detroit,  Mich.,  and 
assumed  pastorate,  1896;  pastor  of  Kenwood 
parish,  Chicago,  1901;  pastor  of  Englewood 
and  Sheridan  Road  parishes  since  1903.  Editor 
of  New  Church  Life,  a  monthly  publication, 
1881-96.  Residence:  6949  Eggleston  Av. 

SCHBOEDER,  Louis,  leaf  tobacco  merchant; 
b.  Westphalia,  Prussia,  Jan.  21,  1837;  s.  John 

D.  and   Louisa   Schroeder;    ed.    gymnasium    in 
Westphalia;    m.    Chicago,    1865,    Emma   Kuhle- 
mann  (died  1898);  1  son:  Oscar.  Learned  brew- 
er's   trade    in    Germany;    came    to    U.    S.    and 
worked    5    months    in    brewery    in    Milwaukee, 
coming  to  Chicago,   Oct.    12,    1858;    worked   for 

E.  Frankenthal  &  Co.,  leaf  tobacco  merchants, 
1859-66;  in  1866  established  business  for  him- 
self;   firm    was    Rothschild    &    Schroeder    for 
many   years,    but    changed    in    1895    to   present 
style    of   Schroeder,    Reiss   &    Co.    Republican. 
Office:   54-56   Franklin   St.  Residence:    1816   Ar- 
lington PI. 

SCHUBERT,  John  Cliarles,  chief  smoke  in- 
spector of  Chicago;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  26,  1857; 
s.  Andreas  and  Eva  (Engelhardt)  Schubert; 
ed.  public  and  parochial  schools  of  Chicago; 
m.  Chicago,  Apr.  19,  1882,  Mary  C.  Brennan. 
Began  business  life  at  age  of  19,  and  engaged 
in  various  pursuits,  finally  becoming  senior 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  John  C.  Schubert  &  Co., 
florists,  at  Monroe  St.  and  Wabash  Av.  Active 
in  Democratic  politics  from  early  manhood; 
mem.  of  city  and  county  committees  for  years; 
elected  county  commissioner  in  1888  and  1889; 
district  delegate,  1896,  and  elector-at-large, 
1900,  on  Democratic  Nat.  ticket;  elected  Clerk 
of  the  Criminal  Court  of  Cook  Co.  in  1890, 
serving  4  years;  appointed,  1897,  chief  smoke 
inspector  of  Chicago,  by  Mayor  Carter  H.  Har- 
rison, Jr.  Democrat.  R.  C.  Ex-High  Chief 
Ranger  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  1892-4; 
mem.  Royal  League  and  Knights  of  Columbus. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  City  Hall.  Resi- 
dence: 1821  Indiana  Av. 

SCHULER,  Abram  John,  ornamental  glass; 
b.  Warren,  Pa.,  May  13,  1860;  s.  Philip  George 
and  Sarah  (Kribill)  Schuler;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  16,  1884,  Kather- 
ine  Walter;  children:  Walter  Arthur,  Ethel 
May,  Harold  Abram.  Learned  trade  of  orna- 
mental glass  worker  in  Chicago,  becoming  an 
expert  in  church  window  work.  In  1891  estab- 
lished, with  Max  A.  Mueller,  firm  of  Schuler  & 
Mueller,  manufacturers  of  ornamental  glass, 
incorporated  1901,  and  now  pres.  of  the  corpo- 
ration. Has  supplied  ornamental  windows  to 
the  1st  Congregational,  Cumberland  Presbyte- 
rian, and  8th  Presbyterian  churches  and  Alex- 
ian  Bros.  Hosp.,  Chicago,  and  many  churches 
through  the  West  and  South.  Methodist.  Mem. 
Central  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat. 
Union.  Office:  20  W.  Madison  St.  Residence: 
LaGrange,  111. 

SCHTTIiTZ,  Alexander  Joseph,  lumber;  b. 
near  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  June  14,  1861;  s.  Xavier 
George  and  Sarah  Catherine  (McArthur) 
Schultz;  ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  State 
and  Cornell  Univ.  Came  to  Chicago,  1882;  em- 
ployed by  Flinn  &  Ulrich,  lumber  merchants, 
for  3  years;  then,  on  retirement  of  Mr.  Ulrich, 
became  partner  in  firm  of  C.  B.  Flinn  &  Co., 
until  1893,  when  present  firm  of  Schultz  Bros, 
was  established,  in  which  Is  a  partner.  Also 
of  Schultz  Bros.  &  Benedict,  and  of  Kerry  & 
Schultz  Mfg.  Co.,  Saginaw,  Mich.  Clubs:  Chi- 


cago   Athletic,    Ashland,    Kenwood.    Office:    Old 
Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  6043  Kimbark  Av. 

SCHULTZ,  Frederick,  manufacturer,  mer- 
chant; b.  Boberow,  Prussia,  Feb.  25,  1848;  s. 
John  and  Minnie  (Stopran)  Schultz;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Cook  Co.  and  in  Dyrenforth 
College,  graduating  1865;  m.  Philadelphia,  Jan. 
10,  1872,  Mary  Kernahen;  children:  Dora, 
Lilah.  Was  engaged  in  farming  until  15th  year, 
near  Dalton,  Cook  Co.;  came  to  Chicago  and 
served  apprenticeship  in  cooper  shop  of  Her- 
man Richards  until  1866;  bookkeeper  for  about 
10  years  for  John  Krouse,  and  several  other 
concerns  until  1880,  when  became  associated 
with  Joseph  Hirsch  in  manufacture  of  feath- 
ers, bedding,  etc.,  now  being  sec.  and  treas.  of 
Schultz  &  Hirsch  Co.  Republican.  Commis- 
sioner W.  Park  Board  and  now  auditor  of  the 
Board.  Mem.  Masonic  order.  Office:  260-262  S. 
Desplaines  St.  Residence:  1064  Jackson  Boul. 

SCHULTZ,  James  Milton,  wholesale  lumber; 
b.  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  15,  1857;  s.  Xavier 
George  and  Sarah  Catherine  (McArthur) 
Schultz;  ed.  in  Newark  (N.  Y.)  Acad.;  m. 
Cleveland,  O.,  June  27,  1899,  Margaret  Eliza- 
beth Gilliland;  children:  Catherine,  Margaret. 
Began  in  the  manufacture  of  lumber  in  Michi- 
gan; came  to  Chicago  in  1878  and  was  asso- 
ciated with  the  firm  of  Crandall,  Schultz  & 
Co.,  1884-93;  since  then,  with  brothers,  William 
W.  and  Alexander  J.,  in  firm  of  Schultz  Bros., 
wholesale  lumber;  Schultz  Bros.  &  Benedict, 
wholesale  yellow  pine  lumber,  etc.,  and  Kerry 
&  Schultz  Mfg.  Co.,  of  Saginaw,  Mich.,  manu- 
facturers of  maple  flooring.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Ashland;  Colonial  of  Oak  Park.  Office: 
Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  400  N.  Scoville 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

SCHULTZ,  Martin  Maxixnillian,  broker;  b. 
Berlin,  Ger.,  May  30,  1861;  s.  Adolph  and  Anna 
Schultz;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1897, 
Marion  E.  Sullivan;  children:  Virginia,  Karola, 
Elonore.  Began  business  life  in  employ  of  Nel- 
son Morris  &  Co.,  at  the  stock  yards,  until 
1882,  when  became  mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  and  engaged  in  the  commission  busi- 
ness; in  1896  established  present  firm  of  Mar- 
tin M.  Schultz  &  Co.,  brokers  in  and  exporters 
of  tallow  and  other  stock  yards  products. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Exmoor.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade.  Residence:  49  Delaware  PI. 

SCHULTZ,  William  Ward,  lumber;  b.  Roch- 
ester, N.  Y.,  Aug.  15,  1851;  s.  Xavier  George 
and  Sarah  Catherine  (McArthur)  Schultz; 
academic  education  at  Rochester,  N.  Y. ;  m. 
Cheboygan,  Mich.,  Nov.  1,  1876,  Lizzie  E.  Leav- 
itt;  1  son:  Jerome  A.  Began  in  lumber  business 
in  the  State  of  Michigan,  and  in  1874  came  to 
Chicago  as  mgr.  for  McArthur,  Smith  &  Co., 
wholesale  lumber,  until  1883,  when  the  firm 
of  Crandall,  Schultz  &  Co.  was  organized;  in 
1893,  with  brothers,  established  present  firm 
of  Schultz  Bros.,  wholesalers  of  yellow  pine 
and  oak  lumber,  Norway  and  oak  piling,  ma- 
ple flooring,  etc.;  also  of  Schultz  Bros.  &  Bene- 
dict, yellow  pine  and  Louisiana  cypress  lum- 
ber, and  of  the  Kerry  &  Schultz  Mfg.  Co.,  man- 
ufacturers of  maple  flooring,  Saginaw,  Mich. 
Republican.  Pres.  of  Lumbermen's  Exchange 
for  2  years;  pres.  Lumbermen's  Assn.  for  2 
years.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  6017 
Jefferson  Av. 

SCHULZ,  Herman  Charles,  lumber;  b.  Prus- 
sia, Ger.,  Nov.  3,  1854;  s.  Ferdinand  and  Wil- 
helmina  (Thorow)  Schulz;  came  to  U.  S.  in 
childhood;  ed.  Lutheran  and  public  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  2,  1878,  Louisa  Leg- 
enhausen;  children:  Hattie,  Clara,  Lillian, 
Herman.  At  age  of  16  went  into  the  planing 
mill  of  Goss  &  Phillips,  becoming  foreman, 
and  remaining  with  them  9  years;  then  worked 
in  different  mills  until  started  with  Francis 
Beidler  as  sec.  of  a  lumber  company,  with 
which  remained  about  6  years.  In  1894  went 
into  business  for  himself,  conducting  it  alone 
until  1902,  when  organized  the  H.  C.  Schultz 


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Lumber  Co.,  and  Is  pres.  and  treas.  of  that 
company;  makes  a  specialty  of  packing  and 
crating  material;  also  lumber  bldg.  supplies. 
Republican.  Mem.  Millmen's  Assn.  Office: 
Throop  St.  and  21st  PI.  Residence:  938  S.  Ash- 
land Av. 

SCHUIiZ,  Otto,  pianos  and  organs;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  15,  1870;  s.  Mathias  and  Mary 
Schulz;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  Morgan 
Park  Military  Acad;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  5,  1899, 
Emma  Jung;  children:  Marie,  Otto,  Jr.  In  office 
of  Am.  Varnish  Co.,  1885-6;  in  1886  entered  of- 
fice of  M.  Schulz  Co.,  founded  1869,  manufac- 
turers of  high  grade  pianos  and  organs,  of 
which  his  father  was  head,  and  after  death 
of  his  father,  1899,  succeeded  him  as  pres.  of 
the  company.  Also  pres.  of  the  Werner  Piano 
Co.  and  a  dir.  of  the  Am.  Varnish  Co.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°).  Club:  Northwest.  Office: 
373  Milwaukee  Av.  Residence:  30  Fowler  St. 

SCHUREMAN,  Jacob  Lntlier,  Jr.,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Chicago,  Jan.  28,  1869;  s.  Jacob 
Luther  and  Adeline  C.  (Young)  Schureman; 
ed.  Chicago  common  and  high  schools;  m. 
Chicago,  1893,  Elma  D.  Beatson;  1  child:  Jean 
Luther.  Has  been  engaged  in  electrical  busi- 
ness for  twenty  years,  beginning  with  the 
Vanderpoel  Electric  Company  and  afterward 
was  with  the  Knapp  Electric  Co.  and  the 
Chicago  Edison  Co.;  since  1894  mem.  firm  of 
J.  L.  Schureman  &  Co.,  incorporated,  1904,  as 
J.  L.  Schureman  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.,  manu- 
facturers of  automatic  electrical  devices,  with 
a  specialty  in  electric  elevators  and  motor 
controllers.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Auto- 
mobile. Office:  70-86  W.  Jackson  Boul.  Resi- 
dence: 1773  Sheridan  Rd. 

SCHUTTIiER,  Peter,  wagon  manufacturer; 
b.  Sandusky,  O.,  Sept.  19,  1841;  s.  Peter  and 
Dorothy  (Gauch)  Schuttler;  was  brought  to 
Chicago  by  parents  in  1843;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago  and  at  the  technical  school  at 
Karlsruhe,  Baden,  Ger.,  from  which  was  grad. 
Has  since  1860  been  connected  with  the  Peter 
Schuttler  Wagon  Works,  manufacturers  of  the 
widely-famed  Peter  Schuttler  wagons;  firm 
became  Schuttler  &  Hotz,  1878;  was  vice- 
pres.  of  the  company  from  1878  until  the 
death  of  Mr.  Christoph  Hotz;  since  then  pres. 
Republican.  Office:  22d  and  Rockwell  Sts.  Resi- 
dence: 66  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

SCHtTYIiER,  Daniel  Jay,  lawyer;  b.  Florida, 
Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  16,  1839;  s.  John 
Jacob  and  Sally  Ann  (Davis)  Schuyler;  grad. 
Union  College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  1861;  stud- 
ied law;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  5,  1865,  Mary  J. 
Byford;  children:  Daniel  J.,  Jr.,  Edith  Nolan. 
Taught  school  in  Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  dur- 
ing intervals  of  academic  and  college  courses, 
and  after  graduation  in  the  law  office  of  Fran- 
cis Kernan,  Utica,  N.  Y.,  until  1864,  when  was 
admitted  to  New  York  State  bar;  then  came 
west  and  established  in  practice  in  Chicago. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Club:  Hamilton. 
Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  3427 
Vernon  Av. 

SCHWAB.  Charles  H.,  retired  merchant;  b. 
Mulhouse,  Alsace,  Ger.,  Nov.  13,  1835;  s.  Moise 
and  Charlotte  Beck  Schwab;  ed.  Germany; 
came  to  U.  S.,  and  direct  to  Chicago,  when  19 
years  old;  m.  June,  1862,  Rachel,  daughter  of 
Isaac  Monheimer,  of  Cincinnati,  O. ;  children: 
Charlotte.  Henry  C.,  Alfred,  Clara  (deceased), 
Jerome.  On  coming  to  Chicago  engaged  in 
Hquor  business  until  1876.  In  1878  acquired  an 
interest  in  the  wholesale  shoe  house  which 
had  from  1871  to  1878  been  conducted  as  M. 
Selz  &  Co.,  and  since  then  as  Selz,  Schwab  & 
Co.;  continued  actively  in  that  business  until 
1892,  when  retired.  Pres.  Chicago  Home  for 
Jewish  Orphans.  Was  comptroller  of  Chicago, 
1886-7;  dir.  World's  Columbian  Exposition. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Standard.  Residence: 
3301  Michigan  Av. 

SCHWABACHER,  Jacob,  vice-pres.  Am.  Cut- 
lery Co.;  b.  Fellheim,  Ger.,  Mar.  28,  1839;  s. 


Leopold  and  Fannie  Schwabacher;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Peoria,  111.,  1868;  1 
son:  Henry.  After  coming  to  U.  S.  went  to 
Peoria,  111.,  of  which  was  resident  for  35  years; 
was  engaged  in  wholesale  liquor  trade  in  that 
city  for  30  years;  in  1892  became  vice-pres. 
of  the  Am.  Cutlery  Co.  Resident  of  Chicago 
since  1896.  Republican.  Mason.  Office:  Masonic 
Temple.  Residence:  4337  Grand  Boul. 

SCHWABACHER,  Julius,  pres.  J.  &  M. 
Schwabacher,  Limited,  commission  merchants; 
b.  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Aug.  13,  1839;  s.  Lazarus 
and  Julia  (Kutz)  Schwabacher;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.  in  1855, 
under  protection  of  an  aunt,  when  but  14  years 
of  age;  went  direct  to  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  where 
was  clerk  for  several  years,  and  was  clerk  in 
the  ppst-office  there  when  war  broke  out  in 
1861;  joined  Maj.  Barry's  battery  as  sutler, 
and  was  afterward  attached  to  the  96th  111. 
Vols.,  which  he  followed  until  after  the  siege 
and  fall  of  Vicksburg,  when  obtained  Govern- 
ment license  to  establish  a  trading  station 
there,  which  conducted  for  2  years;  then  went 
to  New  Orleans,  La.,  where  was  importer  of 
white  goods,  laces  and  embroideries;  m.,  1st, 
New  Orleans,  La.,  Mar.  4,  1866,  Nancy  Fried- 
lander  (died  Jan.  14,  1873);  children:  Florence, 
Henry;  m.,  2d,  New  Orleans,  Nov.  5,  1879, 
Emma  Loeb.  After  first  marriage,  in  1866,  and 
again  in  1877,  made  long  visits  to  Germany. 
Established  at  New  Orleans  in  1868,  with 
brother-in-law,  A.  Hirsch,  firm  of  Schwabacher 
&  Hirsch,  commission  merchants  in  grain,  pro- 
visions, etc.,  and  in  1879  his  brother,  Morris, 
also  became  a  partner;  on  death  of  Mr.  Hirsch, 
1882,  firm  became  J.  &  M.  Schwabacher.  Was 
resident  partner  in  Cincinnati  for  several 
years,  but  in  1878  a  Chicago  branch  was  estab- 
lished, and  has  since  resided  here;  firm  later 
became  a  limited  corporation,  of  which  is 
pres.  Mem.  Sinai  Congregation  (Dr.  E.  G. 
Hirsch,  pastor).  Mason.  Mem.  Independent  Or- 
der B'nai  B'rit.h.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  6 
Sherman  St.  Residence:  3133  Michigan  Av. 

SCHWABACHER,  Morris,  sec.  N.  Am.  Pro- 
vision Co.;  b.  Wiirtemberg,  Ger.,  Nov.  5,  1849; 
s.  Lazarus  and  Julia  (Kutz)  Schwabacher;  ed. 
Germany;  came  to  U.  S.  with  brother,  Julius, 
1866;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Nellie,  daughter  of 
Joseph  A.  Kohn;  children:  Leslie  J.,  Jessie  M. 
Was  employed  by  house  of  Schwabacher  & 
Hirsch,  at  New  Orleans,  La.,  for  several  years; 
with  Samuel  Meyers  in  general  commission 
business,  about  3  years;  then  organized  firm 
of  Schwabacher,  Frowenfeld  &  Pfeifer  in  New 
Orleans,  and  came  to  Chicago  as  representa- 
tive of  that  house  until  1879,  when  sold  inter- 
est and  joined  his  brother  Julius  and  A. 
Hirsch  in  firm  of  Schwabacher  &  Hirsch, 
which,  after  death  of  Mr.  Hirsch  in  1882,  be- 
came J.  &  M.  Schwabacher;  had  management 
of  the  New  Orleans  house  for  a  number  of 
years;  was  vice-pres.  of  the  New  Orleans 
Board  of  Trade,  1884;  firm  later  became  J.  & 
M.  Schwabacher,  Limited.  Returned  to  Chi- 
cago, 1889;  now  sec.  N.  Am.  Provision  Co. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  1875.  Mem. 
Sinai  Congregation.  Mason.  Club:  Standard. 
Office:  6  Sherman  St.  Residence:  4803  Forrest- 
ville  Av. 

SCHWARTZ,  Oustavus  A.,  commission  mer- 
chant. Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Chicago  (ex-pres.), 
Chicago  Golf.  Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg. 

SCOFIEI.D,  Timothy  J.,  lawyer;  b.  Carth- 
age, 111.,  Mar.  20,  1856;  s.  Charles  R.  and  Eliz- 
abeth (Crawford)  Scofield;  ed.  Carthage  Col- 
lege; m.  Carthage,  111.,  Oct.  31,  1877,  Georgia 
A.  Edmunds;  children:  Charles  J.,  Jessie  J., 
Veta  V.,  Cora  K.,  Junius  C.,  Thomas  E.,  Edith 
E.  Admitted  to  bar,  Aug.  1,  1879;  practiced 
law  at  Carthage  until  Jan.,  1890;  then  at  Quin- 
cy,  111.,  until  Jan.,  1893;  while  there,  his  firm 
were  gen.  attys.  for  the  Quincy,  Omaha  & 


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Kansas  City  R.  R.,  State  Savings,  Loan  and 
Trust  Co.,  Quincy  Gas  Co.  and  Quincy  Water 
Works;  1st  asst.  atty.  gen.  of  Illinois,  re- 
siding at  Springfield,  Jan.,  1893,  to  Jan.,  1897; 
removed  to  Chicago,  Jan.  15,  1897;  was  for  a 
number  of  years  district  atty.  at  Chicago  for 
the  C.  &  A.  Ry.  Co.;  1st  asst.  city  atty.  under 
Andrew  J.  Ryan,  Apr.,  to  Sept.,  1899,  but  re- 
signed to  become  asst.  to  James  W.  Duncan, 
atty.  of  record  for  Chicago  Union  Traction  Co., 
and  when  Mr.  Duncan  retired  from  that  posi- 
tion, Sept.,  1901,  became  atty.  of  record  for 
Chicago  Union  Traction  Co.  and  Chicago  Con- 
solidated Traction  Co.  Democrat.  Office:  Ash- 
land Blk.  Residence:  7221  Jeffery  Av. 

SCOTT,  Alexander  Yerg-er,  lawyer;  b.  Three 
Oaks,  Washington  Co.,  Mississippi,  Dec.  17, 
1870;  s.  Charles  and  Malvina  (Yerger)  Scott; 
ed.  Univ.  of  the  South,  Suwanee,  Tenn.,  and  in 
law  in  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  the  Univ.  of 
Mississippi,  graduating  LL.B.,  1893.  Began 
practice  of  law  at  Rosedale,  Miss.,  in  law  firm 
of  Charles  and  A.  Y.  Scott,  1893,  and  continued 
there  until  1903,  when,  after  a  short  sojourn 
in  New  York,  came  to  Chicago  and  became 
associated  with  Mark  Sands  in  the  present 
firm  of  Sands  &  Scott.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.,  New  York  Bar  and  Mississippi  Bar. 
Democrat.  Mason  and  Shriner.  Mem.  K.  P.  and 
Elks.  Clubs:  City,  Iroquois;  also  Tennessee,  of 
Memphis,  and  the  Nat.  Arts  and  Press,  of  New 
York.  Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  5426 
S.  Park  Av. 

SCOTT,  Erastus  Howard,  publisher;  b.  No- 
ble Co.,  O.,  June  8,  1855;  s.  John  W.  and  Mir- 
iam (Thompson)  Scott;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Adrian  College;  m.,  1st,  June  26,  1878,  Fannie 
S.  Bradley  (died  June  23,  1884);  1  son:  Addi- 
son  B.;  m.,  2d,  Aug.  17,  1886,  Felicia  Hiatt; 
children:  John  H.,  Willis  H.  Clerk  in  the  book 
store  of  A.  H.  Smythe,  Columbus,  O.,  1881-7; 
came  to  Chicago,  1887,  and  was  employed  by 
S.  C.  Griggs  &  Co.,  until  1889,  when  became 
partner  in  firm  of  Albert  &  Scott,  publishers, 
which  later  became  Albert,  Scott  &  Co.,  suc- 
ceeded, 1894,  by  Scott,  Foresman  &  Co.,  of 
which  company  is  pres.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Club:  Quadrangle.  Office:  378  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  4064  Lake  Av. 

SCOTT,  Prank  Hamline,  lawyer;  b.  Tipton, 
la.,  Jan.  1,  1857;  s.  Washington  and  Amelia 
(Kline)  Scott;  ed.  public  schools  of  Illinois, 
Northwestern  Univ.,  A.M.,  1876;  Union  College 
of  Law,  Chicago,  LL.B.,  1878;  m.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  1882,  Edith  Kribben;  children:  Bertram 
Del  afield,  Marion  Sturges.  Engaged  in  general 
practice  of  law  in  Chicago  since  1878;  now 
senior  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Scott,  Bancroft, 
Lord  &  Stephens;  specializes  largely  in  corpo- 
ration law.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  Chicago  His- 
torical Soc.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Literary,  University,  Onwentsia,  Mid- 
lothian, City,  Law.  Office:  184  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  1937  Oakdale  Av. 

SCOTT,  George  Welsby,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Liverpool,  Eng.,  Oct.  10,  1857;  s. 
Walter  and  Priscilla  (Brooker)  Scott;  ed.  in  a 
general  academical  course,  followed  by  a 
scientific  education  in  the  Liverpool  (Eng.) 
School  of  Science;  m.  Chicago,  1904,  Nina  L. 
Minard.  Began  apprenticeship  and  training  in 
the  engineering  works  of  Geo.  Forrester  &  Co., 
Liverpool,  Eng.,  remaining  with  them  until 
1883;  afterward  in  engineering  work  consecu- 
tively with  Robert  Wetherill  &  Co.,  Chester, 
Pa.;  Wheeling  Steel  Works,  Wheeling,  W.  Va.; 
Iowa  Barb  Wire  Co.,  Allentown,  Pa.;  Crane 
Mfg.  Co.,  Chicago,  and  Russel  &  Co.,  Massil- 
lon,  O.,  until  1896;  was  mechanical  engineer 
for  the  Pullman  Co.,  1896-1901;  since  1901  in 
individual  practice  as  consulting,  designing 
and  constructing  engineer.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  of 
Mechanical  Engineers,  Am.  Soc.  of  Heating 
and  Ventilating  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of 


Engineers,   Western  Railway  Club.   Office:   Se- 
curity Bldg.  Residence:  915  Leland  Av. 

SCOTT,  Hug-h  McDonald,  Congregational 
clergyman;  b.  Guysborough,  N.  S.,  Mar.  31, 
1848;  s.  John  Henry  and  Sarah  (McDonald) 
Scott;  grad.  Dalhousie  College,  Halifax,  N.  S., 
1870;  grad.  in  divinity,  Univ.  of  Edinburgh, 
Scotland,  1873;  studied  in  Berlin,  1873;  in 
Leipzig,  1878-81  (D.D.,  Beloit  College,  1884); 
ordained  to  ministry,  1874;  m.  Chicago,  May 
3,  1883,  Helen  Grace  Gladwin.  Pastor  Presby- 
terian Church,  Merigomish,  N.  S.,  1874-8;  prof, 
ecclesiastical  history,  Chicago  Theol.  Sem., 
since  1881.  Mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Ad- 
dress: 520  W.  Adams  St. 

SCOTT,  John  Brandon,  broker;  b.  Montreal, 
Can.,  Feb.,  1862;  s.  Samuel  James  and  Annie 
(Smith)  Scott;  resident  of  Chicago  since  1869; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1885, 
Annie  O'Brien;  children:  Anna,  Frederick, 
William,  Ethel.  In  business  on  own  account 
as  a  broker  in  grain  and  provisions  since  1883; 
formerly  mem.  of  firm  of  C.  H.  Canby  &  Co.; 
since  Jan.  1,  1905,  firm  of  Scott,  Monahan  & 
Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Office:  259 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  1675  Sheridan  Rd. 

SCOTT,  John  William,  dry  goods  merchant; 
b.  Ottawa,  111.,  Mar.  24,  1870;  s.  John  Edwin 
and  Harriet  Emma  (Hossack)  Scott;  ed.  Ot- 
tawa High  School  and  1  year,  1886-7,  in  Brown 
Univ.;  m.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  3,  1899,  Emilie 
Cluett.  In  1889  entered  the  service  of  Carson, 
Pirie,  Scott  &  Co.  (established  in  Chicago, 
1864),  wholesale  and  retail  dry  goods  mer- 
chants; was  admitted  to  partnership  in  the 
firm  Jan.  1,  1901.  Vice-general  chairman  Nat. 
Assn.  of  Merchants  and  Travelers.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Mid-Day,  City,  Glen  View,  Skokie.  Of- 
fice: Adams  and  Franklin  Sts.  Residence: 
Lakeside,  111. 

SCOTTEN,  Samuel  Chatman,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Burlington,  la.,  Oct.  31,  1851;  s. 
Samuel  C.,  Sr.,  and  Mary  Campbell  Scotten; 
ed.  Burlington,  la.;  m.  New  Orleans,  Susie 
Coleman;  children:  3  daughters.  Began  busi- 
ness life,  1861,  as  clerk  in  grocery.  Since  1878 
in  grain  and  commission  business,  becoming, 
later,  mem.  of  firm  of  J.  F.  Harris  &  Co.;  also 
mem.  Harris,  Gates  &  Co.,  incorporated  1903 
as  the  Harris,  Scotten  Co.,  of  which  he  is 
pres.  Also  dir.  Mexican  Mutual  Planters  Co. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  New  York 
Produce  Exchange  and  St.  Louis  Merchants 
Exchange.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  4834  Forrestville 
Av. 

SCOVILLE,  Amasa  Unrnh,  grain  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Murphysboro,  111.,- December 
12,  1857;  s.  Washington  .L  and  Mary  E. 
(Unruh)  Scoville;  ed.  public  schools  of  New 
York  State;  m.  Manlius,  N.  Y.,  June  27,  1882, 
May  Williams;  children:  Florence,  Walter. 
Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  a  grocery 
store,  Manlius,  N.  Y.,  until  19  years  old;  then 
went  to  Kansas  until  1879;  came  to  Chicago; 
engaged  in  grain  business  with  F.  G.  Kamerer 
for  10  years;  became  mem.  of  Chicago  Board 
of  Trade  in  1883;  since  1892  with  brother,  J. 
H.  Scoville,  in  firm  of  Scoville  &  Co.,  com- 
mission grain  and  provisions.  Presbyterian. 
Club:  Riverside  Golf.  Office:  Postal  Telegraph 
Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

SCOVILLE,  Louis  Ffcelps,  banker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, July  24,  1856;  s.  George  and  Frances 
Marie  (Guiteau)  Scoville;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools,  Lake  Forest  Acad.,  Cazenovia  Sem- 
inary, N.  Y.,  1871-2;  Northwestern  Univ.,  1873- 
1874,  and  Harvard  College,  graduating  1880; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  27,  1878,  Nellie  Robinson; 
children:  Raymond  Evans,  Frank  Wallace, 
Nellie  Leola,  Paul  Everett.  Admitted  to  bar  at 
Chicago,  Apr.,  1880;  engaged  in  practice  with 
his  father  and  with  firms  of  Young,  Scott  & 
Adams,  and  Weigley,  Bulkley  &  Gray  until 
1887;  practiced  alone,  1887-90;  business  mgr. 


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James  Acton  Publishing  Co.,  Toronto,  Can., 
1890-5;  with  Massachusetts  Life  Ins.  Co.  at 
Chicago,  1895-9;  since  1899  vice-pres.  and 
cashier  Ravenswood  Exchange  Bank.  Also  dir. 
and  sec.  of  Tengwall  File  &  Ledger  Co.,  Ab- 
bott Alkaloidal  Co.,  Ravenswood  Safety  De- 
posit Vaults  Co.,  Garden  City  Wall  Paper  Co. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Mem.  Beta  Theta  Pi. 
Clubs:  Ravenswood,  Bankers.  Office:  550  Wil- 
son Av.  Residence:  1284  Lyman  Av. 

SCR  AT  FORD,  Matthew  John,  lawyer;  b. 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  26,  1846;  s.  Robert  and 
Sophia  (Drew)  Scrafford;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Buffalo;  served  for  short  time  as  a 
private  in  Union  Army  during  Civil  War;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  1,  1871,  Mary  E.  Barker.  Studied 
law  in  office  of  John  C.  Strong,  of  Buffalo,  and 
admitted  to  bar,  May,  1868;  was  cashier  and 
deputy  assessor  in  office  of  U.  S.  Assessor  of 
Internal  Revenue  at  Buffalo,  1868-9;  came  to 
Chicago,  July,  1869,  and  was  appointed  deputy 
clerk  of  the  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.;  re- 
signed, Apr.,  1870,  and  went  to  Duluth,  engag- 
ing in  law  and  real  estate  business  for  a  few 
months,  but  returned  to  Chicago  and  resumed 
his  position  as  deputy  -clerk  of  the  Circuit 
Court  until  Oct.,  1872;  became  chief  clerk  of 
the  legal  dept.  of  the  C.  &  A.  Ry.  under  Hon. 
Corydon  Beckwith;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
May,  1904;  now  in  general  practice.  Mem.  Chi- 
firm  of  Scrafford  &  Smith,  until  Jan.,  1878, 
when  was  appointed  asst.  gen.  solicitor  of  the 
C.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  which  position  he  held  until 
May,  1904;  now  in  general  practice.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  (Geo.  H.  Thomas 
Post),  Lincoln  Council  Nat.  Union,  Soc.  Sons 
of  New  York.  Mason;  Home  Lodge,  Apollo 
Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  Oriental  Consistory. 
Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  145  Oak- 
wood  Boul. 

SCRIBNER,  Charles  Ezra,  electrical  en- 
gineer; b.  Mt.  Vernon,  O.,  Feb.  16,  1858;  s. 
Charles  Harvey  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (More- 
house)  Scribner;  ed.  common  school  at  Toledo, 
O.;  m.  Toledo,  O.,  Dec.  1,  1880,  Etta  Brown; 
children:  Charles  Harvey,  Margaret  Belle, 
Mary  Etta.  Began  electrical  work  Nov.  .18, 
1876,  with  the  Western  Electric  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  now  chief  engineer.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
of  Electrical  Engineers.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Kenwood;  also  Wool  (New  York).  Office:  259 
S.  Clinton  St. 

SCRIBNER,  Seth  Sherrill,  hardware  mer- 
chant; b.  Plattsburg,  N.  Y.,  May  29,  1837;  s. 
Abraham  and  Adaline  (Sherrill)  Scribner;  ed. 
Acad.  at  Plattsburg;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  5, 
1893,  Lilla  W.  Willis;  children:  Elizabeth  W 
and  Seraphine  Sherrill.  Came  to  Chicago  from 
Plattsburg,  N.  Y.,  1862,  and  became  book- 
keeper for  several  years  for  C.  &  C.  W. 
Church,  wholesale  grocers;  later  clerk  for 
Emery  Oil  Stone  Co.,  until  1880,  when  he 
started  in  business  on  his  own  account  as  a 
dealer  in  carriage  and  wagon  hardware,  etc., 
under  style  of  S.  S.  Scribner  &  Co.  Republican. 
Mem.  Sons  of  New  York.  Office:  235  Lake  St. 
Residence:  960  Jackson  Boul. 

SCTJDDER,  John  Arnold,  dealer  in  railroad 
and  municipal  bonds;  b.  Chicago,  June  24, 
1872;  s.  William  M.  and  Mary  (Arnold)  Scud- 
der;  ed.  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H. ;  m. 
Chicago,  1901,  Alice  Barrett;  children:  Thomas 
Barrett,  Samuel  Barrett.  Since  1900  has  been 
engaged  in  business  on  own  account  as  a 
dealer  in  railroad  and  municipal  bonds.  Clubs: 
Saddle  and  Cycle.  Chicago  Golf.  Office:  Royal 
Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  584  Dearborn  Av. 

SCXJIiIiY,  Daniel  B.,  syrups;  b.  Kings  Co., 
Ireland,  May  23,  1850;  s.  Maurice  and  Rose 
(Yarr)  Scully;  attended  schools  at  Madison, 
N,  J.,  and  in  DeKalb  Co.,  111.;  m.  Milwaukee, 
Aug.  13,  1888,  Josie  V.  Hogan;  children:  Gene- 
vieve,  Marion.  Emily,  Alfred,  Daniel,  Jose- 
phine, Frank.  Worked  in  Tremont  House,  Chi- 
cago, 1863-8,  then  for  a  time  with  Western 
News  Co.,  and  afterward  with  E.  E.  Ryan,  in- 


surance, until  Mar.  1,  1872,  when  established 
the  D.  B.  Scully  Syrup  Co.,  at  head  of  which 
has  continued.  Dir.  Chicago  Savings  Bank.  Re- 
publican; served  1  term  as  County  Commis- 
sioner. R.  C.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Illinois. 
Office:  416-428  Illinois  St.  Residence:  1725 
Graceland  Av. 

SUABLE,  Gideon  Daniel,  chemist;  b.  Deer- 
field,  Ind.,  Feb.  13,  1846;  s.  Heman  L.  and 
Barbara  (Schermerhorn)  Searle;  ed.  common 
schools  and  business  college,  Chicago;  m.  An- 
derson, Ind.,  Oct.  6,  1868,  Cornelia  L.  Howard; 
1  son:  Dr.  Claud  H.  Served  in  the  Army  of 
the  Cumberland,  in  Civil  War,  as  corporal 
135th  Ind.  Infy.  Was  in  retail  drug  business 
at  Anderson,  Ind.,  1869-88;  went  to  Omaha, 
Neb.,  1888,  establishing  the  Searle  &  Hereth 
Co.,  manufacturing  chemists;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago and  was  pres.  of  the  company  from  1888 
to  1904.  Established,  1904,  firm  of  G.  D.  Searle 
&  Son,  importers  and  commission  merchants 
in  heavy  chemicals,  essential  oils,  etc.  Mason 
(32°),  K.  T.  Republican.  Mem.  Fullerton  Av. 
Presbyterian  Church.  Club:  Chicago  Drug 
Trade.  Office:  128  E.  Ohio  St.  Residence:  The 
Lessing,  Surf  and  Evanston  Avs. 

SEARS,  Nathaniel  Clinton,  lawyer;  b.  Galli- 
polis,  O.,  Aug.  23,  1854;  s.  Amos  Gould  and 
Susan  (Davis)  Sears;  preparatory  ed'n  El- 
gin, 111.,  Acad.;  grad.  Amherst  College,  1875, 
A.M.,  1878;  law  student  Univ.  of  Berlin,  Ger., 
1875-6  (LL.D.,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1898);  m. 
Elgin,  111.,  May  26,  1887,  Laura  Raymond 
Davidson.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Jan.  1, 
1878;  elected  judge  Superior  Court,  Cook  Co., 
111.,  1893;  appointed  associate  justice  Appel- 
late Court  of  Illinois,  1897;  reappointed,  1900, 
chief  justice  Appellate  Court,  1902;  resigned 
Apr.  1,  1903,  to  enter  law  firm  of  Sears, 
Meagher  &  Whitney.  Republican  candidate  for 
mayor  of  Chicago,  1897.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2465 
Kenmore  Av. 

SEARS,  Richard  W.,  pres.  and  dir.  Sears, 
Roebuck  &  Co.  Club:  Westward  Ho.  Office:  96 
Fulton  St.  Residence:  132  S.  Oak  Park  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111. 

SEAVERNS,  George  Alfred,  Jr.,  grain  ele- 
vator owner  and  real  estate;  b.  Chicago,  Jan. 
20,  1864;  s.  George  Alfred  and  Susan  J.  (Up- 
dike) Seaverns;  ed.  public  schools  and  Har- 
vard School  (private) ;  m.  Lynn,  Mass.,  Dec. 
30,  1886,  Clara  I.  Currier;  children:  Louis  Cur- 
rier, George  Alfred  III.  Worked  in  grain  ele- 
vator business  of  his  father  until  1890,  when 
was  admitted  to  partnership.  In  1901,  on  the 
retirement  of  George  A.  Seaverns,  Sr.,  the 
Alton  Grain  Co.  and  the  Alton  Elevator  Co. 
were  organized  to  succeed  to  his  grain  and 
elevator  interests,  of  which  he  was  pres.  Was 
also  vice-pres  Alton  Elevator  Co.;  is  now  pres. 
of  Seaverns  Elevator  Co.  Republican.  Univer- 
salist.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  On- 
wentsia.  Office:  Reaper  Blk.  Residence:  2819 
Michigan  Av. 

SEAVERNS,  William  Seaver,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Jamaica  Plain,  Mass.,  June  7,  1837; 
s.  Joel  and  Ann  T.  (Seaver)  Seaverns;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Massachusetts;  m.  Chicago, 
Mar.  5,  1867,  Frances  E.  Parmelee;  children: 
Maria  L.,  Georgie  F.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1858 
and  was  bookkeeper  for  the  firm  of  Burley  & 
Tyrrell,  china  importers,  until  1862.  In  latter 
year  entered  employ  of  I.  N.  Ash  &  Co.  as 
clerk,  later  becoming  mem.  of  the  firm,  which 
has  continued  without  change  of  firm  name, 
the  other  partner  now  being  Henry  A.  Poritz. 
Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  148 
E.  46th  St. 

SEBASTIAN,  John,  railway  official;  b.  New- 
port, Ky.,  Jan.  28,  1849;  served  as  clerk,  chief 
clerk  and  traveling  agent  in  passenger  dept. 
A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.,  1869-80;  general  South- 
western passenger  agent  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.,  1880-7; 
general  ticket  and  passenger  agent  Chicago, 
Kansas  &  Nebraska  division  same,  1887-9; 


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general  passenger  and  ticket  agent,  C.,  R.  I.  & 
P.  Ry.,  1889,  to  July  1,  1902;  passenger  traffic 
mgr.  same'  until  1903;  since  then  passenger 
traffic  mgr.  Rock  Island  System  (C.,  R.  I.  & 
P.  Ry.;  C.  O.  &  G.  R.  R.,  and  St.  L.,  K.  C.  &  C. 
R.  R.).  Office:  LaSalle  St.  Station.  Residence: 
1005  Forest  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SEEBERGEK,  Louis  Augustus,  real  estate; 
b.  Oskaloosa,  la.,  July  23,  1863;  s.  Anthony 
F.  and  Jennie  L.  (Cooper)  Seeberger;  ed.  Gam- 
bier,  O. ;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  26,  1886,  Gertrude 
Bradley.  Began  business  life,  1882,  as  clerk 
with  firm  A.  F.  Seeberger  &  Co.,  Chicago, 
wholesale  hardware,  1882-91;  since  1891  in 
real  estate  business.  Mem.  Chicago  Real 
Estate  Board  (sec.,  1893,  chairman  Torrena 
Committee,  1895-1902,  president,  1902).  Pres. 
Citizens'  Association,  1903-4.  Sound  Money 
Democrat.  Clubs:  Union  League,  City,  Mer- 
chants (vice-pres.,  1902),  Riverside  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 189  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

SEEBCECK,  William  Charles  Ernest,  pianist, 
instructor,  composer;  b.  Vienna,  Austria,  Aug. 
21,  1860;  s.  William  and  Amelia  Seeboeck;  ed. 
public  schools  and  the  Theresianum  at  Vienna, 
graduating  from  latter,  1877;  began  musical 
education  as  a  boy;  was  pupil  of  Herman 
Graedner,  of  Vienna,  in  piano  and  harmony, 
and  of  Johannes  Brahms,  and  entered  the  Con- 
servatory; studied  2  years  under  Rubinstein 
at  St.  Petersburg,  Russia,  then  returned  to 
Vienna,  and  was  successful  in  concert  work 
and  recitals;  came  from  Vienna  to  Chicago, 
1880;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Mabel  A.  Brodhead. 
Was  for  several  years  pianist  of  the  Apollo 
Club,  and  has  gained  distinction  as  a  teacher 
of  piano,  having  trained  numerous  teachers 
and  virtuosi  of  Chicago  and  the  West,  and 
given  a  very  large  number  of  concerts  and  re- 
citals. Office:  203  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
5241  Cornell  Av. 

SEEGERS,  Charles,  manufacturer;  b.  Han- 
over, Ger.,  Feb.  12,  1834;  s.  Henry  and  Au- 
gusta (Gebers)  Seegers;  public  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Chicago,  Jan.  18,  1862,  Caroline  Eck- 
hoff;  children:  Hattie,  Mary,  George,  Cora, 
Melville.  Learned  trade  of  cigarmaker;  came 
to  Chicago,  Aug.,  1855,  and  worked  at  trade; 
conducted  a  cigar  store.  Pres.  Northwestern 
Linseed  Oil  Co.,  which  afterward  became 
Northwestern  Lead  and  Oil  Co.,  1876-87;  pres. 
Am.  Varnish  Co.  from  1891  for  about  10  years; 
now  vice-pres.  Pres.  Crescent  Linseed  Oil  Co., 
1896-1902;  was  dir.  Northwestern  Brewing 
Co.;  now  dir.  Bank  of  Commerce  in  liquida- 
tion. Treas.  Wicker  Park  Safety  Deposit  & 
Trust  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  Evangelical  Lu- 
theran Church;  Teutonia  Mannerchor.  Office: 
309-315  N.  Branch  St.  Residence:  1944  Oakdale 
Av. 

SEELYE,  Henry  E.,  lawyer;  b.  Bethel, 
Conn.,  June  20,  1827;  s.  Seth  and  Abigail  (Tay- 
lor) Seelye;  brother  of  Julius  Seelye,  long 
pres.  of  Amherst  College;  academic  education; 
m.  Detroit,  Mich.,  July  21,  1857,  Henrietta 
Hurd.  Came  to  Chicago,  1850;  read  law  in  of- 
fice of  Morris  &  Goodrich;  admitted  to  bar 
of  Illinois  in  1852.  Was  connected  with  the 
sanitary  commission  during  the  Civil  War  and 
was  long  secretary  of  the  Chicago  Orphan 
Asylum  and  a  trustee  of  Lake  Forest  Univ. 
Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence:  1434 
Chicago  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SEIDEL.  Adolph,  manufacturer;  b.  Halle, 
Germany,  Jan.  4,  1840;  s.  Ludwig  and  Louise 
Seidel;  ed.  Univ.  of  Halle,  Ger.;  m.  in  Ger- 
many, 1866,  Agnes  Schaller;  children:  Walter 
F.,  Louis  A.,  Clara,  Elsie.  Was  in  banking 
business  in  Halle  before  coming  to  Chicago  in 
1871,  after  which  was  in  various  occupations 
until  1879,  when  he  established  the  Red  Star 
Compressed  Yeast  Co.  (of  which  he  is  still 
proprietor).  In  1890  established  firm  of  Adolph 
Seidel  &  Sons,  manufacturing  chemists,  of 
which  is  still  senior  mem.;  also  pres.  Royal 
Chemical  Works.  Republican.  Mem.  Knights 


of  Honor.  Office:  123-135  Garfield  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 1404  Rokeby  St. 

SEIFEKT,  John  K.,  coal  operator,  prospec- 
tor, engineer;  b.  Mechanicsburg,  Pa.,  Sept.  13, 
1852;  s.  Andrew  and  Ann  Seifert;  ed.  at  Dick- 
inson College,  Pa.;  took  courses  In  law  and 
engineering;  m.  Mechanicsburg,  Pa.,  May  28, 
1875,  Lizzie  N.  Coover;  1  son:  Ralph  C.  (now 
deceased).  After  a  few  years  in  a  nat.  bank 
became  identified  with  coal  mining,  as  a  civil, 
mechanical  and  mining  engineer  and  a  mine 
and  coal  expert  and  prospector.  Is  now  dir., 
sec.,  treas.,  engineer  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
New  Pittsburgh  Coal  &  Coke  Co.,  the  Indiana 
Southern  Coal  Co.,  the  Cummings  Coal  Co.,  and 
the  Forest  Coal  Co.,  and  is  also  consulting  en- 
gineer of  the  Cannell  Coal  Co.,  and  of  the  Rio 
Grande  &  Eagle  Pass  R.  R.  Co.  Republican. 
Club:  Waupanseh.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg. 
Residence:  4219  Lake  Av. 

SEIFERT,  Mathias  Joseph,  physician;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  2,  1866;  s.  Anthony  V.  and  Mar- 
garetha  (Kannen)  Seifert;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  Normal  School,  St.  Francis,  Wis., 
1885;  grad.  Chicago  Musical  College,  1887; 
Univ.  of  Illinois  (med.  dept.),  M.D.,  1900;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  8,  1888,  Marie  C.  Karst;  chil- 
dren: Myra  Marie,  Earl.  Was  school  teacher, 
church  organist  and  choir  dir.  in  Chicago, 
1885-96;  founded  Western  Musical  Acad.,  1889, 
and  was  its  pres.  until  1897;  appeared  in  nu- 
merous concerts  given  by  the  Western  Musical 
Acad.  and  other  organizations,  as  pianist  and 
dir.  Became  instructor  in  physiology,  Univ. 
of  Illinois,  1900;  taught  gynecology  in  same, 
1902,  and  since  1901,  instructor  in  senior  medi- 
cine (assisting  the  dean),  Univ.  of  Illinois 
Med.  School;  instructor  of  gynecology,  Chicago 
Policlinic,  since  1902;  med.  examiner  Security 
Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York.  Has 
written  monographs  on  medical  and  musical 
subjects.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Faculty  of  Univ.  of  Illinois  Med.  Dept., 
Faculty  Chicago  Policlinic;  connected  with 
Alexian  Brothers  Hosp. ;  mem.  Alpha  Kappa 
Kappa,  medical  fraternity.  R.  C.  Office:  Co- 
lumbus Memorial  Bldg.  Residence:  159 ^  Eu- 
genie St. 

SEIPP,  William  C.,  capitalist;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  4,  1851;  s.  Conrad  and  Marie  (Teutsch) 
Seipp;  ed.  Moseley  School,  Univ.  of  Chicago 
preparatory  school  and  Mt.  Pleasant  Military 
Acad.;  m.  1st  Chicago,  Oct.  28,  1874,  Emma  A. 
Huck;  children:  Philip  W.,  Edwin  A.,  Clarence 
T.,  William  C.,  Jr.;  m.  2d,  Jan.  4,  1894,  Phoebe 
Rehm.  Was  engaged  in  brewing  business,  1871- 
1892,  successively  sec.,  vice-pres.  and  pres. 
Conrad  Seipp  Brewing  Co.;  also  connected 
with  West  Side  Brewing  Co.  from  its  organi- 
zation, 1880,  until  1892,  as  sec.,  vice-pres.  and 
pres.;  pres.  Chicago  Consolidated  Brewing  & 
Malting  Co.,  1890-2;  since  1892  attending  to 
his  real  estate  interests  and  other  invest- 
ments. City  treas.  of  Chicago,  1879-81;  county 
treasurer  of  Cook  Co.,  1882-6.  Dir.  Continental 
Nat.  Bank,  Western  Stone  Co.,  Waldheim 
Cemetery  Assn.,  Chicago  Athenaeum.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Germania,  Washington  Park. 
Office:  Teutonic  Bldg.  Residence:  619  Dearborn 
Av. 

SEJAIiON,  Raphael,  general  mgr.  Heroy  & 
Marrener;  b.  Paris,  France,  May  10,  1858;  s. 
Charles  and  Angele  (Imegrave)  Sejalon;  grad. 
Chaptal  College,  Paris,  as  B.A. ;  m.  Paris,  Feb. 
11,  1882,  Adele  Chaperon.  First  business  was 
as  bookkeeper  for  2  years  for  a  dry  goods 
house  in  Paris,  then  chief  clerk  for  the  Paris 
Stock  Exchange,  and  afterward  in  business 
for  himself.  Came  to  U.  S.  and  engaged  in  the 
glass  business  with  Heroy  &  Marrener  in  New 
York  City,  and  later  came  to  Chicago  with 
same  firm,  for  whom,  since  Nov.  27,  1902,  he 
has  been  gen.  mgr.;  manufacturers  of  French 
plate  mirrors.  Served  in  French  military  ser- 
vice as  accountant  in  the  departments.  R.  C. 


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Office:  2276  Lumber  St.  Residence:  184  B.  47th 
St. 

SELFRIDGE,  Harry  Gordon,  merchant;  b. 
Ripon,  Wis.,  Jan.  11,  1858;  s.  Robert  O.  and 
Lois  Frances  (Baxter)  Self  ridge;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Michigan;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  11,  1890, 
Rose  Buckingham;  children:  Rosalie  B.,  Vio- 
lette  B.,  Harry  G.,  Jr.,  Beatrice  B.  Came  to 
Chicago  in  1879  and  entered  employ  of  Field, 
Letter  &  Co.,  advancing  in  the  house  until  be- 
came a  dir.  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  and  mgr. 
of  the  retail  store  until  early  in  1904,  when 
sold  out  his  interest  and  resigned;  with  others 
bought  out  the  firm  of  Schlesinger  &  Mayer, 
changing  the  name  of  the  business  to  H.  G. 
Selfridge  &  Co.;  sold  out  to  Carson,  Pirie,  Scott 
&  Co.,  Aug.,  1904.  Republican.  Was  chairman 
of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Arbitration  until  its 
dissolution  in  1903.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago, Union,  University,  Merchants,  Mid-Day. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank.  Bldg.  Residence:  117 
Lake  Shore  Drive. 

SELLECK,  William  Edwin,  retired  mer- 
chant; b.  Tremont,  Tazewell  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  18, 
1841;  s.  Sands  E.  and  Eliza  (Ayres)  Selleck; 
ed.  public  schools  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.  Learned 
carpenters  trade;  studied  architecture.  Served 
in  Civil  War  in  U.  S.  Militia,  in  the  q.  m.  dept. 
at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  and  in  Treasury  Dept. 
After  war  was  supt.  of  Pullis  Iron  Works, 
St.  Louis,  until  1879;  came  to  Chicago,  and 
established  the  Borden  &  Selleck  Co.,  selling 
agents  for  Howe  Scales  and  dealers  in  many 
other  devices  used  by  merchants;  retired  from 
active  business,  1893;  for  2  years  was  pres. 
Compressed  Air  Motor  Co.  Republican.  Club: 
Union  League,  Riverside  Golf.  Address:  Union 
League  Club. 

SELLECK,  William  Riley,  financial  mgr;  b. 
Moravia,  Cayuga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  3,  1833;  s. 
Thomas  H.  and  Mary  Ann  Selleck;  ed.  common 
school  and  Moravia  Acad.  to  1850;  m.  Chicago, 
June  9,  1862,  Hortense  D.  Briggs.  At  about  18 
years  of  age  began  business  life  as  advance 
agent  for  the  LaCrosse  &  Milwaukee  R.  R., 
and  opened  all  important  stations  from 
Schleisingerville  to  Portage  City,  Wis.;  trans- 
ferred to  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  with  the  C.  & 
N.-W.  R.  R.,  and,  when  that  road  was  com- 
pleted to  Oshkosh,  opened  that  station;  called 
to  Chicago  office,  1860,  as  paymaster  for  the 
road  until  1862;  resigned  and  went  to  Mil- 
waukee, Wis.,  and  was  in  the  grain  trade  until 
Feb.,  1864,  when,  on  solicitation  of  Cyrus  H. 
McCormick  &  Bro.,  came  to  Chicago  and  took 
charge  of  their  cash  matters,  and  when  the 
McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.  was  or- 
ganized, 1879,  became  treasurer  until  1898; 
since  then  identified  with  the  various  in- 
terests of  the  heirs  of  the  late  Cyrus  H.  Mc- 
Cormick. Dir.  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine 
Co.  and  of  the  Ludowici  Roofing  Tile  Co.; 
vice-pres.  Raven  Mining  Co.;  treas.  Golden 
West  Mining  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Club:  Church.  Office:  Stock  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  4222  Grand  Boul. 

SELLECT,  Henry  Adolphus,  vlce-nres.  and 
mgr.  Morgan  Sash  and  Door  Co.;  b.  Beaver 
Dam,  Wis.,  Nov.  8,  1865;  s.  Nicolous  and  Mar- 
garetha  (Berwind)  Sellen;  ed.  grammar  and 
high  schools  and  Wayland  Univ.,  all  at  Bea- 
ver Dam,  and  Spencerian  Business  College, 
Milwaukee,  Wis.;  m.  Milwaukee,  Nov.  24,  1888, 
Elizabeth  Salb;  1  daughter:  Irene  (died  at  12 
years  old).  Was  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  William 
H.  Schmidt  Sash  and  Door  Co.  (now  out  of 
business);  conducted  building  material  busi- 
ness at  Milwaukee,  1889-91;  came  to  Chicago, 
1891,  in  same  line;  since  Feb.  1,  1903,  has  been 
vice-pres.  and  mgr.  of  the  Morgan  Sash  and 
Door  Co.  Republican.  Was  mem.  and  received 
honorable  discharge  from  Wisconsin  Militia. 
Trustee  Village  of  Berwyn.  German  Lutheran. 
Clubs:  Hamilton;  also  "Entre  Nous."  Office: 
22d  and  Union  Sts.  Residence:  3443  Harold 
Av.,  Berwyn,  111. 


SELLERS,  Frank  Harrold;  b.  Chicago,  Jan. 
30,  1864;  s.  Alfred  H.  and  Josephine  (Patter- 
son) Sellers;  grad.  Harvard  College,  1887;  m. 
Saginaw,  Mich.,  Dec.  20,  1899,  Mary  Albree 
Morley.  On  leaving  college  entered  employ  of 
the  Title  Guarantee  &  Trust  Co.,  and  soon 
took  charge  of  the  trust  dept.,  with  title  of 
Trust  Officer,  establishing  the  trust  business 
in  Chicago;  when  that  company  was  sold  to 
the  consolidated  concern,  withdrew  from 
active  business;  serving  now  as  dir.  or  officer 
in  some  companies  in  which  he  has  interests. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Lake  Zurich  Golf.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St.  Ad- 
dress: 10  Astor  St. 

SELLERS,  Morris,  pres.  Sellers  Mfg.  Co.; 
b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Nov.  11,  1832;  s.  Charles 
and  Elizabeth  (Morris)  Sellers;  moved  to  Cin- 
cinnati, O.,  1839;  grad.  Woodward  College,  Cin- 
cinnati; m.  1st,  1854,  Manda  Patterson,  who 
died,  leaving  1  daughter,  now  Mrs.  P.  A. 
Largey;  m.  2d,  Rosa  McCune;  3  children:  John 
M.,  Blanche  (now  Mrs.  Rudolph  Ortmann), 
Elizabeth  M.  (now  Mrs.  Horace  C.  Hutchins). 
After  leaving  school,  joined  his  father  in  con- 
struction of  charcoal  blast  furnace  in  Middle 
Tennessee;  later  employed  by  Duff  Green, 
editor  Congressional  Globe;  employed  on  an 
old  Georgia  State  railroad;  ran  first  passen- 
ger locomotive  on  Bellefontaine  &  Indiana  R. 
R.,  and  afterward  worked  in  repair  shop  of 
same  road  at  Gallon,  in  locomotive  works  at 
Cincinnati,  1854-5;  locomotive  engineer  on 
gravel  train  filling  in  tract  on  lake  front  occu- 
pied by  Illinois  Central  and  Michigan  Central 
tracks;  in  charge  of  repair  shops  of  M.  C.  R. 
R.  at  Michigan  City,  and  later  master  me- 
chanic and  asst.  supt.  Peoria  &  Oquawka  R. 
R. ;  became  foreman  in  charge  of  passenger 
locomotives  on  Pennsylvania  R.  R.  between 
Pittsburgh  and  Harrisburg;  in  1860  became 
asst.  supt.  Des  Moines  Valley  R.  R.,  and  ex- 
tended road  to  Ft.  Dodge,  la.  In  1871  employed 
to  introduce  Westinghouse  Air  brake;  in  1875 
became  representative  of  the  Westinghouse 
Air  Brake  Co.,  Pittsburg  Locomotive  Works 
and  other  large  concerns,  in  Chicago;  in  1876 
established  Morris  Sellers  &  Co.,  incorporated, 
1894,  as  Sellers  Mfg.  Co.  Formerly  pres. 
Hewitt  Mfg.  Co.  and  Chicago  Drop  Forge  and 
Foundry  Co.;  dir.  Harvey  Steel  Car  and  Land 
Assn.,  etc.  Mem.  Nee-Pee-Nauk  Shooting  Club 
of  Wis.  and  Swan  Lake  Shooting  Club  of  111. 
Office:  27  W.  Chicago  Av.  Residence:  56  Cedar 
St. 

SELLON,  Georg-e  Clinton,  architect;  b.  San 
Francisco,  Calif.,  Feb.  9,  1881;  grad.  grammar 
school,  followed  by  1  year  in  Hvde  Park  High 
School,  1  year  in  California  School  of  Me- 
chanic Arts,  San  Francisco,  1  year  in  day 
school  and  2  years  in  night  prhool  of  Chicago 
Art  Institute,  and  1  year  in  Y.  M.  C.  A.  night 
school,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  29,  1904, 
Margaret  Hughes.  Began  learning  profession 
in  office  of  J.  E.  O.  Pridmore,  architect,  Chi- 
cago, 1897-1901;  then  worked  for  August  C. 
Wilmann  and  F.  W.  Perkins,  architects,  and 
for  J.  E.  O.  Pridmore  again  until  Dec.,  1902, 
when  passed  the  examination  for  an  archi- 
tect's license.  Worked  for  A.  F.  Pashley  until 
Apr.,  1903,  then  started  in  business  for  self; 
joined  Mr.  Harlev,  May  1,  1904,  in  present 
firm  of  Sellon  &  Harlev.  Mem.  Woodlawn 
Park  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce  Bldg.  Residence:  Glen  F.llyn.  111. 

SELZ,  Morris,  manufacturer  and  jobber  of 
boots  and  shoes;  b.  Neiderstetter.  Wurtem- 
burg,  Ger.,  Oct.  2,  1826;  s.  Jacob  Herman  and 
Hannah  Selz:  ed.  Neiderstetter;  m.,  1st,  Chica- 
go, May,  1863,  Rosa  Frank;  m.,  2d,  Chicago, 
May,  1885,  Hannah  Kohn;  3  sons:  Jacob  Harry, 
Emanuel  Frank,  Abram  Kohn.  Came  to  U.  S. 
at  age  of  17;  became  clerk  and  salesman  in 
dry  goods  house,  Hartford,  Conn.;  in  1848  em- 
ployed in  a  general  store  in  Georgia;  in  Cali- 
fornia, mining  and  trading,  1851-4;  came  to 


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Chicago,  1854;  was  in  clothing  business; 
founded  firm  of  M.  Selz  &  Co..  dealers  in  boots 
and  shoes,  changing  in  1878  to  Selz,  Schwab 
&  Co.,  which  became  incorporated,  1890,  since 
which  time  he  has  been  pres. ;  factories  at 
Joliet,  Genoa  and  Elgin.  Mem.  Sinai  Temple. 
Republican.  Club:  Standard.  Office :  Monroe 
and  Market  Sts.  Residence:  1717  Michigan  Av. 

SEMPlLii,  Walter  Morrison,  druggist;  b. 
Kinnesswood,  Kinross-shire,  Scotland,  Apr.  21, 
1851;  s.  Hagart  Sempill  (surgeon)  and  Mary 
Morrison  Sempill;  ed.  public  schools  in  Scot- 
land; m.  1886,  Kate,  eldest  daughter  of  Dr. 
J.  B.  Walker;  children:  Walter  M.  (deceased), 
Burgess,  May  L.,  Grace  D.,  George  B.  On  leav- 
ing school  served  an  apprenticeship  to  William 
M.  Dale,  druggist,  1864-8;  then  took  charge  of 
Dr.  Clarkson  Cuthbert's  drug  store,  Edinburgh; 
while  there  attended  evening  classes;  offered  a 
position  in  the  laboratory  of  the  Canadian 
Copper  Pyrites  Company  near  Montreal,  but 
owing  to  complications  in  the  management  was 
soon,  with  others,  thrown  out  of  employment; 
worked  for  Evans,  Mercer  &  Co.,  wholesale 
druggists,  Montreal,  9  months;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, and  in  1873,  again  entered  the  employ  of 
William  M.  Dale,  who  had  established  a  drug 
store  in  this  city;  upon  the  death  of  Mr.  Dale 
succeeded  to  the  business,  and  later  organ- 
ized the  Dale  &  Sempill  Drug  Co.,  of  which  is 
sec.  Mem.  Chicago  Retail  Druggists'  Assn., 
Am.  Pharmaceutical  Assn.  Mason;  Park  Lodge. 
Office:  44  Madison  St.  Residence:  5822  Prairie 
Av. 

SENEFF,  Edward  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b.  Mt. 
Eaton,  O.,  Sept.  25,  1867;  s.  Philip  and  Ade- 
line (Sleighbaugh)  Seneff;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School;  student 
Northern  Indiana  Law  School,  and  in  law 
dept.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  LL.B.,  1896;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  25,  1890,  Lyda  L.  Lawson;  chil- 
dren: George  P.,  Harold  E.,  Thomas  L.  Taught 
school,  1884-6;  attended  school,  1886-9;  stenog- 
rapher and  law  clerk,  1889-96;  admitted  to  bar, 
1895;  atty.  in  employ  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.,  1896-9; 
since  1899  gen.  atty.  C.  &  E.  I.  R.  R.  Also  gen. 
atty.  St.  Louis,  Memphis  &  South  Eastern  R. 
R.  Co.  since  Jan.  1,  1904.  Dir.  Brazil  Block  Coal 
Co.,  Momence  Stone  Co.  Republican.  Club:  En- 
glewood  Men's.  Office:  625  LaSalle  St.  Station. 
Residence:  621  W.  60th  St. 

SENN,  Nicholas,  physician,  surgeon;  b. 
Buchs,  Canton  of  St.  Gall,  Switzerland,  Oct. 
31,  1844;  s.  John  and  Magdalena  Senn;  brought 
to  U.  S.  by  parents,  1853;  settled  at  Ashford, 
Fond  du  Lac  Co.,  Wis. ;  grad.  Fond  du  Lac 
Grammar  School,  1864;  taught  school;  grad. 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1868;  Univ.  of  Munich, 
1878;  house  physician.  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  1868-9; 
practiced  medicine,  1869-74,  at  Fond  du  Lac; 
Milwaukee,  1874-91;  was  surgeon-gen,  of  Wis- 
consin; since  then  in  Chicago;  surgeon-general 
I.  N.  G. ;  attending  surgeon  Presbyterian  Hosp. 
and  surgeon-in-chief  St.  Joseph's  Hosp.,  Chi- 
cago, until  appointed,  May,  1898,  chief  surgeon 
6th  Army  Corps,  with  rank  of  lieut-col.  U.  S. 
V.,  and  chief  of  operating  staff  with  army  in 
the  field;  served  until  Sept.;  prof,  of  surgery, 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  Chicago, 
1884-7;  prof,  principles  of  surgery,  1887-90; 
since  then  prof,  practical  and  clinical  surgery, 
Rush  Med.  College;  also  prof,  surgery,  Chicago 
Policlinic;  professorial  lecturer  on  military 
surgery,  Chicago  Univ.;  Am.  delegate  Interna- 
tional Med.  Congress,  Berlin,  1890;  Moscow, 
1897;  delegate  for  U.  S.  to  conference  Interna- 
tional Red  Cross,  St.  Petersburg,  1901.  Au- 
thor; Four  Months  Among  Surgeons  of  Eu- 
rope; Experimental  Surgery;  Intestinal  Sur- 
gery; Surgical  Bacteriology;  Principles  of  Sur- 
gery; Pathology  and  Surgical  Treatment  of 
Tumors;  Tuberculosis  of  Bones  and  Joints; 
Tuberculosis  of  the  Genito-Urinary  Organs; 
Syllabus  of  Practice  of  Surgery;  Surgical 
Notes  on  the  Spanish- Am.  War;  Medico-Sur- 


gical Aspects  of  the  Spanish-Am.  War;  Prac- 
tical Surgery;  Nurse's  Guide  for  the  Operating 
Room,  1902;  Around  the  World  via  Siberia; 
Around  the  World  via  India;  Our  Nat.  Recrea- 
tion Parks.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
532  Dearborn  Av. 

SENKTOTT,  Thomas  W.,  paving;  b.  Cincin- 
nati, O.,  June  3,  1853;  s. -Patrick  and  Hannah 
(Predergast)  Sennott;  ed.  public  schools  and 
St.  Xavier  College,  Cincinnati,  graduating  from 
latter,  1867;  m.  Chicago,  July  10,  1883,  Mar- 
garet, daughter  of  Edward  Powell;  children: 
Sidney  S.,  Joan.  Became  active,  as  a  Repub- 
lican, in  politics  of  the  8th  Ward;  was  chief 
bailiff  of  the  Civil  Courts  under  Sheriffs  Hoff- 
man and  Mann;  nominated  for  city  clerk, 
1880,  but  was  defeated;  elected,  1882,  clerk  of 
the  Probate  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  serving  until 
1886;  now  pres.  of  the  Sennott  Paving  Co. 
Mem.  Royal  League,  National  Union,  Catho- 
lic Benevolent  Legion.  Club:  Illinois.  Office: 
84  Washington  St.  Residence:  343  Ashland 
Boul. 

SENOUB,  William  Fannt  Le  Boy,  manu- 
facturer; b.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Feb.  15,  1859;  s. 
James  Frazer  and  Frances  (Coe)  Senouf;  ed. 
St.  Louis;  m.  Chicago,  June  15,  1891,  Emilie 
Caro  Smith,  of  Galena,  111.  Began  in  1884  with 
the  Senour  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  paints, 
as  supt.  of  the  factory.  In  1885  was  made 
sec.;  in  1895  treas.  and  in  1902  became  vice- 
pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Pres.,  1899,  of  the  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish  Club 
of  Chicago.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office: 
2520  Quarry  St.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

SERCOMB,  Albert  Lavington,  Chicago  mgr. 
International  Silver  Co.  and  pres.  of  Sercomb 
&  Co.;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Aug.  22,  1847;  s. 
John  and  Emma  Sercomb,  both  of  English 
birth;  ed.  public  schools  of  Milwaukee;  en- 
listed in  30th  Wis.  Vols.  and  served  in  the 
Civil  War  to  its  close;  m.  New  York,  1879, 
Georgia  Adams,  of  Westport,  Conn.;  2  sons: 
Albert  Adams,  Henry  Hiland.  Clerk  in  com- 
mission house  In  Milwaukee  before  and  after 
war;  bought  an  interest  in  a  crockery  busi- 
ness, Sanford  &  Sercomb,  but  later  sold  his 
interests  and  went  to  New  York,  where  for  3 
years  was  general  salesman  for  the  dry  goods 
house  of  S.  B.  Chittenden  &  Co.  Entered  em- 
ployment of  Meriden  Brittania  Co.  in  New 
York  in  1875,  and  in  1878  came  to  Chicago  as 
mgr.  of  the  Western  Branch;  continued  until 
in  1900  that  company,  with  fifteen  others,  was 
merged  in  the  International  Silver  Co.,  for 
which  has  since  been  general  Western  mgr. 
Also  pres.  of  Sercomb  &  Co.,  electroplaters. 
Republican.  Mason  (32°),  Shriner.  Mem.  Co- 
lumbia Post,  No.  176,  G.  A.  R.  Mem.  (ex-pres.) 
Chicago  Jewelers'  Assn.;  mem.  Citizens'  Com- 
mercial Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Mar- 
quette;  ex-pres.  North  Side  Club.  Office:  195 
State  St.  Residence:  321  Sheridan  Road. 

SEVEBIN,  Nils  P.,  contractor  and  builder; 
b.  Sweden,  Mar.  30,  1861;  s.  Per  Nelson  and 
Elna  (Nelson)  Severin;  ed.  Sweden;  m.  1st,  in 
Sweden,  Jan.  29,  1885,  Hanna  Anderson;  chil- 
dren: Alfred  N.,  Enoch  N.,  Esther  I.,  Clara 
V.;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Nov.  14,  1903,  Mrs.  Chres- 
tina  Almlof.  Learned  carpenters'  trade  in 
Sweden;  arrived  in  Chicago,  1888.  Built  Hotel 
Stockholm,  largest  Swedish  hotel  in  Chicago, 
1891-2.  Republican;  mem.  Swedish  Republican 
State  League  of  Illinois,  and  Swedish  Repub- 
lican Club.  Baptist;  dir.  and  trustee  Swedish 
Baptist  General  Conference  of  America:  pres. 
and  dir.  The  Swedish  Baptist  Mutual  Aid  Assn. 
of  America;  vice-pres.  Chicago  Cemetery  Assn. 
Dir.  and  mem.  board  of  managers  Scandia  Mu- 
tual Life  Insurance  Co.  Office:  Reaper  Blk. 
Residence:  236  E.  61st  St. 

SEVERSON,  Olaf  P.,  justice  of  the  peace; 
b.  Bergen,  Norway,  Aug.  26,  1858.  Came  with 
parents  from  Norway  direct  to  Chicago,  1862; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  1879,  Emily 


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M.  Sims,  of  Piasa,  111.;  children:  Charles  F., 
Gilbert  S.  In  1883  was  appointed  clerk  in  coro- 
ner's office  by  Henry  L.  Hertz;  was  deputy 
clerk  Criminal  Court  under  John  Stephens, 
1884-5;  deputy  coronor  under  Coroner  Hertz, 
1887-91;  appointed  justice  of  the  peace  by  Gov. 
Fifer  and  has  held  that  office  ever  since;  was 
also  police  justice  under  Mayors  Washburn 
and  Carter  Harrison,  Sr.  Republican.  Mason; 
K.  T.,  Odd  Fellow;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum, 
Royal  League,  Nat.  Union.  Offices:  146  W. 
Madison  St.;  231  W.  Chicago  Av.  Residence: 
1761  Humboldt  Boul. 

SEXTON,  John,  pres.  of  John  Sexton  &  Co., 
importers  of  teas  and  coffees  and  wholesale 
and  retail  grocers;  b.  Dundas,  Ont.,  June  29, 
1858;  s.  Michael  and  Ellen  (O'Connor)  Sexton; 
ed.  common  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.,  1886, 
Annie  Louise  Bartelmann;  children:  Helen, 
Thomas  G.,  Franklin,  Sherman,  Ethel.  Began 
business  career  at  the  age  of  15  in  a  general 
store  at  Niagara  Falls,  Ont.,  remaining  3 
years;  came  to  Chicago  in  1877;  clerked  for 
several  tea  houses  and  was  city  salesman; 
formed  a  copartnership  with  George  A.  Hitch- 
cock in  1883  under  the  name  of  Hitchcock  & 
Sexton;  purchased  Mr.  Hitchcock's  interest  in 
1886,  and  the  firm  name  of  John  Sexton  &  Co. 
was  assumed,  and  has  ever  since  been  re- 
tained, the  business  having  been  incorporated 
in  1898.  Independent  Democrat.  Catholic.  Of- 
fice: 16-22  State  St.  Residence:  215  Belden  Av. 

SEYMOUR,  Horatio  Winslow,  editor  and 
publisher  the  Chicago  Chronicle  and  sec.  and 
treas.  Chicago  Chronicle  Co.;  b.  Cayuga  Co., 
N.  Y.,  1854;  s.  Andrew  Milliken  and  Louisa 
Maria  (Goodyear)  Seymour;  ed.  public  schools, 
Racine,  Wis. ;  m.  Racine,  Wis.,  1876,  Annie  E. 
Jones.  Learned  printers'  trade  in  offices  of 
Racine  Advocate  and  Journal;  city  editor  Mil- 
waukee News,  1873-5;  telegraph  editor,  1875-9; 
night  editor,  1879-83,  Chicago  Times;  editorial 
writer,  1883-7;  editor  and  managing  editor, 
1887-95,  Chicago  Herald;  upon  consolidation 
of  Times  and  Herald,  1895,  assumed  present 
position  on  organization  of  Chica-go  Chronicle 
Co.  Club:  Kenwood.  Office:  Chronicle  Bldg. 
Residence:  4615  Ellis  Av. 

SEYMOUR,  J.  Alonzo,  manufacturer;  b. 
Winfield,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  18,  1845;  s.  Alonzo  and 
Mary  Fletcher  (Round)  Seymour;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.;  m.  Geneva, 
111.,  Oct.  12,  1870,  Jane  E.  Throop;  children: 
Minnie  I.,  Harriet  L.  (deceased),  Charles  M. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1866,  and  was  salesman  and 
bookkeeper  in  the  lumber  business,  becoming 
a  mem.  of  firm  of  Culver,  Savidge  &  Co.  at 
time  it  was  organized;  later  the  business  was 
purchased  by  Throop  &  Seymour;  in  1885  be- 
came Chicago  agent  for  the  Oconto  Box  and 
Barrel  Co.,  until  1897,  when  with  Franklin 
G.  Peck  organized  the  Seymour  &  Peck  Co., 
manufacturers  of  veneer  drums,  of  which  he 
is  sec.  Republican.  Methodist.  Office:  288-306 
W.  20th  PI.,  cor.  Sangamon  St.  Residence:  84 
Loomis  St. 

SEYMOUR,  Mayliew  Adams,  grain  commis- 
sion; b.  Henderson,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb. 
18,  1833;  s.  Dr.  Stephen  and  Harriet  (Weeks) 
Seymour;  ed.  public  schools  of  Barrington, 
Mass.,  graduating  from  high  school;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  16,  1859,  Minnie  M.  Miller;  children: 
Harry  Campbell,  Mrs.  Minnie  Louise  Gale. 
Began  business  life  in  retail  lumber  business 
at  Rome,  N.  Y.,  1853-5;  came  to  Chicago  1854, 
and  was  engaged  in  freight  dept.  of  the  C., 
B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  Co.  until  1861,  when  engaged  in 
grain  commission  business;  was  associated 
with  his  brother,  1862-77;  since  then  in  busi- 
ness alone.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Re- 
publican. Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 1357  Sunnyside  Av. 

SEYMOUR,  Ralph  Fletcher,  artist  and  pub- 
lisher; b.  Aurora.  111.,  Mar.  18,  1876;  s.  Otto  L. 
and  Sarah  J.  (Fletcher)  Seymour;  grad.  La- 
Porte  (Ind.)  High  School,  1894;  studied  archi- 


tecture and  art  at  Cincinnati  Art  Acad.,  1894- 
1897;  studied  in  Europe,  1903;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
1,  1901,  Harriet  Engle  Brown;  1  son:  Ralph 
Fletcher,  Jr.  Began  as  newspaper  artist,  1897- 
1901;  began  issuing  limited  editions  of  spe- 
cially designed  and  lettered  books,  1897;  sold 
business  to  the  Bobbs-Merrill  Co.,  publishers, 
of  Indianapolis,  1904;  books  are  designed  by 
him  for  latter  firm.  Office:  Fine  Arts  Bldg. 
Residence:  Ravinia,  Lake  Co.,  111. 

SEYMOUR,  Thomas  Hartley;  b.  Henderson, 
Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  20,  1835;  s.  Dr. 
Stephen  and  Harriet  Hopkins  (Weeks)  Sey- 
mour; ed.  public  schools  of  native  town;  m. 
Rome,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  2,  1857,  Louise,  daughter 
of  Lynden  Abell;  children:  Martha  Frances 
(Mrs.  Charles  P.  Wheeler),  Walter  S.  (died 
Dec.,  1901),  Harriet  Louise  (Mrs.  Albert  E.  D. 
Carscallen),  Thomas  Hartley  (died  1891), 
Katharine  Elizabeth  (Mrs.  E.  D.  Hotchkiss), 
Lynden  Abell,  May  Linda  (Mrs.  Albert  F. 
Dodd).  Was  sailor,  1849-52;  civil  engineer, 
1852-4,  in  railroad  building;  came  to  Chicago 
in  Apr.,  1854;  asst.  gen.  freight  agent  C.,  B. 
&  Q.  R.  R.,  1854-60;  since  1860  engaged  in 
commission  business  on  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  as  mem.  of  Bailie  &  Seymour,  1860-1; 
1861  to  1902,  as  T.  H.  Seymour  &  Co.;  retired, 
1902.  Took  first  degree  in  Masonry  in  1856, 
and  in  Consistory  in  1867;  now  32°.  First  resi- 
dent (1869)  of  Norwood  Park  (laid  out  1868), 
and  has  resided  there  ever  since.  Mem.  New 
Jerusalem  Church  (Swedenborgian).  Repub- 
lican; cast  his  first  vote  for  John  C.  Fremont 
for  Pres.  in  1856.  Address:  Norwood  Park,  111. 

SHACKIiEFORB,  Charles,  lawyer;  b.  Mays- 
ville,  Ky.,  Oct.  4,  1840;  s.  Dr.  John  and  Ann 
(Chambers)  Shackleford;  ed.  schools  of  native 
place  and  at  Bethany  College,  Va.,  and  after 
that  studied  law;  m.  July,  1866,  Orlena  Lewis 
(now  deceased).  Began  practice  of  law  in  Ken- 
tucky in  1864;  removed  to  Bloomington,  111., 
1870,  and  engaged  in  practice  of  law  there 
until  1888;  came  to  Chicago  and  has  since 
then  been  in  continuous  practice  in  this  city. 
Extensive  contributor  to  newspapers  and 
magazines.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Iroquois. 
Office:  59  Clark  St. 

SHAFER,  Henry,  manufacturer;  b.  Ida, 
Mich.,  Aug.  27,  1871;  s.  George  W.  and  Cather- 
ine (Strack)  Shafer;  ed.  common  schools  of 
Ida,  Mich.,  and  at  business  college.  Entire 
business  life  has  been  in  connection  with  the 
telephone  interests;  gen.  mgr.  Stromberg-Carl- 
son  Telephone  Mfg.  Co.,  1895-1902;  since  1902 
pres.  of  the  International  Telephone  Mfg.  Co. 
Also  dir.  Municipal  Signal  Co.  Republican. 
Mason;  mem.  St.  Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T. 
and  Medinah  Temple;  Shriner;  mem.  Royal 
League  and  Knights  of  the  Maccabees.  Office: 
Harrison  &  Clinton  Sts. 

SHAFFER,  John  Charles,  publisher;  b.  Bal- 
timore, Md.,  June  5,  1853;  s.  James  and  Ann 
(Grant)  Shaffer;  ed.  public  schools  of  Balti- 
more; m.  Baltimore,  Dec.  23,  1878,  Virginia 
Conser;  children:  Carroll,  Kent.  At  17  was 
telegraph  operator  in  Baltimore  and  at  21  a 
clerk  on  the  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago,  with 
firm  of  J.  B.  Hobbs  &  Co.;  at  25  started  busi- 
ness of  J.  C.  Shaffer  &  Co.,  commission  mer- 
chants on  Board  of  Trade,  conducting  that 
business  until  Nov.,  1888,  when,  having  pur- 
chased the  St.  Ry.  Co.  of  Richmond,  Ind., 
moved  there  and  operated  the  railway  as  pres. 
of  the  company,  and  sold  out  business  on 
Board  of  Trade;  in  Apr.,  1889,  formed  syndi- 
cate and  purchased  all  street  railways  of  In- 
dianapolis, Ind.;  moved  there  and  operated 
same  as  pres.  of  company;  in  1892  purchased 
the  street  railways  of  Asbury  Park,  becoming 
pres.  of  the  company;  sold  Richmond  and  In- 
dianapolis roads,  1893;  returned  to  Chicago 
and  built  the  Chicago  &  Englewood  Electric 
Ry.  Built  and  operated  a  1,000,000  bushel  grain 
elevator  at  Cleveland,  O.,  and  is  pres.  Cleve- 
land Elevator  Co.;  organized  Cleveland  Grain 


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Co.,  with  $250,000  pain-in  capital,  and  is  its 
vice-pres  and  chairman  of  board.  Purchased, 
1901,  and  has  since  conducted,  the  Chicago 
Evening  Post.  Organized  company  and  pur- 
chased the  Frank  Parmelee  Transfer  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  pres.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Caxton,  Glen  View,  Twentieth  Century. 
Office:  154  Washington  St.  Residence:  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

SHAFFNER,  Benjamin  Marion,  lawyer;  b. 
Konigsberg,  Prussia,  May  20,  1847;  s.  Abraham 
and  Leah  Shaffner;  removed  to  U.  S.  with  par- 
ents in  1850,  settling  first  at  New  Orleans, 
and  in  1857  removing  to  Springfield,  111.;  grad. 
Springfield  (111.)  High  School,  1863,  and  at 
once  entered  the  army,  serving  in  q.  m.'s 
dept.  at  Springfield,  until  1865,  when  was  ap- 
pointed to  U.  S.  N.  Acad.  by  Congressman 
(now  Senator)  Shelby  M.  Cullom;  grad. 
among  the  first  5  in  class  of  1869;  then  re- 
turned to  Illinois,  entering  law  office  of  Judge 
Skinner,  Quincy,  111.;  admitted  to  bar,  1869; 
removed  to  Chicago,  Jan.,  1870;  m.  1871,  Jen- 
nie, daughter  of  Morris  Einstein,  of  Chicago; 
1  son:  Clarence  B.  Shaffner.  Office:  59  Clark 
St.  Residence:  1094  Sheridan  Rd. 

SHAMBATJGH,  George  Elmer,  physician;  b. 
on  farm  in  Clinton  Co.,  la.,  Nov.  15,  1868;  s. 
John  and  Eva  Ann  (Ressler)  Shambaugh;  grad. 
State  Univ.  of  Iowa,  Ph.B.,  1892;  Univ.  of 
Pennsylvania,  M.D.,  1895;  studied  at  Univ.  of 
Berlin,  1895-6;  Univ.  of  Vienna,  1896-7;  m. 
Jacksonville,  111.,  May  2,  1901,  Edith  Capps; 
1  son:  George  E.,  Jr.  Specialist  in  diseases  of 
the  ear,  nose  and  throat.  Lecturer  in  otology, 
Chicago  Policlinic,  1898-1900;  instructor  in 
laryngology,  Woman's  Med.  College,  1898- 
1900;  associate  in  otology,  Rush  Med.  College, 
since  1900;  instructor  in  anatomy  of  the  ear, 
nose  and  throat  in  Univ.  of  Chicago  since 
1900;  associate  otologist,  Presbyterian  Hosp. 
since  1902.  Fellow  of  Am.  Otological  Soc.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Assn. 
of  Anatomists;  sec.  Chicago  Laryngological 
and  Climatological  Assn.  Club:  Quadrangle. 
Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  5317  Green- 
wood Av. 

SHANAHAN,  David  Edward,  real  estate;  b. 
Lee  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  7,  1862;  s.  George  and  Kath- 
erine  Vale  Powers  Shanahan;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago when  6  years  old;  grad.  Chicago  High 
School  and  Chicago  College  of  Law.  Republi- 
can. Elected  S.  Town  Supervisor  in  1885-6; 
was  deputy  U.  S.  Marshal  for  Northern  Dis- 
trict of  Illinois,  1889-93;  mem.  General  As- 
sembly of  Illinois  from  9th  district,  1900-6. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum  and  K.  P.  Office:  185 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  1566  35th  St. 

SHANAHAN,  Dennis  Stack,  manufacturer; 
b.  Co.  Kerry,  Ireland,  Feb.  3,  1867;  s.  Thomas 
William  and  Margaret  (Stack)  Shanahan;  ed. 
public  schools  in  Ireland;  came  from  Ireland 
to  Chicago,  1882;  m.  Washington,  D.  C.,  Aug. 
28,  1889,  Mary  T.  Curran;  children:  Adeline, 
Edwin.  Learned  the  stained  glass  business 
with  his  uncle,  Daniel  Shanahan.  In  1889  be- 
came a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Flanagan  &  Bied- 
enweg,  and  since  its  incorporation,  1894,  sec. 
of  the  Flanagan  &  Biedenweg  Co.,  manufac- 
turers of  stained  and  leaded  glass.  Democrat. 
Office:  59-63  Illinois  St.  Residence:  820  Homan 
Av. 

SHANE,  Samuel  Paisley,  traffic  mgr. ;  b. 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  May  31,  1857;  s.  John  T.  and 
Anna  (Paisley)  Shane;  ed.  public  schools  and 
Newell  Institute,  Pittsburgh;  m.  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.,  Nov.  19,  1878,  Ada  Kennedy;  children: 
Roberta  Clare,  Jeannette  Cooper,  Anna  Pais- 
ley, Mamie  Vaillant.  Entered  railroad  service, 
1871,  and  consecutively  since  has  been  messen- 
ger, P.,  C.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.,  1871-2;  clerk  on  over, 
short  and  damage  desk,  same  road,  1872-6; 
voucher  clerk,  division  freight  office,  same, 
1877-8;  chief  clerk,  same  office,  1878-80;  gen- 


eral agent  N.  Y.,  L.  E.  &  W.  R.  R.,  at  Pitts- 
burgh, 1880-7;  general  freight  agent,  N.  Y., 
P.  &  O.  division,  same  road  (now  the  Erie 
R.  R.),  at  Cleveland,  O.,  from  1887  to  Apr.  1, 
1896;  asst.  general  freight  mgr.,  Erie  and  Chi- 
cago &  Erie  railroads,  Apr.  1,  1896,  to  July  1, 
1900;  asst.  freight  traffic  mgr.  Erie  R.  R.,  July 
1,  1900,  to  Feb.  1,  1903;  freight  traffic  mgr., 
Erie  R.  R.  since  Feb.  1,  1903.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Union  League;  also  Union, 
Transportation  (Cleveland,  O.),  Transporta- 
tion (Buffalo,  N.  Y.).  Office:  Ry.  Exchange. 
Residence:  5124  Jefferson  Av. 

SHANK,  Edgar  Iiee,  broker;  b.  Xenia,  O., 
June  8,  1869;  s.  George  Washington  and  Sarah 
Lavinia  (Martin)  Shank;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Dayton,  O. ;  High  School,  Huron,  S.  Dak.;  grad. 
Miami  Commercial  College,  Dayton,  O. ;  m. 
Hamilton,  O.,  July  19,  1893,  Lulu  Estelle 
Brosier;  1  son:  Clifford  Everett.  First  business 
connection  was  with  the  Beadle  Co.  Nat.  Bank, 
Huron,  S.  Dak.;  late  mgr.  of  the  Southern  Im- 
migrant (newspaper)  at  Chattanooga  and 
Memphis,  Tenn. ;  later  purchasing  agent  Day- 
ton Globe  Iron  Works,  Dayton,  O. ;  after  that 
in  brokerage  business  in  Chicago,  and  since 
1903  pres.  E.  L.  Shank  &  Co.,  brokers  in  com- 
mercial paper  and  bonds.  Republican.  Metho- 
dist. Office:  184  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  812 
Lunt  Av.,  Rogers  Park,  111. 

SHANKLAND,  Edward  Clapp,  civil  engi- 
neer; b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Aug.  2,  1854;  s.  E.  R. 
and  Emeline  F.  (Clapp)  Shankland;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Dubuque,  la.,  and  at  Rensselaer 
Polytechnic  Institute,  Troy,  N.  Y.,  graduating, 
C.E.,  1878;  m.  Iowa  City,  la.,  July  19,  1881, 
Harriet  Graham;  children:  Ralph  Graham,  An- 
drew Daniel,  Mary  Emeline.  Was  engaged  for 
the  U.  S.  on  the  improvement  of  the  Missouri 
and  Mississippi  rivers,  1878-83;  on  bridge  work 
at  Canton,  O.,  1883-9;  since  1889  designing 
steel  work  for  bldgs.  Engineer  for  Burnham 
&  Root,  architects,  1889-94;  engineer  of  con- 
struction and  chief  engineer  of  works,  World's 
Columbian  Exposition,  1891-3;  mem.  D.  H. 
Burnham  &  Co.,  1894-8;  since  1898  of  E.  C.  and 
R.  M.  Shankland,  civil  engineers,  with  special- 
ty in  designing  steel  work  for  modern  bldgs. 
In  1896  received  a  Telford  gold  medal  and  Tel- 
ford  premium  from  the  Institution  of  Civil 
Engineers  for  paper  presented  on  steel  skele- 
ton construction  in  Chicago.  In  June,  1904,  re- 
ceived from  Cornell  College,  Mt.  Vernon,  la., 
the  honorary  degree  of  M.  A.  Mem.  of  the  fol- 
lowing Engineering  Socs. :  Am.  Soc.  Civil  En- 
gineers; Am.  Soc.  Mechanical  Engineers;  In- 
stitution Civil  Engineers;  Western  Soc.  of  En- 
gineers; Am.  Soc.  of  Testing  Materials;  Frank- 
lin Institute.  Clubs:  University,  Engineers 
Press,  Mid-Day;  Engineers  of  Montreal.  Office: 
The  Rookery.  Residence:  4808  Champlain  Av. 

SHANKLAND,  Ralph  Martin,  civil  engineer; 
b.  Dubuque,  la.,  Sept.  8,  1863;  s.  E.  R.  and 
Emeline  F.  (Clapp)  Shankland;  grad.  engineer- 
ing dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Michigan  as  C.E.. 
1888;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  14,  1894,  Justine  M. 
McNeil;  1  son:  Ralph  H.  (b.  Dec.,  1895).  Came 
to  Chicago,  1890,  and  has  since  resided  in  this 
city;  was  engaged  in  the  engineering  dept.  of 
D.  H.  Burnham  &  Co.,  architects,  until  Sept., 
1898;  mem.  of  the  firm  of  E.  C.  &  R.  M.  Shank- 
land  since  1898,  and  engaged  in  general  engi- 
neering practice.  Mem.  of  the  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil 
Engineers,  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers.  Clubs: 
Kenwood,  Homewood,  University,  Mid-Day.  Of- 
fice: The  Rookery.  Residence:  Hyde  Park  Ho- 
tel. 

SHAN  KLIN,  Robert  French,  real  estate  and 
loans;  b.  Evansville,  Ind.,  Jan.  9,  1861;  s. 
James  M.  and  Eliza  (McCutcheon)  Shanklin; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Evansville,  Ind.,  and 
Princeton  Univ.,  class  of  1883.  On  leaving 
Princeton,  1883,  came  to  Chicago  and  studied 
law  in  the  offices  of  Goudy  &  Chandler;  was 
admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  Supreme  Court  of 


Illinois,  1885,  and  engaged  in  practice  until 
1892,  when  established,  under  firm  name  of 
Robert  F.  Shanklin  &  Co.,  as  mortgage  banker 
and  general  real  estate  and  renting  agent,  in- 
dependent in  politics.  Clubs:  University,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle.  Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 354  E.  Huron  St. 

SHARP,  William  Leslie,  manufacturer;  b. 
Princeton,  111.,  Jan.  19,  1862;  s.  W.  Harrison 
and  Nancy  J.  (Fisher)  Sharp;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Mechanicsville,  la.;  grad.  High 
School,  Princeton,  111.,  1878;  m.  Chicago,  May 
3,  1892,  Georgia  P.  Kendall;  children:  Arthur 
Eugene,  Edward  Leslie,  Marion  Grace.  Was 
teller  of  the  Merchants'  Exchange  Nat.  Bank, 
Muscatine,  la.,  1881;  cashier  Carroll  Co.  Bank 
of  Carroll,  la.,  1883;  salesman  of  the  Western 
Sash  and  Door  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  1884; 
asst.  mgr.  of  the  Huttig  Sash  and  Door  Co., 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  1886;  mgr.  Huttig  Bros.  &  Co.. 
Wichita,  Kan.,  1889;  mem.  of  firm  of  E.  L. 
Roberts  &  Co.,  wholesale  manufacturers  of 
sash,  doors,  blinds  and  mill-work  since  Jan. 
1,  1891,  and  now  vice-pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
company.  Also  pres.  Sharp,  Partridge  &  Co., 
plate  and  window  glass.  Democrat.  Presbyte- 
rian. Office:  22d  St.  and  Union  PI.  Residence: 
6758  Perry  Av. 

SHATTUCK,  George  B.,  lawyer;  b.  Hillsdale, 
Mich.,  July  26,  1868;  s.  L.  Brace  and  Julia  B. 
(Reed)  Shattuck;  grad.  Hyde  Park  High 
School,  followed  by  special  studies  in  the 
Univ.  of  Michigan;  grad.  law  dept.,  same, 
LL.B.,  1890;  post-graduate  course,  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law,  LL.B.,  1891;  m.  Chicago,  June  1, 
1898,  Jennie  E.  Otis  (died  Feb.  1,  1900).  Prac- 
ticed alone  in  Chicago,  1890-8;  formed  part- 
nership in  1898  with  W.  W.  Wheelock,  under 
name  of  Wheelock  &  Shattuck;  in  1902  Freder- 
ick J.  Newey  was  admitted,  the  firm  assuming 
present  style  of  Wheelock,  Shattuck  &  Newey. 
Sec.  Norton  Mfg.  Co.;  pres.  Nat.  Elevator  and 
Dock  Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  Hageman  Metallic 
Hose  Co.  Mem.  Law  Club  and  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion, 
Sigma  Chi  Fraternity.  Clubs:  Kenwood,  Chi- 
cago Yacht,  Calumet  Golf.  Office:  Unity  Bldg. 
Residence:  5300  Woodlawn  Av. 

SHAVER,  Corneliug  H.,  pres.  R.  R.  News 
Co.;  b.  Hudson,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  2,  1838;  ed.  public 
schools  until  12  years  of  age.  Served  appren- 
ticeship as  printer  and  worked  in  several 
newspaper  offices.  In  1854  was  employed  by 
Leroy  N.  Shear,  founder  of  the  Union  News 
Co.,  of  New  York,  to  become  newspaper  agent 
on  the  Hudson  River  R.  R.,  in  which  contin- 
ued until  1860,  when  took  charge  of  the  first 
exclusive  newspaper  train  ever  run  in  Amer- 
ica (from  New  York  City  to  Buffalo) ;  in  Oct., 
1860,  at  instance  of  Mr.  Shear,  came  to  Chi- 
cago and  began  the  railroad  news  business  in 
Chicago;  in  1864  bought  the  business  of  Mr. 
Shear;  organized  the  R.  R.  News  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  366  Wa- 
bash  Av.  Residence:  5100  Wabash  Av. 

SHAW,  Arthur  P.,  resident  partner,  Hall  & 
Henshaw,  insurance.  Club:  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  964 
Winthrop  Av. 

SHAW,  D.  Jiee,  physician;  b.  La  Porte  Co., 
Ind.,  Sept.  17,  1866;  s.  Thomas  Jefferson  and 
Elizabeth  Shaw;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago 
and  Rush  Med.  College,  graduating,  M.D., 
1891;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  2,  1895,  Florence  Cook. 
Prof,  of  clinical  anatomy  in  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc. 
Club:  Ashland.  Office:  34  Washington  St.  Resi- 
dence: 707  Jackson  Boul. 

SHAW,  Frank  Sargent,  manufacturer  of  pi- 
anos and  organs;  b.  Neilsburg,  Pa.,  Dec.  27, 
1862;  s.  A.  A.  and  Rachel  (McCandless)  Shaw; 
ed.  grammar  school  and  Waterford  (Pa  ) 
Acad.,  to  1883;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Apr.  25,  1895, 
Helen  Hutchins;  children:  Francis  Kingsbury 
(deceased),  Miriam.  Was  clerk  in  store  in  Wa- 
terford, Pa.,  1883;  in  lumber  woods  of  North- 


ern Michigan,  1885;  shipping  clerk  in  furniture 
factory  at  Union  City,  Pa.,  and  then  in  whole- 
sale butter,  cheese  and  wool  business;  studied 
law  under  tutors  in  Erie,  Pa.,  1887-9,  and  at 
same  time  serving  as  county  auditor  of  Erie 
Co.,  Pa.;  admitted  to  Pennsylvania  bar,  June, 
1889;  came  to  Chicago,  Aug.,  1889,  and  was  in 
general  practice  of  law,  1889-99;  Sept.,  1899, 
became  associated  with  the  Cable  Co.  in  charge 
of  legal  and  collection  depts. ;  in  1902,  general 
counsel  and  2d  vice-pres. ;  in  June,  igos^became 
pres.;  also  dir.  Mason  &  Hamlin  Co.,  Boston, 
manufacturers  of  pianos  and  organs.  Independ- 
ent Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Blaney 
Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Evanston.  Office  240  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
1426  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SHAW,  Gilbert  B.,  lumberman;  b.  Ontario, 
N.  Y.,  1837;  s.  Jacob  and  Marcia  (Brown) 
Shaw;  grad.  Genesee  College,  Lima,  N.  Y., 
1860;  parents  removed  to  Moline,  111.,  1852, 
where  his  father  engaged  in  general  merchan- 
dizing; married.  In  1865  engaged  in  logging 
and  manufacturing  of  lumber  in  Wood  Co., 
Wis.,  rafting  to  the  Mississippi  River;  came 
to  Chicago  as  bookkeeper  with  Kelley,  Wood 
&  Co.,  1869-74;  in  1870,  with  S.  A.  Brown, 
opened  retail  lumber  yard  at  Kankakee,  111. ; 
sold  out  in  1871;  started  a  yard  at  Burling- 
ton, Kas.,  and  followed  that  by  a  chain  of 
retail  yards,  following  the  lines  of  extension 
of  the  Burlington  System,  M.,  K.  &  T.  and 
Leavenworth,  Lawrence  &  Galveston  railroads, 
and  when  the  firm  of  S.  A.  Brown  &  Co.  was 
dissolved  in  1881,  each  partner  took  half  of 
the  60  retail  yards  then  controlled  by  the 
firm;  with  F.  C.  Jocelyn  formed  firm  of  G.  B. 
Shaw  Lumber  Co.,  adding  yards  until  they 
had  75,  which  they  sold  out  in  1887-8;  now 
vice-pres.  E.  E.  Naugle  Tie  Co.  Vice-pres. 
Metropolitan  Nat.  Bank,  1883-8  (now  a  dir.); 
pres.  Am.  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  1889-97  (now 
a  dir.);  dir.  C.,  I.  &  L.  Ry.,  Congress  Hotel 
Co.,  Guarantee  Electric  Co.  Club:  Union 
League.  OfHce:  226  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3423 
Michigan  Av. 

SHAW,  Harry  Bowen,  commission  merchant; 
b.  Ripon,  Wis.,  Mar.  8,  1864;  s.  Alexander  K. 
and  Jane  (Bowen)  Shaw;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Milwaukee,  Aug.  30,  1894,  Julia 
A.  Heeter.  Began  business  life  in  employ  of 
Weare  Commission  Co.,  and  was  afterward 
with  Nash,  Wright  &  Co.,  until  1892;  then  with 
F.  G.  Logan  until  1901,  when  formed  partner- 
ship with  William  I.  Hutchinson  in  firm  of 
Hutchlnson  &  Shaw,  commission  grain  and 
provisions.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  In- 
dependent in  politics.  Office:  Board  of  Trade 
Bldg.  Residence:  1541  Kenmore  Av. 

SHAW,  Howard  Ing-ersoll,  pres.  Home  Life 
Publishing  Co.,  etc.;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Mar.  7, 
1875;  s.  George  and  Grace  (Smith)  Shaw;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Davenport,  la.,  to  1889;  m. 
Kansas  City,  Mo.,  Sept.  12,  1899,  Henrietta 
Warren;  children:  Howard,  Katherine.  Was 
engaged  in  farming  in  Iowa,  1889-94;  in  pro- 
duce commission  business,  Davenport,  la., 
1894-5;  engaged  in  various  enterprises,  1895- 
1899;  in  1900  became  pres.  of  the  Home  Life 
Publishing  Co.,  publishers  of  Home  Life.  Also 
pres.  of  Ott  Printing  Co.,  and  pres.  of  Steam- 
fitters'  Supply  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Press,  Glen  View,  Chicago  Automo- 
bile. Office:  52  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  590  E. 
Division  St. 

SHAW,  Howard  Van  Dorcn.  architect;  b. 
Chicago,  May  7,  1869;  s.  Theodore  A.  and 
Sarah  .(Van  Doren)  Shaw:  grad.  Yale  College, 
B.A.,  in  class  of  1890;  Massachusetts  Insti- 
tute of  Technology,  in  architectural  course, 
1893;  m.  1893,  Frances  Wells;  children:  Eve- 
lyn, Sylvia.  Engaged  in  practice  as  architect 
in  Chicago  since  1893.  Vice-pres.  of  the  Illinois 
Chapter,  Am.  Institute  of  Architects.  Mem. 
Art  Committee  of  Chicago  Art  Institute;  trus- 
tee Municipal  Museum.  Trustee  and  treas.,  2d 


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Presbyterian  Church.  Trustee  Illinois  College, 
and  of  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  Clubs: 
Yale,  University,  Architectural,  City,  Onwent- 
sia.  Office:  175  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Lake 
Forest,  111. 

SHAW,  Louis  B.,  dealer  in  machinery  and 
mill  supplies;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  27,  1864;  s. 
David  E.  and  Lucy  Shaw;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  to  1881;  m.  Chicago,  Oct., 
1888,  Mary  W.  Simm;  children:  Mildred,  John. 
Began  business  life  in  a  minor  capacity  with 
the  Machinists'  Supply  Co.,  of  Chicago,  exten- 
sive dealers  in  machinery  and  mill  supplies, 
advancing  until,  1894,  he  became  pres.  and 
treas.  of  the  company;  also  pres.  Machinists' 
Supply  Co.,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  Independent  in 
politics.  Club:  Athletic.  Office:  16-18  S.  Canal 
St.  Residence:  35  Buena  Terrace. 

SHAW,  Mark  William,  sec.  J.  P.  Hartray 
Shoe  Co.;  b.  Des  Moines,  la.,  June  25,  1872;  s. 
George  W.  and  Sarah  Jane  (Clancy)  Shaw; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  1878-86;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  June  20,  1894,  Bessie  P.  Spencer; 
children:  Dorothy  P.,  Harriet  S.  From  1888- 
1894,  in  the  office  of  the  western  agency  of 
P.  J.  Sorg,  tobacco  manufacturer;  in  wholesale 
shoe  business  since  Jan.,  1894,  and  now  sec. 
and  treas.  J.  P.  Hartray  Shoe  Co.  Republican. 
Mason;  Junior  Warden  Evans  Lodge,  524,  A. 
F.  and  A.  M. ;  trustee  Evanston  Masonic  Assn. 
Office:  252  Monroe  St.  Residence:  Evanston, 
111. 

SHAW,  Ralph  Martin,  lawyer;  b.  Paris,  Ky., 
Feb.  18,  1869;  s.  Hiram  and  Harriet  (Martin) 
Shaw;  ed.  Kentucky  Univ.,  to  1888;  grad.  Yale 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1890;  law  school  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, 1892;  m.  Geneva,  Switzerland,  Aug.  29, 
1896,  Mary  Stephens;  1  son:  Ralph  Martin,  Jr. 
Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  July,  1892;  since  then 
in  active  practice;  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Wins- 
ton, Payne  &  Strawn  (composed  of  F.  S.  Wins- 
ton, Judge  John  Barton  Payne,  Silas  H. 
Strawn,  Ralph  M.  Shaw,  James  Miles  and  John 
D.  Black).  Dir.  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  R. 
R.  Co.,  Terminal  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago  Breweries, 
Limited,  Wacker  &  Birk  Brewing  and  Malting 
Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs  :  Union 
League,  Onwentsia,  Yale,  Mid-Day,  Law.  Of- 
fice: 1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  2632  Prai- 
rie Av. 

SHAW,  Theodore  Andrews,  dry  goods  com- 
mission merchant;  b.  Rising  Sun,  Ind.,  Nov. 
21,  1836;  s.  David  and  Nancy  (Speer)  Shaw; 
ed.  public  and  private  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
1869,  Sarah  J.  Van  Doren;  children:  Theodore 
Andrews,  Jr.,  Howard  Van  Doren.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  1852,  at  age  of  15,  as  clerk  in 
store  of  his  father  and  brother  at  Madison, 
Ind.,  continuing  4  years;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1856,  and  joined  in  organizing  firm  of  Rich- 
ards, Crumbaugh  &  Shaw,  jobbers  of  dry 
goods,  which  was  burned  out  in  the  great  fire 
of  1871,  and  after  it  was  re-established  under 
firm  name  of  Richards,  Shaw  &  Winslow, 
which  firm  retired  from  business  as  wholesale 
dry  goods  jobbers.  Mr.  Shaw  then  joined  A.  W. 
Rollins  in  commission  dry  goods  business, 
which  partnership  continued  until  the  death 
of  Mr.  Rollins,  and  12  years  ago  present  firm 
of  T.  A.  Shaw  <fc  Co.  (T.  A.  Shaw,  T.  A.  Shaw, 
Jr.,  Frank  L.  Borwell)  was  established.  Re- 
publican. Has  attended  the  2d  Presbyterian 
Church  for  over  40  years.  Office:  256  Market 
St.  Residence:  2124  Calumet  Av. 

SHAW,  Theodore  A.,  Jr.,  dry  goods  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  13,  1871;  s. 
Theodore  A.  and  Sarah  (Van  Doren)  Shaw;  ed. 
public  school,  and  Harvard  private  school: 
passed  examination  for  Yale  College,  1889,  but 
went  abroad  for  a  year  and  never  entered  col- 
lege; m.  Elyria,  O.,  June  14,  1899,  Bessie 
Worthington.  Entered  wholesale  dry  goods 
house  as  clerk  in  fall  of  1890;  went  to  J.  V. 
Farwell  Co.  as  asst.  gen.  salesman,  1891;  later 
took  charge  of  traveling  force;  left,  1893,  and 
traveled  around  the  world;  mgr.  Chicago  Nov- 


elty Cloak  Co.,  1894;  Jan.  1,  1895,  became  a 
mem.  of  firm  of  T.  A.  Shaw  &  Co.,  manufac- 
turers' agents  In  dry  goods.  Dir.  Hamilton 
Nat.  Bank.  Presbyterian.  Office:  254  Market 
St.  Residence:  478  Elm  St. 

SHAW,  Thomas  Jefferson,  physician;  b. 
Kingsbury,  Ind.,  July  20,  1841;  s.  Daniel  and 
Julia  Reynolds  Shaw;  ed.  public  schools  of 
LaPorte  Co.,  Ind.;  select  school,  Kingsbury; 
Moore's  Acad.,  Union  Mills;  attended  lectures 
at  Valparaiso  (Ind.)  College,  and  soon  after 
appointed  to  warden's  staff  of  assts.  at  North- 
ern Indiana  State  Prison  at  Michigan  City, 
Ind.;  while  there  began  study  of  medicine  and 
became  hosp.  steward  of  the  prison;  came  to 
Chicago,  1877;  grad.  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1880;  m.  Sept.  9,  1865,  Bessie  Donley,  of  La- 
Porte,  Ind.;  children:  Don  Lee,  Julia  E.  Asst. 
demonstrator  of  anatomy  and  clinical  asst.  to 
the  chair  of  gynecology  at  Rush  Med.  College 
(1880-1901).  Royal  Arch  Mason.  Office:  34 
Washington  St.  Residence:  705  Jackson  Boul. 

SHAW,  Warwick  Arg-yle,  lawyer;  b.  Anoka, 
Minn.,  Feb.  5,  1859;  s.  Samuel  Wheeler  and 
Lois  M.  (Stevens)  Shaw;  ed.  private  tutors 
and  in  old  Chicago  Univ. ;  admitted  to  practice 
before  Appellate  Court  of  Illinois,  1888;  m. 
Chicago,  Aug.  16,  1904,  Anna  Viola  Miksch. 
Began  practice  of  profession  in  Chicago,  1888, 
and  has  been  since  that  date  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law.  Republican;  is  atty.  for 
the  State  Board  of  Health,  appointed  under 
administration  of  Gov.  Yates.  Baptist.  Clubs: 
Ashland,  Hamilton,  Men's  (Hyde  Park).  Of- 
fice: 112  Clark  St.  Residence:  443  E.  56th  St. 

SHAYNE,  John  Thomas,  merchant;  b.  Gal- 
way,  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  26,  1852;  s. 
Thomas  and  Mary  (Dooling)  Shayne;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  Meehan's  Private  Acad.,  Gal- 
way,  N.  Y.;  m.,  1st,  Cincinnati,  Apr.  3,  1873, 
Edith  Meriwether;  children:  Christopher 
Charles  (b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  July  23,  1875;  died 
Apr.  7,  1879,  and  is  buried  in  Spring  Grove 
Cemetery,  Cincinnati),  Roy  Meriwether  (b. 
Feb.  21,  1882,  Philadelphia,  Pa.);  m.,  2d,  Mar. 
14,  1901,  Martha  K.  Hammond;  1  daughter: 
Florence  Elizabeth  (b.  Apr.  29,  1903).  Began 
business  life  at  Galway  as  clerk  apprentice 
for  firm  of  Mairs  &  Vibbard,  general  store. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1884,  and  Nov.  6,  established 
firm  of  John  T.  Shayne  &  Co.,  importers  of 
furs;  firm  became  agents  for  Knox  hats,  1886, 
and  was  incorporated  May  23,  1899,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Mem.  and  dir.  (formerly  pres.  for 
3  years)  Chicago  Commercial  Assn.;  has  trav- 
eled throughout  the  U.  S.,  establishing  agen- 
cies for  the  Knox  hats;  was  treas.  of  the  Assn. 
Am.  Exhibitors  of  the  World's  Columbian  Ex- 
position; 1st  vice-pres.  Knox  Hat  Mfg.  Co., 
Borough  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  incorporated  Feb. 
1,  1903,  capital  $2,000,000.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic. 
Office:  187  State  St.  Residence:  3856  Lake  Av. 

SHEARS,  George  Francis,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Aurora,  111.,  Sept.  16,  1856;  s.  Joseph 
and  Mary  A.  (Reynolds)  Shears;  grad.  Aurora 
High  School,  1873;  Normal  School,  1874;  prin- 
cipal of  Young  School,  Aurora,  1875-7;  grad. 
Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1880;  m. 
Chicago,  Apr.  17,  1884,  Jessie  E.  Hunter.  In- 
terne in  Hahnemann  Hosp.,  1880-1;  prof,  of 
surgery,  Hahnemann  Med.  College  from  1884; 
supt.  of  Hahnemann  Hosp.,  1884-93;  pres.  of 
Hahnemann  Med.  College  of  Chicago  since 
1900;  also  sec.  of  board  of  trustees,  Hahne- 
mann Hosp.  Consulting  surgeon  to  Silver  Cross 
Hosp.,  Baptist  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Nat.  Homoe. 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.  (ex- 
pres.),  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.  (ex-pres), 
Chicago  Clinical  Soc.  (ex-pres).  Honorary 
mem.  British  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  New  York 
State  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.  Has  written  several 
monographs  on  surgical  topics;  associate  edi- 
tor of  The  Clinique.  Independent  Republican. 
Unitarian.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence: 
2911  Prairie  Av. 


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SHEDD,  Charles  Banks,  capitalist;  b.  Michi- 
gan City,  Ind.,  June  18,  1846;  s.  Joshua  R. 
and  Susan  M.  (Darling)  Shedd;  removed  to 
Chicago,  1847,  and  to  Oberlin,  O.,  1856;  grad. 
Oberlin  College,  1868;  m.  Oct.  11,  1888,  Marga- 
ret B.  Cossitt;  children:  Charles  Cossitt,  Kath- 
erine  Darling,  Lilian  Malone,  Margaret  Ed- 
ward. After  graduation,  1868,  returned  to  Chi- 
cago and  engaged  in  book  and  stationery 
trade  with  Cobb,  Pritchard  &  Co.,  and  a  year 
later  entered  .banking  house  of  Jacob  R.  Ship- 
herd  Co.;  thence  as  mgr.  to  the  Mechanics 
Savings  Bank  on  22d  St.,  the  only  bank  in 
Chicago  able  to  do  its  regular  business  and 
meet  all  its  obligations  on  the  day  after  the 
fire  of  Oct.  9,  1871;  later  mgr.  Wabash  Av. 
branch  State  Savings  Institution,  until  1876; 
then  became  connected  with  his  brother  in  the 
ice  business  of  B.  A.  Shedd  &  Co.,  and  its  suc- 
cessor, the  Knickerbocker  Ice  Co.,  of  which 
he  was  treas.  until  sold  to  Eastern  capitalists, 
Oct.,  1898.  Republican.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  205  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3812  Michi- 
gan Av. 

SHEDD,  Edward  Avery,  capitalist;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  1,  1851;  s.  Joshua  R.  and  Susan  M. 
(Darling)  Shedd;  moved  to  Oberlin,  O.,  where 
he  was  educated;  grad.  Oberlin  College,  1873; 
m.  1881,  Helen  Cowles  Wheeler  (died  1884). 
Established  in  Chicago,  1874,  ice  firm  of 
E.  A.  Shedd  &  Co.,  which  became  the  largest 
in  city;  in  1885  bought  out  twelve  other  firms 
and  organized  and  incorporated  the  Knicker- 
bocker Ice  Co.,  of  which  he  served  as  pres.  un- 
til 1898,  and  chairman  of  its  finance  commit- 
tee, 1898-9,  retiring  when  the  stock  of  the  cor- 
poration was  sold  to  Eastern  capitalists.  Dir. 
Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank  and  Chicago  Title 
and  Trust  Co.;  supervises  management  of  his 
large  real  estate  interests.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Calumet.  Office:  205 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  3812  Michigan  Av. 

SHEDD,  John  Graves,  vice-pres.  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.;  b.  Alstead,  N.  H.,  July  20,  1850;  s. 
William  and  Abigail  (Wallace)  Shedd;  ed. 
common  schools  of  Alstead  and  Langdon,  N. 
H.;  m.  Walpole,  N.  H.,  May  15,  1878,  Mary  R. 
Porter;  children:  Laura  A.,  Helen  M.  Business 
career  entirely  in  the  dry  goods  trade,  begin- 
ning as  an  employe  of  Solomon  Sanders,  Bel- 
lows Falls,  Vt.,  June  13,  1868,  to  Jan.  1,  1869; 
afterward  with  Timothy  Tufts  and  James  H. 
Porter,  Alstead,  N.  H.,  June  13,  1869,  to  Apr. 
1,  1870.  With  C.  A.  Parkhurst  &  Co.,  and  Ben- 
iamin  H.  Burt,  retail  dry  goods,  Rutland,  Vt., 
Apr.  1,  1870,  to  July  20,  1872;  came  to  Chicago 
and  entered  employ  of  Field,  Leiter  &  Co., 
Aug.  7,  1872,  remaining  with  that  firm  and  its 
successor,  Marshall  Field  &  Co.,  and  advanc- 
ing until  reaching  his  present  position  as  vice- 
pres.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League,  Merchants,  Commercial,  Kenwood, 
Midlothian.  Office:  Marshall  Field  &  Co. 
(wholesale).  Residence:  4515  Drexel  Boul. 

SHEEAN,  James  Matthew,  lawyer;  b.  Ga- 
lena, 111.,  Nov.  28,  1866;  s.  Thomas  J.  and 
Frances  (Delahunt)  Sheean;  grad.  Galena 
High  School,  1883;  Beloit  College,  A.B.,  1887. 
Studied  law,  1887-9  under  his  uncle,  David 
Sheean  (practicing  in  Galena  since  1858),  and 
his  father  (in  practice  in  Galena  since  1868); 
admitted  to  the  bar,  1889;  junior  member 
Sheean  &  Sheean,  Galena,  1889-1901;  from  Oct. 
1,  1901,  to  Feb.  1,  1904,  with  firm  of  Pam,  Cal- 
houn  &  Glennon;  formed  partnership,  Feb.  1, 
1904,  with  William  J.  Calhoun  and  W.  H. 
Lyford,  under  firm  name  of  Calhoun,  Lyford 
&  Sheean.  Was  city  atty.  of  Galena,  111.,  1891- 
1897.  McKinley  Democrat.  Club:  University. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  5488  E.  End 
Av. 

SHEETS,  Frederick  Hill,  clergyman;  b.  Mt. 
Morris,  111.,  Dec.  25,  1859;  s.  Col.  B.  F.  and 
Alice  Victoria  (Hill)  Sheets;  ed.  Oregon  (111.) 
public  school  to  1876;  Acad.  of  Northwestern 
Univ.,  to  1878;  Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B., 


1882;  D.D.,  1901;  m.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Dec.  25, 
1884,  Mary  A.  Hill  (died  Dec.  14,  1900);  chil- 
dren: Alister  Reid  (deceased),  Frederick  Hill, 
Jr.,  Frank  (deceased).  Entered  ministry  of 
M.  E.  Church  and  since  then  has  served  ap- 
pointments in  Rock  River  Conference  at  Ore- 
gon, 111.;  4th  St.  Church,  Sterling,  111.;  Blue 
Island,  111.;  Richards  St.,  Joliet,  111.;  Court  St. 
Church,  Rockford,  111.;  Grace  Church,  Chica- 
go; presiding  elder  Chicago  Western  District, 
1901-4;  elected  by  General  Conference,  1904, 
as  asst.  sec.  of  the  Missionary  Soc.  of  the 
M.  E.  Church.  Office:  57  E.  Washington  St. 
Residence:  1562  W.  Monroe  St. 

SHELDON,  Frank  Family,  fire  insurance 
agent;  b.  New  York  City,  Dec.  31,  1853;  s.  Ar- 
nold M.  and  Aurelia  (Andrews)  Sheldon;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Jersey  City,  N. 
J.,  Apr.  8,  1890,  Lulu  Moore;  children:  Mar- 
guerite, Walter  M.,  Elizabeth.  Began  in  the 
insurance  business  in  1872.  Now  a  partner  in 
the  firm  of  Marsh,  Ullmann  &  Co.  Mem.  1st 
Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars.  Office: 
159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Hinsdale,  111. 

SHELDON,  Henry  I.,  lawyer;  firm  of  Shel- 
don &  Sheldon.  Author:  Notes  on  the  Nicara- 
gua Canal,  1898.  Address:  99  Randolph  St. 

SHELDON",  Herbert  Davies,  undertaker;  b. 
Frankfort,  Herkimer  County,  N.  Y. ;  son  of 
Albert  Henry  and  Catherine  Amelia  (Davies) 
Sheldon;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and  W. 
Division  High  School,  from  which  was  grad.  in 
class  of  1881.  On  leaving  school  assisted  his 
father  in  the  undertaking  business,  and  on 
death  of  latter  in  1887,  succeeded  to  the  pro- 
prietorship of  the  business.  Republican.  Mem. 
Chicago  Undertakers'  Assn.  Mason;  mem.  B. 
P.  O.  Elks.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton, 
Ashland,  Illinois,  Riverside  Golf.  Office:  239 
W.  Madison  St.  Residence:  675  W.  Adams  St. 

SHELDON,  Theodore,  lawyer;  b.  Plainfield, 
N.  J.,  June  24,  1854;  s.  Rev.  George  (D.D.)  and 
Martha  (Lyman)  Sheldon;  preparatory  educa- 
tion at  Edgehill  Acad.;  grad.  Princeton  Col- 
lege, 1875;  Columbia  Law  School,  1877;  m. 
Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  July  8,  1882;  children: 
Theodore,  Jr.,  Edward,  Mary.  Admitted  to  bar, 
May  1,  1877,  and  has  since  been  engaged  in 
practice;  now  of  firm  of  Sheldon  &  Sheldon. 
Appointed,  Feb.  1,  1899,  and  has  since  been  en- 
gaged as  Examiner  of  Titles  of  Cook  Co. 
Author:  Land  Registration  in  Illinois;  Chief 
Examiner  of  Title  of  Torrens  Land  System. 
Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Golf.  Office:  99  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  33  Bellevue  PI. 

SHEPARD,  Frank  Lyman,  lawyer;  b.  Mc- 
Henry  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  25,  1867;  s.  Sullivan  S. 
and  Abbie  C.  (Wild)  Shepard;  ed.  common 
and  high  schools  in  McHenry  Co.,  and  1  year 
at  Beloit  College;  grad.  Chicago  College  of 
Law,  1891;  m.  Crystal  Lake,  111.,  Sept.  8,  1891, 
Antoinette  C.  Beckley;  1  son:  Lyman  Beckley. 
Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois,  1891;  U.  S.  Su- 
preme Court,  1897;  is  mem.  of  law  firm  of 
Barker,  Church  &  Shepard.  Republican;  was 
1st  asst.  co.  atty.  of  Cook  Co.,  Dec.  1,  1896, 
to  Dec.  1,  1903;  since  then  atty.  for  Board  of 
Review  and  County  Board,  under  appointment 
from  the  Co.  Board.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn. 
Mason;  mem.  Garfield  Lodge,  York  Chapter, 
and  Columbia  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  of  Me- 
dinah  Temple;  Royal  Arcanum,  Sons  of  Veter- 
ans. Clubs:  Union  League,  Menoken.  Office: 
Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  1587  Monroe  St. 

SHEPARD.  Jason  Henri,  stone  contractor; 
b.  Cleveland,  O.,  Oct.  15,  1838;  s.  Elias  and 
Eliza  (Greenlease)  Shepard;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Cleveland;  m.  Dec.  16,  1868,  Margaret  M. 
Taylor,  of  Portland,  Me.;  children:  Henri  Elias, 
Laura  Janet.  Taught  school,  1855-7;  in  employ 
of  Cleveland  Rolling  Mill  Co.,  clerk  to  chief 
clerk  in  the  supply  store,  1857-63;  bookkeeper 
and  cashier  Union  Rolling  Mill  Co.,  Chicago, 
1863-8;  partner  with  John  Dolese,  in  paving 
and  quarrying  firm  of  Dolese  &  Shepard,  1868- 


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1897;  now  pres.  Montello  Granite  Co.  Mason; 
K.  T.  Republican.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1886  Diversey  Boul. 

SHEFARD,  Stuart  Gore,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  21,  1874;  s.  Hon.  Henry  M.  (lately  Judge 
Superior  Court)  and  Frances  (Welles)  Shep- 
ard;  grad.  Hobart  College,  Geneva,  N.  Y.,  B.L., 
June,  1893  (was  class  pres.);  later  M.L.;  went 
into  U.  S.  Custom  House,  Chicago,  1893,  under 
appointment  from  Martin  J.  Russell,  then  col- 
lector of  the  port,  on  special  work;  grad.  Col- 
lege of  Law,  LL.B.,  1895.  Admitted  to  bar, 
Mar.,  1895,  and  went  into  office  of  Shope  & 
Mathis  as  law  clerk;  in  1896  was  appointed 
asst.  corporation  counsel  for  Chicago;  in  1897 
formed  copartnership  with  Granville  W. 
Browning,  in  the  law  firm  of  Browning  & 
Shepard.  Petty  officer  in  Chicago  Division, 
Illinois  Naval  Reserve.  Democrat.  Episcopa- 
lian. Mem.  Law  Club,  and  Legal  Club;  mem. 
Sigma  Phi.  Clubs:  University,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  369  E. 
Chicago  Av. 

SHEFARD,  William  O.,  M.  E.  clergyman;  b. 
Sterling,  111.;  s.  W.  H.  and  Caroline  L.  (Reed) 
Shepard;  ed.  Illinois  common  schools;  Jen- 
nings Seminary,  Aurora,  111.,  1883;  De  Pauw 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1885;  De  Pauw  Theological 
School,  B.D.,  1886;  Ph.D.,  Northwestern  Univ., 
1885;  D.D.,  Syracuse  Univ.,  1896;  m.  1883, 
Emily  Marshall  Odell;  children:  William  Odell, 
Chester,  Warren,  Mark.  Since  1886  in  M.  E. 
ministry  in  Rock  River  Annual  Conference; 
pastor  successively  of  M.  E.  Church,  Blue 
Island,  111.;  1st  Church,  Elgin,  111.;  Court  St. 
Church,  Elgin,  111.;  Oakland  M.  E.  Church, 
Chicago;  Emmanuel  Church,  Evanston,  111.; 
and  since  Oct.,  1901,  pastor  of  1st  Church  of 
Englewood,  Chicago.  Church:  6400  Stewart  Av. 
Residence:  6410  Stewart  Av. 

SHEPHERD,  Edward  Staats,  merchant;  b. 
Orleans,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  28,  1845;  a. 
Dr.  George  W.  and  Julia  A  (McBride)  Shep- 
herd; parents  moved  to  Dansville,  N.  Y.,  1846; 
ed.  common  school  in  Dansville  until  1858;  m. 
Chicago,  Nov.  4,  1872.  Julia  M.  Reed;  children: 
Fred  R.,  Julia  E.  (Mrs.  Webb).  Was  clerk  in 
a  store  in  Dansville,  N.  Y.,  1858-62;  bookkeep- 
er, Toledo,  O.,  1862-4;  came  to  Chicago,  Jan., 
1865;  clerk  in  purchasing  dept.  of  I.  C.  R.  R., 
1865-9;  salesman,  1869-77,  and  junior  partner, 
1877-90,  Crerar,  Adams  &  Co.;  firm  was  Incor- 
porated, 1890,  and  was  elected  pres.  and  dir. ; 
has  held  both  offices  ever  since.  Company  are 
very  large  wholesale  dealers  in  railway  sup- 
plies and  contractors'  materials.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  11-13  5th  Av.  Residence: 
392  W.  Adams  St. 

SHEPHERD,  John  Elclon,  vice-pres.  Auto- 
matic Fire  Protection  Co.;  b.  Macon,  Mo.,  May 
24,  1871:  s.  John  and  Mary  Emma  (Sharp) 
Shepherd;  ed.  Lake  Forest  Univ.  and  Univ.  of 
Tennessee;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  Aug.  2,  1893, 
Thyra  Richardson;  children:  John  E.,  Jr.,  Wil- 
liam Richardson,  Robert  Davis.  Began  insur- 
ance career  in  western  dept.  of  the  Orient  In- 
surance Co.,  1887;  later  was  with  the  Liberty 
Insurance  Co.,  and  afterward  was  special 
agent  of  the  Manchester  Insurance  Co.,  until 
he  went  to  Oklahoma  City,  Okla.,  1893,  where 
conducted  a  local  insurance  agency  until  1895; 
mgr.  Chicago  dept.  of  the  Imperial  Fire  Ins. 
Co.,  1898-9;  and  in  1899  became  mem.  of  the 
fire  insurance  firm  of  Davis  &  Shepherd,  later 
Case,  Shepherd  &  Co.;  in  1903  he  became  a 
mem.  of  the  firm  of  Case,  Nye,  Shepherd  & 
Bowden,  retiring  in  1904.  Was  elected  vice- 
pres.  and  dir.  of  the  Automatic  Fire  Protec- 
tion Co.,  1904.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Club:  Union 
League.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  255 
E.  61st  St. 

SHEFI.ER,  Ellas  Albert,  mgr.  of  the  West- 
ern News  Co.;  b.  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  Feb.  26, 
1859;  s.  Elias  A.  and  Catharine  (Wenrich) 


Shepler;  ed.  Pennsylvania  Soldiers'  Orphans' 
School,  Camp  Hill,  Pa.,  until  15  years  of  age; 
m.  Indianapolis,  Ind.,  Sept.  12,  1885,  Harriet 
E.  Withers.  As  a  boy,  in  1875,  entered  service 
of  Samuel  H.  Sieg,  Harrisburg,  Pa.,  in  book 
store.  Came  to  Chicago,  1879,  and  has  since 
been  continuously  connected  with  the  Am. 
News  Co.,  entering  the  employ  of  the  Western 
News  Co.  (branch  of  the  Am.  News  Co.,  of 
New  York);  assumed  management  of  the 
Colorado  News  Co.,  of  Denver,  branch  house, 
in  1882;  transferred  to  Chicago  Apr.  1,  1891, 
as  mgr.  of  the  Western  News  Co.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Stationers'  Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Glen  View,  Marquette.  Office: 
204-206  Madison  St.  Residence:  Virginia  Hotel. 

SHEPFARD,  George  Walter,  wholesale  gro- 
cer; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1872;  s.  George  J.  and 
Deborah  F.  (Webb)  Sheppard;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Chicago,  July,  1896,  May  L. 
Kenyon;  children:  Arthur  Kenyon  and  Grace 
Adelaide.  In  1886,  began  business  life  as  a  boy 
in  the  grocery  establishment  of  Charles  H. 
Slack,  going  thence  to  Sprague,  Warner  &  Co., 
and  then  to  the  J.  B.  Inderrieden  Co.,  until 
1890,  when  he  went  with  the  Louis  W.  Stayart 
Co.,  of  which  company  he  is  now  sec.  Is  also 
sec.  and  treas.  the  Austin  Av.  Provision  Co. 
Republican.  Mason;  Covenant  Lodge,  Austin 
Chapter  and  Salome  Commandery,  K.  T.  Mem. 
Nat.  Union.  Office:  Randolph  and  Union  Sts. 
Residence:  207  S.  Humphrey  Av.,  Oak  Park, 
111. 

SHEFPARD,  Robert  Dickinson,  prof,  and 
treas.  Garrett  Biblical  Institute,  Northwestern 
Univ.;  b.  Chicago,  July  23,  1846;  ed.  Chicago 
public  and  high  schools  and  Acad.  of  North- 
western Univ.;  grad.  Chicago  Univ.,  1869 
(A.M.,  Chicago  Univ.  and  Northwestern  Univ.; 
D.D.,  Garrett  Biblical  Institute,  Northwest- 
ern); m.  June  13,  1871,  Virginia  Loring.  Clubs: 
University,  Chicago  Literary,  Glen  View. 
Residence:  225  Greenwood  Boul.,  Evanston, 
111. 

SHERER,  Samuel  James,  merchant;  b.  Au- 
rora, 111.,  Mar.  27,  1861;  s.  William  and  Lavine 
(Sibell)  Sherer;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools. 
Clerk  in  firm  of  Sherer  &  Parsons,  1875-82;  in 
1882,  with  brother,  William  G.  Sherer,  estab- 
lished firm  of  Sherer  Bros.,  later  incorporated 
1885,  as  Sherer  Bros.  Co.,  and  still  later  be- 
came Sherer-Gillett  Co.,  of  which  is  vice-pres.. 
tea,  coffee,  spices,  extracts  and  baking  powder. 
Dir.  Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.  Office:  1707  Clark 
St.  Residence:  4536  Lake  Av. 

SHERER.  William  George,  teas  and  coffees; 
b.  Aurora,  111..  May  3,  1858;  s.  William  T.  and 
Lavine  (Sibell)  Sherer;  ed.  old  Chicago  Univ.; 
m.  Aug.  25,  1881,  S.  Frances  Howe.  In  employ 
of  Sherer  &  Parsons,  1879-82;  in  1882,  with 
Samuel  J.  Sherer,  established  firm  of  Sherer 
Bros.,  incorporated,  1885,  as  Sherer  Bros.  Co. 
In  1895  consolidated  with  E.  W.  Gillett  Co.,  as 
Sherer-Gillett  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  The  com- 
pany are  importers,  roasters  and  manufactur- 
ers, handling  tea,  coffee,  spices,  extracts,  and 
baking  powder,  and  also  conducting  displny 
counter  factories  at  Joliet,  111.,  and  Ilion.  N. 
Y.  Alderman  2d  Ward  of  Evanston.  111.  Office: 
1707  Clark  St.  Residence:  1430  Benson  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

SHERIDAN,  James  Jay,  lawyer;  b.  Virginia 
City,  Nev.,  Aug.  16,  1868;  s.  James  C.  and  B.  C. 
Sheridan;  reared  in  Michigan;  ed.  public 
schools,  Univ.  of  Michigan,  and  Yale  Univ , 
graduating,  1895.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme 
Court  of  Illinois,  1895,  and  has  since  been  en- 
gaged in  general  practice  in  Chicago.  Republi- 
can; prominent  in  Republican  club  organiza- 
tion. While  in  college  encouraged  organization 
of  clubs  among  college  men;  was  pres.  of  the 
Univ.  of  Michigan  Republican  Club;  later, 
when  at  Yale,  was  elected  vice-pres.  Am.  Re- 
publican College  League;  vice-pres.  Nat.  Re- 
publican League,  1902-4.  Clubs:  Hamilton 


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(pres.,  1903),  University.  Office:  159  LaSalle 
St.  Residence:  472  E.  42d  St. 

SHERIDAN,  Thomas  Francis,  patent  atty. ; 
b.  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  June  1,  1859;  s.  Thomas 
and  Julia  (Keane)  Sheridan;  mother  died  when 
he  was  a  year  old;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Bridgeport  and  New  York  City  until  was  12 
years  old,  when  father's  failure  in  business 
compelled  him  to  go  to  work;  m.  1886,  Prances 
Ager,  of  Ansonia,  Conn;  1  son:  Thomas  Har- 
old. Worked  at  varied  occupations  and  attend- 
ed evening  technical  school  at  Bridgeport  to 
learn  mechanical  engineering;  for  a  time  was 
draftsman  and  designer  with  the  Waterbury 
Watch  Co.,  and  later-  machine  modeler  with 
Seth  Thomas  Clock  Co.,  until  1885;  came  west 
in  1886  to  become  mechanical  supt.  of  the 
Illinois  Watch  Co.,  Springfield,  111.,  and  while 
holding  this  place  read  law,  with  aid  of  bor- 
rowed books;  in  winter  of  1891-2,  took  posi- 
tion in  office  of  Banning,  Banning  &  Payson, 
and  at  same  time  entered  Kent  Law  School, 
from  which  grad.,  1894;  on  retirement  of  Mr. 
Payson  became  partner  in  firm  of  Banning, 
Banning  &  Sheridan,  until  1900;  since  then  in 
practice  alone  as  patent  atty.  Mem.  Modern 
Woodmen,  and  B.  P.  O.  Elks.  Mem.  Chicago 
Acad.  of  Sciences.  Mem.  of  Illinois  State  Bar 
Assn.  and  Chicago  Patent  Bar  Assn.  -Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Casino 
(Edgewater).  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 8  8  Winthrop  Av.,  Edgewater,  111. 

SHERIFF,  Andrew  Rothwell,  lawyer;  b. 
Washington,  D.  C.,  Apr.  8,  1872;  s.  George 
Lewis  and  Sarah  Borrows  (Rothwell)  Sheriff; 
attended  Washington  public  and  high  schools; 
graduate  Georgetown  Univ.  (D.  C.)  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1892;  Harvard  Law  School, 
LL.B.,  1894;  Harvard  College  and  Graduate 
School,  1894-6;  A.B.,  1896;  also  A.M.,  1897 
(for  work  done,  1895-6);  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  17, 
1900,  Marguerite,  daughter  of  William  Hanijl- 
ton  Mitchell;  children:  Rothwell  Mitchell, 
William  Hamilton  Mitchell.  Employed  as  docu- 
ment clerk  in  Smithsonian  Institution,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.,  having  custody  of  the  scientific 
publications  of  that  institution,  1889-92;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  District  of  Columbia,  July  2, 
1894;  Illinois,  Nov.  6,  1896;  asst.  instructor  In 
constitutional  law  in  Harvard  College,  1895-6; 
came  to  Chicago,  Aug.  8,  1896;  became  a  mem. 
of  present  law  firm  of  McCordic  &  Sheriff, 
Feb.  1,  1898.  Vice-pres.  and  dir.  Illinois  Car 
Co.  Sec.  and  dir.  Chicago  and  Calumet  River 
R.  R.  Co.  Republican.  Vestryman  Trinity  Epis- 
copal Church.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  Illinois 
Bar  Assn.,  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Beta  Theta  Pi. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Hamilton,  City.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  2723  Prairie  Av. 

SHERMAN,  Edwin,  sec.  Guthmann,  Carpen- 
ter &  Telling,  manufacturers  and  wholesalers 
of  shoes;  b.  Chicago,  May  10,  1862;  s.  William 
G.  and  Martha  E.  Sherman;  ed.  Haven  School, 
Chicago;  studied  law  at  night  school  of  Chi- 
cago College  of  Law;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Jan.  1, 
1894,  Alida  G.  White;  1  son:  Robert  Trow- 
bridge  Sherman.  In  1881  started  with  present 
firm,  later  becoming  sec.  and  treas.  Clubs: 
Evanston,  Skokie  Golf.  Office:  222-226  Frank- 
lin St.  Residence:  1253  Judson  Av.,  Evanston, 
111. 

SHERMAN,  Elijah  Berais,  lawyer;  b.  Fair- 
field,  Vt.,  June  18,  1832;  s.  Elias  Huntington 
and  Clarissa  (Wilmarth)  Sherman;  grad.  Mid- 
dlebury  College,  1860;  A.M.,  1864;  LL.D.,  Mid- 
dlebury,  1885;  LL.B.,  Union  College  of  Law, 
Chicago,  1864;  m.  Hattie  G.  Levering,  of  Iowa 
Falls,  la.,  1866:  children:  Bernis  Wilmarth, 
Ralph  Ernest,  Clara  Gertrude  (last  2  now  de- 
ceased). Was  principal  of  Brandon  Seminary, 
Vermont,  1S61-2;  lieut.  9th  Vermont  Infy., 
1862-3;  admitted  to  bar,  Chicago,  1864;  mem. 
of  Illinois  Legislature,  1877-81;  lieut.-col.  and 
judge  advocate,  1st  brigade,  I.  N.  G.,  1877-84; 
atty.  for  auditor  of  public  accounts  of  Illinois, 
1877-89;  chief  supervisor  of  elections,  North- 


ern district  of  Illinois,  1884-93;  master  in 
chancery  of  the  U.  S.  Circuit  Court  since  1879. 
Republican.  Trustee  of  Middlebury  College 
since  1892;  Mason  (32°);  grand  master  of  Il- 
linois I.  O.  O.  F.,  1874;  mem.  G.  A.  R.,  and  of 
Military  Order  of  Loyal  Legion;  pres.  Nat. 
Delta  Upsilon  fraternity  since  1893;  pres.  Illi- 
nois Bar  Assn.,  1882;  vice-pres.  Am.  Bar  Assn., 
1885  and  1899;  has  been  pres.  Vermont  Assn. 
of  Chicago.  Favorably  known  as  orator  and 
essayist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Oakland  Cul- 
ture. Office:  Post  Office  Bldg.  Residence:  3985 
Drexel  Boul. 

SHERMAN,  Isaac  Newton  Walter,  wagon 
manufacturer;  b.  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  15, 
1833;  s.  Benjamin  and  Hannah  (Brill)  Sher- 
man; ed.  public  schools  of  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y. ; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1858,  Martha  E.  Hopkins; 
children:  Fred  P.,  Walter  B.,  Frank  P.,  Charles 
K.  Came  to  Chicago  from  New  York  State  in 
1858,  and  was  a  live  stock  commission  mer- 
chant at  the  old  Merrit  Yards  until  1877,  in 
which  year  he  established  in  present  business 
as  a  manufacturer  of  express  wagons,  coaches, 
park  sprinklers,  etc.  Republican.  Office:  144- 
148  S.  Green  St.  Residence:  125  South  East 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

SHERMAN,  James  Morgan,  retired  grain 
commission  merchant;  b.  Windsor,  Conn.,  Nov. 
20,  1842;  s.  James  T.  and  Abigail  Talcott 
(Morgan)  Sherman;  ed.  common  schools  in  Con- 
necticut and  Wisconsin;  m.  Maiden,  111.,  May 
2,  1871,  Mary  E.  French;  children:  Edwin  M., 
Rogers,  Martha  Elizabeth,  Mary  F.  Went  to 
Brodhead,  Wis.,  with  his  parents  in  1856. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and  was  a  bookkeeper 
prior  to  becoming  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Poole 
&  Sherman,  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  grain 
merchants,  for  15  years;  was  also  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  J.  M.  Sherman  &  Co.;  now  retired 
from  business.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Congregational.  Office: 
135  Adams  St.  Residence:  18  Park  Av. 

SHERMAN,  John  Dickinson,  literary  editor 
Inter  Ocean;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  30,  1859;  s. 
Penoyer  L.  and  Louise  (Dickinson)  Sherman; 
graduate  Hyde  Park  High  School  (before  an- 
nexation), 1877;  graduate  Hamilton  College, 
1881;  m.  at  Chicago,  1887,  Mary  Belle  King; 
one  son:  John  King.  Began  newspaper  work 
in  1882  as  Hyde  Park  correspondent  Chicago 
Tribune;  city  editor,  same,  1890-5;  Sunday  edi- 
tor, 1895;  on  editorial  staff,  Chicago  Times- 
Herald,  1896;  city  editor  Inter  Ocean,  1897- 
1902;  literary  editor,  same,  since  1903.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Mem.  Sigma  Phi.  Office: 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean.  Residence:  4614  Lake  Av. 

SHERMAN,  Samuel  Stevens,  financial  editor 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean;  b.  Hyde  Park,  111.  (before 
annexation),  July  31,  1869;  s.  Penoyer  L.  and 
Louise  (Dickinson)  Sherman;  graduate  Hyde 
Park  High  School,  1887;  graduate  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  1891;  m.  1898,  Chicago,  Martha 
Coleman;  children:  Nancy  Louise,  Martha 
Coleman.  Electrician  with  Union  Switch  and 
Signal  Co.,  in  Chicago  and  St.  Louis,  1891-5; 
special  writer  editorial  staff  Chicago  Tribune, 
1895;  special  writer  Chicago  Inter  Ocean,  edi- 
torial staff,  1898;  financial  editor  Inter  Ocean 
since  1898.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office: 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean.  Residence:  831  Forest 
Av.,  Wilmette,  111. 

SHERWOOD,  John  B.,  school  desk  manu- 
facturer; b.  Westport,  Conn.,  Nov.  12,  1846: 
s.  Charles  E.  and  Anna  (Beam)  Sherwood: 
attended  district  school  during  the  winters 
from  1856  to  1860;  m.  Chicago.  1871,  Jennie 
R.  Wirt;  1  daughter:  Evangeline.  Manufac- 
turer of  school  desks  since  1862;  now  sec.  of 
the  Sherwood  Co.;  inventor  and  patentee  of 
many  school  desks.  Republican.  Office:  Lin- 
coln and  14th  Sts.  Residence:  530  W.  Monroe 
St. 

SHERWOOD,  William  H.,  pianist,  composer 
and  teacher;  b.  Lyons,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  31,  1854;  s. 
Rev.  Lyman  H.  and  Mary  (Balis)  Sherwood; 


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ed.  there;  grad.  Lyons  Musical  Acad.,  of  which 
his  father  was  founder  and  prin. ;  m.  1882,  Es- 
telle  F.  Abrams.  Studied  in  U.  S.  under  Ed- 
ward Heimburger,  Pychowski,  Wm.  Mason;  in 
Europe  with  Kullak  and  Deppe,  Berlin,  and 
finally  with  Liszt  at  Weimar;  also  studied  or- 
gan; was  organist  English  Church,  Stuttgart; 
English  Chapel,  Berlin.  Has  played  in  princi- 
pal cities  of  Europe  and  Canada,  and  all  parts 
of  the  U.  S. ;  is  only  Anglo-Saxon  Am.  ever 
invited  to  play  with  leading  orchestras  of  Ger- 
many; dir.  Sherwood  Music  School.  Composer 
of  music  for  piano.  Author:  Music  Study  and 
Interpretative  Technique.  Residence:  3146 
Lake  Park  Av.  School:  Fine  Arts  Bldg. 

SHIELDS,  William  Sylvanus,  civil  engineer; 
b.  on  farm  in  Indiana  Co.,  Pa.,  Nov.  18,  1860; 
s.  John  and  Myrtilla  (Stewart)  Shields;  ed. 
common  schools  of  Indiana  Co.,  Pa.;  Acad.  in 
Aledo,  111.;  State  Normal  School,  Indiana,  Pa.; 
taught  country  school,  1881-3;  m.  Aledo,  111., 
Sept.  28,  1887,  Mary  L.  Candor;  children:  Ruth 
Myrtilla,  Kathryn  Marie,  Robert  Howard,  Ger- 
trude Maxine.  In  office  of  Robert  H.  Gamble, 
C.E.,  Lima,  O.,  Mar.-Sept.,  1883;  with  John  A. 
Cole,  C.E.,  1883-93;  studied  nights,  secured  po- 
sition of  1st  asst.  engineer.  Practiced  alone 
from  Jan.  1,  1893,  to  1896,  in  municipal  engi- 
neering; partner  with  John  W.  Alvord,  as  Al- 
vord  &  Shields,  1896-1901;  alone  again  since 
1901.  Has  designed  parks,  water  works  and 
sewerage  systems  for  cities  and  towns  all  over 
the  country,  including  some  of  the  first  plants 
for  the  purification  of  sewerage  by  the  bac- 
terial system  built  in  West.  Mem.  Am.  Water 
Works  Assn.,  Western  Soc.  of  C.  E.,  Illinois 
Soc.  of  Engineers  and  Surveyors.  Republican. 
Mem.  2d  Presbyterian  Church  of  Evanston,  111. 
Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  1108  Ben- 
son Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SHILEY,  Doug-las  Adolphus,  physician;  b. 
Fayette,  Seneca  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  23,  1849;  s. 
George  and  Hannah  (Hogan)  Shiley;  ed.  public 
schools,  Waterloo  Acad.  and  the  Univ.  of  Michi- 
gan, and  grad.  Bellevue  Hosp.  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  Mar.,  1872;  m.  Waterloo,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  5, 
1878,  Belle  M.  Parks;  children:  Sam  Wells, 
Belle  Marie.  Was  asst.  physician  in  Willard 
State  Hosp.,  New  York,  1873-4;  then  came  west 
to  Red  Wing,  Minn.,  and  practiced  there  5 
years,  and  after  various  other  locations  came 
to  Chicago,  1896,  since  which  time  has  been 
engaged  in  active  practice  of  profession;  spe- 
cialist in  tuberculosis.  Episcopalian.  Office:  69 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  6431  Lexington  Av. 

SHIMIZU,  Seizaburo,  Consul  of  Japanese 
Empire;  b.  Saitama-Ken,  Japan,  Oct.  25,  186T 
s.  Keisuke  and  Hann  Shibuichi;  ed.  common 
and  high  schools  at  Saitamakken,  Japan;  grad. 
Saitama  High  Normal  College,  1884;  at  French 
Law  College,  Tokio,  Japan,  1887-90;  passed  the 
examination  for  the  high  civil  service,  Dec., 
1891.  Appointed  in  consular  service  as  attache, 
Oct.,  1892;  promoted  Consul  Nov.,  1894.  Is 
Christian,  in  broad  sense.  Has  decoration,  6th 
class,  of  the  Sacred  Treasure.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  University,  Quadrangle,  Germania 
Mannerchor.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Bldg.  Residence:  5747  Lexington  Av. 

SHIVERICK,  Asa  Frank,  vice-pres.  of  the 
Tobey  Furniture  Co.;  b.  Dennis,  Mass.,  Sept. 
26,  1861;  s.  Asa  and  Ruth  (Tobey)  Shiverick; 
grad.  grammar  school,  Woods  Holl,  Mass. ; 
was  2  years  at  Lawrence  Acad.,  Falmouth, 
Mass.;  grad.  Massachusetts  Agricultural  Col- 
lege, B.S.,  1882;  m.  Woods  Holl,  Mass.,  Apr. 
23,  1891,  Ruth  Anna  Hatch;  children:  Arthur, 
Francis  Tobey.  From  1882-90  was  with  the  Pa- 
cific Guano  Co.,  of  Boston,  as  chemist  of  the 
works  at  Woods  Holl,  Mass.,  and  Charleston, 
S.  C.,  and  finally  mgr.  of  the  Woods  Holl 
Works;  since  1890  with  the  Tobey  Furniture 
Co.,  of  which  is  now  vice-pres.  and  treas.  A 
Democrat  until  1896;  now  Republican.  Club: 
Calumet  Golf.  Office:  100  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 56  Madison  Park. 


SHOENBERGER,  George  Km?,  iron  and 
coal;  b.  Juniata  Forges,  Huntingdon  Co.,  Pa.; 
s.  Edwin  F.  and  Margaretta  Maria  (Krug) 
Shoenberger;  ed.  Pennsylvania  Military  Acad., 
Westchester,  Pa.;  on  breaking  out  of  war  en- 
listed in  army,  serving  through  1862  and  1863; 
in  1864  went  to  Univ.  of  Vienna,  Austria,  to 
finish  education;  m.  Chicago,  July  31,  1873, 
Louise  Reynolds;  children:  Mrs.  Laura  Shoen- 
berger Cowling,  Mrs.  Sallie  Shoenberger  Ham- 
lin,  Edwin  Reynolds,  Louise.  Began  in  iron 
business  in  Chicago,  1868;  burned  out  in  the 
great  Chicago  fire,  1871,  and  in  early  times 
controlled  the  iron  and  engine  work  of  the 
paper  mills  of  the  West;  put  the  first  steam 
in  boat  on  the  Red  River  of  Dakota,  and  much 
of  the  early  iron  work  in  Chicago  and  Duluth, 
Minn.,  building  cars  and  docks  for  N.  P.  R.  R., 
car  wheels  and  stoves  (first  made  in  Minne- 
sota); fire  destroyed  entire  plant  in  1875;  now 
owner  and  personal  mgr.  of  house  of  G.  K. 
Shoenberger,  engines,  boilers  and  foundry; 
also  treas.  and  gen.  mgr.  Geneva  Optical  Co.; 
gen.  mgr.  Daniels  Creek  Coal  Co.;  was  first 
pres.  Duluth  Blast  Furnace  Co.;  first  pres. 
Foundrymen's  Assn.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mason.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac. Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Fisher 
Bldg.  Residence:  567  E.  Division  St. 

SHOUTS,  Theodore  Perry,  chairman  Isth- 
mian Canal  Commission;  b.  Crawford  Co.,  Pa., 
May  5,  1856;  s.  Dr.  Henry  Daniel  and  Margaret 
Nevin  (Marshall)  Shonts;  parents  moved  to 
Iowa  in  early  sixties;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Centerville,  la.;  grad.  Monmouth  (111.)  Col- 
lege, 1876;  m.  1882,  Harriet  Amelia  Drake; 
children:  Marguerite  Amelia,  Mary  Theodora. 
In  1876  went  into  banking  business  at  Center- 
ville, la.;  later  studied  law;  admitted  to  Iowa 
bar  and  practiced  4  years  as  a  mem.  of  the  law 
firm  of  Drake,  Baker  &  Shonts.  In  1882  en- 
gaged in  railroad  construction,  building  two 
lines  of  railroad,  from-  Albia  to  Centerville, 
now  a  part  of  the  Iowa  Central  system,  and 
one  now  a  part  of  the  Burlington  system;  later 
engaged  in  completing  the  construction  of  the 
Indiana,  Illinois  &  Iowa  R.  R.,  of  which  he  was 
chief  owner  until  road  was  absorbed  by  the  L. 
S.  &  M.  S.  R.  R.  He  is  pres.  of  the  Toledo  & 
Western  R.  R. ;  also  dir.  Iowa  Central  R.  R. 
Co.,  Am.  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  of  Chicago, 
and  Western  Cold  Storage  Co.;  appointed 
chairman  Isthmian  Canal  Commission  by  Pres. 
Roosevelt,  1905.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian,  Glen  View.  Offices:  Toledo, 
O. ;  Washington,  D.  C.  Residence:  Virginia 
Hotel. 

SHOPE,  Simeon  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Akron,  O., 
Dec.  3,  1837;  s.  Simon  P.  and  Lucinda  (Rich- 
mond) Shope;  parents  moved  to  Marseilles, 
LaSalle  Co.,  111.,  Sept.,  1839;  ed.  district 
schools;  taught  school  4  years,  studying  law 
at  odd  hours;  studied  in  law  office  of  Judge 
Elihu  Powell  and  Judge  Norman  H.  Purple, 
Peoria,  111.;  m.  1858,  Sarah  M.  Jones  (died  in 
Florida,  Jan.  4,  1883);  children:  Clara  A., 
Charles  E.  (deceased),  Clarence  W.,  Mabel 
Ray.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1858,  and  began 
practice  at  Metamora,  Woodford  Co.;  soon  af- 
ter removed  to  Lewiston,  Fulton  Co.,  where  he 
practiced  until  1877;  circuit  judge,  10th  cir- 
cuit, 1877-85;  judge  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
1885-94;  declined  renomination;  since  1894  in 
practice  in  Chicago;  now  senior  mem.  of 
Shope,  Mathis,  Zane  &  Weber.  Democrat; 
active  in  politics  until  elected  to  the  bench. 
Mason,  K.  T.,  Elk,  K.  P.  Office:  100  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  1419  Lawrence  Av. 

SHOBEY,  Paul,  prof.  Greek,  Univ.  of  Chica- 
go, since  1892;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  Aug.  3,  1857; 
grad.  Chicago  High  School,  1874;  Harvard, 
1878  (Univ.  of  Munich,  Ph.D.,  1884);  admit- 
ted to  bar,  Chicago,  1880;  prof.  Greek,  Bryn 
Mawr  College,  1885-92;  m.  June,  1895,  Emma 
L.  Gilbert,  Philadelphia.  (See  Who's  Who  in 


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America  for  books,  etc.)  Address:  5516  Wood- 
lawn  Av. 

SHORTALL,  John  G.,  lawyer,  humanitarian; 
b.  Dublin,  Ireland,  Sept.  20,  1838;  s.  John  and 
Charlotte  (Towson)  Shortall;  removed  to  New 
York,  1841;  m.  Sept.  5,  1861,  Mary  Dunham 
Staples.  In  Chicago  since  1854;  studied  law; 
admitted  to  Illinois  bar;  in  1861  became  owner 
of  real  estate  abstracts  which  acquired  excep- 
tional value  after  destruction  of  public  rec- 
ords of  deeds,  etc.,  by  fire  of  1871;  one  of  the 
founders  Illinois  Humane  Soc.,  1869;  pres. 
same  since  1877;  organized  Am.  Humane 
(Nat.)  Assn.,  1877;  pres.  thereof  many  terms; 
presided  over  Humane  Congress,  World's  Co- 
lumbian Exposition,  1893,  and  presented  assn.'s 
exhibit  (award).  In  1880  appointed  appraiser 
school  lands,  City  of  Chicago;  10  years  dir. 
and  3  terms  pres.  Chicago  Public  Library;  as 
such  obtained  in  1890  consent  of  abutting  own- 
ers and  acquired  possession  of  Dearborn  Park 
site  for  Library.  Dir.  Title  Guaranty  and 
Trust  Co.,  and  of  Chicago  Title  and  Trust  C9- 
(successor),  from  organization,  etc.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Literary.  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  1600  Prairie  Av. 

SHORT  ALL,  John  Louis,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
May  1,  1865;  s.  John  G.  and  Mary  (Staples) 
Shortall;  ed.  private  school  in  Chicago,  St. 
Paul's  School,  Concord,  N.  H.,  and  Massachu- 
setts Institute  of  Technology,  Boston;  m.  Bos- 
ton, Oct.  1,  1889,  Mary  Carter;  children: 
Katherine,  Helen,  Harrington,  Margaret.  After 
leaving  college  studied  law.  From  1887  to  1891 
was  engaged  in  banking  at  Lake  Preston,  S. 
Dak.;  then  returned  to  Chicago  and  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar  of  Illinois,  1891;  engaged  in 
practice;  now  mem.  law  firm  of  Shortall  & 
Murison,  making  a  specialty  of  real  estate, 
probate  and  chancery  law.  Republican.  Epis- 
copalian. Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Uni- 
versity, Chicago  Athletic,  Skokie  Country,  Chi- 
cago Literary,  Huron  Mountain  Hunting  and 
Fishing.  Office:  100  Washington  St.  Residence: 
Winnetka,  111. 

SHOURDS,  Clayton  Brown,  jeweler;  b. 
Rochester,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  9,  1845;  s.  James  and 
Maria  (Holmes)  Shourds;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  to  1862;  m.  Chicago,  Nov. 
9,  1871,  Emma  Storey;  1  son:  James  L.  After 
leaving  school  was  employed  in  jewelry  busi- 
ness at  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  until  1866;  came  to 
Chicago,  1866,  and  was  employed  with  Matson 
&  Hoes,  jewelers,  until  1870;  since  1870  in 
business  for  self,  first  in  firm  of  C.  B.  Shourds 
&  Co.,  then  Shourds  &  Storey,  then  Shourds, 
Storey  &  Hamilton,  followed  by  Shourds, 
Storey  &  Kasper,  and  since  1897  of  Shourds, 
Adcock  &  Teufel.  Also  sec.  of  the  J.  B.  Storey 
&  E.  A.  Clark  Co.,  furniture.  Mem.  2d  Baptist 
Church.  Mem.  Waubansia  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood.  Office:  66 
State  St.  Residence:  108  48th  St. 

SHUEY,  William  Henry,  sec.-treas.  Railway 
Age  Co.;  b.  Haminton,  O. ;  s.  John  Heilman  and 
Elizabeth  Bodman  (May hew)  Shuey;  ed.  gram- 
mar school,  Oxford,  O. ;  Williston  Seminary, 
Easthampton,  Mass.;  Miami  Univ.,  Oxford,  O. ; 
m.  Northampton,  Mass.,  Dec.  5,  1865,  Eleanor 
Baxter  Sanders  (now  deceased) ;  1  daughter: 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Mayhew  Southward.  Began 
business  life  as  druggist  at  Springfield,  O. ; 
then  furniture  manufacturer  at  Minneapolis, 
Minn.  Since  Dec.,  1886,  sec.-treas.  of  the  Rail- 
way Age  Co.,  a  weekly  paper  devoted  to  the 
interests  of  railways.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Club:  Oak  Park.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

SHUMAN,  Edwin  Llewellyn,  journalist;  b. 
Lancaster,  Co.,  Pa.,  Dec.  13,  1863;  s.  William 
C.  and  Rebecca  (Fertig)  Shuman;  grad.  North- 
western Univ.,  1887,  Ph.M.,  1890;  m.  Evanston, 
111.,  Dec.  25,  1895,  Emma  Thompson.  Editor 
Evanston  Press,  1889-90;  traveled  in  Alaska, 
1891;  reporter  and  editor  on  Chicago  Journal, 


1892-5;  literary  editor  and  editorial  writer  on 
Chicago  Tribune,  1895-1901;  literary  editor  Chi- 
cago Record-Herald  since  Oct.,  1901.  Editor: 
A  Decade  of  Oratory,  1888.  Author:  Steps  Into 
Journalism,  1894;  Practical  Journalism,  1903. 
Office:  The  Record-Herald.  Residence:  221  Ked- 
zie  St..  Evanston,  111. 

SHUMWAY,  Philip  Raymond,  pres.  the  Pa- 
per Mills  Co.;  b.  Evanston,  111.,  Jan.  31,  1868; 
s.  Philip  B.  and  Mary  (Raymond)  Shumway; 
grad.  Northwestern  Univ.,  A.B.,  1889;  m. 
Bloomington,  111.,  1902,  Harriet  Hoblit.  Since 
1894,  pres.  of  the  Paper  Mills  Co.,  Mem.  Nat. 
Assn.  of  Credit  Men.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Mid-Day, 
Caxton,  University.  Office:  319-327  5th  Av. 
Residence:  1605  Hinman  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SHURTLEFr,  Wilford  Calvin,  wholesale 
druggist;  b.  St.  Charles,  111.,  Mar.  12,  1860;  s. 
Calvin  and  Sarah  (Arnold)  Shurtleff;  ed.  high 
school,  Sycamore,  111.,  and  at  Cornell  College, 
Mt.  Vernon,  la.;  m.  Waterloo,  la.,  Dec.  19, 
1882,  Kittie  L.  Crippen;  children:  Alice  E., 
Howard  F.,  Helen,  Bernice.  Was  in  wire  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  1879-80;  then  went  to  Water- 
loo, la.,  and  was  in  business  there  until  1890; 
came  to  Chicago  and  was  northwestern  repre- 
sentative of  the  Northwestern  Wire  Co.  In 
1898  became  connected  with  the  wholesale 
drug  house  of  Morrisson,  Plummer  &  Co. 
(established,  1874,  incorporated  1884)  of  which 
he  is  vice-pres.  Dir.  of  Chicago  Credit  Men's 
Assn.  Republican.  Pres.  School  Board,  Wil- 
mette,  111.  Mem.  Chicago  Drug  Trade  Club; 
Evans  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Grand  Regent 
for  Illinois,  Royal  Arcanum;  mem.  S.  A.  R. ; 
Helmet  Lodge,  Waterloo,  la.,  K.  P.  Office:  200- 
206  Randolph  St.  Residence:  Wilmette,  111. 

SHUTTS,  Adelbert  J.,  lumberman;  b.  New- 
ark, N.  Y.,  Dec.  11,  1854;  s.  John  and  Sarah  A. 
Shutts;  removed  in  childhood  to  Council  Bluffs, 
la.,  and  was  ed.  in  the  public  schools  there;  m. 
Northville,  Mich.,  1877,  Belle  Starkweather;  1 
daughter:  Buda.  Came  from  Council  Bluffs, 
la.,  in  1879,  and  was  engaged  as  a  broker  in 
produce  on  S.  Water  St.  until  1894,  when  he 
became  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Messinger  Hard- 
wood Lumber  Co.,  hardwood  lumber.  This 
business  was  established  in  1874  by  Charles 
T.  Messinger,  who  was  pres.  of  the  company 
until  his  death  in  1903.  Republican.  Mem.  K.  P. 
and  Royal  League.  Office:  Mendall  St.  and  Ar- 
mitage  Av.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

SICKEL,  John  Trust,  commission  grain  and 
provisions;  b.  Baltimore,  Md.,  Mar.  20,  1862;  s. 
John  L.  and  Emily  J.  (Brooks)  Sickel;  grad. 
Friends'  High  School,  Baltimore,  Md.,  June, 
1877;  m.  Alma,  Mich.,  1898,  Emily  C.  De  Russy. 
Came  to  Chicago,  Jan.,  1887,  to  establish 
steamship  agency  of  firm  of  Sickel  Bros., 
with  which  continued  until  Apr.  1,  1904,  when 
with  Charles  J.  Roberts  established  firm  of 
Sickel,  Roberts  &  Co.,  commission  merchants 
in  grain  and  provisions.  Also  dir.  Victor  Chem- 
ical Works.  Dir.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Glen  View,  Union.  Office: 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  1608  Forest  Av., 
Evanston,  111. 

SIDLEY,  William  Kirby,  sec.  and  treas. 
Keith  Bros.  &  Co.;  b.  Ahern  Park,  Co.  Cork, 
Ireland,  Feb.  22,  1838;  s.  Dr.  Kyrle  Allen  .and 
Helen  (Kirby)  Sidley;  brought  to  America  in 
childhood  by  parents,  father  settling  in  Mil- 
waukee in  practice  of  medicine;  attended  pub- 
lic schools  and  a  private  acad.;  m.  1865,  Mary 
Frances  Pratt;  children:  7  boys  and  1  girl  (5 
sons  and  1  daughter  now  living).  Owing  to 
death  of  father  was  obliged,  at  age  of  12,  to 
go  to  work  and  provide  for  self;  worked  first 
in  newspaper  office  and  afterwards  in  clothing 
business;  later  was  buyer  of  furs  in  the  then 
wild  Northwest;  came  to  Chicago,  1860;  en- 
tered employ  of  Keith  Bros,  in  1865,  as  gen- 
eral salesman,  traveling  several  years  in  the 
West,  going  to  Salt  Lake  and  other  Utah 
points  before  any  railroad  reached  the  Terri- 


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tory,  and  through  Colorado  when  the  stage 
coach  and  "broncho"  were  the  only  means  of 
conveyance;  made  buyer  and  general  mgr.  in 
1883;  business  was  incorporated  as  Keith 
Bros.  &  Co.  (manufacturers  and  jobbers  of 
hats,  caps,  straw  goods,  gloves  and  mittens) 
in  1886,  and  upon  death  of  James  L.  Wood- 
ward in  1892,  became  sec.  and  treas.  of  the 
company,  which  position  still  holds.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  239-241  Jackson  St.  Residence: 
Highland  Park,  111. 

SIDLEY,  William  Pratt,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago, 
Jan.  30,  1868;  s.  William  K.  and  Mary  Frances 
(Pratt)  Sidley;  grad.  Williams  College,  class 
of  1889;  studied  law  in  Harvard  Law  School, 
and  in  Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago,  grad- 
uating in  class  of  1891;  m.  Oconomowoc,  Wis., 
June  14,  1899,  Elaine  Dupee;  1  son:  William 
Kyrle.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  in  1891  and 
began  law  practice  as  a  clerk  in  the  offices 
of  Williams,  Holt  &  Wheeler,  in  which  he  be- 
came a  junior  partner  in  1897,  and  in  1899 
the  present  firm  name  of  Holt,  Wheeler  & 
Sidley  was  adopted,  after  the  death  of  Norman 
Williams,  by  whom  the  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1866.  Clubs:  University,  Union 
League,  Chicago  Literary,  Homewood.  Office: 
Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

SIDWAY,  Leverett  Barker,  manufacturer 
and  banker;  b.  Otterville,  Jersey  Co.,  111.,  Feb. 
14,  1832;  s.  George  D.  and  Emeline  (Douglass) 
Sidway;  ed;  Otterville  public  schools  and  at 
Jones'  Acad.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  m.  Alton,  111., 
Feb.  14,  1854,  Louise  Martin;  children:  Wil- 
liam M.  and  Charles  D.  (both  deceased), 
George  T.,  Henry  T.  Came  from  Alton,  111.,  to 
Chicago,  1858;  organized  the  firm  of  Turner  & 
Sidway,  leather  and  saddlery,  which  in  1861 
manufactured  for  the  government  over  10,000 
sets  of  cavalry  horse  equipments.  Bought 
stock  in  State  Savings  Institution,  1864,  and 
shortly  afterward  became  managing  director; 
sold  his  stock  at  300  per  cent  premium  in 
1872;  organized  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank, 
1872;  sold  his  interest  in  Jan.,  1878;  later  de- 
voted time  to  buying  and  selling  land  in  large 
bodies  and  loaning  money  on  mortgages,  as 
L.  B.  Sidway  &  Co.,  but  has  been  gradually 
winding  up  his  business  since  1893.  Democrat 
(old  style:  "Free  Trade  and  Sound  Money"). 
Was  alderman  1  year,  1856,  in  Alton,  111.  Was 
one  of  the  original  South  Park  Commissioners; 
served  5  years,  was  reappointed  and  resigned 
4  years  later.  Episcopalian.  Wrote,  in  Nov. 
number,  1879,  for  Macmillan's  Magazine,  pa- 
per on  the  Grain  Producing  Power  of  the  U. 
S.,  and  since  then  has  contributed  to  various 
London  periodicals  on  economic  questions  per- 
taining to  the  U.  S.  Since  1878  has  spent  much 
time  in  Europe,  and  in  farming  and  stock 
growing  operations  in  Godfrey,  Illinois.  Clubs: 
Union  League;  also  Piccadilly,  London.  Office: 
163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  4357  Lake  Av.; 
also  Godfrey,  Madison  Co.,  111. 

SIGNER,  Fred  Edmund,  transportation  mgr.; 
b.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  May  26,  1869;  s.  Charles  L. 
and  Lena  M.  (Habig)  Signer;  ed.  Buffalo  pub- 
lic schools  until  1882;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  27, 
1895,  Lyle  Wiltshire;  children:  Marjorie, 
Dorothy.  After  filling  various  minor  positions 
in  Buffalo  was  clerk  (1  year)  of  Buffalo,  New 
York  &  Philadelphia  Ry.,  Buffalo,  to  June, 
1887;  clerk  Chicago  &  Atlantic  Ry.,  Chicago, 
to  Dec.,  1887;  S.  Pac.  Ry.,  Los  Angeles,  Calif., 
to  Nov.,  1888;  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  to  Mar., 
1889;  clerk  Wabash  R.  R.,  Chicago,  until  Apr., 
189S;  Board  of  Trade  representative  same  road 
until  May,  1900;  agent  Wabash  &  Lackawanna 
Despatch  until  Apr.,  1902;  gen.  freight  and  pas- 
senger agent  Chicago,  Cincinnati  &  Louisville 
R.  R.  until  Aug.,  1903;  since  then  mgr.  Lehigh 
&  Wabash  Despatch.  Office:  Ellsworth  Bldg. 
Residence:  1218  Pratt  Av. 

SIKES,  George  Gushing',  journalist;  b.  Dodge 
Center,  Minn.,  June  4,  1868;  s.  H.  C.  and 


Eleanor  (Shepard)  Sikes;  grad.  Univ.  of  Minn., 
1892;  Univ.  of  Chicago,  Ph.M.,  1894  (fellow); 
m.  Feb.  6,  1897,  Madeleine,  daughter  Alfred 
Wallin  (then  chief  justice  North  Dakota  Su- 
preme Court).  Learned  printers'  trade;  was 
one  time  pres.  Minneapolis  Typographical 
Union;  did  newspaper  work  in  Minneapolis 
and  Chicago;  5  years  editorial  writer  on  Chi- 
cago Record,  dealing  especially  with  municipal 
and  labor  topics;  resigned  and  was  2  years 
sec.  Chicago  St.  Ry.  commission;  asst.  sec. 
Municipal  Voters'  League,  Chicago,  since  Jan. 
1,  1903;  special  student  of  municipal  ques- 
tions. Has  written  extensively  on  municipal 
problems.  Club:  Press.  Office:  228  Clark  St. 
Residence:  215  Jackson  Park  Terrace. 

SILBERMAN,  Aclolpk,  wool  and  fur;  b. 
Rockenhausen,  Ger.,  Oct.  2,  1853;  s.  Heinrich 
and  Amelia  (Adler)  Silberman;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.,  1870;  m. 
Rock  Island,  111.,  Mar.  10,  1891,  Clara  Rosen- 
field;  2  children:  Heinrich  R.,  Charles  Adolph. 
Lived  in  Quincy,  111.,  1870-6;  resident  of 
Ottumwa,  la.,  1876-85,  coming  thence  to  Chi- 
cago, 1885;  has  been  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of 
Silberman  Bros,  since  1871.  Republican.  Mason; 
mem.  lodge  and  chapter  in  Ottumwa,  la.  Dir. 
of  the  Chicago  Home  for  Jewish  Orphans. 
Club:  Standard.  Office:  124  Michigan  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4738  Grand  Boul. 

SILBERMAN,  Ferdinand,  wool  and  fur;  b. 
Rockenhausen,  Bavaria,  Ger.,  June  17,  1842;  s. 
Heinrich  and  Amelia  Silberman;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Germany;  m.  Quincy,  111.,  May  23, 
1871,  Fannie  Kingsbaker;  children:  Cecelia, 
Selma.  Came  to  U.  S.  in  1864  and  has  ever 
since  been  engaged  in  the  trade  in  wool  and 
furs;  was  at  Quincy,  111.,  in  that  line,  1866-80; 
removed  to  Chicago,  1880;  a  mem.  of  Silber- 
man Bros.  Republican.  Mason.  Office:  122-128 
Michigan  St.  Residence:  4943  Grand  Boul. 

SILBERMAN,  Sigmund,  wool  and  fur;  b. 
Rockenhausen,  Bavaria,  Ger.,  June  20,  1851;  s. 
Heinrich  and  Amelia  Silberman;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Bavaria;  came  to  U.  S.,  1870,  set- 
tling in  Quincy,  111.;  m.  Quincy,  111.,  May  15, 
1883,  Mary  Levy;  children:  Beulah,  Hubert, 
David,  Helen,  Louise,  Joseph  D.  Entered  the 
wool  and  fur  business  with  his  brother,  Fer- 
dinand, at  Quincy,  in  1870;  removed  to  Chica- 
go, 18S6,  and  has  since  been  a  mem.  of  the 
firm  of  Silberman  Bros.  Republican.  Mason. 
Club:  Standard.  Office:  122-128  Michigan  St. 
Residence:  3606  Vernon  Av. 

SILK,  Albert  Edward,  merchant;  b.  New 
York,  Mar.  17,  1860;  s.  W.  N.  and  Elizabeth 
Bowles  Silk;  ed.  Detroit  (Mich.)  High  School; 
m.  Detroit,  July  28,  1885,  Mary  E.  Joy.  Began 
business  career  as  salesman,  later  becoming 
supt.  of  agencies  in  Middle  West  for  the 
Jewell  Belting  Co.,  and  since  Jan.,  1903,  mgr. 
western  branch  of  Jewell  Belting  Co.,  of 
Hartford,  Conn.;  also  mgr.  for  Voorhees  Rub- 
ber Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  mechanical 
Rubber  Goods,  and  for  E.  F.  Houghton  &  Co., 
oils  and  greases.  Independent  Republican.  Lib- 
eral in  religion.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Midlothian;  Toledo  (Toledo,  O.),  Detroit  Golf. 
Office:  175  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  1143  E. 
55th  St. 

SILK,  Edward  Everett,  sec.  and  gen.  mgr. 
The  Holland  Co.;  b.  Davenport,  la.,  May  28, 
1874;  s.  Robert  J.  and  Kathrine  Silk;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  and  in  Purdue  Univ.,  Indiana,  in 
course  in  railway  mechanical  engineering. 
Served  time  in  machine  shops  and  was  em- 
ployed at  the  Government  Arsenal,  Rock  Is- 
land, 111.,  before  entering  college.  After  leav- 
ing college  was  connected  with  the  Central 
R.  R.  of  New  Jersey  in  motive  power  dept., 
and  later  for  3  years  associate  editor  of  the 
Am.  Engineer  and  Railroad  Journal,  New 
York;  then  2  years  Western  mgr.  of  the  O.  M. 
Edwards  Co.,  and  now  sec.  and  gen.  mgr.  of 
The  Holland  Co.,  manufacturers  and  jobbers 
of  railway  supplies.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Sigma 


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Nu  fraternity.  Clubs:  Western  Railway;  also 
Railroad  (New  York).  Office:  77-83  Jackson 
Boul. 

SILSBEE,  Joseph  Lyman,  architect;  b. 
Salem,  Mass.,  Nov.  25,  1848;  s.  William  and 
Charlotte  (Lyman)  Silsbee;  ed.  Phillips  Exeter 
Acad.,  1865;  Harvard  College,  A.B.,  1869;  also 
special  studies  in  Massachusetts  Institute  of 
Technology;  m.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  June  5,  1875, 
Anna  B.  Sedgwick;  children:  Charlotte  (Mrs. 
Francis  Drexel  Smith),  Margaret  (Mrs.  Prank 
E.  Wade),  Joseph  L.,  Jr.,  Ralph,  Gladys,  Anna, 
Deborah.  Republican.  Clubs:  University,  Edge- 
water,  Glen  View.  Office:  115  Dearborn.  Resi- 
dence: 1328  Hollywood  Av. 

SILVERMAN,  Lazarus,  retired  banker  and 
real  estate  operator;  b.  Oberschwarcach,  Ba- 
varia, Ger.,  Feb.  28,  1830;  s.  Samson  and 
Shalah  (Rice)  Silverman;  ed.  common  schools 
until  age  of  19,  when  came  to  U.  S. ;  went  to 
Sumter  Co.,  Ala.,  and  engaged  in  mercantile 
business,  1849-53;  since  1853  a  resident  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Apr.  12,  1859,  Hannah, 
daughter  of  Benjamin  Sachs;  4  children,  of 
whom  only  1  daughter,  Shalah,  is  now  living. 
First  business  experience  as  peddler  in  South- 
ern States,  from  one  plantation  to  another, 
thus  accumulating  some  capital.  Began  operat- 
ing in  real  estate,  1853,  and  added  banking, 
1856.  Advanced  large  sums  at  beginning  of 
Civil  War  for  the  equipment  of  troops  for  the 
TJnion  cause,  and  equipped  a  regiment  at  his 
own  expense.  Went  to  Washington,  D.  C.,  1873, 
and  submitted  to  U.  S.  Senator  John  Sherman 
a  plan  for  the  resumption  of  specie  payment 
by  the  government.  The  plan  was  adopted  by 
Congress  and  known  as  the  "Sherman  Bill." 
Lost  heavily  in  the  fire  of  1871,  but  opened  his 
own  house  on  Calumet  Av.  and  built  temporary 
structure  also  for  the  shelter  of  the  homeless 
and  destitute;  bought  all  the  flour  he  could 
in  Chicago  and  hired  bakers,  and  in  that  man- 
ner supplied  bread  to  all  families  who  could 
be  reached,  and  making  large  gratuitous  dis- 
tributions of  food.  Retired  from  active  bank- 
ing business  in  1893.  One  of  the  dirs.  in  the 
Minnesota  Iron  Co.,  which  was  the  nucleus  of 
the  Federal  Steel  Co.,  recently  merged  into 
the  U.  S.  Steel  Co.  Pres.  Hope  Iron  Land  Co., 
North  Star  Iron  Co.,  63-12  Iron  Co.,  Enterprise 
Iron  Co.,  Oriental  Granite  and  Iron  Co.;  dir.  % 
J.  Romberg  &  Son,  of  New  York.  Republican. 
Club:  Lakeside.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2213  Calumet  Av. 

SILVERTHORNE,  Georg-e  Morrill,  secretary 
Western  Felt  Works;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1877; 
s.  A.  D.  and  Frances  (Hodgkins)  Silverthorne; 
ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  Michigan  Military 
Acad.;  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School;  m. 
Riverside,  111.,  Oct.  31,  1903,  Edith  Hellyer. 
Began  business  career  in  the  felt  mfg.  busi- 
ness in  1898,  joining  in  the  organization  of 
the  Western  Felt  Works,  manufacturers  of 
harness  and  clothing  felts,  of  which  company 
is  sec.  Was  capt.  Co.  A,  161st  Ind.  Vol.  Infy. ; 
saw  service  in  Cuba  for  5  months  during  Span- 
ish-Am. War;  was  stationed  at  Havana.  Epis- 
copalian. Club:  Riverside  Golf.  Office:  W.  41st 
Av.,  cor.  Ogden  Av.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

SIMMON'S,  Francis  Tolles,  importer  kid 
gloves;  b.  Little  Compton,  R.  I.,  Sept.  8,  1855; 
s.  Albert  H.  and  Sarah  J.  (Tolles)  Simmons; 
direct  descendant  John  and  Priscilla  Alden; 
ed.  public  schools  and  Burr  &  Burton  Acad.; 
m.  Chicago,  1883,  Hattie  Northam  Bush;  chil- 
dren: William  Bush,  Kathryn  Elizabeth.  Be- 
gan business  life  in  Boston;  came  to  Chicago, 
1881,  representing  the  Crosby  Steam  Gage  & 
Valve  Co.  until  1893,  when  he  went  into  busi- 
ness as  mem.  of  Bush,  Simmons  &  Co.;  now 
sec.  and  treas.  Francis  T.  Simmons  Co.,  im- 
porters and  jobbers  of  kid  gloves;  also  sec. 
and  dir.  William  H.  Bush  &  Co.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Lincoln  Park  Commissioner 
since  1901.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  of  Credit  Men. 
Mem.  and  vice-pres.  S.  A.  R. ;  mem.  of  and  first 


pres.  in  Chicago  of  ward  organization  of  the 
Civic  Federation;  mem.  Royal  Arcanum; 
formerly  dir.  of  the  Marquette  Club.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  City.  Office:  188-190  Market  St. 
Residence:  8  Gordon  Terrace. 

SIMMONS,  George  H.,  physician,  surgeon; 
b.  England,  Jan.  2,  1853;  s.  George  and  Sarah 
Louise  (Clifford)  Simmons;  came  to  U.  S., 
1870;  preliminary  education  in  England;  also 
studied  at  Tabor  College,  la.,  1871-2;  Univ.  of 
Nebraska,  1872-6;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  Col- 
lege, Chicago,  1882;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chica- 
go, 1892;  L.  M.  Rotunda  Hosp.,  Dublin,  1884; 
honorary  A.M.,  Tabor  College  (la.),  1899;  in 
Europe,  1883-4;  studied  in  Dublin,  Ireland, 
Birmingham  and  London,  Eng.,  and  Vienna, 
Austria.  Established  at  Lincoln,  Neb.;  ex-sec. 
Nebraska  State  Med.  Soc.,  ex-sec.  Western 
Surgical  and  Gynecological  Assn.  Editor  and 
gen.  mgr.  of  the  Journal  of  the  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  and  gen.  sec.  of  the  Am.  Med.  Assn. 
Club:  University.  Office:  103  Dearborn  Av. 
Residence:  1672  Kenmore  Av. 

SIMMS,  Stephen  Chapman,  asst.  curator  of 
ethnology  Field  Columbian  Museum  since  Mar., 
1894;  b.  Georgetown,  D.  C.,  Mar.  22,  1864;  s. 
Joseph  Libbey  and  Rosa  Margaret  (Edmon- 
ston)  Simms;  ed.  private  school,  Georgetown, 
D.  C.;  m.  Washington,  Apr.  23,  1891,  Margaret 
Elizabeth,  daughter  late  Ephraim  Whitlock, 
pres.  Board  of  Education,  Brooklyn.  Reporter, 
corr.,  asst.  managing  editor,  1884-90;  asst.  sec. 
and  charge  d'affaires,  dept.  foreign  affairs, 
World's  Columbian  Exposition,  1891-4;  Royal 
Portuguese  vice-consul,  Chicago,  since  1892; 
made  -representative  of  late  Sultan  of  Johore, 
Straits  Settlement,  during  World's  Columbian 
Exposition;  was  asst.  curator  of  industrial 
arts,  Field  Columbian  Museum,  Chicago,  prior 
to  1894;  was  ethnologist  in  charge  of  the  divi- 
sion of  ethnology,  dept.  of  anthropology,  St. 
Louis  Exposition,  1904.  Address:  476  Kenwood 
Terrace. 

SIMON,  Charles  William;  b.  Hudson,  N.  Y., 
Apr.  30,  1854;  s.  George  and  Catherine 
(Dietz)  Simon;  ed.  common  school  and  at  Al- 
bany Acad.,  Albany,  N.  Y. ;  has  lived  in  Chicago 
since  1875;  was  cashier  and  mgr.  for  Perry  & 
Co.,  wholesale  stoves,  until  1888;  mem.  Ehman 
&  Simon  Mfg.  Co.,  1889-96;  and  since  then  has 
devoted  entire  attention  to  the  business  of  the 
Interior  Wood  Working  Co.  (established  Jan. 
1,  1893),  wood  mantels,  tiles,  mosaics,  etc.,  of 
which  he  is  pres.  Lutheran.  Mem.  Germania 
Mannerchor,  Ancient  Order  of  Aztecs,  North 
Chicago  Bowling  Assn.  Office:  296  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  1715  Barry  Av. 

SIMON,  Robert  Matthew;  b.  Chicago,  Feb. 
17,  1866;  s.  Simon  and  Ann  Elizabeth  Simon; 
grad.  Lake  View  High  School,  1883;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1895,  Nellie  Frances  Ceperly.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  1883  as  shipping  clerk;  elected  col- 
lector of  Lake  View,  1894;  elected  recorder  of 
deeds  of  Cook  Co.,  1896,  re-elected  in  1900. 
Mem.  of  the  Republican  County  Central  Com- 
mittee since  1896,  and  was  its  sec.  in  the  cam- 
paign of  1898.  One  of  the  founders  of  the 
Ravenswood  Historical  Soc.  and  of  the 
Ravenswood  Public  Library.  Republican;  mem. 
State  Board  of  Equalization,  10th  Congres- 
sional District.  Supt  for  Cook  Co.  of  re- 
writing and  making  abstract  books.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Ravenswood.  Residence:  2561 
N.  Ashland  Av. 

SIMONDS,  Edwin  Franklin,  mgr.;  b.  Fitch- 
burg,  Mass.,  Oct.  22,  1849;  s.  Abel  and  Jane 
(Todd)  Simonds;  ed.  public  schools,  Fitch- 
burg,  Mass.,  and  Worcester  (Mass.)  Poly- 
technic Institute,  graduating  as  mechanical 
engineer,  1873;  m.  Columbiana,  O.,  Jan.  12, 
1882,  Myra  C.  Flaugher;  children:  Edith  I., 
Earl  E. ;  mgr.  Chicago  branch  Simonds  Mfg. 
Co.  (saws)  since  1880.  Republican.  Congrega- 
tionalist.  Mem.  New  England  Soc.  of  Chicago. 
Club:  Union  League,  Office:  17th  St.  and  West- 
ern Av. 


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SIMONS,  Franklin  P.,  lawyer;  b.  New  York 
City.  Sept.  18,  1853;  s.  Nelson  P.  and  Hen- 
rietta (Height)  Simons;  left  motherless  at  age 
of  2,  and  an  orphan  at  7,  without  any  means 
except  his  native  courage;  sold  papers,  blacked 
boots  and  did  what  he  could  for  a  living;  at- 
tended school  whenever  possible;  went  to  Au- 
rora, N.  Y.f  at  16,  and  was  aided  by  E.  B. 
Morgan  and  E.  B.  Wells,  of  that  place,  to  se- 
cure educational  advantages;  after  2  years  of 
general  study  took  up  study  of  law  during 
the  leisure  hours  left  from  other  duties;  came 
to  Chicago,  1872,  continued  his  studies  and 
was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1878;  m.  at  Bat- 
tle Creek,  Mich.,  1884,  Emily  Hubbard;  chil- 
dren: Harriett  H.,  Erskine  Phelps.  In  general 
practice  of  law  since  1878  in  Chicago;  during 
earlier  years  of  professional  life  had  nu- 
numerous  important  criminal  cases,  including 
the  Gary  murder  case  in  1878  and  the  case,  in 
same  year,  of  Mark  Gray,  for  attempting  to 
assassinate  Edwin  Booth,  the  famous  Shakes- 
pearian actor;  has  for  many  years  confine's 
himself  to  civil  cases,  and  settled  many  impor- 
tant questions  of  law  now  regarded  as  leading 
precedent  cases  of  Illinois.  Has  worked  his  way 
up  to  higher  order  of  Masonic  fraternity. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  Atwood  Bldg., 
132  Clark  St.  Residence:  6629  Yale  Av. 

SIMONS,  Joseph,  grain  commission;  b.  Bris- 
tol, Eng.,  June  29,  1866;  s.  Lewis  and  Jane 
(Jacobs)  Simons;  came  to  Chicago  with  par- 
ents in  childhood;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Nov.  12,  1900,  Carrie  K. 
Klrschner;  children:  Alexander,  Raymond, 
Rayner,  Lewis,  Grace.  Messenger  boy  for  E. 
A.  Bigelow,  grain  commission,  and  later  in 
employ  of  O.  H.  Roche,  as  settling  clerk;  then 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Gulick,  Simons  &  Co., 
and  on  May  1,  1903,  succeeded  to  the  business 
as  sole  proprietor,  under  firm  name  of  J. 
Simons  &  Co.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade.  Independent  in  politics.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade  Bldg.  Residence:  200  S.  Willow  Av., 
Austin,  111. 

SIMONSON,  Roger  Allen,  pres.  Roger  A. 
Simonson  &  Co.;  b.  Newark,  N.  J.,  Jan.  26, 
1875;  s.  Rev.  George  Allen  and  Emeline 
(Clarke)  Simonson;  ed.  public  schools,  New- 
ark, N.  J.,  1881-3;  Woburn,  Mass.,  1883-4;  St. 
Charles,  111.,  1884-8;  E.  St.  Charles  (111.)  High 
School,  1888-92;  grad.,  1892,  extension  course 
of  Univ.  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  18, 
1902,  Edith,  daughter  of  John  H.  Byrne,  M.D. 
Was  employed  in  Marshall  Field  &  Co.'s 
wholesale  store,  1892-4;  in  Library  Bureau, 
1894-1901;  on  Aug.  10,  1901,  organized  Roger 
A.  Simonson  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.,  en- 
gaging in  the  manufacture  and  installation  of 
fittings  and  furnishings  for  banks,  libraries, 
court-houses  and  business  offices,  in  steel  and 
hardwood.  Republican.  Baptist.  Mem.  Illinois 
Manufacturers'  Assn.,  Chicago  Credit  Men's 
Assn.  Clubs:  Berwyn  Republican,  Berwyn  Fel- 
lowship. Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  Ber- 
wyn, 111. 

SIMPSON,  Grover  Benjamin,  supt.  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co.  Express:  b.  near  Ft.  Yamhill,  Ore., 
Feb.  28,  1858;  s.  Hon.  Bejamin  and  Nancy 
(Cooper)  Simpson;  ed.  at  Willamette  Univ., 
Salem,  Ore.;  m.  The  Dalles,  Ore.,  Nov.  26, 
1885,  Alma  C.  Beezley;  children:  Dudley  E., 
Burney  J.  In  surveyor  general's  office  at  Port- 
land, Ore.,  1872-7;  since  1877  in  service  of 
Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  Express,  beginning  as  mes- 
senger and  later  agent  at  Spokane  Falls, 
Wash.,  then  consecutively  agent  at  Tacoma, 
Wash.;  route  agent  at  Portland,  Ore.;  route 
agent  at  San  Antonio,  Tex.;  asst.  supt.  and 
agent  at  Helena,  Mont. ;  agent  at  Denver,  Colo. ; 
general  agent  at  Kansas  City;  supt.  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  1892,  then  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  since 
Jan.  1,  1899,  at  Chicago.  Republican.  Mason. 
Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  5535  Madi- 
son Av. 


SIMPSON,  Marcus  X>.  L.,  brevet  maj.-gen. 
and  brig.-gen.  U.  S.  A.;  retired  1888;  b.  Esper- 
ance,  Schoharie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  28,  1824;  grad. 
West  Point,  1846;  m.  Sept.  29,  1892,  Clara  B. 
Barnum.  Served  in  Mexico;  brevetted  lieut. 
and  capt.  for  gallantry,  1847;  at  various  posts 
as  q.  m.  and  commissary,  1848-61;  chief  com- 
missary, Dept.  of  Pacific,  1859-61;  served  in 
commissary  gen.'s  office  during  Civil  War,  at- 
taining brevet  rank  of  maj.-gen. ;  after  war 
div.  chief  commissary  until  retired  as  col.  Ad- 
dress: Riverside,  111. 

SINGER,  Berthold,  consul,  patent  atty. ;  b. 
Jaszberfiny,  Hungary,  Nov.  23,  1860;  s.  Maxi- 
milian and  Fanny  (Kopperl)  Singer;  ed.  gym- 
nasium in  Hungary;  at  Univ.  of  Budapest, 
1880-2,  and  at  University  of  Berlin,  1882-4; 
m.  Berlin,  Ger.,  July  16,  1885,  Anna  Ebner; 
children:  Fay,  Albert,  Alexander,  Ada.  Came 
to  U.  S.,  1884,  and  to  Chicago,  1889.  Since 
1899  consul  of  Spain,  Cuba  and  Costa  Rica  in 
Chicago.  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  Security  Bldg. 
Residence:  692  Washington  Boul. 

SINGLETON,  Shelby  Mag-offin,  sec.  and  atty. 
of  Citizens'  Assn.  of  Chicago;  b.  Alexandria, 
Va,,  May  2,  1867;  s.  William  F.  and  Gertrude 
(Magoffin)  Singleton  (grandson  of  Beriah  Ma- 
goffln,  war  gov.  of  Kentucky,  and  great-graiid- 
son  of  Gen.  Isaac  Shelby,  first  gov.  of  Ken- 
tucky; attended  Evanston  High  School,  1884- 
1887;  Northwestern  Univ.,  1887-8;  Northwest- 
ern Law  School,  graduating  LL.B.  in  1892,  as 
valedictorian  in  class  of  80  mem.;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  June  6,  1893,  Olive  Mary  Finley;  chil- 
dren: Shelby  Magoffin,  Jr.,  Mary  Eleanor, 
Elizabeth  Anne.  Practiced  law,  1892-4;  in 
charge  Chicago  Law  Institute  Library,  largest 
law  library  in  the  West,  1895-6;  on  staff  of 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean,  1896-1901;  Sunday  editor 
Milwaukee  Sentinel,  1901-2;  political  editor 
Chicago  Record-Herald,  1902-3;  sec.  Citizens' 
Assn.  of  Chicago  since  May,  1903.  Mem.  Phi 
Delta  Phi  (legal  fraternity),  and  the  Delta 
Upsilon  college  fraternity,  and  was  first  vice- 
pres.  of  nat.  organization  of  Delta  Upsilon. 

1904.  Methodist.   Clubs:   City,   Ouilmette  Coun- 
try. Office:  92  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  809  Lake 
Av.,  Wilmette,   111. 

SITTS,  Lewi»  D.,  sec.  McGregor  Machinery 
Co.;  b.  Caughdenoy,  N.  Y.,  July  20,  1858;  s. 
George  H.  and  Eliza  (Waltz)  Sitts;  ed.,  1864- 
1878,  in  Washington  School,  Chicago,  grad- 
uating, 1878.  Began  business  life  in  1878  in 
employ  of  H.  P.  Stanley  Co.,  wholesale  fruit 
dealers,  with  whom  was  employed  for  26 
years.  In  1904  bought  an  interest,  with 
brother,  Frank  Sitts,  in  firm  now  known  as 
McGregor  Machinery  Co.,  of  which  is  now  sec. 
Republican;  was  delegate  to  Nat.  Republican 
Convention,  1904;  elected,  1903,  and  re-elected, 

1905,  alderman    from  "17th    Ward    of   Chicago. 
Mason:     Hesparia     Lodge,     411;     Washington 
Chapter,  No.  43,  R.  A.  M.,  Chicago  Command- 
ery,  No.    19,  K.   T.   Mem.   Phil.   Sheridan  Coun- 
cil,   Royal   League.    Office:    39    W.   Washington 
St.   Residence:    440   Grand   Av. 

SKEELE,  Henry  Blodjfett;  b.  Hollo  well,  Me., 
Aug.  21,  1852;  s.  John  P.  and  Elizabeth  (Blod- 
gett)  Skeele;  grad.  high  school,  Hartford, 
Conn.;  m.  Elmhurst,  111.,  May  20,  1890,  Edith 
Elizabeth  Case;  children:  John,  Elizabeth.  Was 
employed  in  Connecticut  Valley  R.  R.  office, 
1871-6;  with  Toledo,  Peoria  &  Western  and 
Wabash  railroads  at  Peoria,  111.,  Chicago,  and 
Des  Moines,  la.,  1876-84;  went  into  mfg.  and 
commercial  life,  1885;  organized  the  Ludowici 
Roofing  Tile  Co.,  1892,  and  since  then  has  re- 
mained at  its  head  as  pres.  Republican.  Pres- 
byterian. Clubs:  Union  League;  also  City  (New 
York),  Oglethorpe,  Savannah  Yacht,  Savan- 
nah Golf  (Savannah,  Ga.)  Office:  Chamber  of 
Commerce.  Residence:  Savannah,  Ga. 

SKEIiTON,  Leonard  Lawsne,  physician  and 
surgeon;  b.  Elizabeth,  111.,  July  18,  1863;  s. 
William  D.  and  Elizabeth  L.  (Lawshe)  Skel- 
ton;  ed.  Evanston,  111.,  public  and  high 


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schools,  graduating  1880;  Northwestern  Univ., 
A.B.,  1885,  A.M.,  1887;  Chicago  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1889;  interne  Mercy  Hosp.,  1889-90;  asst. 
physician  Illinois  Eastern  Hosp.  for  the  In- 
sane, Kankakee,  111.,  1890-1;  m.  Appleton, 
Wis.,  June  1,  1893,  Antoinette  Juergens;  1  son: 
Leonard  "William.  In  practice  of  medicine  in 
Chicago  since  1892.  Prof,  physiology,  1894- 
1900,  and  of  clinical  medicine,  1896-1900, 
Northwestern  Univ.  Women's  Med.  College; 
prof,  of  physiology,  Chicago  College  of  Dental 
Surgery  since  1892;  prof,  of  internal  medi- 
cine, Chicago  Clinical  School,  since  1900;  prof, 
of  nervous  and  mental  diseases,  Illinois  Med. 
College  since  1901.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.  and  of  Therapeutic  Club  of 
Chicago.  Writer  of  several  articles  on  nervous 
and  mental  subjects  and  on  general  medicine 
in  med.  publications;  lectures  on  nervous 
physiology,  evolution,  etc.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Methodist.  Mason  (32°);  Shriner.  Mem. 
Delta  Upsilon,  Northwestern  Univ.  Office:  70 
State  St.  Residence:  42  Seeley  Av. 

SKIFF,  Frederick  James  Volney,  museum 
director,  exposition  mgr. ;  b.  Chicopee,  Mass., 
Nov.  5,  1851;  s.  James  Martin  and  Angeline 
C.  (Winchell)  Skiff;  ed.  Springfield,  Mass.,  and 
Brooklyn;  m.  June  3,  1876,  Mary  R.,  daughter 
Dr.  Otis  Everett  French,  of  Garnett,  Kan.  En- 
gaged in  journalism;  removed  to  Kansas, 
1870,  in  newspaper  work,  Lawrence,  Kan., 
1870-7;  on  staff  Denver  Tribune,  1877,  and  ad- 
vanced until  he  became  its  mgr.  Mem.  Colo, 
legislature,  1885-6;  appointed,  1889,  commis- 
sioner of  immigration  and  statistics  for  Colo- 
rado; prepared  exhibits  resources  of  Colorado 
at  Chicago  Exposition,  1889,  St.  Louis  Expo- 
sition, 1890;  appointed,  1890,  by  President  Har- 
rison, mem.  World's  Columbian  Commission; 
chairman  committee  mines  and  mining,  same; 
also  appointed  by  act  of  legislature,  1891, 
mem.  Colorado  State  Board,  Columbian  Fair 
Mgrs. ;  chief  dept.  mines  and  mining,  1891-3, 
and  deputy  dir.  gen.,  1892-3,  World's  Colum- 
bian Exposition.  Dir.  Field  Columbian  Mu- 
seum, Chicago,  since  1894.  Assisted  in  organ- 
izing and  became  mem.  jury  of  awards,  Nash- 
ville (Tenn.)  Exposition,  1897;  dir.-in-chief  U. 
S.  exhibits,  Paris  Exposition,  1898-1901;  dir. 
of  exhibits,  La.  Purchase  Exposition,  1901-5. 
Received  bronze  medal  from  France  and  gold 
medal  from  Germany  at  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion; commander  LSgion  d'Honneur,  France, 
1904,  Leopold,  Belgium,  1904,  Crown,  Italy, 
1904,  etc.  Mem.  Am.  Inst.  Mining  Engineers, 
International  Mus.  Assn.  of  Eng.,  Nat.  Educa- 
tional Assn.,  Nat.  Geog.  Soc.,  A.  A.  A.  S.,  etc. 
Address:  Field  Columbian  Mus.,  Chicago. 

SKINNEB,  Edward  McGinnis,  gen.  mgr.  of 
Wilson  Bros.;  b.  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  4,  1864; 
s.  Otis  A.  and  Martha  (McGinnis)  Skinner;  ed. 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  July  5,  1893, 
Carolyn  Caldwell.  Began  business  life  as  mes- 
senger in  the  wholesale  store  of  Field,  Leiter 
&  Co.,  in  1881,  remaining  with  that  house  until 
1892,  when  went  with  Cluett,  Coon  &  Co.,  in 
charge  of  their  credit  dept.,  1892-6;  since  1896 
with  Wilson  Bros.,  first  as  credit  man  and 
since  1901  as  gen.  mgr.  and  a  dir.  One  of  or- 
ganizers, then  dir.  and  1  year  pres.  of  the 
Chicago  Credit  Men's  Assn.;  1st  vice-pres.  of 
the  Chicago  Commercial  Assn.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Exmoor  Country,  City. 
Office:  332  5th  Av.  Residence:  3813  Forest  Av. 

SKINNER,  Oeorgre  Rockwell,  woolens;  b. 
Cambridge,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  13,  1856;  s.  Cortland 
and  Rhoda  (Sherman)  Skinner;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Cambridge,  N.  T. ;  Salem  (N.  Y.) 
Acad.,  and  the  State  Univ.  of  Iowa.  Employed 
by  Daniels  &  Fisher,  Denver,  Colo.,  as  sales- 
man and  buyer  of  dry  goods,  1877-87;  since 
1887  in  present  business  as  partner  in  firm  of 
Skinner  Bros.,  of  which  he  is  now  pres.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  180-186  Market  St.  Residence: 
Union  League  Club. 


SLACK,  Charles  Henry,  grocer;  b.  Columbia, 
Lancaster  Co.,  June  24,  1839;  s.  John  and 
Patience  (Appold)  Slack;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Columbia,  Pa.,  to  1854;  studied  mechanical 
engineering  and  entered  employ  of  locomotive 
works  in  Lancaster,  Pa.,  as  mechanical  engi- 
neer; m.  Chicago,  June  24,  1873,  Harriet  Faber; 
Entered  U.  S.  N.  as  3d  asst.  engineer,  1861; 
promoted  to  2d  asst.  engineer,  then  1st  asst. 
engineer;  served  on  Hartford  at  battles  of  Mo- 
bile Bay,  Ft.  Jackson  and  St.  Philip,  and  on 
Albatross  at  battle  of  Port  Hudson;  resigned 
from  navy,  1868;  engaged  as  mechanical  engi- 
neer for  S.  P.  R.  R. ;  went  to  Omaha;  later 
took  similar  position  with  the  U.  P.  R.  R.,  and 
built  first  ice  bridge  across  the  Missouri  River 
at  Omaha.  Later  engaged  in  cattle  business  in 
the  Southwest,  and  finally  came  to  Chicago. 
In  August,  1868,  opened  grocery  store,  as  mem. 
of  firm  of  Cameron  &  Slack,  but  6  months 
later  became  sole  proprietor;  continued  in  re- 
tail grocery  business  till  winter  of  1904-5. 
Mem.  Loyal  Legion  and  George  H.  Thomas 
Post,  G.  A.  R.  Republican.  Club:  Illinois.  Resi- 
dence: 395  W.  Adams  St. 

SLACK,  William,  lawyer;  b.  Cuba,  Fulton 
Co.,  111.,  May  4,  1869;  s.  Josiah  and  Sarah 
(McCreery)  Slack;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cuba, 
111.;  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School,  B.S., 
1888;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  law  dept.,  LL.B.,  1891. 
Engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in  Chicago 
since  1894.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Legal,  Illinois. 
Office:  Unity  Bldg. 

SLADE,  Dana,  grain  and  produce  merchant; 
b.  Alsted,  N.  H.,  Mar.  21,  1826;  s.  Samuel  and 
Eunice  (Angier)  Slade;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Keokuk,  la.,  Jan.  3,  1860,  Elizabeth  Went- 
worth;  children:  Sarah  G.  Wentworth,  Dana, 
Mary  S.,  Samuel.  Began  business  life  in  Bos- 
ton in  1847,  as  a  clerk  in  old  Fanueil  Hall 
Market,  and  later  in  partnership  with  J.  V. 
Fletcher;  in  1849  crossed  the  continent  to  Cali- 
fornia with  a  mule  team;  then  in  commercial 
business  until  1864,  when  became  a  mem.  of 
the  Board  of  Trade  and  embarked  in  the  grain 
commission  business,  in  which  he  has  been 
engaged  for  40  years.  Unitarian.  Mason.  Office: 
Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  1165  Mil- 
lard  Av. 

SLAUGHTER,  Arthur  O.,  Sr.,  retired;  mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chicago  Stock  Ex- 
change (ex-dir.).  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washington 
Park,  Caxton,  Bankers,  Midlothian.  Residence: 
4548  Drexel  Boul. 

SLAUGHTER,  Arthur  O.,  Jr.,  broker;  senior 
mem.  firm  A.  O.  Slaughter,  Jr.,  &  Co.,  stock 
brokers.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Chi- 
cago Stock  Exchange.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  139 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  4548  Drexel  Boul. 

SLAUGHTER,  Henry  Boehm,  broker;  b. 
Kent  Co.,  Md.,  Mar.  5,  1858;  s.  Henry  B.  and 
Margaret  A.  (Clements)  Slaughter;  ed.  com- 
mon schools  of  Maryland,  and  finished  in  high 
school  at  Jersey  City,  N.  J. ;  m.  Kansas  City, 
Mo.,  Dec.  18,  1878;  1  daughter:  Jeanette.  Em- 
ployed by  Old  Dominion  Steamship  Co.,  New 
York,  1872-7;  went  West  to  Kansas,  where 
dealt  in  grain  on  line  of  Kan.  Pac.  R.  R.,  with 
headquarters  in  Kansas  City;  removed  to  St. 
Louis,  1883;  elected  dir.  St.  Louis  Merchants' 
Exchange,  1893,  and  served  until  1894,  when  re- 
moved to  Chicago.  In  1895  became  associated 
with  A.  O.  Slaughter  &  Co.  (established  1864), 
brokers  in  stocks,  bonds,  cotton,  coffee,  grain 
and  provisions,  and  now  mem.  of  its  succes- 
sor, A.  O.  Slaughter,  Jr.,  &  Co.,  which  suc- 
ceeded, Feb.  1,  1902.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade  (elected  dir.,  1901,  and  served  3  years). 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Evanston,  Evanston  Country,  Union  League 
Office:  139  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1314  Ridge 
Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

SLAYMAKER,  Samuel  Robert,  physician;  b 
Davenport,  la.,  Dec.  29.  1864;  s.  Henry  S,  and 
Fidelia  (Montgomery)  Slaymaker;  grad. 


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Evanston  (111.)  High  School,  1882;  Beloit  Col-  Edward  H.  and  Mary  (Dillon)  Sloan;  ed.  pub- 
lege,  A.B.,  1886;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  lie  schools;  m.  Bay  City,  Mich.,  June  18,  1896, 
1892.  Was  interne  in  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  1892-  Isabel  H.  Buchanan.  First  learned  the  ship- 
1894;  asst.  physician  Alma  Sanitarium,  1894-  building  business  from  father;  worked  at  that 
1896.  Now  instructor  of  medicine  Rush  Med.  until  came  to  Chicago,  Jan.,  1897;  went  with 
College;  attending  physician  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  Garden  City  Sand  Co.  in  July,  1897,  as  sales- 
Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Pathological  man,  and  was  with  them  4  years;  then  be- 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  came  connected  with  Wisconsin  Lime  & 
Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  100  State  St.  Cement  Co.;  with  them  2  years;  while  there 
Residence:  1318  Washington  Boul.  oganized  Southern  Fire  Brick  &  Clay  Co.,  and 

SLAYTON,  Henry  Lake,  pres.  Slayton  Ly-  early  in  1904  organized  the  American  Clay 
ceum  Bureau;  b.  Woodstock,  Vt.,  May  29,  1841;  Roofing  Co.,  to  manufacture  flat  clay  shingle 
s.  Stephen  D.  and  Lucy  Maria  (Kendall)  Slay-  tile;  incorporated  June  14  1904,  of  which  is 
ton;  removed  at  age  of  4  to  Lebanon,  N.  H.;  Pres.  Democrat.  Office:  1311  Chamber  of  Corn- 
ed, district  high  school,  3  years  at  Kimball  mejce.  Residence:  5414  Prairie  Ay. 
Union  Acad..  and  special  course  of  1  year  at  SLUSSEB,  Mazzini,  lawyer  Admitted  to 
Norwich  Univ.;  upon  leaving  university  was  Illinois  bar  in  1893,  after  having  previously 
employed  by  State  of  New  Hampshire  to  or-  practiced  law  for  10  years  in  Ohio;  now  of 
ganize  and  drill  volunteers;  when  contract  firm  of  Carnahan,  Slusser,  Hawkes  &  Cox;  also 
with  State  was  completed,  passed  examination  now  serving  as  state  s  atty.  of  DuPage  Co., 
before  military  board  at  Washington,  D.  C.,  111.  Also  vice-pres.  Standard  Playing  Card 
and  was  commissioned,  Sept.  24,  1863,  as  1st  Mfg.  Co.;  dir.  of  the  Am.  Land  &  Live  Stock 
lieut.  in  2d  U.  S.  Colored  Infy.,  in  which  served  Co.;  general  counsel  of  the  Inter-State  Inde- 
in  the  Gulf  States  and  Florida;  mustered  out  pendent  Telegraph  &  Telephone  Co.,  and  of  the 
as  commanding  officer  of  Co.  K,  at  Washing-  Eastern  Illinois  Independent  Telegraph  & 
ton,  D.  C.,  Jan.,  1866;  was  offered  commission  Telephone  Co.  Republican.  Office:  79  Dearborn 
in  regular  army,  but  declined;  m.  Mar.,  1874,  St.  Residence:  Downers  Grove,  111. 
Mina  E.  Gregory,  of  Northfield,  Vt.;  1  son:  SMALE,  Alson  Abbott,  manufacturer;  b. 
Windell.  After  return  from  war  entered  Al-  Chicago,  Apr.  14  1849;  s  James  S.  and  Wini- 
bany  Law  School,  graduating,  LL.B.,  1867;  came  fred  (Boys)  Smale;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools 
to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  practice  until  great  and  1  year  at  Richmond,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Dec. 
Chicago  fire;  went  to  Texas  and  was  State  30,  1874,  Sarah  Ann  Bailey;  1  son:  Cyrus  Addi- 
Supt.  of  public  schools,  1872-4;  established,  son.  Served  apprenticeship  as  tinner  and  in 
1874,  the  Slayton  Lyceum  Bureau.  Republican.  1868  went  into  business  for  self  as  dealer  in 
Office:  17  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  25  Waverly  hardware  in  Hyde  Park  (53d  St.,  near  Lake 
Ct  Av.)  until  after  the  big  fire  of  1871,  when 

SLIFER,   Hiram  Joseph,   railway   official;   b.  rented   a   place    on    corner   Madison   and    Des- 

Colmar,    Montgomery   Co.,    Pa.,    Oct.    12,    1857;  plaines    Sts.    and    carried    on    business    as    a 

s.  John  and  Lydia  (Huttel)   Slifer;  grad.  pub-  contractor    in    steamboat    and    hotel    supplies 

lie    schools    of    Philadelphia,    1873;    grad.    in  and    general    jobbing;    sold    out,    and    after    a 

course  of  mining  and   civil   engineering  from  trip    south    for    health,    returned    to    Chicago, 

Polytechnic  College  of  Pennsylvania,  1876;  m.  and  took   position   in   a   contracting  business; 

Philadelphia,    Oct.    11,    1882,    Mary   A.    Beatty;  was    in    hardware    business    at    Earlville,    111., 

children:     Edith     Lockard,     Margaret    Beatty,  1877-92;    sold   out   and   went   south   with    wife 

Mary    Rebecca,    Jessie    MacBean,    Helen    Rice,  on    account    of   her   health.    On    returning   be- 

John,  James  Beatty.  Engaged  as  rodman,  lev-  came  traveling  salesman   for  Bradley-Broman 

eler,     and     transitman,     Mexican     Nat.     Con-  Paint    Co.    through    the    State    of    Iowa;    took 

struction    Co.,    1879-80;    asst.    to    division    en-  position  of  similar  character  in  1899  with  In- 

gineer,      Pennsylvania     R.      R.,     Philadelphia,  land   White   Lead    Co.,   and    on    Jan.    16,    1903, 

1880-9;    asst.    to    chief    engineer,    Milwaukee,  was  advanced  to  present  position  of  sec.  and 

Lake  Shore  &  Western  Ry.,  Milwaukee,  1889-  gen.  mgr.  Republican.  Methodist.  Odd  Fellow; 

1891;  division  engineer  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Kau-  also  K.  P.  Office:  363  S.  Clinton  St.  Residence: 

kauna,  Wis.,  1891-6;  engineer  of  double  track,  3612  Ellis  Av. 

same  road,  at  Boone,  1896-1900;  division  supt.,  SMALL,    Albion    Woodbury,    head    dept.    of 

same,  at  Boone,  1900-2;  gen.  supt.  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  sociology,    Univ.    of    Chicago,    since    1892;    b. 

Ry.,  1902-5.  Dir.  Pueblo  Union  Depot  Co.  Mem.  Buckfield,  Me.,  May  11,  1854;  grad.  Colby  Col- 

Soc.  of  Western  Engineers,  Am.  Ry.  Engineer-  lege,     1876;     Newton     Theol.     Seminary,     1879 

ing  and  Maintenance  of  Way  Assn.,  Iowa  Ry.  (Ph.D.,     Johns     Hopkins);     studied     2     years 

Club,    Pittsburgh    Ry.    Club.    Mason:     Lodge,  Univs.   Berlin  and  Leipzig;   m.   June   20,   1881, 

Chapter,     Commandery,     Consistory;     Shriner.  Valeria  von  Massow,  Berlin.  Prof,  history  and 

Residence:  9372  Longwood  Av.  political  economy,  Colby  College,  1881-8;  read- 

SLOAN,   David,  railway   official;   b.   Belfast,  er    in    history,    Johns    Hopkins,    1888-9;    pres. 

Ireland,  July  4,  1847;  s.  William  and  Elizabeth  Colby  College,  1889-92.  Editor  Am.  Journal  of 

Sloan;  ed.  Ashtabula,  O. ;  m.  Granville,  O.,  Dec.  Sociology;     vice-pres.     and     mem.     Organizing 

25,  1873,  Sarah  F.  Parry;  children:  William  G.,  Com.     of     the     World's     Congress     Arts     and 

Caroline  A.,  Grace  E.  Began  railroad  career  as  Sciences,    La.    Purchase    Exposition.    Address: 

chainman     on     construction     of    the     Franklin  5731   Washington  Av.,  Chicago, 

branch  of  the  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  in  1871;  1874-5,  SMALL,  Archibald  Robertson,  physician  and 

asst.  engineer  of  the  Eastern  Kentucky  R.  R.,  surgeon;   b.   East  Greenwich,   Washington  Co., 

at    Grayson,    Ky.;    harbor    work    on    the    Lake  N.  Y.,  Jan  11,   1850;  s.  George  and  Ann  Eliza 

Shore  &  Michigan  Southern  Ry.  at  Ashtabula,  (Robertson)     Small;     ed.    public    schools    and 

O.,  1877;  with  Chicago  &  Atlantic  Ry.,  1883-7,  then  attended  Monmouth    (111.)   College,   Sept., 

the  last   2   years  as   chief  engineer;   asst.   en-  1868,   to  June,   1870;   studied   in   office  of  Drs. 

gineer  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1887-8;  asst.  chief  Webster    and    Crawford,    Monmouth,    111.,    till 

engineer  I.  C.  R.  R.,  1888-97;  acting  chief  en-  Sept.,    1872,    in    med.    dept.    of    the    Univ.    of 

gineer,    Aug.,    1897,    to    Jan.,    1898;    chief    en-  Michigan,  1872-3;  Rush  Med.  College,  Chicago, 

gineer   I.    C.    R.    R.,    Jan.,    1898,   to    1901;    now  graduating  M.D.,   Feb.    17,    1874;    m.    1st,   May 

chief  engineer  MacArthur  Bros.  Co.  Mem.  Am.  19,   1875,  Minerva,  daughter  of  Hon.  Jefferson 

Soc.  Civil  Engineers,  Western  Soc.  Engineers.  Rainey,     of     Belleville,     111.;     1     son:     Harold 

Office:  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  6320  Wood-  Rainey  Small,  now  lawyer  in   St.   Louis,   Mo.; 

lawn  Av.  m.  2d,  Quincy,  111.,  May  26,  1892,  Marie  Gene- 

SLOAN,  George  S.,  commission  (George  S.  vieve  Cahill.  Began  practice  Sept.,  1874,  at 
Sloan  &  Son).  Club:  Illinois.  Office:  124  S.  Little  York,  Warren  Co.,  111.;  removed  to  De- 
Water  St.  Residence:  223  S.  Marshfleld  Av.  catur,  1876,  and  to  Chicago,  Apr.,  1885,  and 

SLOAN,  Philip  Dillon,  pres.  Am.  Clay  Roof-  has   since    practiced   here.    On    staff    of    South 

ing    Co.;    b.    Cleveland,    O.,    July    4,    1866;    a.  Side  Free  Dispensary,  1885-8;  one  of  founders, 


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1893,  and  mem.  first  board  of  dirs.  Chicago 
Hosp.,  and  now  on  staff  as  gynecologist.  Lec- 
turer on  gynecology  in  Post-Graduate  Med. 
School,  1896-1901;  was  instrumental  in  having 
passed  the  first  Med.  Practice  Act  in  Illinois, 
the  bill  being  introduced  at  his  request  by 
Senator  Jefferson  Rainey  (his  father-in-law) 
and  passed,  becoming  law  in  July,  1877.  Mem. 
Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc., 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Physicians'  Club.  Independent 
in  politics.  Reared  in  United  Presbyterian 
Church,  but  not  now  church  mem.  Has  written 
many  articles  on  gynecological  and  med.  sub- 
jects. Mason,  K.  T.,  Apollo  No.  1  Commandery, 
Lafayette  Chapter  No.  2,  Lakeside  Lodge,  739; 
1883-4  was  Grand  Lecturer,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
of  State  of  Illinois.  Office:  34  Washington  St. 
Residence:  721  E.  46th  St. 

SMALL,  Charles  Porter,  physician;  b.  Ban- 
gor,  Me.,  1863;  s.  Albion  Keith  Paris  and 
Thankful  Lincoln  (Woodbury)  Small;  grad. 
Fall  River  (Mass.)  High  School,  1882;  Colby 
Univ.,  A.B.,  1886  (A.M.,);  grad.  Med.  School 
of  Maine,  M.D.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  1895,  Frances 
Ewing.  Was  interne  at  Maine  General  Hosp., 
1889-90;  asst.  surgeon  at  Nat.  Soldiers'  Home, 
Eastern  branch,  Togus,  Me.,  1890-1;  began  pri- 
vate practice  in  Waterville,  Me.,  1891;  appoint- 
ed Univ.  physician  at  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1892, 
and  has  so  continued  ever  since.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Cook  Co. 
Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Physicians'  Club.  Republi- 
can. Baptist.  Club:  Quadrangle.  Office  and  resi- 
dence: 5729  Madison  Av. 

SMALL,  James  Drum,  broker;  b.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  July  27,  1875;  s.  Edward  C.  and  Janet 
(Hepburn)  Small;  ed.  Boston  Latin  School 
and  Princeton  Univ.,  graduating  A.B.  in  class 
of  1896;  studied  law  in  office  of  Lackner,  Butz 
&  Miller,  attys.,  of  Chicago,  and  was  admitted 
to  the  bar  in  1897.  Was  with  the  Cash  Regis- 
ter Co.,  1897-9,  and  after  that  with  Knight, 
Donnelly  &  Co.,  stock  brokers,  until  June,  1902, 
when  with  brother,  Ralph  D.,  organized  firm 
of  Small  Bros.  &  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been 
vice-pres.  and  sec.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Club:  Midlothian.  Office:  Royal  Insurance 
Blder.  Residence:  4729  Lake  A v. 

SMALL,  Ralph  Dnffield,  broker;  b.  Balti- 
more, Md.,  Dec.  18,  1871;  s.  Edward  C.  and 
Janet  ''Hepburn)  Small;  ed.  Baltimore  High 
School  and  Princeton  Univ.,  graduating  from 
latter,  A.B.,  in  class  of  1892;  grad.  Chicago 
College  of  Law,  1894;  m.  Chicago,  June  7, 
1904,  Clara  Ethel  Weaver.  After  leaving 
Princeton  entered  office  of  Lyman  &  Jackson, 
attorneys-at-law,  while  attending  law  school, 
1892-4;  became  partner  after  admission  to 
bar  in  1894,  in  law  firm  of  Pope  &  Small  until 
1898;  then  took  charge  of  the  unlisted  securi- 
ties dept.  of  Otis,  Wilcox  &  Co.  until  June, 
1902,  when  the  firm  of  Small  Bros.  &  Co.  was 
incorporated,  of  which  has  since  been  pres. 
Republican.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Midlothian, 
Kenwood  Country,  Kenwood.  Office:  Royal  In- 
surance Blder.  Residence:  4729  Lake  Av. 

SMALL,  Robert  Edmund,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Feb.  5,  1869;  s.  Henry  N. 
and  Elvira  B.  Small;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  in  academy  at  Waltham,  Mass.; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  29,  1892,  Charlotte  Dyer; 
children:  Robert  Dyer,  Adele,  Mary,  Daniel  B. 
Was  engaged  with  Franklin  MacVeagh  &  Co., 
wholesale  grocers,  1887-91;  in  business  as 
commission  merchant,  1891-7;  of  J.  K.  Armsby 
Co.,  commission  merchants  in  Pacific  Coast 
products,  since  1897.  Republican.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  42  River  St.  Residence:  708  Forest 
Av..  Evanston,  111. 

SMALLEY,  Charles  Marvin,  mgr.  Chicago 
Lumber  &  Coal  Co.;  b.  St.  Albans,  Vt.,  June 
10,  1865;  s.  Marvin  and  Sarah  E.  (Adams) 
Smalley;  removed  with  parents  to  Chicago  In 
1866;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  1887,  Sarah  E.  Miller;  1  son:  Fay 
E.  After  leaving  school  entered  employ  of 


firm  of  Thompson  Eros.  &  Co.,  lumber,  and 
remained  with  them  for  3  years:  then  with 
S.  B.  Barker  &  Co.,  lumber,  for  4  years,  and 
of  Murphy  &  Smalley  four  years;  since  1894 
Chicago  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  Lumber  &  Coal 
Co.,  of  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  wholesale  dealers  in 
lumber  and  coal,  but  from  Chicago  office  mak- 
ing a  leading  specialty  of  yellow  pine  lumber. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Columbia  Yacht,  Union 
League.  Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce  Bldg. 
Residence:  5760  Rosalie  Ct. 

SMEDLEY,  Nathan  Jay,  physician;  b.  Belvi- 
dere,  Boone  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  25,  1863;  s.  Nathan 
and  Adaline  D.  (Warren)  Smedley;  grad. 
South  Belvidere  Grammar  School^  1880;  Belvi- 
dere  Union  High  School,  1884;  Northwestern 
Med.  School  (Chicago  Med.  College),  1887.  In 
active  practice  of  surgery  since  Mar.,  1887, 
at  present  location;  med.  adviser  for  several 
corporations.  Med.  adviser  for  years  for  the 
German-Am.  Surgical  Co.  of  New  York,  whole- 
sale dealers  in  physicians'  supplies,  of  which 
is  now  pres.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.  Has  writ- 
ten many  monographs  on  diseases  of  wo- 
men and  children  and  other  med.  subjects, 
more  especially  pertaining  to  med.  appliances 
for  the  cure  of  diseases.  Royal  Arch  Mason. 
Mem.  Independent  Order  of  Foresters  and 
many  other  fraternal  and  charitable  organiza- 
tions. Office  and  residence:  138  Wells  St.,  cor. 
Ontario  St. 

SMILEY,  Francis  Edward,  Presbyterian 
clergyman,  author;  b.  Philadelphia,  Nov.  11, 
1858;  s.  Edward  G.  and  Jane  Mackay  Smiley; 
grad.  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania  and  Princeton 
Theol.  Sem.;  Post-graduate,  Princeton,  Free 
Church  College,  Edinburgh,  Scotland  (D.D.); 
ordained,  Philadelphia  Presbytery,  Apr.  30, 
1886;  m.  May  30,  1888,  Florence  May  Booth. 
Pastor  Wharton  St.  Presbyterian  Church,  Phil- 
adelphia, 1886-8;  in  evangelistic  work,  Great 
Britain  and  U.  S.,  1889-93;  pastor  23d  Av. 
Church,  Denver,  1893-1901;  evangelist  since 
1901.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books, 
etc.)  Address:  80  Institute  PL,  Chicago. 

SMILEY,  Mitchell  John,  lawyer;  b.  Living- 
ston Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  2,  1841;  s.  Mitchell  S. 
and  Rebecca  Smiley;  reared  in  VanBureri  and 
Kalamazoo  Cos.,  Mich.;  ed.  public  schools  in 
Michigan  and  Kalamazoo  College;  m.  Ports- 
mouth, N.  H.,  1873,  Florence  M.  Fitts;  chil- 
dren: Edmund  P.,  Louise  B.  Admitted  to  bar 
of  Michigan  in  1862;  1862-7,  practiced  law  at 
Kalamazoo,  Mich.;  established  in  practice  at 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  1872,  and  continued  there 
until  1895,  when  came  to  Chicago;  now  mem. 
of  Smiley  &  Clark.  Also  pres.  Land,  Log  & 
Lumber  Co.  Mason.  Club:  Union  League;  also 
Peninsula  (Grand  Rapids,  Mich.),  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  2815  Prairie  Av. 

SMILLIE,  William,  state  grain  inspector; 
b.  Kilmarnock,  Scotland,  June  22,  1840;  s. 
Thomas  and  Sarah  Govan  Smillie;  ed.  schools 
of  Scotland;  came  to  U.  S.,  1860;  m.  Chicago, 
1861,  Elizabeth  Oliver.  Engaged  in  grain  eleva- 
tor business  in  Chicago  in  1860  and  since  con- 
tinuously identified  with  the  grain  business  in 
Chicago;  appointed,  1882,  supervising  inspect- 
or of  the  state  grain  dept.  of  Illinois.  Repub- 
lican. Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  713 
Maple  Boul.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

SMITH,  Aimer,  jurist;  b.  Orange,  Mass., 
Aug.  4,  1843;.  s.  Humphrey  and  Sophronia 
(Ward)  Smith;  moved  to  Middlebury,  Vt.,  in 
childhood;  early  education  in  public  and  pri- 
vate schools;  grad.,  1866,  Middlebury  College; 
m.  1869,  Ada  C.,  daughter  of  the  late  Sereno 
Smith,  of  Shoreham,  Vt. ;  1  child:  Ferris 
Soreno.  After  leaving  college  was  for  a  year 
in  charge  of  Newton  Acad.,  Shoreham  Vt. ; 
then  came  to  Chicago  and  studied  law  in  office 
of  J.  L.  Stark;  admitted  to  bar  and  became 
partner  in  firm  of  Stark  &  Smith  until  the 
death  of  the  senior  mem.;  formed  partnership 
with  J.  M.  H.  Burgett,  as  Smith  &  Burgett, 


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1877-87;    after    that    alone.    Judge    of    Circuit  Presbyterian.    Has   contributed   extensively    to 

Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1893-1903;  returned  to  prac-  agricultural,   med.   and  scientific  journals.   Of- 

tice   of   law;  associating   with   him   Charles   L.  flee:  31-39  W.  Randolph  St.  Residence:  913  Lee 

Caswell,    Jr.,    under    firm    name    of    Smith    &  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

Caswell,    Jan.    1,    1903;    specialty,    commercial,  SMITH,    C.    P.    Mather,    yice-pres.    Bradner 

corporation  and  real  estate  law.  Clubs:  Union  Smith  &  Co.,  paper  merchants.  Office:  186  Mon- 

League,  Hamilton.  Mem.  of  Illinois  State  Bar  roe  St. 

Assn.  and  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Republican.  Of-  SMITH,    Calvin    Stevens,    life    insurance;    b. 

fice:   112  Clark  St.  Residence:   15  Aldine  Sq.  Thompsonville,  Conn.,  Dec.  21,  1852;  s.  Martin 

SMITH,    Alexander,    author;    b.    Edinburgh,  and    Anna    (Stevens)     Smith;    ed.    schools    of 

Scotland,  Sept.   11,  1865;   s.  Alexander  W.  and  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  at  Wesleyan  Acad.,  Wil- 

Isabella   (Carter)   Smith;  ed.  Edinburgh,  B.Sc.,  braham,  Mass.;  m.  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  Nov.   24, 

1886;  Ph.D.,  Univ.  of  Munich,  1889.  Asst.  chem-  1874,  Ida  A.  Allen.  Parents  died  when  he  was 

istry,    Univ.    of    Edinburgh,    1889-90;    m.    Feb.  young,    and    as    the    eldest    of    four    boys,    he 

16,    1905,    Sara    Bowles    Ludden,    of    Memphis,  started    at    13    to    make    his    own    way    in    the 

Tenn.    Prof,    chemistry    and    mineralogy,    Wa-  world  unaided;  worked  at  various  vocations.  In 

bash    College,    1890-4;    prof,    chemistry,    Univ.  1880    engaged   in    life   insurance   business,   and 

of    Chicago,     since     1894.     Clubs:     University,  in    1883    became    general    agent    for    the    Perm 

Quadrangle.    (See  Who's  Who  in   America  for  Mutual    Life    Insurance    Co.    of    Philadelphia, 

books,  etc.).  Address:  University  of  Chicago.  Retired  from  active  business  in  1902,  but  still 

SMITH,     Alfred     Arring-ton,     accident     and  retains  his  interest  in  the  agency.  Republican, 

health    underwriter;    b.    Madison,    Wis.,    June  Reformed  Episcopalian.  Clubs:   Union   League, 

22,    1862;    s.    John    Y.   and   Sarah    A.    (Warner)  Chicago    Athletic    (life    member),    Washington 

Smith;    ed.    public   schools   and   Univ.    of   Wis-  Park,    Midlothian.    Office:    Tacoma   Bldg.    Resi- 

consin;    m.    Chicago,    Dec.    25,    1891,    Anna    E.  dence:   3982  Lake  Av. 

Early;    children:    Genevieve    E.,    Dorothy    E.,  SMITH,   Charles   Alexander,   pres.    of   Smith 

Helen    A.    Brought    up    on    farm    in    Southern  &  Barnes  Piano  Co.;  b.  Wayne  Co.,  Mich.,  1837; 

Wisconsin;   came  to  Chicago,   Sept.,   1885.   En-  ed.    common   schools;     came   to   Chicago   from 

tered    insurance    business    with     Metropolitan  Michigan    in    1856,    and    was    engaged    in    mer- 

Accident    Assn.    of    Chicago,    1896,    remaining  cantile   business    until    1884;    then    engaged    in 

there    till    Continental    Casualty    Co.    was    or-  the     manufacture     of     pianos,      incorporating, 

ganized;   then    became  asst.    sec.   and  in   Dec.,  1892,    under    the    present    style    of    Smith    & 

1901,  sec.  of  that  company.  Republican.  Mason;  Barnes  Piano  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  and  treas. 

mem.    Chevalier   Bayard   Commandery,   K.    T. ;  Is  also  interested  in  various  other  enterprises. 

Shriner.    Clubs:     Colonial,    Hamilton,    Chicago  Mason.    Club:   Highland   Park.   Office:    471    Cly- 

Athletic.  Office:  1208  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  bourn  Av.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

468  E.  42d  St.  SMITH,   Charles   Georgfe,   printer;    b.    Dowa- 

SMITH,    Ben    Mayhew,    lawyer;    b.    Colona,  giac,   Mich.,   May   31,   1866;   s.   Charles   A.   and 

Henry    Co.,    111.,    June    14,    1863;    s.    Rufus    A.  Margaret     M.     (Dougan)     Smith;     ed.     public 

and   Harriet   F.    (Hanna)    Smith;    ed.    common  schools  and  business  college;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 

schools  and  at  Northwestern  Normal  at  Gene-  17,    1889,    Lottie    Peltzer;    children:    Margaret, 

seo,    111.,    graduating    B.S.,    1885;    grad.    Union  Charles   G.,   Jr.    (deceased).   First   employment 

College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1890;  m.  Cambridge,  was  in  the  stationery  house  of  George  E.  Cole 

111.,   Sept.   9,   1891,  Katherine  C.   Welton;   chil-  &  Co.  in  1880  as  a  handy  boy;  remained  with 

dren:   Frances  W.,   Mabel   M.   Employed   June,  firm  11  years,  during  which  time  advanced  to 

1889,   to   July,    1890,   as   clerk  for   law    firm   of  position  of  mgr.  of  manufacturing  dept.   Since 

Abbott,   Oliver   &   Showalter;   admitted   to   bar,  1892,    with    William    T.    Robinson,    in    firm    of 

Dec.,   1889;   mem.   law  firm  of  Hand,   Milchrist  Robinson      &      Smith,      printers.      Republican. 

&  Smith,  May,  1891,  to  May,  1895;  of  Milchrist  Presbyterian.    Mason — Englewood    Lodge,    En- 

&   Smith    to    May,    1897;    asst.    state's    atty.    of  glewood  Chapter,   Normal   Park  Chapter    (hon- 

Cook  Co.,   Jan.    1,    1897,  to   Jan.    1,    1901;    since  orary     mem.),     Imperial     Council,     Englewood 

Jan.  1,  1901,  mem.  of  law  firm  of  Castle,  Wil-  Commandery,  K.  T.;  Oriental  Consistory  (32°); 

liams     &    Smith.     Republican.     Mason,     K.     P.  also    Medinah    Temple,    Shrine.    Pres.    Masonic 

Club:     Chicago    Athletic.     Office:     Chamber    of  Social  Club;   mem.  Chicago  Athletic  Assn.   Of- 

Commerce.  Residence:   1161  Lunt  Av.  fice:  383  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  7145  Eggleston 

SMITH,  Byron  Laflin,  banker;  pres.  and  dir.  Av. 

the  Northern  Trust  Co.;  1st  vice-pres.  and  dir.  SMITH,  Charles  M.,  pres.   Bradner  Smith   & 

Chicago  Telephone  Co.;  dir.  A.,  T.  &  S.  F.  Ry.  Co.,  paper  merchants.  Office:  186  Monroe  St. 

Co.,   C.   &  N.-W.   Ry.   Co.,  C.,   M.   &   St.   P   Ry.  SMITH,    Dan    Morgan,    lawyer;    b.     Orange 

Co.,  Metropolitan  West  Side  Elevated  Ry.  Co.,  Court    House,    Va.,    Oct.    2,    1873;    s.    Dr.    Dan 

South  Side  Elevated  Ry.   Co.,  Englewood  Ele-  Morgan    and    DeLacy     (Cave)     Smith;    moved 

vated    Railway    Co.    Associate    mem.    Chicago  with  parents  to  Jasper,  Fla. ;   ed.  Jasper  Nor- 

Real    Estate    Board;    mem.    Chicago    Board    of  mal   School,   Florida   Normal   School   and   busi- 

Trade,    Chicago    Stock    Exchange.    Clubs:    Chi-  ness    college,    and    Florida    State    College;    m. 

cago,    Union    League,    Merchants,    Commercial,  Chicago,   Dec.    27,   1897,   Mary  Frances   McKin- 

Calumet,    Washington   Park,   Chicago   Athletic,  ney.  Studied  law  with  Judge  Henry  J.  Stewart 

Bankers,  Caxton,   Quadrangle,  Onwentsia,  Chi-  and  L.  E.  Robertson,  and  was  admitted  to  the 

cago  Golf,  Mid-Day,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Summer  Florida  bar  in   1893,   before  he  was   21   years 

residence:    Lake    Forest,    111.;    residence:    2140  old,   by  special   act   of   the   Legislature.    Prac- 

Prairie  Av.  ticed  at  Jasper,   Fla.;   was  city  clerk  3   terms; 

SMITH,    C.   Alfred,   pres.    Mclntosh   Battery  alternate  to  Democratic  Nat.  Convention,  1896; 

and   Optical   Co.;   b.   Philadelphia,   Pa.,   Mar.    8,  lieut.     Florida     State     Troops;     commanded     a 

1844;   s.  James  F.  and  Ellen  E.    (Cadwallader)  company    of    U.    S.    V.    in    Spanish- Am.    War; 

Smith;    ed.    high    school,    Reading,    Pa.,    and   at  came  to  Chicago,   1897,   and   has  since  been  in 

the    Pennsylvania     State    College,-    where    he  practice    here,    becoming,    1904,    mem.    of    firm 

took  the  course  in  agricultural   chemistry,  re-  of  Nichols,  Smith  &  Lichtenberger.  Was  nomi- 

ceiving  the  degree  of  M.A.,   1862:   m.   Reading,  nated   for   Congress   on   the   Democratic    ticket 

Pa.,  Dec.  29,  1870,  Martha  E.  Ulrich;  children:  from   3d  District   of  Illinois,    1902.   Dir.   Sibley 

Miles  (deceased),  Henrietta  N.,  Lillian  D.    (de-  Warehouse    &    Storage    Co.    Office:    First    Nat. 

ceased).   Was  asst.  prof,   of  chemistry,   1863-4,  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  6203  Princeton  Av. 

and    prof,    of    chemistry   and   physics,    1877-82,  SMITH,    Edward    Everett,    wholesale    shoes; 

in    Pennsylvania    State    College;    manufacturer  b.  Clinton  Co.,  Mo.,  Oct.   14,  1856;   s.  Robert  P. 

of  fertilizers,   1866-71;   supt.   of  shops,   Schuyl-  and   Paulina   M.    (Hubtaard)    Smith;    ed.    public 

kill    Navigation   Co.,    1868-71;    in   lumber   busi-  schools,   Bloomington,   111.;   m.  Champaign,   111., 

ness,  1871-7.  Since  1888  pres.  and  mgr.  of  Me-  Dec.    27,    1881,    Addie    Thomas;    1    son:    Harry 

Intosh    Battery    and    Optical    Co.    Republican.  Thomas.    Since    1868    in    the    wholesale    shoe 


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business;  now  pres.  the  R.  P.  Smith  &  Sons 
Co.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park.  Office:  230-232  Franklin  St.  Resi- 
dence: 158  PJ.  51st  St. 

SMITH,  Edwin  Burritt,  lawyer;  b.  Spar- 
tansburg,  Pa.,  Jan.  18,  1854;  s.  Henry  and 
Emily  (Kinney)  Smith;  orphaned  in  early 
life;  lived  with  an  uncle  at  Cerro  Gordo,  111., 
1860-4;  uncle  died  and  he  worked  at  farm 
work,  1864-72;  taught  school;  studied  at  Ober- 
lin  College  (A.M.,  1893);  grad.  Union  College 
of  Law,  Chicago  (LL.B.,  1879);  studied  law 
dept.  Yale  (M.L.,  1880);  has  practiced  at  Chi- 
cago since  1881;  m.  Nov.  8,  1883,  Emma  J. 
Dauman,  Downington,  Pa.;  children:  Curtis 
Q.,  Otis  E.,  Emily.  Active  in  political  reform 
movements;  mem.  Illinois  Commission  for 
Promotion  of  Uniform  Legislation  in  U.  S. 
since  1893;  prof,  law,  Northwestern  Univ., 
1894-1902;  mem.  of  executive  committee  of 
International  Peace  Congress;  sec.  and  dir.  E. 
A.  Bryan  Co.;  mgr.  Rosehill  Cemetery  Co.; 
dir.  The  United  Underwriters,  The  New  Voice 
Co.,  Macon  County  Title  &  Trust  Co.,  Logan 
County  Abstract  Co.,  Iroquois  County  Title  & 
Trust  Co.,  Chicago  Teaming  Co.  Special  coun- 
sel for  City  of  Chicago  in  traction  matters.  Re- 
ported volumes  114-122  U.  S.  Supreme  Court 
Reports  for  "Law  Edition";  also  volumes  21- 
47,  Illinois  Appellate  Court  Reports.  Edited:  A 
Great  Chancellor  and  Other  Papers,  by  James 
L.  High,  1902;  contributor  to  leading  maga- 
zines. Mem.  law  firm  Peckham,  Smith,  Packard 
&  ApMadoc.  Clubs:  Union  League,  University, 
Quadrangle,  Chicago  Literary.  Mem.  of  Ani., 
Illinois  and  Chicago  Bar  Assns.  Office:  First 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  5530  Cornell  Av. 

SMITH,  Frank  McNary,  real  estate;  b.  Long- 
meadow,  Mass.,  May  3,  1859;  s.  Martin  M.  and 
Annie  (Stevens)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools, 
and  at  Wesleyan  Acad..  Wilbraham,  Mass.; 
m.  Chicago,  1891,  Mary  Potter;  children:  Pot- 
ter Lewis,  Calvin  Frederick.  Began  work  at 
age  of  13;  in  photography  2  years;  boots  and 
shoes  4  years:  tobacco  business  2  years;  rail- 
road business  4  years;  since  1884  in  real  estate 
business  in  Chicago;  partner  in  firm  of  L.  M. 
Smith  &  Bro.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs: 
Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood 
Country,  Oconomowoc  Golf.  Office:  3947  Cot- 
tage Grove  Av.  Residence:  3847  Michigan  Av. 

SMITH,  Frank  Waldo,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
May  19,  1849;  s.  Waldo  Wait  and  Jane  E. 
(Fogg)  Smith;  ed.  Mosely  School,  1857-62; 
Haven  School,  1862-3;  West  Division  High 
School,  1863-6;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  9,  1873,  Dora 
A.  Hadden;  children:  Fannie  B.,  Osborn  F., 
Ethel  H.  From  1867  until  the  fire  of  1871  was 
with  Smith  Bros.,  successors  of  Smith,  Pol- 
lard &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  39  River  St.; 
from  Apr.  11,  1872,  to  Nov.,  1876,  with  3d  Nat. 
Bank;  Dec.,  1876,  to  Oct.,  1885,  with  Mer- 
chants Loan  &  Trust  Co.;  since  Oct.  31,  1885, 
cashier  Corn  Exchange  Nat.  Bank.  Republican. 
Club:  Marquette.  Office:  217  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5539  Cornell  Av. 

SMITH,  Franklin  Pratt,  iron  works;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  30,  1864;  s.  Eben  Byron  and  Har- 
riet Newel  (Barnum)  Smith;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
lic schools;  m.  Pasadena,  Cal.,  Feb.  7,  1901, 
Daisy  Durand:  1  son:  Henry  Durand.  Worked 
for  Langdon,  Shepard  &  Co.,  St.  Paul,  railroad 
contractors,  1882-3;  sec.  Chicago  Wire  &  Iron 
Works,  1884-6;  established,  1887.  and  has 
since  conducted  the  F.  P.  Smith  Wire  &  Iron 
Works,  manufacturers  of  ornamental  and 
structural  iron,  brass  and  wire  work.  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian.  Mason.  Mem.  Sons  of  the 
Revolution.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Washington  Park, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago 
Automobile.  Office:  100-102  Lake  St.  Residence: 
2625  Prairie  Av. ;  summer,  Lake  Forest,  111. 

SMITH,  Frederick  Aug-ustus,  jurist;  b.  Nor- 
wood Park,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  Feb.  11,  1844;  s. 
Israel  G.  and  Susan  (Pennoyer)  Smith;  early 
education  in  Chicago  public  schools;  in  Univ. 


of  Chicago,  1860-3;  enlisted  as  private  in  Co. 
G,  134th  regt.,  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  1863;  served  in 
Kentucky  and  Missouri  campaigns  until  regt. 
was  mustered  out,  1864;  returned  to  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  1864;  grad.  A.M.,  1866;  LL.B.  Union 
College  of  Law,  1867;  m.  July  25,  1871, 
Frances  B.,  daughter  of  Rev.  Reuben  and 
Abby  (demons)  Morey,  of  Merton,  Wis.  Ad- 
mitted to  Illinois  bar,  1867;  began  practice 
with  C.  C.  Kohlsaat,  forming  firm  of  Smith  & 
Kohlsaat  until  1872;  practiced  alone,  1872-90; 
senior  of  Smith,  Helmer,  Moulton  &  Price, 
1890-1902.  Republican  nominee  for  Superior 
Court  judge,  1898,  but  defeated;  elected,  June, 
1903,  judge  Circuit  Court  of  Cook  Co.  for  term 
expiring  June,  1909,  and  now  assigned  to  the 
Appellate  Court.  Pres.  Law  Club  of  Chicago, 
1887;  pres.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  1890.  Trustee 
cf  the  Univ.  of  Chicago  and  Rush  Med.  Col- 
lege. Clubs:  Hamilton  (ex-pres.),  Union 
League,  Marquette,  Chicago  Literary.  Office: 
Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  87  Rush  St. 

SMITH,  Frederick  Belcher,  chairman  of 
board  cf  directors  of  A.  C.  McClurg  &  Co.;  b. 
Bangor,  Me.,  Aug.  14,  1839;  s.  George  R.  and 
Delia  B.  (Tarbox)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Maine;  m.  Hallowell,  Me.,  Jan.  20,  1881, 
Alice  W.  Smith.  Began  business  career  in 
Bangor,  Me.,  coming  thence  to  Chicago,  1862, 
and  entering  employ  of  S.  C.  Griggs  &  Co., 
publishers  and  booksellers,  as  salesman  in  the 
retail  dept.;  became  a  partner  in  that  firm  and 
has  continued  with  its  successors,  Jansen, 
McClurg  &  Co.  and  A.  C.  McClurg  &  Co.,  of 
which  is  now  at  head  as  chairman  of  the 
board  of  directors.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Union,  Caxton,  Chicago  Literary.  Of- 
fice: 215-221  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  138  Astor 
St. 

SMITH,  George  Ripley,  manufacturers' 
agent  in  printers'  supplies;  b.  Livingston  Co., 
N.  Y.,  Mar.  19,  1864;  s.  Herman  and  Jennie 
(Ripley)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ontario 
Co.,  N.  Y.;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Hattie  Beckwith. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  New  York  State  in 
1880,  and  was  with  Harder,  Luse  &  Co.,  type 
founders,  until  1900,  when  became  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Champlin  &  Smith,  Western  agents 
for  Keystone  Nickel  Alloy  type,  golding  ma- 
chinery and  supplies,  combination  chases,  Am. 
Press  seats,  Brown  folding  machines  and 
other  printers'  supplies.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  121-123  Plymouth  PL  Residence:  Dow- 
ners Grove,  111. 

SMITH,  Jerome  Alonzo,  pres.  S.  D.  fluids  & 
Co.,  stationers,  engravers,  printers,  etc.;  b. 
Burlington,  Vt..  Feb.  18,  1833;  ed.  public 
schools  and  in  Bell's  Commercial  College,  Chi- 
cago; m.  1863,  Lucy  A.  Wright,  of  Keene,  N. 
H. ;  children:  Frederick  W.,  Anna  M.  Came  to 
Chicago  from  Vermont  in  1849  and  in  1850  re- 
moved to  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  where  was  for 
several  years  employed  in  store  of  his  uncle, 
Samuel  Dresden,  afterward  attending  busi- 
ness college  in  Chicago;  partner  with  Henry 
Sanborn  in  commission  business  in  Chicago, 
1860-3;  served  in  q.  m.  dept.  U.  S.  A.,  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  from  spring  of  1863  to  close  of 
war.  In  1865  became  a  partner  in  the  firm  of 
S.  D.  Childs  &  Co.,  now  being  pres.  of  the  cor- 

§  oration  of  the  same  name.  Office:  200  Clark 
t.  Residence:  1231  Maple  Av.,  Evanston. 
SMITH,  John  Corson,  ex-lieut.  gov.  of  Illi- 
nois; b.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Feb.  13,  1832;  s. 
Robert  and  Sarah  (Harvey)  Smith;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Philadelphia;  but  irregularly,  as 
he  worked  in  a  cotton  factory  for  years  from 
early  childhood;  apprenticed  to  a  carpenter 
and  builder  of  Philadelphia  at  16,  and  after  at- 
taining his  majority  worked  at  his  trade  at  Cape 
May,  Keyport,  N.  J.,  and  New  York  City; 
came  to  Chicago  in  1854  and  began  working 
at  trade,  but  because  of  the  breaking  out  of 
cholera  removed  to  Galena,  and  engaged  in 
building  and  contracting  work;  m.  Galena,  111., 
1856,  Charlotte  A.  Gallagher;  children:  Robert 


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A.,  Samuel  H.,  Ruth  A..  John  C.,  Jr.  Enlisted 
as  private  in  74th  111.  Regt.,  but  later  was 
commissioned  to  raise  a  company,  which  be- 
came Co.  I  of  the  96th  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  and  on 
the  organization  of  that  regt.  was  elected 
maj. ;  was  engaged  in  defense  of  Cincinnati, 
1862,  and  afterward  took  part  in  the  2d  battle 
of  Fort  Donelson;  was  engaged  with  Van 
Dorn  at  Spring  Hill,  Triune  and  Franklin,  and 
fought  at  Liberty  Gap,  Chickamauga,  Lookout 
Mountain  and  Missionary  Ridge,  being  pro- 
moted lieut.  col.  for  gallantry  at  Chickamauga; 
commanded  regt.  at  Buzzard's  Roost,  and  with 
his  regt.  at  the  battles  of  Resaca,  Kingston, 
Cassville,  New  Hope  Church,  Dallas,  Pumpkin- 
Vine  Creek,  Pine  Mountain,  and  at  Kenesaw 
Mountain,  where  was  severely  wounded;  re- 
turned to  the  field,  Oct.,  1864,  and  took  part  in 
the  siege  of  Nashville;  brevetted  col.,  Feb., 
1865,  and  later  promoted  to  full  rank  of  col. 
and  brevetted  brig.  gen.  Returned  to  Galena 
until  1874,  and  was  asst.  assessor  internal 
revenue  and  special  assessor  for  banks,  lega- 
cies, etc.;  Centennial  Exposition  Commission- 
er, 1876;  then  became  mgr.  of  Penn  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  at  Chicago  until  1877;  chief 
Inspector  of  grain  at  Chicago,  1878;  state 
treas.  and  re-elected  in  1882;  delegate  to  Re- 
publican Nat.  Conventions,  1872,  1876;  elected 
lieut.  gov.,  serving  Jan.,  1885,  to  Jan.,  1889; 
now  retired.  Republican.  Mason  (32°);  Past 
Grand  Master,  I.  O.  O.  F.  Mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Residence:  65  Sibley  St. 

SMITH,  Lewis  M.,  real  estate;  b.  Adrian, 
Mich.,  Aug.  26,  1855;  s.  Martin  M.  and  Annie 
(Stevens)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools  and  by 
private  tutors;  m.  Armada,  Mich.,  Jan.  4,  1888, 
Mary  Pettibone.  On  farm  in  Michigan  until 
16  years  old;  worked  at  various  clerical  posi- 
tions, coming  to  Chicago  as  drug  clerk  in  1876; 
returned  to  Michigan  and  worked  farm  on 
shares  for  3  years,  attending  school  winters, 
and  prepared  for  Law  School  at  Ann  Arbor; 
was  unable  to  complete  plans  because  of  sick- 
ness in  family;  taught  school  1  season;  came 
back  to  Chicago  in  spring  of  1881,  and  imme- 
diately opened  real  estate  office,  and  has  con- 
tinuously been  engaged  in  real  estate  business 
ever  since  in  his  present  location;  since  1884 
as  senior  mem.  of  firm  of  L.  M.  Smith  &  Bros. 
Dir.  of  Drexel  State  Bank.  Unitarian.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian.  Ma- 
son; K.  T.  Mem.  Royal  League.  Office:  Cottage 
Grove  and  Drexel  Boul.  Residence:  4729  Kim- 
bark  Av. 

SMITH,  Lloyd  James,  railroad  supplies;  b. 
Wheeler,  Ind.,  Sept.  10,  1863;  s.  James  P.  and 
Helen  (Christopher)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  15,  1890,  Sadie  B.  Hall;  1 
daughter:  Lloyda  K.  Began  business  career 
with  Northwestern  Nat.  Bank  as  messenger  in 
1879,  remaining  in  various  capacities  until 
1882;  then  clerk  on  Boardi  of  Trade  for 
Schaffer  &  Cox  for  1  year;  went  West  in 
1884  to  Ashland,  Ore.,  where  was  in  provision 
business;  returned  to  Chicago,  1886,  and  be- 
came a  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  doing 
business  as  commission  merchant  and  broker 
for  15  years;  retired  from  Board  of  Trade  in 
1900  to  engage  in  the  railroad  supplies  busi- 
ness in  the  Spear  &  Miller  Co.  Republican. 
Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Mason:  Covenant 
Lodge,  Lincoln  Park  Commandery,  K.  T. ;  Me- 
dinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  77  Jack- 
son Boul.  Residence:  1825  Sheridan  Rd. 

SMITH,  Melanctbon,  manufacturers'  agent; 
b.  Quitman,  Miss.,  Oct.  22,  1862;  s.  Col.  Melanc- 
thon  and  Minnie  (Forney)  Smith;  ed.  public 
schools  in  Alabama;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  3,  1902, 
Elizabeth  Adams;  children:  Melancthon,  Mar- 
shall Adams,  Walter  Endicott.  First  business 
experience  was  as  a  newspaper  carrier  for  his 
father's  paper;  later  asst.  in  logging  camp, 
tallying  logs;  then  in  Louisiana,  in  1885;  also 
in  the  logging  business,  and  was  also  mgr.  of 
a  livery  stable;  thence  went  to  Montgomery, 


Ala.,  where  was  asst.  bookkeeper  in  whole- 
sale grocery  store,  and,  in  1888,  came  to  Chi- 
cago as  salesman  for  E.  M.  Endicott  &  Co., 
sugar  brokers;  in  1890-3  was  traveling  sales- 
man for  Nelson  Morris  &  Co.,  packers,  and, 
In  1893-4,  was  in  charge  of  their  St.  Paul 
branch,  and  1894-5  their  traveling  representa- 
tive on  the  Pacific  Coast;  after  that  mgr.  of 
city  business  in  sales  dept.  of  Nelson  Morris 
&  Co.  until  1901,  when  became  partner  in  the 
firm  of  W.  C.  Curtis  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers' 
and  packers'  supplies;  later  bought  out  his 
partner,  and  now  conducts  business  in  his  own 
name,  being  the  representative  of  a  score  or 
more  leading  manufacturers  of  wholesale 
grocers'  and  packers'  supplies.  Also  pres.  of 
Star  Gelatine  Co.,  of  Chicago.  Democrat. 
Presbyterian.  Was  mem.  of  "Montgomery 
Grays,"  Alabama  State  Troops.  Clubs:  Oak 
Park,  Iroquois.  Office:  8  Market  St.  Residence: 
228  S.  Oak  Park  Av. 

SMITH,  Orlando  C.,  wholesale  shoes;  b.  Ran- 
dolph, N.  Y.,  May  11,  1837;  s.  Clement  and 
Julia  (Clizbe)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Adrian,  Mich.,  and  1  year  at  Hillsdale  College; 
m.  Marion,  O.,  Princess  Baker.  Worked  at 
carpenter's  trade  from  15  years  of  age  until 
22;  mem.  firm  of  Smith  &  Simmons,  Toledo, 
O.,  wholesale  leather,  1862-79;  Smith,  Sim- 
mons &  Peabody,  Toledo,  O.,  boots  and  shoes, 
1879-90;  pres.  Doggett,  Bassett  &  Mills  Co., 
Chicago,  1890-2;  pres.  Smith-Wallace  Co.  since 
1892.  Republican.  Club:  Washington  Park.  Of- 
fice: Market  &  Adams  Sts.  Residence:  Lexing- 
ton Hotel. 

SMITH,  Orson,  banker;  b.  Dec.  14,  1841;  s. 
Orson  and  Mary  Ann  Smith;  ed.  public  and 
private  schools,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  14, 

1871,  Anna  Rice.  Began  business  life  at  13  as 
"bundle  boy"  in  retail  dry  goods  store  of  Pot- 
ter Palmer;  a  year  later  became  clerk  banking 
house    of    P.    Granger    Adams,    which    became 
successively,  Traders'  Bank  and  Traders'  Nat. 
Bank,  and  became  chief  clerk  and  asst.  cashier 
since  1898,  Merchants  Loan  &  Trust  Co.  Bank; 
(State  Bank),  1881-4,  vice-pres.,  1884-98,  pres. 
since  1898,  Merchants  Loan  &  Trust  Co.  Bank; 
trustee    London    Guarantee    &    Accident    Co., 
Ltd.,   of  London,   Eng.   Mem.,   and   was   treas., 
1872-84,   Chicago   Board   of  Trade;   mem.   Chi- 
cago Stock  Exchange  several  years;  mem.  ex- 
ecutive    committee     Chicago     Clearing     House 
Assn.    Clubs:    Chicago,   Washington   Park,    Un- 
ion,   Chicago    Athletic.    Office:    135    Adams    St. 
Residence:   41   Bellevue  PI. 

SMITH,  Philip  Richard,  sec.  and  treas.  Ayer 
&  Lord  Tie  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  June  9,  1869;  s. 
Gilbert  Richard  and  Mary  (Ayer)  Smith;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Harvard,  111.,  1875-86;  m. 
Fayetteville,  Ark.,  Jan.  24,  1893,  Alva  Mayes; 
children:  Gilbert  Richard,  Russell  Mayes, 
Philip  Richard,  Jr.  Was  clerk  in  Northwest- 
ern Nat.  Bank,  June,  1886,  to  Dec.,  1887;  clerk 
to  Edward  E.  Ayer,  Dec.,  1887,  to  Sept.,  1893; 
since  Sept.,  1893,  sec.,  treas.  and  dir.  Ayer  & 
Lord  Tie  Co.;  also  sec.  and  treas.  Texas  Tie  & 
Lumber  Preserving  Co.,  and  of  Tonty  Lumber 
Co.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic,  Lake 
Geneva  Yacht.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg. 
Residence:  1859  Oakdale  Av. 

SMITH,  Pliny  Bent,  lawyer;  b.  DuPage  Co., 
111.,  Feb.  18,  1850;  s.  Truman  W.  and  Eliza- 
beth (Durkee)  Smith;  ed.  district  school  Du- 
Page Co.,  to  1864;  East  Batavia  Public  School, 
1864-6;  student  law  school  of  Univ.  of  Mich- 
igan, 1870-1.  At  16  years  of  age  began  carrying 
on  farm  summers  (father  being  dead),  and 
teaching  school  winters,  until  beginning  study 
of  law,  1870;  admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme 
Court  of  Illinois,  Sept.,  1872;  later  to  U.  S. 
District  and  Circuit  Courts,  Chicago,  and  to 
U.  S.  Supreme  Court.  In  general  practice  since 

1872,  except  the  period,  1883-98,  when  he  was 
atty.  for  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  Ry.  Republican.  Mem. 
Republican  State  Central  Committee,   1888-92; 
mem.   Chicago   Public  Library  Board,    1887-93. 


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Mem.  Bibliographical  Soc.  of  Chicago,  Am. 
Bibliographical  Soc.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Hamilton,  City,  Law,  Chicago  Literary.  Office: 
184  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2017  Indiana  Av, 

SMITH,  Ralph  Elbridg-e,  sec.  and  treas.  of 
Pitkin  &  Brooks;  b.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Dec. 
30,  1863;  s.  Blbridge  and  Caroline  (Reynolds) 
Smith;  ed.  public  schools,  Cambridge,  Mass.; 
m.  Cambridge,  Mass.,  Oct.  20,  1886,  Bertha 
Marian  Dakin;  children:  Arthur  Dakin,  Ralph 
Alden.  Began  business  life  with  Mason  & 
Hamlin,  organs,  Cambridge,  Mass.,  1879;  with 
William  H.  Emerson,  molasses  merchant,  Bos- 
ton, 1881;  Chicago  Malleable  Iron  Co.,  Chicago, 
1882;  J.  W.  Butler  Paper  Co.,  1883-6;  with 
Pitkin  &  Brooks,  pottery,  etc.,  since  1887;  now 
sec.  and  treas.  Republican.  Congregationalist. 
Office:  56  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  417  N.  64th 
Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

SMITH,  Samuel  Melancthon,  lawyer;  b.  Ga- 
lena, 111.,  June  29,  1869;  s.  Rev.  Ambrose  C. 
(D.D.)  and  Hannah  (Slaymaker)  Smith;  grad- 
uate Beloit  College,  B.A.,  1890;  M.A.,  1893; 
student  Law  School  of  Univ.  of  Wisconsin, 
1892-3;  m.  Janesville,  Wis.,  Nov.  11,  1896,  Mar- 
garet P.  Sheldon;  1  daughter:  Margaret  Han- 
nah. Taught  school,  Janesville,  Wis.,  1890; 
asst.  cashier  M.  &  M.  Savings  Bank,  Janes- 
ville, Wis.,  1891-4;  admitted  to  bar  on  Wiscon- 
sin state  examination,  Apr.,  1894;  practiced 
law  in  firm  of  Whitehead,  Matheson  &  Smith, 
1894-7;  sec.  and  atty.,  Janesville  Machine  Co., 
1897-1900;  sec.  Wisconsin  State  Tax  Commis- 
sion, Madison,  Wis.,  1900-1;  in  practice  in  Chi- 
cago since  1901;  sec.  Endowment  Rank,  K.  P., 
Chicago,  1901-4;  since  May  15,  1904,  connected 
with  banking  and  bond  house  of  N.  W.  Harris 
&  Co.,  Chicago.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Mem.  Phi  Kappa  Psi,  college  fraternity.  Office: 
Marquette  Bldg.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

SMITH,  Shea,  mfg.  stationer,  etc.;  b.  San- 
dusky  City,  O.,  July  26,  1850;  s.  Robert  Alex- 
ander and  Priscilla  (Barker)  Smith;  ed.  com- 
mon schools,  Toronto,  Ont.,  from  9  to  13  years 
of  age,  and  common  and  high  school,  Watse- 
ka,  Iroquois  Co.,  111.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  17, 
1874,  Eunice  M.  Clark;  children:  Arthur  Clark, 
Emma  Gwendolen,  Alice  Rosalva,  Lester  Shea. 
In  1871  established  the  business  of  Shea 
Smith  &  Co.,  now  incorporated,  of  which  he  is 
pres.,  the  company  doing  a  large  business  as 
wholesale,  jobbing,  retail  and  mfg.  stationers, 

Erinters  and  binders,  with  a  number  of  popu- 
ir  and  widely  sold  specialties  in  office  sta- 
tionery. Republican.  Methodist.  Enlisted  in  1st 
Infy.  I.  N.  G.,  Oct.  6,  1875;  elected  2d  lieut. 
Co.  E,  June  27,  1877;  1st  lieut.,  Sept.  4,  1877; 
capt.,  Feb.  14,  1879;  maj.  of  the  regt.  Oct.  4, 
1884;  resigned  commission  as  maj.,  July  9, 
1885;  appointed  adjutant,  Dec.  7,  1885;  re- 
signed, Oct.  25,  1888;  elected  to  Veteran  Corps, 
1st  Infy.,  June  4,  1889.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Chicago 
Chapter.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Press,  Chicago 
Yacht.  Office:  18-20  Custom  House  PI.  Resi- 
dence: 3971  Ellis  Av. 

SMITH,  Thomas  Herbert,  insurance  adjust- 
er; b.  E.  Orrington,  Me.,  Dec.  12,  1847;  went 
West,  1873,  for  N.  British  and  Mercantile  In- 
surance Co.,  with  which  he  was  connected  un- 
til Dec.  31,  1894,  first  2  years  at  Kansas  City 
and  Cincinnati,  and  from  1875  at  Chicago; 
since  1884  has  been  engaged  in  independent 
adjusting.  Has  been  pres.  Illinois  State  Board 
of  Underwriters,  yice-pres.  and  mem.  execu- 
tive committee  Fire  Underwriters'  Assn.  of 
the  Northwest.  Has  been  vice-pres.  and  is  now 
dir.  Soc.  of  the  Sons  of  Maine  in  Illinois.  At- 
tendant Central  Church  for  past  28  years. 
Mem.  Illinois  Soc.  S.  A.  R.  Mem.  Illinois  Soc. 
Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars.  Club:  Union  League. 
Office:  171  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4407  Lake 
Av. 

SMITH,  Willard  Adalbert,  publisher;  b.  Ken- 
osha,  Wis.,  Sept.  20,  1849;  s.  William  Harrison 
and  Mehitabel  Allen  Smith;  grad.  Shurtleff 


College,  1869  (A.M.);  grad.  law  dept.  Wash- 
ington Univ.,  St.  Louis,  1871  (B.L.);  m.  St. 
Louis,  May  1,  1872,  Maria  C.  Dickinson;  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  Bruce  V.  Qrandall,  Evanston,  111., 
Edith  M.  and  Harold  A.  Chief  of  dept.  of  trans- 
portation exhibits,  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
sition, 1893;  dir.  of  transportation  and  civil 
engineering,  Am.  Commission  to  Paris  Expo- 
sition, 1900;  decorated  Chevalier  of  the  Legion 
of  Honor  by  Pres.  of  France,  1900;  chief  dept. 
of  Transportation,  Louisiana  Purchase  Expo- 
sition of  1904.  Decorated,  1905,  by  the  Emperor 
of  Germany,  as  Officer  of  the  Royal  Order  of 
the  Crown.  Mem.  Western  Soc.  of  Engineers, 
Am.  Ry.  Master  Mechanics'  Assn.,  Am.  Soc. 
Railroads  Supts.,  Master  Car  Builders'  Assn.; 
trustee  Univ.  of  Chicago;  patron  and  honorary 
curator  Field  Columbian  Museum.  Publisher 
and  proprietor  Ry.  and  Engineering  Review, 
and  The  Iron  and  Machinery  World  (week- 
lies). Club:  Union  League.  Republican.  Office: 
Manhattan  Bldg.  Residence:  3256  Rhodes  Av. 

SMITH,  William  Ralph,  sample  cases;  b. 
Le  Clair,  la.,  May  12,  1854;  s.  James  and  Mary 
(Mitchell)  Smith;  ed.  public  schools  of  Daven- 
port, la.,  and  Iowa  State  College,  Ames,  la., 
graduating,  1874;  attended  Cornell  Univ.  for 
%  year,  1872;  grad.  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest 
Univ.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  June  5,  1889,  Eliza- 
beth Glaspell  (now  deceased).  Taught  in  Dav- 
enport (la.)  High  School,  1874;  was  on  edi- 
torial staff  of  the  Davenport  Gazette  for  a  few 
years;  went  to  Colorado  (Leadville,  Canon 
City,  etc.),  1879,  in  employ  of  Grant  Smelting 
Co.,  of  Leadville;  then  located  in  Robinson, 
Colo.,  of  which  was  elected  mayor,  and  served 
1  term;  came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and  engaged 
in  law  practice  for  2  years  with  W.  H.  and 
J.  H.  Moore;  then  was  chief  clerk  for  fire 
dept.  for  13  years;  in  1901  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  of  sample  cases,  leather  goods, 
pockets,  etc.,  as  the  controlling  stockholder 
of  the  Knickerbocker  Case  Co.  Pres.  and  treas. 
Union  Shirt  Waist  Co.  Republican.  Mason 
(32°);  K.  T.,  Mystic  Shrine;  mem.  Royal  Ar- 
canum, Royal  League,  N.  Am.  Union,  Fire- 
man's Mutual  Aid  and  Benefit  Assn.  Office: 
163  Randolph  St.  Residence:  1917  Diversey 
Boul. 

SMITH,  William  Sooy,  civil  engineer,  con- 
tractor; b.  Tarlton,  O.,  July  22,  1830;  s.  Sooy 
and  Ann  (Hedges)  Smith;  grad.  Ohio  Univ., 
B.A.,  1849;  later  A.M.,  same;  graduate  West 
Point,  1853;  m.  1884,  Josephine  Hartwell;  chil- 
dren: Charles  Sooysmith,  Gerald  Sooysmith. 
Appointed  2d  lieut.,  3d  artillery,  U.  S.  A.;  pro- 
moted 2d  lieut.  2d  artillery;  stationed  in  New 
Mexico;  tiring  of  inaction  of  military  life  at 
frontier  post  in  time  of  peace,  resigned;  went  to 
Chicago,  1854;  entered  engineering  service  of 
I.  C.  R.  R.  Co.;  soon  afterward  appointed  asst. 
engineer  to  Col.  Graham,  U.  S.  engineer  in 
charge  of  improvements  of  Lake  Michigan  har- 
bors; had  to  quit  because  of  dangerous  illness; 
conducted  select  school  at  Buffalo,  N.  T.,  1855- 
1857;  practiced  as  civil  engineer,  1857-9;  chief 
engineer  of  company  building  iron  bridge 
across  Savannah  River  for  Savannah  & 
Charleston  R.  R.  Co.,  1860-1;  served  as  lieut.- 
col.,  col.  and  brig.-gen.,  U.  S.  A.,  from  Apr., 
1861,  to  Sept.,  1864,  when  resigned  because 
totally  disabled  by  inflammatory  rheumatism. 
When  sufficiently  recovered,  resumed  practice 
as  civil  engineer  at  Chicago.  Has  since  done 
much  difficult  work  as  engineer  and  contrac- 
tor for  U.  S.  Government  and  railway  compa- 
nies, including  reconstruction  of  Waugoshanee 
Light  House  at  western  entrance  of  Straits 
of  Mackinac,  on  submerged  reef  of  rocks  2 
miles  from  shore;  built  first  all-steel  railroad 
bridge  in  world  (Glasgow,  Mo.),  and  sub- 
structures of  6  other  bridges,  by  pneumatic 
process,  which  developed  and  greatly  im- 
proved; with  son,  Charles  Sooysmith,  intro- 
duced into  this  country  the  freezing  process  for 
difficult  subaqueous  work,  and  sank  2  shafts 


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through    quicksands    and    boulders,     to    depth  Illinois.    Office:    150-162   W.    Madison    St.    Resi- 

of   100   feet,    which    could   not   have   been   put  dence:  560  Dearborn  Av. 

down  by  any  other  known  method.  Has  com-  SMYTH,  Thomas  Alexander,  real  estate;  b. 
pletely  changed  methods  of  constructing  foun-  Chicago,  Sept.  27,  1848;  s.  Michael  K.  and 
dations  for  heavy  buildings  in  Chicago;  carry-  Bridget  (McDonnell)  Smyth;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 
ing  the  loads  down  through  mud  and  soft  lie  schools;  m.  Boston,  Mass.,  Aug.  27,  1879, 
earth  to  hard  bottom,  50  feet  or  more,  by  Sarah  Elizabeth  Usher  (died  Feb.,  1894);  7 
means  of  piles  cut  off  below  water  surface,  children.  Was  for  a  time  engaged  in  the  retail 
and  where  these  could  not  be  driven  without  furniture  business  with  his  brother,  John  M. 
endangering  foundations  of  adjacent  buildings,  Smyth,  but  sold  his  interest,  1888,  and  engaged 
by  sinking  columns  of  concrete  to  hard  bot-  in  real  estate  and  insurance  business.  Trustee 
torn  and  resting  the  buildings  on  them;  has  Sanitary  District  of  Chicago  since  1895;  pres. 
aided  in  development  of  plans  of  high  steel  same,  1901;  appointed  by  Gov.  Yates  one  of 
buildings  in  Chicago  and  throughout  the  the  commissioners  for  the  State  of  Illinois  to 
world,  and  was  foremost  in  urging  U.  S.  Gov-  the  Pan-Am.  Exposition,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  1901. 
ernment  to  create  board  to  test  Am.  metals  Mem.  K.  P.,  Royal  Arcanum,  Knights  of  Co- 
and  appropriate  money  to  make  such  tests;  lumbus,  Nat.  Union,  Royal  League.  Democrat, 
was  mem.  of  board  so  created  during  the  3  R.  c.  Office:  Security  Bldg.  Residence:  803 
years  of  its  existence.  Frequently  employed  as  Jackson  Boul. 

consulting  engineer -on   difficult  problems  and         SNIVEIY,  Thaddeus  Alexander,  clergyman; 

works.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Riv-  b     Greencastle,    Pa.;    s.    Daniel    and    Mary    A. 

erslde,  m.  (Culbertson)   Snively;  grad.  Dickinson  College, 

SMITH,   William   Treese,   sec.    P.    G.    Dodge  Carlisle,    Pa.,    B.A.,    1869,    M.A.,    1872;    Trinity 

Lumber  Co.;  b.   Greenfield,   Ind.,  Jan.   31,   1850;  College,   Hartford,   Conn.,   M.A.,    1873.     Ordered 

s.  David  E.  and  Elizabeth  Smith;  early  educa-  deacon,  1872;   ordained  priest,   1875,  by  Bishop 

tion  in  public  schools;  enlisted  in   128th   Indi-  Doane.  Asst.  St.  Peter's  Church,  Albany,  N.  Y., 

ana   Vols.    in    October,    1863,    and    served    with  1872-5;     rector     Emmanuel     Church,     Geneva, 

Gen.    Sherman   in   the    Atlanta   Campaign   and  Switzerland;  Christ  Church,  Quincy,  Mass. ;  St. 

with  Gen.  Thomas  in  Nashville  campaign,  and  John's  Church,  Troy,  N.  Y.;  St.  James  Church, 

was  mustered  out  with  his  regt.  at  Indianapo-  Florence,  Italy,   1892;  since  1893   rector  of  St. 

Us   in   Apr.,   1865;    resumed   studies   at  North-  Chrysostom's    Church,    Chicago.    Sec.    Chicago 

western    Univ.,    Evanston,     111.,     from     which  Prayer  Book  Soc. ;  pres.  of  Choir  Assn.  of  Dio- 

was  grad.,  A.B.,  June,  1875;   m.  Chicago,   June  cese  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Union,  Church,  Univer- 

18,  1878,  Ada  F.  Stone.  Began  in  life  insurance  sity,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Residence:  The  Plaza, 
business  in  Chicago,  1875;  from  1889  to  Sept  SNOW,  Albert  Eugene,  manufacturers'  sell- 

1903,    was    mgr     for    Illinois,    Wisconsin    and  }ng.  agent;  b.  Chelsea,  Mass.,  Mar.  24,  1856;  s. 

Iowa,    for    the    Massachusetts    Life    Insurance  Robert    K     and    Marv     (Tavlor)     Snow     erad 

Co.;  since  then  in  lumber  business  as  sec.  and  gjg?  (gk^^^ooi^rt^   mi;    Br£ 

treas.    PG     Dodge    Lumber    Co     Mem     Beta  ant  &  stratton  Business  College,  Boston,  1874; 

Theta  Phi,  college  fraternity^  Republican.  Ma-  m    Chelsea,  Mass.,  Mar.  7,  1882,  Lois  Endicott; 

son    Club:  Union  League    Office:  2116  Lumber  j  son:  Herbert  Endicott.  Began  business  with 

St.  Residence:  1439  Sheridan  Rd.  j    P    Marshall  &  Bros.,   wholesale   glassware, 

SMUIiSKI,     John     Franklin,     lawyer     (city  Boston,  Mass.,  1873-9;  with  H.  S.  Almy  &  Co., 

atty.);  b.  Posen,  Poland,  Feb.  4,  1867;  s.  Wil-  importers    of    crockery     and     glassware,    New 

liam  and  Euphemia  (Balcer)  Smulski;  ed.  pub-  York,   1879-87;    gen.   mgr.    R.    J.    Allen,    Son   & 

lie  schools  in  U.  S.  and  Germany;  3  years  in  Co.,    importers     of     crockery    and    glassware, 

Government    Military    High    School,     in     Ger-  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  1887-90;  since  1891  with  the 

many;  2  years  at  St.  Jerome's  College,  Berlin,  Plume  &  Atwood  Mfg.   Co.,   manufacturers  of 

Can.;    1    year    in    law    dept.    of    Northwestern  brass  and  copper  goods,  etc.;  since  June,  1893, 

Univ.,  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  June  7,  1899,  Har-  has    been   agent    of   the    company    in    Chicago, 

riet    Mikitynski.    Was    5    years    in    the    news-  Also  dir.  of  United  Oil  Co.,  of  Indiana.  Mem. 

paper  and  publishing  business  with  his  father,  and  ex-pres.   S.   A.   R.   Soc.   of  Illinois,  and  of 

who  established,    1869,   the  first   Polish   news-  the  Massachusetts  Soc.   in  Chicago;   vice-pres. 

paper  in  the  U.  S.;  taught  1  year  at  St.  Stanis-  New     England    Soc.    in    Chicago.     Republican, 

laus    School,    Chicago;    contributed    numerous  Universalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Auburn 

articles    to    Am.    and    Polish    newspapers.     Ad-  Park  Golf.  Office:  199  Lake  St.  Residence:  3339 

mitted  to  bar,   1890,  and  has  since  then  been  Indiana  Av. 

engaged  in  the  practice  of  law;  now  mem    of         SNOW,  Bernard  Willis,  editorial  writer  and 

the  law   firm   of  David,   Smulski   &  McGaffey.  crop  expert;  b.  Coleraine,  Franklin  Co.,  Mass., 

Pres    Pulaski   Lumber  Co.    Republican.   Alder-  Sept    19>  1864;  s    Asaph  L.  and  Teresa  L.  (Mc- 

man  from   16th  Ward  2  terms  and  from  17th  Kinney)  Snow;  early  educational  facilities  lim- 

yard -,L,term'    1888-1903;    city    atty.,    elected  ited  to  3   months  a  year  in  public  schools  in 

Apr.,    1903.    R.    C     Clubs:    Hamnton      Lincoln,  Tennessee;     during    the    '80s    attended    night 

Chicago    Press,    North-West.    Office:    163    Ran-  school  at  Washington,  D.  C.;  grad.  as  master 

dolph  St.  Residence:  46  Columbia  St.  of  laws  from  Nat    UnjV->  Washington.   D.   C., 

SMYTH,  John  McDonnell,  merchant;  pres.  1887;  m.  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Dec.  27,  1887,  Liz- 
the  John  M.  Smyth  Co.;  b.  at  sea,  July  6,  zie  E.  Sinnett;  1  daughter:  Teresa  Marie.  En- 
1843,  while  his  parents,  Michael  K.  and  Brid-  tered  U.  S.  Dept.  of  Agriculture,  as  office  boy, 
get  (McDonnell)  Smyth  were  emigrating  from  1882;  assigned  to  Bureau  of  Statistics  and 
Ireland  to  America;  lived  in  Montreal,  Can.,  passed  up  through  all  grades  of  clerkship  un- 
until  1848;  since  then  in  Chicago;  ed.  Chicago  til  1889,  when  Congress  created  the  position 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1871,  Jane  A.  Hand,  of  Asst.  Statistician,  to  which  he  was  appoint- 
First  employment  was  as  apprentice  in  a  ed  by  Sec.  of  Agriculture,  Jeremiah  Rusk.  Re- 
newspaper  office  in  which  was  employed  in  signed,  1892,  to  enter  employ  of  Swift  &  Co. 
the  composing  room  and  later  in  the  business  as  statistical  expert.  In  1894  organized  private 
office.  Established  furniture  business  on  W.  bureau  of  crop  reporting,  furnishing  crop  in- 
Madison  St.;  burned  out,  1891,  but  immediate-  formation  to  leading  firms  in  grain  and  pro- 
ly  rebuilt,  erecting  the  largest  and  finest  busi-  duce  trade.  In  1900,  in  connection  with  Col. 
ness  block  on  the  W.  Side,  the  well-known  Clark  E.  Carr,  former  TJ.  S.  Minister  to  Den- 
Smyth's  Town  Market,  now  dealing  not  only  mark,  organized,  at  Paris  Exposition,  the  Am. 
in  furniture  but  in  general  merchandise.  Re-  Corn  Kitchen,  to  exploit  the  use  of  Indian 
publican;  presidential  elector,  1880,  and  1884;  corn  as  food.  In  1901  visited  S.  America  to 
chairman  Republican  Co.  Central  Committee  study  agricultural  resources  of  Argentine, 
several  terms;  has  also  served  on  Chicago  Pub-  Uruguay  and  Brazil,  and  in  1903  made  same 
lie  Library  Board.  R.  C.  Clubs:  Union  League,  study  of  the  Canadian  Northwest.  Mem.  of 


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539 


firm  of  Orange  Judd  Co.  (established  1842), 
publishers  of  Am.  Agriculturalist,  Orange 
Judd  Farmer,  Good  Housekeeping  and  Agri- 
cultural books.  Mem.  Am.  Assn.  for  the  Ad- 
vancement of  Science.  Sec.  of  Am.  Maize 
Propaganda,  and  mem.  of  Illinois  Assn.  of  Ag- 
ricultural Editors.  Republican;  elected  alder- 
man from  7th  Ward.  1902.  Clubs:  Woodlawn 
Park,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Residence:  6423  Drexel  Av. 

SNOW,  Eclarar  Morton,  real  estate:  b.  Whate- 
ly,  Franklin  Co.,  Mass.,  Sept.  16,  1856;  s.  Rev. 
Porter  Howard  and  Asenath  F.  (Leonard) 
Snow;  ed.  Todd  Seminary,  Woodstock,  111., 
and  Chicago  public  schools:  m.  Chicago,  Sept. 
16,  1878,  Florence  Louise  Weaver;  1  daughter: 
Aline  Asenath.  Came  to  Chicago,  1870;  engaged 
in  real  estate  business.  1873;  became  mem. 
firm  of  H.  C.  Morey  &  Co.,  Apr..  1880,  and  of 
Snow  &  Dickinson,  May  1,  1884;  organized 
real  estate  firm  of  Edgar  M.  Snow  &  Co.,  Nov. 
1,  1892.  Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board  from 
its  organization,  1883;  sec.,  1886;  vice-pres., 
1900;  chairman  Valuation  Committee,  1897  and 
1904.  Mem.  Art  Institute  of  Chicago,  Soc.  of 
Colonial  Wars.  Garden  City  Council  Royal  Ar- 
canum. Republican.  Presbyterian;  mem.  board 
of  trustees  Highland  Park  Presbyterian 
Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Highland  Park 
(charter  mem.),  Exmoor.  Office:  101  Washing- 
ton St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

SNOW,  Isaac  Burrows,  life  underwriter;  b. 
Westminster,  Vt.,  Jan.  28,  1850;  s.  Barnabas 
and  Julia  A.  (Burrows)  Snow;  ed.  common 
school  in  Massachusetts  and  grad.  Powers  In- 
stitute, Bernardston,  Mass.,  1870;  m.  Hatfield, 
Mass.,  Sept.  9,  1874.  Jennie  M.  Knight;  1  son: 
Morton  M.  Snow,  M.D.,  of  Chicago.  In  service 
of  Massachusetts  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co. 
since  Nov.,  1879;  general  agent  for  Kansas, 
1879-82;  merr.  for  Missouri  and  Kansas,  at  St. 
Louis,  1882-9;  given  charge  of  the  territory 
west  of  Mississippi  River,  1889-96;  since  1896 
supt.  of  agencies  of  the  company  as  a  whole, 
with  headquarters  at  Chicago.  Capt.,  since 
1900,  Illinois  Soc.  of  Mayflower  Descendants; 
mem.  Illinois  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars;  Chicago 
Life  Underwriters  Assn.  Republican.  Mason, 
and  mem.  Medinah  Temple.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S. 
Mem.  41st  St.  and  Grand  Boul.  Presbyterian 
Church.  Club:  Union  League.  Sec.  and  treas. 
Massachusetts  Soc.  in  Chicago,  1903-4;  mem. 
of  New  England  Soc.  of  Chicago.  Office:  Mer- 
chants Loan  and  Trust  Bldg.  Residence:  Del 
Prado  Hotel. 

SNOW,  Morton,  nhysician;  b.  Hatfield.  Mass., 
June  9,  1876;  s.  Isaac  Burrows  and  Jeannie 
(Knight)  Snow;  ed.  nublic  schools  and  in 
Univ.  of  Kansas,  graduating.  A.B. ;  ernd.  med. 
dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania.  M.D.,  1900. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1900.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc..  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
and  various  other  professional  and  patriotic 
socs.  Mem.  of  the  faculty  of  Northwestern 
Univ.  Med.  School.  Surgeon  1st  Illinois  Cav- 
alry. Republican.  Office:  Oakwood  Boul.  and 
Ellis  Av.  Residence:  4207  Grand  Boul. 

SNOW,  Taylor  Alvin,  real  estate;  b.  Au- 
burn. Geauga  Co..  O..  Aug.  29,  1847:  s.  Alvirus 
and  Marv  Gay  (Read)  Snow;  grad.  Hiram  Col- 
lege, A.B..  1871;  m.  Price's  Mills,  Trumbull 
Co.,  O.,  June  29,  1871,  Ella  M.  Calender;  chil- 
dren: Albert  T..  James  C.,  Adin  C.,  Mary  Ava, 
Shirley  C.  Taught  school  at  Burton.  O..  1871- 
1872;  moved  to  Chicago.  Oct..  1872;  studied 
law  under  Judge  Booth.  1872-3:  since  1873  In 
real  estate  business;  since  1902  of  Haberer  & 
Snow  Co.  Dir.  Austin  State  Bank  since  its  or- 
ganization, 1891.  Republican.  Assessor  Town 
of  Cicero,  1876.  1890.  1891.  Mem.  1st  Presbyte- 
rian Church  of  Austin.  Club:  The  Oaks  (Aus- 
tin). Office:  95  Washington  St.  Residence:  403 
56th  Av.,  Austin,  111. 

SNYD ACKER,  Alfred  M.,  real  estate;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Dec.  7,  1857;  s.  Moses  and  Bertha  Sny- 
dacker;  public  school  education.  After  leaving 


school  entered  the  business  of  his  father,  then, 
as  now,  known  as  Snydacker  &  Co.,  and  later 
succeeded  his  father  in  the  business,  and 
still  continues  it;  chairman  of  the  Supply 
Committee  of  the  Michael  Reese  Hosp. ;  treas. 
of  United  Hebrew  Charities.  Republican.  Club: 
Standard  (vice-pres.).  Office:  153  Washington 
St.  Residence:  Standard  Club. 

SNYDER,  John  Frazler,  lawyer;  b.  Kish- 
waukee,  111.,  Jan.  16,  1849;.  s.  Rev.  J.  M.  and 
Harriett  (Frazier)  Snyder;  ed.  Normal  Univ., 
Bloomington,  111.;  Monmouth  (111.)  College, 
and  Wheaton  (111.)  College,  graduating,  1876; 
m.  1st,  Aug.  14,  1878,  Wheaton,  111.,  Frankie 
Ellen  Wheaton;  her  father  being  the  founder 
of  Wheaton,  111.;  children:  Juanita  Clemm,  John 
Frazier;  m.  2d,  King's  Station,  111.,  Oct.  12, 
1898,  Fannie  L.  King,  whose  father  was  the 
founder  of  Kings,  111.  Studied  law  in  offices; 
admitted  to  bar,  Oct.,  1880;  in  active  practice 
ever  since.  Was  in  partnership  with  Charles 
W.  Nicholes,  and  afterward,  1895-8,  with  Hon. 
George  W.  Brown;  since  then  alone.  Was  po- 
lice magistrate  of  City  of  Wheaton,  8  years, 
and  city  atty.  2  terms.  Republican.  Mem. 
Wheaton  M.  E.  Church.  Office:  Tacoma  Bldg. 
Residence:  Wheaton,  111. 

SOHM,  Otto  Frederick,  merchant;  b.  Buffalo, 
N.  Y..  Sept.  10,  1859;  s.  Otto  and  Lena  (Fisch- 
er) Sohm;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago,  and 
Bryant  <fe  Stratton  Business  College;  m.  Chi- 
cago, July  19,  1884.  Mary  M.  Baumann.  In  1875 
became  identified  with  the  paper  stock  dept. 
of  Bradner  Smith  &  Co.,  which,  in  1887,  was 
separately  organized  as  the  Pioneer  Paper 
Stock  Co.;  has  continued  with  the  latter  com- 
pany, and  since  1894  has  been  its  vice-pres. 
and  sec.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  318-328 
S.  Desplaines  St.  Residence:  61  Humboldt  Boul 

SOLLITT,  Oliver,  contractor;  b.  Chicago, 
Oct.  16,  1860;  s.  Thomas  and  Eleanor  (Nelson) 
Sollitt;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Fox 
Lake,  111.,  1898.  Eleanor  Heinking.  Partner, 
1881,  with  his  father,  Thomas  Sollitt  &  Son, 
and  after  father  retired,  organized.  1890,  cor- 
poration of  Oliver  Sollitt  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.; 
the  only  Am.  builder  taking  part  in  construc- 
tion of  Paris  Exposition,  where  he  built  the 
Am.  Fisheries  and  Forestry  Bldg.  Republican: 
trustee  St.  Paul's  Universalist  Church.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic.  Union  League,  Hamilton. 
Chicago  Yacht,  Fox  Lake  Yacht.  Office:  140 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  4020  Prairie  Av. 

SOI.I.ITT,  Ralph  Thomas,  contractor;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  13.  1867;  s.  Thomas  and  Eleanor  J. 
(Nelson)  Sollitt;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago.  June  4,  1890,  Gertrude  L.  Shannon; 
children:  Ralph  Shannon.  George  Thomas, 
Lincoln  Abbott,  Oliver  Gerton.  Engaged  in  con- 
tracting business  for  self  in  1889,  and  in  1894 
joined  with  Sumner  Sollitt  in  establishing 
the  business  now  conducted  as  the  Ralph  & 
Kumner  Sollitt  Co.,  builders  and  contractors, 
incorporated  1899,  of  which  he  has  since  been 
pres.  Mem.  Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchanere. 
Republican.  Mason.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Colonia-1. 
Automobile.  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Hartford 
Bldg.  Residence:  4545  Forrestville  Av. 

SOLLITT,  Sumner,  contractor  nnd  builder: 
b.  Chicago.  June  27,  1873;  s.  Thomas  and 
Eleanor  (Nelson)  Sollitt;  ed.  public  school  and 
S.  Division  High  School,  Chicago,  to  1889;  m. 
Chicago.  June  10,  1896,  Grace  Shannon;  chil- 
dren: Elanette,  Sumner.  Jr.  Since  1888  contin- 
uously in  the  contracting  and  bldg.  business 
with  his  brother,  Ralph  Sollitt;  now  vice-nres. 
and  treas.  of  the  Ralph  and  Sumner  Sollitt 
Co.  Republican.  Independent  in  religion;  pres. 
of  board  of  trustees  of  All  Souls  Church.  Mem. 
of  Builders'  Assns.  of  Chicago  and  New  York. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Calumet  Golf,  Chicago 
Yacht,  Hamilton.  Colonial,  Pullman.  Office: 
Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  4922  Forrestville 
Av. 

SOMERS,  Albert  LouiB,  grain  commission;  b. 
Blue  Island,  111.,  Jan.  8,  1861;  s.  Frederick  and 


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Marie  (Krueger)  Somers;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago,  and  at  business  college;  m. 
Chicago,  1883,  Louise  Fox;  children:  Elsa 
Louise,  Helen  Wheeler.  About  1877  began  in 
grain  commission  business  on  Board  of  Trade 
with  firm  of  Foss,  Strong  &  Co.,  as  salesman 
on  the  floor;  since  1888  in  business  for  self, 
first  alone,  then  in  firm  of  A.  L.  Somers  &  Co., 
and  in  summer  of  1904  in  present  company  of 
Somers,  Jones  &  Co.,  incorporated,  of  which  is 
pres.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Republi- 
can. Lutheran.  Mason.  Club:  Colonial.  Office: 
Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence:  4544  For- 
restville  Av. 

SOPEB,  Henry  Marlin,  elocutionist,  educa- 
tor; b.  Alden,  111.,  Mar.  17,  1850;  a.  I.  W.  and 
P.  L.  (Trowbridge)  Soper;  academic  and  nor- 
mal univ.  education;  ed.  elocution  at  Philadel- 
phia, grad.,  1877;  m.  July,  1880,  Dora  Schoon- 
maker.  Several  years  principal  graded  and  high 
schools;  located  in  Chicago,  1887;  founded  So- 
per School  of  Oratory,  of  which  he  is  pres.; 
was  prof,  of  elocution  and  oratory,  Lake  For- 
est Univ.,  acad.  and  seminary;  also  in  Mor- 
gan Park  Theol.  Seminary,  and  several  private 
institutions  in  Chicago;  one  of  the  founders, 
1892  (pres.,  1899-1902),  Nat.  Assn.  of  Elocu- 
tionists. Office:  17  E.  VanBuren  St.  Residence: 
5225  W.  Indiana  St.,  Austin,  111. 

SOPER,  James  Philander,  lumberman;  b. 
Rome,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  28,  1851;  s.  Albert  and 
Esther  (Farquharson)  Soper;  ed.  schools  of 
Rome,  N.  Y.,  until  removal  of  family  to  Chi- 
cago, 1865;  grad.  Chicago  High  School,  1869; 
m.  Nov.  16,  1882,  Henriette  H.,  daughter  of 
Henry  S.  and  Mary  (Draper)  Hill,  of  Rome, 
N.  Y.;  children:  Geraldine  D.,  James  P.,  Jr. 
Entered  lumber  business  as  bookkeeper  for 
Park  &  Soper,  1871;  became  partner  in  firm, 
1873,  Park,  Soper  &  Co.;  with  his  uncle,  James 
Soper,  bought  interest  of  Mr.  Park,  1877,  firm 
becoming  Soper  Bros.  &  Co.;  and  when  busi- 
ness was  incorporated,  Oct.,  1884;  sec.  Soper 
Lumber  Co.,  until  Oct.,  1891;  vice-pres.  since 
that  date.  Also  vice-pres.  Menominee  Bay  Shore 
Lumber  Co.,  of  Menominee,  Mich.  Has  been 
pres.  and  treas.  Lumberman's  Assn.  of  Chica- 
go. Presbyterian.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Kenwood.  Office:  723 
Laflin  St.  Residence:  4841  Greenwood  Av. 

SOTTTHWORTH,  John  Moore,  lawyer;  b. 
Bradford,  Vt.,  May  21,  1839;  s.  E.  and  Phoebe 
(Sawyer)  Southworth;  common  school  and  aca- 
demic education;  m.  Chicago,  May  21,  1898, 
Lavinia  Rolvink.  Enlisted  as  private  in  7th 
111.  Infy,  Regt.,  at  Elgin,  111.,  Apr.  22,  1861, 
for  90  days;  joined  8th  111.  Cav.  Regt.  as  lieut., 
Sept.  18,  1861;  served  in  Army  of  the  Potomac 
and  engaged  in  many  of  its  principal  battles. 
After  more  than  5  years  of  service,  mustered 
out  with  rank  of  maj.,  June  30,  1866;  elected 
sheriff  of  McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Nov.,  1866;  elected 
clerk  of  McHenry  Co.  Circuit  Court,  Nov.,  1868; 
read  law  and  admitted  to  bar,  1873;  appointed 
commissioner  Joliet  Penitentiary,  Aug.  20, 1873; 
drew  and  procured  passage  of  Habitual  Crimi- 
nal Act,  July,  1883;  drew  and  procured  pas- 
sage of  Police  Pension  Act,  1887.  Pres.  8th 
111.  Cav.  Assn.  Mem.  U.  S.  Grant  Post,  28, 
G.  A.  R.,  and  of  Western  Soc.,  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  Sons  of  Vermont.  Republican.  Office: 
113  Adams  St.  Residence:  1588  Kenmore  Av. 

SPALDING,  Albert  G.,  sporting  goods;  b. 
Byron,  111.,  Sept.  2,  1850;  s.  James  L.  and  Har- 
riet I.  (Goodwill)  Spalding;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Byron  and  Rockford,  111.,  and  in  Rockford 
Commercial  College;  m.  1875,  Josephine  Keith, 
of  Boston,  Mass;  1  son:  Keith.  At  17  had  at- 
tained much  local  prominence  as  an  amateur 
base-ball  player,  and  was  induced  to  join  the 
Forest  City  base-ball  club,  of  Rockford; 
gained  national  fame  as  a  pitcher;  joined  Bos- 
ton Club,  1871,  and  until  1875  was  its  pitcher 
and  capt.;  joined  Chicago  Club,  1876,  and  re- 
mained with  it  as,  consecutively,  mgr.,  sec. 
and  pres.,  until  1891.  Established,  with  broth- 


er, J.  Waller  Spalding,  and  brother-in-law, 
William  T.  Brown,  in  1876,  firm  of  A.  G.  Spald- 
ing &  Bros.,  sporting  goods;  now  a  corpora- 
tion, of  which  he  is  pres.  Later  organized  a 
mfg.  branch  as  the  Spalding  Mfg.  Co.,  of 
which  is  also  pres.  Organized  and  managed 
world-tour  of  the  Chicago  and  All-Am,  base- 
ball teams,  1888-9.  Now  a  resident  of  New 
York  City  and  in  personal  charge  of  the  New 
York  house  of  his  firm.  Address:  126  Nassau 
St.,  New  York. 

SPALDING,  Chariest  P.,  lumber  manufactur- 
er, banker;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1865;  s.  Jesse 
and  Adelphia  (Moody)  Spalding;  ed.  Harvard 
School,  Chicago,  and  Exeter  Acad.;  m.  Chicago, 
Feb.  1,  1888,  Elizabeth  Clarke;  children:  Ber- 
trande,  Vaughn,  Jesse,  Jr.  After  leaving  school 
joined  his  father  in  the  Spalding  Lumber  Co.; 
learned  the  lumbering  business  in  Cedar  River, 
Mich.;  now  vice-pres.  Spalding  Lumber  Co.; 
dir.  Hibernian  Bank;  resident  vice-pres.  Am. 
Surety  Co.,  and  dir.,  respectively,  1st  Nat. 
Bank,  Marinette,  Wis.,  Menominee  River  Lum- 
ber Co.,  Commercial  Nat.  Bank,  Chicago,  and 
Commercial  Bank,  Iron  Mountain,  Mich.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
St.  Louis,  Chicago  Athletic,  Germania,  Forty, 
Glen  View,  Exmoor.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Residence:  46  Astor  St. 

SPALDING,  Stewart;  b.  Middlebury,  Vt., 
1854;  s.  Joel  and  Harriet  C.  (Allen)  Spalding; 
grad.  Jefferson  Co.  (N.  Y.)  Institute  in  the 
class  of  1869;  m.  Chicago,  1883,  Carrie  S. 
Chapin.  Sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Calumet  and 
Chicago  Canal  and  Dock  Co.  since  1891;  is  also 
sec.  and  business  mgr.  of  the  Coliseum  Co. 
Republican.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence: 
495  N.  State  St. 

SPARKS,  Edwin  Erie,  prof.  Am.  history, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1895;  b.  Licking  Co., 
O.,  1860;  s.  E.  F.  and  Jane  Erie  (Dodd)  Sparks; 
grad.  Ohio  State  Univ.,  1884,  A.M.,  1891;  Ph.D., 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  1900;  m.  Portsmouth,  O., 
1890,  Katharine  Cotton.  Instructor  Ohio  State 
Univ.,  1884-5;  prof.  Pennsylvania  State  Col- 
lege, 1890-5;  lecturer  Am.  Soc.  Univ.  Exten- 
sion, 1893-5;  prof.  Am.  history,  Univ.  of  Chi- 
cago, since  1895.  Dir.  Illinois  Historical  Soc.; 
mem.  Am.  Historical  Assn.,  111.  Soc.  for  Mark- 
ing Historic  Places;  councilor  Am.  Inst.  Civ- 
ics. Club:  Quadrangle.  Contributor  of  serials 
and  essays  on  historical  topics  to  periodicals. 
(See  Who's  Who  rn  America  for  books,  etc.) 
Address:  5631  Madison  Av. 

SPECHT,  Henry  Adam,  treas.  Manufactur- 
ers' Straw  Board  Co.;  b.  Baden,  Ger.,  Mar.  30, 
1877;  s.  Leonard  and  Rosina  (Bing)  Specht; 
ed.  public  and  high  schools,  Chicago,  to  1892; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  24,  1900,  Ella  Forkel;  1 
daughter:  Florence  Luella.  After  leaving  school 
became  connected  with  the  furniture  trim- 
ming business,  1892-4;  then  of  the  Excelsior 
Supply  Co.,  from  1894-1903;  subsequently  be- 
came consecutively  bookkeeper,  cashier  and 
treas.  of  the  Manufacturers'  Straw  Board  Co., 
jobbers  of  straw  board,  organized  in  1903  and 
succeeding  J.  S.  Cline,  by  whom  the  business 
was  established  in  1900.  Mem.  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  112-114  Michigan  St.  Residence:  1042 
Lincoln  Av. 

SPELMAN,  James,  vice-pres.  John  S.  Met- 
calf  Co.,  engineers  and  builders  of  grain  eleva- 
tors; b.  Ottawa,  Ont.,  Dec.  10,  1860;  s.  Michael 
and  Margaret  (McKav)  Spelman;  ed.  public 
schools,  Ottawa,  Ont.,  1868-76;  Royal  Military 
College,  Kingston,  Ontario,  1876-80,  grad- 
uating 1880;  m.  Aurora,  111.,  Nov.  12,  1889, 
Jennie  A.  Mullen;  children  Florence  Mary, 
Edith  Anne,  Jennette,  James  Edward.  Was  en- 
gaged in  engineering  dept.  C.,  B.  &  Q.  Ry., 
1881-2;  engineering  dep^.  Canadian  Pacific  Ry., 
1883;  mechanical  engineer  for  Benjamin  & 
Fisher,  Chicago,  1884-5;  mechanical  engineer 
for  Hoyt  &  Bro.,  Aurora,  111.,  1886-94;  with 
Link-Belt  Machinery  Co.,  Chicago,  1895-6; 
since  1897  engineer  for  John  S.  Metcalf  Co., 


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of  which  is  now  dir.  and  vice-pres.  Mem.  West- 
ern Soc.  of  Engineers,  Canadian  Soc.  of  C.  E., 
Royal  Military  College  Club.  Office:  The  Tem- 
ple. Residence:  913  Colorado  Av. 

SPENCER,  Charles  Carl,  lawyer;  b.  McLean 
Co.,  111.,  Apr.  11,  1867;  s.  Marshall  S.  and 
Sarah  A.  (Simmons)  Spencer;  grad.  Univ.  of 
Michigan,  B.L.,  1892;  m.  Alma,  111.,  Oct.  20, 
1892,  Maggie  R.  Wilson;  children:  Rose  E., 
Lois  E.f  Charles  Dee.  After  leaving  the  univ. 
was  admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois  and  entered 
employ  of  firm  of  McClellan  &  Cummins,  and 
became  mem.  McClellan  &  Spencer,  1894.  Of- 
fice: 115  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  2880  N.  Ash- 
land Av. 

SPENCER,  Earl  Wlnfleld,  broker;  b.  Virgil, 
Cortland  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  14,  1852;  s.  Nathan 
and  Polly  Ann  (Price)  Spencer;  ed.  State  Nor- 
mal School,  Cortland,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Jersey,  Eng., 
Dec.  10,  1887,  Agnes  L.  Hughes;  children:  E. 
Winfleld,  Egbert  Hughes,  Gladys  Mary,  Ethel 
Maud,  Dumaresq,  Frederick  Lionel.  Engaged 
in  cattle  ranching  in  Indian  Territory  and 
Texas,  1876;  mem.  firm  of  Spencer  &  Drew, 
1879-84;  was  associated  with  Rufus  Hatch  and 
several  Englishmen  and  Scotchmen  (including 
Lord  Tweedmouth  and  the  Earl  of  Aberdeen) 
In  that  business.  Founded  in  1890,  the  broker- 
age firm  of  Spencer  &  Macdonald,  which  was 
merged  into  the  firm  of  Tracy,  Macdonald  & 
Co.,  and  remained  a  mem.  of  the  latter  firm 
until  1900,  at  which  time  withdrew,  owing  to 
ill  health;  started  present  business  in  1902  as 
broker  in  stocks,  bonds  and  investments.  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Club:  Chicago.  Office: 
160  Washington  St.  Residence:  Highland  Park, 
111. 

SPENCER,  Iiouis  Eugene,  Chicago  general 
agent  Northwestern  Nat.  Life  Insurance  Co., 
of  Minneapolis;  b.  Grinnell,  la.,  July  22,  1856; 
s.  Charles  Henry  and  Mary  Ann  Spencer;  ed. 
public  schools  and  preparatory  dept.  of  Iowa 
College,  at  Grinnell,  and  at  Iowa  Agricultural 
College,  Ames,  la.,  graduating,  1876;  took  com- 
mercial course  at  Bryant  &  Stratton  College, 
Davenport,  la.,  and  law  course  at  Iowa  College 
of  Law,  Des  Moines;  m.  Grinnell,  la.,  June  10, 
1884,  Mary,  daughter  Milton  and  Sylvia  M. 
Brlggs;  children:  Raymond,  Mabel,  Helene. 
Practiced  law  4  years  at  Grinnell,  la.,  and 
after  that  conducted  private  bank  at  Grinnell 
until  1880,  when  organized  Citizens'  Bank  of 
Grinnell,  of  which  was  cashier  8  years.  After 
1888  in  real  estate  and  life  insurance  business 
at  Beatrice,  Neb.,  representing  the  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  and  later 
the  Mutual  Benefit  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  New 
Jersey;  in  Sept.,  1895,  became  mgr.  for  the 
U.  S.  Life  Insurance  Co.  for  Nebraska  and 
Iowa,  with  office  at  Des  Moines,  la.,  until  1900, 
when  he  resigned  to  promote  the  interests  of 
the  Northwestern  Life  and  Savings  Co.  of  Des 
Moines,  la.,  of  which  he  was,  in  1901,  promoted 
to  position  as  mgr.  for  Illinois.  This  company 
consolidated  with  the  Northwestern  Nat.  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  Oct., 
1903,  and  he  was  continued  as  mgr.  Republi- 
can. Was  city  clerk  and  city  atty.  of  Grinnell, 
la.,  1886;  supervisor  of  Gage  Co.,  Neb.,  1890-5. 
Mason;  K.  T.  Office:  204  Dearborn  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5725  Monroe  Av. 

SPENCER,  Robert  Closson,  Jr.,  architect;  b. 
Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Apr.  13,  1864;  s.  Robert  and 
Ellen  W.  (Whiton)  Spencer;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools  of  Milwaukee  and  graduate  in 
mechanical  engineering  at  Univ.  of  Wiscon- 
sin; 8th  holder  of  Rotch  traveling  scholarship 
in  architecture  (of  Boston),  1891-3;  m.  Bath, 
Me.,  1889,  Ernestine  Elliott;  children:  Marian 
L.,  Ernestine  M.,  Charles  E.  Identified  with 
architectural  work  in  Boston,  Mass.,  until  1895, 
when  came  to  Chicago,  and  since  that  time 
has  practiced  architecture  in  Chicago.  Mem. 
Chicago  Architectural  Club,  Sigma  Chi  frater- 
nity. Independent  in  politics.  Club:  City.  Of- 


fice: Steinway  Hall.  Residence:  340  Keystone 
Av.,  River  Forest,  111. 

SPIEGEL,  Jonas,  manufacturer;  b.  Barca, 
Hungary,  Apr.  16,  1844;  s.  M.  and  Kate  Spiegel; 
ed.  Hungary;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Feb.,  1874, 
Rosa  Freshman;  children:  Max  J.,  Arthur  A., 
I.  F.,  Gustave,  Cecelia.  Came  to  the  U.  S., 
1865;  lived  in  New  York  until  1870;  Cincinnati, 
1870-90;  Chicago,  since  May,  1890.  Pres.  Dia- 
mond Glue  Co.  since  1893,  with  factories  in 
Chicago,  Madison,  Ind.,  and  Kansas  City,  Kan. 
Also  pres.  Diamond  Casein  Co.  Republican. 
Mason;  mem.  Cincinnati  Consistory.  Club: 
Lakeside.  Office:  218  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
4949  Grand  Boul. 

SPIELMANN,  Adolph,  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
The  Tablet  and  Ticket  Co.;  b.  Germany,  Mar. 
18,  1871;  s.  Peter  and  Katherine  (Fuchs) 
Spielmann;  came  to  Chicago  in  boyhood;  ed. 
Ogden  School  and  Lake  View  High  School, 
graduating  1890;  m.  Chicago,  July  20,  1892, 
Bertha  Willson;  1  son:  Willson.  Was  with 
Bank  of  Commerce,  Chicago,  1890-1;  in  1892 
entered  The  Tablet  and  Ticket  Co.  (founded 
by  Henry  Willson,  1871,  incorporated,  1882), 
manufacturers  of  gummed  labels,  price  cards, 
advertising  hangers,  merchants'  specialties, 
etc.,  of  which  company  he  is  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Also  mem.  firm  of  Spielmann  Bros.  Co., 
manufacturers  of  vinegar  and  pickles.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Royal  League.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Ravenswood.  Office:  87-89  Franklin  St. 
Residence:  737  Sunnyside  Av. 

SPIELMANN,  Charles,  manufacturer;  b. 
Germany,  Apr.  20,  1869;  s.  Peter  and  Kather- 
ine (Fuchs)  Spielmann;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago  to  1885;  m.  Chicago,  Dec. 
15,  1892,  Anna  Norton;  1  son:  Karl  Adam  Nor- 
ton Spielmann.  Was  engaged  in  study  and 
practice  of  veterinary  surgery,  1885-94,  grad- 
uating from  Chicago  Veterinary  College,  1888. 
Since  1896  mem.  of  the  Spielmann  Bros.  Co. 
(incorporated),  manufacturers  of  vinegar  and 
compressed  yeast,  of  which  company  he  is 
now  vice-pres.;  business  was  established  1879 
by  his  father,  Peter  Spielmann,  and  incorpo- 
rated 1888.  Democrat.  Mem.  Nat.  Union.  Of- 
fice: 93-99  E.  North  Av.  Residence:  Evanston, 
111. 

SPIELMANN,  Oscar  Peter,  manufacturer;  b. 
Chicago,  Feb.  4,  1875;  s.  Peter  and  Katherine 
(Fuchs)  Spielmann;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.,  1897, 
Anna  Sehrer;  children:  Harold,  Gordon.  After 
leaving  school  entered  the  business  estab- 
lished by  his  father,  Peter  Spielmann,  in  1879, 
as  a  manufacturer  of  vinegar  and  compressed 
yeast,  incorporated  1888,  and  now  known  as 
Spielmann  Bros.  Co.;  since  1902  supt.  and  dir. 
of  the  company.  Mason.  Office:  93-99  E.  North 
Av.  Residence:  940  Warren  Av. 

SPIERING,  Theodore  B.,  violinist.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  sketch.) 

SPIERLINCJ,  Ernest  John,  interior  decora- 
tor; b.  Dolgen,  Ger.,  Aug.  9,  1856;  s.  Edward 
and  Caroline  (Ahrens)  Spierllng;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, Oct.,  1868;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ger- 
many and  in  Chicago  up  to  16  years  old;  after 
was  21  years  old  spent  1%  years  In  Art 
Trade  School.  Munich,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  1882, 
Caroline  A.  Behr;  children:  Ernest  Edward, 
Frank  Felix,  Arthur  Otto,  Edith  May,  Herbert 
Frederick.  Learned  trade  of  decorator  In  F. 
N.  Atwood's  Studio,  1875-7;  then  went  to 
Munich;  on  return  worked  In  New  York  9 
months;  returned  to  Chicago,  1880;  1880-2  was 
with  P.  M.  Almini,  decorator,  and  In  1882, 
with  Frank  L.  Linden,  established  present 
firm  of  Spierling  &  Linden,  interior  decorators. 
Independent  in  politics.  Mem.  Royal  League. 
Office:  1216  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  6421 
Lexington  Av. 

SPINDLER,  Oscar,  manufacturer  of  orna- 
ments for  bldgs. ;  b.  Modlau,  province  of  Si- 
lesia, Ger.,  Aug.  31,  1861;  s.  Gustave  and  Ber- 
tha (Friedrich)  Splndler;  ed.  from  6th  to  14th 


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years  of  age  in  common  school  of  Germany, 
and  from  14th  to  18th  years  at  a  trade  school 
in  Bunzlau,  Ger. ;  as  an  apprentice  for 
interior  decoration,  1875;  advanced  in  his 
trade  by  working  in  "some  of  the  Important 
cities  in  Germany  and  attending  public  and 
private  art  schools;  prior  to  his  arrival  in 
this  country,  1887,  when  located  in  Utica, 
N.  Y.,  and  carried  on  his  profession  until 
1888,  when  he  came  to  Chicago  and  worked 
as  decorator  and  designer  for  leading  firms  in 
this  city.  Since  Apr.  1,  1896,  vice-pres.  of  the 
Decorators'  Supply  Co.;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Sa- 
lome Wiegand;  children:  Raymond  O.,  Use  S. 
Mem.  Art  Institute.  Independent  in  politics. 
Mason.  Clubs:  Chicago  Architectural,  Chisel 
and  Palette,  Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  215  S. 
Clinton  St.  Residence:  6616  Jackson  Av. 

SPINK,  Prank  Augustine,  gen.  mgr.  Provi- 
sion Dealers'  Despatch;  b.  Ft.  Vancouver, 
Wash.,  June  16,  1866;  s.  Philip  A.  and  Marga- 
ret L.  (Hite)  Spink;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Madison,  Ind.,  graduating,  1884;  m. 
Chicago,  Jan.  4,  1893,  Maude  Powell;  children: 
Philip  H.,  Dorothy  M.  Read  law  in  offices  of 
Copeland  &  Golden,  Madison,  Ind.,  1884-6;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  in  Madison,  Ind.,  1887;  came  to 
Chicago,  1888,  and  entered  offices  of  Sterling 
Piano  Co.;  from  there  went  to  the  N.  K.  Fair- 
bank  Co.,  and  then  to  Keokuk,  la.,  with  Stand- 
ard Oil  Co. ;  after  that  was  2  years  in  Chicago 
with  the  Live  Poultry  Transportation  Co.,  and 
then  with  the  Southern  Ry.  Co.  for  6  years, 
followed  by  6  years  with  the  Anglo-Am.  Pro- 
vision Co.,  as  traffic  mgr.;  since  1902  gen.  mgr. 
Provision  Dealers'  Despatch,  and  Nat.  Car 
Line  Co.,  and  general  traffic  mgr.  of  the  Nat. 
Packing  Co.  Republican.  Mason  (32°).  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  400  S.  Central  Av.,  Austin. 

SPOEHR,  Charles  August  Frederick,  mfg. 
confectioner;  born  Goeppingen,  Wiirtemberg, 
Southern  Germany,  Dec.  16,  1841;  s.  George 
Conrad  and  Charlotte  (Mayer)  Spoehr;  ed. 
Germany;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  31,  1884,  Frida 
Baeuerleln;  children:  Conrad,  Herman,  Victor. 
Has  been  actively  identified  with  the  confec- 
tlpnery  business  since  1867;  in  Philadelphia, 
1867-9;  since  1869  in  Chicago.  In  1876,  with 
Ferdinand  and  G.  A.  Bunte,  established  the 
firm  of  Bunte  Bros.  &  Spoehr,  manufacturers 
of  high  grade  chocolates  and  candies,  and  on 
the  incorporation  of  the  business,  Mar.  1, 
1903,  as  Bunte,  Spoehr  &  Co.,  became  treas. 
and  chairman  of  the  executive  committee  of 
the  company.  Independent  in  politics.  Mem. 
Hesperia  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  Office:  139- 
141  W.  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1088  Evanston 
Av. 

SPOFFOKD,  George  Washington,  real  es- 
tate; b.  Peterboro,  N.  H.,  Aug.  9,  1831;  s.  Ira 
and  Miriam  (Atwood)  Spofford;  ed.  public 
school,  Phillips  Exeter  Academy,  Exeter  (N. 
H.),  and  partial  course  at  Harvard,  leaving 
before  completion  of  baccalaureate  course  be- 
cause of  impairment  of  sight;  read  law  under 
E.  S.  Cutter,  county  solicitor;  came  to  Chicago 
and  in  1856  was  appointed  principal  of  the 
Foster  School,  which  position  held  until  July 
1,  1870;  m.  Dec.  24,  1859,  Hannah,  daughter  of 
Orsemus  Morrison;  children:  Percy  M.,  Flor- 
ence M.  Began  in  real  estate  business  in  1870, 
and  has  since  been  actively  engaged  in  real 
estate  operations,  and  has  large  investments 
in  real  property.  Was  elected  Co.  Commis- 
sioner of  Cook  Co.  in  1879,  and  again  in  1888. 
Was  chairman  of  the  Dunning  poorhouse  and 
asylum  committe.e,  and  a  mem.  of  the  Cook 
Co.  Hcsp.  Committee.  Attended  the  Farmers' 
Congress,  Montgomery,  Ala.,  1891,  at  request 
of  Gov.  Fifer,  and  was  sucessful  in  securing 
the  votes  of  700  delegates  in  favor  of  Chicago 
as  the  place  for  the  World's  Columbian  Expo- 
sition against  17  for  New  York;  later  worked 
in  Texas  and  Arkansas  for  the  Atlanta  (Ga.) 
Exposition.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Ma- 


son: mem.  of  St.  Bernard  Commandery,  K.  T., 
and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Shrine.  Club: 
Menoken.  Office:  278  S.  Halsted  St.  Residence: 
1520  Washington  Boul. 

SPOONEB,  Prank  Eugene,  real  estate;  b. 
Belchertown,  Mass.,  June  8,  1844;  s.  John  M. 
and  Phoebe  T.  (Chapin)  Spooner;  ed.  common 
schools,  Springfield,  Mass.;  m.  Fond  du  Lac, 
Wis.,  Jan.  12.  1869,  Maria  Pettibone;  children: 
Carrie  (Mrs.  Francis  M.  Case),  Mae  P.  Came 
to  Chicago,  Mar.,  1864,  from  Springfield,  Mass. ; 
was  engaged  in  lime  and  stone  business  in 
Chicago,  1864-93;  since  1896  mem.  of  firm  of 
Spooner,  Case  &  Co.,  investments,  real  estate. 
Republican.  Mem.  Kenwood  Evangelical 
Church.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood.  Of- 
fice: Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  4940 
Greenwood  Av. 

SFOONEB,  William,  farm  mortgages;  b. 
Kent,  Conn.,  Oct.  16,  1847;  s.  Lewis  and  Editha 
(Hatch)  Spooner;  ed.  common  schools  in  Con- 
necticut; acad.  at  Cornwall,  Conn.,  and  acad. 
at  Newburgh-on-the-Hudson,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Chica- 
go, Oct.  11,  1870,  Elizabeth  Winchester  Brown; 
children:  Edith  H.  (now  Mrs.  W.  J.  Pell), 
Harry  S.,  Marion  E.,  William,  Jr.  Clerk,  C., 
R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago,  1869-70;  clerk 
and  office  mgr.  T.  M.  Avery  &  Co.,  lumber, 
Chicago,  1870-82;  pres.,  1882-98,  and  still  dir., 
Chicago  Hardware  Co.;  since  1900  dealing  in 
farm  mortgages.  Republican.  Congregational- 
ist. Mem.  board  trustees  Scoville  Institute, 
Oak  Park,  for  several  years,  and  sec.  of  the 
board;  mem.  board  dirs.  Chicago  City  Mission- 
ary Soc.  20  years,  sec.  of  same  18  years;  mem. 
board  of  trustees  many  years,  and  5  years 
auditor  of  Beloit  College,  Beloit,  Wis.  Office: 
Tacoma  Bldg.  Residence:  237  N.  Grove  Av., 
Oak  Park,  111. 

SPOOB,  John  Alden,  capitalist;  pres.  Union 
Stock  Yards  and  Transit  Co.,  Chicago  Junction 
Ry.  Co.;  vice-pres.  Stock  Yards  Savings  Bank; 
dir.  1st  Nat.  Bank,  1st  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank,  Nat.  Live  Stock  Bank,  Nat.  Safe  De- 
posit Co.,  Calumet  &  Western  Ry.  Co.,  North- 
western Gas,  Light  and  Coke  Co'.,  City  of  Chi- 
cago Brewing  and  Malting  Co.,  Am.  Straw 
Board  Co.,  Ogden  Gas  Co.,  and  other  'financial 
and  industrial  enterprises;  .was  dir.  Union 
Nat.  Bank  until  it  consolidated  with  the  1st 
Nat.  Bank,  1900.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  Colo- 
nial Wars,  Soc.  of  the  Mayflower  Descendants. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Union, 
Washington  Park,  Bankers,  Caxton,  Commer- 
cial, Saddle  and  Cycle,  Chicago  Golf,  Onwent- 
sia.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  596 
N.  State  St. 

SPBAQTTE,  Albert  Arnold,  merchant;  b  Ran- 
dolph, Vt.,  May  19,  1835;  s.  Ziba  and  Caroline 
M.  (Arnold)  Sprague;  grad.  Kimball  Union 
Acad.,  1854;  Yale,  1859;  m.  Royalton,  Vt.,  Sept. 
29,  1862,  Nancy  A.,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  At- 
wood: 1  daughter:  Mrs.  Elizabeth  S.  Coolidge. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1862,  and  engaged  in  grocery 
trade;  founder  and  senior  mem.  of  Sprague, 
Warner  &  Co.;  dir.  Chicago  Telephone  Co., 
Edison  Electric  Light  Co.,  one  of  the  organ- 
izers and  a  dir.  Northern  Trust  Co.;  dir., 
since  1873,  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  (pres.  1887-90); 
trustee  Chicago  Orphan  Asylum,  Presbyterian 
Hosp.,  and  Rush  Med.  College;  mem.  Chicago 
Literary  Soc.;  dir.  Art  Institute;  mem.  Yale 
Assn.  Republican.  Clubs:  Commercial  (charter 
mem.  and  pres.,  1882),  Chicago,  University, 
Onwentsia,  Homewood;  also  Pelee  (Canada). 
Office:  Randolph  St.  and  Michigan  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 2710  Prairie  Av. 

SPBAGTJE,  Albert  Arnold,  II,  wholesale 
grocer;  b.  Chicago,  May  13,  1876;  s.  Otho  Syl- 
vester Arnold  and  Lucia  Elvira  (Atwood) 
Sprague;  ed.  St.  Paul's  School,  Concord,  N  H, 
to  1894;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  A.B.,  1898;  m. 
Rye  Beach,  N.  H.,  June  22,  1901,  Frances  Fi- 
delia Dibblee;  1  son:  Albert  Arnold,  III.  On 
leaving  college  entered  the  house  of  Sprague, 
Warner  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  and  is  now 


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a  dir.  of  the  company;  also  dlr.  Hamilton  Nat. 
Bank;  dir.  Associated  Bureau  of  Charities; 
mem.  of  the  finance  committee  of  Municipal 
Voters  League.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  University,  City,  Chicago,  Merchants, 
Saddle  and  Cycle,  Chicago  Golf,  Mid-Day 
(charter  mem.).  Office:  7  Randolph  St.  Resi- 
dence: 1922  Calumet  Av. 

SPRAGTTE,  Otlio  Sylvester  Arnold,  mer- 
chant; b.  E.  Randolph,  Orange  Co.,  Vt.,  May 
13,  1839;  s.  Ziba  and  Caroline  (Arnold) 
Sprague;  ed.  district  school,  E.  Randolph,  and 
at  Kimball  Union  Acad.,  Meriden,  N.  H. ;  m. 

1871,  Lucia  E.,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  and  El- 
vira Atwood,  of  Malone,  N.  Y. ;  children:   Mrs. 
Mary    Sprague    Miller,    A.    A.,    II,    Nancy    A., 
Lucy.  On  leaving  school  entered  general  store 
of  H.  Holden;   in   1860   he  bought  an  interest 
In  the  store,  the  firm  being  H.  Holden  &  Co.; 
enlisted  and  became  orderly  sergeant,   Co.    G, 
8th  Vermont  Vols.,  and  went  to  New  Orleans 
In  corps  of  Gen.  B.  F.  Butler,  but  after  short 
service   was   compelled   to    resign,    because    of 
failing  health.   As  soon  as  health  would  per- 
mit, came  to  Chicago,  joining  his  brother,  A. 
A.    Sprague   and    Ezra   J.    Warner,     in     estab- 
lishing firm  of  Sprague,  Warner  &  Co.,  which 
has   grown   to    be   the   largest    wholesale    gro- 
cery enterprise  in  the  U.  S. ;  now  retired  from 
active  work  in  business.   Dir.  in  Pullman  Co., 
and   Southern   California   Ry.    Co.    Republican. 
Was    one    of    Royal    Greek    Commissioners    to 
World's    Columbian    Exposition,    and    received 
from   King  of   Greece   the  cross   of  an   officer 
of   the    Royal    Order    of    the    Saviour.    Clubs: 
Commercial,    Union,    Chicago,    Chicago    Liter- 
ary.   Office:    7    Randolph    St.    Residence:   Pasa- 
dena. Calif. 

SPRAY,  John  Campbell,  physician;  b. 
Bridgeport,  Ind.,  Sept.  21,  1845;  s.  James  and 
Elizabeth  (Owen)  Spray;  ed.  Friends'  School, 
Bridgeport,  Ind.,  followed  by  course  in  classics 
and  higher  English  at  Earlham  College,  Rich- 
mond, Ind.;  studied  medicine  in  office  of  Drs. 
L.  and  C.  H.  Abbott,  Indianapolis;  then  came 
to  Chicago  as  student  in  Bennett  Med.  Col- 
lege, from  which  grad.  M.D.,  1870;  was  stu- 
dent at  med.  dept.  of  Northwestern  Univ., 
1870-1  and  1872-3,  graduating,  M.D.,  1873; 
also  passed  a  year  in  schools  and  hosps.  in 
New  York  City;  m.  New  York  City,  Aug.  28, 

1872,  Mary  A.   Gunn;    children:    Jessie   Mabel, 
Edith    Dorothy,    John    C.      Practiced     general 
medicine,    1873,    until    Jan.    1,    1878,    when   be- 
came med.  dir.  of  the  Cook  Co.  Hosp.  for  the 
Insane,  the  Cook  Co.  Almshouse,  and  the  Ob- 
stetrical   and    Venereal    wards    until    Sept.    1, 
1882;    after    that    med.    supt.    of    the    Insane 
Asylum  exclusively  until   Sept.   1,   1884,   when 
he  left  the  asylum  owing  to  political  changes 
in  the  county  board;   on   Sept.    1,    1885,   again 
became  med.  supt.  of  the  Cook  Co,  Hosp.  for 
the  Insane,   serving  until   1889;   then  resumed 
private    practice,     with     specialty     in     mental 
and    nervous    diseases.    Introduced    great    im- 
provements in  methods  of  caring  for  the  In- 
sane,   notably    in    the    introduction   of   female 
physicians    and    trained    nurses,    and    marked 
sanitary    improvements.    Mem.    Chicago    Med. 
Soc.,  Cook  Co.   Med.  Soc.   Mason    (32°).   Office: 
Masonic  Temple. 

SPROEKNLE,  Albert  William,  wholesale 
watches;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  31,  1861;  s.  John 
Martin  and  Anna  Margaret  (Seyfarth) 
Sproehnle;  ed.  Haven  School,  1867-76;  studied 
law  in  Notre  Dame  Univ.,  but  was  not  grad. ; 
m.  Chicago.  Dec.  31,  1889,  Isabel  Grace  Kuh; 
children:  Katherine  Margaret,  John  Robert. 
Employed  as  clerk  by  Perry  &  Co.,  stove  man- 
ufacturers, 1878-83;  was  in  retail  business  4 
years,  and  in  1887  formed  partnership  with  his 
brother,  Frank  M.  Sproehnle,  in  the  wholesale 
Jewelry  business,  which  continued  until  1896; 
organized,  September,  1897,  corporation  of 
Sproehnle  &  Co.,  wholesale  watches,  of  which 
is  now  pres.  Republican.  Mem.  Ethical  Culture 


Soc.  Clubs:  Chicago  Jewelers,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  42  Madison  St.  Residence:  5809 
Washington  Av. 

SPROEHNLE.  Frank  Martin,  wholesale 
watches;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  28,  1859;  s.  John 
Martin  and  Anna  Margaret  (Seyfarth) 
Sproehnle;  ed.  Haven  School,  Chicago;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Jan.  11,  1893,  Mary  Reeves  Caliger;  1 
daughter:  Frances.  Left  school  at  about  14 
years  of  age;  worked  for  one  wholesale  jew- 
elry house  continuously,  commencing  as  office 
boy  and  finishing  as  office  mgr.,  until  1882; 
now  sec.  and  treas.  Sproehnle  &  Co.  Republi- 
can. Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  Stewart 
Bldg.  Residence:  Vendome  Hotel. 

SPHOGLE,  Howard  Owen,  lawyer;  b.  Frank- 
lin, Pa.,  Aug.  1,  1855;  s.  John  Landis  and 
Nancy  L.  (Eshelman)  Sprogle;  ed.  St.  Ig- 
natius College  and  old  Chicago  Univ.;  studied 
at  the  law  dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Pennsylvania, 
being  admitted  to  the  bar  in  Philadelphia  in 
1878;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  20,  1890,  Emma  K.  Hop- 
son;  children:  Frances,  Olive,  Howard.  Was 
for  3  years  asst.  district  atty.  at  Denver, 
Colo.;  practiced  in  courts  of  Pennsylvania, 
Colorado  and  Virginia;  was  engaged  in  jour- 
nalism several  years  with  the  Philadelphia 
Press  and  with  the  Chicago  Evening  Post;  re- 
sumed practice  of  law;  was  asst.  State's  atty. 
of  Cook  Co.,  1896-1903.  Republican.  Mason 
(32°);  Shriner.  Mem.  of  the  Chicago  and  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  assns.,  and  State's  Attys.  Assn. 
of  Illinois.  Office:  81  Clark  St.  Residence:  3936 
Enfleld  Av.,  Edgebrook,  111. 

SPRY,  George  Edward,  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
John  Spry  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  15, 
1865;  s.  John  and  Ellen  (Hirst)  Spry;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Jennie 
Taylor;  children:  William,  Ellen,  Jennie,  Cath- 
erine, Alden.  After  leaving  school  entered  the 
business  of  which  his  father  was  head,  the 
John  Spry  Lumber  Co.,  and  in  1899  became 
vice-pres.  and  treas.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago Athletic,  Illinois.  Mem.  Royal  League, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  22d  St.  and  Ashland 
Av.  Residence:  Wilmette,  111. 

SPRY,  John  C.,  lumberman;  b.  Chicago,  Feb. 
25,  1857;  s.  John  and  Ellen  Hirst  Spry;  ed. 
public  schools  and  commercial  college,  Chica- 
go; m.  1885,  Jennie,  daughter  of  late  Thomas 
Wilce;  children:  Emeline,  Gladys,  Eleanor.  Af- 
ter leaving  business  college  entered  firm  of 
Gardner  &  Spry,  of  which  his  father  was  a 
mem.,  as  bookkeeper,  later  becoming  partner. 
Mr.  Gardner  retired  in  1885,  and  the  business 
was  incorporated  as  the  John  Spry  Lumber 
Co.,  of  which,  after  the  death  of  his  father, 
1891,  he  was  pres.,  to  1900,  dealer  in  timber 
land,  and  pres.  Southern  Oak  Lumber  Co.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Illinois,  Union  League,  Glen 
View.  Office:  138  Washington  St.  Residence: 
Evanston,  111. 

SPRY,  Samuel  Alfred,  pres.  John  Spry  Lum- 
ber Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Dec.  11,  1863;  s.  John  and 
Ellen  (Hirst)  Spry;  ed.  Chicago  public  and 
private  schools,  and  at  Morgan  Park  and  Lake 
Forest;  m.  Chicago,  1888,  Elizabeth  Jepson; 
children:  Bessie,  John,  Marcella.  On  leaving 
school  became  associated  with  the  Spry  Lum- 
ber Co.,  wholesale  lumber  merchants  and 
manufacturers  of  oak  and  maple  flooring  and 
interior  finish,  of  which,  since  1901,  has  been 
pres.  Business  was  established,  1866,  by  Gard- 
ner &  Spry;  was  incorporated  In  1869  as  Gard- 
ner &  Spry  Lumber  Co.,  and  changed  in  1885 
to  present  style  of  John  Spry  Lumber  Co.; 
John  Spry  was  pres.  until  his  death,  Feb.  5, 
1891,  when  he  was  succeeded  in  presidency  by 
eldest  son,  John  C.  Spry,  who  in  turn  was  suc- 
ceeded in  1901  by  his  brother,  Samuel  A.  Spry, 
the  present  incumbent,  with  another  brother, 
George  E.,  as  vice-pres.  and  treas.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian, 
Washington  Park.  Office:  22d  St.  and  Ashland 
Av.  Residence:  180  E.  29th  St. 


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SPUNKTEB,  George  WiUlam,  lawyer;  b. 
Cuba,  Lake  Co.,  111.,  July  14,  1871;  s.  William 
and  Alfreda  (Porter)  Spunner;  grad.  North- 
western Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1896,  and  Illinois  Col- 
lege of  Law,  LL.B. ;  m.  Dixon,  111.,  Oct.  9, 
1900,  Lillian  Lane.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Illinois, 
1900;  now  of  law  firm  of  Bailey,  Hall  &  Spun- 
ner. Pres.  of  the  Barrington  Excavator  Co. 
Democrat.  Baptist.  Mason,  Odd  Fellow.  Mem. 
Modern  Woodmen.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 308  Lake  St.,  Barrington,  111. 

SQUIERS,  Harry,  men's  neckwear;  b.  New- 
port, Ky.,  Apr.  6,  1865;  s.  James  E.  and  Har- 
riet (Evans)  Squiers;  ed.  public  schools;  m. 
Arkansas  City,  Kan.,  Oct.  16,  1888,  Luella  N. 
Brown;  children:  James  E.,  John  M.  Pres. 
Squiers,  Vandervoort  &  Co.  since  incorpora- 
tion, Oct.  3,  1900,  manufacturers  of  men's 
neckwear;  also  pres.  Vogue  Shirt  Co.  Demo- 
crat. Episcopalian.  Club:  Evanston  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 297  Franklin  St.  Residence:  1584  Wesley 
Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

STAGEY,  Thomas  Isaac,  electrical  supplies; 
b.  Bristol,  Eng.,  Jan.  12,  1870;  s.  William  and 
Christiana  Dix  (Hancock)  Stacey;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  of  Evanston,  111.;  m.  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  May  5,  1897,  Lily  Mary  Parker;  chil- 
dren: Marion  Parker,  Elizabeth  Hancock.  Be- 
gan business  life,  1886-7,  with  Abbott  Buggy 
Co.;  with  Central  Electric  Co.,  1887-90;  since 
organization,  1891,  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Elec- 
tric Appliance  Co.  Dir.  Evanston  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Vestryman  St.  Mark's  Church,  Evanston 
(Episcopalian).  Office:  136  W.  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  1312  Church  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

STAFFORD,  Charles  Burke,  lawyer;  b.  New 
Orleans,  La.,  May  29,  1865;  s.  Stephen  D.  and 
Agnes  (Burke)  Stafford;  grad.  New  Orleans 
public  high  school,  1878;  grad.  Tulane  Univ. 
of  Louisiana,  both  from  the  collegiate  and 
law  depts.,  1886;  m.  Chicago,  1897,  Matilda 
Rose:  1  daughter:  Helen.  Admitted  to  Louis- 
iana bar,  1886,  and  practiced  in  New  Orleans 
until  1892,  when  came  to  Chicago,  establish- 
ing in  practice  in  this  city;  formerly  mem.  of 
firm  of  Waterman,  Thurman,  Stafford  &  Ross; 
since  July  1,  1904,  in  practice  alone;  Demo- 
crat; Democratic  nominee  for  Congress  from 
2d  Congressional  District  of  Illinois  in  1904. 
Mason;  K.  T.  Clubs:  Iroquois,  Washington 
Park;  also  Lotos,  of  New  York.  Office:  1st 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4526  Prairie  Av. 

STAHL,  Frank  August,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  11,  1862;  s.  John  G. 
and  Louisa  F.  Stahl;  ed.  public  schools  and 
W.  Division  High  School,  until  1878;  entered 
auditor's  office,  I.  C.  R.  R.,  1878,  under  J.  C. 
Welling  (now  1st  vice-pres.),  and  resigned  as 
cashier  in  asst.  treas.'s  office  of  I.  C.  R.  R., 
to  enter  Rush  Med.  College,  from  which  he 
was  grad.,  M.D.,  1887;  interne  at  Michael 
Reese  Hosp.,  Chicago,  1887;  post-graduate 
studies  at  Royal  Bavarian  Frauen  Klinik, 
Munich,  Ger.,  1888;  Univ.  of  Vienna,  1889; 
Faculte  de  Medicine  de  Paris,  1889;  with 
Thure  Brandt,  gynecological  athletics,  Stock- 
holm, 1889.  Engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago 
since  return  from  Europe;  mem.  Rush  Med. 
College  Faculty,  1890-1901.  Mem.  Chicago  Gyn- 
ecological Soc.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Republican.  Congregationalist.  Office: 
103  State  St. 

STANFORD,  George  Wilson,  lawyer;  b. 
Wheeler,  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21,  1833;  s. 
Charles  and  Jerusha  (Chadwick)  Stanford;  ed. 
common  school  and  acad. ;  m.  1902,  Mary  V. 
Mustard,  of  Indiana;  1  daughter:  Mrs.  Monnie 
C.  Percy.  Admitted  to  bar,  1856;  conducted  the 
proceeding  by  which  the  special  assessments 
for  paying  for  land  taken  for  W.  Side  parks 
were  levied.  Republican.  Was  mem.  and  pres. 
for  8  years  of  W.  Chicago  Park  Commission, 
and  1  term  mem.  of  the  Board  of  Education. 
Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  781  W. 
Monroe  St. 


STANHOPE,  Leon  Eugene,  architect,  city 
official;  b.  Lee  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  9,  1873;  s.  Eugene 
and  Isabel  (Raymond)  Stanhope;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Lee  Co.;  m.  June  6,  1894,  Maude 
Dorothy  Leggett;  1  daughter:  Dorothy  Susan. 
Located  in  Chicago,  1887,  as  architectural 
draftsman;  began  practice  of  architecture, 
1894;  appointed  Deputy  Commissioner  of 
Bldgs.  of  the  City  of  Chicago,  Dec.  21,  1903, 
which  office  he  still  holds.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
of  Architects,  Chicago  Architects'  Bldg.  Assn., 
Chicago  Architectural  Club.  Office:  City  Hall. 
Residence:  6427  Greenwood  Av. 

STAlfSFIELD,  James  Howard,  lawyer;  b. 
Lawrence  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  25,  1866;  s.  George  W. 
and  Mary  E.  (Irish)  Stansfield;  ed.  common 
schools  of  Shelby  Co.,  111.,  until  1886;  then  2 
years  at  high  school,  Mt.  Carmel,  111.;  grad. 
Shelbyville  (111.)  High  School,  June,  1890; 
from  law  dept.  of  Lake  Forest  Univ.,  June 
13,  1894;  m.  Owego,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  13,  1901,  Inez 
P.  Snyder.  Taught  school  in  country  schools 
of  Shelby  Co.,  111.,  for  3  terms,  until  Mar., 
1891,  when  came  to  Chicago;  studied  short- 
hand and  clerked  as  stenographer  until  ad- 
mitted to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois, 
1894;  began  practice  for  self,  1896,  and  has 
built  up  good  business  in  general  civil  prac- 
tice, with  specialties  in  chancery,  probate  and 
real  estate  law;  admitted  to  practice  in  U.  S. 
Circuit  Court,  1897.  Republican.  Presbyterian. 
Enlisted  as  private  in  2d  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  June 
1,  1891,  and  has  served  with  regt.  in  all  its 
duties  since  then;  promoted  to  corporal  and 
sergeant;  elected  2d  lieut.,  1st  lieut.,  capt., 
and  is  now  serving  2d  term  as  maj.  2d  Infy. ; 
was  capt.  Co.  F,  2d  111.  Infy.,  U.  S.  V.,  in 
Spanish-Am.  War,  and  is  pres.  of  the  board 
for  the  examination  of  officers  of  Nat.  Guard 
and  Naval  Reserves.  Mem.  and  junior  vice-com- 
mander, Dept.  of  Illinois,  United  Spanish- 
War  Veterans.  Club:  Lincoln  (dir.).  Office: 
Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  81  N.  St. 
Louis  Av. 

STANTON,  Qeorgfe  Edgar,  grocer;  b.  Osin- 
ing,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  9,  1844;  s.  George  Edgar  and 
Augusta  M.  (Arthur)  Stanton;  ed.  Chicago 
High  School,  with  supplementary  study  in 
France  and  Germany;  m.  Frankfurt-on-the- 
Main,  Ger.,  July  25,  1870,  Helene  Ernst;  chil- 
dren: Edna  (now  Mrs.  A.  A.  Michelson), 
George  Edgar.  Was  consul  of  the  U.  S.  at 
Bristol,  Eng.,  1870-5;  at  Barmen,  Ger.,  1875- 
1881;  consul-general  at  St.  Petersburg,  Russia, 
1881-5;  resigned  from  U.  S.  Consular  Corps, 
1885,  after  15  years'  service,  and  returned  to 
the  U.  S.  to  take  charge  of  the  business  of 
Stanton  &  Co.,  grocers,  established  in  1859,  of 
which  he  is  now  pres.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Club:  Onwentsia.  Office:  69  Washington 
St.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

STANTON,  William  Alexander,  silk  manu- 
facturer; b.  Barnstad,  Can.,  Feb.  14,  1844;  s. 
Samuel  M.  and  Agnes  J.  (McAllister)  Stan- 
ton;  ed.  public  schools  and  acad.,  Milwaukee, 
Wis.;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  30,  1868,  Augusta  L. 
Sinclair;  children:  May  H.,  Harry  Samuel, 
Jeanle  Belding.  With  T.  A.  Chapman,  dry 
goods,  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  1861-4;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1864,  becoming  a  mem.  of  the  silk  firm 
of  Belding  Bros,  (established  1860),  later 
Belding  Bros.  &  Co.,  incorporated  1882;  is  dir. 
and  asst.  treas.  Also  treas.  Belding-Hall  Mfg. 
Co.;  dir.  Richardson  Silk  Co.,  and  Phyllis 
Knitting  Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton.  Office: 
196  Monroe  St.  Residence:  4824  Grand  Boul. 

STANWOOD,  Thaddeua  Perkins,  treas.  Ed- 
wards-Stan wood  Shoe  Co.;  b.  Augusta,  Me., 
Feb.  6,  1857;  ed.  public  schools  in  Maine.  Came 
to  Chicago  about  1875;  in  1879  became  an  em- 
ploye of  the  wholesale  and  mfg.  shoe  house 
of  Phelps,  Dodge  &  Palmer  Co.;  Edwards- 
Stanwood  Shoe  Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas.  was 
organized  1899,  to  take  over  the  business  of 
Phelps,  Dodge  &  Palmer,  who  retired.  Club: 


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Union  League.  Office:  222  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: Evanston,  111. 

STAPLES,  Frank  Manning-,  railway  sup- 
plies; b.  Natchez,  Miss.,  Feb.  15,  1847;  s.  John 
N.  and  Maria  C.  (Colvor)  Staples;  grad.  Mose- 
ly  School,  Chicago,  1864;  private  in  134th 
Regt.  of  111.  Vols.  in  1864;  m.,  1st,  Chicago, 
May  15,  1885,  Sarah  C.  Hall;  m.,  2d,  Chicago, 
Aug.  15,  1895,  Fanny  R.  Porter.  Entered  ser- 
vice of  Crerar,  Adams  &  Co.,  dealers  in  rail- 
way supplies  and  contractors'  materials,  July 
1,  1866,  and  he  has  continued  with  the  house 
to  the  present  time,  now  being  sec.  and  treas. 
Republican.  Member  St.  Mark's  Episcopal 
Church,  Evanston,  and  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Evanston. 
Mem.  Royal  Arcanum,  Nat.  Union.  Club: 
Evanston.  Office:  11-13  5th  Av.  Residence: 
1453  Ridge  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

STARCK,  Philip  Adam,  piano  manufactur- 
er; b.  Chillicothe,  O.,  May  29,  1860;  s.  Rev. 
C.  W.  and  Catherine  Starck;  early  education 
chiefly  by  his  father,  and  at  16  entered  theo- 
logical seminary;  later  took  a  course  in  a  busi- 
ness college  in  Chicago;  also  studied  music 
from  early  age  and  played  orpan  in  church 
when  10  years  old;  m.  1880,  Margaret  M.  Zim- 
merman, of  Barrington,  111.;  children:  Philip 
T.,  L.  Marguerite,  Gladys  M.  In  1878  entered 
employ  of  a  piano  and  organ  house  and  ad- 
vanced to  the  head  of  the  mfg.  dept.;  then 
traveled  in  the  interest  of  the  house.  In  1891 
established  in  business  on  his  own  account 
as  a  manufacturer  and  dealer  in  pianos.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Hamilton,  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  204-206  Wabash  Av.  Residence: 
2908  Kenmore  Av. 

STARKWEATHER,  Frank  Henry,  merr.  of 
estates;  b.  Chicago,  July  13,  1853;  s.  Charles 
Robert  and  Mary  (Eager)  Starkweather;  ed. 
private  school,  Chicago,  and  Beloit  College, 
graduating,  1875;  m..  1st,  Beloit,  Wis.,  1875, 
Frankie  Edwards  (died  1882);  m.,  2d,  Du- 
buque,  la.,  Jan.  25,  1894,  Estelle  Staples;  chil- 
dren: Julia  Gertrude,  Doris  Estelle,  Rodney 
Staples.  With  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank,  Chicago, 
1875-82;  organized  and  became  managing  dir. 
and  cashier  2d  Nat.  Bank,  of  Beloit,  Wis., 
1882;  sold  out,  1890,  and  returned  to  Chicago; 
since  then  engaged  in  making  investments 
and  managing  and  handling  estates.  Cleveland 
Democrat.  Mason  (32°);  Grand  Treas.  of  Ma- 
sonic Grand  Lodge  State  of  Wisconsin  for 
many  years.  Col.  and  chief  of  staff,  Wisconsin 
Brigade,  Uniform  Rank,  K.  P.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Co- 
lonial Wars;  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Glen  View,  Evanston  Coun- 
try. Office:  Ashland  Blk.  Residence:  1824  Chi- 
cago Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

STARNES,  Pleasant  M.,  pres.  Nat.  Life  In- 
surance Co.  of  the  U.  S.  A.;  b.  Hancock  Co., 
111.,  Jan.  1,  1863;  s.  E.  H.  and  Emeline  (Jen- 
kins) Starnes;  ed.  public  schools  of  Illinois, 
1869-80;  grad.  Maryville  (Mo.)  Business  Col- 
lege, 1882;  m.  Carthage,  111.,  Nov.  9,  1882,  Ma- 
ria Lower;  children:  Fred  E.,  William  D.,  Lew- 
Is  H.,  Mildred  L.  Read  law  at  Afton,  la.,  and 
at  Winfleld,  Kan.,  1884-5;  admitted  to  Kansas 
State  Supreme  Court  bar  and  to  Federal  bar; 
practiced  at  Johnson  City  and  Topeka,  Kan., 
until  1893,  when  retired  from  law  practice  to 
become  district  mgr.  of  the  Phoenix  Life  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Hartford,  Conn.;  resigned  to 
take  Iowa  State  management  for  Union  Mu- 
tual Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  Portland,  Me.;  re- 
signed to  organize  Nat.  Life  and  Trust  Co.,  of 
Iowa,  and  was  its  pres.;  moved  to  Chicago, 
1903,  consolidating  the  company  with  the  Nat. 
Life  Insurance  Co.  of  the  U.  S.  A.,  of  which 
he  is  pres.  Republican.  Baptist.  Clubs:  Grant 
(Des  Moines,  la.),  Casino  (Edgewater).  Of- 
fice: Nat.  Life  Bldg.  Residence:  2821  Sheridan 
Rd. 

STARR,  Arthur  Parley,  lands;  b.  Jackson- 
ville, Vt.,  Dec.  13,  1855;  s.  Parley  and  Clara 
(Blanchard)  Starr;  ed.  public  schools  and  at 
Eastman's  Business  College,  Poughkeepsie,  N. 


Y.,  with  degree  of  Master  of  Accounts;  m. 
Tama,  la.,  Oct.  25,  1882,  Florence  Murray; 
children:  Leon  P.,  James  Ralph,  Dorothy  Cla- 
rissa. Was  teller  of  People's  Nat.  Bank,  Brat- 
tleboro,  Vt.,  1875-9;  cashier  1st  Nat.  Bank, 
Tama,  la.,  1880-91;  mortgage  broker  in  Chica- 
go, 1891-4;  cashier  Union  Nat.  Bank  of  Ra- 
cine, Wis.,  1895-1900;  since  1900  engaged  in 
Chicago  as  dealer  in  lands.  Also,  since  1903, 
sec.  McHenry-Millhouse  Mfg.  Co.,  S.  Bend, 
Ind.,  roofing  materials.  Republican.  Was  city 
treas.  of  Tama,  la.,  1886.  Unitarian.  Mem. 
Woodlawn  Improvement  Assn.  Club:  Wood- 
lawn  Park  (treas.  season  1904-5).  Office:  125 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  6059  Monroe  Av. 

STARK,  Frederick,  prof,  anthropology, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1893;  b.  Auburn,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.  2,  1858;  s.  Rev.  Frederick  and  Helen 
Strachan  (Mills)  Starr;  grad.  Lafayette  Col- 
lege, S.B.,  1882  (S.M.,  and  Ph.D.,  1885).  Teach- 
er of  sciences,  Wyman  Inst.,  1882-3;  prof,  sci- 
ences, State  Normal  School,  Lock  Haven,  Pa., 
1883-4;  prof.  biol.  sciences,  Coe  College,  1884- 
1885;  in  charge  dept.  of  ethnology,  Am.  Mu- 
seum Nat.  History,  1889-91;  registrar,  Chau- 
tauqua  Univ.,  1888-9.  Has  done  field  work  in 
ethnography  and  physical  anthropology,  es- 
pecially in  Mexico;  frequent  contributor  to 
magazines;  lectures  on  anthropology  and  his 
Mexican  travels  and  investigations;  went  to 
Japan,  1904,  on  behalf  of  Louisiana  Purchase 
Exposition  to  secure  a  group  of  the  Aime, 
the  aboriginal  population  of  Japan,  for  which 
he  received  a  grand  prize.  (See  Who's  Who  in 
America  for  list  of  books,  etc.)  Address:  Univ. 
of  Chicago. 

STARR,  Merritt,  lawyer;  b.  Ellington,  Chau- 
tauqua  Co.,  N.  Y.;  s.  James  Comfort  and 
Cynthia  (MacKoon)  Starr;  moved  to  Rock 
Island,  111.,  in  boyhood;  studied  at  Griswold 
and  Oberlin  Colleges;  grad.  Harvard,  A.B., 
LL.B.,  1881  (A.M.,  Oberlin);  m.  Sept.,  1885, 
Leila  Wheelock,  Cleveland,  O. ;  children: 
Winifred  Ursula,  Philip  Comfort,  Merritt 
Paul,  Leila  Beatrice.  Mem.  law  firm  of  Peck, 
Miller  &  Starr.  Counsel  for  many  corpora- 
tions, business  organizations,  etc.  Took  an 
active  part  in  organizing  Civil  Service  League, 
drafting  city  civil  service  law,  and  promoting 
its  passage,  and  of  bills  for  merit  system  in 
state  and  county  institutions;  took  active  part 
in  Greater  Chicago  Charter  campaign,  1904; 
trustee  Oberlin  College;  mem.  township  board 
of  education  (high  school  for  several  vil- 
lages), and  was  of  committee  of  political 
action,  Union  League  Club;  was  for  several 
years  one  of  the  directors  (ex-pres.)  Chicago 
Law  Institute,  and  on  committee  on  laws  of 
Nat.  Union  (assessment  insurance  organiza- 
tion). Author:  Starr's  Reference  Digest  of 
Wisconsin  Reports,  1882;  Gould  on  Waters 
(practice  chapters),  1883;  Annotated  Statutes 
of  Illinois,  1885,  1887,  1892,  1896;  vols.  1-17 
(Illinois  portions)  North-Eastern  Reports, 
1885-8.  Contributor  to  various  law  periodicals, 
etc.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  and  Illinois 
State  Bar  Assns.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Uni- 
versity, Chicago  Literary,  Harvard  (Chicago), 
Skokie  Country,  Winnetka,  Congregational.  Of- 
fice: Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  Winnetka. 
111. 

STARR,  Western,  lawyer;  b.  Davenport,  la., 
Sept.  14,  1854;  s.  James  C.  and  Cynthia  C. 
(Mac  Koon)  Starr;  ed.  common  schools  of 
Rock  Island,  111.;  Griswold  College,  Daven- 
port, la.;  worked  on  farm;  taught  school  in 
Rock  Island  Co.,  111.;  entered  Oberlin  (O.) 
College,  1877;  Cornell  Univ.,  Ithaca,  N.  Y., 
Sept.,  1879,  graduating,  June,  1880,  with  de- 
gree of  A.B. ;  entered  Columbia  Law  School, 
New  York,  1880,  graduating,  B.L.,  May,  1882; 
m.  Chicago,  Dec.  29,  1897,  Edith  Hammond; 
children:  James  Hammond,  Martha  Elizabeth. 
At  Dickinson,  Dak.,  1883-9;  returned  to  Chi- 
cago; in  1896  became  sec.  of  the  Civil  Ser- 
vice Committee  of  the  Civic  Federation  of 


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Chicago,    and    later   chairman    of    same.    Since  Emma   (Minninger)    Stayart;  ed.  Chicago  pub- 

1901  general  counsel  of  Chicago  Civil  Service  lie  schools  to   1875;   m.  Chicago,  Aug.   8,   1882, 

League.     Democrat.     Held     position     as     civil  Julia  Rose  Weber;  children:  Ervin  Louis,  An- 

magistrate  for  4  years  in  Dakota.  Mem.  Hen-  drew  Charles,   Louis  William,  Jr.   From   1876- 

ry  George  Assn.  of  Chicago.  Has  written  and  1888  was  with  the  cloak  mfg.  house  of  Siegel 

lectured  on  economic  and  industrial  problems  Bros.;  since  1888,  wholesale  grocer,  of  firm  of 

and   taken  part   in  political   work  along  same  Weber    &    Stayart,    until    that    firm    was    dis- 

lines.    Office:    Portland    Blk.    Residence:    Wil-  solved,    continued    business    on    own    account 

mette,   111.  and  in  1898  organized  the  corporation  of  Louis 

STABRETT,  Juliiia,  lawyer;   b.  Winchester,  W.    Stayart    Co.,    of    which    he    is   pres.    Inde- 

111.,   June   10,   1854;   s.   Washington  and  Susan  pendent  in  politics.  Mason   (32°);  Blue  Lodge, 

E.    Starrett;    ed.    Winchester,    111.,    public    and  Chapter,  Commandery,  Consistory  and  Shrine, 

high  schools;  Whipple  Acad.,  Jacksonville.  111.,  Club:    Germania.    Office:    Randolph   and   Union 

and  by  private  tutor;   grad.   Amherst  College,  Sts.   Residence:   1822  Barry  Av. 
A.B.,  1876;  Columbia  Univ.  Law  School,  LL.B.,         STEABNS,  Edgar  (Jrover,   rubber   goods;   b. 

1878;   m.   Chicago,   Aug.   3,   1892,   Henrietta  H.  Columbus,    p.,    Jan.    9,    1861;    s.    John   and   El- 

Loveland.  Admitted  to  bar,  1879,  and  engaged  mira    (Guptil)     Stearns;     ed.    Chicago    public 

for  years  in  practice  in  Chicago;  of  late  years  schools;    m.    Chicago,    Dec.    15,    1880,    Mary    J. 

engaged  in  study,  travel  and  literary  pursuits.  Pyott;  children:  David  Pyott,  Jean  Pyott.  Be- 

Republican.     Congregationalist.     Club:     Union  gan  business  career  as   employe  of   Goodyear 

League.  Residence:  3658  Prairie  Av.  Rubber  Co.,  Chicago,   Oct.,   1874,  until   May   1, 

STABBING,    Mason    Brayman,     lawyer;     b.  1886,   when  he   began   on   his  own  account  as 

Chicago,  May  8,  1859;  s.  Henry  Justin  Dimick  representing  Am.   Rubber  Co.,   for   2   years,  as 

and  Alida  M.    (Tower)    Starring;   ed.   common  Perry,  Stearns  &  Co.;  the  firm  of  E.  G.  Stearns 

and  high  schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  &    Co.    succeeded    May    1,    1888,    and    in    Apr., 

27,   1886,  Helen,  daughter  of  late  Prof.   David  1902,   was   succeeded   by   the  corporation,   Chi- 

Swing;   children:   David  Swing,   Mason  B.,   Jr.  cago    Rubber    Shoe    Co.,    wholesale    dealers    in 

His    father    was    a    prominent    railroad    man  rubber  boots,  shoes  and  clothing,  of  which  he 

and  the  inventor  of  the  present  Am.  system  of  is   pres.    and   treas.    Republican.    Presbyterian, 

baggage    checking;    after    the    latter's    death  Clubs:    Illinois,    Chicago    Yacht,    Chicago   Ath- 

developed    the    system   to    its    present   perfec-  letic,    Lake    Geneva    Country,     Lake     Geneva 

tion;    meanwhile    studied    law    and    later    was  Yacht.  Office:   153-159  Franklin  St.   Residence: 

admitted  to  bar;  became  asst.  general  counsel  626    Jackson    Boul. ;    summer,     Lake     Geneva, 

under   Hon.   Julius   S.   Grinnell   of  the  Chicago  Wis. 

City  Railway  Co.,  1894,  and  since  the  latter's         STEABNS,  Willard  Parker,  mfg.  chemist;  b. 

death  in  June,  1898,  has  been  general  solicitor  Woodstock,  Vt.,  Apr.  2,  1851;  s.  Daniel  A.  and 

and  on  May  12,  1904,  was  appointed  gen.  mgr.  Emily     F.      (Raymond)      Stearns;     ed.     public 

of     the     company.     Independent     in     politics,  schools  of  Woodstock,   Vt. ;   m.      Quechee,   Vt., 

Clubs:     Chicago,    Calumet,     Chicago    Athletic,  Oct.   10,   1882,  Addie  A.   Landers;    1   daughter: 

Lake  Geneva  Country,   Washington  Park.   Of-  Marion  L.  Came  to  Chicago,  1869;  started  the 

fices:    59    Clark    St.    and    2020    State    St.    Resi-  W.  P.  Stearns'  West  Side  Drug  Store,  Monroe, 

dence:    5G8   Division   St.  Wis..   1878;   established  the  Stearns  Paint  Co., 

STAVEB,    Henry    Clay,    carriage    manufac-  Davenport,    la,,    1882;    established,    1888,    the 

turer;   b.    Loganton,   Clinton   Co.,   Pa.,    Dec.    19,  John  March  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  and  treas.; 

1844;    s.    Frederick    and    Rebecca    (McKesson)  established,    1890,    the    Stearns    &    White    Co., 

Staver;    family    moved   to    Southwestern   Wis-  mfg.    chemists,    of    which    is    pres.    and    treas. 

consin,    1854;    ed.    common    schools;    m.,    1st,  Republican.    Congregationalist.    Office:    181-189 

Monroe,    Wis.,    1871,    Frances    H.    Marshall;    1  Chestnut    St.    Residence:    87    Hazel    Av.,    cor. 

daughter:    Frances;   m.,    2d,    Girard,    111.,    1877,  Buena  Terrace. 

S.  A.  Boggess;  children:  Harry  B.,  Roy  B.  STEABNS,  •William  G.,  physician;  b.  Lado- 
Worked  on  father's  farm  until  he  was  21;  in  ga,  Wis.,  Feb.  11,  1865;  s.  William  and  Elsie 
general  store  at  Warren,  111.,  1865,  as  clerk,  (Randall)  Stearns;  ed.  Oshkosh  (Wis.)  State 
but  soon  became  salesman  in  the  agricultural  Normal  School,  and  Potsdam  (N.  Y.)  State 
implement  dept.  of  same  firm,  for  3  years;  Normal  School;  grad.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med. 
then  salesman  in  hardware  and  implement  School,  M.D.,  1893;  m.  Kankakee,  111.,  June  24, 
house  of  Mack  &  MacCracken,  Monroe,  Wis.,  1897,  Grace  Whitney.  House  physician  at  St. 
until  1871;  then  with  brother  established  Luke's  Hosp.,  1893-4;  asst.  physician,  patholo- 
house  of  Staver  Bros.,  later  Harper  &  Staver  gist  and  supt.,  successively,  of  Illinois  East- 
Bros.,  Monroe,  Wis.;  sold  out  interest  in  1875  ern  Hosp.  for  the  Insane  at  Kankakee,  1894- 
and  was  traveling  salesman  for  the  Sandwich  1899;  since  1899  practice  limited  to  mental 
(111.)  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  harvesters  and  nervous  diseases.  Chairman,  Section  of 
and  corn  shellers,  1875-6;  in  business  at  Kan-  Insanity,  Nat.  Conference  of  Charities  and 
sas  City  as  jobber  of  implements,  1876;  con-  Corrections,  1898;  prof,  general  pathology, 
solidated  it  with  business  of  Moline  Plow  Co.,  Northwestern  Univ.,  1894-7;  lecturer  on  men- 
1877;  sold  out,  1879,  and  became  sec.  of  the  tal  diseases  and  med.  jurisprudence,  in  same, 
J.  I.  Case  Plow  Co.,  of  Racine,  Wis.,  until  1897-1900;  prof,  of  neurology,  Chicago  Clini- 
June,  1885,  when  he  resigned,  having  pre-  cal  School,  and  asst.  in  neurology,  Univ.  of  Illi- 
viously,  with  C.  D.  Sinclair  and  G.  K.  Smith,  nois  Med.  School,  1901-2;  since  1902  med.  supt. 
established  the  house  of  H.  C.  Staver  &  Co.,  of  the  Oakwood  and  Lakeside  Sanitariums  at 
jobbers  of  implements  and  vehicles,  Chicago,  Lake  Geneva,  Wis.,  still  retaining  office  and 
formed  the  Staver  &  Abbott  Mfg.  Co.,  1897,  practice  in  Chicago.  Also  vice-pres.  and  treas. 
which  was  later  incorporated  as  the  Staver  Illinois  Securities  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Carriage  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres.  and  gen.  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Acad.  of  Med- 
mgr.,  which  now  has  an  annual  output  of  over  icine,  Am.  Medico-Psychological  Assn.  Repub- 
$1,000,000.  Pres.  Methodist  Social  Union;  ex-  lican.  Has  written  many  monographs  on  neu- 
pres.  Carriage  Builders'  Nat.  Assn.;  ex-pres.  rology  and  psychiatry.  Office:  92  State  St. 
Nat.  Assn.  of  Agricultural  Implement  and  Ve-  Residence:  Lake  Geneva.  Wis. 
hide  Manufacturers.  Dir.  Great  Western  Ca-  STEABNS,  William  Marlon,  physician;  b. 
nal  and  Improvement  Co.;  pres.  Englewood  Dale,  N.  Y.,  June  20,  1856;  s.  G.  W.  and  H.  N. 
Union  Hosp.;  ex-pres.  Englewood  Law  and  (Chaff ee)  Stearns;  removed  in  early  child- 
Order  League;  pres.  Citizens'  Committee,  bet-  hood  to  Will  Co.,  111.,  and  received  general 
ter  known  as  the  Anti-Crime  Committee.  Club:  education  in  public  and  high  schools  of  that 
Union  League.  Office:  76th  and  Wallace  Sts.  county;  taught  school  3  years  previous  to  en- 
Residence:  7220  Princeton  Av.  tering  the  study  of  medicine;  grad.  Chicago 

STAYART,    Louis    William,    wholesale    gro-  Homce.    Med.    College,    1880;    m.    1887,    Fannie, 

cer;  b.  Chicago,  Nov.  25,  1859;  s.  Peter  S.  and  daughter  of  Dr.    William   S.   Foote,   Belvidere, 


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111.;  children:  Helen  Frances,  Eugene  Marion, 
Clarence  Foote.  Following  graduation,  was  ap- 
pointed house  physician  in  the  State  Peniten- 
tiary, at  Joliet,  serving  3  years;  studied  dis- 
eases of  ear,  nose  and  throat  at  Berlin  and 
Vienna,  1883-5;  clinical  asst.  on  eye  and  ear, 
1885-90;  and  since  1890  prof,  of  rhinology  and 
laryngology  in  and  dean  of  Chicago  Homos. 
Med.  College;  since  1885  has  confined  practice 
to  diseases  of  the  ear,  nose  and  throat.  Mem. 
State  Horace.  Med.  Soc.  and  Am.  Institute  of 
Homoeopathy.  Mem.  Horace.  Med.  Soc.  of  Chi- 
cago, American  Horace.  Opthal.,  Otolog.,  and 
Laryng.  Soc.  Mason  (32°):  Mt.  Joliet  Lodge, 
Joliet,  111.,  Joliet  Chapter,  Apollo  Command- 
ery,  Oriental  Consistory  and  Medinah  Tem- 
ple, Mystic  Shrine.  Office:  31  Washington  St. 
Residence:  Kenilworth,  111. 

STEBBINS,  Charles  Henry,  pres.  Lake 
Shore  Sand  and  Gravel  Co.;  b.  Jefferson  Co., 
N.  Y.,  Feb.  27,  1854;  s.  Henry  and  Lucy  (Ad- 
ams) Stebbins;  public  school  education;  m. 
Chicago,  1885;  1  daughter:  Florence.  Pres. 
Lake  Shore  Sand  Co.  since  its  organization, 
1890.  Mem.  Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchange. 
Office:  Chamber  of  Commerce.  Residence:  1049 
N.  Clark  St. 

STEELE,  Daniel  Atkinson  King1,  surgeon;  b. 
Delaware  Co.,  O.,  Mar.  29,  1852;  s.  Rev.  Daniel 
and  Mary  Leatham  Orr  Anderson  Steele;  grad. 
Chicago  Med.  College,  1873;  m.  Rantoul,  111., 
Sept.  7,  1876,  Alice  L.  Tomlinson;  one  of  the 
founders  of  and  pres.  and  prof,  principles  and 
practice  of  surgery  and  clinical  surgery,  Col- 
lege of  Physicians  and  Surgeons;  pres.  and 
prof.  Chicago  Clinical  School:  prof,  clinical 
surgery,  Post  Graduate  Med.  School;  attend- 
ing surgeon,  Chicago,  W.  Side  and  Woman's 
hosps. ;  vice-pres.  Chicago  Surgical  Soc.;  mem. 
and  ex-pres.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Clubs:  Calumet,  Physicians,  Medico-So- 
cial, etc.  Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  2920 
Indiana  Av. 

STEELE,  Frederick  Morgan,  manufacturer; 
b.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  27,  1851;  s.  John  F.  and 
Frances  M.  Steele;  ed.  New  England  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  6,  1883,  Ella  A.,  daughter 
of  William  H.  H.  Pratt;  children:  Frederick 
P.  (died  young),  Elizabeth  Livingston.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1879,  and  engaged  in  railroad 
manufacturing;  built  up  the  Chicago  Forge  & 
Bolt  Co.,  and  the  Am.  Bridge  Works,  two 
leading  iron  corporations  in  their  line  in  Chi- 
cago; was  pres.  of  3  railroads,  later  sold  to 
one  of  the  large  systems;  now  pres.  and  treas. 
Chicago  Forge  &  Bolt  Co.  and  the  Standard 
Forgings  Co.;  pres.  Am.  Guaranty  Co.  and 
vice-pres.  Salt  Lake  Southern  R.  R.  Co.  Re- 
publican. Presbyterian.  Gov.  Illinois  Soc.  of 
Mayflower  Descendants;  mem.  S.  A.  R.  Club: 
Highland  Park  (vice-pres.).  Office:  100  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  Highland  Park,  111. 

STEELE,  Henry  Bernhard,  wholesale  gro- 
cer; b.  Chicago,  Oct.  26,  1863;  s.  Bernhard  and 
Sophie  (Wedeles)  Steele;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  2,  1890,  Lydia  G.  Fore- 
man; children:  Hannah  Foreman,  Jeannette, 
Henry  B.,  Jr.  On  leaving  schools  entered  em- 
ploy of  C.  H.  Slack  as  clerk;  in  1879  entered 
employ  of  Steele,  Wedeles  &  Co.;  became  a 
partner  in  1881,  and  in  1899  became  pres.  of 
the  Steele-Wedeles  Co.  (incorporated  1885), 
wholesale  grocers.  Republican.  Clubs:  Stand- 
ard, Chicago  Athletic,  Hamilton,  Mid-Day. 
Office:  S.  Water  and  LaSalle  Sts.  Residence: 
3215  Michigan  Av. 

STEELE,  Julius,  grocers'  sundries;  b.  Con- 
stantine,  Mich.,  Oct.  19,  1852;  s.  Henry  T.  and 
Rebecca  (Knox)  Steele;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  10,  1878,  Ida  O.  Wal- 
ter; children:  Mary  E.,  Walter  C.,  Rebecca  K., 
Blair  McClure.  In  1889  became  a  mem.  of  firm 
of  Atwood  &  Steele,  incorporated  as  Atwood 
&  Steele  Co.,  1889,  of  which  he  is  treas., 
manufacturers  and  importers  of  grocers'  sun- 
dries. Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs: 


Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic,  Homewood.  Office: 
Cor.  Orleans  and  Ontario  Sts.  Residence:  4818 
Lake  Av. 

STEELE,  Fercival,  lawyer;  b.  Toronto,  Ont., 
Oct.  8.  1864;  s.  Newell  McGregor  and  Cather- 
ine (Lamont)  Steele;  ed.  public  schools  of 
New  York  and  Brooklyn  to  1877;  grad.  Union 
College  of  Law,  Chicago,  1877;  m.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  June  22,  1892,  Florence  H.  Haggerty.  For 
some  years  after  1877  worked  in  broker's  of- 
fice in  Wall  St.,  N.  Y.,  and  in  dry  goods  busi- 
ness; came  to  Chicago  Mar.,  1883;  was  stu- 
dent and  clerk  in  offices  of  Horton  &  Hoyne 
and  their  successors,  Hoyne,  Follansbee  & 
O'Connor;  admitted  to  bar,  1887,  and  engaged 
in  practice  for  self  in  1888,  and  associated 
with  him,  1904,  Wade  W.  Meloan  and  Laverne 
W.  Thompson,  under  firm  name  of  Steele, 
Meloan  &  Thompson.  Mem.  of  Chicago  Bar 
and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assns.  Republican. 
Methodist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Edgewater 
Golf.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  332 
Hampden  Ct, 

STEELE,  Samuel  Bernhard,  wholesale 
grocer;  b.  Chicago,  Mar.  14,  1866;  s.  Bern- 
hard  and  Sophia  (Wedeles)  Steele;  ed.  Chi- 
cago schools;  m.  Chicago,  Aug.  17,  1893,  Ray 
F.  Leopold.  First  employment  was  at  the  age 
of  15  in  the  wholesale  grocery  house  of  Har- 
mon, Merriam  &  Co.,  1881-3;  then  entered 
the  employ  of  the  Steele-Wedeles  Co.  as  sales- 
man, becoming  sec.  of  the  corporation,  1894, 
and  vice-pres.  in  1900,  continuing  to  fill  both 
positions  ever  since.  Dir.  Chicago  Home  of 
Jewish  Orphans.  In  politics  a  Republican. 
Club:  Standard.  Office:  S.  Water  and  LaSalle 
Sts.  Residence:  3339  Michigan  Av. 

STEEXtE,  Qeorg-e  Selwyn,  lawyer;  b.  Hor- 
nellsville,  N.  Y.,  June  14,  1854;  s.  Daniel  M. 
and  Sophia  F.  (Frear)  Steere;  ed.  Michigan 
Agricultural  College  and  at  the  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois; m.  Stanton,  Mich.,  Dec.  24,  1878,  Ethel 
L.  Dyer.  Admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  State  of 
Michigan  in  1877  and  practiced  in  that  State 
until  1890,  when  came  to  Chicago.  Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Chicago  Yacht.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  Lakota  Hotel. 

STEEVEB,  Jerome  G.,  commission  grain 
and  provisions;  b.  Newport,  Perry  Co.,  Pa., 
Feb.  27,  1849;  s.  Mitchell  and  Catherine  (Mc- 
Connell)  Steever;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Mil- 
waukee, Oct.  10,  1876,  Fanny  Davlin;  chil- 
dren: C.  Miriam,  Jerome  E.,  Frances  H.  After 
leaving  school  was  employed  in  the  State 
Bank  of  Wisconsin  at  Milwaukee  until  1880, 
when  came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  in  the 
grain  commission  business;  was  a  mem.  of 
the  firm  of  Cudahy  &  Steever,  1881-4,  and 
after  that  conducted  business  alone  until  1902, 
when  joined  Mr.  C.  B.  Congdon  in  forming 
present  firm  of  Congdon  &  Steever.  Formerly 
mem.  of  1st  Regt.,  Wis.  N.  G.  (known  as  Mil- 
waukee Light  Guard),  of  which  was  1st  lieut. 
Clubs:  Union  League  (1st  vice-pres.),  Chicago 
Athletic,  Kenwood.  Office:  Board  of  Trade. 
Residence:  4718  Madison  Av. 

STEGER,  John  Valentine,  pres.  Steger  & 
Sons  Piano  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Ulm,  Ger.,  Mar.  24, 
1854;  s.  Michael  and  Marie  (Roesch)  Steger; 
ed.  public  schools  in  Ulm,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago, 
May  4,  1873,  Louisa  Jacob;  children:  Christian 
G.,  George  F.,  Mary  (Mrs.  T.  Norton),  Anna 
(Mrs.  Henry  Johnson),  Estelle.  Learned  trade 
in  Germany;  came  to  U.  S.,  1871,  and  fol- 
lowed his  trade  in  the  East,  later  coming  to 
Chicago;  in  1879  began  the  manufacture  of 
pianos,  under  the  name  of  The  Steger  Co.;  in 
1889  the  Steger  &  Sons  Piano  Mfg.  Co.,  of 
which  is  pres.,  was  incorporated;  the  fac- 
tories, located  at  Steger,  111.,  employing  1,400 
men  and  being  the  largest  in  the  world  de- 
voted exclusively  to  the  manufacture  of 
pianos.  Also  pres.  the  Singer  Piano  Mfg.  Co., 
Reed  &  Sons  Piano  Mfg.  Co.,  and  pres.  of 
Bank  of  Steger,  111.;  vice-pres.  the  Flanner  & 


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Steger  Land  &  Lumber  Co.;  dir.  of  bank  at 
Chicago  Heights.  Republican.  Mason.  Club: 
Union  League.  Office:  235  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: Steger,  111. 

STEIN,  David  Anthony,  clothing;  b.  Kath- 
arina,  Austria,  Nov.  25,  1852;  s.  Jacob  and 
Adelheit  (Sch wager)  Stein;  ed.  public  schools 
in  Austria;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  6,  1881,  Bertha 
Oberndorf;  children:  Edwin  J.,  Mortimer  D. 
Came  to  Chicago  from  Austria  in  1866  and  in 
1870  became  connected  with  the  wholesale 
clothing  business  of  Mayer,  Monheimer  &  Co., 
and  in  1873  with  L.  Loewenstein,  in  which 
continued  until  1890,  when  became  a  mem.  of 
the  present  firm  of  Ederheimer,  Stein  &  Co., 
whose  specialty  is  the  manufacture  of  high- 
class  children's,  boys'  and  young  men's  cloth- 
ing. Republican.  Club:  Standard.  Office:  202 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  3354  S.  Park  Av. 

STEIN,  Max  Joseph,  mgr.  Chicago  branch 
Art  Wall  Paper  Mills;  b.  Chicago,  May  14, 
1879;  s.  Joseph  and  Rosa  (Sonnenschein) 
Stein;  ed.  high  school  and  business  college 
in  Chicago.  In  1898  began  business  with  Selz, 
Schwab  &  Co.,  manufacturers  and  jobbers  of 
shoes,  and  a  year  later  became  connected  with 
the  Standard  Tanning  Co.,  leaving  that  busi- 
ness in  May,  1901,  to  accept  present  position 
as  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  branch  of  the  Art 
Wall  Paper  Mills,  with  factory  at  1085-1117 
W.  21st  St.,  and  city  branch  at  132  Wabash 
Av.  Jewish  religion.  Office:  132  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  4839  Prairie  Av. 

STEIN,  Philip,  jurist;  b.  Steele,  Rhenish 
Prussia,  Mar.  12,  1844;  s.  Israel  and  Rosette 
(Kappel)  Stein;  attended  public  school  in  Ger- 
many from  4th  to  10th  year;  then  came  to 
Wisconsin  and  attended  grammar  school  and 
high  school  in  Milwaukee  until  1861;  took 
classical  course  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1861-5, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1865  (A.M.,  1868);  spent  2 
years  in  Europe  studying  law  and  other  sub- 
jects at  Heidelberg,  Bonn  and  Berlin;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Apr.  4,  1875,  Emma  Stein;  children:  Mrs. 
Minna  Eisendrath,  Mrs.  Julia  Shoenberg,  Ber- 
tha, Rosette,  Katharine.  Admitted  to  bar,  Oct., 
1868.  Was  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Moran,  Kraus, 
Mayer  &  Stein  before  being  elected,  Nov., 
1892,  as  judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook 
Co.;  was  re-elected  Nov.,  1898.  In  July,  1903, 
was  assigned  by  the  Supreme  Court  to  the 
Appellate  Court  of  this  district,  and  was  its 
presiding  justice  until  Dec.,  1904,  and  is  now 
senior  mem.  of  the  law  firm.  Stein,  Mayer, 
Stein  &  Hume.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Iroquois, 
Standard,  Lakeside.  Office:  81  Clark  St.  Resi- 
dence: 4340  Grand  Boul. 

STEIN,  Sydney,  lawyer;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  26, 
1862;  s.  Solomon  and  Babette  (Hirsh)  Stein; 
grad.  Scammon  School,  1877;  Chicago  Central 
High  School,  1880;  Yale  Univ.,  B.A.,  1884;  m. 
Chicago,  Sept.  23,  1897,  Clara  Meyer;  children: 
Edith,  Sydney,  Jr.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
Apr.,  1886;  engaged  in  practice  and  since  1893 
has  been  senior  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Stein  & 
Platt  (other  mems.  now  Henry  P.  Platt  and 
John  H.  Hume).  Master  in  chancery  of  the 
Supreme  Court  of  Cook  Co.  since  Dec.  1,  1893. 
Democrat.  Jewish  religion.  Grand  Regent 
Royal  Arcanum  of  Illinois  for  year  1896. 
Clubs:  Iroquois,  Standard,  Lakeside.  Office; 
81  Clark  St.  Residence:  3038  Washington  Av. 

STEINDEL,  Bruno,  violoncello  virtuoso;  b. 
Zwickau,  Saxony,  1869;  musical  education  un- 
der his  father,  a  musical  dir.,  and  other  teach- 
ers in  Germany;  m.  1896,  Mathilde  Stumpp, 
pianist.  Was  3  years  soloist  in  Philharmonic 
Orchestra,  Berlin;  since  1892  soloist  in  Thomas 
Orchestra,  Chicago.  Address:  202  Michigan 
Av. 

STENSLAND,  Paul  O.,  banker;  b.  Stavan- 
ger,  Norway,  May  9,  1847;  s.  Ole  and  Karl 
Stensland;  ed.  in  common  schools  of  Norway; 
m.  Chicago,  1871,  to  Karen  Eide;  children: 
Theodore,  Inga.  At  18  went  from  Norway  to 
India  and  was  there  engaged  in  office  work, 


and  later  as  buyer  of  cotton  for  English  and 
native  merchants,  traveling  in  Hindostan, 
Persia  and  Arabia;  came  to  Chicago,  1871; 
first  engaged  in  dry  goods  business,  later  in 
insurance  and  then  in  real  estate  and  bank- 
Ing;  now  pres.  the  Milwaukee  Av.  State  Bank; 
also  still  engaged  in  real  estate  and  invest- 
ment business  as  head  of  firm  of  Paul  O. 
Stensland  &  Co.  Has  been  a  mem.  Chicago 
Board  of  Education  and  a  dir.  of  World's 
Columbian  Exposition.  Democrat.  Lutheran. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  415  Milwaukee 
Av.  Residence:  Byron  Av.,  cor.  Lawndale  Av. 

STEPHENS,  Redmond  Davis,  lawyer;  b. 
Marion,  la.,  May  30,  1874;  s.  R.  D.  and  Louisa 
(Brier)  Stephens;  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  1896, 
and  Northwestern  Univ.  Law  School,  1899; 
m.  Chicago,  Feb.  18,  1903,  Marion  B.,  daughter 
of  Norman  B.  Ream.  Admitted  to  bar  of  Su- 
preme Court  of  Illinois,  1899;  became  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Hamline,  Scott  &  Lord  on  Jan. 
1,  1902,  and  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Scott,  Ban- 
croft, Lord  &  Stephens  when  latter  firm  was 
formed  to  succeed  firm  of  Hamline,  Scott  & 
Lord,  which  had  been  dissolved  by  death  of 
John  H.  Hamline.  Dir.  and  vice-pres.  of  Chi- 
cago and  Oak  Park  Elevated  R.  R.  Clubs: 
University,  Onwentsia,  Chicago  Athletic,  Sad- 
dle and  Cycle,  Washington  Park.  Office:  The 
Temple.  Residence:  87  Rush  St. 

STEPHENS,  William  Charlton,  manufac- 
turer; b.  Portsmouth,  Eng.,  Sept.  9,  1861;  a. 
Benjamin  T.  and  Elizabeth  (Nicholas) 
Stephens;  ed.  common  schools,  Lindsay,  Can.; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  20,  1884,  Sarah  Hansom.  Be- 
gan business  career  with  Hibbard,  Spencer  & 
Co.,  later  with  Chicago  Hardware  Co.,  and,  in 
1881,  with  the  Nashua  Lock  Co.,  as  salesman; 
since  1889  sec.  of  P.  &  F.  Corbin  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  locks  and  builders'  hardware. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht,  Co- 
lonial (Oak  Park),  Savage.  Office:  104-106 
Lake  St.  Residence:  223  Humphrey  Av.,  Oak 
Park. 

STEFHINA,  James  P.,  real  estate;  b.  Kut- 
tenberg,  Bohemia,  Sept.  23,  1862;  s.  August 
and .  Anna  (Drtina)  Stephina;  came  to  U.  S. 
with  parents,  1863;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
also  took  business  course  of  the  Chicago  Athe- 
naeum and  began  law  course  at  the  Union  Col- 
lege of  Law,  1891,  which  was  obliged  to  give 
up  upon  election  as  county  commissioner, 
same  year;  resumed  study  of  law  at  Union 
College  of  Law,  1897,  graduating,  1900;  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar,  1901;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  Sept. 
3d,  1883,  Anna  Hoffmann;  children:  Mabel  M., 
Ida  M.  Continuously  engaged  in  real  estate 
and  mortgage  loan  business  since  1883. 
County  commissioner,  1891-2;  West  Town  col- 
lector, 1897;  appointed  West  Chicago  Park 
Commissioner  by  Gov.  Richard  Yates,  Aug. 
27,  1904.  Mem.  Chicago  Commandery,  K.  T., 
Oriental  Consistory  (32°),  S.  P.  R.  S.;  K.  P., 
and  I.  O.  O.  F.  Clubs:  Illinois,  City,  Bohemia. 
Office:  532  W.  18th  St.  Residence:  481  Ashland 
Boul. 

STERLING,  William  Henry,  grain  and  pro- 
visions; b.  Chicago,  Sept.  21,  1859;  a.  Isaac  B. 
and  Mariette  (Tuller)  Sterling;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  14,  1883, 
Estella  F.  Cushing;  children:  William  Henry, 
Jr.,  Jessie  Louise.  Was  option  clerk  for  Board 
of  Trade  commission  houses,  Joseph  Jones  & 
Sons,  1877-9;  Smith  &  Lightner,  1877-80; 
Henry  D.  Warner  &  Co.,  1880-2;  partner,  lat- 
ter, 1882-7;  in  commission  business  alone, 
1887-9;  with  Charles  I.  Fowler,  as  Fowler  & 
Sterling,  1889-94;  alone,  1894-6;  with  George 
W.  Hunt  as  Sterling  &  Hunt,  1896-8;  dis- 
solved; since  Apr.  1,  1899,  with  Benjamin  R. 
Brown  as  W.  H.  Sterling  &  Co.,  commission 
merchants  in  grain  and  provisions  on  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade.  Independent  Republican. 
Methodist.  Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago 
Athletic.  Office:  169  Jackson  Boul.  Residence: 
5137  Kimbark  Av. 


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STERN,  Henry  Levy,  lawyer;   b.   St.   Louis,  dise  business,  Colchester,  111.,   1867-74;  manu- 

Mo.,  July  7,  1875;  s.  Levy  and  Babette  Stern;  facturers    fire    brick,    Bardolph,    111.,    1875-81; 

grad.  Washington  Univ.,  St.  Louis,  A.B.,  1895;  general  merchandise  and  banking,   Colchester, 

Univ.   of  Chicago,    A.M.,   1896;   Columbia   Law  111.,    1881-8;    in    wholesale   silk   business    since 

School,    New    York,    1898;    m.    Chicago,    1901,  1888;  now  pres.  Am.  Silk  Co.  Vlce-pres.  Drexel 

Cora  Weinberg;  children:  Elizabeth,  Henry  G.  State    Bank;    dir.    Port    Dearborn    Nat.    Bank; 

Admitted  to  bar  of  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois  dir.    Illinois    Life    Insurance    Co.     (was    sec., 

In    1898    and    has    been    associated    in   practice  1884-91).     Republican.     Mason.     Clubs:     Union 

with  Henry  A.   Gardner  ever  since;   firm   now  League,  Kenwood.  Office:  185  Adams  St.  Resi- 

Gardner,    Stern,    Anderson    &    Davis.    Repub-  dence:   4504  Greenwood  Av. 

lican.   Sec.   Chicago   Sinai   Congregation.   Club:  STEVENS,      Georere     Marsen,      lawyer;      b. 

Ravisloe    Country.     Office:     First     Nat.     Bank  Waterloo,    Province    of    Quebec,    Can.,    Apr.    4, 

Bldg.  Residence:   4941   Washington  Park  PI.  1846;   s.  John  M.  and  Sybil  Kellog   (Goddard) 

STERN,    Herman,    importer    and    jobber    In  Stevens;    ed.    Canadian    schools;    came    from 

crockery,    glassware,    etc.;    b.   Frankfort,    Ger.,  Canada  to  Illinois,   1867;   grad.   law   school   of 

Jan.   10,   1848;   s.   Louis  and  Emille  Stern;   ed.  Univ.    of    Michigan,    1872;    m.    Nokomis,    111., 

public    schools;    m.    Chicago,    May    21,     1877,  Sept.    15,    1875,    Rebecca    J.    Blue.    Located    In 

Paulina   Fish.    Began   business   life  at  age   of  practice  of  law,  Apr.,  1873,  at  Nokomis,  Mont- 

21   In  Chicago,   in  china  and   glassware;   later  gomery    Co.,    111.,    and    continued    in    practice 

formed   a  partnership   with   Henry   Falker,    In  there   until    Sept.    1,    1885.   when    he   formed   a 

firm  of  Falker  &  Stern;   Incorporated   In   1892  partnership   with   Hon.    Clayton   E.    Crafts,    in 

as   Falker    &    Stern    Co.,    crockery,    glassware,  law   firm   of  Crafts   &   Stevens,   and   has   ever 

etc.,    of    which    company    Is    treas.    Jewish    re-  since    been    engaged    in    practice    in    Chicago, 

ligion.    Club:    Standard.    Office:    144    Lake    St.  Democrat;      elected     to      Illinois      Legislature 

Residence:   5012  Ellis  Av.  from    Montgomery    Co.,    1882,    and    re-elected, 

STERN,     Julius,     lawyer;     b.    Philadelphia,  1884;  one  of  masters  in  chancery  of  Superior 

Pa.,    1846;    s.    Seligman    and    Esther    (Oppen-  Court  of  Cook  Co.,  Oct.,  1888,  to  May  1,  1900. 

heim)    Stern;    ed.    public    schools   of   Philadel-  Mem.    Illinois    State    Bar    Assn.,    Chicago    Bar 

phia;    m.    Philadelphia,    July    9,    1873,    Betina  Assn.  Mason:  Lake  View  Lodge,  Lincoln  Park 

Bernd  Eckstein.  Began  as  a  boy  with  a  mer-  Chapter,     St.     Bernard    Commandery,     K.     T.; 

cantlle   house    in    Philadelphia,   and    was   with  Oriental     Consistory,     and     Medinah     Temple, 

It    for    15    years    as    bookkeeper,    cashier    and  Nobles   of  the   Mystic   Shrine.   Office:    Chicago 

credit   man;   later  head   office   man   in  a  large  Stock  Exchange  Bldg.   Residence:   21  Best  Av. 

mercantile  house  at  St.    Louis,   Mo.:   came   to  STEVENS,     James     William,    pres.     Illinois 

Chicago,    1880;    grad.    Union    College    of    Law,  Life    Insurance    Co.;    b.    Colchester,    111.,    May 

1881;    admitted    to    Illinois    Bar,    1881.    Mem.  25,   1853;   s.   Socrates  and  Amanda   Jane  Stev- 

Chicago  Bar  Assn.,  111.  State  Bar  Assn.  Repub-  ens;    ed.    public    schools    of    McDonough    Co., 

lican.    One    of   original    mem.    of   Ethical    Cul-  111.;   m.   Colchester,    111.,   Feb.    26,    1873,   Jessie 

ture  Soc. ;  mem.  executive  board  Chicago  Sinai  Louise  Smith;   children:   Raymond  W.,   Ernest 

Congregation.   Mem.    executive  committee   and  James.    Began    business    career    in    dry    goods 

dir.    Citizens'    Assn.    of    Chicago;    dir.    Garden  trade  at  Colchester,  McDonough  Co.,  111.;  left 

City   Equitable   Loan   &   Building   Assn.   Club:  there  in  1888;  came  to  Chicago  and  continued 

City.   Mem.   of  the  Senate  of  the  Nat.   Union,  in  dry  goods  business  under  style  of  Charles 

Office:    100    Washington    St.    Residence:    5515  A.   Stevens  &  Bros.;   in   1895   took  active  part 

Woodlawn  Av.  In  organization  of  the  Illinois  Life  Insurance 

STERNE,   Charles  Arthur,   general   commis-  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been  pres.  Dir.  West- 

sion   merchant;    b.    Chicago,    Dec.    16,    1869;    s.  ern  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  Prairie  Nat.  Bank. 

George  M.  and  Louisa  Georgiana  (Le  Grande)  Republican.        Mem.        Christian        (Disciples) 

Sterne;      ed.      Chicago      public      schools;      m.  Church.     Clubs:     Union     League,     Washington 

Kenosha,    Wis.,    Nov.    20,    1887    (at   age   of   17  Park,     Chicago     Athletic,     Hamilton,     Chicago 

years),  Alma  C.   Thompson;  children:   Charles  Automobile.  Office:   134  Monroe  St.  Residence: 

Harold,  Elsie  Grace.  In  1892,  at  age  of  22,  en-  4601  Michigan  Boul. 

tered    service    of    N.    K.    Fairbank    &    Co.,    as  STEVENS,    Joel    Wicker,    lawyer;    b.    New 

purchasing  agent;  became  partner  in  the  firm  York  City,  Sept.  7,  1854;  s.  Sylvanus  and  Anna 

of  George  M.  Sterne  &  Son,  1899,  general  com-  (Cromey)   Stevens;  ed.  public  schools  of  New 

mission  merchants  in  packing  house  products  York;    m.    Dec.    14,    1876,    Mary    Stevens.    For 

and  mill  and  laundry  supplies,  and   in  cotton  some  years  was  chief  engineer  in  marine  ser- 

seed  products;  sole  proprietor  since  1901.  Also  vice  and  for  15  years  was  supt.   of  the  Mer- 

pres.  Natural  Fertilizer  and  Chemical  Co.,  and  chants    Arc    Light    &    Power   Co.    Admitted    to 

pres.  Rialto  Catering  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  bar,    1896,    and    since    then    in    active    practice, 

of  Trade.  Republican.  Universalist.  Office:  Pos-  Republican.    Mason.    Odd    Fellow.     Office:     134 

tal   Telegraph   Bldg.   Residence:    6565   Harvard  Monroe  St.  Residence:  1005  55th  PI. 

Av.  STEVENS,   John   P.,    railway    official;    b.    W. 

STEVENS,    Charles    Anthony,    merchant;    b.  Gardiner,    Me.,    Apr.    25.    1853.    Asst.    engineer 

Colchester,  111.,  Mar.   16,  1859;   reared  on  farm  city    of   Minneapolis,    Minn.,    1874-6;    chief   en- 

and    in    village    store;    ed.    public    schools;    m.  gineer  Sabine  Pass  &  North-Western  Ry.,  1876- 

Mar.    16,    1882,   Fannie   E.   Tompkins;   children:  1879;   asst.   engineer  D.   &  R.   G.    Ry.,    1879-80; 

Elmer  T.,   Alta  C.,  Hazel   M.   Embarked   in   re-  asst.   engineer  C.,  M.  &  St.   P.   Ry.,   1880-2;  di- 

tail    business    on    own    account    at    Avon,    111.,  vision   engineer   Canadian    Pacific   Ry.,    1882-6; 

at   age   of    20    years;    came    to    Chicago,    1890,  asst.  engineer  C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1886;  prin- 

and   established   the   business   of   which    he   is  cipal    asst.    engineer.    Duluth,    South    Shore    & 

now  the   head  and   pres.   under   firm    name   of  Atlantic    Ry.,    1887-9;    asst.    engineer    Spokane 

Chas.    A.    Stevens    &    Bros.,'   retail    dry    goods  Falls  &  Northern  Ry.,  1889:  principal  asst.  en- 

and  all  kinds  of  wearing  apparel   for  women,  gineer,    1889-93,    asst.    chief    engineer,    1893-5, 

Also  vice-pres.  of  the  Am.   Silk  Co.,   wholesale  chief    engineer,    1895-1902,    gen.    mgr.,    1902-3, 

silks.   Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Great    Northern    Ry. ;    chief    engineer,    1903-4, 

Washington     Park.     Office:     109-113     State    St.  2d    vice-pres.,    1904-5,    C.,    R.    I.    &    P.    Ry.    Co. 

Residence:   Kenwood  Hotel.  Mem.  Am.  Soc.  C.  E.  Clubs:  Wheaton  Golf,  Illi- 

STEVENS,     Edward     Demosthenes,     whole-  nois  Athletic,   Glen  View;  also  Minnesota    (St. 

sale  silk  merchant;  b.  on  farm  in  Colchester,  Paul,  Minn.).  Residence:  67  Lake  Shore  Drive. 

111.,  Aug.   29,   1848;  s.   Socrates  and  Amanda  J.  STEVENS,  John  H.;  b.  McDonough  Co.,   111., 

Stevens;     ed.    public    schools    of    McDonough  Oct.  12,  1856;  s.  Socrates  and  Amanda  Stevens; 

Co.,    111.,   and   Abingdon   College,   111.;    m.    Ply-  ed.  public   schools:   m.  Prairie  City,   111.,   Sept. 

mouth.    111.,    Dec.    28.    1869,    Jessie   M.    Cuyler;  27,    1877,    Anna    Higbee;    children:    Mrs.    Edna 

children:  Ralph  Cuyler,  Edgar  Arthur,  Bertha  Leona  Sheldon,  Clyde  G.   Began   business   life 

Cuyler,  Frances  Amanda.  In  general  merchan-  as  clerk  In  general  store,  Colchester,  111.,  and 


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In  1880  became  a  mem.  of  Stevens  Bros.,  who 
bought  the  business;  came  to  Chicago,  1891, 
becoming  associated  with  his  brother,  Charles 
A.  Stevens,  in  firm  of  Chas.  A.  Stevens  & 
Bros.,  of  which  is  now  sec.  and  treas.  Repub- 
lican. Christian  Church  (Disciples).  Club: 
Hamilton.  Mason.  Office:  109-113  State  St. 
Residence:  682  48th  PI. 

STEVENS,  Raymond  William,  vice-pres. 
Illinois  Life  Insurance  Co.;  b.  McDonough  Co., 
111.,  Aug.  31,  1874;  s.  James  William  and  Jes- 
sie Louise  (Smith)  Stevens;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Univ.  of  Chicago,  graduating  in  class  of 
1896;  m.  Danville,  111.,  June  7,  1899,  Anna  L. 
Hull;  children:  Kathryn,  James  W.,  Eleanor. 
Began  in  service  of  Illinois  Life  Insurance 
Co.  as  a  solicitor  in  July,  1896,  and  continued 
in  minor  positions  until  1900,  when  became 
dir.  and  vice-pres.  of  the  company.  Also  dir. 
Western  Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton, 
Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  134  Monroe  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3360  S.  Park  Av. 

STEVENS,  Thomas,  manufacturer;  b.  Lon- 
don, Eng.,  May  24,  1853;  s.  Thomas  and  Geor- 
giana  R.  (Bayly)  Stevens;  ed.  Kings'  College, 
London;  m.  Kansas  City,  Aug.  4,  1890,  Ida 
Lauree  Gaige;  children:  Esther  Gaige  and 
Lora  Gaige.  Came  to  U.  S.  in  1884;  since  1891 
sec.  and  dir.  of  The  Gould  Co.,  manufacturers 
of  pumps  and  all  kinds  of  pump  and  well 
supplies,  fittings  and  accessories,  wheelbar- 
rows, etc.  Office:  22-24  N.  Canal  St.  Residence: 
Downers  Grove,  111. 

STEVENS,  Thomas  Albert,  vice-pres.  Chas. 
A.  Stevens  &  Bros.;  b.  McDonough  Co.,  111., 
Sept.  2,  1868;  s.  Socrates  and  Amanda  Stevens; 
ed.  Knox  College;  m.  Colchester,  111.,  Dec.  24, 
1891,  Mary  Egerton;  children:  Delmar  A,, 
Elsie.  Began  business  experience  at  age  of 
13  as  clerk  in  his  brother's  dry  goods  store 
at  Colchester,  111.;  in  1890  came  to  Chicago, 
becoming  identified  with  the  house  of  Chas. 
A.  Stevens  &  Bros.,  of  which  is  now  vice- 
pres.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Mason  (32°); 
K.  T.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park,  Colonial,  Hamilton.  Office:  109-113  State 
St.  Residence:  5520  Washington  Boul. 

STEVENS,  Thomas  Wood,  author,  educator; 
.  b.  Daysville,  Ogle  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  26,  1880;  s. 
William  Guerney  and  Charlotte  (Wood) 
Stevens;  ed.  Daysville,  111.,  1886-93;  grad.  Ar- 
mour Scientific  Acad.,  1897;  took  3  years' 
course  in  mechanical  engineering:.  Armour  In- 
stitute of  Technology;  m.  1904,  Helen  E.  Brad- 
shaw,  artist.  Founded  the  Blue  Sky  Press, 
Chicago;  became  literary  critic  to  the  Inland 
Printer,  1902;  took  charge  dept.  of  illustra- 
tion, Chicago  Art  Institute,  1903.  Mem.  The 
Little  Room,  Phi  Kappa  Sigma  fraternity. 
(See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.) 
Office:  Art  Institute.  Residence:  5432  Wash- 
ington Av. 

STEVENS,  Walter  Aug-tistus,  dentist;  b. 
Richmond,  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  19,  1830;  s. 
Walter  and  Lucy  (Osgood)  Stevens;  ed.  district 
schools  of  Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.;  Palmyra  (N.  Y.) 
High  School,  and  Genesee  Wesleyan  Sem- 
inary, Lima,  N.  Y.;  M.D.,  Rush  Med.  College. 
1887;  m.  Sept.,  1862,  Elanora  V.  Richards,  of 
Lenox,  Mass.;  children:  Genevieve  L,  Wirt  A. 
Worked  on  the  farm  until  1857,  when  came 
West,  and  was  engaged  in  railroad  work  in 
Eastern  Missouri,  with  headquarters  at  Bird's 
Point  and  Charleston  in  Mississippi  Co.;  was 
postmaster  at  Bird's  Point  under  Pres.  Bu- 
chanan; came  to  Chicago  in  1861;  had  pre- 
viously studied  medicine  and  dentistry,  and 
worked  and  studied  in  dental  office  of  Dr. 
Honsinger,  1861-3;  began  practice  of  dentistry 
on  his  own  account,  1863.  Mason  (33°);  has 
been  commander  of  the  Apollo  Commandery; 
commander-in-chief  of  the  Grand  Consistory 
of  the  State  of  Illinois,  A.  S.  R.,  until  1867, 
and  was  for  11  years  district  deputy  grand 


master  of  the  1st  District,   A.   F.   &  A.   M.,   of 
Illinois.   Residence:    2631   Wabash   Av. 

STEVENSON,  Alexander  Fleming-,  lawyer; 
b.  Hamburg,  Ger.,  Apr.  8,  1837;  s.  Gabriel 
(Scottish)  and  Marie  Louise  (Rueter)  Steven- 
son; grad.  Dr.  Biilau's  School,  Hamburg;  came 
to  U.  S.,  May,  1854,  and  began  farming  in 
Henry  Co.,  111.;  began  study  of  law,  1858,  with 
Judge  Wilkinson  of  Rock  Island,  111.;  moved 
to  Chicago  in  fall  of  1859,  and  took  position 
with  Shumway,  Waite  &  Towne,  lawyers;  ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1860;  enlisted  in  42d  111.  Infy. 
and  left  Chicago,  July,  1861,  as  lieut.  Co.  B,  for 
Missouri;  was  constantly  in  command  of  com- 
pany which  became  body  guard  of  Gen.  Hun- 
ter in  advance  on  Springfield,  Mo.;  then  went 
to  Tennessee  arid  was  in  advance  on  Corinth; 
became  adjutant  gen.  of  brigade  under  com- 
mand of  Col.  Roberts;  took  part  in  battle  of 
Farmington,  siege  of  Corinth  and  pursuit  of 
Confederates,  siege  of  Nashville  in  fall  of 
1862;  took  part  in  battle  of  Stone's  River, 
Dec.  30,  1862,  to  Jan.  30,  1863,  and  upon  Col. 
Roberts  being  killed  was  appointed  inspector 
gen.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Philip  H.  Sheridan,  and 
as  such  took  part  in  the  Tallahoma  campaign, 
and  battle  of  Chickamauga;  taken  very  ill, 
ordered  home,  and  resigned  because  of  broken 
health  in  fall  of  1863;  brevetted  col.  by  War 
dept.  upon  request  of  Gen.  Sheridan,  having 
saved  10  pieces  of  artillery  and  a  number  of 
cassions  from  the  Confederates  on  2d  day  of 
battle  of  Chickamauga;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  Oct. 
27,  1870,  Mary  C.  Ambrose;  m.  2d,  Chicago, 
Apr.  30,  1879,  Jeannie  C.  Brayton;  children:  Dr. 
Alex.  F.,  Mary  Louise.  Resumed  practice  of 
law  after  leaving  army;  elected  to  Illinois 
Legislature  from  Chicago,  Nov.,  1864;  intro- 
duced and  carried  through  bill  giving  Mrs. 
Stephen  A.  Douglas  $25,000  for  land  on  which 
Douglas  monument  now  stands,  in  order  to 
save  her  homestead  in  Washington  from  fore- 
closure sale;  received  thanks  of  Chicago  mass- 
meeting  for  opposing  99-year  extension  of 
Chicago  street  railway  franchises;  re-elected 
to  legislature,  1867;  elected  clerk  of  Superior 
Court  of  Cook  Co.,  1869;  appointed  by  Judge 
Gary,  1885,  and  has  ever  since  continued  as 
master  in  chancery  of  the  Superior  Court.  Re- 
publican. Unitarian.  Author  of  a  history  of 
The  Battle  of  Stone's  River.  Mem.  Loyal 
Legion,  Germania  Mannerchor.  Office:  184  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  378  LaSalle  Av. 

STEVENSON,  David  Smith,  vice-pres.  Nat. 
Finance  Co.;  b.  Worcestershire,  Eng.,  June  13, 
1863;  s.  James  and  Marion  Smith  Stevenson; 
ed.  private  schools  in  England;  m.  Appleton, 
Wis.,  Mar.  25,  1890,  Eva  M.  Anderson;  1  son: 
Robert  Lester.  Came  to  the  U.  S.  sixteen 
years  ago  and  took  a  position  in  Sprague's 
Mercantile  Agency  (incorporated  1887)  as 
general  utility  man,  and  has  passed  through 
everv  successive  stage  of  the  business,  becom- 
ing gen.  mgr.  in  Mar.,  1901;  acted  as  such 
until  1902,  when  he  was  elected  vice-pres.  of 
the  Nat.  Finance  Co.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Ashland,  North-West.  Office:  184  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  542  N.  Sacramento  Av. 

STEVENSON,  Morton  John,  lawyer;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  22,  1868;  s.  John  and  Anna  (Miles) 
Stevenson;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Upper 
Canada  College,  Toronto,  Ont. ;  studied  medi- 
cine in  Trinity  Med.  School,  Toronto,  1  year; 
then  attended  Victoria  College,  Royston.  Eng.; 
afterward  read  law  in  Chicago  in  office  of 
Adelbert  Hamilton,  and  at  Chicago  College  of 
Law,  from  which  was  grad.,  LL.B.,  1891;  m 
Chicago,  May  15,  1893,  Kathleen  McLain  Ker- 
rigan. Engaged  in  general  practice  of  law  in 
Chicago  since  1891.  Also  dir.  and  sec.  John 
Stevenson,  incorporated,  and  of  the  Murphy 
Hill  Mining  and  Milling  Co.,  and  dir.  of  the 
Burton  Toilet  Co.,  and  the  Fiske-Stevenson 
Co.  Republican.  Club:  Lake  Shore  (pres.).  Of- 
fice: 81  Clark  St.  Residence:  1831  Melrose  St. 


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STEWART,  Dr.  Charles  Frederick,  gen. 
mgr.  of  The  Finsen  Light  Institute  of  Amer- 
ica; b.  Harriston,  Ont.,  Mar.  22,  1880;  s.  Wil- 
liam James  and  Mary  Rosetta  (Thompson) 
Stewart;  ed.  public  schools  of  Harriston,  Ont., 
Allegan,  Mich.,  and  of  Chicago,  graduating 
from  grammar  school  June,  1893,  and  from 
high  school  Jan.,  1895;  grad.  Chicago  Law 
School,  LL.B.,  1897;  LL.M.,  1898.  Prom  1898 
to  1901  practiced  as  veterinary  surgeon  with 
his  father,  W.  J.  Stewart;  then  took  up  the 
study  of  advanced  medical  electro-therapeu- 
tics, making  a  special  scientific  study  of  the 
Finsen  Light  treatment;  since  Aug.,  1903,  has 
held  his  present  position  as  gen.  mgr.  of  the 
Finsen  Light  Inst.  of  America  (Kranz  Bldg.). 
Mem.  Chicago  Electro-Therapeutic  Society. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago  Automobile, 
Ashland.  Office:  Washington  Boul.  and  Hamlin 
Ave.  Residence:  1628  Jackson  Boul. 

STEWART,  George  Neil  Innes,  educator, 
physician;  b.  in  Canada;  grad.  Univ.  of  Edin- 
burgh, A.M.,  1883  (D.Sc.,  M.D.,  Edinburgh; 
D.P.H.,  Univ.  of  Cambridge).  Senior  demon- 
strator of  physiology,  Owens  College,  Vic- 
toria Univ.,  Manchester,  Eng.,  1887-9;  George 
Henry  Lewes  student  Univ.  of  Cambridge, 
1889-93;  examiner  in  physiology,  Univ.  of 
Aberdeen,  1891-4;  instructor,  Harvard  Univ., 
1893-4;  prof,  physiology  and  histology,  West- 
ern Reserve  Univ.,  1894-1903;  prof,  physiology, 
Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1903.  Mem.  Physlol. 
Soc.  (Eng.),  Am.  Physiol.  Soc.  Author  of 
Manual  of  Physiology,  1896,  1901.  Address: 
Univ.  of  Chicago. 

STEWART,  Harry  John,  physician  and  sur- 
geon; vice-pres.  of  The  Finsen  Light  Institute 
of  America;  b.  Harriston,  Ont.,  Can.,  Nov.  22, 
1874;  s.  W.  J.  and  Mary  Rosetta  (Thompson) 
Stewart;  ed.  public  school  at  Harriston,  Ont., 
until  12  years  old;  at  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  until 
14;  high 'school,  Allfcgan,  Mich.,  until  16;  at 
Chicago  Veterinary  College,  3  years;  med.  dept. 
Univ.  of  Illinois,  3  years,  graduating  M.D., 
1897.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine;  made 
special  studies  in  connection  with  the  Finsen 
Light  treatment  and  is  now  connected  as 
physician  with  The  Finsen  Light  Institute 
of  America,  78  State  St.,  and  vice-pres.  of 
same,  in  addition  to  his  general  practice  as  a 
physician  and  surgeon.  Republican.  Local 
surgeon  C.  <fe  N.-W.  R.  R.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Electro-Med. 
Soc.  Mason;  Medinah  Temple,  Chicago  Con- 
sistory. Club:  Chicago  Automobile.  Office: 
2118  W.  Lake  St.  Residence:  2027  Washington 
Boul. 

STEWART,  liee  Xingrsley.  dentist;  b.  Mil- 
ton, Vt.,  Aug.  30,  1865;  s.  Ezra  H.  and  Laura 
(Kingsley)  Stewart;  ed.  Northwestern  Univ., 
Yale  Univ..  Ohio  Dental  College,  Philadelphia 
Dental  College,  D.D.S.,  1886;  courses  at  Ohio 
Med.  College,  Chicago  Post-Graduate  College, 
etc.;  m.  Wilmette,  111.,  Mar.  3,  1903,  Mary 
Mullen;  1  son:  James  Douglas  Stewart.  Mem. 
Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Northern  Illinois 
Dental  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc.,  Odon  to- 
graphic  Soc.  Republican.  Methodist.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston,  Wilmette  Golf. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  Wilmette,  Til. 

STEWART,  Oliver  Wayne,  chairman  Pro- 
hibition Nat.  Committee;  b.  Mercer  Co.,  111., 
May  22,  1867;  s.  Charles  and  Eliza  J.  Stew- 
art; grad.  Eureka  College.  Eureka,  111.,  1890; 
entered  ministry  Church  of  Christ  (Disciples), 
1887;  m.  Sullivan,  Moultrie  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  20, 
1890,  Elvira  J.  Seass.  Always  interested  in 
temperance  work.  Sec.  of  Dist.  Lodge,  I.  O. 
G  T..  1887;  candidate  Congress  (Prohibition), 
9th  Illinois  District,  1890:  sec.  Illinois  Chris- 
tian Endeavor  Union,  1893-5;  pres.  same, 
1895-7;  mem.  Illinois  State  Prohibition  Com- 
mittee, 1894-1900;  chairman  Illinois  State 
Prohibition  Convention,  1896;  chairman  Nat. 
Prohibition  Convention,  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  1896; 
chairman  Illinois  State  Prohibition  Commit- 


tee, 1896-1900;  elected  chairman  Nat.  Prohi- 
bition Committee,  Dec.,  1899,  to  fill  vacancy; 
re-elected  nat.  chairman  Nat.  Prohibition  Con- 
vention, June,  1900;  re-elected,  1904,  and  re- 
signed Jan.,  1905;  elected  as  prohibitionist, 

1902,  mem.    Illinois    General    Assembly,    from 
5th   Dist.,   serving   1903.    Address:    Hyde   Park, 
Chicago.  *  KJSfl 

STEWART,  Wellington  Thomas,  physician 
and  surgeon;  pres.  Finsen  Light  Institute  of 
America;  b.  Harley,  Brant  Co.,  Ont.,  July  18, 
1862;  s.  William  James  and  Mary  Rosetta 
(Thompson)  Stewart;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Harriston,  Ont.,  and  at  Toronto  School  of 
Medicine,  from  which  was  grad.,  M.D.,  1886; 
m.  Orangeville,  Ont..  Oct.  8,  1886,  Henrietta 
Anderson;  children:  William  Anderson,  George 
Ross.  Engaged  in  general  practice  as  physi- 
cian at  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  1886-91;  came  to 
Chicago;  took  a  post-graduate  course  of  2 
years  in  the  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons, and  engaged  in  general  practice  in 
Chicago,  the  last  5  years  as  a  specialist  in 
surgery;  surgeon  to  Kedzie  Hosp.,  Cook  Co. 
Hosp.,  Western  Sanitarium  and  Hosp.  In  Apr., 

1903,  established    the    Finsen    Light    Institute 
of  America,   of  which   he  is  pres.   Republican; 
mem.     Republican    Marching    Club.     Presbyte- 
rian;  pres.    Board   of   Trustees   Douglas   Pres- 
byterian   Church.    Mason:    mem.    Chicago    Con- 
sistory, S.  R.   M.    (32°),  and  of  Medinah   Tem- 
ple,  Mystic   Shrine.   Mem.   K.    P.,   K.    O.    T.    M., 
K.  O.  L.   S.  Mem.   Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Mississippi 
Valley  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago   Med.    Soc.    Clubs:    Chicago    Automobile, 
Hamilton,  Physicians.  Office:   1770  Washington 
Boul.   Residence:   978   Douglas  Boul. 

STICKNEY,  Joseph  L.,  journalist,  war  cor- 
respondent. (See  Who's  Who  in  America.) 

STH.ES,  Lawrence  G.,  wool  merchant;  b. 
East  Aurora,  N.  T.,  July  16,  1862:  s.  J.  W.  and 
Cordelia  (Fish)  Stiles;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Fast  Aurora,  N.  T. ;  m.  Savannah,  111.,  May  6, 
1891,  Jennie  Gleason;  children:  Daniel,  Philip. 
Began  business  career  as  a  boy  in  the  employ 
of  H.  T.  Thompson  &  Co.,  in  the  wool  busi- 
ness; later  represented  the  firm  on  the  road, 
and  in  1887  was  admitted  to  partnership. 
Mr.  Thompson  retired  in  1888,  but  the  busi- 
ness has  continued  without  chansre  of  name, 
although  the  members  now  are  Messrs.  H.  T. 
Fry  and  L.  G.  Stiles.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Glen  View,  Edgewater  Golf,  Casino  (Edge- 
water).  Office:  201-209  Michigan  St.  Resi- 
dence: 2998  Kenmore  Av. 

STIRLING,  William  Robert,  steel  manu- 
facturer, investment  agent;  b.  Portobello, 
Scotland,  Mar.  30,  1851;  s.  John  and  Cather- 
ine Mary  (Wellings)  Stirling;  ed.  Thomas 
Hodge's  School  at  St.  Andrew's,  Fifeshire, 
Scotland,  and  Royal  Grammar  School  at  Hen- 
ley-on-Thames,  Eng.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  26, 
1883,  Alice  Ives  Hibbard;  children:  Alice  May, 
Dorothy,  Jean  Wedderburn.  Came  to  U.  S., 
1879;  treas.  of  the  Joliet  Steel  Co.,  1879-89; 
1st  vice-pres.  Illinois  Steel  Co..  1889-94;  pres. 
Universal  Construction  Co.,  1895-6;  since  Jan., 
1897,  partner  in  Peabody,  Houghteling  &  Co. 
(established  1865),  investments  and  real 
estate.  Republican.  Actively  interested  in  civil 
service  reform  and  the  Bureau  of  Charities. 
Episcopalian:  active  in  Brotherhood  of  St. 
Andrew  and  kindred  societies.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Chicago  Literary,  Church,  Onwentsia,  Winter 
(Lake  Forest).  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  1616  Prairie  Av.  and  Lake  Forest, 
111. 

STOBIE,  Charles  Stewart,  artist:  b.  Balti- 
more, Md.,  Mar.  18,  1845;  s.  Charles  U.  and 
Janet  (Oughterlonie)  Stobie;  ed.  private 
schools  of  Baltimore,  followed  by  2  years  in 
Madras  College,  St.  Andrew's.  Fifeshire,  Scot- 
land. Began  art  studies,  1861;  practiced  as 
architectural  draftsman;  crossed  the  plains 
to  Denver,  1865;  studied  and  painted  Indians 
and  mountain  scenery  for  years;  was  a  scout 


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under  Maj.  Downing,  1868,  and  under  Maj.  D. 
C.  Oakes,  1869;  guide  and  buffalo  hunter  in 
the  early  '70s;  returned  to  Chicago,  1874,  and 
has  since  maintained  studio  here,  painting  por- 
traits and  continuing  his  work  in  painting 
Indians  and  Western  scenes  in  Colorado, 
Wyoming,  etc.  Office:  444  W.  65th  St. 

STOCK,  Ernst,  real  estate  and  loan  agent; 
b.  Hamburg,  Ger.,  Mar.  13,  1848;  s.  W.  and  E. 
(Axt)  Stock;  ed.  public  schools  of  Hamburg, 
Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.,  1872,  Mary  Gilleck; 
children:  Ernst,  Jr.,  Frank,  Elizabeth,  Elsie. 
Came  from  Germany  direct  to  Chicago  in 
1868;  was  employed  in  wholesale  liquor  house, 
1868-72;  engaged  in  retail  grocery  business, 
1872-86;  since  1886  engaged  in  buying  and 
selling  North  Side  real  estate,  renting  houses, 
flats,  etc.,  on  North  Side  and  making  mort- 
gage loans  on  North  Side  property.  Repub- 
lican. Mason:  Blue  Lodge  and  Royal  Arch 
chapter.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  374  E.  Divi- 
sion St.  Residence:  1846  Roscoe  St. 

STOCK,  Frederick  A.,  conductor  of  the  Chi- 
cago Orchestra;  b.  Julich,  Ger.,  1872;  musical 
education  at  Cologne  Univ.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1895,  to  join  the  Chicago  Orchestra  as  viola 
player;  was  asst.  dir.  several  years,  and  after 
the  death  of  Theodore  Thomas,  became  the 
dir.  Compositions  include  a  set  of  variations, 
which  have  been  performed  by  the  orchestra, 
several  songs  and  string  pieces,  etc.  Address: 
1710  Cornelia  Av. 

STOCKTON,  John  Thaw,  gen.  mgr.  Joseph 
Stockton  Co.,  forwarders;  b.  Chicago,  June 
14,  1866;  s.  Joseph  and  Kate  E.  (Denniston) 
Stockton;  ed.  public  schools  of  Lake  View; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  8,  1890,  Mabel  E.  Cobb;  chil- 
dren: Walter,  Robert.  On  leaving  school  be- 
came identified  with  the  Joseph  Stockton  Co., 
doing  a  very  large  business  in  the  forwarding 
and  transferring  of  freight  in  Chicago;  ad- 
vanced in  the  business  until  he  attained  his 
present  position  as  gen.  mgr.  and  dir.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal 
Legion,  Field  Museum  Assn.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Evanston  Country;  also  Transporta- 
tion and  Arkwright  (New  York).  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  1109  Hinman  Av.,  Evans- 
ton,  111. 

STOCKTON,  Joseph,  soldier,  pres.  Joseph 
Stockton  Co.;  b.  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Aug.  10, 
1833;  s.  R.  C.  and  Martha  Stockton;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Pittsburgh;  m.  Pittsburgh,  Feb.  5, 
1865,  Kate  E.  Denniston.  Came  to  Chicago, 
1852,  and  was  employed  several  years  in  com- 
mission house  of  George  A.  Gibbs  &  Co. r 
later  clerk  in  office  of  Am.  Transportation 
Co.;  then  in  freight  office  of  Fort  Wayne  R. 
R.  until  he  enlisted  in  what  was  known  as  the 
1st  Board  of  Trade  Regt.  (72d  111.  Vols.),  or- 
ganized July,  1862;  became  1st  lieut.,  capt., 
maj.  and  lieut.-col. ;  served  in  17th  Army 
Corps;  commanded  regt.  after  fall  of  Vicks- 
burg;  wounded  at  battle  of  Franklin,  Tenn., 
Nov.  30,  1864;  brevetted  col.  and  brig.-gen. 
for  meritorious  services.  Agent  Empire  Trans- 
portation Co.  since  1866;  mem.  Board  of  Com- 
missioners of  Lincoln  Park,  1869-93;  organized 
the  efforts  which  culminated  in  erection  of 
Grant  Monument  in  Lincoln  Park.  Mem.  Loyal 
Legion,  G.  A.  R.  Active  Republican;  has  been 
chief  marshal  of  every  Republican  procession 
In  Chicago  since  the  war,  including  grand 
procession  just  before  election  of  Pres.  Mc- 
Kinley.  Chief  of  staff  to  Gen.  Sheridan  on  re- 
ception to  Gen.  Grant  on  his  tour  of  the 
world;  to  Gen.  Forsyth  for  Garfleld  Memorial 
Procession;  to  Gen.  Miles  at  unveiling  of 
Grant  Monument;  at  World's  Fair  parade, 
Oct.,  1892;  chief  marshal  Peace  Jubilee 
Parade,  1898.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  The 
Rookery.  Residence:  567  LaSalle  Av. 

STOCKWELIi,  John  Wesley,  Jr.,  clergyman; 
b.  Portland,  Me.,  Mar.  24,  1873;  s.  John  Wes- 
ley and  Eliza  Jane  (Mathias)  Stockwell;  grad. 
primary  school,  1885,  grammar  school,  1888, 


Portland,  Me.;  high  school,  Deering,  Me.,  1891, 
Portland,  Me.,  1892;  entered  New  Church 
Theological  School  at  Cambridge,  Mass.,  1901, 
graduating,  1903;  special  studies  at  Harvard, 
summer  of  1902,  at  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1903-4. 
In  daily  newspaper  work  at  Philadelphia  from 
police  reporter  to  managing  editor,  1892-9; 
expert  financial  writer  for  Philadelphia,  New 
York  and  Boston  papers,  1899-1901;  clergy- 
man since  June,  1903;  pastor  of  Church  of 
the  New  Jerusalem  (Swedenborgian)  at  south- 
west corner  of  46th  St.  and  Woodlawn  Av. 
Mem.  Chicago  Soc.  of  the  New  Jerusalem 
Church,  Illinois  Assn.  of  the  New  Jerusalem 
Church,  Western  New  Church  Union,  Young 
People's  League  of  the  New  Jerusalem 
Church;  asst.  sec.  General  Convention  of  the 
Church  of  the  New  Jerusalem  in  America. 
Mem.  Stock  Yards  District  Council,  Chicago 
Board  of  Charities.  Office:  Parish  House,  46th 
St.  and  Woodlawn  Av.  Residence:  6010  Jeffer- 
son Av. 

STOELTING,  Christian  Hans,  manufactur- 
er; and  dealer  in  laboratory  apparatus,  etc.; 
b.  Gross  Harrie,  Holstein,  Germany,  July  18, 
1864;  s.  Max  D.  and  Christine  (Pries)  Stoelt- 
ing;  ed.  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  July,  1889, 
Amalia  C.  Klockhaus.  Came  to  America  in 
1881,  and  to  Chicago, -1883,  and  from  1881-6, 
held  various  positions  as  mechanician  and 
foreman.  Began  business  in  June,  1886,  with 
John  A.  Loff,  as  LofE  &  Stoelting,  which  was 
dissolved,  1889;  continued  under  individual 
name  until  1892,  when  business  was  incor- 
porated as  C.  H.  Stoelting  Mfg.  Co.  In  1895, 
organized  Chicago  Laboratory  Supply  and 
Scale  Co.  (absorbing  C.  H.  Stoelting  Mfg.  Co.), 
and  in  1903  changed  its  name  to  C.  H.  Stoelt- 
ing Co.,  manufacturers  of  and  dealers  in 
laboratory  apparatus  and  supplies,  and  is  pres. 
and  treas.  of  the  company.  Republican.  Lu- 
theran. Mason:  Park  Lodge,  843.  Mem.  Chi- 
cago Drug  Trade  Club.  Office:  39  W.  Randolph 
St.  Residence:  1934  Kenmore  Av. 

STOIiIi,  Robert  Hamilton,  lawyer;  b.  Lex- 
ington, Ky.,  Apr.  1,  1872;  s.  George  and  Julia 
(Hamilton)  Stoll;  ed.  public  schools  of  New 
York  City  and  Chicago;  grad.  from  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  1894;  m.  Chicago, 
Sept.  11,  1902,  Alice  L.  Mayo;  1  daughter: 
Virginia.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme  Court 
of  Illinois,  1894;  since  then  engaged  in  gen- 
eral practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  but  making 
a  specialty  of  corporation,  commercial  and 
probate  law.  Also  pres.  Hay  and  Grain  Re- 
porter Co.;  treas.  the  Mexican  Nat.  Salt  Co.; 
mem.  of  Forbes  &  Co.,  publishers,  and  other 
corporations.  Republican.  Methodist.  Club: 
The  Oaks  (Austin).  Office:  100  Washington 
St.  Residence:  5715  Ohio  St.,  Austin,  111. 

STOIiZ,  Joseph,  rabbi  of  Isaiah  Temple,  Chi- 
cago, since  1887;  b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  3, 
1861;  s.  David  and  Regina  Stolz;  grad.  Univ. 
of  Cincinnati,  1883,  Hebrew  Union  College, 
Cincinnati,  1884  (D.D.);  m.  Cincinnati,  June 
24,  1890,  Blanche  Rauh.  Stationed  at  Little 
Rock,  Ark.,  1884-7.  Pres.  Hebrew  Union  Col- 
lege Alumni;  vice-pres.  Jewish  Publication 
Soc.,  Jewish  Chautauqua;  1st  vice-pres.  Cen- 
tral Conf.  of  Am.  Rabbis;  dir.  Congress  of 
Liberal  Religions;  mem.  Board  of  Education, 
appointed  by  Mayor  Harrison,  1902.  Author: 
Funeral  Agenda  of  Jews.  Clubs:  Standard, 
Lakeside,  Chicago  Literary.  Address:  157  42d 
PI. 

STONE,  Abraham  Louis,  wholesale  jeweler; 
b.  Werbalen,  Prussia,  Nov.  22,  1861;  s.  Isaac 
and  Anna  (Traub)  Stone;  ed.  public  schools; 
m.  Pittsfield,  111.,  Dec.  30,  1892,  Ida  B.  Hirs- 
heimer;  1  son:  Irving  Stanley.  Began  business 
life  as  clerk  in  retail  store  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.; 
went  to  Louisiana,  Mo.,  1879,  and  was  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  Hess  &  Stone,  8  years;  in  busi- 
ness at  Pittsfield,  111.,  1887-9;  since  1889  in 
Chicago  in  firm  of  Stone  Bros.  (A.  L.,  Jacob 
and  Nathan  Stone),  wholesale  jewelers  and 


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Importers  of  novelties.  Also  pres.  of  the  Herz- 
feld-Phllipson  Co.,  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Demo- 
crat. Club:  Ravlsloe  Golf.  Office:  199  Market 
St.  Residence:  3419  Prairie  Av. 

STONE,  Prank  Burrlll,  lumber;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  15,  1860;  s.  R.  B.  and  Lucy  Ellen 
(Russell)  Stone;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  3,  1883,  Carrie  L.  Rounds; 
children:  William  A.,  Inez  M.  After  leaving 
school  in  1877,  worked  at  lumber  yard  in  Chi- 
cago, then  in  saw-mill  in  Indiana.  In  1878 
clerk  with  Chapman,  Grier  &  Co.,  wholesale 
glassware,  Chicago;  in  1880  clerk  with  father, 
and,  after  latter's  death,  with  R.  B.  Stone 
Lumber  Co.  In  firm  of  Agnew  &  Stone,  lum- 
ber, 1888-90;  since  Dec.,  1890,  in  business 
alone,  principally  handling  lumber  and  tim- 
ber for  railway,  bridge,  and  heavy  construc- 
tions. Pres.  Trinidad  River  Agricultural  Co.; 
dir.  Mexican  Mutual  Planters  Assn.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian,  Chicago  Auto- 
mobile. K.  T.,  Montjoie  Commandery.  Office: 
Railway  Exchange.  Residence:  5627  Monroe 
Av. 

STONE,  George  Frederick,  sec.  Board  of 
Trade;  b.  Newburyport,  Mass.,  Apr.  24,  1836; 
s.  of  Jacob  and  Eliza  (Atkins)  Stone;  ed. 
public  schools  and  in  Dummer  Acad.,  Byfield, 
Mass.;  m.  1861,  Julia  S.  Spaulding,  of  Lud- 
low,  Vt.,  daughter  of  Rev.  Ephraim  Spaulding, 
who  was  one  of  the  first  band  of  Am.  mis- 
sionaries to  the  Sandwich  Islands;  1  daugh- 
ter: Eliza  Atkins.  After  leaving  school,  was 
clerk  in  the  house  of  Denny,  Rice  &  Gardner, 
of  Boston;  later  was  paying  and  receiving 
teller  of  Maverick  Bank  of  Boston;  later 
commission  merchant,  of  firm  of  Stone,  Denny 
&  Co.,  Boston,  and  resident  of  Melrose,  Mass., 
where  he  was  selectman  of  the  town  and 
chairman  of  the  school  committee;  pres.  Corn 
Exchange  (now  Chamber  of  Commerce)  of 
Boston,  1871-2;  moved  to  Chicago,  1876;  sec. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade  since  1884;  several 
times  delegate  to  Nat.  Board  of  Trade;  mem., 
and  chairman,  Board  of  Trade  branch,  World's 
Commercial  Congress,  1893;  consul  for  several 
years  for  Guatamala,  Nicaragua,  Honduras. 
Republican.  Mason.  Odd  Fellow  (past  grand). 
Fellow  Royal  Statistical  Soc.  of  London. 
Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Club:  Press.  Office:  Board 
of  Trade.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

STONE,  George  William,  Board  of  Trade 
commission;  b.  New  York  City,  July  3,  1844; 
s.  George  C.  and  Sarah  (Wheeler)  Stone;  ed. 
public  schools,  New  York;  m.  Elizabeth,  N.  J., 
Apr.  13,  1871,  Annie  E.  Ross;  children:  Charles 
H.,  Harry  W.,  George  W.,  Jr.,  Arthur,  Annie 
Louise.  Clerk  in  commission  house,  New  York, 
1861-77;  moved  to  Chicago,  1877,  and  in  busi- 
ness on  Board  of  Trade  ever  since.  Was  a  dir. 
of  the  Board  3  years.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs:  Midlothian  Golf,  Waupanseh.  Of- 
fice: Royal  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  3020 
Carumet  Av. 

STONE,  Herbert  Stuart,  publisher;  b.  Chi- 
cago, May  29,  1871;  s.  Melville  E.  and  Martha 
Jameson  (McFarland)  Stone;  preparatory  edu- 
cation at  Chateau  de  Lancy.  Geneva,  Switzer- 
land; grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  1894;  m.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  Dec.  12,  1900,  Mary  Grigsby  McCormick; 
children:  Herbert  Stuart  Creighton,  Mary 
Eleanor  McCormick,  Melville  Edwin  3d.  Start- 
ed publishing  business  of  Stone  &  Kimball, 
1894,  while  still  at  Harvard:  founded  the  Chap- 
Book,  a  semi-monthly  literary  magazine, 
which  created  some  interest  and  had  a  host 
of  imitators;  sold  it  in  1897;  firm  of  Herbert 
S.  Stone  &  Co.  succeeded  Stone  &  Kimball  and 
purchased  the  magazine  The  House  Beautiful 
(founded,  1896):  personally  bought  entire  mag- 
azine, 1901,  and  has  since  edited  and  published 
it.  Still  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Herbert  S.  Stone 
&  Co.,  in  book  publishing  business.  Republi- 
can. Mem.  Exposition  Board  for  Philippine 
Government,  1904.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago 


Golf,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Caxton; 
also  Players  (New  York).  Office:  Republic 
Bldg.  Residence:  412  Erie  St. 

STONE,  Horace  Qreeley,  lawyer;  b.  in  Kala- 
mazoo  Co.,  Mich.,  Feb.  23,  1852;  s.  Horace  A. 
and  Hannah  M.  (Robbins)  Stone;  grad.  Kala- 
mazoo,  Mich.,  High  School,  1868;  widower;  1 
daughter:  Louise.  Was  employed  in  wholesale 
notion  house  in  Kalamazoo,  1868-73,  mean- 
while studying  law  in  office  of  Hon.  J.  C.  Bur- 
rows (now  U.  S.  Senator);  came  to  Chicago, 
and  was  engaged  in  various  pursuits  until  ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1878;  atty.  for  C.  &  W.  I.  Ry., 
1878-81;  practiced  at  Stillwater  and  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  1881-95;  atty.  and  asst.  receiver  North- 
western Car  &  Mfg.  Co.,  1884-7;  identified  with 
many  corporation  law  suits  in  Minnesota,  and 
as  counsel  in  connection  with  land  grants  and 
corporations  on  Messabe  and  Vermilion 
ranges;  returned  to  Chicago  in  1895;  now  of 
Gurley,  Stone  &  Wood;  was  in  Ward  Will 
Case,  the  Pewabic  Mining  Co.  litigation,  "De- 
partment Store"  cases  and  chief  counsel  for 
Capt.  Oberlin  M.  Carter,  U.  S.  A.,  in  suits  re- 
garding $500,000  claimed  by  the  U.  S.  govern- 
ment. Republican  (generally).  Presbyterian. 
Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg. 
Residence:  5141  Michigan  Av. 

STONE,  James  Samuel,  clergyman;  b.  Ships- 
ton-on-Stowe,  Eng.,  Apr.  27,  1852;  s.  James 
Samuel  and  Anne  (Print)  Stone;  ed.  in  various 
schools  in  England;  came  to  U.  S.,  1873;  grad. 
Philadelphia  Divinity  School,  1877;  Cambridge 
Theological  School,  B.D.,  1880;  Bishop's  Col- 
lege, Lenoxville,  Quebec,  D.D.,  1886;  natural- 
ized in  Philadelphia.  1892;  m.  Doylestown,  Pa., 
Jan.  4,  1898,  Caroline  Worthington;  1  daugh- 
ter: Violet  Elfrida.  Ordained  deacon  in  Phila- 
delphia, June  22,  1876;  priest  in  Toronto,  July 
1,  1877;  rector  St.  Philip's  Church,  Toronto, 
1879-82;  St.  Martin's  Church,  Montreal,  1882- 
1886;  Grace  Church,  Philadelphia,  1886-95;  St. 
James  Church,  Chicago,  since  1895.  One  of  edi- 
tors of  Am.  Church  Sunday  School  Magazine. 
Was  chaplain  3d  regt.,  N.  G.  of  Pennsylvania, 
1892-3.  Republican.  Author:  Simple  Sermons 
on  Simple  Subjects,  1879;  The  Heart  of  Merrie 
England,  1887;  Readings  in  Church  History, 
1889;  Necessity  of  Dogma  in  the  Church,  1892; 
Woods  and  Dales  of  Derbyshire,  1894;  Over 
the  Hills  to  Broadway,  1894;  From  Frankfort 
to  Munich,  1894.  Address:  128  Rush  St. 

STONE,  Lewis  W.,  retired  real  estate  deal- 
er; b.  Orford,  N.  H.,  Nov.  4,  1816;  s.  Abi.iah 
and  Mehitable  (Gage)  Stone;  worked  on  farm 
and  attended  school  winters;  m.  Apr.  4,  1841, 
Mary  R.  Gardner,  of  Lyme,  N.  H. ;  1  adopted 
daughter  (Mrs.  Carrie  Howard).  Was  engaged 
in  farming  in  New  Hampshire  until  1845;  came 
to  Chicago;  engaged  in  manufacture  of  lime 
until  1849,  when  went  to  California  from  Bos- 
ton by  way  of  Cape  Horn;  engaged  in  gold 
digging,  but  soon  had  a  severe  case  of  typhoid 
fever,  and  on  his  convalescence  returned  to 
Chicago  and  engaged  in  manufacture  of  brick. 
Invested  largely  in  real  estate  and  later  aban- 
doned the  brick  business  and  devoted  atten- 
tion to  real  estate  exclusively;  laid  out  sub- 
division on  a  large  tract  he  owned  near  Jack- 
son Park,  in  which  region  he  still  owns  many 
buildings;  retired  from  business  in  the  early 
'90s.  Republican.  Residence:  4316  Michigan  Av. 

STONE,  Melville  Edwin,  Jr.,  publisher;  b. 
Chicago,  Nov.  3,  1874;  s.  Melville  E.  and 
Martha  Jameson  (McFarland)  Stone;  ed.  Chi- 
cago public  schools,  private  schools  in  Eu- 
rope, Phillips  Andover  Acad.,  Andover,  Mass., 
class  of  1893,  and  grad.  Harvard  Univ.,  1897; 
m.  Chicago,  Oct.  27,  1900,  Lucretia  Hosmer 
(died  Aug.  2,  1901).  After  graduation  from 
college  became  associated  with  his  brother, 
Herbert  S.  Stone,  in  book  publishing  firm  of 
Herbert  S.  Stone  &  Co.  Gold  Democrat.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf; 
also  Players  (New  York).  Office:  Republic 
Bldg.  Residence:  187  Rush  St. 


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STONEHILL,  Charles  Archibald,  wholesale 
millinery;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  19,  1861;  s.  Joseph 
and  Rebecca  (Neuberger)  Stonehill;  ed.  Notre 
Dame,  Ind. ;  m.  Milwaukee,  Jan.  17,  1891,  Net- 
tle Hyman;  children:  Marjorie,  Dorothy, 
Charles  Archibald  II.  After  leaving  School, 
1877,  entered  employ  of  Gage  Bros.,  wholesale 
millinery,  as  stock  boy;  entered  employ  of 
Edward  Hinchliffe,  Chicago,  as  city  salesman; 
established  in  dry  goods  and  millinery  busi- 
ness for  self  at  Marshalltown,  la.,  1884;  re- 
moved business  to  Omaha,  1888.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago, 1892,  and  entered  employ  of  the  Chicago 
Mercantile  Co.,  wholesale  millinery,  of  which 
he  became  pres.  in  1897.  Independent  in  poli- 
tics. Clubs:  Standard,  Ravisloe  Country.  Of- 
fice: 106-112  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4800 
Grand  Boul. 

STONEMAN,  George  Washing-ton,  lumber- 
man; b.  McConnellsville,  O.,  Sept.  6,  1863;  ed. 
public  schools  of  McConnellsville,  O. ;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  19,  1893,  Cora  E.  Fleming;  chil- 
dren: Evalyn,  Robert  F.  Went  from  Ohio  to 
Peoria,  111.,  and  thence  came,  in  1883,  to  Chi- 
cago and  was  connected  with  Thomas  McFar- 
land  &  Son  until  1889;  from  1889  to  1898  was 
of  Parmelee  &  Stoneman,  lumber,  and  in  1898 
changed  to  George  W.  Stoneman  &  Co.,  of 
which  he  is  the  senior  mem.,  the  firm  making 
a  specialty  of  hardwood  lumber,  mahogany 
and  veneers;  also  pres.  and  treas.  of  the 
Stoneman-Zearing  Lumber  Co.,  with  mills  at 
DeValls  Bluff,  Ark.  Independent  In  politics. 
Club:  Illinois.  Mason.  Mem.  of  the  Order  of 
"Hoo  Hoo."  Office:  76  W.  Erie  St.  Residence: 
882  W.  Adams  St. 

STOKER,  John,  physician;  b.  Portland,  Me., 
Dec.  5,  1861;  s.  George  L.  and  Mary  (Johnson) 
Storer;  grad.  High  School,  Madison,  Wis.,  1880; 
grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  Hosp., 
Chicago,  M.D.,  1889;  m.  Portland,  Me.,  Jan.  14, 
1886,  Myra  F.  Coffin;  children:  Horace  Porter, 
Natalie  (deceased),  John,  Jr.  Followed  grad- 
uation in  1889  with  6  months  of  post-grad- 
uate work  in  New  York.  Began  practice  in 
fall  of  1889  at  Jamaica  Plain,  Boston;  after 
about  9  years  of  practice  health  broke  down. 
Six  months  later  began  special  study  of  dis- 
eases of  the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  at  Bos- 
ton, New  York,  London,  Germany  and  Paris. 
Since  May  1,  1898,  in  exclusive  practice  of 
specialty  in  Chicago.  For  several  years  was 
registrar,  treas.  and  dir.  Dunham  Med.  College, 
in  which  held  the  professorship  of  specialty; 
later  a  dir.  and  prof,  of  his  specialty  in  Her- 
ing  Med.  College;  resigned  from  college  work, 
1903,  as  practice  demanded  all  his  time.  Mem. 
Am.  Institute  of  Homoeopathy,  Am.  Homoe. 
Ophthalmological  and  Otological  Soc.,  Illinois 
State  Horace.  Med.  Soc.  Republican.  Unitarian. 
Clubs:  Evanston  Country,  Evanston  Golf.  Of- 
fice: 92  State  St.  Residence:  1411  Davis  St., 
Evanston,  111. 

STOWELL,  James  Herbert,  physician;  b. 
Delavan,  Walworth  Co.,  Wis.,  Apr.  29,  1854;  s. 
Elijah  and  Lucinda  (Bristol)  Stowell;  ed. 
Delavan  High  School,  Beloit  College  Acad., 
Beloit  College,  and  Chicago  Med.  College 
(Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School),  graduat- 
ing, M.D.,  1881;  m.  Aurora,  111.,  June  16,  1880, 
Frances  Evalyn  Becket  (now  deceased);  chil- 
dren: Mrs.  Marion  Stowell  Cooke,  Helen  Mar, 
Lucinda  May,  James  H.,  Jr.,  Frances  Evalyn. 
Engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago 
from  graduation.  Dir.  and  med.  examiner,  Nat. 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  U.  S.  of  A.  Prof,  of  medi- 
cine, Dearborn  Med.  College;  attending  physi- 
cian Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.  and  Samaritan 
Hosp.  Mem.  and  ex-pres.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Med.  Examiners'  Soc.,  Am.  Assn.  of 
Life  Insurance  Examining  Surgeons;  mem. 
Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Soc.  Internal 
Medicine,  Mississippi  Valley  Med.  Soc.;  con- 
sulting physician  Alma  Sanitarium,  Alma, 
Mich.  Republican.  Deacon  In  Plymouth  Con- 
gregational Church.  Clubs:  Physicians,  Chi- 


cago    Congregational.     Office:     103     State     St. 
Residence:    2633   Indiana  Av. 

STRANDBERG,  Carl  Thorsten,  mgr.  and 
treas.  Hemlandet  Co.;  b.  Tomta,  Sweden,  Jan. 
22,  1861;  s.  Lars  Arvid  and  Wilhelmina  (Fyr- 
wald)  Strandberg;  ed.  high  school  in  city  of 
Orebro,  Sweden;  came  to  U.  S.,  1888;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Mar.  16,  1888,  Ellen  Victoria  Pedro;  1 
daughter:  Elsa  Victoria.  First  occupation  in 
U.  S.  was  as  a  bookkeeper  for  2  years;  then 
was  mgr.  of  the  Scandinavian  dept.  of  the 
Dominion  Steamship  Line  and  Scandinavian 
Steamship  Line  for  7  years;  since  Sept.  1, 
1897,  mgr.  and  treas.  of  Hemlandet  Co.,  pub- 
lishers of  Hemlandet  (oldest  Swedish  news- 
paper in  U.  S.,  established  1854).  Office:  36  N. 
Clark  St.  Residence:  1227  North  Shore  Av. 

STRANDBERG,  Erik  Peter,  contractor;  b. 
Jerntland-Stugun,  Sweden,  Mar.  10,  1860;  s. 
Erik  Mortenson  and  Anna  Johanna  (Nelson) 
Strandberg;  ed.  public  school;  m.  Chicago,  Oct. 
9,  1889,  Hilma  C.  Anderson;  children:  Erik 
Leon,  Anna  Frances.  Became  a  cabinet  maker 
at  the  age  of  20;  came  to  U.  S.,  1882,  first 
locating  at  St.  Cloud,  Minn.;  went  to  Joliet, 
111.,  and  engaged  as  contractor  there,  1883-4; 
since  spring  of  1885  in  business  as  general 
contractor  in  Chicago;  now  pres.  of  the  E.  P. 
Strandberg  Co.;  also  pres.  Chicago  Cemetery 
Assn.  Mem.  Builders  &  Traders  Exchange, 
Mason  &  Builders  Assn.,  Carpenters  &  Build- 
ers Assn.  Republican.  Office:  Nat.  Life  Bldg. 
Residence:  3330  Indiana  Av. 

STRAUS,  Samuel  J.  Tilden,  investment 
banker;  b.  Ligonier,  Ind.,  July  12,  1876;  s. 
Frederick  William  and  Madlon  (Goldsmith) 
Straus;  ed.  public  schools  and  Harvard  School, 
Chicago,  and  Metropolitan  Business  School, 
1895;  m.,  Chicago,  June  6,  1900,  Lillle  Wolf. 
After  leaving  school  entered  office  of  S.  W. 
Straus  &  Co.,  real  estate  loans,  and  has  re- 
mained continuously  with  the  house  ever 
since,  becoming  a  mem.  of  the  firm  after  his 
father's  death  in  1899.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Standard  (dir.  and  treas.),  Ravisloe  Country, 
Lakeside.  Office:  114  LaSalle  St.  Residence: 
540  E.  44th  St. 

STRAUS,  Simeon,  lawyer;  b.  Milwaukee, 
Wis.,  Nov.  21,  1855;  s.  Samuel  and  Rosine 
Straus;  has  lived  in  Chicago  continuously 
since  1856;  ed.  Jones  (public)  School,  grad- 
uating 1868  to  Chicago  High  School,  from 
which  grad.  in  1872;  entered  class  of  1876  In 
academic  dept.  of  Yale,  but  quit  and  entered 
Yale  law  dept.,  graduating,  1874,  as  LL.B. ; 
m.  Chicago,  Feb.  24,  1880,  Adelaide  Eisen- 
drath;  children:  Samuel  N.,  David  C.,  Ira  E., 
Marion  R.,  Edna  R.  After  graduation  was  ad- 
mitted to  bar  of  Connecticut  in  June,  1874, 
and  same  year  established  in  practice  of  law 
In  Chicago;  a.tty.  for  the  German  Nat.  Bank 
of  Chicago,  the  German  Savings  Bank  of 
Chicago,  Henry  Greenebaum  &  Co.,  bank- 
ers, from  May,  1875,  to  Dec.,  1877;  since  then 
in  practice,  confining  work  to  chancery  and 
probate  cases  and  real  estate  law.  Has  had 
the  settlement  of  some  of  the  largest  estates 
in  Chicago,  and  the  handling  of  some  of  the 
largest  real  estate  cases  and  business.  Repub- 
lican. Pres.  Oakland  Improvement  Assn. 
Clubs:  Hamilton,  Waupanseh.  Office:  85  Dear- 
born St.  Residence:  3943  Ellis  Av. 

STRAUS,  Simon  William,  investment  bank- 
er; b.  Ligonier,  Ind.,  Dec.  23,  1866;  s.  Frederick 
William  and  Madlon  (Goldsmith)  Straus;  ed. 
Chicago  public  schools  and  in  Hughes  High 
School,  Cincinnati,  O. ;  m.  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
Apr.  25,  1893,  Hattie  Klee;  children:  Madeline, 
Louise,  Harriet.  Began  business  life  with 
father,  until  1888,  in  Chicago  branch  of  Straus 
Bros.  &  Co.,  bankers,  of  Ligonier,  Ind.;  mem. 
of  firm  of  Chan  &  Straus,  bankers,  Chicago, 
1888-94;  succeeded,  1894,  by  present  firm  of 
S.  W.  Straus  &  Co_.,  investment  bankers,  of 
which  he  is  the  senior  mem.  Republican.  Jew- 
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Ravisloe  Country.  Office:  114  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3440  Michigan  Av. 

STRAUSS,  Julius,  wholesale  millinery;  b. 
Darmstadt,  Ger.,  May  4,  1859;  s.  Simon  and 
Bertha  (Altheim)  Strauss;  ed.  in  Darmstadt; 
m.  Chicago,  Nov.  15,  1894,  Hannah  Kohn. 
Came  to  U.  S.,  1876;  was  salesman  for  West- 
ern territory  for  James  G.  Johnson  &  Co., 
New  York,  1884-93;  in  charge  of  their  Chicago 
office,  1893-5;  was  mem.  of  the  commission 
firm  of  Strauss  &  Edwards,  1895-9;  sold  out 
to  Mr.  Edwards,  to  become  vice-pres.  and 
treas.  Theo.  Ascher  Co.,  wholesale  millinery. 
Republican.  Mem.  United  Hebrew  Charities 
Assn.  Club:  Standard  (vice-pres.,  1900-2).  Of- 
fice: 135  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  2240  Calu- 
met Av. 

STB  AWN,  Silas  Hardy,  lawyer;  b.  on  farm 
near  Ottawa,  111.,  Dec.  16,  1866;  s.  Abner  and 
Eliza  (Hardy)  Strawn;  grad.  Ottawa  High 
School,  June,  1885;  taught  school  2  years; 
then  read  law  in  office  of  Bull  &  Strawn,  Ot- 
tawa; came  to  Chicago,  1891,  and  attended 
University  Extension  lectures,  Chicago  Univ., 
2  years;  m.  Binghamton,  N.  Y.,  June  22,  1897, 
Margaret  Stewart;  children:  Margaret  Stew- 
art, Katherine  Stewart.  Admitted  to  bar,  Ot- 
tawa, 111.,  May  22,  1889;  practiced  at  Ottawa, 
1889-91;  Sept.,  1891,  to  Apr.  20,  1892,  with  law 
firm  of  Weigley,  Bulkley  &  Gray,  Chicago; 
clerk  in  law  firm  of  Winston  &  Meagher,  Apr., 
1892,  to  Sept.,  1894;  partner  in  same  to  Dec., 
1901;  in  firm  of  Winston,  Babcock,  Strawn  & 
Shaw,  to  June,  1903;  since  then  of  Winston, 
Payne  &  Strawn.  Dir.  C.  T.  T.  R.  R.  Co.;  dir. 
and  counsel  East  Chicago  Co.  Democrat.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Mid- 
lothian (dir.),  Law.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank. 
Residence:  4716  Madison  Av. 

STREAM,  John  Joseph,  pres.  Chicago  Grain 
&  Elevator  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1870;  s. 
Joseph  and  Mary  Stream;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  Chicago  College  of  Law,  grad- 
uating from  latter  in  1892;  m.  Rock  Island, 
111.,  Martha  Avery  Clarke;  1  daughter:  Edna. 
Began  as  office  boy  for  Charles  Counselman 
&  Co.,  and  has  been  identified  with  the  Coun- 
selman business  affairs  under  various  cor- 
porate names  and  now  is  the  practical  con- 
troller of  these  interests.  Pres.  and  treas.  of 
the  Chicago  Grain  &  Elevator  Co.,  operating 
country  elevators  on  the  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  in 
Iowa.  Also  pres.  South  Chicago  Elevator  and 
Rock  Island  Elevator.  Mem.  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  Milwaukee  Board  of  Trade,  St.  Louis 
Merchants'  Exchange.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  240  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  48 
Groveland  Park. 

STREET,  Charles  Arthur,  lumberman;  b. 
Newmarket,  near  Toronto,  Ont.,  Aug.  23,  1842; 
s.  Rev.  George  C.  (Church  of  England)  and 
Ann  S.  Street;  parents  removed  to  Davenport, 
la.,  1850,  his  father  becoming  rector  of  Epis- 
copal Church  there,  and  later  of  various  Illi- 
nois parishes;  ed.  by  his  father  and  in  public 
schools;  m.  1st,  Chicago,  1870,  Elizabeth  Kate 
McReynolds,  of  Detroit,  Mich.,  who  died,  1885, 
leaving  2  sons:  Harry  Lockman,  Norman  Ar- 
thur; m.  2d,  1890,  Rosalind  C.,  daughter  of 
Charles  R.  Larrabee,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Charles  Larrabee,  Margaret  Bourne,  Edward 
Porter.  In  1860  entered  office  of  Thomas  Bas- 
nett,  sec.  of  the  Caton  Telegraph  Co.  (Caton 
lines  merged  into  Western  Union),  Ottawa, 
111.,  to  learn  telegraphy:  after  a  few  months 
entered  employ  of  George  Dunbar,  railway 
supplies,  Chicago;  after  battle  of  Ft.  Donel- 
son,  was  employed  by  telegraph  company  as 
operator  at  Cairo,  111.,  for  1  year;  later  in 
charge  railrond  telegraph  office  at  Dixon,  111.; 
then  cashier  business  dept.  Chicago  Times 
until  about  1863;  after  that  chief  clerk  in  q. 
m.'s.  office  for  transportation  of  troops  from 
Chicago,  until  close  of  war.  In  book  and  sta- 
tionery business,  1865-8;  in  lumber  business 
firm  of  Mason,  Street  &  Co.,  1868-9;  Street  & 


Chatfield,  1869-78  (burned  out  in  1871,  but  re- 
sumed at  once) ;  Street,  Chatfield  &  Darr,  1878 - 
1880;  Street,  Chatfield  &  Keep,  1880-98;  Street, 
Chatfield  &  Co.,  1869  to  date.  Also  in  1888,  be- 
came pres.  Interior  Lumber  Co.  Now.  pres.  of 
Charles  A.  Street  Lumber  Co.,  and  interested 
in  lumber  companies  in  Florida  and  Louisiana. 
Clubs:  Caxton,  Church.  Office:  25  W.  Fullerton 
Av.  Residence:  133  Astor  St. 

STREET,  Harry  Lockman,  lumber;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Feb.  26,  1871;  s.  Charles  Arthur  and 
Elizabeth  Kate  (McReynolds)  Street;  ed.  Fes- 
senden  School,  1880-4;  St.  Austin's  SchooJ 
(Episcopal),  New  Brighton,  S.  I.,  N.  Y.,  1885- 
1890;  Yale  Univ.,  1891-5,  graduating,  B.A.  En- 
tered office  of  Street,  Chatfleld  &  Co.,  Jan., 
1896,  as  asst.  bookkeeper  and  office  boy;  be- 
came asst.  mgr.,  1898,  and  admitted  to  firm  as 
junior  partner  in  spring  of  1901.  Also  sec. 
Charles  A.  Street  Lumber  Co.;  vice-pres.  Lum- 
bermen's Assn.,  of  Chicago.  Club:  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  25  W.  Fullerton  Av.  Residence: 
133  Astor  St. 

STREET,  Richard  Juson,  banker;  b.  Hamil- 
ton, Ont.,  Nov.  13,  1846;  s.  Richard  P.  and 
Jane  H.  (Hudson)  Street;  ed.  private  schools; 
m.  Apr.,  30,  1873,  Emmeline  C.,  daughter  of 
James  and  Eliza  Hamilton,  of  London,  Ont.; 
children:  Richard  Hamilton,  Gerald  Basil, 
Margaret  Essington.  Upon  leaving  school  en- 
tered an  insurance  office  at  Hamilton,  Ont., 
but  came  to  U.  S.,  1865,  arriving  in  Chicago, 
Oct.  16,  and  entering  the  service  of  the  First 
Nat.  Bank  Oct.  17  as  a  messenger  boy,  from 
which  advanced  to  position  of  cashier  and 
later  manager  of  Division  "D."  Republican. 
Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Bankers,  Exmoor,  High- 
land Park.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank.  Residence: 
Highland  Park,  111. 

STREET,  Robert  Robertson,  merchant;  b. 
Stirling,  Scotland,  Jan.  8,  1850;  s.  Richard  and 
Elizabeth  (Robertson)  Street;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Racine,  Wis. ;  resident  of  Chicago 
since  1870;  m.  2d,  Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1901,  Lu- 
cille Hollis  Knapp;  children  (by  1st  wife): 
Robert  Kenneth,  Mrs.  George  A.  Melbourne. 
In  1870  entered  employ  of  Enos  Brown  &  Co., 
dye  stuffs,  etc.,  and  remained  with  them  until 
1876,  when  began  his  present  business,  R.  R. 
Street  &  Co.,  dye  stuffs,  colors,  chemicals, 
textile  machinery,  mill  supplies,  etc.  Repub- 
lican. Mason  (32°);  Shriner.  Club:  Chicago 
Athletic,  Cumberland  Lodge,  Horicon  Shoot- 
ing. Office:  184-186  Washington  St.  Residence: 
3967  Drexel  Boul. 

STREET,  William,  lawyer;  b.  Sterling,  Scot- 
land, May  29,  1848;  s.  Richard  and  Elizabeth 
(Robertson)  Street;  came  to  U.  S.  with  par- 
ents, 1855,  settling,  first  in  Grant  Co.,  Wis.;  ed. 
Scotland,  in  public  schools  of  Grant  Co.,  Wis., 
public  and  private  schools  at  Utica,  N.  Y., 
public  school,  Maumee  City,  Ohio,  Racine 
(Wis.)  High  School,  Carroll  College  (Wauke- 
sha,  Wis.)  and  grad.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin, 
Ph.B.,  1874;  LL.B.,  1875;  m.  Waukesha,  Wis., 
Mar.  28,  1878,  Katherine  E.  Gray.  As  a  boy 
worked  on  farm  in  Wisconsin  and  later  in 
woolen  mills,  becoming  supt.  at  20;  studied 
nights  and  earned  his  way  through  schools 
and  colleges.  Began  law  practice  at  Wauke- 
sha, Wis.,  1875-80;  Janesville,  Wis.,  1880-9; 
Florence,  Ala.,  1889-90;  since  then  in  Chicago. 
Mem.  A.  O.  U.  W.,  Royal  Arcanum.  Baptist. 
Office:  107  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  325  S. 
Franklin  Av. 

STREET,  William  DeLatre  Cameron,  mgr. 
Chicago  Clearing  House;  b.  New  Market,  Ont., 
Can.,  Apr.  19,  1846;  s.  Rev.  Geo.  C.  Street  and 
Anne  S.  (Bourne)  Street;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Racine  College;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  17,  1879, 
Emily  A.  Pardee;  children:  Agnes  B.,  Douglas 
P.  Came  to  the  U.  S.  from  Canada  in  1853, 
and  to  Chicago,  1862;  during  part  of  the 
Civil  War  in  the  U.  S.  q.  m.  dept.  in  Chicago; 
became  accountant  for  Munson,  Skinner  &  Co.. 
Chicago,  1864-7,  after  that  bookkeeper  for  the 


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old  5th  Nat.  Bank  and  in  other  banking  posi- 
tions in  Chicago  until  1890,  when  assumed 
present  position.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Bankers,  Edgewater  Golf,  Saddle  and 
Cycle.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  302 
Schiller  St. 

STRIFFELMAN,  William,  architect;  b.  Cas- 
sel,  Ger.,  Sept.  28,  1842;  s.  Frederick  K.  and 
Julia  Strippelman;  ed.  schools  and  university 
until  19  years  of  age,  pursuing  technical 
course,  followed  by  philosophical  course  at 
Univ.  of  Marburg,  until  1862;  went  to  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  becoming  draftsman  to  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland  under  Gen.  Thomas, 
which  position  filled  until  close  of  the  war; 
m.  St.  Louis,  1868,  Hermine  Schaefer  (native 
of  Coburg,  Ger.);  children:  Alexander,  Anne, 
Julia,  William.  Practiced  after  war  at  New 
Orleans  and  Galveston  until  1868,  then  came 
North  and  located  in  Chicago;  served  4  years 
with  Board  of  Public  Works.  Fellow  Am.  In- 
stitute of  Architects.  Office:  153  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  873  Jackson  Boul. 

STROEEL,  Charles  Louis,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Oct.  6,  1852;  s.  Carl 
and  Ida  Louise  Strobel;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Cincinnati,  followed  by  4  years  at  Royal  Tech- 
nical High  School  at  Stuttgart,  Ger.,  from 
which  he  was  grad.  as  civil  engineer,  1873; 
m.  Chicago,  1890,  Henrietta  Baxter;  children: 
Charles  Louis,  Jr.,  Marion.  Began  profes- 
sional life  as  draftsman  in  railroad  office 
in  Cincinnati,  1873;  asst.  engineer,  1874,  and 
later  engineer  of  bridges,  until  1878;  chief  en- 
gineer and  vice-pres.  Keystone  Bridge  Co., 
Pittsburgh,  1878-83,  and  consulting  engineer 
to  Carnegie,  Phipps  &  Co.,  Ltd.;  edited  their 
handbook  for  engineers  and  architects,  and 
designed  the  new  sections  for  steel  beams, 
which  have  since  become  standard;  repre- 
sented the  Keystone  Bridge  Co.  and  Carnegie 
firms  in  Chicago,  1883-93,  taking  a  leading 
place  in  the  development  of  skeleton  steel 
construction  for  Chicago  office  buildings.  De- 
signed numerous  large  bridges  over  the  Mis- 
souri, Mississippi,  Ohio  and  other  rivers. 
Since  1893  in  independent  practice  as  con- 
sulting and  contracting  engineer.  Mem.  and 
past  dir.  Am.  Soc.  of  Civil  Engineers  and 
Western  Soc.  of  Engineers;  Institution  of  Civil 
Engineers  of  Great  Britain.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Chicago  Golf,  etc.  Office:  Monadnock  Bldg. 
Residence:  412  N.  State  St. 

STBOEVEB,  Carl  Bernhard  Wittekind,  law- 
yer, author;  b.  Wedigenstein,  Prussia,  Dec.  11, 
1865;  s.  Bernhard  and  Caroline  (Boedecker) 
Stroever;  grad.  gymnasium,  Minden,  Prussia, 
1884;  studied  agriculture,  politics  and 
economics,  Univ.  of  Berlin,  1888-90;  grad.  law 
dept.  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1894.  Served  in 
Prussian  infantry,  1887-91;  commissioned, 
1890,  lieut.  54th  Prussian  infy.;  came  to  U.  S., 
1891;  citizen  of  U.  S.,  1896;  maj.  111.  Vol., 
Spanish-Am.  War,  1898.  Admitted  to  bar,  1894; 
m.  Chicago,  1904,  Martha  Gross.  Sec.  and  dir. 
Diamond  Spiral  Mfg.  Co.  Mem.  Am.  Acad. 
Polit.  and  Social  Science.  Author:  The  Ha- 
waiian Problem,  1898.  Office:  Unity  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 411  Cornelia  Av. 

STBOMBEBG,  Alfred;  b.  near  Stockholm, 
Sweden,  Mar.  9,  1861;  s.  Andrew  Stromberg 
(threshing  machine  manufacturer);  ed.  Swe- 
den; m.  1886,  Ellen  Johnson,  of  Chicago;  chil- 
dren: Minnie,  Alice,  Emil,  Eve.  Studied  elec- 
trical work  with  L.  M.  Ericsson,  European  tel- 
ephone manufacturer,  and  others;  worked  in 
telephone  construction  in  Sweden,  Norway 
and  Denmark;  came  to  U.  S.,  1884;  employed  in 
repair  dept.  of  Bell  Telephone  Co.,  Chicago, 
1884-9;  supt.  in  charge  of  burglar  alarm  sys- 
tem of  Chicago  Electric  Protective  Co.,  1890-3; 
associated  with  Andrew  Carlson,  1893,  in  man- 
ufacture of  telephones,  the  outgrowth  being 
the  Stromberg-Carlson  Telephone  Co.,  of  which 
he  is  vice-pres.  Office:  82  W.  Jackson  Boul. 
Residence:  1642  W.  Monroe  St. 


STROMBERG,  Charles  John,  printer;  b. 
Chicago,  Mar.  26,  1882;  s.  Charles  John  and 
Augusta  J.  (Anderson)  Stromberg;  ed.  public 
and  private  schools  of  Chicago.  Since  leaving 
school  in  1898  has  been  identified  with  the 
business  of  Stromberg,  Allen  &  Co.,  printers, 
stationers,  etc.,  established  by  his  father  in 
1869;  after  death  of  father,  on  Mar.  12,  1904, 
succeeded  to  the  presidency  of  the  company, 
in  which  continues.  Republican.  Mason.  Of- 
fice: 302  S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  1528  Walfram 
St. 

STBONG,  James  Edmund,  sec.  Selz,  Schwab 
&  Co.;  b.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  21,  1852;  a. 
Charles  Edmund  and  Susan  (Hutchinson) 
Strong;  ed.  at  Onondaga  Acad.,  Syracuse,  N. 
Y. ;  m.  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  7,  1875,  Lucia 
Hutchinson;  1  son  Edmund  Hutchinson.  Was 
bank  clerk  in  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  1867-71;  came 
to  Chicago,  1872,  and  in  June,  1872,  entered 
employ  of  M.  Selz  &  Co.  as  cashier  and  book- 
keeper; in  1878  became  credit  man;  firm  be- 
came Selz,  Schwab  &  Co.,  1878,  and  was  in- 
corporated under  same  name  in  1890,  when  he 
was  chosen  to  his  present  position  as  sec., 
in  charge  of  office  and  credits;  large  manu- 
facturer of  shoes  of  the  higher  grades.  Re- 
publican. Office  N.  W.  cor.  Market  and  Mon- 
roe Sts.  Residence:  598  E.  Division  St. 

STRONG,  Joseph  Harvey,  insurance;  b.  New 
Era,  Pa.,  Sept.,  1853;  s.  James  E.  (killed  at  Ft. 
Fisher,  Jan.  1,  1865)  and  Uzilla  B.  (Sands) 
Strong;  ed.  public  schools  and  in  the  Susque- 
hanna  Institute,  Towanda,  Pa.;  m.  Adele  M. 
Smith,  of  Newton,  Kan.  After  leaving  the  Sus- 
quehanna  Institute  taught  school,  and  after- 
ward was  salesman  in  general  store,  and 
later  traveling  salesman  for  a  Philadelphia 
boot  and  shoe  house,  before  going,  1877,  to  Rock 
Island,  111.,  where  became  associated  with  a 
local  insurance  agency  until  1883;  mem.  of  fire 
insurance  firm  of  Hayes,  Cleveland  &  Strong, 
Des  Moines,  la.,  1883-4;  was  asst.  mgr.,  1885-7, 
and  since  1887  has  been  mgr.  of  the  western 
dept.  of  the  U.  S.  Life  Insurance  Co.;  also, 
since  Jan.  1,  1901,  general  agent  at  Chicago 
for  the  General  Accident  Insurance  Co.  of 
Scotland.  Republican;  was  mem.  of  staff  of 
Gov.  Richard  Yates,  with  rank  of  col.  Mason 
(32°);  K.  T.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Calumet,  Washington  Park,  Hamilton, 
Marquette.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 2528  Indiana  Av. 

STRONG,  Joseph  Leavitt,  sec.  George  E. 
Wood  Lumber  Co.;  b.  Cook  Co.,  111.,  May  20, 
1869;  s.  Joseph  and  Emma  (Prescott)  Strong; 
ed.  public  schools  of  Chicago  and  high  school 
at  Ann  Arbor,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  1,  1891, 
Estella  W.  Cresap;  children:  Donald  C.,  Dor- 
othy P.  Began  business  career  as  bookkeeper 
for  the  Holbrook  Co.,  1886-94;  then  bookkeep- 
er for  George  E.  Wood  Lumber  Co.,  later 
becoming  sec.  Also  dir.  Sinclair  Laundry  Ma- 
chinery Co.  Republican.  Methodist.  Mem. 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  135  Adams  St.  Resi- 
dence: 7025  Princeton  Av. 

STBOtTD,  Edmund  Henry,  metals  and  ma- 
chinery; b.  Birkenhead,  Cheshire,  Eng.,  June 
21,  1860;  s.  William  Lawrence  and  Elizabeth 
(Chamney)  Stroud;  ed.  Birkenhead,  Eng.,  and 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Began  business  life  as  a  boy 
In  1875  with  his  father,  a  large  importer  of 
iron,  steel,  tin  plate  and  metals  in  New  York 
City,  and  in  1879  had  full  power  of  attorney 
from  him;  became,  1882,  partner  in  Stroud, 
Sibbald  &  Co.,  New  York  City,  who  furnished 
nearly  all  the  steel  rails  to  build  the  Cana- 
dian Pacific  Ry.;  partner  Stroud  &  Co.,  1886; 
in  1890  established  branch  house  in  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  for  Merchant  &  Co.,  of  Philadel- 
phia; in  1892  promoted  to  management  Chi- 
cago house  of  same  firm.  Began  business  in 
own  name  Apr.,  1896,  and  in  Sept.,  1896,  with 
Charles  A.  Raynolds  formed  the  partnership 
of  E.  H.  Stroud  &  Co.;  bought  partner's  in- 


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terest,  1898;  now  principally  engaged  as 
manufacturer  of  crushing,  pulverizing,  street 
sweeping,  mechanical  stoking,  rolling  mill,  tin 
plate  mill  and  steel  works  machinery.  Episco- 
palian. Mem.  committee  of  management  (1902- 
1904),  Central  Dept.  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Chicago; 
chairman  Central  Section  Committee  Athletic 
League  Y.  M.  C.  A.  of  North  America;  char- 
ter mem.  Crescent  Athletic  Club,  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y.  Mason  (Altair  Lodge,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.); 
was  mem.  Apollo  Club,  Chicago,  1894-8.  Office: 
30-36  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  426  N.  State  St. 

STRUCKMANN,  William  Franz,  lawyer;  b. 
Hanover,  Cook  Co.,  Dec.  17,  1866;  s.  George 
and  Christiana  (Busche)  Struckmann;  reared 
on  farm;  ed.  district  schools,  Elgin  Acad.  and 
law  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  graduating, 
LL.B.,  1888;  m.  Sept.,  1893,  Alvena  Heidemann, 
Elgin,  111.;  children:  George,  Maria.  Was 
mailing  clerk  in  postofflce  at  Elgin,  111.,  1886; 
admitted  to  bar,  1888;  minute  clerk  and 
record  writer  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook 
Co.,  1889-93;  began  practice  with  Amzi  W. 
Strong,  1893,  as  Strong  &  Struckmann,  and 
Sept.  1,  1894,  firm  became  Strong,  Struckmann 
&  Ehle,  which  later  dissolved.  Since  1894  asst. 
county  attorney  of  Cook  Co.,  in  charge  of 
trials  in  tax  cases.  Mason,  mem.  Royal  League, 
Odd  Fellow.  Republican.  Universalist.  Club: 
Chicago  Whist.  Residence:  3309  Irving  Av., 
Berwyn,  111. 

STUART,  James  Edward,  post  office  inspec- 
tor; b.  Forfar,  Scotland,  July  8,  1842;  s.  James 
Stuart  and  Helenor  (Edwards)  Stuart;  re- 
moved to  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  with  parents,  1851; 
ed.  Arbroath,  Scotland,  and  in  Oshkosh  public 
schools;  then  was  law  student  in  office  of  Hon. 
Gabriel  Bouck,  Oshkosh,  until  war  broke  out; 
mustered  in  as  private  Co.  B,  21st  Wis.  Vols., 
Aug.,  1862,  becoming  successively  1st  ser- 
geant, 2d  lieut.,  and  capt.,  then  detailed  as  aid 
to  Gen.  Harrison  C.  Hobart,  commanding  1st 
Brigade,  1st  Division,  14th  Army  Corps,  until 
general  muster-put  at  Washington  in  summer 
of  1865;  participated  in  many  engagements; 
m.  Oct.  3,  1870,  Marie  E.,  daughter  late  Hon. 
Peter  Roberts,  of  Iowa  City,  la.  After  muster 
out  became  postal  clerk  on  route  between  Chi- 
cago and  Green  Bay,  Wis.,  until  1868;  chief 
clerk  railway  mail  service  of  Iowa,  1870-3; 
when  promoted  to  postoffice  inspector,  in 
charge  division  comprising  the  States  of  Illi- 
nois, Michigan  and  Wisconsin;  active  in  fer- 
reting out  and  convicting  large  numbers  of 
persons  for  fraudulent  use  of  mails  and  other 
postal  crimes.  Active  in  2d  regt.,  I.  N.  G., 
since  1885,  of  which  he  has  successively  been 
capt.,  maj.  and  col.;  regt.  enlisted  in  Govern- 
ment service  for  war  with  Spain  and  was  sent 
to  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  and  thence  to  Havana, 
Cuba;  placed  on  detached  service  after  war  as 
chairman  military  postal  committee  and  es- 
tablished postal  service  in  Porto  Rico.  Mem. 
Union  Vet.  League,  Loyal  Legion  and  G.  A.  R. 
Office:  Chicago  Postofflce.  Residence:  1419  W. 
Monroe  St. 

STUART,  Robert,  miller;  b.  Ingersoll,  Ont., 
Nov.  22,  1852;  s.  John  and  Elsie  (Bremner) 
Stuart;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Aug.  2,  1876, 
Margaret  Sharrar;  children:  John,  Margaret, 
R.  D.  Engaged  in  milling  in  Canada,  1871-3; 
came  from  Canada,  1873,  to  Cedar  Rapids,  la., 
and  became  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Douglass  & 
Stuart,  merchant  millers,  of  Cedar  Rapids, 
la.;  resided  in  Cedar  Rapids  until  1879;  since 
then  in  Chicago;  firm  sold  mills  to  the  Am. 
Cereal  Co.,  of  which  he  has  been  treas.  since 
1890.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Washing- 
ton Park.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 4850  Woodlawn  Av. 

STUBBS,  John  C.,  railway  official;  b.  Ash- 
land, O.,  May  31,  1847.  Entered  railway  ser- 
vice, 1869;  held  various  positions  on  different 
roads  until  1871;  asst.  gen.  freight  agent, 
1871-3,  general  freight  agent,  1873-82,  freight 


traffic  mgr.,  1882-4,  Central  Pacific  Road;  gen- 
eral traffic  mgr.,  same  road  and  leased  lines, 
1884-5;  general  traffic  mgr.  Southern  Pacific 
Co.,  1885-9;  now  3d  vice-pres.  and  traffic  dir. 
Southern  Pacific  R.  R. ;  traffic  dir.  U.  P.  R.  R., 
Oregon  R.  R.  &  Navigation  Co.,  Oregon  Short 
Line  R.  R. ;  traffic  mgr.  Mexican  International 
R.  R.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Mid-Day. 
Office:  135  Adams  St.  Residence:  620  Dearborn 
Av. 

STUMER,  Louis  M.,  merchant;  b.  Baltimore, 
Md.,  Apr.  24,  1869;  s.  Michael  and  Jennie 
(Kellner)  Stumer;  ed.  public  school  until  13 
years  old,  and  afterward  at  Notre  Dame  (Ind.) 
College;  since  1890  of  firm  of  Stumer,  Rosen- 
thai  &  Eckstein,  controlling  various  mercan- 
tile corporations  and  interests  in  realty,  bldg. 
and  leasehold  investments  on  State  St.  Pres. 
Emporium-World  Millinery  Co.,  Chicago,  and 
of  Strauss  &  Stumer  Mercantile  Co.,  St.  Louis; 
vice-pres.  Am.  Restaurant  Co.,  Red  Book  Cor- 
poration and  Importers'  and  Manufacturers' 
Millinery  Co.;  dir.  Public  Drug  Co.,  and  of 
Steven-Lewis  Drug  Co.;  all  of  these  corpora- 
tions being  controlled  by  Stumer,  Rosenthal 
&  Eckstein.  Also  dir.  Jackson  Trust  and  Sav- 
ings Bank.  Republican.  Mem.  Sinai  Congrega- 
tion. Dir.  Chicago  Home  for  Jewish  Orphans; 
sec.  Home  for  Jewish  Friendless;  mem.  Ad- 
visory Board  of  Dunning  institutions.  Clubs: 
Lakeside,  Standard.  Office:  150-152  State  St. 
Residence:  4404  Grand  Boul. 

STURGES,  Charles  Matliews,  lawyer;  b. 
Mansfield,  O.,  May  8,  1838;  s.  Edward  (mer- 
chant and  banker)  and  Mary  (Mathews) 
Sturges;  grad.  Kenyon  College,  1860;  studied 
law,  Columbus,  O.,  1860-1,  Harvard  Law 
School,  1861-2;  m.  Chicago,  1865,  Ella  Du  Bois 
Delafield;  children:  Alice  Delafield  (deceased), 
Edith  Delafield  (Mrs.  Russell  M.  Heller),  Ed- 
ward Spencer,  Mary  Mathews,  Grace  Delafield 
(Mrs.  Reginald  G.  R.  Crane),  Esther  Wallace 
(Mrs.  Warner  Fite),  Howard  Putnam,  Caro- 
line Margaret.  Admitted  to  Ohio  bar,  1862; 
practiced  at  Mansfield,  O.,  1862-3;  removed  to 
Chicago,  1863;  since  practiced  there.  Counsel 
38  years  for  Northwestern  Nat.  Bank  of  Chi- 
cago; active  after  Chicago  fire  in  restoration 
of  library  and  collections  of  the  Chicago  Law 
Institute,  and  (1870-2)  its  sec.;  incorporating 
mem.  (1874)  Chicago  Bar  Assn.;  mem.  Phi  Beta 
Kappa;  mem.  Executive  Committee  Am.  Anti- 
Imperialist  League;  literary  contributor  to 
journals;  writer  of  pamphlets  opposed  to  Im- 
perialist policy,  etc.  Office:  140  Washington  St. 
Residence:  56  Central  Av.,  Oak  Park,  111. 

STURGIS,  Charles  Inches,  railway  official; 
b.  Paris,  France,  July  21,  1860;  s.  Robert  Shaw 
and  Susan  Brimmer  (Inches)  Sturgis:  ed.  St. 
Mark's  School,  Southboro,  Mass.,  and  Harvard 
Univ.,  graduating,  A.B.,  1882;  m.  Chicago, 
June  6,  1893,  Margaret  Noble;  children:  Rob- 
ert Shaw,  Frank  Noble.  Has  been  in  service 
of  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  Ry.  Co.,  from  1880,  begin- 
ning as  clerk  in  freight  dept.,  Chicago,  1880; 
in  general  agent's  office,  Denver,  1881;  cashier 
local  freight  office,  Denver,  1882;  paymaster's 
clerk,  Chicago,  1884;  asst.  paymaster,  Chicago, 
1885;  paymaster,  Chicago,  1886;  asst.  general 
auditor,  1888;  general  auditor  since  1893.  Re- 
publican. Unitarian.  Clubs:  University,  Chi- 
cago. Office:  209  Adams  St.  Residence:  Win- 
netka,  111. 

STURM,  Adolph,  manufacturer  of  veneers; 
b.  Vienna,  Austria,  Oct.  15,  1848;  s.  Moritz 
and  Charlotte  Sturm;  ed.  public  schools,  and 
worked  in  a  silk  factory  and  later  in  a  tan- 
nery in  Vienna  before  coming  to  Chicago, 
1868;  m.  Chicago,  1873,  Johanna  Schoth,  of  Ger- 
many; children:  Arthur,  Amanda,  Gisela.  Irma, 
Litta,  Ernst,  Charlotte,  Grant,  Adolph.  In  1870 
went  to  work  for  T.  S.  Constantine  in  veneer 
mfg.  business  until  1872,  when  established  on 
own  account  the  business  he  now  conducts 
as  the  Adolph  Sturm  Co.  Office:  51  W  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  515  Wells  St. 


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STURM,  Meyer  J.,  architect;  b.  Cincinnati, 
O.,  Sept.  11.  1872;  s.  Adolph  and  Pauline 
(Frank)  Sturm;  ed.  public  schools  of  Cincin- 
nati and  Chicago,  Chicago  Manual  Training 
School,  and  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology, graduating,  1896,  Dept.  of  Architec- 
ture, with  degree  of  B.S. ;  m.  Boston,  Sept.  17, 
1903,  Aim6e  Goulston.  Was  draftsman  and 
supt.  for  architects  in  Chicago,  1896-9;  chief 
engineer  Luminous  Prism  Co.,  1898-1900;  mem. 
of  firm  of  Hallberg  &  Sturm,  architects,  Mar., 
1900,  to  Mar.,  1902;  since  then  practicing  alone 
as  architect.  Gold  medal  World's  Fair,  St. 
Louis,  1904,  for  hosp.  plans.  Republican.  Of- 
fice: 84  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  868  Pine  Grove 
Av. 

STURTEVAXTT,  Henry  Dexter,  broker;  b. 
White  Lake,  Mich.,  June  9,  1862;  s.  James  D. 
and  Minerva  (Hills)  Sturtevant;  ed.  public 
schools;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  20,  1887,  Isabella 
Doyle.  Resident  of  Chicago  since  1884;  en- 
tered employ  of  Counselman  &  Day,  and  be- 
came a  mem.  of  the  firm,  1896;  when  firm  dis- 
solved later,  became  partner  in  firm  of  Coun- 
selman &  Co.,  and  on  demise  of  Charles  Coun- 
selman was  only  surviving  partner;  on  May 
21,  1904,  consolidated  the  business  with  that 
of  Shearson,  Hamill  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  in 
which  is  now  resident  partner.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  Union  League,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park,  Glen  View;  also  St. 
Louis  (St.  Louis,  Mo.).  Office:  240  LaSalle  St. 
Residence:  150  Lincoln  Park  Boul. 

SULLIVAN,  David,  lawyer;  b.  Island  of  Va- 
lentia,  on  Southwest  coast  of  Co.  Kerry,  Ire- 
land, Apr.  3,  1856;  s.  John  C.  and  Mary  Sulli- 
van; came  to  U.  S.  with  parents  in  1865,  set- 
tling at  Marquette,  Mich.,  and  in  Mar.,  1871, 
in  Chicago;  early  education  in  Ireland,  fol- 
lowed by  several  years  in  public  and  high 
schools  at  Marquette,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
15,  1884,  Kate  A.  Healy;  children  Edmund  H., 
Margaret  F.  While  a  boy  had  picked  up  some 
knowledge  of  printing  business,  and  in  1871 
found  a  place  on  Chicago  Times,  first  at  set- 
ting type,  afterward  as  reporter  and  later  as 
proofreader.  Studied  law  in  office  of  Judge 
Crooker,  and  later  in  that  of  Judge  Moran. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1879;  was  for  several  years 
a  master  in  chancery  of  Superior  Court. 
Served  in  32d  and  33d  General  Assemblies  as 
representative  from  the  1st  District,  1880-4; 
atty.  of  Co.  Board,  1883-8.  Democrat.  Mem. 
Nat.  Union,  Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  97  Clark 
St  Residence:  680  48th  PI. 

SULLIVAN,  Denis  Emmet,  lawyer;  b.  Ke- 
wanee,  111.,  Nov.  16,  1869;  s.  Mortimer  and 
Ellen  (Hurley)  Sullivan;  ed.  public  schools 
and  later  in  Chicago  Law  School  (now  Union 
College  of  Law),  graduating,  LL.B.,  in  class 
of  1895;  m.  Pittsfield,  111.,  Jan.  17,  1900,  Marie 
Carlisle  Mullins;  1  daughter:  Marie  Carlisle. 
Admitted  to  Chicago  bar,  1894,  and  practiced 
alone  until  1901;  then  of  firm  of  McDannold, 
Sullivan  &  Jarrett,  1901-4,  and  on  death  of 
Mr.  McDannold  firm  changed  to  present  style 
of  Sullivan  &  Jarrett.  Democrat.  Mem.  of  40th 
(regular  and  special  sessions),  41st  and  42d 
General  Assemblies  of  Illinois;  asst.  corpora- 
tion counsel  of  Chicago,  1897-1901.  R.  C.  Mem. 
of  Knights  of  Columbus,  and  Irish  Fellowship 
Club.  Office:  59  Clark  St.  Residence:  3229  Mai- 
den St. 

SULLIVAN,  Louis  Henry,  architect;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Sept.  3,  1856;  s.  Patrick  and  An- 
drienne  Sullivan;  ed.  public  schools,  Boston; 
special  courses  in  Massachusetts  Inst.  Tech- 
nology and  ficole  des  Beaux  Arts,  Paris, 
France;  m.  Chicago,  July  1,  1899,  Margaret 
Hattabough.  Mem.  Am.  Inst.  Architects;  also 
various  local  tech.  socs. ;  received  Gold  Medal 
Union  Centrale  des  Arts  Decoratlfs,  Paris, 
1894.  Office:  Auditorium  Tower.  Residence: 
The  Lessing  Annex. 

SULLIVAN,  Roger  C.,  sec.,  treas.  and  dir. 
Ogden  Gas  Co.;  sec.  and  dir.  Cosmopolitan 


Electric  Co.  Has  been  mem.  of  the  Democratic 
Co.,  and  State,  and  is  now  mem  of  the  Nat. 
Committee  for  Illinois.  Office:  115  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  1269  Washington  Boul. 

SULZBERGER,  Max  J.,  vice-pres.,  gen.  mgr. 
and  dir.  Schwarzschild  &  Sulzberger.  Mem. 
Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Club:  Standard.  Of- 
fice: 4100  S.  Ashland  Av.  Residence:  Standard 
Club. 

SULZBERGER,  Solomon  Liudauer,  pres.  En- 
terprise Paint  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Philadelphia,  Pa., 
Feb.  5,  1857;  s.  Leopold  and  Sophia  (Lindauer) 
Sulzberger;  grad.  Central  High  School,  Phila- 
delphia; m.  Chicago,  Feb.  1,  1887,  Clara  Frank; 
children:  Frank,  Louise,  Helen.  Began  busi- 
ness life  in  Philadelphia  in  1871;  came  to 
Chicago,  1876,  and  was  employed  with  Lin- 
dauer Bros.  &  Co.  until  Dec.  1,  1893,  when 
organized  the  Enterprise  Paint  Mfg.  Co.,  of 
which  has  since  been  pres.;  paints  and  colors. 
Mem.  Paint,  Oil  and  Varnish  Assn.  (ex-pres.); 
Illinois  Manufacturers'  Assn.  Republican.  Dir. 
United  Hebrew  Charities.  Clubs:  Standard 
(pres.),  Ravisloe  Country,  Illinois  Athletic. 
Office:  Peoria  and  VanBuren  Sts.  Residence: 
4404  Michigan  Av. 

SUMMERS,  Lelaud  Laflin,  consulting  en- 
gineer; b.  Cleves,  O.,  Mar.  6,  1871;  s.  Charles 
H.  and  Emma  (Porter)  Summers;  grad.  High- 
land Park  (111.)  High  School,  1886,  followed 
by  special  instruction  in  mathematics,  physics 
and  engineering;  m.  London,  Ont.,  Apr.,  4, 
1899,  Eva  H.  Brodlique;  children:  Lesley  E., 
Llewellyn  Brodlique.  Became  asst.  electrician, 
Western  Union  Telegraph  Co.,  1889-92;  elec- 
trician Postal  Telegraph-Cable  Co.,  eastern  di- 
vision, 1892-4;  consulting  engineer  since  1894 
on  important  works  of  electrical,  mechanical 
and  hydraulic  character.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Chicago  Yacht,  Twentieth  Century;  also 
Denver,  Denver  Athletic  (Denver,  Colo.).  Of- 
fice: First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  218  E. 
60th  St. 

SUMMY,  Clayton  Prick,  dealer  in  pianos, 
music  publisher;  b.  Landisville,  Pa.,  Dec.  9, 
1852;  s.  Daniel  and  Ann  (Frick)  Summy;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Pennsylvania  and  Sterling, 
111.,  to  which  place  he  removed  with  parents, 
1865;  made  special  study  of  music;  m.  Chica- 
go, Nov.  9,  1880,  Mina  Rommeiss;  children: 
Edna  Emma,  Dorothy.  Worked  in  music  store 
in  Sterling,  111.,  2  years;  taught  music  until 
1872,  when  he  went  to  Boston  and  studied  mu- 
sic in  Boston  Music  School;  returned  to  Ster- 
ling and  taught  music  until  1876-7;  returned  to 
Boston  for  a  year  for  further  study  of  music; 
taught  in  Hershey  Music  School,  Chicago,  1877- 
9;  with  Lyon  &  Healy,  in  charere  of  retail  sheet 
music  dept.,  1879-88;  established  sheet  music 
and  publishing  business,  1888;  established 
present  corporation  of  Clayton  F.  Summy  Co., 
of  which  he  is  vice-pres.  and  treas.,  1895; 
general  dealers  in  pianos  and  importers  and 
publishers  of  sheet  music;  he  is  also  sec.  and 
treas.  the  Peoples'  Music  Publishing  Co.  Mem. 
Royal  League,  City  Club.  Republican.  Office: 
220  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1935  Oakdale  Av. 

SUMNER,  Walter  Taylor,  clergyman;  b. 
Manchester,  N.  H.,  Dec.  5,  1873;  s.  Charles 
Davenport  and  Rinthal  (Thompson)  Sumner; 
ed.  Manchester  (N.  H.)  High  School;  Dart- 
mouth College,  B.S.,  1898;  Western  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  Chicago,  1904.  Was  city  sales- 
man Western  Electric  Co.,  Chicago,  1898-1900; 
sec.  to  Bishop  Coadjutor  of  Chicago  since 
1903;  ordained  priest,  1904,  and  appointed 
priest  in  charge  of  St.  George's  Episcopal 
Church.  Republican.  Office:  Masonic  Temple. 
Residence:  7519  Monroe  Av. 

SUNDAY,  William  Ashley,  evangelist,  cler- 
gyman; b.  Ames,  la.,  Nov.  19,  1863;  s.  William 
and  Mary  Jane  (Cory)  Sunday;  ed.  High 
School,  Nevada,  la.;  student  Northwestern 
Univ.;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  5,  1888,  Helen  A. 
Thompson.  Was  professional  base-ball  player, 
1883-90,  in  the  Chicago,  Pittsburgh  and  Phila- 


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delphia  teams  of  Nat.  League.  Asst.  sec.  Y. 
M.  C.  A.,  Chicago,  1891-5;  evangelist  since 
1896;  ordained  in  Presbyterian  ministry,  by 
Chicago  Presbytery,  Apr.  15,  1903.  Prohibi- 
tionist. Address:  64  Throop  St. 

SUNNY,  Bernard  Edward,  western  mgr. 
General  Electric  Co.;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  May, 
1856;  ed.  public  schools  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.; 
m.  1878,  Ellen  Clifton  Rhue,  of  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.  After  leaving  school  became  a  telegraph 
operator  for  the  Atlantic  and  Pacific  Tele- 
graph Co.;  came  to  Chicago,  1875,  for  that 
company,  soon  being  promoted  to  night  mgr., 
and  later  to  mgr.  of  that  company's  Chicago 
office;  supt.  Chicago  Telephone  Co.,  1879-88; 
pres.  Chicago  Arc  Light  &  Power  Co.,  1888- 
1891;  western  mgr.  for  Thomson-Houston 
Electric  Co.  and  its  successor,  General  Elec- 
tric Co.,  since  1891.  Served  one  year  as  dir. 
of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition,  but  de- 
clined re-election  in  order  to  become  pres.  of 
the  Intramural  R.  R.  at  the  World's  Fair.  Re- 
publican; delegate  from  6th  Congressional 
District  of  Illinois  to  Nat.  Republican  Con- 
vention at  Philadelphia,  1900.  Pres.  of  the 
Civic  Federation  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Chicago, 
Union  League,  Merchants.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  1847  Wellington  St. 

SUROtHNOR,  Valentine  Harrison,  real  es- 
tate; b.  Taylor  Co.,  Va.,  1847;  s.  Valentine  H. 
and  Mary  E.  (Brashear)  Surghnor;  ed.  Vir- 
ginia district  schools;  m.  Quincy,  111.,  Nov., 
1878,  Lizzie  Moffett  (died  Aug.  20,  1890).  In 
dry  goods  business  at  Hannibal,  Mo.,  1869-75; 
then  in  wholesale  ice  business  until  the  busi- 
ness was  swept  away  by  the  flood  of  1881; 
since  1881  in  real  estate  business  in  Chicago. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  and  was  its 
sec.  in  1894,  and  vice-pres.,  1903.  Democrat. 
Mason  (32°);  mem.  B.  P.  O.  Elks,  and  S.  A.  R. 
Clubs:  Calumet,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  115 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  83  E.  20th  St. 

SUTCLIFFE,  John,  architect;  b.  Bacup, 
Eng.,  Mar.  28,  1853;  s.  John  and  Martha  . 
(Townend)  Sutcliffe;  ed.  public  schools  and  in 
S.  Kensington,  London,  graduating  in  archi- 
tecture and  art;  m.  England,  1879,  Lydia 
Knight;  children:  Arthur  George,  Helen  Mary, 
Clara  Mabel,  Edwin  Alan,  Isabel  Ray.  Was  in 
business  as  architect  at  Bacup,  Eng.,  and  with 
the  Admiralty  at  Portsmouth,  Eng.,  for  4 
years.  Engaged  in  practice  of  architecture  at 
Birmingham,  Ala.,  6  years;  came  to  Chicago, 
1892,  and  has  since  practiced  as  architect  in 
this  city,  making  a  specialty  of  Episcopal 
Church  design.  Republican.  Office:  218  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park. 

SUTHERLAND,  Thomas  Jefferson,  lawyer, 
asst.  corporation  counsel  of  Chicago;  b.  Wal- 
lington,  Vt.(  Oct.  31,  1848;  s.  Gen.  Thomas  J. 
and  Hannah  (Packer)  Sutherland;  father  died 
when  son  was  1  year  old;  made  way  througii 
schools  by  own  exertions;  taught  school,  then 
took  course  at  Ft.  Edward  Collegiate  Insti- 
tute; grad.  Union  College,  Schenectady,  N.  Y., 
1868;  Albany  Law  School,  Albany,  N.  Y.,  1870; 
m.  1872,  Adelaide  K.  Beaman,  of  Rutland,  Vt.; 
children:  Blanche  B.,  Robert  P.,  Walter  E. 
Resident  of  Chicago  since  1870  and  steadily 
engaged  in  practice  of  law.  Office:  City  Hall. 
Residence:  59  Bryant  Av. 

SUTHERLAND,  William  Jesse,  vice-pres. 
the  Mooney  &  Boland  agency,  of  New  York 
and  Chicago;  b.  Logansport,  Ind.,  Nov.  3, 
1863;  s.  George  C.  and  Esther  A.  (Gerhart) 
Sutherland;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago, 
May  30,  1888,  Ella  M.  Minnick.  Began  busi- 
ness life  as  clerk  in  the  grocery  store  of  A.  H. 
McDonald,  at  Logansport,  Ind.,  1878-9;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1880  and  was  employed  as  a 
clerk  in  the  Mooney  &  Boland  agency,  the 
largest  of  its  kind  in  the  country,  and  is  of 
international  prominence,  looking  after  the 
confidential  matters  of  the  largest  corpora- 
tions and  most  prominent  individuals;  subse- 
quently became  a  partner  and  is  now  vice- 


pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Western  Division. 
Republican.  Methodist.  Mason.  Mem.  B.  P.  O. 
Elks.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Chicago  Riding  and  Driving.  Office:  108  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  3659  Grand  Boul. 

BUTTER,  Louis  Philip,  leaf  tobacco;  b.  vil- 
lage near  Strassburg,  France,  Nov.  30,  1846; 
s.  Victor  U.  and  Appalonia  Geschwind  Sutler; 
came  to  U.  S.  in  boyhood;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Detroit,  Mich.;  m.  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Oct.  25, 
1871,  Louise  Grimard.  Was  employed  by  Fran- 
cis Eccard  &  Co.,  Detroit,  Mich.,  1860-6; 
started  in  cigar  business  at  Detroit,  Mich., 
1866;  removed  to  Chicago  and  established, 
July,  1876,  busines  of  Sutter  Bros.,  later  in- 
corporated, of  which  he  is  now  pres.,  dealers 
in  leaf  tobacco;  branches  in  New  York,  St. 
Louis,  Havana  and  Amsterdam.  Republican. 
Catholic.  Office:  157  Lake  St.  Residence:  Del- 
avan,  Wis. 

SWABY,  William  Arthur,  treas.  the  Gould 
Co.;  b.  Seneca  Falls,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  4,  1863;  s. 
William  A.  and  Amelia  S.  (Gould)  Swaby; 
ed.  public  and  high  schools  of  Seneca  Falls, 
N.  Y.  Entire  business  experience  has  been  in 
the  line  of  pumps  and  well  supplies,  and  Sept. 
1,  1893,  became  identified  with  the  Gould 
Co.,  of  which  he  is  treas.;  company  is  one  of 
the  oldest  and  largest  in  its  line  in  the  West. 
Club:  Washington  Park.  Office:  22-24  N.  Canal 
St.  Residence:  Chicago  Beach  Hotel. 

SWAN,  Charles  Joseph,  physician;  b.  Mans- 
field, Pa.,  Sept.  25,  1864;  s.  Charles  F.  and 
Catherine  (Morris)  Swan;  attended  public 
schools  of  Joliet,  111.,  until  1880;  grad.  Mans- 
field State  Normal  School,  1885;  grad.  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College  of  Chicago,  1890;  2  years' 
post-graduate  work  in  Vienna  and  London;  m. 
Chicago,  1895,  Elizabeth  Washburn.  Began 
practice  in  Chicago  in  1892  as  a  specialist  in 
diseases  of  the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat. 
Prof,  of  ophthalmology  and  otology,  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College;  eye  and  ear  surgeon  on 
staff  of  Hahnemann  Hosp. ;  former  eye  and 
ear  surgeon  of  the  Chicago  Baptist  Hosp.; 
nose  and  throat  surgeon  on  staff  of  Chicago 
Nursery  and  Half  Orphan  Asylum.  Mem.  Am. 
Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Inst.  of  Homoeopathy,  Illinois 
State  Homos.  Soc.,  etc.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Mem.  Sons  of  the  Revolution.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Midlothian.  Office:  34  Wash- 
ington St.  Residence:  103  E.  49th  St. 

SWANITZ,  Alexander  W.,  civil  engineer;  b. 
Richland  Co.,  111.,  Apr.,  1851;  s.  Dr.  G.  and 
Ida  (von  Stephan)  Swanitz;  ed.  Carl  August 
College,  Eisenach,  Ger.,  and  ficole  Technique, 
Paris,  France;  m.  Hickman,  Ky.,  Feb.  22,  1875, 
Mary  Henning;  1  son:  Henry  W.  (C.E.).  Was 
asst.  U.  S.  engineer,  1870-2;  lieut.-col.  of  engi- 
neers in  Egyptian  Army,  1873;  supt.  public 
schools,  Hickman,  Ky.,  1874-5;  city  engineer, 
Shreveport,  La.,  1876;  construction  engineer 
International  and  Great  Northern  R.  R.,  of 
Texas,  1877-81;  construction  engineer  for  C. 
&  N.-W.  R.  R.  in  Iowa  and  Dakota,  1881-7; 
chief  engineer  and  mgr.  Chicago  &  Calumet 
Terminal,  1888-9;  chief  engineer  of  Charleston 
East  Shore  R.  R.  Terminals,  1889-91;  consult- 
ing engineer  on  Wall  St.,  New  York,  1891-5; 
chief  engineer  and  mgr.  New  Orleans  Termin- 
als, 1895-8;  Stickney  Clearing  Yard,  Chicago, 
1899-1901;  chief  engineer  Alaska  Central  Ry.( 
Seward,  Alaska,  since  1901.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Sheridan.  Address:  Chicago  Club,  and 
Seward,  Alaska.  Residence:  Vendome,  62d  St. 
and  Monroe  Av. 

SWANSON,  Herman  Alenius,  manufacturer; 
b.  Boras,  Lerma,  Sweden,  May  22,  1863;  s. 
Andreas  and  Maria  (Parson)  Svensson  (Swan- 
son);  ed.  high  school  in  Sweden;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  25,  1892;  Stella  A.  Sampson.  Came  from 
Sweden  to  U.  S.,  1879,  going  to  the  Pacific 
Coast,  and  followed  various  pursuits  at  Og- 
den,  Utah,  Portland,  Ore.,  and  Seattle,  Wash., 
for  about  10  years  prior  to  locating  in  Chicago 
in  1890;  since  1895  pres.  of  the  Swanson 


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Rheumatic     Cure     Co.     Mem.     Chicago     Drug  Office:   268  Adams  St.  Residence:   1037  Judson 

Trade  Club,  and  of  the  Chicago  Athletic  Assn.  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

Office:  160  Lake  St.  Residence:  The  Lessing.  SWEETLAND,    Edward    Coates,    fire    under- 

SWAKTCHILD,  Samuel,  merchant  in  watch-  writer;   b.   Chicago,  June   23,   1873;   s.   Edward 

makers'     and    jewelers'     supplies;      b.     Baden,  W.  and  Amelia  R.  Coates  Sweetland;  ed.  public 

Ger.,    June    11,    1846;    s.    Joseph    and    Caroline  schools;  m.  Evanston,  111.,  Apr.  25,  1901,  Alice 

Swartchild;    ed.    schools    in    Germany    and    in  R.  Aikin.  Began  business  career  as  office  boy 

Oswego,    N.    Y.,    to    which    latter    place    came  in   fire  insurance  office  of  James  A.   Miller  & 

with  parents  from   Germany  in   1858;  m.   Chi-  Co.,    Chicago,    about    1887.    In    1900    became    a 

cago,  1870,  Helena  Glickauf;  children:  Bertha,  mem.    of   the  firm   of  George   Hermann   &   Co. 

Amy,  Cora,  Jacob  G..  Edward,  William.  Came  Sergeant  of  Co.   K,   1st   regt.,   I.  N.   G.   Office: 

from  Oswego,  N.  Y.,  to  Chicago,  1860,  and  en-  159    LaSalle    St.    Residence:    1559    Maple    Av., 

tered  employ  of  Wendel  &  Hyman,  with  whom  Evanston. 

he  learned  watchmaking,  and  worked  at  trade  SWIFT,     Edward     F.,     vice-pres.    and    dir. 

until  1870;  since  1870  in  business  for  self  (his  Swift  &  Co.,  packers;  pres.  and  dir.  Swift  Fer- 

son,     Jacob     G.,     now     being    a    partner),    as  tilizer  Works;  dir.  Nat.  Packing  Co.,  Consum- 

Swartchild    &    Co.,    dealers    in    watchmakers',  ers'   Cotton   Oil   Co.   Clubs:   Washington   Park, 

jewelers'   and   engravers'    supplies.    Office:    138  Chicago    Athletic,    Mid-Day,    Kenwood,    Midlo- 

Wabash  Av.  thian.    Office:    Union    Stock    Yards.    Residence. 

SWEET,  Albert  !•.,  coal;   b.   on  farm   south  4949  Greenwood  Av. 

of    Jacksonville,    111.,    Aug.    21,    1831;    s.    Rev.  SWIFT,  George  B.,  ex-mayor  of  Chicago;  b. 

Joel   and   Patience    Rathburn    (Dodge)    Sweet;  Cincinnati,  O.,  Dec.  14,  1845;  s.  Samuel  W.  and 

ed.  public  schools;   m.   New  Brunswick,  N.   J.,  Elizabeth  Bell  Swift;  ed.  Galena  (111.)  common 

Oct.    15,    1856;    Annie   E.    Sanderson;    children:  schools  and  W.  Chicago  High  School;  m.  Nov. 

Charles  Albert,   Stella  E.   Began  business  life  14,    1868,    Chicago,    Lucy    L.    Brown;    children: 

at  age  of  19;  clerk  in  Canal  Collector's  office,  Brown  F.,  H.  B.,  Geo.  L.,  Grace  B.  (Bachelder), 

New    Brunswick,    N.    J.,    1850-6;    paying   teller  Adelaide  Pearl   (Neylor),  Eldred  Brown,  Edith 

Bank    of    New    Jersey,     1856-8;    agent    Alton  L.    Was   alderman   Chicago   2    terms;    commis- 

Packet  Co.,  and  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  sioner  of  public  works,  1887-9;  acting  mayor, 

1858-61;    agent    Rock    Island    R.    R.,    LaSalle,  Nov.,  1893,   to  Apr.,   1895;  mayor,   1895-7;  pres. 

111.,   1861-5;  agent  for  Col.  E.  D.   Taylor,  Chi-  George  B.   Swift  Co.,   Scwartzkopff  Coal   Dust 

cago,    1865-8;    supt.    Chicago    and    Wilmington  and    Firing    Co.;    Frazer    Lubricator    Co.,    Mt. 

Coal    Co.,    1868-72;    gen.    mgr.,    1872-93,    pres.  Union  Fuel  Co.  Mason;  K.  P.;  mem.  Royal  Ar- 

since   1893,   Chicago,   Wilmington  and  Vermil-  canum,    Royal    League.    Clubs:    Union   League, 

lion  Coal  Co.,   operating  mines  at  Braidwood,  Illinois,    Hamilton,    Hyde    Park.     Office:      188 

S.   Wilmington,   Streator  and   Thayer,   111.   Re-  Madison  St.  Residence:  5132  Washington  Av. 

publican.     Baptist.     Office:    Old    Colony    Bldg.  SWIFT,  John  Burnett,  supt.  Adams  Express 

Residence:  241  Ashland  Boul.  Co.;  b.  Marietta,  O.,  Mar.  25,  1846;  s.  John  and 

SWEET,    Charles    Albert,    coal;    b.    Chicago,  Mary   G.    (Hill)    Swift;   ed.   common   and   high 

May  27,  1874;  s.  Albert  L.  and  Annie  E.   (San-  schools  of  Marietta,  O.,  to  1863;  m.  Zanesville, 

derson)    Sweet;    ed.    Chicago    public     schools,  O.,   Oct.    17,   1872,   Maria  M.  /Taylor;   children: 

graduating,    1890;    m.    Chicago,    June    1,    1897,  Harry    Taylor,   John    Burnett,    Jr.    Began    ser- 

Harriet   Studebaker   Thurber;    children:    Thur-  vice  with  Adams  Express  Co.  at  Marietta,  O., 

ber,  Marjorie.  With  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings  1862,    as    clerk   and    messenger;    later    became 

Bank,    1891-3;   with   Chicago,   Wilmington   and  agent  and  route  agent,  and  in  1893  came  from 

Vermillion    Coal    Co.,    1893-7;    organized,    1897,  Richmond,  Ind.,  to  Chicago,  as  asst.  supt.;   in 

the    Burlington    Coal    Co.,    which    changed    In  1899  was  appointed  to  his  present  position  as 

1902  to  the  Burlington  Coal  and  Coke  Co.;  sec.  supt.  of  Adams  Express  Co.  Mason;  mem.  King 

and  treas.   since  organization,   1897;   organized,  Solomon  Chapter,  Richmond,  Ind.   Odd  Fellow. 

1903,    and   is    vice-pres.    and    treas.    the    Royal  Republican.  Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence: 

Colliery    Co.,    operating    mines    at    Virden,    111.  6518  Yale  Av. 

Republican.   Baptist.   Clubs:    Chicago   Athletic,  SWITZEB,     Edward     Hall,     mgr.       Oaxaca 

Chicago  Yacht.   Office:   Old  Colony  Bldg.   Resl-  Trading   Co.;    b.    Mendota,    111.,    July    24,    1'859; 

dence:  98  E.  34th  St.  a.  Richard  and  Sarah   (Hall)  Switzer;  ed.  pub- 

SWEET,  E.  C.,  physician;  b.  Lundy's  Lane,  lie  and  high  schools  of  Mendota,  graduating 
Pa.,  Mar.  30,  1846;  s.  George  S.  and  Nancy  from  latter;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  21,  1899,  Kath- 
Jane  (Hopkins)  Sweet;  ed.  common  schools  rine  Summers;  1  son:  Wayne.  Went  out  on 
of  Pennsylvania  until  14  years  of  age;  then  the  cattle  ranges  of  State  of  Kansas;  then 
in  public  schools  of  Michigan,  graduating  from  spent  2  years  on  the  K.  P.  (now  U.  P.)  R.  R.; 
Coldwater  (Mich.)  High  School,  1864,  and  at-  in  1881  came  to  Chicago  and  became,  first, 
tended  Univ.  of  Michigan;  grad.  Eclectic  Med.  bookkeeper,  and  later  office  mgr.  for  E.  L. 
College,  1870;  grad.  Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Roberts  &  Co.,  sash,  door  and  blind  manufac- 
Chicago,  1884;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  12,  1893,  Flor-  turers;  then  was  private  sec.  to  Chauncy  J. 
ence  A.  MacGee;  children:  Florence  V.,  Je-  Blair,  pres.  of  the  Merchants'  Nat.  Bank,  and 
rome  Edwards.  Practiced  medicine  at  Grand  at  beginning  of  Spanish-Am.  War  went  South. 
Rapids,  Mich.,  for  several  years;  in  Muske-  Was  capt.  Co.  M,  1st  111.  Infy.  for  13  years, 
gon,  Mich.,  4  years;  came  to  Chicago,  Oct.,  promoted  maj.  of  same  regt.;  served  in  Span- 
1885;  since  then  in  practice  here.  Has  for  16  ish-Am.  War,  taking  part  in  the  battle  of  San- 
years  been  chief  physician,  Illinois  Masonic  tiago  de  Cuba;  after  being  mustered  out  of 
Orphans'  Home;  since  coming  to  Chicago  con-  service  spent  a  considerable  time  in  the  trop- 
nected  with  college  and  hosp.  work  until  2  ics,  and  since  1899  has  been  mgr.  of  the  Oax- 
years  ago,  when  resigned  all  such  connections,  aca  Trading  Co.,  engaged  in  commercial  busi- 
Dir.  Illinois  Coffee  and  Rubber  Co.  Mem.  Cook  ness  in  Mexico.  Republican.  Mason,  and 
Co.  Med.  Assn..  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  Illi-  Shriner.  Mem.  Naval  and  Military  Order  of 
nois  Homoe.  Med.  Assn.  (treas.),  Am.  Insti-  Spanish-Am.  War.  Office:  Chamber  of  Com- 
tute  of  Homoeopathy.  Independent  Republican,  merce.  Residence:  759  Greenleaf  Av.,  Rogers 
Protestant.  Mason;  mem.  Mt.  Hermon  Lodge,  Park. 

York  Chapter,  Apollo  Commandery,  Oriental  SYKES,  Baymond  Gilson,  pres.  Sykes  Steel 
Consistory,  and  Medinah  Temple,  Mystic  Roofing  Co.;  b.  Canfield,  O.,  Apr.  29,  1849;  s. 
Shrine.  Office:  70  State  St.  Residence:  613  W.  Saxton  and  Rachel  (Gilson)  Sykes;  ed.  Ma- 
Monroe  St.  honing  Acad.,  Canfield,  O.,  until  15;  m.  Niles, 

SWEET,    John    W.,    pres.    and    dir.     Sweet,  O.,  May  30,  1871,  Clara  Luse;  children:  Jessie 

Dempster  &  Co.,  wholesale  hats;  dir.  William  B.    (now  Mrs.    Beardsley),   Aubrey   Luse,    Roy 

Johnston   Printing   Co.,   Mt.    Greenwood   Ceme-  Raymond.  Began  to  learn  trade  of  tinner,  1864, 

tery    Assn.    Mem.    Nat.    Assn.    of    Credit    Men.  and  worked  at  trade  until   1870,   when   opened 

Clubs:    Union    League,    Evanston,    Glen    View,  a   store   in  Niles,   O. ;   received   patent  on   iron 


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roofing,  1877;  sold  out  store  and  began  mfg. 
in  Niles;  business  there  now  one  of  oldest  In 
Sine  of  metal  roofing  in  U.  S.,  and  known  as 
3ykes  Metal  Lath  and  Roofing  Co.,  of  which 
is  pres.  Started  branch  in  Chicago,  1890,  call- 
ing it  Sykes  Steel  Roofing  Co.,  of  which  is 
ilso  pres.  Was  one  of  organizers  of  the  Bost- 
wick  Steel  Lath  Co.,  also  of  the  1st  Nat.  Bank 
jf  Niles,  of  which  was  pres.  until  removing  to 
Chicago,  1897;  also  organizer  and  now  pres.  of 
the  Niles  Boiler  Co.  In  1897  bought  business 
ind  plant  of  Corning  Steel  Co.,  Chicago,  which 
sold  to  Am.  Sheet  Steel  Co.,  1899.  Republican. 
21ubs:  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Colonial,  Riding  and  Driving.  Mason:  K.  T., 
Lake  Erie  Consistory  and  Alkoran  Shrine,  No. 
552.  Mem.  Elks'  Lodge,  Niles,  O.  Office:  Monad- 
nock  Bldg.  Residence:  4321  Grand  Boul. 

SZWAJKART,  Adam,  physician;  b.  Rykow, 
Salicia,  Austria,  Dec.  24,  1860;  s.  Charles 
(M.D.)  and  Malvina  (Wodiera)  Szwajkart;  ed. 
tiigh  school,  Stanislawow,  Austria,  1870-5; 
[Jniv.  of  Cracow,  Austria,  1880;  Univ.  of  Lem- 
berg,  1883,  completing  education  in  pharmacy 
ind  receiving  degree  of  Master  in  Pharmacy; 
:ame  to  U.  S.,  1886;  grad.  Bennett  Med.  Col- 
lege, M.D.,  1897;  med.  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Illi- 
nois, M.D.,  1903;  m.  San  Antonio,  Tex.,  Jan. 
10,  1893,  Eugenia  Nowierska;  children:  Adam, 
Eugene,  Blanche.  In  1887  bought  a  drug  store 
3n  the  W.  Side,  and  after  that  5  other  drug 
stores  in  succession;  in  1897  gave  up  drug 
business,  and  has  since  devoted  entire  atten- 
tion to  med.  practice.  In  1894  was  sent  by  his 
Polish  compatriots  to  represent  them  at  the 
Kosciusko  Exposition  at  Lemberg,  Austria. 
Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.  Re- 
publican. R.  C.  Regular  Republican  nominee 
for  alderman  from  lt>th  Ward,  1902  (defeated) ; 
appointed,  1904,  and  still  serving,  as  commis- 
sioner of  the  W.  Side  Parks.  Chief  med.  ex- 
aminer of  the  Polish  R.  C.  Union  of  America; 
mem.  staff  of  St.  Mary  of  Nazareth  Hosp. ; 
physician  to  Austro-Hungarian  Consulate 
General.  Club:  Illinois  Athletic.  Office  and 
tesidence:  658  N.  Ashland  Av. 


TAFT,  Harry  Lee,  banker;  b.  Chicago,  Dec. 
5,  1873;  s.  Oren  B.  and  Frances  E.  (Schlosser) 
Taft;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  Harvard 
preparatory  school,  1890;  Chicago  Univ.,  1893; 
m.  Hazleton,  Pa.,  Feb.  28,  1903,  Amy  I.  Johns. 
Entered  employ  of  Northwestern  Bond  and 
Trust  Co.  as  clerk,  1894;  this  business  was 
afterward  taken  over  bv  the  Pearsons-Taft 
Land  Credit  Co.,  of  which  he  became  treas., 
1899.  This  corporation,  established  1865,  is  a 
State  bank,  and  confines  its  business  to  invest- 
ments, through  bonds  and  mortgages.  Repub- 
lican. Congregationalism  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Midlothian.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  565  Dearborn  Av. 

TAPT,  Lorado,  sculptor;  b.  Elmwood,  111., 
Apr.  29,  1860;  s.  Prof.  Don  Carlos  and  Mary 
(Foster)  Taft;  grad.  Univ.  of  Illinois,  1879; 
studied  at  ficole  des  Beaux  Arts,  Paris,  France, 
1880-3;  received  prix  d'atelier,  1883;  m.  1st, 
Carrie  L.  Scales  (died  Apr.,  1892);  m.,  2d,  Feb. 
11,  1896,  Ada  Bartlett,  Boston,  Mass.  Instruc- 
tor Chicago  Art  Institute  since  1886;  lecturer 
on  art  Univ.  Extension  Dept.  Univ.  of  Chicago, 
1892-1902.  Mem.  Am.  Sculpture  Soc.  and  West- 
ern Soc.  Artists;  silver  medal  Pan-Am.  Expo- 
sition on  group  "Solitude  of  the  Soul";  gold 
medal  St.  Louis  Exposition,  1904.  Author:  The 
History  of  Am.  Sculpture,  1903.  Studio:  Fine 
Arts  Bldg. 

TAPT,  Oren  B.,  land  mortgage  banker;  b. 
Medina,  N.  Y.,  June  19,  1846;  s.  Joel  F.  and 
Jane  E.  (Britt)  Taft;  went  to  Paxton,  111., 
1856,  before  any  school  was  established  with- 
in miles,  and  only  attended  district  school  a 
few  terms,  with  2  terms  later  at  old  Chicago 
Univ.;  m.  Paxton,  111.,  June  20,  1867,  Frances 


E.  Schlosser;  children:  Oren  E.,  Ina  M.,  Harry 
Lee.  Deputy  clerk,  Circuit  Court,  Ford  Co., 
111.,  1863-8;  during  that  time  saved  and  made 
(chiefly  in  real  estate),  a  few  thousand  dol- 
lars, before  coming  to  Chicago  in  1869;  since 
then  time  has  been  given  to  the  investment 
and  care  of  monies,  chiefly  belonging  to  oth- 
ers. Mem.  of  Pearsons  &  Taft,  successors  to  D. 
K.  Pearsons  &  Co.,  established  1865,  and  en- 
gaged in  investing  money  in  mortgages  upon 
farms.  Pres.  Pearsons-Taft  Land  Credit  Co., 
a  State  bank,  the  only  bank  in  the  U.  S.  lend- 
ing its  funds  exclusively  upon  real  estate,  in- 
troducing in  the  country  the  method  prevail- 
ing in  Europe.  Republican.  Mem.  Municipal 
Voters  League,  Legislative  Voters  League. 
Mem.  Plymouth  Congregational  Church.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Midlothian,  City.  Office:  140 
Dearborn  St.  Residence:  Midlothian,  111. 

TAPT,  Oren  Edwin,  investments;  b.  Paxton, 
Ford  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  28,  1868;  s.  Oren  B.  and 
Frances  (Schlosser)  Taft;  ed.  Douglas  School, 
Manual  Training  School  and  Harvard  School, 
Chicago;  Yale  Univ.,  Ph.B.,  1889;  m.  New  York 
City,  Apr.  25,  1894,  Josephine  Stewart;  chil- 
dren: Florence  Stewart,  Frances  Josephine. 
Since  1891  sec.  Pearsons-Taft  Land  Credit  Co., 
engaged,  under  State  charter,  in  the  handling 
bonds,  mortgages,  etc.  Republican.  Clubs:  Uni- 
versity, Midlothian.  Office:  140  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  52  Astor  St. 

T  ALBERT,  Joseph  Trultt,  banker;  b.  Yalo- 
busha  Co.,  Miss.,  Aug.  15,  1866;  s.  James  Ben- 
jamin and  Margaret  Elizabeth  (Gattis)  Talbert; 
ed.  public  schools,  Univ.  of  Mississippi.  Re- 
moved to  San  Angelo,  Tex.,  1884;  clerk,  1884- 
18S6;  bookkeeper,  1886-8;  bank  clerk,  1888-9, 
for  mercantile  and  banking  firm;  asst.  cashier 
San  Angelo  Nat.  Bank,  1889;  removed  to  Ft. 
Worth,  Tex.;  successively  asstant  cashier, 
cashier  and  vice-pres.  Farmers'  and  Mechanics' 
Nr..t.  Bank,  Ft.  Worth,  1889-93;  appointed  Nat. 
Bank  Examiner,  1893,  for  district,  including 
part  of  Texas,  Louisiana,  Arkansas  and  Indian 
Territory;  transferred  to  Denver,  Colo.,  dis- 
trict, including  R"ocky  Mountain  States  and 
Territories,  1894;  receiver  Union  Nat.  Bank. 
1895,  and  Am.  Nat.  Bank,  1896,  Denver;  trans- 
ferred to  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  Apr.,  1896,  and 
to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1896;  served  as  Nat.  Bank 
Examiner  in  City  of  Chicago  until  Dec.,  1897; 
since  Dec.,  1897,  cashier,  and  also  appointed, 
1904,  1st  vice-pres.  and  dir.,  Commercial  Nat. 
Bank.  Republican.  Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, Chicago  Athletic,  Saddle  and  Cycle, 
Washington  Park,  Glen  View,  Exmoor,  Bank- 
ers, Mid-Day  (Chicago) ;  also  St.  Louis  (St. 
Louis).  Office:  175  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
Pullman  Bldg. 

TALBOT,  Eugene  Solomon,  dentist;  b. 
Sharon,  Mass.,  Mar.  8,  1847;  s.  Solomon  and 
Emily  (Estey)  Talbot;  ed.  Staughtonham 
Inst.,  Sharon;  D.D.S.,  Pennsylvania  Dental 
College,  1871;  M.D.,  Rush  Med.  College,  1880; 
m.  Sept.  20,  1876,  Flora  Estey.  Prof,  stom- 
atology Illinois  Med.  College.  Hon.  pres.  den- 
tal section  10th  International  Med.  Congress, 
Berlin,  1890;  hon.  pres.  dental  section  12th 
International  M_ed.  Congress,  Moscow,  1897; 
hon.  mem.  Sociedad  Odontologica  Espafiola; 
mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.;  fel- 
low Chicago  Acad.  Medicine,  Chicago  Acad.  of 
Sciences,  Am.  Assn.  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science;  hon.  mem.  Odontologischen  Gesell- 
schaft,  Berlin,  Ger. ;  mem.  Honoraire  de 
1'Assn,  G£n6rale  des  Dentistes  de  France,  the 
Stomatological  Soc.  of  Hungary;  corresponding 
mem.  Assn.  of  Danish  Dentists,  etc.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Residence: 
198  Goethe  St.  Office:  103  State  St. 

TALBOT,  Joel  Francis,  merchant;  b.  Nor- 
wood, Mass.,  Oct.  19,  1850;  s.  Henry  Alvin  and 
Susan  Ann  (Wild)  Talbot;  ed.  Grammar 
School,  Norwood,  until  15  years  old;  m.  Lock- 
port,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  18,  1874,  Ella  Elizabeth  Hib- 
bard;  children:  Mrs.  Jessica  Hibbard  Talbot 


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Tucker  Lucile,  Benson  Alvin.  Left  school, 
Mar  1866;  was  employed  in  furniture  factory 
until  1867;  with  Dennison  &  Co.,  Boston,  Mass., 
Sept.  14,  1867,  working  in  factory  until  Jan., 
1869;  in  Boston  store  of  firm  until  Sept.  14, 
1869;  in  Chicago  store,  same  firm,  Sept.,  1869, 
to  Jan.,  1876,  when  he  went  to  the  firm  s  St. 
Louis  store,  remaining  until  Jan.,  188b,  the 
business  (founded  1844)  being  incorporated 
(1877)  as  the  Dennison  Mfg.  Co.;  came  to  Chi- 
cago, Jan.,  1886;  was  made  dir.  Apr.,  1886,  and 
vice-pres.,  Mar.,  1893.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Mem.  Mayflower  Soc.,  Soc.  of  Colonial 
Wars,  Sons  of  the  Revolution,  Garden  City 
Lodge,  No.  141,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  York  Chapter, 
R  A.  M.,  arid  Apollo  Commandery  No.  1,  K.  T. 
Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Illi- 
nois, Glen  View.  Office:  128  Franklin  St.  Resi- 
dence: 570  Washington  Boul. 

TALTY,  George,  lawyer;  b.  Moline,  111.,  Sept. 
12,  1869;  s.  Patrick  and  Katherine  (Vaughan) 
Talty;  attended  public  schools  at  Moline,  111.; 
grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1892.  Served  3 
vears  as  an  apprentice  in  machine  shop  or 
Williams,  White  &  Co.,  Moline,  111.;  in  mean- 
time became  a  stenographer  and  worked  in 
law  office;  in  1890  entered  employ  of  W.  Chi- 
cago Park  Commissioners  as  stenographer  and 
clerk  until  Jan.,  1895,  when  was  elected  by 
the  board  as  sec.,  until  Aug.,  1897,  when  took 
up  practice  of  law,  having  been  admitted  to 
Illinois  bar  in  1892.  In  1897  was  employed  by 
West  Park  Board  to  make  the  first  special  as- 
sessment under  the  then  new  special  assess- 
ment law,  for  improvement  of  Oakley  Boul. 
Now  in  law  practice,  with  Richard  I.  Gavin, 
in  firm  of  Gavin  &  Talty.  Democrat.  Office: 
Unity  Bldg.  Residence:  335  Park  Av. 

TANNER,  De  Witt  Clinton,  patent  lawyer; 
b  Chicago,  Feb.  19,  1877;  s.  De  Witt  Clinton 
and  Maria  Louise  (Nellegar)  Tanner;  early 
education  in  public  schools;  grad.  Chicago 
Manual  Training  School;  attended  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Law,  1898-9;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B., 
1900;  m.  Geneva,  111.,  June  16,  1903,  Bonnie 
Lou  Little;  1  son:  Preston  Barton.  Admitted 
to  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois,  1900;  in 
1901  joined  George  P.  Barton  in  the  present 
firm  of  Barton  &  Tanner.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.,  Patent  Law  Assn.,  Western  Soc.  of 
Engineers.  Republican.  Club:  Kenwood  Coun- 
try. Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Residence:  205 

TAKBEl.li,  Prank  Bigelow,  prof,  classical 
archaeology,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1894;  b. 
Groton,  Mass.,  Jan.  1,  1853;  s.  John  and  Sarah 
(Fosdick)  Tarbell;  grad.  Yale,  1873  (Ph.D., 
1879);  tutor  Greek,  1876-82;  asst.  prof.  Greek 
and  instructor  logic  Yale,  1882-7;  annual  dir. 
Am.  School  of  Classical  Studies,  Athens,  1888- 
1889;  instructor  Greek,  Harvard,  1889-92;  sec. 
Am  School  of  Classical  Studies,  Athens,  1892- 
1893;  associate  prof.  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1893-4. 
Author:  The  Philippics  of  Demosthenes,  1880; 
A  History  of  Greek  Art,  1896.  Address:  5730 
Woodlawn  Av. 

T  ARRANT,  Robert,  manufacturer;  b.  vala- 
tie,  Columbia  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  10,  1832;  s.  John 
and  Eliza  (Silvernail)  Tarrant;  ed.  Ballston 
Spa  public  schools;  m.  Ballston  Spa,  May,  1854, 
Sarah,  daughter  of  David  and  Julia  Near; 
children:  Cora  (Mrs.  F.  W.  Brodie),  Robert, 
jr  Celebrated  golden  wedding  May  15,  1904. 
Apprenticed  to  machinist's  trade,  Ballston  Spa, 
1849-51;  worked  at  trade,  under  instruction  at 
Schenectady,  N.  Y.,  1851-3:  afterward  as  jour- 
neyman at  New  York,  Albany  and  Saratoga, 
coming  to  Chicago,  1856;  worked  at  his  trade 
with  the  Chicago,  St.  Paul  &  Fond  du  Lac  Ry. 
and  the  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  becoming  head  ma- 
chinist of  latter  until  1859;  principal  machin- 
ist M  C.  Shops,  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  1859-60; 
in  charge  of  Chicago  &  Milwaukee  Ry.  shops, 
Chicago,  1860-6.  In  machine  business  with 
John  Murphy,  1866-71;  burned  out  in  great 
fire  In  1872  established  the  Marine  Engine 


Works,  of  which  he  is  still  proprietor;  also, 
in  1885,  organized  the  Tarrant  Foundry  Co., 
and  is  still  its  pres.;  also  pres.  of  the  Comp- 
tograph  Co.,  and  treas.  of  the  Felt  &  Tarrant 
Co.  Republican.  Mason,  K.  T.  Office:  52  Illi- 
nois St.  Residence:  72  Park  Av. 

TATOE,  Oustavus  John,  lawyer;  b.  Crete, 
Will  Co.,  111.,  Apr.  16,  1866;  s.  Conrad  and 
Sophia  Tatge;  ed.  public  schools  of  Joliet,  111.; 
grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1887;  m.  Sept.  18, 
1890,  Minnie  Dackerman,  of  Chicago;  children: 
Paul,  Luther.  Admitted  to  bar,  1887;  appointed 
Justice  of  the  Peace,  1891;  resigned  after 
serving  a  year;  in  June,  1903,  was  nominated 
for  Judge  of  the  Superior  Court  on  Demo- 
cratic ticket,  but  defeated;  became  partner 
with  Merritt  Willis  Pinckney,  Mar.,  1893;  firm 
now  Pinckney,  Tatge  &  Abbott.  Mem.  St. 
Stephanus  Lutheran  Church,  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Club:  Iroquois.  Office:  109  Randolph  St. 
Residence:  750  Englewood  Av. 

TAYLOR,  Clayton  R.,  lawyer;  b.  Bay  City, 
Mich.,  Feb.  13,  1870;  s.  Robbins  B.  and  Angle 
L.  (Fling)  Taylor;  ed.  grammar  and  high 
schools  of  Bay  City,  Mich.;  2  years  at  Buchtel 
College,  Akron,  O. ;  attended  the  law  school 
of  Northwestern  Univ.;  m.  Detroit,  Mich., 
1898,  Alice  E.  Hatch;  1  daughter:  Helen 
Louise.  Traveled  over  U.  S.  for  several  years; 
came  to  Chicago  from  California  in  1895  and 
took  up  legal  studies;  admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1897;  in  summer  of  1903  joined  Roy  O.  West 
and  Percy  B.  Eckhart  in  present  law  firm  of 
West,  Eckhart  &  Taylor.  Republican.  Was 
mem.  State  Militia  of  Michigan  3  years.  Con- 
gregationalist.  Club:  Hamilton  (life  mem.). 
Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  5623 
Washington  Av. 

TAYLOR,  George  C.,  general  agent  Am.  Ex- 
press Co.;  b.  Ripon,  Wis.,  Sept.  21,  1868;  s. 
Charles  D.  and  Susan  B.  (Chadbourne)  Tay- 
lor; ed.  high  school  and  Ripon  College;  m. 
Ripon,  Wis.,  Oct.  6,  1896,  Mabel  L.  Anderson; 
1  son:  George  C.,  Jr.  Entered  the  service  of 
the  Am.  Express  Co.  at  Ripon,  Wis.,  in  1884, 
working  up  step  by  step  until  in  1895  was  ap- 
pointed asst.  supt.  of  southern  division,  with 
headquarters  at  St.  Louis,  Mo.  In  1900  came 
to  Chicago  to  assume  his  present  position  as 
general  agent.  Interested  as  stockholder  in 
several  manufacturing  concerns.  Was  mem. 
of  2d  Regt.,  Wis.  N.  G.  Congregationalist. 
Mem.  Masonic  order,  K.  P.,  Royal  Arcanum. 
Office:  72-78  Monroe  St.  Residence:  40  Madison 
Park. 

TAYLOR,  George  Halleck,  lawyer;  b.  Terre 
Haute,  Ind.,  Sept.  25,  1865;  s.  Robert  A.  and 
Mathilda  Piper  Taylor;  ed.  public  and  high 
schools  of  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  graduating,  1883; 
spent  4  years  in  special  study  and  in  news- 
paper work  in  Terre  Haute;  came  to  Chicago 
and  took  the  course  in  Northwestern  Univ. 
Law  School,  at  same  time  being  employed  in 
law  office  of  Hon.  Leonard  Swett  and  Hon. 
P.  S.  Grosscup  (now  U.  S.  Circuit  Judge) ;  m. 
Bloomington,  111.,  Feb.  6,  1904,  Katherine  Rine- 
hart  Prince.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1888;  was  as- 
sociated with  Hon.  Leonard  Swett  until  his 
death,  then  with  Walter  C.  Lamed  in  several 
important  railroad  foreclosure  cases,  after- 
ward with  James  C.  Hutchins,  and  now  senior 
mem.  of  the  law  firm  of  Taylor  &  Martin, 
making  specialty  of  real  estate  law;  also  ex- 
tensively occupied  with  real  estate  interests, 
through  representing  a  large  number  of  New 
York  and  Philadelphia  real  estate  owners. 
Mem.  Chicago  Real  Estate  Board,  and  of  Chi- 
cago Bar  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Clubs:  Chicago  Golf,  Chicago,  Union, 
Calumet,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Royal  In- 
surance Bldg.  Residence:  600  Division  St. 

TAYLOR,  Graham,  prof.  Christian  sociology 
Congregational  Seminary,  Chicago;  b.  Schenec- 
tady, N.  Y.,  May  2,  1851 ;  s.  late  Rev.  Dr.  William 
J.  R.  Taylor;  ed.  Rutgers  College  and  Re- 
formed Tl  eol.  Seminary,  New  Brunswick,  N. 


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J. ;  ordained  to  ministry  of  Reformed  (Dutch) 
Church,  1873;  m.  1873,  Leah,  daughter  Prof. 
David  D.  Demarest,  D.D.,  New  Brunswick,  N. 
J.  Pastor  Hopewell,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  7 
years;  4th  Church,  Hartford,  Conn.,  1880-92; 
prof,  practical  theology,  Hartford  Theol.  Semi- 
nary, 1888-92;  professorial  lecturer  in  sociol- 
ogy, Univ.  of  Chicago;  dir.  Institute  of  Social 
Science  and  Arts.  Founder  and  resident  war- 
den Chicago  Commons  Social  Settlement;  edi- 
tor of  The  Commons.  Address:  Chicago  Com- 
mons, 180  Grand  Av. 

TAYLOR,  Harry  N.,  coal;  b.  Columbus,  O., 
Apr.  20,  1865;  s.  Ed.  Livingston  and  Kate 
(Myers)  Taylor;  ed.  public  schools,  Columbus, 
O.;  m.  Chicago,  1896,  Eileen  O'Hare;  children: 
Harry  J.,  Bessie.  Entire  business  life,  from 
1881,  in  coal  business;  went  from  Columbus 
to  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  in  1887,  thence  to  Chica- 
go, 1891;  now  pres.  of  the  General  Wilmington 
Coal  Co.,  producers  of  genuine  Wilmington 
coal,  Streator,  Third  Vein,  Walnut  Block  and 
Washed  Carbon.  Is  also  pres.  of  the  Western 
Coal  and  Dock  Co.,  and  of  the  Big  Jo  Block 
Coal  Co.,  gen.  mgr.  of  the  Big  4  Wilmington 
Coal  Co.;  treas.  Egyptian  Powder  Co.;  dir.  of 
the  Peabody  Coal  Co.  and  of  the  Wilmington 
Foundry  and  Machine  Co.  Republican.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Union  League,  Glen  View, 
Edgewater  Golf,  Washington  Park.  Office:  Old 
Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  50  Stratford  PI. 

TAYLOR,  Henry  Alfred,  western  mgr.  Am. 
Screw  Co.;  b.  Providence,  R.  I.,  Aug.  6,  1856; 
s.  James  Alfred  and  Julia  Eddy  (Arnold)  Tay- 
lor; ed.  public  schools  of  Providence,  R.  I., 
until  1875;  m.  Fond  du  Lac,  Wis.,  June  16, 
1886,  Jessie  McArthur  French;  children:  Mar- 
garet Arnold,  Dorothy  Earl,  Josephine  Gordon. 
Began,  1875,  in  Providence,  R.  I.,  with  Am. 
Screw  Co.,  opening  Chicago  branch  for  the 
company  in  1880;  now  asst.  sales  agent  Am. 
Screw  Co.,  vice-pres.  Illinois  Screw  Co.,  dir. 
Commonwealth  Jewel  Oil  Co.  Republican. 
Pres.  Oak  Park  Library.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.  Clubs: 
Chicago  Athletic,  Westward  Ho.  Office:  19 
Lake  St.  Residence:  331  S.  Grove  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

TAYLOR,  Howard  S.,  lawyer,  city  prosecu- 
tor; b.  Virginia,  1854.  Admitted  to  bar,  1884. 
Was  a  leader  in  the  Populist  Party,  and  had 
much  to  do  with  securing  for  Carter  H.  Har- 
rison, 1897,  the  nomination  of  the  Populist  In 
addition  to  that  of  the  Democratic  party;  ap- 
pointed city  prosecutor  by  Mayor  Harrison. 
Since  1897  has  been  aligned  with  Democratic 
party.  Residence:  6356  Stewart  Av. 

TAYLOR,  James  Edward,  vice-pres.  Thomas 
&  Taylor  Spice  Co.;  b.  Westerly,  R.  I.,  Jan. 
24,  1844;  s.  Edward  Nathaniel  and  Charlotte 
R.  (Bailey)  Taylor;  m.  twice;  m.,  2d,  Chicago, 
Apr.  30,  1901,  Helen  A.  Shellabarger  Cooke,  of 
Decatur,  111.  Before  fire  of  1871  was  with  the 
house  of  Whiting,  Taylor  &  Co.;  after  the  fire 
a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Thomson  &  Taylor,  in- 
corporated about  1884  as  Thomson  &  Taylor 
Spice  Co.,  of  which  he  is  vice-pres.;  company 
are  importers  and  manufacturers,  with  spe- 
cialties in  coffees,  spices,  teas,  flavoring  ex- 
tracts and  baking  powder.  Republican.  Mason. 
Office:  Michigan  Av.,  cor.  Lake  St.  Residence: 
2954  Calumet  Av. 

TAYLOR,  John  P.,  vice-pres.  and  treas.  of 
the  Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.;  b.  Cleveland, 
O.,  Aug.  31,  1850;  s.  Robert  and  Sarah  Jane 
(Dawson)  Taylor;  ed.  public  schools,  followed 
by  special  studies;  m.  Cleveland,  O.,  1878, 
Jennie  A.  Bennitt.  Began  in  railroad  business 
In  the  freight  dept.  of  the  Cleveland  &  Toledo 
R.  R.  (now  merged  in  the  L.  S.  &  M.  S.  R.  R.), 
in  1864,  and  later  was  engaged  with  Cleve- 
land, Brown  &  Co.,  iron  merchants,  in  Cleve- 
land; afterward  a  manufacturer  of  brass  and 
steam  fitters'  supplies;  then  was  with  Brown, 
Bonnell  &  Co.,  and  subsequently  treas.  of 
Brown-Bonnell  Iron  Co.,  at  Youngstown,  O. ; 
the  latter  company  in  1899  was  merged  in  the 


Republic  Iron  and  Steel  Co.,  of  which  is  now 
vice-pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  Also  trustee  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.  of  Illinois.  Baptist.  Clubs: 
Mid-Day,  Homewood.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  4940  Greenwood  Av. 

TAYLOR,  Thomas,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Smeth- 
wick,  Eng.,  Nov.  18,  1859;  s.  Thomas  and 
Jane  (Holloway)  Taylor;  came  to  U.  S.  when 
very  young;  grad.  Knox  College  (111.)  B.S., 
1882;  Law  School  of  Harvard  Univ.,  LL.B., 
1885;  also  studied  civil  law  at  Univ.  of  Berlin 
and  Vienna;  m.  1891,  Florence,  daughter  of 
John  Thome  Clarkson;  children:  Thorn  Clark- 
son,  Wilberforce.  Began  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession in  Boston,  but  in  1887  came  to  Chi- 
cago; master  in  chancery,  Circuit  Court,  since 
1893;  mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  (treas.  from 
1894-7).  Republican.  Mem.  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.  Clubs:  University,  Chicago  Literary,  Chi- 
cago, Onwentsia.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  Lakeside,  111. 

TAYLOR,  William  A.,  journalist;  b.  Oswe- 
go,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  13,  1854;  s.  Duncan  and  Helen 
Leslie  Taylor;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents 
in  1858;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools,  graduat- 
ing from  high  school,  1872;  subsequently 
grad.  Chicago  College  of  Law.  Began  news- 
paper work  on  the  Chicago  Tribune  in  1874, 
and  continued  until  Feb.,  1883,  when  he  joined 
the  staff  of  the  Chicago  Herald  as  reporter; 
promoted  to  city  editor  June,  1883-90,  manag- 
ing editor,  1890-2;  chief  clerk  Board  of  Elec- 
tion Commissioners,  1892-5;  returned  to  news- 
paper work  on  Times-Herald,  and  as  Sundav 
editor  of  Record-Herald  in  Dec.,  1903;  helped 
organize  and  became  editor  of  the  Sunday 
Magazine,  published  in  New  York  City  by  an 
assn.  of  8  Am.  newspapers,  including  the  Chi- 
cago Record-Herald.  Clubs:  Chicago  Press 
(pres.  1891);  Salmagundi,  New  York.  Office: 
The  Sunday  Magazine,  52  E.  19th  St.,  New 
York  City.  Residence:  Cambridge  Court  Ho- 
tel, New  York  City. 

TAYLOR,  William  Annan,  lawyer;  b.  on 
farm  near  Tallula,  Menard  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  31, 
1870;  s.  John  Lawrence  and  Mary  Elizabeth 
(Ayers)  Taylor;  parents  removed  to  Johnson 
Co.,  Neb.,  1878,  and  to  Nodaway  Co.,  Mo.,  1882; 
ed.  public  schools  near  homes  in  Illinois,  Ne- 
braska and  Missouri,  and  at  Teachers'  normal 
school  in  Missouri;  taught  1  term  while  pur- 
suing law  studies;  studied  in  office  of  Edwin 
A.  Vinsonhaler,  formerly  probate  judge  of 
Nodaway  Co.,  Mo. ;  admitted  to  Missouri  bar, 
1892;  came  to  Chicago,  Feb.  20,  1893,  contin- 
uing studies  and  paying  expenses  by  clerking 
in  law  office,  and  taking  post-graduate  course 
in  Chicago  College  of  Law  (branch  of  Lake 
Forest  Univ.),  1893-4,  receiving  LL.B.  degree; 
m.  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1900,  Ella  Louise  Palmer; 
children:  William  Palmer,  Louise.  Admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  Mar.,  1894,  and  since  then  con- 
tinuously in  practice.  Republican.  Presbyte- 
rian. Club:  City.  Office:  The  Rookery.  Resi- 
dence: 9516  S.  Winchester  Av. 

TEALL,  Edward  McKinstry,  fire  under- 
writer; b.  Albany,  N.  Y.,  July  27,  1839;  s.  Ed- 
ward McKinstry  and  Eliza  Sherrill  (Perry) 
Teall;  ed.  Albany  Acad.  and  Albany  Classical 
Institute.  Resident  of  Chicago  since  1857; 
in  fire  insurance  business  since  1860;  head  of 
firm  of  Edward  M.  Teall  &  Co.;  pres.  Chicago 
Underwriters'  Assn.  for  past  10  years.  Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian;  elder  in  3d  Presbyterian 
Church;  pres.  board  of  trustees  3d  Presbyte- 
rian Church;  pres.  board  of  trustees  McCor- 
mick  Theological  Seminary;  pres.  board  of 
dirs.  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Soc.  Mem.  S.  A. 
R. ;  Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars  (governor  3  years). 
Club:  Illinois.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 522  W.  Adams  St. 

TEOTMEYER,  Charles  William,  box  manu- 
facturer; b.  Chicago,  Dec.  15,  1866;  s.  Chris- 
topher and  Christina  (Meyerding)  Tegtmeyer; 
ed.  public  school  and  Bryant  &  Stratton  Busi- 
ness College;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  21,  1897,  Hen- 


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rietta  Nachtway;  children:  Mildred,  Henrietta. 
At  age  of  15  entered  the  business  (established 
by  father  in  1872)  in  manufacture  of  packing 
boxes,  etc.,  and  has  continued  in  that  business 
ever  since.  It  was  continued  by  Christopher 
Tegtmeyer  and  3  sons  until  death  of  the 
father  in  1886;  after  that  continued  as  the 
Tegtmeyer  Lumber  &  Box  Co.  (a  corporation) 
until  1893,  of  which  was  sec.,  when,  because 
of  the  ill  health  of  1  brother  and  the  death 
of  another,  the  company  was  dissolved  and 
the  entire  business  was  bought  by  Charles  W. 
Tegtmeyer,  who  has  since  continued  it  in  own 
name,  as  manufacturer  of  packing  boxes  for 
all  purposes  and  dealer  in  lumber,  lath  and 
shingles.  Mem.  Builders'  and  Traders'  Ex- 
change, and  other  business  associations,  and 
of  order  of  the  Hoo  Hoo  Club.  Republican. 
German  Lutheran  —  trustee  Zion  German 
Lutheran  Church.  Mem.  Garden  City  Council, 
Royal  Arcanum.  Office:  769-779  S.  Canal  St. 
Residence:  1151  Douglas  Boul. 

TEGTMEYER,  William  O.,  pres.  Northwest- 
ern Brewing  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  May  14,  1862; 
s.  Christopher  and  Christine  (Meyerding) 
Tegtmeyer;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools  and  in 
Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College;  m.  1890, 
Bettie,  daughter  of  William  Hahne;  1  daugh- 
ter: Ruth.  Began  business  career  with  his 
father  in  brick  mfg. ;  later  engaged  in  lumber, 
planing  mill,  and  in  box  mfg.,  becoming  pres. 
Tegtmeyer  Lumber  Co.  until  1891,  when  he 
sold  his  interest  to  his  brother,  Charles  W. 
Tegtmeyer;  traveled,  1891-3;  became  inter- 
ested, 1893,  in  the  Northwestern  Brewing  Co., 
of  which  he  is  now  pres.  Is  also  engaged  in 
coal  mining,  and  is  treas.  of  the  Washington 
Fuel  Co.  Mason.  Club:  Germania.  Office:  781 
Clybourn  Av.  Residence:  1306  Dunning  St. 

TEICH,  Max,  mgr.  of  the  Kaiserhof  Hotel; 
b.  Greiz,  Germany,  Feb.  21,  1873;  s.  Christian 
and  Elisa  Teich;  ed.  public  schools  and  at 
high  school  in  Germany;  m.  Chicago,  1896, 
Sophie  Roessler;  children:  Fritz,  Ella.  After 
leaving  school  was  engaged  as  a  bookkeeper 
in  Dresden,  Berlin  and  Hamburg;  came  to  Chi- 
cago direct  from  Germany  in  1892,  and  was 
asst.  mgr.  of  the  Bismarck  Hotel  for  11  years; 
since  1902  mgr.  of  the  Kaiserhof  Hotel  and 
Restaurant,  266-274  S.  Clark  St.  Treas.  Inter- 
national Hotel  Co.,  and  treas.  Am.  Photo- 
chrome  Co.  Mem.  Lessing  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A. 
M.  Office:  266-274  S.  Clark  St.  Residence:  1528 
Kenmore  Av. 

TEMPLE,  Arthur,  asst.  auditor  passenger 
traffic,  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Co.;  b.  Rutland,  Vt., 
Nov.  28,  1847;  s.  Charles  and  Margarette 
Foulk  (Low)  Temple;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Rutland,  Vt.,  and  Mineral  Point,  Wis. ;  m. 
Chicago,  June  1,  1875,  Nellie  A.  Quiner;  chil- 
dren: Charles  Edwin,  Robert  Allyn,  Jessie 
Emilie.  Began  business  career  as  clerk  in  the 
post  office  at  Mineral  Point,  Wis.,  1862-3;  clerk 
grocery  store,  Mineral  Point,  1863-4;  clerk  U. 
S.  Pension  Office,  Madison,  Wis.,  1865;  clerk 
grocery  store  Mineral  Point,  1865-7;  clerk  lo- 
cal office  Mineral  Point  R.  R.  (C.,  M.  &  St.  P. 
Ry.),  Mineral  Point,  Wis.,  1867-70;  clerk  U.  S. 
Pension  Office,  Madison.  Wis.,  1870-3;  clerk 
gen.  supt.'s  office  and  general  ticket  dept., 
C,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.,  Chicago,  1873-8:  chief  clerk 
general  ticket  dept.,  1879-80;  ticket  auditor, 
1880-1902;  since  1902  asst.  auditor  passenger 
traffic,  C.,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry.  Republican.  Office: 
144  VanBuren  St.  Residence:  1723  Roscoe  St. 

TEMPLE,  Morris  D.,  pres.  the  Temple  Pump 
Co.;  b.  Philadelphia.  Pa.,  Sept.  10,  1837;  s. 
John  F.  and  Cornelia  (Morris)  Temple;  ed. 
public  and  private  schools,  Chicago,  and  at 
Knox  College;  taught  school  in  Tennessee, 
1859-61;  returned  to  Chicago;  enlisted  as  pri- 
vate in  19th  111.  Vol.  Infy. ;  promoted  to  2d 
lieut.  Co.  G,  and  appointed  adjutant  of  regt. ; 
afterward  acting  asst.  adjt.-gen.  of  29th  bri- 
gade, 14th  Corps,  Army  of  the  Cumberland; 


when  Co.  G  was  withdrawn  from  the  19th  111. 
regt.  and  organized  as  Bridges  Battery.  Illi- 
nois Light  Artillery,  was  promoted  to  junior 
1st  lieut.  of  artillery,  and  later  to  senior  1st 
lieut;  m.  Nashville,  Tenn.,  June,  1862,  Cor- 
nelia Morris  Nicholas;  children:  Mrs.  Cornelia 
Morris  Temple  Fleming,  Mrs.  Tessie  Temple 
Burling,  John  Frederich  (deceased),  Theodore 
Alexander  (deceased).  In  1867  entered  the 
business  established  by  father  in  1854  as  man- 
ufacturer of  pumps,  windmills,  etc.;  became 
sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Temple  Pump  Co.,  on  its 
incorporation,  1882,  and  since  death  of  father 
in  1895  has  been  pres.  Republican.  Mem.  U.  S. 
Grant  Post,  No.  28,  G.  A.  R.  Office:  17-28  W. 
15th  PI.  Residence:  Riverside,  111. 

TENNEY,  Horace  Kent,  lawyer;  b.  Portage, 
Wis.,  Sept.  11,  1859;  s.  Henry  W.  and  Hannah 
(Cadle)  Tenney;  ed.  Univ.  of  Vermont  and  in 
law  dept.  of  the  Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  LL.B., 
1881;  m.  Madison,  Wis.,  Nov.  25,  1887;  chil- 
dren: Elizabeth,  Henry,  Horace  K.,  Jr.  Senior 
of  the  law  firm  of  Tenney,  Coffeen,  Harding  & 
Wilkerson.  Mem.  Chicago,  Illinois  State  and 
Am.  Bar  Assns.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Quad- 
rangle, Chicago  Literary.  Law.  Office:  Home 
Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  4827  Kenwood  Av. 

TENNEY,  Lewis  S.,  dentist;  b.  Aurora,  111., 
Nov.  22,  1866;  s.  S.  A.  and  Mary  S.  (Cleve- 
land) Tenney;  ed.  Jennings  Seminary,  Aurora, 
111.,  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Acad.,  Evanston, 
111.;  grad.  Chicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery, 
D.D.S.,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  30,  1903,  Laura 
L.  Cosgrave;  1  son:  Robert  Lewis.  Engaged  in 
practice  of  dentistry  in  Chicago  since  1890. 
Mem.  Illinois  State  Dental  Soc.,  Odontological 
Soc.,  Odontographic  Soc.,  Chicago  Dental  Soc. 
Lecturer  on  operative  dentistry  in  Chicago 
College  of  Dental  Surgery.  Republican.  Epis- 
copalian. Club:  Colonial.  Mason:  K.  T.,  Cheva- 
lier Bayard  Commandery,  Past-master  Home 
Lodge,  Past  High  Priest  Chicago  Chapter; 
Shriner.  Office:  100  State  St. 

TENNEY,  William  Lawrence,  clergyman;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Sept.  9,  1862;  s.  Rev.  Daniel 
and  Mary  (Parker)  Tenney;  grad.  Oberlin  Col- 
lege, A.B.,  1855;  Oberlin  Theological  Semi- 
nary, B.D.,  1888;  Thayer  Scholarship,  Harvard 
Univ.,  1892;  Knox  College,  D.D.,  1903;  m.  Days- 
ville,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  21,  1887,  Flora  Calkins  (A.B., 
Oberlin,  1884);  children:  Parker  Gilleslie,  Wil- 
liam Lawrence,  Jr.  Prof,  of  philosophy  and 
theology  and  univ.  pastor,  Straight  Univ.,  N. 
O.,  1888-9;  pastor  Winthrop  Congregational 
Church,  Holbrook,  Mass.,  1891-4;  college  pas- 
tor and  prof,  of  logic,  Olivet  College,  Michi- 
gan, 1894-5;  pastor  1st  Congregational  Church, 
N.  Adams,  Mass.,  and  pres.  Associated  Chari- 
ties Soc.,  1895-1903;  Western  sec.,  Am.  Mis- 
sionary Assn.,  Chicago,  since  1903.  Mem.  N. 
Berkshire  Ministerial  Assn.;  fellow  N.  O. 
Acad.  of  Science.  Republican.  Club:  Congrega- 
tional. Residence:  221  N.  Grove  Av.,  Oak  Park. 
111. 

TERRIERE.  David  Edward,  banker;  b. 
Huntington,  Suffolk  Co.,  L.  I.,  N.  Y.,  Mar. 
26,  1838;  s.  Daniel  and  Ruth  Amanda  (Long) 
Terriere;  ed.  public  schools  of  Williamsburgh, 
N.  Y.,  until  12  years  of  age,  then  country 
school  in  Berrien  Co.,  Mich.,  until  16  years 
old;  deputy  co.  clerk,  Berrien  Co.,  1863-4; 
bookkeeper  for  Du  Quoin  and  Union  Coal  Min- 
ing Companies,  and  bill  clerk  I.  C.  R.  R.  Co., 
at  Du  Quoin,  111.,  1864-8;  came  to  Chicago, 
Sept.,  1868;  bookkeeper  about  9  years  and 
company  store  keeper  about  7  years,  for  Union 
Stock  Yard  and  Transit  Co.;  in  hay,  grain  and 
feed  business,  in  firm  of  Beckwith  &  Terriere, 
1884-5;  since  May  1,  1886,  cashier  of  Engle- 
wood  Bank;  m.  Niles,  Mich.,  Jan.  27,  1861, 
Ann  Eliza  Corell;  children:  Charles  Corell  (de- 
ceased), George  (deceased),  Harry  Ward, 
Charlotte,  Harriette  Edna.  Lived  on  farm  in 
Berrien  Co.,  Mich.,  from  age  of  12  to  20  years; 
clerk  for  Terriere  &  Perrott,  country  store, 


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Buchanan,   Mich.,    1857-63.    Office:    337   W.    63d  Orleans,  La.,  1887;  extended  business  to  Kan- 

St.  Residence:   6930  Yale  Av.  sas    City,    1890;    Chicago,    1894.    First    started 

TERWiLLiCrER,  Edwin,  Jr.,  lawyer;  b.  Ma-  business  in  firm  of  Le  Due  &  Thayer;  bought 

son,   Ingham   Co.,  Mich.,   Sept.   21,   1872;   s.  Ed-  interest    of    Mr.    Alphonse    Le    Due,    1891;    in 

win  and  Z.  Jane  (Sherwood)  Terwilliger;  grad.  1894  took  interest  in  W.  R.  Mumford  Co.    (in- 

Lansing    (Mich.)    High    School,    1892;    Univ.    of  corporated  1899),  of  which  he  is  sec.,  and  gen. 

Michigan,  LL.B.,   1896.  Began  business  career,  mgr. ;   company  are  receivers  and   snippers   of 

1892,   as   bank   clerk   in   Lansing,   Mich.;   came  grain     and     own     several     country     elevators, 

to  Chicago,  1896,  and  entered  law  office  of  Ex-  Mem.    Chicago    Board    of    Trade,    Minneapolis 

Gov.   John   M.   Hamilton   as  asst. ;   engaged   in  Chamber    of    Commerce,    and    St.    Louis    Mer- 

law  practice  on  own  account  since  1899;  now  chants'  Exchange.  Episcopalian.  Clubs:  Evans- 

of    firm    of    Pringle,    Northrup    &    Terwilliger,  ton,    Evanston    Golf.    Office:    Postal    Telegraph 

law  firm,  organized  1905;  chiefly  occupied  with  Bldg.    Residence:    1501    Maple    Av.,    Evanston, 

matters    cf    commercial    and    bankruptcy    law.  111. 

Republican.    Club:    Hamilton.    Office:    184    La-  THEARLE,    Harry    Bishop,    vice-pres.    and 

Salle  St.   Residence:   3535  Ellis  Av.  gen.    mgr.    the    Pain    Pyrotechnic    Co.;    b.    Dar- 

TEST,  Frederick  Cleveland,  surgeon;  b.  lington,  Wis.,  June  8,  1858;  s.  Frederick 
Richmond,  Ind.,  June  14,  1869;  s.  Dr.  Erastus  George  and  Angelica  (Gear)  Thearle;  ed.  Chi- 
and  Mary  (Taylor)  Test;  ed.  Raisin  Valley  cago  public  schools,  preparatory  school,  old 
Seminary,  Adrian,  Mich.,  1876-81;  Central  Chicago  Univ.,  Cook  Co.  Normal  School  and 
Acad.,  Plainfield,  Ind.,  1881-3;  Richmond  Englewood  High  School;  m.  Englewood  (Chi- 
(Ind.)  Normal  School,  1883-4;  Earlham  Col-  cago),  Oct.  24,  1881,  Nellie  J.  Smith;  1  daugh- 
lege,  1884-6;  Univ.  of  Indiana,  1886-9,  graduat-  ter:  Margaret  Thearle.  Began  business  career 
ing,  A.B.,  1889  (A.M.,  1894);  Georgtown  Univ.  as  office  boy,  and  then  in  charge  of  the  sup- 
Med.  School,  Washington,  D.  C.,  1892-5;  M.D.,  ply  dept.  in  the  Chicago  office  of  the  German- 
1895;  New  York  Post-Graduate  Med.  School,  Am.  Insurance  Co.,  1875-9;  bookkeeper  and 
1896-7;  m.  Dundee,  111.,  Sept.  22,  1896,  Annabel  cashier  in  Chicago  office  of  Am.  Baptist  Pub- 
Cleveland;  1  daughter:  Mary  Ella.  Instructor  lication  Soc.,  1879-85;  beginning  in  1886  with 
in  zoology,  Purdue  Univ.,  Indiana,  1889-90;  Pain  Pyrotechnic  Co.,  makers  of  Pain's  Fire- 
asst.  curator,  Dept.  of  Reptiles,  U.  S.  Museum,  works  and  contractor  for  displays,  illumina- 
Washington,  D.  C.,  1890-4;  editor  Horticulture  tions  and  decorations,  as  agent,  then  becom- 
and  Entomology,  U.  S.  Dept.  of  Agriculture,  ing  western  mgr.  in  Chicago  and  now  vice- 
Washington,  D.  C.,  1894-6;  asst.  to  Dr.  A.  M.  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.,  with  headquarters  at  12 
Phelps,  New  York  City,  1896-7;  instructor  in  Park  PL,  New  York,  and  17  Michigan  Av., 
orthopedic  surgery.  Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  Chicago.  Also  since  1896  of  firm  of  Thearle 
School  and  Northwestern  Univ.  Woman's  &  Hanaford,  agents  for  lectures  on  liquid  air, 
Med.  College,  1897-1901;  acting  asst.  surgeon,  radium,  etc.  Now  resides  in  New  York  about 
Home  for  Crippled  Children,  1901;  now  prof,  two-thirds  of  time,  but  is  still  mgr.  of  Chi- 
ef orthopedic  surgery,  Dearborn  Med.  College,  cago  Pain  house.  Republican.  Clubs:  Engle- 
attending  orthopedic  surgeon,  Samaritan  wood  Men's  (Chicago),  Greenroom  (New 
Hosp.,  consulting  surgeon  St.  Mary's  Home  York).  Office:  17-19  Michigan  Av. 
for  Children.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  THEURER,  Joseph,  brewer;  b.  Philadelphia, 
Orthopedic  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Am.  Or-  Pa.,  May  24,  1852;  s.  Christian  Theurer;  ed. 
nithologists'  Union,  Am.  Assn.  of  Economic  Philadelphia  public  schools;  came  to  Chicago, 
Entomologists,  Chicago  Alumni  Assn.  of  In-  1869;  m.  1880,  Emma,  daughter  of  Peter 
diana  Univ.  Republican.  Mem.  Soc.  of  Friends  Schoenhofen;  children:  Marie,  Peter,  Margaret, 
and  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Office:  525  Joseph,  Jr.  Apprenticed  to  Adam  Baierle  and 
43d  St., -cor.  Grand  Boul.  Residence:  4401  In-  K.  G.  Schmidt,  to  learn  brewing,  1869-71;  after 
diana  Av.  the  fire,  which  destroyed  the  Schmidt  brewery, 

TEUFEL,  Herman  J.,  diamond  merchant  and  returned  East  and  remained  a  year  in  Philadel- 

.ieweler;  b.  Chicago,  Oct.  9,  1849;  s.  Herman  J.  phia;  returned  to  Chicago  fall  of  1872;  appren- 

and    Catherine    Teufel;    ed.    public    schools    of  ticed  in  Bartholomae  &  Leicht  Brewery,   1872- 

Chicago.  Learned  jewelry  trade  under  his  fath-  1874;   worked   in   malt   house   of   J.   Wacker  & 

er  and  has  continued  in  it,  becoming,  10  years  Co.,  1874-8;  went  to  Philadelphia  for  2  years; 

ago,  a  partner  in  the  old  house  of  Shourds  &  returned  to  Chicago,   1880,  becoming  vice-pres. 

Adcock    (established    1860),    which,    upon    his  and   supt.    of   the    Peter    Schoenhofen    Brewing 

accession  to  an  interest,  assumed   the  present  Co.;    since    death    of   Peter    Schoenhofen,    1893, 

style  of  Shourds,   Adcock  &  Teufel.   Office:    66  pres.    of    same    company.    Mem.    and    has    been 

State  St.   Residence:  Evanston,   111.  pres.    United    Brewers'    Assn.    Clubs:    Chicago 

THATCHER,   Oliver  Joseph,   associate   prof.  Athletic,    Washington    Park,    Germania.    Office: 

mediaeval   and   English    history,    Univ.    of   Chi-  Canalport  Av.  and  18th  St.  Residence:  67  Lake 

cago,  since  1896;  s.  Joseph  and  Deborah   (Had-  View  Av. 

ley)   Thatcher;   grad.  Wilmington   (O.)   College,  THEXTON,    Louie,    physician;     b.    Ontario, 

1878    (Ph.D.,    1894);    Union    Theological    Semi-  Can.,   Aug.    2,    1865;    s.    Richard   and   Elizabeth 

nary,    1885;    student    in    Berlin,    1885-7;    mem.  (Garnett)    Thexton;   graduate  of  Ontario  High 

Am.  School  of  Classical  Studies,  Athens,  1887-  School,    1886,    and    received    teachers'     degree 

1888;  student  at  Marburg  Univ.,  1888;  instruc-  same    year;    grad.    Rush    Med.    College,    M.D., 

tor,    1888-90;    prof.,    1890-2,    ecclesiastical    his-  1891;     prosector    Rush    Med.    College,     1890-1; 

tory,    United    Presbyterian    Theological    Semi-  m.  Aurora,   111.,   1899,  Elizabeth  Reed  Higgins; 

nary;    univ.    extension    lecturer,    1892-3:    asst.  1    son:    Arthur.    Engaged   in    practice   of   medi- 

prof.,    1893-4,    Univ.    of    Chicago;    in    Europe,  cine   and    surgery    since    1891;    located    at   Au- 

1895-6,  and  again  in  1898.  Author:  A  Sketch  of  rora,    111.,    until    1898;    since    then    at    Chicago, 

the    History    of    the    Apostolic    Church,    1894;  Was  supt.   of  Aurora   City  Hosp.,   1891-8;   sur- 

Europe  in   the  Middle   Age    (with   F.    Schwill),  geon  and  supt.  of  the  Monroe  St.  Hosp.,  1898- 

1896;    A    Short    History    of    Mediaeval    Europe,  1900;  chief  surgeon  Park  Av.  Hosp.  since  1901; 

1897;    A   General    History   of   Europe,    350-1900  prof,  of  surgerv  at  Jenner  Med.  College,   1900- 

with    F.    Schwill),     1900;     Studies    Concerning  1904.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn. 

Adrian    IV.,    1903.    Clubs:    Quadrangle,    Univer-  Republican.    Methodist.    Office:    175    Park    Av. 

eity.    Address:    Univ.    of   Chicago.  Residence:    1278   Washington   Boul. 

THAYER,    Clarence   Holmes,    grain;    b.    Buf-  THIELE,     Aloysins    J.,    Catholic    priest;    b. 

falo,  N.   Y.,   Feb.   11,   1859;   s.   Clarence  C.  and  Thuelen,  Province  of  Westphalia,  Prussia,  Oct. 

Sue    Francis    (Greenleaf)    Thayer;    grad.    Har-  14,     1847;     s.     Emil     and     Theresia      (Wispen) 

vard  College,  1883;  Harvard  Law  School,  1886;  Thiele;  studied  at  the  College  at  Neuss,  at  the 

m.  Evanston,  111.,  Oct.   11,  1899,  Rose  Season;  Univ.   of  Bonn,  and  at  St.   Francis   Seminary, 

children:    Beatrice    Greenleaf,    Natalie    Beason.  Milwaukee,    Wis.     Immigrated    in    Oct.,     1868; 

Entered    grain    commission    business    at    New  received  holy  orders,  Dec.   17,   1870.  Pastor  of 


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Sacred  Heart  Church,  Sterling,  111.,  until  Apr., 
1872;  St.  Peter's  Church,  Niles  Center,  111., 
till  July,  1879;  St.  Henry's  Church,  Chicago, 
till  June,  1884;  founded  St.  Aloysius  Parish, 
June,  1884,  and  has  remained  its  pastor  ever 
since.  Residence:  247  Le  Moyne  Av. 

THIFPAULT,  Alphonse  Eziral,  metals;  b. 
Rutland,  Vt.,  Nov.  6,  1877;  s.  Joseph  and  Mary 
(La  Crosse)  Thiffault;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Rutland,  Vt.;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  28,  1903,  Emma 
Drolet.  Since  11  years  old  connected  with 
houses  in  the  tin  plate  and  sheet  metals  trade, 
Formerly  with  Daniel  G.  Trench  &  Co.,  Chi- 
cago;  Am.  Sheet  and  Tin  Plate  Co.,  and  John 
McVoy  &  Co.;  since  Jan.  1,  1904,  vice-pres.  and 
sec.  Wright-Thiffault  Co.,  jobbers  of  bright 
and  roofing  tins,  metals,  etc.  Office:  101  E. 
Kinzie  St.  Residence:  923  Artesian  Av. 

THIN,  Robert,  grain  commission  merchant; 
b.  Liverpool,  Eng.,  Nov.  20,  1858;  s.  Robert  and 
Isabella  (Clouston)  Thin;  ed.  private  school 
in  Liverpool;  m.  Canada,  Oct.  13,  1886,  Eliza- 
beth  O.  Broughton;  1  daughter:  Margery 
Clouston.  Came  to  Chicago,  1882,  and  with  Mr. 
A.  Stanford  White  established  the  business  of 
A.  S.  White  &  Co.,  grain  commission  mer- 
chants  and  mems.  of  the  Board  of  Trade, 
Episcopalian.  Club:  Homewood.  Office:  169 
Jackson  Boul.  Residence:  4621  Woodlawn  Av. 


(Sonnedecker)     Thoman;     ed.     public     schools 


studied  under  private  tutors  (D.D.,  Indiana 
Asbury  Univ.,  1870);  m.,  1st,  Mar.  19,  1855, 
Emeline  C.  Merrick,  of  Pennsylvania  (died 
Jan.  5,  1896);  m.,  2d,  Vandelia  Varnum,  of 
Franklinville,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  16,  1899.  Entered 
ministry  of  Evangelical  Assn.,  1852;  of  M.  E. 
Church,  1856;  went  to  Chicago,  1869;  tried  for 
heresy  and  expelled  from  Methodist  Church, 
1881;  has  been  pastor  of  the  People's  Church, 
McVicker's  Theatre,  Chicago,  since  1880,  and 
chaplain  1st  regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  since  1881.  Long 
popular  as  a  pulpit  orator;  is  pres.  Congress 
of  Religions.  Author:  Origin  and  Destiny  of 
Man;  Life  and  Sermons;  The  People's  Pulpit; 
etc.  Address:  535  Monroe  St. 

THOMAS,  Homer  Merrick,  physician;  b. 
Marshall,  la.,  June  21,  1858;  s.  Hiram  W.  and 
Emeline  C.  (Merrick)  Thomas;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Iowa,  old  Chicago  Univ.  and  Lom- 
bard  Univ.;  Rush  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1882;  m. 
Chicago,  1884,  Alice  C.  Ingals;  children: 
Laura,  Merrick,  Lester.  Engaged  in  practice 
of  medicine  in  Chicago  since  1882.  On  med. 
staff  of  the  Chicago  Hosp.  ;  mem.  of  the  staff 
of  the  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  Mary  Thompson  Hosp., 
and  Crippled  Children's  Home;  consulting 
physician  to  the  Alma  Sanitarium  and  the 
Pennoyer  Sanitarium.  Mem.  Chicago  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Acad.  of  Medicine,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Pathological  Soc.,  and  Illinois  State 
Sofor  Prevention  of  Tuberculosis..  Re- 

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fo6  years;  UScvi    Commissioer,  1883- 
Democrat.    Mem.    law    firm    Miller,    Thoman    & 
Oppenheim;    sec.   and   dir.    Raven   Mining  Co.; 
dir.    Sibley   Warehouse   &   Storage   Co.,    E.    W. 
Gillett    Co.,    Central    Warehouse^    Co.,    N.    W. 

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1.,  pres.  and  dir.  Lord 
&  Thomas,  Sterling  Remedy  Co.;  vice-pres. 
and  dir.  Orangeine  Chemical  Co.;  dir.  Metro- 
politan  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  Indiana  Min- 
eral  Springs  Co.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.'  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Midlothian.  Office: 
67  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  4722  Woodlawn  Av. 

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TMOJHAS,    Benjamin,    pres.    ana    gen.    mgr.    C. 

&  W.  I.  R.  R.  and  Belt  Ry.  of  Chicago  since 
June  3,  1891.  Began  railway  service,  1865,  on 
New  York,  Lake  Erie  &  Western  R.  R.,  which 
he  served  as  train  despatcher  Delaware  divi- 
Bion,  1865-73;  supt.  same  division,  1873-81; 
supt.  transportation,  entire  line,  1881-3;  gen. 
supt.,  1883-7;  gen.  supt.  Chicago  &  Atlantic, 
1887-8;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  C.  &  W.  I. 
R  R,  1888-91.  Trustee  Am.  Trust  and  Sav- 
ings  Bank.  Office:  Dearborn  Station.  Resi- 
dence-  4942  Ellis  Av 

THOMAS,  Frederick  A.,  commission  mer- 
chant;  b.  Holley,  Orleans  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  21, 
1831;  s.  Alden  and  Eliza  Thomas;  family  re- 
moved  to  Rockford,  111.,  1839;  ed.  country 
schools  of  New  York  and  Illinois;  learned 
trade  at  which  he  worked  only  a  few  years; 
m.  1856.  Frances  E.  Davis  (died  Oct.  31,1891); 
1  son:  Herbert  A.  Came  to  Chicago,  1856,  and 
since  about  1868  engaged  in  fruit  commission 
business.  Was  one  of  founders  and  for  years 
pres.  the  California  Fruit  Transportation  Co.; 
now  pres.  the  F.  A.  Thomas  Co.,  commission 
merchants.  Office:  121  S.  Water  St.  Residence: 
4111  Perry  Av.,  Rogers  Park. 

THOMAS,  Hiram  Washington,  clergyman; 
b  Hampshire  Co.,  Va.,  Apr.  29,  1832;  s.  Jo- 
seph  and  Margaret  (McDonald)  Thomas;  ed. 
common  schools,  Preston  Co.,  Va.;  Coopers- 
town  Seminary,  Pennsvlvania,  and  Berlin; 


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THOMAS,  Wesley  Mungrer,  physician;  b. 
Vernon,  Wis.,  Feb.  20,  1868;  s.  Edwin  Burke  and 
Cornelia  Mary  (Munger)  Thomas;  grad.  Roches- 
ter  (Wis.)  Seminary,  1887;  Univ.  of  Wiscon- 
sin,  B.S.,  1892;  Chicago  Homoa.  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1895;  Harvey  Med.  College,  M.D.,  1899; 
m.  Vernon,  Wis.,  Sept.  13,  1892,  Delia  F. 
Hoyt;  children:  Edwin  Benjamin,  Isadore  El- 
vira.  Engaged  in  general  nractice  of  medicine 
in  Chicago  since  Apr.,  1895.  Was  lecturer  on 
chemistry,  5  years,  and  adjunct  prof,  of  clini- 
cal  diagnosis  for  2  years,  in  Chicago  Homce. 
Med.  College,  was  attending  physician  to  the 
Chicago  Nursery  and  Half-Orphan  Asylum 
for  5  years.  Mem.  of  Illinois  Homoa  Med. 
Assn.  and  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  Soc.  Congre- 
gationalist.  Office:  100  State  St.  Residence:  155 
Evanston  Av. 

THOMASSON,  Kelson,  real  estate;  b.  Louis- 
ville,  Ky.,  Oct.  15  1839;  s.  William  Pomdexter 
and  Charlotte  Pierce  (Leonard)  Thomasson; 
ed.  private  schools  and  at  Acad.,  Louisville. 
Ky.;  children:  Leonard,  Nelson,  Mamenne 
When  18  years  of  age  he  left  Louisville  and 
became  student  and  clerk  in  offices  of  Morris, 
Thomasson  &  Blackburn,  and  later  in  office  of 
John  G  Rogers  meanwhile  attending  law 
school.  In  1861  enlisted  in  the  Sturges  1  fles 
and  served  in  it  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac, 


THE  BOOK  OF  CHICAGOANS  567 

promoted  to  regular  army  after  the  campaign  assistant  editor,    1892-1901,    editor   since   1901, 

in    western    Virginia,    becoming    mem.    of    Co.  Northwestern      Christian      Advocate.      Author: 

E,   5th  U.   S.   Infy. ;   served  New  Mexico  in  the  Abraham    Lincoln,    The   First   American,    1896; 

campaign    against    the    Texans    under    Sibley  John  Wesley  as  Social  Reformer,  1898.  Office: 

and  Bailey,  and  later  with  Kit  Carson  against  57   Washington   St.   Residence:    2131   Orrington 

the  Navajos   and   other   Indians   of  New   Mex-  Av.,   Evanston,   111. 

ico,  Colorado  and  Arizona;  after  war  engaged  THOMPSON,  Ely  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Wyanet, 
in  recruiting  service  at  Chicago  and  Newport  Bureau  Co.,  111.;  s.  Moses  M.  and  Anna  C. 
Barracks,  and  afterward  was  on  the  plains  (Raines)  Thompson;  grad.  high  school, 
until  Dec.,  1870,  when  he  retired  from  the  Wyanet;  studied  privately  for  a  year  with 
army;  came  to  Chicago  and  established  in  the  an  uncle  (prof,  of  Latin  and  Greek  at  Whea- 
real  estate  business;  achieved  great  success  ton  College),  and  attended  old  Univ.  of  Chi- 
buying  and  subdividing  large  tracts,  and,  be-  cago;  studied  law,  1883,  in  offices  of  Hon. 
sides  handling  his  own  property,  represents  James  K.  Edsall  and  John  B.  Hawley,  and 
other  large  owners.  Republican.  Mason,  and  in  law  dept.  of  Yale  Univ.,  graduating  1887; 
K.  T.  Mem.  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Union  m.  1891;  children:  Frederick,  Katherine,  Don- 
League,  Washington  Park.  Office:  85  Dearborn  aid.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1887;  estab- 
St.  Residence:  422  N.  State  St.  lished  practice  in  Chicago;  was  for  a  time 

THOMPSON,    Albert    Edward,     manufactur-  associated   with   Russell  H.  Curtis,   firm   being 

ers'   agent;   b.    Quebec,   Can.,    Nov.    29,    1862;    s.  Thompson     &    Curtis;     in     1895,     with     Frank 

James   and    Sarah    (LeCheminant)    Thompson;  Humboldt  Clark,  a  college  classmate,   in  firm 

ed.    private    schools    and    Commercial    Acad.,  of  Thompson  &  Clark,  which  assumed  later  the 

Quebec,  Can.,  to  1877;  m.  Quebec,  Can.,  July  6,  style  of  Thompson,   Delamater  &  Clark   upon 

1889,      Elizabeth      Borland;      children:       Mary  the  admission,   1896,  of  Hon.   George  W.  Dela- 

Eleanor,    Elwyn    Hibbard,    Harold    Edgar,    Al-  mater   (Republican  nominee  for  gov.  of  Penn- 

bert  Edward,  Jr.  Began  business  life  in  Que-  sylvania    in    1890)    who    that    year    located    in 

bee   with    1%    years   in   insurance   office;    later  Chicago;    the    firm    was    identified    with    many 

in    office    work    in    manufacturers'    office,    and  important  cases  and  was   counsel   for  several 

afterward    custom    house   clerk   for   wholesale  large   firms    and    corporations.    Since    the    dis- 

grocery    house    in    Quebec;    in    retail    grocery  solution    of    that    firm     has    practiced    alone, 

business,    1884-91,    in  Winnipeg;   went  to   Du-  Club:   Chicago.   Office:    184   Dearborn  St.   Resi- 

luth,  Minn.,  1891,  as  grocery  salesman,  and  to  dence:  523  Belden  Av. 

St.    Paul   for   Michaud   Bros,   until   July,    1895,  THOMPSON,  Frank  Robert,  fire  underwriter; 

when    he    came    to    Chicago   and    traveled    for  b.  Chicago,  Apr.  28,  1873;  s.  John  F.  and  Mary 

Chocolat   Menier  Co.,    until    1897;    then   estab-  Ann    (Brown)    Thompson;    ed.    Chicago   public 

lished  in  business  for  himself  as  manufactur-  schools;    m.    Fond    du    Lac.    Wis.,    June,    1899, 

ers'  agent.  He  represents  Godillot  &  Co.,  New  Clara    Darling    Robbins;     1     daughter:     Edith 

York,   French  groceries;   is  western  agent  for  Darling.    Began    business    career,    1889,    with 

Blooker's  Dutch  Cocoa,  Fruen's  Wheat  Flakes,  Chicago    insurance    agency   of   R.    W.    Hosmer 

Minneapolis,    Minn.;    C.    Rosenstein    Co.,    New  &  Co.   as  office  boy,  and  remained   with   them 

York,   Swedish    matches;    R.    I.    Sherman   Mfg.  10    years;    resigned    to    become    mgr.    of    the 

Co.,    Boston,    Mass.,    canned    goods    and    pre-  insurance  dept.  of  Swift  &  Co.,  1899.  Resigned 

serves.   Republican.  Office:    34   River  St.   Rest-  from  latter  connection  to  assume  present  posi- 

dence:  4356  N.  Ashland  Av.,  Rogers  Park.  tion   as    mgr.    of    Jameson    &    Frelinghuysen's 

THOMPSON,    Charles    C.,    publisher;    b.    Al-  (insurance  agents)    Western   business.   Repub- 

bion,  Wis.;   s.   Charles   H.   and   Jessie   Thomp-  lican.   Christian   Scientist.    Office:    159    LaSalle 

son;    grad.    Bryant    &    Stratton    Business    Col-  St.  Residence:  27fil  N.  Paulina  St. 

lege;   taught  school   3   years;   was   engaged   in  THOMPSON,  Frederick  Shepard,  mgr.   Main 

book  business  5  years;  m.  Jan.   11,  1894,  Ger-  Belting  Co.;  b.  Mt.   Desert,  Hancock  Co.,  Me., 

trude  Fetter.    Came   to   Chicago,    Oct.    1,    1897,  Mar.  26,  1854;  s.  D.   Shepard  and  Charlotte  J. 

and  has  been  engaged  in  publishing  business  (Somes)     Thompson;    ed.    district    schools    of 

since;   mem.    Thompson   &   Thomas   Publishing  Maine;  m.  Dennysville,  Me.,  May  5,  1877,  Alice 

Co.    Residence:    6330   Kimbark   Av.   Office:    338  P.   Jones;   children:   Mabel  H.,   J.   Grace,   Jose- 

Wabash   Av.  phine    G.,     A.     Dorothea,     D.     Shepard.     Began 

THOMPSON,    Charles    Francis,    lumber;    b.  career,  after  leaving  school,  as  a  sailor  in  the 

Lacon,   111.,   Aug.    13,    1864;    s.    Charles  F.    and  merchant  service;  at  age  of  22  years  was  first 

Elizabeth   Henderson    (Twells)    Thompson;    ed.  mate    of    the    ship    "William    McGilvery";    in 

public   and   high   schools   of   Logansport,   Ind.,  1878  left  the  sea  and  engaged  in  the  produce 

to   1880;  m.   Chicago,   Apr.    25,   1888,   Emma  M.  business  at  Milford,   Sussex  Co.,   Del.   In   1882 

Adams;  1  daughter:  Elizabeth  Adams.  Entered  went    to    Philadelphia    and    became    connected 

lumber   business   in    Jan.,    1881,    with    Thomp-  with    the  Main  Belting  Co.,  manufacturers  of 

son  Bros.  &  Co.;  in  May,  1884,  became  cashier  "Leviathan"    belting,    of    which    company    he 

C     C.    Thompson    &    Walkup    Co.;    May,    1889,  has  been  Western  mgr.  since  1883.  Republican, 

sec    C.   C.   Thompson  Lumber  Co.;   Feb.,   1893,  Presbyterian.  Office:   55  Market  St.  Residence: 

sec.    and    treas.    Henry    Oil    Co.;    June,    1894,  6522  LaFayette  Av. 

sec.    and   treas.    Alpha   Oil    Co.    In   Feb.,    1898.  THOMPSON,  Georgre  Farnsworthf  physician; 

purchased    C.    C.    Thompson    Lumber   Co.,    and  b.   Oconto,   Wis.,   Mar.    17,    1875;   s.    M.   C.   and 

from   it  organized  the  Thompson  Lumber  Co.,  Margaret    (Bellew)    Thompson;   grad.   Univ.    of 

of   which   is   pres.   and   dir.    In    Jan.,    1900,    or-  Wisconsin,     B.S.,     1896;     Rush     Med.     College, 

ganized  Mississippi   Lumber  Co.,   of  which   is  M.D.,    1899;    m.   Chicago,    June    11,    1902,    Irma 

treas.;    also,    since    Jan.,    1902,    pres.    of    the  Strum;     1     daughter:     Dorothy.     Was    interne 

Kingston    Lumber   Co.;    organized,    Mar.,    1902,  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  June,  1899,  to  Dec.,  1900;  as- 

Bank  of  Quitman,  Quitman,  Miss.,  of  which  is  sociate    attending    surgeon,    Cook    Co.    Hosp., 

vice-pres.    Also   pres.    George   Adams   &   Fred-  1901-2;  attending  surgeon,  same,  1903-4.  Since 

cricks    Co.,    and    treas.    and    gen.    mgr.    of   the  Jan.,     1901,     in     general    private    practice    as 

Mississippi      Eastern   Ry.    Republican.   Mason,  physician     and      surgeon     in     Chicago.     Was 

Elk      Clubs:      Chicago     Athletic,     Homewood,  half-back  in   the  Univ.   of  Wisconsin   football 

Diana  Shooting,  Lac  Court  d'Oreilles  Fishing,  team,    1894-5.    Mem.    Chicago    Med.    Soc.    Now 

Office:   Railway  Exchange.   Residence:   3350   S.  associate  in  surgery,  Rush  Med.  College.  Mem. 

Park  Av.  Chicago   Med.    Soc.    Office:    1    Blue   Island   Av. 

THOMPSON,  -David    Decamp,    journalist;    b.  Residence:    410   Ashland   Boul. 

Cincinnati,    Apr.    29,    1852;    s.    R.    P.    and   Mary  THOMPSON,    Glenn    Dorau,    sec.    and    treas. 

L    (Carr)   Thompson;  alumnus  Ohio  Wesleyan  Edson  Keith  &  Co.;  b.  Michigan  City,  Ind.,  June 

Univ     1876;    A.M.,    Northwestern   Univ.,    1891;  30,    1867;    moved    to   Detroit,    1870;    ed.    public 

LLD.,  McKendree  College,   1903;  m.  1876,  Alia  and    high    schools    of    Detroit,    Mich.,    to    1887; 

L.     Grosh,    Lockland,    O.     Methodist    layman;  m.   Chicago,   Apr.   25,   1893,   Margaret  Graham. 


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Came  to  Chicago,  1887,  from  Detroit,  and  en- 
tered wholesale  millinery  house  of  Edson 
Keith  &  Co.  as  office  man  and  clerk;  after- 
ward became  salesman  in  the  house,  and 
traveling  representative  in  Ohio,  Minnesota 
and  Indiana,  and  since  1899  has  been  sec.  and 
treas.  of  the  company,  and  foreign  buyer.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  B.  P.  O.  E.  (LaPorte,  Ind., 
lodge).  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington 
Park.  Office:  132  Michigan  Av.  Residence: 
5304  Cornell  Av. 

THOMPSON,  Jay  Juclscn,  surgeon;  b.  near 
Rochester,  Minn.,  Jan.  1,  1857;  s.  Judson  and 
Lydia  Berry  Thompson;  educated  in  district 
schools  and  at  Lawrence  Univ.,  Appleton, 
Wis. ;  taught  public  schools.  Was  principal  of 
high  school  at  Shawano,  Wis.;  was  principal 
of  one  of  the  public  schools  of  Appleton, 
Wis.,  1882;  devoted  spare  time  to  study  of 
medicine  with  Dr.  Reilly,  of  Appleton,  Wis., 
a  physician  of  the  allopathic  school;  came  to 
Chicago,  1886;  entered  Chicago  Homos.  Med. 
College,  and  was  graduated,  1888  (was  vale- 
dictorian of  class);  m.  1881,  Mary  D.  Hull;  1 
son:  Roy  Arthur.  Was  instrumental  in  found- 
ing and  building  up  Lincoln  Park  Sanitarium, 
but  sold  out  interest  in  1891;  traveled  in  Eu- 
rope, and  on  return  began  practice  as  a  spe- 
cialist in  gynecological,  genito-urinary  and 
rectal  surgery.  Appointed,  1892,  prof,  of 
oriflcial  and  plastic  surgery  in  Nat.  Homoe. 
Med.  College;  later  prof,  surgery  Hering 
Med.  College,  and  still  later  prof,  gynecology 
in  Chicago  Homce.  Med.  College;  also  gyne- 
cologist and  rectal  surgeon  of  Baptist  Hosp. ; 
gynecologist  to  Chicago  Union  Hosp.,  Frances 
Willard  Nat.  Temperance  Hosp.,  LaSalle  St. 
Hosp.;  ex-pres.  Illinois  State  Homoe.  Med.  Soc. 
Contributor  to  med.  press.  Mem.  Am.  Institute 
of  Homoeopathy,  and  of  Illinois  State  Med. 
Soc.  Office:  31  Washington  St.  Residence:  1234 
N.  Clark  St. 

THOMPSON,  John,  clergyman;  b.  Nenthead, 
Co.  Cumberland,  Eng.,  July  24,  1862;  s.  Jona- 
than and  Hannah  (Erwine)  Thompson;  ed. 
English  grammar  school,  English  Polytechnic 
School  (graduated  1879),  and  took  English 
theological  course  (non-conformist  ministers' 
course,  Oxford  Univ.,  1892);  came  to  U.  S., 
June,  1892;  grad.  Garrett  Biblical  Institute, 
Evanston,  B.D.,  1899;  philosophy  course, 
Ph.D.,  1900,  D.D.,  1901,  Taylor  Univ.,  Ind.; 
m.  Nenthead,  Eng.,  June  8,  1887,  Jane  Cousin; 
children:  Sarah  Hannah,  Howard  Newton.  Li- 
censed to  preach  in  England  at  age  of  17, 
and  served  churches  and  circuits  at  Alston, 
Hexham,  Gateshead  High  St.  W.,  and  Chorley 
in  Lancashire.  In  U.  S.  at  Minden  City  and 
Downington,  Mich.;  since  1896  mem.  Rock 
River  Annual  Conference  of  M.  E.  Church, 
serving  churches  at  Monee,  Milbrook,  Gross 
Park  (Chicago),  Rockford  (Centennial 
Church),  and  Grace  Church,  Chicago,  where 
is  now  serving.  Address:  142  Locust  St. 

THOMPSON,  John  R.,  restaurateur  and 
grocer;  b.  on  farm  in  Vermilion  Co.,  111.,  Nov. 
13,  1865;  s.  John  R.  and  Elizabeth  (Wright) 
Thompson;  ed.  public  school  on  home  farm 
until  16,  then  2  years  in  normal  school  at 
Danville,  111.;  m.  Georgetown,  111.,  Aug.  5, 
1891,  Rose  Holloway;  children:  John  R.  Ill, 
Ruth  E.,  Florence  H.  Began  business  life  in 
1887  at  Fithian,  111.,  a  small  country  town, 
with  a  "general  store,"  dry  goods,  groceries, 
shoes,  etc.,  and  post  office  in  a  corner  of  the 
store;  sold  out  in  1891  and  came  to  Chicago. 
Began  in  restaurant  business,  Dec.  19,  1891, 
at  397  State  St.;  in  1895  opened  restaurant  at 
165  Adams  St.;  in  1896  others  at  107  Van- 
Buren  and  175  Madison  St.,  and  afterwards 
opened  restaurants  and  lunch  rooms  at  81 
Madison  St.,  118-120  Jackson  Boul.,  254  State 
St.,  300-302  Dearborn  St.  and  75-77  Randolph, 
and  in  1903  purchased  of  Andrew  Cummings 
the  business  and  property  of  the  old  Thomp- 
son Restaurant  at  151-153  Dearborn  St.  (es- 


tablished, 1856,  by  S.  H.  Thompson),  includ- 
ing both  restaurant  and  hotel;  in  1904  opened 
lunch  room  in  the  rotunda  of  the  new  Rail- 
way Exchange  Building.  Since  Aug.,  1900, 
has  conducted  restaurant  in  1st  Nat.  Bank, 
just  for  the  officers  and  employes,  number- 
ing over  500  people.  Besides  11  restaurants 
and  lunch  rooms,  now  conducts  "commissary" 
or  supply  house,  which  supplies  them  and 
also  other  hotels,  restaurants  and  clubs.  Dir. 
of  "The  World  To-Day"  (magazine);  pres. 
Libertyville  Trotting  Assn.;  sec.  and  treas. 
Gentlemen's  Driving  Club.  Has  stock  farm  at 
Libertyville,  111.,  raising  trotting  horses,  of 
which  keeps  from  40  to  50.  Republican;  pres. 
Republican  Ward  Club;  now  County  Central 
Committeeman  from  6th  Ward;  one  of  mgrs. 
of  Charles  S.  Deneen's  campaign  for  gov. 
Office:  38  State  St.  Residence:  4415  Grand 
Boul. 

THOMPSON,  Mark  M.,  physician;  b.  Jack- 
son, Mich.,  Dec.  19,  1845;  s.  Luke  and  Rhoda 
Thompson;  lived  on  a  Wisconsin  farm  from 
early  childhood  until  20  years  old;  ed.  public 
schools  and  4  years  in  State  Normal  School 
and  theological  seminary  at  Oberlin,  O. ;  for 
10  years  was  pastor  of  Congregational 
churches  in  Iowa,  when  loss  of  voice  necessi- 
tated change  of  profession;  grad.  Chicago 
Homce.  College,  1886;  m.  1868,  Susan  M.  Drake. 
For  20  years  supt.  and  surgeon-in-chief  to  a 
sanitarium  for  treatment  of  alcoholic  diseases 
and  drug  addictions;  has  treated  about  4,000 
patients  by  his  own  method,  but  strictly  in 
accord  with  ethics  of  med.  profession;  now 
proprietor  and  surgeon-in-chief  of  West  Chi- 
cago Sanitarium,  805  Monroe  St.  Prof,  of  sur- 
gical gynecology,  Hering  Med.  College;  sur- 
geon-in-chief St.  Hedwig's  Hosp.,  Chicago. 
Mem.  of  Chicago  Homoe.  Assn.,  Am.  Institute 
of  Homoeopathy,  International  Homoe.  Assn. 
Office:  1320  Masonic  Temple.  Residence:  805 
Monroe  St. 

THOMPSON,  Merritt  Walter,  physician;  b. 
McHenry  Co.,  111.,  Sept.  26,  1854;  s.  Acel  and 
Mary  Jane  (Nealley)  Thompson;  ed.  public 
and  private  schools  in  McHenry  Co.  and  1  year 
at  Hillsdale  College,  Michigan;  taught  district 
school  1  term  in  1873,  devoting  spare  time  to 
study  of  medicine;  came  to  Chicago,  1874,  and 
studied  under  instruction  of  Dr.  Nealley,  and 
then  in  med.  dept.  of  Univ.  of  Michigan,  until 
spring  of  1874;  returned  to  Chicago,  resuming 
studies  under  Dr.  Nealley  and  attending  a 
course  of  lectures  at  Chicago  Med.  College;- 
bought  a  drug  store,  1876,  and  conducted  that 
while  continuing  studies;  entered  Rush  Med. 
College  in  fall  of  1876,  and  grad.  same  as 
M.D.  in  class  of  1877;  m.  Chicago,  June  18, 
1878,  Sarah  Jane  Gibson;  children:  Mary  A., 
M.  Walter,  Jr.,  Elmer.  Began  practice  at  Ma- 
rengo,  111.,  1877,  but  returned  to  Chicago,  1878, 
sold  out  his  _drug  business,  and  has  since 
been  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in  this 
city.  Mason  (32°):  Chicago  Consistory;  Chi- 
cago Commandery,  K.  T.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.  Office:  282  Grand  Av.  Residence:  685  N. 
Robey  St. 

THOMPSON,  Richard  Swain,  lawyer;  b. 
Cape  May  Court  House,  Cape  May  Co.,  N.  J., 
Dec.  27,  1837;  s.  Richard  and  Elizabeth 
(Holmes)  Thompson;  ed.  district  schools  until 
1851;  then  3  years  in  Norristown  (Pa.)  Sem- 
inary, and  afterward  studied  3  years  under 
Rev.  Alden  Scovel,  at  Bordentown,  N.  J. ; 
pursued  his  literary  studies  and  also  studied 
law  under  Asa  I.  Fish,  LL.D.,  of  Philadelphia, 
until  1859,  when  entered  Harvard  Law  School, 
from  which  grad.,  LL.B.,  1861;  then  con- 
tinued with  Asa  I.  Fish  until  admitted  to  bar 
at  Philadelphia,  Mar.  8,  1862;  in  Aug.,  1862, 
as  capt.  raised  a  company  which  was  mus- 
tered in  as  Co.  K,  12th  N.  J.  Vol.,  at  Wood- 
bury,  N.  J.,  Sept.  4,  1862;  served  as  district 
provost  marshal,  located  at  Ellicott's  Mills, 
Md.,  2  months;  with  regt.  joined  Army  of  the 


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Potomac,  Dec.  19,  1862;  commissioned  maj., 
Feb.  25,  1864,  and  lieut.-col.,  July  14,  1864, 
12th  N.  J.  Vol.;  severely  wounded  at  battle  of 
Ream  Station,  Va.,  Aug.  25,  1864;  mustered 
out,  on  account  of  wounds  received  in  battle, 
Feb.  17,  1865;  m.  Bloomington,  111.,  June  27, 
1865,  Catherine,  daughter  of  Rev.  Alden 
Scovel;  children:  Louise  (wife  of  Samuel  A. 
Whitney,  of  Glassboro,  N.  J.);  Mary  (wife 
of  George  Kenneth  Sage,  of  Chicago).  Located 
in  practice  of  law  in  Chicago,  Oct.,  1865;  part- 
ner with  Jeremiah  Learning  from  Feb.  1,  1867, 
to  Aug.,  1885;  mem.  Illinois  State  Senate  from 
2d  Senatorial  District,  1872-6;  atty.  village  of 
Hyde  Park,  1869-75;  atty.  South  Park  Com- 
missioners, 1875-8.  Dir.  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce Safety  Vault  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  St. 
Paul's  (P.  E.)  Church,  Kenwood.  Mem.  Illi- 
nois Commandery,  Loyal  Legion;  Western 
Soc.  of  Army  of  the  Potomac.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Kenwood  (was  pres.,  1891-2).  Office: 
138  Washington  St.  Residence:  5406  E.  End 
Av. 

THOMPSON,  Robert  John,  publisher;  b.  La- 
Porte  City,  la.,  Oct.  15,  1865;  s.  Francis  M. 
and  Eliza  H.  Thompson;  ed.  LaPorte  City 
High  School,  followed  by  private  instruction 
in  law  and  philosophy;  m.  Waterloo,  la.,  June 
27,  1885,  Martha  Leimer;  1  son:  Robert  Paul. 
School  teacher,  1883-5;  in  U.  S.  railway  postal 
service,  1885-91;  later  on  editorial  staff  Chi- 
cago Times.  Originator  and  promoter  Lafay- 
ette Monument  project;  diplomatic  envoy  of 
Pres.  McKinley  to  Pres.  Loubet,  1900;  sec. 
and  dir.  Lafayette  Monument  Commission; 
appointed  consul  of  the  U.  S.  to  Cienfuegos, 
Cuba,  by  Pres.  Roosevelt,  1905  (declined). 
Mem.  Soc.  for  Psychical  Research,  Institut 
Psychologique  Internationale.  Officier  de  la 
Legion  d'Honneur  of  France.  Pres.  Nat.  Re- 
cording Safe  Co.  Author:  The  Proofs  of  Life 
After  Death;  A  Twentieth  Century  Sympo- 
sium; A  Square  Deal  for  Every  Man.  Office: 
195  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  1604  Wellington 
Av. 

THOMPSON,  Slason,  journalist;  b.  Freder- 
Icton,  N.  B.,  Jan.  5,  1849;  s.  George  and  Char- 
ity S.  Thompson;  ed.  Univ.  of  New  Brunswick; 
m.  1887,  Julia  D.  Watson,  Evanston,  111.;  3 
children.  Admitted  to  bar,  New  Brunswick, 
1870;  California,  1874;  entered  journalism, 
1876,  San  Francisco  Morning  Call;  reporter 
New  York  Tribune,  1878-80;  Western  Agent 
N.  Y.  Associated  Press,  Chicago,  1880;  one 
of  the  founders  Chicago  Herald,  1881;  one  of 
the  founders  America;  has  held  editorial  posi- 
tions with  Chicago  Record,  Evening  Journal, 
Post;  chief  editorial  writer  Times-Herald  and 
Record  Herald,  1898-1903,  Railway  News  Bu- 
reau since  1903.  Clubs:  Chicago  Literary, 
Union  League,  University,  Onwentsia.  Com- 
piler: The  Humble  Poets,  1886;  Sharps  and 
Flats,  1900.  Author:  Eugene  Field  (biography), 
1902.  Plays:  'Mliss,  1878;  Sharps  and  Flats, 
1880.  Office:  Railway  Exchange  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 328  Superior  St. 

THOMPSON,  Thomas  Oliver,  publisher;  b. 
Woodstock,  111.,  Apr.  11,  1854;  s.  O.  G.  and 
Martha  (Eastod)  Thompson;  grad.  Beloit 
College,  1869  (M.A.);  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Nov. 
7,  1870,  Ellen  Augusta  Douglas.  Engaged  in 
journalism  in  Chicago;  served  1%  years  on 
Chicago  Inter  Ocean  and  SVs  years  on  Chi- 
cago Times  under  Wilbur  F.  Storey  as  law 
and  political  editor;  6%  years  private  sec.  to 
Carter  H.  Harrison  the  Elder;  3  years  mem. 
Cook  Co.  Board  of  Education,  the  last  year  of 
which  he  was  its  pres.;  now  publisher  of  two 
trade  papers.  Has  written  a  brochure  on 
"Food  Frauds";  a  work  on  "The  Tariff,  Its 
Use  and  Abuse,"  suggesting  a  dept.  of  gov- 
ernment to  control  the  benefited  industries; 
book  on  "Anarchy  and  Anarchists";  "Memo- 
rial to  His  Wife."  His  wife  was  a  lineal  de- 
scendant of  a  col.  of  the  Am.  Revolution  and 
William  Floyd,  New  York  signer  of  the  Dec- 


laration of  Independence.  Has  now  in  prepa- 
ration a  book  on  "Political  Economy,"  ex- 
pounding its  principles,  for  use  in  grammar 
schools.  Gold  Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Sec. 
The  Old  Inter  Ocean  Boys  Club.  Charter  mem. 
Agricultural  Press  League,  and  charter  mem. 
Am.  Breeders'  Assn.;  was  charter  mem.  Chi- 
cago Press  Club.  Office:  85  Washington  St. 
Residence:  434  Oak  St. 

THOMPSON,  William  Campbell,  public 
securities;  b.  Londonderry,  Ireland,  Aug.  13, 
1864;  s.  Joseph  and  Mary  Callender  (Campbell) 
Thompson;  ed.  Oakland  School,  Chicago,  1873- 
1878,  through  8th  grade;  m.  Chicago,  Oct., 
1893,  Marjory  Fraser;  1  daughter:  Marjory 
Fraser  Thompson.  Was  with  John  Morrell  & 
Co.,  in  Ottumwa,  la.,  and  Chicago,  1878-88; 
associated  with  the  International  Weekly, 
organ  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  1889-1893;  in  real 
estate  business  in  Chicago,  1894-6;  since  1896 
in  banking  business,  chiefly  as  dealer  in 
bonds;  pres.  William  C.  Thompson  Co.  (or- 
ganized 1900),  dealers  in  municipal,  railroad 
and  government  bonds.  Vice-pres.  and  treas. 
Kellogg  Harvester  Co.;  sec. -treas.  Am.  Grain 
Shocker  Co.;  dir.  Carbondale-Carterville  Coal 
Co.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Mem.  Iowa  Nat. 
Guard,  1883-5.  Mem.  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Normal 
Park  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Englewood  Com- 
mandery, K.  T.  Clubs:  Hamilton,  Chicago 
Athletic,  Auburn  Golf.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank 
Bldg.  Residence:  4522  Greenwood  Av. 

THOMPSON,  William  Hale,  real  estate;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  May  14,  1869;  s.  William  Hale 
and  Medora  (Gale)  Thompson;  came  to  Chicago 
in  infancy;  ed.  public  schools,  Fessenden  Pre- 
paratory School  and  Metropolitan  College;  m. 
Chicago,  111.,  Dec.  5,  1901,  Mary  Walker  Wyse. 
Spent  five  seasons  between  15th  and  20th 
birthdays  on  ranches  of  Standard  Cattle  Co., 
in  Colorado,  Montana,  and  Wyoming,  return- 
ing each  winter  to  Chicago  to  attend  school; 
later  for  3  years  managed  cattle  ranch  in  Ne- 
braska. Since  his  father's  death  has  man- 
aged the  real  estate  interests  left  by  his 
father  and  other  real  estate  interests  of  his 
own.  Mem.  Real  Estate  Board;  alderman  from 
2d  Ward,  1900-2;  County  Commissioner  since 
1902.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago  Yacht,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Hamilton,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mar- 
quette.  Office:  237  W.  Madison  St.  Residence: 
92  21st  St. 

THOMSON,  Charles  Ii.,  mgr.  Lexington 
Hotel;  b.  Ardrossan,  Scotland,  Oct.  4,  1872;  s. 
James  Jardine  and  Christine  M.  (Fraser) 
Thomson;  ed.  public  schools  of  Toronto,  Can., 
and  at  Upper  Canada  College,  Toronto,  Can. 
First  employment  was  with  the  Thomson- 
Houston  Electric  Co.,  Boston,  Mass.,  1890-1; 
clerk  at  Windsor  Hotel,  Montreal,  1892-4;  clerk 
Brunswick  Hotel,  New  York,  1895-6;  after  the 
closing  of  the  Brunswick  was  with  the  Hoff- 
man House,  1896-7;  clerk  at  Hotel  Hollenbeck, 
Los  Angeles,  Calif.,  1897;  at  breaking  out  of 
Spanish-Am.  War  became  first  sergeant  of  the 
1st  Calif.  U.  S.  Vols.,  serving  14  months  in 
Philippines;  came  to  Chicago,  1899,  and  later 
was  room  clerk  for  the  Lexington  Hotel;  be- 
came chief  clerk  in  1904  and  was  later  ap- 
pointed to  his  present  position  of  mgr.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Army  and  Navy  Club  and  Albany 
Club  of  Toronto,  Can.  Address:  Lexington 
Hotel. 

THOMSON,  Robert  Boyd;  b.  Chicago,  Apr. 
21,  1869;  s.  Somerville  and  Elizabeth  (Boyd) 
Thomson;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools;  m.  Mor- 
gan Park,  111.,  Sept.  12,  1893,  Addie  Thayer; 
children:  Margaret  E.,  Gilbert  Thayer.  Be- 
gan service  with  Union  Stock  Yard  &  Transit 
Co.  'as  messenger,  in  Feb.,  1885;  served  in 
various  clerical  position  until  June  1,  1899, 
when  was  elected  asst.  sec.  and  asst.  treas. 
of  the  company,  in  which  position  still  re- 
mains; also  since  same  date,  in  similar  posi- 
tion with  Chicago  Junction  Ry.  Co.  Pres.  Calu- 
met Trust  and  Savings  Bank.  Republican. 


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Presbyterian.  Mem.  Board  of  Education  of 
Morgan  Park,  1893-5,  and  again  for  term  be- 
ginning Apr.,  1904;  mem.  village  board,  Mor- 
gan Park,  1898-9,  High  School  Board  of  Edu- 
cation, 1902-4.  Office:  Union  Stock  Yards.  Resi- 
dence: 2253  Morgan  Av.,  Morgan  Park,  111. 

THORNBURGH,  Herr  Lee,  manufacturer;  b. 
Macomb,  111.,  July  28,  1856;  s.  Robert  J.  and 
Elizabeth  (Chapman)  Thornburgh;  ed.  public 
and  high  schools  of  Macomb,  111.;  m.  Wheaton, 
111.,  Nov.,  1903,  Olive  D.  Jameston.  After 
finishing  high  school  in  1872,  went  into  a 
flour  mill  at  Macomb,  111.,  about  6  years;  then 
in  Fayette  Mills  in  Peoria  a  year;  health 
failing,  came  to  Chicago,  Aug.  1,  1879;  worked 
for  N.  Hawkins  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  mill 
supplies,  for  16  months,  when  firm  failed;  with 
A.  W.  Glessner  bought  assets  of  failed  firm 
and  started  in  same  line  of  business  in  Feb., 
1881;  Mr.  Glessner  retired  Mar.  1,  1891;  has 
since  conducted  the  business  as  H.  L.  Thorn- 
burgh  &  Co.,  manufacturing  mill  supplies  and 
selling  to  jobbing  trade  only.  Republican. 
Christian  Scientist.  Mason:  Macomb  Lodge, 
Washington  Chapter,  Chicago  Commandery, 
K.  T.,  Oriental  Consistory;  also  Medinah  Tem- 
ple, Nobles  of  Mystic  Shrine.  Club:  Ashland. 
Office:  251  S.  Jefferson  St.  Residence:  Engle- 
wood. 

THOBNE,  Charles  H.,  treas.  and  dir.  Mont- 
gomery Ward  &  Co.  Clubs:  Union  League, 
Merchants,  Chicago  Athletic,  Chicago  Yacht, 
Midlothian,  Glen  View.  Winter  residence: 
Thomasville,  Ga.  Office:  115  Michigan  Av. 
Residence:  Winnetka,  111. 

TKOBNE,  George  B.,  vice-pres.  and  dir. 
Montgomery  Ward  &  Co.;  m.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Washington  Park,  Chicago  Athletic, 
Chicago  Yacht,  Kenwood,  Midlothian  (pres.). 
Office:  115  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  90  47th  St. 
THORNTON,  Charles  Solon,  lawyer;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Apr.  12,  1851;  s.  Solon  and  Cor- 
delia A.  (Tilden)  Thornton;  grad.  Harvard 
College,  A.B.,  1872;  m.  Englewood,  111.,  Sept. 
13,  1883,  Jessie  Fremont  Benton;  children: 
Mabel  J.,  Pearl  Esther,  Hattie  May,  Chancel- 
lor B.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1873,  and  ever 
since  then  in  practice  in  Chicago;  now  senior 
mem.  of  Thornton  &  Chancellor.  Democrat. 
Was  pres.  Board  of  Education  of  Auburn  Park 
and  mem.  Board  of  Education  of  Cook  Co.  and 
of  Chicago  and  of  Illinois.  Served  as  Corpora- 
tion Counsel  of  the  Town  of  Lake,  and  as  Cor- 
poration Counsel  of  the  City  of  Chicago. 
Mason,  Odd  Fellow.  Office:  Masonic  Temple. 
Residence:  7600  Stewart  Av. 

THORNTON,  Edward  Iioren,  lumberman;  b. 
DePeyster,  St.  Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  16, 
1864;  s.  Alonzo  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Austin) 
Thornton;  grad.  high  school  at  Hewelton,  St. 
Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.  Began  in  lumber  busi- 
ness in  Chicago  with  Albert  Russell  as  sales- 
man, for  3  years;  then  became  mgr.  for 
George  E.  Plumb  &  Co.,  until  that  business 
was  merged  with  the  Superior  Lumber  Co., 
of  which  was  sec.-treas.  and  gen.  mgr.;  sold 
interests  in  that  company,  after  10  years' 
service,  and  in  1900  bought  an  interest  with 
the  John  E.  Burns  Lumber  Co.,  of  which  has 
since  been  vice-pres.  and  dir.;  m.  Dec.  19, 
1904,  Elsie  Newman  Fawell,  Lincoln,  Neb. 
Republican.  Clubs:  Builders,  Press,  Glen  View, 
Edgewater  Golf.  Office:  40  W.  Chicago  Av. 
Residence:  1674  Kenmore  Av. 

THORF,  Harry  Walter,  transportation  mgr.; 
b.  Chicago,  Apr.  26,  1865;  s.  Henry  T.  and 
Louise  (Melitzer)  Thorp;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Manistee,  Mich.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  7,  1897, 
Grace  Decker;  1  son:  Harry  Walter,  Jr.  In 
transportation  business  since  1883,  with 
Goodrich  Transportation  Co.,  except  2  years 
with  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette  R.  R.  Co.;  now 
asst.  sec.  and  gen.  mgr.  Goodrich  Transporta- 
tion Co.;  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  Manitou  Steam- 
ship Co.;  dir.  Manitowoc  Dry  Dock  Co.,  Mani- 
towoc,  Wis.  Mason,  K.  P.  Club:  Menoken.  Of- 


fice: Foot  of  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  792 
Walnut  St. 

THORF,  Willard  Brown,  clergyman;  b.  Ox- 
ford, N.  Y.,  Jan.  22,  1868;  s.  John  W.,  M.D., 
and  Charlotte  (Brown)  Thorp;  grad.  Oxford 
Acad.,  Oxford,  N.  Y.,  1884;  Amherst  College, 
A.  B.,  summa  cum  laude,  1887;  Yale  Divinity 
School,  B.D.,  1891,  and  awarded  the  Hooker 
fellowship;  m.  New  Haven,  Conn.,  Dec.  2, 
1891,  Louise  Whittlesey  Atwater.  Asst.  pastor 
Church  of  the  Strangers,  New  York  City,  1890- 
1891;  pastor  First  Congregational  Church, 
Binghamton,  N.  Y,  1891-9;  since  1899,  pastor 
South  Congregational  Church,  Chicago.  Cor- 
porate mem.  Am.  Board  of  Commissioners  for 
Foreign  Missions.  Residence:  3977  Drexel 
Boul. 

THBALIi,  William  Anitin,  retired  railway 
official;  b.  Sharon,  Schoharie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Aug. 
3,  1834;  s.  William  and  Elenor  (Hudleston) 
Thrall;  ed.  public  schools  in  Schoharie  Co., 
N.  Y.;  m.  Belvidere,  111.,  June  6,  1858,  Almira 
Boyce;  children:  Samuel  E.,  William  A.,  Jr. 
Began  business  life  as  clerk  in  a  country 
store  in  Schoharie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1850-1;  in  whole- 
sale silk  house  in  New  York  City,  1852,  to 
Sept.,  1854;  in  service  of  Galena  &  Chicago 
Union  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Nov.,  1854,  to  Aug., 
1858;  asst.  general  passenger  aerent  I.  C.  R. 
R.,  Chicago,  Oct:,  1858,  to  Dec.,  1872;  general 
ticket  agent  C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.,  Jan.,  1873,  to 
June  1,  1890,  when  became  general  passenger 
and  ticket  agent,  same  road,  until  Jan.  1, 
1S95,  when  retired  from  business.  Dir.  Colum- 
bus Safe  Deposit  Co.;  pres.  Am.  Ry.  Guide  Co. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic.  Kenwood,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Midlothian.  Mem.  Oriental  Lodge, 

A.  F.    &    A.    M.;    Apollo    Commandery,    Occi- 
dental  Consistory.  Residence:    4620   Woodlawn 
Av. 

THUBBEB,  W.  Scott,  art  dealer;  b.  St. 
Lawrence  Co.,  N.  Y.,  July  24,  1848;  s.  Hiram 

B.  and   Catherine   Thurber;   ed.   public   school, 
Gouveneur   Seminary,   and  Bryant   &   Stratton 
Business     College,     Ogdensburg,     N.     Y. ;     m. 
South  Bend,   Ind.,  Martha  C.   Chord;   children: 
Harriet,  Aimee.  Came  to  Chicago,  1866;  estab- 
lished as  an  art  dealer  in  1880,  and  has  been 
continuously  in  the  business  ever  since.   Has 
made    annual    trips    abroad    for    the    past    20 
years,  visiting  the  principal  art  cities  of  Eu- 
rope,   having   a    large    acquaintance    with    the 
leading  artists  of  the  world.  Has  held  notable 
exhibitions  of  paintings  in  his  galleries  from 
time  to  time.   Mem.   Union  League  Club:    Art 
rooms:  210  Wabash  Av.  Residence:  98  E.  34th 
St. 

THURMAN,  Edwin  Randolph,  lawyer;  b. 
Lynchburg,  Va.,  Aug.  9,  1860;  s.  Samuel  Brown 
and  Martha  (Cox)  Thurman;  grad.  Vanderbilt 
Univ.,  Nashville,  Tenn.,  LL.B.,  1882.  Admitted 
to  bar  in  Nashville,  Tenn.,  1882;  practiced 
law  there  until  1894;  came  to  Chicago  and 
was  atty.  for  the  Fidelity  &  Casualty  Co. 
of  New  York  until  1900;  now  of  firm  of  Water- 
man, Thurman  &  Ross.;  ex-pres.  Virginia 
Socs.  and  ex-vice-pres.  of  the  Southern  Club. 
Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  503 
Dearborn  Av. 

TKURSTON,  Joel  Fluminer,  pres.  Am.  Mu- 
tual Benefit  Assn.;  b.  Amador  Co.,  Calif.,  Oct. 
24,  1862;  s.  Joel  Plummer  and  Sallie  A.  (Hay- 
den)  Thurston;  ed.  public  schools  of  Los  An- 
geles Co.,  Calif.  After  leaving  school  was  em- 
ployed in  the  cattle  business  on  ranges  of 
Southern  California;  in  retail  dry  goods  store, 
1885-91,  when  became  traveling  salesman  in 
Southern  California  for  a  broker  in  grocers' 
specialties;  afterward  state  mgr.  of  an  insur- 
ance company  for  Indiana  until  1898,  when 
organized  the  Am.  Mutual  Benefit  Assn.;  was 
its  1st  vice-pres.,  but  in  1901  was  made  pres., 
with  headquarters  in  Chicago.  Mem.  Theo- 
sophical  Soc.  Mason,  Shriner.  Office:  Tacoma 
Bldg.  Residence:  736  E.  46th  St. 


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TICHENOR,  Myron  Hawley,  coach  horse 
merchant;  b.  on  farm  at  Dolton,  Cook  Co.,  111., 
Aug.  12,  1859;  s.  Myron  H.  and  Mary  E.  (Har- 
ter)  Tichenor;  ed.  public  schools,  Dolton  (111.) 
Acad.,  and  Cook  Co.  Normal  School;  m.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  Dec.  24,  1884,  Louise  Skidmore; 
children:  Myron  H.,  Jr.,  Lida  L.  Began  busi- 
ness career  in  railroad  service,  and  was  with 
Michigan  Central  R.  R.  at  Kensington,  111.,  for 
5  years,  1877-1883.  Dealt  in  horses  for  some 
time  before  establishing,  1888,  the  firm  of 
Tichenor  &  Co.,  of  which  he  is  the  head,  deal- 
ers in  fine  coach  horses.  Clubs:  Chicago  Ath- 
letic, Washington  Park.  Office:  Union  Stock 
Yards.  Residence:  Oconomowoc,  Wis. ;  winter, 
Metropole  Hotel,  Chicago. 

TIDHOLM,  August,  real  estate;  b.  Jonkop- 
ing,  Sweden,  Dec.  13,  1851;  s.  John  and  Chris- 
tina (Anderson)  Tidholm;  came  to  Chicago, 
1869;  ed.  common  schools  of  Sweden  and  for 
short  time  in  public  schools  of  Chicago;  m. 
Chicago,  1877,  Lydia  M.  Iverson  (now  de- 
ceased); children:  Charles  D.,  Albert  M.,  Amy 
D.  In  1870  went  to  work  as  clerk  in  real 
estate  office  of  Mead  &  Coe  until  1885;  since 
then  in  business  for  himself.  Republican. 
Lutheran.  Office:  New  York  Life  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 7120  Princeton  Av. 

TIFFANY,  Henry  Stanton,  printer;  b.  Syra- 
cuse, N.  Y.,  Jan.  9,  1845;  s.  Henry  and  Myra 
(Stanton)  Tiffany;  removed  with  parents  to 
Jackson,  Mich.,  in  1854;  ed.  public  schools 
and  Albion  College;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  31,  1867, 
Mary  Culton.  Received  teacher's  certificate  at 
age  of  15,  and  taught  for  2  years;  went  to 
New  York  and  was  treas.  of  the  Am.  Museum 
Co.,  and  after  that  a  broker  on  Wall  St.  until 
1867,  when  came  to  Chicago;  engaged  in  in- 
surance business:  later  a  broker  on  the  Chi- 
cago Board  of  Trade.  In  1874  became  a  mem. 
of  the  firm  of  H.  S.  Tiffany  &  Co.,  printers, 
and  on  its  incorporation  in  1878,  became  pres. 
Also  dir.  Security  Trust  &  Deposit  Co.  Mason, 
K  T. ;  was  eminent  commander  Apollo  Com- 
mandery,  1884-5.  Republican.  Office:  196  Clark 
St.  Residence:  4206  Ellis  Av. 

TILDEN,  Edward,  packer,  banker;  b.  Utica, 
N.  Y.,  June  17,  1858;  s.  I.  D.  and  Margaret 
(Averill)  Tilden;  ed.  public  school,  Delavan, 
Wis.;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  20,  1883,  Annie  Even- 
huis;  children:  Frances,  Averill,  Louis  Ed- 
ward. Began  business  life  in  general  store  at 
Delavan,  Wis.;  then  bookkeeper  Brintnall, 
Lamb  &  Co.,  wholesale  hardware,  Chicago; 
became  asst.  cashier,  Drovers'  Nat.  Bank, 
Union  Stock  Yards,  Chicago,  and  from  that  to 
treas.  Libby,  McNeill  &  Libby,  packers;  since 
May,  1897,  pres.,  treas.  and  dir.  Libby,  Mc- 
Neill &  Libby.  Also  vice-pres.  and  dir.  Drov- 
ers Deposit  Nat.  Bank.;  vice-pres.  and  dir.  of 
Nat.  Packing  Co.,  and  of  Anglo-Am.  Provision 
Co.;  treas.  and  dir.  Sioux  City  Stock  Yards; 
dir.  St.  Louis  Stock  Yards;  dir.  Drovers  Trust 
and  Savings  Bank,  and  in  many  other  cor- 
porations. Democrat;  at  one  time  active  In 
local  politics;  school  treasurer  Hyde  Park 
and  Lake  for  some  years  previous  to  annexa- 
tion; mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Education  since 
June,  1900.  Methodist.  Clubs:  Bankers,  Ken- 
wood. Office:  Union  Stock  Yards.  Residence: 
6020  Woodlawn  Av. 

TILDEN,  Morton  Cranage,  dental  surgeon; 
b  Mt.  Clemens,  Mich.,  Jan.  16,  1874;  s.  Daniel 
C.  and  Mary  Edith  (Conner)  Tilden;  ed. 
grammar  schools,  Mt.  Clemens,  Mich.,  1880- 
1890;  Detroit  School  for  Boys,  1890;  Kenyon 
Military  School,  Gambler,  O.,  1891-2;  grad. 
dental  dept.  Northwestern  Univ.,  Chicago, 
D.D.S.,  1904;  m.  LaGrange,  111.,  Sept.  2,  1899, 
Martha  Jane  Martin;  1  son:  Francis  Lothrop. 
Lecturer  on  dental  surgery  at  Hahnemann 
Med.  College,  Chicago,  since  Jan.  10,  1905. 
Mem.  Chicago  Odontographic  Dental  Soc., 
Delta  Sigma  Delta  fraternity  (dental).  Re- 
publican. Episcopalian.  Office:  Reliance  Bldg. 
Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 


TINSMAN,  Clifford  Raphael;  b.  Adair  Co., 
Mo.,  Oct.  14,  1870;  s.  John  W.  and  Dora  (Pana- 
baker)  Tinsman;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Kansas 
City,  Mo.,  Nov.  7,  1893,  Bessie  C.  Campbell; 
children:  Thomas  Campbell  and  John  Wilbert. 
Vice-pres.  Illinois  Sewing  Machine  Co.  since 
1898.  Republican.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Of- 
fice: 35-39  Randolph  St.  Residence:  5144  East 
End  Av. 

TITZELL,  Frank  Conquelan,  physician;  b. 
Ottawa,  111.,  May  3,  1863;  s.  William  and  Al- 
mira  (Hayward)  Titzell;  ed.  public  schools  of 
Ottawa,  111.,  graduating  Ottawa  High  School, 
1886;  grad.  Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  College,  M.D., 
1889,  Hering  Med.  College,  Chicago,  M.D., 
1901;  spent  year  1900  in  University  Med. 
School,  Vienna,  Austria;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  26, 
1900,  Ivy  Clyde  Smith;  children:  Kathleen  Al- 
mira,  Frances  Elizabeth.  Practiced  medicine 
Ottawa,  111.,  1889-90,  Lake  City,  Minn.,  1891-4; 
came  to  Chicago,  1896;  was  chief  surgeon  of 
the  Calumet  Electric  Co.,  1897-8;  elected  prof, 
of  anatomy,  Hering  Med.  College,  1899,  and 
prof,  of  surgery,  1902;  now  head  of  surgical 
dept.  same.  Mem.  Englewood  Homce.  Med.  Soc., 
Chicago  Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State 
Homoe.  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Institute  of  Homoeop- 
athy. Democrat.  Universalist.  Mem.  Woodlawn 
Park  Masonic  Lodge  No.  841,  Englewood  Chap- 
ter, R.  A.  M.,  176.  Office:  332  E.  63d  St.  Resi- 
dence: 6413  Kimbark  Av. 

TOBEY,  Frank  Bassett,  dealer  in  furniture; 
b.  Dennis,  Cape  Cod.  Mass.,  Sept.  15,  1833;  s. 
Jonathan  and  Rachel  (Bassett)  Tobey;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Dennis,  Mass.  Reared  on 
farm;  clerked  in  country  store  and  postofflce 
at  Dennis,  Mass.  Became  identified  with  anti- 
slavery  movement.  Wrote  the  call  and  was 
sec.  first  Republican  convention  held  in  his 
native  town.  Came  to  Chicago,  1857,  and  for 
a  year  worked  for  his  brother,  Charles,  in 
furniture  business.  Admitted  to  partnership, 
1858,  as  Charles  Tobey  &  Bro. ;  business  grew 
and  was  three  times  removed  to  better  loca- 
tions before  1870,  when,  with  F.  Porter 
Thayer,  organized  the  Thayer  &  Tobey  Furni- 
ture Co.;  burned  out  in  big  fire  of  1871,  when 
offices  and  salesrooms  were  removed  to  their 
west  side  factory;  with  brother  bought  out 
Mr.  Thayer's  interest,  1875,  organizing  the 
Tobey  Furniture  Co.  Was  vice-pres.  and  mgr. 
until  his  brother's  death,  Sept.,  1888;  since 
then  pres.  Republican.  Pres.  Bureau  of  Jus- 
tice; dir.  and  treas.  Children's  Home  and  Aid 
Soc.;  pres.  Soc.  of  Ethical  Culture;  pres. 
Board  of  Trustees  Rush  Med.  College;  pres. 
the  Tobey  &  Christianson  Cabinet  Co.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Illinois,  Kenwood.  Office:  100 
Wabash  Av.  Residence:  56  Madison  Pk. 

TOBIAS,  John  Joseph,  chancellor  Chicago 
Law  School;  b.  Vandalia,  111.,  Oct.  7,  1848;  s. 
Rev.  S.  A.  and  Leah  Anna  (Seager)  Tobias; 
student  Northwestern  College,  Naperville.  111.; 
Northwestern  Univ.,  Evanston,  111.;  Illinois 
Wesleyan  Univ..  Nat.  Med.  College,  Univ.  of 
Chicago  and  Chicago  Law  School  (LL.B., 
Ph.D.,  LL.D.);  m.  Peotone,  111.,  Nov.  11,  1869, 
Marie  C.  Fahs;  children:  Amy  E..  Richard  F. 
Mem.  Rock  River  Conference  of  the  M.  E. 
Church.  During  several  years  past  has  de- 
voted attention  to  educational  work;  chan- 
cellor of  Midland  Univ.;  also  chancellor  of 
the  Chicago  Law  School,  and  chancellor  of 
the  Chicago  Seminary  of  Sciences.  Mason: 
Oriental  Consistory;  K.  P.:  G.  A.  R.  Office: 
Schiller  Bldg.  Residence:  227  Jackson  Park 
Terrace. 

TODD,  Edward  Wellington,  commission  mer- 
chant; b.  Chicago,  Apr.  22,  1876;  s.  Edward  E. 
and  Alice  W.  Todd;  grad.  West  Division  High 
School,  Chicago,  1894;  grad.  Chicago  Law 
School  (law  dept.,  Lake  Forest  Univ.),  LL.B., 
1899;  m.  Chicago,  May  7,  1900,  Agnes  Wolfen- 
stetter.  Began  business  career  with  firm  of  E. 
E.  Todd  &  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  hay  and 
grain,  founded  by  his  father,  1870,  of  which  is 


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now  a  mem.;  firm  are  members  of  the  Chicago  now   pres.    Judson    A.    Tolman   Co.    Republican. 

Board  of  Trade,  and  have  three  branch  offices  Baptist.    Office:    66    Lake    St.    Residence:    4638 

in  Chicago.  Mem.  and  arbitrator  Chicago  Flour  Prairie  Av. 

&   Feed  Dealers   Assn.;   mem.   Delta  Ki   f rater-  TOLMAN,    Samuel    A.,    wholesale    grocer;    b. 

nity.   Club:   Rotary    (dir.).    Republican.    Metho-  Camden,  Me.,  Feb.  5,  1835;  s.  Daniel  and  Mary 

dist.    Office:    1313    Wabash   Av.    Residence:    La-  Ann    (Achorn)    Tolman;    ed.    public   schools   of 

Grange,    111.  Camden,    Me.,    and    acad.    at    Thomaston,    Me.; 

TODD,     James,     lawyer;     b.     Franklin,     La.,  m.    Boston,    Mass.,    Aug.     16,    I860,    Bessie    A. 

Mar.     14,     1866;     s.     James    and     Feliciana    H.  Roberts;  1  daughter:  Grace  A.   (now  Mrs.  John 

(Trimble)    Todd;   ed.    public   schools   of   Madi-  A.   Davidson).   Left   Camden,   Me.,   in   1852;   in 

son,    Ind.,    graduating   from    Hanover    College,  wholesale   grocery    house   in   Boston;    came   to 

A.B.,  1887   (A.M.,  1898);  grad.  Chicago  College  Chicago,   1857,  and  was  in  grocery  trade  up  to 

of  Law,  1890;  m.  Chicago,  June  4,  1894,  Helen  1865,    when    went    into    wholesale    drug    busi- 

Mitchell;  children:  James,  Jr.,  Mitchell.   After  ness,    in    firm    of    Tolman,    Pinkham    &    Co.; 

graduation    from    Hanover    College    was    Pull-  changed  to  Tolman,   Crosby  &  Co.,  1866;   then 

man   car   conductor,    1887-8;    then   entered   law  to    Tolman    &    King    to    Feb.,    1882,    when    sold 

office    of    Bisbee,    Ahrens    &    Decker    as    clerk  to    partner,    John    A.    King.    In    1885    became 

and    student;    admitted    to    Illinois    bar,    1890,  identified   with    the  business   of  John   A.    Tol- 

and  with  George  W.  Ross  established  firm  of  man   Co.,    wholesale   grocers,    in   present   posi- 

Ross  &  Todd,  which  continued  10  years;  since  tion   of  vice-pres.   Also  dir.   of  Davidson  Bros, 

then  in  practice  alone.  Served  4  years  as  asst.  Marble  Co.  and  Great  Northern  Hotel  Co.,  and 

state's    atty.    of   Cook    Co.;    was    nominee    for  principal  owner  of  Humiston-Keeling  Co.   Re- 

atty.    gen.    of    Illinois,    1900;    since    1900    has  publican.    Baptist:    Office:    4-8    Lake    St.    Resi- 

been    atty.    for    the   Sanitary    District   of   Chi-  dence:  2031  Prairie  Av. 

cago.  Democrat.  Presbyterian.  Clubs:  Calumet,  TOMHAGEN,    John    Andrew,    physician'    b 

Chicago   Riding  and   Driving.    Office:    Security  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Jan.   14,   1862;  s.  John  Andrew 

Bldg.   Residence:    692   48th   St.  and   Catherine    (Tiegens)    Tomhagen;    ed.   pub- 

TOLMAN,    Albert    Harris,    asst.    prof.    Eng-  nc   school,    1868-75;   German   Institute,    1875-8; 

lish    literature,   Univ.    of  Chicago,   since    1893;  Washington   Univ.,    1878-81,    all   at   St.    Louis; 

b.   Lanesboro,   Mass.,   June   17,   1856;   s.   Albert  grad.   Homce.   Med    College  of  Missouri,   M.D., 

and   Jane  A.   Tolman;   grad.   Williams  College,  1884;    and   afterward   attended   Jefferson   Med. 

Jill,     (Ph.D.,      Strassburg     Univ.,      Germany,  College    (Regular),    Philadelphia;    m.    Cincin- 

1889);  m.  Chicopee  Falls,  Mass.,  Aug.  29,  1889,  nati,    O.,    1884,    Laura   Sommer;    children:    Vir- 

Isabel    Stevens.     Prof.     English,    Ripon.    Wis.,  Kut    Edith,    Andrew.    Engaged    in    practice    as 

College,      1884-93;     mem.     Modern     Language  homce.  physician   since  1884;   prof,   of  materia 

Assn.     of    America;     is    anti-imperialist.     (See  medica  and   clinical   medicine,   in   Heriner  Med. 

Who's    Who    in    America    for    writings,    etc.)  College,    Chicago.    Mem.    International    Hahne- 

Address:    5728    Madison    Av.  mannian  Assn.,  Chicago  Homce.   Med.   Soc.   Of- 

TOLMAN,  Edgar  Bronson,  lawyer;  b.   Now-  fice:   Heyworth  Bldg.  Residence:  2433  N.  Her- 

gong,  British   India,  Sept.   5,   1859;  s.  Rev.  Cy-  mitage  Av. 

rus  F.  and  Mary  (Bronson)  Tolman  (father  TOMLINS,  'William  Lawrence,  musical  dir.; 
and  maternal  grandfather,  Rev.  Miles  Bron-  b.  London,  Eng.,  Feb.  4,  1844;  s.  William  and 
son,  were  pioneer  Am.  Baptist  missionaries  Sarah  Tomlins;  ed.  public  schools  and  Wal- 
to  British  India);  parents  returned  to  U.  ton's  Acad.;  choir  boy  at  9,  organist  at  16, 
S.,  1864;  early  education  in  Chicago  public  choral  dir.  at  20;  came  to  New  York,  Jan,, 
schools;  grad.  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1880  (A.M.,  1870;  settled  in  Chicago,  1875.  Musical  dir. 
1883);  grad.  Union  College  of  Law,  1882,  re-  Apollo  Musical  Club,  1875-98;  organized  chil- 
ceiving  the  Horton  prize;  also  studied  under  dren's  choruses,  1879;  initiated  wage-workers' 
U.  S.  Senator  James  B.  Doolittle,  of  Wisconsin;  concerts,  1889.  For  3  years  trained  1,500  chil- 
admitted  to  bar,  1882;  became  mem.  of  law  dren  selected  from  the  public  schools  of  Chi- 
firm  of  Doolittle,  McKey  &  Tolman,  1889,  cago  into  a  chorus  which  sung  at  the  World's 
which  later  became  Doolittle,  Palmer  &  Tol-  Columbian  Exposition,  1893.  Had  great  suc- 
man,  and  of  which  firm  he  is  now  the  sole  cess  in  training  children's  voices,  and  in  1898 
surviving  mem.;  served  through  the  Spanish-  resigned  directorship  of  Apollo  Club  to  de- 
Am.  War  as  maj.  1st  111.  Vol.  Infy.,  participat-  vote  his  time  exclusively  to  children's  work 
ing  in  the  Santiago  campaign;  atty.  for  the  by  training  school  teachers  throughout  the 
Board  of  Local  Improvements  of  the  City  of  country.  Gave  lecture  lessons  throughout  U. 
Chicago,  1901-3;  C9rporation  counsel  for  the  S.,  1898-1902;  organized  in  Chicago  a  Nat. 
City  of  Chicago  since  June  13,  1903.  Demo-  Training  School  for  School  Music  Teachers, 
crat.  Mem.  S.  A.  R.,  Soc.  of  Foreign  Wars  of  Jan.,  1903;  1903-4,  instructor  800  grade  school 
the  U.  S.,  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  Santiago  de  teachers,  appointed  for  the  purpose,  by  ap- 
Cuba,  Naval  and  Military  Order  of  Spanish-  pointment  Chicago  Board  of  Education.  Ad- 
Am.  War  and  United  Spanish  War  Veterans,  dress:  Fine  Arts  Bldg. 

Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,   Iroquois,  Quadrangle.  TOMLINSON,   James  Addison,   insurance;   b. 

Office:  City  Hall.  Residence:  5722  Kimbark  Av.  Quincy,    111.,    Jan.    8,    1864;    s.    James    B.    and 

TOLMAN,  John  Allen,  wholesale  grocer;  b.  Mary  C.  (Rood)  Tomlinson;  ed.  public  schools 
Camden,  near  Rockland,  Me.,  Oct.  2.  1837;  s.  and  at  Shurtleff  College,  Upper  Alton,  111.; 
Daniel  and  Mary  Ann  (Achorn)  Tolman;  ed.  m.  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Aug.  13,  1884,  May  E.  Dun- 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  1877,  Nellie  M.  lap;  children:  Alta  M.,  Jamie,  Ruth,  Helen. 
Joy.  Came  to  Chicago,  1872,  engaging  first  in  First  learned  the  ladies'  tailoring  business, 
wholesale  fruit  business  and  later  adding  and  was  engaged  in  that  line,  1885-8;  since 
groceries;  now  pres.  of  the  John  A.  Tolman  1888  in  life  insurance  business  as  solicitor 
Co.,  incorporated,  1885.  Republican.  Baptist,  with  Massachusetts  Mutual  Life,  5  years; 
Office:  4-8  E.  Lake  St.  Residence:  4727  Ellis  later  general  agent  Equitable  Life  of  New 
Av.  York  5  years;  and  agency  dir.  of  the  New 

TOLMAN,   Judson   Allen,   merchant;    b.   Car-  York  Life  Insurance  Co.   since  Apr.,   1902.   Re- 

rollton,    111.,    July    16,    1850;    s.    John    N.    and  publican.   Baptist.   Office:    135   Adams  St.   Resi- 

Jerusha    (Allen)    Tolman;    ed.    public    schools  dence:   5532  Madison  Av. 

of    Brooklyn,    N.    Y. :    m.    Sandwich,    111.,    July  TOMPKINS,  Arnold,  educator;  b.  Paris,   111., 

18,    1878,    Mary    E.    Earhart;    children:    Judson  1849;    s.    Henry    and    Delilah    Tompkins;    grad. 

A.,  Jr.,  and  Edward  K.   Came  to  Chicago  from  Indiana    State    Normal    School,    1880;    Indiana 

New   York   in    1871;    was   in   employ   of   Cragin  Univ.,   1889,   A.M.,   1891;   2  years  post-graduate 

Bros.  &  Chandler,  1871-4;  in  business  at  Sheri-  work,    Univ.    of    Chicago     (Ph.D.,    Ohio    State 

dan,    111.,    1874-5;    then    to    Sandwich,    111.,    in  Univ.);   m.    1875,  Jennie  Snyder.  Teacher  since 

hardware    business    until    1882,    when    he    en-  1870;    supt.    public    schools,    1875-85;    prof,    in 

gaged  in  wholesale  stove  business  in  Chicago;  normal  schools,  1885-93;  prof,  pedagogy,  Univ. 


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of  Illinois,  1895-9;  pres.  Illinois  State  Normal 
School,  1899-1900;  principal  Chicago  Normal 
School  since  1900.  Lecturer  on  educational 
topics.  (See  Who's  Who  in  America  for  books, 
etc.)  Address:  6547  Harvard  Av. 

TON,  Cornelius  J.,  sec.  South  Side  Subur- 
ban Ry.  Co.;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  18,  1876;  s.  John 
and  Aggie  (Van  Der  Syde)  Ton;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Chicago  and  in  Hope  College,  Hol- 
land, Mich.,  graduating  1896;  LL.B.,  North- 
western Univ.  Law  School,  1899;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  14,  1900,  Johanna  Vanderbilt;  children: 
Graeme,  Irving.  Was  engaged  in  real  estate 
business,  1899-1903,  and  is  still  interested  in 
the  real  estate  business  conducted  by  his 
brother,  Richard  J.  Ton,  at  West  Pullman. 
Since  its  organization  in  Jan.,  1903,  sec.  South 
Side  Suburban  Ry.  Co.,  engaged  in  building 
electric  railroad  from  68th  and  State  Sts.  to 
Chicago  Heights  and  Hammond.  Ind.  Repub- 
lican. Mem.  Modern  Woodmen  and  North  Am. 
Union.  Office:  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 10752  Dearborn  St. 

TORBERT,  Alfred  Cookman,  dealer  in  rail- 
way equipment;  b.  Downingtown,  Chester  Co., 
Pa.,  Oct.  28,  1868;  s.  Oliver  Henderson  and 
Joanna  (Clyde)  Torbert;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chester  Co.,  Pa.,  and  Downington  High 
School,  Tomlinson's  (private)  Acad.,  Harris- 
burg,  Pa.,  and  commercial  course  at  Pierce's 
Business  College,  Philadelphia;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  14,  1902,  Ethel  Watts  Brown,  of  Virginia. 
First  work  was  on  father's  farm;  entered 
service  of  Pennsylvania  R.  R.  Co.  as  office 
boy,  remaining  5  years  and  steadily  advanced 
in  responsible  positions;  went  to  St.  Paul, 
Minn.,  1889,  securing  position  with  real  estate 
firm;  in  1890  associated  with  Harrison  &  Haw- 
ley  in  water  works  construction  and  hydraulic 
engineering;  in  1891  engaged  with  MacArthur 
Bros.  Co.,  general  contractors,  and  stationed 
at  Ft.  Worth,  Tex. ;  came  to  Chicago  with 
same  company,  1892,  to  assume  charge  of 
equipment  and  plant  on  the  new  Chicago 
drainage  canal  work,  the  World's  Fair  build- 
ings and  grounds  and  large  railway  and  con- 
struction contracts  throughout  the  country; 
subsequently,  in  1898,  with  Louis  E.  Otte, 
established  firm  of  A.  C.  Torbert  &  Co.,  deal- 
ers in  railway  equipment,  locomotives,  cars, 
steam  shovels  and  contractors'  plant.  Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian.  Mason.  Office:  Monadnock 
Bldg.  Residence:  4516  Greenwood  Av. 

TORRISON,  George  Abraham,  physician;  b. 
Manitowoc,  Wis.,  Mar.  23,  1865;  s.  Osuld  and 
Martha  (Findal)  Torrison;  ed.  public  school 
of  Manitowoc,  Luther  College,  Decorah,  la., 
A.B.,  1885;  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons, New  York  (Columbia  Univ.),  M.D., 
June  13,  1889;  post-graduate  work  in  Vienna, 
Austria,  1889-90,  1893-4;  m.  Chicago,  Jan.  5, 
1898,  Emma  Irene  Johnson;  children:  Martha 
Findal,  Agnes  I.  Engaged  in  practice  of  medi- 
cine in  Chicago  since  Feb.  1,  1891.  Instructor 
in  diseases  of  the  chest,  throat  and  nose, 
Rush  Med.  College;  laryngologist  Norwegian 
Lutheran  Deaconess  Hosp.  Mem.  Am.  Med. 
Assn.,  Chicago  Med.  Soc.,  Chicago  Laryn- 
gological  and  Climatological  Assn.  Lutheran. 
Office:  103  State  St.  Residence:  46  Alice  PI. 

TOTJSEY.  Chester  Andrus,  pres.  Tousey  Var- 
nish Co.;  b.  Dundee.  N.  Y..  June  4,  1852;  s. 
Thomas  and  Elizabeth  Tousey;  ed.  public 
schools.  Engaged  in  various  commercial  pur- 
suits until  1885,  when  established  the  Tousey 
Varnish  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.;  m.  2d,  Chicago, 
Oct.  5,  1904.  Republican.  Methodist.  Club:  Chi- 
cago Athletic.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 7241  Yale  Av. 

TOWLE,  Henry  Sargent,  lawyer;  b.  Misha- 
waka,  Ind.;  attended  public  schools  of  Misha- 
waka,  Ind.;  took  collegiate  course  at  Valpa- 
raiso, Ind.,  and  grad.  Univ.  of  Michigan,  LL.B. 
After  graduation  in  law  came  to  Chicago,  and 
was  associated  with  law  firms  of  Arrington 
&  Dent  and  Goodwin  &  Larned;  became  part- 


ner, 1869,  in  firm  of  Goodwin,  Larned  &  Towle, 
changing  in  1874  to  Goodwin,  Offield  &  Towle, 
later,  on  death  of  Mr.  Goodwin,  to  Offield  & 
Towle,  and  finally  to  present  style  of  Offield, 
Towle  &  Linthicum;  practice  for  more  than 
25  years  past  almost  exclusively  confined  to 
patent,  trade-mark  and  copyright  law.  Mem. 
and  several  years  pres.  Chicago  Alumni  Assn. 
of  Univ.  of  Michigan.  Trustee  Northwestern 
Univ.  and  of  law  dept.  of  same.  Mem.  M.  E. 
Church;  for  years  trustee  and  officer  Chicago 
Home  Missionary  and  Church  Extension  Soc. 
Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  (ex-president),  Illi- 
nois State  Bar  Assn.,  Am.  Bar  Assn.  Repub- 
lican. Clubs:  Union  League,  Hamilton,  West- 
ward Ho.  Office:  Monadnock  Bldg.  Residence: 
333  N.  Oak  Park  Av. 

TOWNER,  Henry  Augustus,  grain  commis- 
sion merchant;  b.  Batavia,  N.  Y.,  June  14, 
1832;  s.  Benjamin  F.  and  Elizabeth  (Moore) 
Towner;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Jan. 
25,  1858,  Theadora  T.  Turner  (now  deceased); 
children:  Elizabeth  W.,  Martha  R.,  Henry  A., 
Jr.,  John  De  Koven.  In  Mar.,  1846,  began  work 
in  general  store  at  Batavia,  N.  Y.,  with  his 
uncle,  Samuel  C.  Holden;  afterward  was  with 
other  firms  and  in  1852  came  to  Chicago.  Was 
with  Dole,  Rumsey  &  Co.,  1852-3,  and  after 
that  with  their  successor,  Rumsey  Bro.  &  Co., 
to  which  he  was  admitted  a  partner  Jan.  1, 
1857;  has  continued  the  business  ever  since, 
without  change  of  name  of  the  firm,  of  which 
he  is  now  the  sole  surviving  mem.  Mem. 
Board  of  Trade  47  years.  Republican.  A  mem. 
of  St.  James  Church  (Episcopal)  continuously 
since  May  1,  1852,  and  been  elected  vestry- 
man and  warden  for  41  consecutive  years. 
Office:  Postal  Telegraph  Bldg.  Residence: 
Highland  Park,  111. 

TOWNSEND,  James  Joseph,  stock  broker; 
b.  Lima,  Delaware  Co.,  Pa.,  Sept.  18,  1862;  s. 
John  and  Margarette  (Galliger)  Townsend; 
ed.  public  schools,  Lima,  Pa.;  m.  Apr.  24, 
1897,  Margarette  Deering,  of  Chester,  Pa.  At 
age  of  16  came  to  Chicago;  served  as  appren- 
tice to  H.  H.  Martindale,  learning  horse-shoe- 
ing trade;  then  ran  shop  for  himself  until 
1891,  when  he  became  a  broker  in  grain,  pro- 
visions, etc.;  now  head  of  J.  J.  Townsend 
&  Co.  Mem.  N.  Y.  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago 
Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Board  of  Trade. 
Democrat;  formerly  mem.  city,  county  and 
state  central  committees;  mem.  General  As- 
sembly, 1891,  voting  for  John  M.  Palmer  for 
Senator;  mem.  West  Park  Board,  1894-6;  re- 
signed. Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Illinois, 
Monticello,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  116  La- 
Salle  St.  Residence:  Lessing  Annex. 

TRACY,  Frank  M.,  manufacturer;  b.  Ster- 
ling, 111.,  Aug.  17,  1869;  s.  George  S.  and  Helen 
(Hosmer)  Tracy;  attended  public  schools  at 
Sterling,  111.,  until  1884,  then  went  to  Willis- 
ton  Seminary.  Easthampton,  Mass.,  graduat- 
ing in  1887.  Upon  leaving  school  entered  in 
business  with  father  at  Sterling,  111.,  in  the 
manufacture  of  agricultural  implements,  in 
Keystone  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  was  elected  sec. 
in  1888  and  vice-pres.  in  1891.  Has  been  large- 
ly interested  in  various  manufacturing  en- 
terprises at  Sterling  and  elsewhere.  Now  dir. 
of  Sterling  Mfg.  Co..  of  Sterling.  111.;  pres.  of 
Terror  Mining  &  Milling  Co..  of  Eldora,  Colo. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Washington  Park. 
Residence:  Chicago  Athletic  Club. 

TRACY,  Howard,  coal;  b.  Putnam,  O.,  Feb. 
16,  1856;  s.  Frederick  E.  and  Anna  (Lord) 
Tracy;  ed.  Oberlin  (O.)  Acad.  and  Amherst 
College,  Mass.,  graduating,  1879:  m.  Nashville, 
Tenn.,  May  5,  1886,  Bessie,  daughter  of  Hon. 
A.  V.  S.  Lindsley;  children:  Howard  von 
Sinderen,  Adrienne,  Lawrence,  Lindsley,  Fred- 
erick E.,  Jr.  Began  business  career  at  Nash- 
ville, Tenn.,  but  upon  removing  to  Louisville, 
Ky..  1884,  became  gen.  salesman  for  Geo.  H. 
Hull  &  Co.,  iron,  and  in  1887  was  made  vice- 
pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  In  1894,  with  L.  L.  Hull, 


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bought    the    business    from    George    H.    Hull,  League.   Office:   The  Rookery.   Residence:   4363 

forming  the  firm  of  Hull  &  Co.,  in  which  he  is  Oakenwald  Av. 

senior  partner,  and  removing  the  business  to  TRAINER,    James    Graham,    real    estate;    b. 

Chicago,   1894.   Bought  interest,  Feb.,    1903,   in  Jefferson  Co.,   O.,   Nov.   9,   1871;   s.   James  and 

Yates   City   Coal   Co.,   operating  coal   mine   at  Christina      (Graham)      Trainer;     ed.     common 

Yates  City,  111.,  and  is  a  dir.  of  the  company;  schools,    Topeka,    Kan.;    m.    Wellsburg,    West 

bought  interest  and   became  pres.,  Feb.,   1904,  Virginia,  July  10,   1897,  Edna  Trainer;   1  son: 

in  Chicago  &  Marion  Coal  Co.,  operating  mine  Graham    Brindley.    Began    business    life    June 

at  Marion,   111.   Republican.    Congregationalist.  6,  1886,  as  errand  boy  in  drug  store  of  Swift 

Pres.    Nat.    Fox    Hunting    Assn.    of    America  &  Holliday,    Topeka,   Kan.;    remained   in   their 

(Kentucky).      Clubs:      Onwentsia,      Evanston,  employ    until    Feb.    22,    1890;    then    with    St. 

Chicago  Chess  and  Checker  (pres.);  also  Pen-  Louis  Art  Co.,  at  St.   Louis,  until  Apr.,   1891; 

dennis    (Louisville,   Ky.).    Office:    Fisher   Bldg.  came  to  Chicago  and  was  in  employ  of  L.  M. 

Residence:   2001   Orrington  Av.,  Evanston,   111.  Smith   &  Bro.,   real   estate,   1891-2;   since  then 

TRACY,    Joseph    Flatt,    transportation    offl-  in   real    estate   business   on   own   account   and 

cial;  b.  Monmouth,  111.,  Feb.  28,  1866;  s.  Alex-  since  1893   of  Southard  &  Trainer.   Also  pres. 

ander    H.    and    Harriet    (Sherwin)    Tracy;    ed.  Lewiston-Waha    Land,    Water    &    Power    Co., 

Monmouth  public  schools  and  Monmouth  Col-  Lewiston,   Ida.;   dir.    Legal   Tender   Gold   Min- 

lege;    m.    Kankakee,    111.,    Sept.    17,    1899,    Ada  ing    Co.,    of    Elizabethtown,    N.    M.    Democrat. 

M.  Heuston.  Children:  Floy,  Miriam,  Ithamar,  Presbyterian.   Mason:   Kenwood   Lodge,   Orien- 

Rachel,      Junia      (deceased),      Martha,      Lois,  tal    Consistory,    and    Medinah    Temple.    Clubs: 

Active   in   Prohibition   party,    local,    State   and  Chicago   Athletic,  Colonial,   Washington   Park, 

nat. ;    Prohibition    candidate    for    sheriff,    Cook  Calumet   Country,   Columbia   Yacht.    Office:    84 

Co.     (Chicago),    1902.    General    mgr.    and    dir.  Wabash  Av.  and  1074  58th  St.  Residence:  5008 

Morton-Gregson  Car  Lines,   Mich.,   Ind.  &  111.  Washington  Av. 

Line;    dir.    Am.    Air    Goods    Co.;    pres.    Irwin  TRAINER,  John  Milton,  real  estate,  builder; 

Rubber  Co.   Club:   Minnehaha.   Office:   Railway  b.    Harrison   Co.,    O.,    Oct.    26,    1867;    s.    James 

Exchange.    Residence:    2798    Winchester   Av.  and    Christina    (Graham)    Trainer;    ed.    public 

TRACY,  William  Warren,  banker  and  bro-  schools  of  Shawnee  Co.,  Kan.;  m.  Emogene 
ker;  b.  Springfield,  111.,  Oct.  2,  1863;  s.  Frank-  Drake,  Chicago.  Reared  on  farm  near  Topeka; 
lin  W.  and  Sarah  (Jones)  Tracy;  early  educa-  began  business  career  as  a  grocery  clerk  and 
tion  at  public  schools;  grad.  Greylock  Insti-  later  was  for  a  time  with  United  States  Ex- 
tute,  Massachusetts,  1882,  and  from  Williams  press  Co.  as  messenger;  came  to  Chicago  from 
College,  Mass.,  A.B.,  1886;  m.  Springfield,  111.,  Topeka  in  1889  and  has  since  then  been  iden- 
Oct.  28,  1886,  Elizabeth  Haynie;  children:  tified  with  the  real  estate  and  building  busi- 
Franklin  W.,  Corinth  Elizabeth.  Began  busi-  ness;  in  1892  joined  Wallace  G.  Clark  in  form- 
ness  life  in  1886  as  messenger  in  the  First  ing  the  firm  of  Clark  &  Trainer,  who  buy 
Nat.  Bank  of  Springfield,  111.,  of  which  he  con-  lands  within  city  limits  and  develop  them, 
secutively  became  corresponding  clerk,  teller,  building  stores,  apartments,  houses,  etc.,  and 
asst.  cashier,  and  vice-pres.  until  1895,  since  then  sell  the  properties  thus  improved.  Re- 
then  dir.  In  1895  came  to  Chicago  and  engaged  publican.  Clubs:  Colonial,  Midlothian.  Office: 
in  business  as  banker  and  broker,  with  office  First  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  4523  Forrest- 
also  in  New  York;  now  senior  mem.  of  Tracy  ville  Av. 

&  Co.  Mem.  Chicago  and  New  York  Stock  Ex-  TRATMAN,  Edward  Ernest  Russell,  en- 
changes  and  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Repub-  gineer,  editor;  b.  Bristol,  Eng. ;  ed.  common 
lican.  Served  5  years  in  5th  Regt.,  I.  N.  G.  schools;  studied  engineering  as  assistant 
(the  gov.'s  guard);  chairman  4  years  of  San-  under  Edward  Wilson,  London,  and  in  rail- 
gamon  Co.  Republican  Central  Committee;  way  and  other  practice;  came  to  U.  S.,  1884; 
pres.  Republican  League  of  Illinois  4  years;  m.  New  York,  1897,  Florence  R.  Kirkwood. 
pres.  Nat.  Republican  League  4  years;  now  Special  agent  U.  S.  Government  to  report  on 
pres.  Lincoln  Park  Board.  Clubs:  Chicago,  metal  and  wooden  railway  ties,  1889-90,  1894; 
Chicago  Athletic,  University,  Washington  asso.  editor  Engineering  News.  Mem.  Am.  Soc. 
Park,  Bankers,  Caxton,  Chicago  Golf,  Onwent-  Civil  Engineers,  Am.  Inst.  Mining  Engineers, 
sia  Golf,  Saddle  and  Cycle.  Office:  115-117  International  Tramways  Union,  etc.  Received 
Monroe  St.  Residence:  140  Astor  St.  Normal  Medal,  Am.  Soc.  Civil  Engineers,  for 

TRAEGER,  John  E.,  ex-coroner;  b.  Chicago,  paper  on  English  Railway  Track,  1888.  Has 
Nov.  13,  1857;  s.  John  and  Mary  Traeger;  ed.  written  numerous  papers  on  railway  engineer- 
public  schools;  early  life  on  farm;  m.  1884,  ing,  article  "Railways,"  in  Johnson's  Univer- 
Miss  Fliehmann;  5  children.  After  leaving  sal  Cyclopaedia,  etc.  Author:  Railway  Track 
farm  engaged  in  the  grocery  business  in  the  and  Track  Work,  1897;  Reports  on  Metal  and 
city,  and  still  later  in  the  meat  business.  Has  Wooden  Railway  Ties,  and  Preservation  of 
been  active  in  politics;  Democrat-  elected  to  Ties,  1890,  1894.  Office:  Monadnock  Blk.  Resi- 
offlce  of  collector  for  Town  of  Lake,  1897,  and  dence:  Wheaton,  111. 

re-elected    1898-9;    coroner   of   Cook   Co.,    Dec.,  TREAT,  Samuel  Atwater,  architect;  b.  New 

1900,  to  Dec.,  1904.  Residence:  1021  W.  54th  PI.  Haven,   Conn.,   Dec.    29,    1839;    s.   Atwater   and 

TRAER,   Glenn  Wood,  coal  mining;  b.   Vin-  Betsey    (Beecher)    Treat;   educated  public  and 

ton,  la.,  June  13,  1859;  s.  James  C.  and  Marcia  military    schools,    New    Haven;    m.     Chicago, 

(Ferguson)  Traer;  ed.  public  schools  and  high  Nov.    8,    1869,    Stella    G.    Burlingame.    Began 

school  at   Vinton,    la.,   followed  by  a  year  of  architectural  work  in  1856  and  has  for  many 

private    instruction   in    mathematics   and   land  years  practiced  his  profession  in  Chicago;  was 

surveying;    later    studied   law    at   Vinton,    la.,  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Treat  &  Foltz,  1872-96. 

and  LaCrosse,  Wis.;   m.   LaCrosse,   Wis.,   Apr.  Republican.    Fellow    Am.    Institute    of    Archi- 

17,   1888,   Ida  Solberg;   children:   Glenn   Wood,  tects;     mem.     Chicago     Architects'     Business 

Jr.,   Charles  S.,   Josephine,  Morton,  Elsa.  Was  Association,    Civic    Federation,    New    England 

at  one  time  cashier  of  the  Chicago,   Burling-  Soc.  Club:  Union  League.  Office:  Fisher  Bldg. 

ton    &    Northern    R.    R.;    mem.    of    the    firm  Residence:  30th  St.  and  Michigan  Av. 

of    Cameron,    Losey    &    Traer,    lawyers,    La-  TREE,  Lambert,  jurist,  diplomat,  publicist; 

Crosse,  Wis.;   treas.   and  purchasing  agent  of  b.  Washington,  Nov.  29,  1832;  s.  Lambert  and 

the    Illinois   Valley    &   Northern   R.    R.;    since  Laura  M.   (Burrows)   Tree;  ed.  private  tutors; 

May,    1888,    in    coal    mining,    first    as    treas.,  LL.B.,    Univ.    of    Virginia,    1855;    admitted    to 

later   as   vice-pres.    and   now   as   pres.    White-  Washington  bar,  1855;  moved  to  Chicago,  1855; 

breast    E'uel    Co.;    also    pres.    and    dir.    of    the  m.   1859,  daughter  of  H.  H.   Magie,  a  Chicago 

Cardiff  Coal  Co.,  Cleveland  Coal  Co.  and  Cleve-  pioneer;    1   son:   Arthur   Magie.    Pres.   Chicago 

land    Supply    Co.;    vice-pres.    of    the    Cameron  Law    Institute,    1864;    circuit    judge,     1870-5; 

Septic  Tank  Co.  Mem.  Illinois  Coal  Operators'  Democratic  candidate  for  U.  S.   Senator,  1885; 

Assn.     Republican.     Clubs:     Chicago,     Union  defeated  by  John  A.   Logan  by   1   vote;  dele- 


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gate  at  large  from  Illinois  Democratic  Nat. 
Convention,  1884;  U.  S.  Minister  to  Belgium, 
1885-8;  U.  S.  Minister  to  Russia,  1888-9;  ap- 
pointed  by  Pres.  Harrison  as  Democratic 
mem.  of  the  monetary  commission  held  in 
Washington,  Jan.,  1891;  nres.  Illinois  State 
Historical  Library,  1893-7;  vice-pres.  Chicago 
Historical  Soc.  ;  life  trustee  Newberry  Library; 
dir.  Merchants'  Loan  &  Trust  Co.  Bank,  Chi- 
cago  Edison  Co.,  Merchants'  Loan  &  Trust 
Safe  Deposit  Co.  Presented  to  City  of  Chicago 
bronze  statute  of  LaSalle,  1889,  and  bronze 
statue  of  Sioux  warrior  on  horseback,  1894, 
entitled  "A  Signal  of  Peace,"  both  now  in 
Lincoln  Park.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Iroquois  (Chi- 
cago);  Union  (New  York),  Metropolitan 
(Washington).  Office:  70  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence:  94  Cass  St. 

TREGO,  Charles  Tillyer,  grain  merchant;  b. 
Byberry,  near  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Dec.  16,  1837; 
s.  Howard  L.  and  Ann  (Tillyer)  Trego;  ed. 
Bustleton  (Pa.)  Acad.;  m.  Galena,  111.,  May 
14.  1863,  Medora  Harris;  children:  Charles 
Howard,  Estelle  (now  Mrs.  Prindeville), 
Frank  Harris,  Alleen.  Came  from  Galena,  111., 
to  Chicago,  Jan,.  1862,  as  mem,  of  firm  of  Ray 
&  Trego  gram  commission  merchants; 
changed  to  Trego,  Wyeth  &  Co,  1865,  to 
TregS  &  Smith,  1872;  retired  from  commis- 
sion  business,  1879.  Now  dir.  and  treas  North 
Waukegan  Harbor  &  Dock  Assn.;  dir.  Am. 
Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  Frazer  Lubricator  Co. 
Served  on  committees  and  as  dir.  Board  of 
Trade.  1875-9.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 


College.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Oak  Park, 
Colonial  (Oak  Park),  Westward  Ho.  Office:  42 
River  St.  Residence:  823  N.  Euclid  Av.,  Oak 
Park,  111. 

TBIENENS,  Joseph,  druggist;  b.  Leaven- 
worth,  Kan.,  May  12,  1862;  s.  Bernard  and 
Frances  (Riepenkroger)  Trienens;  attended 
parochial  school  in  Leavenworth,  at  St.  Bene- 
diet's  College  at  Atchison,  Kan.;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  18,  1890,  Annie  Bullock;  children:  Prances 
Elizabeth,  Annie  Josephine,  Joseph  Herman. 
On  leaving  college,  1878,  served  apprentice- 
ship  in  the  drug  business  in  Kansas  City; 
came  to  Chicago,  1881,  and  was  in  employ  of 
William  M.  Dale,  druggist,  until  1885;  after 
that  with  Buck  &  Rayner,  for  whom  became 
mgr.  in  1888;  now  pres.  Buck  &  Rayner.  In 
1893  took  management  of  and  purchased  an 
interest  in  Auditorium  Pharmacy,  Wabash  Av. 
and  Congress  St.;  now  pres.  Auditorium  Phar- 
macy  Co.  and  D.  R.  Dyche  Drug  Co.;  vice- 
pres.  Colbert  Drug  Co.;  pres.  Owl  Drug  Co. 
Office:  State  St.,  S.  W.  cor.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence:  2215  Kenmore  Av. 

TBIGGS    Oscar  r.oveii    tonoVier  anst   -mtv^r-- 
b.    oTee^ooT  m.     Oct.  '  2     1865;    ed*   Cornel 
Coiiege  ,   la,  ;grad.    Univ  .of   Minnesota.    1889 
student  at  Univs    of  Oxford  and  R»rHn    isqn 
fg92?  AM      Univ    of    Minnesota     1893-    Phn 
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Trade.  Residence:  3935  Lake  Av. 

TBEMAINE,  Jay  Eugrene,  Physician;  b 
Vienna,  N.  Y,  Oct.  tb,  ISbs,  s.  Myron  J.  ana 
Caroline  E.  (Randall)  Tremaine;  early  educa- 
tion  in  public  schools;  med.  education,  first 
at  Cleveland  College,  2  courses,  and  Hahne- 
mann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  graduating  M.D.. 


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£?drattff  ®  Assembly  of  ^  Gods"  (foV  Fa?lv 
Engfteh  Text  I™c  )  1895-  Selections  from 
and  Poetryof  Walt  WMtrmSi 
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Jr  Professor  of  gynecology  in  Bering  Med. 
College,  Chicago,  for  3  years;  prof,  of  gyne- 
oology  in  Hahnemann  Med.  College  of  Chicago 
for  3  years,  and  prof,  of  materia  medica  in 
Hahnemann  Med.  College,  Chicago,  for  2 
years.  Mem.  Chicago  Homce.  Soc.,  Clinical 
Soc  Office  and  residence:  5400  Jefferson  Av. 


1  Nathaniel,  insurance; 
*>.  St  Johns  Newfoundland,  Sept.  2.  1838;  B. 
Ralph  Francis  and  Ann  (Brine)  Trimingham; 
ed-  common  schools;  came  to  Chicago,  1856; 
m  Chicago  Apr.  16  1886  Carrie  J.  Good- 
willie;  children:  Elizabeth  Frances,  Anna 
Louise.  Was  a  grocer  and  engaged  in  the  mer- 


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(Mich)  High  School  1882-93,  Univ  of  Mich- 
Igan,  1893-7;  m.  Allegan,  Mich,  Oct.  31,  1900, 
Dorothy  Moore;  1  son:  Sidney  B  Jr.  On  leav- 
ing  College,  1897,  joined  M.  A.  Devltt,  forming 
firm  of  Devitt,  Tremble  &  Co,  dealers  in 
municipal,  railroad  and  corporation  bonds. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  Zeta  Psi  fraternity.  Clubs: 
Kenwood,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  5200  Kimbark  Av. 

TBENCH,  Daniel  George,  canning  machin- 
ery  and  supplies;  b.  Lucea.  Jamaica,  W.  I, 
Dec.  12,  1862;  s.  James  Stewart  and  Sarah 
Powell  (Robinson)  Trench;  came  to  U.  S.  in 
1871;  ed.  New  York  public  schools  and  Col- 
lege  of  the  City  of  New  York;  m.  Chicago, 
Oct.  5,  1888,  Edith  F.  Greene;  children:  Danita 
Powell,  Edith  Beatrice.  Came  to  Chicago  as 
a>mi*  fnr  P  S  Trenoh  &  Co  New  York  tin 
pfate  'brokers,  in  1881?  conVinuedTn  thlt  line 
of  business  until  the  formation  of  the  Tin- 
plate  Trust.  Established  firm  of  D.  G.  Trench 
&  Co,  canning  machinery  and  supplies,  1883; 
organized  the  Sprague  Canning  Machinery 
Co  in  1893,  and  has  been  its  pres.  ever  since. 
Organized  Union  Can  Co.  of  Hoopeston,  111., 
in  1894,  and  was  a  dir.  and  mgr.  of  the  Chi- 
cago  office  until  the  formation  of  the  Am. 
Can  Co.  Republican;  active  interest  in  local 
village  affairs  of  Oak  Park.  Universalist; 
trustee  Church  of  the  Redeemer  (2d  Unlver- 
salist  Soc.  of  Chicago)  ;  trustee  of  Lombard 


.  -  ,  _. 

od  NQ  Washington  Chapter,  R.  A. 

Masons;  K>  T.  (Siloam  Commandery,  Oak 
Park)-  Offlce:  159  LaSalle  st  Residence:  420 
xromp  AV  Oak  Park  rn 

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r^*5T?'  ^eo?lre  /"'  ?lg,  tf%n  manufacturer; 
b.  Buffalo,  N  Y  ,  Jan.  9,  1849;  s.  Augustus  F. 
and  Mary  M.  (Steele)  Tripp;  grad.  Buffalo 
High  School;  m  Buffalo^  N.  Y,  Oct.  14,  1875, 
Cora  Chester;  children:  Chester  D,  Roswell  C, 
po,nald  |f.  Began  business  life  as  clerk  with 
Sidney  Shepard  &  Co  Buffalo  NY,  1866. 
Mem.  of  Sidney  Shepard  &  Co,  1877-97;  one  of 
organizers,  1899,  and  now  treas,  sec.  and  dir, 
Iroquois  Iron  Co  blast  furnaces  and  pig  iron 
man,ufactu^rs-  A1TSO  d">.  Chicago  Short  Line 

B-  R-  .and  ^f6^8  J??"  Mmmf  9°'  Re  pub1^- 
Clubs:  Kenwood,  Homewood  Country,  Mid- 
Day.  Office:  South  Chicago,  111.  Residence:  5022 
Greenwood  Av. 

TBITSCHLEB,  Charles  Frederick,  sec.  and 
treas.  Columbus  Shirt  Co.;  b.  Bollschweil, 
Ger,  May  24,  1863;  s.  Kasimir  and  Paulina 
(Schneider)  Tritschler;  ed.  public  school  at 
Bollschweil,  Ger.;  m.  Chicago,  July  29,  1896, 
Mary  Charlotte  Moran;  children:  Charles, 
Frederick,  Alexander,  Eugene.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago  from  Germany  in  1881;  learned  the 
shirt  business;  associated  with  brother  as  a 
partner  since  Mar,  1886;  now  sec.  and  treas. 
the  Columbus  Shirt  Co.  Republican.  R.  C.  Of- 


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flee:  120  Market  St.  Residence:  1639  Sheridan 
Road. 

TRITSCHI.ER.  Frank  Joseph,  pres.  Colum- 
bus Shirt  Co.;  b.  Bollschweil,  Ger..  Dec.  5, 
1861;  s.  Kasimir  and  Paulina  (Schneider) 
Tritschler;  ed.  public  school  in  Bollschweil, 
Ger.,  and  at  business  college  in  Freiburg;  m. 
Chicago,  June  10,  1887,  Anna  Friedrichs;  chil- 
dren: Elsa,  Florence,  Lorraine,  Frank,  Arnold. 
Started  to  work  at  age  of  16  in  a  furnishing 
goods  store  and  factory  as  an  apprentice  in 
Freiburg,  Ger.;  came  to  Chicago  in  June,  1880; 
secured  a  position  as  shirt  cutter  and  worked 
for  a  salary  for  5  years;  started  shirt  manu- 
facturing on  own  account  in  1885;  associated 
with  brother,  C.  F.  Tritschler,  in  partnership, 
1886,  and  in  Dec.,  1900,  business  was  incor- 
porated as  Columbus  Shirt  Co.,  of  which  he 
Is  pres.  Republican.  R.  C.  Mem.  Illinois  Manu- 
facturers' Assn.,  Credit  Men's  Assn.,  Chicago 
Commercial  Assn.  Office:  120  Market  St.  Resi- 
dence: 36  Junior  Terrace. 

TROEGER,  John  Wlnthrop,  educator,  au- 
thor; b.  Oswego,  111.,  Aug.  20,  1849;  s.  George 
A.  and  Catherine  B.  (Opel)  Troeger;  grad. 
Northwestern  College,  Naperville,  111.,  1876 
(B.S.);  m.  June  15,  1876,  Elizabeth  Rassweiler, 
Naperville,  111.  Taught  district  school,  Clayton 
Co.,  la.,  1869;  LaSalle  Co.,  111.,  1874-6;  prin- 
cipal Paw  Paw,  111.,  Classical  Seminary,  1876- 
1880;  supt.  schools,  Blue  Island,  111.,  1881-5; 
Hinsdale,  111.,  1885-6;  since  1893  principal  Irv- 
ing Grammar  School,  Chicago.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.).  Office:  45 
Lexington  St.  Residence:  LaGrange,  111. 

TROUT,  George  William,  hardware;  b.  Ma- 
quoketa,  la.,  Feb.  4,  1862;  s.  Thomas  and 
Amanda  Trout;  ed.  Maquoketa  High  School; 
m.  Maquoketa,  la.,  Jan.  5,  1884,  Grace  Wilbur; 
children:  Thomas  Wilbur,  Philip  Wilbur, 
Ralph  Belden.  After  leaving  school  clerked  in 
a  hardware  store  at  Maquoketa,  la.,  for  6 
years,  then  was  owner  of  the  business  for  9 
years  before  coming  to  Chicago.  Mem.  Trout 
&  Sacket,  3  years,  from  Jan.  1,  1893,  when 
George  W.  Trout  &  Co.  succeeded,  and  later 
the  Trout  Hardware  Co.,  of  which  he  is  pres. 
and  treas.,  was  incorporated.  Republican. 
Clubs:  Ashland,  Oak  Park.  Office:  174-176 
Lake  St.  Residence:  606  Forest  Av.,  Oak  Park, 
111. 

TROWBRIDGE,  Edward  Gilbert,  physician, 
surgeon;  b.  Tompkins  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  7,  1855; 
s.  David  and  Joanna  (Doyle)  Trowbridge;  ed. 
public  schools  and  Cortland  Normal  School, 
Cortland,  N.  Y.,  1878-81;  Michigan  State  Normal 
School,  graduating  June,  1881;  Bennett  Med. 
College,  graduating,  M.D.,  1897;  m.  Chicago, 
Apr.  26,  1898,  Lydia  Hayes  Jones.  Taught 
as  principal  in  Michigan  public  schools  for 
10  years  after  graduating  from  Normal 
School.  In  practice,  specialized  in  diseases  of 
the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat,  since  May,  1897. 
Prof,  of  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear,  and  prof, 
of  diseases  of  the  nose  and  throat  in  Bennett 
Med.  College.  Attending  physician  at  Cook 
Co.  Hosp. ;  attending  ophthalmologist  and 
otologist  at  Bennett  Hosp.  Prof  of  dioptrics 
at  Northern  Illinois  College  of  Ophthalmology 
and  Otology.  Mem.  Illinois  State  Eclectic  Med. 
and  Nat.  Eclectic  Socs. ;  hon.  mem.  Wisconsin 
State  Eclectic  Soc.  Republican.  Office:  1404 
Heyworth  Bldg.  Residence:  342  Bradley  PI. 

TROWBRIDGE,  Lucius  Atwater,  dealer  in 
bonds;  b.  Danbury,  Conn.,  Apr.  19,  1847;  B. 
Matthew  Thomas  and  Agnes  K.  (Sherman) 
Trowbridge;  ed.  public  schools;  came  to  Rock- 
ford,  111.,  with  parents,  1861;  attended  Rock- 
ford  High  School;  m.  June  12,  1881,  Caroline 
Frances  Cobb;  children:  Lucie  Alice,  Jessie 
Gray,  Caroline.  Business  life  began  with  2 
years  in  the  employ  of  James  B.  Howell,  pro- 
prietor of  the  "County  Book-Store"  at  Rock- 
ford;  bookkeeper  in  private  bank  of  Spafford 
&  Penfleld,  June,  1863;  bank  was  reorganized 
same  year  as  3d  Nat.  Bank  of  Rockford,  with 


which  he  remained  27  years  in  successive 
capacities  from  bookkeeper  to  cashier;  re- 
signed, 1891,  to  establish  bond  and  banking 
business  in  Chicago;  incorporated,  1895,  as 
Trowbridge  &  Co.,  of  which  he  was  pres.,  so 
continuing  after  the  style  became  Trowbridge- 
Niver  Co.,  1900.  Republican.  Office:  First  Nat. 
Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

TRUAX,  Charles  Henry,  manufacturer,  mer- 
chant; b.  Milton,  Wis.,  Sept.  24,  1852;  s.  Dr. 
Galloway  and  Mary  (Stiles)  Truax;  ed.  public 
schools,  Maquoketa,  la.,  until  16  years  of  age; 
m.  Feb.  6,  1876,  Mary  Wolff,  Maquoketa,  la.; 
children:  Mrs.  Ruth  Nagle,  Charles  Truax,  Jr. 
Pres.  Truax,  Greene  &  Co.,  physicians'  and 
hosp.  supplies.  Pres.  Nat.  Peace  Jubilee,  Chi- 
cago, 1898,  and  Chicago  Fall  Festival,  1899. 
Republican.  Mem.  Nat.  Assn.  Military  Sur- 
geons, Nat.  Assn.  Ry.  Surgeons.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Hamilton,  Glen  View,  Ravenswood. 
Author:  Mechanical  Surgery,  1900.  Wrote  arti- 
cle: The  United  States  Consular  Service,  Fo- 
rum, Dec.,  1901.  Office:  42  Wabash  Av.  Resi- 
dence: 2654  N.  Paulina  St. 

TRUDE,  Alfred  8.,  lawyer;  b.  on  Atlantic 
Ocean,  Apr.  27,  1847;  s.  Samuel  and  Sally 
Trude;  parents  English;  childhood  in  Lock- 
port,  N.  Y. ;  grad.  Union  College,  1864;  studied 
Union  College  of  Law,  Chicago;  admitted  to 
bar,  1871;  is  especially  noted  as  a  criminal 
lawyer;  also  counsel  for  many  corporations; 
prominent  in  Democratic  politics.  Prosecuted 
P.  E.  J.  Prendergast,  who  was  convicted  and 
hanged  for  the  murder  of  Carter  H.  Harrison; 
has  tried  many  celebrated  will  cases,  among 
which  were  the  Wilbur  F.  Storey  will  contest 
and  the  Henrietta  Snell  will  contest.  Dir.  Mu- 
nicipal Gas  Co.  Office:  79  Clark  St.  Residence: 
4960  Drexel  Boul. 

TRUDE,  George  Arthur,  lawyer;  b.  Lock- 
port,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  5,  1866;  s.  Samuel  and  Sallie 
(Downs)  Trude;  ed.  Chicago  High  School, 
1882,  and  Union  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1888; 
m.  Chicago,  June  15,  1899,  Fannie  (daughter 
of  Judge  Sydney  Smith);  1  son:  Sydney 
Smith.  Resident  of  Chicago  since  1875;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  1888;  city  atty.,  1892-5;  appointed 
by  Gov.  John  R.  Tanner,  1897,  as  Judge  of  the 
Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co.  to  succeed  Judge 
Goggin,  deceased,  and  served  until  1898;  since 
then  engaged  in  general  practice  of  law.  Dem- 
ocrat. Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  79  Clark 
St.  Residence:  2616  Indiana  Av. 

TRUDE,  Samuel  Henry,  lawyer;  s.  Henry 
Trude;  (first  cousin  of  A.  S.  and  ex- Judge  Geo. 
A.  Trude);  reared  on  father's  farm  in  LaSalle 
Co.,  111.;  ed.  Normal  School,  Morris,  111.,  Knox 
College,  and  at  Union  College  of  Law,  Chi- 
cago, LL.B.  Republican.  Elected  supervisor  of 
the  S.  Town,  1896;  nominated  for  collector  of 
the  S.  Town,  1899,  but  defeated.  Ex-Chief 
Ranger  Court  LaFayette,  I.  O.  F.  Clubs:  Ham- 
ilton, Waupanseh.  Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3239  S.  Park  Av. 

TRUE,  Albert  William,  manufacturer  of 
sash,  doors  and  lumber;  b.  Ottawa,  111.,  Oct. 
30,  1856;  s.  William  Mariner  and  Mary  (Mat- 
son)  True;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ottawa  and 
Chicago;  grad.  old  Central  High  School,  1876; 
attended  Northwestern  Univ.,  1876-7;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Sept.  21,  1898,  Frances  Munger.  Held 
business  positions  in  Chicago  since  1878,  with 
Methodist  Book  Concern,  3  years;  Phoenix  In- 
surance Co.,  1  year;  Hair  &  Odiorne,  lumber 
dealers,  1  year;  Hintze  &  Baker  Co.,  wholesale 
dealers  in  sash  and  doors,  3  years;  since  1887, 
an  officer  of  True  &  True  Co.,  wholesale  manu- 
facturers and  jobbers  of  sash,  doors  and  simi- 
lar material  (established  1887),  of  which  is 
now  treas.  and  vice-pres.  Also  a  dir.  of  the 
Washington  Pine  Lumber  Co.,  Spokane,  Wash. 
Republican.  Attendant  Epiphany  Episcopal 
Church.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Ashland,  Riverside 
Golf.  Office:  Blue  Island  Av.,  corner  Lincoln 
St.  Residence:  322  S.  Marshfleld  Av. 


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577 


TRUE,  Charles  Jackson,  manufacturer  of 
sash,  doors  and  lumber;  b.  Ottawa,  111.,  Apr. 
21,  1859;  s.  William  Mariner  and  Mary  (Mat- 
son)  True;  ed.  public  schools  of  Ottawa,  111., 
until  1870,  and  afterward  in  Chicago  public 
schools,  graduating  from  old  Central  High 
School,  in  class  of  1876;  student  Northwestern 
Univ.,  1876-7.  Was  employed  with  Lord,  Owen 
&  Co.,  wholesale  druggists,  1877-82;  with  Hair 
&  Odiorne,  lumber,  1882-3;  in  retail  drug  busi- 
ness in  Chicago,  1883-91;  since  1891,  pres.  of 
True  &  True  Co.  (established  1887),  wholesale 
manufacturers  and  jobbers  of  sash,  doors  and 
similar  material.  Since  1903  also  pres.  of 
Washington  Pine  Lumber  Co.,  of  Spokane, 
Wash.;  was  1  year  pres.,  and  is  now  vice-pres. 
of  Spokane  Lumber  Co.,  Spokane,  Wash.  At- 
tendant 3d  Presbyterian  Church.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bureau  of  Charities.  Republican.  Clubs:  Illi- 
nois, Union  League,  Riverside  Golf  (pres., 
1905),  Glen  View.  Office:  Blue  Island  Av.  and 
Lincoln  St.  Residence:  320  S.  Marshfield  Av. 

TRUE,  John  B.,  terra  cotta  manufacturer; 
b.  Clinton,  Me.,  Feb.  28,  1853;  s.  John  and  Ann 
Chamberlain  True;  ed.  Maine  public  schools; 
m.  1889,  Margarette  Sohn,  of  Chicago.  Came 
to  Chicago,  1872,  and  was  employed  by  a  hard- 
ware firm  and  later  by  the  Chicago  Terra 
Cotta  Co.  In  1878,  with  Gustav  Hottinger, 
John  Brunkhorst  and  Henry  Rohkam,  began 
the  manufacture  of  terra  cotta  trimmings 
for  bldgs.,  and  in  1887  the  business  was  incor- 
porated as  the  Northwestern  Terra  Cotta  Co.; 
he  was  the  first  pres.  of  the  companv,  but  for 
several  years  past  has  been  treas.  Before  the 
annexation  of  the  city  of  Lake  View  to  Chi- 
cago he  was  treas.  of  that  city.  Mason;  K.  T., 
K.  P.,  Nat.  Union,  Loyal  League,  Shriner. 
Clubs:  Germania  Mannerchor,  Chicago  Ath- 
letic. Office:  1000  Clybourn  Av.;  Railway  Ex- 
change. Residence:  1825  Wellington  St. 

TRUMBUIiL,  George  Thomas,  merchant;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Apr.  17,  1858;  s.  James  and 
Julia  (Gillick)  Trumbull;  ed.  Boston  public 
schools  and  Boston  College;  m.  Cincinnati, 
O.,  Nov.  18,  1878,  Laura  McKee;  children: 
Laura,  Kate,  Emily,  Jennie,  Mary.  Bookkeeper 
with  Loudon,  Tower  &  Co.,  railroad  supplies, 
Boston,  1874-9;  in  soap  mfg.,  Covington,  Ky., 
1879-82;  on  Feb.  15,  1882,  went  with  Hall's 
Safe  and  Lock  Co.,  of  Cincinnati  O.,  as  asst. 
to  mgr.  of  sales  dept. ;  removed  to  Chicago 
and  became  treas.  Chicago  branch,  same  com- 
pany, until  Feb.  28,  1898.  On  Mar.  17,  1898, 
organized,  and  has  since  been  pres.  and  treas. 
Trumbull  Safe  and  Vault  Co.  Democrat.  R. 
C.  Mem.  Knights  of  Columbus,  Catholic  Order 
of  Foresters,  Royal  Arcanum,  Royal  League, 
Nat  Union,  N.  Am.  Union.  Office:  117-119  Lake 
St.  Residence:  984  W.  Polk  St. 

TUCKER,  Henry  Stevens,  physician;  b. 
Kane  Co.,  111.,  May  1,  1853;  s.  John  R.  and 
Margaret  Thompson  Tucker;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  graduating  from  latter,  and  fol- 
lowing with  2  years  at  Wheaton  (111.)  Col- 
lege, before  entering  Bennett  Med.  College,  Chi- 
cago, from  which  was  erad.,  M.D.,  1879;  m. 
1884,  Emma,  daughter  of  Joseph  Kronenberg, 
a  hardware  merchant  of  Hamburgh,  N.  Y.; 
1  daughter:  Inez.  Since  graduating,  1879,  in 
active  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago.  Served 
on  faculty  of  Bennett  Med.  College  as  demon- 
strator in  anatomy,  1879-83;  prof,  of  general 
and  descriptive  anatomy,  1883-9;  prof,  of  sur- 
gery and  attending  and  consulting  physician 
in  the  college  hosp.  from  1889  to  1900.  Dean 
of  the  Am.  College  of  Medicine  and  Surgery, 
and  prof,  of  surgical  gynecology  at  this  col- 
lege; attending  surgeon  Cook  Co.  Hosp.,  and 
Frances  Willard  Hosp.  Republican.  Methodist. 
Mason:  Ashlar  Lodge  and  Lafayette  Chapter. 
Club:  Colonial.  Office:  72  E.  Madison  St.  Resi- 
dence: 464  42d  St. 

TUCKER,  Horace,  chairman  Chicago  and  St. 
Louis  Traffic  Assn.;  b.  Salem,  Mass.,  May  20, 
1842;  s.  Jonathan  and  Mary  Packard  Tucker; 


ed.  public  schools  of  Massachusetts;  m.  Sa- 
lem, Mass.,  1866,  Carrie  P.  Rowell;  1  daughter: 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  H.  Hunn.  Came  to  Chicago  Jan. 
8,  1862;  ticket  agent  in  the  I.  C.  R.  R.  Station 
until  Jan.  1,  1870,  when  became  cashier  in  the 
treasurer's  office  of  the  same  company;  trans- 
ferred to  general  freight  office  Sept.  15,  1874, 
and  was  clerk  there  until  Jan.  1,  1875,  when 
became  general  freight  agent  of  the  road,  so 
continuing  until  was  appointed  supt.  of  ad- 
missions of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion, 1892;  since  1894,  chairman  of  the  Chicago 
and  St.  Louis  Traffic  Assn.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  Hyde  Park  Hotel. 

TUCKER,  Joseph  Francis;  b.  Saco,  Me., 
Sept.  29,  1835.  Came  to  Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1856; 
ticket  agent,  I.  C.  R.  R.,  5  years;  pres.'s  sec. 
2  years,  general  freight  agent  10  years,  gen- 
eral supt.  2  years,  master  of  transportation 
1  year,  traffic  mgr.  7%  years;  arbitrator 
Transcontinental  Assn.  and  California,  Colo- 
rado and  Utah  Pool,  1884-5;  asst.  gen.  mgr. 
C.,  M.  &  St.  P.  Ry.,  1885-90;  asst.  to  pres., 
same  road,  1890-1;  vice-pres.  and  gen.  mgr. 
Chicago,  Ft.  Madison  and  Des  Moines  Ry., 
1892-3;  commissioner  Chicago  &  Ohio  River 
Traffic  Assn.,  1893-6;  since  Apr.  1,  1896,  chair- 
man Central  Freight  Assn.  Office:  Monadnock 
Blk.  Residence:  Auditorium  Hotel. 

TUFTS,  James  Hayden,  educator;  b.  Mon- 
son,  Mass.,  July  9,  1862;  s.  Rev.  James  and 
Mary  E.  (Warren)  Tufts;  grad.  Amherst  Col- 
lege, 1884;  Yale  Divinity  School,  1889;  grad- 
uate studies  Yale,  Berlin,  and  Freiburg  univs., 
Ph.D.,  Freiburg,  1892;  LL.D.,  Amherst  Col- 
lege, 1904;  m.  Leverett,  Mass.,  Aug.  25,  1891, 
Cynthia  Hobart  Whitaker.  Instructor  Amherst 
College.  1885-7;  Univ.  of  Michigan,  1889-91; 
prof,  philosophy  since  1892  and  dean  Senior 
Colleges,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1898-1904.  (See 
Who's  Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Ad- 
dress: 5708  Monroe  Av. 

TUIiEY,  Murray  Floyd,  circuit  judge  of 
Cook  Co.;  b.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Mar.  4,  1827;  a. 
Courtney  M.  and  Priscilla  (Buckner)  Tuley; 
father  died,  1832;  ed.  public  schools  of  Louis- 
ville until  13  years  old;  then  clerk  in  a  coun- 
try store,  devoting  leisure  hours  to  study; 
mother,  in  1843,  m.  Col.  Richard  J.  Hamilton, 
a  Chicago  lawyer,  and  removed  to  this  city 
with  her  son,  who  studied  law  in  stepfather's 
office,  1844-6,  and  at  Louisville  Law  Institute, 
1846-7;  m.  1851,  Catharine  Edmondson,  of  Mis- 
souri. Admitted  to  Chicago  bar,  1847;  served 
1st  lieut.  Co.  F,  5th  111.  Vols.,  in  Mexican  War, 
serving  in  New  Mexico,  and  after  peace  was 
declared,  in  1848,  remained  in  practice  of  law 
at  Santa  Fe,  1848-54;  was  atty.-gen.  of  New 
Mexico,  1851-3,  and  mem.  Territorial  Legisla- 
ture of  New  Mexico,  1853-4.  Returned  to  Chi- 
cago, 1854,  and  engaged  in  practice  of  law, 
first  with  Andrew  Harvie,  and  later  with 
Judge  J.  E.  Gary  and  J.  N.  Barker.  Became 
corporation  counsel  of  Chicago,  1869-73,  and 
framed  and  was  instrumental  in  securing 
passage  of  act  for  the  incorporation  of  cities, 
under  which  Chicago  was  rechartered  after 
the  great  fire;  was  head  of  firm  of  Tuley, 
Stiles  &  Lewis,  1873-9;  alderman  from  1st 
Ward  of  Chicago,  1878-9;  circuit  judge,  by 
successive  re-elections,  since  1879;  present 
term  expires  1909.  Democrat.  Mem.  and  ex- 
pres.  Iroquois  Club.  Address:  5131  Washing- 
ton Av. 

TURNER,  Arthur  Clarence,  general  Western 
mgr.  John  A.  Dunn  Co.;  b.  Gardner,  Mass., 
Jan.  8,  1867;  s.  Andrew  W.  and  Christiana 
Turner;  ed.  common  schools  of  Massachusetts 
and  in  preparatory  school  at  Gardner,  Mass., 
graduating  1885;  m.  Gardner,  Mass.,  June  8, 
1893,  Alice  H.  Horton;  1  son:  Harold  H.  Pre- 
pared for  college,  but  on  completion  of  pre- 
paratory course  changed  plans  and  entered 
the  employ  of  the  John  A.  Dunn  Co.,  large 
manufacturers  of  chairs  at  Gardner,  Mass., 
passing  through  a  thorough  training  for  his 


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present  position,  which  assumed  in  1895,  of 
general  Western  mgr.  for  the  company.  Of- 
fice: 319-321  S.  Canal  St.  Residence:  6026 
Woodlawn  Av. 

TURNER,  Edward  A.,  manufacturer;  b. 
Marietta,  O.,  Aug.  27,  1849:  s.  Samuel  R.  and 
Hannah  (Butler-Potter)  Turner;  ed.  Marietta 
public  schools  and  Marietta  College;  m.  1872, 
Amelia  Haigh,  of  New  York  City;  children: 
Grace,  Louise,  Gertrude,  Fanny.  After  leav- 
ing college,  asst.  teller,  Marietta  Bank;  1  year 
clerk  in  Cincinnati  dry  goods  store;  afterward 
in  New  York,  until  1872;  in  St.  Louis  18 
months;  then  again  in  New  York  until  1878; 
came  to  Chicago  and  established  a  branch  of 
the  Eagleton  Mfg.  Co.  In  winter  of  1880,  with 
W.  D.  Bwart  and  Frank  I.  Pearce,  organized 
the  Link-Belt  Machinery  Co.,  of  which  he  was 
sec.  and  treas.  until  1887;  in  1887  established 
Dodge  Cold  Storage  Co.  in  Philadelphia,  and 
conducted  it  until  1892,  when  he  returned  to 
Chicago;  since  Nov.,  1892,  pres.  Link-Belt  Ma- 
chinery Co.  Republican.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Union 
League  (Chicago);  also  Lotus  (New  York). 
Office:  39th  St.  and  Stewart  Av.  Residence: 
227  47th  St. 

TURNER,  James  Robinson,  coal;  b.  Con- 
stance, Boone  Co.,  Ky.,  Feb.  20,  1858;  s.  Wil- 
liam and  Hannah  J.  (Shaw)  Turner;  ed.  pub- 
lic schools  of  Point  Pleasant,  Boone  Co.,  Ky., 
1865-9,  and  at  Ludlow,  Kenton  Co.,  Ky.,  1869- 
72;  m.  Cincinnati,  O.,  Aug.  13,  1880,  Lillie  F. 
Hayes;  children:  George  Addison,  James  An- 
drew, Harry  William,  Clara  Pearl,  Ruth  Anna. 
Was  in  service  of  the  Cincinnati,  Hamilton  & 
Dayton  R.  R.  Co.,  Cincinnati,  O..  1874-94,  as 
laborer,  foreman  and  depot  master,  holding 
latter  position,  1887-94;  1894  to  1899  in  charge 
soft  coal  dept.  Crescent  Coal  and  Mining  Co.; 
general  sales  agent  for  H.  Hodgkins,  coal  and 
coke,  since  1899.  Republican.  Mem.  Nat.  Union. 
Office:  Old  Colony  Bldg.  Residence:  6101  Nor- 
mal Av. 

TURNER,  John  Clayton,  merchant  tailor;  b. 
Marietta,  Pa.,  Sept.  1,  1854;  s.  Robert  and  Sa- 
rah Marica  (Nicholas)  Turner;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Marietta,  Pa.;  m.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
Sept.  4,  1889,  Anna  C.  Kennedy;  1  daughter: 
Ruth.  In  1869  was  a  clerk  in  general  store  at 
Marietta,  Pa.;  in  1872,  entered  employ  of 
Wanamaker  &  Brown,  clothing  manufacturers, 
of  Philadelphia,  after  which  was  in  employ 
of  Rogers,  Peet  &  Co.,  in  same  line,  in  New 
York,  until  accepted  position  as  mgr.  for 
Wanamaker  &  Brown's  Chicago  establishment; 
in  1893  established  the  merchant  tailoring 
firm  of  Turner  &  Co.,  Chicago,  now  Turner, 
Perz  &  Co.,  of  which  is  senior  mem.  In  1898 
purchased  the  merchant  tailoring  business  of 
the  Edward  Ely  Co.,  of  which  is  pres.  Repub- 
lican. Methodist.  Mason.  Mem.  Royal  League 
and  Royal  Arcanum.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Evanston.  Office:  141  Michifan  Av.  Residence: 
1320  Lyons  St.,  Evanston,  111. 

TURNER,  Tracy  lay,  stock  broker;  b.  Chi- 
cago, Aug.  26,  1879;  s.  Edward  H.  and  Ida  B. 
(Foster)  Turner;  ed.  private  schools;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  3,  1899,  Claribel  Countiss;  1  son: 
Tracy  L.,  Jr.  Began  business  life  in  1896  in 
Marshall  Field  &  Co.'s  wholesale  house,  and 
later  was  with  Whiteside  &  Wentworth,  real 
estate;  in  1897  entered  employ  of  Chapin  & 
Gaylord,  stock  and  bond  brokers,  of  which 
finally  became  office  mgr.,  and  in  Feb.,  1901, 
became  partner  in  the  firm  of  Chapin  &  Co., 
stock  brokers.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Clubs:  Washington  Park,  Kenwood  Country. 
Office:  The  Rookery.  Residence:  271  46th  St. 

TUTEUR,  Edwin  B.,  physician;  b.  La 
Crosse,  Wis.,  Nov.  9,  1866;  s.  Isaac  and  Fanny 
(Baerman)  Tuteur;  grad.  High  School,  La 
Crosse,  Wis.,  1883;  Univ.  of  Cincinnati,  Dept. 
of  Pharmacy,  as  Ph.G.,  1887;  Jefferson  Med. 
College  of  Philadelphia,  M.D.,  1890;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1893,  Emma  Grossman;  1  daughter: 
Frances  Pauline.  Was  resident  physician  of 


Philadelphia  Hosp.  a  year  and  a  half;  since 
then  in  practice  of  medicine  in  Chicago.  Con- 
sulting physician  Daily  News  Sanitarium  for 
Children;  physician  St.  Luke's  Hosp.  Mem.  of 
Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Philadelphia  Hosp.  Med.  Soc. 
Club:  Physicians.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 3645  Grand  Boul. 

TUTHIIiL,  Prank  Hall,  manufacturer;  b.  St. 
Louis,  Mo.,  June  7,  1849;  s.  George  M.  and 
Anna  Haines  (Hall)  Tuthill;  ed.  Pontiac 
(Mich.)  High  School  until  1864;  later  finished 
freshman  year  at  the  Univ.  of  Michigan,  leav- 
ing in  June,  1870;  m.,  1st,  Oct.  6,  1885,  Isa- 
bella Heath  Hall,  of  New  York  City;  children: 
Stella  Weston,  Margaret  Hall;  m.,  2d,  Chicago, 
May  10,  1893,  Emma  Holt.  After  leaving  the 
Univ.  of  Michigan  was  bookkeeper  in  the  1st 
Nat.  Bank  of  Kalamazoo;  came  to  Chicago, 
1880,  and  established  the  present  business  of 
the  Tuthill  Spring  Co.,  of  which  he  has  been 
pres.  from  organization.  For  8  years  the  works 
of  the  company  were  at  Hammond,  Ind., 
where  he  resided;  city  clerk  of  Hammond, 
1887-8;  removed  residence  and  works  to  Chi- 
cago, 1892.  Established  and  managed  the  1st 
Nat.  Bank,  of  Hammond,  Ind.,  1886-92;  was 
engaged  in  World's  Fair  branch  of  the  North- 
ern Trust  Co.'s  bank  during  1893.  Republican. 
Congregationalist;  life  dir.  of  the  Am.  Bible 
Soc.;  honorary  life  mem.  Am.  Board  of  Com- 
missioners for  Foreign  Missions;  life  mem. 
Am.  Missionary  Assn.  Office:  215  W.  Polk  St. 
Residence:  352  W.  60th  PI. 

TUTHlIiIi,  Richard  Stanley,  judge  Circuit 
Court,  Cook  Co.,  111.,  since  1887;  b.  Vergennes, 
Jackson  Co.,  111.,  Nov.  10,  1841;  s.  Daniel  B. 
and  Sally  (Strong)  Tuthill;  ed.  public  schools, 
St.  Louis  (111.)  College,  and  grad.  Middlebury 
College,  Vt.,  1863,  A.M.,  1868;  LL.D.,  St.  Ig- 
natius College,  Chicago.  Entered  army,  1863, 
served  as  scout  attached  to  command  Gen. 
John  A.  Logan,  later  2d  and  1st  lieut.  Battery 
H,  1st  Michigan  Light  Artillery,  3d  division 
17th  Army  Corps,  Army  of  Tennessee,  to 
close  of  war;  resigned  May  29,  1865;  m.,  1st, 
Vergennes,  Vt.,  Aug.  24,  1868,  Janes  Frances 
Smith  (died  1872);  m.,  2d,  Janesville,  Wis., 
Jan.  2,  1877,  Harriet,  daughter  of  Edward  Mc- 
Key.  Read  law  in  spare  hours  in  army,  1863-5, 
and  in  office  of  H.  H.  Harrison,  U.  S.  atty., 
Nashville,  Tenn.;  admitted  to  bar,  1866;  elect- 
ed atty.-gen.  Nashville  Circuit  Court,  Tennes- 
see, 1867;  located  in  Chicago,  1873;  elected 
city  atty.,  1875  and  1876;  appointed  U.  S.  atty. 
at  Chicago,  1884;  resigned  1886;  under  Juve- 
nile Court  law  of  1899  was  chosen  by  brother 
judges  to  organize  and  hold  juvenile  court, 
in  addition  to  other  duties.  Republican;  one 
of  the  306  who  in  the  Republican  Nat.  Con- 
vention of  1880  voted  to  the  last  for  Gen. 
Grant.  Pres.  of  St.  Charles  Home  for  Boys; 
dir.  Central  Howard  Assn.  Mem.  (commander, 
1893)  Mil.  Order  Loyal  Legion  U.  S.  A.,  G.  A. 
R.,  Soc.  of  Army  of  the  Tennessee;  bar  assns. 
of  city  and  State.  Mason  (32°).  Episcopalian. 
Club:  Illinois.  Residence:  532  Jackson  Boul. 

TUTTLE,  Emerson  B.,  lawyer  and  real  es- 
tate agent;  b.  Chicago;  s.  Nelson  and  Charlotte 
L.  (Emerson)  Tuttle;  ed.  private  schools  of 
Chicago.  Studied  law  in  offices  of  Isham  & 
Lincoln,  Chicago;  admitted  to  bar,  1884.  Clubs: 
Chicago,  Onwentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Mer- 
chants. Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Residence: 
Chicago  Club. 

TUTTLE,  Henry  Nelson,  lawyer;  b.  153 
Michigan  Av.,  Chicago,  Nov.  17,  1858;  s.  Nel- 
son (came  to  Chicago,  1837)  and  Charlotte 
Louise  (Emerson)  Tuttle;  ed.  Chicago  Acad., 
Palmer's  Acad.,  Chicago;  Greylock  Institute, 
S.  Williamstown,  Mass.,  and  Yale  College, 
graduating,  A.B.,  1881;  studied  law;  m.  Chica- 
go, Nov.  8,  1888,  Fannie,  daughter  of  John  V. 
Farwell;  children:  Henry  Emerson,  Arthur  Far- 
well,  Grace  Emeret.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar, 
1883;  practiced  alone,  1883-7;  of  law  firm  Mar- 


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ston,  Augur  &  Tuttle,  1887-1901;  Marston  & 
Tuttle  since  1901,  engaged  in  general  practice 
(associated  with  Thomas  B.  Marston  since 
1887).  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Pres.  Board 
of  Education,  City  of  Lake  Forest.  Clubs:  Chi- 
cago, University,  Onwentsia.  Office:  Tacoma 
Bldg.  Residence:  Lake  Forest,  111. 

TUTTLE,  William  Fierce,  grain  broker;  b. 
Rutland,  Jefferson  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  4,  1847;  s. 
Jeremiah  and  Renew  (Pierce)  Tuttle;  ed.  Wa- 
tertown  (N.  Y.)  High  School,  and  Coopers- 
town  (N.  Y.)  Acad.  Farmer  until  1867;  miller, 
1867-8;  druggist,  1868-70,  at  Carthage,  Jeffer- 
son Co.,  N.  Y. ;  in  hardware  business  at  Belle 
Plain,  la,,  1870-8;  since  1878  in  grain  commis- 
sion business  on  Chicago  Board  of  Trade;  spe- 
cialty is  buying  and  selling  of  grain  futures. 
Mem.  Chicago  Board  of  Trade.  Was  Democrat 
until  W.  J.  Bryan's  nomination  in  1896.  Clubs: 
Illinois,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  6  Sherman 
St. 

TWEEDY,  Osborne  Smith,  rubber  goods;  b. 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5,  1872;  s.  William  S.  and 
Vestina  (Hadley)  Tweedy;  ed.  public  and 
high  schools,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  Was  6  years  with 
R.  Dunbar  &  Son,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  as  general 
office  man;  1  year  with  the  Buffalo  branch  of 
the  Revere  Rubber  Co.;  since  1898  Chicago 
mgr.  of  the  Diamond  Rubber  Co.  Republican. 
Presbyterian.  Mem.  of  Elks  Lodge,  No.  363, 
Akron,  O.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Calumet. 
Office:  167  Lake  St.  Residence:  Calumet  Club. 

TWISS,  Richard  Bentley,  lawyer;  b.  Cam- 
bridge, Washington  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  23,  1843; 
3.  John  Russell  and  Ann  (Bentley)  Twiss;  re- 
moved with  parents  to  Ohio,  1849,  and  to  Clin- 
ton Co.,  la.,  1854;  ed.  public  schools  until 
1865;  then  in  business  college,  Davenport, 
Iowa;  taught  penmanship  and  bookkeeping 
In  business  college  until  1868;  student  in  pre- 
paratory and  collegiate  depts.  of  old  Univ.  of 
Chicago,  A.B.,  1875,  delivering  the  class  ora- 
tion; grad.  Union  College  of  Law  in  June, 
1877;  m.  Belvidere,  111.,  1895,  Eleanor  May 
Harmon.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1877,  and 
for  some  time  was  a  law  clerk  with  firm  of 
ruley,  Stiles  &  Lewis.  Active  in  church  work, 
ind  treas.  and  trustee  of  1st  Baptist  Church, 
Chicago.  Office:  115  Dearborn  St.  Residence: 
16  33d  PI. 

TYE,  John  James,  hides,  wool,  tallow;  b. 
W.  Chicago  (then  Turner  Junction),  111.,  Jan. 
il,  1861;  s.  John  and  Esther  (Gallagher)  Tye; 
3d.  West  Chicago  High  School  and  Bryant  & 
Stratton  Business  College;  m.  Clinton,  la., 
(Vug.  15,  1894,  Katie  Farrell;  children:  Frank 
E.,  Willie  L.,  Paul  F.,  Allen  J.  On  leaving  school 
went,  Mar.  1,  1880,  into  office  of  the  firm  of 
Bolles  &  Rogers,  dealers  in  hides,  wool,  tal- 
low, pelts  and  furs,  which  had  then  recently 
begun  business;  at  first  was  office  boy  and 
?lerk,  and  later  bookkeeper  until  1890,  when 
was  admitted  to  partnership  in  the  firm;  since 
then  in  charge  of  the  office  work  and  in  es- 
pecial charge  of  the  tallow  and  grease  dept. 
Republican.  Catholic.  Mem.  School  Board  of 
W.  Chicago,  111.  Office:  142-144  Kinzie  St. 
Residence:  W.  Chicago,  111. 

TYLER,  Albert  Smith,  glass;  b.  Chicago, 
Mar.  4,  1846;  s.  Orson  and  Amelia  (Farrant) 
ryler;  attended  private  school  in  Chicago 
From  6  to  10  years  of  age;  went  to  Milwau- 
tee,  attending  public  schools  and  finishing  at 
i  private  acad.  at  16  years  of  age;  m.  Chicago, 
Dct.  5,  1876,  Addie  L.  Spring;  1  daughter,  Irna 
Clayton.  In  1862  entered  employ  of  the  C.,  M. 
fe  St.  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  general  freight  dept.,  at 
Milwaukee;  returned  to  Chicago,  1866,  and  was 
in  employ  of  J.  W.  Doane  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers,  until  1872,  when  entered  employ  of 
P.  C.  Hanford  &  Co.,  paints  and  oils;  then 
cashier  of  George  T.  Kimball  &  Co.,  glass 
iealers,  1879-87;  in  1887,  with  Louis  A.  Hip- 
pach,  established  firm  of  Tyler  &  Hippach, 
plate  and  window  glass,  which  was  later  in- 
corporated as  Tyler  &  Hippach  Co.,  of  which 


is  pres.  Republican.  Episcopalian.  Office:  Clin- 
ton St.  and  Carroll  Av.  Residence:  5401  East 
End  Av.,  Hyde  Park. 

TYLER,  Harvey  Ainsworth,  physician;  b. 
Boston,  Mass.,  Apr.  30,  1869;  s.  William  H. 
and  Mary  Jane  (Frellick)  Tyler;  grad.  W.  Di- 
vision High  School,  1886;  Rush  Med.  College, 
M.D.,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  Nov.  22,  1892,  Alice  E. 
Rutherford;  1  son:  William  R.  Was  interne 
1%  years  at  Presbyterian  Hosp.,  1889-90; 
since  then  in  general  practice  of  medicine, 
specializing  in  gynecology  and  obstetrics. 
Taught  gynecology  and  obstetrics  in  Rush 
Med.  College,  1893-8;  prof,  of  gynecology  in 
Chicago  Policlinic  and  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago 
Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med. 
Assn.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office:  92 
State  St.  Residence:  555  Dearborn  Av. 

TYRRELL,  Albert  H.,  lawyer;  b.  Antioch, 
111.,  Aug.  12,  1863;  s.  Lewis  and  Emily  (Gil- 
more)  Tyrrell;  ed.  public  schools  of  Antioch, 
111.;  m.  Chicago,  Mar.  15.  1897,  Abbie  E.  Mar- 
tin. Studied  law  in  offices  of  Thomas  J.  Suth- 
erland, Henry  M.  Bacon,  and  Hynes,  English  & 
Dunne,  and  was  admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1889; 
engaged  in  practice  in  Chicago  ever  since, 
and  from  Jan.  1,  1902,  of  firm  of  Tyrrell  & 
Fellingham.  First  vice-pres.,  dir.  and  general 
solicitor  Chicago  and  Tropical  Planters  Co.; 
dir.  and  general  counsel  Oanaca  Assn.  Mem. 
Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Democrat.  Clubs:  Ashland, 
Illinois.  Office:  Hartford  Bldg.  Residence:  656 
W.  Monroe  St. 

u 

UHRIiAUB,  Francis  Adolph  Edward,  bank- 
er; b.  Bremen,  Ger.,  Feb.  9,  1851;  s.  Anton 
Ludolph  and  Elizabeth  Catharine  (Luderitz) 
Uhrlaub;  ed.  business  college  In  Bremen,  Ger., 
and  private  schools  and  tutors  in  Bremen;  m. 
Oconomowoc,  Wis.,  Aug.  18,  1896,  Louise  Rupp 
(now  deceased).  Began  business  career  Mar.  1, 
1866,  with  G.  H.  Primavesi  &  Co.,  of  Bremen, 
Ger.,  doing  business  with  South  America  and 
the  West  Indies;  went  to  New  York,  Oct., 
1870,  and  engaged  in  the  West  Indian  trade; 
lived  in  South  America  and  West  Indies,  most- 
ly in  Santo  Domingo,  representing  several 
German  firms,  1871-4;  in  Oct.,  1874,  accepted 
position  with  Volkart  Bros.,  of  Bombay,  East 
Indies,  and  1875-9  was  mgr.  of  their  Malabar 
Coast  business,  with  headquarters  at  Cochin. 
Left  India,  1879;  lived  in  Baltimore  until  1884; 
since  then  in  Chicago.  Organized  foreign  ex- 
change and  bond  dept.  for  Chicago  Nat.  Bank, 
1885,  and  remained  mgr.  of  that  dept.  until 
1902;  since  then  vice-pres.  of  Central  Trust 
Co.  of  Illinois.  Also  dir.  Rochelle  &  Southern 
R.  R.  Co.  Clubs:  Germania,  Mid-Day.  Office: 
Central  Trust  Co.,  Monroe  and  Dearborn  Sts. 
Residence:  175  Lake  View  Av. 

triHLEIKT,  Edward  Gustav,  brewer;  b.  Wert- 
heim-on-the-Main,  Baden,  Ger.,  Oct.  19,  1845; 
s.  Benedict  and  Katherine  (Krug)  Uihlein; 
grad.  Wertheim  Gymnasium,  1861;  came  to 
U.  S.,  June,  1864;  m.  Jan.,  1875,  Augusta 
Manns,  St.  Louis,  Mo.;  children:  Ederar,  Clara, 
Olga,  Ella,  Melita.  Was  employed  in  the  gro- 
cery business  in  St.  Louis  3  years;  manufac- 
turer of  oils  in  Chicago,  1867-71;  since  Jan.  1, 
1872,  in  charge  of  the  Chicago  agency  of  the 
Jos.  Schlitz  Brewing  Co.,  of  Milwaukee,  and 
now  vice-pres.  of  the  company.  Mem.  Chicago 
and  Milwaukee  Brewers'  Assn.;  mem.  U.  S. 
Brewers'  Assn.;  was  West  Park  Commissioner 
3  years  under  Gov.  Altgeld.  Pres.  Chicago  Hor- 
ticultural Soc.;  pres.  German  Hosp.  Mason 
(32°).  Has  a  notable  collection  of  tropical 
palms  and  orchids.  Clubs:  Germania,  Orpheus, 
Teutonia,  Maennerchor,  German  Press.  Office: 
Ohio  and  N.  Union  Sts.  Residence:  34  Ewing 
St. 

ULLMANN,  Frederic,  senior  mem.  law  firm 
Ullmann  &  Hacker.  Mem.  Am.  Bar  Assn.,  etc. 


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Clubs:  Union  League,  Kenwood,  Chicago  Lit- 
erary. Office:  279  Dearborn  St.  Residence:  282 
48th  St. 

ULLMANN,  Herbert  James,  insurance;  b. 
Racine,  Wis.,  Nov.  9,  1855;  s.  James  J.  and 
Rosina  (Hovey)  Ullmann;  ed.  Chicago  public 
schools  and  Chicago  High  School;  m.  Vin- 
cennes,  Ind.,  Apr.  30,  1885,  Clara  R.  Williams; 
children:  Ralph  Williams,  James  Wilson,  Her- 
bert Satterlee.  Has  been  in  the  fire  insurance 
business  since  1875,  and  consecutively  mem. 
of  the  firms  of  Bowmar  &  Ullmann,  1877-85; 
O.  W.  Barrett  &  Co.,  1885-94;  R.  A.  Waller  & 
Co.,  1894-1901;  Marsh,  Ullmann  &  Co.  since 
1901.  Mem.  Veteran  Corps,  1st  Infy.,  I.  N.  G., 
S.  A.  R.  Club:  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  159 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

UNDEBWOOD,  Arthur  Waring1,  lawyer;  b. 
Ft.  Edward,  N.  Y.,  June  6,  1863;  s.  Jarvis  A. 
and  Eunice  (Shapleigh)  Underwood;  grad. 
Glen  Falls  (N.  Y.)  Acad.,  1880;  Williams  Col- 
lege, Massachusetts,  A.B.,  1884;  at  law  school 
Univ.  of  Wisconsin,  1888;  Union  College  of 
Law,  Chicago,  1889;  m.  Chicago,  Oct.  17,  1893, 
Lucy  C.  Cronkhite;  children:  Pierson,  Eunice 
Shapleigh,  Josephine  Cronkhite.  Was  princi- 
pal of  Pattersonville  Educational  Institute, 
Pattersonville  (now  Hull)  la.,  1884-5;  manu- 
facturer of  veneers  at  Tigerton,  Wis.,  and 
Eagle  River,  Wis.,  1885-8;  then  in  law  schools, 
at  Madison  and  Chicago,  and  while  taking 
Chicago  course  also  served  as  clerk  in  law 
office  of  Tenney,  Bashford  &  Tenney;  admit- 
ted to  bar,  1890;  practiced  successively  in 
firms  of  Conover,  Shedd  &  Underwood,  Smith, 
Shedd  &  Underwood  and  Smith,  Shedd,  Un- 
derwood &  Hall;  since  1898  alone.  Dir.  and 
counsel  Colonial  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  Pea- 
body  Coal  Co.,  Busse-Reynolds  Coal  Co.,  Coal 
Belt  Electric  Ry.  (sec.),  Adamite  Abrasive 
Co.  (sec.);  dir.  and  vice-pres.  Indian  Territory 
Traction  Co.,  Elmwood  Cemetery  Co.;  dir.  and 
treas.  Underwood  Land  Co.,  Climax  Fence 
Post  Co.,  Egyptian  Prospecting  Co.;  dir.  Cen- 
tral Illinois  Construction  Co.,  Underwood  Ve- 
neer Co.,  W.  D.  Allen  Mfg.  Co.,  Southern  Illi- 
nois Coal  Mining  and  Washing  Co.,  Evanston 
Elevator  and  Coal  Co.,  Am.  Shovel  and  Stamp- 
ing Co.  Republican;  alderman  2d  Ward,  Evans- 
ton,  111.,  1888-1901.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn., 
Law  Club;  Phi  Beta  Kappa  (Williams)  1883. 
Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chi- 
cago Literary,  Skokie  Country.  Office:  Mar- 
quette  Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

UNDEBWOOD,  George  Walter,  police  jus- 
tice, lawyer;  b.  Belleville,  St.  Clair  Co.,  Ill- 
Sept.  22,  1860;  s.  Joseph  Brown  and  Mary 
Letitia  (McKee)  Underwood;  lost  father  by 
death  when  7  years  old,  and  mother  when  16 
years  old;  removed  to  Chicago,  Dec.,  1867;  at- 
tended Haven,  Moseley  and  Douglas  public 
schools,  finishing  at  latter;  engaged  in  real 
estate  office  of  E.  A.  Cummings  &  Co.,  1875-81; 
took  care  and  management  of  real  estate  of 
William  Hale  Thompson  3  years;  studied  law 
in  office  of  Rich,  Noble  &  Stone;  received  de- 
gree at  Chicago  Law  School,  LL.B.,  1901;  m. 
Chicago,  Feb.  23,  1892,  May,  daughter  of  James 
R.  Terhune,  merchant;  children:  George  Wal- 
ter, Jr.,  Mae  Terhune,  Jr.,  William  Edward. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1887;  practiced  law  7  years, 
previous  to  appointment,  1894,  as  South  Town 
justice  of  the  peace  by  Gov.  John  P.  Altgeld; 
police  justice  at  Harrison  St.  Station,  1895-7; 
reappointed  police  justice,  1901,  and  assigned 
to  35th  St.  Police  Court;"  reappointed  to  pres- 
ent term  in  1903.  Was  lecturer  at  Chicago 
Law  School  and  Kent  Law  School.  Repub- 
lican; for  10  years  member,  of  Executive 
Committee  of  Republican  organization  of  home 
ward  (now  the  2d);  delegate  to  4  state  and 
many  city  and  county  conventions.  For  10 
years  mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  and  Illinois 
State  Bar.  Assn.  Mason:  mem.  Corinthian  Chap- 
ter, R.  A.  M.,  and  of  Chevalier  Bayard  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.  Clubs:  Hamilton  (one  of  4 


original  organizers,  charter  and  life  mem.). 
City,  Jackson  Park  Yacht  (honorary  mem.). 
Office:  1st  M.  E.  Church  Blk.,  Clark  and  Wash- 
ington Sts.  Residence:  2973  S.  Park  Av. 

UNDERWOOD,  William.  Jackson,  railway 
official;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Apr.  19,  1852;  ed. 
Milwaukee  public  schools.  Brakeman,  C.,  M.  & 
St.  P.  Ry.,  1872-4;  conductor,  1874-84;  division 
supt.,  1884-94;  asst.  gen.  supt.,  1894-1900;  gen. 
supt.,  Feb.  to  Dec.,  1900;  since  Dec.  11,  1900; 
asst.  gen.  mgr.  Club:  Union  League.  Office: 
Ry.  Exchange  Bldg.  Residence:  Glencoe,  111. 

UNBATH,  Charles  Fred,  wholesale  nrovision 
dealer;  b.  S.  Germany,  Sept.  11,  1847;  s.  John 
and  Regina  Unrath;  ed.  public  schools  in  Ger- 
many; m.  Watertown,  Wis.,  1878,  Ernestine 
M,oser;  children:  Charles  F.,  Jr.,  Robert  M. 
Came  to  Chicago,  1869,  and  established  him- 
self in  the  butcher  business,  and  has  since 
been  continuously  in  business  on  his  own  ac- 
count; incorporated  the  business,  Oct.,  1903, 
as  the  Fulton  Packing  Co.,  beef  and  pork  pack- 
ers, of  which  he  is  pres.,  his  son,  Robert  M., 
vice-pres.,  and  his  son,  Charles  F.,  sec.  Re- 
publican. Mason:  Blair  Lodge,  Washington 
Chapter,  Chicago  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and 
Medinah  Temple,  Shrine.  Office:  188-190  Fulton 
St.  Residence:  836  Warren  Av. 

UPHAM,  Frederic  William,  lumberman, 
pres.  Cook  Co.  Board  of  Review;  b.  Racine, 
Wis.,  Jan.  29,  1861;  s.  Calvin  H.  and  Amanda 
E.  (Gibbs)  Upham;  ed.  primary  and  second- 
ary schools  at  Racine,  Wis.,  and  in  Ripon 
College,  Ripon,  Wis;  m.  Cedar  Rapids,  la., 
Helen  Hall.  Leaving  college  in  1880  entered 
employ  of  the  Upham  Mfg.  Co.,  of  which  his 
uncle,  William  H.  Upham  (governor  of  Wis- 
consin, 1895-7),  was  pres.;  served  that  com- 
pany until  1894,  in  all  capacities,  from  lum- 
ber inspector  to  gen.  mgr. ;  removed  to  Chi- 
cago, 1894,  and  organized  Fred  W.  Upham 
Lumber  Co.,  of  which  has  since  been  pres.; 
also  senior  mem.  of  Upham  &  Agler,  lumber 
merchants;  pres.  the  Busse-Reynolds  Coal 
Co.,  Wisconsin  Oak  Lumber  Co.;  vice-pres. 
Peabody  Coal  Co.  and  Pawnee  R.  R.  Co.;  dir. 
Chicago  and  Indiana  Coal  Co.,  Illinois  and  In- 
diana Coal  Co.,  Marion  District  Coal  Assn., 
Peabody  Mining  Co.,  Southern  Illinois  Mining 
and  Washing  Co.  Republican,  and  active  in 
party  and  public  affairs.  Delegate  from  8th 
Wisconsin  District  to  Nat.  Republican  Con- 
vention at  Minneapolis,  1892;  elected  alderman 
from  the  22d  Ward  of  Chicago,  1898,  but  re- 
signed on  election  in  Nov.,  1898,  as  pres.  of 
Cook  Co.  Board  of  Review,  upon  duties  of 
which  he  entered  Jan.  1,  1899,  and  in  which 
has  continued  by  subsequent  elections.  Mem. 
Soc.  of  Colonial  Wars,  S.  A.  R.,  Military  Order 
of  the  Loyal  Legion.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Mid- 
Day,  Union  League,  Chicago  Athletic,  Wash- 
ington Park,  Chicago  Yacht,  Chicago  Manner- 
chor,  Glen  View,  Hamilton,  Lincoln,  Mar- 
quette,  Merchants,  Press.  Office:  215  Dearborn 
St.  Residence:  8  Ritchie  Ct. 

UPTON,  Edward  Ijytton,  lawyer;  b.  Barre, 
Vt.,  Sept.  10,  1850;  s.  Clark  Warren  and  Har- 
riet (Sherman)  Upton;  ed.  Waukegan  (111.) 
public  schools  and  at  Lake  Forest  (111.)  Acad.; 
m.  Waukegan,  111.,  Oct.  27.  1875.  Marion  Bur- 
ton; 1  son:  Edward  Clark.  Studied  law  in  the 
office  of  Blodgett  &  Upton,  and  was  admitted 
to  practice  in  all  courts  of  Illinois,  1871,  and 
in  U.  S.  Court,  1873.  Is  vice-pres.  respectively 
of  Goodrich  Transportation  Co.,  Besley  Brew- 
ing Co.  of  Waukegan;  Monorail  Portable  Ry. 
Co.  of  Chicago.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Re- 
publican. Office:  50  Borden  Blk.  Residence: 
Waukegan,  111. 

UPTON,  George  Putnam,  journalist;  b.  Bos- 
ton, Mass.,  Oct.  25,  1834;  s.  Daniel  P.  and 
Lydia  N.  Upton;  ed.  Roxbury  (Mass.)  Latin 
School;  grad.  Brown  Univ.,  1854  (A.M.).  En- 
tered journalism,  Oct.  29,  1855,  in  Chicago; 
was  25  years  musical  critic,  later  becoming 
editorial  writer  on  the  Chicago  Tribune;  m. 


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1880,  Georgia  S.  Wood.  (See  Who's  Who  in 
America  for  books,  etc.).  Mem.  Am.  Archaeolog- 
ical Soc. ;  corresponding  mem.  Chicago  His- 
torical Soc.,  Wisconsin  Historical  Soc.  Clubs: 
Union  League,  Press.  Residence:  2427  S.  Park 
Av. 

TJRION,  Alfred  R.,  lawyer;  b.  Salem,  N.  J., 
Sept.  29,  1863;  s.  John  and  Mary  (Randolph) 
Urion;  ed.  South  Jersey  Institute  and  Cen- 
tral High  School,  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  studied 
law  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  and  in  North  Dakota; 
m.  1885,  Mabel,  daughter  of  Henry  M.  Kim- 
ball,  then  editor  of  the  Carlinville  (111.)  Demo- 
crat; children:  Frances,  Henry,  Alfred,  Jr., 
Virginia.  Admitted  to  bar  on  examination  by 
Supreme  Court  of  North  Dakota,  in  1885; 
later  admitted  to  Minnesota  bar,  at  St.  Paul, 
and  in  1888  came  to  Chicago,  to  enter  legal 
service  of  Armour  &  Co.,  for  whom  he  is  now 
gen.  atty.  Clubs:  Press,  Oakland.  Mason.  Of- 
fice: Armour  &  Co.,  Home  Insurance  Bldg. 
Residence:  106  40th  St. 

USHER,  Thomas  James,  Chicago  mgr.  for 
Russell  &  Erwin  Mfg.  Co.,  builders'  hard- 
ware; b.  Cincinnati,  O.,  May  28,  1863;  s.  Sam- 
uel and  Elizabeth  (Hughes)  Usher;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  m.  Brooklyn,  N. 
Y.,  Jan.  13,  1886,  Jessie  S.  Van  Valkenburgh; 
children:  Harold  L.,  Thomas  J.,  Jr.,  Louis  C. 
Began  business  career  as  office  boy  in  em- 
ploy of  Sheepshead  Bay  &  Coney  Island  Ry. 
Co.  for  2  years;  then  entered  employ  of  the 
Russell  &  Erwin  Mfg.  Co.,  on  Mar.  4,  1880,  as 
order  clerk  in  the  New  York  City  office,  and 
later  being  for  2Q  years  traveling  salesman 
for  the  company  in  the  territory  west  of  the 
Missouri  River;  became  mgr.  of  the  Chicago 
office,  Jan.  1,  1904.  Republican.  Episcopalian. 
Mem.  B.  P.  O.  Elks.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic; 
also  Missouri  Athletic,  of  St.  Louis.  Office:  22 
Lake  St.  Residence:  6336  Woodlawn  Av. 

TTTT,  Nathan  Enoch,  lawyer;  b.  Platteville, 
Wis.,  Jan.  13,  1851;  s.  Ellas  and  Abigail  (Bo- 
rah) Utt;  ed.  State  Normal  School,  Platteville, 
Wis.,  and  law  school  of  Univ.  of  Michigan, 
LL.B.,  in  class  of  1876.  Practiced  law  at  Du- 
buque,  la.,  1876-1900;  since  then  in  Chicago. 
Republican.  Mason.  Club:  Marquette.  Office: 
108  LaSalle  St. 

TJTT,  William  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Platteville, 
Wis.,  Feb.  22,  1848;  s.  Elias  and  Abigail 
(Borah)  Utt;  ed.  common  school  near  Platte- 
ville, Wis.,  and  1st  State  Normal  School, 
Platteville,  graduating,  1871;  then  Michigan 
Univ.,  1875,  LL.B.;  m.  Ottumwa,  la.,  Mar., 
1895,  Sarah  C.  McDermott.  Began  practice  of 
law  at  Dubuque,  la.,  1875,  and  in  1876  joined 
brother,  N.  E.  Utt,  in  firm  of  Utt  Bros.,  Du- 
buque; appointed  by  Governor  to  fill  vacancy 
as  circuit  judge  of  the  9th  Judicial  District 
of  Iowa,  Jan.  1,  1884,  and  elected,  Nov.,  1884, 
for  a  full  4-years  term  in  same  office  but  left 
bench  and  returned  to  law  practice,  Jan.  1, 
1887;  removed  from  Dubuque  to  Chicago,  1896, 
and  has  since  been  in  active  and  general  prac- 
tice here,  with  brother,  N.  E.  Utt,  and  Arthur 
A.  House  as  partners,  firm  being  Utt  Bros.  & 
House.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar  Assn.  Mem.  all  Ma- 
sonic orders,  K.  P.  Republican.  Club:  Hamil- 
ton. Office:  108  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  Chicago 
Beach  Hotel. 

UTZ,  Alonzo  !•.,  pres.  Am.  Copying  Co.;  b. 
Marshalltown,  la.,  Feb.  10,  1858;  s.  John  and 
Jane  E.  (Strickland)  Utz;  public  school  educa- 
tion; m.  Marshalltown,  la.,  Nov.  18,  1886, 
Agnes  Hoyle.  Began  business  career  as  clerk 
in  general  store  in  Marshalltown;  traveling 
salesman  for  Chicago  house,  1880-5;  in  men's 
furnishing  and  boot  and  shoe  business  at  Mar- 
shalltown, la.,  about  1  year;  went  to  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  as  mgr.  for  southwestern  territory  for 
Am.  Sewing  Machine  Co.,  till  1899,  when  ac- 
cepted position  as  mgr.  for  Wilcox  &  Gibbs, 
Cincinnati,  O.;  came  to  Chicago,  1890,  and 
established  the  Imperial  Portrait  Co.;  the  com- 
pany's affairs  were  wound  up  in  1900  and  he 


organized  the  Am.  Copying  Co.,  of  which  has 
since  been  pres.;  also  treas.  of  Chicago-Kansas 
Oil  &  Gas  Co.;  vice-pres.  of  the  Laguna  Co.; 
pres.  of  Adnof  Mfg.  Co.  (all  of  Chicago),  and 
vice-pres.  Cleveland  Automobile  Co.,  Cleveland, 
O.  Mason;  Shriner.  Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic, 
Automobile,  Homewood  Country,  Woodlawn 
Park.  Office:  192  Michigan  Av.  Residence:  260 
66th  PI. 


VAUi,  Charles  Wlnfield,  clerk  of  Superior 
Court  of  Cook  Co.;  b.  on  farm  7  miles  south- 
west of  Fairbury,  111.,  Mar.  14,  1861;  s.  John 
D.  (Sr.)  and  Harriet  A.  (McNulty)  Vail;  at- 
tended country  school  until  was  18  years  old; 
2  winters  in  Lincoln  (public)  School,  Chicago; 
grad.  Metropolitan  Business  College,  Chicago, 
1884;  m.  Evansville,  Ind.,  Dec.,  1896,  Clara  I. 
Barton;  children:  Edna  Eloise,  Charles  Win- 
field,  Marjorie.  Left  farm  at  age  of  22,  and 
after  taking  course  at  business  college  be- 
came bookkeeper  for  Chicago  Gas  Light  and 
Coke  Co.,  1884-6;  traveling  salesman  for  Gard- 
ner Ladder  Co.,  1886-8;  then  with  Felix  & 
Marston,  jobbers  in  woodenware,  1888-91; 
since  1891  mortgage  broker.  Republican;  mem. 
32d  Ward  Republican  Club.  Elected,  Nov., 
1904,  clerk  of  the  Superior  Court  of  Cook  Co. 
Mem.  Hesperia  Lodge,  No.  411,  A.  F.  and  A. 
M.,  Cook  Co.  Lodge,  No.  240,  I.  O.  O.  F.  Clubs: 
Hamilton,  Englewood  Men's.  Office:  125  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  7159  Normal  Av. 

VAIIi,  Edward  P.,  lawyer;  b.  Frederick, 
Schuyler  Co.,  111.,  July  30,  1849;  s.  Samuel  P. 
and  Wealthy  (Farwell)  Vail:  ed.  common 
school  at  Frederick,  and  in  111.  College  at  Jack- 
sonville, 111.;  served  in  Civil  War  as  a  private 
in  Co.  F,  18th  111.  Vol.  Infy.;  m.  Rushville, 
111.,  Oct.  4,  1876,  Carrie  M.  Putman;  children: 
Robert  P.,  Bryant  E.,  Karl  V.  V.,  Dorothy, 
Donald.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  Oct.,  1870; 
practiced  law  at  Rushville,  111.,  for  11  years; 
served  as  state's  atty.  of  Schuyler  Co.  4  years; 
moved  to  Decatur,  111.,  1877;  was  state's  atty. 
of  Macon  Co.  for  3  years  and  6  months;  was 
elected  to  the  Circuit  Bench,  1888,  and  re- 
mained judge  until  June,  1903;  removed  to 
Chicago  to  engage  in  general  practice  of  law. 
Republican.  Mem.  G.  A.  R.  Club:  Exmoor 
(Highland  Park).  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg. 
Residence:  232  Hazel  Av. 

VALENTINE,  Patrick  Anderson,  merchant; 
b.  Forres,  Scotland,  Dec.  13,  1861;  s.  John  Ross 
and  Johannah  G.  Valentine;  ed.  Victoria  Col- 
lege, Channel  Islands;  m.  Mar.  6,  1902,  May 
Lester  Armour;  1  son:  Patrick  Anderson,  Jr. 
Long  associated  as  employe  and  partner  with 
the  late  Philip  D.  Armour;  now  vice-pres.  Ar- 
mour &  Co.,  Union  Stock  Yards  Co.,  Omaha; 
dir.  Nat.  City  Bank,  New  York,  Central  Trust 
Co.  of  Illinois,  New  York  Security  and  Trust 
Co.  of  New  York,  Continental  Nat.  Bank,  Chi- 
cago; Farmers'  Loan  and  Trust  Co.,  New 
York;  Fidelity  Trust  Co.,  Interstate  Nat. 
Bank,  Chicago  Junction  Ry.,  Chicago  Junction 
Rys.  and  Union  Stock  Yards  Co.,  K.  C.  Ry. 
and  Light  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Union  Stock  Yard 
and  Transit  Co.,  Stock  Yards  Savings  Bank, 
St.  Louis  Stock  Yards  Co.,  Nat.  Packing  Co., 
Kansas  City  Electric  Light  Co.,  Armour  Grain 
Co.,  Chicago  Subway  Co.,  U.  S.  Realty  Im- 
provement Co.,  New  York.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Metropolitan,  N.  Y.  Yacht,  Lotos 
(New  York) ;  Chicago,  Chicago  Golf,  Washing- 
ton Park  (Chicago).  Office:  Armour  Co.  Resi- 
dence: 3700  Michigan  Av. 

VAN  ALKEMADE,  Cornells  Van  Ryn;  b. 
London,  Eng.,  Sept.  15,  1868;  s.  Leendert  Wil- 
lem  and  Tonia  Van  Ameyden  Van  Duym  Van 
Alkemade;  ed.  schools  in  Holland;  m.  Chicago, 
July  14,  1896,  Sebella  De  Bey;  children:  Leen- 
dert Willem,  Eva  Cornelia,  Cornelia  Petronel- 
la,  Johanna.  Began  in  service  of  the  Holland- 
Am,  line  steamers  between  New  York  and  Rot- 


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terdam,  via  Boulogne-sur-Mer,  France,  at  the 
Rotterdam  office,  1888,  and  has  been  with  the 
company  ever  since,  serving:  consecutively 
after  that,  at  the  New  York  office,  the  Rotter- 
dam office  again,  the  office  at  Boulogne-sur- 
Mer,  and  since  1893  in  charge  of  the  office  at 
Chicago  as  general  western  agent  of  the  line. 
Independent  in  politics.  Office:  69  Dearborn  St. 
Residence:  6045  Jefferson  Av. 

VAN  ABSDALE,  Robert  Letson,  Jr.,  insur- 
ance broker;  b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Sept.  26,  1876; 
s.  Robert  Letson  and  Emeline  (Bristol)  Van 
Arsdale;  came  to  Chicago,  1885;  ed.  Brown 
(public)  School.  On  graduation  from  school 
was  with  the  sporting  goods  house  of  the 
Thorsen-Cassidy  Co.,  1890-2;  in  1892  entered 
the  Chicago  office  of  Charles  E.  and  W.  F. 
Peck,  insurance  brokers  (established  in  New 
York,  1870),  and  has  been  with  the  firm  ever 
since,  now  being  mgr.  of  the  Chicago  office; 
firm  continues  old  name,  although  W.  F.  Peck 
retired,  1901,  and  W.  A.  Prime  succeeded  to 
his  interest.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Office: 
Royal  Insurance  Bldg.  Residence:  6221  Mon- 
roe Av. 

VAN  ABSDALE.  William  Traphagren,  insur- 
ance; b.  New  Brunswick,  N.  J.,  Apr.  10,  1860; 
s.  John  R.  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Tannehill) 
Van  Arsdale;  ed.  public  schools  of  Evanston, 
111.;  m.  Newark,  N.  J.,  May  25,  1898,  Lillian 
H.  Wendell;  1  son:  William  Kenneth.  After 
leaving  school  was  engaged  with  the  Mer- 
chants' Nat.  Bank  of  Chicago  until  1890;  then 
entered  the  service  of  the  Mutual  Benefit  Life 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Newark,  N.  J.,  at  its  Chi- 
cago office,  and  in  1897  became  associated  with 
Richard  D.  Bokum  in  the  firm  of  Bokum  & 
Van  Arsdale,  State  agents  for  Illinois  for  the 
Mutual  Benefit  Life  Insurance  Co.  Mem.  Life 
Underwriters'  Assn.,  Chicago  Life  Under- 
writers' Assn.  Republican.  Presbyterian.  Club: 
Evanston  Golf.  Office:  Marquette  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 939  Maple  Av.,  Evanston,  111. 

VAN  BENS CHO TEN,  William  C.,  physician; 
b.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  10,  1870;  s.  Samuel 
and  Mary  (Crowell)  Van  Benschoten;  Ph.B., 
Northwestern  Univ.,  1891  (A.M.,  Northwest- 
ern, 1896);  A.B.,  Harvard  Univ.,  1892;  student 
Illinois  College  of  Pharmacy,  1892-3;  grad. 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School,  1896;  m.  Chi- 
cago, 1899,  Katherine  Parr;  children:  Ruth, 
William  Parr.  Was  interne  St.  Luke's  Hosp., 
Chicago,  1896-8;  surgeon  Illinois  Steel 
Co.,  1898-1900;  now  surgeon  St.  Luke's 
Hosp.  Dispensary.  Mem.  Am.  Med.  Assn.,  Chi- 
cago Med.  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc. ;  fellow 
Am.  Acad.  of  Medicine.  Republican.  Episco- 
palian. Office:  369  E.  63d  St.  Residence:  6454 
Kimbark  Av. 

VAN  BERGEN.  William  Fred,  railway  offi- 
cial; b.  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Aug.  27,  1849;  s.  Freder- 
ick S.  and  Pamelia  A.  Van  Bergen;  ed.  Dear- 
born (public)  School.  Chicago;  m.  Lansing, 
Mich.,  Feb.  9,  1875,  Ella  Wood:  children:  Wil- 
liam Charles,  John  Shellette,  Frank  Gerritt- 
son,  Jessie  Pamelia.  Tn  service  of  C.  &  N.-W. 
Ry.  since  June  1,  1865.  beginning  as  office  boy 
in  telegraph  dept.,  to  June,  1866;  clerk  in  audi- 
tor's office  to  June,  1871;  clerk  general  ticket 
office  to  Aug.,  1879;  chief  clerk  general  ticket 
office  to  1882:  since  Jan.,  1882,  ticket  auditor 
C.  &  N.-W.  Ry.  Co.;  also  since  Sept.,  1885, 
ticket  auditor,  Fremont,  Elkhorn  &  Missouri 
Valley,  and  Sioux  City  &  Pacific  Railroads.  Re- 
publican. Congregationalist;  mem.  2d  Congre- 
gational Church  of  Oak  Park,  111.  Sec.  Chicago 
Holland  Soc.  Office:  N.-W.  R.  R.  Station.  Resi- 
dence: 632  Fair  Oaks  Av.,  Oak  Park.  111. 

VANCE,  Joseph  Anderson,  clergyman;  b. 
Sullivan  Co.,  Tennessee,  Nov.  17,  1864;  s. 
Charles  Robertson  and  Margaret  (Newland) 
Vance;  ed.  private  and  public  schools  of  Bris- 
tol, Tenn.,  1870-81;  King  College,  Bristol, 
Tenn.,  graduating,  A.B.,  with  oratorical,  de- 
baters' and  science  prizes  and  first  honors, 
1885;  B.D.,  Union  Seminary,  Virginia,  1888; 


D.D.,  Huron  (S.  Dakota)  College,  1901;  King 
College,  1903;  m.  Louisville,  Ky.,  Jan.  15, 
1890,  Mary  B.  Forman;  children:  Dorothy, 
Robertson  (deceased),  Joseph  Anderson,  Jr., 
Mary  Forman,  Jr.  Pastor  of  Woodland  Av. 
Presbyterian  Church,  Louisville,  Ky.,  1888-91; 
Maryland  Av.  Church,  Baltimore,  Md.,  1891-9; 
Hyde  Park  Presbyterian  Church,  Chicago, 
since  1899.  While  in  Baltimore  was  mem.  ex- 
ecutive committee  of  Charity  Organization 
Soc.;  organizer  and  mem.  executive  committee 
of  Union  for  Public  Good.  Identified  in  Chi- 
cago with  Bureau  of  Charities.  Moderator  of 
Chicago  Presbytery,  1902-3;  now  chairman 
committee  on  examination.  Residence:  181  E. 
53d  St. 

VANCE,  William  little,  retired  broker;  b. 
Mercer  Co.,  Ky.,  Sept.  5,  1860;  s.  William  L. 
and  Letitia  Hart  (Thompson)  Vance;  ed.  pri- 
vate schools  in  Memphis,  Tenn.;  m.  Chicago, 
Nov.  8,  1888,  Grace  I.  Matthews:  1  daughter: 
Marie.  Began  in  grain  commission  business  as 
a  clerk  in  the  office  of  Thomas  J.  Martin;  then 
a  broker  for  Crosby  &  Co.,  for  5  years,  and 
was  afterward  with  Jones,  Kennett  &  Hop- 
kins until  1889;  after  that  in  business  for  self 
as  broker  and  commission  merchant  in  grain 
and  provisions  until  May  15,  1904,  when  re- 
tired. Club:  Glen  View.  Office:  Royal  Insur- 
ance Bldg.  Residence:  Evanston,  111. 

VANDEBKLOOT,  Adrian,  pres.  S.  Halsted 
St.  Iron  Works;  b.  Island  Texal,  Province  N. 
Holland,  Netherlands,  Dec.  7,  1849;  s.  Marinus 
L.  and  Meis  (Koning)  Vanderkloot;  ed.  com- 
mon schools  of  Holland,  coming  from  Hol- 
land to  Chicago  with  parents  at  18  years  of 
age,  in  1868;  m.  Dec.  7,  1872,  Elizabeth  Bertha, 
daughter  of  Evan  Burnett;  children:  Marinus 
A.,  William  J.,  Richard.  On  arriving  in  Chi- 
cago he  and  his  father  became  connected  with 
the  iron  works  of  N.  S.  Bouton,  until  1872, 
when,  with  Evan  Burnett,  they  established  an 
iron-working  enterprise  on  W.  Chicago  Av., 
under  the  firm  name  of  Burnett,  Vanderkloot 
&  Co.;  business  was  later  removed  to  2607- 
2625  S.  Halsted  St.;  incorporated,  1885,  as  the 
S.  Halsted  St.  Iron  Works,  of  which  became 
sec.  and  treas.,  and  later  assumed  present  po- 
sition as  pres.  and  dir.  Republican.  Mem.  Hol- 
land Soc.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Exmoor  Coun- 
try, Lake  Bluff  Country  (pres.).  Treas.  of  Lake 
Bluff  Village.  Mason.  Office:  135  Adams  St. 
Residence:  Lake  Bluff,  111. 

VANDERFOEL,  John  H.,  artist;  b.  Haar- 
lemmer-Meer,  Holland,  1857;  ed.  public  schools 
of  Chicago;  studied  drawing  and  painting  in 
Paris  under  Boulanger  and  Lefebvre.  Mem. 
N.  Y.  Water  Color  Soc.  Now  instructor  draw- 
ing and  painting,  Art  Institute  of  Chicago. 
Address:  9319  Pleasant  Av. 

VAN  HOOK,  Weller,  surgeon;  b.  Greenville, 
Ind.,  May  16,  1862;  s.  William  Russell  and 
Tillie  (Weller)  Van  Hook;  grad.  Louisville 
Male  High  School,  1882;  Univ.  of  Michigan. 
A.B.,  1884;  College  of  Physicians  and  Sur- 
geons, Chicago,  1885;  studied  in  Univ.  of  Ber- 
lin and  Vienna,  1894-5;  m.  June  16,  1892,  Anna 
Charles  Whaley,  St.  Louis;  1  son:  Hubert.  Has 
held  chairs  of  surgery  in  College  of  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons  and  Chicago  Post-Grad- 
uate Med.  School;  now  head  prof,  surgery 
Northwestern  Univ.  Med.  School;  surgeon  to 
Wesley  and  Cook  Co.  hosps. ;  consulting  sur-  ' 
geon  to  Woman's  Hosp.  Mem.  Chicago  Med. 
Soc.,  Chicago  Surgical  Soc.,  Chicago  Gynecol. 
Soc.,  Illinois  State  Med.  Soc.,  Am.  Med.  Assn., 
Chicago  Neurological,  Chicago  Orthopedic, 
Chicago  Pathological  socs.  Clubs:  Homewood, 
Union  League,  Physicians.  Contributor  to  In- 
ternational Text-Book  of  Surgery;  also  papers 
in  med.  magazines.  Office:  103  State  St.  Resi- 
dence: 5759  Washington  Av. 

VAN  HOUSEN,  John  Henry,  pres.  Steuben 
Co.  Wine  Co.;  b.  Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  24, 
1826;  ed.  public  schools  of  New  York  State; 
m.,  1st,  Jan.  12,  1854,  Naples,  Ontario  Co.,  N. 


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Y.,  Charlotte  A.  Torrey;  m.,  2d,  Jackson,  Mich.,  George  H.   Thomas  Post,  No.  5,  G.  A.  R.,  and 

July,   1876,   Frances   Webster.   Began  business  of  the  Loyal  Legion.  Office:   225  Dearborn  St. 

life  as  clerk  in  dry  goods  store  at  Bath,  Steu-  Residence:   699  Jackson  Boul. 

ben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  1843,  and  later  conducted  gen-  VAN   SANT,  Edgar  Sands,   coal;   b.   Ellicott 

eral  merchandise  store  about  20  years;  in  1872  City,    Howard    Co.,     Md.,     Feb.     20,     1874:     s. 

came    west,    locating    at    Jackson,    Mich.,    and  James  Edgar  and  Henrietta  (Helm)  Van  Sant; 

engaged    in    wholesale    wine    and   liquor    busi-  ed.    public    schools    of    Ellicott    City,    1880-4; 

ness;    on    Jan.    1,    1876,    established    the   Steu-  Rock  Hill  College,  same  city,  1884-90,  leaving 

ben  Wine  Co.  in  Chicago,  in  partnership  with  in  junior  year   (class  of  1891);   m.  Baltimore, 

sons,   B.    T.    and   H.    L.    Van   Housen;    and    in  Md.,  Apr.   22,   1896,  M.  Louise  Miller.  Entered 

1885    they    incorporated    the    business    as    the  railway   service,   1890,   as   messenger   B.    &   O. 

Steuben    Co.    Wine    Co.    Republican.    Presbyte-  R.   R.,   Baltimore;    was   in   various   clerkships, 

rian.    Office:    210-212    Madison    St.    Residence:  same  road,   until  Aug.,   1899;  appointed,   Sept. 

220  Park  Av.  1,  1899,  coal  and  coke  agent,  same  road,  with 

VAN   NESS,    Prank    Colgate,    sugar    broker;  headquarters  at  Chicago,   being  youngest  offi- 

b.  Chicago,  Feb.  25,  1868;  s.  Isaac  R.  and  Car-  cial    on   company's    staff;    resigned    that    posi- 

oline  A.    (Bailey)  Van  Ness;  ed.  Chicago  pub-  tion,   Feb.    1,    1902,   and   was   appointed    traffic 

lie    schools;    m.    Mayfair,    111.,    Aug.    24,    1893,  mgr.    of    the   Jones    &   Adams   Co.    (wholesale 

Mabel   Harbert   Clark;   children:   Harbert   Bai-  coal  and  coke),  so  serving  until  May  14,  1903, 

ley,    Mabel    Ruth.   Began    business   life   as   an  when    purchased    interest    in    Globe    Coal    Co. 

office  boy  at  13  years  of  age;  with  Reid,  Mur-  of   which    company   he   is    now   vice-pres.   and 

doch  &  Fischer,  1884,  and  about  2  years  later  sec.;   also   sec.   of  the 'Ohio  Fuel   Co.   Elected, 

worked  for  E.  A.   Schoyer  &  Co..   with  whom  Mar.,    1903,    and    re-elected,    Mar.,    1904,    sec. 

he  remained  2  years,  and  then  in  the  merchan-  Coal  Shippers'  Assn.  of  Chicago,  composed  of 

disc    brokerage    business    for    a    year    or    so;  majority   of   largest   wholesale   coal   and   coke 

later  had  a  working  interest  in  the  brokerage  shippers    of    Chicago.    Stockholder    in    Miami 

firm  of  E.   M.   Endicott  &  Co.  about   2   years;  Coal  Co.,  Van  Sant  &  O'Connell,  Terminal  Ry. 

then  a  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Merrill  &  Van  Ness,  Equipment    Co.    Mem.    the    Maryland    Soc.    of 

sugar  brokers,  until   1899;  since  then  in  busi-  Chicago  since  Jan.   7,  1901.  Office:  Old  Colony 

ness   alone.    Democrat.   Clubs:   Evanston   Golf,  Bldg.   Residence:   290  LaSalle  Av. 

Wilmette    Country;    also    Hanover    (Brooklyn,  VAN  STEENBERG,   Alfred,   contractor  and 

N.  Y.).   Office:   36  Wabash  Av.  Residence:   611  builder;   b.  Saugerties,  Ulster  Co ,  N    Y,  Oct 

Forest  Av.,  Wilmette,  111.  13,    1853;    s.    Cornelius    L.    and    Leah    (Oster- 

VAN  NORMAN,  George  B.,  live  stock  mer-  houdt)  Van  Steenberg;  went  with  parents 
chant;  b.  Elmira,  N.  Y.,  Nov.  25,  1842;  s.  from  New  York  to  Lansing,  Cook  Co.,  111., 
Jacob  and  Mary  (Parks)  Van  Norman;  1855;  ed.  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  18, 
moved  with  parents,  1855,  to  Wisconsin,  set-  1879,  Elizabeth  A.  Powers;  children:  Cornelius 
tling  in  Iowa  Co.;  ed.  district  schools,  and  w.,  Charles  F.,  George,  John,  Victor,  Ada, 
was  engaged  in  farming  until  1861;  enlisted  Mina,  Cecil.  Has  resided  at  Lansing,  111.,  con- 
Co.  H,  8th  Wis.  Vols.  (Live  Eagle  Regt.),  for  tinuously  from  1855,  except  for  11  years'  resi- 
3  years,  but  before  time  was  out  re-enlisted  dence  in  Chicago;  in  contracting  and  building 
for  entire  war,  serving  4%  years;  commis-  business  since  1879.  Dir.  Litholite  Stone  Co.; 
sioned  2d  lieut.  Co.  H,  1864,  and  was  ap-  of  Harvey,  111.  Co.  Commissioner  of  Cook  Co.; 
pointed  regular  drill  master  of  regt.  for  re-  pres.  of  village  of  Lansing.  111.,  and  treas.  of 
mainder  of  service;  was  in  42  different  en-  board  of  trustees.  Republican.  Mason;  For- 
gagements,  and  twice  wounded,  once  at  Red  ester.  Residence:  Lansing,  111 
River  and  again  at  Nashville,  Tenn.;  m.  Dec.  VAN  WIE,  Chester  Porseyth,  hay  and  grain 
15,  1865,  Elizabeth  Atkinson;  children:  Jennie  commission;  b.  Central  Bridge,  N  Y  Aug 
(Mrs.  A.  Wild,  stage  name,  Jane  Payton),  26,  1868;  s.  George  and  Frances  (Forseyth) 
Alma  (Mrs.  J.  H.  Stewart),  Lizzie  (Mrs.  B.  C.  Van  Wie;  ed.  public  schools  of  New  York 
Waite).  In  hardware  business  at  Spring  Green,  state;  m.  Holland  Patent,  N.  Y.,  Dec  12,  1884, 
Wis.,  in  1865.  Then  engaged  in  the  butcher  Georgia  Putnam;  children:  Frances  May,  Mur- 
business  and  shipping  stock  to  Milwaukee  and  nie  Louise.  Became  a  mem.  of  Kilmer  Com- 
Chicago.  Opened  live  stock  commission  house  mission  Co.,  1893,  and  in  1894,  associating 
at  Milwaukee  Stock  Yards,  1874,  which  still  wlth  w.  H.  Moorhead,  established  present  firm 
conducts;  since  1894  has  also  been  in  same  of  Van  Wie  &  Moorhead,  commission  mer- 
business  at  Union  Stock  Yards,  Chicago;  chants  in  hay,  straw  and  grain,  succeeding  to 
senior  partner  and  gen.  mgr.,  G.  B.  Van  Nor-  tne  business  of  the  Kilmer  Commission  Co. 
man  &  Co.;  also  pres.  and  gen.  mgr.  South  Mem-  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  Feed  Dealers' 
Milwaukee  Co.,  South  Milwaukee  Wis.;  also  Assn.  of  Chicago,  and  Nat.  Hay  Receivers' 
vice-pres.  Plankington  Packing  Co.  for  7  Assn  Democrat.  Mem.  Christian  Church  (Dis- 
years;  pres.  Eagle  Horse  Shoe  Co.,  South  Mil-  cipies).  Mason.  Office:  Board  of  Trade  Bldg. 
waukee;  owns  11  houses  on  19th  St.  and  Na-  Residence:  430  N.  Normal  Parkway, 
tional  Av.,  Milwaukee,  and  has  other  large  in-  VAN  ZANDT,  George,  banker;  b.  Chicago, 
terests  Mem  E.  B.  Wolcott  Post  G  A.  R ,  May  28  1844;  s  Daniel  A  and  Fannie  M 
Milwaukee,  Wis^  Club:  Saddle  and  Sirloin  Of-  (Van  Zandt)  Jones  (name  changed  by  legal 
flee:  Exchange  Bldg.  Union  Stock  Yards.  Resi-  process  in  1873  from  George  Jones  to  Geofge 
dence:  4917  Washington  Park  PI.  Van  Zandt) :  ed.  Snow's  Acad.  and  Chicago 

VAN  OSDEIi,  John  Mills,  architect;  b.  New  High  School:  m.,  1st,  Oct.  17,  1874,  Huldah 
York,  Jan.  13,  1838;  a.  William  C.  and  Har-  Barrow,  Carbondale,  Jackson  Co..  111.  (died 
riet  (Ruland)  Van  Osdel;  removed  to  Illinois  Dec.,  1880);  children:  Fred,  Paul,  Eva;  m.,  2d, 
with  parents,  1840;  ed.  public  schools  of  Chi-  Chicago,  Aug.  2,  1882,  Grace  T.  Goodspeed; 
cago,  Naperville  and  Aurora,  111.;  later  lived  children:  Jerome,  Philip,  Elwyn,  Parker.  Clerk 
in  Dixon,  111.;  served  4%  years  in  Army  of  in  several  banks,  1859-76;  cashier  Prairie  Loan 
the  Cumberland  and  Armv  of  the  Frontier,  uid  Trust  Co.,  1876-88,  and  of  Prairie  Stata 
and  was  capt.  of  Co.  K,  59th  111.  Vol.  Infy.;  Nat.  Bank,  1888-94,  succeeding  James  W.  Sco- 
rn. Dixon,  111.,  1864,  Catherine  A.  Anderson;  ville  as  pres.  in  1894,  and  in  1897  becoming 
children:  Frank  M.,  Walter  S.,  Katherine  M.,  pres.  of  the  Prairie  State  Bank,  which  posi- 
Annie  G.,  Martha,  Louise.  After  war  located  tion  he  still  occupies.  Independent  Prohibi- 
in  Chicago,  becoming  associated  with  his  un-  tionist.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Illinois,  Co- 
de, John  M.  Van  Osdel,  who  was  one  of  the  lonial  (Oak  Park).  Office:  159  LaSalle  St.  Resi- 
pioneers  of  Chicago  and  the  city's  first  archi-  dence:  Oak  Park,  111. 

tect:    remained    with    him    26    years,    until   his  VARNTTM,  Clark,  lawyer;  b.  Peacham,  Cale- 

death,    1892.    Mem.    Chicago   Chapter,    Am.   In-  donia  Co.,  Vt.,   Sept.  24,  1846;  s.   William  and 

stitute  of  Architects.   Republican.  Was  a  dir.  Elizabeth     (Kimball)     Varnum;     ed.     country 

of  the   Chicago   Public   Library,    1895-9.   Mem.  school    and    acad.    until    14;    worked    as    farm 


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hand  in  summer  and  taught  school  in  winter 
until  1865;  removed  to  Iowa,  worked  on  farm 
and  studied  law  until  admitted  to  bar,  1870; 
m  1st,  Sept.  29,  1870,  Ella  Shipley;  children: 
Lulu,  Blanche;  m.  2d,  Aug.  9,  1893,  Irena  Gal- 
loway; children:  Clark,  Laurent;  m.  3d,  June 
10  1902,  E.  Belle  Tuttle.  Practiced  at  Mal- 
com,  Poweshiek  Co.,  la.,  1870-83;  at  Newton, 
la.,  1883-90;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Mason: 
was  Grand  High  Priest  of  Royal  Arch  Masons 
of  Iowa,  1883-5,  and  Grand  Commander  of 
Knights  Templar  of  Iowa,  1887-9.  Office:  119 
LaSalle  St.  Residence:  6615  Monroe  Av. 

VATTX,  Frederick  T.,  sec.  and  treas.  The 
Adams  &  Westlake  Co.;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
Aug.  29,  1858;  s.  Thomas  and  Mary  (Hawkins) 
Vaux;  ed.  grammar  and  high  schools  in  Chi- 
cago; m.  Chicago,  Nov.  4,  1884,  Carrie  T.  May- 
hew;  1  daughter:  Geraldine.  After  leaving: 
school  became  connected,  in  a  clerical  ca- 
pacity, with  The  Adams  &  Westlake  Co.,  and 
has  continued  with  the  house  ever  since,  now 
being  sec.  and  treas.  of  the  company,  very 
large  manufacturers  of  railway  supplies  and 
equipments,  metal  bedsteads  and  specialties. 
Also  pres.  of  the  Am.  Stove  Board  Co.,  New 
York  and  Chicago.  Republican.  Clubs:  Union 
League,  Marauette.  Office:  110  Ontario  St. 
Residence:  142  Astor  St. 

VAWTER,  William  Arthur,  pres.  of  the  Ba- 
ker-Vawter  Co.,  devisers  of  complete  business 
systems;  b.  Lafayette,  Ind.,  May  22,  1858; 
s.  Achilles  J.  and  Elizabeth  (Richardson) 
Vawter;  ed.  public  schools  of  Indiana;  m. 
Plainfleld,  Ind.,  Sept.  24,  1881,  Alice  R.  Had- 
ley;  children:  Cora  C.,  William  A.,  George  H. 
Learned  trade  of  compositor  at  Indianapolis 
in  the  printing  office  of  Wright,  Baker  &  Co., 
beginning  in  1872,  and  advanced  to  position 
of  foreman  of  the  composing  room,  until  1881; 
in  general  merchandise  business  at  Plainfleld 
and  Danville,  Ind.,  1881-6;  came  to  Chicago, 
1886,  and  became  a  partner  in  printing  busi- 
ness under  style  of  Baker,  Vawter  &  Co., 
which  was  incorporated,  May,  1888,  as  the 
Baker-Vawter  Co.,  which  finally  abandoned 
the  general  printing  business  and  took  up 
present  line  as  devisers  of  complete  business 
systems  and  as  manufacturers  of  loose-leaf 
binding  and  filing  devices  and  supplies.  Also 
pres.  and  dir.  Metal  Sectional  Furniture  Co.; 
dir.  Tengwall  File  and  Ledger  Co.  Reoublican. 
Clubs:  Chicago  Athletic,  Evanston,  Evanston 
Country.  Office:  Tribune  Bldg. 

VEBLEN.  Thorstein  B.,  asst.  prof,  political 
economy,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  since  1900;  man- 
aging editor  The  Journal  of  Political  Econ- 
omy; grad.  Carleton  College,  1880;  graduate 
student  Johns  Hopkins;  Ph.D.,  Yale,  1884;  fel- 
low in  economics  and  finance,  Cornell,  1891-2; 
fellow  same,  Univ.  of  Chicago,  1892-3;  reader 
in  political  economy,  same,  1893-4;  associate, 
same,  1894-6;  instructor,  same,  1896-1900.  Au- 
thor: The  Theory  of  the  Leisure  Class,  1899; 
The  Theory  of  Business  Enterprise,  1904.  Ad- 
dress: 344  E.  57th  St. 

VEEDEB,  Albert  H.,  lawyer;  b.  Fonda, 
Montgomery  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Apr.  1,  1844;  s.  Henry 
and  Rachel  (Lansing)  Veeder;  early  education 
in  common  schools;  grad.  Union  College,  Sche- 
nectady,  N.  Y.,  1865;  supt.  of  schools,  Galva, 
111.,  1866-8;  at  same  time  studying  law;  m. 
Aug.  15,  1866,  Helen  L..  daughter  of  Rev. 
Isaac  G.  Duryee,  of  Schenectady,  N.  Y. ;  chil- 
dren: Henry,  Albert  H.,  Jr.,  Jessie,  Paul  L. 
Admitted  to  bar,  1868;  practiced  at  Galva,  111., 
1868-74;  since  then  in  Chicago;  atty.  for  the 
town  of  Lake,  1874-85;  now'  general  counsel 
and  dir.  St.  Louis  Nat.  Stock  Yards  Co.,  San 
Francisco  Stock  Yards  Co.,  Swift  &  Co.,  Con- 
sumers' Cotton  Oil  Co.,  Libby,  McNeill  &  Libby, 
etc.  Dir.  Chicago  Junction  Ry.  Co.,  Union 
Stock  Yards  Co.  Mason  (32°);  K.  T.,  Shriner. 
Republican.  Congregationalist.  Clubs:  Chica- 
go, Mid-Day,  Chicago  Athletic.  Office:  240  La- 
Salle St.  Residence:  4842  Vincennes  Av. 


VEEDEB,  Henry,  lawyer;  b.  Galva,  111.,  May 
13,  1867;  s.  Albert  H.  and  Helen  L.  (Duryee) 
Veeder;  ed.  common  schools,  Englewood,  111., 
1874-80;  Univ.  of  Chicago  (preparatory),  1880- 
1886;  Yale  Univ.,  1886-90,  B.A. ;  Union  College 
of  Law,  1890-2,  LL.B. ;  m.  Chicago,  111.,  Dec. 
27,  1892,  Darlene  Gibons;  children:  Harold  A., 
Helen  Frances.  Admitted  to  bar  by  Supreme 
Court  of  the  State  of  Illinois,  July  1,  1892; 
and  has  since  been  engaged  in  the  practice 
of  law;  mem.  of  the  firm  of  Albert  H.  and 
Henry  Veeder.  Is  associate  counsel  for  Swift 
&  Co.,  and  other  companies.  Mem.  Chicago  Bar 
Assn.  Clubs:  Chicago,  Chicago  Athletic,  Mid- 
Day,  Kenwood,  Law;  also  Chicago,  of  Lake 
Geneva,  Wis.,  and  Lake  Geneva  Country.  Of- 
fice: 240  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4841  Vin- 
cennes Av. 

VEHMEYEB,  Henry  Frederick,  pres.  Chi- 
cago Dock  Co.;  b.  Hanover,  Ger.,  Mar.  7,  1845; 
s.  Christian  and  Elizabeth  (Meyerding)  Veh- 
meyer;  came  to  Chicago  with  parents  when  6 
years  old;  ed.  Chicago  public  schools.  At  age 
of  14  employed  in  grocery  store,  and  2  years 
later  took  management  of  a  small  grocery, 
bought  by  his  father,  at  Adams  and  Throop 
Sts. ;  continued  in  grocery  business  13  years 
there  and  at  Ann  and  Lake  Sts.;  sold  busi- 
ness, 1877,  and  since  then  in  wholesale  broom 
corn  business.  Became  stockholder  and  dir., 
1890,  and  since  1893  pres.,  Chicago  Dry  Dock 
Co.  Office:  78  LaSalle  St.  Residence:  4552  For- 
restville  Av. 

VENNEMA,  John,  lawyer;  b.  Holland, 
Mich.,  Oct.  2,  1871;  s.  Ame  Bogardus  and 
Johanna  J.  DeSwarte;  ed.  Holland  High 
School  and  Hope  College,  Holland,  Mich.,  and 
Kent  College  of  Law,  LL.B.,  1896;  m.  Chi- 
cago, Oct.  22,  1902,  Sybell  S.  Meyers.  Admitted 
to  Illinois  bar,  1895;  since  1904,  partner  with 
Graham  H.  Harris  and  Henry  Lewis  Bird, 
under  firm  name  of  Harris,  Vennema  &  Bird. 
Dir.  Presto  Publishing  Co.;  treas.  Benedetto 
Allegretti  Co.  Republican.  Mem.  North  Shore 
Congregational  Church.  Mem.  Park  Lodge,  A. 
F.  &  A.  M.,  and  Oriental  Consistory;  Holland 
Soc.  of  Chicago  (vice-pres.),  Sheridan  Park 
Social  Club.  Office:  1st  Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Resi- 
dence: 3214  Maiden  St. 

VEBBEEK,  Herman,  pres.  and  treas.  Sani- 
tary Specialty  Mfg.  Co.;  b.  Holland,  Ottawa 
Co.,  Mich.,  Jan.  14,  1865;  s.  Herman  W.  and 
Hendertje  (Reidsema)  Verbeek;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Holland,  Mich.,  followed  by  special 
course  in  bookkeeping  and  accounting;  m.  Mill 
Grove,  Allegan  Co.,  Mich.,  Dell  Grace  Judd; 
children:  Grace  Madeline,  Ruth  Henriette.  Was 
asst.  postmaster,  Holland,  Mich.,  1881;  book- 
keeper, Walsh-DeRoo  Milling  Co.,  Holland, 
Mich.,  1883;  bookkeeper,  Voigt,  Herpolsheimer 
&  Co.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  1884;  bookkeeper 
and  confidential  man,  Sproul  &  McGurrin, 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  manufacturers  of  plumb- 
ing and  heating  supplies,  1886;  organized,  1893, 
Sanitary  Specialty  Mfg.  Co.,  plumbing,  heat- 
ing, gas,  lighting  and  water  supplies,  Chicago, 
which  was  incorporated,  1898,  and  has  been 
its  pres.,  gen.  mgr.  and  treas.  ever  since.  Re- 
publican. Mem.  Methodist  Episcopal  Church 
and  Methodist  Social  Union.  Mem.  Chicago 
Credit  Men's  Assn.,  Chicago  Supply  Assn.  Of- 
fice: 55-57  N.  Clinton  St.  Residence:  3434  Home 
Av.,  Berwyn. 

VEBNON,  David,  2d  vice-pres.  Commercial 
Nat.  Bank;  b.  Kendall  Co.,  111.,  Dec.  10,  1837; 
s.  William  and  Sarah  W.  Vernon;  ed.  district 
school,  and  later  in  public  schools  of  Chicago, 
his  family  moving  here  1847;  m.  Jan.  8,  1863, 
Julia  R.  Graves,  daughter  of  Warren  M. 
Graves,  of  Sunderland,  Mass.;  children:  Wil- 
liam W.,  Harvey  C.,  Julia  G.,  Marion,  Olive. 
Began  business  at  17  with  exchange  bank  of 
H.  A.  Tucker  &  Co.,  remaining  until  1861; 
bookkeeper,  cashier  and  gen.  mgr.  of  a  trans- 
portation co.,  1861-4;  then  in  business  as  man- 
ufacturers' agent  and  dealer  in  fancy  papers 


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until    1869;    began    service    with    Commercial  industrial    corporations   in    Chicago.    Formerly 

Nat.    Bank    as    bookkeeper,    1869;    worked    his  lieut.-col.  2d  Infy.,  I.  N.  G.,  and  senior  maj.  of 

way   through    various    positions,    becoming    2d  provisional   regt.   for  Spanish-Am.  War.   Mem. 

vice-pres.,   Jan.    1,    1898.    Office:    175    Dearborn  2d  Presbyterian  Church.  Clubs:  Union  League, 

St.   Residence:    833   W.   Monroe   St.  Kenwood,  Homewood.  Office:  23d  St.  and  Stew- 

VI AL,    George    McNavig-hten,    manufacturer;  art  Av.  Residence:  4914  Greenwood  Av. 

b.    Lyons   Twp.,   Cook  Co.,   111.,   Feb.    15,    1850;  VIGNERON,    Eugene,    dentist;    b.     Mexico, 

s.   Samuel  and   Margaret    (McNaughten)    Vial;  Oswego  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Feb.  18,   1861;  s.  John  and 

ed.    public    school    in    farming    community    in  Annette   Vigneron;    ed.    Mexico    (N.    T.)    Acad. 

Lyons    Twp.;    m.    Grundy    Co.,    111.,    Sept.    15,  and     Baltimore     College     of    Dental    Surgery, 

1874,  Emma  F.  Goodrich;  children:  Mary  Me-  D.D.S.,  1883;  m.  Chicago,  1889,  Agnes  J.  Mor- 

Naughten,     Myrtle     Grace,     Charles      Henry,  gan;  1  son:  Eugene  Morgan.  Engaged  in  prac- 

Brought  up  on  farm;  entered  paint  and  glass  tice  of  dentistry  in  Chicago  since  graduation, 

business  in  employ  of  H.  M.  Hooker,  Chicago,  1883.    Formerly   prof,    of   dental    pathology    at 

1868;    later   returned    to   farm    for   few  years,  Northwestern  Univ.  Dental  School.  Mem.  'Chi- 

but  re-entered  employ  of  H.  M.  Hooker   (now  cago  Odontographic  Soc.,  Illinois  State  Dental 

H.    M.   Hooker   Co.)    in   Jan.,    1880,    continuing  Soc.    Republican.    Office:    92    State    St.    Resi- 

until  1895,  when  Mr.  Hooker,  and  others  asso-  dence:  6523  Kimbark  Av. 

elated  with  him,  purchased  the  entire  capital  VILAS,  Albert  H.,  manufacturer;  b.  Racine, 

stock  of  the  Chicago  White  Lead  and  Oil  Co.;  Wis.,    June    11,    1848;    s.    Moses    and    Harriet 

since  Oct.,  1895,   sec.  and  gen.   mgr.  of  latter.  (Gary)  Vilas;  ed.  Racine  High  School;  served 

Congregationalist.    Pres.    LaGrange    Board    of  short  term    of   enlistment   in   Union   Army   in 

Education;     dir.     LaGrange     Public     Library.  Civil    War;    m.    Evanston,    111.,    Oct.    8,    1869, 

Clubs:   LaGrange  Country,  Chicago  Congrega-  Frances  E.  Gilbert;  children:   Albert  M.,  Mrs. 

tional.    Office:    41-57    N.    Green    St.    Residence:  D.  A.  Miller,  Mrs.  D.  A.  Johnston.   Since  1878 

124  7th  Av.,  LaGrange,  111.  a     manufacturer     of     mouldings    and    picture 

VIERLING,    Frank   Charles,    real    estate;    b.  frames;  now  pres.  of  A.  H.  Vilas  Co.  Episco- 

Cincinnati,   O.,   June   13,   1850;    s.   Francis  and  palian.  Office:  319  W.  Lake  St.  Residence:  Oak 

Caroline  Vierling;   came  to  Chicago,  1855;   ed.  Park,  111. 

public  schools  and  in  Bryant  &  Stratton  VILAS,  Charles  Harrison,  ex-pres.  and  em- 
Business  College;  m.  Chicago,  Apr.  20,  1871,  eritus  prof,  of  ophthalmology  and  otology, 
Margaret  Chadwick  Williams;  children:  Mrs.  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  Hosp. ;  b.  Chel- 
Mary  V.  Blake,  Mrs.  Ida  V.  Waterman,  Arthur  sea,  Vt.,  July  22,  1846;  s.  Hon.  Levi  B.  and 
G.  Had  varied  business  experience;  was  a  cook  Esther  Green  (Smilie)  Vilas;  grad.  Univ.  of 
in  the  Tremont  House  in  1861;  market  boy  in  Wis.,  1865  (A.M.,  1868);  grad.  Hahnemann 
1861;  cashier,  1862-4,  and  in  Union  Army  in  Med.  College,  Chicago,  1873;  physician  and 
latter  part  of  1864  and  up  to  May  28,  1865,  surgeon;  for  the  last  29  years  identified  with 
serving  in  Co.  F,  23d  111.  Vet.  Vols.,  of  which  he  Hahnemann  Med.  College  and  Hosp.,  in  dept. 
became  corporal,  though  mustered  out  before  of  ophthalmology  and  otology;  formerly  pres. 
he  was  quite  15  years  old,  and  was  one  of  the  Western  Acad.  of  Homoe. ;  ex-pres.  Nat.  Oph- 
youngest  soldiers  in  the  army.  On  his  return  thalmol.  and  Otol.  Soc.;  etc.  Address:  2811 
to  Chicago  attended  business  college;  was  col-  Cottage  Grove  Av. 

lector,    Tribune    carrier   and    clerk,    1867-9;    in  VILLMOW,    Berthold,    Chicago    mgr.    O.    L. 

real   estate  business  since  1870,  and  has  been  Packard    Machinery    Co.;    b.    Stolp,    Germany, 

identified  .with    many    important    deals.    Was  Aug.  21,  1869;  s.  Herman  and  Augusta  (Erdt) 

school    fund    appraiser,    1875;    alderman    from  Villmow;    ed.    public   schools   in    Germany;    m. 

the  2d  Ward,  1889-92.  Republican.  Mem.  G.  A.  Milwaukee,   May,  1893,  Anna  Kludt;   1   daugh- 

R.     (three    terms    commander    Custer    Post),  ter:  Eleanor.  After  leaving  school  in  Germany 

Mason    (32°):    mem.    Apollo    Commandery,    K.  served  as  an  office  assistant  to  a  firm  of  law- 

T. ;    past    noble     grand    of    Union     Lodge,     I.  yers   until    he   was   about    16%    years    of   age, 

O.   O.    F. ;    mem.    K.    P.    (past   chancellor   com-  when  he  came  to  the  U.  S.  Went  to  Milwaukee 

mander  Welcome  No.  1).  Clubs:  Calumet,  Ger-  and    entered    service    of    the    O.    L.    Packard 

mania,  Washington  Park.  Office:  115  Dearborn  Machinery    Co.;    served    in    various    capacities 

St.  Residence:   37   75th  St.  until    Jan.    1,    1902,    when    he    was    appointed 

VIERLING,   Louis,   manufacturer;   b.   Chica-  mgr.    of    the    company's    Chicago    branch,     in 

go;   s.  Francis  and  Caroline  Vierling;   ed.   Chi-  which   position   he   continues.    Republican.    Lu- 

cago  public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Feb.  7,   1900,  theran.    Office:    34-36    S.    Canal    St.    Residence: 

Charlotte  Bowen  Molthop.  Began  business  ex-  2693   N.   Hermitage  Av. 

perience  in  iron  works  of  N.  S.  Bouton  &  Co.,  VINCENT,  George  Edgar,  educator;  b.  Rock- 
15th  and  Dearborn  Sts.,  1872,  and  in  1882  be-  ford,  111.,  1864;  grad.  Tale,  1885  (Ph.D.,  Univ. 
came  connected  with  the  Vierling,  McDowell  of  Chicago,  1896);  editorial  work,  1885-6;  in 
&  Co.  Iron  Works,  manufacturers  of  structural  Europe  and  Orient,  1886-7;  literary  editor 
and  ornamental  iron  and  steel,  of  which  he  is  Chautauqua  Press,  1886;  vice-prin.  Chautauqua 
now  sec.  and  treas.;  also  sec.  and  treas.  of  System  since  1888;  prin.  of  instruction,  1898; 
Paxton  &  Vierling  Iron  Works,  Omaha,  Neb.  fellow  in  sociology,  1892-4:  asst..  1894-5;  in- 
Republican.  Mem.  7  years  and  capt.  of  I.  N.  G.  structor,  1895-6;  asst.  prof.,  1896-1900;  asso- 
Mem.  2d  Presbyterian  Church.  Life  mem.  Art  elate  prof,  and  now  prof,  sociology,  Univ.  of 
Institute  of  Chicago.  Clubs:  Union  League,  Chicago.  Author:  Social  Mind  and  Education 
Kenwood.  Office:  23d  St.  and  Stewart  Av.  (with  A.  W.  Small);  An  Introduction  to  the 
Residence:  120  E.  49th  St.  Study  of  Society.  Address:  5737  Lexington  Av. 

VIERLING,    Robert,    architectural    iron    and  VINCENT,    William    Alexander,    lawyer;    b. 

steel   work;   b.   Buffalo,   N.   T. ;   s.   Francis  and  Wheeling,    Va.,    Jan.    1,    1857;    s.    John   A.    and 

Caroline  Vierling,   from   Lorraine,   France;    ed.  Katharine    Anne     (Blanchard)     Vincent:    early 

Chicago   public    day    and    evening   schools   and  education    in    public    schools,    Springfield,    111.; 

Chicago    Athenaeum.    Began    in    the    iron    and  grad.  Ohio  -Wesleyan  Univ.,  Delaware,  O.,  A.B., 

steel   business   with   N.    S.   Bouton   &  Co.,   Chi-  class    of    1877;    Columbia    Law    School,     New 

cago,    as    a   boy,    in    1871,    and    continued   with  York,  LL.B.,  1879;  m.  Springfield,  111.,  Nov.  17, 

them  until  Apr.,  1882,  when  organized  the  firm  1885;     children:     Charles     Ridgely,     Katharine 

of   Vierling,    McDowell    &    Co.,    manufacturers  Anne,    Jane,    John    Alexander.    In    practice    of 

of   structural    and   ornamental    iron   and   steel,  law  at  Springfield,   111.,  June,   1879,   until   1883, 

which  was  incorporated  under  laws  of  Illinois,  when  went  to  New  Mexico  as  counsel  for  the 

1884,    when    became    pres.,    in    which    position  A.,    T.    &    S.    F.    R.    R.,    and    for    the    Scottish 

continues.   In  Dec.,   1885,   assisted  to  organize  Mortgage  Co.,   of  Scotland;   was  appointed  by 

corporation  of  Paxton  &  Vierling  Iron  Works,  Pres.   Cleveland   chief  justice  of  the  Supreme 

Omaha,  Neb.,  in  same  line  of  manufacture,  of  Court  of  New  Mexico,   serving  until   1888,  and 

which    is    vice-pres.    Also    interested    in    other  in   1889   was   appointed  chief  justice   of  Mon- 


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tana,  and  afterward  declined  the  position  as 
chief  justice  of  Utah;  came  to  Chicago  and  re- 
sumed practice  of  law,  in  partnership  with 
Judge  Goodrich,  Judge  Collins  and  Clarence 
S  Darrow,  later  changing  to  present  firm  of 
Goodrich,  Vincent  &  Bradley.  Mem.  Chicago 
Bar  Assn.,  and  Illinois  State  Bar  Assn.  Was 
capt.  and  adjt.  of  5th  regt.,  I.  N.  G.,  while 
living  at  Springfield,  111.,  and  later  was  judge 
advocate  of  New  Mexico,  with  rank  of  col. 
Clubs:  Chicago,  University,  Chicago  Golf,  On- 
wentsia,  Saddle  and  Cycle,  Twentieth  Cen- 
tury, Marquette,  Mid-Day.  Office:  The  Rook- 
ery. Residence:  47  Astor  St. 

VIKDEN,  Frederick  B.,  principal  Chicago 
Business  College;  b.  Jersey  Co.,  111.,  Jan.  20, 
1864;  s  Francis  Wilson  and  Margaret  (Cox) 
Virden;  grad.  Valparaiso  (Ind.)  Normal 
School,  1887;  m.  Chicago,  Sept.  10,  1894,  L. 
Mae  Nelson;  children:  Frederick  W.,  Harold 
N.  Taught  in  public  schools  in  Southern  Illi- 
nois for  5  years  prior  to  settling  in  Chicago, 
1887;  since  1889  principal  of  the  Chicago  Busi- 
ness College  and  pres.  and  treas.  of  the  col- 
lege corporation.  Republican.  Congregation- 
alist.  Mem.  I.  O.  O.  F.  Office:  67  Wabash  Av. 
Residence:  344  W.  59th  PI. 

VIBMOND,  Arthur  Jacob,  transportation 
official;  b.  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  Aug.  19,  1878;  s. 
Richard  and  Catherine  (Obermann)  Virmond; 
grad.  Milwaukee  public  and  high  schools.  In 
1887  was  made  credit  man  of  the  Hannan-De 
Muth  Shoe  Co.,  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  in  1888  head 
bookkeeper  the  Herman  Zohrlaut  Leather  Co., 
Milwaukee;  about  June  1,  1889,  was  appointed 
chief  clerk  of  the  Hurson  Transoortation  Co., 
with  headquarters  at  Milwaukee;  Sept.  28, 
1899,  the  company  sold  out  to  the  Barry  Bros. 
Transportation  Co.,  of  which  was  appointed 
auditor  and  ereneral  passenger  agent,  with 
headquarters  at  Chicago;  Mar.  5,  1900,  became 
stockholder  of  the  company,  and  was  made 
asst.  to  the  gen.  mgr.,  but  still  retains  the 
other  two  positions.  Democrat.  Office:  B.  End 
Michigan  St.  Residence:  4212  Cottage  Grove 
Av. 

VISSCHEB,  William  Ligrhtfoot,  newspaper 
man;  b.  Owingsville,  Ky.,  Nov.  25,  1842;  grad. 
Univ.  of  Louisville  (law  dept.),  but  never 
practiced;  served  4  years  in  Civil  War;  m. 
Mar.  16,  1876,  Emma  Mason  (now  deceased). 
Long  engaged  in  newspaper  work;  has  writ- 
ten over  1,000  poems,  published  in  many  news- 
papers and  magazines.  Was  on  lecture  plat- 
form for  several  seasons;  now  acting  in 
drama,  traveling  with  company.  (See  Who's 
Who  in  America  for  books,  etc.)  Residence: 
1178  Jackson  Boul.  Address:  Press  Club. 

VOCKE,  William,  lawyer;  b.  Minden,  West- 
phalia, Ger.,  Apr.  4,  1839;  s.  William  and 
Charlotte  (Ebeling)  Vocke;  ed.  German 
schools;  came  to  U.  S.,  1856,  and  came  to 
Chicago,  1857;  became  carrier  for  the  Staats- 
Zeitung,  and  while  filling  this  position  studied 
law  under  Prof.  Henry  Booth;  was  collector 
for  Ogden,  Fleetwood  &  Co.,  real  estate,  1860- 
1861;  served  through  Civil  War,  private  to 
capt.  in  24th  111.  Vol.  Infy. ;  resumed  study  of 
law  on  return  from  war;  m.  Jan.  13,  1867, 
Eliza  Wahl.  Admitted  to  Illinois  bar,  1867; 
city  editor  Staats-Zeitung,  1864-5;  clerk  Po- 
lice Court,  1865-9;  engaged  in  law  practice 
since  1869;  partner  with  Gen.  Joseph  B. 
Leake,  1873-80;  since  then  alone.  Author  of  a 
volume  on  the  Administration  of  Justice  in 
the  U.  S.,  published  in  the  German  language 
at  Cologne;  translated  into  English  the  lyrics 
of  Julius  Rodenburg.  Republican.  Mem.  Illi- 
nois Legislature,  1871,  and  extra  session  of 
1872;  mem.  Board  of  Education,  1877-80;  was 
pres.  German  Soc.  of  Chicago  for  the  Aid  of 
Emigrants;  is  atty.  for  Imperial  German  Con- 
sulate. Mem.  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Le- 
gion. Clubs:  University,  Germania.  Office:  1st 
Nat.  Bank  Bldg.  Residence:  520  LaSalle  Av. 


VOGELSANG,  John  Zacliariah,  restaura- 
teur; b.  Ripley  Co.,  Ind.,  July  17,  1860;  s.  John 
and  Cecilia  (Renner)  Vogelsang;  ed.  public 
schools  of  Indiana;  m.  Newport,  Ky.,  Mar.  28, 
1883,  Clara  Gavitt;  children:  Mabel  Clara,  John 
Alois.  Reared  on  farm  until  16  vears  old,  then 
went  to  Cincinnati  and  became  asst.  steward 
and  storekeeper  at  the  Burnett  House,  and 
later  with  the  Gibson  House  in  the  same  city; 
in  1883  came  to  Chicago  and  established  a 
restaurant  and  buffet.  Republican.  Episcopa- 
lian. Mason  (32°).  Clubs:  Germania,  Automo- 
bile, Illinois  Athletic.  Office:  180  Madison  St. 
Residence:  47  Hazel  Av. 

VOKOUN,  John  W.,  insurance.  Began  busi- 
ness career  as  employe  of  the  fire  insurance 
agency  of  D.  S.  Munger  &  Co.,  and  in  1894 
became  a  mem.  of  the  succeeding  firm  of  Mun- 
ger, Elbert  &  Co.,  until  1903,  when  upon  the 
dissolution  of  that  firm  became  a  mem.  of  the 
present  firm  of  Munger,  Vokoun,  Wetmore  & 
Witherbee.  Office:  159  LaSalle  St. 

VOLTZ,  Daniel  William,  carriage  and  wag- 
on builder;  b.  Chicago,  Aug.  8,  1865;  s.  Daniel 
and  Fredericka  (Schmidt)  Voltz;  ed.  Chicago 
public  schools;  m.  Chicago,  Dec.  20,  1897,  Julia 
Stose;  children:  Helen,  Louise,  Ruth.  Upon 
leaving  school  became  connected  with  the  car- 
riage and  wagon  business  of  George  Voltz,  an 
uncle,  and  on  the  death  of  Mr.  Voltz,  with 
brother,  Edward  C.  Voltz,  acquired  the  busi- 
ness under  the  firm  name  of  Voltz  Bros.  Ma- 
son. Office:  361  S.  Halsted  St.  Residence:  3006 
Prairie  Av. 

VOLTZ,  Edward  Christian,  carriage  and 
wagon  builder;  b.  Chicago,  Sept.  19,  1873;  s. 
Daniel  and  Fredericka  (Schmidt)  Voltz;  ed. 
public  schools  of  Chicago.  After  leaving  school 
became  connected  with  the  carriage  and 
wagon  business  of  his  uncle,  George  Voltz,  and 
after  death  of  latter,  became  associated  with 
his  brother,  Daniel  W.  Voltz,  in  the  present 
firm  of  Voltz  Bros.,  carriage  and  wagon  build- 
ers, repairers  and  painters.